Colonel George W. Means, for 23 years a rural mail carrier on Route 7, will be retired from active service on the completion of his duties on the 24th day of June, and on the 25th he will begin drawing his pension salary. He will be 67 years of age on the 25th.
The retirement of Col. Means marks the first instance in the history of the local post office that any of its employees have been retired on pay. In no case prior to the present instance has there been a similar circumstance.
Two years ago, shortly before he weas 65 years old, the colonel received notice that he was of age for retirement. However, after petitioning the postal authorities, he was given permission to continue his duties. This year he was placed on the retired list. It is said that except in very rare cases is any carrier allowed to continue his duties after the age of 67. Employees of the local post office planned a barbecue dinner in honor of his retirement. Difficulties which were unforeseen have presented themselves.
“Everything was ready,” said one of the clerks this morning, “but the pig got loose and the colonel lost his speech so I don’t know whether or not we will be able to have his party.
From page 2 of the Concord Daily Tribune, Thursday, June 11, 1925
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