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Show .1. THE AMERICAN FORK. CITIZEN, Thursday, May 1, 1952 " THE " AMERICAN FORK CITIZEN ' Published Every Thursday at American fork. Utah, by the ALPINE PUBLISHING CO. Catered as Second Class Matter, at the Postoff ice at American Fork, Utah, under the act of March 3. J 879 - MtfwMl AeWWsa Up ' m Sixbexriptiofy Rate $150 Per Year Rep. Reva Bosone Explains Toslmaster Situation "Here April S, 1952 Dear Citizens of American Fork; ., As you will know, Grant Xn-' Xn-' gersoll ' has resigned as - Postmaster, Post-master, but is staying on his position pos-ition until a new postmaster is . t chosen, A Civil Service examln-. examln-. atlon has been given, but it will . be some time yet before the roster ros-ter of. ellgibles Is available, and new postmaster can be selected.-. - ... My mall Indicates that there M considerable misunderstand leg as to how a new postmaster is chosen, to I have asked The Citizen to give me space to .review the whole procedure. I very much appreciate this courtesy, cour-tesy, v- -.y : r, ; ::. - , Times have changed greatly .. since I was a girl in Amercan Fork and a Congressman had lull say about the appointment of a postmaster. That is no longer the case. Strictly speak- ,. lng, the Member of Congress has absolutely no power in the ap- pointment by law. The author- 1 Ity for the appointment Is vest-, vest-, ed in the President, subject to the confirmation by the Senate. As a courtesy,, the President con- . suits Members of Congress from his own political party on post-masterships post-masterships in - their district. After he receives their recommendation, recom-mendation, he submits' it to the Senate for confirmation. CIVIL SERVICE EXAM The examination for postmas- tersnip is conducted entirely by the Civil Service. Commission. A Member of Congress may; however, how-ever, decide whether a non competitive or an open compet-. compet-. itlve examination is to be given. In a non -competitive examination, examina-tion, the only persons eligible are those already serving in the ; Postoff Ice Department with a ,' classified Civil Service status. ."-.. ."' .r ' . " " t --..'-.J' ' ' ' . I ' ,U& ',..'. Y-yi-.-.-.v. .-.,.-.-.u... "... MATERIALS- i FINANCING r. Yes we can help you build that New Home. ; FREE ESTIMATES cheerfully given. . Competent, reliable, independent ' contractors to do your building. ' 'iiiii'.lllliilifeW . - In an open competitive examination, examin-ation, all citizens who can meet the age, residence and experience experi-ence - requirements are eligible. I have felt that It was much fairer to give everyone in a com- mZslS:io I have made SE7 & v SW JAUV W JMOSfc SVS BUI Uil competitive examination. That is the kind that was given in American Fork. The closing date for the examination was Feb. S, The examinations first went to the Denver Regional Office, and have now been forwarded to the Civil Service Commission in Washington for final grading. I will not even know officially who took the examination until the register of ellgibles is submitted sub-mitted to me. I will have nothing to do with the grading of the examination they will not pass through my hands at any time during the entire procedure. . Now let me give you a little background. The - positions of postmaster were brought into the competitive Civil Service and made subject to the Civil Service rules In June, 1938. Prior to that time for some 25 years, In fact competitive examinations examina-tions were given for postmasters, but the appointments then made did not confer Civil Service sta tus on an appointee as they do now. - RULE OF THREE In 1944 appointments for post-masterships, post-masterships, as well as" all other positions in the competitive CI vli Service, were brought under the provisions of the Veterans' Preference Act Under this act, an appointing officer is given names from which to make an appointment. These three names must be the top three on the register. If a full register of names Is not submitted to the appointing officer, the official may then call for a new examination. exam-ination. This Is known as the "Rule Three", and it has been followed for many years in gov ernment service, although it was not spelled out in law until 1944. v Throughout the years the Commission has steadfastly de cllned to hold a new examina tion v for a position if the ap pointing officer had for consid eration three available ellgibles. When an examination has been announced and citizens have, in good faith, filed applications by the closing date, it would be manifestly unfair., to disregard the resulting full register of 3 eligible people, and permit oth era-to apply at a later date. The Commission feels (hat such, an act would be contrary . to the spirit of the Civil Service Act. Authority, is ' given to the Civil Service Commlssionand not-to Congress to interpret the laws passed which affect Civil Service Ser-vice work. VETERANS' PREFERENCE The Veterans'.' Preference Act of 1944 requires that if an ap pointing official wants to select a non-veteran whose name ap aJ?,,0Wtehr ont Jf" ellgibles than that of a veteran, the appointing official must file wlh the Commssion a statement of his reasons for passing over the veteran! A veteran may be denied appointment for any of the following reasons; A. Dismissal from the Federal service for delinquency or mis conduct; mB. Physical or mental unfit ness for the position of post master; ; C. Criminal, infamous, dlshon esV immoral or notoriously dis graceful conduct; ; D. Intentional false statements or deception or fraud in securing examination or appointment; ; E. -Refusal to furnish testimony testi-mony to Civil Service Commission Commis-sion regarding matters Inquired into, arising under Civil Service Commission Act and Rules. F. Habitual use of intoxicating beverages to excess; Q. A reasonable doubt as to the ellglble's loyalty to the United Uni-ted State Government. H. Any legal disqualification for appointment. It Is also possible to appoint a non-veteran over a veteran, if the veteran asks that the Civil Service Commission withdraw his name, from the register, and later on signs a statement to the effect that he would not accept the appointment if it were offered of-fered to him. I am convinced as a result of long conferences with Civil Service Ser-vice that the information I have given you in this statement represents rep-resents the exact situation, and that there is no way I can arrange ar-range for the appointment of any candidate for the position of postmaster except as I have explained above. May I say again that Congress does not administer admin-ister the laws it only writes them and In this case all the laws governing this situation were passed' long before I came to Washington. MANY FINE CANDIDATES . 1 have gone into the procedure in great detail because postmas ter appointments have been a great .headache to me. 1 have been misunderstood many times, and I am hoping that by making such a full explanation at this point such misunderstanding can be avoided in American Fork. I know from the letters I CT30 mm USE OUR TOP CLEANED - .17. n-'' flml have received from American Fork that many t splendid men and .womenpeople. I have known all my life have taken the examination, and I feel confident con-fident that from the roster of ellgibles a fine postmaster can be chosen. May I take this opportunity to extend my warm and affectionate affect-ionate greetings to my many old friends, and to Invite everyone to write to me at any time that can be of any assistance. Most cordially, Reva Beck Bosone Member of Congress New Subscribers Mrs. Joseph H. Stoker Max Shirk Jack Brems Eldon Conder RENEWALS DeLosa Penrod Jarvls Aydelotte Dr. K. E. Noyes Joseph Wootton Leo Bowen E. Morris Jones Lyman Moyle Mrs. C. N. Stephenson John L. Flrmage Leo T. Edwards Reed S. Larsen William M Durrant George H. Taylor Alvin Teuscher S. E. Faddls Leon Parduhn Mrs. Wayne Newbold C. O. Butterfleld R. O. Ballard Mrs. E. J. Seastrand Leland F. Friday Owen V. Oreen Mrs. James Julian France lie Chipman Jack Coddlngton Dr. James S. Chadwick Mark Coddlngton George Nicholes Leonard Dean Ora Jean Chipman Soren C. Christensen Joseph F. Bateman Mrs. N. M. Ambrose Forrest Driggs Edna M. Birk Elijah Chipman Glen T. Anderson A. H. Dye Curtis T. Chipman lu Stanford Briggs Joe L. Shelby Eugene Tuckett K. J. Bird Mrs. Bert Mott Mik) Bean ' Niels Jensen Hayden Holindrake R. W. Clark W. J. Chadwick Ray Lee A. D. Rhodes Orville Gunther Ellis Terry M. H. Ingersoll Jennie Cunningham Melvln Biown Earl Brown Earl S. Chadwick B. F. Moffett Lucian'Crandall Dean Fran com Joseph W. Hoglund Vlrgle Anderson Kenneth White WANTED Distributor to supply farm ers with our liquid fertilizers and soil conditioners. California Liquid Fertilizer Co. 36 Pico St, Pasadena, Calif. 4-24-3tp SEED GRAINS TREATED eflui Back-Log From Citizen News Columns TEN TEARS AGO Citizens of American Fork win register for sugar rationing on May 4, 5, 6. and 7 at the elementary ele-mentary school building. There will be no more sugar sold until Mays. Phil Jensen, Leo Wootton and Ivor Evans, who are leaving for the army, were , the guests of honor at a party given by Miss Mary Pulley Wednesday night Fifty gueste from 4he Fourth ward attended. Junior Chamber annual elec tion placed the following men in office: Si Belt president; Jesse 8pafford,yice; president; Will Wright, secretary and treasurer; Clifford Lee, Ronald Driggs, O. DeVere Wootton, , Stanford Wilde, and Stanley Roberts, directors, dir-ectors, and David Greenwood, I state director. TWENTY YEARS AGO Beginning it's sixth year, A- merican Fork Lions club install ed Glen L, Taylor as president at the meeting held Thursday ev enlng. Clarence A. Grant Is the retiring president Annual convention-of- the First USED TRUCK SALE LOOK! 1949 DODGE 2 TON With Van Bed, 900x21) tires, 2 speed, radio and heater. 1948 FORD 2 TON Cab and chasis, 2 speed, 900x20 tires, heater. 1948 FORD lU TN Cab and chasis, 750x20 tires, excellent condition. Ideal farm truck. 1949 INTERNATIONAL 2 TON Cab and chasis, 825x20 tires, 2 speed axle, heater. Very low mileage. 1951 FORD F-3 THREE-FORTHS TON Stake bed, Deluxe cab, heater. Like new. 1959 FORD U TON PICKUP Oversize tires, spot light, heater, heat-er, A-l condition. ' 1941 FORD 2 TON Cab and chasis, 2 speed axle.- Good farm truck. Only $200.00 ALPINE MOTOR CO. 199 East Main Phone 124 American Fork, Utah Koiril JKlufieh yor A. yj.A.r. m4 lrl CVteftCt M fcafjaV VlHkMaf MNca tr- iTest Drtve them ; Alpine 190 EAST MAI N District Federated Women's clubs will be held in American Fork Saturday. Mrs. Weston Vernon, 'newly elected state president, will be in attendance. Mr. and Mrs. Hans Laursen left Wednesday for New York City where they will spend the next two weeks. tS - WW You top, JngJi sugar beet yields! Maybe you have looked with envy upon your neighbor neigh-bor who produces high sugar beet tonnage. You needn't, however, for you can do the same by following these practices employed by producers of highest sugar beer yields: 1. Farm on a long range basis. - 2. Build and maintain soil structure and organic , matter. Grow alfalfa and clover in rotation with sugar beets and other crops. Feed livestock; live-stock; and return all crop residues and manure to the soiL 3. Put-into your soil an adequate combination of commercial fertilizer (mixed), green manure crops, and barnyard manure. 4. Give your beets the longest possible growing season by planting early on a good seed bed witb plenty ot moisture. Weed and thin early. Many of the best growers 5. were first to use mechanical thinners to speed their spring work. Irrigate early. Light and frequent irrigations are generally best. Keep your beet field adequately ade-quately supplied with moisture through the entire season. 7. Follow a definite weed reduce yields, increase costs, and destroy the pride a man has in his farm. For details on better farming contact your U and I fieldman or your county agricultural agent. UTAH -IDAHO There's a new Ford station wagon for your purpose) . . priced for your at your Ford Dealer's! Motor Company AMERICAN FORK PHONE 124 Class of 1936 Working On Details for Reunion Program committee for1 the reunion of the American Fork High School class of 1936, met last week at the home of R. o. Gardner where a program was worked out which should be of interest to members who have not met since graduation. ' , Plans call for a reunion the latter part of the month. Those on the committee who are assisting Mr. Gardner are Ray C. Nelson, Mrs. Woodruff (Irene Giddlngs) Thompson, . and Mrs. . Harry E. (Mary Walton) Barratt 5? can get control program. Weeds SUGAR CO. wi pursel ' iww mm pwf moro het yon cant bey better! Will? |