Summary
Frank Nackerman retired after 34 years as Beaver Island’s postmaster. A July 21, 1973 retirement party followed, and Mary C. Minor became official in charge of the Saint James office on July 1.
Evidence and limits
The newspaper account and reprinted postal chronology do not replace personnel files or establish the precise retirement date independently of the party.
Sources
- Beaver Beacon, July 1973, “Frank Nackerman Retires.”Reports a July 21 retirement party after Frank Nackerman served as island postmaster from 1939 to 1973, and identifies Mary C. Minor as official-in-charge beginning July 1. It does not provide personnel files, a retirement date separate from the party, or postal-service records.
- Beaver Beacon, November 1973, “Township Offices Filled.”Reports Mary Minor continuing as postmaster while resigning as township clerk; it does not provide a federal personnel record.