"Ruth Sieler's postal career began July 1, 1946, when she accepted a position as clerk in the Plevna Post Office, a position which she did not apply for. The postmaster needed help, and she responded to his request, thinking it would be temporary at most.
"When Postmaster Herbst retired, postal officials approached and urged her to accept the position as postmaster. She was acting postmaster from December 1, 1953 until July 28, 1954 when she received her commission and has held that position until the present time.
"Since she did not apply for either position, Ruth feels that God Himself placed her here, and therefore she is making no plans for retirement, although she is eligible."
from "Plevna Montana: 1909-1984" published by the Fallon County Times in 1984
I met Ruth last week at the post office. She showed me the plaque and certificate she received a year and a half ago for serving the US Postal Service for 60 years. She also showed me a 100 year old ball of string. The current post office building was built in 1965.
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