ROSES FOR THE LIVING

 

                                                       Chauncey R. Gillett

 

     The above picture is that of Chauncey R. Gillett, better known to everyone as “Ray.”  Ray

was born way down in Bradley County, Tennessee, on August 28, 1891.

     In 1908 he enlisted in the Army and was assigned to the Coast Artillery Division, serving

As a Private and later as a Bugler.  After three years of service he received his Honorable

Discharge and came to Weidman, where his parents, Doctor and Mrs. Gillett, were then

making their home.

     On November 26, 1913, he was united in marriage to one of our well known local girls,

Miss Edith Rathburn.

     On July 1, 1920, he was appointed Rural Carrier on Route No. 2 out of Weidman, and on

July 1, 1935, Routes No. 1 and No. 2 were united in one, with Ray as carrier for the combine-

Route.

     To Ray much credit is due for our present mail service, which gives the rural community

an early delivery of their incoming mail and a day quicker service on their outgoing mail.

     Ray, we are happy to include you in our “Roses for the Living,” and wish you a long life

of efficient and friendly service to your patrons.