Virginians Asked To Aid Commission For Federal Judges
Virginia residents are urged to submit names of eligible candidates for two new federal judgeships in the eastern district. Former Rep. Thomas N. Downing chairs the Judicial Advisory Commission and asks for biographical sketches and endorsements by July 18 to Newport News address.
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Richmond
Special Advisory Commission
Virginia
Thomas N. Downing
Newport News
Judicial Advisory Commission
Harry F. Byrd Jr
Iva
Senate
House of Representatives
House
Downing
Byrd
Warwick Blvd
Harborfest Water Battle Sparks Norfolk Festival Action
The 1977 Harborfest opened with a wild water fight on the Elizabeth River as about 150 vessels including tugs rafts and sailboats used hoses water balloons and improvised catapults. Coast Guard boats and Navy ships joined the mock pirate battle while reporters were swept into the fray.
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Norfolk, Va
Coast Guard
Elizabeth River
Jim Stephens
John Galt II
Norfolk
New London
Wytheville to Host 4-H Horse Show
The Southwest Virginia District 4-H Horse Show takes place Saturday at the Wytheville Horse Show Grounds with 38 classes for horses and ponies. Performances are scheduled for 9:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Youth from Bland to Wythe counties may qualify for the State 4-H Horse Show in Richmond September 22 to 24. Mrs Pa McPherridge is show manager and Stuart Pratt oversees the educational program. Programs are available at county extension offices.
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Southwest Virginia
Wytheville
Richmond
Pa McPherridge
Stuart Pratt
Wythe County
4-H
Bland
Buchanan, Carroll, Dickenson
Grayson, Lee, Russell, Scott, Smyth, Tazewell
Washington, Wise and Wythe Counties
Mercer County Commission On Aging Sets Monday Meeting
The Mercer County Commission on Aging will hold a regular meeting at noon Monday at the Bluefield Y Center. An executive committee session is scheduled for 11 a.m. at the same location.
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Mercer County Commission On Aging
Bluefield “Y
Mail Examinations Planned for Bluefield Post Office
Bluefield postmaster Roy W. Cook announced a program to establish a register of eligibles for future mail handler vacancies. No experience required. applicants must pass a written test and be physically able to load and unload sacks up to 70 pounds. Applications accepted Monday, June 20, to Friday, June 24, at the Bluefield post office on North Street.
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Bluefield
Roy W. Cook
Cook
North Street
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