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Ranger Johnson in
Central District
Transfer and promotion of James R. Johnson, ranger In charge of the North District of Shenandoah National Park, to the same position in the Central District, was announced today by Superintendent R. Taylor Hoskins, Hoskins said that Johnson's management of the protection activities in the North District had earned him consideration and selection for the same position in the more heavily-used Central District. The Central District contains the recently constructed Harry F. Byrd, Sr. Visitor Center, campgrounds, picnic areas, and the major portion of concessioner operated facilities in the Park. Johnson, a native of Sperryville, was recognized in January for having completed 20 years of Federal Government service. His Federal career began as a member of the U. S. Army. He served in the Army from 1942 until 1945, and following his discharge worked seasonally in Shenanddfoh as a Park ranger and fire control aid. In 1948, Johnson entered Virginia Polytechnic Institute at Blacksburg and graduated in 1953 with a B. S. degree in forestry and wildlife conservation. He continued to work as a seasonal Park employee during his college career, and thereafter until 1957 when he transferred to the Food and Drug Administration at Baltimore. Later that same year he returned to Shenandoah to accept permanent employment as a Park ranger. In 1960 he was ,promoted to the position he is leaving, which later that same year was upgraded because of increased responsibilities.
Johnson, his wife, Stella, and their two sons, Dennis and Jim will reside in the residential area at Park Headquarters east of Luray.
NOTICE
Selective Service Office No. 102, Washington, Va. will be closed the week of March 27.
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