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Historical Society
To Elect Officers
The Rappahannock Historical Society is looking for ‘a few good men and women.’ They are needed to
jfill top positions in the society’s list iof officers, a nominating committee, [comprising Ed Barton, Mrs. Frances ;Thomton, and Judge Raynor Snead, is 'seeking volunteers to serve during the ^coming year as Historical Society 'President, Vied President and Secretary. ! Anyone interested in serving the I society is urged to contact any mem[.ber of the nominating committee as ;soon as possible. ; Nominees will be elected at the ^society’s annual membership picnic 'Scheduled for Friday evening, Aug. 2. iThe location of the picnic will be ! announced later. * Outgoing President Howdy Holschuh urges all members to plan ;to attend this picnic. In addition to the election of officers, a covered dish supper and historic program are scheduled. The picnic is open to all paid-up members and their house guests. New members, who join before the picnic are encouraged to attend.
The Historical Society is also planning a ‘silent auction’ to be held in the near future. Any individuals or . businesses wishing to donate items or ■ services should contact Kim Ellis or Kathy Knuepfer at the society head«quarters, phone 675-1163. * The last of the bicentennial photographic postcards have been donated *to the Historical Society and are - available for purchase at the society t building on Gay Street. These include i scenes of the country court house, i Washington House, and Mountpelier. I Historic maps, books, not cards, and pother gift items may also be pur* chased during regular office hours, JMonday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 *p.m. k t I
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