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A Festival First F or the first time, a festival was held to bring together the citi¬ zens of the largest city in Virginia, combining the rural and urban inter¬ ests of Suffolkians. The event took place September 21 through Septem¬ ber 24 at the Suffolk Municipal Air¬ port. During the four day festival, dis¬ plays related to industrial, educational, cultural, and community affairs. The Suffolk Ruritans sponsored a shrimp feast at the airport. All city high schools played home football games. There were two youth dances, a Har¬ vest Festival Ball, and a Country Western Show. A visit by Elizabeth Taylor, who presided over the official opening ceremonies, highlighted the event. Miss Taylor was in Suffolk to campaign for her husband, John War¬ ner, the Republican candidate for the Virginia Senate seat. Suffolk High School shared in the activities with LaTonya Brown repre¬ senting the school as a candidate for the First Harvest Festival Queen. Along with Miss Brown, members from the Wizard of Oz cast helped with the educational exhibits by greeting children and giving out “I Can Read” buttons, encouraging all to experience the fantasy and fun of reading. Benita Rountree, as a Munchkin, said, “It was fun talking to the kids and seeing the looks that people gave me dressed in my suit.” After the conclusion of the festivi¬ ties, Preston H. Reid, President of the Suffolk Chamber of commerce, said, “1 wish to thank all who worked so diligently to insure the success of our event, and hope that all Festival goers departed from our four day event with a finer appreciation of our city and its citizenry. There were problems as with any venture of this nature, but as Paula Simpkins, a junior at Suffolk, ac¬ knowledged, “It was pretty good, but with the experience I think they can make it even better next year.” -4 flurry of excitement grows in the crowd as Mills Godwin, Elizabeth Taylor Warner, and Mayor Nelms opened the Harvest Festival ceremonies. 12 INTRODUCTION
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Patiently awaiting the opening of ceremonies. Suffolk High Attendant LaTonya Brown surveys the crowd. Stepping lively, the Raider Band assembles at Suffolk Airport. INTRODUCTION
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