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October 1, 1954
The Farmville Herald And Farmer Leader
Farmville, Prince Edward County, Virginia
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Joseph S. Caldwell, 49, former teacher and principal in Prince Edward County, appointed Powhatan County schools superintendent by board chairman C. R. Kennon Jr. Predecessor J. B. M. Carter moves to Nelson County on October 6. Caldwell's career highlights include Hampden-Sydney and Columbia degrees, roles since 1928.
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Former Principal Here Appointed School Superintendent In Powhatan
Joseph S. Caldwell, a former teacher and principal in the Prince Edward county school system, has been named superintendent of Powhatan County schools. C. R. Kennon Jr., school board chairman, announced selection to Supt. J. B. M. Carter today, following a board session Wednesday night. Mr. Carter reports to his new post in Nelson county October 6.
Caldwell, 49, is a Hampden-Sydney College graduate with an MA degree from Columbia University. Since 1952 he has been county superintendent at Spotsylvania, Va.
A native of Augusta county, Va., Caldwell was a teacher and athletic director at Farmville High School, from 1928 to 1931. From 1931 to 1942 he served as principal of Worsham-Henry High School at Charlotte C. H. and served there until 1947 when he was made superintendent of the Spotsylvania system.
Married with two sons, Caldwell has been active in civic work in the communities where he has served, particularly in Rotary and Ruritan organizations. He is an elder in the Presbyterian Church.
Mr. Carter, his predecessor at Powhatan, has been named Nelson county superintendent.
Joseph S. Caldwell, a former teacher and principal in the Prince Edward county school system, has been named superintendent of Powhatan County schools. C. R. Kennon Jr., school board chairman, announced selection to Supt. J. B. M. Carter today, following a board session Wednesday night. Mr. Carter reports to his new post in Nelson county October 6.
Caldwell, 49, is a Hampden-Sydney College graduate with an MA degree from Columbia University. Since 1952 he has been county superintendent at Spotsylvania, Va.
A native of Augusta county, Va., Caldwell was a teacher and athletic director at Farmville High School, from 1928 to 1931. From 1931 to 1942 he served as principal of Worsham-Henry High School at Charlotte C. H. and served there until 1947 when he was made superintendent of the Spotsylvania system.
Married with two sons, Caldwell has been active in civic work in the communities where he has served, particularly in Rotary and Ruritan organizations. He is an elder in the Presbyterian Church.
Mr. Carter, his predecessor at Powhatan, has been named Nelson county superintendent.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
School Superintendent
Appointment
Powhatan County
Joseph Caldwell
Education Career
What entities or persons were involved?
Joseph S. Caldwell
C. R. Kennon Jr.
J. B. M. Carter
Where did it happen?
Powhatan County, Virginia
Story Details
Key Persons
Joseph S. Caldwell
C. R. Kennon Jr.
J. B. M. Carter
Location
Powhatan County, Virginia
Event Date
October 6
Story Details
Joseph S. Caldwell appointed superintendent of Powhatan County schools after serving in Spotsylvania; background includes teaching and principal roles in Virginia counties.