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October 31, 1956
The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
What is this article about?
Friends surprised Norvin Lewis with a mock trial farewell party in the U.S. District Courtroom in Nome for his 35 years as U.S. Clerk of the Court since 1922. He retires November 1st, with Joe Kroninger succeeding him.
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Norvin Lewis
Given Farewell
Surprise Party
Friends of Norvin Lewis gathered in the U.S. District Courtroom yesterday for a farewell surprise party in recognition of his 35 years of service in the office of the U.S. Clerk of the Court, all of which was served in Nome.
A mock trial was held with Judge Vernon Forbes, who is here from Fairbanks, presiding, complete with warrant, handcuffs, and full panel of life-long friends as jurors.
He was found guilty of 35 years of service to the community since 1922 when he took over his duties and was sentenced to at least 30 years of retirement. The trial was cleverly conducted by Judge Forbes, Bob Scott as Clerk of the Court, Russell Hermann, D.A., and Jim von der Heydt as attorney for the defense.
Following the trial, coffee and cake was served in the courtroom by the wives of representatives of the Justice Department.
Norvin Lewis retires November 1st with Joe Kroninger assuming the office of U.S. Clerk of the Court.
Given Farewell
Surprise Party
Friends of Norvin Lewis gathered in the U.S. District Courtroom yesterday for a farewell surprise party in recognition of his 35 years of service in the office of the U.S. Clerk of the Court, all of which was served in Nome.
A mock trial was held with Judge Vernon Forbes, who is here from Fairbanks, presiding, complete with warrant, handcuffs, and full panel of life-long friends as jurors.
He was found guilty of 35 years of service to the community since 1922 when he took over his duties and was sentenced to at least 30 years of retirement. The trial was cleverly conducted by Judge Forbes, Bob Scott as Clerk of the Court, Russell Hermann, D.A., and Jim von der Heydt as attorney for the defense.
Following the trial, coffee and cake was served in the courtroom by the wives of representatives of the Justice Department.
Norvin Lewis retires November 1st with Joe Kroninger assuming the office of U.S. Clerk of the Court.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Farewell Party
Mock Trial
Retirement
U.S. Clerk Of The Court
Nome
Service Recognition
What entities or persons were involved?
Norvin Lewis
Judge Vernon Forbes
Bob Scott
Russell Hermann
Jim Von Der Heydt
Joe Kroninger
Where did it happen?
U.S. District Courtroom In Nome
Story Details
Key Persons
Norvin Lewis
Judge Vernon Forbes
Bob Scott
Russell Hermann
Jim Von Der Heydt
Joe Kroninger
Location
U.S. District Courtroom In Nome
Event Date
Since 1922, Retires November 1st
Story Details
Friends gathered for a surprise farewell party with a mock trial honoring Norvin Lewis's 35 years as U.S. Clerk of the Court in Nome since 1922. He was 'convicted' of service and 'sentenced' to 30 years retirement, with coffee and cake served afterward.