Oscar J. Brittingham, Jr.

Oscar J. "Jerry" Brittingham, Jr was the mayor of Newport News, Virginia from July 1, 1958 to June 30, 1962.[1] Brittingham served as the first mayor of the city following its consolidation with the city of Warwick. The official consolidation took place on the day Brittingham became mayor. In May 1962, Brittingham saw the city's new Victory Arch dedicated. The establishment of Christopher Newport College came late in his term.

Preceded by
Robert B. Smith		 Mayor of Newport News
1958–1962 		Succeeded by
Donald M. Hyatt

References

  1. ↑ Newport News, Virginia. "History of Consolidation Newport News Celebrates 50 Years of Consolidation 1958-2008".


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