Smithfield Post Office Renamed After Ava Gardner

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The Smithfield Post Office now is named the Ava Gardner Post Office to honor the local native who was one of the world's best-known actresses

March 23, 2006

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Taking into account her becoming one of the world's best-known actresses, Oscar-nominated actress Ava Gardner has the Smithfield Post Office renamed after her.

Rep. Bob Etheridge, D-N.C., sponsored a bill to rename the post office and it was signed Monday by President Bush.

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"Ava Gardner was a small-town girl who became a big-time celebrity," said Etheridge while adding "She represents the can-do attitude and patriotism of the people of Smithfield and Johnston County."

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