Ralph M. Paiewonsky, governor of the Virgin Islands, and a Jew, was awarded New York University’s presidential citation at a ceremony this weekend for having “served the community in an outstanding manner.” The governor is a 1930 New York University graduate.

Gov. Ralph M. Paiewonsky, of the Virgin Islands, was installed here today as president of the Sasso-Cardoze Lodge of B’nai B’rith. He is the first official of his rank to head a B’nai B’rith lodge while in public office. Gov. Paiewonsky is a charter member of the lodge, which was established in 1964.