Story archive for November 2003

Monday, Dec. 1

• Suffolk police offer tips for shoppers to stay safe during holidays

• City should rethink burn ban in Isabel's wake

• Ruth Holloway

• Russell W. Robinson

• Henry C. Williams

• Edna P. Felton

• Thelma B. Baggett

• Times like these call for drastic action

• Cops are short changed by Council

• Nov. 30, 1950

• Nov. 29, 1950

• Dec. 2, 1950

• Iraq deadlier than ever for U.S. forces

• Margaret E. McIntosh to wed Brian E. Bunting

• 'Bad Santa' great fun for grownups

• A column of caution about holiday boating lights

• Angel Tree program aims to help more than 1,400 children in Suffolk

• Moose women provide Thanksgiving dinner

• Pilot Club launches annual Safety Tree campaign

• Betsy Brothers recognized for preservation efforts

• Rountree would like to see more Suffolkians discover Riddick's Folly

• Take the Prentis House home for the holidays this year

• The rush is on

• Agency is making preparations for a long, tough winter

• Can the Warriors keep winning?

• Warriors smaller, but faster than last season

• Local gymnastics legend to be inducted into Va. Hall of Fame

• Lakeland hopes to hang some shoes

• Nyah, nyah, nyah! You can't catch us!

Thursday, Nov. 27

• Couple to be ordained Sunday

• Ruritans boost rescue squad

• League presents awards

• Holiday travelers brace for crowded roads, airways

• Dig this roadshow coming to town

• Already a pro

• In the market for new transportation?

• Make it 'None for the road'

• Excellence in students honored by Pilots

• Vicky J. Reid

• Suffolk girls travel west to take part in national field hockey event

• Two NFL games today

• Can the Dukes rebound on the courts?

• Mennis Ferrell

• We continue our holiday tradition of presenting famous quotations about the holiday.

• No more trials for Muhammad, please

• Jury decided wrong

• Nov. 28, 1971

• Iraq, Turkey and us

Wednesday, Nov. 26

• Only days left to apply to FEMA

• Five of Suffolk's finest sworn in as Master Police Officers

• Thanksgiving is a joy at FWC

• Mokhtar O. Morgan, M.D. joins Family Medicine Associates

• Nov. 25, 1935

• Warner's plan has strong points

• Hunters almost as scary as bears

• Smiles and Scowls

• Skill and dedication earn Master bars for police officers

• Family has secure reason to give thanks

• Helen Z. Boone

• Thelma L. Knight

• Mark A. Daughtrey

• Martin L. Ricks

• Derek S. Dokes

• I can't bear the thought of any bears

• Nov. 26, 1935

• Prosecutors need right tools to do their work properly

• Learning life's skills - on the court

• Clippers go 1-1 on tournament's second day

• Scenes from recent local girls' soccer action

• Former Warrior makes All-Conference at Averett

• Holiday closings posted

• Work under way to provide toys for Suffolk tots

• Veteran doctor dedicates new Suffolk practice to treatment of varicose veins, aesthetic facial and skin care

• Fires cause damage, injury

• Some may qualify for tax discounts

• Invite children to help plan family's holiday eating and snacking

• Confections will be sold during holiday historical tour

Sunday, Nov. 23

• Recognitions worth noting

• Beatrice Brown

• William E. Walston

• Thelma R. Moore

• Shooting during hunting season

• Shades of a Florida election

• Giving birth to a new Nativity

• Preservation work lauded

• Adams celebrate 53rd anniversary

• Thanksgiving not as expensive in Suffolk

• Flu bug hasn't bitten too hard

• Treasurer's office merits accreditation award

• Market Square group to discuss neighborhood changes

• Museum offering art workshops

• Obici recruiting new 'staff'

• A week fraught with (possible) blowouts!

• Hero Miles have an apt name

• A man Suffolk will never forget

• Liberace competition

• Nov. 23, 1963

Saturday, Nov. 22

• The Kennedy Assassination: 40 years later

• Students' views of Kennedy

• Three residents recall impact of the day

• Former city zoning official arrested

• Where were you when Kennedy was killed?

• Nov. 22, 1963

• Steve E. Whitaker

• Clarine E. Boone

• Windsor ready to put up its Lady Dukes!

• Warriors take first step toward a third-straight district title

• 'Canned Food' basketball tournament to begin today

Friday, Nov. 21

• Designers get the skinny on Renaissance women

• Mary G. Wilkins

• Virgie Skeeter

• Cavaliers prepare for regular season

• Lakeland to hold Fall Sports Banquet Dec. 4

• Employees serving holiday meal today for seniors

• Former city official charged with embezzlement

• Forbes: Arts center getting #036;10,000

• Suffolk Police Department

• Livestock to stand, be counted

• Nov. 21, 1954

Thursday, Nov. 20

• Roof section blows into power line causing fire

• Steve Whitaker

• Little wolves hunt down the competition

• A model flyer - from the ground

• Former Saint tennis star wins two in doubles tourney

• Little snares huge kill

• Commission OKs plan for shopping center

• Soggy shopping

• Suffolk Tomorrow, city schedules legislative breakfast next month

• Council getting space for library with property deal

• Cheer Fund receives healthy start

• BTW alumni give scholarships

• Nov. 20, 1954

• Publicly paddled

• Give it up

Tuesday, Nov. 18

• Energy bill only benefits a few

• Charlie M. Holloway

• Sidney Lawrence

• Volunteering has its own rewards

• Warriors jump out of Fall

• Making preparations

• Cars, bus collide

• Residents urged to prepare now for winter weather

• Nov. 19, 1954

• Rotary Club of Suffolk thanked for its contribution

Sunday, Nov. 16

• Edward Jones investment rep moves to new office

• They only come out at night

• Nov. 16, 1952

• Nov. 15, 1952

• Auxiliary announces date for Tree of Lights

• FEMA extends filing deadline for assistance

• Amber Griggs, Jeremy Richeal exchange vows at Kerr Lake

• How Hampton Roads cities rate for FEMA assistance to date

• Town and Gown group visits Suffolk

• Felicia Brown to John Scott

• Delia D. Cook

• Inez S. Wilson

• Attorney chides Pocklington about recent column

• Suffolk Sea Scouts need your help

• NRHS to hold Fall Sports Banquet Nov. 18

• Can the 'Skins get another win?

• A great end to a tough season

• Gymnastics on horseback

• McPherson passes grand in win

• Chasing after veterans

• Anna Stevens to Jason Russell

• Store presents DAV with a #036;1,500 grant

• Kiwanis Club recognizes Teachers of the Year

• Red kettles are ringing

• Salvation Army recruiting volunteers for Thanksgiving

• Virginia Museum of Fine Arts exhibition of watercolor landscapes to open locally

• Art workshops to be offered at museum

• Cheer Fund begins today

• Volunteers shine in Auxiliary

• Amy Harrell to Ross Finley

Friday, Nov. 14

• Delia Cook

• Newly restored Whaleyville Community Center unveiled to impressed residents

• Seeking True Blue

• A reply to walls

• The birds and the bees - 70 years ago

• Troynekia Harper

• Breezes put a little chill into Indian summer

• DAR presents new award

• Cotton bolls rolling in to gin

• Church concluding anniversary observance with banquet for pastors

• Local AAU basketball girls, boys teams holding tryouts

• A trip to the Rising Sun

• Nov. 14, 1963

• Tyrone Powell

• Otis L. Grant Sr.

Wednesday, Nov. 12

• Pretlow files recount petition

• Alumni give #036;700 to schools

• Cemetery's future still in the air

• 'Elfis goes West with Lewis and Clark'

• The sticking point

• Nov. 13, 1963

• Teachers' group applauds progress in local education

• Myrtle R. Parker

• Bonnie J. Duke

• Mary P. Rose

• Redell Dildy

• Whaleyville Community Center to reopen tonight

• Yeates charges to the top of caging competition!

• Development near airport leads IDA talk

• Judge sets date for Purtell

Tuesday, Nov. 11

• Four injured in carjacking

• Veterans Day

• Nov. 12, 1963

• Sentencing should be done sensibly

• Some thoughts on black-on-black crime

• Honor our veterans today

• November 11, 1963

• Learn to set a holiday table that will dazzle the senses

• Veterans Day marked by citywide celebrations

• Suffolk Christian raffling 'Peanut Harvest' by John Taylor

• Dirt turned for new Farmers Bank

• Meals program lauds volunteers

• More bears sighted in Suffolk neighborhoods

• One commentary deserves another

• Smither voted region's best

• First NSA court sport finishes

• Time to lower property tax rates in Suffolk

• Darrick Hudson

• Richard A. Park

• Kathryn J. Holland

Sunday, Nov. 9

• Historical Society plans downtown tour for holidays

• Applewhite wants license back

• College Court has notable history

• Nov. 9, 1963

• Time to collect for Cheer Fund

• Elsie P. Eley

• Calling for a recount

• A difference of opinion

• John R. Carpenter

• Willie R. Ricks

• Trading is genetic

• Smither - the humble champion

• BoatUS Foundation one of many great programs in America

• Saints fill All-TCIS team

• Teams come from near and far for soccer tournament

• Seahawks visit D.C.; Panthers, Vikings, Rams, Steelers strive to regroup

• Cheer a child on Christmas Day

• Church creating CARE for soldiers

Saturday, Nov. 8

• Portsmouth woman rides off from Peanut Fest on Suffolk Rotary 'hog'

• Is this the year Navy beats Notre Dame?

• Cheering seniors say goodbye

• There's no explaining the love affair between guys and their cars

• Lee W. Shaver

• Nov. 8, 1963

• Ministry for seniors promises lots of fun and excitement

• Pretlow to seek recount

• Council discusses downtown projects

• Rescue squad members rack up trophies at West Point competition

Friday, Nov. 7

• Young Jaguars rage to first place

• No. 13 brings luck to Lady Warriors

• Robert E. Privott Sr.

• Hazel M. Bartles

• Goodman receives scholarship

• Do not feed the bears

• Electoral board finds gap considerably narrowed

• Former Ag secretary to address farmers' convention

• School defenders must offer more than sentiments

• Sheriff sees senior citizens age wisely

• Young salesmen are smart cookies

• Epsilon Theta Zetas will host state convention Saturday

• NSA presents 'Sleepy Hollow' tonight

• Nov. 7, 1943

• Ebenezer adds to love in Suffolk

Thursday, Nov. 6

• Suffolk Police welcome boys and ghouls

• Don't delude yourself into thinking that your vote doesn't count

• November 6, 1943

• Getting the works

• Public can view downtown plans

• Karen E. Cooke

• George Hawkins

• Volunteer fire department receives big check

• Council OKs #036;3M for wharf overrun expenses

• School Board asks council for #036;20.5M CIP

• Why will no one acknowledge Coach Yandle?

• Caging for the United Way!

• Wolverines notch ties for first

• A word about centerpieces

• Rachel N. Jordan

Tuesday, Nov. 4

• Robert E. Privott

• James T. Williams

• Suffolk field hockey teams foiled in regionals

• Voters pick Carter as clerk

• Committee, planner to talk about initiative plan today

• Robbing Rally's didn't pay

• Suffolk woman shot to death in Newport News

• Working toward goals can make dreams come true

• It's the economy, stupid'

• Nov. 5, 1943

Sunday, Nov. 2

• Mt. Sinai Baptist celebrating 135th anniversary

• Miracle baby's family grateful to local folks who contributed to her care

• Experience has prepared Carter for the 'big job'

• Values, pride, discipline will stay with Marine forever

• Lakeland High hosts 8th annual Safety Night

• Lizzie Rosalyn Wiggins

• Suffolk native training as mgr. with 84 Lumber

• They had their day in the sun

• I'm a believer

• Many worked hard to make day possible

• Helen M. Vinson

• Eley Demiel celebrates 108th birthday at Autumn Care here

• Take a navigation course - online!

• A state champ and a great sport

• Debien's tricks get Lakeland a big treat

• Warriors fall just short to Hawks

• One of the NFL's oldest rivalries adds another chapter today

• Nov. 2, 1948

• Public service fuels Nelms' run for office

• Retired police officer credits 'higher force' for success at tracking missing children

• Wanted: People who want to re-claim their neighborhoods