Story archive for April 2004

Friday, April 30

• Wheeler represents with three wins at district meet

• So you're retiring...

• City would be good host for new office

• City still insists on business plan

• Pilots salute civic servants

• Duncan goes to trial on Aug. 24

• Fire destroys home

• April 30, 1960

• Mark it like Markham

• Tigers get a double dose of Hedrick as Cavaliers win, 3-1

• A rough day in Suffolk soccer

• Leroy Copeland

• Lee E. Wiggins

• Donald L. Riddick

• Leroy White

Thursday, April 29

• Citizens concerned over police, community

• A visit to the Chesapeake palace

• Could North Suffolk secede?

• Amy E. Mayfield

• Yandle, Moyer give Lady Warriors 1-0 victory

• Three races at Southampton's Family Fun Night

• Win slips away from NSA

• April 29, 1949

• City asking state to host historic resources department

• Three burned in two house fires

• Virginia ministers' wives, widows come together

• Union asks for more money

• Why a Suffolk man relocated to Gates County

Monday, April 26

• We are all Americans

• Teacher cleared of charges

• Man charged with trying to run down officer

• When it comes to creating the exercise habit, the earlier the better

• Better draw up a will, or the state will do it for you

• April 27, 1949

• Warren repeats, others grab first wins

• Thelma L. Savage

• Carrie E. Godwin

• Gladys Powell

• Sarah H. Baker

Sunday, April 25

• Lorraine Ward to Willie Smith

• Educating Mr. Pocklington

• Tax cuts may not be the answer

• Cruise ships

• Why not volunteer?

• Affina closing local call center

• Garden Club ready to decorate city

• Shelter benefits from Holy Week collections

• Citizens National Bank dedicates new building

• Literary Arts Festival grows from single idea

• Ruritans build good community relations

• Order trees for Arbor Day

• Denson Pretlow, Rob House wed in Wesley Chapel UMC

• April 25, 1949

• A Suffolk gymnastics legend comes home

• Fire onboard! What are boaters to do?

• Cultural Arts golf tourney scheduled for May 1 at SGC

• Kids go casting, catching

• Jewel R. Horton

Saturday, April 24

• Driver celebrating season with a weekend fling

• Church celebrating anniversary

• Frances Whitley's restaurant is a place for good food and good people

• Leroy Schmidt offers to drop suit

• Empowering the victims

• Fond memories of Suffolk's shot houses

• Prom night

• Milteer the right man for Whaleyville

• James K. Martin Sr.

• Raymond B. Rawles

• Cooke makes AAA All-State squad again

• Suffolk alumni splits victories, raises over #036;300

• Warriors win diamond wars

• April 24, 1969

Thursday, April 22

• Staff directed to try to lower tax rate

• Warren wins Late Models

• April 22, 1969

• Truck crashes snarl traffic; drivers charged with recklessness

• Her first entry into 'Bai-lore'!

• Giermak's blast helps Lady Saints to big win

• Fannie M. Hill

• D. Albert Boyette

• Nansemond Credit Union celebrating 55 years during National Credit Union Week

• Manager's proposed budget calls for 3.5 percent raises; no change in tax rate

• Time to look at tax rate is now

• Up here with Spanish

• New life on Linden Avenue

• How to get there

• A swashbuckling history lesson at Prentis House

• Historic Garden Week wraps up Friday with homes tour

• Students win awards in occupational skills

• Evans Distribution Systems to open new warehouse distribution facility in Suffolk

• Emergency dispatchers receive overdue thanks

Wednesday, April 21

• Secretary of Education to speak at PDCCC graduation

• Brenda G. Boyd

• Saints drive past Norfolk

• Suffolk wins three by one

• Cavaliers just miss sweep

• April 21, 1954

• Whaleyville May Day coming together

• Suffolk City Council Agenda

• Pizza party at Forest Glen

• NSA capital campaign reaches #036;2 million

• Lakeland teacher wins excellence award

• Rose Womble officially opens north Suffolk center

• People get their turn at podium

• What's driving city budget?

• Why we are paying more for gas

• A southern man doesn't need him around

Tuesday, April 20

• Raise requested for substitute teachers

• Medical condition blamed for fatality

• Should women try gene testing at time of breast cancer diagnosis?

• Obici Classes

• Suffolk hosting convention of pastors' wives

• April 20, 1954

• Grisham's work moves from the pages to the big screen

• Suffolk's first CAA tournament ends

• Saints take second in HRI tourney

• Bessie Mathew

• Collin White Jr.

• Herbert W. Mansfield

• Edith F. Munford

• Herbert L. Boone Jr.

• Why should high school students pay for parking?

• Waiting for the other shoe to drop - a reply

• Beaded craft can be easy, fun and practical

Sunday, April 18

• Gracious homes open to public this Friday

• Play safe on the water skis

• Lady Blazers head to state

• Funding the consumers

• April 18, 1954

• Realtor cutting ribbon Tuesday

• Chorey Realty offering memorial scholarships

• Meals program calls campaign a success

• Taylors celebrate 59 years

• Club honors its oldest member

• Planning a new look

• Brick streets may enhance the area

• Just a memory

• Good times in Suffolk

• Resident expresses his disappointment

• Clinton Whitaker

• Joseph C. Jordan Sr.

Saturday, April 17

• The 'Fighting Coynes'

• Dorothy W. Boone

• Rufus H. Kee

• Buna A. Bowmar

• Michael W. Wells Sr.

• Lucille Hargrave

• Suffolk comes out hitting

• April 17, 1967

• Honor student wins bike at Easter Egg hunt

• Clarys Drive man must clean up his act

• Barner gets more than expected in court

• Henry Peebles always on duty

• Obici to dedicate rose garden, honor volunteers

• Special pooches getting a party of their own

• Hale to get bench trial

• Embezzlement vs. drunk driving

• Facade money is going to waste

Thursday, April 15

• Rufus Kee

• Lady Saints get 'out-netted'

• Hirsch's kiss of victory

• April 15, 1981

• University to observe 'Seminary Day'

• Obici peers applaud doctor for his work

• YMCA Community Chorus prepares for concert

• Waiting for the other shoe to drop

Wednesday, April 14

• Joseph Harris Sr.

• Raymond B. Lowe

• James C. Ricks

• Five SMS races Friday

• April 14, 1981

• There's still time to buy squad's reflective address signs

• Obici brings a title to the table

• Growth highlighted at Chamber program

• Future looking better all the time

• Discipline helped make us successful adults

• Tell the House no tax increases

• Horace I. Manley

• Thomas W. Privott

Tuesday, April 13

• Nursing scholarship awarded

• Gators ready up for All-Star meet

• Officials continue search

• Tourney postponed, Bailor back for Lakeland

• Hamlin opens SMS season with victory

• April 13, 1981

• Suffolk Ruritans continue support of King's Kids

• Rain staying around

• Suffolk resident is on the Coast Guard's fast track

• Heartland sincerely cares

• How to...File for an IRS tax extension

• Former building inspector could get 2 to 10 years for embezzling

• Helen Williams

Sunday, April 11

• Suffolk sailing teams may get invited to Koch Cup

• While one group of local legends is made...

• Vote yes on Confederate Heritage Month

• Carb conspiracy

• The Beach at Slapton Sands - Part III

• Bill shows some responsible work

• Linden Avenue house bought

• Rite of spring?

• St. Mark's vestry members attend conference

• Maribeth Day to Dave Case

• Garden tour will highlight Westhaven Lakes community

• Denisons announce their recent marriage

• For the Record

• ...another reunites

• City lauds employee

• April 11, 1981

• Cavaliers walk away with 21-4 win

Friday, April 9

• April 10, 1957

• 300 enjoy Holland Community Day

• Ruritans hope to put Whaleyville back on map

• John A. Joynes Jr.

• I can do without nicknames, thank you

• Audrey M. Askew

• Called by God

• Brinkley bangs out two bases, two runs, one win

Thursday, April 8

• Herbert R. Lane

• Saints ready to take to the tracks, the grass, the air

• John H. Bellamy Jr.

• David P. Neil

• Obici employees promoting annual cancer fundraiser

• Tom Smith Camp notes mayor's Confederate connection at council

• Senior shot in the face

• Board asks for OK on #036;111.5M budget

• Explosion is latest in string of crimes

• The Beach at Slapton Sands - Part II

• April 8, 1957

• BC stand re-opens for business

• Carolyn N. Deloatch

Tuesday, April 6

• Parents might want to start trimming TV time for kids

• John A. Joynes Jr

• John H. Bellamy

• Post Office: Leave yourself enough time to mail taxes

• What's going on in Suffolk Public Schools?

• Detective chosen as top officer

• April 7, 1957

• Shaffer brakes Lady Truckers

• A tough day on the diamonds for Suffolk

• Vidarte knocks in six in 19-8 victory

• A.R. Holcombe

• Carolyn Deloach

• Passion Week packing them in

• Celebrating Foreign Language Week

• Two hurt, one dead in accident

• Don't forget about survivors' benefits

Monday, April 5

• Robert P. English

• Saints come up on wrong side of wild game

• Doughtie helps Saints through close win

• Broncos get put to 'Schleep'

• April 6, 1966

• How To...Dye Easter eggs

• Teacher shoots her kids, then self

• Don't let mental illness become a personal tragedy

• Louise B. Bakos

Sunday, April 4

• Living history

• Racing, boating safety make for a wonderful combination

• Historic homes going on display

• Sara Nichols to John Cooper

• Trisha Dodson to Paul Wilson

• Margaret Debranski, Matthew Kelhart married in Historic St. Luke's Church

• Tickets go on sale tomorrow for prayer breakfast

• Kelley Lewis to Blanton Marchese

• April 4, 1966

• YMCA starts kids off on good health

• Hedrick aces Cavaliers through 3-2 upset win

• Locals hit the court in Tillery's memory

• The beach at Slapton Sands

Saturday, April 3

• Dorothy M. Presson

• Colors in our world

• Come learn about Suffolk's rich past

• Rt. 460 getting #036;5.5M

• Court date set for teacher

• Coloring contest winners announced

• Wings Weekend begins today

• Time to set your clocks ahead again

• History buff wants to educate public on heritage

• Suffolk Airport getting #036;450,000

• Habitat seeking 17th homeowner

• April 3, 1966

• Bennett's Creek starts 34th season

• Lady Warriors win in softball, soccer

• Saints beat foes from far away, 10-7

• Gator Patterson named top eight-year-old at swim meet

• Hester C. Smith

Thursday, April 1

• Seniors deserve a real estate tax break

• Move City Hall to North Suffolk?

• Former resident upset by Suffolk cemetery issue

• Cutting spending usually easier said than done

• Plans announced for new building at industrial park

• Budget would hurt city

• Red Cross benefits from local celebrities

• Hurd named Franklin's Interim Chief of Police

• April 1, 1966

• Steroid use doesn't appear to be a problem in Suffolk

• Former Warriors now third-year Captains

• Spain shuts down Bulldogs in NSA romp

• We're number one!

• Hancock has things in hand (and foot)

• James Mudge Jr.

• Hester Smith

• Ellen J. Holland

• Berniece J. Rawls

• Flossie M. Darden