Story archive for June 2004

Thursday, July 1

• Extensive extension services

• Sound financial condition good for all Suffolkians

• Cooperative workers deserving of big thanks

• City to challenge panel ruling

• Dickens? Ralph? Or someone else?

• Gateway Bank to open Suffolk facilty

• Murder/robbery trial to continue this morning

• Robinson named News-Herald's managing editor

• July 1, 1966

• Bennett's Creek All-Stars ready to take on District 6

• Leatha G. Felton

• Eula Bennett Bunch

Wednesday, June 30

• Snake causes Red Cross hearts to race

• June 29, 1956

• June 30, 1966

• Financial outlook 'positive'

• Law office once again graces Folly grounds

• Twenty-two graduates earn SEF scholarships

• A Hall of Fame - and fun

• Fourth of July festivities planned at Suffolk Airport

• Chorey presents seniors with scholarships

• Pair charged with robbery of Hardees

• Planned grocery store will ease 'hardship'

• Grocery store a blessing for many

• Sketchbook, like anything, both good and bad

• Public shouldn't have to pay to watch our money being spent

• Suffolk's mayor should be elected

• Roosevelt's words clarified

• Picking a mayor

• George H. Brown

• Lucille Lawrence

• Thomas Sandifer Jr.

• Smith sprints all the way to Fame

Sunday, June 27

• Smithfield man sought

• Museum hosting Summer Art Days

• Deborah J. Banks

• Woman's Club active then as now

• Church gives out #036;8,000 in scholarships

• Will common sense prevail?

• Victory in Iraq

• New council members to be sworn in

• Brittany Stickels, William Holland engaged

• Gospelrobics stretching to reach other

• Price fixing in Surprising Suffolk

• Writing columns for fun, not profit

• 'Saved' asks viewers to think beliefs through

• Fonnie B. Sandefur

• Thomas A. Sandifer

• Joe B. Bryant

• Float plans are one important piece of paper

• June 27, 1956

• June 26, 1956

• A mother just knows

• Establishing a foundation

• Peanut ties the latest Suffolk fashion craze

Friday, June 25

• Four top local softball teams (III)

• Four top local softball teams (I)

• June 25, 1956

• Seeing eye to eye with art

• Applewhite pleads guilty to charges

• Suffolk Boosters sponsor Day in the Park Saturday

• Make this a creative summer

• Strike fighter Wing Master Chief Bill Marshall retiring after 28 years

• Man gets 26 years for armed robbery

• Minister charged with sex crimes

• Time to do away with relic of past

• If Viktor in 'Terminal' looks familiar, thank Spielberg

• A ride in the rain

• 'Dodgeball' chock full of testosterone

• Gladys E. Artis

• Mary A. Rispers

• Merlin J. Britt

• Bessie Colbert

• Local wrestling fans meet a diva

• Four top local softball teams (IV)

• Four top local softball teams (II)

Thursday, June 24

• You missed a good show

• Katherine Sue Akers

• Polly M. Brockington

• Ada M. Skinner

• June 24, 1971

• Vision test required soon for drivers 80+

• Volunteers noted for keeping city clean

• Izaak Walton League presents book

• Suffolk Arrest Log

• Project Exile going to the movies

• Making a big splash

• VDOT to laud two

• Forbes should be thanked for work on TOC issue

Wednesday, June 23

• TOC workers may qualify for benefits

• Collision sends two to hospital

• Elevare treats notable employees to breakfast

• Broken gas line limits traffic

• Autobiography attracting the curious

• Several threats reported to police

• June 23, 1941

• Two score three each in GFHL battles

• Lakeland players become coaches

• Warren, Moore win big at Langley

• Bryan Ashburn ready to catch college

• Cynthia M. Nichols

• Lucille G. Hefferon

• Minnie T. Moody

• Betty L. Siler

• Polly Brockington

• Pearline S. McCray

• March for Jesus successful thanks to many people

• God answers prayers where her Pop is concerned

• Suffolk could use Spencer Mayfield again

Tuesday, June 22

• Beware of Republicans who raised taxes

• Twins 'fly' with eagles

• Job cut said not retaliatory

• The Peanut Patch finalist in specialty food competition

• Leadership group to honor Barnett

• West End Neighborhood Association recognized for Adopt-A-Spot participation

• New weight training equipment a hit at Y

• Balmers take six in a day to grab title

• Gladys S. Jones

• Roy L. Harden

• Thomas W. Jones

• Izetta C. Boylton

Sunday, June 20

• The spirit of Patriotism conquers all obstacles!

• Happy 65th birthday, Coast Guard Auxillary!

• Two top Cavaliers move to college

• June 20, 1941

• Master Gardeners' horticultural therapy project blossoming

• Hall Place gearing up for NNO

• Sara Nichols, John Cooper wed in Liberty Spring Christian

• Red Cross volunteers honored

• Putting more substance in your hometown paper

• Obici did right in arsenic situation

• Carver resumes plot sales

• Missionary attends convention

• DBA hosting resource center

• Kiwanis recognizes police service

• Windsor High of 1940 reunited again

• Nursing students receive their caps

• Treva Nickelson to Larry Stokes

• James H. Jones

• Beulah F. Sparks

Saturday, June 19

• National Night Out should be another success story

• My dad and me

• John Bradley

• George T. Sears

• Blue Devils possess soccer title

• Young cager steals show

• June 19, 1941

• Bethlehem UCC celebrating centennial through the year

• Humidity drives heat past 100 mark

• Suffolk High '54 reunites

• Suspects sought on felony charges

• Arsenic found at old Obici site

Friday, June 18

• June 18, 1941

• Breaking through to the gold

• Duman squad barely escapes in Sheriff's tourney

• Winnie H. Roberson

• Betty J. Moore

• Police to distribute quilts when needed

• Gospelrobics being offered at Birdsong Rec Center

• Vanhosen sentenced

• Suffolk Farmers Market set to open

Thursday, June 17

• Junior tennis camp to be held at Mast Tennis Complex

• Sheriff's tourney kicks off

• June 17, 1963

• Sorority presents Ebony Achievers

• Making reinforcements

• Big H Cycles revved up for business

• Businesses lining up to support NNO

• Family, friends have invested a lot in Banks

• A new crossing

• Council votes 6-1 for store

• Council OKs rezoning in Harbour View

• The Bataan Death March

Wednesday, June 16

• Relative merits comparison to president

• Superintendent corrects recent quote

• Albert E. Krise Jr.

• V. Leigh Wills Jr.

• Monarchy reigns over Bennett's Creek minor softball

• June. 16, 1963

• Fall scholarships available at PDCCC

• Student shears her locks for love

• Fifth-graders have a field day

• Fallen treetop injures man

• One more hello, one last goodbye

• Planning OKS permit for adult shop

• Take advantage of scholarships

Tuesday, June 15

• From the comic books to the championship

• Five races run at Langley

• Court permits pledge to stay as is

• Cavaliers ready to write a new future

• Incorporate healthy foods in summer lifestyle

• Obici surgeon's talk aims to demystify colorectal surgery

• New Eagle Scout inducted

• Obici Wellness Center schedules classes on babysitting, CPR, salads, herbs

• June 15, 1963

• Johnson, Bishop named top Saint athletes of 2003-4

Sunday, June 13

• Reader questions assistant, police salaries

• Graduates face new, exciting challenges

• Saints setting sail into new future

• LHS valedictorian, salutatorian did more than just homework

• Authorities warn of scam involving stranded 'friends'

• King's Kids thanks contributors

• Women's club gives scholarship to LHS grad

• Sorority crowns Miss Cotillion

• Higher prices fueling drive-offs

• Let officers demonstrate how not to be a summer statistic

• Fly-In continues today

• NRHS valedictorian, salutatorian coupled together at graduation

• Mariner is a hero to firefighters

• June 12, 1963

• June 13, 1963

• Reeves yanks in senior title

• Using all the tools of recreational boating

• Big comeback gives Sox Mustang title

• Storm field hockey team picked

• Essie L. Cook

Friday, June 11

• Thelma Felton

• Emily H. Russell

• Get Stoked at the Trueblood Dragway racing track this weekend!

• Victor Taglis ready to stop goals at Chowan College

• One shot was all Smith needed

• Rain postpones SYAA tournaments

• Reader agrees that survey is a waste

• WMDs

• Safety key to having a super summer

• And this little piggy...

• Pranks must stop

• Phone call empties courts again

• Familiar rescue chopper looking sharper

• Airport hosting Fly-In

• DAR Chapter announces essay contest winner

• SAL, museum schedule art classes, workshops

• Federal offices closing in observance of Reagan's funeral

• NPES students dedicate garden

• June 10, 1984

• June 11, 1984

• Gray garners great season

• Janella J. Bielewicz

• John W. Salmon

• Richard D. Moore

Wednesday, June 9

• Bears learn how to enjoy a safe summer break

• These flames just couldn't be contained

• Clippers win at last second - twice

• Alkatop at the top of horse riding

• Pearly V. Dildy

• Alvin McCrea Jr.

• Sheriff's office sponsoring an exciting summer

• June 9, 1984

• Cemetery's new owners hold much promise

• Resident addresses Comprehensive Plan

• Know the facts before you begin drinking in college

• Readers hopeful that adult store will not last long

Tuesday, June 8

• Orenduff makes it to the big time

• Odessa Daughtrey

• Panton failed to show for exam, court papers say

• New officers hit the streets...on all fours

• Paul D. Camp selected to participate in 1st phase of new initiative to increase student success

• Obici hospital awards health career scholarships

• Hats off to volunteers: SSSEVA honors volunteers at annual luncheon for donating more than 41,000 hours

• June 8, 1984

Sunday, June 6

• More thoughts on the importance of boating sober

• Word from the real South

• Another view on polling issue

• Reagan's life merits credit over any mistakes

• Adult store to open June 17

• Parading for Christ

• Charlie is rescued again

• Booker T. Class of '56 reunites

• National Night Out organization seeking participants

• June 6, 1949

• They're too hot to defeat

• Edward H. Worrell

• Ursula B. Davis

Saturday, June 5

• Elizabeth F. Russell

• Cemetery bought for #036;200,000

• Clean-up to begin next week

• Administrators appointed

• School lunches will cost more this fall

• June 5, 1945

• Berry, Mowry grab top Warrior athletic honors

• Trying out for the Tidewater team

• James C. Barnes

• Laura L. Filmore

Friday, June 4

• Fireballs burn through perfect season

• Trainer to stick around

• Lakeland says goodbye to 2003-4 sports

• June 4, 1949

• Lakeland students win scholarships

• Sorority presenting 15 young ladies at cotillion

• Fire department gets national recognition

• Civic leagues challenged to help NSVRS

• Council condemns property for parking

• A frivolous expense?

• Angels and such

• Joe Almon

• Joseph A. Hood

• Melean P. Worrell

Wednesday, June 2

• Residents to be surveyed about Suffolk life

• Resident responds to columnist, comments on city

• Arts Foundation merits award

• The Big Sixty

• William M. Beale

• Bettie Purdie

• Shootings under investigation, and two arrested for robbery

• Oakland Braves to perform play about the rain forests

• Geraldine Riddick

• BC helps two former little leaguers move on to college

• June 3, 1949

• Police seek shooting suspect

• Growth strategy sits well with folks