CITY MANAGER ROBERT S. HOUSTON PASSES
Victim Of Sudden Illness; Funeral Arrangements Incomplete.
Robert S. Houston, 50, cit manager and treasurer of the City of Monroe, died Sunday afternoon at 5:30 of a sudden illness. Funeral arrangements are incomplete, pending the arrival of relatives, but will be held at the home on West Franklin street perhaps some time Tuesday, conducted by his pastor, Rev. J. H. Armbrust, of Central Methodist church. burial will be in the Monroe cemetery.
As a tribute of respect, all city offices will be closed for two hours during the funeral.
Mr. Houston was a son of the late R. B. Houston and Nannie Stroud Houston, well-known residents of Monroe. He was born in Monroe, January 28, 1894 and had spent practically his entire life here.
He married the former Miss Mary Rawlings, of Sandersville, Ga., who, with one son, Robert Houston, Jr., survive. Robert, Jr., is now serving with the Armed Forces and is stationed in Texas. Surviving also are two sisters, Mrs. R. L. Payne and Mrs. Phil Fisher; and two half-sisters, Mrs. A. A. Heath and Mrs. Ella Houston of Monroe.
Mr. Houston enlisted inn World War I and was a member of the first Army Air corps as a lieutenant, and he saw service in France. He was a Mason, Legionnaire, and a member of Central Methodist church.
For the past four years, Mr. Houston has served most efficiently as city manager and treasurer of Monroe. He was one of the city's most prominent and highly esteemed citizens, gentle in spirit, kind in motive and deed and always respectful of the rights of his fellowman.
During his four years as city manager, Monroe has enjoyed a progressive, yet economical, government. Extensive improvements have been made to the streets of the city; a police radio station installed and numerous other progressive steps taken.
He was also instrumental in planning a post-war program for the city and increasing the city's water supply as soon as war-time conditions will permit.
In his passing Monroe has lost one of its most valuable citizens.
The Monroe Enquirer
Monroe, NC
Monday, September 25, 1944
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Victim Of Sudden Illness; Funeral Arrangements Incomplete.
Robert S. Houston, 50, cit manager and treasurer of the City of Monroe, died Sunday afternoon at 5:30 of a sudden illness. Funeral arrangements are incomplete, pending the arrival of relatives, but will be held at the home on West Franklin street perhaps some time Tuesday, conducted by his pastor, Rev. J. H. Armbrust, of Central Methodist church. burial will be in the Monroe cemetery.
As a tribute of respect, all city offices will be closed for two hours during the funeral.
Mr. Houston was a son of the late R. B. Houston and Nannie Stroud Houston, well-known residents of Monroe. He was born in Monroe, January 28, 1894 and had spent practically his entire life here.
He married the former Miss Mary Rawlings, of Sandersville, Ga., who, with one son, Robert Houston, Jr., survive. Robert, Jr., is now serving with the Armed Forces and is stationed in Texas. Surviving also are two sisters, Mrs. R. L. Payne and Mrs. Phil Fisher; and two half-sisters, Mrs. A. A. Heath and Mrs. Ella Houston of Monroe.
Mr. Houston enlisted inn World War I and was a member of the first Army Air corps as a lieutenant, and he saw service in France. He was a Mason, Legionnaire, and a member of Central Methodist church.
For the past four years, Mr. Houston has served most efficiently as city manager and treasurer of Monroe. He was one of the city's most prominent and highly esteemed citizens, gentle in spirit, kind in motive and deed and always respectful of the rights of his fellowman.
During his four years as city manager, Monroe has enjoyed a progressive, yet economical, government. Extensive improvements have been made to the streets of the city; a police radio station installed and numerous other progressive steps taken.
He was also instrumental in planning a post-war program for the city and increasing the city's water supply as soon as war-time conditions will permit.
In his passing Monroe has lost one of its most valuable citizens.
The Monroe Enquirer
Monroe, NC
Monday, September 25, 1944
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CITY MANAGER ROBERT S. HOUSTON PASSES
Victim Of Sudden Illness; Funeral Arrangements Incomplete.
Robert S. Houston, 50, cit manager and treasurer of the City of Monroe, died Sunday afternoon at 5:30 of a sudden illness. Funeral arrangements are incomplete, pending the arrival of relatives, but will be held at the home on West Franklin street perhaps some time Tuesday, conducted by his pastor, Rev. J. H. Armbrust, of Central Methodist church. burial will be in the Monroe cemetery.
As a tribute of respect, all city offices will be closed for two hours during the funeral.
Mr. Houston was a son of the late R. B. Houston and Nannie Stroud Houston, well-known residents of Monroe. He was born in Monroe, January 28, 1894 and had spent practically his entire life here.
He married the former Miss Mary Rawlings, of Sandersville, Ga., who, with one son, Robert Houston, Jr., survive. Robert, Jr., is now serving with the Armed Forces and is stationed in Texas. Surviving also are two sisters, Mrs. R. L. Payne and Mrs. Phil Fisher; and two half-sisters, Mrs. A. A. Heath and Mrs. Ella Houston of Monroe.
Mr. Houston enlisted inn World War I and was a member of the first Army Air corps as a lieutenant, and he saw service in France. He was a Mason, Legionnaire, and a member of Central Methodist church.
For the past four years, Mr. Houston has served most efficiently as city manager and treasurer of Monroe. He was one of the city's most prominent and highly esteemed citizens, gentle in spirit, kind in motive and deed and always respectful of the rights of his fellowman.
During his four years as city manager, Monroe has enjoyed a progressive, yet economical, government. Extensive improvements have been made to the streets of the city; a police radio station installed and numerous other progressive steps taken.
He was also instrumental in planning a post-war program for the city and increasing the city's water supply as soon as war-time conditions will permit.
In his passing Monroe has lost one of its most valuable citizens.
The Monroe Enquirer
Monroe, NC
Monday, September 25, 1944
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Victim Of Sudden Illness; Funeral Arrangements Incomplete.
Robert S. Houston, 50, cit manager and treasurer of the City of Monroe, died Sunday afternoon at 5:30 of a sudden illness. Funeral arrangements are incomplete, pending the arrival of relatives, but will be held at the home on West Franklin street perhaps some time Tuesday, conducted by his pastor, Rev. J. H. Armbrust, of Central Methodist church. burial will be in the Monroe cemetery.
As a tribute of respect, all city offices will be closed for two hours during the funeral.
Mr. Houston was a son of the late R. B. Houston and Nannie Stroud Houston, well-known residents of Monroe. He was born in Monroe, January 28, 1894 and had spent practically his entire life here.
He married the former Miss Mary Rawlings, of Sandersville, Ga., who, with one son, Robert Houston, Jr., survive. Robert, Jr., is now serving with the Armed Forces and is stationed in Texas. Surviving also are two sisters, Mrs. R. L. Payne and Mrs. Phil Fisher; and two half-sisters, Mrs. A. A. Heath and Mrs. Ella Houston of Monroe.
Mr. Houston enlisted inn World War I and was a member of the first Army Air corps as a lieutenant, and he saw service in France. He was a Mason, Legionnaire, and a member of Central Methodist church.
For the past four years, Mr. Houston has served most efficiently as city manager and treasurer of Monroe. He was one of the city's most prominent and highly esteemed citizens, gentle in spirit, kind in motive and deed and always respectful of the rights of his fellowman.
During his four years as city manager, Monroe has enjoyed a progressive, yet economical, government. Extensive improvements have been made to the streets of the city; a police radio station installed and numerous other progressive steps taken.
He was also instrumental in planning a post-war program for the city and increasing the city's water supply as soon as war-time conditions will permit.
In his passing Monroe has lost one of its most valuable citizens.
The Monroe Enquirer
Monroe, NC
Monday, September 25, 1944
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