contributor: Richard LaBrosse

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Word was received here Tuesday morning of the death of Mrs. Roland P. Smith at the home of her son-in-law and daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Volk a 1337 Hill Street, Santa Monica, California. The message was received by her sister Mrs. B.D. Brophy of Green Bay, who relayed the news to Mrs. Smith's hometown friends. Mrs. Smith who was the widow of R.P. Smith, well known editor of the Oconto Falls Herald for many years prior to his retirement in 1929, is well known in this section of Wisconsin. She was born Etta Runkel, and lived in Oconto before coming to Oconto Falls with her husband to operate the print shop and publish the weekly newspaper. Mr. Smith died in 1931 at the age of 82. Mrs. Smith would have been 91 years of age in March. She remained active and well, and according to the information, had eaten a good supper the evening before she passed on in her sleep. During the early days of establishing the printing business, Mrs. Smith did much to assist her husband, as much of the work was done by hand in those early days. She was active in women's circles, the church and a member of the Eastern Star for many years. Funeral rites will be held Thursday afternoon at the Wilshire Funeral home in Santa Monica. At this writing, the only known survivors are the daughter, and son-in-law and several nieces.

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Word was received here Tuesday morning of the death of Mrs. Roland Smith at the home of her son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Earl Volk at 1337 Hill Street, santa Monica, California. The message was received by her sister Mrs. B. D. Brophy of Green Bay, who relayed the news to Mrs. Smith's home friends.