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21 YEARS AGO
FEB. 27, 2003Cancer center ground-breaking Friday: The Monroe Health
Foundation Cancer Treatment Center received a financial boost Monday when
Temple Inland donated another $25,000 for construction of the new center.
A ground-breaking ceremony for the cancer center will be
tomorrow (Friday) at 12:30 p.m. at the site on South Alabama Avenue between
Regions Bank and Johnson Funeral Home, across the street from the Winn-Dixie
Shopping Center.
The $25,000 donation increased the campaign’s cash and
pledges to $1,088,000.
Excel opens season with 11-1 rout of Red Level: Excel School
opened its baseball season Saturday in Excel with an 11-1 win over Red Level
High School at Murphy Park.
Senior right-hander Neal Jordan went the distance on the
mound, tossing a one-hitter while striking out six. At the plate, the Panthers
got a pair of doubles and two RBIs from Seth Mack.
(Other top Excel players in that game included Derek
Wiggins, Brandon Crutchfield and Justin Whatley.)
MA’s Paula Stacey named to AISA Teacher Hall of Fame: Monroe
Academy teacher Paula Stacey of Monroeville will be honored at the Alabama
Independent School Association’s fourth annual Hall of Fame Banquet and
Induction Ceremonies March 10 at the Montgomery Civic Center.
Stacey, who has taught English and speech at MA since 1975,
is one of nine inductees to be honored. A reception honoring the Class of 2003
will begin at 6:15 p.m. with the banquet and induction ceremonies starting at 7
p.m.
46 YEARS AGO
FEB. 23, 1978
Measles epidemic threatens Monroe: An alert has been
declared in Monroe County by the state Health Department concerning an epidemic
of red measles in Escambia County, head nurse with the Monroe County Health
Department.
Mrs. Kilpatrick said a vaccination program for all types of
immunizations, planned earlier by the county department and schools, was being
stepped up because of the epidemic. The vaccinations will be administered in
all schools in the county next week, she said.
Anyone who had a measles shot prior to 1967 or when he was
less than one year old needs another shot, she said.
Vols capture District 3 title: In the district championship
game Saturday night, the Monroe Academy Vols blasted Wilcox Academy, 44-30.
Tommy Bowden led the scoring in the game with 11 points.
Kevin Norris hit for 10, O’Neal Jordan eight, and Frank Carter and Mitch Jones
six apiece.
Tommy Bowden of Monroe was named the tournament’s Most
Valuable Player, and Kevin Norris was named to the all-tournament team.
11 arrested: Game wardens Bill Boone and Donald Turberville
confiscated these 16 traps and arrested 11 persons in three days for illegal
trapping. Charges ranged from trapping without a license to failure to mark
traps. The maximum penalty for such offenses is a $500 fine, the officers said.
They urged persons who discover illegal traps to notify them immediately.
71 YEARS AGO
FEB. 26, 1953
MCHS Tigers Top Evergreen 70-64: The Monroe County High
Tiger cagers finished off their regular season in cage play Tuesday night by
shaving the Evergreen Aggies 70-64 in Evergreen.
The MCHS hardwoodmen outscored their Evergreen hosts in the
first, third and fourth quarters, netting by periods 19, 12, 21 and 18 points
as opposed to 14, 14, 20 and 16 points for the Conecuh County group. High point
man for the Tigers was forward Vincent Tomlinson with 37 points while Frazier,
center, paced the Aggies with 22.
Joseph Marshall Jr. Serving In Korea: With the 1st
Cavalry Division in Japan – Pvt. Joseph Marshall Jr., whose wife, Sylvia, lives
in Beatrice, Ala., is now serving with the 1st Cavalry Division in
Japan.
A veteran of 11 months of service in Korea with the 74th
Combat Engineers, Marshall entered the Army in August 1943. His mother, Delia
Marshall, lives in Chestnut.
Charles I. Sims Takes Part In Caribbean Operation
Springboard: While serving aboard the destroyer USS Smalley, Charles I. Sims,
sonarman third class, U.S. Navy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Sims of
Monroeville, participated in Operation Springboard in the Caribbean. The ship
conducted intensive anti-submarine warfare, anti-aircraft and shore bombardment
gunnery and seamanship exercises. After the exercises, the Smalley returned to
Newport, R.I., her homeport.
The Excel High School Panther cage five finished off its
season by racking up another high score victory of 96-72 over Lyeffion on
Friday night. High scorer for Excel was forward Jack Sawyer with 26 points
while Booker, center, and Chavers, guard, with 20 points each, paced Lyeffion.
96 YEARS AGO
FEB. 23, 1928
The Mobile Chapter of the Daughters of the American
Revolution will unveil a memorial tablet on the grave of the late Mrs.
Katherine Salter Kitchen in the cemetery at the Baptist church on Fri., Feb.
24, under the direction of Mrs. Ervin Vass of Mobile, chairman of historical spots.
Mr. J. Mack Stallworth, the veteran and efficient postmaster
at Beatrice, was among Monroeville friends the first of the week.
Mrs. J.P. Farish went to Birmingham the first of the week to
hear the celebrated singer, John McCormich.
On Friday afternoon, Feb. 10, 1928, Mr. R.L. Stallworth, one
of the oldest and most prominent citizens of Monroe County, passed away after
an illness of long duration. When he was about 17 years of age, the Civil War
was in full swing, and he was sent to the University of Alabama, where he was
given some of the principles of military training. He at this time enlisted in
the Confederate army and became one of the bravest and most enthusiastic
soldiers. He was honored at one time during the Civil War by being chosen a
Bradford Scout, a responsibility that entailed much courage and physical
strength. The Confederate reunions have been a source of much joy to him in
recent years and he attended many of them, coming home thrilled after having
seen his comrades.
Hon. J. Miller Bonner of Camden was a visitor to Monroeville
Saturday. Mr. Bonner is a prominent candidate for Associate Justice of the
Supreme Court, and has already made a pretty thorough canvas of the state and
feels confident of his nomination.
121 YEARS AGO
FEB. 26, 1903
Sheriff M.M. Fountain went to Texas last week where he
contemplated investing in a carload or so of stock.
The Commissioners court will hold an adjourned term on
Monday next to complete arrangements preliminary to letting contract for the
new courthouse.
Alabama Lodge No. 3, Ancient Free & Accepted Masons,
Perdue Hill, Alabama, has been reorganized with the following officers, viz:
N.A. Agee, Worshipful Master; E.R. Morrissette, Senior Warden; W.E. Broughton,
Junior Warden; W.B. Marshall, Junior Deacon; J.F. Gaillard, Senior Deacon; J.M.
Coxwell, Secretary; J.D. Frye, Treasurer; G.W. Carter, Tyler.
Capt. J.J. Lufkin has recently returned from Chicago where
he went to purchase a locomotive for the Manistee & Repton Railroad.
Mr. J.B. McMillan will soon be in a position to conduct the
express business of Drewry and vicinity for the L&N Railroad. This
departure will make the station of more importance and is a step toward the erection
of a waiting room and warehouse at his point.
Chapter Meeting: The regular convocation of Monroe Chapter
No. 122 will be held on Tuesday evening, March 3, 1903. A full attendance is
desired. Work in Royal Arch degree. Visiting companions cordially welcomed. –
F.M. Jones, Secretary.