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| Senator Margaret Chase Smith |
55 YEARS AGO
NOV. 22, 1962
Harper Lee Receives Honorary Degree At Mount Holyoke
College: Harper Lee, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel “To Kill a
Mockingbird,” was one of 13 women who received honorary degrees commemorating
the day 125 years ago, Nov. 8, when Mary Lyon opened an institution for the
higher education of young women, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass.
Miss Lee was the first woman to receive an honorary Doctor
of Letters degree from the college since 1942.
Best known of the 13 women who assembled at the Founder’s
Day convocation were Sen. Margaret Chase Smith of Maine, now well into her
third Senate term, and Harper Lee.
The Monroe County High School Tigers have won county and
Pine Belt Conference titles for the third straight year after finishing the
1962 season with eight won, one tied and one game lost.
Leading the attack this year were five seniors and a host of
juniors and sophomores who performed above the call of duty.
(Players on Monroe County’s team that year included Andy
Andrews, Shelton Black, Calvin Brown, David Falkenberry, Louie Hayles, Tommy
McMillon, Rudy Nettles, Ray Owens, Rick Ramer, Coy Tatum and Eugene Wilson.)
Monroe Mills’ new Drewry Road plant will be dedicated in
special ceremonies here Thurs., Dec. 6, observing the 25th
anniversary of operations by Vanity Fair Mills, Inc. in Monroeville.
Initial use of the Drewry Road plant began Mon., July 9.
70 YEARS AGO
NOV. 27, 1947
U.S. Court Licenses Miss Alice Lee: Miss Alice Lee,
Monroeville attorney, has been admitted to practice before the U.S. Court for
the Southern District of Alabama. The action was taken in Mobile on Wed., Nov.
18.
U.S. Court Clerk John Foscue said she is the third woman
member of the Alabama state bar to be admitted to federal practice in this
district. The other two are residents of Mobile.
Winding up their home season with apparent ease, the Monroe
County High School Tigers coasted to a 33 to 14 victory over Flomaton High
School last Thursday night on the local field before a crowd of about 800
persons.
In a game that saw Coach E.H. Penny use his second-stringers
most of the second half, Monroeville indicated its mastery of the contest in
the opening few minutes when Skipper took the ball on the locals’ third play
from scrimmage and skirted right end for a touchdown.
(Other MCHS players in that game included Bayles, Farish,
Floyd, Skipper and Tomlinson.)
Home And Furnishings Destroyed In Blaze: Fire starting from
a kerosene refrigerator completely destroyed the home and furnishings of Mr.
and Mrs. F.W. Cannon, who reside three miles west of Mexia on the Old Salem
road, Sunday night, Nov. 16.
Only three mattresses were saved from the blaze. Mr. and
Mrs. W.M. Steadham and family resided in the house with Mr. and Mrs. Cannon.
85 YEARS AGO
NOV. 24, 1932
Canoe Man Dies In Fall Under Train: Funeral services for Tom
Stallworth, 26-year-old Canoe druggist, were held from the F.W. Hare home on
Monday afternoon at two o’clock. Stallworth was killed last Thursday afternoon
at Springfield, Mo., when he slipped when trying to board a freight train. Both
legs were severed as he fell under the train, and death followed a few hours
later at the hospital.
The Monroe Tigers went to Beatrice for a game on Tuesday
afternoon and were the winners by a 13-0 score.
Thanksgiving, the Tigers play Evergreen here. A good game is
expected from these two old rivals.
Excel defeated the Tigers, 13-0, in their game last
Thursday.
Mr. A.R. Boulware died at his home in Monroeville early
Thursday morning after a lingering illness of several weeks.
Mr. Boulware had been a resident of Monroeville for many
years, and had been in the mercantile business until his health failed. He
leaves his widow, two daughters, Miss Mary Annie Boulware, and Mrs. John
Shannon of Vredenburgh; one son, Alfred; and two grandchildren.
(Note: The son Alfred mentioned above is believed by many to
be the inspiration for Harper Lee’s character Boo Radley.)
MIDWAY NEWS: The first of December our mail route will
extend from Pine Apple to Midway, instead of stopping at Old Texas. This will
make a continuous route from Pine Apple to Evergreen.
100 YEARS AGO
NOV. 22, 1917
More Boys Leave for Camp: Following is a list of men ordered
to report to local Board for immediate military duty and will leave for the
training camp tomorrow: Oscar Lafayette Slanton, Cecil Victor Hays, James Henry
Linam, Barto Solomon, William Lewis Hybart, Sam Stacey, Joseph Edwards Rhodes,
Albert Elliott Henderson.
A DISASTROUS FIRE: The residences of Judge W.G. McCorvey and
Miss Mary Leslie were destroyed by fire last Saturday morning about 2 a.m. The
fire alarm was given and citizens rushed to the scene and could easily have
saved both buildings had the water supply been sufficient. By hard work, the
residence of Mr. L.J. Bugg was saved, although the roof shows signs of
considerable damage.
The fire was discovered in a building adjacent the residence
of Judge McCorvey, but the origin is unknown.
Mr. R.G. Scott, a prosperous planter of Eliska and longtime
friend of The Journal, was in the city Saturday, shaking hands with his
numerous friends.
The Monroeville Bakery is prepared to bake fruitcakes to
order and guarantees satisfaction. Those desiring to have us bake their
Christmas cake should place their orders at once.
SUNDAY CLOSING LAWS: All stores of all kinds, except bona
fide drugstores selling nothing but drugs, must be closed on Sunday in Alabama,
and no sales of anything, except recognized drugs, can be made in any stores on
the Sabbath day, according to a decision rendered by the court of appeals.
The case came up when Clarence Stollenwerch was arrested in
Hale County and convicted of working in a drugstore on Sunday. If enforced, the
ruling of the court of appeals would stop the sale of anything but necessary
drugs, including even newspapers.
115 YEARS AGO
NOV. 27, 1902
Twenty-one murders in six months in Monroe County is a sad
commentary on law and order in Alabama.
Sheriff M.M. Fountain will remove his family to Monroeville
shortly. He will occupy the Baptist pastorium.
The Masonic Grand Lodge and Grand Chapter of Alabama will
hold their annual communication in Montgomery next week. The local Masonic
bodies will be represented by full delegations.
The enrollment of pupils at the (Monroeville) Institute has
passed the 50 mark and still growing. Miss Russell is doing most efficient work
and is receiving the hearty support and cooperation of parents and patrons.
Manistee: Miss Minnie Wright is teaching a prosperous school
at the Grimes schoolhouse.
Excel: Messrs. Self Bros. of Wait are going to open a store
at Excel depot.
Hollinger: Mr. S.K. Pridgeon went to Butler street on
business a few days ago.
Weatherford: A number of our neighbors are busy riving
boards to cover the Baptist Church.
Awin: Mr. J.G. Booker attended the reunion at Montgomery,
Nov. 12-13. He reports an enjoyable time shaking hands with the old veterans.
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