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| Ramsey Sawyer's headstone at Old Salem Cemetery. |
MAY 18, 1978
The first load of particleboard shipped from the Temple Particleboard plant in Monroeville (formerly Olinkraft) was manufactured May 1 and 2 and shipped to Walker Brothers Building Supply in Ballyton by Hornady Brothers Truck Lines. Displaying the shipment are Bobby Thomas, truck driver; Cliff Varner, fork-lift operator; Johnny Fletcher, shipping foreman; James Batton, finishing and shipping superintendent; Leroy Jordan, production superintendent; Monroeville Mayor B.C. Hornady of Hornady Brothers; Bill Oates, plant general manager; Dave Baker, head of procurement; and Milford Rudy, head of Temple traffic.
The Monroe Academy Volunteer baseball team won second place in the Southern Regionals of the Alabama Private School Association and the right to attend the state tournament. Members of the squad with their second-place trophy are Doug Smith, O’Neal Jordan, Sammy Carter, David Carpenter, Jim Masingill, Johnny Till, Mitch Jones, Coach Eddie Tyler, Joey Pierson (scorekeeper), Greg Tatum, Mark McLaurin, Buddy Elliott, Jeff Tatum and Rick Williams.
Monroe County Schools Superintendent James Allen told Board
of Education members Friday that he has asked Uriah Middle School trustees to
look at ways of combining the middle school with J.U. Blacksher High School in
Uriah.
Uriah Middle School, located only a mile or two from J.U.
Blacksher High, has grades 5, 6 and 7 with about 129 students enrolled. James
O. McMillon is the principal and the school has six teachers.
68 YEARS AGO
MAY 21, 1953
Edward Augustus Thompson, 73, lifetime resident of Monroe
County and former tax assessor for the county for 20 years, died at his
residence in Monroeville at 9:15 p.m. Sunday.
Mr. Thompson, prominent in area civic and political affairs,
was at the time of his death a member of the Monroe County Board of Registrars.
He was a member of the Baptist Church.
Personnel of Skinners Furniture Store are standing in front of their new store location on the west side of the courthouse square. The building, formerly occupied by Yellow Front Stores, has been completely redecorated. (Store employees included) W.C. Evers, manager; Eugene Austin, salesman; Harward Pickens, bookkeeper; Norman Langford, salesman; Curtis Johnson, salesman; J.O. Wilson, salesman; and James Wiggins, salesman.
Uriah Soldier Member Of Army Quartet In Europe Contest:
Mannheim, Germany – Cpl. Lloyd M. Hendrix, son of Mrs. Sam Blackmon, Route 1,
Uriah, was a member of an Army quartet that recently competed in a Europe-wide
soldier singing contest.
Hendrix, who serves with the 2nd Armored Division
in Germany, sings with four of his buddies from the 94th Armored
Aircraft Artillery Battalion as one of the “Wingate Harmonizers.” The group
competed in the open and spiritual singing division of the Army contest.
Corporal Hendrix entered the Army in April 1948 and arrived
in Europe in January 1953. He was a welder with the Alabama Shipbuilding
Corporation, Mobile, in civilian life.
93 YEARS AGO
MAY 17, 1928
All citizens of Monroeville and vicinity who favor formation of the Chamber of Commerce are requested to attend a meeting in the courthouse on Thurs., May 24, at 3 p.m. to pass upon report of Committee on Constitution and By-Laws and Nominations. – Q. Salter, Chairman.
Mr. J.B. Barnett, Esq., president of the Monroe County Bank, B.H. Stallworth, vice president, and K.J. Lazenby, cashier of the same institution, are attending the annual session of the Alabama Bankers Association in Mobile. Mr. Barnett is chairman of the legislative committee of the association.
The home of Mr. J.A. Curry at Drewry was destroyed by fire at noon Saturday together with a considerable portion of its furnishings. The building was partially covered by insurance.
A plate supper will be served at the Masonic Hall, Franklin, on Saturday night, May 19, for the benefit of the Methodist Church. Liberal patronage is solicited.
Capt. J.L. Marshall is at home from the United Confederate Reunion in Hot Springs, Ark. Capt. Marshall’s friends are a bit curious to know whether or not he cast his vote for Charlotte in view of the inducement offered by some 50 pretty young ladies of that city.
The Gulf Utilities Co. has taken over the electric light plant and ice factory at Uriah, the deal having been consummated within the last few days. The company, with headquarters at Monroeville, now owns and operates three units in South Alabama, viz: Monroeville, Foley and Uriah, and service is being extended to adjacent villages and county communities as rapidly as the demand justifies.
118 YEARS AGO
MAY 21, 1903
Doctors Bizzelle and Smith had a rather exciting experience on their return from a visit to a patient several miles out of town Wednesday night. A heavy rain had fallen a few hours previously and when they reached Double Branches, they found the stream a raging torrent. In attempting to cross they were almost engulfed in the swirling waters. Dr. Smith’s medicine case was swept from the buggy, but was found a few days subsequently lodged against a tree a mile or more below the point of crossing.
Hon. N.J. Stallworth has just concluded a satisfactory arrangement by which all necessary money will be secured to pay for the building of the courthouse. The deal was made with a leading Mobile bank on easy terms and at a rate of interest that will save the county several thousand dollars on the time price at which the contract was awarded. C.L. Hybart, Esq., of the local bar, rendered valuable assistance to Judge Stallworth in negotiating the deal.
New postmasters have been appointed in Monroe County as follows: Virginia Dean, Finklea; vice H.M. Salter, deceased; George W. Lee, Nero; vice S.A. Snowden, resigned.
A young man was drowned in the pond at Mr. C.C. Yarbrough’s mill last Sunday. The man went in bathing with several others, and being unable to swim sank in water beyond his depth. His companions were evidently too much frightened to afford assistance. The body was recovered several hours afterwards.
143 YEARS AGO
MAY 21, 1878
Bursonville – Mrs. Elizabeth Snowden died on the 10th inst. She was 94 years old and leaves behind quite a large number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, besides numerous friends to mourn her loss.
Died – Near Monroeville, Wed., day the 15th inst., Mr. Ramsey Sawyer, aged about 60.
Our Daily Mail – To Mr. Beale of Evergreen, who everybody knows who ever went to Evergreen, our people are indebted in no small degree for the daily mail from Evergreen to this place. Mr. Beale went on to Washington with the petitions, and to say that he button-holed our congressmen with an assurance and air of authority that would do justice to the cheek of a book agent or sewing machine man, in the interest of our people, is putting it mildly. He goes in to win, and he does win, and we thank him for his trouble in this matter.
To our Farmers – We know there are splendid farmers in this county whose experience is valuable and would greatly aid their brethren if made known. With a view of promoting the agricultural interests generally, we invite articles for our paper from our farmers. We hope they will use The Journal as a free medium of communicating with each other upon all farm subjects that may be of interest to all. Will our farmers do so?
For sale – a very desirable residence, with six rooms, well furnished, comfortably and conveniently arranged together with necessary outbuildings and a tract of good upland, situated about 10 miles northeast of Monroeville in a good neighborhood, unsurpassed for good water and good health, and offers a rare opportunity to persons desiring either a summer or a permanent residence. Price low. Apply to Thos. S. Wiggins, Monroeville, Ala.
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