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| Amassa Coleman "A.C." Lee |
JUNE 20, 1996
Twelve high school juniors will compete for the title of
Monroe County’s Junior Miss for 1996 Saturday at 7 p.m. in Nettles Auditorium
on the campus of Alabama Southern Community College.
(Junior Miss contestants that year included Chasity Michelle
Black, Sherry Michelle Bohannon, Rachel Leigh Davis, Erika Nicole Dawson, Amy
Christa Hamiter, Summer Leigh Harrison, Amanda Kay Morgan, Shiloh Dawn
McLaurin, Jessica DeAnn Stuckey, Darby Leeia Smith, Amanda Kaye Yelverton and
Lori Elizabeth Wasden.)
South Monroe’s all-stars will serve as host for the Little League Baseball District 3 Tournament for 9- and 10-year-olds that starts tomorrow (Friday) at Grafton Coleman Field in Frisco City. Members of the team are Blake White, James Akins, Bubba Giadrosich, Kevin Adair, Heath Wiggins, Dusty Smith, Bruce Mosley, Kyle Holder, Matthew Adams, Chase Reeves, Chase Jordan, Brent McInnis and Jason Black and coaches Johnny Presley, Larry Peacock and Marshall Presley.
David Katz Sr. – Graveside services for David Katz Sr. of
Monroeville were held Tues., June 18, 1996 at 11 a.m. in Pineville Cemetery.
Mr. Katz, 85, died Mon., June 17, in Englewood Health Care
Center. Mr. Katz was owner of Katz Department Store on the Downtown Square in
Monroeville from 1934 to 1981 with his brothers, the late Moses, Israel and
Isadore Katz. The store was then owned by David’s daughter and husband, Suzanne
and Robbins Williams, until 1986 when the store closed.
50 YEARS AGO
JUNE 17, 1971
The Journal’s type-setting computerized: This issue of your
Journal was produced with computerized typesetting equipment, making the
transition to computerized headlines and body (story) type complete.
For several weeks, The Journal’s headlines had been produced
on a computerized head-setter. This past week, The Journal added new and
separate equipment to computerize all typesetting.
Actually, the new type first appeared on the front page of
last week’s issue. This week, it was used throughout.
New bank on way up: The new Monroe County Bank, to be located at the intersection of South Alabama Avenue and Hines Street in Monroeville, is rising daily, beam by beam. Eugene Lazenby is contractor for the work.
David Wayne Wiggins graduates with honors: David Wayne Wiggins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Wiggins of Goodway, has graduated from Livingston University, where he received a B.S. degree in education. Wiggins was recognized during graduation exercises as an honor student. He placed fourth in his graduating class. He is a 1967 graduate of J.U. Blacksher High School and a 1969 graduate of Patrick Henry Junior College.
Church’s new look: Burnt Corn Methodist Church, which is in the process of being renovated, stands as a marker of faith and history. The church, which has been inactive for the past several years, has been given a fresh new appearance outside. Work is continuing inside. The church was formed in 1913 by members of the Puryearville Church and built in historic Burnt Corn.
75 YEARS AGO
JUNE 20, 1946
Clyde Marshall Dies Of Injuries: Clyde Marshall of
Monroeville, employed by the Adams Motor Co. in Mobile, died Tuesday at 3:25
p.m. of injuries received about noon when a truck, running free down a ramp,
crushed him against a wall.
His body was brought to Monroeville Wednesday and funeral
services will be held today (Thursday).
Fire Destroys County Garage: The county garage, north of the
square, was completely destroyed by fire Tuesday afternoon about one o’clock.
The fire started while Herman Allison, foreman of the shop, was making repairs
on a truck. Gas was ignited from a leaking gas line and the flames spread
beyond control in a few minutes, in spite of the heroic work of Mr. Allison,
his helper Godfrey Wiggins and the fire department.
Two trucks were lost in the blaze, together with 10 barrels
of oil and grease, a number of road patrol tires, truck and tractor parts, shop
tools and other supplies stored in the building.
Riley Kelly Jr. of Excel, who has been serving in the Navy, has been discharged and is at home with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Riley Kelly.
Monroe Mills Annual Picnic Set For June 22: The annual
picnic given by the owners of Monroe Mills for all employees of the
organization will be held this year at Little River State Park on Sat., June
22, beginning at three o’clock in the afternoon.
The main feature of the occasion will be the barbecue supper
with plenty to eat for everyone. Elaborate plans are being made for one of the
greatest celebrations in the history of Monroe Mills.
100 YEARS AGO
JUNE 16, 1921
Prof. G.A. Harris was reelected County Superintendent of Schools at a recent meeting of the Board of Education. Prof. Harris has made one of the most efficient superintendents the county has ever had. During his administration greater progress has been made in the matter of improved school buildings, local taxation and in the school system generally than ever before, due in a large measure to his activity and cooperation with the people.
Senator Riley Kelly was up from Excel Thursday.
MRS. B.B. FINKLEA LANDS FINE TROUT: Possibly the largest trout taken from the streams of this section was landed by Mrs. B.B. Finklea on a recent fishing trip to Little River. When the crowd of fishermen gathered around to help land the monster, she promptly told them to “hands off.” The trout was 23 inches long and weighed 7-1/2 pounds. When the angler’s buttons are passed around, she is entitled to the first one as the old fishermen said that was the finest specimen they had ever seen taken from Little River.
The gathering of Irish potatoes has been practically completed throughout the county. Shipments for the season aggregated a little over 140 cars. Returns will probably all be in by next week when we hope to give definitive figures.
Mr. Edward Lovett has been confined to his room with malaria for several days. His many friends hope to see hm out soon.
Messrs. F.W. Hare, J.B. Barnett and A.C. Lee are in Mobile on professional business.
125 YEARS AGO
JUNE 18, 1896
W.H. Louiselle of the Bear Creek Mill was in the city last week.
Monroeville has the “bicycle craze.” Several of our citizens have invested in wheels.
George W. Salter Jr. of The Evergreen Courant attended the commencement sermon of Monroeville Academy this week.
D.J. Hatter & Son’s saw and grist mill near town has been down several weeks for repairs.
The members of the local military company returned from encampment at Mobile on Sunday. They report a very pleasant occasion.
Miss Sophie Neville opened a school in the Pleasant Ridge neighborhood on last Monday.
Capt. Thos. A. Nettles of Longstreet was in town Monday attending a meeting of the County Board of Pension Commissioners, of which he is a member. Capt. Nettles reports fine crops in his neighborhood, also plenty of grass since the rains.
Carpenters Take Notice: Carpenters desiring to bid on the erection of a Methodist parsonage at Monroeville can see plans and specifications at The Journal office.
Manistee: Rev. A.J. Lambert preached a most able sermon last Sunday at Pleasant Hill Church to quite a large congregation.
Mr. Arthur Sowell, one of Monroeville’s handsome boys, is clerking for the Bear Creek Mill Co.
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