SEPT. 12, 1991
Evacuees flee chemical fumes: Between 150 and 200 Monroe
County residents were evacuated from their residences for about six hours early
last Friday after a truck carrying 22 tons of chemical fertilizer caught fire
on U.S. Highway 84 near Ollie.
The fire started about 12:20 a.m., according to Sheriff Tom
Tate, when a tire blew out on an 18-wheel tractor-trailer driven by Donnie
Powell of Grove Hill. The truck belongs to Bradford Trucking, which is based in
Grove Hill, and was en route to a farmers’ cooperative in Dothan, he said.
Blacksher rallies to defeat Pirates: J.U. Blacksher High
School looked like the Bulldogs of yesterday Friday night late in the fourth
quarter when they engineered a 32-yard touchdown drive to defeat Fruitdale High
School 13-7 in the season opener at Uriah.
Jack McMillian ignited the drive when he recovered a
Fruitdale fumble at the Pirates’ 32-yard line with four minutes left in the
final period. Eight plays later Jason Gunn recorded his second touchdown of the
evening, scoring from the one-yard line with 55 seconds left in the contest.
(Other top Blacksher players in that game included Danny
Blackwell, Michael Cooper, Alan Elliott, David Harrison, Eddie Morrissette,
Craig Peavy, Shane Qualls, Patrick Redditt, Jason Weaver, Wesley Weaver and
Warren Wood. Skip Bell was head coach.)
George Singleton publishes first book: Monroe Journal
columnist George Singleton’s first book – a collection of about 73 of his folk tales
and ghost stories about Monroe County – has just been published.
“Of Foxfire and Phantom Soldiers,” a 236-page book, is for
sale at The Monroe Journal office on Hines Street in Monroeville and by mail.
The cover and several inside pen-and-ink illustrations are by artist Jeff Frye
of Monroeville.
55 YEARS AGO
SEPT. 8, 1966
Night Classes To Start At PHJC In Fall Quarter: Night
classes, on a limited schedule, will be held at the Patrick Henry Junior
College beginning with the fall quarter.
After a survey of merchants, businessmen and their employees
in the Monroeville area, the two courses most requested were shorthand and
accounting.
Teaching accounting will be Conrad S. Wall, and Miss Linda
Sims will teach the shorthand course.
This is the first year that night classes have been held at
the state junior college.
Ray Owens Reports To Crimson Tide: Ray Owens, a graduate of Monroe County High School, reported to the University of Alabama Aug. 31 where he is a member of the Crimson Tide football team. Ray is listed as an end with the National Champion Crimson Tide, which began practice Thursday. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Owens of Monroeville, Ray has three years of eligibility remaining.
Sgt. Johnny Hayles On Duty In Vietnam: Staff Sgt. Johnny F.
Hayles, son of Mrs. L.R. Hayles of Monroeville, is on duty at Qui Nhon
Airfield, Vietnam.
Sgt. Hayles, a communications technician, has been in the
fight against Communist aggression since March 1966.
The sergeant is a graduate of Monroe County High School.
80 YEARS AGO
SEPT. 11, 1941
Standard Time Coming Back Next Monday, Sept. 15: As we go to press, word reaches us that the Monroe County Commission and the City Council of Monroeville have both agreed to go back on Standard Time, beginning with next Monday, Sept. 15. It is stated that the schools will operate on Standard Time from the start.
The state and local county health departments have given permission for the schools to open Sept. 15. Since no new cases of Polio have developed in the county for several weeks, it is considered safe to open our schools on the above date.
Prof. H.M. Brock, principal of Monroe County High School, and Prof. R.H. Vickery, principal of Monroeville Elementary School, have announced that the two Monroeville schools will open next Monday morning, Sept. 15, at 8:30 a.m. Central Standard Time.
Dr. W.A. Stallworth is now located in new offices in the Martin building in Frisco City, formerly occupied by the Frisco City Drug Store. His office was destroyed by fire about three months ago.
Highway Patrolman J.B. Johnson, who has been on duty at Robertsdale for several months, has been assigned to this county to work with Patrolman York. Patrolman Murphy, who has been stationed here, has been assigned to duty at Robertsdale.
CHARLES SMITH SELLS ATMORE ADVANCE: Hunter Golson, Jimmy Faulkner and Bill Foreman have purchased The Atmore Advance from Charles Smith. Bill Foreman will be editor and manager.
105 YEARS AGO
SEPT. 14, 1916
The sixth annual session of the Monroe County High School
had the most prosperous opening on Monday last in its history and begins the
year’s work under very gratifying circumstances.
From year to year, the school has grown in popular favor and
the efficiency of its work until today its influence permeates increasingly
every community in the county, and extends even beyond the confines of our
provincial domain.
The opening exercises took place in the auditorium and
consisted in patriotic and inspirational songs and addresses by school officers
and prominent citizens.
The County Board of Revenue held a stated session at the courthouse Tuesday with all members present.
Mr. and Mrs. O.H. Landrum of Vredenburgh, and Mrs. Cumberland of Mobile, were visitors to Monroeville Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Landrum came to enter their son Judson in the high school.
Dr. G.H. Harper was up from Uriah Monday to accompany his two sons, George and Jesse, who have entered the high school here.
Mrs. Frank Emmons will resume her kindergarten work the first week in October.
Judge W.G. McCorvey and Hon. John McDuffie went to Tallahassee, Fla. Monday on professional business.
C.J. Torrey, Esq., of Mobile is here for a few days circulating among numerous friends. Mr. and Mrs. Torrey have been spending the heated term at their summer home at Claiborne.
130 YEARS AGO
SEPT. 10, 1891
The annual session of the Monroeville Academy will open next Monday (the 14th inst.) under the control of Prof. D.J. McWilliams. A private school will also be opened on the same date by Miss Imie Russell.
Chancery Court was in session last Thursday. C.J. Torrey of Mobile and Hon. N.A. Agee of Perdue Hill were in attendance.
Prof. D.J. McWilliams has returned to Monroeville after a pleasant visit to relatives to Wilcox.
Miss Ida Russell left last Saturday to take charge of a literary and music school at Repton.
Mrs. H.T. and Miss Theresa Lindsey of East Lake are on a visit to Capt. W.S. Wiggins and family and other relatives at this place.
Thos. L. Sowell, Esq., of Jasper, Ala. is visiting his father, Hon. W.C. Sowell. Tom is apparently enjoying the best of health.
Mrs. B.L. Hibbard, who has been visiting her father, Hon. J.W. Leslie, returned to her home in Birmingham last week.
Perdue Hill High School, under the management of Prof. W.A. George, an experienced, capable and thorough educator, assisted by Miss Sallie S. Penick, who comes highly recommended as a music teacher of experience, talent and high culture. The high character of these teachers, the healthful locality of the school, the moral and Christian tone pervading the community should recommend it as the place for parents and guardians to send children.
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