15 YEARS AGO
NOV. 26, 2009
Cemetery books: Faron and Sharon McKinley of Franklin presented the Monroe County Public Library with a copy of their recently completed book on the history of the Corinth-Deer Cemetery on Alabama Highway 41 at Franklin. The book – which has been placed in the library’s genealogy room – contains obituaries for all of those buried in the cemetery as well as photos of many of them.
Volunteers would not be denied: TROY – “This one is for the
seniors, come and get it!” shouted Monroe Academy head coach Mitchell
Turberville, holding the state championship trophy high above his head.
In what should be remembered as one of the most dramatic
finishes to an MA football game in recent history, the Volunteers engineered a
game-winning drive in the last 98 seconds to defeat Edgewood Academy 30-29 at
Troy University’s Movie Gallery Stadium Friday night.
In a game filled with as many twists and turns as a TV soap
opera, freshman Craig Bryan kicked the game-winning 39-yard field goal with
three seconds left.
It was the second state title for the Vols since 2001 and
the school’s seventh overall in the 39-year history of the Alabama Independent
School Association. The Vols won the Class AA title Friday night and in 2001
they defeated Bessemer Academy to win the Class AAA crown.
(Other top MA players in that game included Gabe Dees,
Keeland Dees, Dustin Ellison, Grant Norris, Graham Smith, Logan Smith, Tanner
Smith, Sam Vermilyea, Buchannan Watson and Willis Webb.)
40 YEARS AGO
NOV. 22, 1984
Surgeon participates in conference: Dr. Grayson Simmons, a
local surgeon, recently attended the annual American College of Surgeons
meeting in San Francisco, Calif.
In addition to attending several lectures concerning updates
on various surgical topics, he attended a continuing education course on
diseases of the colon and rectum.
Simmons is a board-certified general surgeon and has been in
practice here since completing his surgical training at Carraway Methodist
Medical Center in Birmingham in 1970.
Repton wins first game 74-67: Repton’s varsity basketball
team launched its 1984-85 season Friday when it dumped visiting 3A Wilcox
County High 74-67.
The Bulldogs were paced by 6-foot-4 senior James North’s 24
points. Junior Tommy Dukes, at six-foot-seven, added 22 points to the Bulldogs’
offense and pulled 17 rebounds off the backboard.
(Other top Repton players in that game included Tim Berry,
Carlos Grace, Kevin Mixon, Chester Rudolph and Tony Taylor. Hugh Wilson was
head coach.)
Dwight Harrigan, Alabama forest products executive and
member of a family of lumbermen, was elected vice chairman of the Southern
Forest Products Association at its 70th annual meeting held recently
in Orlando, Fla.
Harrigan is president and owner of Harrigan Lumber Co. in
Monroeville and executive vice president and owner of Scotch Lumber Co. in
Fulton.
Harrigan, whose father, W.D. Harrigan, served as president
of the Southern Pine Association (now SFPA) in 1964-65, is active in industry,
youth and civic affairs.
65 YEARS AGO
NOV. 26, 1959
Chairmen Re-Elected To Education Board: Walter C. Nicholas
of Excel was re-elected chairman of the Monroe County Board of Education at a
recent meeting.
Mr. Nicholas will enter his sixth year in the position. Tom
W. Weatherford of Uriah was re-elected as vice-chairman of the group.
Other board members are Dr. John L. Abbott of Monroeville,
James C. Brooks of Megargel and S. Miller Fore of Beatrice.
MCHS, Frisco City Fight To 20-20 Tie: In a tightly-fought
grid contest, traditional rivals, the Monroe County High School Tigers and the
Frisco City High School Whippets, battled to a 20-20 tie in Frisco City Friday
night. Both teams were undefeated in county and conference games.
A recovery paid off for Monroeville in the final few minutes
of the game. Fullback Eddie Sosebee grabbed the ball on the FCHS 35 and ran all
the way to paydirt. Jim Lazenby made the extra point.
(Other FCHS players in that game included Johnny Dorough and
Vance McCrory. Other MCHS players were Jimmy Andress and Branchard Tucker.)
Bobby Grissett Named Band, Music Director At Two County
Schools: Bobby Grissett, 26, native of Uriah, has been elected as band and
music director for the schools at Uriah and Excel.
Mr. Grissett replaces Mrs. Dubose Harris, who resigns
effective Nov. 30.
Mr. Grissett is a senior at Troy State College, Troy, where
he is a music major. He is a graduate of J.U. Blacksher High School, Uriah.
His wife is the former Marlene Brantley of Excel. They have
a son, Butch, 2, and a daughter, Susan, 4.
90 YEARS AGO
NOV. 22, 1934
Remainder Of Square To Be Paved: The east and north sides of the Monroeville square will be paved if the plans of the local town council and the County Board of Revenue materialize. Plans have been furnished for this project by the State Highway Department. The paving of the remainder of the square will greatly add to the appearance of the town.
Veteran Dies At Mexia Home: D.L. Friddle, 93-year-old veteran of the War Between the States, died at his home at Mexia on Fri., Nov. 9, following a lengthy illness. For four years, Mr. Friddle served in the armies of the South, taking part in more than one hundred battles. He was wounded several times in service. He was a Mason and a member of the Baptist church.
NOTICE: Notice is hereby given that an application for the parole of Alton Bell, convicted and sentenced by the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Ala. on the 12th day of October 1922 for murder in the first degree to hard labor for life in the penitentiary of said State from Monroe County, will be made to the Governor and Board of Pardons of Alabama.
EXCEL-MONROEVILLE PLAY 0-0 GAME: The Monroe County High School Tigers went to Excel last Friday to play the strong Excel high school eleven. The game, hard fought throughout the entire four quarters, resulted in a scoreless tie.
CAR STOLEN HERE SUNDAY AFTERNOON: An automobile owned by Mr. J.R. Griffin of Excel was stolen here late Sunday afternoon from the R.L. Jones house. It was recovered Monday morning near Excel, apparently where the thief had run out of gas.
115 YEARS AGO
NOV. 25, 1909
The dwelling of Mr. J.L. Dees was destroyed by fire near Peterman on Tuesday evening together with all his household goods. His neighbors are rallying nobly to his relief. Contributions aggregating considerable value were donated by citizens of Monroeville yesterday.
The Sowell Mercantile company have moved their stock of goods into their new brick store on east side where they will be glad to welcome their many friends and customers.
NOTICE: We have received notice from the High Prince of Pleasure (Santa Claus) that he has carefully looked into the qualifications of the mercantile world in this section and has decided to make the Lone Star Store his headquarters for X-mas and New Year goods, and in obedience to his Majesty’s call we will take pleasure in supplying anything you want in eating, wearing and pleasure line. We must hold the confidence imposed in us by his Majesty. – A.E. PETERMAN & CO., The Lone Star Store, Repton, Ala.
One of the prettiest home weddings that has occurred in Monroeville in many years took place at the home on Hon. N.J. Stallworth on Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock when Miss Mary Stallworth became the bride of Mr. Francis W. Hare. The parlor was beautifully decorated for the occasion and a large number of friends of the young couple were present to wish them joy. The impressive ceremony was pronounced by Rev. W.R. Bickerstaff and the bridal party left immediately for New Orleans and other points.
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