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| Sportscaster Jim Fyffe |
26 YEARS AGO
FEB. 13, 1992
Jordan is named Cattleman of the Year: The Monroe County
Cattlemen’s Association last Thursday awarded its highest honor to Ronnie Joe
Jordan of Excel, along with installing 1992 officers and directors.
The Monroe County Cattlewomen’s Association also installed
new leaders at the joint annual banquet, held at the Monroeville Community
House. Jim Fyffe, Auburn football announcer, was the guest speaker for the
banquet, and a report on the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association was given by Ed
Whatley.
Whippets stay unbeaten: Second-ranked Frisco City High
School ran its record to 16-0 Friday when the Whippets pounded Flomaton High
School, 76-48, in Frisco City.
Adrian Bullard, a 6-foot-2 sophomore forward, scored a
career high 30 points to pace the Whippets. He also had 10 rebounds.
(Other top Frisco City players that season included Derrick
Crayton, Brent Enzor, Tony Gibbs, Marando Lambert, Adrian McGinnis and A.J.
White. Curtis Harris was Frisco City’s head coach.)
Monroe Academy was the overall winner of the first match of
Alabama Southern Community College’s Scholar’s Bowl held Jan. 24. The
competition included 19 area schools in two divisions, large school and small
school. (Monroe Academy’s scholars bowl team that year included team captain
Mary Hinnant, Mike Broughton, Stacey Hamrick, Courtney Hardee, Missy Hardee,
Jason Pope, Chad Sessions, Wade Wilson and Jeff Wohlers. Winston Session was
the team’s advisor.)
51 YEARS AGO
FEB. 9, 1967
Petty Completes Duty In Vietnam: Steam Propulsionist Bruce
A. Petty, CSN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard O. Petty of Monroeville, has
returned to San Diego, Calif., as a crew member aboard the attack aircraft
carrier Constellation, after a seven-month cruise with the U.S. Seventh Fleet
of the coast of Vietnam.
The Patrick Henry Patriots picked up its third win of the
season, all against the same team, as they downed Jefferson Davis Junior
College of Brewton, 72-62, in Brewton Monday night.
The Patriots, led by Vic Norris’ 22 points and Larry Harris’
20, held a slim, 29-23 lead at the half.
(Other top players at Patrick Henry that season included
Melvin Middleton and Steve Stacey.)
Free Centennial Deadline Is Feb. 18: Only nine more days
remain for new subscribers to get a free copy of The Monroe Journal’s
Centennial issue. Feb. 18 is definitely the last day the free copies will be
given. After that time, all copies of the Centennial issue will be $2 (if
mailed, $2.50).
The issue contains 200 pages of pictures and historical
information about Monroe County and its pioneer citizens. Hundreds of letters
have been received from readers praising this publication.
Sujane King of Georgiana, a freshman at Patrick Henry Junior
College, was named the top beauty at PJHC in the first annual Beauty Pageant
last Friday night. Runners-up were Christine Payne of Jackson, second
runner-up; and Patricia Justice of Melbourne Beach, Fla., first runner-up. The
pageant was sponsored by the Student Government Association of the college.
76 YEARS AGO
FEB. 12, 1942
Dr. S.J. Hocking delivered an interesting lecture on the war
situation at the Monroe County High School auditorium on Monday night. A large
audience coming from all parts of the county enjoyed the lecture.
BASKETBALL: The Monroe County High lasses trimmed a strong
Pine Hill sextet, 36-28, Tuesday night. It was a thrilling game from start to
finish. The main attack was led by Sylvia Parnell, while Nan Jones was
outstanding on the defense.
The Monroe County Boys seemed to have great difficulty in
finding the range to the basket early in the game. However, in the later
stanzas of the fray, the MCHS boys took over the lead and held it throughout
the game. (MCHS’s boys team won, 26-22.)
MCHS v. Excel: Thursday night, Feb. 12, at 7:30 p.m. war
time, the thriller of the year will be played at the Monroe County High School
auditorium.
The Lois Bowden conference will meet the Monroeville Chapter
No. 155, Order of the Eastern Star, on Wed., Feb. 18, at 10 a.m.
Double Wedding Of Much Interest: A wedding that claims much
interest was that of Miss Dean Russell to Max McAliley and Miss Marie Andress
of Peterman to Mr. Sam Pierce at a double ceremony at the home of the Rev.
Charles Granade in Beatrice on Saturday night, Feb. 7.
They were married in the presence of a few close friends.
Immediately following the ceremony the couples left for a
short wedding trip to Biloxi and other points in Mississippi.
101 YEARS AGO
FEB. 15, 1917
The Iris Concert Co. will appear at the High School
Auditorium Saturday night, Feb. 17, at eight o’clock.
Citizens of the town were startled at an early hour
Wednesday morning by the alarm of fire at the home of Dr. G.C. Watson. A dark
volume of smoke was found to be rising from the roof of the kitchen and a large
number of volunteers were soon at the scene and the fire extinguished with
small damage. But for the timely discovery and prompt measures the dwelling
must soon have been reduced to ashes.
Miss Jennie Faulk is spending some time in the markets
studying the latest decrees of fashion, a service which is duly appreciated by
her numerous patrons who will impatiently await the arrival of her spring stock
of ladies’ gear.
Capt. J.H. McCreary of Turnbull was transacting business
here yesterday
Mr. Riley Kelly of Excel was transacting business at the
county seat Tuesday.
Dr. Rayford A. Smith of Wainwright was among Monroeville
friends Friday.
PERDUE HILL RFD: Friday evening, Feb. 23, beginning at 7:30
o’clock. What? A Tacky Party! An evening of wholesome fun and frolic. Everybody
invited to attend in proper style. (The tackiest garb possible.) Win the prize
for the tackiest. 10 cents admission. Proceeds to be used for school
improvement. – School Improvement Ass’n, Grimes Rural School.
126 YEARS AGO
FEB. 11, 1892
DIED – At his home near Monroeville, on Fri., Feb. 5, 1892,
Mr. Jasper J. Frye, in the 45th year of his age.
At the early age of 16 years, he bore arms in defense of the
“Lost Cause” during the last years of the late war, and at its close returned
home to assume the duties and responsibilities of the comfort and support of
his mother and sisters, which by reason of the death of his father devolved
upon his youthful shoulders, to whom he was ever devoted and faithful.
His mortal remains were attended to the place of interment
at the Methodist churchyard by a large concourse of sorrowing friends and
relatives.
Mr. N.C. Thames’ steam saw mill and ginning establishment,
located about midway between Monroeville and Perdue Hill, was destroyed by fire
on last Monday night, together with a large quantity of lumber and other
material. The fire broke out while the operatives were at supper, and it is
believed to be of incendiary origin. When discovered, the fire had gained such
headway that every effort to save the building and machinery proved unavailing.
The commissioners appointed under order of the probate court
granting the right of way to the Bear Creek Mill Co. for constructing a ditch
through the lands of Messrs. Slaughter & Slaughter met in Monroeville
Tuesday and assessed the damages against the Bear Creek Mill Co. at $300.
MASONIC – Monroe Chapter No. 4 will hold its regular
Convocation the first Thursday in March in Masonic Hall at Perdue Hill, Ala.
Every Companion will please attend, as there is business of importance to be
attended to them. – Wm. J. McCants, Sec’y, River Ridge, Ala., Feb. 8.
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