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| Grave of Eugene Elliott Henderson |
13 YEARS AGO
JAN. 19, 2006
Publication features city: Monroeville found itself in the
international spotlight once again this month thanks to a nine-page feature
article in National Geographic about Monroeville and the stage version of
Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird.”
National Geographic, a magazine with a total monthly
circulation of 9.5 million copies that reaches readers in 60 countries, sent
senior writer Cathy Newman and photographer Michael Nichols to Monroeville in
May 2005. The end result was a story in the magazine’s January issue titled
“36460: To Catch a Mockingbird.”
“We knew it was going to be significant,” Jane Ellen Clarke,
director of the Monroe County Heritage Museums said. “But when we finally saw
the story, we were like ‘Wow.” When Cathy (Newman) was here, we really felt
like she was trying to get to the essence of our community, and we knew that
she was going to do a good job with the story. When we received an advanced
copy of the magazine, I was just thrilled.”
J.U. Blacksher defeated Millry for the second time in two
weeks last Thursday in Uriah, posting a 78-48 win over the Wildcats.
Four Bulldogs scored in double figures with Tevin McClain
and Kendrick Graves leading the effort with 17 points each. McClain also
dominated the boards, grabbing 14 rebounds. Graves got six rebounds and
converted four of five free-throw attempts.
(Other top Blacksher players in that game included Colton
Bowen, Tervois Graves, Derrick Jenkins, Rowdy Manning, Isaac Nichols and Darius
Parker.)
38 YEARS AGO
JAN. 15, 1981
Members of Excel Church of the Nazarene are finishing the
outside of a new church building, which will be dedicated as Excel Enoch
Johnson Memorial Church of the Nazarene. Enoch Johnson was the organizer and
first pastor of Excel Nazarene Church, which was established in 1926. The
present building, which is located across the street from the new church, was
built in 1930. The Rev. Comer Johnson is the current pastor and has been at the
church for the past 18 months. “We’re building the new church as we get the
money,” he said. The building began in October 1979, and members are just
finishing up the outside.
Native resigns as UA coach: Former Monroe Academy football
star K.J. Lazenby has decided to enter into business in Slidell, La. and has
resigned as an assistant coach at the University of Alabama.
Lazenby, who has moved to Slidell, will be in public
relations for a seismographic company in that area.
The Monroeville native coached under Paul “Bear” Bryant for
several seasons and played at Bama in 1973-1976, making the All-Southeastern
team as an offensive lineman one season.
Journal prices to increase: Single copy and subscription
prices for The Monroe Journal will increase soon.
The per-copy price will rise to 30 cents from the present 25
cents two weeks from now – with the Jan. 29 issue – and subscription rates will
go up Feb. 17.
The new charges for a year’s subscription in Monroe and
adjacent counties will be $12 – up from the present $10. Elsewhere in Alabama,
the rate will increase to $14.50 from $12, and the out-of-state rate will be
$17 instead of the present $14.
62 YEARS AGO
JAN. 17, 1957
Use Of New Jail Here Planned In February: Initial use of
Monroe County’s new jail building is scheduled some time during mid-February,
Probate Judge E.T. Millsap stated here Wednesday.
Special opening ceremonies are being planned for about Feb.
15, Judge Millsap asserted.
The new jail is located on North Mt. Pleasant Street and its
overall cost has been estimated at $135,000.
The Probate Judge said the County Commission will pay cash
for the new jail from the current balance in county funds. No decision has been
listed on disposition of the property containing the old jail.
Bobby Allen, star fullback with the
Monroe County champion Frisco City Whippet football team, was recently selected
as a member of the 25-member squad for the annual Alabama All-Star high school
football game to be held at the University of Alabama in August. Coach Don
Anderson, in making the announcement of Allen’s selection, stated he was the
only Monroe County player chosen for the team.
Three Confederate Pensioners In County: Monroe County now
has three widows of men who served with the Confederate forces, Miss Lillion
Sawyer, director of the county Department of Pensions and Security, revealed
here Wednesday.
The information was divulged in a report of Confederate
pensions on the county roll as of Jan. 1. They were listed as follows: Mrs.
Susan C. Easley of Beatrice, Mrs. B.A. Porter of Frisco City and Mrs. Sallie
Reed of Uriah Route.
88 YEARS AGO
JAN. 15, 1931
Death of James Finch McKinley: James
Finch McKinley, 12-year-old son of Dr. and Mrs. C.F. McKinley of Atmore, died
at his home on Sunday morning, Jan. 11, following a brief illness. His sudden
death was a shock to the community for his illness was not considered serious.
His passing leaves a sorrow in the hearts of many for “Jim Boy,” as he was
called by his many friends, had already shown a capacity for real leadership
and was loved by all with whom he came in contact.
Mr. G.W. Martin and
Misses Octavia and Julia Long of Repton were visitors to Monroeville Saturday.
Mr. Martin returned to his native state early last fall after having spent 20
years in Texas as a special agent for the government.
The L.M. Sawyer
home caught fire Wednesday morning about 11 o’clock. Only a small patch on the
roof was burned before the fire was extinguished.
The Frisco City
faculty announces that a book tea will be given Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 20,
from four to five for the benefit of the school library.
The school is not
accredited until it has a fully equipped library, so the faculty is doing this
as a means of replacing the old library which was destroyed by fire. If you
have a book that you are willing to give to the school or if you will give
money to buy a book, either be present at the tea or send the money.
Mrs. Woodrow Watson has been visiting her son in Birmingham
and is spending a few days with her sister, Mrs. Stewart, in Camden. She will
accompany Mr. and Mrs. Stewart to Montgomery in the Wilcox Motorcade to be
present at the Miller inauguration.
113 YEARS AGO
JAN. 18, 1906
Hon. B.B. Comer addressed the
citizens of Monroe in the courthouse at 1 p.m. on Tuesday in behalf of his
candidacy for Governor of Alabama. The adjourned term of court being in session
there was naturally a good-sized crowd present, and the number was doubtless
increased to some extent by those who came especially to see and hear Mr.
Comer. Mr. Comer spoke for nearly two hours and was given respectful and
patient attention throughout.
Died at his home
near Drewry on Thursday night, Jan. 11, 1906, after an illness of about two
weeks with pneumonia, Mr. Eugene E. Henderson aged about 40 years. Mr.
Henderson was an energetic and prosperous farmer and businessman and was
generally esteemed for his many noble characteristics. He leaves a wife and
five or six children to whom we extend sympathy.
Dwelling Burned:
Mrs. E.E. Henderson had the misfortune to lose her dwelling and the greater
portion of contents by fire near Drewry at an early hour on Wednesday morning.
The fire was discovered while the family was at breakfast and might have been
arrested and the building saved with the assistance at hand but for the failure
of the supply of water. The loss is a total one, there being no insurance. The
dwelling was one of the few remaining ante-bellum type.
A head-on collision
occurred on the Southern Alabama division of the Louisville & Nashville
Railroad about two miles north of Monroe Station Saturday morning about five
o’clock, between a southbound special train and a logging train belonging to
the Bear Creek Mill Co. Dr. R.A. Smith hurried to the scene as soon as advised
of the accident to render such medical assistance as might be required, but
fortunately very little was needed.
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