25 YEARS AGO
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| Excel Masonic Hall on Main Street in Excel, Ala. |
JULY 7, 1994
A record crowd gathered in Monroe County High School’s Tiger
Stadium Monday night for the annual Liberty Celebration sponsored by Monroe
County Liberty Celebration committee.
Calling it “the biggest crowd we’ve ever had,” Monroeville
police chief Bill Dailey said Tuesday, “There’s no way we could estimate how
many people were there.”
He said police directed as many cars as possible to parking
and were forced to ask the last music act to end its performance early because
of hazardous conditions on Highway 21.
Carmichael honored: Sidney Carmichael of Monroeville holds
the Leadership Award he received recently from the Birmingham chapter of the
University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) Alumni Club. He was presented the award
for the leadership qualities he displayed as a junior linebacker during the
1993 football season at Ole Miss. Carmichael is slated to start at outside
linebacker this season for the Rebels, who finished last season with a 6-5
mark. He is a graduate of Monroe County High School in Monroeville and
Mississippi Delta Community College in Moorhead, Miss. His parents are Willie
and Betty Carmichael of Monroeville.
Grant check: Sen. Pat Lindsey, whose district includes Monroe
and Conecuh counties, presents a $25,000 grant check to Montgomery Portis,
chairman of the board for Southwest Alabama Water & Fire Protection
Authority. The grant, administered by the Alabama Dept. of Economic &
Community Affairs, will be used to renovate a water tank and install new lines
in the Franklin area.
50 YEARS AGO
JULY 3, 1969
Babe Ruth Stars Named: Monroe County Babe Ruth All-Stars
were announced Tuesday night at the Babe Ruth Field when Rob Kelly of Frisco
City was named the most valuable player of the Babe Ruth League.
Playing as all-stars in the Babe Ruth League tournament to
be held in Atmore will be Mike Cobb, J.W. Rowell, Steve Coleman, William
Carter, Riley Dawson, Sam Andress, Danny Hutcherson, Robert Dunn, Danny Wilson,
Karl James Lazenby, Rob Kelly, Jerry Farrell, Larry McKinley, Danny McGee and
Mike Juck.
This will be a double-elimination tournament and Joe Kelly
will be manager of the all-star team.
Masonic Meeting To Be Held In Excel: The Annual Monroe
County Masonic Conference will be held in the Masonic Lodge No. 655 in Excel
Thurs., July 10, starting at 9 a.m.
Maston Mims, county secretary of the Masonic Conference,
says, “All Masons are invited to this conference. We expect many distinguished
members from all over Alabama as well as our own members from throughout Monroe
County.”
Beulah Camp Sets Laymen’s Day: Laymen’s Day will be observed
tomorrow, July 4, at the Beulah Camp Meeting now in progress at the camp
grounds near Excel. Speakers and singers from various parts of South Alabama
and Northwest Florida are scheduled to participate. Grady Watson of Bermuda is
in charge of arrangements for the special observance to which all interested
laymen from Monroe, Conecuh and other counties are invited.
75 YEARS AGO
JULY 6, 1944
News has been received here that Lt. Kenneth Hudson,
formerly of Monroeville, has been reported missing in action over France since
June 10.
Prof. and Mrs. H.G. Greer, Miss Myrtle Greer and Miss Anne
Hines left last week to attend the NEA Convention in Pittsburg. They will also
visit Washington and other points before returning home July 16.
Ensign Jack Dennis, who has been stationed in Plattsburg,
N.Y., was at home several days this week en route to a new assignment.
The Journal has been requested to announce that a series of
meetings will be held at the Church of Christ, Excel, beginning Sun., July 16.
Bobbie Locklin left Sunday to spend the week at the
University. She will be the guest of her aunt, Mrs. E.T. Clapp and Mrs. Thomas
Nicol while there.
Sgt. John Riley, Carlos Downing and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert
Downing spent a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. George Fountain at
Beatrice.
REPTON: Pvt. Marvin Mixon spent his furlough at home with
his wife, daughter and his parents in Repton.
MEXIA: Cpl. Andy Byrd left for Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. on
Sunday night following a furlough visit with relatives here. Pvt. Homer E. Daw
of Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. arrived on Monday for a visit with his wife and son.
100 YEARS AGO
JULY 3, 1919
Editor E.M. Salter of The Monroe Journal took in the Alabama
Press Association meeting at Andalusia last week.
NOTICE: The 14th Annual Session of the Monroe
County Masonic Conference will be held with Burnt Corn Lodge No. 489 in Burnt
Corn, Ala. on Wednesday and Thursday, July 16-17, 1919. All of the lodges of
the county are requested to have representatives. Bro. J.C. Rennie of Selma
will be conductor and lecturer. – N.S. Nash, Secretary.
Mr. R.G. Scott of Eliska was a pleasant caller at The
Journal office while in town Saturday. Mr. Scott is preparing to rebuild his
dwelling which was recently destroyed by fire. The new building will be as
nearly as possible a duplicate of the old family mansion.
Marshal Fountain has been making it uncomfortable for the
automobile speeders during the past few days. The speed law is for the
protection of the public and every citizen should cooperate with the marshal in
putting a stop to the reckless driving on the streets.
The Journal is glad to learn that the Baptist congregation
of Monroeville has decided definitely to erect a new church building,
commodious and modern in all its appointments. The new edifice will be located
on the north side of the public square and presumably will be constructed of
brick or brick and stone. Architect’s plans are being prepared and will shortly
be submitted to the proper church authorities for adoption.
125 YEARS AGO
JULY 5, 1894
The Democratic Rally: The address of Hon. Joseph F. Johnston
on last Tuesday was one of the ablest and most effective that has been made
during the campaign, and was attentively heard by the largest audience that has
assembled in Monroeville in many a day.
When the meeting was called to order by the chairman of the
executive committee at 11 a.m., the auditorium of the academy was crowded to
the utmost capacity, all available standing space being occupied, and many were
forced to remain on the outside.
After a very happy introduction by Col. Hibbard, Capt.
Johnston delivered one of the most admirable speeches on political issues ever
heard in Monroeville.
After the conclusion of the speech, a bountiful feast was
spread by the good ladies of Monroeville in the adjacent grove, and everybody
was invited to partake, which they did with hearty good will.
County court was in session Monday. All cases on the docket
were either continued or called for a jury.
Mr. Charles Carter will accept our thanks for a fine
watermelon. Mr. Carter is one of Monroe’s cleverest gentlemen and most
successful farmers.
Col. Hibbard delivered an able and eloquent address before
the Kempville Democratic Club last Saturday.
NOTES FROM NATCHEZ: The young people of Natchez met at the
Robertson bridge last Friday and had a picnic, which was highly enjoyed by all,
especially by those who took the long journey in the afternoon.
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