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| Alabama Gov. Albert Brewer |
16 YEARS AGO
AUG. 21, 2003
Monroeville Fire Chief Eddie Everette announced the
retirement of a firefighter and the promotion of two others in his department
recently.
According to Everette, Capt. Ronnie Chastain of Monroeville
has retired after 31 years of service.
Capt. Ronnie Darby of Monroeville was recently promoted from
lieutenant. Darby has more than 23 years of fire service.
Lee Pettis, an eight-year veteran of the city’s fire
department, was recently promoted to lieutenant.
Monroe Academy, J.U. Blacksher, Excel and Monroe County
(MCHS) high schools have scheduled preseason exhibition games this week.
For the first time in the history of the Alabama High School
Athletic Association, its member schools may compete in scrimmages against
other member schools in the spring and again in the summer prior to the start
of the regular season.
In the Alabama Independent School Association, in which MA
is a member, schools may do the same this year.
Dr. Pamala Gibbs joins Lane Medical: After years of being a
nurse, Dr. Pamala Gibbs answered a call from God to begin the long process of
becoming a physician.
Joining Lane Medical Group’s practice, Gibbs is the newest
addition to the MCH medical staff. An internal medicine specialist, she
practiced in Atmore prior to making her move north.
Before moving to the Monroeville area, the Gibbs family
attended church at Annie Jones Methodist Church in Walnut Hill, Fla.
41 YEARS AGO
AUG. 17, 1978
50-year pin: William Smith, Worshipful Master of Monroeville
Masonic Lodge No. 3, presents Dr. W.H. Hines with a 50-year pin. Dr. Hines
joined the lodge in 1928 and has held every office in the organization.
South Monroe Babe Ruth All-Stars: The South Monroe Babe Ruth
All-Stars lost in the opening round of the 14- and 15-year-old tournament held
in Bay Minette, but looked good with new green, white and gold uniforms.
Members of the team, based in Frisco City, are Terry Waters, Jimmy Watson,
Tracy Womack, Bill King, Ricky Till, Mifford Hill, Trey Wilson and James
Richardson; Coach Julius Lambert, David Byrd, Greg Tatum, Robert McMillian,
Bryan Baggett, Jerry Waters, Tom Watson and Coach Hugh Wilson.
Former Gov. Albert Brewer said here last Thursday that he
would assign “a real high priority” to construction of a bridge over the
Alabama River in the Eureka Landing area if elected governor this year.
Brewer also said the Highway 84 bridge at Claiborne is
“dangerous” – too narrow and entered off a curve – and “obviously needs attention.”
Brewer brought up the Eureka bridge and answered a question
about the Highway 84 bridge during an interview that was part of a stop here of
a little less than an hour. He also shook hands in Southtown Plaza Shopping
Center and had a snack at a nearby restaurant.
His campaign reportedly had been contacted by residents of
the Eureka area who would have a much shorter drive to jobs west of the river
with a Eureka bridge. Now they must go through Claiborne.
66 YEARS AGO
AUG. 20, 1953
Monroeville’s new $89,000 National
Guard Armory has been estimated to be completed within the next two months.
Lt. R. Jeff Martin,
Commanding Officer of the local unit, Battery D of the 108th
Anti-Aircraft Battalion, stated the Brice Construction Co. of Birmingham, which
began construction of the structure in June, plans to end work within the next
eight weeks.
Formal dedication
ceremonies of the Armory will be held when it is complete, Lt. Martin declared,
with both county and state government officials and State National Guard
Officers present for the event.
Football practice
at four Monroe County schools – Monroe County High, Frisco City, J.U. Blacksher
and Beatrice – will begin next week while it is slated to begin at the fifth
school, Excel High, sometime immediately following.
Monroe High and
Frisco High will stage initial drills on Monday while night sessions will be
started by Beatrice some time during the week and Blacksher High will hold its
first meeting on Thurs., Aug. 27. No announcement has been received from Excel
on drilling plans.
Practice at the
schools will begin with conditioning drills until Sept. 1 when candidates for
this year’s squad will put on pads for actual scrimmaging.
San Francisco, Calif. – Completing a nine-month tour of combat
duty in the Far East, the fast attack aircraft carrier USS Philippine Sea
returns here Aug. 14. Serving aboard is William T. Stanton Jr., seaman, U.S.
Navy, son of Mr. and Mrs. William T. Stanton, and husband of the former Miss
Ouida Byrd, all of Mexia.
91 YEARS AGO
AUG. 16, 1928
Mr. W.A. Deer of Claiborne was among Monroeville friends
Tuesday. Mr. Deer’s information is that work will begin on the construction of
the bridge across the Alabama River at Claiborne in the early Fall.
TOWN OF JONES MILL
WILL VOTE TO CHANGE ITS NAME: In response to a petition signed by 80 percent of
the qualified electors of the Town of Jones Mill, the Town Council has ordered
an election (on Sept. 17) to vote on the proposition of changing the name of
said town. The new name proposed for the town is Frisco City.
HORRIBLE TRAGEDY IN
MONROEVILLE: As the culmination of bad feeling known to exist between the
parties, one man is dead and the other is in jail suffering from injuries
received in a bloody encounter Tuesday evening.
Mr. Joe
Faulkenberry, who had served as night watchman in Monroeville for several
months, met Harry Helton, blacksmith, in the Lathram Hardware store late
Tuesday evening and a few moments thereafter occupants of adjacent buildings
were startled by several pistol shots fired in rapid succession. Rushing to the
scene of the unusual disturbance, Mr. Faulkenberry was found lying on the
floor, weltering in his life-blood. Mr. Helton stood by with a smoking pistol
in his hand and blood flowing from a wound in his shoulder.
While it is known that bad feeling had existed between the
parties for a fortnight or longer, no one seems to know just the true
circumstances under which the fatal encounter occurred.
Mr. Faulkenberry was regarded as a quiet, peaceable citizen
and everyone was shocked by the tragedy.
141 YEARS AGO
AUG. 20, 1878
We are glad to learn, as we do from
Capt. W.B. Kemp, that the people of the Pineville neighborhood are thoroughly
alive to the importance of a speedy completion of the S&G railroad through
the county, and that Pineville will subscribe at least $15,000, provided the
road is run via Pineville and Monroeville.
Mount Pleasant – We
regret to learn that Mr. D.H. Boyles, one of our worthy county commissioners,
intends moving to Texas, having sold out for that purpose. We trust our friend
David will yet change his mind and continue to live in Monroe, one of the most
glorious old counties in the state, where he has hosts of friends.
Kempville –
Desiring to relieve himself of any responsibility in the premises, one of his
bondsmen has turned Mr. B.M. Burns, who is charged with killing Mr. Wm. Ashley
at Evergreen some time last year, over to the sheriff of Conecuh County. This
will necessitate the making of a new bond by Mr. Burns, which, we presume, will
be done immediately. The bond is $15,000.
Died – We extend
our heartfelt sympathy to Dr. J.T. and Mrs. Ella Packer in the death of their
infant child, which sad event occurred a few days.
Dental Notice – The
undersigned would respectfully announce to the citizens of Claiborne and
vicinity that he will devote three days preceding the third Sabbath in each
month to his profession in that neighborhood. He would also give notice to the
citizens of Monroeville that he will spend the week following the third Sabbath
of each month at that place. Office near Watson’s hotel. The hard times and
difficulty of getting money will in all cases be taken into account and all
work guaranteed. – W.A. Lock.
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