27 YEARS AGO
NOV. 5, 1992
Tim Whitten, a member of the Excel Volunteer Fire
Department, received the firefighter of the year award at the first Monroe
County Firefighters Appreciate Banquet on Oct. 24.
Rusty Till, president of the Monroe County Association of
Volunteer Fire Departments, read a letter from the Excel fire department
recommending Whitten for the award. Although he cannot physically fight fires
due to a physical handicap, said Till, his work with the fire prevention bureau
and his love and dedication make him an essential part of the fire department.
Whippets collect 69-12 victory over Cyclones: Frisco City
High School piled up 424 total yards Friday to collect a 69-12 victory over
Southern Normal School and a second straight 1A Area 2 championship in Brewton.
Junior quarterback Tony Gibbs accounted for 124 yards by
completing six of eight passes. (A.J.) White led Frisco’s defense with nine
tackles.
(Other top FCHS players in that game included Anward
Andrews, Adrian Bullard, Chris Davison, Brent Enzor, Artis McGinnis, Shannon
Richardson, Johnny Sirmon, Eric Williams and Greg Williams. Scott Fountain was
FCHS’s head coach.)
Kiwanian award: Former Frisco City resident Randy Silcox was
recently selected Kiwanian of the Year by the Union City Kiwanis Club in
Tennessee. Silcox is an assistant manager at the Vanity Fair outlet in Union
City. He and his wife, Linda Godwin Silcox, who is originally from Excel, live
in Union City with their five-year-old daughter, Beth.
52 YEARS AGO
NOV. 2, 1967
Southeastern Contractors of Birmingham has submitted the low
bid for the four-laning of Highway 21 south from Monroeville to the entrance of
the Monroe County Airport, about three-quarters of a mile beyond the U.S.
Highway 84 intersection.
The low bid, announced by the Governor’s office this week,
totaled $413,000 and covers a stretch of the highway totaling approximately
four and a half miles.
The project is supposed to tie in with South Alabama Avenue
at a point approximately 50 feet north of its intersection with Poplar Street
and provide a 66-foot curb and gutter roadbed for 1.7 miles of the work. The
final 2.8 miles will consist of 50-foot-wide pavement.
The J.U. Blacksher Bulldogs upset Jay, Fla. by a score of
14-12 Saturday night to spoil the Royals homecoming celebration.
Junior end James Bohannon led the Blacksher offense with 165
yards. Senior quarterback Keith Cardwell followed with 103 yards.
(Other top Blacksher players in that game included Jessie
Bohannon, Robbie Colbert, Steve Gregson, Joe Harris, Mitchell Harrison, Gary
Lee Hilburn, Edwin Jeter, Joe Mims and James Porterfield.)
STEVE STACEY HONORED: Mr. and Mrs. Joe Powell and children
of Atmore entertained Wednesday night with a dinner party honoring Steve
Stacey, who returned to Fort Hood, Texas Thursday after spending several days
leave at home. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Stacey; Marsha and Mike of
Atmore; Mr. and Mrs. O’Neal Stacey; Susan, Kenny and Steve and Mrs. Janie Hawkins
of Monroeville; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Stacey and Beverly of Excel; Marvin Merrill of
Selma; and Mrs. Walter Smith of Atmore.
77 YEARS AGO
NOV. 5, 1942
Small Vote Cast In Tuesday’s Election: An unusually small
vote was cast in the election on Tuesday, but early returns indicate that a
large majority of the voters favored the countywide and district school tax.
Air Raid Wardens Taking First Aid: All air raid wardens of
Monroeville will start taking the Red Cross First Aid Course Thursday night
(tonight) in the basement of the First Baptist Church, and lessons will be held
twice weekly, Monday and Thursday, until the course is completed. The classes
will start at 7 p.m. and last for two hours. Four teachers have been secured,
and they expect every warden to be present and on time as the intensive course
requires it in order to pass the test required.
Coffee Rationing Begins Nov. 28: Price Administrator Leon
Henderson announced that coffee rationing would be effective at midnight, Nov.
28. Each person over 15 years of age will be limited to one pound every five
weeks. Henderson has ordered all retail coffee sales stopped for one week
beginning midnight, Nov. 21, to permit merchants to stock their shelves.
Aux. Myrtle Dot Hendrix has returned to Fort Des Moines,
Iowa after having spent several days furlough with relatives in Monroeville and
Mexia. Aux. Hendrix has completed her eight weeks training in Des Moines with
WAAC and will soon be transferred where she will begin active duty.
Pvt. Kenneth Fountain, who is stationed at the Advanced
Flying School, San Angelo, Texas, is spending a 12-day furlough with his
parents at Ollie.
102 YEARS AGO
NOV. 1, 1917
DEATH OF R.L. WIGGINS: In the passing of Mr. Rollin L.
Wiggins on Oct. 17, Monroe County looses one of its most promising citizens and
the Baptist church one of its most faithful members.
He was the son of William N. and Lauera Wiggins; was born
May 24, 1885; joined the Missionary Baptist Church in 1906, the Masonic
fraternity in 1908 and the Woodmen of the World in 1909.
Nov. 22, 1911 he was united in marriage to Miss Minnie
Snider who was a devoted companion.
Death suddenly followed a surgical operation. Burial from
Old Salem Church of which he was clerk on the 18th instant. Service
by Rev. Kempton; burial service by Monroeville Lodge F&AM, of which
deceased was a member.
A force of workmen are making rapid progress on the new
Methodist church and from present indications the walls will be completed in a
few days.
The Olsen Sisters appeared at the auditorium Tuesday night
and entertained a full house for nearly two hours. Everyone present seemed to
enjoy the program and especially the readings by Miss Ethel Olsen.
The fall term of the circuit court convened Monday afternoon
at 1:30 with Judge Ben D. Turner presiding and Solicitor McDuffie representing
the state. After prayer by Rev. Kempton, Judge Turner empaneled the grand jury.
In his charge, he laid special stress on gambling and the making of blind tiger
whiskey and charged the jury to thoroughly investigate all such violations.
152 YEARS AGO
NOV. 9, 1867
THE “HOP” – We attended the dance given at “Masonic Hall”
last evening, at which we spent the evening, exceedingly pleasant. The dance
was conducted in style, and the young folks seemed to enjoy themselves finely –
especially those who took an active part in the Terpsichorean performances. We
would feel irreprehensible, if dancing was the worst of our transgressions.
CASTALIAN ACADEMY: This school was opened the third Monday
of September 1867 and is pleasantly situated one and a half miles from
Claiborne, near the site of the old Academy, and near also to three beautiful
springs, from which was suggested its Classic name.
We have no further guarantee to offer the public than our
past success, here and other places, as a teacher of youth.
Our session of 9-1/2 months will close the last Friday in
June 1868. Board can be obtained in Claiborne or on “Perdieu Hill” at
reasonable rates. Sons of clergymen of all denominations will be educated at
half price. – W.W. Spence, Principal and Proprietor.
TIN SHOP – J.M. Merry has opened a Tin Shop at his old stand
(next door above Agee & Co.’s store) where he is now prepared to do
everything in that line of business better and cheaper than it can be bought
elsewhere, for cash.
BEEF AND MUTTON! I am now prepared to furnish the citizens
of Claiborne and vicinity with fresh beef and mutton on short notice.
POSITIVELY no beef or mutton delivered without the CASH. – J. Goldsmith.
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