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42 YEARS AGO
APRIL 6, 1978
Computer for city pushed by salesmen: Monroeville City
Council members last week heard two International Business Machines (IBM)
representatives describe a computer that they want to sell the city for water
billing, bookkeeping, payroll and other uses.
The computer and the necessary programs would cost the city
about $25,000 or around $500 monthly across four or five years, the salesmen
said during the council’s regular Tuesday meeting.
Councilman John Sellers said he believed the savings would
“more than justify” the cost. “I’d like to see us take something like that into
consideration,” said Councilman Jim Davis.
Vols end spring drills in jamboree: The Monroe Academy
Volunteer football team ended its spring drills Friday night as it met Escambia
Academy in a football jamboree at Canoe.
The very strong Escambia team defeated the Vols in two
quarters, with MA taking the third and the two teams tying in the fourth.
Overall, the first and second teams of the Vols moved the
ball well, according to Coach Vance McCrory.
New police car: Frisco City Police Chief Arthur Gunn checks
out the Police Department’s new patrol car. The Town Council voted to buy a new
police car late last year, and accepted the $6,476 bid of Key Ford of Pensacola
in January. The LTD was bought to replace the department’s oldest patrol car,
which needed extensive repairs. The car’s red and blue lights were purchased by
the Police Department with money raised from a carnival held recently.
67 YEARS AGO
APRIL 2, 1953
Monroe Draft Quotas To Be Filled Monday: Monroe County’s
April draft quotas will be filled Monday when a total of 47 county residents
leave for Army induction and pre-induction physical examinations.
Seventeen of these residents are slated for induction while
the other 30 will receive examinations.
Miss Jewell Coxwell, clerk of the local draft board, stated,
following this month, county residents will probably be examined one month and
inducted the next.
Spring Grid Practice Begins At Beatrice: Spring football
conditioning began Monday at Beatrice High School, after drill sessions at most
county schools had ended.
Coach James Pace said around 25 candidates were expected to
report for drills, which were begun late since the school plans not to field a
baseball team and in expectation of better weather.
Some of the outstanding veterans expected to offer talent
for this year’s team are Francis Robinson, a junior at halfback position; John
Swanner, a junior at halfback position; Marvin Tatum, a senior at tackle
position; and Hamp McPherson, a junior at center.
Warning Against Rabid Foxes Given Locally; Child Bitten: A
warning was issued by the Monroe County Health Department recently that the
number of rabid foxes in the county is increasing.
The announcement came after a young girl was bitten Friday
in the McWilliams community by a fox infected with rabies.
Dr. W.W. Eddins, Monroe County Health Officer, stated the
examination of the head of this animal makes the third confirmed rabid fox to
be killed in the county during 1953.
92 YEARS AGO
APRIL 5, 1928
FIRST SHIPMENT OF FORDS: The first shipment of new Ford cars
are received by the Lucian Jones Motor Co. Monday of this week. The shipment
consisted of a sedan, coupe, roadster and touring car. The cars are of neat
design and finish and attracted the attention of many who are interested in the
new line. Mr. Jones expects to receive regular shipments in the near future.
The Central Pharmacy is now occupying new quarters in the
Faulk building on the east side of the square. Modern fixtures have been
installed. All drugs, sundries, toilet articles, etc. will be kept in glass
cases of the latest design. A Frigidaire plant has been installed at the soda
fount, making this store one of the best in this section.
SHIRT FACTORY OPEN IN MONROEVILLE: The shirt factory which
has just been started by Mr. and Mrs. J.B. DuBose is a new industry which will
mean a great deal to Monroeville and this section. Modern, heavy duty factory
machines have been installed. Every machine in the plant is equipped with an
individual motor with the very latest control devices, making the machines easy
to operate on all classes of work.
Mr. and Mrs. DuBose have worked in some of the largest
factories in the South and are well qualified to turn out first class garments.
The new enterprise will give employment to about 12 people.
For the past few days new operators have been instructed in all phases of the
work.
When you buy a shirt, call for a Monroeville-made shirt.
117 YEARS AGO
APRIL 2, 1903
ROBBERY AT PETERMAN – Store Entered by Safe Blowers and
Eight Hundred Dollars Stolen: The store of W.J. Hendrix at Peterman was
burglarized on Saturday night, the safe blown open and about $800 stolen.
The appearances indicate that the building was entered by
means of a duplicate or skeleton key. The robber or robbers seemed to have gone
about the work in a leisurely and business-like way. Lengths of cloth were cut
and the windows curtained to exclude the light and bolts of cloth piled over
the safe to muffle the sound of the explosion. Some of this cloth caught fire
which was carefully extinguished with water before the departure of the
nocturnal visitors.
Capt. Thos. A. Nettles of Tunnel Springs was among the
visitors to town this week.
Dr. Yarbrough has reopened his dental parlor (in Monroeville)
and will resume the practice of his profession.
Circuit Court in Session: The Spring term of Monroe Circuit
Court convened Monday, Judge John C. Anderson presiding and Solicitor W.C.
Harrison representing the state. Court was opened with prayer by Rev. C.S.
Talley. Mr. Paul King was made foreman of the grand jury and Mr. D.K. Smith
bailiff. His honor’s charge to the grand jury was, as usual, clear,
comprehensive and forceful.
Mr. R.G. Scott of Mt. Pleasant is here this week serving on
the grand jury. Mr. Scott reports farmers badly behind with their work in his
section on account of bad weather. Much of the bottom land has been under water
for several weeks.
142 YEARS AGO
APRIL 2, 1878
Another Declination – The card of Mr. W.T. Nettles,
published in another column, in which he declines to become a candidate for the
legislature, will be read with regret by hosts of warm friends, who would have
made a gallant and determined fight in the county convention to secure his
nomination.
A Visitor – Mr. Sommerall, the genial and pleasant agent of
the popular firm of Jas. Cunningham & Co. of Mobile was in our usually
quiet little village last week soliciting orders from our merchants. Those who
once patronize this excellent house never afterwards patronize any other
hardware firm. Always give Mr. S your orders.
For Sale – A very desirable residence, with six rooms, well
furnished, comfortably and conveniently arranged together with necessary
outbuildings and a tract of good upland, situated about 20 miles northeast of
Monroeville in a good neighborhood, unsurpassed for good water and good health,
and offers a rare opportunity to persons desiring either a summer or a
permanent residence. Price low. Apply to Thos. S. Wiggins, Monroeville, Ala.
Brewton – We regret to learn that the smallpox is prevailing
at Brewton, Escambia County.
Mt. Pleasant – Dr. J.W. Shomo, one of the best men in the
state, was in Monroeville and honored (The Journal) with a call.
Mr. Charles L. Scott Jr. of Monroe is a student at law in
the office of Messrs. Johnson and Clark in this city. – Selma Argus
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