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MARCH 24, 1994
County student wins regional science fair: Ellen Sawyer, a
senior at Monroe County High School, entered a project that was chosen Best of
Fair held last weekend at the University of South Alabama in Mobile.
Her project was a three-year study of the effects of
rainfall and pollution on tree growth in Monroe County.
Other area students from county schools also placed in the
regional fair: Nicole Hobbs, MCHS, first place, social sciences and human
behavior; Dustin Busby, Frisco City High School, second place, earth and space
sciences; Daniel Young, MCHS, third place, earth and space sciences; and Alison
Stabler, Excel High School, third place, chemistry.
Majors added to high school Hall of Fame: W.C. Majors of
Frisco City was one of 14 people to be inducted into the Alabama High School
Athletic Association’s Hall of Fame Monday during a banquet at the Civic Center
in Montgomery.
Majors, a recently retired teacher and coach, held the head football
coach’s position at Frisco City, Excel and Fairhope high schools, and Monroe
Academy during his career. During a 13-year term at Fairhope, Majors amassed a
win-loss record of 110 victories, 30 losses and one tie, leading the Pirates to
10 playoff appearances. He also served on the Alabama High School Athletic
Association’s committee that originated the first state playoff system for
football in 1962.
Marine Pvt. Juble J. Burgess, son of Andy J. and Linda S. Burgess of Route 2, Frisco City, recently completed recruit training (at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C.). Burgess is a 1993 graduate of Excel High School.
53 YEARS AGO
MARCH 27, 1969
Weekend Fire Destroys Sawmill In Frisco City: Fire of an
undetermined origin completely destroyed the sawmill of the F.H. King &
Sons Lumber Co. in Frisco City Sunday night, March 23.
The blaze was discovered in one section of the mill by the
night watchman as he made his rounds shortly before 10 p.m. He said he called
the fire department and Bush King, the company millwright. By the time the
watchman got back to the sawmill building after telephoning for help, the fire
had spread and was coming out all doors and windows of the corrugated metal
covered structure.
The Frisco City Volunteer Fire Department called the
Monroeville Volunteer Fire Company and both groups fought the blaze for more
than two hours in an effort to confine it to the sawmill building.
More Fly-Boys: James Wade received his check flight and was awarded a Private Pilots License Fri., March 14, by Jimmie Baswell, Manager of Monroeville Aviation, Inc. Right is Robert “Toro” Champion, working out the last few hours of qualification before he gets his license. James Wade is a senior at Monroe County High School. Robert Champion is a freshman at Patrick Henry Junior College.
Pfc. Larry Lambert In Fighter Squadron: BEAUFORT, S.C. – Marine Private First Class Larry B. Lambert, son of Mr. and Mrs. Orbie L. Lambert of Route 2, Frisco City, is serving with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312, a unit of the Second Marine Aircraft Wing. His squadron is a supporting unit of Marine Corps Air Station, Beaufort, S.C.
78 YEARS AGO
MARCH 23, 1944
Mrs. Mose Davis of Peterman received a letter recently from her husband, Shipfitter Third Class Mose L. Davis, who is overseas with the Seabees. He said that he and his brother, Seaman First Class John Allen Davis, had met in Sicily and neither of them knew the other was across the water.
1st Lt. Howington Killed In Action: Friends of
First Lt. Hartwell Kiley Howington regret to hear that his family has received
notice from the War Department that he was killed in action Jan. 21, 1944 when
the bomber of which he was the pilot was shot down over the Calais, France
section.
Lt. Howington was the son of the late Rev. A.F. Howington
and Mrs. Cora Kelly Howington of Frisco City.
The first of October he was called overseas and stationed
somewhere in England, where he has been serving with the Eighth Air Force. On
Dec. 11, 1943, he was presented with the Air Medal by James T. Posey,
commanding officer of a well-known Liberator Group in England. Lt. Howington
participated in such celebrated attacks as those on Munster and Wilhenshaven.
William Causey Awarded Air Medal: T/Sgt. William J. Causey of Beatrice, recently returned from service outside the continental United States, now is being processed through the Army Air Forces Redistribution Station No. 2 in Miami Beach, where his next assignment will be recommended. Sgt. Causey, age 22, as a B-25 radio operator, flew 15 combat missions. He was awarded the Air Medal. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. N.H. Causey of Beatrice.
128 YEARS AGO
MARCH 22, 1894
The Confederate Veterans held a meeting in the courthouse Saturday. We understand that a number contemplate attending the reunion at Birmingham in April next.
A difficulty occurred near Scotland, this county, Tuesday of last week between Mr. Ed. English and Frank Burgess in which Burgess was dangerously, if not fatally, shot with a pistol at close range, by English. One of the balls entered Burgess’ left side and the other the right shoulder, both inflicting dangerous wounds. Mr. English was arrested, waived examination and gave bond in the sum of $300.
CIRCUIT COURT: Special Term of Circuit Court for Monroe
County. Whereas in the opinion of the Judge of the First Judicial Circuit a
special term of the circuit court of Monroe County is necessary. Such special
term will be held in said county, beginning on Monday the 23rd day
of April, 1894 and continue one week at which a grand jury will be organized,
criminal cases tried and disposed of writs of inquiry executed and civil
business in which a jury is not required.
The Clerk of the Circuit Court of said county will notify
the Jury Commissioners to meet and draw the grand and petit Jurors for said
special term as required by Section 6 of the Jury Law of 1887. – James T.
Jones, Judge of 1st Judicial Circuit.
The first quarterly meeting of Monroeville circuit will be held at the Methodist church at this place next Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Alma Packer of Packer’s Bend is visiting Mrs. W.G. McCorvey.
144 YEARS AGO
MARCH 26, 1878
Burnt Corn – We regret to hear of the death of Mrs. E.B. Lett, which occurred in Mobile, whither she had gone for medical treatment on Wednesday, the 13th. Mrs. Lett was afflicted with anasarca, a lingering disease which never fails, sooner or later, to carry its victim to the grave.
Capt. Finnegan has his palatial steamer, John T. Moore, now on the Alabama.
Capt. Wash Welch, the urbane and gentlemanly first clerk on the John T. Moore places us under obligation for late Mobile and New Orleans papers.
Claiborne – Mr. M.W.L. Pettibone, a most excellent citizen, died at his home in Claiborne last week. His death casts a mantle of gloom over the entire community in which he lived and to the grief-stricken family we extend our sincerest sympathy.
Returned – Our young friend Jas. M. Wiggins returned from Mobile last week, where we are pleased to learn, he graduated in the Medical College with considerable credit and honor both to himself and the faculty.
St. James Hotel – To those who would unite economy to a full enjoyment of good things of life, with all the comforts of a home, we would say, by all means try the St. James before you go elsewhere, writes a sensible correspondent to the New York Dry Goods Bulletin. The hotel is situated in a central and eligible location, No. 5 South Royal Street, Mobile. The original idea of Mr. Geo. Elsworth, the proprietor, was to supply a want that’s long been felt, viz. that of furnishing a comfortable home for the commercial traveler and businessman generally, at a moderate rate. In this, he has succeeded admirably, as hundreds of our country friends who have stayed at the St. James can amply testify.
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