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| Alabama Gov. William D. Jelks |
AUG. 6, 1962
Work On Courthouse Is Ahead Of Schedule: Construction on the
new courthouse for Monroe County is progressing ahead of schedule, according to
a report made Monday by the inspector for Sherlock, Smith & Adams,
architects.
Judge E.T. Millsap said Monday that the contract was to be
completed in 355 calendar days and work started on May 2, 1962.
Coin Collections Are Missing In Burglary: Coin collections belonging to Mrs. Mike Lennicx and Mr. Thagard were stolen when Thagard Finance Co., located at 114 South Mount Pleasant Ave., was burglarized during the weekend. Mrs. Lennicx stated that the break-in was discovered when she reported to work Monday morning. The culprits gained entrance to the building by breaking the glass in the front door, according to Mrs. Lennicx.
Guard To Leave For Camp Aug. 11: Three officers and
approximately 65 enlisted men in Monroeville’s National Guard Unit, Battery D,
2nd Automatic Weapons Battalion, Self-Propelled, 278th
Artillery, will leave Sat., Aug. 11, for two weeks summer camp at Fort Stewart,
Ga.
The three officers are Capt. James H. Shirley; 1st
Lt. Ned D. Lee, executive officer; and 2nd Lt. James M. Hall,
platoon leader.
Plans are for the Monroeville unit to join units from
Atmore, Bay Minette and Mobile in Florida to proceed in convoy to Fort Stewart.
75 YEARS AGO
AUG. 7, 1947
Hot Weather Proves But Is Playing Havoc: The current siege
of hot weather is good for Monroe County’s cotton crop but in numerous
instances, it’s playing havoc with the corn acreage.
Farm officials say that present indications are that picking
of cotton will begin in the county about the last of August, and with favorable
growing conditions continuing, the total production should be about 20 percent
higher than in 1946, when some 9,000 bales were ginned.
Corn, on the other hand, has simply burned up in the
excessively hot weather.
Frisco City Citizens Favor Sunday Movies, Baseball, 83-61:
Residents of Frisco City voted Tuesday to allow the showing of movies and the
playing of baseball games on Sundays in their community.
The special election called last week by the town council
came as a prelude to the opening today (Thursday) of the new $25,000 Frisco
Theatre under the ownership of W.A. Hendrix of Monroeville and Fred T. McLendon
of Union Springs.
The initial picture will be “Carnival in Costa Rica,” a
technicolor musical.
New Café Building Under Construction: Construction of a new
brick and steel building which is eventually to house Williams Café was begun
this week by John T. Lee, operator of Lee Motor Co. of Monroeville.
The one-story structure, which will measure 50 feet by 108
feet, will be located between the automobile agency and Lathram’s Market. The
foundation is being poured this week. Mr. Lee said present plans call for
completion of the building by Dec. 1.
100 YEARS AGO
AUG. 3, 1922
Prisoners confined in the county jail made an effort to escape Monday night. By some means, they procured a piece of Ford spring and broke the fastening on their cell and then proceeded to pick a hole through the brick wall. Overhearing the activities of the prisoners, Willis Johnson, another prisoner, gave the alarm and Jailor Urquhart arrived on the scene in time to prevent the escape.
Prof. G.M. Veazey and family have removed to Pine Hill, where Prof. Veazey will be principal of the high school at that place the coming session.
The law offices of Messrs. Page & Jones are now located in the new Faulk building. They have a very comfortable suite, and their friends and clients will find a cordial welcome.
COTTON IS OPENING: Cotton is beginning to open at a rapid rate in fields that were planted early and picking will begin within the next 10 days. Cotton is generally doing well and should weather conditions continue favorable for two or three weeks more the production in the county will be larger than any previous year since the boll weevil invaded this section.
Prof. A.J. York is at home after attending the summer course at the University.
L.J. Bugg has returned from a visit to relatives in Georgia. Mr. Bugg reports crop prospects in the section of Georgia he visited inferior to conditions in Alabama.
Mr. Erastus Talbert Jr. has accepted a position with the Monroeville Pharmacy.
120 YEARS AGO
AUG. 7, 1902
PUBLIC MEETING: The Journal is requested to announce that there will be a mass meeting of citizens in the courthouse on Fri., Aug. 15, for the purpose of considering the conditions of lawlessness and disorder existing in the county. It is earnestly desired that every citizen jealous of the good name of the county and willing to cooperate with the officials in the enforcement of the law attend and lend his counsel.
Gov. Jelks has offered a reward of $100 for the capture of Will Blackman, the man who brutally murdered his wife in the county on May 13. The father of the woman had already offered a reward of $100.
Excellent rains are reported in all sections of the county and there has been a wonderful “come out” in crops. Corn that was thought to have been burned beyond help seems to have been somewhat revived, while that which is younger will make almost an average crop. Cotton is “humping” itself.
Beatrice: The residence of S.J. Stallworth in the south end of town is nearing completion.
Repton: The new store house of Mrs. Joe Brantley is nearing completion.
Jones Mill: Miss Lilla Jones has resumed her school at Sowell Old Field. She has not been teaching for a month on account of her severe illness.
Peterman: The U.S. Marshals have been plentiful in this town for some time past, looking after the liquor sellers.
130 YEARS AGO
AUG. 7, 1882
THE LOCAL PAPER: Very few people appreciate the use and value of the county newspaper. In towns like this it stands as a sign board to visitors and strangers, and to those who reside here it is a guide in the every day affairs of life. Every one who will take time to reflect knows that the local newspaper adds much to the general wealth and prosperity of the place as well as increases the reputation of the town abroad.
The election of state offices and for a representative in the legislature comes off today. Before this issue of The Journal reaches its many readers in different portions of the county, away from the county seat, the election will have been over, and it would therefore be useless for us again to appeal to the people to do their duty by turning out to the polls. We believe they will do it anyway. But we shall see. If you fail to turn out and vote, you thereby cast half a vote for Sol Finklea representative against Dr. McMillan.
Mr. Thomas Kearly of Buena Vista beat sent to this office last week a bunch of oats, containing over 200 stems, all of which were produced from one grain. We have the bunch of oats on exhibition now in this office.
The Match Game of Ball between a pick nine of Evergreen and
the Cyclones of Monroeville was played on the grounds of the latter club
Monday, the 30th ult.
There were quite a number of spectators present and much
interest was manifested in the game. The Evergreens made many fine plays and
not a few bad ones. (Evergreen won 50-17.)
Perdue Hill: From a private letter from Dr. Frank A. Thompson, formerly of Perdue Hill, and now a resident of Sherman, Texas, we learn that he will probably end the month of August on the lakes in Canada. The doctor says the grain crops in Texas are superior to those of any previous year, and the cotton is very promising for July.
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