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| Alabama Congressman Lister Hill |
AUG. 22, 2002
The Monroeville Area Chamber of Commerce announced the 12th class of its Mockingbird Court Wednesday of last week in Monroeville. Four judges interviewed 25 candidates, all junior and senior girls from Monroe County high schools, on Aug. 6 and selected 14 members. Members of the court are Candace White, Claire Hudgins, Haller Smith, Jana Mixon, Julie Stuckey, Katie Martin, Mykela Williams, Rachel Saucer, Robyn Scott, Samantha Lalak, Kelli Norris, Kristi Allison, Sophia Martorana and Tandice Hogan.
Rider Trucking wins championship: Rider Trucking won the Monroe County Fastpitch Softball League’s regular season and tournament championships, beating Main Street Diner 6-2 in the tournament finals July 26 at Murphy Park in Excel. Rider Trucking finished the regular season with a 7-2 record. Members of the team are Brooke Chapman, Jessica Hodges, Melissa Burt, Tricia Smith, Rebeka Rider, Emily Lloyd, Brandi Boyington, Elizabeth Ikner, Traci Boyington, Elizabeth Allen Robinson, Allison Lloyd, Heather Levins, Cassie Lassiter, Brandy West and coach Robbie Lloyd.
Council approves new city hall contract: In accordance with the guidelines set by the Alabama bid law, Monroeville’s City Council awarded a $765,481 contract Tuesday to Creek Construction Co. of Mobile to build a new city hall on East Claiborne Street. Councilman Tommy Stacey submitted a motion that the city accept Creel’s bid with the understanding that the city could make changes later, if necessary. His motion was accepted unanimously by his fellow councilmen and Mayor Anne Farish.
45 YEARS AGO
AUG. 25, 1977
Clearer, safer channel: Isaac Creek at Claiborne Lock and Dam is being cleared of stumps and, in some spots, widened to provide a clearer and safer channel for boats from the boat ramp to the Alabama River, said Charles Reese, assistant resource manager at the lock and dam. This crane resting on a barge is removing soil from a narrow passageway, making it more accessible to large boats, even at minimum pool. Stumps which cannot be moved and are considered hazardous have been marked with luminous reflectors. Similar improvements are scheduled for other boat ramp areas along the river. Pete Mitchum operates the crane for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Boston Daniels is the deckhand.
Pelham, Gilbert winners in Lucian Jones tourney: The 13th annual Lucian Jones Guest Golf Tournament, played Friday and Saturday over the Vanity Fair Golf Club course, was won by Chuck Pelham of Monroeville and his partner, Jimmy Gilbert of Robertsdale. Runners-up in the championship flight were the teams of Tom Stacey and Dennis Erdelen of Mobile and Irl Lazenby and Bill Thompson of Montgomery.
First bloom: The Bird of Paradise, a flowering plant whose bloom resembles the elegantly-plumaged bird it is named for, normally takes five years to produce its first bloom. This five-year-old plant of Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. McMillon, Monroeville, is blooming for the first time. It is believed to be the only plant of its kind in Monroeville.
70 YEARS AGO
AUG. 28, 1952
County’s 1952 Cotton Queen Selected At Musical Program In
Local Coliseum: Vivacious, brown-eyed brunette Mary Ann Terry, 19, of
Monroeville was crowned Monroe County’s 1952 “Maid of Cotton” at ceremonies
held here in the regional coliseum last Thursday night.
Miss Terry was chosen from among 10 contestants at a special
musical program under the sponsorship of the county Farm Bureau Association.
Misses Barbara Geddert, 19, and Joyce Morris, 21, both of
Monroeville, were respective second and third-place winners.
Conditioning Drills At Four Monroe Schools Under Way:
Conditioning drills at four Monroe County schools were speeded up this week as
the time for county football play neared, with preparations being made to put
on pads for actual practice at the beginning of next week.
Workouts are allowed to begin Aug. 22 but no rough work or
scrimmage is permitted until Sept. 1 as governed by state regulations passed
two years ago.
At Monroe County High, Excel High, Frisco City High and J.U.
Blacksher High conditioning has been underway in full swing since Friday, while
Beatrice High is expected to start practice next week.
Mrs. Charles McNeil and two little daughters, Greta and Sandra, of Loxley are spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. John McNeil and Mr. and Mrs. Jeffie Jones.
Lt. Thomasine Jones of the Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery spent the past week and in Frisco City with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom J. Jones, and other relatives and many friends.
95 YEARS AGO
AUG. 25, 1927
Mr. D.D. Mims had a narrow escape from serious personal injury and possible injury to another while driving down the highway Monday. On approaching the crossing at Megargel, which runs at right angles to the highway, a car suddenly shot into the road a few yards ahead of him, and in order to avoid the impending collision, Mr. Mims was forced to swerve his car into an obstruction which wrecked it. Mr. Mims escaped with a rude shaking up and a few scratches.
Cotton started opening in this section several days earlier than previous years. The first bale ginned in Monroeville was delivered on the fourth day of August. The first bale of the 1925 season was ginned on Sept. 4.
COUNTY-WIDE FARMERS’ MEETING: On Tuesday, Aug. 30, there
will be a county-wide farmers’ meeting and an annual county Farm Bureau meeting
held at the courthouse in Monroeville at 10 o’clock.
Hon. Lister Hill, Congressman, and Ed. A. O’Neal, president
of the Alabama Farm Bureau and vice-president of the American Farm Bureau, will
be there to address the crowd. We want every farmer in Monroe County to attend.
Congressman and Mrs. John McDuffie and daughter were guests of Monroeville friends last week.
Rev. M.E. Lazenby, editor of the Alabama Christian Advocate, spent a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Lazenby, and other relatives here the first of the week.
Miss Janie Mae Eppes is spending a few days among Monroeville friends. Miss Eppes had charge of the music department of the Monroe County High School several years ago and has many friends here.
120 YEARS AGO
AUG. 21, 1902
LAW AND ORDER MEETING: Pursuant to the call published in a recent issue of The Journal, a mass meeting of citizens was held in the courthouse last Friday to consider the deplorable condition of lawlessness and disorder existing in the county and to devise ways and means of bringing about a better state of affairs. The meeting was fairly well attended, many of the leading citizens of various neighborhoods being present, and the proceedings were harmonious.
Mr. J.J. King, who is engaged in constructing the timber railroad for the Sullivan Timber Co. on the northeast side of Limestone, was here Tuesday and favored The Journal with a call. Mr. King has nearly completed his contract.
Mr. J.H. Moore of Perdue Hill was here last week exhibiting some fine specimens of marble taken from his quarry on the Alabama River. The marble is said to exist in almost inexhaustible quantities and his friends hope that he may realize a fortune from it.
Prof. Douglas Allen, President of the Jackson Agricultural College, favored The Journal with a call while in Monroeville last week. Prof. Allen says the prospects for the coming session are most encouraging.
MANISTEE: Another homicide committed; it is learned that Mr. Will Colbert of Nero was cut to death a few days ago while trying to separate two other parties while fighting. The man who did the cutting is unknown to the writer but it is said that Colbert died instantly. As one writer said, when will the end come and where will it be found that homicide shall cease in our county.
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