SEPT. 15, 2016
Excel welcomes Hall as new chief: Just before Monday night’s
regular monthly meeting, the Excel Town Council saw their third police chief
sworn in this year as 54-year-old John Hall took the oath of office from
Councilmember Mike Powell.
Hall, who has lived in Excel since 1989, has worked as a
Conecuh County Sheriff’s Office deputy since 2007. Hall replaces Brian House,
who worked four months before returning to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office
to assume the role of chief investigator.
House replaced Darrell McKinley, who served two months as chief after
spending several years as assistant chief. McKinley left for a job in the
private sector and replaced long-time chief Paul Lindsey, who was tapped as the
county’s Emergency Management Agency director in March.
Tigers win in double OT: It took two overtime periods, but
Monroe County High’s football team came home from Atmore with a 24-18 win (over
Escambia County High School) Friday night.
Daylan Parker and Tydarious McClain both had good nights
running the ball, MCHS head coach Juan Williams said, and Brandon Dees caught a
touchdown pass from Jekevien Stewart. Jalen Davis had a pick-six, and Packer
turned in a scoop-and-score on defense.
Alabama Ag Credit opens new office: Alabama Ag Credit recently moved to a fully renovated building at 87 North Mt. Pleasant Ave. on the northwest corner of Monroeville’s downtown square and will hold a ribbon-cutting next Fri., Sept. 23, at 10:30 a.m.
32 YEARS AGO
SEPT. 19, 1991
First Baptist breaks ground: First Baptist Church of Monroeville broke ground about noon Sunday for a new fellowship hall and children’s wing. From left are James Holley, chairman of deacons; Tommy Abernathy, member of the building steering committee and liaison with the contractor; Jim Johnson, minister of education and activities; George Jones, chairman of the church trustees; Grover McNider, chairman of the building steering committee; Glenn Eubanks, associate pastor; and Dr. Randal Adkisson, pastor. The $700,000 project – in two parts connecting to both ends of the existing educational building – is expected to be complete within six months.
Excel remains unbeaten with 40-8 victory: Three turnovers
and 45 yards in penalties kept it from being a pretty victory, but nonetheless
it was just that Friday in Montgomery for Excel High School when the Panthers
pounded Catholic High School 40-8 to remain unbeaten.
Excel’s ball carriers were led by Shawn Manning, who had
three rushes for 69 yards. Excel’s defense was paced by Durran Watson, a
sophomore inside linebacker, who collected nine solo tackles and 12 assists. He
also caused a fumble and batted down a pass.
(Other top Excel players included Mike Bishop, Chris Casey,
Steven Goodman, Trey Harris, Shawn Partin, Bryan Luker, Clifton Nettles and
Jerry Pharr. Bo Bishop was Excel’s head coach.)
The Repton Town Council named Scott Dees to fill a council vacancy at its Sept. 3 meeting and also decided to review proposed building codes. Dees will complete the term of Bruce Hayes, who resigned in August when he accepted a job in Monroeville.
56 YEARS AGO
SEPT. 15, 1966
J.W. Sales Buys Local Ford Agency: J.W. Sales of Flomaton
has purchased the Russell Ford, Inc. Ford Agency in Monroeville and is planning
to move his family here, Mrs. Sales announced this week.
A native of Flomaton, Mr. Sales is married to the former
Willean Bondurant, also a native of Flomaton. They have four children: Johnnie,
James, Jan and Dianne.
Mr. Sales, who served in the Korean conflict, served as
manager of automobile agencies in Mobile and in West Palm Beach, Fla., before
establishing his business in Flomaton. Mr. Sales said his grand opening event
has been scheduled for Thurs., Sept. 29.
Two successful extra points spelled the difference in the
Repton-Frisco City game last Thursday giving Repton a 14-12 win over the
visiting Whippets.
Scoring both touchdowns for the victorious Bulldogs was Greg
Salter, running 12 yards for the first score and adding the second touchdown on
an eight-yard scamper. Gary Boatwright ran both extra points in for Repton.
Jim Kelly scored from eight yards out, and Don Wiggins broke
loose for a 65-yard touchdown jaunt for Frisco City.
Rare Albino Martin Seen In Monroeville: An extremely rare albino martin was sighted in Monroeville last week. The bird was spotted at the woodyard on Drewry Road of the Container Corporation, where it, along with other martins of normal color, feed off the insects from the woodyard. Workers at the woodyard take time out many times to see the albino in flight.
80 YEARS AGO
SEPT. 17, 1942
Kelley Takes Over Gulf Oil Agency: Mr. Claude D. Kelley announced the first of the week that he had taken over the Gulf Distributorship for the Monroeville territory. As delivery salesman for products of the Gulf Refining Co., Mr. Kelley has secured the services of Mr. L.R. Gulsby, who has had experience that qualifies him to give the best service to those who use Gulf products.
585 Hogs And Cows Sold Tuesday: Rain which fell most of the
day Tuesday kept farmers out of the cotton fields, but they did not lose in the
long run. Those who had hogs and cattle brought them to the Stockyard here and
helped to make Tuesday another good sale day.
In the sale there were 367 graded hogs, weighing 38,500
pounds; 151 feeders and 218 head of cattle for which the farmers were paid
$14,052.61. Top hogs sold for $12.62-1/2.
NU-MODERN CLEANERS MAKING REPAIRS: The building occupied by Nu-Modern Cleaners is undergoing extensive repairs. A new front has been added and the walls are being covered with imitation brick siding.
VREDENBURGH GIRL BUYING WAR BONDS: Miss Gloria Moore of Vredenburgh is doing her part in the war effort and has set an example for other girls and boys over the county. From her savings over a period of years, this young lady has purchased this year five $25 war bonds.
Pvt. Luther Johnson of Scott Field, Ill. spent last week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Johnson in Excel and visited other relatives. Before returning to his post, he will visit in Birmingham. Pvt. Johnson was manager in Sears Department Store in Birmingham before entering the Army.
106 YEARS AGO
SEPT. 21, 1916
Workmen are rapidly progressing on the dwelling of Mr. D.M. Ratcliffe.
Dr. Samuel S. Gaillard of Perdue Hill has been granted a patent on a rotary valve for gasoline engines.
Federal authorities turned down the cavalry troop recently organized in the county on the grounds that the volunteers were too badly scattered to conveniently attend the frequent drills. Sixty or more young men had joined and were naturally disappointed at the decision of the authorities, however several troops in different parts of the state have been rejected for reason stated above.
Four additional students matriculated at the County High School Monday and there are others to follow. The enrollment should easily reach 150 during this term. The classification of students was satisfactorily arranged during the first week and the school is hard down at work on the daily routine. In athletics, a football team has been organized and is in training under the direction of Prof. Jones.
Unveiling at Mexia: Sun., Sept. 17, at three o’clock the W.O.W. marched into the cemetery and unveiled the monument of sovereign Jas. E. Scruggs with imposing ceremonies. Sovereign D.H. Sawyer was made Master of Ceremonies and sovereign Z.B. Booker, orator. Sovereign Booker delivered a very able address on the order and the deceased.
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