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| Thomas Jefferson Stevens |
AUG. 26, 2010
Bridge work on CR23 may begin soon: Work on constructing a
bridge over the washed out area of County Road 23 just inside the town limits
of Frisco City could begin in a few months, according to County Engineer Robert
English.
English said he recently received approval for the
environmental study, the design and the materials from the Alabama Department
of Transportation.
“We had to resubmit the plans because the state said the
bridge had to be 22 feet wide and not 20 feet as we originally thought,” said
English.
Tigers win, tie in preseason games: Monroe County High
School Head Coach Matt Blake said his team’s performance was “not bad” in a
football jamboree Friday night at Wilcox Central, and he is now focusing on
longtime rival Hillcrest-Evergreen.
The Tigers played a half against the host Jaguars, tying
6-6, and beat 6A Jackson-Olin 6-0 in a second half of play.
Blake said his squad showed a lot of potential all night,
and the biggest plus he saw was the team playing as a team.
ASCC graduates its largest Practical Nursing program in over
20 years: Alabama Southern Community College recently honored 31 students in
the Practical Nursing (LPN) department with a pinning ceremony.
“The largest class to complete the Practical Nursing program
at ASCC in over 20 years,” said Deborah Hunt, director of the ASCC Practical
Nursing Program. “We are extremely proud of their achievement and wish them
continued success in the future.”
Sherron McCoy, program director of the Southern Oaks
Geriatric-Psych Unit, was the guest speaker for the event.
38 YEARS AGO
AUG. 23, 1984
Bird causes power outage: A mockingbird caused about 400
local Alabama Power Co. customers to be without electricity Friday when the
bird perched on a transformer and caused it to fail, according to Gary
Crawford, manager of the local office.
The power company was flooded with calls from customers
complaining about the power outage, which lasted from 10:13 a.m. to 10:28 a.m.,
according to Crawford. Areas affected included Crestview subdivision and
Highway 21 North.
Twins top team: The South Monroe Little League’s minors division’s championship was captured this season by the Excel Twins, who finished the season with a 10-2 record. The members of the team were Brady Wright, Matt James, Bobby Chavers, Rodney Ueberroth, Mack Wiggins, Ryan Browning, Jon Shealy, Coach Tim Peavy, Rena Wiggins, Michael Dailey, Scott Baker, Coach Tommy Bradley, Wendy Chavers and Joel Peavy.
The great pumpkin: A.L. “Toots” Evans of Frisco City says he doesn’t know what he did to come up with this 102-pound pumpkin he grew in his home garden. “Mainly I just planted and worked it,” he said. Evans said he plans to save the seeds and hopes to have an even more bountiful crop of great pumpkins next year.
Danny Richardson of Mobile has joined First Baptist Church of Frisco City as minister of music, youth and recreation. He is a graduate of Mobile College with a bachelor of arts degree in music education.
63 YEARS AGO
AUG. 25, 1960
Monroe County’s 1960 “Maid of Cotton” will be named tonight
(Thursday) during a program highlighted by music, charm and beauty. Judging of
the five entrants is scheduled at 6 p.m. in the ballroom of the Community
House, Vanity Fair Park.
(Contestants included June Spiers, Jean Hayles, Mary Helen
Agee, Ann Manning and Marilyn Watson.)
EXCEL HIGH: Of the 15-man squad listed by Coach Charles
Walston at Excel High School, 11 lettermen will be returning for action. They
include Brad Dawson, center; Robert Lambert, left guard; Bobby Boatwright, left
tackle; Doug Stacey, left end; Hugh Hinson or Bobo Godwin, right guard; Doug
Murphy or Donny Stacey, right tackle; Charles Green or Jimmy Wright, right end;
Tom Sawyer, quarterback; Paul King, left halfback; Larry Hancock, fullback;
Gary Wright, right halfback.
Coach Walston lost six regulars through graduation from last
year’s squad. Excel’s opener is against Lyeffion in Excel on Sept. 9.
FBI, State Officer Join Investigation Into Nazi Sign Here:
Monroe County Sheriff Charlie Sizemore said here Wednesday the Federal Bureau
of Investigation and State Investigators have joined in investigating the
erection of an American Nazi Party sign here last week.
Sheriff Sizemore declared that the six-feet wide, three-feet
tall sign was removed from a location Friday on Alabama Highway 21 south of the
Monroeville city limits.
Lettering on the sign in aluminized paint, including a
swastika, states: Welcome to Monroeville… American Party… Nazi.”
88 YEARS AGO
AUG. 22, 1935
Frisco City Lady Is Killed By Lightning: Mrs. Clinton Davis was instantly killed when struck by a bolt of lightning about one o’clock Monday afternoon. Mrs. Davis was in the kitchen and was standing near a drop cord while washing dishes following the mid-day meal.
Southbound L&N Train On New Schedule: Effective Monday,
Aug. 26, 1935, the schedule of passenger train No. 1, running between Selma and
Flomaton, will leave Monroe Station at 11:18 a.m., according to information
furnished by Mr. Monroe Campbell, Train Master.
This change in schedule will make it necessary for people in
Monroeville to deposit all southbound mail in the post office not later than
10:30 a.m. each day.
The Monroeville (baseball) team began last week on Tuesday playing the team from Jay, Fla. This team took Milton’s place in the league. Bill Seals did not allow a man to get to first base during the first six innings. Best hitting was done by Tidwell and Gwin. Ab Skinner drove out a home run in the sixth with no one on base. (Monroeville won, 9-4.)
Birthday Party For Helen Louise Swanson: Miss Nannie Swanson entertained last Tuesday evening at a picture show party honoring her niece, Helen Louise Swanson of Foley, on her birthday. Those who shared the pleasure of the evening were Nelle Lee, Louise Brantley, Clarice Hestle, Truman Capote, Myrtie Huey Greer, John Hybart Jr., Virginia Hybart, Mary Helen Padgett, Nan Jones and Dorothy Thames, Muriel and Madelyn Dees. After the picture show, the guests were served at the drug store.
113 YEARS AGO
AUG. 25, 1910
Death of Mr. T.J. Stevens: A message was received here Monday night from Brewton announcing the death of Mr. Thomas Jefferson Stevens, aged 80 years. Mr. Stevens was a native of Monroe County and had resided here until about 15 years ago when he removed to Brewton. He served two terms as tax collector of the county and was esteemed by all who knew him.
Mr. J.M. Coxwell’s new dwelling is well under way. Contractor Harmon is doing a “jam up” job as he always does.
Mrs. T.J. Emmons sustained painful injuries from a fall a few days ago. She had a knife in her hand at the time and in some manner a painful wound was inflicted on her face, the point barely missing her eye. Mrs. Emmons is resting comfortably at this time.
Peachtree and Mt. Pleasant baseball teams played a match game Friday and Saturday. All went in favor of Mt. Pleasant, but all praise and cheers for Peachtree, who played 12 innings on Friday eve and only gave them one score. Hurrah for Peachtree and Mr. Earnest Northrup of Eliska, who cheered them and threw good slurs in the home boys’ faces.
Miss Jennie Faulk left Saturday for the markets to select her fall stock of millinery.
Married at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Rikard of Monroeville, Mr. William Green and Miss Flora Rumbley of Puryear on Thursday, Aug. 18, Rev. J.C. Harrison officiating.
Caledonia and Beatrice played two games of ball last week, Caledonia winning both games, score 7 to 2 and 9 to 0.
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