Dianne Smith, Author at The Troy Messenger

Dianne Smith

Solomon Siler was an early Pike County settler

In the 1972, November 28th edition of the Troy Messenger was this story about Solomon Siler, one of the earliest settlers in Pike County Solomon ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, December 17, 2024 7:31 pm

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Looking back at Shellhorn School

The Shellhorn School was established in 1889.  The first residents of Shellhorn began receiving formal education in the log home of Mrs. Tom Pierson in ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, December 10, 2024 8:23 pm

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Mrs. Wease Rose spent 25 years as Troy State University postmaster

In 1971, Mrs. Wease Rose celebrated her retirement from Troy State University. “In November of 1946, I began this job with no idea of whether ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, November 19, 2024 8:17 pm

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Messenger archive recounts sacrifices of veterans

Veterans Day is a time to honor the brave individuals who served in the military, celebrating their sacrifices and unwavering dedication. In recognition of this ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, November 12, 2024 8:32 pm

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Archives tell story of Pike County veterans of Mexican War

The Mexican-American War, spanning from April 1846 to February 1848, marked a significant chapter in American history. Major Thomas M. Murphree played a pivotal role ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, October 29, 2024 8:13 pm

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1971 article highlighted Outstanding Young Women of America

In 1971, the Nineteenth Century Club of Troy nominated three women to be featured in the Outstanding Young Women of America program. Other women mentioned ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, October 22, 2024 8:21 pm

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Hendersons were among the early Pike County settlers

An article written by E. H. Bashinsky was featured in a 1902 edition of the Troy Messenger, having been originally published by the Alabama Historical ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, October 8, 2024 7:14 pm

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In 1962, an Air Force C-47 crash landed near Troy

An article in the February 7, 1962, issue of the Troy Messenger recounts the story of a plane crash that narrowly missed the home of ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, October 1, 2024 8:24 pm

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DAR celebrated 100th anniversary in 2014

In 2014, the Oliver Wiley Chapter DAR celebrated its 100th anniversary.  This story tells the history of how this chapter was started. The Oliver Wiley ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, September 24, 2024 8:13 pm

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Moses Batie once ran the only store in Needmore

In doing some research recently, I came across this article from 2014 about Moses Batie, who in his 90’s was still running a store in ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, September 17, 2024 7:44 pm

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