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Dianne Smith

Wilma Mullis was featured in The Messenger in 1969

In 1969, the Troy Messenger features a series of articles on “careers for women.”  Here is one on Wilma Mullis and her career with her ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, December 13, 2022 8:29 pm

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Old Troy firehouse was torn down in 1970

In 1970, the old firehouse was deemed a hazard and was torn down. Progress calls, and another Troy landmark falls.  The old firehouse, located on ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, December 6, 2022 8:07 pm

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Troy’s WTBF went on the air in February 25, 1947

Troy’s long-awaited radio station, WTBF, will go on the air at noon, Feb. 25. Announcement of the opening date was made this morning by Cyril ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, November 29, 2022 8:19 pm

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Troy’s Mr. Music Herman Moll came to town in 1919

“Do you remember 1919 Herman Moll?” rolled from the public address system last night in Montgomery’s Cramton Bowl at the half time of the Troy ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, November 22, 2022 8:08 pm

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Celeste Darby — A guiding light in education in the 1890s

Celeste Darby was one of the early educators in Pike County.  Miss Darby was born on December 29, 1866 to parents James Bunyon Darby and ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, November 15, 2022 9:04 pm

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CHHS band earned nickname in 1969 contest

In September 1969 the CHHS Band received top ratings at a contest and earned their nickname, “The Blue Machine.” Charles Henderson High School Band under ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, November 8, 2022 7:46 pm

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Work began on Troy’s artesian well in 1911

“We never know the worth of water till the well is dry,” coined Thomas Fuller, English scholar, preacher and author.  So in July 1911, Troy ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, October 25, 2022 7:27 pm

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Pike Liberal Arts library dedicated in 1970

Anne Cloud Bass and her brother, Walter, were the only children of Fletcher and Sally Hendrick Bass.  “Miss Annie Cloud” as she was called, felt ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, October 18, 2022 6:50 pm

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Home of Dr. O.N. Edge destroyed by fire in 1926

Dr. Oscar Nelson Edge was born on January 18, 1887, near Springhill.  After attending school at the Baltic School, he was accepted in Atlanta at ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, October 11, 2022 7:27 pm

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From the Archives: Troy Bank & Trust plays vital role in the community

Troy Bank and Trust Company was organized on Sept 1906 and this year turns 116 years old.  From the early days as Troy’s fourth bank ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, September 27, 2022 8:20 pm

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