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Dianne Smith

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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in 1969, Mrs. Walt Flanders, Jr. turned dream into reality

In 1969, the Troy Messenger ran a series of stories called careers for women.  Here is another interesting story. “Nursing was a childhood dream, I ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, September 20, 2022 8:54 pm

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Being a homemaker was once a woman’s career

Mrs. Baker’s Career At Home is Full Time Job as Mother, Wife In 1969, The Troy Messenger did a series of articles on careers for ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, September 13, 2022 7:25 pm

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1913 news reported a ‘belled buzzard’ in county

One of the interesting stories I came across recently had to do with a “belled buzzard”.  I was never able to find any information on ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, September 6, 2022 6:39 pm

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Phillips relives first delivery truck route in Troy

I love to read stories about everyday people…those people in our community who work hard, have integrity and are honest.  I had the pleasure to ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, August 30, 2022 7:19 pm

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Remember when Mrs. King was the ‘Man of the office’

In 1969, the Daily Messenger, as it was called then, did a series of stories called Careers for Women where they explored women and their ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, August 23, 2022 7:38 pm

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Dr. Willis V. Crawford opened clinic in troy in 1974

‘Medicines cure diseases but only doctors can cure patients.’     With the opening of his office for the practice of general medicine and surgery, ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, August 16, 2022 6:44 pm

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