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Dianne Smith

1963 article told the story of a young Troy businessman

In January 1963, the Troy Messenger published a story about a young boy with many talents and jobs. Young Brantley Wiley has become quite a ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, August 27, 2024 8:09 pm

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The local history of Troy Masonic Lodge No. 56

In 1950, the Troy Masonic Lodge No. 56 celebrated it’s 109th Anniversary.  The March 29, 1950 edition of the Troy Messenger carried multiple articles about ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, August 20, 2024 7:48 pm

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Little Oak was one of the first towns in Pike County

In the February 1967 edition of the Troy Messenger, there were many articles on historical places and events in Pike County.  Some of the earliest ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, August 13, 2024 8:22 pm

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Bettie Burford Murphree was early Troy insurance industry pioneer

Bettie Burford Murphree was born on May 10, 1876 to Captain James Kemp and Eliza Aadelaide Henderson Murphree.  She was married to Dr. Hansford Dewitt ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Friday, August 9, 2024 5:28 pm

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Stave mill was an important industry in Troy around turn of the century

Before the days of fabricated boxes and waterproof plastic containers, barrels were vital for the transportation of goods.  Stave mills produced the narrow strips of ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, July 30, 2024 7:52 pm

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Historian once spoke of old history of Pike County at Kiwanis meeting

This article ran on February 29, 1944 after Peter Brannon spoke to the Kiwanis Club of Troy on the old history of Pike County. Peter ... Read more

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

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‘Illustrated edition’ chronicles prominent citizens

In May 1906, The Troy Messenger ran an “illustrated edition” of the paper chronicling businesses and prominent citizens of Pike County.  This article is on ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, July 16, 2024 7:54 pm

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Dr. John M. Long was recognized for his work in music education in 1980

In 1980, Dr. John M. Long received a distinguished award for his work in the music education field. The opening of the seventh annual Southeaster ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, July 9, 2024 8:19 pm

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William Jennings Dyess served as U.S. ambassador to the Netherlands

A special thank you to Jacqueline Brantley Floyd for providing me this lead on William Jennings Dyess.  I have enjoyed reading stories about his life ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, June 25, 2024 5:54 pm

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POW Sgt. Willie Joe Dorrill released from Korean prison in 1953

On December 1, 1950, Sgt. Willie Joe Dorrill was reported missing in Korea.  It was 13 and one half months before his Mother, Mrs. Jean ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, June 18, 2024 4:58 pm

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