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Dianne Smith

Old Indian road evolved into busy business district

In 1981, Ann Snell wrote a historical article on the Three Notch Road and it’s early origins. Three Notch. You know it as a street ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, June 13, 2023 7:37 pm

Dianne Smith

Life-long resident honored with 1980 Leadership Award

In 1981, Annie Laurie Shirley was honored with a leadership award at the age of 86.  Every time she saw a need in her community, ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, May 30, 2023 7:57 pm

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Ivy Berman, first female anchorwoman on WSFA-TV

This story about Ivy Berman ran in the Troy Messenger in 1977.  Ivy was born in Troy in 1938 and went on to become the ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, May 23, 2023 7:31 pm

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Looking back at business at Byrd’s Drugs

In 1981 The Troy Messenger published “business at Byrd Drugs” which gave some history of the oldest drug store in Troy. An elderly man waits ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, May 16, 2023 4:26 pm

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Beekeeping was Eddie Carrol’s hobby

From the 1970 files is this wonderful story about Eddie Carroll’s hobby of raising bees.  This is a wonderful hobby with such a sweet reward ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, May 9, 2023 7:31 pm

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Charles Henderson left a legacy for Pike County

Governor Charles Henderson had a tremendous impact on education in Pike County.  He also left a legacy in providing healthcare for children through the Charles ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, May 2, 2023 6:47 pm

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S.E. Mary named Citizen of the Year in 1970

Sebastian Etienne Mary had a sincere interest in civic affairs.  Among his other accolades, he served on the Board of Directors of O.C.A.P. since it ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, April 25, 2023 7:11 pm

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Watkins Sanitarium opened in Troy in 1904

In 1904, the Troy Messenger published a feature article on the new Watkins Sanitarium, founded by Dr. J. M. Watkins.      The latest one ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, April 18, 2023 7:20 pm

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‘Some Old People’ was popular series in 1899

In May 1899, The Troy Messenger began publishing a series entitled “Some Old People.”  This was a collection of short sketches of men and women ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, April 11, 2023 7:47 pm

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Local family once graced the cover of ‘Home Life’

“You don’t have to be a ‘person of influence’ to be influential.  In fact, the most influential people in my life are probably not even ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, April 4, 2023 7:43 pm

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