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Dianne Smith

‘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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In 1969, Nancy Ann Gibson had a unique teaching style

Another article in the careers for women series published by the Troy Messenger in 1969, is the story of Nancy Gibson and her style of ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, March 28, 2023 8:04 pm

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1919 article asks, ‘How long have you been married?’

In 1919, the Troy Messenger asked it’s readers, “what Pike couple has been married the longest?”  They wanted to publish the names of all couples ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, March 21, 2023 6:11 pm

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Troy Maid Bakery was popular in 1960s

In 1962, the Messenger featured many of the businesses in Pike County.  The Troy Maid Bakery owned by Houston Yohn  was one of those featured.  ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, March 14, 2023 7:41 pm

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A brief history of how Brundidge developed

In 1953, the Brundidge Masonic Lodge celebrated its 100th anniversary.  The Troy Messenger published several articles on the history of Brundidge and the Masonic Lodge.  ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, March 7, 2023 6:02 pm

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Spivey family specialized in art of making syrup

Making syrup is truly an art, although it is becoming a lost art.  This article was in the 1969 Troy Messenger about the Fletcher Spivey ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, February 21, 2023 6:35 pm

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Pike Pioneer Museum was established in 1971

The Pike Pioneer Museum was established in 1971.  The museum is located on Highway 231 and is dedicated to preserving and presenting its collection of ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, February 14, 2023 7:07 pm

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The mystery of the noon whistle in Troy, Alabama

In 1980, Jean Rausch was a staff writer for the Troy Messenger and wrote many interesting articles about the people, places and unique features of ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, February 7, 2023 7:27 pm

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Mrs. Huner featured in The Messenger in 1969

In 1969, Mrs. Stanley Huner was featured in the Careers for Women feature stories. Mrs. Stanley Huner has had Troy’s only catering service for two ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, January 31, 2023 6:42 pm

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