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Dianne Smith

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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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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