Dianne Smith
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 ...
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Dianne Smith
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 ...
by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, February 14, 2023 7:07 pm
Dianne Smith
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 ...
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 ...
by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, January 31, 2023 6:42 pm
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Christine Gilmore wore many hats in 1969
Originally published as part of a series on Careers for Women in 1969 and this story about Christine Gilmore. The myth of the business woman ...
by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, January 24, 2023 6:36 pm
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Pappy Tolbert, was Troy’s Dean of Morning Men
WTBF went on the air on February 25, 1947. The station was locally owned and affiliated with the Mutual Broadcasting System. Bob “Pappy” Tolbert had ...
by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, January 17, 2023 7:14 pm
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Elizabeth Comer had a desire to learn to read
Originally published in 1980 is an incredible story about Elizabeth Comer’s desire to learn to read. This story shows that you are never too old ...
by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, January 10, 2023 6:30 pm
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Alice Green Thornton, spinner, weaver and artist
Alice Green Thornton was born in 1903 in Meekers, Oklahoma. At an early age her teacher recognized her talent for art and encouraged her in ...
by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, January 3, 2023 7:27 pm
Dianne Smith
Dr. Tennille, the man and his vision for a town
According to Margaret Pace Farmer’s book, One Hundred Fifty Years in Pike County Alabama 1821-1971, Dr. A. St. C. Tennille was a physician and manufacturer. ...
by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, December 27, 2022 7:25 pm
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The ‘Human Fly’ climbs the Troy Hotel in early 1900s
In the early 1900’s, Jack Williams was known as the original “human fly.” He was also nicknamed “Crazy Jack” because he would climb giant buildings ...
by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, December 20, 2022 7:30 pm
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