Dianne Smith
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 ...
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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
Dianne Smith
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
Dianne Smith
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
Dianne Smith
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
Dianne Smith
Wilma Mullis was featured in The Messenger in 1969
In 1969, the Troy Messenger features a series of articles on “careers for women.” Here is one on Wilma Mullis and her career with her ...
by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, December 13, 2022 8:29 pm
Dianne Smith
Old Troy firehouse was torn down in 1970
In 1970, the old firehouse was deemed a hazard and was torn down. Progress calls, and another Troy landmark falls. The old firehouse, located on ...
by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, December 6, 2022 8:07 pm
Dianne Smith
Troy’s WTBF went on the air in February 25, 1947
Troy’s long-awaited radio station, WTBF, will go on the air at noon, Feb. 25. Announcement of the opening date was made this morning by Cyril ...
by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, November 29, 2022 8:19 pm
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