Dianne Smith, Author at The Troy Messenger

Dianne Smith

Historian once spoke of old history of Pike County at Kiwanis meeting

This article ran on February 29, 1944 after Peter Brannon spoke to the Kiwanis Club of Troy on the old history of Pike County. Peter ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, July 23, 2024 8:10 pm

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‘Illustrated edition’ chronicles prominent citizens

In May 1906, The Troy Messenger ran an “illustrated edition” of the paper chronicling businesses and prominent citizens of Pike County.  This article is on ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, July 16, 2024 7:54 pm

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Dr. John M. Long was recognized for his work in music education in 1980

In 1980, Dr. John M. Long received a distinguished award for his work in the music education field. The opening of the seventh annual Southeaster ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, July 9, 2024 8:19 pm

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William Jennings Dyess served as U.S. ambassador to the Netherlands

A special thank you to Jacqueline Brantley Floyd for providing me this lead on William Jennings Dyess.  I have enjoyed reading stories about his life ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, June 25, 2024 5:54 pm

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POW Sgt. Willie Joe Dorrill released from Korean prison in 1953

On December 1, 1950, Sgt. Willie Joe Dorrill was reported missing in Korea.  It was 13 and one half months before his Mother, Mrs. Jean ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, June 18, 2024 4:58 pm

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Harry Baker, The Jeweler featured in 1980 edition of The Messenger

As a college student at Troy State University in the late 1970’s, I vividly remember Harry Baker the Jeweler.  I often admired the beautiful jewelry, ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, June 11, 2024 8:17 pm

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Earliest settlers arrived in Pike County from 1826-1829

Some of the earliest settlers in Pike County were the Allred’s.  William Burt and Jane O. Park Allred moved to Pike County between 1826 and ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, June 4, 2024 8:10 pm

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Decoration Day featured in stories from The Messenger archives

Editor’s note: The stories featured in this column, and more, can be found in The Messenger’s archives on Newspapers.com. Memorial Day was originally known as ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, May 28, 2024 7:18 pm

Dianne Smith

O.L. Oliver was a railroad man

The railroad system in the United States began in the late 1800’s.  On April 23, 1900, the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company was formed.  In ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, May 7, 2024 8:10 pm

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Archives show Ruth Lee had a rewarding career

Here is another from the Messenger’s series on careers for women which was run in 1969. A double edged career as School Food Service Director ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, April 16, 2024 6:57 pm

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