Dianne Smith
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 ...
Dianne Smith, Author at The Troy Messenger - Page 4 of 14
Dianne Smith
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 ...
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 ...
by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, June 18, 2024 4:58 pm
Dianne Smith
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, ...
by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, June 11, 2024 8:17 pm
Dianne Smith
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 ...
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 ...
by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, May 28, 2024 7:18 pm
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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 ...
by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, May 7, 2024 8:10 pm
Dianne Smith
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 ...
by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, April 16, 2024 6:57 pm
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Mrs. Reynolds Smart had an outstanding career
In 1970, the Troy Messenger ran this story on Mrs. Reynolds Smart and her long career as a teacher. It must be a very gratifying ...
by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, April 9, 2024 6:56 pm
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Fraternity turned old hospital into a residence
For $35 per month, where could a University student find a place to live that offers: All utilities paid. A private furnished bedroom, the use ...
by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, April 2, 2024 7:47 pm
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