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Dianne Smith: From The Messenger’s Files: Mayor of Briar Hill celebrates 104
In 2019, the Troy Messenger published this story about a birthday celebration for Obie Russell. I had the ...
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Dianne Smith: From The Messenger’s Files: Susan Blackman nears 102nd Birthday
In 1957, the Troy Messenger published this story of Susan Blackman as she was nearing her 102nd birthday. ...
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Dianne Smith: From The Messenger’s Files: Mrs. Colley recalls early days of children’s home
In 1963, the Messenger published an article about Mrs. J. O. Colley and her cherished memories from the ...
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Lane Enzor heads Troy Bank & Trust
Lane Enzor was a native of Troy and attended public schools as well as Troy State Normal College. ...
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Josiah Snider
Josiah Snider was a dedicated member of the Little Oak Methodist Church for more than fifty years. He ...
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Two attend Apollo 11 launch
In 1961, President John F. Kennedy established a national objective for NASA to accomplish a crewed lunar landing ...
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Edward Dunbar an aggressive businessman
Edward Frost Dunbar is one of the aggressive businessmen of Pike County whose activities are directed along industrial ...
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Whaley phased out retail building sales in 1977
In 1977, Whaley’s Lumber made some changes in their retail operations. Whaley Lumber and Construction ...
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A wheelchair wedding
“Sometimes you find love with the most unexpected person at the most surprising moment.” Johnnie Lou and Arnold ...
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Marvin Blumentritt finds joy in hunting
In 1977, The Troy Messenger ran this story about Dr. Marvin Blumentritt and his love for turkey hunting. ...