NINE YEARS AGO
FEB. 6, 2003
“Sharron McCreary has been elected to lead the Evergreen-Conecuh Chamber of Commerce next year, beginning with the inauguration of new officers and directors next week. Current President Zebbie Nix announced the Board of Directors at its Jan. 24 meeting, elected Ms. McCreary to serve as president for 2003. Christy Bulger was elected Vice President, and Anthony Bishop, Secretary-Treasurer.
“Ms. McCreary is Vice President and Manager of Colonial Bank’s Evergreen Branch. Ms. Bulger is the Director of Workforce Development at Reid State Technical College. Mr. Bishop is an attorney with Albritton and Bishop, LLC in Evergreen.”
“Evergreen residents Chinnie Brown and Earnestine Taylor were out at the Evergreen-Monroeville exit off I-65 to see off their sister, Pearlene Lee. Lee, who lives in Monroeville, is a member of the 778th Maintenance Co. that left for active duty Wednesday morning. Several Conecuh County residents are members of this National Guard unit.”
“The Evergreen City Council voted to approve a $930,000 bond issue that will pay for construction of sewer lines to the Fairview area that was annexed into the city last year. The lines will also be run across the interstate to the industrial property that has been optioned to the Conecuh County Economic Development Authority for industrial growth.”
24 YEARS AGO
FEB. 4, 1988
“Citing his experience as a small businessman and former officer of a local bank, George Hendrix, owner of Hendrix Insurance Agency, Inc. in Evergreen this week announced that he will run for probate judge in Conecuh County.”
“Veteran Evergreen Chief of Police James Powell has resigned and Sgt. Leroy Hall named interim chief.”
“Alabama Attorney General Don Siegelman will be the featured speaker at the Evergreen Chamber of Commerce’s annual Promotion-Membership Banquet on Monday night, Feb. 8, at 6:30 o’clock at the Evergreen Inn.”
“Calvin Ryland, 64, of Bermuda, died Sun., Jan. 24, in a Monroeville hospital. A member of a prominent, pioneer family, Mr. Ryland was well-known and highly respected. He served in the Merchant Marines during World War II.”
“Earl Windham reports no rain. He says: ‘Well, Ole Judge Salter said that he was broke. I guess I will have to stand on the corner and see if I can get him some money.’”
“Air Force Airman First Class John A. Hendricks Jr., son of John A. and Sandra S. Hendricks of 415 Bruner Ave., Evergreen, has arrived for duty with the 33rd Equipment Maintenance Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Hendricks, a corrosion control specialist, is a 1983 graduate of Evergreen High School.”
39 YEARS AGO
FEB. 1, 1973
“Eugene Darby is the new president of the Conecuh County Cattlemen’s Association. He succeeded Jim Oliver at the annual meeting last week. Bill Brown, first vice president of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, took part in the program.”
From “The Colyum” by Bob Bozeman – “This trouble week. Our linotype is out of commission and as a result we are having to leave out items and some are being run without corrections. We regret this and ask your indulgence.”
“Dr. H.C. Fountain celebrated a birthday Saturday. He is 93 years young and one of the most remarkable men I’ve ever known.”
“Evergreen’s Martha Wolff was straight from ‘South Pacific’ Thursday night at Judson College when she and fellow members of Terpsichorea presented ‘Broadway Carnival.’ The group expects to go on tour this spring. Martha is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pete Wolff of Evergreen.”
“A full time Supervisor of Elementary Education has been added to the staff of the Conecuh County Board of Education. Mrs. Ola Mason has been employed to fill this position.”
“Roy Edward Kervin of 201 Thorne St., Evergreen, enlisted in the United States Navy at Montgomery, on 22 Jan., 1973. Roy is the son of Mrs. Gracie Kervin of 518 Spencerfield Rd., Pace, Fla.”
54 YEARS AGO
FEB. 6, 1958
“A meeting of the City’s Civil Defense organization will be held tomorrow night according to Miller Sellers, Director. The meeting is set for seven o’clock at the City School.”
“James M. (Shorty) Brock announced today that he has qualified to run for re-election as Sheriff of Conecuh County. He is asking for his first full term of office. Mr. Brock served as chief deputy under his brother, the late John Brock and was appointed to fill the unexpired term of his brother at his death.”
“Ted Bates of Evergreen announced today that he has qualified to run for re-election as Member of the Board of Directors from District Two. Mr. Bates was born in Evergreen and has lived here all of his life except for three years service with the U.S. Navy Seabees during World War II.”
“Circuit Judge Archie H. Elliott of Brewton has announced his candidacy to succeed himself in the office of Circuit Judge for the 21st Judicial Circuit.
“He is a member of the Brewton Methodist Church, the Brewton Masonic Lodge and the Brewton Rotary Club.”
“Five members of Evergreen High School Band successfully overcame all competition and were chosen for positions on the All State Band which will perform at the All State Band Festival to be held at the University of Alabama March 24-25-26.
“Those chosen for this distinct honor were: Barbara Bewley, flute; Faye Bewley, alto clarinet; Susan Bozeman, bass clarinet; Larry Byrd, trombone; and Everett Price, bass horn.”
69 YEARS AGO
FEB. 4, 1943
“Kermit Williams Nearly Lose Life: The following clipping from an Akron, Ohio newspaper was recently handed to Mr. and Mrs. A.K. Williams by an Evergreen friend. Mr. and Mrs. Williams have had no word from their son about the incident. However, they have heard from him a number of times since then.
“Tech Sgt. Eugene Neiman, 25, formerly of Tallmadge, has received a soldier’s medal for saving the life of a comrade, who nearly drowned in the Chepo River in Panama shortly before Christmas.
“His comrade, Sgt. Kermit Williams of Evergreen, Ala., who could not swim, was fishing in the middle of the river when his boat overturned and he was pocketed in a deep hole. Sgt. Neiman and Cpl. Everett Crowder of Napa, Calif. saved Williams and revived him with artificial respiration. The medals were awarded by Brig. Gen. Edward Stackpole. In the quartermaster corps, Neiman has been in the service since August 1938, when he enlisted and has been in Panama since March 1939 He was reared by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Fisher of Tallmadge.”
“Thirty-three men were enlisted into the U.S. Navy during January at the Evergreen Navy Recruiting Station, according to M.H. Potter, petty officer-in-charge.
“The Evergreen Recruiting Station is headquarters for Navy recruiting activities in six South Alabama counties. They are Conecuh, Butler, Covington, Crenshaw, Escambia and Monroe.”
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