16 YEARS AGO
FEB. 16, 1995
“Lucy Brock, Damian Fantroy, Sarah Lenn Lanier, Sherri Salter and Terri Salter are attending the National Young Leaders Conference from Feb. 14 to Feb. 19, 1995 in Washington, D.C. Lucy, Damian, Sarah, Sherri and Terri, all juniors at Hillcrest High School, are among 350 outstanding National Scholars attending the conference from across America.”
“This is the new elevated tank constructed by the Owassa-Brownville Water Authority just south of McKenzie. The tank will help to service the 225 homes which were recently added on the Owassa-Brownville Water Authority in their third extension. A fourth extension is currently under consideration.”
“Earnest McMillan, 9, proudly displays a Picasso Bill’s T-shirt that he recently earned by submitting a drawing to the Montgomery Advertiser’s feature, Picasso Bill’s Alley. Earnest’s sketch, entitled ‘Day on the Farm,’ was printed in the Sun., Feb. 5, edition of The Advertiser. A second-grader at Evergreen City School, Earnest is the on of Shelina Crosby.”
“This is the new pumping station located in front of the Beat 8 Fire Department on County Road 47. The station was constructed during the extension recently by the Owassa-Brownville Water Authority.”
“Woodmen of the World Field Rep. Mitch Crutchfield presents Don White, manager of Hardees with a Certificate of Appreciation for his help with the local Woodmen Youth Camp.”
31 YEARS AGO
FEB. 19, 1981
“If you thought that was a big rain on Tuesday of last week, Feb. 10, you weren’t wrong. Weatherman Earl Windham reports 6.28 inches and says: ‘Well, we got a Real Rain. I don’t know what your rain gauge had in it, but that’s what mine measured.’”
“This frozen fountain on West Front Street at the corner of Rural made a pretty, but cold picture Thursday morning of last week… and the ice didn’t melt until over in the afternoon. Weatherman Earl Windham reported an official low of 16 degrees that morning.”
“Sparta Academy had two winners in the Alabama Private Schools Association State Spelling Contest. Carol Kendrick won first place in the seventh grade and Matthew Ansley won third place in the fifth grade. Carol is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Kendrick, and Matthew is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Ansley.”
“The Evergreen City Council voted Tuesday night to employ Winston Rayfield as City Water and Sewer Technician, a new position.”
“Nelda Pugh Stephenson has been named dealer-operator of Bobby Mitchell Chevrolet, Inc. of Florence, Ala. She is a native of Evergreen and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Pugh.”
“Conecuh Medical Center will move into its new offices on Mon., Feb. 23. The offices are located in the Evergreen Church of Christ building at 110 South Main St.”
46 YEARS AGO
FEB. 17, 1966
“Howard Geck, 51, veteran insurance man of Rt. E, Evergreen is making his first political bid as he seeks the office of Tax Collector.
“Geck is a veteran of two years service with the U.S. Army in World War II and has been extremely active in American Legion affairs. He is now serving his second term as Commander of Alma Martin Post 50, having previously headed the post in 1961.”
“MacDonald Gallion, former attorney general of Alabama, is the headline speaker for the annual banquet meeting of the Evergreen Chamber of Commerce next Thursday night, Feb. 24, at seven o’clock.
“Gallion now practices law in Montgomery after an outstanding career in public service as assistant attorney general and attorney general. He is the leading contender for attorney general in this year’s election.”
“Marvin Johnston qualified last Thursday morning to campaign for the office of Tax Collector in the Democratic Primary Election. This is his first venture for a political office.
“Johnston was born and raised in the Owassa community. He graduated with honors from the Evergreen High School. During World War II, he served overseas for 18 months as a top secret administrative assistant in the office of Commanding General A.M. Patch, Seventh Army Headquarters.
“Upon release from the service, Johnston continued his studies at Auburn University, from which he received his degree in Business Administration in 1946, majoring in accounting.”
61 YEARS AGO
FEB. 15, 1951
“Evergreen Boy Scouts and their fathers will be feted at the annual Father and Son Banquet at the Evergreen City School lunchroom tonight.”
“Speed limit in the city limits of Evergreen has been set at 25 miles per hour and will be enforced by the city police department.”
“A large group of Brooklyn citizens numbering some 135 persons met at the school building Thursday night, Feb. 8, for the purpose of organizing a Community Adult Club.”
“Mrs. Induk Pahk, one of the leading citizens of Korea and an ambassador of goodwill, will speak at the Evergreen Methodist Church Sunday morning Feb. 18 at 11 o’clock.”
“The City of Evergreen has let a contract for the erection of a 250,000-gallon elevated water tank. The contract went to Chicago Bridge and Iron Co. Cost of the tank when erected will be $46,600.”
“A meeting will be held at the county courthouse in Evergreen Tues day night, Feb. 20, at 7:00 for the purpose of reactivating Alma Martin Post 50 of the American Legion.”
“The Parent-Teacher Association of Brockton School met in regular session Tuesday night, Feb. 6, in the school auditorium. About 275 persons were present at the meeting, with Mrs. Ronald Shaver, President, presiding.”
76 YEARS AGO
FEB. 20, 1936
“Eugene M. Binion, 74, well known and prominent citizen died suddenly of heart attack about 11 o’clock Saturday morning causing sadness and sorrow to hosts of relatives and friends here elsewhere in this and other sections.”
“Curtis E. Robinson of Castleberry, filed his announcement with The Courant Tuesday as candidate for member of the Board of Revenue from district No. 3, subject to the action of the Democratic primary elections to be held May 5 and June 9.
“For the past 10 years he has been on the town council of Castleberry. He is now serving as mayor.”
“J. Frank Pierce of Lenox, member of the Board of Revenue from district three of this county is this week making formal announcement of his candidacy to succeed himself in this office.”
“M.A. Travis of Beat 8 this county, is announcing his candidacy for the Democratic nomination to the office of Chairman of the Board of Revenue in this issue of The Courant, subject to the action of the primary elections to be held May 5 and June 9, 1936.”
“Announcement made this week by John T. Lee, President, that L.M. Chapman has been appointed manager of Wilson Motor Co. and is now in active charge of the business of the company.”
“Old Skeletons Are Found In Cliff: Tuscaloosa, Ala., Feb. 15 – Thirteen skeletons of prehistoric persons, found in a cave near old Burleson Post Office in Franklin County, have been brought to the Alabama Museum of Natural History at the University of Alabama.
“Walled up in a crevice in the side of a limestone cliff, the 13 adult skeletons and those of an undetermined number of infants were jumbled together in a single burial. The exact age of the bones is unknown. But Dr. Walter B. Jones, state geologist and director of the museum, says that they probably belong to one of the prehistoric tribes of bluff-shelter people, prevalent in the Tennessee Valley.
“But two earthenware vessels, found in the cave, show only slight similarity to the typical Tennessee Valley pottery. This fact gives rise to the belief that these persons belonged to one of the earlier tribes.”
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