17 YEARS AGO
MARCH 16, 1995
“Birthday Party to be held for M.C. Thomasson: The family and friends of Mr. M.C. Thomasson are honoring him with a birthday party in recognition of his 90th birthday on Sat., March 18, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Conecuh County Junior High Cafeteria in Castleberry.
“Mr. Thomasson served as a principal, teacher and coach from 1932 to 1970. The public is invited to attend.”
“Girls Softball: Sign-up is scheduled for Sat., March 18, and Sat., March 25, for ages 10 through 16 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the softball complex at the Evergreen Municipal Park. Registration fee is $15. For more information, contact David Thomas.”
“Babe Ruth Baseball Registration – If you are 13-15 years old and would like to play Babe Ruth Baseball, call Earnest Boykin. The tryouts will be Thurs., March 23, at 6:30 p.m. at Evergreen Municipal Park.”
32 YEARS AGO
MARCH 20, 1980
“Tuesday Is Keith Pugh Day: Keith Pugh will have his ‘day’ next Tuesday. The Crimson Tide’s star pass receiver from Evergreen will be honored as friends and Alabama alumni of Conecuh and Monroe County join in observing ‘Keith Pugh Day,’ officially so proclaimed by the Conecuh County Commission and the Evergreen City Council. Keith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Pugh, Evergreen, will have several teammates with him at a reception to be held Tuesday afternoon from 4 until 5:30 o’clock at the Activity Building of the Evergreen Baptist Church. A banquet in his honor will be held that night at 7:30 at Holiday Inn with Alabama’s famed Head Coach Paul (Bear) Bryant as principal speaker. Circuit Judge Robert E.L. Key will be master of ceremonies. A small number of tickets ($15 per person) are still available at the office of attorney Tommy Chapman.
“Keith… starred as a wide receiver for Coach Paul (Bear) Bryant’s football team for three years, the last two as a starter and the first year as backup for All American and now pro star Ozzie Newsome.”
“Eddie Salter won third place in the State Turkey Calling Contest held March 11 in Jackson and was awarded the handsome trophy he is holding. The championship was won by Eddie’s uncle, Hanis Williams of Bay Minette who is the brother of Mrs. Lucille – C.W. (Bud) Salter of Evergreen. Hanis also won the World Championship in Mobile on March 13.”
“Cage tournament set in Castleberry: The Conecuh County High School will sponsor a Community Basketball Tournament on Sat., March 22, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Please contact Preston Fluker or William Griffin if you would like to participate.”
“An exhibition by Karate Black Belt Holder Chet Waller will be just part of the entertainment Friday night when Sparta Academy hosts its third annual Talent Show and Contest at the school gymnatorium.”
47 YEARS AGO
MARCH 18, 1965
“Ronnie Shaver and this fine fat calf are a reminder that the annual Conecuh County 4-H and FFA Fat Calf Show will soon be here. The show will be held at Conecuh Cooperative Stockyard’s show arena next month. Ronnie and his calf which took Reserve Champion honors in last year’s show are featured on the current calendar of the Evergreen’s FFA Chapter. Ronnie is an outstanding member of the chapter which has Dave Fleming as advisor.”
62 YEARS AGO
MARCH 16, 1950
“Thirty-four grid hopefuls were running through their paces in spring football drills at Evergreen High this week in spite of daily rains that kept the field soggy. The first week of practice ended yesterday (Wednesday) and Coach Wendell Hart and John Lockwood report that the squad has good spirit with all the boys trying hard to learn fundamentals.
“Coach Lockwood has 21 candidates for the seven line positions. Heading this group are four starters from last year, Capt. Jeff Moorer, 178, Max Pope, 186, Shelton Craig, 183, and Douglas Potts, 186. Pope and Craig have been moved to guard from tackle with Potts taking over one of the tackle posts. Capt. Moorer is at center. Ranking candidate for the other tackle post is Jack Robinson, a 200 pounder who played a starting tackle for Repton last year.
“Lettermen Franklin Williamson heads the field of end candidates. Cleve Robinson is the only other candidate for end with any experience and he isn’t a letterman. Others battling for a terminal spot are Clinton Cobb, Autrey Palmore and Joe Stowers.
“Back of Robinson and Potts at the tackles are Sam Cope, 198, and Allen Edson, 165, of last year’s squad but neither are lettermen and Wayne Douglas up from the junior team.
“Craig and Pope have plenty of competition at the guard posts with Cecil Culbreth, 165, Paul Hanks, 150, and George Salter, 140, non-lettermen, from last year’s team heading the list. Others in the running are Wayne Brown, Lavon Shaver and Frank Sellers.
“Capt. Jeff Moorer seems to have the inside track at center, but Clayton Cobb and Sammy Robison are battling. Both Cobb and Robison had some experience last year, but failed to letter.
“Coach Wendell Hart has 13 backfield candidates headed by Ed Hooks, 170-pound starting fullback last year, and Billy Mudge Lee, 158-pound quarterback-left halfback starter on the 1948 club.
“Scrapping Hooks for the fullback duties are Billy Watson, Ben Logan, Ward Alexander and Pace Bozeman. Bozeman didn’t letter but was with the squad last year. Alexander is up from the junior team. Watson and Logan are making their first try.
“Lee is running at both quarterback and left half. Gillis (Red) Morgan, starting quarterback last year, is expected to practice the end of this week after missing opening practices because of a sprained ankle. Gwyn Daniels, who lettered at quarter last year, and Billy Lewis up from the juniors are other signal calling candidates.
“Two-time letterman Bobby (Pistol Pete) Wells joins Lee as the top left half candidate. Shirley Frazier, a regular on the juniors last year, is the only other player trying for this post.
“Lettermen Donahue Edson is the top man at right half. John Henry (Gone With The Wind) Brantley, a sensation with the juniors last year, and William Stewart, are the other candidates.”
77 YEARS AGO
MARCH 21, 1935
“Boy Scout Bulletin: The local troop of the B.S.A. met Monday night for their regular meeting. The first 30 minutes were devoted to games and at the close of these the regular meeting was called to order by Scout Robert Key, beginning with roll call each scout answering with a joke. The 12 scout laws were repeated by the entire body and then each patrol was allotted 20 minutes for open discussion. Mr. McMillan, our S.M., distributed the cards of registration for the coming year. Our troop regrets the moving away to Guntersville of two of our members, Rayvon and Aubrey Pettis.
“After a short discussion our meeting was dismissed with the blowing of Taps by the bugler.
“Oswald Hansen, Scribe.”
“When Fred Patton, world’s champion hog caller, demonstrated his artistry over a Norfolk, Neb. radio station, he damaged the equipment to the extent of $500.”
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