10 YEARS AGO
MARCH 7, 2002
“Chris Garner, son of Eddie Garner and Denise Griffin, exhibited the Grand Champion Steer at the 57th Annual Conecuh County 4-H/FFA Steer and Heifer Show on Sat., March 2, 2002 at the Evergreen Stockyard Livestock Arena. Chris was also the recipient of the Morgan Stanford Holley Memorial Award, which is presented each year to the person exhibiting the Grand Champion Steer. Pictured with Chris is Gary Huff, representing D.W. McMillan Trust, who purchased the calf for $1.40 per pound.”
“The Southwest Alabama Tri-County Steer and Heifer Show was held Sat., Feb. 2, 2002 at the Conecuh Stockyards in Evergreen. Winners in the Senior Showmanship were first place, Carolyn Pritchett of Conecuh County; second place, Chris Garner of Conecuh County; third place, Jena Smith of Monroe County; and fourth place, Riley Norris of Monroe County.”
“Edwin L. Booker of Evergreen qualified Monday night as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Sheriff of Conecuh County. Booker served as Sheriff of Conecuh County from 1974-1994.”
“Army National Guard Pvt. Keith D. Gantt Jr. is one of more than 5,000 active duty and reserved U.S. Armed Forces troops who served as a member of Joint Task Force-Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah.
“Soldiers, airmen, sailors, Marines and coast guardsmen helped to support the 2002 XIX Winter Olympic Games in February.
25 YEARS AGO
MARCH 5, 1987
“The Marshall Middle School eighth grade Mathematics Team won first place at the regional MATHCOUNTS Tournament held at the University of South Alabama, Mobile, Saturday. Team members are Rachel Barlow, Charity Wallace, Sharon Alexander and Marlo Cartwright; and Clint Hyde, Matthew Hartley, Ryan Burt and Gary Armstrong. Not shown is Brent Salter, who was at the County Steer Show when the picture was made. Mrs. Pat Cassady is coach of the team.”
“Earl Windham reports .14 of an inch of rain on Feb. 24, .45 Feb. 25, .40 Feb. 26, 1.51 Feb. 27 and .63 Feb. 28. Total rainfall for the month of February was 7.73 inches and the total for January and February was 12.04 inches, well above normal.”
“Tommy Burt of Lyeffion showed the Grand Champion at the 42nd Annual Conecuh County 4-H and FFA Steer Show held Monday at the Evergreen Cooperative Stockyard Livestock Arena. Anderson Peanut Co. of Andalusia represented by Robert Ward, paid a premium prices of $1.06 per pound for the 1,150-pound steer, a total of $1,145.”
“Conecuh Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors awarded Ed Witherington the 1986 Conservationist of the Year Award for Conecuh County. Witherington has implemented a conservation plan and a wildlife plan on his property. Pictured (are) Frank Pierce, Ed Witherington, W.J. Reed, Bill Cook and J.T. Ward.”
40 YEARS AGO
MARCH 2, 1972
“Butch Adams will exhibit this Charlois-Angus crossbreed calf in the Southwest District FFA Calf Show at the Coliseum in Monroeville on Tuesday. Adams is a senior member of the Evergreen High FFA Chapter. Five chapter members will also exhibit calves: Jimmy Beverly, Robert Neese, Kenny Brown, Alan Covin and Eric Pugh. All the calves are Charolois-Angus crosses. This is the first time the local chapter has taken part in the show. D.C. Fleming is chapter advisor.”
“Johnny Crook of Evergreen is one of 16 students from Troy State University who will lead a special weekend of youth activities March 3-5 at the Evergreen United Methodist Church. The group pictured above is called ‘The New First Century Fruit Pickers’ and they are a part of the Challenge Life Group on the Troy State campus. The group will lead a youth rally at 7:30 on Friday night and Saturday night and participate in Sunday School and morning worship services Sunday.”
“Saturday the Conecuh County Cowbelles sponsored their annual county Beef Cook-Off. The Beef Cook-Off is sponsored each year by the Cowbelles, and each year the county winners goes to Montgomery to participate in the statewide cook-off.”
“MARION – Rhythm, music and colorful costumes on pretty girls promise something special at Judson College, Feb. 28, when Terpsichorea presents its spring recital. Martha Wolff, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pete Wolff of Evergreen, is a participant.”
55 YEARS AGO
MARCH 7, 1957
“Conecuh Has Victory Of Five Court Houses Beginning With Log Cabin At Hamden Ridge: The present Court House building is the fifth court house with the history of Conecuh court houses dating back to before Alabama became a state in 1819.
“The first ‘court house’ was at Hamden Ridge, and was built and used shortly after the War of 1812. The log house could hardly be called a court house as is known today, since Conecuh was not a county, and it was generally used for a court room only.
“After Alabama became a state, the ‘court house’ was moved to Old Sparta, where special structure was built. It was at this court house that the first Conecuh company of volunteers was organized for the Confederate Army, in April of 1861. This company served with distinction throughout the Civil War, and was among those which surrendered at Appomatox in April of 1865.
“Shortly after the Civil War, the court house at Old Sparta burned down, destroying all records. It was rumored at the time that the fire was deliberately set by a party or parties to destroy records which would have been damaging to them.
“After the fire, which is variously said to have been in 1866, to 1868, the county seat was moved to Evergreen, and Old Sparta gradually waned away. The court house erected here then burned a few years later, and an imposing red brick structure took its place. The red brick court house was condemned about 1899, and the present building was finished in the summer of 1901. Other accounts place the completion as late as 1906, but it is believed that the summer of 1901 is the most accurate.
“The destruction of Conecuh’s court houses by fire have made it virtually impossible to trace land transactions, since the records were also destroyed.”
70 YEARS AGO
MARCH 5, 1942
“William Tharp, eldest son of Mrs. R.S. Smith of this place, arrived home Tuesday morning all decked out in a brand new set of wings which were awarded him Feb. 27 when he completed his training course with the Royal Canadian Air Force.”
“W.A. Moore, whose announcement as candidate for Sheriff of Conecuh County is appearing this week, is running without opposition.
“Mr. Moore has already served two terms in this office besides serving in between times as deputy Sheriff.”
“Joseph C. Lambert Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Lambert of this place, recently returned to his post at Maxwell Field after a visit with his parents. He is attached to the veterinary department at Maxwell Field.”
“Oscar C. Moorer, well known citizen and successful farmer of this county, qualified as a candidate for Member of the Board of Revenue from District 2, Saturday afternoon and is announcing his candidacy this week in The Courant.”
“Friends of Chief of Police H.L. Riley Sr. will be glad to know that he is at home convalescing after a major operation at the Mobile Infirmary in Mobile.”
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