Monday, April 30, 2012

Yesterday's News from The Evergreen Courant for April 30, 2012

12 YEARS AGO
APRIL 27, 2000

“Mayor Lomax Cassady is shown holding the squirrel that caused a major power outage in Evergreen recently. This small critter found itself in a world of trouble when it entered the substation in the Industrial Park and subsequently blew all three fuses.”

“Project EverFUN kicked off this week with a ground-breaking ceremony on Monday afternoon in Evergreen Municipal Park. Mayor Lomax Cassady, Zebbie Nix and many other dignitaries of the community who contributed to the project were present. Cassady and Nix unearthed the first two shovelfuls of dirt and the work began.”

“Four Evergreen residents were stranded in the woods on the Sepulga River Monday night after having boat trouble.
“According to Sean Klaetsch, First Lt. of the Conecuh County Rescue Squad, Joseph (J.T. Coker, Chris Godwin, Bush Upton and Rhett Wilson left the Highway 84 bridge over the Sepulga River at approximately 4:30 p.m. with the aim of floating to Bull Slough Bridge. Klaetsch said the lost young men reported that a hole in their boat caused it to sink, leaving them stranded in the swamp.
“The Conecuh County Rescue Squad, Conecuh County Sheriff’s Department, Paul, Brownville and Herbert volunteer fire departments responded to the call that came in Monday night when the four did not return home.
“After a search of the river and surrounding swamp, beginning at the Highway 84 bridge, the lost men were recovered several miles downstream.”

27 YEARS AGO
APRIL 25, 1985

“Weatherman Earl Windham reports .62 inch of rain on April 15.”

“Steve Lancaster of Repton had the Reserve Champion of the Conecuh County Steer Show. The 1,140-pound steer sold for $1.28 per pound to the Conecuh-Monroe Counties Gas District, represented by Morgan Holley, for a total of $1,459.20.”

“David Lancaster of Repton exhibited the Grand Champion of the 40th annual Conecuh County Steer Show here Monday. First Alabama Bank of Conecuh County, represented by Tom Salo, paid $1.50 per pound for the 1,230-pound champion, a total of $1,845.00.”

“A delegation of the Alabama Farm Bureau Federation recently visited Washington, D.C. Shown above with Congressman Bill Dickinson are John Cook and James Cook of Conecuh County. Dickinson talked to the members of the Bureau about the 1985 Farm Bill, which is up for renewal this year, and major agriculture concerns in the Second Congressional District.”

“EX-PRISONERS OF WAR: Ex-Prisoners of War in Alabama will hold their first annual convention on May 25 at the Governors House Motel, Montgomery. For details, contact W.E. Davis, 404 Walker St., Prattville, AL 36067.”

42 YEARS AGO
APRIL 30, 1970

“The Evergreen City Council approved the installation of street lights on Pierce Street at its meeting Tuesday night. The lights will be spaced on other city streets, one on every fourth pole.
“The Council also approved the ‘911’ emergency telephone number. As soon as Southern Bell Telephone Co. can make the necessary adjustments to local equipment this number will be used in any emergency, fire, police, etc.”

“Ernest Shipp received a record 70 cents per pound for this Grand Champion at the Fat Calf Show here Monday. Flxible Southern Co. represented by General Manager Lester Roach purchased the calf.”

“Robber injures Byron Warren Jr. during robbery: An unidentified man attacked the night manager of a service station Monday night and robbed the station of something over $100.
“Byron Warren Jr., night manager of Holley’s Interstate Gulf Station, suffered severe head cuts and was hospitalized following the attack.
“The attack took place around midnight Monday. Warren was alone at the station when the man came up on foot and asked for change for the cigarette machine. While Warren was at the cash register making change, the man attacked him from behind.
“The two then engaged in a struggle in the station and finally Warren was knocked through a plate glass door, head first, and suffered the cuts which knocked him out of the fight. The robber cleaned out the cash register and fled on foot.”

57 YEARS AGO
APRIL 28, 1955

“Legion Auxiliary Was Formed Here Recently: On April 18, a group of the wives of members of Alma Martin Post No. 50, the Conecuh County American Legion post, met and organized a Ladies’ Auxiliary with the purpose of helping the post with its building program and other activities.”

“A2-C James R. Bolton, familiarly known to his friends here as Bobby Bolton, was recently awarded the Vandenberg Honor Flight Certificate in recognition of his superior teaching ability, his devotion to duty and his outstanding qualities of leadership.
“He enlisted in the Air Force April 24, 1954 and is stationed at Lackland AFB, San Antonio, Texas. He is attending Officers Candidate School at night and will receive a commission when his course is completed.”

“1,016 County Children Get Shots Last Week: ‘Operation Shot’ was a big success in Conecuh County last week when about 1,016 first and second grade children were given the Salk Vaccine, Miss Ethel Coleman, Conecuh County Health Nurse, said today. Most all the children thought there wasn’t much to it – just like a mosquito bite and it was all over.”

“Castleberry Swimming Pool Will Open Soon: The water is expected to be turned on and the Castleberry swimming poll will soon be open to the public, A.T. Weaver, Castleberry town clerk, said today. Folks down this way are proud of their swimming pool, for not every town this size has such a civic asset, he said.”

72 YEARS AGO
APRIL 25, 1940

“Mr. and Mrs. Robert Glass, Miss Ernestine Evers and Paul Tranum attended ‘Gone With The Wind’ in Monroeville Sunday.”

“Among those who attended ‘Gone With The Wind’ in Georgiana Monday were Mrs. J.S. Thornley, Mrs. H.C. Fountain, Mrs. J.C. Hamilton, Mrs. Grady Moorer and Misses Annie and Demoval Hagood.”

“Miss Lois Griffin, Miss Clarice Barfield, Byron Johnston and Woodford Bolton attended ‘Gone With The Wind’ in Monroeville Sunday.”

“W.R. Ramer, supervisor of road between Evergreen and the county line, was seriously burned when the gas in his car ignited burning his car and him last Wednesday. He was carried to St. Margarets Hospital in Montgomery where his condition remains critical.”

“Pix Announces Third Anniversary Program: A special program for the observance of the Pix Theatre’s third anniversary on Fri., April 26, was announced this week by Manager Haywood Hanna.
“On the screen that day will be seen ‘The Farmer’s Daughter,’ starring Comedienne Martha Raye, that promises fine entertainment.
“The lobby of the Pix will be beautifully decorated with flowers by the Evergreen Garden Clubs, which will add greatly to the occasion. Refreshments will be served without charge to the general public all during the day.”

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