FIVE YEARS AGO
AUG. 30, 2007
“If things go according to plan, the voters of Conecuh County will get the chance to let the county commission know how they feel about a proposed landfill in February.
“During a meeting of the commission Monday morning at the Conecuh County Government Center in Evergreen, the commission voted 4-1 to request that the state legislature place the question over the landfill on county ballots in February 2008.”
“Alabama Gov. Bob Riley will name a new revenue commissioner for Conecuh County sometime within the next two weeks, officials said on Tuesday.
“Conecuh County Revenue Commissioner Terry Sullivan recently announced his retirement, and his last official day on the job will be Sept. 30, officials said.”
“The Conecuh County Board of Education took a few minutes Monday night to tip their hats to one of their own by recognizing board member Willene Whatley for her service.
“Board Chairman David Cook presented Whatley with a plaque from the trustees of Alabama Risk Management For School (ARMS) for service she has rendered to our schools statewide as a trustee of ARMS.”
“John A. Nielsen of Evergreen, pictured with Evergreen Rotary Club member Nell Stuart, spoke to the club last Thursday afternoon at the Evergreen Golf Club. Nielsen spoke to the club about the Liberation of the Philippines during World War II. Nielsen visited the Philippines in early August, and presented a slideshow from the trip to club members.”
20 YEARS AGO
AUG. 27, 1992
“One of the founding members of what would grow to become the Conecuh County Volunteer Fire Control Association died Tuesday afternoon after a lengthy illness.
“Mr. Lois Reeves, who along with Billy Mims, Bill Hart, Matthew Davis and Lawrence Ryals, pushed for a combined effort in Conecuh County to make his dream come true… a volunteer fire association which would provide better protection for the county’s citizens.
“Mr. Reeves, 74, died Tues., Aug. 25, 1992 at the Mobile Infirmary. For months, he had valiantly battled prostate cancer.”
“Weatherman Harry Ellis reports .61 of an inch of rain on Aug. 19, .71 on Aug. 20, .01 on Aug. 21, .01 on Aug. 22 and .04 on Aug. 23.”
“Public school children in Conecuh County received an extra day of summer vacation thanks to Hurricane Andrew.
“According to Superintendent of Education Steve Coker, Conecuh County Emergency Management Director Billy Mims ‘requisitioned’ two of the system’s buildings to be used as emergency shelters.
“According to Mims, state EMA officials directed him to open shelters in Conecuh County as a precaution to house evacuees from Mississippi and Louisiana fleeing the wrath of Hurricane Andrew. Mims said hotels and camp sites along Interstate 65 were full as far north as Montgomery by noon Tuesday.”
35 YEARS AGO
AUG. 25, 1977
“Earl Windham reports two inches of rainfall on Thurs., Aug. 18.”
“The people of Conecuh County and surrounding area were shocked and grieved by the tragic death of Gary Earl Geck, 26, of Castleberry who was killed when his cropdusting airplane crashed Saturday.
“Geck, owner and operator of Geck’s Flying Service, left his base at Evergreen’s municipal airport, Middleton Field, Saturday morning to spray.
“When Geck had not returned at three o’clock, (Evergreen Aviation manager George) Simpson notified authorities.
“(Searchers) located the crashed airplane at 5:50 p.m. in a wooded area on the Appleton Road in the southwestern section of Conecuh County.”
“Captain Frederick Mitchell Stevens, whose parents are Mr. and Mrs. Ray G. Stevens of 407 N. Main, Evergreen, Ala., has received the Meritorious Service Medal at Sembach AB, Germany.
“Captain Stevens was cited for outstanding duty performance as squadron administration management officer and squadron commander with the 3350th Technical Training Group at Chanute AFB, Ill.
“Captain Stevens, a 1964 graduate of Evergreen High School, received his B.S. degree in 1968 from Troy State University and was commissioned in 1973 through Officer Training School, Lackland AFB, Texas.”
50 YEARS AGO
AUG. 30, 1962
“The runway lights are on again at Evergreen’s Laula Middleton Field, according to City Clerk Miller Sellers.
“The field was re-lighted with a state-federal aid grant about two years ago. The modern lighting system went out when a supply cable was accidentially severed some weeks ago.
“Sellers said that repairs have been completed and the lights once more are in working order.”
“Climax of a huge school improvement and consolidation program by the Conecuh County Board of Education was reached last Thursday by the board of the closing of Brockton and Brooklyn schools for white children.”
“Nearly 5,000 Conecuh County pupils will return to classrooms on Thurs., Sept. 13, according to County Superintendent of Education Guy S. Kelly.”
“Miss Pattie McGehee has returned from a visit with friends in Seattle, Wash., and the World’s Fair. She also visited San Francisco, Calif.”
“Palmer Smith is pending two weeks with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. V.P. Smith. He will begin his senior year in the School of Pharmacy at Howard College in September.”
“Alice Gafford has purchased Harvey Pate’s Variety Store on East Front Street and now operates under the name, The Thrift Shop. Of course, this is at Tom Dunn’s old stand between Evergreen Grocery and Cash Market.”
65 YEARS AGO
AUG. 28, 1947
“Friends of Robert Gaston Bozeman Jr. will be pleased to learn that he is doing nicely after undergoing an appendectomy at Carter’s Hospital in Repton last week.”
“Mrs. F.L. Cardwell, who was bitten on the ankle by a rattlesnake Saturday afternoon is reported to be fast recovering.”
“Life Saving and Water Safety Course to begin tonight at Binion’s Pool. The boy scouts or any one interested in taking this course will meet at the City School at 6:45. For other details, contact Cliff Harper or Paul McMillan.”
“Superintendent of Schools, Harvey G. Pate, wishes to remind all patrons of Conecuh County Schools that the old law, providing that children may enter schools in the fall if they will reach their sixth birthday before Oct. 1, still remains in effect.
“All schools in Conecuh County, both Negro and White, will open on Sept. 8, 1947.”
“There will be a square dance to which Evergreen citizens are invited to attend in Andalusia at the Armory Hall Friday night, Aug. 29.”
“A series of burglaries have been reported during the past week or so by citizens living in various sections of the city. In most instances reported, cash was taken from pockets and billfolds of the victims. So far no arrests have been made by the officers. Investigations are underway however, and it is hoped that the culprit or culprits may be soon apprehended.”
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