14 YEARS AGO
DEC. 17, 1998
“The Evergreen-Conecuh County Chamber of Commerce held its annual Christmas parade last Saturday. Trophies were awarded for the top three entries. Pictured at top is the grand champion, submitted by the Greater Nazarene Church. Their theme was ‘Christmas Memories, Then and Now.’ Second place went to Evergreen Technologies, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.’ Third place went to First Baptist Church for ‘Yesteryear.’”
“Mr. Robert Floyd is shown receiving a plaque honoring his 17 years of service on the Conecuh County Board of Education. The plaque is being presented by Miss Alexis Grace, President of the Repton School Beta Club. Mr. Floyd was presented the plaque during Repton School’s annual day of recognition for the Conecuh County Board of Education.”
“The 1998 Miss Merry Christmas Pageant, sponsored by the Evergreen-Conecuh County Chamber of Commerce, was held Sat., Dec. 5, at Reid State Technical College. Winners in the Teen Miss division were Callie Ezell, first runner-up; Maegan Jenkins, Teen Miss Merry Christmas 1998 and Most Photogenic; and Scarlett Murphy, second runner-up.”
“Scott Schilling, a viola performance major at Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina, will be performing at the Evergreen First United Methodist Church on Sun., Dec. 27, at 4 p.m.”
29 YEARS AGO
DEC. 15, 1983
“Evergreen Postmaster Gene Hyde presents a service award certificate to Julian Ptomey who retired recently after 23 years of service as a rural carrier. Fellow employees gave Ptomey gifts of appreciation for his many years of service and friendship.”
“Army Pvt. Tracy L. Hawsey, son of Jimmy A. and Glenda T. Hawsey of 113 Desplouse St., Evergreen, has completed basic training at Fort Dix, N.J.
“He is a 1983 graduate of Evergreen High School.”
“Earl Windham reports 1.11 inches of rain on Dec. 4 and .60 on Dec. 6.”
“TV schedule vote 31 to 1: The Courant will continue to publish the area TV schedule each week.
“’Response to our request last week to let us know if you do use the schedule indicates that a number of readers depend on the guide,’ Publisher Bob Bozeman said. ‘The vote by telephone and mail was 31 to 1 in favor of the TV schedule. Many of you told Courant staff members that you use it and urged that it continued to be published.’
“’Hang the expense, we’ll continue to publish the TV listings as so many of our readers seem to appreciate the service, which, incidentally, is available to you for just the cost of The Courant,’ Bozeman concluded.”
“The Conecuh County Department of Public Health has been notified that Kraft, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Cracker Barrell sharp cheddar cold pack cheese food found to contain salmonella bacteria. This product, which was distributed in Alabama, may present a health risk.”
44 YEARS AGO
DEC. 19, 1968
“Judge Cary Murphy, 77, died on Wed., Dec. 11, after a long illness at a local hospital.
“He owned and operated a restaurant for many years and also built and operated a motel for a number of years.
“The Judson C. Murphy Recreation Center (now The Murphy Club) was named for his only son, Lt. Judson Murphy, who was lost in action while serving with the Army Air Corps in World War II. Mr. Murphy donated the land for this center.”
“On Oct. 19, 1918, Purnell Salter of Burnt Corn came to Evergreen to buy a tag for his automobile. On Oct. 19, 1968, 50 years later to the day, he was back in town getting another tag. He’s bought one here each year since, according to Judge of Probate Frank T. Salter.
“He still has his receipt for his 1918 tag. Issued by Judge of Probate S.P. Dunn, it shows that Purnell Salter paid $7.50 license tax on a Ford automobile and the license plate issued him bears number 17820.”
“The City of Evergreen offices have moved into the handsome new City Hall. Mayor Henry Sessions said that while some furnishings are not yet installed, the new building is serviceable. He said that the City Council plans to hold a dedicatory service and open house in January or February.
“The city’s electrical, water and streets and sanitation departments are in the process of moving into their new quartes in the basement of the new City Hall.
“Conecuh-Monroe Counties Gas District is expected to move into its new quarters in the new City Hall by the end of the month, according to Manager E.L. Smith.”
59 YEARS AGO
DEC. 17, 1953
“THE WEATHER: Last week: Evergreen Airport, high 70, low 29, rainfall 3.48 inches in six days. Report by Weather Bureau, U.S. Department of Commerce.”
“Conecuh County voters renewed the countywide one-mill school tax for another 20 years by piling up better than a four to one vote in favor of the tax in Tuesday’s election. The final vote, unofficial, from the county’s 35 boxes was 760 in favor of the tax and 177 against.”
“Pvt. Levon Peacock Jr., 20, of Owassa, Ala., who recently arrived in Germany, is a cannoneer in Battery B of the 1st Infantry Division’s 32nd Field Artillery Battalion.”
“Pfc. Thomas Raines is now serving in Japan with the 8th Cav. Regt.”
“Sgt. Lowell Taylor Is Home From Austria: Sgt. Lowell P. Taylor recently returned to the United States after serving 16 months in Austria with the 350th Infantry Regiment and was honorably discharged after completing his period of service with the U.S. Army.”
74 YEARS AGO
DEC. 15, 1938
“Sponsored by the Garden Clubs of Evergreen, efforts are being made to decorate the city for the holiday season. Lights have been strung across the bridge in Christmas colors and a living tree planted at the south end to match the one on the school ground. These will be in traditional Xmas decorations.”
“Chief H.L. Riley is seeking the cooperation of parents and children and all others in the observance of the city ordinance which prohibits the use of fireworks in the business section.”
“Injuries from a falling tree in an accident about two weeks ago was the cause of death of James Phillip Burkett, 22, of the Fairfield community on Tuesday of this week. Death occurred at Century Hospital where he had been carried for treatment.
“Funeral services were held at one o’clock Wednesday conducted by G.C. Reynolds. J.F.B. Lowrey, Burnt Corn, was in charge of arrangements.”
“A CORRECTION: In making up the forms for The Courant last week, a misplaced line in ‘Repton News’ changed entirely the meaning of one item, thereby causing some embarrassment to Mrs. D.L. Falkenberry. We regret that this occurred and hasten to make correction and explanation. The line containing ‘Luke did a tap dance, etc.,’ should have been in the item about the Amateur program instead of the item about the Missionary Society. – Editor.”
“Mrs. L.W. Stacey was sick the past week with a case of ptomaine poison.”
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