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FEB. 18, 1988
“Ole Earl Windham was sick last week and didn’t turn in his report. He caught up this week by reporting 1.2 inches of snow and sleet on Feb. 4 and 5 and 1.04 inches of rain on Feb. 14.”
“Rogene Booker, well-known Evergreen businessman, today announced that he will be a candidate for judge of probate in the Democratic Primary Election in June. It will be his first political effort.”
“George Dewey (Mac) McKenzie, 81, of Magnolia Avenue, Evergreen, died Tues., Feb. 16, in a local hospital.
“A native of Laurel, Miss. and a member of a prominent family of that city, Mr. McKenzie had resided in Evergreen for nearly 50 years. Mr. McKenzie was an early aviation enthusiast and a fine pilot. He became a licensed instructor and taught many people to fly. He was a Mason.”
“One of the largest judgments ever rendered in Circuit Court here was levied in a trial Thursday of last week, according to Circuit Clerk Mrs. Jean E. Riley.
“A jury verdict for the plaintiff in the amount of $400,000 was rendered in the suit of Willie James Crosby vs. Container Corporation of America. He sued the company for damages as a result of injuries sustained in an accident on the job. Paul M. Harden and Windell C. Owens represented Crosby while Carroll H. Sullivan and William T. Chapman represented Container.”
40 YEARS AGO
FEB. 15, 1973
“Snow blankets South Alabama: An almost unbelievable snowfall Friday blanketed South Alabama and turned it into a sparkling white ‘Winter Wonderland.’
“Before day Friday morning freezing rain followed by sleet began falling. Then came the snow and instead of melting as it usually does in this area it stuck and piled up. Snow fell all day Friday and into the night.
“Saturday morning all one could see was white as the snow had completely covered everything. Estimates of the snowfall ranged from six to 10 inches over the county. Some areas in South Alabama reported depths of 14 inches to 16 inches.
“Children were not the only ones seen out enjoying the white stuff. Adults who had never before seen such snow were observed building snowmen and some (older girls, even) engaged in snowball fights. Improvised sleds brought enjoyment on well-covered hills.
“The ice and snow brought some troubles on the roads and highways.
“Bridges iced-over and caused many roads to be closed to traffic.
“Conecuh County was lucky in that there were no serious traffic accidents. However, numbers of vehicles wound up in ditches as drivers unused to driving in such conditions lost control and went into skids.
“There were some interruptions of electric service in various areas, but not for any extended periods. All in all, most seemed to fair well through the ‘white weekend.’
“It was a sight not soon to be forgotten and many will be telling their grandchildren about the big snow of February 1973. It is said to be the heaviest snowfall in this area since 1914.”
55 YEARS AGO
FEB. 20, 1958
“Cold Weather Cools Conecuh County Folks: ‘Everybody talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it.’ These familiar words were spoken by Mark Twain many a year ago, but the folks out at Uncle Sam’s weather station do something about it, they measure it!
“According to the data gathered by the airport, Evergreen was blanketed under approximately two inches of snow last Wednesday night and generally speaking, it has been colder than an ice house during the past few days.”
“U.S.S. FLEET (FHTNC) – Charles R. Bolden, seaman, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Willie M. Bolden of Rt. 1, Box 142, Evergreen, Ala., aboard the destroyer USS Boyd, is serving with the U.S. First Fleet off the coast of California.”
“Battery ‘C,’ 117th Field Artillery Battalion, local unit of the Alabama National Guard will hold an open house Sunday at Ft. Dave Lewis, according to Capt. J. Randolph Moorer, commander.
“Capt. Moorer said that the public is invited to come to the armory and look over the equipment which will be on display and observe the classes which will be in progress.
“Saturday is ‘Muster Day’ for National Guardsmen across the country, but it is being observed here on Sunday. Muster Day honors the nation’s first president, George Washington.”
70 YEARS AGO
FEB. 18, 1943
“Oscar Ernest Riley, age 65, well known citizen and long time resident of the county, was found dead in bed early Tuesday morning at his room at the home of Mrs. P.H. Drake on Desplous Street. It is believed that his death was caused by heart failure. He was a veteran of the Spanish-American War.
“Deceased was born at Carlowville, Wilcox County, Ala., April 1, 1877, the son of the late Dr. and Mrs. B.F. Riley. His father was a prominent Baptist minister, author and was for a time President of Howard College.”
“’Every person should register for War Ration Book Two, whether he needs it at present or not,’ Dr. H.C. Fountain, chairman of the Local War Price and Rationing Board, cautioned residents of Conecuh County today.”
“Pfc. Woodrow Windham, Fort Ethan Allen, Vt., was home last week visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Windham of the Mt. Union community.
“Friends of Joseph Moye Windham will be interested to know that he is somewhere in the Pacific and the last letter his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Windham, had from him, he was doing fine.
“Friends of George Earl Windham will be interested to know that he is at Maxwell Field, Ala. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Windham of Mt. Union.”
“Mrs. Billy Zepernick, formerly of Atmore, has accepted the position as Western Union operator in Evergreen and will make her home with her sister, Mrs. Bufred Johnson.”
85 YEARS AGO
FEB. 16, 1928
“Plans have been made for Conecuh County farmers to ship the first car load of poultry in the history of the county. By shipping poultry in car lots it is possible to get the highest price on the market.”
“State Begins War On Roscoe Machines: Giving warning that the state enforcement department intends to confiscate and destroy all slot machines and punchboards found in Alabama after Feb. 20, Walter K. McAdory, chief supervisor of the law enforcement department, Monday afternoon obtained from Judge Leon McCord in the circuit court, temporary injunctions preventing six persons from operating slot machines and Roscoes.”
“A meeting of the citizens of this county is called to take place at the City School Auditorium in Evergreen Thursday afternoon, Feb. 16, at three o’clock for the purpose of reorganizing the local Chapter of the Red Cross.”
“The Eastern Star of Castleberry is planning to given an entertainment on the evening of Feb. 24, which promises to be quite interesting. A program of music, readings and two very amusing plays will be given. The plays are ‘Sister Masons’ and ‘Can a Woman Keep a Secret?’ The price of admission will be 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children, high school pupils 20 cents.”
“Kelly-Brantley Whippet Co. – We will have New Whippets on display at Peoples Auto Co., Saturday. Come in to see us and let us show and tell you about the car that has stood more tests than any other car in the light car field.
“The perfected Whippet, a product of Willys Overland Co., has been on the market for 19 months. During that time it has stood every test that proves the workmanship and material of a high class motor car. The perfected Whippet was the first to have successful four-wheel brakes. The long durability of the Whippet motors is due to force feed lubrication.
“BE SURE TO COME FOR DEMONSTRATION.
“Remember The Improved Whippet Is In The Low Price Field.
“Roadster, $485; Touring, $455; Four Door Sedan, $585; Coupe, $535; Coach, $535; Cabriolet, $545 – Prices F.O.B. Toldeo, Ohio.
“Kelly-Brantley Whippet Co., Evergreen, Alabama.”
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