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MAY 20, 2013
“Dominique Holder, daughter of Alfonso and Arnita Holder, has been named the valedictorian for Hillcrest High School Class of 2010.”
“Susie Salter, the daughter of Theresa Salter of Evergreen and the late Don Salter, is the valedictorian of Sparta Academy’s Class of 2010.”
“Shanita Jones, daughter of Leon and Dian Jones has been named the salutatorian of Hillcrest High School class of 2010.”
“Erica Lea Palmer, daughter of Craig and Joy Palmer of Evergreen, is the salutatorian of Sparta Academy’s Class of 2010.”
“Sparta Academy held their annual Miss Alpha Pageant on Sat., April 10, 2010. Winners of the Miss Alpha (10th-12th grade) division were Tanner King, first alternate; Alex Ross, Miss Alpha; and Rebekah Coleman, second alternate.”
“The Evergreen City Council approved tax abatements for Tenax Corporation at the meeting Tuesday night that will allow the company to proceed with a $2 million expansion that will add 12 employees over the next ten months at the plant.”
Local weather reporter Harry Ellis reported .17 inches of rain on May 15 and .24 inches of rain on May 16.
18 YEARS AGO
MAY 18, 1995
Local weather reporter Harry Ellis reported 1.5 inches of rain on May 9, .12 inches of rain on May 10 and .54 inches of rain on May 12.
“Evergreen Chief of Police Thomas W. Booker was sworn in Monday morning at 10 a.m. as the new state chapter president of the National Association of Chiefs of Police. He was given the oath by Evergreen Mayor Lomax Cassady as his wife, Lauri, and daughter, Jennifer, looked on. They were flanked by the Evergreen Police Department Honor Guard and the Hillcrest JROTC Honor Guard.”
“The Conecuh County Economic Development Authority announces today that Rosalyn Sales has tendered her resignation as Executive Director effective May 26, 1995.”
“Valedictorian of Sparta Academy’s graduating class of 1995 is Kelly Rogene Booker, daughter of Rogene and Shirley Booker of Evergreen.”
“Chad Chesser, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carrol Chesser of Evergreen, is the salutatorian of the 1995 graduating class of Sparta Academy.”
“Conecuh County Sheriff’s Department Investigator Shawn Sullivan and Conecuh County Sheriff Tom Hall are shown Wednesday afternoon with some of the 523 marijuana plants that were found in an eradication program conducted last Wednesday and Thursday in the county. The plants ranged in size from a few inches in height to over four feet.”
33 YEARS AGO
MAY 15, 1980
“Rain is just ‘about right’ Windham says: Weatherman Earl Windham has only this to say this week: ‘Well, we have had a few days of real nice weather. I hope that meets with your approval. 2.41 inches of rain fell on May 7 and .1 of an inch on May 9. You’ll find the daily temperatures below.’
“The country editor is reminded of his late grandfather, G.O. Dickey who practiced law in this county from 1916 until his death in 1951, by Earl’s remarks. ‘Big Daddy’ was the family name for Col. Dickey, who happened to be one of the best ‘gardeners’ in these parts. Well, to keep this story short, just let it be said that the writer remembers, with much pleasure, now, that ‘Big Daddy’ just never could get enough rain to suit him and his garden.
“It would rain for what seemed like ’40 days and 40 nights’ and then fair off for two or three days. Then ‘Big Daddy’ would stare (he never just looked, he always stared) at the sky, shake his head and say, ‘Boy, we surely do need a good shower.’
“You know, ‘Big Daddy’ would love Weatherman Windham.”
“Selina Ann Garvin, who will graduate summa cum laude, is valedictorian of 1980 graduating class of Sparta Academy.”
“Lesa Ellen Ralls, who will graduate magna cum laude, is salutatorian of the graduating class of 1980 of Sparta Academy.”
48 YEARS AGO
MAY 20, 1965
“Johnny Ward made it two years in a row as his Duroc won the Grand Championship of the 2nd annual Conecuh County FFA and 4-H Market Hog Show at Conecuh Cooperative Stockyards Monday. The show is sponsored by the Evergreen Kiwanis Club in cooperation with the Dept. of Vocational Agriculture Education and the Extension Service of Auburn University.”
“BUD EVERS CELEBRATES SECOND BIRTHDAY: Bud Evers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Evers, celebrated his second birthday Monday, May 10.
“After a game of ‘Who can burst the most ballons?’, the guests watched (and helped) blow out the candles and open the presents. Each guest received a cowboy boot cup with milkshake and a piece of the fudge-brownie cake with a cowboy or Indian doll on it. The greeting on the cake was ‘Hi-Happy Birthday, Pardner.’
“After a happy birthday it was with the following friends (accompanied by mommies) helping in the fun: Sonnie Bradley, Beth Dailey, Brookie Turk, Mark O’Gwynn, Bobby English and Donna Kendrick.”
“The consecration service for their beautiful new church on the corner of Rural and Martin Streets was held Sunday by the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The church was filled to capacity for the service which was highlighted by the sermon by President Wallace Smith of Independence, Missouri.”
63 YEARS AGO
MAY 18, 1950
“Local Fire Department Helps Fight Brewton Fire: Evergreen Fire Department was called to Brewton about three o’clock Wednesday morning to help fight a disastrous fire which was raging in the Veneer Plant and Box Factory of the T.R. Miller Mill Co.
“According to reports, the blaze completely destroyed the veneer plant and factory with a damage estimated at about $750,000. Loss of the plant will throw some 250 workmen out of employment, it is said.
“The local firemen rendered valuable assistance to the Brewton fire department in confining the flames to the factory and preventing its spread to other nearby buildings including a warehouse.”
“Evergreen High Awards Diplomas Next Friday: Evergreen High School will hold graduation exercises for the class of 1950 in Memorial Gym next Friday night, May 26, at eight o’clock, according to J.J. Finklea, principal. There are 56 candidates for diplomas at the local school this year, one of the largest classes ever to finish here.
“All speaking will be done by the ranking students of the class. T.Y. Henderson Jr., valedictorian, will make the first speech, Betty Stallworth, salutatorian, will speak second, Leon Ross, third ranking student will speak third, and the final speaker will be Flora McIntyre who ranked fourth scholastically. All the speakers will use the theme ‘Our National Security.’”
“On display in the Department of Archives and History at Montgomery is an old bell that was rung when the French general, LaFayette, visited the city in 1825.”
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