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| George C. Wallace |
MAY 28, 1992
Local weather reporter Harry Ellis reported .02 of an inch of rain on May 24. He reported a high of 89 on May 19 and May 24 and a low of 53 on May 23.
“Chris Owens, valedictorian for the 1992 Sparta Academy graduating class, stands with Coach Mike Bledsoe and the Joe Wright Memorial Scholarship Trophy. Chris is the first winner of the award, named after the member of the Sparta Academy class who died in a tragic accident.”
“Chris Lanier received special recognition during Senior Honors Night at Hillcrest High School. Chris was invited to attend all three of the nation’s military academies following high school graduation. Chris chose to follow his dream and will attend the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Col. Pictured are Mike Lanier, Cheryl Lanier, Chris and Hillcrest Principal Ronnie Brogden.”
“Kimberly Stallworth, daughter of Cpl. and Mrs. Warren Stallworth and granddaughter of Mr. W.E. Stallworth and the late Mrs. Addie Stallworth, has been chosen to represent Hillcrest High School at the 50th Anniversary Session of Alabama Girls State.”
“Houston Lee killed this rattlesnake last Tuesday in a barn in Old Texas. The snake was five feet, three inches long and had 14 rattles.”
36 YEARS AGO
MAY 26, 1977
“Evergreen and some parts of Conecuh County enjoyed their first shower in several weeks Monday afternoon. Earl Windham reported .38 of an inch. He also had traces of rain on May 20, .02 of an inch on May 21, .08 of an inch on May 22.”
He reported a high of 94 on May 16 and May 20 and a low of 58 on May 16, May 18 and May 21.
“Tal Stuart Jr. was presented the coveted Rotarian of the Year Award by the Evergreen Rotary Club at its meeting last Thursday.”
“The Evergreen Volunteer Fire Department had a training school last week taught by Capt. Bill Smith of the State Training Office, Birmingham. According to Chief Matthew Davis, the firemen went to school for 10 hours with classes 2-1/2 hours each night, Monday through Thursday. The firemen are Gordon Wright, Lem Nelson, Clayton Davis, Marvin Hildreth and John Barron, Chief Davis, J.W. Weaver, Franklin Williamson, Tommy Weaver, Jack White, Mike Bethune, Buddy Nobles and Joe Ross.”
“George Simpson, chief pilot and instructor at Evergreen Aviation, congratulates Donald Champion upon receiving his private pilot’s license recently.”
“The Piggly Wiggly will begin operations in its new building on McGee Street at eight o’clock Monday morning, according to T.L. Sims, manager.”
51 YEARS AGO
MAY 31, 1962
“Mrs. James Watson and Darrell attended the graduation exercises of the State Vocational Technical School, Mobile, Ala., on May 25, when her son, Conrad Watson, completed a course in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning.”
“County Schools Have Graduation Friday: The four high schools of Conecuh County are scheduled to award diplomas to 113 graduates in commencement exercises Friday night.
“Evergreen High has 56 seniors and graduation exercises will be at Memorial Gym. Twenty-eight seniors are anticipating graduation at Repton, and Castleberry will graduate 15. The graduating class at Lyeffion numbers 12.”
“George C. Wallace, counted down-and-out by most of the political insiders after his defeat four years ago, roared home a big winner in Tuesday’s voting for the Democratic nomination for governor.
“Wallace, nicknamed ‘the Fighting Judge,’ took the lead early and held it all the way as he downed Senator Ryan deGraffenried of Tuscaloosa by a sizeable margin.”
“Graduation exercises for the Evergreen City School sixth-graders will be held tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the City School Auditorium.
“Members of the class who have parts on the program are Wayne Hicks, Miles Covin, Nancy Barron and Mary Ann Hartley.
“Principal Marcus O’Gwynn will present diplomas and perfect attendance awards.”
66 YEARS AGO
MAY 29, 1947
“One of the largest classes to graduate from the local high school will be awarded diplomas by Prof. J.C. Harper at the graduating program which will be given at the auditorium Friday evening, May 30. There ware 52 to receive diplomas. Of this number 15 are boys and 37 girls.”
“One thousand veterans of the United Spanish War Veterans from every county is Alabama will gather in Alabama’s capitol city for three days, June 1-3, for their 25th annual encampment, and simultaneously will celebrate the silver anniversary of the founding of the Alabama chapters.”
“The 31st commencement exercise for the Conecuh County High School began last Sunday morning at 11 o’clock, May 25, when Dr. A.H. Reid, Executive Secretary of the Baptist State Board, Montgomery, delivered the baccalaureate sermon.”
“Graduation exercises will be held at Lyeffion High School Friday night, May 30, beginning at 8 p.m. Dr. H.G. Dowling, President of Talladega Institute for Deaf and Blind, will deliver the address, according to Prof. Guy Kelly, Principal.”
“The Evergreen Junior Chamber of Commerce will sponsor the popular June dance which for many years was an annual affair attended by large crowds from Evergreen and nearby towns. Wartime was not dancetime but now most of the boys and girls are back and ready for a good time so this will be the first in a new series of June dances.”
81 YEARS AGO
MAY 26, 1932
“Mount Union Lodge Elects New Officers: At its regular time of meeting Saturday night, May 21, Mt. Union Lodge No. 541 of the Masonic order held its annual election of officers for the ensuing year.
“The following were elected: W.R. Shaver, W.M.; D.N. McIntyre, S.W.; L.C. Shaver, J.W.; T.H. Guy, Treas.; P.W. Shaver, Sec.; P.S. McKinley, S.D.; R.T. Murphy, J.D.; J.D. Hyde, Tyler; C.A. Smith, S.S.; J.R. Murphy, J.W.; J.C. Reeves, Captain.”
“The annual drive for new members, as well as, renewals to membership to the Evergreen Public Library will be put on next week.
“The library association for this year is composed of Mrs. Hugh Hagood, Mrs. Rufus Rushton, Mrs. C.P. Deming, Mrs. W.B. Ivey, Mrs. Burnie Jones, Mrs. H.L. Finklea, Miss Mary Henderson and Misses Pauline and Ethel King with Mrs. E.E. Newton as chairman.”
“The Conecuh County Chapter of the Red Cross has secured a car of flour to be distributed in the county to deserving persons who are in want and who are unable to purchase food in sufficient quantities for their actual needs.”
“Health Officer Advises Typhoid Inoculation: We want our people to know that it is time to safeguard themselves against Typhoid fever by taking Typhoid inoculation. Where two years or more have elapsed since taking the serum it should be repeated this year. We will be glad to hold clinics at any and all places where desired by citizens.
“E.L. Kelly, County Health Officer.”
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