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| 1941 Boy Scouts Handbook |
MAY 24, 2001
“Kelvin Salter of Evergreen is pictured with his racecar after winning eight consecutive races this year at Butler County Motor Sports Park in Greenville. Kelvin has been racing for four years and presently races in the Hobby division. Kelvin’s No. 35 is sponsored by Cotton-Hutcheson of Evergreen, Buzz Custom Sawmill of Lenox and Bruce Salter’s Plywood of Evergreen.”
“Bob Floyd caught this 15-pound red snapper on May 16, 2001 while fishing on a charter boat approximately 20 miles out in the Gulf.”
27 YEARS AGO
MAY 22, 1986
“These Southeastern Louisiana University basketball players were recognized at the team’s annual banquet recently. Honorees included Robert Cousin, Mandeville, Coaches’ Award for Outstanding Player; Luke Marlar, Defensive Award and Academic Award; Eric Fortenberry, Biloxi, Miss., GSC Freshman of the Year; Bill Dukes, Evergreen, Ala., Chairman of the Boards (Rebound Leader); Joe Venable, Baton Rouge, Free Throw Award and Assist Award; and Teddy Butler, New Orleans, Mr. Consistency Award.”
“Sparta Tennis Teams end successful season: The Sparta tennis teams, coached by Joye Fordham, recently completed the 1986 season undefeated in regular season play. In their second year, the teams participated in the APSA State Finals in Eufaula.
“The girls team is composed of Lee McNeill, Amy Jackson, Raye Ann Gall and Lynn Williams. The girls doubles team of Jackson and Williams won District III and played in the first round of the state finals.
“The boys team is composed of Scott Salter, Baxter Stinson, Richard Melton, Glynn Ralls, Mark Rigsby, Lynn Ralls, Marcus Blair and Addrian Brooks. The boys finished first in District III led by impressive wins in singles by Melton and in doubles by Salter and Stinson and Ralls and Rigsby.”
“Brent Salter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Salter of Evergreen, is shown with his horse, Hobo’s Slo Poke. They will participate at the Evergreen Saddle Club’s free horse show starting at 6 p.m. this Saturday at the Evergreen Municipal Park. There will be halter, pleasure and timed events. Children of all ages are invited to participate in a balloon burst race. All politicians are invited to speak during the break. The Evergreen Kiwanis Club will sponsor the concessions.”
42 YEARS AGO
MAY 27, 1971
“Sparta QB Club has barbecue: The Sparta Quarterback Club is sponsoring a barbecue chicken dinner on Sat., June 15, at the Evergreen L&N Depot. Serving will begin at 11 a.m.
“Newly elected officers of the Sparta Quarterback Club are: President; Pete Taylor; vice president, Bob Owens; secretary-treasurer, Ralph Culbreth.”
“Evergreen Troop 40 gained two new Eagle Scouts at a Court of Honor held Monday night at the Courthouse. The boys who just attained Scouting’s top rank are on the front row, Frederick Stevens and Oliver Garrett. Others taking part in the impressive ceremony included the boys’ parents. Shown are Willard Vickery, chief executive of the Gulf Coast Council, Mrs. Fred Stevens, Stevens, Frederick Oliver, Jeb Barron, assistant Scoutmaster, Mrs. Ralph Garrett, Garett, Dick Buck, Alabama-Florida District executive. A number of other awards were presented to member of Troop 40, Boy Scouts of America, which Vickery termed one of the top troops in the Council.”
“Conrad Watson attended the Grove Hill Horse Show sponsored by the Private School, entering his horse ‘Go Encio Go’ and winning second place in reigning.”
57 YEARS AGO
MAY 24, 1956
“Dodgers Go Into Lead In Junior League Play: The Dodgers marked up two wins in the first week of play in the Evergreen Jr. League to go to the head of the standings. The Giants won one while the Red Sox dropped one and fell into a tie for second place and the Yankees dropped their second in a row to hold onto the cellar position.
“In a close tilt last Friday afternoon, the Dodgers scored three runs in the last inning to edge the Red Sox, 8 to 7. The terrific batting of Terry Trawick and Leon Stinson carried Ed Biggs to his first win of the season. Trawick had five triples in five trips to the plate and Stinson had two doubles and one triple in five times.
“Bobby Smith led the Red Sox in their losing cause with a single, double and a triple in four trips to the plate. Eddie Lambert was credited with the loss in his first pitching assignment of the season.
“On Monday afternoon the Giants bounced back from their opening day loss to take a high scoring battle from the Yankees, 16 to 12. The Yankees outhit the Giants, 11 to 6, but couldn’t get the runs across and loose fielding spelled their defeat.
“Aaron had two triples to lead the Giant batting and help carry Duncan Roberts to his first win of the season. Jackie Frazier was the losing pitcher. Johnson, Salter, Bullington and Ward each rapped out two hits in the losing cause.”
“Plans for Summer Recreation: The City Recreation Department is attempting to increase its offerings in baseball for youth this summer. Plans are now being made to operate four baseball leagues under the direction of Gwindolyn Armstrong. The leagues to be operated are the Pony League, the Bears, the Jets; the Little League, the Cubs, the Reds; and the Girls Softball Team.
“These leagues will be operated under the official rules for each league with play and conduct being governed by the regulations drawn up by the director, sanctioned by the department and a copy handed to each manager before league play begins.
“All teams have enrolled and schedules are being drawn up now for leagues to play very shortly.”
Players in the Pony League included Eugene Oliver, Narvin Paige, Armie Claybon, James Thomas, Richard Carter, Clemon Rodgers, Howard Jones, Eddie Rodgers, Norman Spears, John Wartley, James Watson, Richard Lindsey, John Tullis, Alvin Jones, Robert Armstrong, Norman Nettles, Bobby Booker, Larry Wartley, James Evans, Bobby Bradley, James Jacobs, James Palmer, John Kyles and Charles Bradley.
72 YEARS AGO
MAY 22, 1941
“Boy Scouts of Troop 40 met Monday afternoon for a short business meeting at Cane Creek. Plans are being made for camps during the summer months.”
“Best Seller Used to Identify Tree: These Boy Scouts using the revised ‘Handbook for Boys,’ with a new cover by Norman Rockwell, are among the 9,600,000 Scouts and Leaders in America who, since 1910, have found the volume a friend and helpful partner. In 31 years, 6,900,000 copies have been used. The revised edition also contains a color supplement on the Flag Code, Scout Uniforms and Insignia, a space for a Scout’s personal record of progress, and the Scout Oath and Law. Used by Scouts and non-Scouts alike, the Handbook contains valuable material on first aid, camping, cooking, pioneering, health, safety as well as many phases of nature study.”
“Join your friends at the Pastime for a few games of pool – good exercise, clean fun in a friendly atmosphere. Cold Drinks… Cool Building… Good Equipment. Open Thursday Afternoons. PASTIME BILLIARD PARLOR.”
“Misses Mary and Bessie Lou Bradley, Willie Sue Andrews, Mr. and Mrs. W.I. Hamilton and Clayton Andrews enjoyed fishing at Little River last Thursday.”
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