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| U.S. President Jimmy Carter |
20 YEARS AGO
NOV. 18, 1993
“Kim Tolbert was selected as the 1994 Conecuh County Junior Miss last Saturday during competition at Reid State Technical College’s Wiley Salter Auditorium. Kim will represent Conecuh County in the 1994 Alabama Junior Miss Pageant in Montgomery in January. She is a senior at Hillcrest High School and the daughter of Ray and Connie Tolbert.”
Local weather reporter Harry Ellis reported .05 inches of rain on Nov. 9, 1993. He also reported a high temperature of 81 degrees on Nov. 14 and a low of 37 on Nov. 11.
“Gene Shipp and Mrs. Maurice Bozeman placed a wreath at the Conecuh County Veterans Memorial last Thursday during Veterans Day ceremonies. Mr. Shipp was a prisoner of war during World War II. Mrs. Bozeman, owner of The Evergreen Courant, is the widow of the late Bob Bozeman, who served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II.”
“This week the Conecuh County Branch NAACP in Evergreen will be hosting a special weekend celebration in honor of Brigadier General John Watkins, a Conecuh County native who has risen to become one of approximately two dozen black Americans to hold the rank of general in the active United States Army.”
35 YEARS AGO
NOV. 16, 1978
Local weather reporter Earl Windham reported .65 of an inch of rain on Nov. 7, 1978. He also reported a high of 81 on Nov. 6 and a low of 38 on Nov. 9.
“This week’s Jubilee photo shows Joe Reed in the Oval Office at the White House along with a number of black leaders from the South. Mrs. Coretta Scott King, widow of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is to Reed’s left. Joe Reed served as coordinator of this group which urged President Carter and Attorney General Griffin Bell to appoint blacks to the Federal Judiciary in Deep South States.”
“Paul Ellis of Castleberry received the American Farmer Degree Nov. 9 at ceremonies held during the Golden Anniversary National Convention of the Future Farmers of America, in Kansas City, Missouri.”
“SS6 B.J. McClain is congratulated by Detachment Commander 2nd Lt. Thomas Dillard of Montgomery after being selected as the most outstanding Guardsman of the Evergreen Unit of the Alabama National Guard. McClain has been in the Evergreen unit for 13 years and is a heavy engineering equipment repairman. In civilian life, he lives in Andalusia and works for Dixon Plywood.”
“County ends hospital tax: It’s good news for Conecuh County taxpayers today. The 2-mills ad valorem tax for hospital purposes will end Feb. 1 of next year.”
50 YEARS AGO
NOV. 21, 1963
“Poole buys tags and more tags. Walter Poole is without question the biggest auto and truck tag buyer in Conecuh County. Shown here picking up the final batch of tags for the trucks, trailers and service vehicles operated by Poole Truck Line, Poole bought a total of 128 tags this year, according to Judge of Probate Lloyd G. Hart. Also in on the big buying splurge were Tax Assessor Delma Bowers and Tax Collector H.C. Wiggins. Poole Truck Lines bought tags for 49 tractors, 73 trailers and six service vehicles. Total cost of the tags was $19,889 plus $2,504 ad valorem taxes for a grand total of $22,393.”
“Homecoming royalty at Evergreen High are caught by the photographer as they enter the stands following a pre-game ceremony. Miss Homecoming, Susan Blair, and Miss Football, Sandra Brooks, reigned over festivities including a parade and the game with T.R. Miller. Escorts were Conner Warren and Stan Coker.”
“Richard Hunter Ellis, age 55, died unexpectedly Saturday morning, Nov. 16, in a local hospital after a brief illness. He served with distinction in the Pacific with the U.S. Marine Corps in World War II.”
“John Frederick McCreary receives a special award from the Alabama Cattleman’s Association for his contributions to the association’s voluntary beef promotion program. The award was presented by Robert V. McLendon, Brooklyn president of the Conecuh Cattleman’s Association at a meeting Friday night at the Evergreen Recreation Center.”
65 YEARS AGO
NOV. 18, 1948
“A runaway Greyhound Bus crashed into the front of the Evergreen Bus Station at 12:45 Monday afternoon inflicting considerable damage and injuring one person. The injured was A.M. Lee, operator of the bus station, who suffered a very slight scratch on one finger.
“A large plate glass window, several feet of glass brick, one door and a stretch of wall were other victims of the mishap.”
“Brundage’s Variety Store was purchased last week by Kendall and Kendall, local cotton brokers. The store was owned by Mr. and Mrs. S.J. Brundage, who had operated it for a number of years. They plan to retire.”
“Two Local Men Serve In Japan: Sgt. George D. Stewart, son of Mr. and Mrs. George D. Stewart of Rt. 2, Box 395, Evergreen, Ala., is a member of the 65th Engineer Combat Battalion commanded by Lt. Col. H.A. Holmstrom which is a part of the 25th Infantry (Tropic Lightning) Division commanded by Major General William B. Kean.
“He departed for overseas duty on 5 Dec., 1946 and since arrival in Japan was assigned to the famous 25 Infantry Division.
“Pvt. Malcomb T. Fortner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ethel Thompson of Evergreen, Ala., after a short stay at the 4th Replacement Depot from Yokohama, Japan, has now arrived in Osaka and is assigned to the 25th Infantry (Tropic Lightning) Division.”
80 YEARS AGO
NOV. 16, 1933
“GIN REPORT: According to Bureau of Census there were 6,477 bales of cotton ginned in Conecuh County prior to Nov. 1, 1933 as compared to 6,605 bales ginned to the same date in 1932.”
“The Booker T. Washington Agricultural School on Wheels has been here (Nichburg). You should have been there to see the useful demonstrations that the group of trained workers gave the girls and boys. It was demonstrated to the farmers the preparation of peanuts and cowpeas, care and feeding of poultry on the farm, care and use of milk in the home and quick made breads.”
“David Brody, young white man of Montgomery, charged with assault to murder, was acquitted by a jury in Circuit Court Tuesday. Brody, it was alleged, cut James H. Hall, also of Montgomery, in a difficulty which took place on an excursion train last March between Owassa and Evergreen. Brody had no attorney.
“William T. Pritchett, white man of Montgomery, indicted for grand larceny, it being alleged that he took a purse from the person of James H. Hall mentioned above, was found guilty and given a fine of $100. Evidence given in both of these cases showed that both charges grew out of a drunken row, all parties drinking heavily. Attorney J.L. Kelly represented him.”
“During the month ending Nov. 10, there were 380 pupils who were neither absent nor tardy in the schools of Evergreen.”
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