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16 YEARS AGO
FEB. 20, 1997
Local weather reporter Harry
Ellis reported .50 inches of rain on Feb. 12, .30 inches on Feb. 13 and 1.95
inches on Feb. 14. He reported a high temperature of 62 degrees on Feb. 16 and
lows of 26 on Feb. 10-11.
“Streets Superintendent
Matthew Davis was recognized Tuesday morning for this 46 years of service to
the City of Evergreen. He was congratulated by current Mayor Lomax Cassady. Mr.
Davis has worked under the tenure of nine different mayors during his 46 years
of service beginning with Mayor Hub Robison.”
“To honor Arbor Day, the
Evergreen-Conecuh County Chamber of Commerce and the Conecuh County Economic
Development Authority sponsored the planting of trees at City Hall in Evergreen
on Tues., Feb. 18. Evergreen has also been named a Tree City USA by the
National Arbor Day Foundation. This is the tenth year Evergreen has received
this national recognition. Pictured are Kelly Register of Gardeners’ Landscape
and Design and Evergreen Mayor Lomax Cassady; Ara Powell, Neoteric Club; Victor
Howell, Alabama Forestry Commission; Donna Goneke, Chamber Executive Secretary;
Jatricia Pugh, Chamber Treasurer; and Alesia Stuart, Chamber President.”
“The following building
permits were also granted (by the Evergreen City Council): Marc McIntyre, 300
West Front St., to add an addition for Movie Gallery.”
31 YEARS AGO
FEB. 17, 1983
“Dr. Robert Baggott Jr. was
the guest speaker at the Conecuh County Cattlemens and CowBelles annual banquet
held recently at the Holiday Inn. Dr. Baggott is chaplain for the State
Cattlemen’s Association.”
“Peggy Jeffcoat and James
Roache, students at Evergreen High School, recently received the Southern Pine
Outstanding Student Award. Peggy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Jeffcoat, is
vice president of the Beta Club and a member of the Student Council, annual
staff, FFA and Drama Club. James, son of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Roache, is a member
of the Beta Club and a former member and vice president of the FFA.”
“James Cook was elected Vice
President of the American Dairy Association of Alabama at its recent annual
meeting in Auburn.”
“The Spring Term of Circuit
Court, Conecuh County, will open Monday morning at nine o’clock with Circuit
Judge Robert E.L. Key presiding. Trial of the 12 cases on the civil docket will
be held next week with cases set each day, Monday through Friday.
“Judge Key will empanel the
Grand Jury to open court proceedings. The grand jurors will then retire to
begin their deliberations assisted by District Attorney Ted Pearson and
Assistant District Attorney David T. Hyde Jr.”
46 YEARS AGO
FEB. 15, 1968
“Castleberry City Councilman
J.E. (Jimmy) Warren has qualified to campaign for a place on the Conecuh County
Board of Education.”
“J.H. (Henry) Witherington
was elected chairman of the Conecuh County Democratic Executive Committee at
its meeting Saturday morning at the courthouse. He had been heading up the
committee as vice chairman since former Chairman Edwin C. Page Jr. resigned in
1966.
“J.H. (Hub) Robison was
re-elected secretary. Demphsey McNeil was elected vice-chairman and Howard Dees
treasurer.”
“February has been proclaimed
American History Month by Evergreen Mayor Henry Sessions.”
From “Front Page, Upper Left
Corner” by Bob Bozeman – “Maurice and I took a couple of days off last week and
attended the 97th annual convention of the Alabama Press Association. I always
enjoy being around my fellow newsmen and this time was no different. It was
also good to get to visit with brother Pace who was The Thomasville Times’ lone
delegate at the meeting.
“It always amazes me when
talking with other editors to learn that our subscribers and customers are much
the same, no matter what town or county the editor happens to serve. Printing
customers are universal in that they all wanted it ‘yesterday’ and country
printers are just as universal in promising to get the order ready ‘tomorrow.’”
61 YEARS AGO
FEB. 19, 1953
“Chief Justice of the Alabama
Supreme Court Ed Livingston was guest speaker at the Evergreen Rotary Club’s
meeting last Thursday.”
“I. Long & Sons Going Out
of Business; Was Founded 63 Years Ago: I. Long & Sons, historic department
store of this city, is going out of business after 63 years according to
announcement made by owner Alfred Long, son and grandson of the store’s
founders. Stock of the store has been purchased by Jack J. Levenson of
Birmingham, who will sell it at the location on East Front Street.
“I. Long & Sons was
founded in 1890 when Haiman and Max Long, brothers, established a store called
the Red Front. In 1891, their father, I. Long, became a partner and the name
was changed to I. Long & Sons, the style under which it operated until this
year.
“The store’s history is one
of progress and growth that made it one of the largest of its type at one time
in South Alabama. It survived two fires in 1893, both of which destroyed the
stock and buildings. In 1908, Robert Long became associated with his father and
brothers. Following Max’s death in 1912, Haiman and Robert purchased their
fathers interest, but continued to operate under the I. Long & Sons style.
“High water mark in the
store’s long history came in 1928 when the present brick building that houses
the firm was constructed. Following the death of his father, Haiman, and later
the death of his uncle, Robert, Alfred Long became owner of the business and
decided to sell out and go to Columbus, Ohio where his sister lives.”
76 YEARS AGO
FEB. 17, 1938
“Evergreen Rotary Club Holds
Initial Meeting: The recently organized Evergreen Rotary Club held its first
meeting at Hotel Evergreen Wednesday at noon and heard a program given by a
group of members from Brewton Rotary Club.
“The local club will hold its
regular weekly meetings on Wednesdays at noon.
“J.L. Kelly is president of
the local club and Haywood Hanna, secretary. Other charter members are: C.B.
Wilson, C.A. Jones, L.W. Price, William McGehee, M.A. Hansen, Morris Thornley,
Robt. Long, Robt. Kendall Jr., Rube Millsap, F.B. Littleton, G.E. Ballenger,
W.F. Cann, W.C. Galloway, R.G. Bozeman and W.P. McMillan.”
“Rat Extermination Campaign:
Due to the prevalence of endemic typhus fever, brills disease over the state
and 16 of these cases were in Evergreen, the County Department of Health with
the city government has instituted a rat extermination program. This disease is
spread from rats to human beings thru rat fleas.
“The poison being used will
not kill any animal except the rate.
“An expert on rat proofing
will be secured by the Department of Health whose services will be free to the
people of Evergreen. If you want his advice call your County Health Department.
“(Signed) E.L. Kelly, County
M.D.”
“PLAY AT ANNEX: The play, ‘A
Southern Cinderella,’ will be given at Annex School Saturday night, Feb. 19, at
7:30. The characters in this three-act comedy drama are all local girls of
Annex community. The public is urged to attend.”
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