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| U.S. Army PFC Billy Wayne Pettis |
45 YEARS AGO
JUNE 12, 1969
“Pfc. Pettis killed in
Vietnam: Army Private First Class Billy W. Pettis, 21, of Rt. 2, Castleberry
died on May 31 of injuries received in Vietnam. Pettis is the fifth young hero
from Conecuh County to lose his life in Vietnam. He arrived in Vietnam on March
10, 1969.”
“See Historical Display at
library: Several items of historical significance are on display at the Conecuh
Public Library. Newspapers dating back to 1802, numerous Civil War papers, two
editions of ‘Harper’s Weekly’ depicting uniforms of the Confederate forces and
an article on the Rebels’ infernal machine, the submarine, are of special
interest.
“The display is the courtesy
of C.L. Rogers and also contains a ladies’ book of 1864 with stories and latest
fashions, a youth’s history of the Civil War from the Rebel viewpoint and a map
of the southern states showing Sparta as Conecuh’s county seat.”
“These boys from the
Evergreen High School FFA Chapter attended the State Convention and came home
with their share of the prizes in the state sponsored contests: Charles Grant,
first place winner in State Agribusiness contest; Eddie Ralls, official
delegate to the convention; Miles Covin, fourth place winner Home Improvement;
David Davis, official delegate and State Farmer Award; Roger Waller, third
place winner Livestock Production; Eric Pugh, third place winner Soil and Water
Management. David Davis holds the National Superior Chapter Award. Gerald
Salter was awarded the State Farmer Degree but was unable to attend the
convention due to illness.”
60 YEARS AGO
JUNE 10, 1954
“Little business was
considered by the Evergreen City Council at its meeting Tuesday night in the
City Hall.
“The council voted to install
another street light on Williams Avenue, part of the new subdivision being
developed by J.R. Canterbury off Rural Street.
“The city is contacting the
L&N Railroad and asking for permission to place the parking meters on the
railroad side of West Front Street behind the curbing and on railroad property.
At present these meter posts are in front of the curbing and serve as
collectors of dirt and trash.
“The city has received
authorization for two-way radios for the police car and city superintendents’
trucks. Equipment is now on order and will be installed on arrival. The city
system will connect with the Alabama Highway Patrol and will be part of the
civil defense setup.
“City Clerk G.L. Wilkinson
has been authorized to begin rewriting the city license schedule and bringing
it up to date, including cross filing. Certain rate increases may be in order,
too, but most rates are expected to remain the same.”
“The Courant is in receipt of
a letter from Asa Rountree Jr., director of Department of Aeronautics for the
State of Alabama, which quotes a telegram from Senator Lister Hill indicating
that there are excellent prospects for the Evergreen Airways Communications
station to be continued.”
75 YEARS AGO
JUNE 8, 1939
“The board of directors of
Southern Pine Electric Membership Corporation, sponsor for the REA lines now
under construction in Conecuh, Monroe and Escambia counties, announced the
following rate schedule for the approximately 600 subscribers on the several
lines.”
“The Mayor and City Council
at the regular weekly meeting Tuesday night awarded contract to the
Lane-Central Co. of Memphis for the installation of a new well. Work will begin
within the next week and it is expected that it will be ready for use not later
than July 15.
“The well will be located on
the triangular lot in front of the City School next to the overhead bridge. The
contractors expect that it will be necessary to go a depth of approximately 300
feet to secure ample water supply. This is about the depth of the old well.
“T.O. Langham, newly elected
member of the council, was sworn in and participated in the proceedings of the
meeting.”
“Mills Brothers Take Over
Crystal Café Tues. Morning: Messrs. Carl and Thomas Mills announced Tuesday of
this week that they had taken over the Crystal Café which has been operated for
the past year by ‘Skin’ Hyde. They announce that a number of interior
improvements will be made at an early date.”
“Effective June 1, Harry L.
Riley Jr. became owner of the grocery business which formerly was owned and
operated by J.T. Gaillard. Mr. Riley purchased the entire stock and fixtures
and will continue to operate the business at the same location under the firm
style, ‘Riley Grocery.’”
90 YEARS AGO
JUNE 12, 1924
“Revival at Baptist Church
Begin Monday: The membership of the First Baptist Church as well as of the
other denominations are looking forward to the approaching services to be held
beginning Monday night, the 9th.
“Dr. W.L. Pickard, Pastor of
Central Baptist Church, Chattanooga, Tenn., Vice President of the Southern Baptist
Convention and one of the outstanding ministers of the South, will do the
preaching while Rev. Kamplain, Pastor at Russellville, Ala., will lead the song
service.”
“Misses Willie Kate Thigpen,
Doris Morris, Mary Wood, Alice Dean and Minnie Lee Brantley left Monday for
Troy where they will take the ‘teachers course’ in the State Normal School.”
“Mrs. Rilla Wood, who has
just finished a Millinery course in Atlanta, Ga., is visiting her sister, Mrs.
E.L. Russell.”
“Mr. E.C. Lee states that he
shipped 50 carloads of Irish potatoes from Owassa, 50 from Castleberry and two
from Evergreen.”
“Francis Robbins has just
returned from Peabody and is visiting relatives here. She won a scholarship for
the 1924-25 and will go back in September.”
“Miss Kate Holland left
Monday to take a summer course at Peabody. She will teach Latin and English
again next year at the Ft. Deposit High School.”
105
YEARS AGO
JUNE 9, 1909
“The commencement exercises of the Agricultural School
were held last week under difficulties, rain interfering with each
entertainment.
“In spite of this, a goodly number assembled to hear the
address of Governor Comer and to witness the awarding of diplomas to the
graduates.
“Gov. Comer made an excellent speech along the lines of
law enforcement. Hon. W.D. Seed remained over and made a good speech on the
resources of the State. Prof. Lile, in his own happy way, presented the
diplomas to the graduates.”
“Hon. N. Stallworth Dead: Hon. Nicholas Stallworth died
at an early hour on Monday morning at his home on Main Street, after a long
illness.
“Several years ago, Col. Stallworth’s health became
impaired which gave his family and friends much concern. On a number of
occasions his condition became so serious it was feared he could not recover.
For the past few months, however, he had apparently regained much of his lost
vitality and strong hopes were entertained for his ultimate recovery.
“On Sunday last he suffered a recurrence of his trouble
and grew rapidly worse and at 2 a.m. on Monday he breathed his last, surrounded
by his devoted friends and family.
“For many years and up to the time his health began to
fail, Col. Stallworth was one of the most prominent men in political and public
life in this section of Alabama. For a long term of years, he served as
solicitor of this judicial circuit, and had represented this county and
senatorial district in the legislature a number of times. He was also
prominently identified with fraternal orders, being a Mason of prominence and a
Knight of Pythias. For many years he was worshipful master of the local Masonic
lodge, and was also prominent in grand lodge work. He was an active member of
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church.
“Col. Stallworth was born in Evergreen on the ninth day
of August 1845, being nearly 64 years of age.
“At the beginning of the war, though a lad of 15, he
joined the Conecuh Guards, and upon the organization of the Fourth Alabama
Regiment he was found to be the youngest member of the entire command. He went
with the Fourth to Virginia and served in all its campaigns and battles until
the battle of Cold Harbor, where he was wounded and discharged. Subsequently,
upon regaining his health, he accepted the Adjutancy of the 23rd Alabama, soon
after which the war came to a close. Returning from the war, he took up the
practice of law in which he was very successful. He also gave much of his
attention to farming as long as his health would permit.
“Seven children survive him. They are Misses Laura,
Georgia and Mary Stallworth, Mrs. Sallie, Bryan Jas, N.E. and J.L. Stallworth.
“The funeral occurred yesterday morning from the family
home. Religious services were conducted by Rev. H.T. Walden, rector of the
Episcopal Church, and the Masonic ceremonies were led by Prof. H.T. Lile. There
was a large attendance at the funeral.”
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