54 YEARS AGO
JUNE 19, 1960
“The first cotton bloom of
the season to be brought to The Courant office made its appearance Mon., June
13, and was from the field of Roy Riley who farms on the M.S. Holley farm on Highway
31 South.
“Close on the heels of the
first bloom from Mr. Riley’s farm came on Tuesday from the field of Leslie
Crosby, farmer on Highway 84 west, who has had the distinction of having the
first bloom for the past several years.”
“Thrilling air show set here
Sunday afternoon: Already being billed as the biggest air show ever held in
South Alabama, the Evergreen CAP’s second annual Air Show added two more big
attractions this week. The show will be held Sunday at Middleton Field.
“Two children of the first
monkey ever projected into space will be among the exhibits in the static
display. Also prize-winning model aircraft will be exhibited and flown.
“Sunday’s big show is already
attracting attention throughout this area and the spectacular event is expected
to bring thousands out for the afternoon of thrills.
“The United States’ largest
and fastest military aircraft will be featured in the spine-tingling aerial
show, according to Chairman G.D. McKenzie and Co-Chairman Lee Smith.”
“Glenn M. Nall, electrician’s
mate second class, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Belton H. Nall of Lenox, Ala., is
serving about the newly converted anti-submarine aircraft carrier, USS Essex,
operating out of Quonset Point, R.I.”
69 YEARS AGO
JUNE 21, 1945
“Baptist Pastor Will Preach
Masonic Sermon: In observance of St. John’s Day, June 24, the Rev. Alfred A.
Staples, pastor of the First Baptist Church, announces that he will deliver a
sermon of special interest to Master Masons at the 11 o’clock hour next Sunday.
He will use as his subject, ‘The Temple of Life.’ Masons of the local lodge
will attend in a body and a special section of pews will be reserved for them.
All Master Masons are requested to meet at the lodge at 10:30 Sunday morning.”
“Letter Tells of Harold Daw’s
Death: 25 April 1945 – Dear Mrs. Daw: It is with the deepest regret that I
write this letter to you, especially since conditions have made it so belated.
The War Department has already informed you of the death of your son Harold
Daw, who was killed in action on the 13th of April 1945 in Germany. It is my
last wish that I should add to the remorse and sorrow occasioned by your great
loss.
“But I do desire to remind
you that your loss is also ours, and it is our hope that you will permit us to
express our sympathy to and with you at this time. He will never be forgotten
as long as one of his Army associates is left, for he was truly respected and
loved by all – both officers and men – for his remarkable personality and
character.
“May I add that as his
chaplain, I personally knew him and admired him for those inner qualities of
faith that he revealed to me on many instances. He died bravely and
courageously – ‘he died that we might live.’ He was buried with military honors
in US Military Cemetery, Eisenach, Germany, with a Protestant Chaplain
officiating. A memorial service was held by the Division to give reverent
homage to him and his comrades who paid the supreme sacrifice for us.
“May the Lord bless, comfort
and keep you is my prayer.
“Sincerely, James W. Wright,
Chaplain, USA.”
84 YEARS AGO
JUNE 19, 1930
“According to a preliminary
announcement on unemployed made this week by J.B. Murphy, Supervisor of Census,
there were only 27 persons in Conecuh County who were reported on the
Unemployment Schedule as without a job, able to work, and looking for a job.”
“E.C. Page Enters Race For
Mayor: Qualification papers as candidate for mayor in the municipal primary
election to be held July 22 have been filed by E.C. Page Jr., prominent young
attorney. J.T. Gaillard has qualified as a candidate for council.
“To date, the following have
qualified: For Mayor, J.L. Kelly and E.C. Page Jr. For Councilman, Dr. J.R.
Brooks, R.C. Ellis, Robt. Lee Stallworth, J.T. Gaillard.”
“Mayor J.L. Kelly was elected
to presidency of Evergreen Lions Club at the election of officers held at the
meeting Wednesday noon. Other officers elected at this election were: B.E.
Jones, first vice-president; O.C. McGehee, second vice-president; Dr. W.F.
Betts, third vice-president; C.T. Ivey, secretary-treasurer; Paul Fisher, tail
twister; Knud Thomsen, Lion tamer; R.G. Bozeman and W.W. Kingsbery, directors.”
99 YEARS AGO
JUNE 16, 1915
“Messrs. Homer Brooks and Willie Stuckey (of Skinnerton),
who have been attending Monroeville High School, have returned home.”
“Masonic Officers: At a
regular communication of Burnt Corn Lodge No. 489 A.F. and A.M. held June 9th
the following officers were elected to serve the ensuing Masonic year: Hugh C.
Fountain, W.M.; Harold R. Betts, S.W.; Anderson M. Stokes, J.W.; Henry H.
Brantley, Treas.; Ajax O. Brantley, Sec.; Henry G. Brantley, S.D.; Francis T.
Thames, J.D.; Henry J. Roberson, Tyler; Isaac S. Ridgway, chaplain; Enoch M.
Salter and Owen J. Day, Stewards.”
“Dr. Salter of Repton was
here on business Monday.”
“First Cotton Blooms: The
first cotton blooms of the season in this county came from the farm of W.T.
Chapman, near West Side, on Friday last, June 11th. Mr. Chapman says he has
three acres and the weed is of luxuriant growth and now full of fruit. He says
he has seen very little signs of weevils.”
“Mr. T.A. Gantt, manager of
the Arcade Theatre, requests us to announce that the Trey O Hearts has been
discontinued on account of insufficient patronage. He also stated that he would
have a vaudeville show in connection with pictures Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday nights of this week."
114 YEARS AGO
JUNE 20, 1900
“Masonic Officers: At the regular communication of
Greening Lodge No. 53 on Saturday night, the following officers were elected:
H.A. Shields, W.M.; J.T. Amos, S.W.; Carl Rubach, J.W.; D.W. Powell, S.D.; W.D.
Goodson, J.D.; W.H. Hawkins, Secretary; M.W. Etheridge, Treasurer; J.H. Stamps,
Tyler; P.S. McKinley and Willie Ellis, Stewards; Rev. E.A. Dannelly, Chaplain.”
“R.E. Whittle, the clever proprietor of Whittle’s mill,
was here Monday.”
“Evergreen’s artesian well is a complete success and
everybody is delighted. The pump was put to work yesterday to make a test of
its capacity and flow of water. It was found to flow 110 gallons a minute. The
water is cold, clear and as pure as the dews from heaven. Mr. Porter, the
waterworks man, unhesitatingly said that it is the finest well he has ever made
in all his long and wide experience.”
“I.F. Goodson has purchased of Mrs. E.J. Hamil the Gantt
Hotel building opposite the depot, also her elegant residence on Magnolia
Street. Mr. Goodson will at once thoroughly overhaul, renovate and improve the
hotel and make it a more attractive, convenient and up-to-date hostlery. It
will continue to be occupied by Gantt & Son for a hotel.”
“President Brown of the Bank of Evergreen, who some
months ago purchased one of the Lewis stores next to C.B. Savage and now being
occupied by the courthouse officials, is having a brick vault and skylight put
in preparatory to removing the bank into it as soon as the courthouse is ready
for occupancy.”
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