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48 YEARS AGO
OCT. 27, 1966
“Capt. Hyde cited for heroism
by Army in Vietnam: Capt. Clinton O. (Neal) Hyde Jr. of Evergreen has been
awarded the Army Commendation Medal for Heroism in Vietnam. He is the son of Mr.
and Mrs. C.O. Hyde and a graduate of Evergreen High School and the U.S.
Military Academy.
“The citation stated: ‘For
heroism in connection with military operations against a hostile force: Capt.
Hyde distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 16 February
1966 while serving as senior advisor to a paramilitary strike force unit
conducting a search and destroy operation in the Tion Phuoc District, Republic
of Vietnam.
“On two occasions after his
force had made contact with the Viet Cong, Capt. Hyde effectively organized a
fire and maneuver tactic which forced the insurgents to withdraw from their
positions. Pursuing the Viet Cong force, Capt. Hyde and his counterpart, along
with the lead element of the friendly force, became pinned down by intense
hostile automatic weapons fire. At this time, Capt. Hyde with complete
disregard for his safety, exposed himself to the deadly fire to move to the
rear to radio for air evacuation of friendly casualties.
“After the medical evacuation
Capt. Hyde further exposed himself to the Viet Cong fire while moving to the
front of his force to adjust mortar fire on the hostile emplacements. His
accurate adjustment of the supporting fire drove the Viet Cong from their
positions and allowed the friendly patrol to continue on their mission. Capt.
Hyde’s heroic actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the
military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United
States Army.”
63 YEARS AGO
OCT. 25, 1951
“The fall term of Conecuh County
Circuit Court reconvened here Tuesday morning to dispose of the criminal
docket, the civil docket having been taken up week before last. Due to the
illness of Circuit Court Judge F.W. Hare, who is confined to his bed with flu,
Attorney Ralph Jones of Monroeville is presiding as acting Judge.
“Wednesday, the case of
Willie J. Lassiter, young white man charged with first degree murder in the
killing of Carlton Crosby, was taken up. The work of striking a jury began
about 1:30 Wednesday afternoon and had not been completed as The Courant went
to press.
“Lassiter was tried last
spring and it ended in a mistrial. He is represented by Jones and Key while the
State’s case is being handled by Circuit Solicitor A.H. Elliott and County
Solicitor E.C. Page Jr.”
“A check for $1,550 to help
provide for local polio patients has been received by the Conecuh County
Chapter of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, it was announced
today by Judge Lloyd G. Hart, Chapter Chairman. The check was presented by R.C.
Dobson, State Representative of the Foundation in Alabama.”
“Mr. and Mrs. H.H. Neese
recently heard from their son, Pfc. Levaughn Neese, who is with the Airborne
Field Artillery in Korea, informing them that he was back in Tokyo for a period
of rest.”
78 YEARS AGO
OCT. 29, 1936
“Foster Brooks Dies In Auto
Accident: Foster Brooks, 26, only son of Mayor and Mrs. J.R. Brooks was
instantly killed Sunday night about 8:30 o’clock, when the auto in which he was
riding with five young men friends was wrecked on Highway 31, about one mile
north of Flomaton. Mack Binion Jr. and Stanton Coker also received serious
injuries and are being treated at Century hospital where they were carried
shortly after the accident. They are reported to be improving. Bob Kendall Jr.,
Clinton Hyde and William McGehee, the other occupants of the car, received only
minor injuries.
“Young Brooks was born and
reared here. Since graduating from the local high school, he had held a
position with the city in the light and water department. Only recently, he was
made assistant superintendent of this department. His tragic death was perhaps
one of the worst shocks the citizens of this city have ever experienced.”
“The 1937 Pontiac is now on
display at Wilson-Owens Motor Co., local agents for this popular line of
automobiles, one of the new cars having arrived early this week. Those who
attend the Fair on Thursday and Friday of this week are invited to visit their
show rooms at the L.L. Moorer building and see this car.”
“EVERGREEN THEATRE – ‘THE
HOME OF GOOD PICTURES’ – Saturday, October 31 – (One Night Only) – Warner
Baxter in ‘Robin Hood of El Dorado’ – A Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Picture –
Admission, 10 - 25 cents.”
93 YEARS AGO
OCT. 26, 1921
“Fiddlers Convention: Paul,
Ala., Nov. 12 – From 5 to 12 o’clock p.m. all fiddlers who expect to enter
contest please send names to E.L. Queen, Paul, Ala.”
“Every member of the Citizens
Military Committee of Conecuh County, Ala. is urged to be present at the
courthouse in Evergreen at 11 o’clock on Oct. 28 for the purpose of organizing
a Machine Gun Co. for Conecuh County. Also every man who wants to join this
organization is urged to be present on that date. Those wishing to join who
cannot be present are asked to give their names to R.A. Baird, Castleberry;
C.H. Moorer, Repton; W.R. Lindsey, Belleville; or S.B. Sanders, Brooklyn.
Signed, S.P. Dunn, Chairman, Military Committee.”
“The Belleville Community
Fair: Belleville, Ala., Oct. 20 – The object of this article is to make known
to the people of Belleville community, Loree, Osterfield, Hamden Ridge,
Baggetts and Kindig communities that there will be a Community Fair held at
Belleville on Nov. 4 and to ask every farmer and housewife to get something
ready to bring to the fair for exhibit.”
“Baptist Revival: The meeting
during the last week at the Baptist Church has been a gracious one. Dr. J.T.
McNew, pastor of the 56th Avenue Church, Birmingham, came and began the meeting
on Oct. 13 and continued until Oct. 21.”
108 YEARS AGO
OCT. 31, 1906
“A handsome new organ has
just been placed in the Methodist Church. The Baptist people instituted an
excellent one not long ago.”
“General P.D. Bowles has left
with Capt. J.F. Foster of his staff the honor of naming a maid of honor to Miss
Helen Booth of Mobile, sponsor for the 2nd Brigade, Alabama Confederate
Veterans. A distinguished honor awaits some daughter of Wilcox County. – Camden
Banner.”
“The Building Boom: The
building boom in Evergreen continues unabated. The saw and the hammer and the
paint brush and the mason’s trowel are constantly at work, making music that
thrills those who love progress and prosperity. The handsome residence of W.B.
Ivey is nearing completion and will be one of the most ornate and attractive in
the city. S.J. Robertson has completed a neat cottage on the property which he
recently purchased of W.H. Hawkins, and it will be occupied by Dr. and Mrs.
T.B. McDonald.
“Next to this house, Jeff
Millsap is having a nice six-room residence erected.
“Mrs. John Hill has just had
completed a three-room addition to their home.
“The brick walls of The
Courant’s office building will soon be completed. An annex to this building is
being built and will be used for a barber shop when completed.
“A large structure is being
erected at the Orphans home.
“The concrete block building
of Lee & Pridgen on the site of the old jail will be commenced at an early
date. The old building is now being razed to the ground.
“There are other buildings
and improvements in contemplation. It is understood a handsome, three-story
structure will be erected on the block between the McCreary building and the
Evergreen hotel, which was recently gutted by fire.”
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