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| Cecil B. DeMille in 1937. |
14 YEARS AGO
DEC. 28, 2000
Evergreen weather reporter
Harry Ellis reported .33 inches of rain on Dec. 18 and .45 inches of rain on
Dec. 21. He reported a high temperature of 58 degrees on Dec. 24 and lows of 15
degrees on Dec. 19 and Dec. 20.
“January 1 rings in the
second phase of Alabama’s mandatory liability insurance requirements as the
Alabama Department of Revenue begins its weekly mailing of some 1,500 insurance
verification survey forms to vehicle owners.”
“Conecuh County school board
member Willene Whatley has been appointed to the Board of Trustees of Alabama
Risk Management for Schools.”
“Wade Dees Nobles Jr., 80,
died Tues., Dec. 19, 2000 at Thomas Hospital in Baldwin County. He was born
Dec. 3, 1920 in Conecuh County. Mr. Nobles was in the Army for 35 years and was
a veteran of World War II and the Korean War.”
“The 2001 annual
Evergreen-Conecuh Chamber of Commerce banquet will be held Thurs., Jan. 25, at
6 p.m. in the Hillcrest High School cafetorium.
“The guest speaker for this
year’s event is Dr. David Himelrick, an engaging entertainer, who presents a
dynamic and captivating show with tasteful humor and charm."
29 YEARS AGO
DEC. 26, 1985
“The Weather: ‘No rain, but
cold,’ says Earl Windham,” who reported sub-freezing lows every day between
Dec. 15 and Dec. 21. He reported a low of 18 degrees on Dec. 15, 19 on Dec. 16,
23 on Dec. 17, 29 on Dec. 18, 24 on Dec. 19, 24 on Dec. 20 and 23 on Dec. 21.
He reported a high of 55 on Dec. 18 and Dec. 21.
“Sgt. Randy R. Hildreth, son
of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Hildreth of Rt. C, Evergreen, has been awarded the
Air Force Commendation Medal. He was presented his medal by Capt. John F.
Bartsch, 4450th Tactical Group Headquarter Squadron Commander, on Oct. 25.
“Sgt. Hildreth is now
assigned to the 4450th Tactical Group, Base Operations Branch at Nellis Air
Force Base, Las Vegas, Nevada on a three-year special duty assignment. He is a
1979 graduate of Evergreen High School.”
“Army Pvt. Alexander Booker,
son of Eva M. Booker and Alex Roach of Evergreen, has arrived for duty with the
204th Signal Battalion, South Korea. He is a 1985 graduate of Evergreen High
School.”
“Leon Webb Randolph, 71,
retired educator of Evergreen, died Mon., Dec. 16. He was a member of a
well-known Evergreen family born here on Oct. 6, 1914 to the late Mr. and Mrs.
Henry Randolph Sr. He taught in the schools of this county for 45 years and
retired from his teaching position at Southside Elementary School.”
44 YEARS AGO
DEC. 24, 1970
“Miss Elizabeth Riley was
honored with an autograph party held at The Nannette Shop on Friday night, Dec.
18, from 5 to 8 to celebrate her book, recently published. This book, ‘The Old
Evergreen Historical Cemetery,’ is composed of interesting and authentic facts
about the people who rest in this old cemetery. Miss Riley’s style of writing
revives fond memories of those who are resting in this hallowed ground. History
lovers will find this book interesting because a great deal of the history of
Conecuh County can be found in this book. Among the great number of friends who
came by to congratulate the author and to purchase this book were some from
Pensacola, Milton and a number of other surrounding places. Miss Elizabeth, as
she is fondly known by her friends here, is to be congratulated and Evergreen
is very proud of its newest celebrity.”
“Labe Turk Johnston, age 76,
of Route D, Evergreen, died Fri., Dec. 18, 1970 at his home.
“Mr. Johnston was a
semi-retired farmer and life-long resident of Conecuh County. He was a member
of the Brooklyn Baptist Church, a World War I veteran, member of American
Legion, Chairman of the County Board of Education and a member of the
Democratic Executive Committee.”
“The Pinckney D. Bowles
Chapter of U.D.C. met Tuesday Dec. 15 in the home of Mrs. Aubrey Griffin with
Mrs. John Griffin as co-hostesses. Mrs. Ray Owens, president, presided.”
59 YEARS AGO
DEC. 22, 1955
“A large number of people
were present Saturday for the grand opening of Miller Trading Company’s new
Check-R-Mix Feed Mill in Evergreen.”
“A fire of undetermined
origin Friday night swept through and totally destroyed the house at 214 West
Front St. occupied by Maggie Thomas Johnson.
“Another fire Monday night
completely destroyed a house on the Loree Road, about two miles from Evergreen.
The house was occupied by Willie Houston Lee and family.”
“The Williams Store, about a
mile from Repton on the Range Road, was broken into and robbed Monday night,
according to Deputy Sheriff Ralph Crysell.
“About $25 in currency, eight
cartons of cigarettes and an automobile battery were taken as far as can be
determined.
“Deputy Sheriff James
‘Shorty’ Brock is investigating the burglary.”
“Evergreen’s water problems
were considered at a meeting of the city council Tuesday night. Of the two
wells in operation, from which the city gets the water supply, one will become
inoperative shortly unless repaired soon.
“About a year ago, the State
Board of Health wrote the City of Evergreen that another well was needed to
adequately take care of the residents here. Both the council and the Water
Works Board are considering the possibility of another well, in addition to
repairing the old one.”
74 YEARS AGO
DEC. 26, 1940
“Schwarzmann Not Wanted By
FBI Report States: In reply to inquiries by local officers, the Federal Bureau
of Investigation last week stated that they were not searching for Andrew
Schwarzmann, 36-year-old German being held here.
“In the report, however, the
FBI listed cities in which Schwarzmann had been arrested on charges of vagrancy
and for investigation. The places listed included Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami,
Kalamazoo, San Antonio, Pensacola, St. Louis, Shreveport, West Palm Beach, Port
Arthur and Lafayette, La.
“Found on Schwarzmann when
taken into custody by the local officers were many maps, pamphlets, names and
addresses, hotel bills, postcards and a newspaper clipping. The maps were
chiefly points in Florida and the east coast. One contained a detailed diagram
of the Charleston, S.C. harbor.
“The pamphlets were mostly on
religious subjects, on which Schwarzmann says he is an ardent student. The
names and addresses scribbled on pieces of paper were of people scattered all
over the country. Some of the names are obviously German. One of the postcards
found was addressed to a ‘Miss Doris Duks,” Honolulu, Hawaii, and had a mixture
of English and German written on the back.
“Clipping Tells of Extortion
Plot: A newspaper clipping included among the papers taken from Schwarzmann
told of conflicts between him and Cecil B. DeMille, the famous motion picture
producer. In this clipping, Mr. DeMille connected Schwarzmann with an extortion
plot against him. Schwarzmann strongly denies having any connection with the
plot.
“Released Monday:
Schwarzmann’s case came up Monday morning in County Court before Judge L.W.
Price, and, investigation showing that he was not wanted elsewhere by law
enforcement officers, the charge of vagrancy, on which he was being held, was
dismissed in lieu of the 10 days spent in jail here awaiting the report from
FBI officials.”
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