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| Alabama Gov. Bibb Graves |
50 YEARS AGO
FEB. 4, 1965
“Car-train wreck kills Isaiah
Mims: Isaiah Mims, age 31 of Owassa, was killed instantly when his auto was hit
by an L&N train Saturday afternoon on the main crossing in Owassa. Trooper Pitchford
investigated the accident. Pitchford said that Mims evidently heard the train
approaching too late to bring his 1957 Ford to a stop and skidded to rest on
the tracks in the path of the oncoming train. Mims’ car was a total loss and
the engine of the train received $3,000 damage.”
“Baptists begin new building: Construction will begin
right away on the new addition to the educational building of the Evergreen
Baptist Church, according to John Nielsen, chairman of the building committee.
“The new building will join
the present building at the rear end and will be approximately the same size,
6,000 square feet in two stories. Approximate cost of the building will be
$47,000 including heating, air conditioning and lights. The contract has
already been let.
“The new building will be the
latest in a major building program carried out by the local church in the past
15 years. The present educational building was completed in 1950. Since then
the church has also remodeled and air conditioned the main building, built a
parsonage and built the first unit of Bower Memorial Baptist Church.
“All of these programs were
carried out under the leadership of the Rev. Sam Granade, who is complete his
17th year as pastor.”
65 YEARS AGO
FEB. 2, 1950
“Attendance Record Broken By
Death: GEORGIANA, Ala. – Death Monday broke a veteran teacher’s 44-year record
of never having missed a day of school.
“Mrs. Lola B. Harwell, fifth
and sixth grade instructor at Georgiana Elementary School, died unexpectedly
Monday morning in her classroom. She had just returned from a religious motion
picture which was being shown to her students.
“Mrs. Harwell entered the
teaching profession in September 1906 at Ebeneza in Butler County. She had
never been absent or tardy since taking her first job.
“She also taught in Conecuh
County and was principal at Avant in Butler County before coming to Georgiana.
“Mrs. Harwell was a graduate
of Troy State Teachers College and attended the University of Alabama. She is
survived by her husband, Grady Harwell of Georgiana.”
“Strawberry Shipments Move
From Castleberry: CASTLEBERRY, Ala., Jan. 30 – For the second year in
succession, the strawberry season has begun several weeks ahead of schedule.
“Several growers brought in
crates today and many more patches will begin producing within a week or two –
if the mild weather continues.
“Normally, the season begins
between March 15 and April 1.
“Lonnie Beasley of the Hamden
Ridge community got here with 1950’s first crate. They were Klonmores and were
sold to R.T. Holland, local buyer."
80 YEARS AGO
FEB. 7, 1935
“Former Conecuh Citizen
Appointed Prison Warden: Gov. Bibb Graves the past week announced the
appointment of Mr. Chas. S. Kelly of Atmore as Warden of Atmore Prison,
otherwise known as Moffat Farm.
“The appointment of Mr. Kelly
to this post is a source of delight to his numerous friends in Conecuh County.
He is a native of Repton and made his home there until a few years ago, when he
moved to Atmore to accept a position at the prison farm.
“Mr. Kelly is the brother of
Dr. E.L. Kelly, County Health Officer. Mr. J.E. Kelly, former representative
from Conecuh and president of Union Bank of Repton, and the father of Senator
J.L. Kelly of this city.”
“SCOUT NEWS: Troop 80,
Evergreen Scouts, had an outdoor meeting on Monday afternoon at Stevens Pond.
“Monday night, we shall have
our regular meeting at seven o’clock and next Wednesday p.m., we plan a trip to
old historic Beulah cemetery.”
“MR. JACK ROBINSON ACCEPTS
POSITION WITH I. LONG & SONS: Mr. Jack Robinson of Baltimore, Md. arrived
Monday to assume a position with the firm of I. Long and Sons. Mr. Robinson is
a nephew of Messrs. Robert and Haiman Long, his mother being a twin sister of
Mr. Robert Long.
“Mr. Robinson was born and
reared in Baltimore and this is his first trip south. He is making his home
with the Longs on Belleville Street.”
95 YEARS AGO
FEB. 4, 1920
“Hon. and Mrs. J.M. Thomas
are greatly distressed over the receipt of a message from the army hospital in
San Antonio, Texas, announcing the serious illness of their son, Mabry Thomas,
who is suffering with pneumonia. Latest advices stated that there was slight
improvement in the young man’s condition.”
“Robert Long left yesterday
afternoon for his semi-annual visit to New York and other eastern markets to
purchase the spring and summer stock for his firm, I. Long & Sons. Miss
Althea Burke accompanied him on the trip to assist in the selections. Miss
Burke has long been identified with this store and will be of material aid to
him in purchasing one of the most varied lines of ladies goods ever carried by
this popular store. Miss Diaz, the trimmer, will also be with them to look
after the selection of stock for the millinery department. They will be in the
markets not less than three weeks.”
“The groundhog surely failed
to see his shadow Monday, and we shall now see if this portends an early spring
or the end of winter, whichever it means, if it means anything.”
“The first to break the ice
in the local campaign is H.S. Hagood, who will stand for re-election to the
office of tax assessor.”
“A.R. Peavey and D.W.
Presley, two of the salt of the earth from Jamestown beat, were appreciated
callers at the editorial sanctum a few days ago.”
110 YEARS AGO
FEB. 1, 1905
“O.L. Peckham was found dead
on Friday afternoon near the place where he was building a home in front of
D.G. Rutland’s. Mr. Peckham had recently removed here from Missouri and
purchased land from Mr. Rutland and had contracted for the erection of a home,
and was arranging for truck farming. About 12 o’clock Mr. Rutland happened to
find the dead body of Mr. Peckham leaning against a tree and he had the body
removed to his house. Investigation revealed the fact that the man had taken
carbolic acid with suicide intent. An empty bottle was found at his side and a
dipper out of which he had drank the deadly poison. The drug was bought on
Saturday before from a drug store here. No cause could be assigned for the rash
act. The only member of his family with him was his wife, who came here and has
been with him. His remains were interred in Evergreen cemetery on Saturday
morning at 10 o’clock. Mr. Peckham appeared to be an industrious farmer and
seemed delighted with his new location and so expressed himself to man. The
coroner was notified of the death, but after investigation decided it was
unnecessary to hold an inquest.”
“FOUND: Purse containing
large amount of money, picked up on the counter at the Racket Store; owner will
identify and get same by proper claim.”
“Earthquake Felt at Gadsden:
Gadsden, Ala. – The people of Gadsden were rudely awakened about 10:20 o’clock
Saturday night with a distinct earthquake shock which shook houses, rattled
windows and doors, broke up glassware and frightened the superstitious. The
shock was also felt in Attalla."
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