16 YEARS AGO
AUG. 21, 2003
Evergreen weather observer Harry Ellis reported 0.07 inches
of rain on Aug. 12, 0.5 inches on Aug. 13 and 0.6 inches on Aug. 16. He also
reported a high of 92 degrees on Aug. 15 and a low of 69 degrees on Aug. 12.
Joy Wilson, owner of Joy’s in downtown Evergreen and
Evergreen-Conecuh County Chamber of Commerce Secretary Shani Meeks invite
everyone to come by Joy’s during Business After Hours next Thurs., Aug. 28,
from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Joy says she will have many new items on display along
with some delicious refreshments.
Frank Chavers was recognized at last week’s meeting of the
Evergreen Kiwanis Club for his 10 years of service.
Evergreen students admitted to School of Math and Science:
The Office of Admissions is pleased to announce that 116 new students from all
corners of the state will leave the comforts of home to become part of the
unique and challenging environment at the Alabama School of Mathematics and
Science. Thirty-eight counties are represented in the entering classes of 2005
and 2006.
The new students at ASMS this academic year from Conecuh
County are Candace Samuels, daughter of James and Jacquelene Royster of
Evergreen; Ralph Grace II, son of Ralph and Gheta Grace of Evergreen; and Katie
Fountain, daughter of Kenneth and Jeanell Fountain of Repton.
41 YEARS AGO
AUG. 17, 1978
Former Mayor Henry Sessions death saddens: Former Evergreen
Mayor William Henry Sessions, 64, died Thursday morning, Aug. 10, at 11:45
o’clock of an apparent heart attack at the Sam Cope summer home near Gulf
Shores.
Mayor Sessions was a native of Troy, a member of a
prominent, pioneer South Alabama family. He lived in Montgomery for a number of
years and had lived in Evergreen over 31 years.
He served on the Evergreen City Council one term, 1960-64,
and then as mayor from 1964 to 1972, when he chose not to seek re-election. He
served part of an unexpired term as mayor in 1973-76.
He was a member and former president of the Evergreen Rotary
Club and a Mason and Shriner.
Mayor Sessions and his late father-in-law, C.H. Moorer,
founded Conecuh Quick Freeze, Inc. in 1947. This firm became a most successful
meat processing firm and enjoyed an enviable reputation for its quality
products, particularly hickory smoked sausage, hams and turkeys. Under Mayor
Sessions’ able management, Conecuh Quick Freeze, Inc. grew from a small locker
plant into a meat processor employing around 50 people and its products gained
wide acceptability under the “Conecuh Maid” label.
He volunteered for service in the U.S. Navy shortly after
Pearl Harbor and saw many months of combat service with the Seabees (Navy
Construction Battalion) in the South Pacific during World War II.
Graveside services were Saturday morning at 11 o’clock at
Magnolia Cemetery with Dr. Sam Granade and the Rev. Braxton McCurley
officiating.
66 YEARS AGO
AUG. 20, 1953
Local National Guard Unit At Fort McClellan For Two Weeks
Training: Battery “C,” 177th Field Artillery Battalion (N.G.U.S.),
local Guard unit, left Sun., Aug. 16, for Fort McClellan, Ala., for summer camp
and two weeks training. The unit is part of the famed 31st Dixie
Division.
Lt. Wiley Sanders Jr. will be in command of the unit at
camp. Lt. Sanders was appointed 2nd Lt. and assigned to the unit in
May of this year. This will be his first experience as a Guardsman as he served
in the Navy during World War II.
Oil Hunt Continues With Drilling On Well Near Evergreen:
Drillers are now seeking oil only one and one-half miles from Evergreen’s
southeastern city limits.
Lyle Cashion Company’s rig was moved during the weekend to
land owned by Dr. John W. Deming of Alexandria, La. and began drilling what is
known as the John W. Deming No. 1.
The rig is located a short distance south of the
Evergreen-Brooklyn highway and can be seen from the highway. Access to it is
possible by taking the road leading to the home of H.S. Hagood.
Rochester, N.Y., Aug. 11 - George M. Jones of Evergreen was
awarded a master of music degree at the University of Rochester’s recent 103rd
commencement.
Jones, who lives at 113 Bruner Ave., took his undergraduate
work at the University of Rochester also, receiving a bachelor of music degree
in 1951.
91 YEARS AGO
AUG. 16, 1928
CASTLEBERRY: Prof. Geo. M. Veazey, Principal of the Conecuh
County High School, very ably filled the pulpit at the Baptist Church Sunday
morning and night for the regular pastor, Rev. R.D. Wright.
Andalusia Man Called By Death: Judge J.M. Prestwood, Prominent
Citizen, Dies At Home In Andalusia: Stricken suddenly Wednesday night about
nine o’clock, Judge J. Morgan Prestwood, 47, died at 9:30 o’clock. Judge
Prestwood was taken slightly sick Tuesday, but no alarm was felt over his
condition until he took a sudden turn for the worse early Wednesday night and
passed away within a few minutes.
Judge Prestwood was prominently identified with the civic,
religious and political life of Andalusia for many years and had served this
senatorial district composed of Conecuh, Covington and Butler counties in the
Alabama legislature as state senator during the Kilby administration. He later
was elected mayor of Andalusia and in 1927 was named circuit judge by Gov. Bibb
Graves.
In the Democratic primary of last May, Judge Prestwood was
nominated for a full term and would have been re-elected in the November
general election had not death intervened.
J.H. Robison made a trip from Birmingham to Mobile via an
air mail plane during the past weekend. He left Birmingham at 7:10 a.m. and
arrived Mobile 9:30 a.m.
Dr. W.A. Stacey of Skinnerton presented a 10-pound rutabaga
at this office this week. Believe it or not, it’s the truth.
116 YEARS AGO
AUG. 19, 1903
Attention Veterans: All members of Camp Capt. Wm. Lee,
United Confederate Veterans, are requested to meet in the Circuit court room in
Evergreen at 10 o’clock a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, 1903. A full attendance is
expected. By order of the commander. – P.D. Bowles, Commander; N. Stallworth,
Adjutant.
Dr. E.A. Smith of Tuscaloosa, State Geologist, spent several
days here last week. He is investigating the limestone formation in this
section of the state.
Death of Elisha Hart: Elisha Hart, a worthy and esteemed
citizen of this county, died on the 12th inst. at his home in Old
Town beat, after a lingering illness, aged about 70 years. Mr. Hart was an
unpretentious man, plain in his walk and conversation, honest and faithful to
every trust, and his example in life is worthy of emulation by all.
Change of Management: I wish to give notice to my friends
and the public generally that I am again in charge of the old Delmonico, now
the New Magnolia Hotel, near the depot, and will endeavor to please all who
favor me with their patronage. The tables will at all times be supplied with
the best the market affords, and the rooms kept clean and comfortable. I
solicit the same liberal patronage accorded me while in charge of the business
before. Yours to please, F.N. Hawkins.
Death of John C. Donald: A.H. Donald received a telegram on
Saturday afternoon announcing the death of his brother, John C. Donald, at his
home in Columbia, S.C. Mr. Donald was born in this county in 1853, and removed
in 1878 to Atlanta, where he remained for a few years, removing from there to
Columbia, where he has sine resided.
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