Tuesday, November 19, 2019

The Evergreen Courant's News Flashback for Nov. 19, 2019


SIX YEARS AGO
NOV. 28, 2013

Evergreen weather observer Betty Ellis reported no rain between Nov. 18 and Nov. 24. She reported a high of 81 degrees on Nov. 18 and lows of 35 on Nov. 23 and Nov. 24.

The Evergreen-Conecuh County Chamber of Commerce recently named the Bank of Evergreen as the Chamber’s Business of the Month for the month of November. Chamber board members presented the bank with a special plaque last Thursday night to mark the occasion.

Representatives of EMC Hospice look on as Evergreen Mayor Pete Wolff signs a proclamation last Thursday at Evergreen City Hall making the month of November “National Hospice-Palliative Care Month” in the City of Evergreen.

Hillcrest High School’s marching band recently wrapped up its marching season by bringing home trophies for superior ratings from three area marching contests.
The band earned superior ratings from the Daleville Band Classic, the Rehobeth Marching Festival and the 33rd Annual “Little Bighorn Marching Contest” in Opp.
At the competition in Opp, Hillcrest senior drum major Korshontes Butts received the Best in Class Drum Major Award, which is given to the best overall drum major in the entire contest. Hillcrest’s dance team also received “The Best In Class Award” for the second year in a row.

31 YEARS AGO
NOV. 24, 1988

Evergreen weather observer Harry Ellis reported 0.29 inches of rain on Nov. 15 and 0.53 inches on Nov. 19. He reported a high of 80 degrees on Nov. 16 and a low of 42 on Nov. 21.

The Evergreen Chamber of Commerce’s 1988 Christmas Parade Saturday afternoon was an unqualified success. There were 19 floats and a total of 54 entries in all. This was the largest parade ever and with more interest than ever.

The Evergreen High School Band’s “Christmas through the Eyes of the Pride” won first place among the floats in the Evergreen Chamber of Commerce’s annual Christmas Parade Saturday afternoon.

Phillip Blackmon off to Washington; expresses his thanks: Phillip Blackmon will be in Washington, D.C. next week, Nov. 29-Dec. 4, attending the Congressional Youth Leadership Conference. Phillip, son of Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Blackmon of Castleberry, is a senior at Conecuh County High School. He won the Woodmen of the World History Award earlier this year and was invited to attend the meeting in the nation’s capital by the Congressional Youth Conference.

William J. “Billy” Hammonds has been appointed vice president of operations at Poole Truck Line by Bill Johnson, President. Prior to this appointment, he was serving as director of operations. Hammonds began his career with Poole in 1978 as a driver and continued with moves into central dispatch, terminal manager and director of terminals.

56 YEARS AGO
NOV. 21, 1963

POOLE BUYS TAGS AND MORE TAGS: Walter Poole is without question the biggest auto and truck tag buyer in Conecuh County. Shown here picking up the final batch of tags for the trucks, trailers and service vehicles operated by Poole Truck Line, Poole bought a total of 128 tags this year, according to Judge of Probate, Lloyd G. Hart. Also in on the big buying splurge were Tax Assessor Delma Bowers and Tax Collector H.C. Wiggins. Poole Truck Lines bought tags for 49 tractors, 73 trailers and six service vehicles. Total cost of the tags was $19,889 plus $2,504 ad valorem taxes for a grand total of $22,393.

The Evergreen Highway Patrol office reported one accident that took the lives of two local youths during the past week.
Thomas R. Jordan, 17, of Evergreen, Rt. 2, was driving a 1955 Ford that went out of control Friday night about one mile north of Evergreen of Highway 83. Walter William Mooney, 14, of Evergreen, a passenger in the car, was killed instantly. Jordan died a short time later in the Conecuh Hospital.
Trooper Troy Smith investigated the accident and reported $450 damage to the auto.

HOMECOMING ROYALTY AT EVERGREEN HIGH are caught by the photographer as they enter the stands following a pre-game ceremony. Miss Homecoming Susan Blair and Miss Football Sandra Brooks reigned over festivities, including a parade and the game with T.R. Miller. Escorts were Conner Warren and Stan Coker.

81 YEARS AGO
NOV. 17, 1938

VIADUCT WILL BE DECORATED DURING CHRISTMAS SEASON – Tree Will Be Placed At The Head Of The Bridge: Evergreen citizens and visitors who pass this way during the Christmas holidays will have a rare treat in store for them if present plans materialize. Plans are underway to decorate the huge viaduct with pretty lights and ornaments in keeping with the holiday spirt. The viaduct, itself a thing of beauty, enhanced with the beauty of these lights and other decorations should present a gorgeous scene.
Supt. of Lights Fred M. Wright has already bought the materials and they are here. Sometime early in December they will be installed and it is hoped to have them up and ready by Dec. 10 to 15. The Evergreen Garden Club will put up and decorate a Christmas tree at the entrance to the bridge next to the business section. In addition, it is hoped that all business houses will arrange their windows and fronts in holiday decorations. With everyone cooperating, Evergreen can perhaps be made the most outstanding beautiful city in this section of the country this Christmas.

Boy Scout Bulletin: The regular weekly scout meeting was held Monday night. “Assembly” was blown by “Sonny” Price. The scouts who had paid their monthly dues answered roll call “sheep” while the boys who had not answered “goat.” Points were given on the contest for writing the 12 Scout Laws backward. We enjoyed a talk given by George Smith, a colored World War veteran. The speech was about his “oversea experiences.” The meeting was closed with “Taps.” – Louis Murphy, Reporter.

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