MAY 14, 1998
Evergreen weather reporter Harry Ellis reported .01 inches of rain on May 6 and a trace of rain on May 7. He also reported a high of 86 degrees on May 9 and lows of 53 on May 4 and May 5.
Marcia Michelle Griffin was chosen as Conecuh County 1999
Junior Miss this past Saturday night at the Ed Reid Technical College.
“Marcy” also won awards for the best creative and performing
arts category and for the best judge’s interview.
Gina Michelle Harper was chosen as first alternate. She was
recognized as the best in two categories: poise and appearance and physical
fitness.
Sunshine Lualhati Floyd was chosen as second alternate and
will receive a $300 scholarship to the college of her choice.
Jessika Wallace was presented with the Scholastic
Achievement Award and she will receive a $300 scholarship. Wallace had the
highest grade point average.
Two other $100 scholarships were presented. Amity Reeves
received one as Star Sponsor Winner, while Monique Johnson won for the Spirit
of Junior Miss.
Bill Ferguson has taken over as the new Veteran’s Affairs
Officer for this area, with the transfer of Francis McGowin.
Ferguson was hired on April 13, 1998, and he is no stranger
to Conecuh County.
39 YEARS AGO
MAY 13, 1982
Local weather observer Earl Windham reported 1.28 inches of rain on May 8. He reported a high of 88 on May 6 and a low of 49 on May 9.
Wayne Stafford is the new owner of Evergreen radio station WBLO, having assumed ownership Monday morning. He and Marv Heffington, the station’s new manager, are congratulated by Ernie Ashworth, noted country music and Grand Ole Opry entertainer, who is also Mrs. Stafford’s (Wanda) brother. Ashworth will become a familiar figure around Evergreen as he assists Marv and Wayne as they make improvements at the station.
Tommy Shipp of Castleberry showed the Grand Champion of the 17th Annual Conecuh County FFA and 4-H Market Hog Show held here Monday morning at the Evergreen Cooperative Stockyard Show Arena. Jeff Little, owner of Little’s Super Market in Castleberry, paid a premium $1 per pound for this fine home.
Dr. Sergeant’s death is shock: This community and county
were shocked by the unexpected death of Dr. Charles Kendall Sergeant of an
apparent massive heart attack suffered at his office Saturday afternoon, May 8.
Private memorial services were held Wednesday at his home at
307 Perryman St., conducted by Dr. Lamar Jackson.
Dr. Sergeant was a board surgeon of extremely high
qualifications and greatly respected in his profession. He had practiced as a
surgeon and as a family physician here for over four years and had earned the
love and respect of the people of this area.
54 YEARS AGO
MAY 11, 1967
The fourth annual Conecuh County Market Hog Show will be
held Mon., May 15, at the Conecuh Stockyards. Registration begins at 5:30 a.m.,
the show at 8:30 a.m. and the sale of the show hogs at 1 p.m. Over 100 head of
top quality market hogs are to be shown.
The show is sponsored by the Evergreen Kiwanis Club and the
State Dept. of Agriculture & Industries in cooperation with the State Dept.
of Vocational and Agricultural Education and the Extension Service of Auburn
University.
C.L. Kamplain is show chairman and D.C. Fleming is advisory
chairman. Judge of the show is H.N. Lewis, Vo. Ag. Livestock specialist,
Auburn. Dr. Carl Wilson is official veterinarian.
Lt. Patten is control officer of attack squadron: With
Attack Squadron Twenty-Three, Aboard U.S. Naval Air Station, LeMoore, Calif. –
LTJG Freddie J. Patten, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene E. Patten of 401 Belleville
St., Evergreen, is presently serving with Attack Squadron Twenty-Three, a light
jet attack squadron temporarily based at U.S. Naval Air Station LeMoore, Calif.
Attack Squadron Twenty-Three, better known as the “Black
Knights,” is presently undergoing intensive training and exercises in
preparation for its third combat cruise against the forces of Communist
aggression in Southeast Asia.
LTJG Patten is serving as the squadron Maintenance Control
Officer. LTJG Patten is a three-time veteran of the Vietnam Campaign.
73 YEARS AGO
MAY 13, 1948
DEMOLAYS MEET: The Evergreen Chapter of Demolay met
Wednesday night April 21 at 7:30 p.m. with 18 members and nine Masons present.
The initiating degree was given to the following boys: Robert Wells, W.K.
Salter, Carl Stacey, Kenneth Thompson, Harry Booker, Bayne Petrey and Brown
Hagood.
These boys were given the Demolay degree Wednesday night,
May 5, which made them full-pledged members. The Demolay boys gave the Rainbow
Girls a party at Binion’s Pool Monday evening, May 10. Refreshments were
served.
The next meeting will be May 19. – Curtis Walker, Scribe.
ON STAGE in 5 BIG SCENES – Dr. Silkini’s ASYLUM OF HORRORS – Direct From Hollywood – FRANKENSTEIN MONSTER IN PERSON – Ghastly! Horrifying! Chilling! Warning: If You Have A Weak Heart Don’t See It! – On Screen Comedy “Scooper Dooper” – PIX THEATRE – Fri., May 21, 10:30 p.m., One Show Only – Tickets Go On Sale Fri., May 14, 1948 – ADMISSION – All Seats 60 cents including Tax.
The commencement season was ushered in at Evergreen High School Saturday night, May 8, 1948 with a Senior Banquet and Prom. On Sun., May 23, 1948 at 11 o’clock, the baccalaureate services will be held in the Evergreen High School auditorium. Concluding the commencement program will be the graduation exercises which are to be held in the E.H.S. auditorium Friday night, May 28, 1948 at eight o’clock. Rev. A.A. Staples will deliver the commencement address.
83 YEARS AGO
MAY 12, 1938
Paul Stephenson Draws Five Years For Killing: A circuit
court jury late Wednesday night returned a verdict of guilty against Paul
Stephenson, young white man living in Beat One, and sentenced him to five years
in the penitentiary. Stephenson together with his father was charged with
killing their neighbor, David Wallace, a number of years ago.
Stephenson’s trial began Tuesday and did not reach the jury
until late Wednesday afternoon. He was represented by the law firm of Hamilton
and Jones of this city. The case of Neil Stephenson will not be tried at this
term of the court.
The case of Tom Howard, charged with carnal knowledge, a
capital offense, was taken up early Monday. Through his attorney, R.H. Jones,
Howard entered a plea of guilty and received a sentence of 25 years.
Evergreen Included In Air Mail Pick-Up Plan: Air mail
pick-up service planned for Alabama May 15 has been canceled on orders of the
post office department, which asked concentration of flights on May 19, the
state aviation commission announced Wednesday.
Addition of three new cities to be given pick-up service was
announced. They are Thomasville, Evergreen and Troy. The additions bring to 34
the number of points in which state aviators will pick up air mail and fly it
to regular airliner stops.
“Harllee Branch, second assistant postmaster general,
advised Wednesday the post office department would concentrate on air mail
pick-up service May 19, the 20th anniversary of airmail inauguration, and
refused to permit Alabama flights planned May 15,” Asa Rountree, state airfield
director, announced.
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