Tuesday, April 25, 2023

The Evergreen Courant's News Flashback for April 25, 2023

18 YEARS AGO
APRIL 27, 2000

Evergreen weather observer Harry Ellis reported .03 inches of rain on April 20 and .32 inches on April 23. He reported a high of 87 on April 20 and a low of 43 on April 22.

Project EverFUN in full swing: Project EverFUN kicked off this week with a ground-breaking ceremony on Monday afternoon in Evergreen Municipal Park. Mayor Lomax Cassady, Zebbie Nix and many other dignitaries of the community who contributed to the project were present. Cassady and Nix unearthed the first two shovelfuls of dirt and the work began.

Mayor Lomax Cassady is shown holding the squirrel that caused a major power outage in Evergreen recently. This small critter found itself in a world of trouble when it entered the substation in the industrial park and subsequently blew all three fuses.

The Castleberry Strawberry Festival Beauty Pageant was held March 25, 2000 at Conecuh County Junior High School. Winners in the Teen Miss Strawberry division were second runner-up, Amber Cutts; Teen Miss Strawberry, Melinda Idell Tolin; and first runner-up and Most Photogenic, Avington Hart.

Fairview Baptist Church welcomes new pastor: Fairview Baptist Church welcomes as their new pastor Bro. Darrell Black, his wife Debra, daughter Carey and son Nick.
Bro. Black and his family are from Cantonment, Fla. and they accepted the call to pastor Fairview Baptist Church in February of this year.

43 YEARS AGO
APRIL 24, 1975

Evergreen weather observers Earl Windham reported 0.4 inches of rainfall on April 13 and 2.9 inches on April 14. Total rainfall for that month, through April 20, was reported at 16.2 inches. He reported a high of 78 degrees on April 15 and a low of 36 degrees on April 18.

Evergreen FFA calf is grand champion: A Charolais steer fed by the Evergreen FFA Chapter and shown by Jimmy McNeil won the grand championship of the annual Conecuh County 4-H and FFA Fat Calf Show held here Monday at the Conecuh Stockyard Show Arena. The steer weighed 1,190 pounds and graded choice. Conecuh-Monroe Counties Gas District paid a premium 91 cents per pound for the champ.

Conecuh County Sheriff Edwin L. Booker announces that Larry Morrison has been named chief deputy sheriff. Morrison formerly served with the Evergreen Police Department and has been a law enforcement officer for the past seven years. Morrison is a graduate of Evergreen High School and the Alabama Police Academy.

Pickney D. Bowles Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy met April 15 in the home of Mrs. Coy Harper with Mrs. Fred Mills as co-hostess. Mrs. Ray Owens introduced the speaker, Miss Annie Hagood, who gave a most interesting program on the Confederate Air Force. Mrs. Dan Brown gave a beautiful “In Memoriam” honoring Miss Demoval Hagood, deceased, a beloved teacher and a dear member of the UDC.

68 YEARS AGO
APRIL 27, 1950

C.W. Presley Wants Song On “Railroad Bill” – C.W. Presley of McKenzie, Ala., Route 1, is interested in securing a copy of song which was written years ago about “Railroad Bill,” desperado of Escambia County, some years ago. Mr. Presley has one stanza of the song which runs something like this:
“Railroad Bill” cut a mighty dash,
Shot McMillan, by a lightning flash.
Mis’ McMillan, she whooped and she bawled,
She said, “That’s my husband for I heard him fall.”
If anyone has any information regarding this song, Mr. Presley will appreciate hearing from you.

CONECUH CHAPTER NO. 217 HONORS MRS. RAE: Conecuh Chapter No. 217 Order of the Eastern Star honored Mrs. Rhoda Rae, worthy grand matron, and Mrs. Merle Chapman, grand condustress and other grand officers at a dinner at Fairview last Thursday evening.
Mrs. Carrie Pierce, worthy matron, welcomed the honored guest and presented each with a corsage. This being the golden jubilee of the Alabama Grand Chapter, the golden tones with green were used in the decorations.
At the conclusion of the dinner, a special meeting of the chapter was held at the Masonic Hall, which was decorated with spring flowers. Mrs. Marrie Pierce, worthy matron, and Herbert Mellinger, worthy patron, presided in the East. Mrs. Rhoda Rae, worthy grand matron, was introduced by conductress Ponline Langham, and was escorted to the East and grand honors given her.

93 YEARS AGO
APRIL 22, 1925

W.A. BOUTWELL – Resolution Adopted by Conecuh Lodge A.F.&A.M. No. 733, Belleville, Ala. – The subject of this memorial was born in Pike County and later moved to Lowndes County, where he resided until about 15 years ago when he moved to Conecuh County and remained until death came.
Mr. Boutwell was born Oct. 20, 1842 and died on March 11, 1925. He was made a Mason 40 years ago and lived it in a creditable manner.
Simple, straightforward, unassuming, unselfish to a degree, of rugged honesty and sincerity of purpose, and yet withal gentile in his nature, the life of this good man breathes the spirit of the old south, of a regime that is lofty and massive and yet graceful. His noble life and exemplary character are cherished by his brethren of the mystic tie.
Resolved that this memorial be inscribed upon the records of this lodge, a copy furnished his relatives and that the same be published in The Evergreen Courant. – J.D. Skinner, J.E. Baggett, J.A. Reid, Committee.

WELCOME: Quite a crowd was disappointed at Welcome church Sunday night, it being announced last week there would be preaching, and the preacher did not come. We feel that is the reason we never have a large congregation. We have been disappointed so many times.

HERBERT: The picture show at Herbert Thursday night was enjoyed by everyone.

APRIL 24, 1879
THE EVERGREEN STAR

Hon. F.M. Walker, our popular Probate Judge, is rusticating for a while in Henry County. Hope the judge will have a good time generally.

“Jack” Jones, Evergreen’s efficient and obliging postmaster, has given a new bond to the amount of $16,500. Some of the best men of our county are upon Mr. Jones’ bond.

We are requested to announce that the Historical Society of Conecuh County will meet in the courthouse in Evergreen on Saturday next at 10 o’clock.

TO THE PUBLIC: The undersigned returns thanks to the public for the generous patronage bestowed in the past (especially during court) and respectfully solicits a continuance of same in the future. My saloon is well stocked with the BEST brands of wines, brandies, whiskies, cigars, etc. and my endeavors will be to please all. Give me a call. – W.H. Hawkins, Proprietor, Gem Saloon.

A.W. JOHNSTON – Practical Boot and Shoe Maker, Evergreen, Ala. – Offers his services to the people of Evergreen and vicinity. All work guaranteed and prices satisfactory.

A new candidate for your patronage made its appearance on our streets yesterday under the name of the Evergreen News. Mr. C.S. James is the proprietor.

NOTICE: An election for mayor and four councilmen of the Town of Evergreen, to serve for the ensuing year, will be held on the first Monday in May next. Mr. Mertins and Y.M. Rabb have been appointed managers of said election. – G.R. Farnham, Mayor.

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