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| Mindanao, Phillipines (in red) |
23 YEARS AGO
JULY 19, 1990
Local weather reporter Harry Ellis reported .22 of an inch of rain on July 11, 1990, 1.45 of an inch on July 12 and .76 of an inch on July 13. He reported a high temperature of 93 on July 11 and lows of 65 on July 14 and July 15.
“Two enlisted men stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina lost their lives early Thursday morning when the truck they were riding in went over a bridge on I-65 at the 106-mile marker. The 1988 Ford Ranger was airborne for over 100 feet before landing on its top at the bottom of the bridge some 34 feet down. The accident took place just inside the Conecuh County line.”
“Emily H. Brogden, a member of the Conecuh County Extension Staff since 1980, has been named County Agent-Coordinator for Conecuh County, according to an announcement by Dr. Ann E. Thompson, Director of the Alabama Cooperative Extension Service.”
“Mr. and Mrs. Fred Crutchfield will observe their 60th wedding anniversary this Sat., July 21.”
“State Representatives Skippy White and Jimmy Warren recently notified Joe Weaver that the Legislature of Alabama had recognized him for 35 years of outstanding service to education. Weaver, who accepted the position as Dean of Students and Business Manager at Jefferson Davis College in 1966, served for 23 years. Weaver taught school in Conecuh and Monroe Counties prior to accepting a position in Escambia County.”
38 YEARS AGO
JULY 17, 1975
Local weather reporter Earl Windham reported .4 of an inch of rain on July 8, 1975, .9 on July 12 and .2 on July 13. Total rainfall for June 1975 was 6.4 inches. He reported a high of 92 on July 7 and a low of 66 on July 13.
“Don L. McInnis, a former Monroeville policeman and Conecuh County Deputy sheriff, has completed 14 weeks of training at the Alabama Police Academy and is now a state trooper assigned to Grove Hill.
“McInnis, 25, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence McInnis of Rt. 1, Repton, was a patrolman on the Monroeville police force for about 1-1/2 years before becoming Conecuh County’s chief deputy last January.
“A Repton High School graduate, he attended Patrick Henry Junior College and was a military policeman in the U.S. Army for 1-1/2 years.”
“A memorial service in honor of the late Dr. Cecil E. Price will be held Sunday afternoon, Aug. 10, at 2:30 o’clock at the Conecuh County Hospital. At that time a memorial plaque and a portrait of the loved physician will be unveiled.
“Dr. Price practiced medicine here for over a quarter of a century and at one time was the only physician in practice in the county. He worked endless hours in extending care to all, regardless of race, creed or color. He died in his office as the result of massive heart failure on April 29, 1974. He was only 51 at the time of his death and literally worked himself to death for the people of this county.”
53 YEARS AGO
JULY 21, 1960
“Local Wave Finishes Navy Basic Training: Mamie Edna Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Miller of Rt. 1, Evergreen, completed nine weeks of basic training at Recruit Training – Women, United States Naval Training Center, Bainbridge, Maryland, and was graduated during a military review held on June 24. The local Wave, a graduate of Lyeffion High School, will spend a 14-day leave with her parents before reporting to Norfolk, Virginia for duty.”
“State Senator R.G. (Bob) Kendall Jr. has been named a director of Southern Coach & Body Co., Inc.”
“Farmers Mobile Mill Co. enjoyed a successful opening of its dealership for Mary Carter Paints, according to partners Bill Register and John Raines. Over 400 persons visited the store on Court Street during the two-day grand opening Friday and Saturday.
“The partners said that 275 pints of paint were given away to the first 275 people visiting the store. Mrs. Dolly Grimes won eight gallons of paint.”
“The regular monthly session of Conecuh County Court will be held Monday with Probate Judge Lloyd G. Hart presiding. County Solicitor Henry J. Kinzer will prosecute for the state.
“Circuit Clerk Ralph Crysell said today that there are 85 cases on the docket. Most of them deal with liquor and traffic law violations.”
68 YEARS AGO
JULY 19, 1945
“Gets Jap Machine Gun Nest At Night: With the 24th Infantry (Victory) Division on Mindanao – Firing by ear, the men of the mortar squad of Private First Class Mack C. Williams (husband of Mrs. Bernadine M. Williams of Rt. C, Evergreen, Ala.) gave a new twist to an old adage – Japs should be heard, if not seen – and destroyed two Japanese machine gun nests in a pitch-dark night near Davao.
“Williams’ 60-millimeter mortar was firing all afternoon at two enemy machine gun positions. After each barrage, the Nip guns ceased firing. Minutes later, they would open up again from a different location.
“The company dug in for the night. The mortars were set up to fire at likely avenues of attack. Near midnight the sharp staccato of the Jap guns pierced the darkness. The insistent Nip gunners were back again.
“Williams couldn’t see them, but his trained ear picked up their approximate location. Quickly, he swung the mortar round, readjusted the aim and fired. A 50-round barrage saturated the area. Nothing more was heard from the troublesome Japs.
“Williams is fighting with this Victory Division’s Corregidor-famed 34th Infantry Regiment.”
“A letter from the War Department was received by E.H. Cowart during the past week which informed him that his son, Pfc. Elly H. Cowart Jr. was still reported missing in action, though the War Department was continuing a diligent search for any additional information concerning him.”
83 YEARS AGO
JULY 17, 1930
“Masonic Conference At Repton In 1931: The 1930 session of the Conecuh County Masonic Conference was closed here Thursday afternoon, July 10. The 1931 session of the Conference will be held with the lodge at Repton.
“The following were elected as officer for the ensuing year: Dr. J.W. Hagood, W.M.; T.W. Robinson, S.W.; S.S. Kendrick, J.W.; M.A. Lane, Sec.-Treas.; R.H. Meacham, S.D.; J.G. Brooks, J.D.; J.H. Stamps, Tyler; J.B. Murphy, Chaplin.
“The Conference was said to have been a very successful one. Peace and harmony prevailed throughout all sessions and the lectures given by Mr. J.W. Thurmond, District Lecturer were much enjoyed by all delegates and visitors. A total of about 75 delegates and visitors were in attendance. Resolution of thanks were extended to the town of Evergreen for the entertainment afforded.”
“Last Friday and Saturday were record breaking days in this section for heat. The thermometer at the local weather observation station registered high mark of 107-1/2 on both of these days.”
“Federal officers swooped down on the bootleggers in Conecuh County on Monday of this week and made seven arrests. The arrests were made by Deputy U.S. Marshal Pennington of Mobile, assisted by Sheriff Moore and deputies. “The seven were taken to Brewton Tuesday on train No. 5, where they will appear before U.S. Commissioner Leon Brooks and have bond set. It is thought that some of the number will make the necessary bond.”
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