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| Evergreen's L&N Train Depot title presentation in 1977. |
SEVEN YEARS AGO
FEB. 8, 2007
Local weather reporter Harry
Ellis reported .35 inches of rain on Jan. 31 and .19 inches on Feb. 1. He
reported a high temperature of 55 degrees on Feb. 4 and a low of 22 on Jan. 29.
Total rainfall for the month of January 2007 was 5.70 inches.
“Jim Peace, Administrator of
Evergreen Medical Center for the past 12 years, shocked everyone last Thursday
when he announced his resignation to accept a position in Alexander City.”
“The Evergreen City Council
made an effort to help keep the population of Evergreen and its visitors
healthy Tuesday night when they began the process of passing a smoking ban in
the city.”
“CCSA continues fight against
landfill: The grassroots group organized to fight a proposed 5,115-acre
landfill just south of Repton took steps Tuesday night, Jan. 30, 2007, to
further organize and prepare for a possible legal battle.
“’We will open a non-profit
bank account tomorrow so we can accept donations,’ Citizens for a Clean Southwest
Alabama (CCSA) Vice-Chairman Ron Shumack said. ‘Phyllis Bell has agreed to
serve as our treasurer and she, Wendy [Folmar, CCSA secretary], and Johnny
[Andrews, CCSA chairman] will be authorized signers on the account.’
“Jean Harter, one of the CCSA
executive committee members, came forward with $200 in donations from citizens
and said, ‘We can open the account with this.’”
22 YEARS AGO
FEB. 13, 1992
Local weather reporter Harry
Ellis reported .73 inches of rain on Feb. 4, .40 inches on Feb. 5 and .05
inches on Feb. 6. He reported a high of 68 on Feb. 3 and lows of 30 on Feb. 8
and Feb. 9.
“Joe F. Gordy, AIFD, of
Natural Decorations, Inc. in Evergreen, has been invited to design at the
International Plant Trade Fair and Exhibition in Essen, Germany on Feb. 15,
1992. Gordy will represent the United States in this exhibition celebrating the
10th Anniversary celebration of this event.”
“Health care and the
treatment of disabled veterans were the main topics during Senator Richard
Shelby’s visit to Conecuh County last Saturday morning.”
“The faculty and staff of
Reid State Technical College cordially invites area residents to a retirement
dinner in honor of Wiley Salter. Mr. Salter has served as Reid State’s only
president since the college opened in 1966.”
“Gerald Smith of Evergreen
was recently honored as one of Poole Truck Line’s best employees for driving
over two million miles without a single accident. Gerald has been with Poole
since March 28, 1958
“Ronald Pugh of Evergreen was
also recently honored as one of Poole’s best employees for driving over one
million miles without a single accident. Ronald has been with Poole since June
3, 1981.”
37 YEARS AGO
FEB. 10, 1977
Local weather reporter Earl
Windham reported 1.01 inches of snow on Jan. 30, .41 inches of rain on Feb. 3
and .07 inches of rain on Feb. 4. He reported a high temperature of 56 degrees
on Feb. 2 and a low of 16 on Jan. 31.
“Murder Creek Society buys
L&N Depot: The Murder Creek Historical Society, Inc., a non-profit
corporation, acquired title to the Louisville & Nashville Railroad Co.
Depot in Evergreen on Tuesday. The title was transferred to Society officers by
I.L. Bell, L&N Superintendent at Mobile, in a brief ceremony at the depot.
“The Depot had earlier been
declared an historical landmark of national interest. Funds for the purchase
came from local donations to the society, local donations to the Society in
memory of Bob Kendall, donation by the Conecuh County Commission, the City
Council and a grant from the Alabama Historical Commission.
“Immediate plans call for
re-roofing and painting the exterior and future plans call for complete
restoration. The Depot, when restored, will be one of the few depots restored
on the Louisville and Nashville main line.
“The officers of the Society
are Mrs. Quida P. Salter, President; Mrs. Harriett Hyde, Vice President; Mrs.
Eugene Hyde, Secretary; and William D. Melton, Treasurer.”
"I.L. Bell, right, L&N Railroad Co. superintendent at Mobile, presents title to the Evergreen Depot to Mrs. Wiley (Ouida) Salter, president of the Murder Creek Historical Society, Inc. Looking on during the ceremony Tuesday morning at the depot are, from left, John M. Fleming Jr., former chairman of the Conecuh County Commission, Mrs. Bob (Mary) Kendall Jr., whose late husband was instrumental in forming the Murder Creek Society and worked long and hard in its campaign to obtain the depot, and Mrs. Robert (Edna) Glass, wife of the local L&N Station Agent."
“Claudette Johnson was named
Miss Rubicon at the annual pageant held at Evergreen High School last Thursday
night, Feb. 3. Lynn Polk was named first alternate and Aundra Lett was named
second alternate.”
52 YEARS AGO
FEB. 8, 1962
“Read ‘em All: Mrs. Elizabeth
Stallworth of Old Sparta subscribed to The Courant Tuesday for the 58th time.
She said they (her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Crosby) began taking The Courant
in 1904 while living in Florala. Since then, work carried her to New Orleans,
Mobile, Meridian and back to Conecuh and all the time Mrs. Stallworth never
missed an issue of the hometown weekly.
“Now, while Mrs. Stallworth
is looking forward to her 72nd birthday in April, she stays busy with her 75
cows and 10 Shepherd dogs. She also takes time out to stroll the pastures
rabbit hunting with the boys.”
“Dr. R. Walker Hendrix, local
physician and former health officer of Conecuh County, has accepted a position
as Medical Examining Specialist with the Veterans Administration in Montgomery.
Dr. Hendrix began his new duties Monday.”
“Supporters of former Judge
George C. Wallace, candidate for governor, will rally at the Civic Room of the
Courthouse tonight at seven o’clock, according to a group of citizens of
Conecuh interested in his campaign.”
“Max Pope of Evergreen was
graduated from the University of Alabama School of Law Jan. 31 and has accepted
appointment as clerk to Federal Judge Clarence W. Allgood of Birmingham.”
“Paul Pace, son of Mr. and
Mrs. P.L. Pace, is one of 12 candidates for ‘Mr. Hilltopper,’ in the annual
popularity contest among male students at Birmingham-Southern College.”
67 YEARS AGO
FEB. 13, 1947
“Fire of unknown origin broke
out in the rear of the A&P Store on East Front Street about 3 a.m. this
(Thursday) and did considerable damage to the building and virtually destroyed
the large stock of groceries.
“Quick and effective work on
the part of the Evergreen Fire Department with both fire trucks pressed into
service held the blaze to the one building and little or no damage is reported
in adjoining stores.
“The A&P Store was in the
process of being remodeled this week and the stock was perhaps somewhat less
than it might have been in normal times. However, new fixtures and equipment
being installed are believed to be almost a total loss.
“The building occupied by the
A&P belongs to I. Long & Sons and will be rebuilt just as soon as the
work can be done.”
Showing at the Pix Theatre in
Evergreen Feb. 19-20 – Alfred Hitchcock’s “Notorious” starring Cary Grant,
Ingrid Bergman and Claude Rains.
“LOST – On Loree Road between
Evergreen and Repton, one hub-cap and one plastic rim for 1946 Chrysler. Please
return to Coy L. Harper.”
“Mrs. Billy F. Hyde arrived
Saturday from England. She was met in New York by her husband, who accompanied
her to Evergreen.”
“LOST – String of pearls
between Whiteway Laundry and Ritz Café. Return to Whiteway Laundry and get
reward.”
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