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| C.T. Ivey in 1955 |
44 YEARS AGO
MAY 7, 1970
“The 7th Annual Conecuh
County FFA and 4-H Boys Barrow Show will be held here at the Conecuh Stockyard
Arena Monday morning, 81 top hogs will be shown by 35 boys from over the
county.
“Charles Burt is show
chairman and Dave Fleming is advisory chairman. Showmanship will be judged by
Phillip Ellis, Charles Grant, Miles Covin and Roger Waller, all students at
Jefferson Davis Junior College. Dr. Carl Wilson is show veterinarian.
“Boys who will exhibit hogs
included Jimmy Beverly, Larry Knight, Sawyer Griffin, Jerry Daw, Anthony
Preyer, Clayton Cobb, Tommy Shipp, Richard Wilson, James Traweek, Eric Pugh,
Ralph Pugh, John Johnston, Sammy Brown, Herbert Brown, David Davis, Ernest
Shipp, Ivon Gomes, Johnny Daw, Sandy Floyd, Jimmy Salter, Ashley Andrews,
Stanley Boykin, Larry Harris, Frank Murphy, Whaymon Tullis, John Crum Sessions,
Robert Ward, Eddie Reeves, Jeb Barron, Randy Coker, Hillary Harper, Eddie
Ralls, Gerald Salter, Arnold Hall and Johnny R. Salter.”
“U.S. Army, Vietnam – One of
the Army badges that soldiers wear with special pride is the Combat Infantryman
Badge. It was recently awarded to PFC Richard D. Nettles, 20, in Vietnam.
“PFC Nettles, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Willie Nettles, Rt. 2, Evergreen, is assigned as a machine gunner with Co.
C, 3rd Battalion, 1st Infantry of the Americal Division’s 11th Light Infantry
Brigade.”
59 YEARS AGO
MAY 5, 1955
“Pilot Club Organized Here
With 19 Members: Election of officers was the main order of business at the
organizational meeting of the Evergreen Pilot Club on Wed., April 27. The
following officers were elected: Mrs. J.R. Taylor, president; Miss Elsie Couey,
first vice president; Mrs. Dennis Majors, second vice president; Miss Eula Mae
Johnson, treasurer; Miss Emelyn Reddoch, corresponding secretary; and Mrs. Paul
Reid, recording secretary.”
“Repton To Burnt Corn Road To
Be Built Soon: The Conecuh County Board of Directors signed a contract with the
Alabama State Highway Department for a road to be built by the state from
Repton to Burnt Corn about three weeks ago, J.H. Tranum, chairman, said today.
The road will be a little over 11 miles long.
“It is hoped that the road
from Burnt Corn to state highway 83 can be black topped soon. Also contemplated
is the completion of state highway 106 from Georgiana to Highway 83, probably
around Antioch Church.”
“The annual campaign for
renewal of Chamber of Commerce memberships is now underway, according to C.T.
Ivey, who is chairman of the Membership Committee directing the drive.”
“The Evergreen City Council
at its regular meeting Tuesday night voted to extend sewage lines to residents
of Williams Street. At present, the homes on this street all have septic
tanks.”
74 YEARS AGO
MAY 2, 1940
“Lightning Damages Home of
Rev. E.E. Ellis: The home of Rev. E.E. Ellis at West Side was struck by
lightning about four o’clock Wednesday morning and considerable damage was
done, but no one was injured.
“Rev. Ellis reports that two
windows were completely destroyed and others damaged. The screen wire of the
sleeping porch was entirely burned up and other damage done to the walls of the
building. Mr. Ellis said when he and his family were awakened by the terrific
explosion they found the whole house filled with smoke. Though none of them
suffered shock, they were very much frightened.
“Heavy rains fell in all
parts of the county during Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.”
“AT REASONABLE PRICES –
CASKETS – Wilson Hardware & Gro. Co., Castleberry, Ala.”
“Dr. Emmett Ayers, a medical
missionary from China, will preach at the Baptist Church Sunday morning, May 5,
at 11 o’clock.
“Dr. Ayers is well informed
about conditions in China and his lectures will be interesting, instructive and
helpful. This will be a rare opportunity to obtain a better understanding about
China.”
“The local post office will
close at noon Thursdays during the summer months along with other business
places and offices observing a half holiday, according to an announcement made
by Postmaster R.G. Bozeman.”
89 YEARS AGO
MAY 6, 1925
“MEAT INSPECTOR: Citizens of
Evergreen will be pleased to learn that the city has recently employed a meat
inspector who went on duty on May 1. Dr. B.F. Jones, a veterinarian who enjoys
the universal confidence of our people, will inspect all meats that are
hereafter placed on sale at the markets, as well as meats brought in from the
county.”
“W.G. Riley and daughter,
Miss Elizabeth, visited Capt. T.M. Riley, the former’s brother, in Monroe
County last week.”
“Workmen have been busy all
this week setting new poles and otherwise improving the Bell telephone service
of Evergreen.”
“It is reported that a big Ku
Klux celebration was staged at Andalusia on Tuesday night and that many members
of the local Klan attended.”
104
YEARS AGO
MAY 4, 1910
“Halley’s Comet: The comet which makes its visit to the
U.S. every 75 years is now due, and the people are getting up every morning
before day in hopes of getting a sight of it.”
“The First National Bank is now occupying its magnificent
new building having moved in today.”
“I.I. Ward, a former citizen of this county, was killed
by A.J. Mathes at Stapleton, Baldwin County, on Monday at the election. Ward
stabbed Mathes, who in turn shot him. Ward died at once and Mathes is in a
serious condition.”
“Jno. T. Williams received a message a few days ago
stating that a man who murdered his brother eight years ago in Louisiana had
been captured and confessed to the crime. He will be tried on the 20th, inst.,
and Mr. Williams will attend the trial.”
“Halley’s Comet is all the talk now, but look over this
and see if we can’t divide the attention. Thirty pounds whole grain head rice,
$1; best patent flour, hickory hoops and staves, $6.39; seven bars best soap,
25 cents; seven packs Arm & Hammer soda, 25 cents. We sell the goods, cash
prices count. F.L. Riley, The Racket Man.”
“The new Methodist parsonage is nearing completion and
will be ready for occupancy in a couple of weeks. It will be one of the most
attractive homes in that neighborhood.”
“James Giddens, a prominent citizen of Lowndes County,
and a Confederate veteran, stopped over to visit his friends, Mr. and Mrs. Sam
J. Robertson on his return from the reunion in Mobile. Mr. Giddens is a valued
friend of the Robertson family and their only regret is that his visit was
brief.”
“Following a long established custom, the merchants of
Evergreen have signed an agreement to close their places of business at six
o’clock every afternoon, Saturday’s excepted, from May 1 to Sept. 1. This gives
the merchants and their employees an opportunity for recreation during the
heated term.”
“No Courant Last Week: Owing to the illness of both the
editor and foreman of the mechanical department, The Courant was not issued
last week. This is the first issue we have missed, except one or two occasions
at Christmas, since The Courant was established nearly 15 years ago.”
