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| U.S. Senator Howell Heflin |
35 YEARS AGO
APRIL 26, 1979
“Jonestown victim is buried
here: Mrs. Millie Steans Cunningham, a native of Evergreen who died in the
infamous massacre and mass suicide in Jonestown, Guyana, South America on Nov.
18, 1978, was buried here Friday.”
Local weather reporter Earl
Windham reported .02 inches of rain on April 21. He also reported highs of 86
on April 18 and April 21 and a low of 47 on April 16.
“Dwayne Godwin, 17-year-old
son of Mr. and Mrs. George Manford Godwin Sr. of Castleberry and member of Boy
Scout Troop 225, was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout in an outdoor ceremony at
the scout hut Fri., April 14.”
“U.S. Senator Howell Heflin
was here last Thursday morning for a ‘Dutch treat’ breakfast at the Holiday
Inn. The senator and former Alabama Chief Justice of the Supreme Court was
introduced by Circuit Judge Robert E.L. Key, who was in law school with Heflin
at the University of Alabama.”
“The Evergreen High School
FFA Chapter surprised Butch Adams, veteran photographer-reporter for The
Evergreen Courant, last Thursday when Chapter President Johnny Stowers
presented Adams with a handsome plaque honoring the accommodating, ever-present
Butch with the ‘FFA Honorary Chapter Farmer Degree.’”
50 YEARS AGO
APRIL 23, 1964
“These owners of Conecuh Home
Furnishings expressed appreciation today for the wonderful welcome they have
received from county folks. John Privett, Fred Stuckey Jr. and Kinard Privett
were on hand to greet the large crowds that attended the grand opening of their
beautiful new store on East Front Street last Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Stuckey will manage the store and live here. The Privett brothers make their
home in Andalusia and will be here quite a bit. The store is located in the new
Millsap Building next door to National Butane Co.”
“Rosemary Fleming is
congratulated by W.C. Bowers on showing the grand champion at the 1964 Fat Calf
Show Monday. Bowers is general manager of Flxible Southern Co., purchaser of
the champion at 50 cents per pound. The Black Angus weighed in at 875 pounds,
brining Rosemary $437.50.”
“Ronnie Shaver holds his
Polled Hereford which was reserve champion of the 1964 Fat Calf Show. Ivey T.
Booker, owner of Booker Truck & Tractor Co., looks mighty happy for a man
who has just paid 40 cents per pound for the calf. Ronnie received $376 for his
fine calf.”
“The Evergreen Chamber of
Commerce will hold its annual banquet meeting Tuesday night at 7:30 at the
Evergreen Recreation Center, according to M.B. Campbell, president.
“Griffin Sikes, prominent
Andalusia attorney, and noted humorous speaker, will make the featured address
at the meeting.”
65 YEARS AGO
APRIL 28, 1949
“L&N Station Porter Ends
35 Years Service: Following a period of more than 35 years of faithful and
efficient service, General Welch, well known and respected porter at the
L&N station has been retired by the company. His retirement was made
effective April 16, at which time he was awarded an emblem for 35 years service
and a card with this certificate: ‘This certificate and the accompanying emblem
have been awarded to General Welch, Station Porter, Evergreen, Ala., in
recognition of more than 35 years service with this company, and as an
inspiration to attain and uphold the highest standards of railroad
transportation. (Signed) E.E. Sullivan, Train Master, M.R. Black.’
“General was born on a farm
out near Old Town and has lived in this county all of his life. He has raised
seven children and educated all of them, giving each at least two years in college
with the exception of his youngest, who is not yet out of high school. He still
enjoys good health and only recently passed his physical examination for
further service but was retired because of his age. He is 67.
“He enjoys the respect of
both white and colored in this community, all of whom will miss his presence
around the depot and post office where he has served so long and so
satisfactorily.”
“On Guard With The Guard
Battery ‘C’ 117th F.A. Bn.: The guard will drill Tuesday night, May 3, at 7:30
o’clock. Checks are in and will be issued as soon as guardsmen turn in their
wool uniforms. Every man that has not already turned in his wool uniform will
be expected to do so at the next drill as Khaki uniforms will be issued at this
time.”
80 YEARS AGO
APRIL 26, 1934
“R.H. Well’s Home Destroyed
By Fire: Fire, which originated from the stove flue while dinner was being
cooked, completely destroyed the home of R.H. Wells, one mile east of Highway
31 at 11 o’clock Sunday morning. When discovered, the flames had gained
considerable on the shingle roof, which was old and in bad condition.
“The fire alarm was sounded
and the fire department went to the scene but was unable to render any
assistance, there being no water accessible. A small amount of household goods
was saved. Mr. Wells carried some insurance on the house, but none on the
contents.”
“The Conecuh County Singers
Convention was held at Lyeffion on last Sunday with largest attendance in the
history of the convention.”
“The farmers of the Lyeffion
community put out 312 orchard trees and grape vines this year under the
supervision of the vocational agricultural department of the Lyeffion school.”
“Forrest Castleberry of
Castleberry is spending this week in Evergreen in interest of his candidacy for
member of the House of Representatives.”
“NOTICE, OWNERS OF VICIOUS
DOGS: Complaint has been made to my office that a number of vicious dogs are
running at large, damaging and killing cattle and livestock within private
enclosures. Unless the owners of such dogs confine them it will be necessary
that the city officials be instructed to take some up or shoot them. Any person
owning such a dog should confine same to his own premises. (Signed) J.L. KELLY,
Mayor.”
95
YEARS AGO
APRIL 23, 1919
“The closing exercises of the Centerville school last
Friday were well attended by the patrons of the school and many expressions of
appreciation were given to Mrs. Kelly as teacher.”
“The Eastern Star chapter this week sent a nice box to
the Masonic Orphans Home in Montgomery.”
“Supt. W.R. Bennett conducted an examination for
applicants to teach at the Agricultural school Monday and Tuesday. There were
about 30 who sought for license.”
“For Sale: Less cost price new Amberola Edison machine
with 12 records. Call at James Jacobs Fruit Stand or write P.O. Box 445,
Evergreen.”
“The planting of a tree on the Court House lawn last
Friday was an occasion of unusual interest to the people of Conecuh County. The
school assembled with a number of patriotic citizens. ‘America’ was sung and
addresses were made by D.W. Haskew, J.G. Dickinson, Gordon Worley and W.R.
Bennett. The tree was taken from the battlefields of France where our own
Alabama boys fought and was sent to us that we might plant it in memory of
them. This tree will ever speak to us of those noble sons going from our homes
and it will ever be a tree of interest and pride to the people of Conecuh.”
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