33 YEARS AGO
FEB. 25, 1985
Weather reporter Earl Windham
reported .51 inches of rain on Feb. 15 and .54 on Feb. 16. He reported a high
of 81 on Feb. 19 and a low of 36 on Feb. 20.
“Tragic fire kills Harper Tuesday
night: Tragedy struck Tuesday night when a well-known lifetime resident of
Evergreen apparently lost his life when the house in which he lived went up in
flames.
“Walter Lee Harper, 56, who
was called ‘Buster’ and ‘Red’ by many friends, was the victim of the fire which
destroyed the house located some five miles from Evergreen on the Brooklyn
Road.
“Deputy Sheriff Jimmy Lambert
said that the fire was reported to the Sheriff’s Office about midnight by Buddy
Carrier. Lambert said that he was on another call when notified and reached the
house, which was then engulfed in flames, at 12:34 a.m.
“The body of Harper was found
in the back part of the house. It is assumed that he was trying to get to the
back door. The fire is under investigation.
“The Evergreen Fire
Department was called at 12:43 a.m. to cool down the fire so that the body
could be found and recovered, according to Deputy Lambert.
“Harper attended Evergreen
schools. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps in World War II, seeing combat duty
in the Pacific Theatre.”
“The 11th Annual Miss Alpha Pageant at Sparta Academy
will be held Friday night, Feb. 26. The pageant will begin in the school
gymnatorium at 7:30 p.m.”
48 YEARS AGO
FEB. 23, 1967
“Cope Funeral Home will be
forced to cease operating its ambulance service effective March 1, Sam Cope
said today. He said that impossibly high costs brought on by coverage under the
wage and hour which started Feb. 1 made this move necessary.”
“The Spring Term of Circuit
Court will be concluded here the week of March 13 with the trial of criminal
cases. Circuit Judge Robert E.L. Key will preside. District Attorney Ralph L.
Jones of Monroeville and County Solicitor Henry J. Kinzer of Evergreen will
prosecute for the state.
“Twelve cases are set for
trial on the docket, which runs through Thurs., March 16, according to Circuit
Clerk Leon A. Salter.”
“The annual Miss Evergreen
Pageant will be held on March 31, it is announced today by the Evergreen Band
Boosters. The pageant is the one big money-raising project for the boosters
each year with all funds realized being used in support of the Evergreen High
Band.”
“The Conecuh County CowBelles
and the Cattlemen held their annual banquet meeting on Jan. 31, 1967, at the
Evergreen High School lunch room.
“The following CowBelle
officers were elected for 1967: Katie Sue Burt, President; Myrtle Robison, vice
president; Louise Ptomey, treasurer; Marjorie Stacey, secretary.”
63 YEARS AGO
FEB. 28, 1952
“FINISHES TRAINING COURSE:
Camp Drum, N.Y. – Pfc. William H. Peacock, Rt. 1, Owassa, Ala., is preparing to
return to Fort Campbell, Ky. after several weeks of extensive training in cold
weather warfare during Exercise Snow Fall in northern New York state.
“He is a member of the 11th
Airborne Division, the largest unit to participate in the Army-Air Force winter
maneuver.
“In the exercise involving
more than 33,000 soldiers and airmen, an aggressor force invading the United
States from the St. Lawrence valley was completely repulsed.
“Peacock, a gunner with the
188th Airborne Regiment’s Support Command, completed Parachutist School at Fort
Benning.
“Before entering the Army in
October 1949, he attended Evergreen High School.”
“The Evergreen Kiwanis Club
enjoyed one of its most interesting programs of the year Tuesday night when
State Geologist Dr. Walter B. Jones was guest speaker. Kiwanis President
Chesley Robinson presided over the meeting at the Evergreen City School
Lunchroom and introduced the speaker.
“Dr. Jones made a frankly
optimistic talk on the recent oil discovery near Pollard and its effect on this
county. He warned the Kiwanians not to become too optimistic, however, as only
about one well out of a hundred is a producer.
“Dr. Jones said that there is
no longer any doubt that there is oil in this section. In his opinion, there
will be a lot of drilling activity in this county in the very near future.”
78 YEARS AGO
FEB. 25, 1937
“Herbert Recovering From
Crash Injuries: Bolling Herbert, popular carrier of the mail on Evergreen Route
One, is rapidly recovering from minor injuries, suffered when his automobile
crashed into the home of Maury Thames on Cary Street Monday morning. The crash
occurred when ‘Bo’ lost control of his machine, and it was at first feared that
he was seriously injured. Severely shaken up and multitudinous bruises,
however, were the extent of the injuries.”
“Fund Is Growing For ‘Old
Phil’ Memorial: Plans for erecting a memorial marker over the grave of ‘Old
Phil’ – Philip Samuel, the aged Evergreen eccentric whose death occurred
recently, are progressing rapidly, according to Cal N. Stallworth, who
announces receipt of contributions from four different states, as well as local
subscriptions.
“A suggestion has been
advanced in connection with the marker that a photograph of Phil emblazoned on
porcelain, be imbedded in the stone gravemarker, which will also bear a
suitable epitaph.
“Among the contributions
received was one from Dr. Perry Crumpton Walker (‘Crump’ to those who knew him
as a boy in Evergreen) who is now pastor of the First Baptist Church of
Hopkinsville, Ky., serving his thirteenth year there.
“Also contributing by check
from afar were Dr. Sam Long of Chattanooga, Tenn.; Liston Cunningham of Tupelo,
Miss.; and Leon Wiggins of New Orleans, all of who recalled human interest
incidents in connection with the old darkey.
“Those who wish to contribute
to the fund may do so by turning their subscriptions over to Cal Stallworth,
George Farnham, Mack Binion, J.H. Dey, or any other local businessman.”
93 YEARS AGO
FEB. 22, 1922
“Mark L. McClammy, age about
80, prominent citizen and Confederate veteran, passed away on Sunday at his
home in the northern part of the county.”
“S.A. Lowrey, former citizen
of this county, died at his home near Bay Minette on Saturday last, aged 72
years. The remains were brought here on Sunday morning and conveyed to
Puryearville church near Burnt Corn for interment.
“Deceased was for many years
a prominent citizen of this county. He devoted the best years of his life to
teaching school. He also served as superintendent of education for several
years.”
“Senior Boys Minstrel: On the
night of Feb. 24 at eight o’clock the Senior boys at S.S.A.S. will present a
minstrel. There will be two hours good, clean fun and will be well worth your
time. Admission 25 cents and 50 cents.”
“Prof. W.R. Bennett furnished
the school (at Lenox) with a supply of privet hedge, which was appreciated very
much. Prof. Williams, Vocational Agriculture teacher, and his class of boys
have very carefully set these around the plots by the fence, and up the walk,
which has helped the looks of the grounds very much.”
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