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TWO YEARS AGO
DEC. 24, 2015
Evergreen weather observer Betty Ellis reported .23
inches of rain on Dec. 14, 1.30 inches on Dec. 16 and .11 inches on Dec. 17.
She reported highs of 72 degrees on Dec. 14 and Dec. 15 and lows of 28 on Dec.
18 and Dec. 19.
The Evergreen-Conecuh County Chamber of Commerce
presented Burger King with the Business of the Month Award for the month of
December Monday morning at the restaurant in Evergreen. Pictured at the award
presentation are Burger King employees Dontek Perry, Kenjarvis Parrish, Cammie
McKenzie, Lisa Parrish, manager Lee Stallworth and Chamber president Jeremy
Wolff, Chamber board member Jeremy Anderson and Chamber staff members Mercedes
Harper and Ava Samuel.
Castleberry Police Sgt. Michael Bishop recently completed
Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Public Agency Training Council’s Hostage-Crisis
Negotiator Course at the Gwinnett County Police Department in Lawrenceville,
Ga.
Truck hits I-65 bridge Tuesday: An 18-wheeler accident
Tuesday afternoon on Interstate Highway 65 led to the partial closure of the
busy highway after the truck involved in the crash lost the load of poles it
was carrying.
According to Evergreen Fire Chief Ricky Nobles, 14
Evergreen firefighters responded to the one-vehicle accident Tuesday at 4:01
p.m. near the 94-mile marker on I-65.
17 YEARS AGO
DEC. 28, 2000
Evergreen weather observer
Harry Ellis reported .33 inches of rain on Dec. 18 and .45 inches on Dec. 21.
He reported a high of 58 degrees on Dec. 24 and lows of 15 degrees on Dec. 19
and Dec. 20.
E’green Chamber Banquet to be
held Jan. 25: The 2001 annual Evergreen-Conecuh Chamber of Commerce Banquet
will be held Thurs., Jan. 25, at 6 p.m. in the Hillcrest High School
cafetorium.
The guest speaker for this year’s
event is Dr. David Himelrick, an engaging entertainer, who presents a dynamic
and captivating show with tasteful humor and charm. Dr. Himelrick is a
scientist, an author, a speaker, consultant and international traveler, who has
lectured from China to Brazil.
Over 20 Conecuh County kids
received gifts from the Toys for Tots program sponsored by the Conecuh County
FOP Lodge No. 16. All funds were raised within the county by the FOP Lodge.
Detective Sean Klaetsch reminds citizens that, if they receive any calls from
other FOP Lodges, donations made to those lodges do not benefit local children.
The FOP Lodge also delivered 50 meals to elderly residents on Dec. 23. The
meals were donated by Famous Floyd’s Restaurant.
The Conecuh Women’s League
recently presented a check and gifts to clients of the Conecuh Activity Center.
Accepting the donation on behalf of the activity center was Activity Center
Director Leonard Millender. Shown with Millender are Angie Hendrix and Jennifer
Cook, Women’s League members.
32 YEARS AGO
DEC. 26, 1985
Kelley Searcy of Sparta
Academy has been selected State Finalist to represent this area in the State
Homecoming Queen Pageant, sponsored by America’s Homecoming Queen of Memphis,
Tenn.
Leon Webb Randolph, 71,
retired educator of Evergreen, died Mon., Dec. 16. He was a member of a
well-known Evergreen family, born here on Oct. 6, 1914 to the late Mr. and Mrs.
Henry Randolph Sr. He received his education in the public schools of Conecuh
County and his B.S. degree from Alabama State University, Montgomery.
He taught in the schools of
this county for 45 years and retired from his teaching position at Southside
Elementary School.
Weather observer Earl Windham
reported no rain between Dec. 15 and Dec. 21. He reported highs of 55 degrees
on Dec. 18 and Dec. 21 and a low of 18 degrees on Dec. 15.
Sgt. Randy R. Hildreth, son
of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Hildreth of Rt. C, Evergreen, has been awarded the
Air Force Commendation Medal. He was presented his medal by Capt. John F. Bartsch,
4450th Tactical Group Headquarter Squadron Commander, on Oct. 25.
Sgt. Hildreth distinguished
himself by meritorious service as Assistant Noncommissioned Officer in Charge,
Logistics Administration Section, Logistics Division, 3800th Air
Base Wing, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., from May 21, 1981 to May 30, 1985.
47 YEARS AGO
DEC. 24, 1970
Miss Elizabeth Riley was
honored with an autograph party held at The Nannette Shop on Friday night, Dec.
18, from 5 to 8 to celebrate her book, recently published. This book, “The Old
Evergreen Historical Cemetery,” is composed of interesting and authentic facts
about the people who rest in this old cemetery. Miss Riley’s style of writing
revives fond memories of those who are resting in this hallowed ground.
Labe Turk Johnston, age 76,
of Rt. D, Evergreen, died Fri., Dec. 18, 1970 at his home.
Mr. Johnston was a
semi-retired farmer and lifelong resident of Conecuh County. He was a member of
the Brooklyn Baptist Church, a World War I veteran, member of the American
Legion, chairman of the County Board of Equalization and a member of the
Democratic Executive Committee.
David T. Hyde Jr. will serve
his second term as campaign chairman of the March of Dimes. Hyde states that
Conecuh County residents have been sent mailers requesting contributions and
asks for a generous response. Plans for the Mother March in January will be
announced later.
Postmaster Bill Salter
announces that there will be no window service and no rural or city mail
delivery on Dec. 25 and Dec. 26.
62 YEARS AGO
DEC. 28, 1950
Prominent Attorney Dies Here
Early Sunday Morning: Following a lingering illness of many months, Ernest
Edward Newton, age 83, well known and prominent local attorney, died at his
home on Main Street at an early hour Sun., Dec. 24.
Mr. Newton was a native of
this county, the son of the late Charles Adelbert Newton and Lucy (Ballard)
Newton. He was born at Belleville and received his early education in the
schools of this county, later receiving the LLB degree from the University of
Alabama. Upon being admitted to the bar, he came to Evergreen to practice his
profession. He continued his practice until failing health forced him to retire
early this year.
The Evergreen Police
Department has recently acquired a new chief and a new patrol car. R.A. Emmons
of Brewton is the new chief of police here. The new patrol car is a black
Plymouth especially designed and equipped for this type use.
Policeman W.H. Williamson has
resigned from the city force effective Dec. 15. Policeman Sidney K. Smith of
Bay Minette has been hired in his place. Policeman H.L. Riley will continue on
the force, giving the city a three-man force.
Desplous Street has recently
been widened by some 10 feet. Desplous is the street on which the Methodist
Church is located. The curb of this street was moved 10 feet in order that the
heavy flow of traffic may be handled. Before this widening if a car was parked
on either side it meant one-way traffic. The additional 10 feet is to be
black-topped at an early date.
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