SIX YEARS AGO
NOV. 28, 2013
Evergreen weather observer Betty Ellis reported no rain
between Nov. 18 and Nov. 24. She reported a high of 81 degrees on Nov. 18 and
lows of 35 on Nov. 23 and Nov. 24.
The Evergreen-Conecuh County Chamber of Commerce recently
named the Bank of Evergreen as the Chamber’s Business of the Month for the
month of November. Chamber board members presented the bank with a special
plaque last Thursday night to mark the occasion.
Representatives of EMC Hospice look on as Evergreen Mayor
Pete Wolff signs a proclamation last Thursday at Evergreen City Hall making the
month of November “National Hospice-Palliative Care Month” in the City of
Evergreen.
Hillcrest High School’s marching band recently wrapped up
its marching season by bringing home trophies for superior ratings from three
area marching contests.
The band earned superior ratings from the Daleville Band
Classic, the Rehobeth Marching Festival and the 33rd Annual “Little
Bighorn Marching Contest” in Opp.
At the competition in Opp, Hillcrest senior drum major
Korshontes Butts received the Best in Class Drum Major Award, which is given to
the best overall drum major in the entire contest. Hillcrest’s dance team also
received “The Best In Class Award” for the second year in a row.
31 YEARS AGO
NOV. 24, 1988
Evergreen weather observer Harry Ellis reported 0.29 inches
of rain on Nov. 15 and 0.53 inches on Nov. 19. He reported a high of 80 degrees
on Nov. 16 and a low of 42 on Nov. 21.
The Evergreen Chamber of Commerce’s 1988 Christmas Parade
Saturday afternoon was an unqualified success. There were 19 floats and a total
of 54 entries in all. This was the largest parade ever and with more interest
than ever.
The Evergreen High School Band’s “Christmas through the Eyes
of the Pride” won first place among the floats in the Evergreen Chamber of
Commerce’s annual Christmas Parade Saturday afternoon.
Phillip Blackmon off to Washington; expresses his thanks: Phillip
Blackmon will be in Washington, D.C. next week, Nov. 29-Dec. 4, attending the
Congressional Youth Leadership Conference. Phillip, son of Mr. and Mrs. Johnny
Blackmon of Castleberry, is a senior at Conecuh County High School. He won the
Woodmen of the World History Award earlier this year and was invited to attend
the meeting in the nation’s capital by the Congressional Youth Conference.
William J. “Billy” Hammonds has been appointed vice president
of operations at Poole Truck Line by Bill Johnson, President. Prior to this
appointment, he was serving as director of operations. Hammonds began his
career with Poole in 1978 as a driver and continued with moves into central
dispatch, terminal manager and director of terminals.
56 YEARS AGO
NOV. 21, 1963
POOLE BUYS TAGS AND MORE TAGS:
Walter Poole is without question the biggest auto and truck tag buyer in
Conecuh County. Shown here picking up the final batch of tags for the trucks,
trailers and service vehicles operated by Poole Truck Line, Poole bought a
total of 128 tags this year, according to Judge of Probate, Lloyd G. Hart. Also
in on the big buying splurge were Tax Assessor Delma Bowers and Tax Collector
H.C. Wiggins. Poole Truck Lines bought tags for 49 tractors, 73 trailers and
six service vehicles. Total cost of the tags was $19,889 plus $2,504 ad valorem
taxes for a grand total of $22,393.
The Evergreen
Highway Patrol office reported one accident that took the lives of two local
youths during the past week.
Thomas R. Jordan,
17, of Evergreen, Rt. 2, was driving a 1955 Ford that went out of control
Friday night about one mile north of Evergreen of Highway 83. Walter William
Mooney, 14, of Evergreen, a passenger in the car, was killed instantly. Jordan
died a short time later in the Conecuh Hospital.
Trooper Troy Smith
investigated the accident and reported $450 damage to the auto.
HOMECOMING ROYALTY
AT EVERGREEN HIGH are caught by the photographer as they enter the stands
following a pre-game ceremony. Miss Homecoming Susan Blair and Miss Football
Sandra Brooks reigned over festivities, including a parade and the game with
T.R. Miller. Escorts were Conner Warren and Stan Coker.
81 YEARS AGO
NOV. 17, 1938
VIADUCT WILL BE DECORATED DURING CHRISTMAS SEASON – Tree
Will Be Placed At The Head Of The Bridge: Evergreen citizens and visitors who
pass this way during the Christmas holidays will have a rare treat in store for
them if present plans materialize. Plans are underway to decorate the huge
viaduct with pretty lights and ornaments in keeping with the holiday spirt. The
viaduct, itself a thing of beauty, enhanced with the beauty of these lights and
other decorations should present a gorgeous scene.
Supt. of Lights Fred M. Wright has already bought the
materials and they are here. Sometime early in December they will be installed
and it is hoped to have them up and ready by Dec. 10 to 15. The Evergreen
Garden Club will put up and decorate a Christmas tree at the entrance to the
bridge next to the business section. In addition, it is hoped that all business
houses will arrange their windows and fronts in holiday decorations. With
everyone cooperating, Evergreen can perhaps be made the most outstanding
beautiful city in this section of the country this Christmas.
Boy Scout Bulletin: The regular weekly scout meeting was
held Monday night. “Assembly” was blown by “Sonny” Price. The scouts who had
paid their monthly dues answered roll call “sheep” while the boys who had not
answered “goat.” Points were given on the contest for writing the 12 Scout Laws
backward. We enjoyed a talk given by George Smith, a colored World War veteran.
The speech was about his “oversea experiences.” The meeting was closed with
“Taps.” – Louis Murphy, Reporter.
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