The Evergreen Courant's News Flashback for Oct. 27, 2020

USS Enterprise (CVN-65)

24 YEARS AGO
OCT. 24, 1996

Weather reporter Harry Ellis reported 0.03 inches of rain in Evergreen on Oct. 18. He reported highs of 82 degrees on Oct. 16 and Oct. 17 and a low of 38 degrees on Oct. 20.

A large crowd once again mingled throughout “No Man’s Land” for the 16^th Annual Heritage Day held this past Saturday in Evergreen. The festival was a huge success by the Heritage Committee.

Army Pfc. Lasedrick R. Rogers has graduated from basic military training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Oklahoma. Rogers is the son of Clifford and Barbara Rogers of Rural Route 1, Evergreen. The private is a 1996 graduate of Hillcrest High School, Evergreen.

David Cook Jr. of Lyeffion accepts a plaque as outgoing board of director president of Southern Pine Electric Co-Op. Mr. Cook served as board president for two years. Presenting the plaque is David Dean Jr. of Lottie, the newly elected board president.

Rodney Hildreth, a serviceman for Southern Pine Electric Cooperative and also a volunteer fireman for Evergreen Volunteer Fire Department, volunteered his time Thurs., Oct. 4, visiting schools in the Evergreen area teaching fire safety. Rodney taught the students when to dial 911 and how they should try to react if they were caught in an emergency situation. Over the course of the day, Rodney visited Marshall Middle School, Evergreen City School and Sparta Academy.

49 YEARS AGO
OCT. 28, 1971

Navy Petty Officer Third Class Larry L. Andrews, son of Mr. Roland Andrews of Rt. D, Evergreen, recently crossed the Equator enroute to the Indian Ocean from Singapore aboard the attack aircraft carrier USS Enterprise, and was confirmed a member of the mythical order of “Shellbacks” following traditional initiation rites.

EHS Aggie Band attends Festival Saturday Troy State University: The 47-piece Evergreen High School marching band will represent Evergreen High School Saturday at the Southeastern Marching Band Festival. This year’s festival, featuring bands from four states, will be held at Troy State’s University in Troy.
The Evergreen High band, under the direction of Darwyn Davis and field direction of majorettes Janice Ellis, Charlotte Hall and Jo Anne Rogers, will compete in parade and halftime show competition.

John M. Harbert III, President of Harbert Construction Corp., announces the appointment of James C. Kelley Jr. as manager of his Highway Construction Division. Kelley, a native of Evergreen, joined Harbert following his graduation from Auburn University in 1966. Kelly’s appointment assures that Harbert will be in the forefront for future highway and bridge work in Alabama and the southeast.
Jimmy, his wife Linda and their children, Cindy and Chet, make their home on Bryan Drive in Birmingham.

74 YEARS AGO
OCT. 24, 1946

For Meritorious Service: First Lt. Samuel H. Murphy, U.S. Marine Air Force, son of Mr. and Mrs. Zell Murphy of (Evergreen), was recently cited for meritorious service and awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross with a gold star in lieu of the Second DFC. He was also awarded the Air Medal and Gold Stars for five additional medals.
Lt. Murphy saw approximately four years service with the Marine Air Force having participated in a number of campaigns in the Pacific area. He received his honorable discharge a few months ago and is now with his parents here. He expects to reenter Auburn at an early date and complete his course in civil engineering.

Boy Scout News: The scouts held an interesting meeting last Monday night. A special program concerning First Aid was given.
(Members of the troop included Kenneth Barlow, Dickey Bozeman, Dewey Brantley, Brown Hagood, George Jones, Howard Owens, Dean Shaver and Curtis Walker.)

Cpl. Sidney Lamar Bradley left Monday for Fairfield, Calif. to resume his duties as traffic air clerk on a C-54 plane in the Pacific.

George Huey Jr. returned home Sunday after having recently received his honorable discharge from the U.S. Army. George was in the service about 20 months and spent approximately one year overseas in the Pacific area.

87 YEARS AGO
OCT. 26, 1933

Repton Student Dies From Accident Injuries: Hunter Jernigan, age 14, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Jernigan of near Repton, died at Monroeville Hospital Friday afternoon from injuries received Thursday afternoon when he fell under the wheels of a school bus on which he was being carried to his home.
According to information available, young Jernigan had gotten off the bus with another boy near his home and attempted to catch it after it had started. He fell under the wheels and his body was badly mangled. He was picked up and carried to Repton and from there to Monroeville, where he died the following afternoon.
The bus was driven by Edwin Owens, senior at Repton High School and son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Owens. The driver was held blameless in the unfortunate accident, according to those who investigated. It is said that young Jernigan had been warned a number of times about careless and reckless habits of catching to the truck while it was in motion.

ALABAMA WOMAN DIES OF SLEEPING SICKNESS: Georgiana, Ala., Oct. 20 – Mrs. William Kelsoe, 35, of McKenzie, Route 2, died at Tippins Hospital here at 11:30 a.m. yesterday of sleeping sickness. She had been ill only a few days. She is survived by her husband and four children. Burial will be near McKenzie today.

Miss Harper Gantt and three guests, Misses Nell Parker of Meridian, Bernice Godbold of Waltz and Sara Ratcliff of Monroeville, spent the weekend with Mr. Zula Gantt.