Monday, February 10, 2014

The Evergreen Courant's News Flashback for Feb. 10, 2014

Evergreen's L&N Train Depot title presentation in 1977.
SEVEN YEARS AGO
FEB. 8, 2007

Local weather reporter Harry Ellis reported .35 inches of rain on Jan. 31 and .19 inches on Feb. 1. He reported a high temperature of 55 degrees on Feb. 4 and a low of 22 on Jan. 29. Total rainfall for the month of January 2007 was 5.70 inches.

“Jim Peace, Administrator of Evergreen Medical Center for the past 12 years, shocked everyone last Thursday when he announced his resignation to accept a position in Alexander City.”

“The Evergreen City Council made an effort to help keep the population of Evergreen and its visitors healthy Tuesday night when they began the process of passing a smoking ban in the city.”

“CCSA continues fight against landfill: The grassroots group organized to fight a proposed 5,115-acre landfill just south of Repton took steps Tuesday night, Jan. 30, 2007, to further organize and prepare for a possible legal battle.
“’We will open a non-profit bank account tomorrow so we can accept donations,’ Citizens for a Clean Southwest Alabama (CCSA) Vice-Chairman Ron Shumack said. ‘Phyllis Bell has agreed to serve as our treasurer and she, Wendy [Folmar, CCSA secretary], and Johnny [Andrews, CCSA chairman] will be authorized signers on the account.’
“Jean Harter, one of the CCSA executive committee members, came forward with $200 in donations from citizens and said, ‘We can open the account with this.’”

22 YEARS AGO
FEB. 13, 1992

Local weather reporter Harry Ellis reported .73 inches of rain on Feb. 4, .40 inches on Feb. 5 and .05 inches on Feb. 6. He reported a high of 68 on Feb. 3 and lows of 30 on Feb. 8 and Feb. 9.

“Joe F. Gordy, AIFD, of Natural Decorations, Inc. in Evergreen, has been invited to design at the International Plant Trade Fair and Exhibition in Essen, Germany on Feb. 15, 1992. Gordy will represent the United States in this exhibition celebrating the 10th Anniversary celebration of this event.”

“Health care and the treatment of disabled veterans were the main topics during Senator Richard Shelby’s visit to Conecuh County last Saturday morning.”

“The faculty and staff of Reid State Technical College cordially invites area residents to a retirement dinner in honor of Wiley Salter. Mr. Salter has served as Reid State’s only president since the college opened in 1966.”

“Gerald Smith of Evergreen was recently honored as one of Poole Truck Line’s best employees for driving over two million miles without a single accident. Gerald has been with Poole since March 28, 1958
“Ronald Pugh of Evergreen was also recently honored as one of Poole’s best employees for driving over one million miles without a single accident. Ronald has been with Poole since June 3, 1981.”

37 YEARS AGO
FEB. 10, 1977

Local weather reporter Earl Windham reported 1.01 inches of snow on Jan. 30, .41 inches of rain on Feb. 3 and .07 inches of rain on Feb. 4. He reported a high temperature of 56 degrees on Feb. 2 and a low of 16 on Jan. 31.

“Murder Creek Society buys L&N Depot: The Murder Creek Historical Society, Inc., a non-profit corporation, acquired title to the Louisville & Nashville Railroad Co. Depot in Evergreen on Tuesday. The title was transferred to Society officers by I.L. Bell, L&N Superintendent at Mobile, in a brief ceremony at the depot.
“The Depot had earlier been declared an historical landmark of national interest. Funds for the purchase came from local donations to the society, local donations to the Society in memory of Bob Kendall, donation by the Conecuh County Commission, the City Council and a grant from the Alabama Historical Commission.
“Immediate plans call for re-roofing and painting the exterior and future plans call for complete restoration. The Depot, when restored, will be one of the few depots restored on the Louisville and Nashville main line.
“The officers of the Society are Mrs. Quida P. Salter, President; Mrs. Harriett Hyde, Vice President; Mrs. Eugene Hyde, Secretary; and William D. Melton, Treasurer.”

"I.L. Bell, right, L&N Railroad Co. superintendent at Mobile, presents title to the Evergreen Depot to Mrs. Wiley (Ouida) Salter, president of the Murder Creek Historical Society, Inc. Looking on during the ceremony Tuesday morning at the depot are, from left, John M. Fleming Jr., former chairman of the Conecuh County Commission, Mrs. Bob (Mary) Kendall Jr., whose late husband was instrumental in forming the Murder Creek Society and worked long and hard in its campaign to obtain the depot, and Mrs. Robert (Edna) Glass, wife of the local L&N Station Agent."

“Claudette Johnson was named Miss Rubicon at the annual pageant held at Evergreen High School last Thursday night, Feb. 3. Lynn Polk was named first alternate and Aundra Lett was named second alternate.”

52 YEARS AGO
FEB. 8, 1962

“Read ‘em All: Mrs. Elizabeth Stallworth of Old Sparta subscribed to The Courant Tuesday for the 58th time. She said they (her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Crosby) began taking The Courant in 1904 while living in Florala. Since then, work carried her to New Orleans, Mobile, Meridian and back to Conecuh and all the time Mrs. Stallworth never missed an issue of the hometown weekly.
“Now, while Mrs. Stallworth is looking forward to her 72nd birthday in April, she stays busy with her 75 cows and 10 Shepherd dogs. She also takes time out to stroll the pastures rabbit hunting with the boys.”

“Dr. R. Walker Hendrix, local physician and former health officer of Conecuh County, has accepted a position as Medical Examining Specialist with the Veterans Administration in Montgomery. Dr. Hendrix began his new duties Monday.”

“Supporters of former Judge George C. Wallace, candidate for governor, will rally at the Civic Room of the Courthouse tonight at seven o’clock, according to a group of citizens of Conecuh interested in his campaign.”

“Max Pope of Evergreen was graduated from the University of Alabama School of Law Jan. 31 and has accepted appointment as clerk to Federal Judge Clarence W. Allgood of Birmingham.”

“Paul Pace, son of Mr. and Mrs. P.L. Pace, is one of 12 candidates for ‘Mr. Hilltopper,’ in the annual popularity contest among male students at Birmingham-Southern College.”

67 YEARS AGO
FEB. 13, 1947

“Fire of unknown origin broke out in the rear of the A&P Store on East Front Street about 3 a.m. this (Thursday) and did considerable damage to the building and virtually destroyed the large stock of groceries.
“Quick and effective work on the part of the Evergreen Fire Department with both fire trucks pressed into service held the blaze to the one building and little or no damage is reported in adjoining stores.
“The A&P Store was in the process of being remodeled this week and the stock was perhaps somewhat less than it might have been in normal times. However, new fixtures and equipment being installed are believed to be almost a total loss.
“The building occupied by the A&P belongs to I. Long & Sons and will be rebuilt just as soon as the work can be done.”

Showing at the Pix Theatre in Evergreen Feb. 19-20 – Alfred Hitchcock’s “Notorious” starring Cary Grant, Ingrid Bergman and Claude Rains.

“LOST – On Loree Road between Evergreen and Repton, one hub-cap and one plastic rim for 1946 Chrysler. Please return to Coy L. Harper.”

“Mrs. Billy F. Hyde arrived Saturday from England. She was met in New York by her husband, who accompanied her to Evergreen.”


“LOST – String of pearls between Whiteway Laundry and Ritz CafĂ©. Return to Whiteway Laundry and get reward.”

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