Monday, April 28, 2014

The Evergreen Courant's News Flashback for April 28, 2014

C.T. Ivey in 1955
44 YEARS AGO
MAY 7, 1970

“The 7th Annual Conecuh County FFA and 4-H Boys Barrow Show will be held here at the Conecuh Stockyard Arena Monday morning, 81 top hogs will be shown by 35 boys from over the county.
“Charles Burt is show chairman and Dave Fleming is advisory chairman. Showmanship will be judged by Phillip Ellis, Charles Grant, Miles Covin and Roger Waller, all students at Jefferson Davis Junior College. Dr. Carl Wilson is show veterinarian.
“Boys who will exhibit hogs included Jimmy Beverly, Larry Knight, Sawyer Griffin, Jerry Daw, Anthony Preyer, Clayton Cobb, Tommy Shipp, Richard Wilson, James Traweek, Eric Pugh, Ralph Pugh, John Johnston, Sammy Brown, Herbert Brown, David Davis, Ernest Shipp, Ivon Gomes, Johnny Daw, Sandy Floyd, Jimmy Salter, Ashley Andrews, Stanley Boykin, Larry Harris, Frank Murphy, Whaymon Tullis, John Crum Sessions, Robert Ward, Eddie Reeves, Jeb Barron, Randy Coker, Hillary Harper, Eddie Ralls, Gerald Salter, Arnold Hall and Johnny R. Salter.”

“U.S. Army, Vietnam – One of the Army badges that soldiers wear with special pride is the Combat Infantryman Badge. It was recently awarded to PFC Richard D. Nettles, 20, in Vietnam.
“PFC Nettles, son of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Nettles, Rt. 2, Evergreen, is assigned as a machine gunner with Co. C, 3rd Battalion, 1st Infantry of the Americal Division’s 11th Light Infantry Brigade.”

59 YEARS AGO
MAY 5, 1955

“Pilot Club Organized Here With 19 Members: Election of officers was the main order of business at the organizational meeting of the Evergreen Pilot Club on Wed., April 27. The following officers were elected: Mrs. J.R. Taylor, president; Miss Elsie Couey, first vice president; Mrs. Dennis Majors, second vice president; Miss Eula Mae Johnson, treasurer; Miss Emelyn Reddoch, corresponding secretary; and Mrs. Paul Reid, recording secretary.”

“Repton To Burnt Corn Road To Be Built Soon: The Conecuh County Board of Directors signed a contract with the Alabama State Highway Department for a road to be built by the state from Repton to Burnt Corn about three weeks ago, J.H. Tranum, chairman, said today. The road will be a little over 11 miles long.
“It is hoped that the road from Burnt Corn to state highway 83 can be black topped soon. Also contemplated is the completion of state highway 106 from Georgiana to Highway 83, probably around Antioch Church.”

“The annual campaign for renewal of Chamber of Commerce memberships is now underway, according to C.T. Ivey, who is chairman of the Membership Committee directing the drive.”

“The Evergreen City Council at its regular meeting Tuesday night voted to extend sewage lines to residents of Williams Street. At present, the homes on this street all have septic tanks.”

74 YEARS AGO
MAY 2, 1940

“Lightning Damages Home of Rev. E.E. Ellis: The home of Rev. E.E. Ellis at West Side was struck by lightning about four o’clock Wednesday morning and considerable damage was done, but no one was injured.
“Rev. Ellis reports that two windows were completely destroyed and others damaged. The screen wire of the sleeping porch was entirely burned up and other damage done to the walls of the building. Mr. Ellis said when he and his family were awakened by the terrific explosion they found the whole house filled with smoke. Though none of them suffered shock, they were very much frightened.
“Heavy rains fell in all parts of the county during Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.”

“AT REASONABLE PRICES – CASKETS – Wilson Hardware & Gro. Co., Castleberry, Ala.”

“Dr. Emmett Ayers, a medical missionary from China, will preach at the Baptist Church Sunday morning, May 5, at 11 o’clock.
“Dr. Ayers is well informed about conditions in China and his lectures will be interesting, instructive and helpful. This will be a rare opportunity to obtain a better understanding about China.”

“The local post office will close at noon Thursdays during the summer months along with other business places and offices observing a half holiday, according to an announcement made by Postmaster R.G. Bozeman.”

89 YEARS AGO
MAY 6, 1925

“MEAT INSPECTOR: Citizens of Evergreen will be pleased to learn that the city has recently employed a meat inspector who went on duty on May 1. Dr. B.F. Jones, a veterinarian who enjoys the universal confidence of our people, will inspect all meats that are hereafter placed on sale at the markets, as well as meats brought in from the county.”

“W.G. Riley and daughter, Miss Elizabeth, visited Capt. T.M. Riley, the former’s brother, in Monroe County last week.”

“Workmen have been busy all this week setting new poles and otherwise improving the Bell telephone service of Evergreen.”

“It is reported that a big Ku Klux celebration was staged at Andalusia on Tuesday night and that many members of the local Klan attended.”

104 YEARS AGO
MAY 4, 1910

“Halley’s Comet: The comet which makes its visit to the U.S. every 75 years is now due, and the people are getting up every morning before day in hopes of getting a sight of it.”

“The First National Bank is now occupying its magnificent new building having moved in today.”

“I.I. Ward, a former citizen of this county, was killed by A.J. Mathes at Stapleton, Baldwin County, on Monday at the election. Ward stabbed Mathes, who in turn shot him. Ward died at once and Mathes is in a serious condition.”

“Jno. T. Williams received a message a few days ago stating that a man who murdered his brother eight years ago in Louisiana had been captured and confessed to the crime. He will be tried on the 20th, inst., and Mr. Williams will attend the trial.”

“Halley’s Comet is all the talk now, but look over this and see if we can’t divide the attention. Thirty pounds whole grain head rice, $1; best patent flour, hickory hoops and staves, $6.39; seven bars best soap, 25 cents; seven packs Arm & Hammer soda, 25 cents. We sell the goods, cash prices count. F.L. Riley, The Racket Man.”

“The new Methodist parsonage is nearing completion and will be ready for occupancy in a couple of weeks. It will be one of the most attractive homes in that neighborhood.”

“James Giddens, a prominent citizen of Lowndes County, and a Confederate veteran, stopped over to visit his friends, Mr. and Mrs. Sam J. Robertson on his return from the reunion in Mobile. Mr. Giddens is a valued friend of the Robertson family and their only regret is that his visit was brief.”

“Following a long established custom, the merchants of Evergreen have signed an agreement to close their places of business at six o’clock every afternoon, Saturday’s excepted, from May 1 to Sept. 1. This gives the merchants and their employees an opportunity for recreation during the heated term.”

“No Courant Last Week: Owing to the illness of both the editor and foreman of the mechanical department, The Courant was not issued last week. This is the first issue we have missed, except one or two occasions at Christmas, since The Courant was established nearly 15 years ago.”


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