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| Senator Lister Hill |
19 YEARS AGO
OCT. 27, 1994
Local weather reporter Harry Ellis reported .55 of an inch of rain on Oct. 21, 1994 and .30 on Oct. 22, 1994. He reported high temperatures of 83 degrees on Oct. 19 and Oct. 21. He reported lows of 55 degrees on Oct. 17 and Oct. 18.
“These eight lovely young ladies will be competing for the title of Conecuh County’s Junior Miss for 1995 on Nov. 12. The contest will be held in the Wiley Salter Auditorium at Reid State Technical College at 7 p.m. They are Heather Watson, Monica Williams, Rachel Bohanon, Kristie Ivey, Kelly Booker, Carmon Salter, Amanda Chavers and Ruby Lett.”
“The Repton Volunteer Fire Department won first place in the firefighters competition held at the Second Annual Firefighter Appreciation Day at the Evergreen Municipal Park Saturday. Members of the team are George Lee Nettles, John Thorn, Jerry Waters, Chief, Jeff Moore, Jo Bartlett and Kenneth Joseph.”
“Marvin Lee Salter, 49, of Evergreen died Tues., Oct. 18, 1994 in an Evergreen hospital. Mr. Salter was a veteran of the Vietnam War and was a member of the Latter Day Saints Church.”
“Charlotte Gulsby, manager of Movie Gallery, presents Lisa Godwin with a Super Nintendo System courtesy of Movie Gallery and Sight and Sound Distributors.”
34 YEARS AGO
OCT. 25, 1979
Local weather reporter Earl Windham reported no rain between Oct. 15-Oct. 21, 1979. He reported a high of 87 degrees on Oct. 21 and a low of 43 on Oct. 15.
“Reigning as Miss Homecoming 1979 at Evergreen High School on Friday was Cordella Johnson, daughter of Southside Elementary School Principal Alex Johnson and Mrs. Johnson, Donna Bolden, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bolden, was first alternate and Deborah Montgomery, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ivey Montgomery, was second alternate.”
“Gov. Fob James today announced the appointment of members of the Conecuh County Board of Registrars. All three members were appointed for four-year terms of office which expire on Sept. 28, 1983.
“Mrs. Pauline B. Cook, Rt. One, Evergreen, and G.L. Lemley, Rt. C, Evergreen were reappointed. Mrs. Alice Presley, 748 Magnolia Ave., Evergreen, was appointed to a full-four year term after serving the remainder of the unexpired term of Mrs. A.H. Dees, Rt. F, Evergreen, who resigned last year.”
“William Wood Register Jr. of Evergreen is serving as a proctor at the University of the South for this school year. Woody is head proctor for the men. A senior history major, he is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Register of 515 Shipp St. He is also president of the Honor Council and vice-president of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.”
49 YEARS AGO
OCT. 29, 1964
“MISS HOMECOMING: Miss Sally Oswald will reign over homecoming at Evergreen High School tomorrow having been chosen ‘Miss Homecoming.’ The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Oswald, Sally is head majorette of the Aggie Band and a senior.”
“The State has given approval for the installation of four proposed traffic lights in Evergreen.
“On the recommendation of (Nelson Brooks, safety engineer with the State Highway Department), the city plans to install lights at the intersection of Rural Street and West Front Street at the foot of the overhead bridge, and at the intersection of Cooper and West Front St. (between Lone Star and Standard stations).
“Also, a light will be installed at the intersection of Highway 83 and Rural Street where there have already been several accidents. The fourth light will be at the Four Points intersection at Evergreen High School. This light will only be turned on during peak traffic hours.”
“Goblins to roam Saturday night: The annual Halloween Carnival will be staged at Evergreen City School Saturday night from 5:30 til nine o’clock. The carnival is the PTA’s major fundraising project of the year. Profits from last year’s event made it possible to modernize the boys restroom.”
“American voters will elect a president Tuesday, or at least they will elect presidential electors who will go through the formalities in December.”
64 YEARS AGO
OCT. 27, 1949
“Conecuh County may soon have a 25 to 30 bed modern hospital. It all depends on the voters of Alabama ratifying a bill passed by the state legislature to provide funds to bear the state’s end of the bargain, and the voters of Conecuh County approving a special four-mil county hospital tax. The Federal Hill-Burton bill became law with President Truman’s signature Tuesday, and will provide for two-thirds of the cost of the proposed hospital. The remaining one-third is to be shared by the state and county.”
“The annual membership drive of the Conecuh County Farm Bureau was officially opened Monday night at a kickoff supper held at the Evergreen Country Club Community House. A goal of 1,000 plus was set by the enthusiastic group of workers with every beat chairman vowing to top his 1948-49 total.”
“Senator Lister Hill said publicly yesterday what Everybody in Alabama has taken for granted for months – he will seek reelection next year.
“Elbert Boozer, Anniston businessman and 1946 candidate for governor, Wednesday formally declared his intention of entering the governor’s race in the spring primaries.
“Boozer ran fourth in a field of five in 1946.”
“POLIO CASES DECLINE: The number of cases of infantile paralysis has declined for the ninth consecutive week, the Public Health Service announced from Washington Wednesday.”
79 YEARS AGO
OCT. 25, 1934
“George W. Coleman Disappears From Home: Reports have come into Evergreen that George W. Coleman, farmer living on Highway 31 about three miles this side of McKenzie, disappeared from his home Fri., Oct. 12, and has not since been heard from. According to the reports, he left his place about noon of that day and the last time he was seen was sometime later in the day over near Books in Covington County.
“Members of his family state that he was thought to have had something like $200 on his person when he left, together with several cotton receipts. They do not suspect foul play, it is said.
“It is said that his wife who was critically ill when he disappeared, was carried to the Georgiana hospital that (Friday) night and operated upon for appendicitis. She died the following morning.
“His disappearance is considered quite mysterious and is the source of much speculation. It is believed some interesting developments will take place within a short time regarding the affair.”
“Douglass Skinner’s friends will regret to learn that he is confined to his home, where he is ill of scarlet fever.”
“Dr. and Mrs. R.H. Ervin of Troy were weekend guests of his cousin, Mrs. G.G. Newton and Dr. Newton. Dr. Ervin, who is a member of the Troy College faculty, is teaching an extension course here in psychology.”
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