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| Bob Kendall |
24 YEARS AGO
JAN. 18, 1990
Local weather reporter Harry
Ellis reported no rain between Jan. 8-14, 1990. He reported a high temperature
of 74 degrees on Jan. 11, and lows of 28 on Jan. 12, Jan. 13 and Jan. 14.
“Missi Sanford has spent this
past week in Montgomery preparing to represent Conecuh county in the 1990
Alabama State Junior Miss-Young Woman of the Year Pageant this weekend, Jan.
19th and 20th, at the Montgomery Civic Center.
“Missi is the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. David Sanford and is a senior at Sparta Academy.”
“Franklin McGee, ‘America’s
Funniest Undertaker,’ thoroughly entertained the crowd attending the annual
banquet of the Conecuh County Cattlemen and Cattlewomen at the Quality Inn
Saturday night. McGee, who lives in Anniston, also used his humor in making
some inspirational and motivational remarks.”
“Miss Blanche Estelle
Castleberry, 91, a well known and highly respected native of Castleberry, died
Dec. 23, 1989 in a Montgomery nursing home. She was the last surviving member
of the immediate Solomon Castleberry family. Burial was in Buffington Cemetery
in Castleberry on Dec. 25, 1989. She and Miss Amanda Thomas were the first
graduates of Conecuh County High School in 1916.”
“(Evergreen Mayor Lee) Smith
reported that plans are in place to provide a safe landing pad for helicopters
at Evergreen Hospital.”
39 YEARS AGO
JAN. 16, 1975
Local weather reporter Earl
Windham reported 2.1 inches of rain on Jan. 7, 0.6 inches on Jan. 8, 1.1 inches
on Jan. 10, 0.5 inches on Jan. 11 and 0.3 inches on Jan. 12. He reported a high
of 70 on Jan. 10 and a low of 32 on Jan. 6.
“A burglar or burglars
ransacked the business office at Sparta Academy sometime Monday night leaving
behind this scene of disorder. Entrance was gained through the front door and
the office door was forced open. School officials said about $300 in cash was
stolen.”
“The Fairview Baptist Church,
located just south of Evergreen, will hold groundbreaking services following
the 11 o’clock worship service this Sunday morning.
“The church when organized in
1973 adopted a three-phase building program. The first phase, an educational
building with temporary auditorium, was erected in 1974.
“The service Sunday will
break ground for the second building, also an educational building with a
modern pre-school department and a children’s department.”
“The high winds that blasted
this area last Friday evening uprooted this big oak tree, taking pavement, curb
and all, on Magnolia Avenue. Fortunately, the tree fell between the residences
of the Mike Kilpatricks and James Wilsons. Had the tree fallen a few minutes
earlier, it would have struck Mrs. Connie Kilpatrick’s car which was parked in
the driveway between the two houses but she had driven over to her parents.”
54 YEARS AGO
JAN. 21, 1960
“Conecuh Representative Wiley
Salter has been nominated as this county’s ‘Outstanding Young Man for 1960.’
Rep. Salter was nominated by the Pilot Club of Evergreen.”
“(Evergreen) Mayor Zell
Murphy reports that the new sewer line to Williams Avenue will be completed
tomorrow. The city struck an underground stream of water at 10 feet deep and
has considerable trouble completing the line. This is the second major addition
to the local sewage system to be completed in recent months. The other went
into Crestline Heights just off Liberty Hill Drive.”
“State Senator Robert G.
(Bob) Kendall Jr. has just been made an honorary member of the Alabama Hospital
Association.”
“Air Force Private, Sammy
Mason, son of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Mason of Evergreen, has just been transferred
to Greenland. Mason, a graduate of Evergreen High School, spent the past 30
days on leave with his family.”
“The Steven-Robert
Corporation is one of Conecuh’s leading industries. Some of the department
heads are seen with Manager Harmon Gunter in front of the plant. They are Mrs.
Mackie Hendrick, sewing room supervisor; Mrs. Carlie Carter, secretary; Edward
(Buddy) Evers, head of cutting and shipping; Gunter; Dalton Nall, head
mechanic; and C.O. Vanderford, office manager.”
69 YEARS AGO
JAN. 18, 1945
“Tech. Sgt. Andrew Jay Jr.
Reported Slightly Wounded: A second telegram from the War Dept. to Mrs. Andrew
Jay notified her that her son, Tech. Sgt. Andrew Jay Jr., had been slightly
wounded and was making normal improvement. His left leg was broken. The first
telegram announced that Sgt. Jay was missing in action.”
“Meeting Called To Plan For
Building A Hotel: Mayor J.H. Robison has called a meeting of all interested
citizens to be held at the courthouse Friday at 3 p.m. for the purpose of
discussing plans for constructing a hotel. Mayor Robison has recently secured
some information on this matter which he wants to discuss with the citizens of
Evergreen, and all are urged to attend the meeting.”
“The many friends of Wilmer
McInnis are proud to see him home with a medical discharge from the U.S. Army,
after being wounded in France. He was sent to England and placed in a hospital
for treatment and finally returned to the States.”
“Robert Ledlow, machinist
mate first class, USNR, 263 Pecan St., Evergreen, is one of four Navy Seabees
who have been commended by the officer in charge for aiding in the recovery of
two explosive-laden landing vehicles during the invasion of Peleliu.
“As the four volunteers
approached the stranded vehicles, they were subjected to enemy mortar and rifle
fire. Without protection, the men completed the mission, to bring the vehicles,
loaded with ammunition and explosives, to a safe place where repairs were
made.”
84 YEARS AGO
JAN. 16, 1930
“Concrete Being Poured On
Castleberry Road: Paving of the Evergreen-Castleberry highway was begun
Saturday morning, Jan. 11, by contractors, the Davis Construction Co. of
Atlanta, Ga. About 150 yards were laid the first day but with good weather
about one mile per week is expected to be laid from now on.”
“Centerville School: The
following students have been perfect in attendance for the closing month: Fred
Adams, Mildred Johns, Wendell Hart, Mamie Lou Morrison, Arthur Morrison, Cecil
Andrews, Lois Barlow, Correan Landon, Johnnie Andrews, Enbert Andrews, Reece
Barlow, Obie Adams, Katie May Perdue, Voncile Landon, Roland Johns and Ada
Grace Ross.”
“Castleberry To Have New
Filling Station: Castleberry, Ala., Jan. 14 – C.E. Robinson, proprietor of the
Service Garage, has virtually completed the erection of a modern gasoline
filling station at the intersection of Cleveland Avenue and the
Evergreen-Castleberry highway and will make announcement of his opening date
within a few days.
“The station will be known as
‘Curt’s Place,” and will be conducted by Mr. Robinson himself. In addition to
the regular filling station accessories, including well known brands of
gasoline, oil, tires and parts, quick lunches also will be served.”
“Robbers Enter Local A&P
Grocery Store: An attempt was made to rob the local A&P Tea Co. Store early
Tuesday morning when three unknown men entered the store from the back where
the wall was torn down undergoing repairs, bound and gagged Manford Brinsfield,
employee who was on guard. Brinsfield was found at 6:30 when A.C. Howard,
manager of the store, opened up. He was lying on the floor in the front part of
the store behind a display of canned goods with his hands bound with a rope, a
gag in his mouth and a 100-pound sack of sugar on his feet. He was unconscious
but otherwise was not injured.
“After being released and
receiving treatment from Dr. W.F. Betts, Brinsfield made a statement to Sheriff
Moore and Chief Moorer, stating the men made their appearance about three
o’clock or shortly after, catching him off guard as he was putting some coal in
the heater. One of the number placed a pistol to his back and marched him to
the front of the store near where he was found lying. They asked him to tell
them where the money was, and he said that he told them that he did not know,
but suggested that they look behind the cash register. One of the number
looked, while another held him. Not finding it, they made further threats
against his life if he did not tell them just where they might find the cash.
After giving up their search for the money, they then bound and gagged
Brinsfield as he was found. He had seven dollars in his pocket, which the
robbers took. So far as could be ascertained this was the only thing taken. No
merchandise was missing.
“No clue as to the identity
of the robbers has been found yet.”
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