53 YEARS AGO
JUNE 14, 1962
“Intersection claims one more
collision: It happened Monday afternoon at ‘that intersection’ on Rural and
West Front Streets at the foot of the overhead bridge. The large crowd that
gathered seconds after the crash obligingly moved back to allow the
photographer to get this story in picture of the dangers of driving through
this busy spot.”
“A 1959 Oldsmobile driven by
Patrick T. Casey of Montgomery collided with a 1954 Chevrolet driven by Willard
Harrington of Evergreen Monday afternoon at the intersection of Rural Street
and West Front Street. Six persons were injured. According to estimates by
Police Chief Johnny Andrews, the Chevrolet was a total loss and about $500
damage was done to the Oldsmobile.”
“Mrs. Mamie A. Ellis,
Evergreen, ended a long teaching career with her retirement at the close of the
past school year. She taught in Conecuh County schools for 23 years and also
taught at the old Baptist Orphanage in Evergreen for several years.
“Mrs. Ellis began her
teaching career in the county system in 1915, teaching in the Flat Rock, Effie
and Ivey schools. For the past 20 years, she taught at Repton Elementary
School, except for one year when transferred to Brooklyn.
“On the last day of school,
the faculty members at Repton School surprised Mrs. Ellis when they presented
her with a milk glass flower bowl at an appropriate ceremony.”
68 YEARS AGO
JUNE 12, 1947
“Masonic Lodge Elects
Officers For Next Year: The annual election of officers of Greening Lodge, No.
53, A.F.&A.M. was held Tuesday night and the following were elected: Alvin
Brewton, W.M.; T.S. Holly, S.W.; Claude Murphy, J.W.; F.L. Cardwell, Treas.;
W.G. Jones, Sec.; A.K. Williams Jr., S.D.; Ray Williams, J.D.; S.J. Brundage,
Tiler; Herbert Mellinger, S.S.; Raymond Hayes, J.S.; A.K. Williams Sr.,
Chaplain; R.F. Hyde, Marshall.
“The above officers will be
installed at the regular meeting June 24. St. John’s Day services will be
observed on Sun., June 22, when the Masons will attend the Baptist Church in a
body. Rev. Staples will preach the sermon.”
“FIRST COTTON BLOOM: The
distinction of exhibiting the first cotton bloom of the 1947 season at The
Courant office goes to R.F. Hyde of this city who brought the blossom in
Wednesday at noon.”
“Delay In Return Of War Dead:
The first remains of World War II dead to be returned to the United States will
arrive in October 1947, according to information received today by the State
Department of Veterans Affairs.
“Originally scheduled to
arrive in August, the delay is a result of industrial difficulties in the
production of caskets, the Department has been informed.”
“Bill Martin left Saturday
for Quincey, Calif., where he will be with the Forestry Department this
summer.”
83 YEARS AGO
JUNE 14, 1932
“Crenshaw’s Sentence Commuted
To Life: The sentence of death imposed on Clarence Crenshaw, who was 17 years
old when he was convicted of the murder of John D. Barnes, and condemned to pay
the supreme penalty, was commuted to life imprisonment late yesterday by Gov.
Miller after members of the State Board of Pardons unanimously recommended
commutation. Execution of Crenshaw had been scheduled for July 29.
“The tragedy occurred near
Castleberry, Ala., in May 1931. At the trial, evidence against Crenshaw was
largely circumstantial. Yesterday at hearing before the Governor and members of
the Board of Pardons, composed of Atty. Gen. Knight, Secretary of State Jarman
and Auditor Brandon, the man declared that when he fatally stabbed Barnes, he
did so in self-defense.”
“Solicitor Biggs Dies Here
Sunday Afternoon: Leonard Stanton Biggs, age 44, solicitor of the 21st Judicial
Circuit composed of Baldwin, Conecuh, Escambia and Monroe counties, died Sunday
2:30 p.m., at the home of Mrs. Julia D. Ivey, his sister-in-law, where he had
been confined since May 18.
“Deceased was a native of
Monroe County from near Peterman. He was a member of the Monroeville Methodist
Church, a Mason and a World War veteran.”
“The vacancy caused by the
death of Solicitor L.S. Biggs… apparently has developed a free-for-all scramble
among nine attorneys of the circuit for the place, according t the best reports
available Wednesday.”
98 YEARS AGO
JUNE 14, 1917
“The detachment of troops
stationed at Evergreen for some time past were recently ordered to Montgomery,
and the company left Wednesday morning on a hike for that city. From which
point, they will be ordered later on to Charleston, S.C. The khaki boys made
friends and were popular in Evergreen and their departure was regretted by many.”
“During the rain and blow
Wednesday night, an electric bolt killed two valuable milch cows belonging to
Hon. C.S. Rabb. The rain and wind were of short duration, but the vivid flashes
of lightning continued for quite a while.”
“Pioneer Citizen Gone to
Rest: Mr. Gus Riley died at his home six miles west of Evergreen, June 11. He
was about 70 years of age, a Confederate veteran and a consistent member of
Arkadelphia Baptist Church, near which the family reside.”
“Dr. H.B. Williamson, after
an illness of several months, although not confined to his bed all the while,
died about nine o’clock Tuesday morning of Bright’s disease. The doctor
practiced dentistry for years in this section and had many friends who will
lament his death.”
“Prof. L.L. Lewis, formerly
of the Agricultural School, was in Evergreen Wednesday. His friends were glad
to see him.”
113 YEARS AGO
JUNE 11, 1902
“Crazy Man Terrorizes People
of The Town With Gun and Pistols: Repton, June 9 – The people of Repton were
terrorized last Friday morning by B.M. Pearson, who has been here several
months for his health, coming from Mississippi City. About eight o’clock, he
came out of his hotel in a demented condition with two revolvers and a
Winchester rifle and seemed to want to shoot any one who was in sight. He fired
on Jack Campbell but fortunately missed him. After about two hours, he was
persuaded to lay down his arms by A.E. Peterman and was taken to his home by
J.E. Robinson, our marshal.”
“L.L. Peacock of Gregville
was here this morning.”
“Lenox is the name of a new
post office recently established in this county, with Joseph Ryals postmaster.”
“The work of building the new
bank building for C.P. Deming on the lot where for so many years stood the old
Mertins building, recently vacated by W.T. Wiggins, is progressing steadily.”
“The salary of the postmaster
of Evergreen was increased recently for $1,400 to $1,500 per annum.”
“We are informed that the Conecuh Guards will hold their
annual encampment at Sans Souci beach, near Mobile one week, beginning July 18.
The boys will be expected to attend drill at their armory each Monday and
Friday night until that date.”
“W.B. James last week took
the oath of office of deputy sheriff of this county.”
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