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A refurbished monument with a new boll weevil was restored to its pedestal. An antique marble finish had been added to the Lady. Work on improvements to the base of the monument continued for months. (The Enterprise Ledger, July 24, 1981)

The boll weevil was stolen. According to an Enterprise Ledger article, “At 9:40 a.m. a small boy phoned Enterprise police to notify them of the loss with the words ‘the bug is gone.’” (The Enterprise Ledger, May 17, 1981)

In Act IV of her play, “This Place Called Enterprise,” performed by Enterprise residents as part of the City’s celebration of the Bicentennial of the American Revolution, local playwright Jewell Ellen Smith created a fictitious patriotic parade peopled with the major figures in the Boll Weevil Monument story and in the early history of Enterprise.Continue reading “July 1–4, 1976 • City Celebrates Bicentennial”

The repaired monument was unveiled in a brief ceremony. Fred Donaldson, president of the Chamber of Commerce, was the emcee. Other participants were Mayor Don Donaldson, representing the city, and Hope Lane, Dr. James Stanley, and Roy Shoffner from the Pea River Historical and Genealogical Society. Music was provided by the Enterprise High School BandContinue reading “May 24, 1974 • Repaired Monument Unveiled, Historic Marker Unveiled”

Mrs. Rosa Quattlebaum and Mrs. Seroba Marsh, representing the women’s civic clubs of Enterprise, told the City Council that an extensive rehabilitation would be required for the Boll Weevil Monument within a few years. Mrs. Marsh proposed that a permanent commission be established to provide for the care and maintenance of the monument. Bob SanfordContinue reading “May 22, 1974 • Boll Weevil Monument Commission Established”

Both the statue and the boll weevil were stolen. Only the pedestal and base remained. They were returned a few days later by Army Warrant officers, who found the broken parts along Highway 27. During the time that the statue and boll weevil was missing, City workers filled in the pool in the base withContinue reading “May 3, 1974 • Boll Weevil Monument Stolen”

The 50th Anniversary Rededication was an elaborate affair, including a barbeque and a parade, attended by 8,000 to 10,000. Platform speakers included R. O. Fleming Jr., son of R. O. (Bon) Fleming, Mayor M. N. (Jug) Brown, and Moultrie Sessions, grandson of H. M. Sessions. Politicians in attendance included Jim Folsom and George Andrews. BollContinue reading “December 11, 1969 • 50th Anniversary Rededication an Elaborate Affair”

November 1, 1962 – A more elaborate Boll Weevil Parade, with 50 entries, began the annual Farmers Appreciation Day.

The Boll Weevil Parade, under the direction of the Enterprise Pilot Club, began the festivities of Farmers Appreciation Day. After enjoying a barbeque lunch, farmers and local townspeople heard speeches by politicians, including Jim Folsom and George Wallace.

Enterprise civic organizations, with Fred Donaldson as Chairman, were responsible for the Boll Weevil-Farmers Appreciation Day. Thousands came to enjoy barbeque, a parade and speakers. According to a newspaper article, “Each year, the day has been observed but since its inception, it has been held in cooperation with some other observation until this year. Saturday,Continue reading “November 10, 1960 • Boll Weevil Day is Once More a Single Event Celebration”