The Monroe Journal's News Flashback for Nov. 18, 2024

SEVEN YEARS AGO
NOV. 16, 2017

Veterans Day: The 2017 Veterans Day program held at Veterans Memorial Park in Monroeville Saturday featured a patriotic medley sung by Terry Galbraith and the Coastal Alabama Expose, the laying of the wreath by Boy Scout Troop 24, the playing of Taps and a rifle salute from members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion Honor Guard and remarks from event organizer Bob Steward, United States Marine Corps adjutant.

Vols to play for title: Monroe Academy pounded Morgan Academy 34-7 Friday night to secure a spot in the AISA’s Class 3A state championship game for a third consecutive year against a very familiar foe – defending state champion Bessemer Academy of Bessemer.
Once again, the offensive key for the Vols (against Morgan) was a double dose of the McKenzies, as in twins Dalton and Griffin McKenzie. Between the pair, they accounted for 342 yards and five touchdowns. Dalton rushed seven times for 137 yards and two touchdowns and caught three passes for 45 yards and a touchdown. Griffin followed with 108 yards passing and a touchdown, completing nine of 11 passes, and 10 rushes for 52 yards and a touchdown.
Defensively, Dalton McKenzie had one of his better games at cornerback, collecting two solos and six assists with 1.5 tackles for loss.
(Other top MA players in that game included Corey Barnes, Max Carter, Colt Daniels, Noah Goodman, John Walker Horton, J.T. Lolley, Seth Simecak, Christopher Stacey and Grayson Stacey. Mitchell Turberville was head coach.)

32 YEARS AGO
NOV. 19, 1992

Murder story scheduled on ’60 Minutes’ Sunday: A story about the Ronda Morrison murder case will be aired on national television this Sunday night.
The CBS network’s news-magazine show “60 Minutes” will start at 6 p.m. local time (or a few minutes later if delayed by sports) on Channel 5 of Mobile.
CBS producer David Gelber said yesterday from New York that the second and longest of the three main segments on Sunday’s program will be “Johnny D.” – an examination of the 1986 murder case in which Walter “Johnny D” McMillian was sentenced to death after being convicted of killing Ronda Morrison, 18.

Frisco City High School upended Millry High School 20-7 Friday in Frisco City to advance to the second round of the 1A state football playoffs.
Shannon Richardson posted one of his better performances Friday, piling up 94 yards on nine rushes. He also led the defense with 14 tackles.
(Other FCHS players in that game included Roy Bonner, Adrian Bullard, Chris Davison, Tony Gibbs, Derrick Harris, Jermaine Hetherington, Bryne Malone, Artis McGinnis, Clayton Minchew, William Sheets, Shannon Smith, Carlin Snell, A.J. White and Eric Williams. Scott Fountain was FCHS’s head coach.)

The Masons of Alabama Lodge No. 3 in Monroeville honored 25-year members in a ceremony Nov. 7. Dayton Russell was honored as a 50-year member. Those honored included John Turberville, John Kennedy, Woodrow Ikner, Robert Miller, Glen Gladwell, Algee Brown, Charlie Deer, Claude Green Sr., Kenneth Green, Samuel Aiken, Little Andress, John Mackie (worshipful master), Marion Craft, Floyd Harper, Louis Green, Charles Jernigan and Thomas Lemons.

57 YEARS AGO
NOV. 16, 1967

School Observes Veterans Day: George Thomas Jones, speaking in a Veterans Day assembly Friday at Monroe County High School in Monroeville, urged students to appreciate their American heritage and “see that our flag continues to fly high.”
The Monroeville businessman, who related his talk to experiences in World War II, was the featured speaker on the program. It was planned and directed by the school social studies teachers and was attended by all members of the student body.
Mr. Jones said that American troops in Europe during the second World War had home uppermost in their minds: “We knew, regardless of anything, that America was the greatest country in all the world. I wouldn’t have traded all six of the foreign countries where I served for America.”

The J.U. Blacksher Bulldogs ended the ’67 season with a victory and a 6-4 record. The Bulldogs closed out with a 33-0 victory over the Black Cats of Century last Friday night at Uriah.
Senior fullback Keith Cardwell led the Blacksher offense with 87 yards. Senior guard Gary Hilburn made his debut at end and chalked up 63 yards. Danny McGee added 56 yards.
The Blacksher defense was at the peak of perfection, limiting the Black Cats to two first downs and 71 yards total offense.
(Other top Blacksher players in that game included James Bohannon, Jessie Bohannon, Larry Brooks, Robert Colbert, Flo Cole, Joe Harris, Mitchell Harrison, Joe Mims, James Porterfield and Carl “Old Faithful” Williams.)

82 YEARS AGO
NOV. 19, 1942

Samuel D. Jackson Injured In Action: Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Jackson of Tunnel Springs received a telegram Monday conveying the information that their son, Samuel Dubose Jackson, Aviation Metalsmith, U.S. Navy, had been wounded in action in the performance of his duty and in the service of his country. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson were assured that further information regarding the condition of their son would be forthcoming as soon as received.

FRISCO CITY PLAYS McCULLOUGH THURSDAY: The Frisco City Whippets will match their speed and skill against a supposedly stronger McCullough team at Frisco City, Thursday afternoon, Nov. 19, at 3 o’clock.
The Frisco City team, although very light and inexperienced, is expected to rely mostly on a strong defense. At any rate, this will probably be the attraction of the week. It will be Frisco City’s first game of the season, and the first game in the county. There will be no admission to the game.

Fat Hog Show On Dec. 7: The Fat Hog Show to be held in Monroeville on Mon., Dec. 7, will be a close second to the Hog Festival which attracted the largest crowd ever seen in this town.
4-H Club boys from six adjoining counties of Baldwin, Butler, Clarke, Conecuh, Escambia and Wilcox will display their hogs with the Club boys of Monroe County at the Stockyard here, and it is estimated that about 150 fine hogs will be in the show.
Sears Roebuck & Co. will give valuable prizes to the winners and each prize is well worth working for.

108 YEARS AGO
NOV. 16, 1916

Capt. T.M. Riley of Riley was here yesterday.

Mr. Riley Kelly of Excel was at the county capital Monday.

Dr. and Mrs. D.D. Cole of Eliska were visitors to the city this week.

Dr. J.W. Rutherford of Franklin was in attendance on the circuit court the first of the week.

Capt. J.H. McCreary of Turnbull was transacting business at the county capital the first of the week.

Hon. Oscar L. Gray, representative in Congress from this district, was a visitor to the city this week. His many friends were delighted to see him in the enjoyment of robust health.
Congressman Oscar L. Gray took advantage of the opportunity to deliver a brief address to his friends and constituents just before the convening of the circuit court on Monday. Mr. Gray brought a message of good cheer, reviewing the record of constructive legislation enacted by the last congress and predicting great prosperity to the country and individual benefits that will result from its operation.

Mr. T.T. Ivey of Beatrice was in town transacting business Tuesday.

Our Heavenly Father Knows Best: Mr. A.P. Norwood was born Nov. 1, 1860; died Oct. 24, 1916. A wife, three children, five sisters and four brothers mourn his death. Bro. I.S. Ridgeway paid a beautiful tribute to his memory in his talk at Red Hill cemetery.