NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for MAY 1940 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, MAY 2, 1940 CHULAFINNEE News April 29 W.B. Johnson and Mrs. Myrt Lee Allred spent Tuesday and Wednesday of last week in Birmingham and were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Higginbotham at Tarran City. ---- BIRTHDAY DINNER On April 22, a large crowd gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Roach, honoring Mr. Roach's 77th birthday. Singing and preaching was enjoyed by everybody. At noon a table was built in the yard and a great feast was spread. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Roach Mr. and Mrs. John Roach and children, Alfred Hurshel, Thelma, Howard, Louise, Ernest and Maline Mr. and Mrs. Chester Johnson, Ruth, Ruby, Loy and Melvin Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Joe Steed and Evelyn Steed Mr. and Mrs. N.J. Roach, Alvin and Helen Roach Mrs. Eva Cheatwood and son Joe Mr. and Mrs. Ed Day, Hazel, Margret, Irene, Claude and Vernon Day Mr. and Mrs. Frank Robertson, Myrtis, Hurbert, Dolly, Wilmer Jean, Glenn and Willis Robertson Mr. and Mrs. Willie Pollard Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Banks and son Billy Mr. and Mrs. P. Walker, Opal, Vester and Billy Ross Walker Mrs. Della Morrow and daughter Pauline Mr. and Mrs. Geo Cook John Smith J.C. Ingram Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Parker, Joe Parker and daughter Ruby Misses Bernice Hughes, Pauline Charles, Marie Cheatwood, Aline Thompson and Opal Cheatwood Mrs. Hattie Williams Christine, Noel and Jack Williams Lum Easterwood Bernice and Dorothy Thompson P.L. Roberts Chester and Ray Hughes L.J. Dryden Russell, Robert and Willie Turrell Nell Grizzard Hazel and Eunice Henson Everyone wished Mr. Roach many more happy birthdays. ------ TOM BLACK IS STRICKEN The many friends of Tom Black will regret to learn that he was stricken several days ago with paralysis and was reported Tuesday as not doing so good. ------ LOCAL News Miss Mattie Clements of Atlanta visited her niece Mrs. Neal Morgan last week. ---- Mrs. Fred Osborn spent the weekend in Birmingham visiting her daughter Mrs. William Fuller. ---- The many friends in Heflin of the Rev. Frank Ingram will regret to learn of his serious illness at his home in Ashland. Mr. Ingram served the Baptist church here for a number of years as pastor and he is greatly loved throughout this section. ----- Mr. and Mrs. J.A. (Gus) Morgan of Anniston announce the birth of a son Saturday, April 27 at an Anniston hospital. The little boy has been named fo rhis paternal grandfather John Francis Morgan, who was one of Heflin's pioneer citizens. ----- DEATHS KITCHENS John William Kitchens, age 72, who had lived in Heflin for 45 years, passed away at his home here, Sunday, April 28. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 o'clock from the residence with the Rev. Roy Niager officiating. Interment was in the Heflin cemetery, with Brown - Service in charge. Mr. Kitchens was a member of the firm known as Kitchen Brothers. He has been ill ill health for several years. He was a prominent figure in Republican circles of the state for years and served as Postmaster for eight years. He was also connected with the Department of Internal Revenue for four years and was a delegate from the State at Large to the Republican Convention in Philadelphia several years ago. He is survived by his widow, two sons, McCrary of Heflin and John Robert of Birmingham; two brothers, J.L. of Heflin and J. Fred of Wedowee and a sister, Mrs. Louise Wright of Wedowee. ------ BRANNON The funeral was conducted for Mrs. Mary T. Brannon, age 81 of Iron City, who died at her residence there early Saturday afternoon following a three week illness, from the Iron City Methodist church at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon. The Rev. D.H. Miles directed the services. Mrs. Brannon, a resident of Iron City for 42 years, is survived by three daughters, Mrs. J.T. Rhodes and Mrs. M.P. Clay of Heflin and Mrs. J.F. Martin of Chosea Springs; and three sons, J.W. and M.B. Brannon of Iron City and W.A. Brannon of Birmingham. Interment was in the old Davistown cemetery with Mrs. Brannon's grandsons as pallbearers: M.P. Clay Jr., R.W. Brannon, Horace Bell, John Brannon Jr., Franklin Martin and Grover Quinn. Brown - Service of Heflin conducted the funeral arrangements. ------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, MAY 9, 1940 MURDER SUSPECT ARRESTED IN TEXAS Anniston, Ala., May 5 Sheriff W.L. Borders was enroute today to Fort Sam Houston, Texas to get James A. Noles, wanted here on a charge of fatally shooting J.T. Wyatt at 826 Nole street, the night of March 21. Sheriff Borders was notified that Noles was in the custody of military authorities. Sheriff Borders advised through the adjutant general's office in Washington that Noles had enlisted in the U.S. Army on April 16 and subsequent communications brought information on Friday that Noles was in the custody of military authorities pending action of Alabama authorities. Wyatt died at Garner Hospital the morning of March 23 of abdominal wounds. Before he died, he told Sheriff Borders that his assailant called him to the door and opened fire. Two bullets went astray and left holes in the wall near the door. James Price of Oxford, an Anniston pipe shop worker and brother-in-law of Noles, who was arrested shortly after the shooting, remains in custody at the Calhoun county jail. Noles, authorities said, had spent the night at Price's home. Full particulars about facts in the case were not made public by Sheriff Borders, but he said that the shooting resulted from a liquor transaction. ------- SHOOTING SCRAPE IN SOUTH CLEBURNE COUNTY The News learned on Tuesday morning that Wes Hanvey shot Dudley Hanvey on Monday night during a quarrel between the two men. The shot entered the left arm just above the arm pit, it was stated. The argument was over the election which was held on Tuesday, it was reported to the News. ------ DEATHS HANSON Funeral services were conducted at the Borden Springs Christian Church at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon for James E. Hanson, age 63 of Anniston, who died at 1 o'clock Thursday morning of last week. The Rev. Mr. Edwards officiated at the services. Interment was in the church cemetery, with Usrey of Anniston in charge. Surviving Mr. Hanson are his wife, a son Robert of Borden Springs; two half-sisters, Mrs. Jessie Wilson and Mrs. Nellie Green of Anniston and a grandson, Leonard Putman of Blue Mountain. ------ SMITH Funeral services for Robert G. Smith, age 62 of Birmingham, were held at the Riverside Baptist church on May 2 by the Rev. H.T. Wright. Interment was in the church cemetery with Brown - Service in charge. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife; one son O'Neal; three daughters, Mrs. A.R. Reid, Mrs. R.S. Bellew and Mrs. H.D. Thompson, all of Birmingham; three brothers, Ed of Texas; Dorie and Judge of Tallapoosa, Ga., three sisters, Mrs. Wiley McMahan of Atlanta; Mrs. J.M. Anthony of Birmingham and Miss Nora Smith. ------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, MAY 16, 1940 LOCAL News Miss Dessie and Glyn Giles left Thursday for San Angelo, Texas where they will visit their sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Tolleson. ---- Mrs. Ida Ashley of Birmingham and Mrs. Edith Stewart of Roanoke spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Stewart of Heflin. ---- FRUITHURST News May 13 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fowler Jr. of Roswell, New Mexico and Miss Mary Vance of Cedartown, Ga. were the weekend visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wager. ---- Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wager celebrated Mother's Day by visiting Mr. Wager's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Wager on Sunday morning and late Sunday evening visited Mrs. Wager's grandmother Mrs. J.J. Vance in Tallapoosa, Ga. and attended the family reunion of the Vance family. ----- HENSON FUNERAL Funeral services were conducted at 10 o'clock on Sunday at the Ranburne church for Mrs. Leila Henson, age 30, of Muscadine, who died at Garner Hospital at 9 o'clock Friday morning. Interment was in the Ranburne cemetery. Surviving Mrs. Henson are her husband, J.P. Henson and a daughter Josephine Warren. ------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, MAY 30, 1940 D.P. CARTER DIED MAY 25 Damon P. Carter, age 35, died suddenly at the home of his father the Rev. H.R. Carter on Saturday night at 8 o'clock. Mr. Carter is survived by his wife, a daughter, his parents Mr. and Mrs. H.R. Carter; five sisters, Mrs. Myrtie Gunter of Jacksonville; Mrs. Bertie Stevens and Mrs. Vera Smith of Anniston and Misses Hazel and Sarah Carter of Heflin; three brothers, W.B. of Anniston; J.T. of the Panama Canal Zone and Hoover Curtis of Heflin. Interment was held at Cedar Creek on Monday morning at 11 o'clock. ------ CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our many friends and neighbors for their kind expressions of sympathy during our recent bereavement in the death of our brother and uncle, W.W. Burchfield. The floral offerings, the talks by Rev. Ira Patty and Rev. E.C. Garner, and the considerate services of the undertaker were also greatly appreciated. The family. ----------

Someone asked about Rev. Roy Niager and which church he was affiliated with. >From the book "Heritage of Cleburne County, Alabama" publ. in 1998, Rev. Roy Niager was the pastor of the Heflin Baptist church from 1937 to 1940. Nothing more is said about him, just that note in the write-up about the Heflin Baptist church, listing the pastors of the church and the years they served as pastor.

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for APRIL 1940 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, APRIL 4, 1940 FRUITHURST News Mr. and Mrs. Park Roberts spent Sunday with their daughter Mrs. R.W. Savage and family. ----- DEATHS DODSON Mrs. Amanda Dodson, age 74, died at her residence on Heflin, Route 2, on March 29. Funeral services were held at New Harmony Church by the Rev. E.C. Johnson. Interment was in the church cemetery, directed by Brown - Service of Heflin. Mrs. Dodson is survived by her husband, Alvin Dodson; two sons, Gordon and Ernest Dodson of Heflin and a daughter Mrs. Mattie Harris of Heflin, Route 2. ------ WHITE N.T. White, well known farmer of Randolph county, passed away at his residence on Wedowee Route 1 at 5:40 Saturday morning after an illness of several days. Mr. White is survived by his wife; four sons, Alton, A.L., Elbert and N.J., all of Wedowee; three daughters, Mrs. Clayton Howle of Heflin; Miss Gladys White of Roanoke and Mrs. Grady Loveless of Heflin; one brother W.D. White of Altoona and a sister Mrs. J. W. Bain of Heflin. ------ CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank the many friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy shown us at the death of our loving wife and mother; also the beautiful floral offerings. We especially thank Brother Carter and Brother Barr and the Brown -Service. May God bless each and everyone is our prayer. W. Lester Sayer and children ------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, APRIL 11, 1940 FRUITHURST News April 8 Mrs. Alton Vickers and daughter who have been spending two weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Parker and niece Miss Vivian Warmack, returned home in Spartanburg, S.C. Mr. and Mrs. John Kemp of Gadsden were also visitors of Mr. and Mrs. L. Parker last week. ----- Mrs. Charlie White entertained at dinner Saturday night in honor of her husband's birthday. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Dawson Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wager Mr. and Mrs. Ed Vandevelde Miss Margaret Kay Mrs. Lola Ward Mrs. Marrie Moody Mrs. Manford Steele Mrs. Ora Clerk Misses Nevelir Ward and Evelyn White C.W. Savage Ralph Pollard Lowell White Harold White Mr. and Mrs. C.C. White ----- LOCAL News Alton Tolleson of Pulaski, Tenn. and John Tolleson of Birmingham visited their parents last weekend. ---- DEATHS OTWELL Funeral services were held Monday afternoon for the Rev. John T. Otwell, age 75 of Heflin, who died at 11:30 o'clock on Saturday night at his home. Services were conducted at the Union Hill church with the Rev. W.M. Bowman officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. Surviving are two sons, J.H. of Franklin, Georgia and S.D. of Heflin; a daughter Mrs. Laura Smith of Heflin; 16 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. ------- JACKSON Mrs. Lena E. Jackson, age 62 of Ranburne, died at the residence on April 7 after an illness of several days. Funeral services were held April 9 at 11 a.m. at Macedonia by the Rev. Warmack and Rev. Eason. Interment was in the church cemetery with Brown -Service of Heflin in charge. Mrs. Jackson was a member of the Baptist church and had lived in Cleburne county practically all her life. She is survived by two sons, Harold and Byron of Ranburne; three brothers, Howard Harris of Bowdon, Georgia and Virgil and Joe Harris of Atlanta, Ga. ----- PARMLEY S.H. Parmley, age 87 of Tallapoosa, Ga. died at the residence of his son, F.S. Parmley of Tallapoosa, Ga. on April 7. Funeral servicees were held at Bethany Baptist church on April 8 at 11 a.m. by the Rev. G.E. Butler. Interment was in the church cemetery, directed by Brown - Service of Heflin. Besides the son, Mr. Parmley is survived by four daughters, Miss Molly Parmley of Tallapoosa, Ga., Mrs. Mauk of Birmingham; Mrs. W.D. Duke of Cressview, Tenn., and Mrs. Floyd Warmack of Bessemer. --------- VAUGHAN Arlin D. Vaughan, age 45, passed away at the Veteran's Hospital in Atlanta on April 5, after an illness of about three weeks. Funeral services were held from the Heflin Baptist church on April 6 at 2:30 p.m. by the Rev. H.R. Carter and the Rev. Roy Niager. Interment was in the Heflin cemetery, directed by Brown - Service. Mr. Vaughan, a World War veteran, is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lilla Vaughan; one son, Cranston of College Park, Ga.; two daughters, Liera Mae and Elizabeth Vaughan of Heflin; and one brother, Davis H. Vaughan of College Park, Ga. Pallbearers were Woodson Lee, Houstin Morris, Fred McMurray, Grady Boyd, W.A. Prestridge and Asa Norton. --------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, APRIL 18, 1940 DEATHS PERRYMAN Heflin, Ala. April 13 R.A. Perryman, 72, former Mayor of Heflin, died Wednesday after a short illness. For 15 years he was a head of a large wholesale hat company in Atlanta and was in the mercantile business in Heflin for a number of years. Surviving are three sisters, Miss Ella Perryman and Miss Harriett Perryman both of Heflin and Mrs. James R. Little of Atlanta. Funeral services were held at the residence at 3 p.m. Friday. ----- HAND Anniston, Ala., April 16 Funeral services will be held at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon for Mrs. Essie Lee Hand, age 41 of Heflin, who died at her home at 6 o'clock Monday night. Services will conducted from the Pinetucky Baptist church. Interment will be in the church cemetery with Jones in charge. Surviving Mrs. Hand are her husband S.J. Hand; three sons, Bobbie, Tommie and Murl; five daughters, Mrs. G.B. Hanvey, Lucile, Ila, Joyce and Shirley Ann, all of Heflin; three brothers and three sisters. ------- HURT IN ACCIDENT Employees at Garner Hospital reported Tuesday that Amos Rooks, age 46 of Delta, was treated for a fractured collar bone and lacerations about the head suffered in an automobile accicdent near Delta on Monday. The Anniston Star ------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, APRIL 25, 1940 DEATHS HARLAN Mrs. S.A. Harlan, age 67 of Heflin, died at the residence on Friday, April 12, after an illness of about two weeks. Funeral services were held April 13 at 11 a.m. at Cedar Creek with the Rev. W.M. Barr officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery with Brown - Service of Heflin directing. Mrs. Harlan is survived by two sons, Orlan and Otus Harlan of near Beason Mills and one brother H.M. Howle of Heflin, Route 1. Active pallbearers were Aaron Harlan, Martis Howle, Emmett Harlan, Grover Howle, Erby Harlan and Artis Howle. ------- NORTON On April 18 the death angel visited the home of Russell Norton and took for its victim his precious mother, Mrs. Lou Groover Norton, who was born Jan. 26, 1860. Her stay on earth was 80 years, two months and 21 days. On January 27, 1886 she was married to William J. Norton who preceeded her to the grave some 22 years. She leaves three sons, W.A., J.H. and J.R. Norton and nine grandchildren, also a host of relatives and friends to mourn her death. She joined the Methodist church in early life. She was a faithful and devoted wife, a true and loving mother, also a very worthy friend and neighbor. Her remains were laid to rest in Antioch cemetery with Brown - Service of Heflin in charge. The Revs. R.L. Skinner and H.R. Carter officiated. ------ BONNER Funeral services were held Saturday, April 13 for James P. Bonner, age 87, of Heflin, who died Friday, April 12 at 3:30 a.m. Services were conducted at the New Harmony church with the Rev. Riddle officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery with Brown - Service in charge. Surviving Mr. Bonner are two sons and four daughters. ------ CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our many friends and neighbors for their kind expressions of sympathy during our recent bereavement in the illness and death of our husband, father and grandfather, J.T. Otwell, also for the beautiful floral offerings. Mrs. Omie Otwell Mr. and Mrs. G.F. Smith and family Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Otwell and family Mr. and Mrs. S.D. Otwell and family -------

In the abstract below from the 1940 "The Cleburne News," a Reverend Roy Niager is mentioned. Does anyone know anything about him and/or his connection with which Cleburne County church? Thanks. JMFuller > J.W. COUCH . . . Last rites were held Monday afternoon of last week for J.W. Couch, a > Cleburne county planter, at Evans Chapel. The Rev. Roy Niager officiated. > Mr. Couch is survived by his widow, a son and daughter.

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for MARCH 1940 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, MARCH 7, 1940 CHULAFINNEE News March 4 We extend our deepest sympathy to L.R. Denman in the death of his father W.W. Denman of Delta. ---- DEATHS J.W. TATE Funeral services for J.W. Tate, age 59, who died at his home on Heflin, Route 2, early Sunday afternoon of last week following a brief illness, were conducted a the Happy Hill church. The Rev. W.M. Barr officiated at the services. Interment was in Happy Hill cemetery. Surviving are the wife, a son, F.S. Tate of Anniston; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth May of Blue Mountain and Mrs. Flora Hall of Heflin, and three brothers, J.M. of Alabama City; L.G. of Social Circle, Ga. and W.O. of Crawford, Ga. ------ CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank the many friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy shown us during the death of our dearly beloved husband and father. May God's richest blessings rest upon each of you is our prayer. Mrs. J.W. Tate and children ------ SHERMAN GAINES Funeral services were conducted for Sherman Gaines, 32, on Thursday afternoon of last week. Mr. Gaines was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. E.A. Gaines. The Rev. W.M. Barr officiated. Services were held at the Ai Baptist church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by the parents and by a sister Miss Velma Gaines and two uncles, L.L. Gaines of Ai and Arthur Gaines of Heflin. ------ J.W. COUCH Last rites were held Monday afternoon of last week for J.W. Couch, a Cleburne county planter, at Evans Chapel. The Rev. Roy Niager officiated. Mr. Couch is survived by his widow, a son and daughter. ------ MRS. MARY BENNETT Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Bennett, age 77, were conducted from the Mt. Gilead church at Ohatchee on Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Bennett died at her home late Friday night. The Rev. Emmett Boozer and the Rev. Z.J. Clark officiated. Interment was in the church cemetery. Mrs. Bennett is survived by seven sons, M.W. and W.M. of Piedmont; H.A. of Chattanooga; H.L. and L.D. of Jacksonville; J.R. of Muscadine and J.L. of Esom Hill, Ga.; three sisters, four brothers, 24 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. ------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, MARCH 14, 1940 FRUITHURST LEADING CITIZEN PASSES The many friends of Manford Steele will regret to learn of his death at his home Wednesday morning. Mr. Steele had been in poor health for some time, but his death came as a shock to his family and friends. Mr. Steele was born January 25, 1872 in Missouri. He had made his home in Fruithurst for the past 11 years. He was united in marriage to Miss Ella A. Bryant on May 20, 1908. He was a member of the Presbyterian church. He is survived by his wife and three sons, Fred and Joe Steele of San Francisco, California and Bryant Steele of Samson and two granddaughters, Betty Steele of San Francisco, California and Harlyn Mashon Steele of Sampson; and three brothers, George C. of Mobile; Joe of Birmingham and D.C. Steele of Los Angeles, California; and a sister, Mrs. Earl Davis of Denver, Colorado. Funeral services were held at the Fruithurst Methodist church at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon, Rev. J.P. Dumont officiating. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery, directed by Brown - Service of Heflin. The pallbearers were Earl Wager, Henry Parker, Ollie Bishop, Chas. Simon, J.C. Black and A.B. Bennett. ------- DEATHS MR. GARNER Piedmont, Ala., March 8 Lee A. Garner, age 59 died Thursday morning at his home at Oak Level after an illness of several weeks. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at Oak Level. Interment was in the church cemetery. Surviving Mr. Garner are his wife, two children, Hoyt of Piedmont and Mrs. Lois Woodward of Esom Hill, Ga. and a brother-in-law, J.B. Rogers of Jacksonville. ------ MRS. TANNER Mrs. Linme? Gray Tanner, age 23 of Jasper, Ga. died suddenly Sunday morning, March 3 at her home. Funeral services were held at Howle's Chapel near Oak Level on Monday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, the Rev. A.T. Warmack of Heflin officiating. Mrs. Tanner was a member of Howle's Chapel for ten years. She was married to Loyd Tanner seven years ago. Surviving Mrs. Tanner are the husband, three sons of Jasper, Ga., and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T.B. Gray of Oak Level and several brothers and sisters. ------ MRS. DEAN Mrs. J.W. Dean, age 77 of Muscadine, Route 1, passed away at her residence March 6 at 6:30 a.m. after an illness of three days. Funeral services were held at the Fruithurst Baptist church on March 7 at 3:30 p.m. by Rev. J.A. Duke. Interment was in the Fruithurst cemetery, directed by Brown - Service of Heflin. Mrs. Dean is survived by three daughters, Mrs. W.L. Goodman of Muscadine; Mrs. Carrie Vaughan and Mrs. Nannie Vaughan, both of Atlanta. ------ MR. DENNEY W.A. Denney, age 95, died at the home of his son W.W. Denney on Bowdon, Ga., Route 3, on March 1 at 1 a.m. Funeral services were held March 2 at Macedonia by the Rev. R. Skinner. Interment was in the church cemetery with Brown - Service in charge. Mr. Denney is survived by five sons, W.W. of Bowdon, Ga., J.A. of Sylacauga; N.C. of Huntsville; T.H. of Edwardsville, and J.L. of Cullman, and one daughter Mrs. J. Willborn of Hartselle. ------ AI News March 4 The birthday dinner given in honor of J.H. Connell on Sunday, March 3 was enjoyed by a large crowd. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Warren Mrs. Ophelia Gaines and children Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Gaines and family Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Connell and baby Mr. and Mrs. William Beck and children Mrs. Ethel Phillips and daughter of Anniston Mr. and Mrs. James Connell and family Milton and Leroy Kerr Mr. and Mrs. Chester Warren and children ------ LOCAL News Ed McMahan who was born and reared in Cleburne county, is in a Hattiesburg hospital taking blood tranfusions and is not expected to live. Wiley, his only surviving brother, is at his bedside. ------ Mrs. Thos. C. Cochran of Central City, Kentucky spent last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walt McWhorter. She and her brother Fred returned on Wednesday. Fred is expected to spend the summer in Kentucky. ----- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, MARCH 21, 1940 210 GALLONS CAPTURED Deputy Sheriff W.T. Prestridge and federal officer M.H. Barnes captured 210 gallons of "white lightning" liquor the first of the week in the Friendship community. The liquor was seized at the homes of Emory Johnson and Carman Boman, it was reported to The News on Tuesday. ------ LOCAL News Fred Beason of Atlanta visited his mother Mrs. Steve Noble here on Saturday night. ----- DEATHS W.V. JONES W.V. Jones, 82 year old retired farmer, died at his home near the Perryman Bridge on Thursday night of last week after an illness of about two weeks. Funeral services were conducted at 11 o'clock Sunday morning at New Harmony Church. Burial was in the church cemetery with Brown - Service of Heflin in charge. Surviving are four sons, Homer, Ewell, Arnold and Dock, all of Heflin; four daughters, Mrs. J.A. Thompson of Dalton, Ga., Mrs. Ervin Norton of Heflin and Mrs. Melvin Lumpkin and Mrs. Bill Thompson, both of Heflin. ------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, MARCH 28, 1940 CELEBRATES EIGHTY-THIRD BIRTHDAY MARCH 11th On March 11, children and friends of Mrs. Fannie Hand gathered to wish her joy and happiness on her 83rd birthday. Grandmother Hand has been wonderfully blessed with health and strength these 83 years and she, in turn, has been a blessing to others with her thoughtfulness and loving kindness toward them. Quilt making has been grandmother's hobby through all these years. So we honored her on this day with a birthday dinner and an old fashioned quilting. Those present were: Mrs. Grace Merrill and children, Horace and Doris Mrs. John May, Miss Katherine Mays, Miss Rachel Mays Mrs. Martha Smith Mrs. Lanie Ayers Mrs. Dorothy Sutton Mrs. Izora Waits Mrs. Horace Allen Mrs. Evie Waits Mrs. Belan Hanvey Mrs. Theo Allen and little daughter Martha Jean Mrs. Arlin Hanvey Mrs. Winnie Waits and little son Perry Mrs. Bernice Hanvey Mrs. Mattie Hand Mrs. Jessie Allen Mrs. Fannie Hand Everyone enjoyed the day very much and we all wish for grandmother many happy birthdays to come. ------ FRUITHURST News March 18 The many friends of Mrs. Sudie Dean will regret to learn of her death at the home of her daughter Mrs. W.L. Goodman on Wednesday morning, March 6. Her death came as a shock as she had only been sick three days. Mrs. Dean was born in Monroe County, Georgia on June 17, 1862 and had made her home in Fruithurst with her daughter for many years. She was an active member in the Baptist church and loved by all who knew her and she will be missed by all. Surviving are one daughter Mrs. W.L. Goodman and three step-daughters, Mrs. Tom Vaughn, Mrs. Gus Vaughn and Mrs. Addie Barnes; and two step-sons, J.C. Dean and C.J. Dean of Griffin, Ga. Funeral services were held at the Fruithurst Baptist church on Thursday afternoon, the Rev. J.A. Duke officiating. Interment was in Evergreen cemetery. Pallbearers were Henry Barker, C.C. White, Ollie Bishop, J.W. Davis, A.B. Bennett and G.C. Voss. -------- DEATHS ABERCROMBIE William R. Abercrombie, age 69, died at his residence on Bowdon, Ga., Route 3 on March 20 after an illness of about a year. Funeral services were held from the Macedonia church on Wednesday, March 21 at 11 a.m. by the Rev. R. Skinner. Interment was in the church cemetery, directed by Brown - Service of Heflin. Mr. Abercrombie is survived by his wife, two sons, five daughters, six brothers and two sisters. ------ McWHORTER Millard F. McWhorter, age 81 of Fruithurst, Route 1 passed away at his residence on March 16 at 7 a.m. Mr. McWhorter was born in Cleburne county and lived his entire life here. Funeral services were held at Mt. Perron church on March 17 at 3 p.m. by Elder Ira Patty. Interment was in Mt. Perron cemetery, directed by Brown - Service of Heflin. Mr. McWhorter is survived by his wife, three sons, and three daughters. His grandsons were pallbearers. ------- CLAYTON Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon of last week at the Concord church for Mrs. Letha Clayton, age 41, who died at an Anniston hospital early Tuesday evening of last week. Her home was at Lebanon. Services were conducted by the Rev. R.W. Johnson. Interment was in the church cemetery. Surviving are her husband, G.W. Clayton and two brothers. ------ SAYER Mrs. Mary Etta Sayer died at the home of her daughter's mother-in-law on Wednesday, March 20, almost instantly. She is survived by a husband W.L. Sayer of Bell Mills; two sons and five daughters. Funeral services were held at Pine Grove at 2 p.m. Friday, Brown - Service in charge. Rev. H.R. Carter and Rev. W.M. Barr officiated. -------

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for FEBRUARY 1940 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, FEBRUARY 1, 1940 LOCAL News Mrs. W.B. Merrill visited her daughter Mrs. John Maguire in Birmingham last week. --- Mrs. M.P. Clay who has been in an Anniston hospital for two weeks is at home and improving. Her friends are glad to have her back. ---- MRS. MAUDE DODSON DIES IN ATLANTA HOSPITAL Mrs. Maude Turner Dodson, who lived at Tallapoosa, Ga. passed away at the Georgia Baptist Hospital in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 26 and was interred at the Providence Church near Tallapoosa, Ga. She was 43 years of age and leaves a husband, four children, three boys and one girl, all of Tallapoosa, Ga., three brothers, J.J. Turner of Abernathy; Alf M. Turner of Heflin and B.H. Turner of Birmingham; one sister Mrs. Senia Turner Chandler of Atlanta, Ga. ------ FRUITHURST News Jan. 29 Allen Holcombe, who has been seriously ill at the home of his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. C.C. White for the past several weeks, is reported to be improving to the delight of his family and friends. ---- MRS. NANCY BURNS IS LAID TO REST Anniston, Ala., Jan. 29 Funeral services for Mrs. Nancy Burns, age 74, who died of pneumonia at Pinhook early yesterday, were conducted from the Rabbittown Baptist church at 2 o'clock today. The Rev. T.D. Stovall officiated at the services. Burial was in the church cemetery with Usrey directing. A son, James Burns of Pinhook, survives. ----- JOHN MARTIN DIES AT WHITE PLAINS Anniston, Ala., Jan. 29 John M. Martin, age 72, widely known resident of White Plains, died at his home this morning at 10 o'clock following an illness of three months. Funeral services will be held from the home tomorrow afternoon at 1 o'clock with the Rev. S.P. Brown of Fruithurst officiating. Burial will be in the family cemetery. Surviving are three sons, J.T. and J.W. of Choccolocco and Geo. of Collingsville and three daughters, Mrs. Rella Coppett, Mrs. Laura Duncan and Mrs. R.A. Easterwood, all of Choccolocco, and 31 grandchildren. ------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, FEBRUARY 8, 1940 DEATHS MRS. GAINES Mrs. Alice C. Gaines, age 83, died suddenly at the residence of her son, J.M. Gaines, at Ai, on Saturday night at 6:30 o'clock. Funeral services were held at Ai Baptist church on Sunday, Feb. 4 at 2.p.m. by Revs. P.P. Johnson and W.M. Barr. Interment followed in the church cemetery, directed by Brown - Service of Heflin. Mrs. Gaines is survived by four sons, Grady of Heflin; J.M. and W.C. of Ai., and E.A. Gaines of Heflin; three daughters, Mrs. J.A. Thompson of Phil Campbell; Mrs. T.B. Champion of Heflin; and Mrs. W.T. Garner of Blue Mountain; and one brother, J. Hudgins of Sycamore, Ga. Grandsons were pallbearers and granddaughters acted as flower girls. ------ MR. PHILLIPS W.F. Phillips, age 72, died at the residence of Jess Phillips at Delta, Route 1, on Jan. 26 after an illness of a week. Funeral services were held at Pleasant Hill church on Jan. 27 by Rev. E.A. Riddle. Interment was in the church cemetery, directed by Brown - Service. Mr. Phillips is survived by three brothers, John of Delta; Tom of Doran, Ga., and Homer Phillips of Atlanta, Ga. ------ MRS. COOK Mrs. G.W. Cook, age 84, passed away Jan. 27 at Waco, Ga. Mrs. Cook died suddenly of a heart attack. Funeral services were held at Antioch church on Jan. 27 by Rev. Peter Johnson. Interment was in the church cemetery, directed by Brown - Service of Heflin. Mrs. Cook is survived by her husband, three sons and three daughters. ------ MRS. BIRD Mrs. Emma E. Bird, age 63, died Jan. 25 at her daughter's residence in Bowdon, Ga. The funeral was held at Macedonia church on Jan. 28 by Rev. J.A. Eason. Interment was in the church cemetery, directed by Brown - Service of Heflin. Mrs. Bird died suddenly at the home of her daughter Mrs. W.M. Smith. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. J.C. Williams of Bowdon, Ga., two sons, H.M. of Bowdon, Ga., and W.L. of Cedartown, Ga., eight daughters, Mrs. J.E. Smith of Bowdon, Ga., Mrs. W.F. Otwell of Tifton, Ga., Mrs. B.J. West of Bowdon, Ga., Mrs. J.T. Whitman of Heflin; Mrs. W.M. Smith of Hopewell; Mrs. William Skinner of Bowdon, Ga., Mrs. W.F. Deason of Jasper and Mrs. Flora Otwell of Ranburne; three brothers, G.W. Williams of Thomaston, Ga., D.H. and J.T. Williams of Bowdon, Ga.; four sisters, Mrs. W.C. Pitts of Tifton, Ga., Mrs. H.G. West of Carrollton, Ga., Mrs. A.H. Preston and Mrs. Ida Williams of Bowdon, Ga. ------ MRS. BABER Mrs. C.A. Baber, age 79, passed away at her residence here at 2:15 Tuesday afternoon after an illness of several years. She is survived by her husband D.S. Baber; two sons, Henry J. and D. Fletcher, both of Randlett, Oklahoma; one daughter, Mrs. E.D. Owen of Witchata Falls, Texas; and five sisters, Mrs. S.L. Grice of Atlanta; Mrs. F.J. Hale of Fredrick, Okla., Mrs. L.B. Powell of Randlett, Okla., Mrs. Jesse Vaughan of Heflin; and Mrs. Molly T. Burgess of Atlanta, Ga. Funeral services will be announced later by Brown - Service Funeral Home in Heflin. Mrs. Baber was a member of the Primitive Baptist church for more than 50 years and had lived in Cleburne county all her life. ------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, FEBRUARY 15, 1940 FRUITHURST News Feb. 12 The many friends of Lovic F. Julian will regret to learn of his death at his home here Sunday, Feb. 4. Mr. Julian has been in poor health for several years. He was born in Fayette County, Feb. 9, 1862 and had been living in Fruithurst four years. He is survived by his wife and one brother and several nephews and one niece. Funeral services were held at his home, Rev. J.P. McDumont officiating. Interment followed in Cane Creek cemetery. ------- Mrs. Emmett Pugh of Rome, Ga. is visiting here parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Pulley. ---- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, FEBRUARY 22, 1940 (NOTE: The first two pages of this newspaper issue were so poorly scanned that they are nearly illegible) DEATHS MRS. W.A. WILSON Mrs. W.A. Wilson, age 57, died Feb. 8 at 4:45 a.m. at her residence at Hopewell after a lingering illness. Mrs. Wilson was a member of the Hopewell Baptist church and had lived in Cleburne county all of her life. Funeral services were held at Hopewell Baptist church at 11 a.m. Feb. 9, the Rev. Loftin officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery, directed by Brown - Service of Heflin. Mrs. Wilson is survived by her husband, one son, W.W. Wilson and one daughter, Irene Wilson of Hopewell; two brothers, Grover Fordham of Heflin and W.W. Fordham of Anniston, and three sisters, Miss Bela Fordham of Muscadine, Mrs. A.D. Vaughan of Heflin and Mrs. Leroy Crumpton of Gadsden. ------ MRS. M.A. CANADA Mrs. M.A. Canada, age 78, died Feb. 6 at Montgomery. Funeral services were held at Iron City at 3 p.m. on Feb. 8 with the Rev. H.R. Carter officiating. Interment was in the Iron City cemetery. Brown-Service of Heflin directing. Surviving Mrs. Canada are one son, J.M. Canada of Jacksonville, Fla., one daughter, Mrs. R.E. Huey of Montgomery and seven grandchildren. ----- MRS. MATTIE LOU ALLEN Mrs. Mattie Lou Allen, age 49, died at the residence of her son Jim Allen on Heflin Route 3 at 7 p.m. Feb. 18 after an illness of two days. Funeral services were held Monday at 1 p.m. at New Harmony. Interment was in the church cemetery. Mrs. Allen is survived by three sons, Jim of Heflin; Tom of Griffin, Ga. and John Lee Allen of Heflin; and three daughters, Christine of Heflin; Mattie Lou and Lizzie Mae, both of Heflin. ----- FINAL RITES ARE HELD FOR MRS. D.S. BABER Mrs. Charity Ann Baber, age 79 of Heflin, passed away Tuesday Feb. 6 at her home here, where she had lived more than 23 years. She had been a member of the Primitive Baptist church for 56 years. She is survived by her husband, two sons, Henry J. and Fletcher of Randlett, Okla., one daughter Mrs. Minnie Owen of Witchita Falls, Texas; 15 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren of Texas and Oklahoma; five sisters, Mrs. Fannie Hale and Mrs. Lula B. Powell of Oklahoma; Mrs. Sarah Lee and Mrs. Mollie T. Burgess of Atlanta, Ga. and Mrs. Jesse Vaughan of Heflin. Funeral services were held from the Primitive Baptist church on Thursday, Feb. 8 at 1 p.m., four miles northeast of Heflin. Interment was in the Edwardsville cemetery, directed by Brown - Service of Heflin. The minister in charge was the Rev. H.R. Carter of Heflin. Pallbearers were Roosevelt Baber, C.M. Bennett, J.W. Bennett, J.A. Harper, H.A. Jackson, Jim Haywood. ------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, FEBRUARY 29, 1940 LEBANON News Feb. 26 Mrs. Lona Hutcherson visited her mother Mrs. C.W. Dryden on Friday. ----- DEATHS MRS. LAYMONS Anniston, Ala. Feb. 23 Funeral services for Mrs. Delia Laymons, age 62 of Heflin, were conducted this morning at Wesleyan Methodist church. The Rev. L.N. Claxton officated at the services. The interment was in Pine Grove cemetery. Surviving are the husband John Laymons; three sons, Thomas and Wakefield of Heflin and Lonnie of Town Creek; three daughters, Mrs. J.L. Swansey and Mrs. Vick Brown of Heflin and Mrs. Charlie Turner of DeArmanville; the father T.M. Champion of Eastaboga; five brothers, W.L., G.W. and L.C. Champion of Anniston; W.C. of Talladega and R.M. of Springville and three sisters, Mrs. Maudie Cotton of Oxford; Mrs. Hattie Cotton of Eastaboga and Mrs. Nan Brimer of Gadsden. ------ MRS. LUCENDIA PRUITT Mrs. Lucendia Pruitt, age 70, died Feb. 19 at her residence near Hopewell after suffering several months with a serious illness. Mrs. Pruitt was a member of the Primitive Baptist church for more than 25 years at State Line. Funeral services were held at Mars Hill Primitive Baptist church at 2 o'clock on Feb. 20. Mrs. Pruitt is survived by one sister, Lillie Chadwick and several other relatives. ------

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for JANUARY 1940 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, JANUARY 4, 1940 MRS. STELL BLAKE DIES The Roanoke Leader, Dec. 27 Information has been received here of the death Saturday night in a St. Louis hospital of Mrs. Stell Blake. Funeral services were held at Tuscumbia on Monday. She was the widow of a former probate judge of this county and lived many years at Wdowee and later at Roanoke. She was born in Heflin and lived there in her youth. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. D. Trotter Jones and Mrs. Robert F. Kirkpatrick of Montgomery and Mrs. Charles Thigpen of Tuscumbia. The daughters will be remembered here as Marietta, Martha and Margaret Blake. --------- MRS. LAKE PASSES The many friends of Mrs. Mamie Lake will be made sad to learn of her death Tuesday evening. She passed away in an Anniston hospital it was learned on Wednesday morning before going to press. ------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, JANUARY 11, 1940 FINAL RITES HELD FOR MRS. LAKE Mrs. Mamie Lake, age 55 of Heflin, passed away Tuesday, January 2 at an Anniston hospital after an illness of four days. Mrs. Lake had made her home in Heflin since 1917 and had been a member of the Baptist church for 43 years. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Roosevelt Baber and Miss Willie Mae Lake, both of Heflin; two sisters, Mrs. H.P. Hampton of Birmingham; and Mrs. Ernest Thornton of Atlanta, Ga. Funeral services were held from the Heflin Baptist church on Thursday, Jan. 4 at 2 p.m. Interment was in the Heflin cemetery, directed by Brown - Service of Heflin. The ministers in charge were the Rev. H.P. Amos of Birmingham and the Rev. Roy Niager and Rev. E.C. Johnson of Heflin. Pallbearers were Clellon Wager, Frank Owens, Fred McMurray, Neal Morgan, Escar Wood and Grady Boyd. ------ PNEUMONIA FATAL TO W.A. COLE Anniston, Ala., Jan. 5 W.A. Cole, age 69 of Fruithurst, died at his home last night of pneumonia at 9:30 o'clock following an illness of about three days. Funeral services will be held at the Camp Creek church at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon with the Rev. W.A. Warmack officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with Jones directing. Surviving are the wife, eight nephews and five nieces. ----- MRS. LARCUS GREEN IS INTERRED TODAY Anniston, Ala., Jan. 5 Funeral services for Mrs. Larkus Green, age 49 of Heflin, Route 1, who died of pneumonia at her home yesterday following an illness of several weeks, were conducted at Green's Chapel this afternoon with the Rev. Mr. Wiggins officiating. Burial was in Green's Chapel cemetery with Jones directing. Surviving are the husband, one son Quinton and three daughters, Jessie, Bessie and Maudine, all of Heflin. ------ McELROY - GILLEY Mr. and Mrs. M.L. McElroy announce the wedding of their daughter Myrtle Lucile to Hermon Gilley of Fyffee, the son of the late Tom Gilley. The wedding took place at 4 o'clock Dec. 24 at the home of the bride's parents with Judge A.H. Glasgow performing the ceremony. Those present were the brothers of the groom, W.C. and his girl friend; Mr. and Mrs. T.L. Gilley of Fyffe and Mr. and Mrs. Lipham, a sister and their children of LaGrange, Ga., also being present and several other friends. After a short honeymoon trip, they will return to their home at Bell Mills. -------- MRS. KILGORE LAID TO REST AT ST. MICHELS Mrs. D.M. (Etna) Kilgore, age 38, of Muscadine, Route 2, died at her home Sunday, December 31, at 9:45 p.m. after an illness of about a week. Funeral services were conducted at the Bethel Church on Jan. 2 at 11 a.m., with interment in the St. Michel's cemetery. Mrs. Kilgore is survived by her husband, five daughters, three sons, five sisters, four brothers and her mother and father Mr. and Mrs. Bob Junior of Oxford. ------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, JANUARY 18, 1940 HEFLIN MAN KILLED IN HIGHWAY CRASH William Jackson Vaughan, age 71, was killed Thursday, Jan. 11 about 8:10 a.m. on the Bankhead Highway about one mile west of Heflin. The accident was caused when Mr. Vaughan's horse became frightened at a truck and drew the buggy into it's path, according to statements made by witnesses. They stated that the truck involved was used to transport automobiles. Mr. Vaughan and Mrs. Moore were enroute to Heflin when the accident occurred. They lived about two miles west of Heflin. Mrs. Mamie Moore, a neighbor, suffered injuries about the hips and face. Funeral services were held at the Heflin Methodist church on Saturday, Jan. 13 by the Rev. E.C. Johnson, pastor, and the Rev. Roy Niager, Baptist minister. Interment was in the Heflin cemetery, directed by Brown - Service of Heflin. Mr. Vaughan is survived by his wife Mrs. Lena Vaughan; a son Cecil; six brothers, Dave, Ulysses, Heltin?, Whit of Connorsville, Tenn, George of Heflin and Lee of Birmingham; three sisters, Mrs. Eliza Pounds of Talladega; Mrs. Minnie Evans of Hugo, Okla., and Mrs. Ella Evans of Birmingham. -------- PIONEER CITIZEN DIES TUES. A.M. William M. (Uncle Bill) Evans, age 91 years, passed away at his residence at Evans Chapel at 4:30 Tuesday morning after an illness of about two weeks. Mr. Evans had been in declining health for about two years. Mr. Evans was a pioneer citizen of Cleburne county and had hundreds of friends. He was a great lover of music. He was a member of the Methodist church, a Mason, he had served one term as sheriff and one term as tax assessor of Cleburne county. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. J.A. Harper of Heflin; Mrs. J.O. Tolleson of Heflin and Mrs. J.R. Howle of Oxford; two sons, R.L. and M.M. Evans of Hugo, Okla; two brothers, L.V. of Hugo, Okla. and M.A. of Norman, Okla. ------- FINAL RITES HELD FOR MRS. LUKER Mrs. W.B. Luker, age 74 of Heflin, died Wednesday of last week at 10:23 p.m. at the residence of her daughter Mrs. Forney Cochran. Funeral services were held at the residence Friday, Jan. 12 at 10:00 a.m. with the Rev. Roy Niager conducting the services, directed by Brown - Service of Heflin. Mrs. Luker is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Forney Cochran of Heflin; Mrs. Alice Colley of Raleigh, Tenn., and Mrs. Robert Sikes of LaGrange, Ga., and four sons, M.D. and C.L. of Birmingham; Jesse of Lineville and J.C. of Heflin; and two brothers, Bud Pettus of Anniston and Dolphus of Pyriton and two sisters; Mrs. Lula Simms of Ashland and Mrs. Glenn Sprayberry of Delta. Mrs. Luker had been ill for six days. She had lived in Heflin about six years. -------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, JANUARY 25, 1940 FINAL RITES HELD FOR MISS HIZAR Miss Emma J. Hizar, age 78, passed away at an Anniston hospital on Thursday, January 18 at 4:40 a.m. Miss Hizar moved to Fruithurst about 40 years ago with her mother and brother. She was very active in civic works, being an Eastern Star member and Sunday school teacher in the Methodist church. She was postmistress for about 15 years and prior to that, she ran a grocery store for about 18 years. She was brought up in the Episcopal church but worshipped in the Methodist church since 1901. Funeral services were held at the Fruithurst Methodist church on Saturday at 1 o'clock. Interment was in Fruithurst cemetery, directed by Brown - Service of Heflin. The only survivors is a sister-in-law, Mrs. L.W. Hizar of San Francisco, California, her brother having passed away some two years ago. ------ MRS. GODWIN PASSES Mrs. Denie Godwin, age 82, at Muscadine, Route 2, on January 16 at 6:30 a.m. Funeral services were held at the Bethel church on January 17 at 10:30 a.m., directed by Brown - Service of Heflin. Mrs. Godwin had lived in Cleburne county all of her life. She is survived by a son, W.P. Godwin of Muscadine; four daughters, Mrs. J.L. Bentley of Muscadine; Mrs. Minnie Herod of Oceola, Ga., Mrs. Luella Chandler of Texas and Miss Lille Godwin of Enid, Miss. ------ MRS. TURNER PASSES Mrs. Nancy Jane Turner of Heflin, age 84, died Monday morning, January 22 at 1:50 o'clock. Funeral services were held at Bethlehem Church in the Liberty Hill community on Tuesday, January 23 at 11 a.m., Rev. W.D. Boling officiating, directed by Brown - Service of Heflin. Mrs. Turner had made her home with a grandson, J.D. Turner, for some years. ------ FRUITHURST News Jan. 2 The many friends of August Johnson will regret to learn of his death at his home in Atlanta, Ga. Mr. Johnson had been ill for the past eight months. He died Jan. 15. Funeral services were held at the Luthern Church of the Redeemer at 2 o'clock. Interment was at West View cemetery. The remains laid in state from 1 till 2 o'clock. Survivors are his wife, two daughters, Mrs. John E. Karlson of Atlanta, Ga. and Mrs. J.T. Mason of Miami, Florida; two sisters, Mrs. John G. Granath of Fruithurst and Mrs. Christine Johnson of Gotland, Sweden; and three grandchildren, Misses Jennie and Ruth Karlson and John Karlson Jr. of Atlanta. ------

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for DECEMBER 1939 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, DECEMBER 14, 1939 MAN DIES FROM POISON Jim Owens, who took rat poison on Sunday morning, died late Monday evening in an Anniston hospital. Mr. Owens was formerly employed at McGriff Motor Co. in Heflin. ----- MR. AND MRS. KERR HAVE ANNIVERSARY On November 24, Mr. and Mrs. B.D. Kerr celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. This couple was married Nov. 24, 1889. To this union was born 17 children, 13 of them still living. There are 51 grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Guests began to arrive about 9 o'clock. All of their children were present except two daughters who live in Georgia. At the noon hour the table was spread in the yard with plenty of good things to eat. The most beautiful scene of the day was father and mother cutting the anniversary cake. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. S.S. Edwards and family H.A. Kerr and children Mr. and Mrs. B.S. Edwards and family Mr. and Mrs. Asa Edwards and family Mrs. and Mrs. H.L. Huey and daughters Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Kerr and children Mr. and Mrs. R.H. Kerr and baby Mr. and Mrs. V.A. Kerr and daughter Leonard, Joe and Catherine Kerr Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Edwards and son Mrs. Myrtle Johnson J.D. Wheeler Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Huey Mrs. Sarah A. Edwards --------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, DECEMBER 21, 1939 ROLLINS FUNERAL HELD LAST WEEK At 10:40 Friday afternoon, the death angel visited the home of S.J. Rollins and took him away. He was 81 years of age and has been a member of the Congregational Methodist church at Liberty Hill for a number of years and was a true christian man. He died at the home of his daughter Miss Mae Rollins and his grandson, Eldred Haywood, after a short illness. Beside the daughter and grandson, he left two granddaughters, Willie and Lille May and three grandsons, Adglon?, Dormon and Bobbie Hudson in the home. He was the father of six sons, O.O. and M.M. of near Liberty Hill; I.H. of Abel; D.C. of Coldwater; H.W. of Edwardsvbille and S.A. Rollins of Gadsden. He also was the grandfather of a number of children. He had two brothers, Jim of Georgia and I.H. Rollins of Wedowee. ------ FINAL RITES HELD FOR MRS. DUKE Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Duke, age 84, of Heflin, who passed away at the resident of C.M. Elliott on Saturday morning at 2 o'clock after about two months' illness, were held at the Heflin Methodist church at 2 p.m. Sunday, December 17 with the Rev. E.C. Johnson, pastor, conducting the services. Interment was in the Camp Ground cemetery, directed by Brown - Service of Heflin. Mrs. Duke is survived by a sister, Mrs. T.A. Johnson of Hugo, Okla., also several nieces and nephews; Mrs. C.M. Elliott of Heflin; Miss Nell Duke of Washington, D.C., Mrs. D.H. Pierce of Bessemer; Mrs. Mattie Smith, Mrs. Frank Coker, Mr. and Mrs. Traylor and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnson, all of Bowdon, Ga. Pallbearers were Clellon Wager, J. Houston Morris, W.I. Owen, C.A. Mathews, J.C. Crews, H.H. McMurray, E.B. Wood and Dr. C.T. Meacham. ------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, DECEMBER 28, 1939 CHILDREN HOME FOR CHRISTMAS DAY Mr. and Mrs. Benton L. Adams had their children with them Christmas and were showered with many gifts, such as hams, baskets of can goods and many other useful things. The children present were: Mr. and Mrs. V.L. Adams Mr. and Mrs. J.K. Adams and Miss Sam Adams of Birmingham Mr. and Mrs. M.M. Mandot and daughter Anita of Atlanta Mrs. Johnnie Mandot of New Orleans, La. Mr. and Mrs. B.T. Adams and son Henry Benton of Delta Mr. and Mrs. Joe S. Adams and sons Joe Jr., Billie Tom and Baxter P. ------ NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT State of Alabama, Cleburne County Probate Court Notice to: J.C. Anderson Dora Jackson J.P. Bradbury Wilson Bradbury Denson Bradbury You are hereby notified that James M. Anderson, Executor of the estate of J.P. Anderson, deceased, has this day filed his accounts, vouchers, evidences and statements for the final settlement of the said Executor and that the 12th day of January has been appointed by the court for hearing and making said settlement, at which time you can appear in said court and contest the same if you think proper. This 7th day of December 1939. A.H. Glasgow, Judge of Probate ------- LOCAL News Mrs. L.T. Beason of Snyder, Oklahoma is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M.R. Striplin in the Chulafinnee community. -----

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for NOVEMBER 1939 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, NOVEMBER 2, 1939 AI News Oct. 30 Mr. and Mrs. William Beck and children of Ranburne visited Mr. and Mrs. Homer Connell and family Saturday night and Sunday. ---- Mrs. Malroy Kirk of Bremen, Ga. spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Jim Daugherty. ----- Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Chupp of Tennessee visited relatives here last weekend. ---- IN MEMORY OF A.A. PARNELL On Friday evening, Sept. 15, 1939 at 3 o'clock, the death angel entered our home and took our husband and father, Augustus Alexander Parnell. He was 82 years, four months and twelve days old. All was done for him that the loving hands of his relatives and friends could do. He had been in declining health for about 1 year but had been much worse for the past year. On August 26 we took him to the hospital but to no avail, for twenty days later the Lord said " It is enough, come up higher." He often said he would like to stay with us, but that he was ready if it was the Lord's will. He was buried Sept. 16, 1939 at Pleasant Hill church with the Masons of Dallas Lodge No. 227 in charge at the grave. Bro. Henry Padgett the Worshipful Master of his lodge officiated, assisted by Bro. Sprayberry, Bro. Gruggs and Bro. Riddle. Pallbearers were J.N. Perryman, H.G. Durham, W.B. Johnson, McCoy Ingram, Martis Howle and Willie Striplin. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife; two sons, James A. and D.S., two daughters, Mrs. J.F. Turner and Miss Emmie Mae Parnell, all of Heflin; a brother E.L. Parnell of Oxford; several nieces and nephews. Two sons preceded him, H.L. in infancy, and J.W. by ten days. It was hard to give him up but we can only bow in humble submission and try to live to meet him in that home where there will be no sad partings, no sickness, pain or death. ------- IN MEMORY OF HEWLETT E. LAMBERT On Sunday evening, October 8, 1939, God called Hewlett Eugene Lambert to that great home beyond. Oh, how sorrowful and sad it is to know that Hewlett is gone from our midst, but what a sweet consolation to know that Hewlett is only asleep in the arms of Jesus, where there is no pain, sorrow or disappointments. We miss him so much in his home. Although it is so hard to bear, we must be submissive to God's will. Hewlett was laid to rest Tuesday afternoon in Lower Cane Creek cemetery admidst a host of friends and relatives. Little boys acting as pallbearers were Lempel McGriff, Robert Edwards, Robert Lambert, Herbert Bannister, Arlin Austin and Eugene Austin. It was so sweet to see all of Hewlett's little friends take the last look on his precious face here on earth. He was a child who numbered friends at school and elsewhere. It seems as though God plucks the choicest flowers from the earth to decorate the heavenly throne above and so we feel that Hewlett is only a rosebud in the gardens on high. So weep not, dear parents and loved ones, we cannot call him back to us, but let us strive to live in a way to meet him some sweet day around that heavenly throne on high. Hewlett leaves behind to mourn his death, a mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Lambert; a little brother Billy Hugh; a grandmother Mrs. S.L. Austin; many uncles and aunts and cousins of different places. Also scores of friends who loved him. Written by one who loved him, Mrs. W.A. Austin ------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, NOVEMBER 9, 1939 MRS. CASEY HAS BIRTHDAY DINNER On Sunday, October 15, 1939, Mrs. J.C. Casey of Edwardsville was happily surprised by her children with an unexpected birthday dinner and many nice gifts. This being Mrs. Casey's birthday which brings up to the 73rd of such happy days. Mrs. Casey's children are as follows: Mrs. Arlin Gaines Mrs. Hugh Smith Mrs. Lillie Steen J. Lebus Casey Ozie Casey Loran Casey All the children were present on this happy and joyous occasion, but not all of the grandchildren. The following were present: Mr. and Mrs. Arlin Gaines Bural Harper Clyde Harper Curtis Gaines Mr. and Mrs. J. Lebus Casey and son, John Sears Casey Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Smith Ozie Casey and son Charles Casey Mrs. Lillie Steen Edith Steen Laner Steen Mary Lois Steen Casey Steen Jimmie Steen Master Frank Hanvey Rev. Adams The children of Mrs. Casey had planned this visit to the home of their dear old mother but did not let her know anything about it and this feature of the occasion was the reason why it was a surprise to this dear mother. These dutiful sons and daughters had prepared the dinner at their homes and all arrived at the Casey home in due time for the feast. When I use the word feast, I do not mean to satisfy their appetite for good things to eat, but I mean to feast on the tender love of a mother who has reached the age when their love and affection is growing sweeter all the time; also a feast on the good fellowship and sweet memories of years of early childhood. Home ties are not broken as long as a christian mother is there. The weather was fine and there were two long tables carried to the back yard and placed together which made a longer table and the dinner was spread thereon. Father, mother, sons and sons-in-law, daughters and daughters-in-law and grandchildren gathered around the table. The Rev. Adams in a tender and touching manner invoked the benedictions of God, the giver of all good and sustaining grace of life. All enjoyed this feast and the attending, associated phases of an occasion of this kind. All the family seemed to be glad and happy because of this meeting and their love and affection is made stronger and deeper for each other. After the dinner was dispensed with, Mr. Casey, the father of these sons and daughters, informed them that he was due to be at the church in a few minutes as he was looking to be ordained a Deacon. This was also a glad surprise to all of them. They were happy to now that their father was recognized as being worthy of a place in the working of the church of Christ's kingdom. All went to the church and witnessed the ceremony which ordained Mr. Casey as a Deacon in the Baptist church. ------- MR. J.B. POPE HAS BIRTHDAY DINNER The birthday dinner in Heard county, Georgia in the Simpson community, was enjoyed by a large crowd at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Pope. Mr. Pope was 77 years of age on Sunday, Oct. 22. All of his children came on that day and made their father's heart glad and cheerful. They showed their love and appreciation to their dear old dad by bringing in nice gifts, a large and beautiful birthday cake with 77 candles on it, also a wonderful dinner that was enjoyed. Two of his sisters from Roanoke; all of his children, most of his grandchildren, Rev. Jodie Henderson and many of his friends were there to help him enjoy the day. Father is getting on in age, but we all hope that God will be with him and let him enjoy more birthdays with his children, sisters and friends. After the noon hour was over, we all went into the house and father began looking through his presents. When he finished seeing them all, he made a nice long talk, thanking his children and all for the wonderful gifts. But the most of all, he thanked them for their presence of being with him on that day. Then we all went out doors and made pictures in many different ways and different groups. Then the sad hour came when we all had to depart to our homes, telling our dear father goodbye and wishing him many more birthdays. We only hope and pray that God will take care of dad and help him to keep good health and cheer him along through life, also to see many more happy birthdays so we can make his heart glad and cheerful each year. Those that were present were: Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Pope of Franklin, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Pope of Austell, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Rollins Mr. and Mrs. F.H. Pope Mr. and Mrs. L.B. Pope of Roopville, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Pope and family of Carrollton, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. H.A. Pope and family of Franklin, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Buchanan and family of Ranburne Mr. and Mrs. D.H. Braswell of Roanoke Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Baird of Roanoke Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Pritchett of Franklin, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Williams and family of Hogansville, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Strickland of Austell, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. W.F. Caswell of Roopville, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Blackwelder of Bowdon, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Caldwell and family of Carrollton, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Rollins and little son of Roopville, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. Dorsey Brown and little son S.M. Blackwelder of Bowdon, Ga. Miss Ruth Skinner of Ranburne Miss Mildred Dobson of Malone Miss Ana Pope of Austell, Ga. Miss Fern Kemp of Bowdon, Ga. Miss Imogene Thornton of Bowdon, Ga. J.B. Rollins of Roopville, Ga. Jesse Jackson of Franklin, Ga. Rev. Jodie Henderson of Woodland. Written by Mrs. J.W. Buchanan, a daughter --------- FRUITHURST News Nov. 6 The many friends of Mrs. Frank M. Dale will regret to learn of her death at her home on McDonough road in Atlanta, Georgia on Sept. 18. Mrs. Dale had been in declining health for many years but her death came as a shock to her family and friends. Mrs. Dale was born Nov. 1, 1866 at Fort Winder, Florida but had made her home in Fruithurst for many years before moving to Atlanta and had been spending the summer months and weekends throughout the winter months at their home here. Mrs. Dale had a host of friends in Fruithurst and other places in Cleburne county, who will miss her. To know Mrs. Dale was to love her. Mrs. Dale is survived by her husband and one daughter, Miss Lona Dale and two sisters. Funeral services were held in Atlanta with final rites at Jacksonville, Fla. ------ MRS. AMANDA JACKSON Mrs. Amanda Jackson, age 52 of Muscadine, died at her home Friday morning at 7 o'clock following a short illness. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. C. Robinson at the Morris Hill church on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment was in the Morris Hill cemetery. Surviving are five sons, Israel and Ed of Muscadine; and James, Marion and William of Fort McClellan; a daughter, Mrs. Zana Richards of Muscadine; two sisters, Mrs. Dealie Laminack and Miss Louise Shealey, both of Muscadine; and four brothers, W.A. Shealey of Ocilla, Ga., Ben Shealey of Villa Rica, Ga., M.J. Shealey of Muscadine and Jim Shealey of Borden Springs. ------- MRS. D.L. BATES Funeral services for Mrs. D.L. Bates, age 54 of Bowdon, Ga. who died at an Anniston hospital on Thursday, Oct. 26 at 11:15 o'clock, were conducted on Saturday, Oct. 28 at Gold Ridge, the Rev. Caldwell officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery, Brown - Service of Heflin directing. Mrs. Bates is survived by her husband and two daughters, Mrs. Ernest Jones of Clanton; and Mrs. Lewis Bush of Titus, Route 2. CARD OF THANKS We take this means of expressing our thanks and appreciation to the many friends for their hlep and sympathy and the beautiful flowers during the sickness and death of our beloved companion and mother Mrs. S.D. Bates. May God richly bless each one is our prayer. The husband and children, S.D. Bates Maggie Bush Flora Jones -------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, NOVEMBER 15, 1939 KILLED BY CAR IN GEORGIA ON MONDAY Villa Rica, Ga., Nov. 13 Highway patrolmen today reported the death of William E. Ward, 55, of Fruithurst, Ala., who was struck and killed by an automobile as he sought to hitch a ride on the highway near here. Troopers said the car was driven by Mary Edna Palmer of Birmingham who said she swerved in an effort to avoid striking Ward. -------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, NOVEMBER 30, 1939 CHULAFINNEE News Nov. 27 Mr. and Mrs. Albert Chambers of Sand Mountain visited the latter's sister, Mrs. H.G. Durham last week, enroute to Florida. ----- Leon Blake of North Carolina visited relatives here recently. ---- Mrs. Cleon Campbell of Oxford visited her mother Mrs. Vergil Morris last week. ----- IMPROVING SLOWLY Mrs. Laura (Barker) Gidley who has been seriously ill in an Anniston hospital, was reported to be recovering slowly on Saturday. Her many firends wish her a speedy recovery. ----- RECEIVES INJURIES Mrs. M.P. Allen fainted at her home the other day near the fireplace, cutting the side of her face. She had a narrow excape of being burned, it is learned. ----- The News learns that Mrs. Fate Hill fell and injured her arm a few days ago, being seriously bruised or fractured. ------ FRUITHURST NEWS Nov. 27 News has been received here of the death of Henry Harr, a former resident of this place. The following is taken from an Excelsion Springs, Missouri paper: "Funeral services for Henry H. Harr, 85 years old, will be conducted at the Prichard Funeral Home at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon, Nov. 19. Burial will be at the Masonic cemetery. The local Blue Lodge will be in charge of the gravesite rites." Mr. Harr will be remembered by many in Fruithurst and Cleburne county as one of the leading business men of this place years ago and many will be grieved to learn of his death. --------

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for OCTOBER 1939 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, OCTOBER 5, 1939 FINAL RITES HELD FOR JOE WHITMAN Funeral services for Joe Whitman, age 36, son of Mrs. Davis Whitman of Old Hopewell, who died at his home at Old Hopewell on Monday, Sept. 25 were conducted Wednesday, Sept. 27. Interment was in the church cemetery. Mr. Whitman is survived by his wife Mrs. Dula Whitman; two children, Amos and Willie Mae; five brothers, Warner, Frank, Hopson, Hardy and Millard; two sisters, Mrs. Julia Skinner and Mrs. Lela Henson. ------- MRS. SHADIX GIVEN DINNER ON FIFTY-FIRST BIRTHDAY On Sunday, Sept. 24, the friends and relatives of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Shadix met at their home at Micaville to celebrate Mrs. Shadix's fifty-first birthday. At noon, a large dinner of cakes and plenty of other good food was spread. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Odis Skinner and children Allene and Howard Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Elkins and children, Dorothy, Joe and Billie Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Hanvey and children, Halyard and Cleveland Mr. and Mrs. Jason Dean and children, Willie Mae, Dorothy Nell, Katie Ruth and Sara Ann Mr. and Mrs. Grady Bain and children, Clara, Horace, Lena, Stella Ann and John Mrs. S.J. Hand and children, Lucile Ila, Joyce, Tommy, Bobby and Shirley Ann Mr. and Mrs. Willie Bain and children, Shelby, Jean and Opal Lene J.R. Bain Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Shadix Mr. and Mrs. Bun Hanvey Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Shadix Marvin Bible Hoyt Riddle Ollie Bible Vera Shadix Eunice Lambert ------- LOCAL News Mrs. E.F. Cook and son C.C. Cook of Conyer, Ga. visited the former's sister Mrs. C.W. Griffin. Mrs. H.M. Blanchard of Atlanta visited her aunt Mrs. Griffin in Heflin last week. ------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, OCTOBER 12, 1939 JOHN McCORMACK IS LAID TO REST Funeral services for John McCormack, age 47, of near Heflin, who died at his home early yesterday morning, were conducted by the W.H. Preson at the Pine Grove church at 11 o'clock this morning. Interment was in the Pine Grove cemetery. Mr. McCormack was a native of Cleburne county, having lived there all his life. He had been a member of the Pine Grove Baptist church for 25 years. Surviving are his wife; five daughters, Dessa, Stella, Maybell, Reba and Flora Lee and five sons, Elbert, Herschel, Lester, Eugene and L.C., all of near Heflin. ------- RICHARD Y. GREGG IS LAID TO REST Anniston, Ala., Oct. 8 Funeral services for Richard Y. Gregg of Heflin, Route 2, a World War veteran who died in the United States Veteran's Hospital at Atlanta last night, following an illness of two months, were conducted by W.H. Preston at 2:39 o'clock Saturday afternoon at Crumbie's Chapel. Interment was in the church cemetery with Jones directing. Mr. Gregg is survived by a daughter Nelda; two sons, Mason and Morris and several brothers and sisters. ------- MRS. CLAY PASSES AT EDWARDSVILLE Anniston, Ala., Oct. 7 Mrs. Lucindia Clay, age 35, died at her home at Edwardsville at 6 o'clock last night, following a short illness. Funeral services were conducted at 11 o'clock this morning at Oak Grove. Interment was in Oak Grove cemetery, under the direction of Jones. Mrs. Clay is survived by her husband Andrew Clay; a son Arlin and three daughters, Lois, Eunice and Lorene, all of Edwardsville. Active pallbearers were Herbert Clay, Elijah Kessler, Melvin Clay, Leonard Kessler, Grady Clay and John Kessler. ------ YOUTH IS KILLED FROM INJURIES SUSTAINED IN FALL FROM TRUCK Edwardsville, Ala., Oct. 9 Hulett Eugene Lambert, age 11, was instantly killed yesterday afternoon when he was thrown from a truck in which he was riding near Edwardsville. The boy and two friends about his age were riding in the rear of a model T truck when one of the wheels of the vehicle sank into a shallow ditch at the side of the road. He was thrown over the side of the machine and a wheel passed over his head, killing him instantly. The driver of the truck, a negro employed by the Lambert family, was exonerated. Funeral services will be conducted at the Lower Cane Creek church at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Interment will be in Cane Creek cemetery. Surviving are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. E.E. Lambert of near Edwardsville and a brother, Billie Hugh. Pallbearers will be selected from among the boy's schoolmates. ------- MACEDONIA News Oct. 9 Mrs. Joe Jackson spent Saturda night with her sister Mrs. Eugene Bradberry. ---- S.T. McKenzie who has been visiting his brother G.W., returned to his home in Texas on Wednesday. ----- WOMAN ACCIDENTALLY SHOT Mrs. Jeff Barnes of near Muscadine was shot by her husband last week and carried to the hospital in Bremen, Ga. She is reported as improving and has now been brought back home. According to members of the family, the shooting was accidental. ----- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, OCTOBER 19, 1939 MRS. BONNER PASSES Mrs. Missouri Bonner, age 35 of Heflin, died Sunday morning, Oct. 15 about 3 o'clock. Funeral services were held Monday at New Harmony, the Rev. Roy Niager officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery, Brown-Service directing. ----- MRS. McELROY DIES AT OXFORD HOME Anniston, Ala., Oct. 16 Mrs. Willie McElroy, age 63 of 910 McPherson avenue in Oxford, died at her home early this morning following an illness of about two weeks. Mrs. McElroy is survived by three sons, Buford of San Francisco, California and Curtis and Lee of Oxford; daughters, Mrs. Fronie Hoffman and Mrs. Lucile Smith of Ranburne and a sister, Mrs. Etta Langley of Ranburne. ------ APPLICATION TO SELL LANDS State of Alabama, Cleburne County Probate Court In the matter of the application to sell the W.U. Almon homestead in the town of Heflin, for division Affidavit having been made that Spurgeon Almon, William Almon, Glynn Almon and Edward Almon are each non-residents of the state of Alabama, and that they are interested in said petition, notice is hereby given to each of them to file their answer to said petition on or by the 6th day of November 1939, if they see proper to do so. This October 2, 1939. A.H. Glasgow, Judge of Probate --------- NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO PROBATE WILL State of Alabama, Cleburne County Probate Court In the matter of the application to probate the Last Will of Mary W. Almon, deceased. Affidavit having been made that Spurgeon Almon, William Almon and Glynn Almon and Edward Almon and Mrs. W.J. Almon are each non-residents of the state of Alabama, and that they are interested in said petition of A. Lee Black to probate said Will, and notice is hereby given to each of them, as well as others interested in the said petition, and that said petition is set for hearing in the Probate Court of Cleburne County, Alabama on the 13th day of November 1939. This October 5, 1939. A.H. Glasgow, Judge of Probate ------ ROBERT A. HOWELL SUCCUMBS FROM HEART ATTACK Piedmont, Ala., Oct. 13 Robert A. Howell, 60, died suddenly Friday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at his home at Spring Garden from a heart attack. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Pleasant Gap cemetery, the Rev. A.W. Gregg officiating, assisted by the Rev. W.D. Barnes. Interment was in the church cemetery with Usrey directing. Masons had charge at the grave and served as active pallbearers. Surviving are two daughters, Miss Mary Howell at home; and Mrs. Fred Warren of Spring Garden; two sons, Hanes at home and Lee of Spring Garden; four brothers, E.M. and Walter of Piedmont; J.W. of Jacksonville and Albert of New Mexico. Mr. Howell was striken while enroute to Rome, Ga. with a truck load of baled cotton, a short distance from Spring Garden. He caught a ride in another car back home and died within a few minutes after reaching his home. For thirty years he had been a rural mail carrier at Spring Garden, retiring six years ago. He operated the Spring Garden Gin and had other interests. Born in Cleburne county, he came to Spring Garden early in life where he had since resided. For many years he had been a leader in the Methodist church and Masonic Fraternity and the high esteem in which he was held was attested by the huge throng attending the funeral services. Mr. Howell's wife died suddenly four months ago. ------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, OCTOBER 26, 1939 MACEDONIA News Oct. 23 Mr. and Mrs. G.W. McKenzie and children and Mrs. Monroe Benefield visited Mrs. Rector Price on Sunday. ----- FINAL RITES FOR R.D. BLANTON Funeral services for Richard D. Blanton, age 85, of Heflin, were conducted at the Methodist church at 11 a.m. Friday, October 20. Interment was in the Heflin cemetery, directed by Brown - Service of Heflin. Mr. Blanton passed away at his home at 8:45 a.m. October 19 after several days illness. He had lived in Heflin for 55 years and was well known in and around Heflin. He was a member of the Methodist church. The Rev. W.D. Boling, pastor, conducted the services. He is survived by his wife, three sons, John, Jim and W.H. Blanton, all of Heflin; three daughters, Mrs. Augusta Pulley of Fruithurst; Mrs. Eldora Henry of Birmingham and Mrs. Edith Clark of Weaver; also 39 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Wilford, Russell, John D. and Odell Blanton and Mel Henry and Richard Pulley, grandsons. CARD OF THANKS We wish to extend sincere thanks and appreciation for many kindnesses, messages of love and understanding, and the beautiful floral offerings from our many relatives and friends, rendered during the illness and death of our dear husband and father, Richard Duncan Blanton. Mrs. Izella Blanton and family -------- FUNERAL CONDUCTED FOR WEDOWEE MAN Roanoke, Ala., Oct. 18 Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist church at Wedowee for J.C. Walker, 66 year old citizen of that community, who died suddenly on Sunday afternoon. The services were conducted by the Rev. J.M. Harris, assisted by the Rev. Hobart Murphree, the Rev. J.C. Grant of Wedowee, the Rev. W.F. Price of Roanoke and the Rev. P.D. Wilson of LaFayette. Surviving are the widow, the 98 year old father H.C. Walker of Roanoke; two sons, R.M. of Roaoke and A.W. of Wedowee; two daughters, Misses Elsie and Sarabelle of Wedowee; and five brothers, Darrow of Ranburne and the Rev. J.C. , Welcome, Marvin and Tito, all of Texas. ------ LOCAL News R.C. Robinson attended the funeral of his uncle, R.B. Whitworth of Lawrenceville, Ga. on Sunday. -----

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for SEPTEMBER 1939 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, SEPTEMBER 7, 1939 CARD OF THANKS We take this method of thanking the ones that so earnestly helped us and for their kind words of sympathy during the illness of our dear wife and mother. May God's richest blessing abide with you all. W.P. Brown and family ------ TOLLESON REUNION HELD AUGUST 27th Many descendants of William Tolleson, a pioneer citizen of Cleburne county, Alabama, near Edwardsville, met at Oxford Lake on Sunday, August 27th near Anniston, for the first gathering in honor of that invincible and worthy hero of the Alabama wilderness of that part of Alabama. He was born in 1812 and was buried at Cane Creek Primitive Baptist church during the year 1889. Of his several sons and daughter who have passed to the great beyond, only descendants of Jesse, Bill, John and Green B. Tolleson were present. There were around 300 persons at the gathering among them being a great-great granddaughter Miss Leila Tolleson of Duncan, Oregon and a great granddaughter Miss Marie Tolleson of Stroud, Oklahoma, their visit being the inspiration for the occasion. They are descendants of Jesse Tolleson. A very notable part of the gathering was the presence of all the immediate family of Green B. Tolleson, most of their children and grandchildren. They were: Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Tolleson of Dutton Mr. and Mrs. O.L. Tolleson of Crossville Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Tolleson of Choccolocco Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Barker of Boonville, Miss. Mr. and Mrs. J.O. Tolleson of Heflin Mr. and Mrs. H.W. Liner of Dutton Mr. and Mrs. S.L. Tolleson of Birmingham Mr. and Mrs. W.B. Owen of Leeds Mr. and Mrs. L.A. Tolleson of Tallapoosa, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. N.H. Tolleson of Anniston The oldest person present was Mrs. Mary Ann Tolleson Hurst of Bremen, Ga., daughter of Jesse Tolleson, she being 78 years of age. It was suggested by J.O. Tolleson, a retired rural mail carrier of Heflin, that a regular reunion of the family be established, there being many hundred who could not be notified of this meeting in time, and who are scattered into several states of the union. The decendants of William Tolleson will meet at Oxford Lake on the second Sunday in August, 1940 for their annual reunion. -------- LAST TRIBUTE FOR HEFLIN WOMAN HELD FRIDAY Mrs. Mary W. Almon, age 82, passed away at her home Aug. 31, after an illness of four days. Mrs. Almon was born in Jackson, Miss. on March 9, 1857. She was a charter member of the Baptist church here. Her residence has been in Heflin for over half a century. The funeral services were held at the Baptist church on September 1 at 3:30 p.m. The Rev. Roy Niager conducted with Rev. Ingram and Rev. Carter assisting. Interment was in the Heflin cemetery with Brown - Service in charge. The active pallbearers were Grady Boyd, John Lambert, Melville Crumpton, Fred McMurray and her grandson Captain Yeatman of Tuscaloosa. Mrs. Almon is survived by two sons, Spurgeon of Rocky Mt. Va., and W.J. Almon; one daughter Mrs. J.W. Norton who has been with her mother for some time; one sister and one brother of Plain View, Texas. ------- IN MEMORY OF MRS. ELZORA BARKER Just awhile before the break of day, Monday morning, March 27, the death angel crept softly into the home of L.O. Barker of Fruithurst and carried away his beloved companion and the mother of his children, Mrs. Elzora Barker. She had been in ill health for several years suffering from asthma and a bad heart. About two weeks before her death, she contracted a severe cold and developed pneumonia soon afterwards. All was done for her that medical care and loving hands could do to restore her back to health, but it being the will of God, she was called away. She as born in Cleburne county on June 21, 1873 and had been a faithful member of the Congregational church at Cane Creek for more than 50 years. She was well known and loved throughout Cleburne county where most of her life had been spent. As a wife and mother and friend, she was loyal and devoted. Our hearts go out in deepest sympathy to her husband, children and brothers. We realize how heart breaking it was to give her up, but remember, that our loss is her eternal gain. She had told her family several times that she was prepared to go whenever God saw fit to call her. Isn't it a sweet consolation to know that she is now free from pain and suffering and is enjoying the glory and pleasures of the Kingdom that can not be described. Funeral services were held at Cane Creek church, conducted by Rev. C.D. Knight. Interment was in Cane Creek cemetery. She is survived by her husband; three sons, Luther of Hogansville, Ga., Melvin of Fruithurst and Marlin of Griffin, Ga., four daughters, Mrs. Zella Thompson of Fruithurst; Mrs. Lela Johnson of Griffin, Ga., Mrs. Lola Coty of Thomaston, Ga., and Mrs. Ethel Depree of Renfroe; two brothers, Asa Reid of Choccolocco and Gus Reid of Fruithurst; nineteen grandchildren and one great grandchild and a host of relatives and friends. By Etta Mae Zimmerman --------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, SEPTEMBER 14, 1939 PARNELL FUNERAL HELD LAST WEEK Funeral services for J.W. Parnell, age 59 of Anniston, Route, 1, who died at his residence early last week, were conducted at the Mount Zion church by the Rev. Ira D. Harris. Interment was in the church cemetery. Mr. Parnell is survived by his wife, his father Alex Parnell of Heflin; a brother Daniel Parnell of Heflin; a sister Mrs. J.F. Turner of Heflin; a half-sister Miss Mae Parnell and a half-brother, Jim Parnell. Active pallbearers were Lynn Willingham, Edgar Burgess, Jack Griffith, Clifford Whisenant, J.R. Harliss and Ed Wade. ------- MRS. C.T. CRUSE DIES IN OXFORD Mrs. C.T. Cruse, age 75 of Heflin, Route 1, died Wednesday of last week at the home of her daughter Mrs. J.L. Rice of Oxford, after an illness of two years. Funeral services were conducted at the Hepzebah church at 2 o'clock on Thursday. Mrs. Cruse is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Blake of Wedowee and Mrs. Addie Rascoe of Heflin; two brothers, J.P. Currie of Los Angeles, California and Joe Currie of Oklahoma; three daughters, Mrs. J.L. Rice of Oxford; Mrs. E. Cheatwood of Anniston and Mrs. B.J. Huckaby of Columbia, S.C. and four sons, A.C. Cruse of Heflin; T.J. Cruse of Oxford; O.C. Cruse and A.J. Cruse of Anniston. ------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, SEPTEMBER 21, 1939 FINAL RITES HELD FOR W.L. VAUGHN Funeral services for W.L. Vaughn, age 74 of Fruithurst, Route 1, who died at his residence on Tuesday, Sept. 12, were conducted at the Mt. Perron church on Wednesday, Sept. 13 by the Rev. Brown. Interment was in the church cemetery. Mr. Vaughn is survived by two daughters, Mrs. L.H. Morris of Jacksonville; and Mrs. E.F. Alewine of Muscadine; and four sons, George of Tarpon Springs, Florida; Herman and Leonard of Fruithurst and Billie of Columbus, Ohio. ------ HARRIS FUNERAL HELD LAST WEEK Funeral services for Jolly Tom Harris, age 21 of near Heflin, who died at his residence on Wednesday, Sept. 13 were conducted at the Methodist church on Friday, Sept. 15 by the Revs. J.A. Brown and Roy Niager. Mr. Harris is survived by his mother, six brothers, three sisters, two half-sisters and one half-brother. ------ PARNELL FUNERAL HELD LAST WEEK Funeral services for A.A. Parnell, age 82, who died at his home in Heflin, Route 3 on Friday, were conducted at Pleasant Hill church at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon by the Rev. H.A. Padgett. Interment was in the Pleasant Hill cemetery, with Jones directing. Mr. Parnell is survived by his wife, two sons, David S. and James, and two daughters, Mrs. James Turner and Miss Emmie Mae Parnell, all of near Heflin, and a brother E.L. Parnell of Oxford. --------- FINAL RITES HELD FOR MRS. TEAGUE Heflin, Ala., Sept. 18 Funeral services for Mrs. J.M. Teague, age 84, who died Saturday night at her home on Route 3, following an illness of about a year, were conducted at Pleasant Hill Baptist church at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon by the Rev. H.R. Carter. Interment was in the church cemetery with Usrey of Anniston in charge. Surviving are a son J.A. Teague and three daughters, Miss Mellie Teague, Mrs. C.M. Roberts and Mrs. G.C. Roberts, all of Heflin. --------- MACEDONIA News Sept. 18 Mrs. Tom Farlow spent a few days last week with her daughter and son Mrs. Oscar Cole and Earl Farlow of Poplar Springs. ----- Mrs. Monroe Benefield visited Mrs. Tom Farlow on Saturday. ---- Sam McKenzie and wife visited his son G.W. a few days last week. ---- Mr. and Mrs. Presley and Lenard Gore of Rome, Ga. visited Mr. and Mrs. Jim Benefield last weekend. ----- Mrs. Fannie Bartlett visited her brother William Benefield on Saturday night. ----- LOCAL News Mrs. Ada Easley of Greenville, S.C. is visiting her sister Mrs. D.D. Perryman for a few days. ---- MOVES TO ATLANTA W.C. McMahan and family moved to Atlanta on Saturday. Mr. McMahan has practiced law in this county for more than 40 years, retiring two years ago. For 17 years he has lived at Sugar Hill, one and a half miles south of Heflin, which place he has helped build and where he had arranged the convenient country home in the country, which is now occupied by Eba Thrasher. We are sorry to give up Mr. McMahan and wish him happiness in his new home. ------ News was received here this morning of the death of Mrs. Dale in Atlanta. Mrs. Dale and her daughter Miss Leona Dale had een staying at their home here this summer. A week ago Saturday, Mrs. Dale was taken seriously ill and was taken to Atlanta where she died Monday morning. ------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, SEPTEMBER 28, 1939 JOE TAYLOR RITES HELD AT HOPEWELL Funeral services for Joe Taylor, age 57, of near Plainview, were conducted at Old Hopewell at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 21. Interment was in the church cemetery, directed by Brown - Service of Heflin. Mr. Taylor passed away at his home at 3:45 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, after an illness of about two weeks. He is survived by his wife; four sons, John of Plainview; Charlie of Hopewell; William of Tallapoosa, Ga., and J.B. of Edwardsville; three daughters, Ada, Edna and Gladys Taylor, all of Edwardsville, and six sisters. ------ LOCAL News C.A. White and grandson Marvin White of Hopewell were Helfin visitors on Saturday. C.A. is 84 years of age but looks to be about 70. ----- MACEDONIA News Sept. 25 Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Wilson of Borden Springs spent Saturday night and Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Miller. --- Mrs. Fannie Bartlett spent last week with her sister Mrs. Ross Turner. ----

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for AUG. 17th thru AUG. 31st, 1939 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, AUGUST 17, 1939 G.F. BENNETT OF EDWARDSVILLE DIES Funeral services for G. Forney Bennett, age 65, of Edwardsville, were conducted at the Edwardsville Methodist church on August 14 at 3 p.m. Interment was in the Edwardsville cemetery, with the Rev. Ira Patty officiating, Brown - Service directing. Mr. Bennett passed away at his home at 6:15 Sunday on August 13 after several months illness. He was well known throughout Cleburne county and has many friends who will be made sad to know of his passing. Mr. Bennett is survived by his wife; seven daughters, Mrs. Robert Smith of Clarkston, Ga., Mrs. Tom Perrin of Clarkston, Ga., Miss Margaret Bennett of Atlanta, Ga., Mrs. Jame Combs of Atlanta; Miss Edith Bennett of Atlanta; Misses Sara Lynn and Lillousise? Bennett of Edwardsville, and two sons, Guy of Edwardsville and Earl of Oakman; five sisters, Mrs. D.S. Baber and Mrs. J.D. Vaughan of Heflin; Mrs. Fannie Hale of Columbia, Tenn., Mrs. Sara Lee Grice of Edwardsville; Mrs. Mollie T. Burgess of Atlanta and Mrs. Lula B. Powell of Randlett, Oklahoma. Pallbearers were Gus Cunningham; Russell Bennett; Fowler Hurst; Spencer Sox; Paul Fowler and Chester Burgess. -------- MISS ZONA SHEALY DIES LAST WEEK Anniston, Ala., Aug. 9 Funeral services for Zona Shealy, age 39, who died at her residence at Muscadine at 8 o'clock last night, were conducted at 2 o'clock this afternoon at Morris Hill Church by the Elder Ira Party. Interment was in the church cemetery. Miss Shealy is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Shealy; four brothers, M.J. and Jim of Muscadine; Ben of Bremen, Ga. and Will of Fitzgerald, Ga.; and three sisters, Mrs. A.A. Jackson and Miss Louise Shealy of Muscadine and Mrs. E.S. Laminack of Oceola, Ga. ------- FINAL RITES FOR PIERCE WATTS Final rites for Pierce Watts, age 67, of Heflin, were conducted at the Baptist church at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 12. Interment was in the Black Graveyard with the Rev. Roy Niager officiating, directed by Brown - Service of Heflin. Mr. Watts passed away at his home at 6:15 Thursday morning, August 10. He is survived by his wife; five sons, John H. and Leslie of Heflin; Crowell of Rock Springs; Clarence and Charles of Troy; and two daughters, Mrs. Ardelia Brown of Heflin and Frances Watts of Heflin and two sisters and one brother. -------- MRS. VAUGHAN RITES TO BE HELD SUNDAY Funeral services for Mrs. Willie J. Vaughan, age 58 of near Heflin, will be conducted at the Brown Service Chapel in Norwood, on Sunday, August 20 at 2:30 in the afternoon. Interment will be in the Elmwood Cemetery with Brown - Service in charge. Mrs. Vaughan passed away suddenly at the McGriff Motor Co. while waiting to be taken to her home, north of Heflin. She had been in ill health for three weeks and was returning from the hospital in Anniston. Mrs. Vaughan was born in Cleburne county, Dec. 20, 1881. She is survived by her husband W.W. Vaughan; two sons, Robert and Major, both of Detroit, Michigan; two brothers, Jim of Mt. Hope and J.C. of Tuscaloosa (surnames not given) and two sisters, Mrs. J.C. Hill of Birmingham and Mrs. Lendia Murray of El Paso, Texas. -------- LOCAL News Mrs. Lee Vance of Slate Springs, Miss. has returned home after several weeks visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Rich McElroy of Trickem Valley. -------- FUNERAL CONDUCTED FOR RANBURNE BOY Heflin, Ala., Aug. 11 Funeral services for Merrill Parker, age 17, who died at his home at Ranburne on Thursday, following an illness of heart disease, were conducted at 2:30 o'clock by the Rev. Herman Cadwell. Interment was in the church cemtetery (name of church not given). Surviving are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Parker; three brothers, R.C., Roy and Coleman Parker and a sister Mrs. Eula Skinner. The young man had lived all his life in Cleburne county and died after a lingering illness. Funeral services were conducted by Boozer Funeral Home of Anniston. ------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday AUGUST 24, 1939 DR. A.W. LIGON DIES AT HIS OXFORD HOME Anniston, Ala., Aug. 19 Dr. A.W. Ligon, age 80, widely known retired Calhoun county physician, died at his home, 207 East Oak street in Oxford, yesterday afternoon at 2:30. He had been ill five weeks. Funeral services for Dr. Ligon, who practiced medicine 50 years in Oxford before his retirement a decade ago, were to be held this afternoon at the residence. The Rev. Ed Kimbrough, pastor of the Oxford Methodist church was to conduct the services. Burial was to be in Oxford cemetery. Pallbearers will be Albert Harris, George Harris, James Harris, Dean Walker, Knox Campbell and Will Draper. Dr. Ligon was a member of the Methodist church, having joined the Oxford First Methodist when a young man. He received his medical education at Vanderbilt University of which he was a graduate. Surviving Dr. Ligon are a son, Vellington Ligon of Heflin; two daughters, Miss ? Ester Howle of Oxford and Mrs. Elizabeth Turner of Los Angeles; and three sisters, Mrs. G.T. Harris of Anniston; Mrs. C.A. Armentrout of Chicago and Miss Margaret Ligon of Philadelphia. -------- M.C. BUTTRAM DIES AFTER FATAL STROKE Piedmont, Ala., Aug. 18 A stroke, suffered on August 3, proved fatal to Matt C. Buttram, 70, a prominent farmer of Piedmont, Route 4, who died Monday morning at 3:05 o'clock at his home, about thee miles northwest of Piedmont. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at the First Methodist church, the Rev. W.D. Barnes officiating. Interment was in Highlands cemetery. Surviving are his wife, four sons, Charles R. of Birmingham; Dewey B. of Alexandria; Horace of Piedmont and Henry J. of Chattanooga; one daughter, Mrs. F.L. Hand of Eatonton, Ga; three brothers, Charles and Nick of Oak Level, and Dock of Piedmont; and a sister Mrs. Pruett of Delta. Mr. Buttram was born at Oak Level, but had been a resident of Route 4 for about thirty years. He was a Mason and a member of the Baptist church. Mr. Buttram apparently had been in usual good health until suffering a stroke on August 3, from which he never rallied. ------- WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Parker, living west of Fruithurst, celebrated their 50th marriage anniversary August 8. The News, along with their many friends wishes them many more anniversaries. ------ BIRTHDAY DINNER S.A. Maner and son S.T. were honored with a birthday dinner Sunday, Aug. 20 at the home of Mr. Maner. Mr. Maner was 62 years of age and S.T. was 34 years. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. S.A. Maner Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Maner and Annett Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Pettus Mr. and Mrs. Troy Brown and Helen Mr. and Mrs. Omer Maner Elizabeth Yarbrough J.B. Maner Mr. and Mrs. R.A. Grizzard Mr. and Mrs. Felton Barfield Mrs. J.M. Barfield Mrs. Jim Hightower and Harvey of Atlanta Mr. and Mrs. T.B. Fordsen and Barbara of High Springs, Fla. Mr. and Mrs. S.T. Maner, Sanford and Earl of Whitney ------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, AUGUST 31, 1939 FUNERAL SERVICES HELD FOR RUSH GAY Roanoke, Ala., Aug. 24 Rush D. Gay, age 78, died Wednesday morning at his home near Big Springs, in the eastern part of Randolph county about 4 o'clock. Funeral services were conducted Thursday morning at Big Springs Baptist church by the Rev. C.S. Heard with burial in the church cemetery. Surviving are the widow, a son, J.E. Gay; a daughter Mrs. B.L. Hammond and 12 grandchildren, all of the Big Springs community. ------ DeARMANVILLE MAN DIES AT RESIDENCE Anniston, Ala., Aug. 24 Funeral services for L.L. Watts, age 72, wo died at his residence at DeArmanville, Route 1, last night, following a lengthy illness, were held this afternoon at the Bethlehem Church with Rev. T.D. Stovall officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mr. Watts is survived by six sons, Emmett, Hurley, Hoyt, Otis, Davis and Broughton, and two daughters, Burtie and Laura. ------ VISITS HOME AFTER TWENTY YEARS In June 1919, Clark McMahan and his wife Ruby (Baxter) went to the wheatfields in the northwest and did not return until last Thursday morning, when they drove up to his father's home with a truck load of sons and daughters, Chester, Max, Mary F., David and Bill D., leaving Myles the oldest at home. Clark now lives about 12 miles from Hattiesburg, Miss., owning and operating a nice farm from which he sold 28 hundred bushels of pears last season. On last Wednesday evening about 5 o'clock he left home and arrived at Wiley's the next morning about 8 o'clock, stopping off at Blue Mountain with Ruby's sister, Mrs. Bob Owens, for breakfast. Friday morning they loaded up and went back to Bob's and on to Gadsden to visit Nora, Clark's sister and to Attalla to visit Ruby's brother and on to Skirum on Sand Mountain to visit Ruby's sister Mrs. Hop Rogers, where a Baxter family reunion was awaiting them. Then they went back to their home in Mississippi, arriving there Tuesday. Ed McMahan and his son William have been visiting the former's brother, W.C. McMahan at Heflin. Ed McMahan, Wiley's only surviving brother lives at Hattiesburg, Miss. -------

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for AUG. 3rd thru AUG. 10th, 1939 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, AUGUST 3, 1939 LUM EASTERWOOD GIVEN DINNER A large crowd of relatives and friends were present at the home of Lum Easterwood on Sunday, July 23 in celebration of Mr. Easterwood's 82nd birthday. Dinner was served under the large oak tree in the front yard. It was a happy surprise for Mr. Easterwood. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. T.R. Story and family Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Easterwood and family Mr. and Mrs. Jim McCormick and family Mr. and Mrs. Everett Charles and family Mr. and Mrs. J.B.F. Cheatwood and family Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo McCormick and family Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thompson and family Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Parker and family Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Bannister and family Mr. and Mrs. Ed Owen and family Mr. and Mrs. Sollie Dunn and family Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Cheatwood and family Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Thompson and family Mr. and Mrs. Lege Brown and family Mr. and Mrs. Chester Johnson and family Mr. and Mrs. George Cook Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Easterwood Mr. and Mrs. Sam Williams Mr. and Mrs. G.O. McKnight Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Story Mr. and Mrs. Henry Noland Mr. and Mrs. Harlis Cheatwood Mrs. Dussie Bennett and children Mrs. Hattie Williams and children Mrs. Mandy Hubbard Mrs. Mary Jane Bannister Mrs. Leona Charles Mrs, I.H. Stankard Mrs. Pearl Easterwood Alfred and Howard Roach Marie and Aline Pesnell Minnie Bell Orvel Ray Hughes Walter Easterwood Harold Greer Gus Reid Ambrose Prestridge Bob Pesnell Leithtos Thrasher J.C. Ingram Jim Cheatwood Sarah Louise Houck Luther Cheatwood --------- MACEDONIA News July 31 "Uncle" Bill Couch spent the week with his daughter, Mrs. Rufus Bennefield. ----- ROEBUCK FAMILY HAS REUNION A family reunion was held recently at the home of H.H. Roebuck near Boaz, honoring his mother Mrs. Martha Ann Roebuck on her 81st birthday. A picnic lunch was served on the lawn. Those enjoying the affair were: Mr. and Mrs. H.H. Roebuck and daughter Inez Mr. and Mrs. C.V. Roebuck and children Marie and Homer Mr. and Mrs. H.M. Butler of Fort Payne Mr. and Mrs. Fred Holcomb of Powell Cloid Jones of Powell Mr. and Mrs. T.F. Warren of Crossville Mr. and Mrs. King Wilson of Newnan, Ga. Mrs. R.C. West and daughter Margaret of New Orleans, La. Mrs. J.T. Roebuck and son Bobby of Gadsden C.P. Roebuck of Gadsden Mrs. J.M. Cruce of Lilburn, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. Claud Rylee of Buford, Ga. Mr. Bert Roebuck of Thomaston, Ga. Mr. Fred Roebuck of Newnan, Ga. D.A. Roebuck and son Dorsey of Buford, Ga. Miss Gladys Warren of Chattanooga, Tenn. Mrs. G.R. Beggs and children of Attalla Mr. and Mrs. S.T. Maner and children, Sanford and Earle of Whitney Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Yarbrough and son Wallace of Easonville Mr. and Mrs. Hoyt Butler of Fort Payne Mrs. Carl Roebuck and son Carl David of Tuscaloosa Mrs. N.B. Murphee and son Wendell of Oneonto Mr. and Mrs. M.L. Williams and children of Boaz Mrs. T.E. Yancey and daughter Estella of Kenner Mr. and Mrs. Willard Yancey of Kenner Mrs. M.E. Hampton Mrs. J. Jordon Mrs. James Garrard Mrs. M.J. Garrard of Boaz Mrs. Nell Jo Gargas of Alabama City Earl Roebuck Claudell Sharpton Comer Roebuck ------- MUSCADINE MAN ENDS LIFE Funeral services for Virgie Roberts, age 37, were held at Camp Grounds on Friday July 21, who died Tuesday, July 18th from a gunshot wound, said to be self inflicted. Mr. Roberts suffered critical head injuries in a lumber mill accident two years ago, from which it is said he never fully recovered. He leaves a mother, a brother Milton Roberts of Clanton, and a sister Mrs. Mae Williams of Columbus, Ohio. ------ LOCAL News "Uncle" George W. Reid, of Naples, Texas, who moved from this county some 40 odd years ago, is visiting relatives and friends in Cleburne county. ----- Tom Shelton and sons Hugh and Charles Shelton of Lawrenceberg, Tenn. are visiting the former's sister, Mrs. Leola Skinner in Oxford. ------ Mrs. Leola Skinner and daughter Reba and granddaughter Betty Mae Skinner of Oxford were Heflin visitors on Saturday. ----- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, AUGUST 10, 1939 MRS. MARY JENKINS' RITES HELD LAST THURSDAY Funeral services for Mrs. Mary E. Jenkins, age 81, of Heflin, were conducted at the M.E. Church in Heflin on Thursday, August 3, with the Rev. W.D. Boling, pastor and the Rev. Roy Niager, Baptist minister, officiating. Interment was in the Heflin cemetery with Brown-Service in charge. Mrs. Jenkins passed away at her residence at 12:40 a.m., August 2, after an illness of about ten days. She was born in Calhoun county on March 29, 1858. She is survived by one daughter Mrs. Beulah McMurray of Heflin and one son C.C. Jenkins of Birmingham; one sister Mrs. J.E. (Addie) Page of Birmingham; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Neal Morgan, Fred McMurray, Rudoph McMurray, Frank Owens, Cliff Meacham, C.M. Elliott Jr., Jim Mcgriff, P.J. Merrill and C.L. Wager. ------- FRUITHURST News Aug. 7 Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Walker of Sand Mountain, who have been visiting their daughter Mrs. Arthur Laminack, are visiting relatives at Oak Level this week. ----- Miss Elizabeth Thomas who has been spending the past week with her aunt Mrs. Daisy Long at Camp Grounds, returned home Sunday. ---- Mrs. A.B. Bennett had as her guests last week her sister Mrs. J.D. Bazzell of Jacksonville, Fla., Mrs. J.D. Turvavilla of Tallahassee, Fla., Mrs. Viola Stephens and daughter Dorotha of Ballayo, South America. ------ PULLTIGHT News July 31 Miss Gradice Price was the weekend guest of Lillian Pollard of Ranburne. ----- Miss Lillian Pollard and Miss Gradice Price visited Mrs. Ethel McKenzie on Tuesday. ----- Mrs. Rose Bud Walker spent last Monday evening with Mrs. Bertie Price. ---- Mr. McKenzie and his bride of Villa Rica, Ga. were in PullTight on Monday. ------ Miss Lovella Price of Blue Mountain spent last week with Gradice Price. ----- Rose Bud Walker visited Mrs. Etta Teal on Sunday. ----- Ruddie Gay spent Saturday with Halyd Price. ------- MACEDONIA News Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Langley spent Friday with her mother Mrs. Blair. ----- Mrs. J.A. Langley spent Friday with Mrs. Tom Farlow. ---- Mr. and Mrs. John Gay visited Mr. and Mrs. G.W. McKenzie on Sunday. ----- AI News SURPRISE BIRTHDAY DINNER On Sunday, July 23, a surprise birthday dinner was given for Alonzo Weathers, his birthday being July 18. His little granddaughter Verna Sue Gaines' birthday was July 17. She was 2 years old. There were two long tables filled with good food. We all gathered in and slipped our dinner boxes by him. We put the tables out in the hall. We said "Happy Birthday" to him. He enjoyed the dinner fine. Mrs. Ruth Warren and Mrs. Ophelia Gaines also celebrated their birthdays. Ruth's was July 23 and Ophelia's July 27th. We all enjoyed the dinner and wish for them many more happy birthdays in the future. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Weathers and family, Carl, Flora, Ethel Marie and Marvin Mr. and Mrs. Buna Gaines and little daughter Verna Sue Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Warren and baby Mrs. Ophelia Gaines and children, Bernice, James, Thelma, Pauline, Willie Jean Hugh Weathers Cecil Brand Mr. and Mrs. Willie Warren Mr. and Mrs. Clum Gaines and Ruth Some went to the river and went swimming. We wish them to be well and happy their next birthdays. Written by Mrs. Buna Gaines ------- REUNION HELD W.T. and A.H. Chappell visited A.H. Chappell at Milner, Georgia recently. >From there they met a host of old friends at the home of MRs. Eddie McDaniel near Thomaston, Ga. on July 23 where a good dinner was spread under the oak trees for the old boys 80 years old and older. ------- W.A. HIGGINS RITES HELD NEAR GRAHAM Funeral services for W.A. Higgins, age 75 of Graham in Randolph county, were conducted at the Camp Ground Methodist church at 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 2. Interment was in the church cemetery, directed by Brown - Services of Heflin. Mr. Higgins passed away at his home at 10:10 p.m. August 1, after several months of illness. He was a retired farmer and came to Alabama from Haralson county, Georgia. He is survived by his wife; three sons, Boyd of Graham; Lloyd of Waco, Ga., and Grady of Hogansville, Ga., six sisters, Mrs. Octarice Harold of Bowdon, Ga., Mrs. Sara Kaylor of Graham; Mrs. Teshie Kaylor of Atlanta; Mrs. Wordie Lanier of Waco, Ga., Mrs. Emma Word of Tallapoosa, Ga., and Miss ? Clara Hendrix of Red Oak, Ga. ------ FINAL RITES FOR C.H. WILLIAMS Funeral services for Charles Henderson Williams, age 75, of Fruithurst were conducted at Camp Creek church, Friday, July 21, with the Rev. A.T. Warmack officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery, Brown-Service of Heflin directing. Mr. Williams passed away at his son's home, J.M. Williams, on July 20 at 1:50 a.m., after several days illness. He was born in Cleburne county and had lived his entire life in the county. He is survived by two sons, J.M. Williams of Fruithurst and Will Williams of Handson ? county, Georgia; five daughters, Mrs. Jessie Brooks and Mrs. Annie Smith of Fruithurst; Mrs. Bessie Camp of Edwardsville; Mrs. Martha Gentry of Buchanan, Ga., Mrs. Estell Cheatwood of Fruithurst; two brothers, Sam M. of Edwardsville and Johnnie Williams of Fruithurst; and three sisters, Mrs. Sadie Harper of White Plains; Mrs. Patsy Holley of Fruithurst and Miss Liza Williams of Fruithurst. ------ WATERMELON CUTTING AT MR. R.E. PESNELL'S A large crowd met at R.E. Pesnell's on Sunday, July 30 just to be together and have a good time and all that were present reported a good time. Lunch was served at noon. There was a watermelon cutting in the morning and in the afternoon music was played and everyone enjoyed it. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Thompson and children, Edward, Leon and Evelyn Inez Mr. and Mrs. S.D. Dunn and children, Annie Lee, Acker, Nettie Bell and Andrew Mr. and Mrs. Everett Charles and son Dale Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Thompson and children, Allene, Bernice, Dorothy and Mary Lucile Mrs. Hattie Williams and children, Nell and Christine Mr. and Mrs. M.A. Bannister and children, Grace, Herbert and Betty Jean Mr. and Mrs. Earl Thompson and children, Mable, Odell Robert, Leeda and Ollie Faye Mr. and Mrs. Barton Rakestraw and children Doris Jean and Donal Barton, all of Edwardsville Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Pesnell and Martin and Grover Mrs. Ella Pesnell Mr. and Mrs. Allan McBurnett and children, Douglas and Ina Blanche Mr. and Mrs. John McBurnett Mr. and Mrs. T.R. McBurnett and daughter Javis; Joe Green, all of Lincoln We all wish to meet again at R.E. Pesnell's for another watermelon cutting next year for everyone enjoyed the watermelon, lunch and the music. A daughter. ------- TEXAS VISITORS RETURN Mr. and Mrs. H. Starlin Madden of Kopperl, Texas, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Madden of Fort Worth, Texas and Miss Addie Zell Butler of Gilmer, Texas, who have been visiting H.J.L. McCaghren and children, have returned home. Mr. Madden has not been back to Alabama in 37 years. He is a brother of Mrs. McCaghren. ------ GEORGE W. REID, AN OLD CLEBURNE BOY, RETURNS FOR A SHORT VISIT (written by W.C. McMahan) George W. Reid was born in Cleburne county at what is now New Hopewell on the 7th day of November 1857. He got his education at Old Hopewell, attached himself to the church in early life and while quite a young man, was called to the ministry. He married Masuria, a daughter of the Rev. Fred Vaughan on the 16th of May 1878, to which union a son and two daughters were born. In 1891 he moved west and finally settled in 1895 where he now lives in Naples, Texas. The support of his family and the service of his God has been his chief object in life, in which he seems to have succeeded well. He has been preaching over 50 years; has married approximately 600 couples; has conducted near 300 funerals, many of them by special request from the deceased before their deaths. He has never been arrested or sued; never owed a dollar that he did not pay; never had a personal difficulty with his fellow man. While he has thus served the Lord, God has blessed him wonderfully, both spiritually and physically, as he is 82 years old and has no need for doctor's medicine for nearly 30 years. He is strong in the flesh, as erect as an Indian and were you to spend an hour with him, you would find him strong spiritually, as he would jump up and quote a passage of scripture, and in a two minute sermon, hold you absolutely spellbound. Therefore he is happy as he can be. His heart as light as seafoam on ocean waves; needs no airplane as he says he feels that he could always fly without them. He is back here now to visit relatives and old friends and to make new one, and he is meeting many, but for the most of his old friends he must look to memories gallery and with his mind's eye, see their faces on its walls and in doing so, it brings to mind many incidents and faces that he could not get otherwise. With his mind's eye, he visited his old home and that of his sainted wife and walks with her along lover's lane and lives over again with her a few of those precious moments that brought the greatest thrills of young manhood. Cousin George, we have enjoyed your visit to our home and invite you to call again. May you continue strong and may you make more visits to old Cleburne and may you continue leading precious souls to the Lamb of God. W.C. McMahan -------- CARD OF THANKS We are most grateful to our many friends for their continued kindness and solicitude through the several days of severe illness of and the death of our beloved mother Mrs. E.O. (Mary) Jenkins. We thank each and every one of you for your presence and support at this time. We especially thank the ladies of the Order of the Eastern Star of which organization our mother was a charter member. The expressions of sympathy in the form of the many beautiful floral offerings were deeply appreciated. Trusting that God's blessings will attend you all. Mrs. H.P. McMurray and family Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Jenkins and family --------

I noticed in one of Candace's posts (which are wonderful, by the way) that there is a mention of a "Morris Hill Church" in Cleburne Co. I have an old photo of a class group at a "Morris Hill School", that looks to have been taken about 1880-1900 time frame. This old picture was in a box that belonged to my gr grandparents, Wm Samuel PUCKETT & Malinda Ann Lucy (BARBER) PUCKETT of Coweta/Meriwether Co. GA & who moved to Columbia Co. AR in about 1888. Wm Samuel was the son of Andrew Jackson PUCKETT & Francis E. (ROBERTS) PUCKETT who married in Coweta Co. GA in 1837. Andrew Jackson PUCKETT, known as "Jack", is said to have died in about 1865 & Francis , known as "Fanny", is in the 1870 Coweta Co. census, listed as a "widow." I have an old letter that states that she moved to E. AL about that time. I am looking for any PUCKETT and/or ROBERTS family who might have these folks in their line or anyone who knows anything about an old "Morris Hill School" in Cleburne Co. This couple's eldest daughter, Elizabeth married a James HARRIS & their daughter, Amanda/Mandy married a CULBERSON in Troup Co. GA. After James' death, Mandy & Eliz went to Cleburne Co. AL. I'm also trying to find descendants from that family. There were 7 more siblings in this Puckett family, other than Elizabeth. I have much more info & old photos to share. Please contact me at deae@consolidated.net & post to this list. Thank you, Diane Puckett Ethridge Conroe, TX

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for JULY 1939 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, JULY 6, 1939 MRS. PRICHARD LAID TO REST Funeral services were held for Mrs. Belle Prichard, age 64 years, wife of E.C. Prichard of Graham, who died at her home after an illness of about three weeks. Mrs. Prichard passed away Sunday, June 25. Interment was at Rock Springs on Teusday, June 27 with Revs. Reaves and Daniel officiating, Brown-Service of Heflin in charge. Surviving Mrs. Prichard is her husband of Graham; three sons, Chas. of Heflin; Lloyd of Heflin and Jethro of Graham; one daughter, Mrs. Mary L. Miney of Graham; one brother, D.A. Thurman of Woodland and a half- brother, D.H.P. Cosper of Bowdon, Ga. ------ VISITING IN ILLINOIS Mrs. Ada O'Harrow and daughter Miss Marie O'Harrow, left Saturday for Avon, Illinois where they will visit Mr. and Mrs. D.M. Calhoun (Lillie Belle O'Harrow). ------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, JULY 13, 1939 HEFLIN MAN IS TRAFFIC VICTIM IN HIT AND RUN CASE Heflin, Ala. July 6 Sherman Henry, four year old Cleburne county boy remained in a critical condition at Garner Hospital in Anniston, while members of the Henry family planned funeral arrangements for the child's father Reese Henry, who was instantly killed when struck by a truck. He, the child and a daughter and Mrs. Henry were walking along the Bankhead Highway four miles east of Heflin on Wednesday morning when the accident occurred, according to reports. Meantime, Herbert McCain, 25 year old truck driver of the Woodland section of Randolph county was held in the Cleburne county jail charged with first degree manslaughter in connection with the death of Mr. Henry and the serious injury of the boy. The attending physician said that the Henry child's wounds gave the appearance of being caused by a hubcap striking him just above the hip and twisting the flesh in all directions. The flesh was torn from his hip to his knee. In the kidney region the muscles were torn in every direction. The wounds had dirt, glass, clover and other foreign objects in it. More than 150 stitches were required to close the wounds and much of the time spent in the operating room was consumed cleaning the wounds. Chance for infection in such wounds are high in the percentage column and this is what the attending physician fears. The four state highway partrolmen stationed in Anniston were dispatched to Cleburne county on Wednesday afternoon to aid in the search for the driver of the truck, information obtained in the investigation leading to the arrest of McClain, whose bond was set at $3000. ------- RITES ARE HELD FOR FORMER OAK LEVEL MAN Piedmont, Ala. June 30 Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon for Wiley Parker, of the U.S. Navy, age 39, at the home of the dead man's father, S.T. Parker at Oak Level, the Rev. Warmack officiating. Interment was in the Oak Level cemetery, Johnson of Jacksonville directing. The funeral service included Military Honors. Mr. Parker who was in the service of the Navy, stationed at Pensacola, Fla., was drowned on June 22 while on duty. His body was not found until several hours later. Details as to the cause of his drowning are unknown, his body being recovered after finding the hat and tie of the missing man. The body was shipped to Annapolis for preparation for burial, from where the remains were shipped to Borden Springs, arriving Tuesday afternoon. Survivors include his father, three brothers, John, Clay and Mark, all of Oak Level; four sisters, including Mrs. Jennie Hightower and Mrs. Horace Cole, both of Oak Level. ------ FRUITHURST News July 3 Mrs. Odis Hicks was honored at a birthday surprise buffet supper at her home last Tuesday night. Thirty- five of her old friends were present, besides her children: Mrs. Henry Barker Mrs. John Carr Albert Hicks Robert Hicks Also present was her sister, Mrs. Lottie Ward of Tallapoosa, Ga., and three brothers, M.L. Walker, Monroe Walker and Zack Walker of Tennessee. All enjoyed a pleasant evening and gave their best wishes to Mrs. Hicks, wishing her many more happy birthdays. ------ Mr. and Mrs. Dolphus White of Beeville, Texas are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Charlie White and family. ------ LOCAL News Mrs. W.T. Crockett is spending the summer with Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Prestridge. ----- J.W. and W.E. Hogan of Chudrant, Louisiana are visitng relatives and friends in Cleburne county. ---- A.T. CHANDLER RITES HELD FRIDAY Funeral services for Alton Thomas Chandler, 24 years old, of Muscadine, were conducted at the Lebanon church at 3 p.m. on Friday, July 7 with the Rev. A.T. Warmack officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery, directed by Brown Service. Mr. Chandler died at his home in Muscadine at 9:38 Thursday morning after an illness of about three months. He was born in Haralson county, Georgia but had been a resident of Cleburne county for some time. Among survivors are his mother Mrs. Amma Chandler of Muscadine; two brothers, Richard and Allen of Muscadine; and three sisters, Mrs. Lessie Hill and Mrs. Dora Davis of Muscadine and Mrs. Lena Bennefield of Edwardsville. ------ MACEDONIA News July 10 Mrs. Joe Jackson is visiting her mother Mrs. T.F. Farlow. --- Mrs. T.F. Farlow, T.T. Cantrell and others visited in Anniston on Thursday. ---- Mrs. Elma Cole visited her brother and sister Earl Farlow and Mrs. Essie Cole last week. ---- A few from this community attended the funeral of Mrs. Anderson at Ranburne. ---- Friends are sorry to hear of Mrs. Izora Gay being ill. We all hope she will soon be well again. ---- Mr. and Mrs. Comer Gay of Blue Mountain spent Friday night with Mr. and Mrs. G.W. McKinzey. ---- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, JULY 20, 1939 FUNERAL RITES HELD FOR MRS. ANDERSON Bowdon, Ga., July 13 This community of Ranburne was made sad Monday when news was received of the death of Mrs. Fannie Anderson, the wife of J.P. Anderson who preceded her to the grave several years ago. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Lost Creek Baptist church. Her body was laid to rest beside her husband, J.P. Anderson. Rev. Andrew Eason of Newnan officiated. She leaves to mourn her passing one daughter and two sons and several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends. CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our thanks to all who helped and called during the sickness and death of our mother and grandmother, Mrs. J.P. Anderson. Especially do we thank each and every one for the beautiful flowers, also the undertakers for their courtesy and deep sympathy. Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Anderson and family ------- CLEBURNE CITIZEN CLAIMED BY DEATH Heflin, Ala., July 12 Funeral services were conducted this afternoon at Antioch Church for William Hewitt, 72 year old backsmith who died at his home on Edwardsville, Route 1, at 8:30 o'clock last night. He had been ill only a short time. Masons served as pallbearers. Mr. Hewitt is survived by his wife. CARD OF THANKS We take this method of thanking our neighbors and friends for the kindness shown us during the sickness and death of our dear husband and uncle. May God reward each of you, is our prayer. Mrs. W.L. Hewitt, and nieces and nephews ------- MRS. MANDA BONNER CLAIMED BY DEATH Anniston, Ala., July 11 Mrs. Manda Bonner, age 77, died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. J.A. Borders in the Saks community at 8:10 this morning after an illness of a few days. Mrs. Bonner is survived by her husband Jim Bonner; two sons, J.A. Bonner of DeArmanville and Green Bonner of Heflin; and four daughters, Mrs. Borders, Mrs. E. Chatman and Mrs. Essie Thompson of White Plains and Mrs. Evie Howell of Heflin. ------ E.H. VANCE PASSES IN ATLANTA E.H. Vance, a prominent Cleburne county citizen and merchant at Fruithurst, died Monday night July 17 at the Veteran's Hospital in Atlanta. Mr. Vance had been in ill health for some time. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Earl Wager of Fruithurst; his mother Mrs. J.J. Vance of Tallapoosa, Ga., three sisters, Mrs. T.M. Fowler of Roswell, New Mexico; Mrs. Ira Suggs of Bremen, Ga., Miss Alma Vance of Tallapoosa, Ga.; two brothers, E.L. Vance of Tifton, Ga., and Charles J. Vance of Cedartown, Ga. Funeral services are to be held today at 2:30 p.m. at the Baptist church in Tallapoosa, Ga. ------- IN MEMORY OF ESTELLA BUCHANAN Tuesday night, June 6 at 12 o'clock, the death angel visited the home of Mrs. Sarah Buchanan and took as it's victim her daughter Estella. She was born May 3, 1904. All was done that could be for her, but God saw fit for her in a better place where there is no sorrow or pain. She couldn't talk and tell her hurting of things, but we knew God would take care of her for He does all things well. Though coming like a thief at night, the grim reaper found her ready. Estella, how we miss you, but we know that you are sleeping in the arms of Jesus, and we know that your going has made heaven just a little brighter. Although we miss you so, it's so sweet to know that we will be together in just a little while, rejoicing and singing eternal glory forever. A face is missing in the home, a voice we loved is still, a place is vacant in the home that God alone can fill. Though how hard the thought of parting, life will not be long, at best, then how sweet will be the meeting bye and bye when we're at rest. Estella leaves to mourn her death, her mother Mrs. S.J. Buchanan of Ranburne; Miss Nora and Etha Buchannan; Mrs. Jessie Stamps and T.J. Buchanan of Ranburne; Cleve Buchanan of Ranburne; Johnnie Buchanan of Carrollton, Ga. and Jimmie Buchanan of Ai and a host of relatives and friends. Her body was laid to rest in Ranburne cemetery, the Revs. H.B. Lofton and Olen Gay officiating. Yates of Bowdon directed. Pallbearers were Jessie Stamps, Buster Parker, J.B. Buchanan, Roy Parker, Bennie Buchanan and Brokie Buchanan. Written by Mrs. Jimmie Buchanan ------- IN MEMORY OF MRS. FATE HILL The announcement of the death of Mr. Lafayette Hill brought sadness to his friends and neighbors. It was evident that his health had failed but all were unprepared for such a sudden going. With his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Green Berry Hill, he came to Cleburne county when he was four years old. As a young man he joined the Methodist church, living a helpful, christian life. It was among his neighbors where he was well known and therefore deeply appreciated, that one heard so much sorrow expressed. Being of a reticent, shy nature, one had to have an intimate association with him to know his real worth. He was a helpful, accommodating person and when sorrow came to the home of his friends and neighbors, he was always found there ready to give of himself and all that he had. It was his delight to help prepare and invite in the friends and visiting relatives to partake of the bounty of his home. He performed many beautiful deeds to those in need and in sorrow and was never happier when he was sharing life's burdens with others. Mr. Hill's first wife was Mary Watson. Two children came from his marriage. His last marriage was to Mrs. Fannie Howle, with whom he lived happily in his last years and who survives him. For more than twenty-five years, Mr. Hill was a Mason in good standing. One of his greatest joys was in the cultivation of flowers and his success is evident for the display of old fashioned flowers. The colors are many and varied and such response and result he obtained is seldom seen. When passing his home one wants to linger and enjoy the beautiful feast for the eyes that his good man has prepared. He loved plant life with a deep devotion. Thus through the years we saw him serving where most needed, walking humbly with his God, kind and merciful not only to his friends, but to the erring ones; discharging his duties as a devoted father and husband and a faithful and loyal friend and a good citizen. While leaving a great vacancy in the home and the lives of many persons, he has gone to the better, brighter world. Surely as his spirit took its flight, he must have had, with untold joy, heard the welcome of "well done, thy good and faithful servant; enter thou unto the joys of thy Lord." --------- IN MEMORY OF MRS. HUGH PESNELL The home of Hugh Pesnell was made sad on May 22 when the light of the home, a mother and wife, was called to her eternal home. The dark angel of death gave no warning, but took in the full vigor of apparent health, Doris Lambert Pesnell, age 19 years, leaving a place so empty and dark that was warm and bright with her presence. Dear Jesus, help the weak human heart not to question or doubt the why for this great cross of grief placed upon them, but to humbly trust that "thou doest all things well." A little child asked his mother why the stars stay in place, being so many and why they don't run into each other. She told him she did not know and in his childish reply there is wisdom and comfort for it was "Mother, I'll be glad when I get to Heaven, for I'll just sit at the feet of Jesus and He will explain all things to me." If we live by the example set by this departed loved one, who is with her Lord, we shall some day understand why she was taken from us so young and when she is so badly needed, for "God works in mysterious ways." She leaves a little two year old son, a devoted husband, a father, four sisters including her twin, three brothers and an aged grandmother Mrs. Alice Gaines. Words are so empty, we cannot try to comfort those grieved ones, for who can take the place of mother with the little son, or who with words can comfort the lonely husband or the grieving parents or the close bonds of sisters? We have not the power within our self, but we can remind them of a loving Savior who knew the aching heart, for he said "come unto me all ye that mourn, for ye shall be comforted, and "in my Father's house are many mansions." Doris, in her generous and loving ways was prepared for that home and by her life, helped all who knew her to live the christian life. She was a member of the Ai Baptist church and with her becoming a member was to be a credit to her faith for her great pleasure was going to and serving her church. Heaven is a brighter and closer place, Doris, now that you are there, to all your loved ones, and with God's help and guidance, we shall meet some day. Mrs. Dura Warren ------- MACEDONIA News July 17 Mr. and Mrs. Lunie Preston are spending a few days with their parents, J.F. Farlow. ---- Mrs. Inez Skinner spent Thursday with Mrs. J.W. Couch. ---- Mr. and Mrs. Dock Benefield visited his mother Mrs. Frances Benefield on Wednesday. ---- Mrs. Fannie Bartlett spent Saturday with her brother William Benefield. ----

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for JUNE 1939 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, JUNE 1, 1939 FINAL RITES FRIDAY FOR MR. LOYD TURNER Tallapoosa, Ga. May 25 Mr. Loyd Turner, 27, son of Mr. Jim Thomas Turner, died at the home near Lebanon last Wednesday night after a sudden illness. Mr. Turner was a native of Cleburne county and his many friends and relatives were shocked by his sudden death. Funeral services were held at Concord Baptist church Friday morning at 11 o'clock, with Rev. R.L. Skinner offciating. A large number of friends and relatives paid their tribute of respect. Pallbearers were Mr. Claude Turner, Mr. Clyde Turner, Freeman Harris, Mr. F.J. McHugh, Mr. A.M. Turner and Mr. Howard Monroe. Burial followed in Concord cemetery. Mr. Turner is survived by his father Mr. J.T. Turner, one brother, Mr. John Turner, all of Hopewell, Ala., and two sisters, Mrs. Tom Chandler of Cedartown and Mrs. Pearl Norell of Hopewell, Ala. R.J. Miller Funeral Home was in charge of funeral arrangements. ------ SERVICES ARE HELD FOR MRS. PESNELL Funeral services for Mrs. Doris Alice Pesnell, age 19 of Edwardsville Route 1, near the Ai community ws conducted at the Ai Church on May 23 with the Rev. P.P. Johnson officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery, directed by Brown-Service of Heflin. Mrs. Pesnell died suddenly at her home May 22. Her death was a shock to her many friends and relatives. Mrs. Pesnell is survived by her husband Hugh D. Pesnell and one son, H.A.; her father J.S. Lambert and four sisters, Mrs.Nettie McMahan, Mrs. Lillian Bennett, Mrs. Lorraine Morgan and Mrs. Dura Warren, all of Cleburne county; three brothers, Ernest Lambert of Birmingham; Alton Lambert of Bessemer and Clyde Lambert of Edwardsville. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank everyone for their kindness during the short sickness and death of our darling Doris. May God bless everyone is our prayer. Hugh Pesnell and baby J.S. Lambert and family Mrs. Alice Gaines Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Pesnell ------ WATKINS FUNERAL HELD SUNDAY Funeral services were conducted at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Heflin Baptist church for James Watkins, age 65, who died at his residence here at 11 o'clock Friday night. Mr. Watkins had been ill about four months following a stroke of paralysis. Interment was in Black Cemetery, directed by Jones of Anniston. The Rev. Roy Niager officaiting. Surviving Mr. Watkins are his wife, five daughters, Mrs. James Brimer, Mrs. William Owens, Mrs. Elijah Owens, Mrs. David Payne and Mrs. Rosa Phillips, all of Heflin and a sister, Mrs. Kate Hollis of Anniston. ------ FUNERAL SERVICES FOR J.M. HARRIS Funeral services for Jessie M. Harris, age 76 of Heflin Route 3, were conducted at the New Harmony church at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, with the Revs. H.R. Carter, E.A. Riddle and the Rev. Zaner officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery, directed by Brown-Service of Heflin. Mr. Harris passed away at his residence in the early hours, May 23. Mr. Harris had spent his entire life in this county, having lived in the same house for 65 years. Besides the widow, Mr. Harris is survived by one son, Doyle Harris of Heflin; two daughters, Mrs. W.H. Grubbs of Heflin and Mrs. M.W. Wright of Anson, Texas and one sister, Mrs. Sara Jane Edwards of Heflin. ------ SERVICES HELD FOR ACCIDENT VICTIM Anniston, Ala., May 25 Funeral services for George Thomas Jr., a 38 year old WPA worker who was found dead beside the Southern Railway track at Choccolocco Station within 200 yards of his home on Wednesday morning, were conducted at 2 o'clock this afternoon at Harmony Baptist church. Burial was in the church cemetery with Usrey in charge. Mr. Thomas retired about 7 o'clock Tuesday night and his wife told investigators she did not know when he got up. It was calculated that his death occurred around 1 a.m. Wednesday. The body was discovered by a railroad section worker about 4:30 o'clock. Death was said to have been caused by a crushed skull, a four and half inch gash being in his head. Survivors are the widow, five children, John, Aubin, Helen, May Jean and Ollie, all of Choccolocco and his father George Thomas of Edwardsville. ------- FUNERAL OF MR. BURNS HELD AT CHURCH Anniston, Ala., May 26 Funeral services for John Abner Burns, age 74, who died at his home on Piedmont, Route 2, Wednesday night were conducted at 2 o'clock this afternoon at the Rabbittown church by the Rev. H.R. Arnold. Interment was in the church cemetery, with Usrey in charge. Surviving are five sons, Carl of Jacksonville and T.C., Alexander, Jack and Herschel, all of Rabbittown; two daughters, Mrs. Clifford Baird of Gadsden and Mrs. J.F. Gidley of Jacksonville; a brother Henry of Alexandria and a sister Miss Hulda Burns of Rabbittown. ------- MAN, AGED 90, BURIED IN COFFIN BUILT WITH OWN HANDS Lineville, Ala., May 25 In a coffin he fashioned with his own hands and placed at the head of his bed several years ago, John Sims, age 90, was buried Thursday in Providence Church cemetery. Often he had observed that one should be prepared for death, so he had bought and paid for a vault with the understanding that it would be delivered when it was needed. His tombstone already was in place with the inscription complete, except for the final date. The Rev. C.B. Wellborn officiated at the services. He had been asked to do so several years ago. ------- LOCAL News Mrs. W.B. Merrill, Mr. and Mrs. P.J. Merrill, Carl and Fred Merrill will attend the reunion of the Jones family at Frisco City this week. The occasion is the 82nd birthday of J.W. Jones, Mrs. Merrill's father. ------ FRUITHURST News May 29 Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Laminack and Miss Nora Laminack of Birmingham were called Monday to the bedside of their father Arthur Laminack who is seriously ill. ---- NAUGHER TO APPEAL SENTENCE Birmingham, Ala. May 26 Defense attorneys today prepared to appeal to the State Supreme Court the life sentence given W.M. Naugher, a 46 year old Oxford, Ala. steelworker for the slaying of Dennis Burrows. Burrows was shot in a downtown terminal while he and Mrs. Naugher were sitting together. A Jefferson county jury deliberated three hours and 40 minutes before sentencing Naugher. The State's attorneys had asked for the death penalty. ------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, JUNE 8, 1939 HILL FUNERAL HELD SUNDAY Funeral services for G.F. Hill of Heflin, age 72, was conducted at the New Harmony Church on Sunday, June 4 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. W.D. Boling and the Rev. Roy Niager officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery directed by Brown-Service of Heflin. Survivors are the widow Mrs. Fannie Hill of Heflin; one son, Oco Hill of Clinton, North Carolina and one daughter Mrs. J.L. Norton of Heflin. Pallbearers were Fred McMurray, A.L. Black, Dr. O.F. Staples, C.A. Matthews, Horace Houston and Arthur Vaughn. ------ POLLY GIVES UP; HANGS HERSELF IN CALHOUN CO. JAIL Anniston, Ala., June 1 Apparently despondent over the prospect of having to return to the federal prison for women at Alderson, W. Va., a pretty 20 year old blonde, hanged herself about an hour after being placed in the Calhoun county jail early Wednesday night as a federal prisoner. Two notes were left by Polly Owens, formerly of near Heflin, in her cell. One was apparently for her lover and the other was apparently for authorities. She expressed morbidness at having to return to prison and said she couldn't stand it. The last hour of her life was an eventful one. She had left the city jail in high spirits believing that she was to be set free, according to a cell mate. Shortly after she was locked up at the county jail she asked for a pencil and some paper. A youth in an adjacent cell provided the pencil and paper. About 15 minutes before her body was found hanging from a towel noose she had asked Walter Warlow the jailer for a towel. At 7 o'clock Mrs. W.L. Borders, wife of Sheriff Borders, carried the girl her supper. She spoke but got no reply. Calling Mr. Wardlaw, Mrs. Borders told him "she's just standing there by the window and won't answer." Mr. Wardlaw went into the cell. He found she was dead. A year ago, Miss Owens was given a 13 month sentence in connection with the white slave traffic charges made against her and others in connection with the operation of the Wagon Wheel on the Bankhead Highway west of Anniston. She was released from Alderson Prison about the middle of March, three months before the completion of her 13 month sentence. On April 18 she was arrested by Anniston police in connection with an automobile accident and was fine $100. and costs on charges of driving an automobile while intoxicated. She had been in the jail since that time. The parole warrant was received Wednesday afternoon by Hiram Allen, deputy U.S. Marshall. Shortly after Miss Owens was arrested by Anniston police she told newspaper men she will had about two and a half months time if she was sent back for parole violations, adding "but I'll never go back." She had described prison life as being "a hell you can't imagine." Miss Owens celebrated her 20th birthday anniversary in the city jail May 26. Funeral services were conducted at 10 o'clock Friday morning at Salt Creek church by Rev. U.T. Adams. Interment was in the church cemetery with Usrey in charge. Surviving are her parents, a brother Bert and three sisters, Clyde, Jesse Lee and Mrs. Wilmer Roach. ------- FUNERAL SERVICE FOR BUCHANAN Funeral services for James A. Buchanan, age 54 of Bowdon, Ga., near Ranburne, were conducted at the Ranburne church at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 1 with the Rev. Harmon D. Moore officiating. Brown-Service of Heflin was in charge. Mr. Buchanan passed away in a Birmingham hospital. Surviving Mr. Buchanan are his wife and mother of Ranburne; one brother, Ross Buchanan of Ranburne and two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Cosper of Graham and Mrs. Elizabeth Boyd of Birmingham. Pallbearers were his sons and sons-in-law. ------ GRIEVED WIDOW LEAPS OFF STONE MOUNTAIN Atlanta, Ga., June 2 A despondent mother identified as Mrs. Mary L. Barrer, 38, took her life yesterday by leaping from the peak of Stone Mountain. She plunged 1,100 feet down the sheer side of the dome-like granite mountain, hurling past the unfinished Confederate Memorial carved in the side of the peak. Notes left to her three children attributed her despondency to the recent death of her husband. ------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, JUNE 15, 1939 GIRL IS KILLED AS LIGHTNING STRIKES HOE SHE CARRIES Cullman, Ala. Struck by a bolt of lightning which traveled down the hoe she carried over her shoulder as she scampered for home to avoid last week's storm, Ruby Lindsey, 14 year old attractive girl of the Goodhope community, five miles from here, was fatally injured. Jasper Lindsey, father of the dead girl, reported to authorities that his daughter and a neighbor youth had been hoeing in a field when the storm struck. Both started to run for shelter, the boy several feet distant from the girl. Suddenly there was a loud crack, and the girl fell, the hoe handle spintered and the girl fell unconscious to the ground. The left side of her face and hair were badly burned. The boy was uninjured. ------ LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Alewine and son of El Reno, Oklahoma and Mrs. J.J. McLendon and children of Ponce City, Oklahoma were recent visitors to relatives and friends in Cleburne county. ---- DEATH CLAIMS MR. DAN MEDLEY AT PALESTINE Piedmont, Ala., June 9 Dan Medley, age 82, died at his home at Palestine at 2:45 after several days of illness. Funeral services were conducted at Cherry Grove church at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon. Usrey was in charge. Surviving are two sons, William of Tallapoosa and Joel of Palestine and four daughters, Mrs. J.M. Tumlin of Eastaboga; Mrs. Side Tumlin of Talladega and Mrs. Mickey Hollis and Mrs. Minnie Foster of Palestine. The Piedmont Journal ------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, JUNE 22, 1939 CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our thanks and deepest appreciation for the loving sympathy and kindness shown us during the sickness and death of our dear father, son and brother. Mrs. J.A. Laminack and children Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Laminack W.G., E.J., R.W. and L.B. Laminack ------ ELROD - THROWER Mrs. Ethel Hardman of Bremen, Ga., announces the engagement of her daughter Syble Delonia Elrod to Spurgeon R. Thrower of Heflin, the marriage to take place in the Fall. ------ LOCAL News J.M. Otwell of Carrollton, Ga. passed through Heflin on Tuesday enroute to his home, from Moselle, Miss. where he was been visiting his sister Mrs. A.B. Ray and Mr. Ray. ----- FRUITHURST News June 19 The many friends of Mr. James Arthur Laminack will regret to learn of his death at his home here last Wednesday morning, June 14. Mr. Laminack has been in poor health for the past few years but his death came as a shock to his family and friends. Mr. Laminack was born in Fruithurst Nov. 12, 1891 and has spent most of his life here. Besides his widow, he is survived by two sons, Clyde Laminack of Birmingham, and Dedrick Laminack of Organ; three daughters, Mrs. Ray Roberds and Miss Nora Laminack of Birmingham and Miss Myrtice Laminack; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Laminack, and four brothers, Grady Laminack of Muscadine and Lenard, Wilburn and Everett Laminack. Funeral services were held at Morris Hill church on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock by the Rev. J.A. Duke and Rev. C.W. Crowe. Pallbearers were his two nephews Bill Laminack and Marshall Laminack, and R.W. Savage, Charlie White, J.E. McCrary and Howard Ward. ------ The many friends of Mrs. Charlie Erickson will regret to learn of her sudden death which occurred at her home in Birmingham on June 7. Mrs. Erickson made her home here for many years before moving to Birmingham and had a host of friends here. She was loved by all who knew her. Surviving are her two daughters and two sons. ------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, JUNE 29, 1939 BILL BRIMER HELD IN MURDER CASE Fain Rowell of Heflin was shot last Thursday afternoon and Bill Brimer Jr. was jailed on a charge of murder in the first degree. Sheriff Prestridge and his deputies made the investigation and reported as follows: Brimer purchased six pistol cartridges on Thursay morning. That afternoon, he, Mrs. Homer Brown, Clay Stephens, Mr. and Mrs. Fain Rowell drove down about one mile beyond Cedar Creek church and turned around. Just after they turned around, Brimer, who was driving, stopped his car, walked back to the rumble seat which was occupied by Stephens and Rowell, and shot twice at Rowell. One bullet entered Rowell's body near the heart. The party then returned to Heflin and Rowell was placed in an ambulance. He died on the way to the hospital. At that time Brimer denied all knowledge of or participation in the crime. However, all eye witnesses agreed that Brimer did the shooting. Brimer is held in jail without bond. Brimer was found guilty of manslaughter in 1933 and served a term in the penitentiary. Law enforcement officers say that he has a long criminal record and has served several terms in the penitentiary. Brimer's case will probably be held at the Fall term of the Circuit Court. Funeral services for Mr. Rowell were held at 1 o'clock at the Brown - Service Funeral Home. Interment was in the Heflin cemetery, with the Rev. Roy Niager officiating. Surviving Mr. Rowell are his widow, Mrs. Willie Mae Rowell, one brother James Rowell; a father G.H. Rowell of Raydol, Ga., and his grandfather Jim Rowell of Heflin. He was 20 years of age. ------ DAMAGE SUIT FILED AGAINST GARNER HOSPITAL Anniston, Ala., June 21 Suit for $25,000 damages aganst Garner Hospital has been filed by Luther Dryden of Cleburne county as the results of the death of his wife Mrs. Mable Dryden, about two years ago. The plaintiff alleges that Mrs. Dryden's death resulted from the application of a solution of bichloride of mercury, which was not prescribed by the attending physician. The complaint alleges that the solution was one to 1,000 and should have been one to 10,000. Mrs. Dryden was seriously burned when an oil stove exploded at her home in Cleburne county the latter part of April 1937. She was brought to the hospital here the day she was injured. ------- RALSTON - WRIGHT Miss Lula Beatrice Ralston of Daviston and Doverd Wright of New Site were happuly married on June 21 at 8:30 p.m. in the presence of Mr. and Mrs. Grover Harris, uncle and aunt of the bridegroom, and the bride's sister, Mrs. Omelene Hallmark. Mr. Wright is the son of Mr. and Mrs. M.D. Wright of New Site and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. D. Harris of Daviston. Mrs. Wright is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harley Ralston of Daviston, formerly of Cleburne county. Their many friends wish them a long, happy life. -----

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for MAY 1939 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, MAY 4, 1939 FATHER OF LOCAL RESIDENT PASSES Anniston, Ala., May 1 Funeral services for T.J. Turner, 78 year old farmer of Heflin, will be conducted at Pleasant Hill church at 11 o'clock Tuesday morning with the Rev. Charles R. Bell Jr. officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery, directed by Jones. Mr. Turner died at his residence at 11:45 o'clock last night after an illness of several months. He was born and reared in Cleburne county and was a prominent property holder of that county. Among the survivors are the wife, three sons, M.W., I.L. and R.J. Turner of Heflin; three daughters, Mrs. A.A. Wright of Anniston; Mrs. W.B. Shockley of Heflin and Mrs. G.R. Striplin of Delta; two brothers, Newberry Turner of DeArmanville and Leander Turner of Delta; and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Bryant of Anniston and Mrs. Nan Burns of Gifless Mills, Tennessee. ------- JAMES O. YARBROUGH GIVEN BIRTHDAY DINNER APRIL 23 James O. Yarbrough celebrated his 63rd birthday on April 23. A large crowd gathered at his home to help him enjoy the day. The day seemed to be a very happy one with him. All his children were present except one, who was in Mt. Berry school. All his grandchildren were present. The dinner was spread on tables in the yard which was filled with good things to eat. In the afternoon a large crowd gathered for a meeting at 1 o'clock. Rev. Flennions of Zion in Randolph county preached. The services were under the walnut tree in the back yard of Saul Teague's old home. Rev. Preston from Crumby's Chapel made an interesting talk. Rev. Wilkson from Zion was present also. The guitar music was very good and enjoyed by all. Mr. Yarbrough received many presents. The crowd left wishing him many more happy birthdays. --------- G.H. VISE RITES HELD SUNDAY Funeral services for G.H. Vise, age 70 of Heflin, were conducted at the Micaville church in Micaville at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 30 with the Rev. Roy Niager officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery directed by Brown-Service of Heflin. Mr. Vise died at his home here at 3:30 p.m. Saturday April 29, after an illness of about an hour. He was born and reared in Cleburne county and was well known. Among survivors is his wife Mrs. Estelle Vise; three brothers, David, Lander and Tom; and one sister, Mrs. Vargie Kemp, all of Cleburne county. Pallbearers were Virgil Vise, Felton Vise, Frank Lambert, G.L. Smith, A.W. Smith and Lawrence McDowell. ------ SURPRISE BIRTHDAY PARTY GIVEN FOR MRS. N.A. SOX The many friends of Mrs. N.A. Sox of Edwardsvfille susrprised her with a party at her home Tuesday afternoon, April 18, the celebrate her 72nd birthday. Games were played and refreshments were served by Miss Sara Sox and Mrs. Tom Hamby to the following: Mrs. Annie Austin Mrs. Ralph Burgess Mrs. James Fike Mrs. Leonard Cheatwood Mrs. Hattie Burgess Mrs. Carl Ward Mrs. Inez Robertson Mrs. Velma Owen Mrs. Chester Burgess Mrs. M.J. Walker Mrs. T.J. Brown Mrs. Bob Lee Burgess Mrs. Albert Owen Mrs. Tom Hamby Mrs. Maggie Burgess Mrs. Virgil Easterwood Mrs. Edward Burgess. We all wish for Mrs. Sox many, many home happy birthdays. ------- C.K. HARPER DIES AT WHITE PLAINS Anniston, Ala., April 29 Funeral services for C.K. Harper, age 69, who died at his home at White Plains on Friday afternoon following an illness of four months, will be conducted at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon at Cane Creek church in Cleburne county by the Rev. A.T. Warmack and the Rev. H.R. Carter. Interment will be in the church cemetery with Usrey in charge. Mrs. Harper is survived by his wife, a son, W.J. Harper of White Plains; five brothers, J.O. of Newnan, Ga., R.A. of Albertville; C.L. of Tallassee; J.M. of Mobile; and Jesse Harper of Anniston; and two sisters, Mrs. J.W. Patty of Fruithurst and Mrs. L.R. Howell of Jacksonville. ------ IN MEMORY OF WILL BLANTON On April 29, 1935, Will Blanton, husband and father, was taken suddenly away from us to the heavenly home prepared for everyone. On this fourth anniversary of his passing, we do not feel he is far away, but only in the next room, and our love for him and his for us, lights the mystic way into that other room. Though the years come and go, and the dark days of his passing seem to deepen into rain, there comes the gleam of love-lighted vision to shine while we lift the torch into the next room to be with our loved one. Mrs. Esther Blanton Mrs. J.D. Rooks Miss Della Mae Blanton ------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, MAY 11, 1939 2 CLEBURNE MEN PERISH IN BLAZING CAR SUNDAY NIGHT Orville Hoyt Laminack, age 24 and Delbert Pruett, both of near Fruithurst, died in a raging inferno when a load of moonshine whiskey in their automobile burst into flames after a truck smashed into the side of the car about four miles north of Fruithurst in Cleburne county early Sunday night, it was reported Monday by Sheriff W.T. Prestridge. Both men died inside the automobile, it was reported, and both bodies were badly charred by the intense flames. Residents near the scene of the crash rushed to the blazing car and truck. The two men had perished in the flames before they could be rescued. A man said to be named Ferguson was driving the truck. He was knocked unconscious and free from the flames. He regained consciousness while the rescue work was in progress. The truck and automobile tangled in the collision and neither turned over. Just how the fire was started has not been determined. It was known however that gasoline lines on the automobile were broken and that as the fire raged, the tank on the truck exploded. Joint funeral services for the victims were conducted at Morris Hill church by the Rev. Ira Patty at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon. Interment was in the church cemetery with Jones of Anniston and Brown-Service of Heflin in charge. Surviving Mr. Pruett are four brothers; John of Bremen, Ga., Marvin, Carl and Raymond of Cleburne county, and seven sisters, Mrs. Josie McAlpine of Tallapoosa, Ga., and Mrs. Ozella Butler of Arkansas; Mrs. Myrtle Hicks, Mrs Verdie Tanner, Mrs. Para HOwell, Mrs. Tom Hicks and Mrs. Arbell Cobb, all of Cleburne county. Mr. Laminack is survived by his mother Mrs. J.L. Laminack; two brothers, Howard and Murial, both of Cleburne county and two sisters, Miss Marie Laminack and Mrs. Hazel Parker of Boilng Springs. The Anniston Star -------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, MAY 25, 1939 FUNERAL CONDUCTED FOR MRS. HEADRICK Edwardsville, Ala., May 19 Funeral services for Mrs. Mattie Headrick, age 60, who died at her home here Thursday night, were conducted at Cane Creek church at 2 o'clock this afternoon by the Rev. L.J. Green. Interment was in the church cemetery, with Luquire of Anniston in charge. Mrs. Headrick is survived by three sons, L.W. of Piedmong; L.A. of Easom Hill, Ga., and C.G. of Heflin; and four daughters, Mrs. Rosa Lee Owens of Edwardsville; Mrs. Etta Bonner of Heflin; Mrs. Lizzie Parrish of Mt. Pleasant, Tenn., and Miss Mattie Headrick of Edwardsville. ------ HENDERSON FREED BY POSTING BOND Anniston, Ala., May 19 Charging that Truman Erwin bludgeoned his wife to death with a piece of an automobile crank when he testified in his own defense, Albert Henderson, under warrant charged with Mrs. Erwin's death, was granted bond today by Circuit Judge R.B. Carr who presided over the habeus corpus proceedings. Bond was set at $2000. Henderson testified at the habeas corpus hearing that Mr. Erwin struck at him and that he fled the death scene on the old Heflin road. Henderson's testimony conflicted with statements he had made to Coroner T. Flint Gray and Sheriff W.L. Borders who investigated the death. He had told them in the investigation that an unidentified hold-up man was responsible for Mrs. Erwin's death. The defendant testified that he gave Mrs. Erwin a ride to her home, she having stopped him on the Jacksonville-White Plains road. He said he drove her from that point to her home at Choccolocco and upon reaching the Erwin home, her husband forced her at the point of a pistol to re-enter the Henderson car. He testified further that Mr. Erwin forced him to drive to the spot where the killing took place. He said that a short time before reaching the death scene, Erwin commanded him to drive into a field where they turned around and then proceeded to the Heflin road. Supporting the defendant in this phase concerning the automobile being in a field, Bud Johnson, a negro, swore that he saw the automobile in the field and that there were three persons in it. He was uncertain as to there being two men and a woman. Mrs. Dora Belle Howell testisfeid that she saw two men in the automobile as it drove into the field. Lamar Harper said he was enroute from Choccolocco to White Plains and passed Henderson and Mrs. Erwin as they were headed in the opposite direction. Mrs. Lucy Brooks who lives near the death scene, testified that Henderson stopped at her home between 7 o'clock and 7:15 o'clock and reported an attack and sought transportation to go notify officials. Mrs. Mary Chastain testified that she lived near the Erwin home and that Mrs. Erwin came to her home on April 19 and displayed bruises about her body, stating that her husband had beaten her. She further testified that Mrs. Erwin was brought to Garner Hospital here for examination and returned to the Chastain home where she spent the night. She also stated that Mr. Erwin came to the Chastain home looking for her in the afternoon preceding the murder. She said she saw a shotgun and other weapons in Erwin's car. HENDERSON MAKES BOND Anniston, Ala., May 21 Albert Henderson, charged with murdering Mrs. Truman Erwin on April 20 was freed Saturday under $2,000. bond granted on Friday at the conclusion of a habeas corpus hearing in Calhoun county circuit court. During the hearing, Henderson took the stand and accused Truman Erwin of bludgeoning his wife to death with a piece of automobile crank. Immediately after the crime was reported, Mr. Erwin and his son Truman Erwin Jr. were taken into custody as suspects. They were later released when Henderson was unable to identify either of them as being the person who he said attacked Mrs. Erwin with the piece of iron in his automobile. Sheriff W.L. Borders said Saturday that he had checked the movements of Erwin during the afternoon and up to the time of the death on April 20 and was convinced it would have been impossible for Erwin to have slain his wife. -------- MISS MINNIE LEE CHASE PASSED AWAY SUNDAY Birmingham, Ala., May 22 Miss Minnie Lee Chase, age 22, passed away Sunday at the residence, 1169 Green Spring Ave. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Mary Williams and Miss Winnie Chase, both of Woodland, Ala., a grandmother Mrs. Lucy Evans of Lacon, Ala., several uncles and aunts. The remains will be sent Monday by John-Service to Heflin, Ala. for interment. ------

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for APRIL 1939 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, APRIL 6, 1939 PARALYSIS STRIKES BUS DRIVER WHILE ON JOB Roanoke, Ala., March 29 Zachary Farrar, for several years a bus driver for East Alabama Coach Lines, just before noon Sunday, stopped his bus near Crew's store in north Randolph county, to pick up a passenger. Seeming to realize that something was wrong with him, he got out of the bus, walked around a bit, then got back in at the wheel. He did the same thing again. Then he motioned to Yancy Chewning, a passenger and Mr. Chewning discovered that the driver was stricken with paralysis and could neither speak or use his right hand. Another passenger drove the bus while Mr. Chewning looked after the driver. Mr. Farrar was brought to his home here and is thought to be improving, though he is not able to speak. ------- BIRTHDAY DINNER GIVEN IN HONOR OF MR. BOB NORTON A birthday dinner was given in honor of Bob Norton of Heflin at his home on April 2, on his 51st birthday. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Bob Norton Mr. and Mrs. Jack Norton Mr. and Mrs. Ewell Jones Mr. and Mrs. Emery Watson Mr. and Mrs. Edward Barker Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Barker Mr. and Mrs. Russell Norton Mrs. Henry Norton Mr. and Mrs. Elden Webb Mr. and Mrs. Hamp Norton, Mozell, Carl, Marwell, James and Robert Norton Charles, Charold and Jonell Jones Leora, Cleo and Lucille Barker Mr. and Mrs. John Jenkins and daughters Vivian and Marie of Anniston Thomas Heaton of DeArmanville Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Cole and sons Billie and Jerry of Weaver Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Norton of Centre -------- DINNER ENJOYED Sunday, April 2, neighbors and relatives began gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Champion for an oyster stew and dinner. At noon tables were set with many delicious things to eat. After everyone had eaten, we went into the living room where we listened to the radio. Later someone suggested singing, and Mrs. Lloyd Skinner began playing the organ and all the singers began singing, the results being delightful singing. It was a great day for all present. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Carl Howle Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Crews and family Mrs. Della Edwards and family Mr. and Mrs. Bob Williamson and family Mr. and Mrs. Reid Campbell and family Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Simmons and family Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Benefield and family Mrs. Ade Champion and son Orbie Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Skinner and family Mrs. W.J. Davis and daughter Alma Misses Gertrude Cofield, Mae Sayer and Vivian McCulley Edward Connell and Frank McCulley --------- FRUITHURST News April 3 Mrs. A.B. Bennett who has been spending the past two weeks at the home of her daughter Mrs. Nathan Hinds in Florence, S.C. has returned home. ------ Mrs. Kirk Padgett celebrated her birthday Sunday, April 2 at her home here with a big dinner. Those present were her parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. Phillips; a sister Mrs. L.S. Mayfield and children, Clyde, Lenard and Elizabeth all of Lincoln; another sister Mrs. Monroe Bunn and daughter Miss Helen Bunn of Anniston; Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Bennett and Miss Lenora Goodman of Fruithurst. ------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, APRIL 13, 1939 DEATH CLAIMS E.P. DODSON Edward Pendleton Dodson, age 49, associate editor of the Cleburne News, who died Monday morning at 4:10 o'clock in a Veteran's Hospital in Atlanta, were conducted at the Methodist church on Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock, with the Rev. W.D. Bowling and the Rev. Roy Niager in charge. Interment was at Edwardsville, directed by Brown - Service of Heflin. Mr. Dodson who had lived in Heflin for many years since the World War, had been in declining health for several years, but his sudden demise in the Veteran's Hospital came as a distinct shock to members of his family and friends. He enlisted in the service of his country immediately after war was declared in 1916 and spent two years in France, being among the first American doughboys to reach Europe. He was assigned service in the Signal Corps and attached to the famous 82nd division. He was a member of the Cleburne County Post of the American Legion and a member of the George N. Meredith Post of Veterans of Foreign Wars, at Anniston. He took an active interest in affairs of veteran's organizations. After his return to the States, he re-entered the employ of the Troy Herald and Troy Printing Company and later entered the newspaper business with his father, the late C.F. Dodson in publishing the Cleburne News. He was active in this work up to several months ago when his health forced him to retire. Surviving are his mother Mrs. C.F. Dodson; two brothers, R.A. Dodson of Heflin and M.N. Dodson of Troy; three sisters, Mrs. J.P. Robinson and Mrs. W.O. Steele of Atlanta, Ga. and Mrs. Lucyle Kingsley of Troy. ---------- VETERAN GIVEN DINNER ON 96th BIRTHDAY BY HIS FRIENDS Delta, Ala. April 1 "Uncle" Tom Peoples of Delta, Route 1, celebrated his 96th birthday with a dinner with several friends. Mr. Peoples is the last Confederate veteran in Clay county. He is the father of seven children, has 37 grandchildren, 70 great grandchildren and an adopted child. -------- PRISONERS ESCAPED FROM JAIL Charlie Brown, held in the county jail for a cutting case, and Floyd Laminack, held for highway robbery, sawed their way out of jail Tuesday evening during a hard rain storm but were tracked down and caught by Deputy Marlin Owen and others, a few hours later at the home of Marbary Austin, 3 miles northwest of Choccolocco. -------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, APRIL 20, 1937 C.E. LAMBERT CELEBRATES EIGHTY-SEVENTH BIRTHDAY Sunday, April 9, the children, grandchildren and great grandchildren gathered at the home of C.E. Lambert to celebrate his 87th birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Lambert have been married 60 years and seemed to enjoy the day very much with their children. They have seven children, 26 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. A nice dinner was served and everyone enjoyed themselves very much. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Cavender and children, Mary Etta, Essie Mae, Lurlene, J.C., Orres and Paul Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lambert and daughters, Ruby, Eva Lee and Lorene Mr. and Mrs. Leam Lambert and children, Eunice and Clyde Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lambert Mr. and Mrs. Tye Perkins Mr. and Mrs. Guy Cavender and sons Harold and Jimmie Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rollins and children, Theodore, Aleen and Leetrice Mr. and Mrs. Walter Perkins and children, Jearl, Barbara and Dorothy Jean Mr. and Mrs. Roy Glasgow and children Lucille and Billey Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Young and chidlren, Harold and Mary Jane Melvin Lawler and Miss Edna Lawler Miss Vera Shaddox Willie Lee Lumpkin Homer Roberts Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Lambert We all wish granddaddy many more happy birthdays. Written by a friend. -------- MRS. J.W. OVERTON ENJOYS DINNER GIVEN ON APRIL 9 The many friends of Mrs. J.W. Overton met at her home April 9 to celebrate her birthday, each carrying something ready cooked, so as to make her feel surprised. Many nice things to eat was enjoyed by the crowd. The afternoon was enjoyed by the children hunting Easter eggs. We all hope to see Mrs. Overton enjoy many more birthdays as she did this one. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Jess Robinson and children Mr. and Mrs. John Overton and son Mr. and Mrs. Ben Overton Mrs. Irene Barnes James Overton Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Overton and baby Mr. and Mrs. Neal McLeod Robert Buchanan Davis Morrow Also, her husband, one son, one daughter and a little granddaughter who are at home. A friend. -------- RANBURNE HIT BY TORNADO ON MONDAY Fifteen persons were injured, several houses were demolished and many other unroofed when a terrific tornado swept through Ranburne in Cleburne county shortly after 6:30 o'clock Monday morning. Most critically injured was the eight month old child of Mr. and Mrs. Whit Teague, which lies in a Carrollton, Ga. hospital unconscious. Mr. and Mrs. Teague were also injured when the walls of their frame house collapsed about them. Mrs. Teague suffered a broken leg when a heavy beam fell upon her. Mr. Teague received scalp wounds. The storm, which lasted only a few moments, cut a narrow path a mile long. Coming out of the southwest, it struck west of the main business district. Roofs were torn from Pollard's Store, the Masonic building and the Mandeville gin. The Rev. Jesse Holloway, who resided across the street from the Teague dwelling, was the first to reach that scene immediately after the storm, said that it was accompanied by a heavy rainfall. Immediately afterward, he said, the sun came out to brilliantly illuminate the shambles. Most of the injured were taken to the Carrollton Clinic. Dr. O.R. Styles of the clinic estimated the number as at least 15. Also he estimated between 18 to 20 houses practically destroyed. Some of the wounded were attended at nearby Bowdon, which is only a few miles from the Alabama line. -------- SURVEY MADE AFTER STORM Montgomery, ALa., April 12 Seven small communities in a wide area between Atlanta, Ga. and Birmingham, Ala. today were surveyed for damage caused by rain-laden, tornado winds that brought death to two person and injuries to several. Dwellings were damaged, some beyond repair and telephone and telegraph services were interrupted. The storm, described by the weather bureau officials as of tornado character, reached its peak Tuesday afternoon. It had subsided by nightfall. Near Tallapoosa, Ga., James Holman, a 78 year old invalid, was fatally injured when his home was destroyed. His daughter was slightly injured. Robert Merritt, 35, of Fort Payne in extreme northeast Alabama, was killed when the Butler Mill, a landmark of the Paint Rock river section, about 40 miles west of his home, was demolished. A companion who had joined Merritt and others in seeking refuge at the Mill when the storm interrupted a fishing party, was injured. ------- CARD OF THANKS We wish to express the sincere gratitude of our hearts for the many kindnesses shown to us during the time of our recent sorrow in the loss of our beloved sister and mother. E.B. Bond A.M. Bond J.W. Cash C.L. Cash Ed Cash ------ MRS. EUGENIA ALSTON LAID TO REST APRIL 7 Funeral services for Mrs. Eugenia Alston, age 77, were held at her esidence April 7 with the Revs. W.D. Boling and Roy Niager officiating. Interment was in New Harmony Cemetery with Brown - Service in charge. Mrs. Alston passed away at her residence April 5 after an illness of about six weeks. Among the survivors are three sons, Charles Cash of Anniston; Edward Cash of Anniston and James Cash of Denver, Colorado; two brothers, E.B. Bond of Heflin and A.M. Bond of Birmingham. Pallbearers were Fred Gray, Savage Gray, Emerson Starr, Jesse Harvell and Arthur Alston. -------- SERVICES HELD FOR MRS. EASTERWOOD Mrs. W.N. Easterwood, age 42 of Edwardsville, passed away at 6 p.m. April 9 after an illness of two weeks. Mrs. Easterwood had been in failing health for some time. She is survived by her husband, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S.N. Williams of Edwardsville; one brother L. Owens and one sister, Violet Owens. ------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, APRIL 27, 1939 HENDERSON HELD IN MURDER CASE Anniston, Ala., April 23 A warrant charging first degree murder will be sworn out Monday against Albert Henderson of Rabbittown by Sheriff W.L. Borders. Sheriff Borders stated that he will charge Henderson with the death of Mrs. Truman Erwin, age 34, who was blugeoned to death Thursday night with a piece of an automobile crank. Date of the preliminary hearing will be set after the charge is made. Mrs. Erwin's body was found beside Henderson's parked automobile on the old Heflin road, the right side of her head crushed. Sheriff Borders said that there ws no blood in Henderson's automobile but that fingers on Henderson's right hand were bloody. The sheriff also said that blood was found on Henderson's clothing. The sheriff stated further that there were several discrepancies in answers to questions concerning Henderson's movements on the night of Mrs. Erwin's death. Henderson still mantained, the sheriff said, that he gave Mrs. Erwin a ride north of White Plains and that before reaching White Plains, a hold-up man stopped him and forced him to drive to the place were Mrs. Erwin's body was found. He said that the hold-up man struck the woman and that he fled from the automobile. --------- IN MEMORY OF ATHA EDWARD KERR Friday morning, March 31, the death angel visited the home of H.A. Kerr and took away his wife, Atha. It's hard to understand why we have to give up one so dear to our hearts, but God knows best and He never makes a mistake, so we must be submissive to His holy will. Atha was 42 years old. She joined the Cane Creek church at an early age and lived a christian life to the end. Her many friends over Cleburne county and surrounding counties will remember her as a loyal and true friend and a good neighbor, one that always went to see the sick and helped in any way that was possible for her to help. A place is vacant in her home that cannot be filled, but we feel that heaven is made brighter by her presence. Our hope is to meet her again. If we only live the life God wants us to live, we can meet one sweet day in a home where there are no more separations, sorrows or pains. Atha leaves to mourn her passing, her husband H.A. Kerr, and six children, Mildred, Milton, Adline, Lee Roy, Cathlene and baby Winfred, only five months old, all of Cullman county; her mother Mrs. Sarah A. Edwards of Fruithurst; and five sisters, Mrs. Noah Connell, Mrs. Johnnie Parker of Fruithurst; Mrs. Homer Connell of Ai; Mrs. Leonard Cheatwood of Edwardsville; Mrs. Hiram Sides of Peaceburg; three brothers, S.A. Edwards of Heflin; B.S. Edwards of Holly Pond; Lee A. Edwards of Mt. Pleasant, Tenn, and a host of other relatives. Her body was laid to rest in Cane Creek church cemetery on April 1, the Revs. Ed Day and J.W. Patty officiating. Written by a sister --------

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for MARCH 23rd thru MARCH 30th, 1939 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, MARCH 23, 1939 W.I. EDWARDS IS LAID TO FINAL REST Funeral services were conducted from Cane Creek Primitive Baptist church at 2 p.m. Sunday for William Irvin Edwards, 63, who died Saturday night in an Anniston hospital after an illness of ten days. Elder Ira Patty of Mars Hill and Elder Burson of Carrollton, Ga. officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery. A prominent farmer of the Newell section of Randolph county, Mr. Edwards underwent a major operation several days ago when pneumonia developed, living only a few days. He was a native of Cane Creek in Cleburne county, but moved his family to Newell 20 years ago where he had extensive farming interests. Surviving are the widow and eight sons; J.R. and E.E. Edwards of Bessemer; J.S. Edwards of Lineville; H.C., Grady, Hugh, Robert E. and Charles Edwards of Newell; and two daughters, Mrs. J.O. Johnson and Mrs. E.E. Shelton of Newell; two brothers, John Edwards of Louisville, Miss., and L.J. Edwards of Mars Hill; four sisters, Mrs. Virgie Norton and Mrs. Charlie Kennedy of Heflin; Mrs. Newman White of Newnan, Ga., and Mrs. Dan McCord of Albuquerque, N.M., and his mother Mrs. Rhoda Edwards of Heflin. ------ J. HANDLEY STEWART DIES IN ATLANTA, GA. Wedowee, Ala., March 14 The many friends in Wedowee of J. Handley Stewart, 57, were saddened when the message of his death was received here Monday evening, March 13. Death came at the home of his daughter Mrs. Hall in Atlanta where he had gone for treatment last December. His condition gradually grew worse and he was never able to return to his home here. Mr. Stewart left Wedowee in his early manhood to become private secretary to J. Thomas Heflin, who was at the time U.S. Congressman. He has held a number of positions in the state, among which was that of clerk of the State Senate during two administrations. At the death of his father the late J.W. Stewart, J. Handley Stewart puchased the old home place here, known for many years as the Stewart Hotel, and since that time has lived here at intervals, especially during the time of his failing health. The deceased is survived by his wife; a small son Donald; two daughters, Mrs. Hall of Atlanta and Mrs. Murphy Mostellar of Wedowee; and four sisters, Mrs. Emmett Thomasson of Ranburne; Mrs. J.D. Bradley of Atlanta; Mrs. Willie Belle Veasey of Gadsden and Mrs. Sam Parrish of Atlanta. Funeral services were held at the M.E. Church, South, at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon with Revs. J.H. Harris and Hobart Murphree, local pastors, officiating. Interment was in the Wedowee cemetery. ------- FORMER RESIDENT PASSES O.M. Lowery, age 59, died suddenly at his home near Albertville, after being in declining health for several months. He formerly lived in east Cleburne and was well known. He and his family moved to Marshall county about 15 years ago. He fell dead March 10 and was buried the next day in Pine Grove cemetery near Albertville. ------ MRS. BURNS CLAIMED BY DEATH RECENTLY Birmingham, Ala., March 16 Mrs. Lillian Frances Burns, 25, wife of J. Edwin Burns, died Wednesday at midnight, March 8 in a Birmingham hospital after an illness of only three days. Taken ill on Sunday afternoon, Mrs. Burns was admitted to the hospital Monday morning and never regained consciousness. While the exact cause of her death was not known, it was thought it was probably due to influenza. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock from Norwood Chapel of Brown-Service Funeral Home. Interment was in Elmwood cemetery. Surviving are the husband; her father Edward Liles; a sister, Mrs. M.A. Yearby; two brothers, Lucian and Duvill Liles, all of Birmingham. ------ MARSHALL BEAM IS CLAIMED BY DEATH Marshall Beam, age 59, who died at his home near Hightower at 9 p.m. last Saturday, was laid to final rest at Rock Springs at 11 a.m. Monday, the Rev. J.J. Parrish officiating. Burial rites were in charge of Brown-Service of Heflin. Mr. Beam was widely known in the eastern part of the county and is death brought sadness to the entire community. He was born and reared in Cleburne county. He is survived by his widow Mrs. Jeanie Beam; four sons, C.A., O.L., E.R., and A.A. Beam, all of Graham, Route 1; two daughters Mrs. Lou Kimble of Fayetteville, Ga., and Miss Ora Beam of near Hightower; a brother Joel Beam and many other relatives of the Graham and Hightower communities. ----------- W.O. GRANT VICTIM OF HEART TROUBLE Anniston, Ala., March 17 William Oscar Grant, who was engaged in the grocery business here for 15 years, died suddenly at his residence at 925 Highland Avenue at 10:15 last night shortly after retiring. He was 71 years of age. Mr. Grant's death was discovered by Mrs. Grant. Mr. Grant had been engaged in business in south Anniston since coming here from Heflin. He was a native of Cleburne county. Funeral services were conducted at 2:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon from the South Quintard Presbyterian church, of which Mr. Grant had been a leading member for a number of years. The Rev. Hayden Lassiter will officiate, assisted by the Rev. J.E. Stauffer and the Rev. Henry Harris. Interment will be in Edgemont cemetery, directed by Usrey. Active pallbearers will be Huey and Jesse White, John Chastain,, Leon Lumpkin, Ed Stephens and Ernest Broome. Surviving are the widow, four daughters, Mrs. Geye Denman, Mrs. C.A. Perley and Mrs. Bruce K. Evans, all of Anniston, and Mrs. W.H. Jordan of Akron, Ohio; three sons, E.D., F.A., and P.L. Grant of Anniston; a brother, Sam Grant of Birmingham; four sisters, Mrs. John Harper, Mrs. Charles Anderson and Miss Grace Grant of Birmingham and Mrs. Alice Crawford of Rome, Ga., and eight grandchildren. * * * * * * * * A great many people Heflin people attended the funeral last week in Anniston of W.O. Grant, who formerly resided in Heflin. He served on the school board for several years. He was a man of many fine traits, a good neighbor and friend. --------- MRS. MORGAN PAID LAST RITES TUESDAY Mrs. Lissie Morgan, 34, died at her home on Route 1, Hopewell, at 10:45 a.m. Monday after a brief illness. Funeral services were held at Antioch at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, the Rev. R.L. Skinner officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery, Brown of Heflin directing. Survivors are the husband A.D. Morgan, a daughter Letha, her parents and other relatives. ------- CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our many friends and neighbors for their kindness shown us during the sickness and death of our precious mother and wife. We thank you for the beautiful floral offering. May God bless each of you is our prayer. J.D. Wade and family ------- MR. CARR PASSES Fruithurst, Ala. Funeral services for William Carr of Atlanta were held here Friday by the Rev. W.W. Wiggins. Mr. Carr was born in Georgia in 1855 and was a resident of Fruithurst for several years, moving to Atlanta a few years ago. He had been in ill health for many years. Surviving are his widow, a daughter, four sons and several grandchildren and a host of friends. ------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, MARCH 30, 1939 MRS. HOLLEY PAID LAST RITES Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Holley, age 61, were conducted from the Rabbittown Baptist church Friday afternoon, with the Rev. H.R. Carter and the Rev. T.D. Stovall officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery, directed by Usrey. Mrs. Holley, who had lived many years in the Choccolocco Route 1 community, died suddenly of a heart attack at 3 o'clock Thursday afternoon at her residence. Surviving are five sons, R.E., Ardis and R.J. of Jacksonville and Marion and Rufus of Anniston; two daughters, Mrs. H.L. Burnum of Jacksonville and Mrs. O.J. Haywood of Choccolocco; two brothers, J.T. and W.A. Coleman of Choccolocco; three sisters, Mrs. H.O. McDonald of Anniston and Mrs. J.M. Murray and Mrs. W.B. Barnwell of Choccolocco, and four grandchildren. ------- PROMINENT MEN PASS LAST WEEK Bowdon, Ga., March 24 Funeral rites for J.H. Kaylor, merchant and farmer of Graham, Ala., who is well known in Bowdon, were held Wednesday at Camp Ground with Rev. Loftin in charge. A brother, S.E. Kaylor of Graham survives. Uncle Bud Wilson of Napoleon near Ranburne died Saturday after a long illness. He is survived by his widow and several children of a former union. He was an uncle of Mr. D.M. Bartlett. --------- MRS. BARKER LAID TO REST TUESDAY Mrs. L.O. Barker, age 65, of near Fruithurst, passed away at 3:05 a.m. Monday after an illness of 10 days of pneumonia. Services were held at Upper Cane Creek on Tuesday at 2 o'clock, the Rev. C.D. Knight of Anniston officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery, directed by Brown - Service of Heflin. Mrs. Barker is survived by her husband L.O. Barker; four daughters, Mrs. S.H. Johnson of Experiment, Ga., Mrs. Hugh Cody of Thomaston, Ga., Mrs. L.J. Thompson of Fruithurst and Mrs. Tom Deupree of Talladega; three sons, Luther of Hogansville, Ga., Melvin of Fruithurst and Marvin of Experiment, Ga. Grandsons were pallbearers. --------- LOCAL News Will T. Yarbrough, father of Mrs. S.T. Maner and Miss Elizabeth Yarbrough of Heflin, is quite sick at his home at Easonville. Will was born and raised at Edwardsville and is well known. --------- IN MEMORY OF EATHER THRASHER On Nov. 29, 1938, God said "It's enough, come on up higher". Mr. Thrasher was born in Cleburne county in 1886 and had lived here all his life except about 12 years he lived in Gadsden. He married Miss Beulah McMahan in Dec. 1909. He joined the Methodist church at New Hope in early life and was a christian husband and father. Mr. Thrasher is now with his father and mother up in Heaven. The family circle is broken here, but his going has made Heaven brighter for us and more determined to try to live so that when our time comes, we can go to meet him. The Lord invites everyody to the reunion in Heaven. He will call us just as he did Eather, so let's try to live a life to go there. We hated so much to give him up, but, oh, how much harder it would have been had we not known that he was ready to die. He was in bed most of the time for five weeks but he did not complain. He was not afraid of death, but like all of us, he wanted to get well. But that was not the Lord's will and he had to go. Our hearts are made sad at the knowledge of not having him with us on earth any more. We miss him so much. He was the life of his home. His going has left a vacancy that cannot be filled; yet we are glad to feel that he is at rest and his struggles are over. Mr. Thrasher is not only missed by the family, but by his friends also. He always had a smile and a kind word for everyone. Those who knew him loved him. Mr. Thrasher leaves to mourn his going, his wife Mrs. Beulah Thrasher of Edwardsville; Mr. and Mrs. Talmadge Thrasher and family of Muscadine; Mr. and Mrs. Hershel Thrasher and family; Minne Lea and Robert Earl Thrasher, all of Edwardsville; two brothers, Mr. and Mrs. Eber Thrasher of Bell Mills; Mr. and Mrs. Elston Thrasher and family of Gadsden; and many other relatives and friends. -------- IN MEMORY OF FAYE GORE On the afternoon of Nov. 10, 1938, the Death Angel visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Gore and took as its victim their darling child, Faye. She was born on Feb. 21, 1924. For seven weeks she suffered, never complaining; her one desire was to get well so she could start back to school. Dear sister, words cannot tell how we miss you; when we go back home the words still ring in my ears that you said before you left us about having a good time together; and I am trying to live so that we can gave a good time together throughout the endless ages. It's so sweet to know that we can be together forever in just a little while; although we miss you so, it makes heaven just a little brighter when we think of you being there. Sometimes we wonder why you were called away and why our hearts must ache; yet, some day we'll understand for we know God is too wise to make mistakes. Faye leaves to mourn her death, her parents, four brothers, Claude, Arlin, Edward, Pozy and Ophie Gore, and sisters, Mrs. Robert Butler and Mrs. Willie Scott. Written by a sister, Mrs. Willie Scott. --------- IN MEMORY OF R.B. YOUNG As the dark shadows of night began to fall on December 31, last, the dark clouds of sorrow fell upon the home of Mrs. Young and many hearts were made sad when the Death Angel came and took as it's victim, Ross B. Young. He had been in declining health for about 10 months but it can be truthfully said of him that he bore his suffering with great patience, for even in his hours of suffering, he always gave all his friends a hearty handshake. All that loving hands could do was done for him, but God was the only one that could relieve his suffering. Mr. Young was a shining light to his church, home and community; to know him was to know a true christian, a firm believer, always standing for the right. To the writer's mind, his greatest pleasure was his church work and to Rock Springs Church; he was as a brave soldier. There is a vacancy in the home of Mrs. Young, for a true husband and a loving father has been taken away, and Cleburne county has lost a loyal citizen, but a mansion has been filled in heaven. The memory of Mr. Young will always remain in the hearts of his family and friends; while it is so hard to understand why his life could not be spared, it is a consolation to know that he is where no suffering or death can come. His life should be a guiding light to his family and friends. He fought a good fight and kept the faith; now he is enjoying the beauties of his reward. To all who knew and loved Mr. Young, let's strive to have greater faith, fighting the battles of life more bravely and with courage; like the thone that he has just won the victory, we can meet death without fear. And last but not least, we will be joined together at the White Throne of God. "There we will understand." A friend. -------- IN MEMORY OF W.A. EDWARDS William A. Edwards died at his home near Cane Creek at 11:50 a.m. Sunday, March 12 after a short illness. Funeral services were held at Cane Creek Primitive Baptist church on Monday, Elder J.H. Sanders and Elder W.T. Robinson officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery, Jones of Anniston in charge. He is survived by his widow and two sons, S.J. and O.C. Edwards; one daughter Mrs. Vecie Barker, all of Cane Creek community; two brothers, P.W. Edwards of Edwardsville and L.R. Edwards of Oklahoma; three sisters, Mrs. Martha Baily of Cullman; Mrs. Jencie Hanvey of Arab; and Mrs. Janie Towns of Cleveland, Ala. ------- IN MEMORY OF CLINTON McCULLEY On March 3, 1939 the Angel of Death visited the home of Mrs. Dorotha McCulley and took her beloved husband, Clinton. He was burned Sunday night, Feb. 26; he was 43 years old. His wife and niece Nettye McCulley and Tom Champion, coming home from a prayer meeting at a neighbor's house, heard his cries for help and were first to his rescue. He was awakened by the fire, jumped up and removed his clothing and was standing by a window calling for help; when they reached him, he was almost overcome by smoke. Clint was known and loved by many; when he saw anyone in need he always lent a helping hand. He was jolly, big hearted and generous; he had won a place in many hearts. His friends proved their love by the floral offerings; they paid their last tribute of respect when they filled Pine Grove church to its capacity. There is a place left vacant in our hearts that Clint alone could fill; day by day he worked his way into our hearts and lives. He can't say how much we miss him; the loneliness of our hearts could, if he could see, show him how much we loved and appreciated him. Clinton has faced what we all must face, Death. His suffering is over, but he told his wife before he died that he was going to a better world and didn't mind death. Surviving are his widow and two children, Mavis age 2 and Troy, age 5; his mother Mrs. A.J. McCulley; brothers, N.D., Cliff, Claud, Jack, all of near Bell Mills; three sisters, Mrs. Bertie Parlier of College Park, Ga., Mrs. Ruth McCulley of Spring City, Tenn. and Mrs. Minnie Myers of near Bell Mills. He was laid to rest in the Pine Grove church cemtery, where his two older children are buried. The Rev. H.R. Carter officiated with Jones of Anniston directing. Pallbearers were DeWitt and Glenn Sayer, Ernest Edwards, Thomas Champion, Jack McCulley and Marcus Myers. -------- A BIRTHDAY DINNER All the children and grandchildren of Mrs. M.A. Prichard gathered at her home March 20 and celebrated her 84th birthday with her. Grandmother was happy to have us all with her. She was surprised to see us come gathering in. She is still enjoying good health with the exception of falling and hurting her arm four weeks ago. The dinner was prepared and served to the following: Mrs. M.A. Prichard Mr. and Mrs. P.H. Coley, Lonnie and Ruby Coley Mr. and Mrs. Z.A. Clark, Florine and Leon Clark Mr. and Mrs. Joe Carter and children Mrs. L.E. Popham and children Mr. and Mrs. O.S. Prichard, Pauline, Gus and Jim Prichard Everyone enjoyed the day to the fullest extent. We hope grandmother will have many more happy birthdays. A grandchild. -------

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for MARCH 2nd thru MARCH 16th, 1939 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, MARCH 2, 1939 DEATH COMES TO MRS. WM. ANGLE Anniston, Ala., Feb. 24 Funeral services for Mrs. William Angle, age 39 of Oxford, who died at the local hospital at 5:40 o'clock Wednesday afternoon will be held at Harmony church at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon. The Rev. Arthur Campbell will officiate. Interment will be in Harmony cemetery, directed by Jones. Pallbearers will be Andrew McComb, Harvey Williams, Burt Adams, Ligon Brown, Grady Baber and James Saxon. Mrs. Angle, a resident of 3 Gwin Street in Oxford, died after an illness of four days. Surviving are her husband, three daughters, Doris, Sallie and Mary Lou and two sons, Carl and James of Oxford; two brothers, Bennett Mitchell of White Plains and Henry Mitchell of Weaver, and four sisters, Mrs. Hattie Nelson of Oxford; Mrs. Annie Jax of Heflin; Mrs. Minnie Turner of Choccolocco and Mrs. Kattie Henderson of Iron City. ------- BELL MILLS MAN SUFFERS BURNS Anniston, Ala., Feb. 28 Clinton McCulley, 43 year old Heflin resident, clung to life in Garner Hospital today, fighting against the wounds received Sunday night when his bed was ignited from a forgotton cigarette. McCulley was awakened by flames that seared his legs and abdomen. He was alone and his cries attracted neighbors who came to his rescue. Heflin physicians attended Mr. McCulley and he was brought to Garner hospital here where they determined that his condition was critical. The attending physician today stated that McCulley remains in a critical condition. ------ MRS. ALSTON STRICKEN Mrs. H.C. Alston, who suffered a light stroke of paralysis about 10 days ago was reported Tuesday as slightly improved. Her son Edwin Alston of Colorado is here for a few days. ------ BIRTHDAY DINNER FOR MRS. ROOKS Mrs. Fannie Rooks, last Sunday, was honored on her 76th birthday anniversary at the home of her daughter Mrs. Harrison Green and Mr. Green near Cedar Creek. All her children were present except John Rooks and Mrs. Ammon Crumpton of Dolomite, Ala. Grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends totaling 49, were present to wish her many happy returns of the day, and of course, to partake of the sumptuous dinner prepared for the occasion. ------- J. FRANK BELL IS PAID FINAL RITES Funeral services were held from Jordan's Chapel Church at 2 p.m. Sunday for J. Franklin Bell, 69, who died at his home Friday, the Rev. John Wilder officiating. Burial was in the Chapel cemetery. Mr. Bell, a retired rural letter carrier of Newell, had moved with his family to Morrison's Cross Roads and was stricken suddenly several days ago. Among survivors are the widow; four daughters, Mrs. J.W. Reaves of Wedowee; Mrs. Pal Cooper, Mrs. Jim Ragsdale and Mrs. Lessie Ragsdale, all of Newell. ------ FUNERAL CONDUCTED FOR CROSSON CHILD Bowdon, Ga., Feb. 23 Funeral services were conducted at Macedonia church on Thursday morning for Ida Mae Crosson, 12, who died at her home after an illness of several months. The Rev. Andrew Eason of Newnan, Ga., and the Rev. Rufus Johnson of Concord officiated. Burial was in the Macedonia cemetery. Surviving are her parents and a sister Verna Lee, all of near New Hopewell. ------ FORMER RESIDENT DIED AT ONEONTA Jim Lumpkin, a former resident of the Beason Mills community of Cleburne county, died Sunday at his home near Oneonta after a long illness. Interment was in Antioch cemetery, near Oneonta, on Tuesday. Survivors are the widow, several sons and daughters, six brothers and four sisters, among them eing Mrs. Sam Maner of Heflin. ------ FORMER RESIDENT'S WIFE DIED RECENTLY Anniston, Ala., Feb. 22 Mrs. Henry S. Mayfield, 37, who died at 9:20 o'clock lat night at the local hospital, will be conducted at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the Northside Baptist church with the Rev. Ira Harris officiating. Interment will be in Edgemont Cemetery, directed by Jones. Surviving are the husband, four daughters, Dorothy, Virginia, Mary Ellen and Bettie Jean; a son Richard, and a brother Michael McCrome of Newcomerstown, Ohio. Mrs. Mayfield had been ill four weeks. She resided at 2111 More Avenue. ------ A.C. BORDEN IS PAID FINAL RITES Anniston, Ala., Feb. 23 Funeral services for A.C. Borden, age 73, who died at his home near Borden Springs on Wednesday following an illness of two weeks, were conducted at 2 o'clock this afternoon at Borden Springs. Usrey was in charge. Mr. Borden is survived by his wife, four sons, Ely of Anniston, John of Ohatchee and Ben and Robert of Birmingham; five daughters, Mrs. Della Leyden of Pasadena, California and Mrs. W.C. Woooten, Miss Hattie Borden, Miss Betty Borden and Mrs. R.D. Hill, all of Birmingham; and a sister Mrs. Emma Rowell of Atlanta. ------- TOM GETTING BETTER Tom Sears, a well known Micaville farmer, who has been on the sick list for several months, is recuperating at the home of his sister in Ona, Florida. ---- LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. S.A. Maner, S.T. Maner and Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Lumpkin were among relatives who attended the funeral services and burial of Jim Lumpkin near Oneonta on Tuesday. ----- MISS BUTLER IS LAID TO REST Wedowee, Ala., Feb. 25 Funeral services for Miss Anne Butler, age 80, who died at her home near Newell on Tuesday, were held Wednesday at Providence. Interment followed in the cemetery there. The Rev. Caldwell and Rev. Wilder officiated. -------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, MARCH 9, 1939 CLINTON McCULLEY BURNS PROVE FATAL Funeral services for Clinton McCulley, 43, a Bell Mills farmer, were held at Pine Grove Baptist church at 2 p.m. Sunady, Rev. H.R. Carter officiating with interment in the church cemetery. McCulley died last Friday night of burns received when he went to sleep with a lighted cigarette in his hand at his home Sunday night, Feb. 26. He was burned from his chest to his feet. His screams attracted a passing neighbor, Tom Champion, who rescued him from the burning bed. Surviving are the widow Mrs. Dorotha McCulley, two children, Troy and Mavis; four brothers, Nick, Cliff, Claude and Jack McCulley; his mother Mrs. Jane McCulley and three sisters, Mrs. Burt Parlier, Mrs. Ruth McCulley and Mrs. Marcus Myers, all of Bell Mills. ------- AGED MAN DIES IN TERRAPIN CREEK Piedmont, Ala., Mar. 3 James Coleman Nelson, 69 of Esom Hill, Ga., Route 1, was drowned Tuesday morning about 8 o'clock in Little Terrapin Creek, about three miles south of Esom Hill. Nelson, who had spent Monday night with Charlie Chandler near Esom Hill, left Tuesday morning, saying he was going to Palestine. In some unaccountable way, the aged man waded into the creek, stumbled and fell and was carried down the creek about a half mile, where his body was found several hours later, with one hand protruding above the water. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. J.T. Arrington of Esom Hill and Mrs. Annie Chandler of Cedartown, Ga.; a brother, H.H. Nelson of Birmingham and several nieces and nephews, among whom is Lloyd Arrington of Piedmont. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Arrington's Chapel. Interment was in the church cemetery. --------- MR. AND MRS. BARKER NOTE 50th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY (photo included with article) Mr. and Mrs. L.O. Barker of near Fruithurst, Cleburne county, Ala., celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Feb. 12 with 36 guests present. A large white and golden anniversary cake presented by Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Barker occupied the center of the table. Mr. and Mrs. Barker were married in Cleburne on Feb. 10, 1889. Before her marriage she was Elzora Reid, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Reid. To this union were born seven children, four girls and three boys, all of whom are living. Mr. and Mrs. Barker say they feel that God has certainly blessed them in their married life. All their children are married and have children of their own. All the children were present except Mrs. Tom Dupree who was unable to come because of the illness of her baby. Mr. and Mrs. Barker are well known and loved throughout the county. Mrs. Barker's mother who has been in declining helath for several years has made her home with her for the last three years. Five generations were present including: Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Barker and children, J.L. and Hazel of Hogansville, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Barker and children, Lowell, Maline and Loyd Mrs. Zella Tomson and children, Hoyt, Allen, Gladis and Charles of Fruithurst Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Johnson and children, Lee and Mildred Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Smith and son Donald Marlin Barker and Ralph Johns of Griffin, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Cody and children Laverne and Ethyl Eugene Osby and son of Thomaston, Ga. Guss Reid of Fruithurst Miss Etta Mae Zimmerman of Hogansville, Ga. Wylie Stichner of Cullman George Spradlin of Hogansville, Ga. Written by Etta Mae Zimmerman of Hogansville, Ga. ------- LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. S.L. Brisco of White City, Ala. visited their uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. G.F. Hill last week. ----- Mr. and Mrs. M.G. Christian and little granddaughter Carol Roberts and Mrs. J.F. Smith and Mrs. W.B. Owen are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G.F. Hill. ------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, MARCH 16, 1939 SAM FORDHAM RITES HELD MONDAY Sam Fordham of Bell Mills passed away at 12 o'clock noon on March 12 at his residence. He had been ill about three years. He was 70 years old and was born and raised in Cleburne county. Funeral services were held at Hurricane church at 2:30 p.m. Monday, the Revs. H.R. Carter and R.L. Skinner officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery with Brown-Service of Heflin directing. Mr. Fordham is survived by four brothers, John, Rich, George and Will Fordham, all of near Bell Mills; seven sisters, Miss Emma Fordham, Mrs. Thennia White, Mrs. Nancy Butler of near Bell Mills; Mrs. Winnie Johnson of Waco, Ga., Mrs. Dollie Crumbley of Sewanne, Ga.., Mrs. Ella Lockey of Albany, Ga., Mrs. Lula Myers of Flower Branch, Ga. ------- MRS. LULA JAMES IS LAID TO REST Anniston, Ala., Mar. 10 Funeral services for Mrs. Lula James, age 64, who died at Wedowee on Wednesday night following an illness of several days, were conducted at Ranburne at 3 p.m. Thursday. Interment was in Ranburne cemetery with Jones in charge. Survivors are five sons, Claude, Albert, Emmett, Grady and Jesse, all of Newell; four daughters, Mrs. Hugh Allen of Heflin; Mrs. Willie Willingham and Mrs. Fletcher Butler, all of Wedowee and a brother Bud Cates of Wedowee. (note from transcriber; indicates four daughters surviving but only three named). ---------- MOTHER OF HEFLIN MAN DIED RECENTLY Heflin, Ala., Mar. 11 Mrs. F.J. Steele, mother of Frank Steele of this city, died at her home at Bremen, Ga., Wednesday night, after being in declining health for several months. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Bremen Baptist church. Surviving are seven daughters, Mrs. Pearl Brooks and Mrs. L.L. Fade of Atlanta; Mrs. Dillard Bucker of Leeds; Mrs. Lane Thweatt of Eastaboga; Mrs. J.E. Worthington of Philadelphia and Mrs. Charles R. Biship of Bremen, Ga. and seven grandchildren. (note from transcriber: indicates seven daughters surviving but only six named.) --------- CLEBURNE COUNTY KIN PASSES NEAR ARAB Arab, Ala. March 1 at 7:45 a.m., death removed from our midst a devoted husband and father, John W. Thrower of Arab. Mr. Thrower was born in Cleburne county on June 5, 1864. He moved to Arab in 1888. He had been a member of the Primitive Baptist church since 1894. His many friends throughout Marshall and adjoining counties will be grieved to learn of his passing, for he was a good christian gentleman of the highest type and a friend to man. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Thrower; six sons, H.M., and T.L. of Arab; W.M. of Wetumpka; G.O. of Baileytown; M.O. and R.F. of Arab; three daughters, Mrs. G.C. Penn of Joppa; Mrs. H.O. White of Arab; and Mrs. J.H. Eudy of Dyess, Ark., 52 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren; five brothers and five sisters. The brothers are A.B. of Heflin; G.W. and F.R. and Jim of Chulafinnee and Tom of Marshall county; sisters are Mrs. F.M. Zaner, Mrs. W. Reg Bell, Mrs. E.W. Beason of Heflin; Mrs. Walter Chapman of Jefferson county and Mrs. Loma Henry of Mississippi. The remains were interred in Rice Schoolhouse cemetery on Thursday, March 2, at 2 o'clock p.m, Revs. Bynum and Phillips officiating. ---------- FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MRS. REID Mrs. Sara Frances Reid, 84, died Monday, March 6 at the home of her daughter Mrs. L.O. Barker near Fruithurst, after a long illness. Funeral services were held at Upper Cane Creek on Wednesday, March 8, the Rev. H.R. Carter of Heflin officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery, directed by Brown-Service of Heflin. Grandsons were the pallbearers. The death of Mrs. Reid removed the last of the old set of Tollesons, natives of the county. She was a sister of the late Greenberry B. Tolleson, father of Duss Tolleson of Heflin. --------- MEN CAPTURED IN RAID ON 2 STILLS Heflin, Ala., March 14 Raids on illicit stills the last few days proved fruitful, Sheriff W. A. Prestridge reported today. Five men were captured at two stills running full blast, four miles north of Heflin and four miles northwest of Fruithurst. At the later still, three men, C.C. Holcombe, P.E. Popham and J.C. Sanford were captured and brought to jajil where Sanford posted $500. bond for his appearance at the next session of the next grand jury. The other two men were still in jail on Tuesday. Coon and Barlow Cheatwood were captured at another still located north of Heflin and were freed after posting $500. bond each. The still where the three men were captured was said by raiding officers to be of zinc construction and 1,000 gallon capacity. About 75 gallons of whiskey was poured out. --------- DIES WHILE PRAYER SERVICE IN SESSION Piedmont, Ala., March 10 While participating in a Holiness prayer meeting, Mrs. Mary Ann Lyle, 66 year old Piedmont woman, got up in a testimonial service and soon remarked, "I'm dying", and collapsed and dropped dead while in the act of "testifying" Saturday night about 9 o'clock at the home of a neighbor and friend near Brown schoolhouse, three miles northwest of Piedmont. -------- RITES HELD FOR MRS. HAND Tallapoosa, Ga. March 10 Mrs. H.M. Hand, 64, died at her home at 1:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Funeral services were held at Providence Baptist church Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock, by Rev. Taylor Wright. She leaves her husband, one son Higgins Hand and three daughters, Mrs. Viola Nolen, Mrs. Lillie Mae Driver and Mrs. Ludie Crumbley and 10 grandchildren. ------- TOLLESON RITES HELD Lineville, Ala., March 9 Last rites have been held for Mrs. Jane Johnson Tolleson, 89, who died at the residence of a daughter, Mrs. C.H. Snow. Burial was in Heflin Cemetery. Surviving are three sons, M.C.Johnson of Whigham, Ga., W.L. Johnson of Lineville, and H.L. Johnson of near Heflin; four daughters, Mrs. Lela Campbell of near Heflin; Mrs. Snow of Lineville; Mrs. W.A. Fulton of Siluria and Mrs. E.G. Carpenter of Five Points. ------- LOCAL News C.L. Middlebrooks, a Beat 9 farmer, continues to improve after a siege of illness. ---- Mrs. Henry Boozer of Arbacoochee is reported to be confined to her home, suffering an attack of pneumonia. ----- EDWARDS FUNERAL HELD AT CHURCH The funeral for William A. Edwards, 60, a native of Cane Creek, was held at Cane Creek Primitive Baptist church on Monday morning, the Elder J.H. Sanders and Elder W.T. Robinson officiating. Mr. Edwards died of pneumonia at his residence at 11:50 a.m. Sunday after a brief illness. Surviving are the widow; two sons, O.C. and S.J. Edwards; two brothers, P.W. and L.B. Edwards; three sisters, Mrs. Josie Hanvey, Mrs. Janie Hownes and Mrs. Martha Bailey. ------