NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for FEB. 16th thru FEB. 23rd, 1939 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, FEBRUARY 16, 1939 MRS. WHITLEY DEATH VICTIM Anniston, Ala., Feb. 9 Funeral services for Mrs. B.F. Whitley, age 67, who died at her home near Delta on Wednesday, were conducted at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon at Shiloh church near Deleta by the Rev. Frank Ingram. Interment was in the church cemetery with Jones in charge. Mrs. Whitley is survived by her husband, four sons, H.C. of Delta, Roy of Memphis, R.O. of Hollywood and Grover of Poplar Bluff, Mo.; three brothers, Ed Ingram of Oxford and John and Leonard Ingram of Lineville; and two sisters, Mrs. Holly Hudson of Delta and Miss Zona Whitley of Opelika. ------ MRS. CHEATWOD IS LAID TO FINAL REST Mrs. B.F. Cheatwood of Heflin, Route 1, died in an Anniston hospital on Wednesday morning of last week where she had been rushed for treatment. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 9 at Bethel church with interment in the church cemetery. Survivors are the husband, four sons, Cecil of Chattanooga; Odell, Leroy and Linvill of near Bethel; Mrs. Harold Sims and Miss Nellie Cheatwood of Delta; two brothers, Howard, Delta and Charles of Chattanooga; seven sisters, Mrs. Y.L. McKibbon, Mrs. Delmon Morrison and Mrs. Ollie Lindsey, all of Chattanooga; Mrs. A.V. Whatley of McRae, Ga., Mrs. Jesse Phillips and Mrs. A.P. Cheatwood of Delta. ------ FORMER ANNISTON POLICEMAN PASSES Anniston, Ala., Feb. 14 John E. Garrett, former Anniston policeman, died suddenly at 8:30 o'clock Monday morning at his home at 1029 Noble street. Funeral services were conducted from the residence at 2 o'clock today by the Rev. L.N. Claxton Jr. and the Rev. Ira D. Harris. Interment was in Edgemont cemetery. Active pallbearers were Alex Deason, A.D. Black, C.L. Dill, Pink Coursey, Walter Wardlaw and Vernon Carter. Honorary pallbearers were Leighton Kitchens, James McGriff, M. Mullins, Houston Morris, Lawrence Peek, C.E. Turner, Dr. Hugh Gray and Dr. Jerre Watson. Mr. Garrett resigned from the police force in May 1934 after having served about 15 years. He established a filling station and tourist camp on the Bankhead Highway near Heflin at that time and had operated it since then. Mr. Garrett had been in poor health for the last few years. Surviving are the widow, three sons, Paul of Talladega and Odell of Los Angeles, California, and John Garrett Jr. of Anniston, and two daughters, Mrs. Morgan Wade of Anniston and Mrs. Ted Parrish of Los Angeles. ------ DR. J.D. DUKE PASSES AWAY SUNDAY NIGHT Dr. Jefferson Davis Duke, 77, pioneer Cleburne county physician, died at his home here Sunday night after an illness of six weeks, but had been in declining health for about three years. Funeral services were conducted from the Methodist Episcopal church, South, at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, the Rev. W.D. Boling, his pastor, officiating, assisted by Dr. J.E. Brasher of Boaz and the Rev. Roy Niager of Heflin. Masons were in charge of burial rites. Interment was in Heflin cemetery, with Brown-Service of Heflin directing. He was a graduate of Atlanta Medical College for Physicians and Surgeons, receiving his diploma in 1884. He held an honorary degree from Emory. Returing to his home at Graham, Randolph county, he practiced his profession and moved with his family to Heflin in 1905. Ill health caused him to retire from his profession about three years ago. Dr. Duke was a Mason, a Shriner, an Eastern Star member, and member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. For many years he was chairman of the Medical Board of Cleburne county. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. D.H. Pearce of Bessemer; Mrs. C.M. Elliott and Miss Nell Duke of Heflin; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren; two half-brothers, A.D. and William Duke of Weowka, Okla., and one sister Mrs. Eula Smith of Okemah, Okla. --------- MRS. THROWER DEATH VICTIM Mrs. K.C. Thrower, 35, died at her home near Chulafinnee at 4 a.m. Wednesday of last week following an illness of several days. She had been in declining health for the last several months. Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday of last week at the Chulafinnee Methodist church, the Rev. DeWitt Stovall of Oxford officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mrs. Thrower is survived by her husband; three sons, a daughter, her parents, the Rev. and Mrs. J.W. Grubbs; two brothers, Henry and Emmett Grubbs; four sisters, Mrs. T.N. Campbell of Oxford; Mrs. B. Hughes of Crest, Texas; Mrs. G.B. Hughes of Wichita Falls, Texas and Miss Cora Grubbs of Chulafinnee. ------- MERRILL BILL WOULD GIVE ALABAMA BACK THE SEAL USED BEFORE CIVIL WAR Montgomery, Ala., Feb. 3 The Alabama Legislature had before it today a bill to stop use of the state's great seal, which, a startled group of United Daughters of the Confederacy discovered, was designed by a Yankee. The "outlandish thing" as Mrs. Marie Bankhead Owen, was adopted as the state seal by a carpetbag Legislature in 1868. It was designed by Representative R.M. Barr, who was somewhat more offensive to the U.D.C. members than the average Union soldier because he served as a Major in the Union Army. He was from Ohio but was elected as a Monroe County Representative on the Republican ticket. Barr, it was pointed out, "was probably about as Southern as the King of Siam and probably would have turned up his nose at such Southern delicasies as hog and hominy." The seal, however, is "very pretty", Mrs. Owen admitted. It depicts an eagle flying with the United States flag and has the inscription "Here We Rest". The "Here We Rest" did not meet Mrs. Owens' approval, she said, because it might give outsiders an idea Alabamians are lazy. She added, however, that the word "Alabama" is of Indian origin, and means "Here We Rest." The name was taken from an Indian legend. According to the story, a group of Indians migrated here in search of peace. Each night the chief of the tribe stuck his staff in the ground and the next day the tribe journeyed in the direction in which it pointed. One day the staff remained straight and the Indians decided to settle on the spot, which, according to legend, was somewhere on the Alabama River. The new seal would be almost an exact copy of the original seal used prior to the Civil War. It shows a map of the state with principal rivers. The map is bordered by a circle inscribed "Alabama - Great Seal". The bill to adopt the former seal was introducted the Speaker of the House, Hugh D. Merrill of Anniston. ------- IN MEMORY OF MRS. LERA BLAIR On Wednesday morning, Nov. 16, 1938, at 10:12 o'clock the Death Angel came into the home of Clyde Blair and claimed as its victim his darling wife, Lera. She was 28 years old. She bore her suffering easy, but she will have no more pains to bear up yonder with the Angels in the sky. It was hard to give her up but we know our loss is Heaven's gain. We know that she cannot come back to us but with God's help we can live to meet her in the sweet by and by. Lera, better known as Lee, had a smile for everyone. All along the pathway of life she met with many trials and temptations, but she never complained. She never spoke hard of anyone; was always the same every time you saw her. Lee, you don't know how we miss you; don't know how hard it is to give you up, but some day we will live together again. Lee, the Angels only waited five days until they called away your darling baby, Bettie Lee. Dear little hands, we miss them so. She leaves to mourn her passing her husband Clyde Blair; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Langley; four brothers, Lenard of Cedartown; Lemuel of near Bowdon, Ga.; Virgil and Clifton of Macedonia; two sisters, Mrs. N.N. Smith of Macedonia and Mrs. Horace Huey of Farmers High, besides a host of relatives and friends. Written by a cousin, Myrtice Farlow ---------- BILL HEADRICK LAID TO REST MONDAY Funeral services for William W. Headrick, 69, who died at his home near here Saturday, were held at Hurricane church at 2 p.m. Monday, Rev. H.R. Carter of Heflin officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery, with Brown of Heflin directing. Survivors are the wide Mrs. Rebecca Headrick; three daughters, Mrs. Zera Hogan, Mrs. Curtis Owen, both of Heflin, and Mrs. Bessie Andrews of Anniston, and a son Clellon Headrick. ----- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, FEBRUARY 23, 1939 MISS PARKER PAID LAST RITES FEB. 16 Muscadine, Ala., Feb. 17 Funeral services for Miss Levonia Parker, age 22, who died at her home at Muscadine on Wednesday, were conducted at Friendship at 11 o'clock Thursday morning by the Rev. R.L. Bates. She had been in ill health nearly two years but was critically ill about two weeks. Miss Parker is survived by her parents Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Parker; three brothers, Horace of Lakeview, Oregon; and Wiley and Harold of Muscadine; and four sisters, Miss Lilla Wee ? of Muscadine, Mrs. L.C. Price of Waco, Ga., Mrs. R.T. Thompson of Bowdon, Ga. and Mrs. Thelma Akin of Graham. Pallbearers were Wiley Parker, Roy Thompson, Marvin McDaniel, Hoyt Clayton, Cecil Brown and Lee Boman. -------

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for FEB. 2nd thru FEB. 9th, 1939 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, FEBRUARY 2, 1939 JUDGE R.B. CARR PRESIDES AT COURT Judge R.B. Carr presided at the current term of court. Circuit Solicitor Joe Cockrell was present, leading prosecutions, assisted by Cleburne Solicitor Pelham Merrill. Several important cases were heard, among them being that of Charlie Green for the alleged murder of Walter Ashmore back in 1934. Green was sentenced to five years. Rudy L. Skinner was foreman of the Grand Jury. ------- CLEBURNE COUNTY CONFEDERATE PENSION ROLL JANUARY 1939 Names of Pensioners and Addresses Class 1 Akin, Sarah Jane, Graham, Ala., Rt. 1 Almon, Mary W., Heflin, Ala. Archer, Ellen, Delta, Ala. Edwards, Sarah J., Heflin, Ala. Ferrell, Mary A., Bowdon, Ga. Hunnicutt, Phebe, Heflin, Ala. Snow, Francis, Bowdon, Ga. Turner, Nancy, Heflin, Ala. Willingham, Augusta A., Edwardsville, Ala. Class 2 Buchanan, Sarah J., Ranburne, Ala. Gibbs, Sarah E., Bowdon, Ga. Kenney, Margaret, Borden Springs Riddle, Martha, Heflin, Ala. Rooks, Martha S.F., Heflin, Ala. Class 3 Bryant, Willie, Heflin, Ala. Harris, Martha, Muscadine, Ala. Haywood, Elizabeth, Heflin, Ala. Mullally, Myrtie E., Delta, Ala. Owen, Viola, Edwardsville, Ala. --------- FORMER CITIZEN PASSES AFTER LONG ILLNESS Birmingham, Ala., Jan. 26 Funeral services for Moses Rutenberg, 73, who died yesterday at his home, 1223 29th St. S., were to be held at 2 p.m. today at Ridout's Chapel, Rabbi Myron Silverman officiating. Burial was to be in Emanu-El Cemetery. Mr. Rubenberg, a native of Poland, came to this county when he was 17. He operated a dry goods store in Heflin for many years and had lived in Birmingham since 1936. He was a Mason. Mr. Rubenberg is survived by his wife; six daughters, Mrs. S.E. Ory of Fort Payne; Mrs. B.F. Jaffe of Athens; Mrs. S.B. Pollytinsky of Hartselle; Mrs. Herbert McLendon of Cullman; Mrs. J. Siegel and Miss Sarah Rutenberg of Birmingham, and three sons, B.A. Rutenberg of Birmingham; I.S. Rutenberg of Gadsden and R.L. Rutenberg of Georgia. ************ Mr. Rutenberg was widely known throughout Cleburne county and was held in high esteem. He and his estimable family first lived at Muscadine; later moving to Heflin, where he engaged in the mercantile business. Declining health several years ago caused him to retire from active business. The news of his death will be read with shock by his Heflin and Cleburne county friends. --------- MRS. S.D. GIDLEY RITES HELD AT CHURCH Anniston, Ala., Jan. 30 Funeral services for Mrs. S.D. Gidley, age 62, who died Saturday at her home near Delta, were conducted at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon at Dry Valley Baptist church. Interment was in the church cemetery, with Usrey in charge. Mrs. Gidley is survived by her husband; five sons, J.D., C.R., D.T., L.H., and S.T. Gidley, all of near Delta; three daughters, Mrs. J.D. Campbell and Mrs. L.C. Freeman of Delta; and Mrs. Ambus King of Bowdon, Ga; three brothers, Will, Arthur and Louis Hollingsworth of Lincoln; four sisters, Mrs. Lula Knox and Mrs. Bell Knox of Lincoln; Mrs. Joe Swafford of Gadsden and Mrs. Ida Miller of High, Texas and her mother Mrs. Amelia Hollingsworth of Lincoln. -------- TWO DEATHS FEATURES IN ALABAMA "ODDITIES" On Sunday, Jan. 15 at 1:30, over WAPI broadcast of Alabama Oddities, the deaths of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Mitchell's grandmothers was dramatized. Mrs. Jim Mitchell and Mrs. Jim Gaither died at the same time last March 20th at 6:15 a.m. (They were the paternal grandmothers of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Mitchell). At the time of their deaths, Mrs. Jim Mitchell was living with her only daughter, Mrs. J.W. Bishop at Lineville and Mrs. Jim Gaither was living with her only daughter Mrs. F.B. Thompson at Ashland. They were both 83 years old and had been invalids a long time. Both of their husbands passed away years ago. They had never talked over the telephone nor had seen each other for years but each requested to be buried in white, the same song to be used " In the Land Where We'll Never Grow Old", and asked for the same preacher, Rev. F.J. Ingram of Ashland. The funerals were set for the same time but had to be changed so Rev. Ingram could preach both funerals and so Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Mitchell could attend both funerals. Each one had a burial policy with the same company and the same undertaker, Mr. N.G. Blair, was in charge. Both of them (the deceased) were at the undertaker's at the same time. Mr. Herbert Mitchell was pallbearer at both funerals, as well as the grandsons as pallbearers at each funeral. The Ashland Progress ------------ CARLOAD OF WHISKEY SEIZED AND DRIVER HELD Anniston, Ala., Jan. 13 One hundred and fifty gallons of illicit corn whiskey, apparently bound for the Birmingham bootleg market, was confiscated here Thursday night by Anniston police who placed Dewey McAlpin of Tallapoosa, Ga. under arrest on a charge of possessing untaxed liquor. Local police spotted the liquor-laden car as it passed through Anniston, and after a chase, finally overtook the vehicle about four miles west of the city on the Bankhead Highway. --------- IN MEMORY OF JOHN WILLIAM COOK Funeral services for John William Cook, 68 years, 11 months and 12 days old, who died Dec. 30 at his home in Beat 8, were conducted from Ranburne Baptist church Dec. 31, the Rev. W.H. Caldwell officiating. Mr. Cook was born at Macedonia where he lived until he was 25 years old and then moved to the Ranburne community where he lived 44 years and was well known in many parts of Cleburne county. His wife preceded him to the grave some 19 years. Survivors are his children, Adrian Cook, Mrs. Rosa Whitman, O.E. Cook, Mrs. Lillie Harris, Mrs. Maude Parker, Mrs. Dura Buchanan, Sam Cook, Clyde Cook and Caldron Cook. ---------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, FEBRUARY 9, 1939 FUNERAL MONDAY FOR AGED HELFIN WOMAN Funeral services for Mrs. Pheobe Ann Hunnicutt, 97, who died at her home here Sunday morning after an illness of two months, were conducted from the Methodist church at 2 p.m. Monday by the Rev. O.G. Waid. Interment was in the Heflin cemetery, directed by Brown- Service of Heflin. Mrs. Hunnicutt was born and reared in Cleburne county and lived 60 years here (in Heflin). She is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Raleigh Gibbs, Misses Mattie, Ida, Ellen and Frances Hunnicutt, and a brother, James Brown of Texas. Active pallbearers were Neal Morgan, R.O. Atkins, Frank Owens, Fred McMurray, H.H. McMurray and J.C. Crews. ------- AN APPRECIATION OF MRS. HUNNICUTT, by Ella Perryman In the death of Mrs. W.R. Hunnicutt at her home here last Sunday morning, Heflin lost a most distinguished and beloved citizen. For more than 60 years she had lived here, worked here and loved here. She wisely fulfilled all the missions of womanhood as a devoted wife and self sacrificing mother and a valuable member of the community life, sharing generously always of herself in these various capacities. To my mind, she came as near as one could in rejoicing with those who rejoice and weeping with those who weep. She was to be found in every home of illness and sorrow, with her deep affection, her fine understanding, her judgment so wise that she was a pillar of strength. Mrs. Hunnicutt fed the hungry, for no person ever left her door unfed and uncomforted; hers was a home of bounty and open hospitality. She shared with her husband the spirit of the open door to all Ministers of the Gospel. The weary and service-worn circuit rider always found sympathy and solace at the Hunnicutt home. Mrs. Hunnicutt enjoyed a deep and abiding faith and strove to impart and inspire this faith in others, though never did she pose as a Saint; she loved young people and wanted them to have the joys of youth. In no sense of the accepted term was she an old woman, for her spirit was that of a young and progressive woman. Her interest had no local limitation for it was world-wide and when her eyes partially failed, her daughters read to her and thus she satisfied her thirst for knowledge of national affairs. She was entirely unspoiled, for all the love and attention that was showered upon her, never produced any selfish childishness. I knew her through the years as a neighbor and a beloved friend and have seen the clouds of sorrow gather around her and have observed her profound faith, her dynamic courage, and her valiant reaction to the vicissitudes of life and have seen her arise trimphantly and gather up the threads of her emotional life and carry on for the sake of those about her. Her Soul just did not accept defeat. The last rites were held Monday afternoon in the M.E. church which she had loved and served. All day the clouds had been dark and heavy and much rain had fallen, then suddenly, before the service ended, the sun came, but again the clouds, but finally the sunlight came and stayed and even at the cemetery, a shaft of sunlight played upon the basket as the little body sank into its last sleep, but the Soul of her, that big, beautiful, glowing Soul of her, surely must have been radiant with eager joy upon some other shore. -------- MRS. THROWER DIES The Cleburne News learned just before going to press of the death Tuesday night of Mrs. Kerron Thrower of Chulafinnee. A more extensive article will be printed in these columns next week. -------- CHARLIE NORTON DIES IN AUTO CRASH TUESDAY Charlie Norton, 29, was fatally injured at about 8:30 Tuesday night on the outskirts of Heflin when the automobile he was driving collided head-on with a truck. From what The News could gather just before going to press Wednesday, Charlie was headed east and in attempting to dodge two boys on bicycles, side-swiped the truck, his car turning over. He was badly crushed, it was reported; the auto was wrecked. He is survived by his widow and little girl; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.C.Norton; three brothers, Asa, Ewell and Albert Norton; two sisters, Mrs. Walter Hayes and Mrs. Lawrence Cole. Funeral services and burial for Charlie will be held at Lower Cane Creek today, Thursday, directed by Brown-Service. ------ HENRY B. HEARD IS LAID TO FINAL REST Henry B. Heard, 72, died at his home in Newell, Route 2, Jan. 31, after an illness of two weeks. He was laid to rest in Poplar Springs cemetery Feb. 1, Rev. Jodie Henderson officiating. The funeral was directed by Brown-Service of Heflin. He is survived by two sons, Cosby Heard of Temple, Texas and Joe Heard of Newell; one daughter Mrs. S.M. White of near Newell; a brother Tom Heard of Dawson, Ala., and a sister Mrs. Becky Chappell of Heflin, Route 3. -------

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for JANUARY 1939 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, JANUARY 5, 1939 MRS. ALBRIGHT IS BURIED SATURDAY Mrs. Rhodie Albright, age 68, died at 3:55 o'clock Friday morning at the home of her daughter Mrs. A.G. Trammell of Anniston, Route 3. Funeral services were conducted at 1 o'clock Saturday afternoon at Antioch church by the Rev. Charles Morton. Active pallbearers were Dick Lewallen, Mike Trammell, Walter Bryant, John McClellan, Rual Huckabee and George Shamblee, of Anniston. Honorary pallbearers were J.R. Turner, T.P. Harris, W.L. Boyd, Roscoe Todd, Ben Ray and Lenville Owen. Mrs. Albright is survived by three sons, H.F. of Holt; Rome of Anniston and G.G. of Tuscaloosa; her daughter; 11 grandchildren and a sister Mrs. Mary Boatwright of Hopewell. Mrs. Albright had made her home with her daughter near Anniston since the death of her husband, Uncle Tom Albright, last Nov. 22 at their home near Hopewell. ------ FORMER RESIDENT DIES IN GEORGIA (note: page is torn badly on the left, very difficult to read that side of it) Heflin, Ala., Dec. 30 George B. Buttram, former Cleburne and Clay county resident, died at his home at McRae, Ga. on Tuesday night. Funeral services will be held at McRae at noon on Thursday. Mr. Buttram, a lifelong Baptist is survived by three sons, Enoch of ??? and Toy of Capus ? of Mc??, three daughters, Mrs. C.H. ?? of Route 4; Mrs. J.C. Mc ?? of Carrollton, Ga and Mrs. ?? Whatley of McRae, and several grandchildren including Mrs. ?? Jackson, secretary to W.C. Coleman, mayor of Anniston. -------- MISS LAMBERT'S FUNERAL ON SUNDAY Miss Catherine Lambert, 78, died at the home of her nephew, Frank Lambert, here last Saturday aftern an illness of about a month. Funeral services were conducted from Micaville Baptist church on Sunday, the Rev. R.L. Skinner of Bell Mills officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery, directed by Brown-Service of Heflin. Miss Lambert was born and reared in the southern part of the county and had made her home here since last September. She had been in declining health for about two years. Among survivors are three nephews, Frank of Heflin; Gus of Corinth and Dan of Hamilton, Ga. and a niece Miss Dela Lambert of Heflin. ----- LITTLE GIRL, 10, DIES FOLLOWING BURNS Lilly May Hightower, age 10, was the victim of an open fireplace, which caused her death Christmas Day as a result of her dress catching fire while standing in front of the fireplace at the home of her grandfather S.D. Parker at Oak Level. The accident happened Christmas Eve, while the family was in joyous preparation for Christmas. Her mother's hands were badly burned when she fought to put out the flames. Death came on Christmas Day. Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon at 2:30, the Rev. A.T. Warmack officiating. Interment was in Camp Creek cemetery. Surviving are the mother, Mrs. Hightower; two brothers and a sister and her grandfather, S.D. Parker, all of Oak Level. ------- DEATH COMES TO ROSS B. YOUNG Ross B. Young, 57, well known farmer of the Hightower community, died Saturday after an illness of about six months. He had been in declining health for the past year or more. The funeral was conducted from Ranburne Batist church at 2 p.m. Sunday, the Rev. W.M. Barr officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery, directed by Brown-Service of Heflin. He is survived by his widow, six sons, Paul, Sam, Sidney, Gus, John and Bill of Hightower; five brothers, five sisters and his mother Mrs. Harriett Young of Lineville. His sons acted as pallbearers. ------- MRS. FOWLER IS BURIED MONDAY The funeral for Mrs. W.J. Fowler, 79, who died Saturday at her home at Hightower, were held from Ranburne Baptist church at 2 p.m. Monday, the Rev. H.R. Carter of Heflin officiating. Interment was at the church cemetery, directed by Brown - Service of Heflin. Survivors are three sons, T.J. Hart of Hightower; G.F. Fowler of Birmingham; and L.R. Fowler of Birmingham; two daughters, Mrs. Annie Hurst and Mrs. W.M. Howle of Hightower; a brother J.D. Vaughan of Heflin; three sisters, Mrs. Mattie Houston of Heflin; Mrs. Lou Duncan and Mrs. Jane McDowell, both of Texas. Mrs. Fowler was a member of the Missionary Baptist church for 40 years and had lived at Hightower for 50 years. Pallbearers were her grandsons. -------- J.W. COOK PAID LAST TRIBUTE John W. Cook, well known farmer of the Ranburne community, died at his home last Friday after a brief illness. Funeral services were conducted at Ranburne, the Rev. W.H. Caldwell officiating. Burial was in the church cemtery. ------ MRS. J.B. NELSON PAID LAST TRIBUTE Fruithurst, Ala., Dec. 31 Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Nelson, who died at her home on Route 1 Friday afternoon were conducted this afternoon at Morris Hill Church by the Rev. Ira Patty. Interment was in the church cemetery with Jones of Anniston in charge. Pallbearers were Hoyt and Howard Laminack, Herbert Nelson, C.D. Aderhold, Ulys Parker and T.J. Waddell. Mrs. Nelson was the widow of the late John B. Nelson and both were natives of the Oak Level community, loved and respected by all who knew them. Surviving are a son M.M. Nelson, member of the Cleburne County Commissioners; and five daughters, Mrs. Julia McElroy of Fruithurst; Mrs. C.D. Aderhodl ? of Jacksonville; Mrs. Martha Johnson of Edwardsville, Mrs. Lee Laminack of Fruithurst and Mrs. Etta Mae Zimmerman of Fruithurst. ----- BELOVED WOMAN SICK Mrs. W.R. Hunnicutt continues ill at her home. Her condition is reported improved and she is holding her own in a satisfactory manner. Mrs. Hunnicutt is greatly and generally loved and is one of our most helpful and generous citizens. Her's is progressive mind and she is interested and alert concerning public issues. The entire town hopes for her a speedy recovery to her usual good health. ----- MRS. BOGGS CLAIMED BY DEATH Anniston, Ala. Jan. 2 Funeral services for Mrs. Bettie Boggs, age 82, who died at her home at 707 Wilmer Avenue on Sunday were conducted at 3 p.m. Monday at Holly Grove in Randolph county, by the Rev. Arrington Williamson and the Rev. Pembleton Bean. Surviving are the husband J.H. Boggs; a son B.F. Abbott and a sister Mrs. Eula Yarbrough, all of Anniston. ------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, JANUARY 12, 1939 GOLD MINE OPERATIONS TO BEGIN AT CHULAFINNEE Extensive gold mining operations in the vicinity of Chulafinnee, 15 miles east of here, will get underway within the next six months, according to announcements made today by Dr. G.W. McClure, a Cincinnati surgeon who is president of King Mining Co., a $300,000. company which owns 1,200 acres of land in the southwest section of Cleburne county. E.C. McClure, also of Cincinnati, is manager of the mine and has been in charge of prospecting operations. About 25 employees are at work on the properties now and several shafts have been sunk, one to a depth of 150 feet. Findings in recent months gave indications that the properties have much gold and can be found on a paying basis through use of modern mine and refining equipment. Less than 100 years ago, Cleburne county was flourished with gold prospectors and gold panning was the daily task of hundreds. There were several large communities in the county, but the gold rush of '49 in California caused an exodus from the fields in Cleburne county and other points east of the Rockies. The Anniston Star -------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, JANUARY 19, 1939 LEGAL HOLIDAY Thursday, January 19, 1939 is Robert E. Lee's birthday. The Bank of Heflin will be closed, in observance of the day. ------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, JANUARY 26, 1939 NOTICE OF PETITION TO SELL LANDS TO PAY DEBTS State of Alabama, Cleburne County Probate Court January 19, 1939 In the matter of the estate of J.E. Lovvorn, deceased To the Sheriff of said County: Whereas, O.W. Roberts Jr., administrator of the estate of J.E. Lovvorn, deceased, has filed his petition in said court for a sale of the lands described therein, belonging to said estate, for the payment of debts, upon the grounds that the personal property of the deceased is not sufficient to pay his debts, and the 20th day of February 1939 has been appointed for the hearing of said petition; you are therefore commanded to cite: J.L. Lovvorn George Lovvorn Charles Lovvorn Boyd Lovvorn William P. Lovvorn Lucius Lovvorn Emma Lovvorn Martha Lovvorn Yeates to appear before said Court on said day to contest said petition, if they think proper. This 19th day of January 1939. A.H. Glasgow, Judge of Probate --------- DEATHS Funeral services for W.R. Harris, age 79, of Heflin, who died at his residence on Saturday Jan. 21 at 6 p.m. were held Monday, Jan. 23 at 2 p.m. at Pleasant Hill with Rev. H.R. Carter officiating, Brown-Service of Heflin directing. Mr. Harris was ill only for two days. He is survived by one son, A.A. Harris of Heflin; one daughter, Mrs. Nanie Sue Boyd of Heflin; one brother Jesse Harris of Route 3, and one sister Mrs. Sara Jane Edwards of Heflin, Route 3. -------- Mrs. Martha L. Williamson of Edwardsville died at her home Jan. 16. Funeral services were held at Edwardsville Baptist church on Jan. 17 by the Revs. Adams and H.R. Carter. Interment was in Edwardsville cemetery, Brown-Service directing. Mrs. Williamson is survived by a daughter Mrs. Hester Parker of Edwardsville; two sons, A.C. of Anniston and T.J. of Cullman. The grandsons were pallbearers. ------ Funeral services were held for A.J. Noles, age 66 of Heflin, Route 1, who died Jan. 9, at Hepsibah church on Jan. 10 with Revs. Marion Rice and John Wilder officiating, Brown - Service directing. Mr. Noles is survived by his wife, three sons, Allen J., and Aubrey Lee of Heflin; and James of the Panama Canal Zone; two daughters, Mrs. Ellen Crow of Heflin and Mrs. Henry Price of Eastaboga; one brother Geo. Noles of Milton, Fla., and one sister Mrs. Lem Edwards of Heflin. ------ Funeral services were held for S.W. Prichard, age 82, who died Jan. 8 at his home in Muscadine, on Jan. 9 at Concord cemetery with Rev. Russell Johnson officiating, directed by Brown - Service. Surviving Mr. Prichard is his wife, four sons, Ollis of Eden; Luther of Tampa, Fla., Willie of Bolton, Ga., and Webster of Muscadine; one brother, Buddy Prichard of Heflin. ------

Can anyone supply details on Drucilla Mauldin? I found her & husband Terrell on the 1920 census but nothing anywhere else. My Wood family is buried at Rabbittown Cem, and Jenny Wood's mother was a Mauldin. The grandmother of Jenny's daughter-in-law was also a Mauldin. This is the first I've heard of Mauldins in the neighborhood. Have often wondered why the Wood family moved to the area. Maybe this is why. Thanks for any input. Terry Jackson Blount Co., AL NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for DEC. 1st thru DEC. 8th, 1938 MRS. MAULDIN DIED FRIDAY; BURIAL AT RABBITTOWN Anniston, Ala., Dec. 3 Mrs. Drucilla Mauldin, age 72, died at the residence of J.A. Cheatwood in Choccolocco, Route 1, at 5 a.m. Friday after an illness of several months. Funeral services were conducted at the Rabbittown church with interment in the church cemetery, Usrey directing. Among the survivors are three brothers, Pleas and James Cheatwood of near Choccolocco; John Cheatwood of Ruston, La., and a sister Mrs. Anna Dunn of near Heflin.

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for DEC. 22nd thru DEC. 29th, 1938 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, DECEMBER 22, 1938 FUNERAL IS HELD FOR MRS. THRASH Funeral services for Mrs. Nancy Thrash, 83, who died Saturday at the residence near Hepzibah, were conducted at Hepzibah church at 2 p.m. Sunday by the Rev. Daniel Bowlin of Heflin and the Rev. J.W. Grubbs of Chulafinnee. Interment was in the church cemetery, with Brown-Service of Heflin in charge. Mrs. Thrash, who was born in Cleburne county, was a member of the Methodist church for 70 years. She is survived by three sons, W.B. of Heflin; J.O. of Hepzibah and W.D. of Tampa, Fla.; a sister, Mrs. Eugenia Ayers of Chulafinnee; two brothers, Percy F. Currie of Hepzibah and Z.W. Currie of Mobile. ----- DEATH COMES TO MRS. J.M. LAND Bowdon, Ga., Dec. 15 Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Rebecca Land, who died sudddenly at her home in Bowdon, Rt. 3, while reading the paper on Friday, were held Sunday morning at Mt. Pleasant church. Rev. C.L. Matthews assisted by several other ministers, officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mrs. Land was 76 years of age. Survivors are her husband J.M. Land and several children. ------ ACCIDENT VICTIM IS BURIED SATURDAY Anniston, Ala., Dec. 18 Funeral services for Claud McClellan, age 19, who was fatally injured in an accident at Oliver Dam near Tuscaloosa on Thursday, were conducted at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon at Campbell's Crossroads near Ashland by the Rev. Judge Ingram. Interment was in the church cemetery with Usrey in charge. Mr. McClellen had been a carpenter and had been employed at Oliver Dam for nearly three months. He lived with his father in Munford, Route 1. He is survived by his wife, a brother Charles and three sisters, Mrs. Fannie Jenkins, Mrs. Clydie Stewart and Mrs. Mamie Dothard, all of near Munford. ------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, DECEMBER 29, 1938 JENKINS RITES HELD FRIDAY Anniston, Ala., Dec. 24 Funeral services for James M. Jenkins, age 74, a prominent citizen of Delta, Route 1, were conducted from Good Hope Delta Baptist church at 11 o'clock Friday morning, with the Rev. F.J. Ingram of Ashland officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery, directed by Luquire. Mr. Jenkins died at his residence at 12:10 o'clock Wednesday afternoon after an illness of two years with infantile paralysis. Among his survivors are his wife and four sons, J.W., H.G., A.V. and T.R., all of Birmingham; two daughters, Mrs. Cecil Sims of Ashland and Mrs. Eunice Hudson of Delta and a sister, Mrs. W.E. Reagan of Delta. Pallbearers were J.J. Miller, E. Miller, Y.A. Shaddix, W.C. Mitchell, W.J. Ingram and S.J. Rice. ------ MRS. DODSON DISMISSED FROM TROY HOSPITAL Troy, Ala., Dec. 22 The many friends of Mrs. M.N. Dodson will be glad to learn that she has been dismissed from Troy Hospital and is at home to friends on Pine street. She was seriously burned by an explosion of gas in the basement of the Dodson home several weeks ago, which claimed the life of her daughter Sarah Elizabeth. ------ BREED FUNERAL RITES AT ROCK SPRINGS Talladega, Ala. The body of Joe Breed, paroled convict who was killed by a train near here, was sent to Heflin for burial at Rock Springs. Relatives there claimed the remains of the middle- aged man who died as he was hobbling his way on a paralyzed leg to a Christmas at his home in Randolph county, the coroner Kyser Leonard said. Breed had served a sentence for murder that was imposed on him in Roanoke in 1919, prison records show. He was one of the convicts whom Governor Graves had granted special Christmas paroles and was on his way to Randolph county when an A. B. & C. passenger train struck him about three miles from Talladega. Funeral services were conducted at Rock Springs church at 2 p.m., Dec. 22, the Rev. Wallace Reaves officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery, directed by Brown-Service of Heflin. Survivors are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.N. Breed, six brothers and four sisters. ------- DEATH CLAIMS ELI SHERMAN Anniston, Ala., Dec. 25 The Rev. M.M. Kennedy conducted funeral services at Pleasant Gap on Saturday for Eli Sherman, age 28, who died at his Borden Springs residence on Friday of pulmonary tuberculosis. Interment was in the Pleasant Gap cemetery, directed by Luquire. Pallbearers were Jess Smith, Collier Poole, J.C. Ashmore, William Minton, Hubert Ward and Robert Allen. Surviving Mr. Sherman are the father, Charles Sherman of Borden Springs; two brothers Joseph of Talladega and John of Anniston and three sisters, Mrs. Annie Ashworth of Pleasant Gap, Mrs. Janie Woods of Borden Springs and Mrs. Maggie Alley of Arkansas. ------ IN MEMORY OF AUGUSTA ANN TURNER On the morning of Oct. 8, 1938, the Death Angel visited the home of W.L. Turner and took our darling sister and aunt home to live, where pain or death is felt no more. She was born May 13, 1874 and was a faithful member of Concord Baptist church for 43 years. Oh, it is so hard to give her up; how me miss those sweet smiles and kind words, but we know she is at reast and we want to live so that when our life is completed in this world, we can once again meet her, never to part again. She had many hard trials through life but she never complained. She fought the battle of life bravely and as a reward, she has gained a crown of righteousness which the righteous judge shall give. Oh, how hard it is to give her up. Our homes can never be as they were. There is a vacant place that can never be filled, but we know that by her going, heaven is only made brighter. We know that she cannot come back to this world, but oh, what a sweet consolation that we can go to her some day, never to be parted. Call not back the dear departed, anchored safe, where the storms are over on the borderland we left her; soon to meet and part no more. "When we leave this world of changes, when we leave this world of care, we shall find our missing loved ones, in our father's mansion fair." The funeral services were conducted at Concord church, the Rev. Mr. Johnson officiating. Pallbearers were John R., Clyde, Hugh and Hurst Turner, Harvey Williams and Will Slappy. She is survived by two brothers, John. T. and Lawrence Turner; a sister Mrs. J.P. Boman, and other relatives and a host of friends. Written by her niece, Geraldine Boman. --------- IN MEMORY OF TOM HICKS The Death Angel claimed his spirit Nov. 28 and his body was laid to rest Nov. 30 in the cemetery at Old Cane Creek Primitive Baptist church to await the resurrection morning. Uncle Tom was a native of this county where he lived all his life. He leaves to mourn his passing, his loving wife Mrs. Betty Hicks; four sons, James Albert, Benny, Ozie and Grady; three daughters, Mrs. Harvie Casey, Miss Lizzie Hicks, and Mrs. Nona Dewberry; one son and one daughter preceding him to the grave. It was hard to give up Uncle Tom, but our Heavenly Father knows best and never makes any mistakes, so we can say to dear Aunt Betty, be submissive of the Lord's will and live to meet Uncle Tom. He was 68 years and some few months old at the time of his passing. Written by a niece, Rosetta Walker. ------ OBITUARY OF WILLIAM ALFRED MARSHALL William Alfred Marshall was born on a farm near Albion, Illinois, June 7, 1858. The deceased was the youngest of Wm. and Hannah Dixon Marshall. His three sisters, Lucy Marshall Taylor, Sarah Ann Marshall and Mary Lavinia Lester and his brother John Henry Marshall preceded him to the grave. At an early age he professed his faith in Christ and was a member of the Christian Church at Albion for some 50 years; thereafter, uniting with the Methodist church , remaining a faithful member until he joined the Church Triumphant. In January 1881 he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Cooper. To this union was born four children, Swain of Jacksonville, Ill., Pearl (Mrs. Wm. Richardson) of Mt. Vernon, Ill., and twin sons who died in infancy. Elizabeth Cooper Marshall departed this life Aug. 3, 1887. In April 1888, Mr. Marshall was united in marriage to Mary Wilcox. To this union were born four children; Stella (Mrs. Lee A. Somers) of Champaign; John of Chicago and Charles Marshall of Chicago, Ill., and one son who died in infancy. Mary Wilcox Marshall departed this life April 13, 1897. On June 15, 1905, Mr. Marshall was united in marriage to Augusta Howell of Oak Level, Alabama., who survives him, but who on account of ill health, was unable to attend the funeral. Besides his widow and the above mentioned children, he is survived by 12 grandchildren; five great grandchildren; two nephews and four nieces, besides a host of relatives, friends and acquaintances. By a special friend, E.H.C. ------- LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. Frank Beason of Panama City, Fla., were here for Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. S.N. Noble. ----- MRS. PARRIS BURIED AT PINE GROVE Funeral services for Mrs. Frances E. Parris, 77, who died at her home Saturday near Belltown, were conducted at Pine Grove church at 11 a.m. Sunday at 11 a.m. Sunday, the Rev. W.M. Barr officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery, Brown-Service of Heflin directing. Mrs. Parris had been in bad health for a number of years, her last serious illness lasting about three weeks. She was a native of Cleburne county, but her parents were natives of S.C. before moving to this county before the War Between the States. She was the widow of Elijah L. Parris and they lived a number of years in the Ai and Pine Grove communities. Survivors are three sons, E.L. of Wedowee; J.O. and U.S. Parris of Belltown; three daughters, Mrs. Annie Jenkins of Fruithurst; Mrs. Ada Vaughan of Heflin and Miss Idella Parris of Belltown; a brother, W.A. York of Piedmont, and two sisters, Mrs. Alice Parris of Jacksonville and Mrs. Cinderella Casey of Edwardsville. ------ OTWELL - MOSELEY Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Ray Sr. of Moselle, Miss., announce the wedding of their niece Miss Lola Belle Otwell to Bivian Moseley of Moselle, the wedding taking place Dec. 23. The bride is the daughter of Smiley and the late Cora Otwell of Cleburne county, but has made her home with Mr. and Mrs. Ray for the past two years. The groom is a graduate of Jones County, Miss. A.H.S. and is a successful young farmer of the Moselle, Miss. section. ------ CHANDLER RITES HELD AT LEBANON William E. Chandler, 66, who died at the residence near Muscadine Dec. 24 was laid to final rest at Lebanon on Tuesday. The Rev. H.R. Carter and the Rev. A.T. Warmack of Heflin officiated at the funeral services. Brown-Service of Heflin ws in charge of the burial arrangements. Mr. Chandler was born June 11, 1872 in Haralson county, Ga. but had lived in the Muscadine community for a number of years. He is survived by his widow Mrs. Arabella Chandler, three sons, three daughters, a brother and three sisters. ------

Newspaper abstracts from "The Cleburne News", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama, for DEC. 15th, 1938 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, DECEMBER 15, 1938 DEATH CLAIMS GOOD WOMAN The funeral for Mrs. Lorena Ann Morris, 78, who died at 5 a.m. Sunday at the home of M.W. Turner in Chulafinnee Beat, was conducted from Pleasant Hill church Monday morning, the Rev. Mr. Eason officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery, directed by Brown-Service Funeral Home of Heflin. Mrs. Morris was born April 18, 1860 and was a native of Cleburne county, and will be missed in the community in which she lived. Among survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Della Brown, Mrs. Bessie Williams, Mrs. Minnie Turner and Mrs. E.A. Riddle; four sons, W.J., W.C. and E.A. Morris of Chulafinnee and L.C. Morris of Talladega. The Cleburne News extends sympathy to the bereaved children and other relatives. ------ FINAL RITES FOR CLELLON WHITEN Clellon, the 15 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Davis Whiten of near Old Salem of Heflin, Route 2, died at the residence of his parents at 6 p.m. Monday, after being in bad health for several months. The lad suffered much during the last period of his illness but death has removed him from all earthly pain. Funeral services were conducted at Pine Grove Baptist church at 11 a.m. Wednesday, the Rev. DeWitt Stovall of near Oxford officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery, Brown-Service of Heflin directing. Besides his parents, Clellon is survived by four brothers, Willis, Marvin, Mallory and Wallace DeWitt and three sisters, Louanna, Margaret and Betty Jo. The parents, brothers, sisters and other relatives have the heartfelt sympathy of a large circle of friends, together with The Cleburne News. ------ FUNERAL SERVICES FOR M.P. PRICE M.P. Price died at his residence near Graham at 2:35 a.m. Tuesday, after a short illness. He was well known in the southern and eastern parts of Cleburne county. He was a good neighbor and a good man and will be greatly missed in the community. Funeral services were conducted from Hurricane church near Arbacoochee at 11 a.m. Wednesday, the Rev. M.A. Gann and the Rev. R.L. Skinner officiating, with interment in the church cemetery, Brown of Heflin directing. Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Blakely Price; a son Talmadge Price of Anniston; three sisters, Mrs. J.F. Cox of near Hurricane; Mrs. Ellen Allen of Graham and Mrs. Nicie Baughn of Birmingham. The Cleburne News joins a host of relatives and friends in extending condolence to the bereaved ones. ------ ARBACOOCHEE MAN KILLED ON HIGHWAY Anniston, Ala., Dec. 7 Henry Craft, age 40, of Arbacoochee, was fatally injured when he was struck by an automobile on the Bankhead Highway about five miles east of Oxford shortly after 4 o'clock this morning. He was pronounced dead on arrival at Garner Hospital. J.L. Kaylor of Gramah, the driver of the automobile was absolved of all blame following an investigation of the accident. The witnesses to the accident told the same story as to how it occurred. Craft had been in a taxi-cab with Lewis McCormick of south Anniston since about midnight. Leland Burt was the taxi driver. Statements made by Burt and McCormick were the same, eaching stating that Craft got out of the taxi cab and while they waited for him to return, he stepped into the path of Kaylor's automobile. Craft's companions estimated the speed of Kaylor's car at 25 miles per hour, the same estimated by Kaylor, his daughter and companion L.B. Duke. The injured man was placed in the taxi-cab and Mr. Duke rode with the taxi to the hospital. Coroner Gray said that death was due to a fractured neck and a crushed chest. Funeral services for Craft were conducted at 2 o'clock in the Cedar Creek Baptist church in Cleburne county. Burial was in the church cemetery with Usrey of Anniston in charge. Surviving are the widow and two children, Charles and Bertha of Arbacoochee; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Craft of Anniston; three brothers, Grady Craft of Atlanta; Munroe and Gross Craft of Anniston; two sisters, Mrs. Pearl Bentley and Mrs. Lily Campbell of Anniston. ------- OLD TIME CORN SHUCKING By W.C. McMahan When my father had finished that big log rolling and had given the men a big supper and their farewell smile, at the little brown jug, he told them that he would give them an unusual corn shucking the next fall, as he was looking for the Lord to bless him with a wonderful crop of corn, and that his friend Tom Yarbrough could make as good whiskey as he ever could and that there would be plenty and that there should be no whiskey on the place except his, so that no man would get drunk. For about three weeks, my father and the older boys and hired men were gathering and putting corn under a big shed beside a big crib which shed was 20 x 50 feet as full as corn as could be crammed in, and while there were bushels of muscadines along the creek banks that sent their aroma out across the fields, and just back of the smokehouse was a fine orchard of golden apples ready to use, and about a week before they were through gathering the corn, father put boys on mules and sent them all over the surrounding country, from the Georgia state line on the east, from Turkey Heaven mountains on the south, from Bell Mills on the north, inviting men and boys to come on a certain afternoon to shuck corn. The appointed hour arrived and by the middle of the afternoon, the place looked as it were alive with men, boys and mules, as many of them come on horseback, and they kept pouring in, and about dark, father had a boy bring a big basket of those fine applies and pass them among the men. While this was going on, my mother was in the old log kitchen with a dozen or more neighbor women before that five foot fireplace, preparing supper for those faithful, tired, hungry men and boys. Just then father stuck his head in a little window and said "Adeline, when will supper be ready and how many men do you want at a time?" She replied that supper was ready when he was, and she could seat 20 at a time. Then father took the little brown jug and the little boys helped him with water, sugar, etc. and gave every man there a drink of liquor just as he wanted it, and when he would come to a boy, father would call to the father about giving the boy a drink and his father would holler to him to give it to him as he would his own boy, and it came out right. After a while a lot of men got on top of the pile of corn and pushed it out to the men so they could get to it, and directly, just to cheer the boys up a bit, two of the young men got to shooting wit at each other and for a time it was real funny to everyone. Hix Wise, Tom Campbell and John Jacobs being the contestants and seemed that Jacobs was about to win in their contest, when Campbell's comrade Brate Burt who was on the pile of corn proposed to get into the contest with knives and pistols, and my father who had been at the house for something, came back and saw what was going on, and lost no time in getting to the boys, but for a time it seemed ss if my father was apprehensive that the top would blow off or the "boiler would burst". But there was Uncle Tom Yarbrough who was a Justice of Peace and Uncle Alex Chadwick who was Constable, who ran in and commanded the peace and assisted my father in quelling the near riot. But Burt did not go back into the corn pile, and for a time santered about just back of Jacobs and father had told one of my brothers, F.L. who was quite a man, to keep an eye on Burt and as Burt was coming up with a rock to strike Jacobs, F.L. took hold of him and he dropped his rock and that trouble was all over. Supper was over by ten o'clock and a little more than half the corn shucked. Some of the men went to putting shucks in big rail pens while others got in and tramped the shucks down and others kept shucking corn. Father seemed to know just when to bring forth the little jug and when to withdraw it so that no man would get too much. About the time they had finished the corn and putting up shucks, my mother sent a boy to father at the barn that she had plenty for everybody to eat and for him to bring them, and all that would, had their fill a second time. When all was over, it was customary for the hands at a corn shucking to take hold of the landlord and "tote" him to the house but father asked them to tote one of the big boys. They got F.L. and there were not men enough to get a hold of him to carry him, and from that, a free for all scuffling and wrestling took place among the boys for a half hour, and the amusement was in excess of a circus. Every one bragged on that old time "slish tater pie" , sweetened with syrup and baked in a pot in the fireplace. My next article will be on the old time country dance. --------- LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLICATION State of Alabama, Circuit Court of Equity Tilithie Martin Duncan vs. Ruthie Martin Brown In this cause it is made to appear to the Register by the affidavit of Young Wall, Attorney for Complaintant in the above stated cause, that the defendants: Ernest Martin Nora Martin Faulkner Belford Faulkner Katie Mae Faulkner Grace Lorine Faulkner Virginia Ann Faulkner (Mrs. Robert Gray); are non-residents of the state of Alabama and that in the belief of affiant, said defendants are over the age of twenty-one years and that the defendants: Grace Faulkner Johnnie William Faulkner Syble Gen Faulkner Belford Faulkner Jr. William Walter Faulkner; are not residents of the State of Alabama, and under the age of twenty-one years. It is therefore ordered by the Register that publication be made in the Cleburne News, a newspaper published in Cleburne county, Alabama, once a week for four consecutive weeks requiring the said defendants to plead, answer or demur to the bill of complaint in the cause by the 5th day of January 1939 or in thirty days thereafter, a decree pro confesso may be taken against them. This 10th day of December 1938. J. Lebus Casey, Register ----------

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for DEC. 1st thru DEC. 8th, 1938 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, DECEMBER 1, 1938 T.B. ALBRIGHT LAID TO REST Thomas B. Albright, age 71 years, died suddenly at his residence at Edwardsville on Nov. 22. He was born Nov. 8, 1867 near Edwardsville. He was a farmer and spent his entire life there. Funeral services were held at Antioch on Wednesday Nov. 23 by the Rev. Morton. Interment was in the church cemetery, directed by Brown service. Mr. Albright is survived by his wife Mrs. Rodie Albright; three sons, Henry F. Albright of Holt; Rome Albright of Anniston and Dewey Albright of Tuscaloosa; one daughter, Mrs. Glenn Trammell of Anniston; three sisters, Mrs. R.A. Lott of Munroe, Ga., Mrs. Fletcher Evans of Corzeasco, Miss., and Mrs. Cephia McGriff of Heflin. ------ TO BEGIN SERIES OF WRITE-UP SOON Soon, the Cleburne News will begin a series of write-ups written by the able and capable W.C. McMahan, concerning old time corn shuckings, log rollings, and many other old time things. Our readers know Mr. McMahan by his writings of all day singings in the past, and he is a good writer. We know our readers will be pleased with the write-ups. ------- JOSEPH J. CHARLES LAID TO FINAL REST Funeral services for Joseph J. Charles, 67, who died Nov. 15 in an Anniston hospital, following an illness of four days, were held Nov. 16 at the residence in Muscadine, the Rev. Mr. Duke officiating. Interment was in Hooper Grove Cemetery, Brown-Service of Heflin officiating. Mr. Charles was born and raised in Haralson county, Georgia but moved with his family to the Camp Ground community several years ago. Survivors are the widow Mrs. Leona Charles; two sons, Houston and Everett Charles; four daughters, Mrs. Bessie Cheatwood, Mrs. Frances Cheatwood, Mrs. Lillian Junior and Mrs. Katherine Cheatwood, and a brother Sam Charles of Tallapoosa, Ga. ------ FUNERAL SERVICES HELD FOR MR. TOM LOVVORN Bowdon, Ga., Nov. 24 Funeral services for Mr. Tom Lovvorn, 81, who resided near Newell, Ala. were conducted Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Harmony church with Rev. Jodie Henderson officiating. Mr. Lovvorn who had been in ill health for several years, had spent his entire life in this community. Burial was in the church ground under the direction of Yates Funeral Home. Suvivors are his widow Mrs. Frances Lovvorn and the following children, Matthew, Elbert, Jake, Rufus and Mack Lovvorn, Mrs. Roy Butler and Mrs. H.A. Merrill. ------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, DECEMBER 8, 1938 DEATH COMES TO E. THRASHER Funeral services for Eather Thrasher, 50, who died Nov. 29 at his home in Beat 8, were conducted from Antioch church near Hopewell on Nov. 30, the Rev. Harmon D. Moore officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery, directed by Brown-Service of Heflin. Mr. Thrasher was born and reared in the community in which he died and was well known in many sections of Cleburne county. Survivors are the widow Mrs. Beulah Thrasher, three sons, Hershel, Robert and Talmadge Thrasher, a daughter Miss Minnie Thrasher; two brothers, Eber of near Bell Mills and Eston of Gadsden. ------- BURIAL SERVICES FOR GUN VICTIM HELD IN OXFORD Anniston, Ala., Dec. 4 Funeral services for Dennis Burrow, age 36, former Anniston man who was shot to death by a friend of many years standing Friday afternoon in a bus terminal in Birmingham, were conducted at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon by the Rev. Charles R. Bell Jr. at Usrey's Chapel with interment in Oxford cemetery. The shooting occurred, according to Birmingham police, as the result of enmity between Burrow and W.M. Naugher, also a former resident of Oxford and Anniston, because of Burrow's friendship for Naugher's wife. Birmingham police stated that Naugher opened fire on Burrow as the latter was seated in the bus station. They also quoted witnesses as saying the Naugher reloaded his pistol and fired more shots at Burrow as he lay bleeding and dying on the floor. Four of the bullets struck Burrow, one hitting him in the eye. Attendants at the bus station held Naugher until police arrived. First degree murder charges were lodged against Naugher. Naugher had been in Birmingham for several years and recently has been a carpenter at the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company. Burrow has been away from Anniston for several months. While Burrow and Naugher were street car conductors here they resided in Oxford, their homes being near each other. Surviving Mr. Burrow are his father H.M. Burrow, former Oxford Chief of Police; a brother Lee Burrow of Sylacauga, a member of the state highway patrol; a sister Mrs. W.M. Schroeder of Anniston; two sons, Carl and Milton Eugene Burrow and two daughters, Misses Dixie and Linda Lee Burrow, all of Anniston. ------- DEATH CLAIMS GOOD WOMAN Bowdon, Ga., Dec. 1 Funeral services for Mrs. Richardson of State Line were conducted Friday at Macedonia with Rev. Halliday officiating. Mrs. Richardson who died Thursday at her home, had been ill for about a week. This beloved woman was born and brought up in Cleburne county but had resided in Carroll county for a number of years. She is survived by her husband and five children, Albert Richardson of Atlanta; Herbert Richardson, Mrs. Naomi Gibbs, Mrs. Tom Farlow and Mrs. Hattie Brock. ------ OLD-TIME LOG ROLLING, by W.C. McMahan In giving this series of write-ups, I have every reason to be modest when I refer to my own personal experience and that of my father and brothers and I hope that my friends and readers of this paper will not think me egotistic in doing so, as I know about the facts of my subjects, as they actually occurred on my father's farm. Many years ago, my father William McMahan, bought a large tract of land on Sally's Creek in what was then dense forest in a big swamp with white oak, red oak, hickory, pines, poplars and chestnuts measuring many feet through. During the winters my father with hired men would go into the swamp and cut a ring around some of those trees, and the next Spring they were dead. He would clean out the undergrowth and make two crops among the standing dead trees. Then some of them began to fall and must be cut into sections of 10 to 20 feet and rolled into big heaps as to burn them out of the way. This all being ready, about turkey-gobling time, father put boys on mules and sent them all over the surrounding country for many miles, inviting neighbors to come and roll logs. The country being sparsely settled, they had to spread over a large territory for sufficient help, and anywhere from sunrise to nine o'clock, they came those old-timers with heavy boots, rough heavy whiskers all over their faces and home- made brown jeans and clothing, each man bringing a heavy stick pointed at each end and about six feet long called hand-spikes. These men would get down on their knees and roll a log out of its bed and on to 10 or a dozen of those sticks. The leader would see that all sticks were properly balanced and that no man surged at or jerked his stick as to hurt anyone, then he would give the word "ready" and every man came up as cautiously as if his own life was at stake. They would carry it to another log and build a heap of many of those heavy logs. It sometimes happened that a little man was pitted against a big man and father would see that the little man had the advantage of the spike so as to have equal power with the big man. It would also happen that two big men, two of the best, were pitted against each other and the log very heavy, and just for a little fun, some of the men would brag on one of these men and see which one could put the other's knuckles to the ground, the other men helping carry the log would wink at each other and lower their sticks so as to give bullies an opportunity to show who's who. Then one of them went down with his knuckles in the dust. Then they set up a yell. Then father called a halt and had every man abandon his stick and seat themselves on the log heap. Then he called three of us little boys, C.B., Wiley and Newt to one side and whispered to us for a moment. He said "Now you boys go to the house and one of you bring a bucket of water and a water gourd. One of you bring the sugar bowl and tumbler and the other bring my jug, and get back here." And as we darted and when we approached the crowd and they realized what it mean, they yelled worse than a negro camp meeting. Father said, "how do you want it, weakened or sweetened or do you want it straight?" And he issued out to every man according to his desire. Then the boys all jumped up and said lets make up the lost time. It was not long until a man with an eager appetite called on father for another drink, but father said no, you want to get your drinks too close together and that is what ruins a man. I will get to you in due time. And not a man got drunk. A few days before this log rolling my older brothers built a turkey pen in the edge of the wheat field at the back of the farm. I was playing around where the boys were at work when some of them told me to go to the turkey pen the evening before the log rolling. I made and dash and found one turkey. The boys had told me not to try to catch it, if one was in, but I was like the Dutchman, I couldn't "vait", I went in and soon had a hold on him, and and in a short time I had that turkey's neck, legs and wings tied together. Then was him under my arm, I crawled out of that pen and when I got to the boys, my turkey was dead. I told them he was scared to death. We had turkey for dinner the next day. While the men were getting ready for dinner which my mother and the good neighbor woman had prepared in those old time log houses and kitchens, some of the men were yet rolling a few logs at the edge of the yard, when some of us little boys were trying to get help, as brother John slapped me on the back saying, you will go over this log. I saw brother George's heels go up as we went over and then under as the log went over him. He was not seriously hurt, but my father felt that George never fully recovered after the plunge. My next article will be on the old time corn shucking. --------- MRS. MAULDIN DIED FRIDAY; BURIAL AT RABBITTOWN Anniston, Ala., Dec. 3 Mrs. Drucilla Mauldin, age 72, died at the residence of J.A. Cheatwood in Choccolocco, Route 1, at 5 a.m. Friday after an illness of several months. Funeral services were conducted at the Rabbittown church with interment in the church cemetery, Usrey directing. Among the survivors are three brothers, Pleas and James Cheatwood of near Choccolocco; John Cheatwood of Ruston, La., and a sister Mrs. Anna Dunn of near Heflin. ------ NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL LANDS FOR DIVISION State of Alabama, Cleburne County Probate Court Dec. 3, 1938 Notice to: Mrs. G.W. Chaffin Emma Hudson Delanie Putnam Galama Smith Mrs. Lee Holt David Rhodes Fannie Weeks Dovie Henderson Kenneth Allen On this third day of December 1938, came J.M. Stephens and E.W. Stephens and filed their petitions in writing, under oath, praying for an order and proceeding to sell certain property described therein for the purpose of division and partition between said petitioners and: J.M. Stephens E.W. Stephens Mrs. G.W. Chaffin Mrs. Dalie Putnam Emma Hudson Virgil Bain J.B. Bain W.D. Bain Grady Bain Beulah Shaddix Mary Henderson Essie Hand Cora Dean Galama Smith Mrs. Lee Holt David Rhodes Fannie Weeks Dovie Henderson Kenneth Allen; as joint owners of said property. It is ordered that said petition be set down for hearing on the 4th day of January 1939 and that notice thereof, together with the day set for hearing the same, be given the above named persons as said joint owners of the property, by publication for three successive weeks in The Cleburne News, a newspaper published in this county. A.H. Glasgow, Judge of Probate -------

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for NOVEMBER 1938 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, NOVEMBER 3, 1938 MRS. THROWER BETTER Mrs. Ab Thrower of Heflin is "getting along fine" following injuries received in an automobile accident last week. ----- YOUNG DELTA GIRL IS DEATH VICTIM Delta, Ala. Oct. 29 Funeral services for Mildred Dean McCollough, age 13, who died at her home here following a brief illness, were conducted by the Rev. T.F. Ingram and interment was in Delta Cemetery. The young girl's four brothers, S.O., S.J., Webster and Sterling McCollough served as pallbearers. Her parents are Mr. and Mrs. S.D. McCullough. ------ ED W. BEASON LAID TO REST E.W. Beason, age 60, died at his home here last Tuesday night, after being in ill health about three years. He was well known in Heflin and south Cleburne, where he was raised. He had lived in Heflin for 19 years and was engaged in the grocery business for some time. Funeral services were conducted from Cedar Creek Baptist church Thursday afternoon with burial in the family (Beason's) Cemetery near Beason Mills. Surviving are the widow and three daughters, Mrs. Steve Wade, Mrs. Arlin White and Mrs. W.B. Rigsby, and a son Maurice Beason. The Cleburne News extends condolence to the bereaved. ------- COFIELD DIES AT HIS RESIDENCE W.E. Cofield, 83, died late Saturday afternoon at his home at Newell after a brief illness. Burial was in Harmony Church cemetery with Brown-Service directing. He was well known in the Newell section of Randolph county as well as in south Cleburne county. Survivors are the widow; four sons, C.C. of Cleburne county; L.W. of Gadsden; W.M. and Thomas of Randolph county; four daughters, Mrs. Annie McCord of Heflin; Mrs. Minnie Moncus of Clay county; Mrs. Ethel Skinner of Heflin; and Miss Cain (Carrie) Cofield of Newell. The Masons officiated at the graveside services. -------- NEWS ABOUT TOWN Last week after the passing of Mr. Ed Beason, two ladies were discussing his obliging manner and his kindness of heart. One told of how he had greatly put himself out to help in an hour of real need and another spoke of his having come to her rescue when her husband lay ill and she was in need of ice for high fevers; this of course was before the advent of electric and gas refrigeration. Her relief was great when Mr. Beason took it upon himself to see that she had all the ice she needed. Soon these two were joined by a young woman who told of being on the highway and having car trouble. She was wholly unprepared for such an emergency but along came Mr. Beason and got help and stayed with her until her car would run. She wanted to pay him but he refused any compensation for his trouble and delay. It seems that Mr. Beason was always accomodating to those in a "jam." It is these such things that mean so much to all on life's journey. The time here for us all is short and we never have too much time to gladden the hearts of fellow travelers. It is comforting to recall the lovely traits in friends who have left us. We should all be more swift to love and make greater haste to be kind. Those who have that graciousness of spirit throw much happiness onto the lives of others. We just cannot keep books on the other person and his life, and those who really enjoy helping usually do a wealth of good deeds, even though they may be so small that they soon forget them and go on to others. It too, is comforting to know that it is the Father above who keeps the accounts and passes the final judgments. Mr. Beason will be greatly missed. --------- MRS. HAMRICK PASSES Tallapoosa, Ga., Oct. 27 Mrs. Charlotte Vasti Hamrick, 87, died at her home near Mars Hill last Monday night, after a long illness. She was a well known citizen of that section and was active in church affairs for several years. Funeral services were held at Mars Hill church last Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, with Rev. Ira Patty officiating. She was laid to rest beside her husband in Mars Hill cemetery. She is survived by several sons and daughters and other relatives. ------- FIDDLER'S CONVENTION There will be an old time fiddler's convention at the Ranburne High school auditorium Saturday night, Nov. 12 at 7:30 o'clock. So tune up your fiddle, banjo, guitar or what have you, and come. Twenty-five dollars in cash plus other valuable prizes will be given to the best fiddler, banjo and guitar player and string bands. Proceeds go to Ranburne F.F.A. Chapter. ------ LOCAL News Miss Mary Vise spent the latter part of last week with her sister Mrs. Lawrence McDowell of Anniston. ---- HEPSIZAH News Nov. 1 Mrs. Eula Morrison and son from Tennessee have been visiting her sister Mrs. Jesse Phillips. ---- Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Cofield were called to the bedside of their father near Newell who was seriously ill. ----- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, NOVEMBER 10, 1938 A TRIP TO MISSISSIPPI On Friday, Oct. 28, Mr. and Mrs. W.I. Edwards and son Charles Irwin, Mrs. Rhoda Edwards and daughters Mrs. Virgie Norton, Mrs. Elzie White and Mrs. Pearl Kennedy went to visit J.L. Edwards and family near Louisville, Miss. They also vistied several of their cousins, Uncle Bill Tolleson's boys and Uncle Silas Edwards' boys. They found all well except Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Edwards and Mrs. Enoch Tolleson. They came to Bessemer Monday and spent the night with Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Edwards and returned home Nov. 1, reporting a nice trip. ------ BROTHER OF HEFLIN RESIDENT PASSES AWAY IN GEORGIA Bowdon, Ga., Nov. 3 Funeral services for John W. McIntire of Kansas (district) who was 65 years of age were conducted Wednesday at one o'clock noon at Bethelem Old Camp Ground near Graham, Ala. Rev. A.G. Styles, Rev. Ed Caldwell and Rev. Higgins officiated and burial was at the Camp Ground. Mr. McIntire became ill Saturday night at his home and died Tuesday morning at 6:40. Survivors include five sons and three daughters; R.C. McIntire of Carrollton; C.T. of Whitesburg; J.A. of Kansas district; W.T. of San Francisco, Calif., R.D. of Birmingham, Ala., Mrs. Boyd Higgins of Graham, Ala., Miss Jessie Lou McIntire of Atlanta; Mrs. Melvin Robinson of Carrollton; two brothers, M.L. McIntire of Heflin, Ala., Gaines McIntire of San Francisco, Calif., one sister, Mrs. Bill Cantrell of Columbus, Ga.; one half brother, several half sisters, four stepsons and a stepmother, Mrs. Columbus McIntire of Fruithurst, Ala. ------ KNIGHTON DIES AT BORDEN SPRINGS Jacksonville, Ala., Nov. 4 William Andrew Knighton, age 67, died Saturday morning at his home at Borden Springs after a long illness. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at New Bethel church at Borden Springs, the Rev. L.H. Levis officiating. Interment was in the churchyard cemetery. Surviving are the widow, four daughters, Misses Dorothy and Bobbie Knighton and Mrs. W.C. Pollard, all of Borden Springs and Mrs. C.J. Buttram of Oak Level; a son Frank and a brother R.E. Knighton, both of Borden Springs. Mr. Knighton had resided practically all of his life in the community of Borden Springs. ------ JONES FUNERAL HELD SUNDAY Asburry M. Jones, age 73, died suddenly at his home at Fruithurst on Friday morning at 8:45 o'clock. The body was brought to Heflin and remained at Brown - Service Funeral Parlor until the funeral, which was held from the Heflin Methodist Episcopal Church, South, at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, the Rev. H.R. Carter of Heflin officiating. Interment was in Old Davistown cemetery, directed by Brown of Heflin. Mr. Jones, a railway mail clerk and telegraph operator of 50 years service, was raised in the Bell Mills community. He retired from the mail service Oct. 1, 1937 and came to Cleburne county this year to make his home at Fruithurst. Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Ada Jones; seven daughters, Mrs. J.O. Baggett of Port St. Joe, Fla., Mrs. Potter C. Palmer of Jacksonville, Fla., Mrs. Tabitha Hopkins of Columbus, Ga., Mrs. Richard Horn of Miami, Fla., Mrs. Walter Wben (?) of Orlando, Fla., Misses Mary Joyce and Kathleen Jones of Miami, Fla.; four sons, Ben of Jacksonville, Fla., Carey and Oed (?) of Columbus, Ga., and John of Albany, Ga., a brother John G. Jones of Heflin and a sister Mrs. M.T. Brannon of Iron City. Pallbearers were M.P. Clay, Morgan Brannon, Wallace Brannon, J.D. Sprayberry, Austin Jones and Arthur Norton. --------- BENTLEY FAMILY REUNION ENJOYABLE AFFAIR An enjoyable and happy affair at a recent date was when Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Bentley of Muscadine had all their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren at their home. They began arriving at about 9 o'clock and kept on until noon. We spread dinner in the yard on a long table and had plenty of food. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Kilgore and children, Leo, FLoyd, Florence, Corene, Norma, Lucille, Frankie and Gary Nell all of Muscadine Mr. and Mrs. Ola Laminack and children, Truman, Eunice, Helen and Phillis of Randlett, Okla. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Bentley and children, Ralph, Billie and Blanche of Muscadine Mr. and Mrs. Wayland Bentley and baby Berta Jean Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Laminack and children, Jerry and Geraldine, all of Muscadine Mr. and Mrs. John West and children, J.E., Russell, Virginia and Helen of Atlanta Mr. and Mrs. Emory Bentley and children, Betty Ruth and Jewell of Devoe, Okla. Mr. and Mrs. Elwyn Laminack of Wichita Falls, Texas Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Owens and baby Mary Jo Will Bentley and daughter Bernice of Muscadine Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Godwin and children, Pauline and Shirley Jo Eunice and Euell Moore Mr. and Mrs. William Albright and children, Christeen and Clolon of Muscadine Mr. and Mrs. O.E. Cook Mr. and Mrs. Alton Pollard and baby Wayne Mr. and Mrs. I.M. Pollard and baby Jimmie of Ranburne Grady Pollard of Gadsden ------- DEATH CLAIMS MR. OLLIE DANIEL Roanoke, Ala., Oct. 29 After an illness of two weeks, Ollie Daniel, 66, of Woodland, died in a local hospital early Wednesday night. Funeral services were conducted Friday morning at Prospect church by the Rev. J. Henderson with burial in Prospect cemetery. Surviving are the widow Mrs. Lula Daniel; two sons, J.O. of Live Oak, Fla., and W.M. of Woodland; two daughters, Mrs. John Pilgrim of Woodland; and Mrs. Alvin Mitchell of Roanoke; two brothers, Monroe Daniel of Atlanta and A.A. Daniel of Fyffe. ------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, NOVEMBER 17, 1938 FINAL RITES HELD FOR MRS. McELROY Anniston, Ala., Nov. 14 Mrs. L.H. McElroy, age 38, died at her home at Oxford at 3:30 o'clock this morning following an illness of about a week. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at Chulafinnee. Interment will be in the Chulafinnee cemetery with Usrey in charge. Mrs. McElroy is survived by her husband, a son Edward; three daughters, Ruthie, Irene and Sarah and her mother Mrs. Susie Clark; two sisters, Mrs. Eunice Browning and Mrs. Eula Phillips, and a brother William Clark, all of Oxford. ------ FORMER CITIZEN DIES IN ROME Tallapoosa, Ga., Nov. 10 R.J. Williams, an old resident of Tallapoosa, died at his son's home in Rome on Monday night at 12 o'clock. He was a member of the Baptist church here and he moved to Eden, Ala. several years ago, and had retired from the railroad service several years ago. He will be brought here for burial. Services will be a tthe Baptist church here at 11 o'clock Wednesday, by Rev. Ralph Crosby and Rev. J.C. Calloway. He leaves his widow, three daughters and one son, and a sister and a host of relatives and friends. ------ G.W. GIBBS PAID LAST RITES G.W. Gibbs, age 63 of Ranburne died at Woodlawn Hospital in Birmingham at 4:17 p.m. Sunday after an illness of three weeks. Mr. Gibbs was born and reared in Cleburne county. He was an Odd Fellow and a member of the Lost Creek Baptist church. The body arrived here from Birmingham on Monday. Funeral services were held at Lost Creek church at 2 p.m. Monday by the Rev. Caldwell. Interment was in the church cemetery, directed by Brown Service. Mr. Gibbs is survived by his widow, six sons, John, Doc, Jeff, Luther, Walter and Lewis Gibbs; three daughters, Mrs. Lena Austin; Mrs. Gladys Ferguson and Mrs. Bertie Holley, all of the Ranburne community; a step mother of Hightower, Mrs. M.E. Gibbs; seven brothers, C.G. H., W.C. of Holly Pond; Sam, Henry, Eddie, Major and Claude of Ranburne; three sisters, Mrs. Lovie Weir of Hightower; Mrs. George McMahan of Hopewell and Mrs. Annie Smith of Holly Pond. ------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, NOVEMBER 24, 1938 MRS. BLAIR DIES AT MACEDONIA Bowdon, Ga., Nov. 17 Funeral services for Mrs. Leola Langley Blair were conducted at Macedonia on Thursday. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were her nephews, Garland, Lenard, Olin and J.D. Langley; Buren Smith and Hugh Stogner. Survivors are in infant daughter, and her husband Clyde Blair; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Langley of Macedonia; four brothers, E.L. Langley of Cedartown; W.V. and F.C. Langley of Macedonia and L.E. Langley; two sisters Mrs. N. Smith of Macedonia and Mrs. Horace Huey of Farmer's High. ----- MRS. DODSON AND DAUGHTER RECEIVE BURNS THURSDAY Troy, Ala., Nov. 18 Mrs. Marvin N. Dodson and daughter Elizabeth are in a local hospital suffering from severe burns received about nine o'clock Thursday night when their clothing became ignited following an explosion, supposedly caused from an accumulation of gas in the basement of their home on Pine street. Mrs. Dodson had gone into the basement to determine why the hot water system was not functioning, struck a match, and the exposion followed. The accumulation of the gas in the basement was caused, it is thought, from the fact that gas had been temporarily shut off from the main and when turned on again, gas accumulated in the basement through an open jet attached to an automatic burner control, for several hours, undetected by odor or otherwise. Mrs. Dodson was followed into the basement by Elizabeth, 8 years of age, who was already in her sleeping wear. Flames resulting from the explosion set fire to the child's clothing, searing her entire body. Mrs. Dodson, shocked from the side affects of the explosion, was severely burned about the arms and hands in an effort to extinguish the flames, which spread to a box containing toys and other inflammable articles. From contact with the burning box and the child's clothing, Mrs. Dodson also received burns on the lower limbs. Mr. and Mrs. Travis Sellers, who have an apartment in the Dodson home, went to Mrs. Dodson's rescue and hurried Elizabeth to the hospital, Mrs. Dodson following minutes later after she had called the Fire Department. Mr. Dodson was attending an annual barbecue supper of the American Legion at their Club house on Montgomery Highway, at the time. BLAST VICTIM BURIED SUNDAY AT TROY Troy, Ala. Nov. 20 Funeral services for Sara Elizabeth Dodson, 8 year old daughter of M.N. Dodson, editor and publisher of the Troy Messenger, who died late Saturday of burns suffered in an explosion which occurred as her mother attempted to light gas water heater, were held Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Dodson was severely burned herself when she attempted to extinguish the flames that enveloped the child after the explosion, which occurred Thursday night in the basement of the Dodson home. She was reported in a serious condition on Sunday. Members of the family said gas from the heater system apparently had escaped and filled the basement and that the explosion occurred when Mrs. Dodson lighted a match. Sara Elizabeth had accompanied her mother to the basement. The home was damaged only slightly by the blast. -------

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NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for OCTOBER 1938 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, OCTOBER 13, 1938 LETTERS TO EDITOR Editor of Cleburne News, Heflin, Ala. I am enclosing $1 for starting your paper to me. I am a son of the late Dr. A.C. Jones of Bell Mills, Ala. I am now 73 years old and retired on a Railroad Pension. I have bought a home and located in Fruithurst. Prior to this I have been almost continuously in the railroad service. I am glad to return to my old friends and relatives in Cleburne county. I used to play and chew tobacco with your late C.F. (Frank) Dodson when we were boys at Bell Mills. I will be glad to meet him in the Great Beyond. Yours sincerely, A.M. Jones, Fruithurst, Ala. ------- RANBURNE NEws W.H. Harris of Bowdon, Ga. visited his mother Mrs. Mary Harris on Sunday afternoon. ---- Mr. and Mrs. H.H. Pirkle spent the night with her mother Mrs. Ida M. Langley of Macedonia on Sunday night. ---- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, OCTOBER 20, 1938 PAYNE SERIOUSLY SHOT SATURDAY A shooting affray occurred about a mile northeast of Heflin on Saturday morning. The participants were Barlow Cheatwood and Jim Payne. Payne was shot by Cheatwood and witnesses differ as to what kind of gun was used. Some say he was shot with a shot gun while others claim he was shot with a rifle or pistol. Cheatwood avows that Payne shot three times at him. Payne, while suffering considerable agony, it is said, is getting along fine at this writing. As yet no warrants have been sworn out for either of the participants and the cause of the duel has not yet been ascertained. ------- BEASON SICK S.C. Beason, prominent Heflin merchant, has been confined to his home with illness for the last 10 days. His many friends hope for him a speedy recovery. ------ IN MEMORY OF MOTHER On Sept. 5, 1938 death claimed our dear mother, Mrs. Lou Ella Greene of Hinze, Miss. Our Father preceded her to the grave Sept. 11, 1935. She joined the Baptist church in early life and was a christian wife and mother. Mother is surrounded by loved ones in Heaven. She was surrounded by loved ones here. The family circle is broken. We will always miss our darling mother on earth. She and father both lost their mothers when they were small. I appreciating my teachings. We can live so as to meet them again. The Lord invites everybody to the reunion in Heaven. He calls us one by one, so let's try to live so all will be there. I've heard Mother play and sing "In a Land Where We Never Grow Old" and " I'll Live On". Yes, her sweet life will live on in our hearts. All who knew her loved her. She left us here to fight on. Let's do the best we can. The richest person in the world is the one who is prepared to move to Heaven when the Lord calls. Mother was kind and sweet through all her struggles; she never took time to do any one evil. She always looked forward in the behalf of her family and friends the best she could. She has won a crown of glory; Jesus is the only one who can fill the vacant place. Mother taught us to be truthful and keep out of evil. He gives us a talent; we are not all alike; we can connect our wire to his powerline. God can give straight to carry the parts he wants us to take; I get homesick sometimes. He will take us when our time is filled. He knows His business. Our hearts are made sad, although I am glad to feel that Mother is at rest; I hope to meet her with the Lord. Sing on, Mother, those sweet songs. I am coming to sing with you sometime. The old home place looks lonesome, I know. Heaven seems dearer than ever. Mother leaves to mourn her going, her children: Mr. and Mrs. Ohlen Greene and family Mr. and Mrs. Blanton Greene Mr. and Mrs. M.M. Vowell; all of Hinze, MIss. Mr. and Mrs. Eli Kunie and family of Louisville, Miss. Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Prichard and family Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Creel and family Mr. and Mrs. Walter Greene and family of Hightower Written by a daughter, S.C. Prichard. ------ IN MEMORY OF W.A. OWEN In memory of W.A. Owen who passed away two years ago. "For two long years dear Daddy, I've felt so much alone, Each day I miss your loving care, No matter where I roam. My friends all seem to love me, But there is none like you, Some day I hope to meet you, In that home beyond the Blue. A daughter, Nellie Owen ------- MRS. TURNER DIED Tallapoosa, Ga. Oct. 13 Mrs. Augusta Turner, age 64, died suddenly on Saturday morning, Oct. 8 at her home near Lebanon. She was a well known and beloved citizen of that section and had been a member of Concord church for 43 years and was an active church worker until her death. Funeral services were held at Concord Baptist church Sunday, Oct. 9 at 2 o'clock, with the pastor, Rev. Rufus Johnson officiating. Large hosts of friends and relatives assembled to pay their respects. She was laid beside her husband in Concord cemetery. Mrs. Turner is survived by several brothers and one sister and many other relatives. R.J. Miller Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. -------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, OCTOBER 27, 1938 LAST RITES PAID MR. WILLIAMSON A.Q.L. Williamson, 72, died last Thursday at his home at Victory, near Bell Mills, after an illness of four years. He suffered a stroke of paralysis but was able to be up until about 18 months ago. He was a native of Cleburne county. He was born and raised at old Hopewell but moved to the Bell Mills community about 17 years ago. He was well known in the eastern part of the county and was liked by all who knew him. He will be missed in the home and community. Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Georgia Ann Williamson and one son, Bob. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at Pine Grove Baptist church, Elder Sanders at Chulafinnee officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Homer McCaghren, Arlan and Lindsey Williamson, Luther Wilson, Comer Preston and Clyde Butterworth. CARD OF THANKS We take this method of thanking the people for their kindness and help during the sickness and death of our dear father, husband and grandparent. We cannot find words to express our thanks to you all. The people of Blue Mountain, the Undertaker, who was so kind and thoughtful, the community for their beautiful flowers and all others who brought flowers. May God be with you and bless you all, always. Mrs. A.Q.L. Williamson Mr. and Mrs. Bob Williamson and children -------- DEATH CLAIMS NEWELL WOMAN Newell, Ala., Oct. 23 Mrs. J.L. Kerr, age 84, died at her residence at Newell on Saturday afternoon following an illness of about a year. Funeral services will be conducted this afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Cool Springs church with Usrey in charge. Mrs. Kerr is survived by two sons, J.M. Kerr of Anniston and J.A. Kerr of Newell and a daughter Miss Lexie Kerr of Newell. ------- 2 AUTO VICTIMS OVER WEEKEND Mrs. D.P. Haynes of Oxford, widely known head of the Women's Christian Temperance Union and an official of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, was killed instantly early Sunday night, when struck by an automobile after leaving the home of her daughter Mrs. Robert Hingson, also of Oxford. Mrs. Haynes is survived by her husband, one son and one daughter. * * * * * At Anniston, a 22 year old deaf mute, Grover Ledbetter of White Plains, was killed late Saturday night while attempting to cross south Noble street. Witnesses reported that the youth was apparently blinded by the lights of an approaching automobile and could not hear the signals of a car approaching in the opposite direction. ------ SMITH GIVEN PARTY ON 67th BIRTHDAY Sunday, Oct. 23, the children of Mart Smith surprised him with a birthday dinner, it being his 67th birthday. All the children were together for the first time in several years and each one seemed to enjoy the day. At the noon hour the table was loaded with good things to eat and after all had eaten, there was plenty left. The afternoon was spent in talking and all wished Mr. Smith many more such birthdays. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Mart Smith Meda and Lee Smith Mr. and Mrs. Elzie Smith Mr. and Mrs. Bill Edwards Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kerr and daughter Audrey Ruth Mr. and Mrs. Judd Elkins and children, Bessie Mae, Margaret, Charles and Allen Dewey Smith Mr. and Mrs. Sam Edwards and son James Mrs. Ida Edwards and children, Billie Ross and Glenn ------- MR. BEASON PASSES E.W. Beason, one of Heflin's well known citizens, who was confined to his home suffering with high blood pressure for several days, passed away. The funeral is today, Thursday, at Beason's Cemetery. -----

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for SEPTEMBER 1938 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, SEPTEMBER 1, 1938 FUNERAL RITES FOR R.C. HOWELL Funeral services for R.C. Howell, age 70, who died at his home in the Oak Level community on Tuesday at noon of last week, were conducted from the Oak Level church at 11 o'clock Thursday morning by the Rev. W.A. Warmack. Burial was in the church cemetery with Johnston of Jacksonville in charge. Surviving are the widow, three sons, W.F. of Jacksonville; Lee and Harold of Oak Level; four daughters, Mrs. J.H. Burns of Edwardsville, Mrs. Cornelius Pruitt of Easom Hill, Ga., and Mrs. Norman Collins and Mrs. Jim Shealey of Oak Level; two sisters, Mrs. S.C. Gray of Oak Level and Mrs. Sofia Roberts of Piedmont, and two brothers, Lon and Charles Howell of Texas. Pallbearers were Harold, Lee and Wilson Howell and Norman Collins, Cornelius Pruitt and Jim Shealey. ----- WYATT R. BROWN IS LAID TO REST Wyatt R. Brown, 73, died Aug. 21 at his home at Iron City and was buried at Cane Creek cemetery, Brown-Service Funeral Home of Heflin, directing. Mr. Brown was well known in this immediate section of Cleburne county. Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Della Brown of Iron City; three sons, J.C. and Ellis of Heflin; and Odis of Bloomfield, Miss., four daughters, Mrs. Eliza Johnson of Tennessee; Mrs. Sindia Miller of Boonville, Miss., Mrs. Ada Gilbreath of Crossville and Mrs. Selester Coleman of Choccolocco. ------ IN MEMORY OF MRS. BELL LAMBERT On Sunday, Aug. 21 at 4:30 p.m. the death angel visited the home of Frank Lambert and took away the dear wife and mother, Mrs. Bell Lambert. She was married to Frank Lambert in October 1921. She was 38 years, 11 months and 19 days old. To this union five children were born, three boys and two girls, one girl preceding her to the grave in 1928. Bell joined the Baptist church at Micaville in 1914. She lived a faithful, christian life. We can't understand why she had to suffer so much and was taken from us in her early life. But God is too wise to make mistakes and we believe she is in a place where there is no suffering for I've often heard her say she was ready when God called her and by the help of God, we hope to meet her again. She leaves to mourn her passing a husband Frank Lambert, four children, Verbon, Buren, Glen Frank and Jeanette; a mother Mrs. H.M. Vise; five brothers, Virgil, Farmer, Fair, Russell and Felton; three sisters, Mrs. Florence McDowell, Mrs. Bertha Cavender and Miss Mary Vise. ------ LOCAL News Mrs. C.W. Griffin attended the funeral of her brother-in-law J.F. Mitchell of Atlanta last week. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, SEPTEMBER 8, 1938 WORLD WAR VETERAN BURIED MONDAY AT CHOCCOLOCCO Marion Ivey, a Heflin World War Veteran, died Sunday in a hospital in Anniston following an illness of more than three years. Funeral services and burial were held at 3 p.m. Monday at Choccolocco, Brown-Service of Heflin directing. Surviving are three children and other relatives. ----- RITES HELD FOR J.W. BABER Funeral services for James W. Baber, age 72, who died at his home here at 2 a.m. Monday, were held from Heflin Baptist church Tuesday afternoon. The Rev. Roy Niager, pastor of the Heflin Baptist church, assisted by the Rev. J.W. Grubbs of Chulafinnee, officiated. Burial was in the city cemetery, Brown-Service of Heflin directing. Active pallbearers were Jim Haywood, Lee Haywood, Neal Morgan, M.L. McIntyre, Elbert Green and John Lewis Atkins. Caldwell Lodge of Masons conducted grave side rites. Mr. Baber was a native Cleburne countian. He was born and lived nearly all his life at Edwardsville. He came to Heflin in 1910 when he was elected county treasurer, serving two terms. He also served as circuit clerk from 1918 to 1924. He was widely known in state and county republican circles and was active for his party until he was forced to retire only a few years ago due to declining health. He is survived by his widow, a daughter Willie, two sons, James and Joe, three sisters and many other relatives in Heflin and over Cleburne county. ------ IN MEMORY OF JAMES R. HILLEY James R. Hilley was born in Henry county, Ga. on July 10, 1850 and died Aug. 17, 1938. He was the oldest man in the community as he was 88 years, one month and seven days old at the time of his death. He was married to Mary Elizabeth Sticha on May 15, 1870 and to this union was born 10 children, five boys and five girls, all living but two. His companion preceded him to the grave 35 years, two months and six days. He was converted at 14 years of age and joined the Southern Methodist church and was a member of that church until his passing away. He was always at his place in church. The church has lost a faithful member. This place will be so vacant in our homes and it can never be filled. Dear Mother has gone on and we have missed her so much and now Father is gone. The old family tree is gone. Sometimes we wonder why you must be called away and why our hearts must hurt, yet some day we will understand the reason why these things are so. When sorrow comes we must place our trust in God for He only can take the sting of grief away and by that power, he comforts and sustains us all. We must be submissive to God's will for He is too wise to make mistakes and too good not to be true. God gifted him with a sense of humor and during the years when his strength was tasked he was ever patient and brave when others were tired, and somehow he managed to be always cheerful. All his children were at his bedside when he passed away. The ones who were looking on the scene that evening would have known how his children loved him. It was so sad for us to give him up. We knew he had been with us a long time but oh, how we loved him. Dear Daddy, we miss you here, but we know where to find you over on the other shore with Jesus. I thought as we laid him in his last resting place what a great reunion it will be some day, where sad parting comes no more. During his life he faced many dark days and many gray clouds but when those shadows came he saw in the gloom of his darkened hall the light of his faith still shining. "Henceforth there is laid up for him a crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give him at that day, not only him, but unto all them also that love his appearing." He was sick for six weeks and all through his sickness he said he was not worrying for he very often said he was ready when the Lord was ready for him. "He approached his death like one who wraps the drapery of his couch about him and lies down to pleasant dreams." He was one of a large family and all are gone now except two brothers, Jesse of Whitesburg, Ga. and B.L. of Clarksdale, Ga. The funeral services were held at Old Hopewell church Aug. 19, the Revs. Skinner, Loftin, Moore and Kaylor conducting preaching services. The pallbearers were O.J. Kaylor, Howard Fordham, Wilson Hilley, Robert Hilley, Carl Norton and Hoyt Thrasher. Survivors are Mrs. T.J. Kaylor, Mrs. Julia Fordham, Mrs. Ida Thrasher of Winston county; Mrs. Emma Norton of Bowdon, Ga., R.W., J.W., H.N., and J.L. Hilley, all of Cleburne county. Written by his daughter, Mrs. T.J. Kaylor -------- BOY, 8, KILLED BY LIGHTNING Sept. 1 Curtis Whitley, 8, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Sant Whitley of near Ranburne was killed instantly by lightning around 5 o'clock Sunday afternoon at his home. The little fellow was in the hall when struck by the bolt which first hit a walnut tree in the yard and then the metal top roof of the house. Curtis's grandfather was also knocked down and his arm injured. A short time previous to the accident, Curtis was said to have refused to get on an iron bed, as he was afraid it might draw lightning. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at Lost Creek with Rev. Morton officiating. Survivors other than the parents are several brothers and sisters. ------ MRS. GRAY BURIED AT HOWELL'S CHAPEL The funeral for Rebecca M. Gray, 79, who died Friday at the home of her son T.B. Gray near Oak Level, was held at Howell's Chapel at 11 a.m. Saturday, the Rev. A.T. Warmack of Heflin officiating. Surviving are six sons and two daughters. ---- MILLER RITES HELD A funeral was conducted Saturday by the Rev. W. Warmack at Howell's Chapel for Bert Miller, 35, a former resident who died Sept. 1 at Jasper. He is survived by his widow and four children, his parents, two brothers and a sister. ------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, SEPTEMBER 15, 1938 BIRTHDAY DINNER & FAMILY REUNION HELD ON SEPT. 4 Mrs. Rhoda Edwards celebrated her 85th birthday anniversary Sunday, Sept. 4 at a family reunion held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Kennedy in south Heflin. Mrs. Kennedy is the youngest daughter of Mrs. Edwards. This is the third reunion the family has had in honor of grandmother's birthday. It seemed that everyone, both young and old, enjoyed the day to the fullest extent. At an early hour on the bright Sunday morning, relatives and friends began gathering at the home where grandmother was waiting to share the pleasure of another happy birthday with her loved ones. Everyone seemed to be overjoyed with the opportunity of greeting her again on her birthday. Several gifts were presented. By 12 o'clok the crowd numbered around 70. A huge dinner was prepared out under the shade treets and everyone ate to his fill. After dinner was over the crowd gathered back into the house. Grandmother and other older members of the group requested some songs. Music was rendered on the piano by the granddaughters while several joined in the singing. In the afternoon more of the relatives came, and the crowd totaled around 80. The children present were three daughters, Mrs. Vergie Norton and Mrs. C.A. Kennedy of Heflin; Mrs. Newman White of Newell; two sons, W.I. Edwards of Newell; L.J. Edwards of Muscadine; the other son and daughter who could not attend are Mrs. Daniel McCord of New Mexico and J.L. Edwards of Louisville, Miss. Grandmother has seven children living and four dead. She has 60 grandchildren and 70 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. She gets about almost as lively as any of them. She even offered her assistance with the spreading of the dinner. We hope for grandmother many more such birthdays. May God help her last days to be her most pleasant ones. A granddaughter. ------- FUNERAL SERVICE FOR MRS. HAND Funeral services for Mrs. A.M. Hand, age 58, who died at an Anniston hospital on Saturday, was held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Corinth church near Ranburne, with Rev. J.H. Otwell officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery with Usrey of Anniston in charge. Surviving are her husband, two sons, E.L. of Anniston and A.B. Hand of Charlotte, N.C., two daughters, Mrs. Ora Sarrett of Jackson, Miss., and Miss Minnie Hand of Anniston; three brothers, A.B. Woodard of Atlanta; I.M. Woodard of Heflin and B.A. Woodard of Chulafinnee; and a sister Mrs. Lemmie Bonds of Ranburne. ------- A.L. CRUMPTON Elected in Clay County Stocky, jovial, A.L. Crumpton of Ashland is Clay county's new representative in the lower house of the legislature. A vigorous, hard-hitting fighter, Mr. Crumpton whose office is in the Scarbrough building in Ashland, is rated one of the best lawyers in central Alabama. Not long after he received his law degree from the University of Alabama, Crumpton volunteered and served with distinction in the A.E.F. BIOGRAPHICAL Mr. Crumpton was born November 17, 1890 on a farm in Cleburne county where his family has resided for more than 75 years. His first wife was Miss Bernice Fordham. From this union two girls were born, Mary Leland and Evelyn. After the death of his wife he married Miss Lois Bonner of Lineville. He has served one term as Mayor of Ashland and one term (1927 - 31) as a member of the State democratic executive committee. He was a delegate to the democratic national convention in Chicago in 1932. He is Methodist, a Mason and member of the Eastern Star. The Montgomery Advertiser --------- WALKER FAMILY REUNION IS BIG AFFAIR OF SEPT. 4 About 9 a.m. Sept 4 the decendants of the late J.P. Walker began to gather at G.O. Walker's home for a family reunion. Everyone present seemed to be in the best of spirits as they greeted relatives and friends, some of whom they had not seen in 20 years or more. Those present: Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Lovvorn and daughter Mildred of Albertville Mr. and Mrs. Sam Wiggins and son Rufus of Linden, Texas Mr. and Mrs. Charley Boone and son Charley Jr. of Marletta, Texas Miss Lena Walker of Birmingham Mrs. Euella Fowler of Bowdon, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. O.H. Hayes and children, J.H., Ralph and Willena Jean Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hightower of Carrollton, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. Gete McElroy of Trickem Mr. and Mrs. Byran Spruill and sons of Lineville Mrs. J.E. Walker and daughters Myrtice and Lois Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Smith and children Elaine, Charles A. and Sammy Faye Mr. and Mrs. J.O. Wise of Hightower Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Walker and daughters Rachel and Violet Mr. and Mrs. Mack English Mr. and Mrs. D.H. English and children, Donald, Imogene, Malene, Stannley and Roy Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Howle and little nephew Harry Tolleson, Jess Smith, Q.R. Sellers Mr. and Mrs. G.O. Walker of Ranburne --------- BIRTHDAY PARTY IS GIVEN HOWLE's at BEASON MILLS On Sunday, Sept. 11, the children, grandchildren, relatives and friends of Uncle Henry Mac and Aunt Emma Howle gathered for a surprise birthday party. The father and mother were completely surprised when the crowd began gathering and Uncle Henry said they at least should have been given short notice. Uncle Henry was 78 on Sept. 13 and Aunt Emma was 72 on Aug. 29. The party was planned for both and was purposely set for Sept. 11. All the children were present for the occasion and it is the first time that they have all been togehter since they began leaving home. The following people were present: Mr. and Mrs. H.M. Howle and sons Grover and Herbert of Beason Mills Mr. and Mrs. R.M. Brown and son Mercer of Tallapoosa, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. H.E. Waldrup and sons Bill and Bob of Birmingham Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Moore and children, Marilynn and Jimmie of Anniston Mr. and Mrs. J.G. Daniel and son John of Newell Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland Morrison and children, Imagene, Herman, Milton, Eileen, Carl, Ruby Nell and Margia Glenda Mrs. Deroy Campbell and children, John Mack and Mary Glyndle Mr. and Mrs. W.G. Payne and children, Charlie Jean and Jacqueline Mr. and Mrs. Clois Newell Mr. and Mrs. D.R. Nunnelly and son Hoyt Mr. and Mrs. Orlan Harlan and daughters Vernelle and Ezma Mr. and Mrs. Green Howle Mr. and Mrs. H.R. Carter and son Hoover Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Lee of Wedowee Miss Loy Payne and Mrs. Payne Ed Hammonds Lois Hammonds Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Hudson Mrs. J.B. Tuggle and daughter Jane Mr. and Mrs. B.H. Turner and daughter of Birmingham Clifford Ralston and son Wendell Mrs. N.J. Nunnelly Soon after the crowd gathered, the ladies prepared the meal, which was brought in by the people attending, and my, what a meal it was! Brother Carter was called upon for prayer and in his usual way he masterfully arose to the occasion. His prayer was simple, all inclusive and which left the crowd with a real feeling of reverance. After the group had eaten the main meal a huge birthday cake was cut and everyone given an opportunity to eat some of it. This cake was baked by Mrs. R.M. Brown. It looked to good to eat and tasted fully as good as it looked. Someone said the gathering came as a result of the efforts of Mrs. Brown (Emmie Howle). It was a great day. Everybody seemed to enjoy it fully and we all left with the hope that his couple will have many more birthdays together and that we will be invited to all of their parties. -------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, SEPTEMBER 22, 1938 IN MEMORY OF MRS. SKINNER Mrs. Tom Skinner was laid to rest Aug. 13, 1938. The Angel of Death came and carried away our dear mother. It was so sad for us to give her up, but God knows best. She is sleeping in the arms of Jesus. We know that she can't come back to us, but we know we can meet her some sweet day. How we miss you, dear mother. Mrs. Skinner was 58 years and 8 months old. She will be missed by all who knew her. Her work is finished here. The Death Angel carried her to that sweet home beyond the skies; there will be no more parting there. We know you have crossed the tide to stay with loved ones. I know dear mother is walking the streets of Heaven. Mrs. Skinner is survived by her husband Tom Skinner, two sons, Lige and Milton Skinner; three daughters, Vertie Jenkins, Ela Roberts, Mary Casey and nine grandchildren. Written by Rosetta Walker ------ CARD OF APPRECIATION We wish to thank our neighbors and friends for the kindness to us at the sudden, tragic death of our dear son and brother Curtis Whitley. We especially thank Dr. Styles, the Preston Quartet and Bro. Morton. May God's richest blessing be upon each of you, is the prayer of Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Whitley, Neil and Eris Whitley, Mr. and Mrs. Verdis Whitley, Mr. and Mrs. Grady Lowery, and Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Butler. ------ HARRELL FUNERAL HELD SUNDAY Funeral services for Mrs. Emily Harrell, 19, who died Friday at her home near Salem Schoolhouse community, after an illness of two months, were held last Sunday at Happy Hill church, Rev. H.R. Carter and Rev. C.E. Kaylor of Heflin officiating. Burial was in Black Cemetery, directed by Brown Service Funeral Home of Heflin. Survivors are the husband J.H. Harrell, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Payne, two sisters and five brothers. ----- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, SEPTEMBER 29, 1938 MRS. PHILLIPS DIED SATURDAY NIGHT Delta, Ala., Sept. 24 Mrs. D.M. Phillips, age 34, died after an illness of a week at her residence on Delta Route 1 at 6 o'clock Saturday night. Funeral services were conducted at the Chulafinnee Methodist church at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon, followed by interment in the church cemetery, Jones of Anniston in charge. Among survivors are the husband, three daughters, Katie Mae, Alice and Myrtle; the mother, Mrs. M.F. Bannister, and a brother Roland Bannister of near Delta; five sisters, Mrs. Matt Turner, Mrs. D.M. Buchanan, Mrs. J.L. Watts and Mrs. Albert Foster, all of near Delta and Mrs. Joseph Feazell of DeArmanville. -------

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for AUGUST 1938 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, AUGUST 4, 1938 H.P. BECK, 76, DIES IN BOWDON Bowdon, Ga., July 31 H.P. Beck, 76, retired business man and for a score of years, one of the leaders in Georgia's legislature where he served both as Senator and Representative, died here Saturday. He retired from active business six years ago. The father of Larry P. Beck, now Representative from Carroll county in the Legislature, Mr. Beck was a member of the Methodist Church, a Mason, an Eastern Star member, an Odd Fellow and frequently served as pastor of his church. ------ NEWELL News Newell, Aug. 1 Rev. G.H. Shaddix died recently, his death being brought on by cancer. He was 63 and had served in the churches 36 years. ----- CENTENARIAN DIES Roanoke, Ala., July 31 Funeral services for Mrs. Matt Clark, 100, one of the oldest residents of Randolph county, who died Thursday at the home of her son H. Clark of Woodland, were held Friday at Union church, the Rev. H. Wilder officiating. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Teet Bolt of LaGrange, Ga., Mrs. Henry Bolt of Newell; Mrs. Lone Bolt of Heflin; Mrs. Matilda Woodward of Jasper; Mrs. Myrt Harvell of Bremen, Ga., two sons, H. Clark of Woodland and Jack Clark of Wedowee. ------ MUSCADINE News Aug. 1 Mrs. Alma Griffin of Los Angeles, Calif., Mr. and Mrs. John Rogers and little daughter Katherine of New York, are visiting their mother, Mrs. Della Voss Smith. ---- IN MEMORY OF HOSEA M. VISE In memory of Hosea M. Vise, who passed away Aug. 5, two years ago. "There will be no parting there." Mrs. H.M. Vise and Family ----- IN MEMORY OF CONARD LUMPKIN On Saturday, July 16, 1938 another home was made sad when the Death Angel took away Conard Lumpkin. He was born April 20, 1881. In 1902 he married Miss Neal Kelly and to this union three children were born, one girl and two boys. He was a devoted husband and father. He made many friends among those who knew him. He was always ready to help during sickness or death among neighbors and friends. His death was a shock to all who knew him. He leaves a host of relatives, loved ones and friends to mourn his death. They will all miss him here. May the good Father, God of all, give these loved ones a happy reunion some sweet day in that home above. Just before his death he said he was "going home." Surviving are his wife and three children, Mrs. Estell Faulkner, Russell and Olen; a granddaughter Louise Faulkner; seven brothers, Jim , Will, Leonard, Walter, Virgil, Melvin and Jesse; four sisters, Mrs. Ada Maner, Mrs. Susan Hammonds, Mrs. Martella Beason and Mrs. Bertha Gray. His parents and three sisters preceded him in death; Mrs. Pearl Davis, Mrs. Della Boyd and Mrs. Lizzie Smith. He was laid to rest in the New Harmony cemetery. The pallbearers were Ewell Howle, Otis Harlan, Claudie White, Sidney Boyd, Ray and Eber Turner. Rev. Z.A. Riddle read the Scripture and gave a message in memory of the departed one. Rev. Eason led in prayer. To those who mourn, I want to say, "God knows the way; He holds the key. He guides with an unerring hand. Sometimes with tearless eyes we'll see up there, yes, up there, we'll understand. A friend. ------ IN MEMORY OF MRS. ROBERT DUNNING Mrs. Dunning was born in Canada in 1883 and came to Alabama in 1896 and has made her home in Fruithurst all these years. She was a christian woman, a devoted wife and mother, a good, kind, peace-loving neighbor and to know her was to love her. She will be missed by many. She was 80 years old and had been afflicted several years, suffering untold pain and knowing there could never be a cure; yet, she was so patient and kind through all her suffering. She placed life in God's hands years ago and said "thy will be done." Though her burden was heavy, she never complained. She fought the good fight, kept the faith; her work here is finished and Jesus has taken her home, away from all sorrow, there to be with her loved ones passed on and to await the coming of those left behind. She leaves a husband, a sister, a son, five grandchildren and two girls whom she mothered. A friend. ------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, AUGUST 11, 1938 IN MEMORY OF MOTHER AND BROTHER The Death Angel entered our home Dec. 30 last and took away our mother Mrs. Dora Hicks at the age of 46 years and three months old. Death removed her from suffering and pain; we know by her sweet talk that she was carried to rest where she will never have pain nor sorrow any more. Oh, how we miss her and mourn her passing is more than human tongue can tell. Then in Feb. the Angels of Death took away our dear brother at Garner Hospital in Anniston, just four days after his eighteenth birthday. We know death removed him from all his suffering. He talked of mother and just prayed to the Father to take him on to dear mother. He looked so peaceful at his passing; he said he was ready to go. How sweet it is to know he is at rest. It was so hard to give them up. Nobody knows the loss of a mother and brother until they are gone. Not our Will but His will be done. Our family circle has been broken but our prayer is that it won't be broken in Heaven. There are vacant places in our home that never can be filled; those bright smiles and sweet voices are gone but not forgotton; never will their memory fade. They are not dead, only sleeping, waiting for that great day when the dead in Christ shall rise. We hope by the great love and grace of God to meet them there. Dearest mother and brother, you have left us forever but oh, how we hope to meet you on that bright and happy shore. Their silent sleep that we call death is but a calm and mystic, peaceful rest. R.J. Hicks and children ------- IN MEMORY OF MRS. MONROE Mrs. Beatrice Turner Monroe was born May 17, 1907 and died Jan. 15, 1938. She was married to Howard Monroe on Feb. 6, 1927 and to this union four children were born, three living, one dead. Beatrice is gone and oh, how sad. She was a kind and loving wife, a true mother and is missed so much. It was so sad for her to leave her little children but God said her work was done, for her to come up higher, and she is resting with the angels where there will be no more pain or sorrow to fear. Beatrice, it seems we miss you more each day. She was always ready to help others in any way she could; always smiling, trying to do the will of God. She called Howard to her just before she died and told him she was going home to meet mother, and for him to live better and try to raise the children right. It was hard to give her up but it is a consolation to know that she has gone to be with angels where there will be no more heartaches. Let us all strive to meet her where there will be a happy reunion in the skies. She was laid to rest in the Antioch cemetery to await the coming of the Lord. If she could look back across the hills of Glory I'm sure she would say "weep not for me, dear husband and children, I am resting; there is no suffering here; just a little while until we shall meet again". Beatrice leaves to mourn her going, her husband, three children, Charles, Dorothy Jean and Jimmy Harrill; an aged father. J.T. Turner; two brothers, John R. and Lloyd Turner; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Chandler and Mrs. Pearl Norrell and a host of relatives and friends. The services at Antioch were conducted by Revs. Moore and Johnson. Pallbearers were her two brothers and brother-in-law, Chester Monroe and also Lindsey Clayton. Written by one who loved her. ------ IN MEMORY OF MRS. DRYDEN In memory of my dear sister Mrs. Mabel Dryden, who as called away Aug. 11, 1937. I miss you my darling, along this weary way. For life is not the same to me since you were called away. Mrs. M.B. Kirk ------- 80th BIRTHDAY OF MRS. ROEBUCK Mrs. M.A. Roebuck, former resident of the county, was honored Sunday July 24 on her 80th birthday anniversary at the home of her son near Boaz. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Roebuck, Inez and Bill Mr. and Mrs. C.V. Roebuck, Marie and Homer, all of Boaz Mr. and Mrs. Gaston Beggs and family, Lucile, Wilmer, Harod, Sybil and Ray of Attalla Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Yarbrough, Miss Elizabeth and Joe Yarbrough of Pell City Mr. and Mrs. Henry Butler and son Alvin Mr. and Mrs. Hoyt Butler of Fort Payne Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Warren and son Irie of Geraldine Mr. and Mrs. Duston Warren and daughter Bettie of Rome, Ga. Mrs. Cora Pool and son Loy Mr. and Mrs. Willie Pool and son Max Mr. and Mrs. Namon and son James Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Wright and children, Sherrill and Selma Mr. and Mrs. Hurshell Henson and children Alene, Billie Jean, Evelyn and Brice Mrs. Clara Deemon and Miss Mary Pool, all of Arab Claud Roebuck of Gadsden Fred Roebuck of Newnan, Ga. Mr.and Mrs. Henear Hutchen Mr. and Mrs. King Wilson and children, Tilman and Sara of Newnan, Ga. Birt Roebuck of Thomaston, Ga. Miss Lillian Lowery Miss Evelyn Bailey Fulton Daniel Mrs. Matt Garrage, all of Boaz Miss Bessie Warren of Hopewell J.H. Wallington of Pell City Mr. and Mrs. Claude Reylen of Buford, Ga. Mrs. Cora Duncan of Atlanta Dorsey Roebuck of Buford, Ga. Mr. Gillcrease and Carl David Roebuck of Boaz ------- WISE CHAPEL SCENE OF CRUMPTON AND McELROY REUNION LAST SUNDAY The third annual reunion of the Crumpton - McElroy families met at Wise Chapel church, 15 miles southeast of Heflin on Sunday, Aug. 7. More than 500 people were at his gathering and nearly all related in some way. A number were from Georgia and Tennessee, about 50 from Haleyville and Jasper, several from Birmingham, Gadsden, Anniston, Ashland, Rockrun and Heflin. A fine time was had seeing and talking to kinfolks, some of whom had been away for 30 years or more but most of the older ones formerly lived in this county. Some five short religious talks were made by the older folks and no little shouting was done by those who once were used to it. Had some fine singing by Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Crumpton, H.V. Jones and Virgil Vise and Mrs. A.D. Vaughan at the piano. A memorial number was beautifully rendered for R.B. McElroy who died last January at his Jasper home. A splendid dinner was served to 500. It was resolved to hold this reunion annually on the first Sunday in August, one year at Jasper and the next at Wise's Chapel; Sol McElroy of Bowdon, Ga. to be chairman; A.L. Crumpton of Ashland, vice-chairman, Melville Crumpton of Heflin, secretary and A.S. Otwell of Jasper chairman of the arranging committee. ------- BIRTHDAY PARTY A surprise birthday party was given in honor of Mrs. J.A. Argo on her birthday last Saturday night. Refreshments were served to: Mr. and Mrs. T.V. Lyle Mr. and Mrs. M.L. Walker Mr. and Mrs. Card Ward Mr. and Mrs. G.A. Argo Mr. and Mrs. Dock Ward Mr. and Mrs. Howard Clay Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Hicks Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sox Mr. and Mrs. Heron Walker Escar HIcks Loyd Hicks Misses Drucilla Walker, Bobbie Nell Clay, Dorothy Ward and Barbara Sox ---------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, AUGUST 25, 1938 RAT POISON FATAL TO MAN AND WIFE Albertville, Ala., Aug. 19 Mr. and Mrs. W.I. Hardeman of near Albertville were dead today from the same cause and were the same age to the day when they died. They were killed by rat poison which became inadvertantly mixed with the food they ate Wednesday. Mrs. Hardeman told authorities she had mixed the cereal with the poison to get rid of rats at her home and that when she was preparing breakfast yesterday she used the box containing the mixture by mistake. Her husband, she said, ate a large of portion and was taken violently ill. He died late in the afternoon. Mr. Hardeman, a prominent farmer, died a few hours after eating the poison. His wife died early today. At the time of their deaths they had both reached the age of 67 years, 9 months and 24 days. They had been married 41 years. Funeral services for the couple will be held Saturday at 11 o'clock at the New Harmony church at Albertville, with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. Melvin Johnson will officiate. Surviving are two sons, J.B. and W.C. Hardeman and a daughter Mrs. Arthur M. Galloway. * * * * * * * * * * * * RELATIVES OF MRS. GLASGOW Mrs. A.H. Glasgow and son Wilmer, attended the funeral last Saturday of Mr. and Mrs. W.I. Hardeman near Albertville. Mrs. Hardeman was the sister of Mrs. Glasgow's mother and was well known before her marriage in Cleburne county as Miss Levia Walker. Mr. and Mrs. Hardeman were the unfortunate couple who ate the cereal which had previously been mixed with rat poison and was cooked through a mistake. -------- FUNERAL HELD FOR CLEBURNE CITIZEN Heflin, Ala., Aug. 19 Funeral services for James R. Hilley, age 82, who died at his home near Lecta on Wednesday following a brief illness, were conducted at 11 o'clock today at Old Hopewell church. Interment was in the church cemetery. Mr. Hilley, a native of Cleburne county, is survived by several sons, daughters and other relatives. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our many friends for their kindness and patience shown us during the sickness and death of our beloved father, J.R. Hilley. We also want to thank each one for the flowers, and the Brown - Service Funeral Home of Heflin for the faithful service rendered. His children ------- LAST TRIBUTE FOR HELFIN WOMAN HELD MONDAY The funeral of Mrs. Bell Lambert, who died at her home here Sunday, was conducted at MIcaville Baptist church at 3 o'clock Monday afternoon, the Rev. R.L. Skinner of Bell Mills officiating, assisted by the Rev. H.R. Carter of Heflin. Interment was in the church cemetery. Mrs. Lambert had been in bad health for more than two years, but her sudden passing was a shock to the immediate family. A large crowd of sorrowing relatives and friends gathered at the church to pay tribute to this beloved woman, who had suffered much the last two years. Surviving are the husband, Frank Lambert and four children; her mother Mrs. H.M. Vise, four brothers, three sisters and a host of relatives. The Cleburne News extends sympathy to the bereaved family. ------- MRS. ROGERS LAID TO REST SATURDAY Anniston, Ala., Aug. 21 Final rites for Mrs. Sara Frances Rogers, 72 year old woman who died at her residence on Third street and Mulberry avenue on Friday, were conducted Saturday afternoon at Bethlehem church in Cleburne county, by the Rev. L.N. Claxton. Interment was in the church cemetery, Usrey in charge. Mrs. Rogers, who had been ill about a week, is survived by a daughter Mrs. S.J. Cobb of Birmingham; two sons, Thomas of Anniston and Floyd C. Rogers of Lincoln; a brother, J.A. Knowles of Lineville; three sisters, Mrs. Ollie Garrett of Tennessee, Mrs. Della Mitchell of Roanoke and Mrs. Noah Bobo of Denver, Colorado and two grandchildren. ------ PLANNING BIRTHDAY PARTY Plans are being made by children of Mrs. Rhoda Edwards to honor her on her 85th birthday anniversary at the home of her daughter Mrs. Charlie Kennedy in Heflin. Mrs. Edwards, the widow of the late W.E. Edwards of near Salem, will be 85 on Sept. 3 but the dinner is planned for Sunday, Sept. 4. -------

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for JULY 21st thru JULY 28th, 1938 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, JULY 21, 1938 MR. AND MRS. ROWELL WED FOR 48 YEARS Mr. and Mrs. Alex Rowell of Heflin noted their 48th wedding anniversary Sunday, their sons, daughters and grandchildren being present, including a few invited friends. He and Mrs. Rowell, who was Miss Ann Shepard, were married at Edwardsville in 1890. Mr. Rowell, a veteran Cleburne county law enforcement officer has been Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff for nearly 50 years. ------ IN MEMORY OF MRS. MATT TEAGUE The Death Angel came stealing into our home and carried away our dear mother Mrs. Matt Teague, to that sweet home beyond the skies. She was 85 years old and had been in bad health for several years and for some time had been growing worse. She was so patient and kind throughout her long illness. She leaves seven boys and three girls to mourn her death. Her husband and a son passed several years ago. She was a good christian, a devoted and kind mother and a good neighbor. She will be missed by all who knew her. She had fought a good fight; she had kept the faith; her work is finished here. She had suffered so much here, she was very anxious to go at the last. How we miss you, mother dear; yet we feel that you are near; yes, we know you have crossed the tide to stay with loved ones; I know dear mother's walking the shining streets of Heaven; I know that on my mother's brow a golden crown is given. Written by a daughter-in-law. ------- LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. Frank Weathers and son Ronald of Hattiesburg, Miss. spent the week with Ai relatives. They moved to Mississippi about 17 years ago and this is their first trip back to their native county. ----- Mrs. Ruth McCulley and son Bobby from Tennessee are visiting relatives near Bell Mills. ----- Uncle Ed Beason and grandson Tom Hudson Beason of Hartsfield, Ga. spent the weekend with relatives at Ai. ---- Mr. and Mrs. W.B. Rigsby and children Bobbie and Suzanne have returned to their home in Oklahoma City after a visit here with Mr. and Mrs. E.W. Beason. ---- TOLLESON BOYS AT HOME LAST WEEK Mr. and Mrs. J.O. Tolleson held a family reunion and picnic at Cheaha State Park on Sunday. In the afternoon everyone enjoyed a swim and melon cutting and also took kodak pictures of the group. This was the first time the nine Tolleson boys had been together in several years. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. J.O. Tolleson Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Tolleson and children, Billy and Mary Jane of Atlanta Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Tolleson and son Bobby of Chicago, Ill. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Tolleson and son Harry of Tallapoosa, Ga. Carl Tolleson of Dallas, Texas John Tolleson of Birmingham Posey Tolleson Junior Tolleson Eugene Tolleson George (Corky) Tolleson Phil Huster of Topeka, Kansas Miss Louis Giles Miss Myrtice Kaylor Miss Edith McCraven Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Harper Mr. and Mrs. Paul Harper Miss Lois Harper -------- LUMPKIN RITES HELD SUNDAY Funeral services were conducted at New Harmony Baptist church at 2 p.m. Sunday for Conrad P. Lumpkin, 58, who died Saturday at his home near Beason Mills after an illness of more than four years. The Rev. Z.A. Riddle officaited and interment was in the church cemetery. Survivors are the widow and three children, Russell, Olin and Miss Estell Faulkner; brothers, Jim, Will Leonard, Walter, Melvin, Virgil and Jesse; sisters, Mrs. S.A. Maner; Mrs. Henry Beason; Mrs. Bertha Gray and Mrs. Ben Hammond. The Cleburne news extend sympathy to the bereaved ones. ------- SUFFERS STROKE Cleve Roberts, a well known Beat 12 farmer, suffered a light stroke of paralysis Monday morning. His left side is affected, but he was able to talk Tuesday morning. ----- FRUITHURST News July 18 Mrs. Mable Brooks who has been critically ill is reported better. --- The many friends of Mrs. A.B. Bennett will regret to learn that she is quite sick at her home here. ---- MRS. BLAKE CONTINUES SICK Mrs. Wm. Blake continues quite sick at her home in Beat 11, being in bad health for about three months. Her many friends hope for her a speedy recovery. ----- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, JULY 28, 1938 EDWARDSVILLE News Mrs. R.P. Higginbotham and daughter of Pell City visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Pollard last week. ---- Mrs. Frank Williams of Tallapoosa, Ga., who has been visiting her mother Mrs. A.G. Grice for the last three weeks, has returned to her home. ----- ABEL News July 25 Those who attended the birthday dinner at C.D. Gidleys on Sunday were Ellis Gidley, J.D. Campbell and wife, C.R. Gidley and family, L.C. Freeman and family, A.G. King and wife from Bowdon, Ga., J.H. King and daughter of Bowdon, Ga., H.F. Campbell of DeArmanville, Russell Jones and family, Russell Spear and J.W. Buchanan of Oxford. ------- CRUMPTONS PLAN REUNION FOR AUG. 7 The third annual reunion of the Crumpton descendants will be held at Wise Chapel on Sunday, Aug. 7. The widow of the late Rev. S.R. (Dick) Crumpton who is 82, will be among those present. John H. Crumpton of Heflin invites friends of the family and says a singing program will also be held. The arranging committee is M.L. McElroy, J. Rich McElroy, W.R. Daniel of Trickem and G.S. (Sol) McElroy of Bowdon, Ga. ------ FORMER RESIDENT DIES IN ACCIDENT Chattanooga, Tenn. July 25 Authorities assumed today that the car carrying Clifford Lumpkin and O.F. Pickett plunged into a swollen stream after its driver had missed the bridge in a rainstorm. Bodies of the men, both Tennessee Valley Authority workers from Chattanooga, were recovered from the stream yesterday. Their car was in 14 feet of water where it had plunged the night before. * * * * * * * FORMER RESIDENT Clifford Lumpkin was a former resident of Cleburne and lived with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lumpkin in south Cleburne before moving to Blount county. He is survived by his parents, a widow and a young child, and other relatives. ------------- FRUITHURST News July 25 Miss Marie Brown of Cedartown, Ga. is visiting her sister Mrs. Charlie White. ---- Mrs. Jeff Davis and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Laminack and their two sons spent several days at the home of their parents, Rev. and Mrs. W.W. Wiggins in New Hope. ---- CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our many friends and neighbors for their loving kindness and sympathy during the sickness of our beloved husband and father, also for the beautiful flowers. Mrs. Neal Lumpkin and children ------ LAMBERT QUITE SICK C.E. Lambert, aged south Cleburne farmer and father of our fellow townsman, John H. Lambert, is quite sick at his home. ------- MRS. RAKESTRAW BURIED SATURDAY Funeral services for Mrs. Laura Rakestraw who died at her home near Edwardsville on Friday after a short illness, were held at Harmony Grove church at 2 p.m. Saturday. Burial was in the church cemetery. Surviving are the husband O.P. Rakestraw, four children, a brother and a sister. -------- IN MEMORY OF MRS. HOWELL Mrs. Iva Roberts Howell of Oak Level was born July 3, 1891 and was married to Wilson F. Howell on Dec. 14, 1914; to them was born one child, a daughter Edna. Iva departed this life Feb. 25 and was laid to rest in Camp Creek cemetery. She had been in ill health for more than a year. It was hard to give her up, but it is sweet to know she is living in Glory. No one knew the pain she suffered. She professed a hope in Christ at the age of 15 and joined the Missionary Baptist church at Camp Creek. She lived a pure, clean life. We don't understand why the dear Lord called her away from us, but He knew best. If she could speak she would say, "weep not for me dear ones, I am at rest." Still, there is a vacant place in the home that no one can ever fill, for she now sleeps in the arms of Jesus. To know Iva was to love her; she met everyone with a smile and a kind word, always ready to lend a helping hand to everyone. She prayed to live and asked everybody to pray for her that she might get well to live on with her husband and only daughter Edna, whom she loved so much. It was not that she wasn't prepared to meet God, for everybody knew she had lived a christian life. She is not only missed in the home but in the community and at church. God saw fit to take her home, where there will be no more pain and death. May we all live to meet her in Heaven. A sister-in-law, Mrs. Jim Shealey ----------- IN MEMORY OF F.A. BELL Leaf by leaf, the roses fall. The clock of Time ticks away the years and life reaches its journeys end. Just six monghs ago to date, as the sun was sending its rays from Heaven to illuminate the earth, the Angel of Death came for Grandfather Bell. He preceded his 79th birthday just two months. A host of friends and relatives grieve his passing. He leaves to follow his foosteps a dear companion, six daughters and three sons, Mrs. Will A. Butler and Walter Bell residing near Cullman; Mrs. J.B. Butler and Mrs. Lena Williams of Newell; Oscar and Virginia Bell and Mrs. Flora Creel of Hightower; Mrs. Grover Teague of near Heflin, and Mrs. Ruby Mitchell of Atlanta. Although grandfather lived a life not to be forgotton for the many kind deeds he did, his memory will long linger in the minds of many. To me he was a precious, loving grandfather. I shall never forget the many times I was in his home and the good advice he often gave. He was a lover of Gospel songs and sang much until failing health checked his efforts. We can all long remember his gathering of the members of the family around the instruments for singing at home, and while at the churches his untiring efforts were still carried out. Grandfather was left an orphan when very young; yet he bravely and courageously fought the battle of life with faith. During his early manhood he served as an efficient school teacher and later was connected with the courts in Cleburne county. He tried to attain the ideals of righteous living by being honest and rendering service to others. Therefore, we can see that his life was certainly not lived in vain. May we all follow the good example he tried to set before his many loved ones and friends. Let's keep our lights burning bright. We can't all be Browings or Tennysons, but we can try to make the best of what we are. A granddaughter, Eunice Butler, Cullman, Ala., July 11. ------- NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO PROBATE WILL State of Alabama, Cleburne County Probate Court Notice to: Henry Liles, 401 Thirty-first Avenue, Meridian, Miss. Mrs. Sallie F. Husbands, Moultrie, Georgia You are hereby notified that on the 2nd day of July 1938, application was filed by Luther B. Liles in the Probate Court of Cleburne county, State of Alabama for the Probate and Recording of an instrument purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Mary A. Pettyjohn, and that the court has appointed the 13th day of August 1938 as the time for hearing said application, when and where you may appear and contest the same if you see proper. This 20th day of July 1938. A.H. Glasgow, Judge of Probate --------- FAMILY REUNION DELIGHTFUL AFFAIR On Sunday the 24th of July there was a delightful family reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Hudson of Beason Mills. This lovely old home is a beautiful setting for such a gathering and very happy were all the guests. The occasion was honoring the birthday of Mrs. Hudson who is greatly loved by her children and a large host of friends. Sunday morning, even though the skies were dripping, her daughter Mrs. Toy Tuggle insisted that her mother attend church and being a great lover of her church and a worker in it, she soon agreed that she would attend. On her return, much to her delight, she found gathered there all of her children. They came with food that was grand, good and oh, so much of it, each child remembering and bringing, all of mother's favorites. We can think of no mother who more richly deserved the love and attention of her children than does Mrs. Hudson. She is one of the most genuine and unselfish persons ever ready to serve where the need is greatest. Among those present were: Her son Tolliver Beason and his family from Heflin Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Johnson (Edith Beason) of Fyffe Mr. and Mrs. B.H. Turner of Birmingham Miss Gertrude Hudson Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Hudson of Birmingham Mr. and Mrs. Tuggle who lived in the Hudson home Mrs. Beason, a sister of Mrs. Hudson, was also present. The day was a joyous one and the children returned to their home happier than when they came, for Mrs. Hudson radiates that beautiful peace and gives inspiration for better and more unselfish living. We trust that this family will gather again at this time in the home of their childhood. ------- CARD OF THANKS We take this method of thanking our friends and neighbors for their kindness and wonderful deeds throughout the illness and death of our wife, sister and mother. Also to thank everyone for the beautiful flowers. Especially do we thank the men who worked so faithful at the cemetery and the pallbearers. May God bless each of you. R. Dunning and family Mrs. Mary Briggs Miss Anna and Clara Lahr ------ "WAR-PATH" BOYS ARE SENTENCED Three Heflin boys who went on the "war-path" on Sunday were given stiff fines and costs in county court Monday. They pleaded guilty and were sentenced as follows: Jack Stephens; violating the prohibition law, $50. and costs and 112 days hard labor ; assault with a weapon, $50.; and for shooting a firearm across a public road, $50. Charlie Brown; assault with a weapon, $50.; abusive language, $20. Fain Rowell; assault, $25., shooting firearms across a public road, $10. -------

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for JULY 7th thru JULY 14th, 1938 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, JULY 7, 1938 OWENS, USREY FUNERAL HOMES SOLD RECENTLY July 1 Usrey Funeral Homes at Anniston, Piedmont and Talladega have been purchased by the Brown-Service Funeral Homes, it was announced today by Rufus M. Lackey of Birmingham, president of the organization. Mr. Lackey also announced the recent purchase of Owens Funeral Home at Heflin. The Owens Funeral Home has been honoring Brown-Service Funeral Insurance policies for a number of years. Extensive improvements are planned for the Owens Funeral Home at Heflin and several improvements have been planned for the other places. ------ LINDSEY FUNERAL HELD FRIDAY Heflin, Ala., July 2 Funeral services were conducted at Union Hill church on Friday for Dr. Henry Lindsey, age 71, who was found dead in bed Thursday morning at his home near Waco, Ga. Dr. Lindsey was a native of Cleburne county but had resided in Georgia for many years. Besides his widow and children he is survived by a brother Dr. Jerre Lindsey of Ranburne. ------ MRS. PETTYJOHN IS LAID TO REST Mrs. L.G. Pettyjohn, 80, died at the residence here Monday afternoon, June 27, after an illness of about two months. She was stricken several weeks ago while attending services at church here and suffered a relapse about three weeks ago. The body was taken to Bimingham where funeral services were conducted in West End Methodist church, the Rev. J.E. Morris officaiting. Interment was made in Oak Hill cemetery. Mrs. Pettyjohn came to Heflin with her husband about 19 years ago. Mr. Pettyjohn died 17 years ago. Survivors are three brothers, E.R. Liles of Heflin; A.S. Liles of Columbiana; and Henry Liles of Meridian, Miss., two sisters, Mrs. S.F. Henderson of Moultrie, Ga. and Mrs. Mattie Keith of Fairfield. ------ MRS. AUSTIN IN HOSPITAL Mrs. Lura Austin of Ranburne was admitted to a Birmingham hospital Saturday for treatment, accompanied there by her brothers, Jeff and Walter Gibbs. Her scores of friends wish for her a speedy recovery. ----- IN MEMORY OF MRS. J.R. BAIN The death angel visited the home of J.R. Bain on March 2, 1938 at 2:15 a.m. and claimed my precious grandmother, Mrs. Iduma Bain. It was so hard to give her up, but God knows best. She is not suffering now. If she could look back across the hills of Glory, I am sure she would say, "weep not for me, dear husband and children, I am resting, there's no suffering here; just a little while until we shall meet again." She joined Cedar Creek Missionary Baptist church when young and later moved her letter to Pinetucky. She was a true christian, always standing for the right. All who knew her, loved her. Grandmother, you know not how we miss you; it's hard to realize you are gone. Oh, it seems that we can hear your dear voice yet, telling us how we should live and upholding the right. Oh, yes, it's hard to give you up but we're happy to know you are at rest in a land that is free from all suffering, sorrow, pain and care, in a land where they will be no more goodbyes. Grandmother leaves to mourn her going, her husband J.R. Bain, three sons, J.V. of Orville; Willie and Grady of Heflin; four daughters, Mrs. J.H. Shadix of Heflin; Mrs. L.V. Henderson of Orville; Mrs. S.J. Hand and Mrs. Jason Dean of Heflin; two brothers, John and Elijah Stephens; two sisters, Mrs. Delonia Putnam and Mrs. Ella Chaffin, all of Texas and 26 grandchildren. To the bereaved, let us say, "weep not for her". By her going to Heaven means more to us than it has meant before; weep not, but remember grandmother as a shining light beaming and beckoning us to meet Jesus and her. Two granddaughters, Vera Shadix and Mrs. Gladys Hanvey. ------ IN MEMORY OF ERNEST CECIL MOBLEY On April 23 the death angel visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. O.A. Mobley and took as its victim their youngest son Ernest Cecil and made its flight back to heaven. Ernest was 17 years of age. He was the light of the home, always wearing a smile and never complaining, even though he suffered for the last 10 years. He had great patience and understanding. Ernest had many friends who miss him. He was loved by all who knew him. It was so sad to part with Ernest but it was God's will that He carry him to His eternal home, where there will be no more pains, trials or temptations. It is sweet to know that our loss is Heaven's gain. He told his parents that all was well with him, there was nothing in his way. We would say to the bereaved, "weep not for Ernest, he is not dead but sleeping." He leaves to mourn his death, his parents, one brother and a sister, besides a host of relatives and a host of friends. Funeral and burial took place at Wise Chapel church, Revs. Morton and Ingram officiating. Pallbearers were Otis Rooks, Ray Beam, John Edd Armstrong, Loyd Roberts, Jesse and Robert Stephens. Written by a friend, Inez Greene -------- IN MEMORY OF MRS. LONG On April 2, about 6:30 o'clock, God saw fit to visit our home and take our beloved mother and grandmother, Mrs. M.A. Long. She is survived by three sons, all of Cullman county: J.H. Walker, where she was making her home; J.T. Walker of Stepsville; and W.A. Walker of Blountsville; one sister Mrs. J.W. Bennett of Fruithurst; 14 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren. May God bless Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Bennett of Oxford for bringing her only sister to the funeral, held at New Hope, in Cullman county, the Rev. Sizemore conducting the services, Drinkard directing burial rites. She has many relatives and friends in Cleburne county and would have been 82 years old on July 29. A birthday dinner was given her last year, her sister and sons being present. Her granddaughter, Miss Gladys Walker, Cullman, Ala. ------- LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Bennett attended a family reunion in Bay Creek church, Georgia, twenty-nine coming from Alabama by bus to attend. ---- Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Bennett and daughter of Carrollton, Ga. spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Bennett. --- MRS. DUNNING PASSES The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dunning and Miss Clara Lahr will regret to learn of Mrs. Robert Dunning's death on Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Dunning leaves to mourn her death, her husband, one son, several grandchildren and her daughter Miss Clara Lahr and a host of friends. ----- FORDHAM FAMILY REUNION The Fordham children staged a family reunion July 4 at the old home place, 12 miles east of Heflin, 13 children attending. Several grandchildren and some great grandchildren attended. The father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. George Fordham have passed to their reward, both of whom were in their 90's, leaving several children all living; their ages are from 49 years the youngest and the oldest 78 years old. ----- LARGE TURNIP GROWN C.C. Southerland of the New Hopewell community brought to the Cleburne News office last week two purple top turnips that weighed 5 1/2 pounds. He farms on the land of Elzie Bennefield. ------ EDWARDSVILLE News July 5 W.T. Thrasher of Chattanooga Tenn. visited his sister Mrs. Maggie Burgess last Sunday. ---- Mrs. M.E. Burgess left for Chattanooga to spend the summer with her mother. ---- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, JULY 14, 1938 LOCAL News A.J. Haley, aged and esteemed Heflin citizen, continues quite sick at his home. ----- GAINES IN HOSPITAL J. Sherman Gaines, who as stricken suddenly ill about 10 days ago was carried Friday to a sanatorium at Smyrna, Ga. for treatment. He was reported late Tuesday to be "getting along fairly well." ----- MISS ADA O'HARROW AND MR. CALHOUN MARRIED JULY 4 Mrs. Ada O'Harrow announced the marriage of her daughter Lillie on July 4 to Dane Calhoun of Avon, Illinois. Miss O'Harrow is a native of Heflin and was for many years connected with the Heflin Telephone company. Mr. Calhoun is a native of Avon, Illinois. He holds a position with the Chevrolet Co. of that place. They will make their home in Avon, Ill. The marriage took place in Rome, Ga. and the couple left immediately for Illinois. ------- HAMRICK HONORED ON 81st BIRTHDAY Robert Newton Hamrick celebrated his 81st birthday at the home of his son Billie Hamrick of Boaz. Four generations of the former Cleburne county family were present. Real old fashioned Southern hospitality was extended to 43 relatives and friends who enjoyed to the fullest the feast spread on the lawn. After the feast of food, it was the request of the family to gather in the house and have a meeting. J.T. Hamrick, brother of Uncle Bob of Hartselle, talked and offered prayer. Elder W.B. Moon preached. Dr. J.E. Lindsey made an interesting talk and prayer. Then, all wishing grandpa to live and invite us all back next year to have another good time. For the benefit of Dad's friends, I will give a brief sketch of the Hamricks as Dad gave it to me. In 1856, Uncle Bobbie Hamrick started from Georgia to Texas in wagons, and near where Mars Hill church is now, his horses ran away and he broke his leg. They decided to camp awhile and enter land. Uncle Bobbie entered land and built near where the graveyard is now. In some way in building his chimney, he broke the same leg over again and had it took off. From then on he went by the name of Wooden Legged Hamrick. His leg was buried and started what is now the Mars Hill grave yard. Uncle Bobbie raised 13 children, eight boys and five girls, Robert, Harrison, Newton, Tom and Vent. Harrison and Robert were Primitive Baptist preachers. Jack, Dock and Jasper were killed or died in the Civil War. The girls, Calline, Cummie, Mandy, Mary and Beth; ?? married a Duke ; Cummie married a Kerr; Mandy married a Kater; Mary married a Tanner and Beth was deaf and dumb and lived with Aunt Cummie until she died. Uncle Bobby's wife, Grandma Hamrick, lived with Aunt Mary until she died then she moved to Aunt Cummie's and lived to be 97 years old. James Newton Hamrick, my granddad, settled on the creek and raised his family where Ben Pruitt died. I think W.A. Tanner owns the land now. He raised five boys and seven girls. The old people know something about the hardships that existed in those days. Grandpa Hamrick had three horses shot from under him during the War but never was wounded but contracted a cough that turned into tuberculosis. Dad has lived nearly all his life near Mars Hill. He and mother lived together 52 years to the day, being married Oct. 29, 1885 and mother died Oct. 29, 1937. I think I can truthfully say that they were loved and respected by all that knew them and since mother died, Dad has been living with me and is in very good health. I would be glad that his old friends would drop him a line. I will say in conclusion that Judge Baber told me a few years ago that there never had been a Hamrick indicted in Cleburne county, for which I am proud. Good wishes to all my friends, W.I. Hamrick, Boaz, Ala. -------

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for JUNE 1938 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, JUNE 2, 1938 15 COUPLES ARE GIVEN MARRIAGE LICENSES IN MAY Lowell B. Dean and Miss Iva Sanford Richard Forrester and Mrs. Sallie Mae Easterlin Robert H. Kerr and Miss Fairy Butler A.W. Campbell and Miss Lucille Duncan Clifford O. Keenum and Mrs. Ethel Burnside J.B. Edmonds and Miss Addie Belle Walker Randolph Carrington and Miss Lillian Mable Underwood Henry M. Fagan and Miss Leota Shaw James Perry Echols and Mrs. Betty Irene Orr Bruce Cobb and Mrs. Fay Huling Floyd C. Morris and Miss Mildred Inez Atkinson Fred C. Morris and MIss Gladys Smith Virgil E. Willingham and Miss Lucile Flanagan James Newton Felton and Miss Mary Chappell William Howard Sentell and Mrs. Lily Meldrim McClennon ------ MRS. W.R. BABER PASSES AT HOME IN ANNISTON Anniston, Ala., May 26 Funeral rites for Mrs. W.R. Baber, age 68, were conducted at the Lebanon church in Cleburne county this afternoon by the Rev. H.R. Carter. Interment was in the church cemetery, directed by Usrey. Mrs. Baber died at her home on south Noble street late Tuesday night. She is survived by four sons, W.P. of Mobile; L.M. of Fort Bragg; J.B. of Anniston, and M.L. of Heflin, and four daughters, Mrs. J.M. Harper of Mobile; Mrs. J.T. Hughes of Anniston; Mrs. J.M. Prescott of Charleston, S.C. and Mrs. J.L. Cheek of Oxford. ------ DEATH OF L.A. OWENS REMOVES GOOD CITIZEN "In the midst of life, we are in death", was forcibly brought to the minds of the many friends of L.A. Owens when the news of his passing on May 24 reached them. Born in Cleburne county on Sept. 20, 1871 he was the son of B.F. and Mrs. Eva Garner Owens. He came to Heflin in his youth where he has lived, with the exception of some years spent in Buford, Ga., Temple, Texas and Anniston, where he was engaged in the mercantile business. For the past several years he was a member of the firm of J.A. Owens & Company of Heflin. Wherever he lived he was well known for his fine integrity, scrupulous honesty, love of truth and charity toward all. Mr. Owens liberality toward churches and schools was outstanding and no movement for the betterment of the town and community went without his support, but with characteristic modesty and gentleness, he shrank from public notice of his charitable activities. He had a host of friends among his business acquaintances and in every walk of life, and with those he came in contact, will miss him and are grieved at his passing. Funeral services were held on Thursday, May 26, at the Methodist Episcopal church, South, Rev. L.S. Wessinger conducting the services with Dr. W.E. Morris and Rev. Roy Niager assisting him. Interment was in the Heflin cemetery. Mr. Owens is survived by four brothers, J.A. Owens of Heflin; R.J. Owens of Pensacola, Fla., M.F. Owens of Miami, Okla., Dr. W.H. Owens of Charlotte, N.C. and three sisters, Mrs. T.O. Hill of Tallapoosa, Ga., and Miss Alice and Miss Minnie Owens of Heflin. Pallbearers were J.L. Atkins, Grady Boyd, W.S. Hincy, Neal Morgan, Wilmer Atkins, S.T. Thomason, L.T. Taylor, Fred McMurray, C.L. Wager and S.T. Maner. -------- GRANDSON OF HEFLIM MAN IS STORY SUBJECT Noel Evans of Houston, Texas, grandson of W.M. Evans of near Heflin, was the subject of a recent oil story in an Oklahoma City newspaper. Evans, a former resident of Heflin, is a partner in an oil development in Oklahoma which the newspaper account termed "the most outstanding wildcat venture in the state at present". Mr. Evans is the son of R.L. Evans of Hugo, Oklahoma, a native of Cleburne county, and is now with the Tidewater Association at Houston. ----- T. BART OWEN PASSES Edwardsville, May 30 Funeral services were conducted for T.B. Owen, age 44, at Cane Creek church, three miles east of Edwardsville at 2 p.m. Thursday of last week, Rev. J.D. Duke of Fruithurst officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery, directed by Jones of Anniston. Mr. Owen died of blood poisoning at his home in Edwardsville after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife Mrs. Almeda Owen, a son Tommie and two daughters, Hilda and Mildred; three brothers, J.E. Owen of Lovick; Albert of Edwardsville and Irvin of Birmingham; four sisters, Mrs. Octavia Kitchens of Woodlawn; Mrs. Hanson Brooks of near Heflin and Mrs. Vera Kitchens of Tuscaloosa and Mrs. Luther Tranham of Jasper, Fla. Pallbearers were Edward Owen, Ernest Owen, Borden Owen and Hugh Kitchens. CARD OF THANKS My family joins in expressing to each and every one their heartfelt gratitude for the many acts of kindness shown during the illness and death of our dear husband and father; the words of sympathy and cheer meant so much to us. May God bless each one of our good friends and neighbors for the pretty flowers and kind words of sympathy. Mrs. Almeda Owen and family -------- LOCAL News Ralph and Fred Bates of Bismark, N.D. and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bates of Minneapolis, Minn. are expected to arrive here the 7th of June to visit their father L.O. Bates of Cane Creek community. This will be their first trip south. ------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, JUNE 9, 1938 DELTA MAN KILLED EAST OF ANNISTON Anniston, Ala., June 3 Another fatality was recorded on Horseblock Mountain road near Oxford when Lanorce C. Jenkins, 27 year old Delta Route 1 young man was instantly killed just after midnight last night as his car overturned and pinned him underneath. His companion Dallas Worthy received lacerations. Jenkins' fatal accident forms another link in a chain of automobile deaths occurring on Horseblock Mountain road during the past year. The last fatality on this highway was Mrs. Willie Mae Harwell. Funeral services for Jenkins will be conducted at Good Hope church in Delta at 3:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon by the Rev. O.D. Parker and the Rev. F.G. Ingram, and interment will be in the church cemetery, Jones directing. Surviving are the parents Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Jenkins of Delta, Route 1, four brothers, J.W., H.G., A.V. and T.R. Jenkins, all of Birmingham and two sisters, Mrs. Cecil Sims of Ashland and Mrs. Robert Hudson of Delta. --------- MRS. KESLER PAID TRIBUTE ON BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY Mrs. W.M. Kesler celebrated her 68th birthday on Sunday, June 5 at her home near Oak Grove church. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. M.E. Kesler and chidren, Lettie, Leroy, Ezra, Harvie, Irene and Bobby Jean Mr. and Mrs. A.A. Clay and children, Arlin, Louisa and Eunice Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Newborn and son Calvin Mr. and Mrs. Lester Pesnell and children, Billie, Horace and Chester Misses Mattie and Sallie Kesler Johnson and Leonard Kesler Mrs. Minnie Estes and daughter Mary N.J. Pesnell and son Joseph Mrs. Ezzie Lewis Fred and Floyd Shoemaker, Ruby and Helen Shoemaker Rev. A.G. Styles Rev. P.P. Johnson Rev. Ballenger Dinner was spread under the shade trees about 1 o'clock and everybody enjoyed the day. Hoping mother will have many more happy birthdays. One who was present. ------ DELTA MAN IS LAID TO REST, TUESDAY, MAY 31 Anniston, Ala., May 31 Funeral services for J. Henry Taylor, age 69, were conducted from the Bethlehem Church at Friendship this afternoon by the Rev. Henry Campbell. Jones was in charge. Pallbearers were Troy Parker, C. T. Taylor, L.C. Robinson, Jesse and Robert Stephens and W.E. Pate. Mr. Taylor died at his residence on Delta, Route 1, at 10:10 o'clock yesterday morning after an illness of a week. Surviving are the wife, three sons, Henry of Heflin and Herman and Willy of Delta and two daughters, Mrs. Cynthia Johnson of Heflin and Cynthia (?) Mac Taylor of Delta. ------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, JUNE 16, 1938 JONES RITES AT BETHEL CHURCH Anniston, Ala., June 13 Funeral services for T.J. Jones, 94 year old Confederate veteran and grandfather of Bowie and Roy Jones of Anniston, were conducted at Bethel church on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock by the Rev. Frank Ingram. Interment was in the church cemetery. Active pallbearers were Shelton Ingram, Mose Russell, A.T. and Bob Cheatwood and Joe and B.T. Adams. Owens of Heflin directed. Mr. Jones who resided withh is son G.S. Jones at Delta, died late Friday afternoon following an illness of three weeks. He was a native of the Tallapoosa River section about six miles east of Heflin, and was a prominent farmer until about 10 years ago when advancing age caused his retirement. He was an active member of the United Confederate Veterans and attended numerous reunions. Mr. Jones is survived by his widow, three sons, Bud, Charlie and Arthur Jones, all of Delta and a number of grandchildren. ----- DEATH CLAIMS W.P. BABER Funeral services for W.P. Baber, age 50, a native of Cleburne county, was conducted from the Lebanon church at 10 o'clock Sunday with the Rev. Rufe Johnson officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery with Usrey in charge. Mr. Baber died Wednesday in Mobile where he was employed at the state docks, after a protracted illness. Surviving are three brothers, L.M. Baber of Fort Bragg, N.C., J.G. of Anniston and M.L. of Heflin, and four sisters, Mrs. J.M. Harper of Mobile; Mrs. J.T. Hughes of Anniston; Mrs. J.M. Preston of Charleston, S.C. and Mrs. J.L. Cheer of Oxford. ------ MISS THOMPSON IS LAID TO REST Miss Laura Thompson, 60, died at her home near Cedar Creek on Wednesday of last week following a lengthy illness. She was well known in the community and will be greatly missed. Funeral services were conducted at Cedar Creek church at 2 p.m. Thursday, the Rev. H.R. Carter of Heflin officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery, directed by Owens of Heflin. Miss Thompson was making her home with her brother, C.W. (Bud) Thompson at the time of her passing. ------ FRUITHURST News June 13 A family reunion was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Barker on Sunday. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. J. Granade and son of Gadsden Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Barker Mr. and Mrs. Noah Barker Mr. and Mrs. Thompson and two daughters of Gadsden Mr. and Mrs. Fred Steele and daughter of San Francisco, Calif. ------ Mr. and Mrs. Fred Steele and daughter and Joe Steele of San Francisco, Calif. are spending their vacation with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. Steele and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Barker. ---- Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Barker, Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Granade, Mr. and Mrs. Asa Thompson and children, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Steele and daughter and Mr. and Mrs. Noah Barker spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. H.V. Barker. ----- SMITH SERIOUSLY INJURED TUESDAY Rude Smith, a W.P.A. worker of near Beason Mills, suffered fractures of both legs below the knees in a truck-car sideswipe late Tuesday. The Cleburne News learned that Bunn Hanvey was the driver of the truck and A.R. (Buck) Williamson was said to have been driving the car. Both motor vehicles were said to have been transporting workers back to their homes from work. It was said that slabs of lumber were hit by the car and driven against Smith's legs, breaking both below the knee. The accident occurred near the Bill Armstrong farm. Smith was rushed to the hospital in Anniston in an Owens ambulance. ------ ROY SMITH IS LAID TO FINAL REST Sylacauga, Ala., June 13 Final rites were conducted at Friendship church near Muscadine this afternoon for Roy Smith, age 39, who died at his residence at Muscadine Sunday afternoon. Usrey of Anniston was in charge. Mr. Smith was born and raised in Muscadine and was a member of the Friendship church. He had been ill for several months. Among the survivors are the wife, three daughters, three sisters, three brothers and the father Charles Smith of Muscadine. Mrs. Arthur C. Roberts of Anniston is a sister. ----- MRS. SHOCKLEY IS DEATH VICTIM Mrs. M.E. Shockley, age 78, wife of the late P.Q. Shockley, died at her home near Howle's Mill on Friday, June 9 at 9 o'clock after an illness of several months. The funeral was held at Pleasant Hill on June 10 by the Revs. J.A. Eason, E.A. Riddle, W.M. Barr and Roy Niager and J.W. Grubbs. Burial was in the church cemetery. She is survived by seven sons and two daughters; W.B., W.E., O.A., E.E., H.C., I.K., and M.L. Shockley; Mrs. W.J. Morris and Mrs. Cecil Norton; 10 grandchildren and two great grandchildren and several brothers and sisters. She had been a mmeber of the Baptist church for over 50 years. As long as her health would permit she attended church regularly. She was loved by her neighbors and friends. CARD OF THANKS We take this method of thanking our friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy shown us during the sickness and death of our mother. We also thank you for the beautiful floral offering. May God bless each and every one of you, is our prayer. The Shockley children --------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, JUNE 23, 1938 EDWARDSVILLE News June 20 Major L.O. Grice of the U.S. Army and Rev. Homer Grice of Nashville, Tenn., spent the weekend with their mother Mrs. A.G. Grice. ----- Mrs. Mollie Burgess of Atlanta has arrived to spend the summer with her sister Mrs. A.G. Grice. ---- Mrs. R.L. Burgess who has been critically ill in a Birmingham hospital is recovering and expected to be home in a short while. ---- ACCIDENT VICTIM LAID TO REST Funeral services for J.F. (Rude) Smith of near Micaville, who died Thursday of last week in an Anniston hospital, were held at 2 p.m. Friday at Micaville church, the Rev. E.C. Daniel of Newell officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. Mr. Smith suffered the loss of both legs when the truck he and other W.P.A. workermen were riding with was in a collision with another automobile Tuesday afternoon of last week in Beason Mills community. He was rushed to a hospital in Anniston for treatment. Surviving are the widow, two sons and three daughters. ------- MRS. ABERNATHY LAID TO REST Mrs. M.C. Abernathy died at the home of her brother G.T. Sears on June 18. She had been in ill health for some months. She was the daughter of the late W.H. Sears of south Cleburne. She was about 70 years old. She was beloved by all who knew her. She was noted for her kindness to the sick and needy. Her husband died about three years ago. She leaves one brother, G.T. Sears of Heflin; three sisters, Mrs. L. Ayers of Heflin; Mrs. R.H. Campbell of Ona, Fla., Mrs. Dave Morrison of Akron, Ohio and Mrs. J. Lebus Casey of Heflin. ------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, JUNE 30, 1938 M.K. POUNDS RITES ON SUNDAY Melvin K. Pounds, prominent land owner, died at his residence near Lebanon on Thursday afternoon of last week, following an illness of about two years. Mr. Pounds was 62 years of age. He retired 12 years ago from the meat and grocery business in Heflin. Funeral services were conducted at Antioch church on Sunday morning at 11 o'clock and interment was in the church cemetery, directed by Brown of Heflin. Pallbearers were six nephews of the deceased. Surviving are the wife, three sons, L.D. of San Antonio, Texas; G.H. of Birmingham and James Roy of Long Beach, Calif; three daughters, Mrs. J.W. Hornaday Jr. and Mrs. C.R. Dudley of Birmingham and Mrs. W.F. Moody of Los Angeles, Calif; a brother A.M. Pounds of Boaz, and two sisters, Mrs. C.H. Reynolds of Dallas, Texas and Mrs. J.L. Owens of Birmingham and many relatives of the Lebanon community. ------- EDWARDSVILLE News June 27 Mrs. Maggie Burgess is visiting her mother Mrs. Thrasher in Chattanooga, Tenn. --- FRUITHURST News June 27 Mrs. M. Attaway has returned home after a week's treatment at an Anniston hospital. ---- Mrs. Alton Vickers of Spartanburg, S.C. is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Luther Parker. ---- MRS. BROWN IS LAID TO REST Mrs. Laurence Brown of Fruithurst, died at her home Saturday night June 18 after a brief illness, having been removed to her home from an Anniston hospital on Friday. Surviving are her husband, four sons, Harvey, Ivey, Donald and Eugene and three daughters, Arrie and Nettie Brown and Mrs. Leila Smith and 2 grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at Pleasant Hill by Rev. C.W. Crowe. Interment was in the church cemetery, directed by Miller of Tallapoosa. Pallbearers were her four sons and two nephews. Mrs. Brown also leaves to mourn her death a host of other relatives and friends. ------ LOCAL News J. Willard Crumpton, 88 year old Trickem Valley citizen, was in town last week. ---- MRS. PETTYJOHN PASSES Mrs. L.G. Pettyjohn , well known and beloved Heflin woman, died at the residence Monday night after a long illness. She was stricken several weeks ago while attending preaching services at her church and never recovered. Funeral arrangements had not been completed at the hour of going to press. ------

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for MAY 1938 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, MAY 5, 1938 IN MEMORY of W.J. DAVIS In loving memory of my grandfather, who died two years ago today, May 5. Although we can never see his dear face or hear his voice again, and the vacancy can never be filled here, we have the consolation that he is at peace with Jesus. Lillie Davis ------ W.J. McCRARY FUNERAL HELD AT LEBANON Funeral services were held for W.J. McCrary, 56, resident of Fruithurst and Cleburne county for 53 years, died April 20 at his residence at 10:45 p.m., after a short illness. Surviving are the widow, mother, Mrs. Almeda McCrary of Oak Level; one daughter, Mrs. Staley Thomas; three sons, Whitt, Alonzo and Leonard McCrary, all of Fruithurst; three sisters, Mrs. Cora Moore, Mrs. Daisy Long of Muscadine and Mrs. Paralee Allen of Oak Level, and a host of relatives. Pallbearers were Cline Voss, Clinel Ward, Elbert Hicks, Charley Hooper, Joe Carter and John G. Chandler. Interment was in Lebanon cemetery with Rev. Mr. Crosly of Tallapoosa officiating. Miller and Son of Tallapoosa in charge. ------ FUNERAL SERVICES HELD AT MACEDONIA APRIL 27 for MR. JOHN M. COUCH Bowdon, Ga., April 28 Mr. John M. Couch, 59, died Tuesday morning April 26, 1938 at his home near Sand Hill. Mr. Couch, a son of James Couch and Georgia Crockett Couch, was a native of Coweta county. He is survived by two sons, Mr. Carl Couch and Mr. Joe Couch, both of Carrollton; three daughters, Miss Eura Couch of Carrollton, Miss Reba Couch of Carrollton and Miss Jessie Lovell of Villa Rica; two brothers, Mr. Tom Couch and Mr. Lon Couch both of Villa Rica; one half-brother, Mr. Otto Couch of Forsyth; two sisters, Mrs. Ella Banks of Tallapoosa and Mrs. Dora Sloan of Villa Rica; one half-sister, Miss Sadie Couch of Forsyth; his stepmother Mrs. Lula Couch of Forsyth and 10 grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Macedonia near Sand Hill on Wednesday at 2 p.m., with Rev. E.B. Paris officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. ------ G.W. STAMPS IS DEATH VICTIM Funeral services for George W. Stamps, 83, who died at the home of a daughter near Ranburne on Tuesday afternoon, were held Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the church, Revs. C.E. Kaylor of Heflin and Harmon Moore of Atlanta officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery, Owens of Heflin directing. Surviving are three sons, C.J., J.C. of near Ranburne and O.A. Stamps of Heflin; six daughters, Mrs. Willie Hale of Heflin; Mrs. Tommy Maddox of Graham; Mrs. Alice Cox, Mrs. Ruby Jones, Mrs. Annie Moore, all of near Ranburne and Mrs. Mary Whitehead of LaGrange, Ga. Pallbearers were Hugh Jones, Arlin Cook, Joe Hale, Fulton Stamps, Arlin Stamps and David Maddox. ------- MRS. WILLIAMS LAID TO REST Anniston, Ala., April 25 Final rites for Mrs. W.V. Williams of Delta, Route 2, were held at Harmony church near DeArmanville, with the Rev. L.A. Claxton officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery with Jones directing. Mrs. Williams was 54 years of age. She died early Sunday morning at the local hospital following an illness of three days. Surviving are the husband, two sons, M.R. of Delta and W.O. of Anniston; three daughters, Mrs. W.E. Burgess of Edwardsville; Mrs. J.M. Mitchell of West Point, Ga. and Miss Jewell Williams of Delta; two brothers, Jesse Edwards of Choudrant, La., and M.R. Edwards of Winnfield, La., and three sisters, Mrs. J.H. Collie of Rushton, La. and Mrs. Annie Austin and Mrs. J.C. Bragg of Edwardsville. ------ MRS. CHEATWOOD GIVEN BIRTHDAY PARTY RECENTLY An event long to be remembered by those present took place at the home of Mrs. V.M. Cheatwood of Edwardsville on Sunday, April 24, when the good woman's children, grandchildren, other relatives and friends gathered at her home for her 72nd birthday dinner. And such a dinner! When the good ladies who had so faithfully prepared the food called us for dinner, the men and boys marched around to the back of the house and there before their eyes on a long table prepared for that purpose, was enough good things to eat to fill twice as many people as were present. We could hardly wait until H.W. Butler could get through "asking the blessing" to begin. Some of us ate so much until our wife did not have to cook anything for a week. We wish someone would have a dinner like this at least once a week and invite us. All the children of this good mother were present and enjoyed the dinner and the presence of their mother. The ones present were: Sons: S.G. Cheatwood, D.R. Cheatwood of Edwardsville; Asa Cheatwood and family of Oxford; Lee Cheatwood and family of Cullman; I.V. Cheatwood of Lawrenceberg, Tenn. Daughters: Miss Tinnie Cheatwood of Edwardsville; Mrs. Loumanda Parker and family of Edwardsville; Mrs. Septer Newborn and family of Heflin; Mrs. Jessie Johnson and family of Edwardsville; Mrs. Sarah Albright of Muscadine; and, 17 grandchildren and five nieces were present. May God's richest blessings rest upon this grand woman and mother. We are mighty thankful that she has been spared to live among us as long as she has. May she lived to enjoy many more birthdays and dinners and here is hoping we will be invited to all of them. A Friend. ------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, MAY 12, 1938 SHOTGUN BLAST ENDS MAN'S LIFE Heflin, Ala., May 6 Chesley J. Payne, age 69, today shot himself with a handgun at his home in Chulafinnee, it was stated by the sheriff's office. The charge struck him in the chest bringing instant death, it was said. The tragedy took place about 8 o'clock this morning. Friends and relatives were at loss to give reason for the act. Surviving are the widow, three sons, Woodward, Boyd and Winford, all of Chulafinnee; seven daughters, Mrs. Leslie Howle of Bell Mills; Mrs. Ollie Moore, Mrs. Elsie Thrower, Mrs. Ista Grubb, Mrs. Rural Lester, Mrs. Lillian Striplin and Miss Loy Payne, all of Chulfafinnee; a brother J.T. Payne of Texas and a sister, Mrs. Ethel Johnson of Heflin -------- FUNERAL CONDUCTED FOR RANDOLPH MAN Roanoke, Ala., May 8 Funeral services for Andrew J. Norred, well known Randolph county farmer who died at his home at Rock Mills on Friday, were conducted Saturday at Big Springs church by the Rev. W.W. Lankford and the Rev. C.S. Heard. Surviving are the widow, six sons, Albert, Odell, Daffie, James and E.J. Norred and a daughter Mrs. Alice Weathers, all of Randolph county. ------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, MAY 19, 1938 MRS. S. GEORGE IS LAID TO REST Funeral services were held last Thursday afternoon for Mrs. Susan George, aged Chulafinnee woman, who died at her home early on Wednesday morning of last week after a short illness. The Rev. J.G. Grubbs conducted the services which were a tthe Chulafinnee Methodist church. Burial was in the church cemetery, Jones of Anniston in charge. Mrs. George is survived by two sons, Luther and Claudell George; two daughters, Mrs. Carey Bates and Miss Ethel George. Pallbearers were Harbon Thrower, Henry Durham, Ralph Riddle, Sam Moore, Henry Grubbs and J.W. Crosson. ------ MRS. MARY GRAY DIED AT HOME Mrs. Mary Steed Gray, age 82, died at her home here about 6:30 o'clock Monday morning. Mrs. Gray was a native of Cleburne county, having been born at Oak Level. She had resided in Heflin for 25 years and was a member of the Methodist church here. Funeral services were conducted at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the residence by the Rev. C.D. Kaylor. Interment was in the Heflin cemetery with Usrey of Anniston in charge. Pallbearers were L.H. Furlow, J.L. Gray, Horace Gray, C.D. Bruce, Lynn Gray and Paul Gray. Mrs. Gray is survived by six sons, L.W. Gray of Oxford; M.L. Gray of Jacksonville; P.D. Gray of DeArmanville and F.P., J.S. and E.L. Gray of Heflin; three daughters, Mrs. C.D. Bruce of Oxford; Mrs. T. Owen of DeArmanville and Miss Myrtle Gray of Heflin and a sister, Mrs. Hattie Dobson of Piedmont. ------- IN MEMORY OF OUR MOTHER (Name Not Given) Nov. 10, 1867 -- May 23, 1903 Signed, M.N. and E.P. Dodson Mrs. J.P. Robinson Mrs. Phillip Kingsley ------- CRUMPTONS ARE MADE HAPPY HERE SUNDAY Sunday, May 8, was a very happy day for Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Crumpton when the children and grandchildren began to arrive to celebrate Mother's Day with them. Before time to spread the lunch which was served picnic style, all the children had arrived and all the grandchildren except three were present to enjoy the feast. Too soon the hour arrived for the children to return to their respective homes. Those present for the happy occasion were: Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Crumpton and Evelyn of Ashland Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Crumpton, and Jimmie Sue and Jessie Lee Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Crumpton and Hugh and Mary Helen Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Lambert and J.C. and Dortohy Nelle Mr. and Mrs. B.L. Stedham and Audress, Carroll, Lynn, and Gene of Anniston Mr. and Mrs. E.M. Crumpton and Geroldine of Fairfield Mr. and Mrs. Dodson Mosley and Lula Made Mr. and Mrs. G.M. Price of Gadsden Mrs. Hobart Murphree Sarah Crumpton and John of Wedowee Mr. and Mrs. Owen Crumpton of Albertville Mr. and Mrs. Howard Crumpton of Jacksonville Mr. and Mrs. Stanford Downey and Ston of Gadsden Cleo Lambert of Howard College Nettie Lou Smith of Gadsden Ralph Smith -------

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for APRIL 1938 NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, APRIL 7, 1938 MRS. TEAGUE IS LAID TO REST IN BLAKE CEMETERY Funeral services for Mrs. M.O. Teague, age 85, who died at Teagues Mill on Saturday morning, were conducted Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Micaville Baptist church by the Rev. H.R. Carter. Interment was in Blake Cemetery, directed by Usrey. Mrs. Teague was born and reared in Cleburne county and was a member of the Cedar Creek Baptist church. She had been ill several years. Mrs. Teague is survived by seven sons, T.J. of Fyffe; T.F., A.B., G.C., D.C. and D.S. of Heflin; and B.H. Teague of Akron, Ohio; three daughters, Mrs. B.H. Hendricks of Fyffe; Mrs. J.B. Bradberry of Lewisburg, Tenn., and Mrs. Bessie Hewlett of Atlanta; three grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. --------- MOATES BURIED LAST SATURDAY Johnny W. Moates, 77, widely known in the northern part of the county, died last Friday following a stroke of paralysis. Funeral services were conducted at Upper Cane Creek church on Saturday, the Rev. John W. Patty officiating. Interement was in the church cemetery. Mr. Moates will be remembered by the older people. He taught school for many years in Oak Level and other sections in north Cleburne. He died at the home of his cousin Olen Perry, where he was taken following his sudden illness. Peace to his ashes. ------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, APRIL 14, 1938 SHOCKLEY FUNERAL HELD SUNDAY Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Shockley, age 87, who passed away Friday morning at the home of her daughter Mrs. John Bell of the Cedar Creek community after a long illness, were held Sunday afternoon at o'clock at the Pleasant Hill church, Rev. E.A. Riddle, assisted by Revs. H.R. Carter, W.M. Barr and H. R. Grubbs, conducting the services. Owens of Heflin was in charge. Surviving Mrs. Shockley are the daughter Mrs. Bell and three grandchildren, several nephews and nieces. -------- OWENS INJURED SATURDAY NIGHT IN AUTO WRECK Tom Owens of Heflin was reported "resting well" late Tuesday at an Anniston hospital where he was rushed Saturday night when the automobile he was driving plunged into a parked truck on the outskirts of Heflin. The near-fatal accidcent occurred at about 11 p.m. Saturday and the injured youth was carried to the hospital in an Owens Co. ambulance. Owens was said to have suffered a compound fracture of the right arm, a hip dislocated, lacerations about the face and other injuries. ------ MRS. LAMBERT IS TAKEN BY DEATH Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Lambert, 84, were held at Micaville church last Saturdayafternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. R.L. Skinner of Bell Mills officiating, assisted by the Rev. C.E. Kaylor of Heflin. Interment was in the church cemetery, directed by Owens Company of Heflin. Mrs. Lambert died Thursday at her home near Micaville. She had been in declining health for several years and suffered a stroke of paralysis about 10 days ago. She was the second wife of William R. Lambert who preceded her to the grave about 17 years ago. Survivors are a son Frank of Heflin; two stepsons, Gus of Corinth; and Dan of Hamilton, Ga., and a stepdaughter, Miss Dela Lambert of near Micaville. Pallbearers werer Fred Phillips, Virgil Vise, C.E. Kaylor, Horace Allen, Leroy Crumpton and J. Lebus Casey. ------- NOTE: The newspaper issues for April 21st and April 28, 1938 were ALL political advertisements and no other news was found. ---------

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for MARCH 17th thru MARCH 24th, 1938 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, MARCH 17, 1938 JOHNSON FUNERAL HELD AT CEDAR CREEK ON FRIDAY Funeral services for Fred J. Johnson, 61, prominent Beason Mills farmer who died Thursday morning of last week after a long illness, were held at Cedar Creek Baptist church at 2:30 p.m. Friday, the Rev. W.M. Barr of Bell Mills officiating, assisted by the Rev. H.R. Carter of Heflin and the Rev. J.W. Grubbs of Chulafinnee. Burial was in the church cemetery, Owens of Heflin directing. Mr. Johnson had been in declining health for the last several months. He was born and lived all his life in the Beason Mills community of the county. Surviving are the widow and four sons, Nelson, Ewell and Bobby, of Beason Mills, and Carl of Columbiana; five daughters, Mrs. Albert Vise and Mrs. Ralph Glasgow of Heflin; Mrs. Phillip Thomson of Enterprise, Ala., Mrs. Ray Pope of Atlanta and Miss Reba Johnson of Bremen, Ga.; two brothers, Steve and O.W. of Beason Mills and a sister Mrs. L.O. Dean of Beason Mills. Pallbearers were sons-in-law and sons, Albert Vise, Ray Pope, Phillip Thomson, Ralph Glasgow, Nelson Johnson and Carl Johnson. -------- HIGHTOWER RITES AT CAMP CREEK The funeral for George Hightower, 41, who died Monday at his home in the Oak Level community, was held at Camp Creek church on Tuesday, the Rev. A .T. Warmack of Heflin officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery, directed by Owens of Heflin. Survivors are the widow, several children and other relatives of the community. ------- MACEDONIA MAN DIED THIS WEEK W.Z. Brown, 72, of the Muscadine community, died at his home Tuesday after a brief illness. Funeral services and burial were held Wednesday. Survivors are several children, a sister Mrs. Abbie Jacobs of Bowdon, Ga.; three brothers, Tom, and Joe of Jackson county and Hez of DeKalb county. ------- CHANDLER RITES HELD AT SALEM IN HARALSON Heflin people were shocked early Tuesday when they learned of the sudden death of Edward Chandler at his home at Lebanon. He lived in Heflin for a number of years where he was engaged in the automobile business and was widely known over Cleburne county. He was born in Haralson county, Ga. and was 57 years old at the time of his passing Monday night at the home of his brother, with whom he was making his home. Surviving are the widow Mrs. Emma Chandler, two sons, J.L. and Leo of Lebanon; a brother Jesse T. of College Park; two half-brothers, Johnny T. Chandler of Lebanon and Ivan Chandler of Heflin. Funeral services were held at Salem Church near Tallapoosa. Ga. on Wednesday with burial in the church cemetery. Owens Funeral Home of Heflin directed. ------- LOWERY DIES OF PISTOL WOUND Jack Lowery, 18, of Ranburne, died instantly late Sunday afternoon from abullet wound near the heart, inflicted while out automobile riding with two companions. Sheriff W.T. Prestridge, who investigated, said young Lowery's companion Cliff Buchanan and J.L. Cosper told them that the youth stepped out of the car near Ranburne, pulled out a .32 calibre pistol from his pocket, placed the barrel against his heart and pulled the trigger three times, two shells failing to explode, the third firing, the bullet passing through the body near the heart, coming out near the spine. The sheriff said that the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Lowery could ascribe no cause for their son to take his life, neither could his companions, with whom he was riding, as the youth was said to have been in happy spirits all day Sunday. Funeral services were held Monday at Ranburne Baptist church, the Rev. Mr. Caldwell officiating. Interment was in Ranburne cemetery. ------- WINDHAM FOUND DEAD NEAR HERE Heflin, Ala., Mar. 9 The body of a man identified as Melvin Windham, 69, of Tallapoosa, Ga., was discovered near here at about 1 p.m. Wednesday. No marks of violence on the body led officials to believe that he suffered a heart attack and fell dead. It was said that Windham probably was enroute to Anniston to visit relatives. The body was brought to Heflin by Owens ambulance. His sons, Arthur Windham of Baton Route, La. and Cleve Windham of Birmingham were notified and arrived here and made funeral arrangements which were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at Providence church, south of Tallapoosa, Ga. The Rev. A.T. Warmack of Heflin officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery, Owens in charge. ------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, MARCH 24, 1938 BIRTHDAY PARTY IS GIVEN CAVENDER On Sunday, March 13, a host of relatives and friends gatheed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Cavender to celebrate the former's birthday anniversary. At noon the tables were filled with many good things to eat and everyone enjoyed themselves very much. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Cavender Mr. and Mrs. Guy Cavender and children, Jeff, John Mrs. Julius Cavender and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lambert Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Lambert Mr. and Mrs. Austin Lipham and family Mr. and Mrs. Ewell Perkins and family Mr. and Mrs. John Lambert John Bell Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Noles Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Noles Mr. and Mrs. Jim Roberts Mr. and Mrs. Homer Roberts Mr. and Mrs. Arven Young Buck Lawyer Miss Lucile Lumpkin, Miss Margrett Lumpkin, W. Lee Lumpkin Harding Flemmons Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Howle Mrs. Liza Ann Morris -------- MRS. CLIFF NOLES TAKEN BY DEATH Funeral services for Mrs. Cliff Noles, who died at her home near Graham on Thursday of last week, were held at Graham on Friday. Burial was in in Campground cemetery. Mrs. Noles was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willard Crumpton of Trickem. Survivors are the husband and many other relatives. ----- PATTY RITES HELD AT MARS HILL Mrs. Malendia Patty, 86, died at the home of her son Elder Ira M. Patty, near Mars Hill on Thursday of last week, following a long illness. Funeral services were conducted at Mars Hill church at 11 a.m. Friday, Elders Bruce Robinson and Daniel Robinson of Shiloh officiating, assisted by the Rev. W.C. Cooper of Tallapoosa, Ga. Mrs. Patty was preceded to the grave by her husband Henry Patty about 16 years ago. He was one of the leading citizens of the community. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. L.E. Zimmerman of Edwardsville and Mrs. Polly Williams of Oak Level and a son Elder Ira M. Patty, besides a host of other relatives. --------

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for MARCH 3rd thru MARCH 10, 1938 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, MARCH 3, 1938 MACEDONIA MAN BURIED FRIDAY Heflin, Ala., Feb. 26 Riley M. Spurlin, age 57, died at his residence Wednesday night after an illness of three days. Mr. Spurlin had been a farmer in the Macedonia community for many years. Funeral services were held at the Macedonia church Friday morning at 10 o'clock with the Rev. A.T. Warmack officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery, with Jones of Anniston directing. Surviving are the wife, two sons, R.L. and John Spurlin; four daughters, Mrs. W.R. Cole; Mrs. L.E. Staples; Miss Ivey Spurlin and Miss Irene Spurlin, and a sister Mrs. Mary Dempsey, of Oxford. --------- TWO MEN HURT IN ATTACK WITH KNIFE SATURDAY NIGHT Heflin, Ala., Feb. 27 Sheriff Tom Prestridge of Cleburne county continued his investigation into what he termed a Saturday night brawl which resulted in the stabbing of two men, one of them seriously. Hugh Rowell, son of Deputy Sheriff Alex Rowell, was seriously stabbed about the face and neck. He is under treatment at the Garner Hospital in Anniston. His companion Jake Norton was less seriously stabbed. Sheriff Prestridge said the stabbing occurred at the home of Luke Skinner, north of Heflin. The sheriff said that the injured men told him they did not know who stabbed them, as it was too dark to recognize or identify their assailant. The sheriff stated that he had not ascertained what brought on the trouble. He said the victims claimed they were attacked without warning while standing in the yard at the Skinner home. ------ BOWDON CITIZEN KILLED ACCIDENTALLY Bowdon, Ga., Feb. 25 Emory Akin of Bowdon was killed instantly Monday morning when struck by a truck on the highway near his home. Mr. Akin was returning from a pasture a short distance from his home, located near Bowdon College, early Monday morning when the accident occurred. He was knocked down by the automobile, which he was said to have walked directly in front of, and thrown on the hood, his head hitting the windshield. The driver of the truck, owned by an Anniston, Ala. produce firm, was absolved from blame in the mishap, authorities state. Mr. Akin who was 41 years of age, is survived by his widow and two children. ------- MRS. HOWELL IS BURIED SUNDAY Funeral services for Mrs. Wilson F. Howell, who died at her home at Oak Level on Friday night, were conducted at 11 a.m. Sunday at Camp Creek church by the Rev. A.T. Warmack of Heflin. Interment was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were nephews, Hoyt Garner, Alex Rogers, Jim Shealey, Arnold Rhodes, Lee and Harold Howell. Survivors are the husband and a daughter Miss Edna Howell; two sisters, Mrs. Ola Rogers and Mrs. Elma Garner. --------- (NOTE: these next few lines of an obit/death notice were just below the above obit without any "heading" as usually seen in the obits, so not sure if it is the same person or another woman with last name of Howell; appears that the day she died is different than Mrs. Wilson F. Howell.....) Iva Roberts Howell, 46, was the daughter of George W. Roberts. After several weeks sickness, she died Saturday, Feb. 26 at her home. Sons services by Warmack quartet of Piedmont were beautifully rendered. -------- MRS. MEACHAM IS HURT SERIOUSLY Anniston, Ala., Feb. 23 Mrs. C.T. Meacham, wife of a Heflin dentist, was in a serious condition today at Garner Hospital suffering from lacerations received in an automobile accident east of Oxford on Tuesday night. Mrs. Meacham's condition was made serious by the loss of blood, it was said. She and two companions were brought to the hospital by a passing motorist. Miss Elizabeth Meacham, a sister-in-law and Miss Ruth Kitchen, both of Heflin, suffered from shock, bruises and lacerations. The automobile in which the three were riding was said to have plunged over an embankment and overturned several times. ------ RETURNED TO HER HOME Mrs. Meacham was returned to her home in Heflin on Tuesday, considerably improved. She told friends that she was happy to be home and appreciated the many kind words and the many lovely flowers sent to her while in the hospital. "It will be several days before I will be able to be out again", she said, "but I'll be so happy when that day comes." ------- WAITS BURIED AT CHERRY GROVE Borden Springs, Ala., Mar. 1 Samuel J. Waits, age 78, Borden Springs farmer, was laid to rest today in Cherry Grove Baptist church cemetery. Mr. Waites died Monday night after a brief illness. Surviving are the wife, a son Frank; a daughter Maggie and a sister Mrs. D.W. Buttram, all of Borden Springs. Mr. Waits was a Mason and a member of Cherry Grove church. ------ IN MEMORY OF MRS. JUDIE SMITH of Cullman County, Ala. On January 25, 1938 the Death Angel visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harve Reese of near Cullman and claimed our darling grandmother, Mrs. Judie Smith. It was hard to give her up but it is so sweet to know that she is living in glory. All who knew her loved her and grandmother was so kind to everyone; the nights never got too dark and dreary for her to visit the sick and lend a helping hand. One has gone that we dearly loved. I have often heard her say "I want to be ready on that Great Day" and I believe grandmother was ready. If she could look back over the banks of glory she would say, "weep not for me, loved ones, for I am basking in the sunlight of God's pure love, where no sorrow nor pain can enter." Grandmother professed a hope in Christ at the age of 15 and joined the Missionary Baptist church. She married W.R. Smith on Jan. 19, 1879 and they lived together 59 years. She leaves to mourn her passing her husband, two sons, J.E. and S.R.E. Smith of Cullman; three daughters, Mrs. J.W. Hand of Hightower; Mrs. Harvie Reese and Mrs. John Butler of near Cullman. Written by her granddaughter Mrs. Willie Maddox. ------ IN MEMORY OF J.L. ROBINSON J.L. Robinson was called away from us Feb. 14 and was laid to rest in Liberty Hill cemetery Feb. 15. The Death Angel visited the home of my sister at 4 o'clock int he morning and called her dear husband away, to that bright sunny land on high where there'll be no more dying or mourning. We can't understand why the dear Lord called him away from us, but He knew best. It was hard to give him up, but may we all live a life that we will meet him in heaven. If he could only speak he would say "weep not for me dear wife and children, I am at rest." Still, there is a vacant place in the home that no one can fill, for he now sleeps in the arms of Jesus. To know him was to love him, as he met everyone with a smile and kind word, always ready to lend a helping hand wherever he went. Oh, how I do miss that sweet and happy face, dear sister and children, so why should we weep for him as we know not the trouble, pain and sorrow he suffered. Only the little white angel that called him away knew his conditions. Just one week before he died, mother, myself and Brother Craft visited the home and when it was time for us to leave, Uncle asked Bro. Craft to lead in prayer; brother got down on his weak knees and prayed that he would soon be at rest. Dear children, wasn't it sweet to know that Papa realized his time was drawing near and that he was ready and willing to go? Written by his sister-in-law, Mrs. Pearl Sprayberry ------ IN MEMORY OF MRS. FELTON THRASHER Suminton, Ala. Mrs. Felton Thrasher, 20, died at the Norwood Hospital in Birmingham on Tuesday, Feb. 8. She lived in Walker county nearly all her life and was a member of the Christian church at Suminton, where the funeral service was held, the Rev. Mr. Wood, the Rev. Mr. Simpson and the Rev. Mr. York officiating. Interment was in McCormick's cemetery. Pallbearers were Hugh Thrasher, Clyde Thrasher, Lester Godfrey, Jess Allen and Matt Carey. Flower girls were Mildred Morgan, Ershell Morgan, Hazel Fields and Edith Cary. Edna was a loving, christian girl, who left a record which will live forever. She bore her pains with patience, as she saw Jesus awaiting her in a better world. Mother, father and dear companion, we should not grieve for her; just live a clean, christian life and meet her in heaven. Surviving are her husband, a little son Billy Mac, her parents Mr. and Mrs. Mac Godrey, four brothers, Lester, Glynn, Arvil and Johnnie; two sisters Mrs. Myrtia Allen and Mrs. Ethel Fields, all of Suminton. A Friend. ------- BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR MRS. ROOKS Mrs. Fannie Rooks was made a happy soul last Sunday on her seventy-fifth birthday anniversary when a dinner was given at the home of her daughter Mrs. Ofelia Green near Cedar Creek. All her children were present except Mrs. Ammon Crumpton of Dolomite. Her children, together with 37 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren were together for the first time in many years and "Grandma Fannie" was indeed happy. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Forney Rooks and children, J.D., Frank, Rudolph and Betty SUe Mr. and Mrs. Ed Rooks and children, Jimmie and Martha Ruth Mr. and Mrs. Roy Kent and children, Geraldine and Mary Alice Mrs. Flora Edwards and children, Hubert, Audrey and William Mr. and Mrs. Amos Rooks and children, Huitt, Cephus, Eunice, Lorena, Helen and Gertrude Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Dennis Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Rooks and children, Lucile, Mildred, Samuel and Donald Mr. and Mrs. John Rooks and family Mrs. Mettie Merrill, niece and children Mr. and Mrs. Harrison S. Green and children Agnes and LeRoy Refreshments were served with a table loaded with good eats and everyone seemed to enjoy the repast. In the afternoon a song program was rendered by "Grandma" Fannie's boys, who are noted directors and leaders of Sacred music. The boys were assisted by many visitors who were present in the afternoon. A group picture showing four generations was made besides other snap-shots made later in the day. The children and visitors left for their respective homes, with the hope of meeting Mother and "Grandma Fannie" on many, many more of her birthdays. --------- IN MEMORY OF MR. L.B. CHAMPION In loving remembrance of my dead Daddy, who departed this life five years ago, March 5, 1933. Mrs. J.S. Butterworth, Newport News, Va. --------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, MARCH 10, 1938 W.A. DODSON DIED TUESDAY AT HIS HOME IN BIVINS, TEXAS A telephone message was received here by relatives late Tuesday which told of the death earlier in the day of W.A. Dodson, age 85, at Bivins, Texas. No details were given. He was the eldest brother of C.F. Dodson who passed away at his home here Feb. 9. Not one of the boys and girls of John P. and Elizabeth Dodson is left. ------ FATHER OF HEFLIN WOMAN DIED AT TALLAPOOSA, Ga. Alfred Smith, father of Mrs. W.C. McMahan, died Monday afternoon near Tallapoosa, Ga. and was buried at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Those attending the funeral from Heflin were Mr. and Mrs. W.C. McMahan, Mrs. Ross Moore, Mrs. A.H. Glasgow, Wilmer Glasgow, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Ross and Mrs. Russell Blanton. ---- BIRTHDAY PARTY GIVEN FOR MRS. COLEMAN ON SUNDAY A dinner was given on Sunday, March 6 at the home of Mrs. Leola Warren of Edwardsville, honoring her mother, Mrs. M.A. Coleman on her 83rd birthday anniversary. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. J.G. Coleman and family of Attalla Mr. and Mrs. B.J. Coleman and family of Anniston Mr. and Mrs. Will Wolfe and family of Cedartown, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Kelley and baby of Atttalla Mr. and Mrs. Ed Mallock and son of Gadsden Mr. and Mrs. Huston Tankersley and family of Blue Mountain Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Gaines and daughter of Oxford ------ STEP-MOTHER OF HEFLIN WOMAN DIED LAST WEEK Funeral services for Mrs. Della Jackson, 83, were conducted from the First Methodist church in Bowdon, Georgia at 11 a.m. Saturday, the Rev. Mr. Gresham, pastor, officiating, asssisted by the Rev. Mr. Bell pastor of the First Baptist church in Carrollton, Ga. Interment was in the city cemetery. Mrs. Jackson passed away at the residence near Bowdon on Thursday morning after a four months illness, brought on by a stroke of paralysis several months ago. She was born and lived nearly all her life in the Jones' Crossing community of Carroll County, Ga. Surviving are a daughter Mrs. L.E. Witt of Bowdon; stepdaughters, Mrs. Levonia Braswell of Cullman, Ala., Mrs. Theo Lane of Centralhatchee, Ga., Mrs. J.J. Wager of Heflin; stepsons, W.T. Jackson of Temple, Texas; A.T. and Hugh Jackson of Carrollton, Ga., B.M. Jackson of Cedartown, Ga., and W.H. Jackson of Marietta, Ga. Pallbearers were step-sons-in-law, J.J. Wager and Little Lane, and four stepsons. ------ MRS. BAIN RITES HELD FRIDAY Funeral services for Mrs. Malicia Ann Bain, 71, who died at her home near Micaville on Wednesday of last week, were conducted at Micaville Baptist church at 2:30 p.m. Friday, the Rev. R.L. Skinner and the Rev. W.M. Barr officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery, directed by Owens of Heflin. Surviving are the husband J.R. Bain; four daughters, Mrs. L.V. Henderson of Orville; Mrs. S.J. Hand and Mrs. J.H. Shaddix; sons, Virgil Bain of Orville; Grady and Willie Bain of near Micaville; two brothers, J.M. Stephens of Clarendon, Texas and E.W. Stephens of Winnard, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. Delaney Putnam of Waco, Texas and Mrs. Ella Staffin of Iredell, Texas. Pallbearers were Theo Allen, Luther Henderson, Bunice Hanvey, Jason Death, Jim Shaddix and Merrill Hand. CARD OF THANKS We take this method of thanking our many friends and neighbors for their help and kindness shown us during the sickness and death of our beloved wife, mother and grandmother and also for the beautiful floral offerings; we also thank Owens Funeral Home of Heflin for their kindness and attention and the Revs. W.M. Barr and R.L. Skinner for their comforting words. May God's richest blessings abide with you, is our prayer. J.R. Bain, children and grandchildren ---------

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for FEBRUARY 1938 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, FEBRUARY 3, 1938 DEATH CLAIMS MISS KNIGHTEN Borden Springs, Jan. 31 The death angel visited the home of Mrs. and Mrs. W.A. Knighten on Friday, Jan. 28 and claimed as its victim their daughter, Jimmie Lee, age 26. She had been ill for only one week with flu and pneumonia. We cannot understand why she was taken so young, but God in his wisdom knows best and he does all things well. Jimmie Lee was a faithful member of the Church of Christ and was a devoted christian girl. To know her was to love her for she was always kind and had a smile for all. She leaves to mourn her, her parents, four sisters, Mrs. C.J. Buttram of Oak Level; Mrs. Will Pollard, Misses Dorothy and Bobby Knighten, and one brother Frank, all of this section; several uncles and aunts, cousins and scores of friends. Funeral and burial services were conducted at the church here Saturday afternoon, Usrey of Piedmont in charge. ------ SPRAYBERRY IS BURIED MONDAY A ruptured appendix was responsible for the death of Robert S. Sprayberry, age 67, whose funeral was held this morning at Mount Moriah church near Delta. He died early Sunday morning at the home of his brother and sole survivor, W.T. Sprayberry, a Delta farmer. Services were conducted by the Rev. John Grubbs, and burial was in the church cemetery, Jones directing. ------ BENEFIELD RITES HELD YESTERDAY Funeral services for W.J. (Bill) Benefield, who died at his home Tuesday near Rocky Flat after a lengthy illness, were conducted at Macedonia church on Wednesday, the Rev. A.T. Warmack of Heflin officiating, Owens of Heflin directing. Surviving are several children and other relatives of the New Hopewell community. ------- MARVIN HICKS IS LAID TO REST Marvin, the 18 year old son of R.J. Hicks of Ai, died Tuesday morning in an Anniston hospital, where he was carried following an attack of pneumonia. Funeral services were held at Oak Grove church Wednesday, the Rev. A.G. Stiles of Bowdon, Ga., officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. There were two deaths in the Hicks family in about one month. Mrs. Hicks died on Dec. 29 of pneumonia and was laid to rest in the cemetery at Oak Grove on Dec. 30. ------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, FEBRUARY 10, 1938 LEGION CONDUCTS FUNERAL SERVICES Wedowee, Ala., Feb. 3 Americal Legion graveside rites were conducted at the burial today of John Daniel Haynes, an Anniston World War veteran, at Valley Grove church cemetery near here. Haynes died Monday at the Veterans Hospital in Atlanta and his body was sent to Anniston, his native home where a sister, Mrs. Marion Borders resides. At the funeral church services today, the Rev. J.P. Bean officiated and burial was directed by Jones of Anniston. Pallbearers were Wilson White, Elbert Hanson, Gold Yarbrough, Olen Mitchell, A. Lipham and G.D. Graham. Surviving him are his mother Mrs. Z.A. Haynes of Newell; four brothers, Robert of Cullman, Moses of Bowdon, Ga., and Aaron and Cary of Wedowee; six sisters, Mrs. Marion Borders of Anniston; Mrs. Lizzie Gore of Leeds; Mrs. D.E. Townson of Birmingham; Mrs. Hoyt Boyd and Mrs. Boyce Carver of Wedowee and Mrs. Cleveland Crews of Solado, Texas. ------ MRS. ED BAKER IS LAID TO REST Heflin, Ala., Feb. 3 Final rites were held today for Mrs. R.E. Baker, wife of a Heflin farmer, who died Wednesday after a brief illness. Services were conducted by the Rev. A.T. Warmack at Macedonia chuch and burial was in the church cemetery. Jones of Anniston directed. Her nephews acted as pallbearers. Surviving are her husband; four brothers, T.T. Cantrell of Heflin; W.W. Cantrell of Columbus, Ga., J.P. Cantrell of Muscadine and D.H. Cantrell of Quitman, Arkansas; and three sisters, Mrs. Dora Thompson of Gadsden; Mrs. Evelyn Farlow of Bowdon, Ga., and Mrs. Janie Puckett of Auburn, Ga. ---------- C.F. DODSON DIED AT HOME WEDNESDAY C.F. Dodson, 77, editor of The Cleburne News, died suddenly at his home early Wednesday morning. Funeral and burial will be held Thursday at Ai. ------- NEGRO WAR VETERAN VICTIM OF HEART ATTACK ON MONDAY Will Virden of Heflin, a negro World War veteran, dropped dead Monday with what was thought to have been a heart attack. He had been in bad health for the last several months and had spent time in the negro Veteran's Hospital at Tuskegee. Will was buried Wednesday afternoon in Heflin. He is survived by his wife and four children. --------- FUNERAL SUNDAY FOR MR. WHEELER Piedmont, Ala., Feb. 5 Robert Oscar Wheeler died at his home in Borden Springs community Friday night after a seven months illness from paralysis. He as 57 years old. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock at Borden Springs Christian church, the Rev. B.L. Cox officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Edith of Anniston and Helen of Galveston, Tex; three brothers, Luther of Jacksonville, Calvin of Thompson, Ga., and Isaac of Atlanta; and his father, T.R. Wheeler of Piedmont. ------ FUNERAL SUNDAY FOR MRS. SMITH Piedmont, Ala., Feb. 7 Mrs. Sally Smith, age 82, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Pluma Burroughs on Route 2 Friday afternoon. She was born in the community and had lived there all her life. She was a member of the Bethel Church where funeral services were held for her Sunday morning at 10 o'clock, the Rev. A.L. Sherill officiating. Burial was in Hanks cemetery. She is survived by her daughter Mrs. Burroughs; a brother Sonny Greenwood of Texas and two grandsons. ------ CARD OF APPRECIATION We take this method of thanking our neighbors and friends for their sympathy and courtesy during the brief illness and death of our beloved brother and uncle, Robert Samuel Sprayberry, and to Bro. Grubbs and Bro. Ingram for their comforting words. Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Sprayberry and children, Delta, Route 1. ------- LOCAL News Mrs. Leola Skinner of near Heflin and her little granddaughter Betty Mae Skinner were visitors at The News office on Monday. ----- Mr. and Mrs. Luther Skinner have moved from Route 2 into their new place of residence near New Harmony Church. ---- Mr. and Mrs. George W. Thrower of Chulafinnee anounce the marriage of their daughter Keifer to the Rev. P.D. Taylor of Heflin. The marriage ceremony was performed several days ago by the Rev. R.L. Skinner of Bell Mills. ------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, FEBRUARY 17, 1938 C.F. DODSON DIED AT HOME WEDNESDAY Feb. 9 Charles Franklin Dodson, age 77, father of the editor of the paper, died at his home in Heflin at an early hour Wednesday morning. First news received stated that he probably suffered a heart attack and died in his bed. Mr. Dodson for a long number of years had been prominently identified in the weekly newspaper field, having owned and edited The Cleburne News for a number of years. Prior to his removal to Heflin he edited papers at Carrollton and Bremen, Ga. He was what might be called an editor of the old school, never bitter, never sarcastic but always pointed his writing toward the upbuilding of his community and the general welfare of the people. At the time of his death, Mr. Dodson was serving as Chairman of the Board of Registrars. He affiliated himself early in life with the M.E. Church and was a member of the Masonic fraternity and also the Woodmen of the World. He was born June 24, 1861 in Evergreen, Ala., a son of the late lamented John Peter Dodson and Elizabeth Gaines Dodson. Mrs. and Mrs. M.N. Dodson and daughter Elizabeth, and Mr. and Mrs. Philip Kingsley left immediately after the receipt of the sad news to attend the last rites. The Troy Messenger, Feb. 9, 1938. * * * * * * Heflin, Ala., Feb. 11 Funeral services for C.F. Dodson, 77, editor of The Cleburne News, who died at his home here Wednesday after a long illness, were held at the residence Thursday, with Heflin and Edwardsville Masons officiating at the burial. He was born in Evergreen, Ala., and came to Cleburne with his parents shortly after birth, when his father, John P. Dodson entered the Confederate Army. Long and widely known in Alabama and Georgia newspaper circles, Mr. Dodson became editor of The News in 1915. His father and mother preceded him to the grave by a long number of years. His mother died June 13, 1893 and his father died April 11, 1910. They were laid to rest in Ai Church cemetery. Pallbearers were Judge A.H. Glasgow, Clellon L. Wager, M.L. Crumpton, C.T. Dryden, P.J. Merrill and G.W. Cook. Brief funeral services were conducted at the residence at 1 p.m. Thursday, the Rev. C.E. Kaylor, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church, South and the Rev. Roy Niager, pastor of the Heflin Baptist church, officiating. Interment was in Ai cemetery, Owens of Heflin in charge. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Dodson; three sons, M.N. Dodson, editor of The Troy Messenger; E.P., and R.A. Dodson of The Cleburne News; three daughters, Mrs. J.P. Robinson and Mrs. W.O. Steele of Atlanta; Mrs. Phillip Kingsley of Troy, and a brother W.A. Dodson of Bivins, Texas and a number of nephews, nieces and other relatives. CARD OF APPRECIATION We wish to extend sincere thanks and appreciation for the many kindnesses, messages of love and understanding and beautiful floral offerings from our many relatives, friends and neighbors at the death of our beloved husband and father, Charles Franklin Dodson. We especially thank Rev. C.E. Kaylor and Rev. Roy Niager for their consoling words. We also deeply appreciate attention and advice given by Owens Funeral Home. Mrs. C.F. Dodson and family -------- T.M. WILLIAMS RITES AT SMYRNA Funeral services for T.M. Williams, age 84, who passed away at his home near Newell on Friday night, were held Sunday morning at 11 o'clock at Smyrna church, Revs. E.F. Daniel, H.R. Carter and Mr. Mathews officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery, Owens of Heflin directing. Surviving are five sons, D.R., D.M., T.R., W.C. and Henry Williams, all of Newell; two daughters, Mrs. Alvin Roberts of Iron City and Mrs. J.J. Turner of Edwardsville; two brothers, three sisters and several grandchildren. ------ MRS. HURST IS HURT BY FALL INTO A WELL Bremen, Ga. On Monday, Feb. 7, Mrs. A.A. Hurst, while gathering some scattered boards at a tenant house on her farm near Bremen, stepped over an abandoned well, falling about 20 feet to the bottom. The covering had become rotten and did not hold her weight. She suffered a broken leg below the knee and a sprained ankle and possibly fractured some ribs. She was carried to the Bremen hospital where she has shown rapid recovery for one of her age. If nothing develops to the contrary, she hopes to be out again within a reasonable length of time. ----- BIRTHDAY DINNER GIVEN FOR MRS. LOTT On Sunday, Jan. 13, a large crowd gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Lott to celebrate Mrs. Lott's 54th birthday anniversary. At 12 o'clock a large table was spread in the yard. A large white cake with pink candles adorned the center. Among those present to wish her many more happy birthdays were: Mr. and Mrs. Sam Norrell and son Mrs. E.E. Evans Mr. and Mrs. G.F. Lott Mrs. Garth Webb and children Mr. and Mrs. Chester Gore Mr. and Mrs. Lem Burt Mr. and Mrs. Will Daniel Mr. and Mrs. B. Lott Mrs. H. Butler and son, Sonny Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Haynes and children Mrs. George Fordham Mrs. White Rev. and Mrs. Borders Harold Martin Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Lott and children, Earl, Opal and Junior Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Evans Dorris Evans Mr. and Mrs. H.T. Howell adn son Kenneth ------ BURNS VALLEY News Feb. 14 We regret the death of Marion Summerall, which occurred at his home last Tuesday afternoon. He was 95 years old and is survived by five sons and three daughters and a number of grandchildren. ----- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, FEBRUARY 24, 1938 MR. SPRUILL PASSES AT FRUITHURST Fruithurst, Ala., Feb. 17 Funeral services were conducted early this afternoon at Friendship church near here for Rufus M. Spruill, age 62, who died at his home here Wednesday. The services were conducted by the Rev. J.C. Campbell, and interment was in the church cemetery, directed by Jones of Anniston. Mr. Spruill is survived by his wife, two sons, Duward and Buford of Winston, Ga., two daughters, Mrs. J.A. Duke of Birmingham and Miss Mary Frances Spruill of Winston. ------- FUNERAL IS HELD FOR NEWELL MAN Roanoke, Ala., Feb. 19 Funeral services for W.J. Traylor, 79 year old farmer of Newell, who died Friday morning after an illness of two months, were conducted at the Pine Hill church on Saturday afternoon. Surviving are the widow, three sons, Henry of Fyffe; Menyard of Woodland and Griffin of Newell; three daughters, Mrs. E.W. Lovvorn of Newell; Mrs. Heaton Abernathy of Hollywood, Calif., and Miss Linnie Traylor of Newell. ------