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. --------