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 ---------