NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for DEC. 2nd thru DEC. 16th, 1937 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, DECEMBER 2, 1937 FUNERAL SERVICES FOR G.J. MOORE G.J. Moore, age 78, former resident of Heflin, who left Heflin about six or seven years ago, died at the home of his sister Mrs. J.A. Duncan, near Clem, Ga. on Tuesday, November 23 and was laid to rest at Whitesburg cemetery. Mr. Moore was born in Whitesburg, Ga., coming to Alabama 40 years ago. He was a member of the Methodist church and a member of the Caldwell Lodge No. 502 and in good standing, and which Lodge sent a beautiful floral offering. Mr. Moore was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Moore of Whitesburg. He is survived by five brothers, J.O. Moore of Carrollton, Ga., T.L. Moore of Whitesburg, Ga., A.R. Moore of Detroit, Mich., and A.H. Moore of Birmingham; and two sisters, Mrs. J.A. Duncan of Clem, Ga., and another sister in Birmingham. ----- WALTER BEASON PASSES AT VETERANS' HOSPITAL IN LAKELAND, FLA., NOV. 17th Walter Beason, the News is informed, died Nov. 17 at the Veteran's Hospital at Lakeland, Fla., and was buried at Arlington, Ga. Mr. Beason was born Dec. 8, 1887 at Beason's Mill, Cleburne county. He has a host of relatives and friends in this county. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E.W. Beason, one sister, Mrs. Fannie Hudson of Hartfield, Ga., and five brothers, Lewis Beason of Ft. Gaines, Ga., Willie Beason of Arlington, Ga., Claude Beason of Fairfield, Ala., Howard Beason of Hartfield, Ga. and Clyde Beason of Moultrie, Ga. ------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, DECEMBER 9, 1937 INN PROPRIETOR KILLED BY TRAIN Birmingham, Ala., Dec. 4 F.C. (Callie) Pritchard, proprietor of the Silver Inn, a roadhouse on the Bee Line Highway near Leeds, was killed late yesterday afternoon when his automobile collided with a Central of Georgia freight train on 65th street near Georgia Road S. The accident occurred within the city limits. Investigating officers said the accident was unavoidable. C.L. Roberts of Columbus, Ga., engineer of the train said he didn't see the car until it was too late to stop. The train, consisting of 42 box cars, went on for approximately 1500 feet before it could be halted. The automobile was dragged 100 feet and turned over several times. Funeral services for Mr. Pritchard were held at 1 p.m. Sunday at Concord church in Lebanon, Ala., with John-Service directing. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Norma Eugene Pritchard; his parents Mr. and Mrs. Silas Pritchard of near Heflin; four brothers, O.S. Pritchard of Leeds; W.C. Pritchard of Atlanta; W.L. Pritchard of Muscadine and L.C. Pritchard of Tampa, Florida. ----- CHEATWOOD RITES AT WHITE PLAINS Anniston, Ala., Dec. 1 Funeral services for Mrs. Caroline C. Cheatwood, age 72, were conducted at White Plains Baptist church this afternoon with the Rev. H.R. Carter officiating. Interment was in White Plains cemetery, with Usrey in charge. Mrs. Cheatwood died at the residence of her nephew, William A. Coleman, late Monday night or early Tuesday morning. She was born and reared in Cleburne county but had lived in Calhoun county for several years. ----- SURPRISE DINNER FOR MRS. E.E. MYERS GIVEN The children of Mr. and Mrs. E.E. Myers gave a birthday dinner in honor of Mrs. E.E. Myers on Dec. 5. The different family groups gathered at the home of thie parents bringing beautiful gifts with them for this happy occasion. The parents were overjoyed at having their loved ones back home as one great family. A time of fellowship was enjoyed by all present. Those attending this occasion were: Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Myers and children, Sybil, Sidney, Ruben and Margaret Nell Mr. and Mrs. Tom Myers and children Mary Sue and Vernon Mrs. Charlie Wisner and children, Cecil, Irene, Fay, Era and Edna Mr. and Mrs. Ewell Norton and children, Betty Jean and Jackie Mr. and Mrs. Grady Myers Miss Leola Myers of Bremen, Ga. Misses zella, Emmie and Oscar Myers Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Gaines and daughter Gladys of Heflin Mrs. Mary Walker Mr. and Mrs. C.F. Dodson of Heflin Mr. and Mrs. L.L. Gaines and sons Willie Lee and Wilmer ------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, DECEMBER 16, 1937 WELL KNOWN EDITOR OF LINEVILLE DIED AT RESIDENCE SATURDAY Dec. 4 Lineville, Ala., Dec. 10 Willis Pirkle, 50, editor of the Lineville Headlight, and brother of Herbert Pirkle of Ranburne, died Saturday at his residence in Lineville after a three weeks illness. He formerly resided at Ranburne and was also well known in Bowdon and this section. Last rites were held at 2 o'clock Sunday at the Lineville Baptist church with Rev. Johnson officiating. Burial was in Briarfield Cemetery. Prominent in Ranburne social and church circles for many years, he was a member of the Ranburne Baptist church. Mr. Pirkle went to Lineville about 10 years ago where he became employed in newspaper work. He was also Justice of the Peace. Surviving are his wife, one son, Judson of Huntsville; three daughters, Mrs. Nellie Beasley of Montgomery; Miss Linda Pirkle of Montgomery; and Miss Sue Pirkle of Lineville; five sisters, Mrs. Emmet Baughn, Edie Gibbs; Mrs. George Anderson, Mrs. Judson Coley, all of Ranburne and Mrs. George Henson of Pine Hill; four brothers, Henry Pirkle of Heflin; Burl Pirkle of Anniston; Jep Pirkle of Alexandria and Herbert Pirkle of Ranburne. ------ C.G. McGRIFF DIED AT HIS HOME NEAR HOPEWELL C.F. McGriff, age 75, died at his home near New Hopewell, Dec. 6 where he had lived for many years. Mr. McGriff was laid to rest Dec. 7 at 3 p.m. in the Antioch cemetery with Rev. R.L. Skinner officiating. Mr. McGriff is survived by six sons; J.H., A.E., J.W., S.L., W.F. and D.T. McGriff, and four daughters, Mrs. Emma Chandler, Mrs. Ruth Smith, MIss Cora McGriff and Mrs. Sephia Smith. CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our thanks and appreciation for the many kind deeds shown us by our neighbors and friends during the sickness and death of our dear father. The Children --------- MRS. HENRY EAST DIED AFTER SHORT ILLNESS Mrs. Henry East, 67, was laid to rest at Beason's Graveyard, Saturday afternoon, Dec. 11 after a short illness. She lived all her life in this county. Surviving is her husband, two sons, George and Wesley East. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Elbert Daniel at Green's Chapel. Pallbearers were Jason Dean, Claudie White, Dewey Waits, Houston Flemmings. Owens of Heflin directed. ------ PAUL MERRILL LAID TO REST IN HEFLIN CEMETERY DEC. 5 Paul Merrill, 47, was laid to rest in the Heflin Cemetery, Sunday afternoon, Dec. 5 after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Cleburne county and lived at Arbacoochee practically all of his life. Surviving him are his widow, one son, Emmett Merrill, four daughters, Dura, Frances, Mattie Lee and Tiny. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. R.L. SKinner at the residence in Arbacoochee. Pallbearers were Willie Merrill, Emory Merrill, Emmett Merrill, Pelham Merrill, Robert Merrill and James Brooks. Owens of Heflin directed the funeral. CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our deepest thanks and appreciation for the many kindnesses shown us by our neighbors and friends during the sickness and death of our beloved husband and father. Mrs. Paul Merrill and children -------- SERVICES FOR EMMETT PARKER HELD AT GRIMES CHURCH DEC. 15th Funeral services for held for Emmett Parker of Route 2, Piedmont, who died Tuesday morning at 4 o'clock. Mr. Parker was laid to rest Wedensday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Services were held at the Grimes' church. Owens of Heflin directed. Mr. Parker is survived by his wife Mrs. Nora Parker, one daughter Virginia Parker, two sons, Coffey and Junior Parker and two step-sons, Arnold and Leonard Floyd; four brothers, Pat, Jim, John and Bob Parker and one sister Mrs. Fannie Warren. ----- Lanier Laid to Rest Henry Buford Lanier, age 41, who resided at Dott, Ga., passed away Dec. 1 (?) and was brought back to Cleburne county and laid to rest near his former home, which was Lebanon several years ago. He was united with the church in 1915 and lived a christian life until his death. Mr. Lanier was married to Miss Emity Bishop on Nov. 24, 1914. To this union was born seven children. He is survived by his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Lanier and a wife and seven children. -----