>From "The Cleburne News", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, JANUARY 31, 1935 SENATOR G.W. COOK One of the aggressive and progressive spirits of this section of Alabama is found in the person of Hon. Grady W. Cook, our state senator from this district, comprising the counties of the three C's, Cleburne, Clay and Coosa, the 34th senatorial district of the state of Alabama. Mr. Cook was elected at the last general election held in November and so popular was he with the masses, that he polled a most flattering vote, and his standing in Montgomery is ample proof of the high regard in which he is held by his brother colleagues in the higher body of the legislative halls. The folks back home are proud of his achievements in Cleburne county. He has been a successful agriculturist; an eager advocate of the good road system, and for six years worked diligently and conscientiously as county road supervisor. He has always been a progressive citizen and working unceasingly for a bigger and better Cleburne county. Senator Cook is a Mason of good standing; a member of the Missionary Baptist church; of the I.O.O.F. and was superintendant of Sunday school at his church for several years. He is the son of a former sheriff of Cleburne county. He married Miss Myrtle Brown and to them six children have come to make the hearthstone brighter. He owns one of the most attractive and modern homes in the county, situated at Bell Mills, about 10 miles east of Heflin. Mrs. Cook's father was the late John A. Brown, widely known Bell Mills merchant and farmer and a distinguished member of the Legislature. Senator Cook's mother was Miss Margaret York, and now is a resident of Heflin. His father, V.A. Cook, died here in 1916. Mrs. Cook is a member of the Missionary Baptist church as was her deceased husband. Senator Cook comes from a fine lineage of ancestry and the people of this section are exceedingly pleased to number he and his family among their citizenship. The Cleburne News joins heartily in congratulating him, his family and his aged and devoted mother on his success thus far in life. ------ HAYWOOD RYAN SHUFORD; A Wide-Awake Business Man; Filled with Energy; Former Railway Employee; Contractor; Now Conducting A High Class Restaurant Here in Heflin Adversity does not always spell failure. Success comes from the individual and his willingness to cope successfully with adversities when he meets up with them and confronts them face to face. It is the determination to win that brings and merits success. We have here in Heflin a man who has met with misfortune in life, yet and nothwithstanding this act, he has persevered and today has established a thriving business and is held in high regard by a host of friends and acquaintances; hence we wish to call our readers attention to Haywood Ryan Shuford, restauranteer of repute, and his most congenial wife, Mrs. May (Webb) Shuford, dietician of recognized worth and ability. Mr. Shuford is a native of the Old North State (North Carolina), coming to Alabama in the year 1928. Prior to coming here he was employed by one of the railroads in North Carolina and unfortunately, on October 24, 1913, he lost his right hand. Not being in the least discouraged, he set out for Alabama, coming here with a construction company with which he engaged himself for some time, when in September 1928 he located in Heflin and opened the Shuford Cafe which he has successfully conducted since, in a manner most pleasing to the public and with much credit to both himself and Mrs. Shuford. To say that Mr. Shuford is a good, substantial citizen, is putting it mildly. He is not only aggressive, but he is persevering and filled with the determination to push onward and upward, the very thing it takes to make the world better and more progressive. Mr. and Mrs. Shuford are the parents of two children, namely: H.R. Jr., age 13 and Nancy Lou, age 11; both are members of the Missionary Baptist church . Mr. Shuford is a member of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics. He is interested in his business and equally so in the affairs of the city and county. As restauranteers both he and Mrs. Shuford are adept in the business and their joint interests and cooperation with the public make for this well known eating house, a place where you can rest assured you are not only receiving the best the market affords, but at the same time getting just what you want, in the way you want it, and served by courteous, obliging, congenial waitresses who also are recognized for their efficiency. Mr. Shuford in his delicate physical condition in life, is to be highly commended for the success he has attained in his chosen field. He tells us he is here to stay, likes the little city, likes the people of Cleburne county and is well satisfied with his well doing. ----- IN MEMORY OF MRS. JOHNS Mrs. Nancy E. Malone Hendrix Johns, age 87 years and 11 months, passed away Sunday morning, Jan. 13, at the home near Lecta. Among surviving relatives is a daughter Mrs. H.A. Jackson of Heflin. No sweeter, gentler, spirit ever lived than Mrs. Johns; her heart overflowed with the milk of human kindness; no appeal for help from the needy passed her unheeded; she was ever cheerful and loved the society of both old and young. She was a devout christian and has gone to her heavenly reward after nearly 88 years upon earth. Her loved ones and friends miss her. May her sleep in death be peaceful and happy. Funeral services were conducted Monday Jan. 14 in the church at Antioch, Rev. R.L. Skinner officiating. Burial was made in Antioch cemetery, Owens in charge. ----- IN MEMORY OF VURTIS CLYDE ROOKS On January 16, the death angel crept into Bessemer Hospital and took away Clyde Rooks, the darling son of Mrs. Cora Rooks. Clyde was born Sept. 20, 1922. At his death he was 12 years three months and 26 days old. He was left in this world only a few years, but the Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away. We feel assured that Clyde has gone to live with the One who gave him. During his illness he seemed to keep so cheerful and happy. We feel that the Lord was with him and helped him to bear his many pains for the expression of his face gave evidence of this. Clyde was always regular in attendance at school. It seemed that all who knew him loved him. I can truthfully say that he tried to make this world better by his being in it. He always carried a smile for everyone. He was always glad to help any one along life's way. He went to Sunday school and there was where he was taught the best things of life which every child should know. As a son he never gave his parents any trouble. He was very devoted to them and to his home. He was always obedient and faithful to the task he was asked to do. He was laid to rest in the Cedar Creek cemetery, by the side of his father Vurtis Rooks who died only two years and two months ago. His only brother died in infancy. He leaves his mother, grandmother, several aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of friends to mourn his death. His six uncles were the pallbearers. They were John, Charlie, Fornie and Amos Rooks; John Price and O.F. Staples. To those who mourn I want to say that God knows the way, He holds the key. He guides with an unerring hand. Sometime with tearless eyes we'll see up there, yes, up, there, we'll understand. Some one dear has sailed away, To begin a new and brighter day, To a richer life on our unseen shore, Than any earth could have in store. A friend. ----- CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank my friends and neighbors for their thoughtful kindness and sympathy shown me during the sickness and death of my darling boy; also for the beautiful flowers. Mrs. Cora Rooks ----- FRUITHURST News Jan. 28th Doll Moore of Scottsdale, Ga., formerly a well known citizen of east Cleburne was buried at his home church and cemetery at Campground on Sunday, Jan. 27. -----