NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for APRIL 1943 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, APRIL 1, 1943 IN MEMORY OF GLYMDON MARICE JONES Glymdon Marice Jones, who was born April 23, 1922, had spent most of his life in Cleburne county. His mother and father are still living in Heflin. Glymn, because of his loyalty, obedience and devotion to his parents, won for himself the title "Good Boy" and many of his friends spoke of him as that. Glymn very much deserved that name. He was kind and had a good disposition toward all who knew him. He enlisted in the Navy Reserve June 30, 1942. He was promoted to a Second Class Seaman within six weeks after enlisting in the service of his county. Glymn kept in close contact with his parents, often telling them how much he appreciated having a place with the U.S. Navy in which he felt he could best serve his country, to help win the victory and world peace for those he loved. Our hats are off and our hearts are filled with gratitude for all fine young men like Glymn, who gave up their homes and loved ones to go forth under the command of their county perhaps to face shell shot and death that those they love may retain their life, liberty and freedom. Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Jones, his parents, were justly proud of their son, who was making an outstanding record in the service. Mr. and Mrs. Jones were notified on Feb. 9, 1943 that Glymn was among the missing when his ship had been torpedoed by an enemy submarine. But they kept their hopes raised until the 9th of March when they again received a telegram stating that Glymn had been lost at sea and his body had not been recovered. Upon receiving this last message, the hearts of parents and loved ones and friends were made to sorrow. Someone has said that all the wounded suffered on earth, will be healed in heaven. Let us join with him who said "for I recall that the suffering of this time is not worthy to be compared with and the glory which shall be revealed in it." A friend. ---------- MRS. GEO. PRUITT Mrs. Geo. Pruitt (Mollie Ellis) passed away March 3 after a few days illness at her home in Humble City, N.M. She was born and reared in Cleburne county near Howle and Turner. Her many friends will regret to learn of her death. -------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, APRIL 8, 1943 CARD OF THANKS We take this method to express appreciation to our friends and neighbors for their kindness shown us during the illness and death of our dear husband and father, also for the beautiful floral offerings. May God's richest blessings rest with you all. Mrs. Adren Vaughan and family -------- DEATH OF JESSE B. ROBERTSON To a wide circle of friends in this community came the sorrowful news of the death of one it its well known members, Jesse Bonner Robertson, on March 30th, in the Druid City Hospital in Tuacaloosa. Mr. Robertson has, for the past seven years, made his home with his daughter Miss Mary Anna "May" Robertson, who is Registrar of the University of Alabama. Born in Carrollton, Georgia on January 22, 1857, Mr. Robertson has lived in Heflin for a great part of his adult life. He was 86 years old on January 22nd of this year and has been in poor health for some years. Mr. Robertson is survived by two chldren, Miss Mary Anna Robertson and Paul Little Robertson, the latter a resident of Anniston. His wife who died in 1926, was Lena Lizetta Little, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Bud Little of Cleburne county. Funeral services for Mr. Robertson were held in Tuscaloosa at Jones and Speigner Chapel at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 31. Dr. Powhatan James, minister of the First Baptist church conducting, assisted by Dr. George Lang of the University Faculty. Further services were held at Cedar Creek church in Cleburne county at 3:30 that afternoon and interment was in Cedar Creek cemetery. Pallbearers were Roy Meacham, J.A. Harper, Lee Black, Neal Morgan, J.O. Tolleson, Shep S. Rowell. --------- ARON DENMAN Mr. Denman was born July 12, 1887 and died March 28, 1943. Mr. Denman was married to Evie Morris in 1916. Two children were born to their family, a daughter, Mrs. Cranston Teague of Anniston; a son, James A. Denman, Seaman First Class in the U.S.N. Mr. Denman joined the church when young and had been a faithful member until death. He always looked on the bright side of the life and was jolly with a pleasant smile and a word of cheer. He was loved by all who knew him. We have lost a good friend, but he is waiting for us in a better world, and to the loved ones, "weep not, for Mr. Denman is in Heaven with the angels." A friend. ------ CARD OF THANKS We wish to take this method of thanking our many friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy during the sickness and death of our dear husband and father, and to the doctor and nurses, we want to express our sincere thanks and appreciation for their loyalty and faithfulness which meant so much to us. Also for the beautiful floral offering and to the pallbearers. We shall never forget you; may God's richest blessings rest upon each of you. Mrs. Aron Denman and family. -------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, APRIL 15, 1943 J.G. GRANATH, AGE 82, ACTIVE IN RED CROSS WORK Most Americans picture Sweden as a cold, peaceful country with rivers, mountains, lakes and Stockholm. However, the traveler will remember other large cities, perhaps Norrkoping, Goteburg, Halsingborg and Malmo. But in truth throughrout the picturesque countryside you will find many towns, villages, and settlements. Among the latter there is Vernamo. In Vernamo on May 17, 1860, John Gustaf Granath was born. Although the community was chiefly devoted to agriculture, his father was a Tailor. Thus, with eight sisters and brothers, his heritage in wordly goods was meager except for a trade and determination to achieve. As a youth, he dreamed of the land of opportunity, and at the age of 21 he sailed for America, arriving in New York in May 1881. A newcomer to this country, he associated himself with folk of his own nationality and went to work for Charlie Pearson, who had a well known custom tailoring house at the time. Often the hours were long and the work minutely exacting, but this young man had the will and stamina to do the task and do it well, as is borne out by the fact that he remained with the firm 20 years. In the meantime, on September 27, 1885 he was married to Miss Sophia Johnson in the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in New York, a union which was blessed with 57 years of unbroken companionship. The marriage was a happy one, and when Mr. Granath became a family man he also became a devoted father. Despite the tragic loss of his two first-born, he, with the loyalty and support of his wife who has been a mainstay throughout the years, raised four children, giving them all the advantages that American education has to offer. After leaving New York, Mr. Granath became associated with a prominent firm of custum tailoring in Atlanta, Georgia, where he served for many years as designer. This establishment was known as Lynch the Taylor and catered to the elite of the South. In 1923, due to failing health, Mr. Lynch dissolved his business and Mr. Granath went to Fruithurst where he has lived with his family ever since. That is the business history of John Gustaf Granath. Far more interesting, however, is the man himself. His fellow citizens in Fruithurst, Alabama, will bear out the statement that at 82 years of age, he maintains the same rigid principles of work that have dominated his entire career. Though not wealthy nor politically famous, he stands out as an ideal in the American philosophy of success. He is a Christian gentleman, devoted to the church; a patriot, devoted to his country; and a good father, devoted to his family. Movements of social betterment and philanthropy have always claimed his active support, and in the past few years, his efforts have been given largely to Red Cross work. With consummate skill and utter perfection, he has devoted more than 750 hours in the past year to the making of Red Cross garments; shirts, overalls, and other clothing. Each garment has been carefully and precisely tailored and finished, over 160 of them, and they have set a standard to which other workers have aspired. His patriotism, is therefore, far from being passive, and is actively expresed in many hours each day in doing some work toward the American ideal of service. His example is one that people half his age would do well to emulate! The Cleburne Chapter of the Red Cross wishes to take this means of thanking Mr. Granath for his work and of presenting him as one who embodies the spirit of the organization. Mr. Granath, we salute you. Biographical data in the above sketch were supplied by Mr. Granath's son, I.H. Granath of Atlanta. His other children are Arvid E. Granath of East Point, Georgia and Conreid and Ethel Granath of Fruithurst, Alabama. -------- LOCAL News The picture of Eston Thrasher, son of Mr. and Mrs. E.S. Thrasher of Heflin, was in Monday's News. The notice stated he was in the South Pacific. ----- Mr. and Mrs. John K. Durst of Houston, Texas visited Mr. and Mrs. W.B. Merrill last week. ----- Mr. and Mrs. Everett Smith attended the funeral of the latter's grandfather in Elmore Co. near Wetumpka on Tuesday. ----- Mr. and Mrs. William Fuller and children of Birmingham were the guests for the weekend of their mother Mrs. Fred Osborne. ----- The friends of Mrs. F.M. Cofield ( Linnie Traylor) will regret to learn that she is ill at an Anniston hospital. ----- Louis Russell, a nephew of Mr. and Mrs. S.E. Russell, who is in the U.S. Navy and stationed in Los Angeles, spent last week here the guests of his uncle and aunt. ----- Sgt. Virtis Haywood has been home for a few days visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Haywood. Virtis is stationed at Dale Field, Florida, where he is in the U.S. Air Corps. ----- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, APRIL 22, 1943 BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION On Sunday, April 4, and with beautiful weather, the friends and relatives of Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Norton gathered at their home for a celebration of his 55th birthday, which had been made a surprise affair to them. By noon hour, a good crowd had gathered for the occasion. All the brothers and sisters were present except a sister, Mrs. Rosa Thrasher of Anniston. Her feeble condition prevented her from being there to enjoy the day with the family and friends. At the hoon hour, a long table was placed in the yard and filled to overflowing with good eats. In the middle of the table was placed a large birthday cake filled with enough candles to represent the number of years. The good dinner was very much enjoyed by all. The following list of names represent all who gathered to share with Mr. and Mrs. Norton the pleasures that the occasion furnished: Mrs. Lizzie Weathers Mrs. H.C. Holcomb Mr. and Mrs. Norton and family Messrs. Arlin and Harvey Austin Mrs. Virgie Norton Mr. and Mrs. L.D. Norton and family Mr. and Mrs. Leman Norton and family Mr. and Mrs. Russell Norton and son Mrs. Emma Edwards Mr. and Mrs. Emory Watson and family Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Norton and family Mr. and Mrs. Bill Cofield and family Mrs. Nerve Thompson Mrs. W.I. Edwards Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Edwards Mrs. and Mrs. Lester Shelton and family Mr. and Mrs. Gaston Owens and family Mrs. Mary Jane Brown Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Fields and family Staff Sgt. and Mrs. N.J. Parlier and son Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Wheeler Mrs. Garnett Norton and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Henton and daughter Miss Vivian Jenkins Mrs. Lawrence Cole and children Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hayes and daughter A jolly good time was had in the afternoon by chatting with all the friends until almost night. We went away feeling glad that we had been permitted through the love and mercy of God to have attended his celebration and also to wish Mr. Norton many more such occasions to come his way. A Friend. ------- IN MEMORY OF MAY KEY On March 12, the death angel with hovering wings, visited Sargent Hudy Key's happy home and took his beloved wife and little son. Husband, mother father, sisters, brothers and all others to whom it may concern, we know that you miss Mae to the extent that words cannote ven express the vacancy that is left within your hearts. But God knew best. He has already stated to us that the ones who loved HIm, all things will work together for the best. There is no doubt in our hearts or minds that Mae did not love our Savior, for she dedicated her life to Christ at an early age. She was an active member of Cedar Creek church. After her marriage, she moved away from the community, but she came back as often as she could to attend the services. Remaining still in our imagination, we have a picturesque vision of Mae. Her cheery smiles always enabled one to trudge along the hard, tollsome, lonely road, with a quicker pace and lighter footsteps. Her pleasing voice with happy, rhythmical notes made one wish there were many others like her. Not only was she interested in doing good for herself, but also for her friends and the many others with whom she came into contact. The people, especially in the community where Mae was reared, miss her in their homes and church. On Sunday morning you could always see her at Sunday school and church doing her part to help to promote God's work. She carried that spirit of steadfast love with her as long as her feet treaded here on earth. We all miss Mae and regret to the upmost of her departure from our presence, but we feel that our loss has been her gain. Her echoing name, her pleasing personality and her life will live on in our hearts. We know that Mae and her son are not dead; they are only sleeping in the haven of rest. Her last words were "Jesus, sweet Jesus". Let's you and me live better, speak better and walk better to as to meet Mae and her son to converse with her and our sweet Jesus. Some friends. -------