NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for FEB. 2nd thru FEB. 9th, 1939 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, FEBRUARY 2, 1939 JUDGE R.B. CARR PRESIDES AT COURT Judge R.B. Carr presided at the current term of court. Circuit Solicitor Joe Cockrell was present, leading prosecutions, assisted by Cleburne Solicitor Pelham Merrill. Several important cases were heard, among them being that of Charlie Green for the alleged murder of Walter Ashmore back in 1934. Green was sentenced to five years. Rudy L. Skinner was foreman of the Grand Jury. ------- CLEBURNE COUNTY CONFEDERATE PENSION ROLL JANUARY 1939 Names of Pensioners and Addresses Class 1 Akin, Sarah Jane, Graham, Ala., Rt. 1 Almon, Mary W., Heflin, Ala. Archer, Ellen, Delta, Ala. Edwards, Sarah J., Heflin, Ala. Ferrell, Mary A., Bowdon, Ga. Hunnicutt, Phebe, Heflin, Ala. Snow, Francis, Bowdon, Ga. Turner, Nancy, Heflin, Ala. Willingham, Augusta A., Edwardsville, Ala. Class 2 Buchanan, Sarah J., Ranburne, Ala. Gibbs, Sarah E., Bowdon, Ga. Kenney, Margaret, Borden Springs Riddle, Martha, Heflin, Ala. Rooks, Martha S.F., Heflin, Ala. Class 3 Bryant, Willie, Heflin, Ala. Harris, Martha, Muscadine, Ala. Haywood, Elizabeth, Heflin, Ala. Mullally, Myrtie E., Delta, Ala. Owen, Viola, Edwardsville, Ala. --------- FORMER CITIZEN PASSES AFTER LONG ILLNESS Birmingham, Ala., Jan. 26 Funeral services for Moses Rutenberg, 73, who died yesterday at his home, 1223 29th St. S., were to be held at 2 p.m. today at Ridout's Chapel, Rabbi Myron Silverman officiating. Burial was to be in Emanu-El Cemetery. Mr. Rubenberg, a native of Poland, came to this county when he was 17. He operated a dry goods store in Heflin for many years and had lived in Birmingham since 1936. He was a Mason. Mr. Rubenberg is survived by his wife; six daughters, Mrs. S.E. Ory of Fort Payne; Mrs. B.F. Jaffe of Athens; Mrs. S.B. Pollytinsky of Hartselle; Mrs. Herbert McLendon of Cullman; Mrs. J. Siegel and Miss Sarah Rutenberg of Birmingham, and three sons, B.A. Rutenberg of Birmingham; I.S. Rutenberg of Gadsden and R.L. Rutenberg of Georgia. ************ Mr. Rutenberg was widely known throughout Cleburne county and was held in high esteem. He and his estimable family first lived at Muscadine; later moving to Heflin, where he engaged in the mercantile business. Declining health several years ago caused him to retire from active business. The news of his death will be read with shock by his Heflin and Cleburne county friends. --------- MRS. S.D. GIDLEY RITES HELD AT CHURCH Anniston, Ala., Jan. 30 Funeral services for Mrs. S.D. Gidley, age 62, who died Saturday at her home near Delta, were conducted at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon at Dry Valley Baptist church. Interment was in the church cemetery, with Usrey in charge. Mrs. Gidley is survived by her husband; five sons, J.D., C.R., D.T., L.H., and S.T. Gidley, all of near Delta; three daughters, Mrs. J.D. Campbell and Mrs. L.C. Freeman of Delta; and Mrs. Ambus King of Bowdon, Ga; three brothers, Will, Arthur and Louis Hollingsworth of Lincoln; four sisters, Mrs. Lula Knox and Mrs. Bell Knox of Lincoln; Mrs. Joe Swafford of Gadsden and Mrs. Ida Miller of High, Texas and her mother Mrs. Amelia Hollingsworth of Lincoln. -------- TWO DEATHS FEATURES IN ALABAMA "ODDITIES" On Sunday, Jan. 15 at 1:30, over WAPI broadcast of Alabama Oddities, the deaths of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Mitchell's grandmothers was dramatized. Mrs. Jim Mitchell and Mrs. Jim Gaither died at the same time last March 20th at 6:15 a.m. (They were the paternal grandmothers of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Mitchell). At the time of their deaths, Mrs. Jim Mitchell was living with her only daughter, Mrs. J.W. Bishop at Lineville and Mrs. Jim Gaither was living with her only daughter Mrs. F.B. Thompson at Ashland. They were both 83 years old and had been invalids a long time. Both of their husbands passed away years ago. They had never talked over the telephone nor had seen each other for years but each requested to be buried in white, the same song to be used " In the Land Where We'll Never Grow Old", and asked for the same preacher, Rev. F.J. Ingram of Ashland. The funerals were set for the same time but had to be changed so Rev. Ingram could preach both funerals and so Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Mitchell could attend both funerals. Each one had a burial policy with the same company and the same undertaker, Mr. N.G. Blair, was in charge. Both of them (the deceased) were at the undertaker's at the same time. Mr. Herbert Mitchell was pallbearer at both funerals, as well as the grandsons as pallbearers at each funeral. The Ashland Progress ------------ CARLOAD OF WHISKEY SEIZED AND DRIVER HELD Anniston, Ala., Jan. 13 One hundred and fifty gallons of illicit corn whiskey, apparently bound for the Birmingham bootleg market, was confiscated here Thursday night by Anniston police who placed Dewey McAlpin of Tallapoosa, Ga. under arrest on a charge of possessing untaxed liquor. Local police spotted the liquor-laden car as it passed through Anniston, and after a chase, finally overtook the vehicle about four miles west of the city on the Bankhead Highway. --------- IN MEMORY OF JOHN WILLIAM COOK Funeral services for John William Cook, 68 years, 11 months and 12 days old, who died Dec. 30 at his home in Beat 8, were conducted from Ranburne Baptist church Dec. 31, the Rev. W.H. Caldwell officiating. Mr. Cook was born at Macedonia where he lived until he was 25 years old and then moved to the Ranburne community where he lived 44 years and was well known in many parts of Cleburne county. His wife preceded him to the grave some 19 years. Survivors are his children, Adrian Cook, Mrs. Rosa Whitman, O.E. Cook, Mrs. Lillie Harris, Mrs. Maude Parker, Mrs. Dura Buchanan, Sam Cook, Clyde Cook and Caldron Cook. ---------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, FEBRUARY 9, 1939 FUNERAL MONDAY FOR AGED HELFIN WOMAN Funeral services for Mrs. Pheobe Ann Hunnicutt, 97, who died at her home here Sunday morning after an illness of two months, were conducted from the Methodist church at 2 p.m. Monday by the Rev. O.G. Waid. Interment was in the Heflin cemetery, directed by Brown- Service of Heflin. Mrs. Hunnicutt was born and reared in Cleburne county and lived 60 years here (in Heflin). She is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Raleigh Gibbs, Misses Mattie, Ida, Ellen and Frances Hunnicutt, and a brother, James Brown of Texas. Active pallbearers were Neal Morgan, R.O. Atkins, Frank Owens, Fred McMurray, H.H. McMurray and J.C. Crews. ------- AN APPRECIATION OF MRS. HUNNICUTT, by Ella Perryman In the death of Mrs. W.R. Hunnicutt at her home here last Sunday morning, Heflin lost a most distinguished and beloved citizen. For more than 60 years she had lived here, worked here and loved here. She wisely fulfilled all the missions of womanhood as a devoted wife and self sacrificing mother and a valuable member of the community life, sharing generously always of herself in these various capacities. To my mind, she came as near as one could in rejoicing with those who rejoice and weeping with those who weep. She was to be found in every home of illness and sorrow, with her deep affection, her fine understanding, her judgment so wise that she was a pillar of strength. Mrs. Hunnicutt fed the hungry, for no person ever left her door unfed and uncomforted; hers was a home of bounty and open hospitality. She shared with her husband the spirit of the open door to all Ministers of the Gospel. The weary and service-worn circuit rider always found sympathy and solace at the Hunnicutt home. Mrs. Hunnicutt enjoyed a deep and abiding faith and strove to impart and inspire this faith in others, though never did she pose as a Saint; she loved young people and wanted them to have the joys of youth. In no sense of the accepted term was she an old woman, for her spirit was that of a young and progressive woman. Her interest had no local limitation for it was world-wide and when her eyes partially failed, her daughters read to her and thus she satisfied her thirst for knowledge of national affairs. She was entirely unspoiled, for all the love and attention that was showered upon her, never produced any selfish childishness. I knew her through the years as a neighbor and a beloved friend and have seen the clouds of sorrow gather around her and have observed her profound faith, her dynamic courage, and her valiant reaction to the vicissitudes of life and have seen her arise trimphantly and gather up the threads of her emotional life and carry on for the sake of those about her. Her Soul just did not accept defeat. The last rites were held Monday afternoon in the M.E. church which she had loved and served. All day the clouds had been dark and heavy and much rain had fallen, then suddenly, before the service ended, the sun came, but again the clouds, but finally the sunlight came and stayed and even at the cemetery, a shaft of sunlight played upon the basket as the little body sank into its last sleep, but the Soul of her, that big, beautiful, glowing Soul of her, surely must have been radiant with eager joy upon some other shore. -------- MRS. THROWER DIES The Cleburne News learned just before going to press of the death Tuesday night of Mrs. Kerron Thrower of Chulafinnee. A more extensive article will be printed in these columns next week. -------- CHARLIE NORTON DIES IN AUTO CRASH TUESDAY Charlie Norton, 29, was fatally injured at about 8:30 Tuesday night on the outskirts of Heflin when the automobile he was driving collided head-on with a truck. From what The News could gather just before going to press Wednesday, Charlie was headed east and in attempting to dodge two boys on bicycles, side-swiped the truck, his car turning over. He was badly crushed, it was reported; the auto was wrecked. He is survived by his widow and little girl; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.C.Norton; three brothers, Asa, Ewell and Albert Norton; two sisters, Mrs. Walter Hayes and Mrs. Lawrence Cole. Funeral services and burial for Charlie will be held at Lower Cane Creek today, Thursday, directed by Brown-Service. ------ HENRY B. HEARD IS LAID TO FINAL REST Henry B. Heard, 72, died at his home in Newell, Route 2, Jan. 31, after an illness of two weeks. He was laid to rest in Poplar Springs cemetery Feb. 1, Rev. Jodie Henderson officiating. The funeral was directed by Brown-Service of Heflin. He is survived by two sons, Cosby Heard of Temple, Texas and Joe Heard of Newell; one daughter Mrs. S.M. White of near Newell; a brother Tom Heard of Dawson, Ala., and a sister Mrs. Becky Chappell of Heflin, Route 3. -------