NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for MARCH 2nd thru MARCH 16th, 1939 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, MARCH 2, 1939 DEATH COMES TO MRS. WM. ANGLE Anniston, Ala., Feb. 24 Funeral services for Mrs. William Angle, age 39 of Oxford, who died at the local hospital at 5:40 o'clock Wednesday afternoon will be held at Harmony church at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon. The Rev. Arthur Campbell will officiate. Interment will be in Harmony cemetery, directed by Jones. Pallbearers will be Andrew McComb, Harvey Williams, Burt Adams, Ligon Brown, Grady Baber and James Saxon. Mrs. Angle, a resident of 3 Gwin Street in Oxford, died after an illness of four days. Surviving are her husband, three daughters, Doris, Sallie and Mary Lou and two sons, Carl and James of Oxford; two brothers, Bennett Mitchell of White Plains and Henry Mitchell of Weaver, and four sisters, Mrs. Hattie Nelson of Oxford; Mrs. Annie Jax of Heflin; Mrs. Minnie Turner of Choccolocco and Mrs. Kattie Henderson of Iron City. ------- BELL MILLS MAN SUFFERS BURNS Anniston, Ala., Feb. 28 Clinton McCulley, 43 year old Heflin resident, clung to life in Garner Hospital today, fighting against the wounds received Sunday night when his bed was ignited from a forgotton cigarette. McCulley was awakened by flames that seared his legs and abdomen. He was alone and his cries attracted neighbors who came to his rescue. Heflin physicians attended Mr. McCulley and he was brought to Garner hospital here where they determined that his condition was critical. The attending physician today stated that McCulley remains in a critical condition. ------ MRS. ALSTON STRICKEN Mrs. H.C. Alston, who suffered a light stroke of paralysis about 10 days ago was reported Tuesday as slightly improved. Her son Edwin Alston of Colorado is here for a few days. ------ BIRTHDAY DINNER FOR MRS. ROOKS Mrs. Fannie Rooks, last Sunday, was honored on her 76th birthday anniversary at the home of her daughter Mrs. Harrison Green and Mr. Green near Cedar Creek. All her children were present except John Rooks and Mrs. Ammon Crumpton of Dolomite, Ala. Grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends totaling 49, were present to wish her many happy returns of the day, and of course, to partake of the sumptuous dinner prepared for the occasion. ------- J. FRANK BELL IS PAID FINAL RITES Funeral services were held from Jordan's Chapel Church at 2 p.m. Sunday for J. Franklin Bell, 69, who died at his home Friday, the Rev. John Wilder officiating. Burial was in the Chapel cemetery. Mr. Bell, a retired rural letter carrier of Newell, had moved with his family to Morrison's Cross Roads and was stricken suddenly several days ago. Among survivors are the widow; four daughters, Mrs. J.W. Reaves of Wedowee; Mrs. Pal Cooper, Mrs. Jim Ragsdale and Mrs. Lessie Ragsdale, all of Newell. ------ FUNERAL CONDUCTED FOR CROSSON CHILD Bowdon, Ga., Feb. 23 Funeral services were conducted at Macedonia church on Thursday morning for Ida Mae Crosson, 12, who died at her home after an illness of several months. The Rev. Andrew Eason of Newnan, Ga., and the Rev. Rufus Johnson of Concord officiated. Burial was in the Macedonia cemetery. Surviving are her parents and a sister Verna Lee, all of near New Hopewell. ------ FORMER RESIDENT DIED AT ONEONTA Jim Lumpkin, a former resident of the Beason Mills community of Cleburne county, died Sunday at his home near Oneonta after a long illness. Interment was in Antioch cemetery, near Oneonta, on Tuesday. Survivors are the widow, several sons and daughters, six brothers and four sisters, among them eing Mrs. Sam Maner of Heflin. ------ FORMER RESIDENT'S WIFE DIED RECENTLY Anniston, Ala., Feb. 22 Mrs. Henry S. Mayfield, 37, who died at 9:20 o'clock lat night at the local hospital, will be conducted at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the Northside Baptist church with the Rev. Ira Harris officiating. Interment will be in Edgemont Cemetery, directed by Jones. Surviving are the husband, four daughters, Dorothy, Virginia, Mary Ellen and Bettie Jean; a son Richard, and a brother Michael McCrome of Newcomerstown, Ohio. Mrs. Mayfield had been ill four weeks. She resided at 2111 More Avenue. ------ A.C. BORDEN IS PAID FINAL RITES Anniston, Ala., Feb. 23 Funeral services for A.C. Borden, age 73, who died at his home near Borden Springs on Wednesday following an illness of two weeks, were conducted at 2 o'clock this afternoon at Borden Springs. Usrey was in charge. Mr. Borden is survived by his wife, four sons, Ely of Anniston, John of Ohatchee and Ben and Robert of Birmingham; five daughters, Mrs. Della Leyden of Pasadena, California and Mrs. W.C. Woooten, Miss Hattie Borden, Miss Betty Borden and Mrs. R.D. Hill, all of Birmingham; and a sister Mrs. Emma Rowell of Atlanta. ------- TOM GETTING BETTER Tom Sears, a well known Micaville farmer, who has been on the sick list for several months, is recuperating at the home of his sister in Ona, Florida. ---- LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. S.A. Maner, S.T. Maner and Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Lumpkin were among relatives who attended the funeral services and burial of Jim Lumpkin near Oneonta on Tuesday. ----- MISS BUTLER IS LAID TO REST Wedowee, Ala., Feb. 25 Funeral services for Miss Anne Butler, age 80, who died at her home near Newell on Tuesday, were held Wednesday at Providence. Interment followed in the cemetery there. The Rev. Caldwell and Rev. Wilder officiated. -------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, MARCH 9, 1939 CLINTON McCULLEY BURNS PROVE FATAL Funeral services for Clinton McCulley, 43, a Bell Mills farmer, were held at Pine Grove Baptist church at 2 p.m. Sunady, Rev. H.R. Carter officiating with interment in the church cemetery. McCulley died last Friday night of burns received when he went to sleep with a lighted cigarette in his hand at his home Sunday night, Feb. 26. He was burned from his chest to his feet. His screams attracted a passing neighbor, Tom Champion, who rescued him from the burning bed. Surviving are the widow Mrs. Dorotha McCulley, two children, Troy and Mavis; four brothers, Nick, Cliff, Claude and Jack McCulley; his mother Mrs. Jane McCulley and three sisters, Mrs. Burt Parlier, Mrs. Ruth McCulley and Mrs. Marcus Myers, all of Bell Mills. ------- AGED MAN DIES IN TERRAPIN CREEK Piedmont, Ala., Mar. 3 James Coleman Nelson, 69 of Esom Hill, Ga., Route 1, was drowned Tuesday morning about 8 o'clock in Little Terrapin Creek, about three miles south of Esom Hill. Nelson, who had spent Monday night with Charlie Chandler near Esom Hill, left Tuesday morning, saying he was going to Palestine. In some unaccountable way, the aged man waded into the creek, stumbled and fell and was carried down the creek about a half mile, where his body was found several hours later, with one hand protruding above the water. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. J.T. Arrington of Esom Hill and Mrs. Annie Chandler of Cedartown, Ga.; a brother, H.H. Nelson of Birmingham and several nieces and nephews, among whom is Lloyd Arrington of Piedmont. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Arrington's Chapel. Interment was in the church cemetery. --------- MR. AND MRS. BARKER NOTE 50th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY (photo included with article) Mr. and Mrs. L.O. Barker of near Fruithurst, Cleburne county, Ala., celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Feb. 12 with 36 guests present. A large white and golden anniversary cake presented by Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Barker occupied the center of the table. Mr. and Mrs. Barker were married in Cleburne on Feb. 10, 1889. Before her marriage she was Elzora Reid, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Reid. To this union were born seven children, four girls and three boys, all of whom are living. Mr. and Mrs. Barker say they feel that God has certainly blessed them in their married life. All their children are married and have children of their own. All the children were present except Mrs. Tom Dupree who was unable to come because of the illness of her baby. Mr. and Mrs. Barker are well known and loved throughout the county. Mrs. Barker's mother who has been in declining helath for several years has made her home with her for the last three years. Five generations were present including: Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Barker and children, J.L. and Hazel of Hogansville, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Barker and children, Lowell, Maline and Loyd Mrs. Zella Tomson and children, Hoyt, Allen, Gladis and Charles of Fruithurst Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Johnson and children, Lee and Mildred Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Smith and son Donald Marlin Barker and Ralph Johns of Griffin, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Cody and children Laverne and Ethyl Eugene Osby and son of Thomaston, Ga. Guss Reid of Fruithurst Miss Etta Mae Zimmerman of Hogansville, Ga. Wylie Stichner of Cullman George Spradlin of Hogansville, Ga. Written by Etta Mae Zimmerman of Hogansville, Ga. ------- LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. S.L. Brisco of White City, Ala. visited their uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. G.F. Hill last week. ----- Mr. and Mrs. M.G. Christian and little granddaughter Carol Roberts and Mrs. J.F. Smith and Mrs. W.B. Owen are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G.F. Hill. ------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, MARCH 16, 1939 SAM FORDHAM RITES HELD MONDAY Sam Fordham of Bell Mills passed away at 12 o'clock noon on March 12 at his residence. He had been ill about three years. He was 70 years old and was born and raised in Cleburne county. Funeral services were held at Hurricane church at 2:30 p.m. Monday, the Revs. H.R. Carter and R.L. Skinner officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery with Brown-Service of Heflin directing. Mr. Fordham is survived by four brothers, John, Rich, George and Will Fordham, all of near Bell Mills; seven sisters, Miss Emma Fordham, Mrs. Thennia White, Mrs. Nancy Butler of near Bell Mills; Mrs. Winnie Johnson of Waco, Ga., Mrs. Dollie Crumbley of Sewanne, Ga.., Mrs. Ella Lockey of Albany, Ga., Mrs. Lula Myers of Flower Branch, Ga. ------- MRS. LULA JAMES IS LAID TO REST Anniston, Ala., Mar. 10 Funeral services for Mrs. Lula James, age 64, who died at Wedowee on Wednesday night following an illness of several days, were conducted at Ranburne at 3 p.m. Thursday. Interment was in Ranburne cemetery with Jones in charge. Survivors are five sons, Claude, Albert, Emmett, Grady and Jesse, all of Newell; four daughters, Mrs. Hugh Allen of Heflin; Mrs. Willie Willingham and Mrs. Fletcher Butler, all of Wedowee and a brother Bud Cates of Wedowee. (note from transcriber; indicates four daughters surviving but only three named). ---------- MOTHER OF HEFLIN MAN DIED RECENTLY Heflin, Ala., Mar. 11 Mrs. F.J. Steele, mother of Frank Steele of this city, died at her home at Bremen, Ga., Wednesday night, after being in declining health for several months. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Bremen Baptist church. Surviving are seven daughters, Mrs. Pearl Brooks and Mrs. L.L. Fade of Atlanta; Mrs. Dillard Bucker of Leeds; Mrs. Lane Thweatt of Eastaboga; Mrs. J.E. Worthington of Philadelphia and Mrs. Charles R. Biship of Bremen, Ga. and seven grandchildren. (note from transcriber: indicates seven daughters surviving but only six named.) --------- CLEBURNE COUNTY KIN PASSES NEAR ARAB Arab, Ala. March 1 at 7:45 a.m., death removed from our midst a devoted husband and father, John W. Thrower of Arab. Mr. Thrower was born in Cleburne county on June 5, 1864. He moved to Arab in 1888. He had been a member of the Primitive Baptist church since 1894. His many friends throughout Marshall and adjoining counties will be grieved to learn of his passing, for he was a good christian gentleman of the highest type and a friend to man. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Thrower; six sons, H.M., and T.L. of Arab; W.M. of Wetumpka; G.O. of Baileytown; M.O. and R.F. of Arab; three daughters, Mrs. G.C. Penn of Joppa; Mrs. H.O. White of Arab; and Mrs. J.H. Eudy of Dyess, Ark., 52 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren; five brothers and five sisters. The brothers are A.B. of Heflin; G.W. and F.R. and Jim of Chulafinnee and Tom of Marshall county; sisters are Mrs. F.M. Zaner, Mrs. W. Reg Bell, Mrs. E.W. Beason of Heflin; Mrs. Walter Chapman of Jefferson county and Mrs. Loma Henry of Mississippi. The remains were interred in Rice Schoolhouse cemetery on Thursday, March 2, at 2 o'clock p.m, Revs. Bynum and Phillips officiating. ---------- FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MRS. REID Mrs. Sara Frances Reid, 84, died Monday, March 6 at the home of her daughter Mrs. L.O. Barker near Fruithurst, after a long illness. Funeral services were held at Upper Cane Creek on Wednesday, March 8, the Rev. H.R. Carter of Heflin officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery, directed by Brown-Service of Heflin. Grandsons were the pallbearers. The death of Mrs. Reid removed the last of the old set of Tollesons, natives of the county. She was a sister of the late Greenberry B. Tolleson, father of Duss Tolleson of Heflin. --------- MEN CAPTURED IN RAID ON 2 STILLS Heflin, Ala., March 14 Raids on illicit stills the last few days proved fruitful, Sheriff W. A. Prestridge reported today. Five men were captured at two stills running full blast, four miles north of Heflin and four miles northwest of Fruithurst. At the later still, three men, C.C. Holcombe, P.E. Popham and J.C. Sanford were captured and brought to jajil where Sanford posted $500. bond for his appearance at the next session of the next grand jury. The other two men were still in jail on Tuesday. Coon and Barlow Cheatwood were captured at another still located north of Heflin and were freed after posting $500. bond each. The still where the three men were captured was said by raiding officers to be of zinc construction and 1,000 gallon capacity. About 75 gallons of whiskey was poured out. --------- DIES WHILE PRAYER SERVICE IN SESSION Piedmont, Ala., March 10 While participating in a Holiness prayer meeting, Mrs. Mary Ann Lyle, 66 year old Piedmont woman, got up in a testimonial service and soon remarked, "I'm dying", and collapsed and dropped dead while in the act of "testifying" Saturday night about 9 o'clock at the home of a neighbor and friend near Brown schoolhouse, three miles northwest of Piedmont. -------- RITES HELD FOR MRS. HAND Tallapoosa, Ga. March 10 Mrs. H.M. Hand, 64, died at her home at 1:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Funeral services were held at Providence Baptist church Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock, by Rev. Taylor Wright. She leaves her husband, one son Higgins Hand and three daughters, Mrs. Viola Nolen, Mrs. Lillie Mae Driver and Mrs. Ludie Crumbley and 10 grandchildren. ------- TOLLESON RITES HELD Lineville, Ala., March 9 Last rites have been held for Mrs. Jane Johnson Tolleson, 89, who died at the residence of a daughter, Mrs. C.H. Snow. Burial was in Heflin Cemetery. Surviving are three sons, M.C.Johnson of Whigham, Ga., W.L. Johnson of Lineville, and H.L. Johnson of near Heflin; four daughters, Mrs. Lela Campbell of near Heflin; Mrs. Snow of Lineville; Mrs. W.A. Fulton of Siluria and Mrs. E.G. Carpenter of Five Points. ------- LOCAL News C.L. Middlebrooks, a Beat 9 farmer, continues to improve after a siege of illness. ---- Mrs. Henry Boozer of Arbacoochee is reported to be confined to her home, suffering an attack of pneumonia. ----- EDWARDS FUNERAL HELD AT CHURCH The funeral for William A. Edwards, 60, a native of Cane Creek, was held at Cane Creek Primitive Baptist church on Monday morning, the Elder J.H. Sanders and Elder W.T. Robinson officiating. Mr. Edwards died of pneumonia at his residence at 11:50 a.m. Sunday after a brief illness. Surviving are the widow; two sons, O.C. and S.J. Edwards; two brothers, P.W. and L.B. Edwards; three sisters, Mrs. Josie Hanvey, Mrs. Janie Hownes and Mrs. Martha Bailey. ------