Cleburne County AlArchives News.....Newspaper abstracts for MAY and JUNE 1930 1930 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/al/alfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: C Gravelle tealtree@comcast.net December 22, 2006, 10:30 pm The Cleburne News 1930 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for MAY 1930 and JUNE 1930 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, MAY 1, 1930 JOHN W. CLAYTON, 71, LAID TO FINAL REST Funeral services for John W. Clayton, 71, who died MOnday, April 21st at the home near Muscadine, were conducted at Upper Cane Creek on Wednesday of last week, Rev. A.T. Warmack officiating. Surviving are the widow, sons and daughters; brother and sisters; grand and great grandchildren. ---- LOCAL News Reuben Beggs and daughter Miss Alma Beggs of Adel, Ga., spent the weekend with the former's sister, Mrs. John McGriff of Lebanon, who has been in ill health for the last several months. ---- Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Crumpton and children of Ashland and R.L. Crumpton and daughters Elaine and Lucile Crumpton of Macon, Ga., attended the Crumpton - Moseley wedding here on Sunday. ---- CRUMPTON - MOSELEY A wedding of interest to a wide circle of friends in this part of Alabama was that of Miss Verda Crumpton and Mr Dodson Moseley which was solemnized Sunday morning at 10 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents. At an altar of ferns and spring blossoms, the impressive ring ceremony was performed by the Rev. L.S. Wessinger, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. The bride was beautifully attired in biege georgette with accesories to match. Preceding the ceremony, appropriate nuptial music was rendered by Mrs. A.L. Crumpton of Ashland, assisted by Miss Myrle Wager of Heflin. The bride is the attractive and accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Crumpton of Heflin. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. M.A. Moseley of Lyerly, Ga. and has been interested in the cause of education in Cleburne county for the last two years. ----- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, MAY 8, 1930 LUM SMITH, 70, DIED AT HEFLIN TUESDAY Lum Smith, 70, died at his home here Tuesday after a short illness. He had resided in this city since 1912, being employed by the Southern Railway as pumper at the station near here. Surviving are the widow, a brother John Smith, a sister Mrs. George Hamm, all of Heflin. The body was sent to Waco, Ga., on Wednesday where funeral services and burial were to be held. F.P. Owens Co., Heflin, in charge. ---- G.J. MOORE HOST AT FAMILY REUNION SUNDAY G.J. Moore was host to the Moore family reunion at Heflin on Sunday, and many relatives, brothers, sisters, nephew and nieces were royally entertained by Uncle George. A sumptous dinner was served the guests from Georgia and Alabama cities. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. R.A. Moore Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Armstrong, of Birmingham Mrs. Spencer of Pratt City Mr. and Mrs. J.O. Moore Mr. and Mrs. Williams Mrs. Scudder of Carrollton, Ga. Mrs. J.C. Duncan, son and daughter of Lowell, Ga. Dave Hagan and Mrs. Reagan and others of Carrollton. ---- RITES FOR W.M. EDWARDS HELD AT UPPER CANE CREEK William M. Edwards, 40, died Wednesday, April 30, at his home near here after an illness of four weeks. He was born and reared in Beat 4 near Edwardsville, but lived near Old Liberty, east of Heflin, about 12 years. He was a member of Upper Cane Creek Methodist church, having joined 20 years ago. Funeral services were conducted at the church on Thursday afternoon of last week, the Rev. C.D. Knight, pastor, Anniston and the Rev. Dewill Stovall, Oxford, officiating. Burial was made in the church cemetery with F.P. Owens Company, Heflin, in charge. Surviving are the widow and seven children, five boys and two girls; mother Mrs. Sarah Edwards of Edwardsville; three brothers, B.S. and S.A. of Heflin and Lee of Jacksonville; sisters, Mrs. Nancy Sides of Alexandria; Mrs. Mary Connell and Mrs. Anna Connell of Ai; Mrs. Atha Kerr of Blue Mountain; Mrs. Maria Parker and Miss Costella Edwards of Upper Cane Creek. Pallbearers were Davis Whiten, Hamp Norton, George Vaughan, Earnest Knight, Steve Johnson and Fred Phillips. ----- FINAL RITES HELD LAST SUNDAY FOR MRS. FIELDS Mrs. Nancy Fields, 78, wife of A.J. Fields of Salem, died Saturday after an illness lasting more than three years. She was a member of the Primitive Baptist church, joining in early girlhood at Poplar Springs, Ga. Funeral services and burial occurred Sunday afternoon at the Georgia church, Elder T.A. Cook conducting the services. Surviving are the husband and five step-children, to whom many friends and Cleburne News extend heartfelt sympathy. CARD OF THANKS To those who so kindly assisted us during the recent illness and death of our dear companion and mother, we wish to thank you. May God bless each one, is our prayer. A.J. Fields I.L. Fields and family S.E. Fields and family D.G. Fields and family Mrs. M.M. Mitchell and famly J.T. Fields and family ------ LOCAL News C.F. Dodson who has been in Troy, Ala. for the last two months taking treatment for infected legs, is expected home within a few days. He left Troy Monday for Atlanta to spend a few days with his daughter Mrs. J.P. Robinson. ---- Mr. and Mrs. Comer Giles of Detroit are the guests of the families of E.D. Giles and A.B. Thrower. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, MAY 15, 1930 LOCAL News A.F. Crumbley, former resident, but now of Sargent, Ga., spent the weekend here and at Fruithurst. --- Mr. and Mrs. E.W. Beason and son Maurice, and G.S., Jim and Forney Thrower visited Johnny Henry at Meridian, Miss., last weekend. Mr. Henry, a relative, is seriously ill. ---- Mr. and Mrs. J.N. Ivey of Birmingham visited in Heflin on Monday. --- Wilmer Atkins of Birmingham and Cranston Atkins of Atlanta spent Sunday here with their mother Mrs. J.M. Atkins. ---- Fred and Russell Beason of Birmingham spent the weekend here with their mother Mrs. Minnie Beason. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, MAY 22, 1930 DEATH OF MARCUS WEATHERS After an illness of several days, Marcus Weathers, 20 year old son of Mrs. Lizzie Weathers, died at the home of his mother, three miles east of Heflin, Friday morning of last week. Funeral and burial was at Ai., Rev. W.M. Barr officiating. Besides four brothers and three sisters, Marcus is survived by his mother. His father died about eight years ago. Marcus was of a jovial disposition and was a great deal of pleasure to his mother. Sympathy is extended to the bereaved. ---- T.E. JORDAN DIED SUDDENLY LAST THURSDAY On May 15th the Death Angel entered the home of Joe Jordan of Hopewell and took his beloved father Thomas Elijah Jordan, to his home in Heaven. He was a member of the Baptist church for 40 years. He was born July 26, 1864 and was married to Ida Harrell on Jan. 23, 1887. He was a devoted husband and father and will be missed by a host of friends. Surviving are the widow Mrs. Ida Jordan, three sons, Joe, John and Bill Jordan of Hopewell; two daughters, Mrs. I.N. Crumpton of Birmingham and Mrs. Rosa McCormick of Hopewell; a brother John Jordan of Heflin; two sisters, Mrs. Sue Tracy and Mrs. Rachel Butler, both of Cedartown, Ga. CARD OF APPRECIATION We take this method of thanking our many friends and neighbors for their aid and kindness and the floral offering during the sickness and death of our dear husband and father. May God bless every one of you, is our prayer. Mrs. Ida Jordan and children ---- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, MAY 29, 1930 MR. W.M. HARPER FUNERAL Burial services for W.M. Harper, 79, who died Saturday at Hacklesburg were held at Edwardsville at 3 p.m. Monday. He had resided in Edwardsville more than 40 years and served one term as county tax assessor. He was widely known over this section of Alabama and surrounding Georgia counties. Mr. Harper is survived by six sons, Charlie of Fruithurst; Jasper of Anniston; Oliver of LaGrange, Ga.; C.C. of Tallahasee; R.A. of Collinsville and Monroe of Mobile; three daughters, Mrs. John W. Howell of Jacksonville; Mrs. J.W. Patty of Fruithurst; and Mrs. J.L. Bowden of Georgia. ----- LOCAL News Jesse R. Tolleson and two sons John D. and Robert of Hartselle are here at the bedside of Mr. Tolleson's mother Mrs. Amanda Tolleson who is seriously ill at the home of Mr. adn Mrs. G.F. Hill. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, JUNE 5, 1930 MR. T.J. JACKSON FUNERAL Mr. T.J. Jackson, age 91, died at his home two miles east of Bowdon on Wednesday at 9 p.m. Funeral services were conducted at 2:30 p.m. Thursday by Rev. G.B. Boman at the Yellow Dirt Church, Heard county. The Masonic order of Roopville were in charge at the grave with Dr. Gilbert Dobbs presiding over the Masonic ceremony. Mr. Jackson was a member of the Baptist church and had been a member of the same church for 70 years. He was a Deacon for over 40 years. The deceased was also a Civil War veteran. He is survived by his wife, five sons and four daughters, two sisters and one brother. They were all present except one son, Mr. T.W. Jackson of Temple, Texas. Mr. Jackson was the father of Mrs. J.J. Wager of this city. The News joins in extending sympathy to Mrs. Wager and the bereaved members of the family. ---- IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM HARPER On Saturday afternoon at five o'clock, the death angel called at the home of Rev. R.S. Brooks, Hackleburg, Ala., and took away our father and grandfather, William Harper. He was a citizen of Cleburne county for a great many years and was at one time tax assessor of the county. He was 79 years of age on Feb. 28, 1930. He had been afflicted with rheumatism for about 50 years and has been confined to his bed for 41 years. Despite his afflictions, he traveled extensively, visiting his children, grandchildren and friends of Alabama and Georgia. He is survived by three daughers and six sons: Charlie Harper of Fruithurst Jasper Harper Oliver Harper of Newnan, Ga. Bob Harper of Crossville Monroe Harper of Mobile Chester Harper of Tallassee; and Mrs. John W. Patty of Fruithurst Mrs. John W. Howell of Jacksonville Mrs. L.L. Johnson of Bowdon. Also there are 31 grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Funeral services were held at Hackleburg on May 26th. Five of the children being present, also a great many other relatives and friends. Grandfather, thou are gone, but not forgotton. A granddaughter, Lonus Patty ---- LOCAL News Notice - - There will be a birthday party at Silas Stewart's Saturday night, June 7, 1930. Everybody come and bring a cake and someone with you. Supper at 8:30. Everybody invited. ---- Mrs. J.L. Peek of Hot Springs, N.C. is the guest of her parents Mr. and Mrs. A. Rowell. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, JUNE 12, 1930 FRUITHURST News Mrs. Chas. A. Kennedy has as her guest her mother Mrs. Rhoda Edwards. --- The many friends of Mr. Thomas Burgess who is in a hospital in Memphis, Tenn., will regret to learn that his condition is no better. --- HERE FROM OKLAHOMA Col. and Mrs. R.L. Evans of Hugo, Oklahoma are visiting the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Evans and other relatives. They are in Carroll county, Ga., this week visiting Mr. Evans' mother near Clem. The Oklahoma visitors are being given many cordial greetings by their hundreds of Cleburne friends. Mr. and Mrs. Evans are accompanied by their son Earl and two daughers, Misses Mary Lee and Ruth Evans and Prof. Willard Massey, son-in-law who married Miss Lois Evans, who have moved to Anniston, and who will teach voice and music there. ---- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, JUNE 19, 1930 PINHOOK News Mrs. Mary Cain attended the funeral of Mrs. Fannie Williams on Saturday afternoon at Rabbittown. --- DEATH OF "UNCLE BOB" CHANDLER Robert L. Chandler, better known as "Uncle Bob" Chandler, died at his home at Fruithurst, following an illness of ten months, his death coming on Tuesday morning, June 10th. Funeral services were held at Cross Roads at 12:00 Wednesday morning, conducted by Rev. A.T. Warmack. "Uncle Bob" was 74 years old and came to Cleburne county in early manhood. He was married to Miss Julia Lambert. He is survived by his wife and two sons, John and Charlie. His death brings great sorrow to those who knew and loved him. A host of friends give their heartfelt sympathy to the family in their bereavement. ----- EDWARDSVILLE News Mrs. Harold Phillips has returned to her home in Chattanooga, Tenn., after having spent some few weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E.M. Burgess. --- The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Burgess will be glad to learn that their son Charles Edward who has been seriously ill, is improving. --- Mrs. Lula Burgess and sons Howard and Leman were called to the bedside of Thomas A. Burgess who is in a Birmingham hospital, seriously ill. Mr. Burgess has been transferred from the Veteran's hospital in Memphis, Tenn., to Birmingham. --- LOCAL News "Uncle" Bill Vaughan, who attended the Confederate Reunion held last week at Biloxi, Miss., reports a mighty fine trip. Uncle Bill has attended many of such occasions and declares that the one held in the Mississippi city was among the best. ---- Capt. and Mrs. Walter L. Verge will leave Sunday for Minneapolis, Miss., where Mrs. Verge will be with her brother Jim Wallace until Sept, at Elk Lake. The trip will be made by auto. ---- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, JUNE 26, 1930 MR. JONES 70 YEARS YOUNG Wednesday of last week, our friend. Geo. O. Jones, celebrated his 70th birthday, inviting a few friends over to partake of a dinner that consisted of all the good things prepared by his splendid wife for this occasion. Mr. Jones has been a citizen of this county since the early eighties and has always been true to his friends, and ever ready to lend a helping hand to those in need or distress. He has always advocated progressive ideas in education and civic affairs, he being an old time teacher, and has done a wonderful work in educating his children. What this splendid citizen has done has been a great inspiration to hundreds of others, and it is the hope that he will live to celebrate many more birthdays. ---- MACEDONIA News Mrs. Annie Baker and Mrs. Fannie Drake spent Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Willie Thompson. --- Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Byrd, Mrs. Hattie Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Cantrell and Mrs. Pauline Batchelor and family were the Sunday afternoon guests of Mrs. Annie Baker. --- Mr. and Mrs. John Thompson entertained a large number of friends at an ice cream supper Saturday night, June 21, and a good time was reported. Those present included: Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Bird and family Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Williamson Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Baker Mr. and Mrs. Millard Skinner Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peek and family Linus Anderson and children A.H. Preston and children Mr. and Mrs. Tom Farlow and family Mr. and Mrs. Lindsey Thompson and family Roy Faulkner Hugh Benefield Hurston Smith Henry Cantrell Ed Peek Misses Myrtle, Myrl and Eunice Smith Mrs. Fannie Drake Mrs. Pearly Bird assisted in serving, while R.E. Baker entertained the guests as "fortune teller." ----- LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. Henry Pounds left Monday morning for Borger, Texas, after spending several days here and near Abernathy. Henry formerly was stationed at Akron, Ohio but has been transferred to the Texas city. ---- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/cleburne/newspapers/newspape1229gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 15.9 Kb