Cleburne County AlArchives News.....Newspaper Abstracts for AUGUST 1930 August 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 30, 2006, 10:54 pm The Cleburne News August 1930 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for AUGUST 1930 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, AUGUST 7, 1930 MACEDONIA News Revival services ended at this place Sunday, the greatest in the history of the church. 42 were baptized, to the untiring work of the pastor, Bro. A.T. Warmack, together with brother Olin Gay from Phil Campbell, Ala., the whole of Macedonia, together with visitors, some of whom came from 20 miles away, were greatly revived and are more determined to live for God, than ever before. On last Tuesday, Macedonia church celebrated its 77th anniversary. The program for the morning was talks by the older members and those who had at one time been members. One member we deem worthy of mention, Sister Martha Skinner, 94 years old, having been a member of this church for 71 years. We are thankful for these good old pioneers, for from them, we learned of the goodness and mercies of God and who held us up when we were too weak to stand alone. At the noon hour, a dinner was spread under the large oaks and everyone partook of a good old home dinner. The afternoon was used by the singers, the time being equally divided between the Sacred Harp and the new book. The Rev. Gay is at Ranburne this week and will be at Gold Ridge next week. We feel that anyone desiring to know about Christ should attend these services, for Bro. Gay is surely a messenger sent from God. He was born and partly reared in this commmunity, being the son of Mr. and Mrs. M.E. Gay. ------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, AUGUST 14, 1930 GOOD WOMAN PASSES; LAID TO REST MONDAY Funeral services for Mrs. Louise Perryman Morgan, 72, well known Heflin woman who died at her home here Sunday morning following a long illness, were held from the residence at 4 o'clock Monday afternoon. Rev. C.B. Boman and Rev. S.A. Taylor officiated. Interment was in Heflin Cemetery, with Usrey of Anniston in charge. Mrs. Morgan lived here for the past 45 years and was prominent in religious affairs and in women's organizations. She had numbers of friends throughout the state. Surviving are six sons: Frank P. Morgan of Montgomery J.A. Morgan of Heflin H.G. Morgan of Lawton, Okla. Dr. J. Ralph Morgan of Birmingham Neal Morgan of Heflin Lieut. A.C. Morgan of Ft. McPherson, Ga.; two daughters; Misses Bessie and Roberta Morgan of Heflin; three sisters; Mrs. J.R. Litttle of Atlanta Misses Hattie and Ella Perryman of this city, and two brothers; D.D. and R.A. Perryman of Heflin. Mrs. Morgan was the widow of the late John F. Morgan who died about 16 years ago. ------ HOWLE FAMILY MEETS The family of Mr. and Mrs. H.M. Howle of Beason Mills met at the old home for a few days' reunion. They then spent one day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.G. Daniel at Newell on last Thursday, Aug. 7th, making it a surprise visit. Those who went to the Daniel home were: Mr. and Mrs. H.E. Waldrep and two boys, Bill and Bib of Birmingham Mr. and Mrs. Lee Moore and two children, Marie Lynn and Jimmie of Anniston Mr. and Mrs. Winnefred Payne and little daughter Charlie Gene of Chulafinnee Mr. and Mrs. H.M. Howle and son Grover, and daughter Miss Emmie Howle of Beason Mills. First thing after arrival they went to the school house and brought John Daniel home. Then discussed weather, crops, meeting. Then at dinner it was found that Lee Moore still held the eating bet, as he has on former occasions. At about 2:30 a watermelon cutting was enjoyed and late in the afternoon all went their respective ways, after spending one more happy day together, looking forward to the next reunion of this good family. ---- CHILDREN, GRANDCHILDREN OF MRS. LAMBERT MEET The children and grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Lambert gathered at their home last fourth Sunday to celebrate their mother's and grandmother's seventy- second birthday anniversary. It was also the birthday of a granddaughter, Miss Eunice Lambert and they celebrated together. A big dinner was served and all seemed to enjoy the day to the fullest extent, especially the grandparents. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. John Lambert and children of Heflin Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Lambert Mr. and Mrs. L.O. Lambert and children Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Lambert and children Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Cavender and children Children who were not present were: Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Perkins and son Roy Mr. and Mrs. H.T. Lawler and children Married grandchildren present were: Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Perkins and children Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rollins and children Mr. and Mrs. Guy Cavender and son Harold Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Loveless At the close of the happy day, when all had to leave for their home, it came only too quickly. All hope for many more such happy occasions. ------ CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our friends for their kindness shown us during the short illness and death of our beloved wife, mother and grandmother. May God's richest blessings be with each of you. Rev. R.L. Skinner Mr. and Mrs. D.W. White and son Mr. and Mrs. Lander White Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Skinner Misses Clara and Eunice Skinner ------ LOCAL News Children and friends of Uncle and Aunt Sophie Roberts of Lebanon, met at the home of these good peple recently and had a day of real enjoyment. Uncle Joe is one of the best known and most highly esteemed citizens in Cleburne county and its always a great pleasure to visit at his hospitable home. ---- IN MEMORY OF T.W. CAIN A dark shadow of gloom was cast over this vicinity Tuesday morning, July 24, 1930 when the grim reaper death visited one of the best homes, shortly after 1 o'clock and carried into the great beyond, a kind and loving father, Mr. T.W. Cain. He moved to this county in early manhood with his parents Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Cain from Haralson county, Georgia. He later married Miss Annie Kerr, daughter of Mrs. A.A. Kerr. To this happy union was born three children, H.H. and J.F. Cain of Rome, Ga., and Miss Bessie Cain, who was living with her father and grandmother at the time of Mr. Cain's death. Mr. Cain was one of the best citizens of our community. He was loved and respected by all who knew him. It is sad to part with him. I feel assured that our sadness is his joy, and our loss is his gain. We desire a submissive heart to the will of the kind Master who saw fit in his mercy to call him from this vale of sorrow to that happy land of peace and joy, where pain and heart aches are not known, and sad partings are no more. His character and life which was without spot or fault, did not make him a child of grace, but it is the greatest evidence in the world that he is a child of the Lord. "By their fruits ye shall know them." The fruit doesn't make the tree but the tree bears fruit after its kind. I understand our fruits to be our behavior, our deportments and the kind a life we live in this world. There is not a person that could truthfully find fault with him or speak evil against him. Mr. Cain's loving companion was called into the great beyond some 20 years ago. He leaves a kind mother, two sons, a daughter and a host of friends to mourn his death. Funeral services and interment were held at Mars Hill church and cemetery. It is our humble hope that in time to come it will be our happy lot to gain the prize thou hast won. A true friend, Ira M. Patty, Mars Hill ------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, AUGUST 21, 1930 VISIT TO MISSISSIPPI (written by M.L. Otwell) On Thursday night at 12 o'clock, myself and family, accompanied by Mrs. Ray, left to visit my sister and family, Mrs. W.D. Ray in Lamar county, Mississippi, arriving in Tuscaloosa at 7 a.m, from there on to our destination. We had an opportunity to view the scenery and the crops; the drouth we have had here was prevalent throughout. Purvis, county seat of Lamar, was practically a loss in some sections. We had the trip in a "Chug" 6 and it behaved superbly, but, Mr. Editor, I do not believe Goodyear, or any other maker of tires will ever quit being "cussed." Yes, it happened right when I was in a hurry, just a "pinched" tube. The bridges across Tom Bigbee and Coosa rivers are certainly worth seeing. There is quite a contrast in rolling across those nice bridges (after parting with 60 cents at each) than in crossing on a time-killing ferry boat and a lot safer. We arrived at our destination at 4:30 p.m. after driving 435 miles and believe me, it felt good. M.L. Otwell --------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, AUGUST 28, 1930 BIRTHDAY AND FAMILY REUNION AT H.M. VICE'S Mr. H.M. Vice had invited his sons and daughters and their families to be with him at his home on his 58th birthday. Mr. Vise had also invited many friends who began arriving at the home about the middle of the forenoon. Among them was a brother, G.H. Vise of Birmingham who is 62 years of age. The children were all present, namely: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lambert Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Vise Mr. and Mrs. Farmer Vise Mr. and Mrs. Bill Cavender Mr. and Mrs. Fair Vise Mr. and Mrs. Russell Vise and Felton Mary and Florence at home. When the brother arrived, a great glow came over Mr. Vise's face, showing that his heart was full of love and that his mind ran back to boyhood days when he and his brother played around his mother's knees, when they used to play in the old swimming hole, climb the mountain sides and coast back down it again and again; when they used to climb the old elm tree and peal it back and blow the whistle and pop the whip, and when the children began to arrive it seemed that a different feature developed and shown from his face and one could see that he was made to think of when these noble sons and daughters were small, when they were all his troublesome pleasures and now most of them have families, and to come home and spend a few hours, we fancy he felt like some of those old patriarchs who had blessed the world with sons and daughters long ago. When invited friends, guests and invited neighbors arrived, such as Mr. Fletcher and family; Mr. and Mrs. Luther McMahan; Mr. Jack Cavender and family; two daughters of Mr. Leroy Crumpton; Mr. John Lambert and family; Mr. Loyd Skinner and family; Rev. R.L. Skinner and children, bringing a fine basket of food which his dear wife had prepared for that occasion just before her death, suplemented the dinner on that occasion; which with that brought by others helped to make it a wonderful dinner, many good things to eat with lemonade made exactly to suit a Queen's taste. When lemonade was brought forth by the good wife and mother, the children sought to surprise their father by bringing in a cake with 58 candles indicating that he had birthdays before this one. There were present all told, 64, and all had a wonderful time, and it was not all due to the old gentleman's efforts either. That good wife was back of every move to make it a success than all others. May there be many more birthdays at this home and that these parents will enjoy many more such occasions. Virgil Vise ------ OLD TIMER BACK ON VISIT Col. O.R. Bell, who has been visiting his brother W.J. Bell in Atlanta, and Roy and Rage Bell, nephews at Bell Mills, left Wednesday for Alabama City where he will spend a few days before going to his home at Eldorado, Ark. Mr. Bell moved West more than 60 years ago, located in Arkansas and later locating in Texas. Before going West, he taught school for a few years here in Cleburne and among his old pupils are Mrs. J.D. Hudson, H.W. Butler, editor of the Cleburne News and J.G. Jones. It is real interesting to hear Mr. Bell talk of days long ago, for at one time he personally knew almost very person in Cleburne county, among them being the McMahans, Albrights, Hiltons, Rosses, Pounds, Burgesses, Babers, Gaines, Edwards, Uncle Jim Glasgow, Crumptons, and a few others who have long passed on to the Great Unknown, and its interesting to hear him talk of these old pioneers. It was through efforts of Mr. Bell that Bell Mills post office was established. It is hoped that Mr. Bell will visit his Cleburne friends again in the near future. ------ IN MEMORY OF ELLIS WILLIAMS On Friday, July 18th, Ellis Williams passed away at the home of his father, S.N. Williams. He seemed to be as well as usual, working till the noon hour, ate his dinner and lying down on the porch to take his rest as usual after dinner, he was stung under his right eye by a yellow jacket and in a few minutes he was suffering great pains and was soon unconscious and died almost suddenly. He is missed greatly by this community, for to know him was to love him. He is survived by his wife and two dear children and his aged father and mother, one sister Mrs. W.N. Easterwood and a number of friends and other relatives. He was 32 years of age. He had just reached the point on life's highway where manhood morning reached noon and while the shadows still were playing around his feet, while yet in love with life and raptured with the world, but being weary for a moment and using his burdens for a pillow, he lay down to rest, fell asleep to the dreamless sleep from which one ever wakes, and yet it may be best after all. That during the happiest sunset hour of all the voyage while eager winds were kissing every sail to dash against the unseen in an instant, hear the billows roar above the sunken ship for whether in mid ocean or among the breakers of the further shore, a wreck must at last mark the end of each and all. One by one, earth's ties are broken. As we near the Shining Shore, far across the river waits a loved one gone before. Weep not dear friends; yes, he leaves a sorrowing wife ever to mourn because he is gone where there's no one to comfort in the place she once called home. He was a true companion, always loving, kind and true, doing things he thought would please in a way as best he knew. A Friend. ------ LOCAL News Friends of the Rev. H.J. Holliday deeply sympathize with his family in the death of their son and brother who was killed in an automobile accident last week. ---- Mrs. Eliza Daugtherty spent the first of the week with her daughter Mrs. Lottie Nipper at Lebanon. --- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/cleburne/newspapers/newspape1231gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 14.9 Kb