Cleburne County AlArchives News.....Newspaper abstracts for MARCH & APRIL 1932 1932 ************************************************ 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 January 14, 2007, 3:38 pm The Cleburne News 1932 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for MARCH 1932 and APRIL 1932 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, MARCH 10, 1932 EIGHTY-SEVEN YEAR OLD YET READS WITHOUT GLASSES Mrs. E.D. Turner, 87 years old, residing on Route 1, Edwardsville, is blessed with wonderful eyesight. She easily reads her paper without the aid of glasses. Grandma, as she is affectionately known, is kept indoors on account of having suffered a stroke of paralysis some time ago. We all hope that she will be spared many years to come. ----- IN MEMORY OF L.F. GARNER On Feb. 1, 1932, the mighty hand of God beckoned to the noble spirit of L.F. Garner and called him to the land of rest. His work on earth was finished and he was carried by the snowy white angel band to the place where there is no sufferings, heartaches or pains. There must have been a great reward laid up for him, but his greatest reward was the wonderful Savior who was standing with outstretched arms waiting to receive him. We know that God hath made no mistake in taking "Uncle Frank" from our midst, yet it seems so very hard to give him up for he led such a true christian life, such a life that we can profit by. He always upheld his Savior and esteemed the church above everything else. The community has lost a true and noble citizen. His presence will ever be greatly missed. His place at home is vacant and can never be filled for he was ever a faithful companion and loving father. He was born Oct. 19, 1877, died Feb. 1, 1932, making him 54 years, 3 months and 13 days old. He was the youngest son of the well known Baptist minister, T.J. Garner. Uncle Frank was converted during the years of early manhood and joined the Missionary Baptist church at Pine Grove. He was baptised by Rev. G.B. Boman of Bowdon, Ga. Of this church he remained a consecrated member til his death. Uncle Frank had been in declining health for several years. he was stricken with liver trouble which developed into a severe case of pneumonia. His illness lasted only twelve days. He bore his sufferings with much patience for he was fully trusting in his maker. Surviving are his wife, three sons, Roy, Troy and Orba; one grandchild little Beth Garner; two brothers, John C. Garner of Chattam La., and C.E. Garner of Ai; four sisters, Mrs. Lenorah Pearson of Blue Mountain; Mrs. A.R. Mills of Anniston; Mrs. Dora Benford of Lawrence, Tenn. and Mrs. E.P. Pesnell of Ai; and a host of other relatives and friends who mourn his death; two loving daughters, Misses Essie and Lorena Garner preceded their father to the grave several years. He was gently laid to rest in Pine Grove cemetery where his body awaits the wonderful resurrection of the saved. Revs. W.M. Barr and R.L. Skinner officiated. We cannot wish to bring Uncle Frank back, but our one consolation is that, we too, can someday go to the beautiful place where his soul is now basking in the beautiful sunlight of God. A niece, Ruth Garner ------- IN MEMORY OF MRS. G.L. HICKS Mrs. G.L. Hicks departed this life Feb. 26, 1932; she had been sick over a year. God called her home; she told everyone that she was prepared to go and leave this world of sin and sorrow and dwell on high with God and his angels forever. Mrs. Hicks was a kind, loving, motherly woman, greeting everyone with a smile. Her home is vacant without her. She joined the church while young, being a member of Union Hill Baptist church when death summoned her to go. It was so hard to see her suffer and yet harder to see die. Lets all try to remember what she has told us and meet her in heaven. She leaves a husband and two adopted sons to mourn her passing and a host of friends. She was laid to rest in Ranburne cemetery. Written by her friends, Louis and Ola Bradberry ------ LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. Pierce Owens of Chicago announce the arrival of a fine boy. Mrs. Owens will be pleasantly remembered as Miss Corilla Bell Dewberry of Tallapoosa. The Tallapoosa Journal ---- CLEBURNE WOMAN DIED AFTER MONTH'S ILLNESS Funeral services were held at Salem Church Tuesday afternoon for Mrs. M.E. Otwell, age 68, who died at her home at Ranburne Monday afternoon, following an illness of about a month. Rev. Rev. M.M. Kennedy officiated and interment was in Salem Cemetery with Usrey of Anniston in charge. She is survived by her husband, eight sons, W.F. of Tifton, Ga., S.B. and J.W.S. of this city and J.H., J.M., M.L., P.L., and L.W. of Bowdon, Ga. and three daughters, two of whom reside in Georgia and one in Mississippi. ----- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, MARCH 17, 1932 WRIGHT GIVEN FIFTEEN YEARS Bob Wright, charged with the murder of Leonard Prichard in Beat 8 the first of January, was found guilty in circuit court here last week and sentenced to the penitentiary for a term of 15 years. The case which started on Monday the 7th, was not concluded until Thursday when the jury reported the verdict. Practically the same testimony given at the preliminary trial was submitted in the final hearing. ----- ELBERT BURGESS BURIED MONDAY Elbert M. Burgess, 51, who died during Saturday night was buried Monday at Cane Creek church, Elder Ira Patty officiating. Mr. Burgess was an old resident of Edwardsville, being the son of the late Will Burgess Sr. and his mourned by a number of his relatives and friends over the county, as well as in Tennessee and Georgia. He is survived by his widow, three sons, Ralph, Edward and Max; three daughters, Mrs. Thomas Twisdale of Anniston; Mrs. Harold (Dolly) Phillips of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Miss Sammy Burgess of Edwardsville, and a brother and sister, Albert Burgess of New York City and Mrs. J.T. Pollard of Edwardsville. Mr. Burgess had been active in the public life of Edwardsville and the county, having been a member of the Town Council at the time of his death, which was the third time he had served. One of the largest crowds was at his funeral and deep concern was shown by even his acquaintances who had known him only a short time. He was a man with a likeable disposition and had a smile for everyone and treated his fellow man with absolute fairness. Active pallbearers were fellow members of the Odd Fellow Lodge: T.J. Brown, E.J. Little, E.T. Parker, R.P. Higginbotham, G.C. Bragg, and J.E. Smith. Honorary pall bearers being the major James H. Elliott, the Town Council, Wm. A. Owen, Albert Greer, J.T. Pollard and J.D. Burgess, as well as the following: Bryant Owen, Foster Owen, Virgil Owen, Albert Owen, J.E. Owen, N.E. Owen, Lehman Burgess, Claude Pilgrim, Carl Bragg, Hugh Burgess and Leo R. Jones. ------ A.W. BROWN DIED SATURDAY A death that came as a great shock to friends in Heflin was that of Albert W. Brown who passed away at his home in Tarrant City near Birmingham, Saturday morning at 4 o'clock, after only a few hours' illness. The body was shipped to Heflin Tuesday for burial, Owens & Co. being in charge. Mr. Brown moved to Tarrant City several years ago from Heflin. He was a carpenter-brick mason by trade and had superintended the construction of most every building in Heflin. A wife and several children survive. ----- IN MEMORY OF MRS. S.H. OTWELL On Monday, March 7th, the death angel visited the home of S.H. Otwell and took his beloved wife, Mollie. Mrs. Otwell was the mother of eleven children living and three who have passed to the great beyond where she has gone to meet them. She was always a devoted wife and loving mother, always a friend to the needy and a true christian. What more could be said of anyone? While on her death bed, Mrs. Otwell spent hours singing. Her favorite son when she was ill was "When They RIng Those Golden Bells". Just before the end came she called all of her children to her side and asked them to meet her in heaven. Her last thoughts of others and of eternity were characterstic of her life. She was 65 years old and had been a devoted member of the M.E. church since the age of 15. Mrs. Otwell will be missed by a host of friends and loved ones. Many hearts are made sad by her passing, but we are living in the belief that we shall see her again in the great beyond. A friend CARD OF THANKS We take this method of thanking all those who so willingly offered their tokens of love and sympathy during the sickness and death of our beloved wife and mother. May God's richest blessings rest upon you all, is our prayer. S.H. Otwell and children ------ IN MEMORY OF ROBERT E. LEE GORE Our hearts were made sad on March 11th, when the death angel visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Gore and took from their their darling son; he was good and always happy. Robert E. Lee Gore was 20 years, 2 months and 11 days old. He was laid to rest at Old Hopewell cemetery, Friday p.m. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. King of Tyus, Ga. It was so hard to give Robert up, but God knew best. His friends and relatives will miss him. To the heart broken parents, relatives and friends, look to Jesus, the all-wise ruler, who never makes a mistake, as the only healer of broken hearts. Robert caught on fire Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, no one knew how it happened, and no one knew how he suffered. Surviving are the parents, two sisters, Myrtle and Odie Mae, to mourn his passing. Weep not nor be sad, but look to the Savior promise, you shall see Robert some glad day. One who loved him, a Cousin. ------ MRS. H.H. RUTHERFORD PASSES Last Friday at 4:30 p.m. the death angel visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Holland and claimed as its victim, Mr. H.H. Rutherford, age 59. She was stricken with paralysis last Sunday, March 6th and was semi-conscious until her death. She had been with her daughter here for the past few months. She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Mrs. J.H. Holland of this place; Mrs. A.J. Wood of Rock Run; three sons, Floyd, Rawleigh and Roy of Piedmont and several grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Alice Lockridge of Anniston and one brother, Jack Martin; five children preceded her to the grave several years ago. She was laid to rest at Carmel cemetery near Piedmont. The people of this place extend sympathy to the bereaved family. ----- CARD OF THANKS We take this method of thanking our many friends who so lovingly ministered to us during the long illness and recent death of our dear mother, Mrs. M.J. Heard. The children. ----- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, MARCH 24, 1932 OLD CITIZEN PASSES One of the oldest residents of this section of Alabama, "Uncle" Berney Hilton, age about 84, died at the home of Charlie Winham on Sunday. Mr. Hilton came fromone of the first families to settle in Cleburne and was well liked by all who knew him. He is the last of a large family of boys and girls. Funeral and burial services were held at Cedar Creek Monday afternoon, a large number of friends and relatives being in attendance. ------ IN MEMORY OF MRS. BUREN WILLIAMSON On February 26, 1932, the death angel visited the home of Mr. Buren Williamson and claimed as a victim, his dear companion. We don't understand why God called her from the husband but "the Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away" so we must be submissive. Her maiden name was Dussie Babers. She was married to Buren Williamson in March 1920, living very happily together for twelve years when God saw fit to call her home to rest. Dussie was sick only about seven weeks. She suffered more than tongue can tell, but she bore her sufferings without a complaint. Always had a smile for the ones who waited on her. She had never united with any church, but on her death bed, she wanted to talk to Bro. C.L. Matthews. She told him about 11 years ago she felt her sins forgiven, and she ought to have united with some church, but she neglected it until it was too late. May her loved ones not wait until too late to accept Christ. She said she was ready to die, but hated to leave her husband and child. It is hard to give up our loved ones, especially the wife and mother, but the Lord is too wise to make a mistake. Oh, how sad to go into the home and find the vacant place that no one else can fill as she did. The ones who knew her best, loved her best. She was about 39 years of age. All that loving hands could do was done for her, but God needed one more angel and He called for her. She leaves to mourn her death, her husband, a daughter nine years old, and an aged father, two sisters, and a host of relatives and friends. Heaven should seem much nearer to her loved ones and may they all strive to meet her some day. The funeral was conducted at Pleasant View on Saturday afternoonby Rev. C.L. Matthews. Interment was in the church cemetery. "It grieves us all to part, But in my heart, I know she's happier, From the ones we love so well, Than human tongue can tell. She is not dead, the child of our affection, but gone into that school, where she no longer needs our protection. And Christ Himself doth rule, She is resting over yonder, With the Savior safe at home, And some day we hope to meet her, Where we never more shall roam. Mrs. John C. Cook ------ UNDERGOES OPERATION Mrs. Terrell Dougherty who underwent a major operation Sunday morning at an Anniston hospital, was reported Wednesday morning as "resting well." ----- GRANDMA HALEY CELEBRATES EIGHTY-FIRST BIRTHDAY Mrs. A.J. Haley celebrated her 81st birthday here Sunday at a big birthday dinner at which all the children were present except her son Will and grandchildren, May, Sara and Charles Coggin. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Coggin Mr. and Mrs. Duke Haley and children, Robert and Edward Mrs. W.H. Ector and children of West Point It is hoped that this good woman will be spared to celebrate many more birthdays. ----- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, MARCH 31, 1932 ABEL COMMUNITY STORM VICTIMS TREATED HERE Anniston, Ala., March 28th Mrs. J.C. Mullally, 24 year old mother of three children, injured in a tornado that destroyed the Mullally home at Able about 12 miles east of Anniston Sunday night, was in serious condition today at Garner Hospital suffering from a fractured collar bone and injuries to the head. Her husband and children were injured but not seriously. Ruth, age 5 and Harvey age 3, were badly bruised about the body, the attending physician said, and Annie Belle, the eight month old infant, was also slightly injured when blown from her father's arms. Mrs. Mullally, who was stunned by the tornado, awoke with her feet entangled in the wheels of a wagon that had been blown from a barn throught he side of the home. The Mullally home was splintered by the twister, all the furnishings being carried away by the wind. The two story barn was also blown away but a pair of mules, two cows and several hogs housed in the barn were uninjured. Farm implements were blown away with the barn, as was the stock feed. The twister carried Mr. Mullally and his children from their home, hurling them to the ground, but Mrs. Mullally was found underneath the wagon in the wreckage of the house. Heavy rainfall was reported in Heflin, Talladega, Sylacauga, Jacksonville and Ashland, Lineville and other towns and cities in this section of the state. High winds accompanied by rain in each section and additional damage was reported in some of the communities. A house occupied by a Perryman family in Chulafinnee was blown down but no one was injured, all of the Perrymans being away at the time of the tornado. Luther George of Chulafinnee was at his home when the tornado went through Sunday afternoon. The chimney of his house was moved about two feet from its position without breaking or falling. ------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, APRIL 7, 1932 BORDEN SPRINGS News April 4th Funeral and burial services were held here Wednesday afternoon for John A. Wheeler, 75, who passed away Thursday a.m. at the home of his son in Anniston. Surviving are one daughter Mrs. Reuben Harrison of Birmingham, three sons, Mark of Birmingham, Joe of Anniston, Thomas of Cedartown and one brother, W.W. Wheeler of Esom Hill. ------ IN MEMORY OF DEVAUGHTER BUCHANAN On March 1, 1932, God called from our midst our dear husband and father. How sad it is here without him. He was 38 years old. He tried to live a christian life since 1912. He joined the Missionary Baptist church and lived the same till God called him home. Why God saw best to take him from us, we know not, but some glad day we shall know. Oh, how he suffered, no one can tell, but now dear husband and father, you are resting in the arms of our blessed Redeemer, and some glad day we shall meet you in the land where no pain and sorrow can enter and where it will always be peace and love. It was sad to part with you here on earth, but God doth all things for His glory and He saw fit to add another star to his crown and you were the one to fill His command. Husband and father, just a little while here to stay and God will call us all home and what a wonderful meeting it will be. He served his country and for God he died true and faithful. He died at a government hospital in Outwood, Ky. where he was being treated. The body was shipped home and laid to final rest at Macedonia cemetery, Revs. Warmack and Kennedy officiating. Mrs. Ira Buchanan and children ------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, APRIL 14, 1932 "UNCLE BILLIE" WALKER CELEBRATES HIS 81st BIRTHDAY Following Satuarday, April 9th, Uncle Billie Walker celebrated his 81st birthday. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Julian J. Greer of Edwardsville Mr. and Mrs. Duke Haley of Birmingham Mr. and Mrs. G.F. Hill Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Henry Mr. and Mrs. John W. Warren and mother, Mrs. Newton Ralph Warren Jesse Robertson Mr. and Mrs. C.F. Dodson Mrs. Walker is to be congratulated on the fine dinner. ----- FORMER CITIZEN PASSES AWAY W.W. Albright of Mt. Zion, Ga., passed away at his home Monday and was laid to rest Tuesday. He was in his 78th year. Mr. Albright was born and reared in this county, near Abernathy. He was a splendid citizen. ----- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, APRIL 21, 1932 PINHOOK News Several from here attended the funeral of Sim Brown at Rabbitttown last Monday afternoon. ---- 6 PERSONS HURT WHEN DYNAMITE CAPS EXPLODED The explosion of fifty-one dynamite caps at the home of Mrs. Watson, a mile and a half east of Heflin on Sunday afternoon, seriously hurt H.L. Thompson, his wife and baby and three others. Thompson and his baby have been removed to an Anniston hospital for treatment. Mrs. Thompson was the least hurt of the three. Mr. Thompson suffered a badly hurt leg besides other injuries. Mrs. Thompson was struck under the eye by part of a cap. Thompson and the five others were seated on the veranda when it is thought the caps were set off by a spark from a piece of fuse that he had placed a lighted match to. The explosion partly wrecked the floor where the caps had previously been placed. Thompson and his baby were given first aid by local physicians and were removed to Anniston on Monday. The Thompson were visiting at the home of Mrs. Watson at the time of the accident. ----- LOCAL News G.L. Hicks and Mrs. Ada Truett were issued a marriage license in March. ---- IN MEMORY OF MRS. MABLE ROBERTS Mrs. Mable Roberts departed this life October 27, 1931. She was born November 22, 1903. She was married to Jesse A. Roberts on May 9, 1922. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.P. Brown. Mable was a devoted companion and was loved by all who knew her. Her sickness seemed to be clothed in death at the first and she often told her husband she would not be with them long. Mable had good attention but the Death Angel came for her. Her suffering was great but she was patient through it all. She leaves three dear little children, Ruth, Billie and Mary Nell. SHe was laid to rest at Muscadine Camp Ground cemetery with Rev. Warmack in charge of the services. Mable is gone but her memory will long linger with us. To her husband we will say, look to Jesus, He is your friend. He will be a companion and will comfort you. Place your cares upon Him for He cares for thee. To the relatives and friends you can say in the language of David about his child, " I can not bring it back, but I can go to it." We cannot bring Mable back but Praise the Lord, we can go to her. The summons will come to us all one of these days; watch and pray, be ready to go. MOTHER, Muscadine, April 15, 1932. ------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, APRIL 28, 1932 LOCAL AREA DEATHS Mrs. Joe Hickerson was instantly killed by a bolt of lightning at the home near Old Hopewell at 3 o'clock Monday. At the time, Mrs. Hickerson was at the barn and her clothing was set on fire by the lightning. Funeral services were conducted Monday at Ai. Surviving are the husband, seven sons and one daughter. ------ Rev. W.J. Newborn died at the family home near Bethsadia last Sunday and was laid to rest on Monday. Cancer was said to have been the immediate cause of his death. ---- Mrs. R.W. Holmes, 87, died at the home of her daughter Mrs. J.W. Johnson near Beason Mills on Saturday. Funeral services were conducted Sunday at New Harmony, Revs. Ingram and Carter officiating. Burial was made in the church cemetery. ---- SOON TO BE SEVENTY-FIVE; PLOWS SIX DAYS A WEEK Harrison W. Butler was in town Saturday and was relating to friends that he had "put in" two weeks at hard-down plowing the past 12 days. "I'll be 75 years old the 18th of May" said he, "and I can jump my length and out run any tennis player in town." ----- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/cleburne/newspapers/newspape1267gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 22.4 Kb