Cleburne County AlArchives News.....Newspaper abstracts for MAY and JUNE 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 15, 2007, 12:51 pm The Cleburne News 1932 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for MAY 1932 and JUNE 1932 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, MAY 5, 1932 CHILDREN ENTERTAIN AT BIG BIRTHDAY DINNER Mrs. J.C. Norton's children gave her a very agreeable surprise Sunday, May 1, when they remembered her sixty-first birthday. At 12 o'clock a luscious dinner was spread out in the yard, picnic fashion, and Mrs. Norton certainly seemed happy having all her children and grandchildren with her again. Those present were: J.C. Norton Mr. and Mrs. Euell Norton and baby Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Norton Mr. and Mrs. Albert Norton and family Mr. and Mrs. Acy Norton and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Cole and son Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hayes and family Mr. and Mrs. Fred Vaughan ------ FUNERAL HELD FOR CLEBURNE MAN Ranburne, Ala. May 2 Funeral services for C.J. Smith, age 82, widely known citizen of Cleburne county, who died at his home nere Sunday, were held at Corinth Methodist church, Rev. Dave Eason officiating and interment was in Corinth cemetery with Usrey of Anniston in charge. Surviving are his widow and three daughters. ----- IN MEMORY OF MRS. J.T. CHANDLER On Saturday night, April 23, 1932, the Death Angel visited the home of J.T. Chandler and family of Muscadine and took as his victim, the beloved wife and mother, Mrs. J.T. Chandler. She suffered an illness of about ten weeks. She was laid to rest at the State Line church on Sunday, April 24, the Rev. A.T. Warmack officiating. Her folks hated to give her up, but God knew best. They tried to keep her and did all they could, but there was a golden place vacant in Heaven and she had to go and fill it. Oh, how vacant her place seems at home, but her hcildren and husband shouldn't weep nor worry, for she is resting in peace. She is survived by her husband J.T. Chandler, two sons, Luther and Earnest of Muscadine, and four daughters, Mrs. Etter Hill of Tallapoosa, Mrs. Lola Ward, Mrs. Willie Terrell and Mrs. Della Morrow, all of Muscadine; several grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. George Jones of Carroll county, Ga. Marie Clackum, Waco, Ga. ----- IN MEMORY OF MRS. STACY HOLMES Mrs. Stacy Holmes was born July 22, 1847 and lived to be nearly 85 years old. Although she was blind for the last eight years she bore her affliction without a murmur. She joined the Methodist Church at the early age of 13 and at the age of 25 she married R.W. Holmes. To the union seven children were born, only one of whom is living in this country. The others are in Canada, three being dead. We feel that Mrs. Holmes has gone to her home above and that her loved ones should not grieve for her. Her last words were that she was happy and she stood her suffering so calmly that we feel sure she was. Mrs. Holmes was loved by all who knew her. She was always ready to help the sick and suffering. She had a host of friends who were waiting and anxious to do something for her during her illness. We will miss her for she was so glad to see her friends and always greeted them with such a pleasant smile. She departed this life April 23, 1932. A friend. ----- CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank the many friends who helped us so kindly and ministered to our dear wife and mother during her illness and death. Also for the beautiful flowers that were placed around her. Mr. R.W. Holmes Mrs. Della Johnson Houston Holmes ----- PIONEER CITIZEN PASSES AT GEORGIA HOME Mr. Josiah Chandler, 78, long a resident of Cleburne, passed away at his home in Carroll county, Ga., on Tuesday afternoon. Interment was at Salem, north of Tallapoosa, Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Chandler was well known in this county where he resided for several years. Sympathy is extended to the family. ----- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, MAY 12, 1932 PIONEER PASSES AT CHULAFINNEE HOME T.M. Haywood, 79, "Uncle Tom", as he was affectionately known, died at his home near Chulafinnee Saturday night at about 12 o'clock. Uncle Tom had been in failing health for some time. Interment was in the cemetery at Liberty Hill on Sunday, Rev. J.W. Grubbs conducting the burial services. He is survived by his wife and four sons, J.A. of Bessemer; W.T. and W.L. of Jacksonville; and Newman of Augusta, Ga., one daughter, Mrs. Hattie Zaner of Heflin; three brothers, W.J. of Heflin; James A. of Haynesville, Fla., and G.F. Haywood of Jefferson County. Mr. Haywood was one of the county's most beloved citizens and had lived in the county all his life. He was a Methodist and a Mason. Following the services by the minister, the Masonic order took charge. ------ MRS. KENNEDY IS LAID TO REST MONDAY Mrs. May Kennedy, 76, wife of Mr. Anderson Kennedy, died at the home of her son Charlie Kennedy in south Heflin on Sunday and was buried at Valley Grove in Randolph county on Monday. Mrs. Kennedy had been in declining health for some time. Besides the husband and one daughter Mrs. Grace Stewart, three sons, Arthur, Charlie and Robert survive. Mrs. Kennedy was a member of the Missionary Baptist church. She was a kind and affectionate mother and wife. The Cleburne News extends sympathy to the bereaved family. ----- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, MAY 19, 1932 LAST RITES FOR MRS. ANDERSON The body of Mrs. Alice Anderson who died Tuesday of last week in a hospital at Jacksonville, Texas was shipped to Heflin from that place on Thursday. Mrs. Anderson whose home was near Macedonia in this county, had gone to Arp, Texas early in the Spring to visit with children at that place. The early part of last week, she was stricken with chronic appendicitis and was rushed to a hospital at Jacksonville where an emergency operation was performed in the hope of saving her life, but she continued to grow worse until her death, Tuesday of last week. Mrs. Anderson was the widow of "Billie" Anderrson, whose death occurred on a Sunday morning while he was conducting religious services at Hopewell church, the end coming without warning. Mrs. Anderson, like her husband, was among the county's best beloved and highly respected citizens and her death has cast a gloom of sorrow over the entire community in which she was honored and loved, and the family has the heartfelt sympathy of hundreds throughout that section. The boys surviving are Mathie and Hugh of Arp, Texas; Mesdames Johnnie Chandler, Jessie Wisner, William Warren, Mrs. Roy Lambert and Mrs. Tol McCaghren, all of Arp, Texas; and Mrs. W.J. West of Muscadine, and Mrs. James Wellington of Carroll county, Ga. Mrs. Anderson was a member of the Missionary Baptist church at Hopewell where she and her husband joined several years ago. The funeral and interment took place Thursday the 12th at Ranburne, the Revs. Johnson, King, Stiles, Boman and Skinner officiating. Those from Arp attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Mathie Anderson, Mrs. Wisner, Hugh Anderson and wife and Mrs. McCaghren and Mrs. Lambert. ----- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, MAY 26, 1932 AGED WOMAN PASSES AT THE HOME OF HER DAUGHTER Mrs. Laura Frances White, 86, widow of N.R. White, died May 19th at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.W. Bain, and was laid to final rest on Friday at Morrison's Chapel, Dr. King and the Rev. Mr. Beam officiating, F.P. Owens Company of Heflin in charge of arrangements. Surviving are three children, Mrs. Bain of Micaville; W.D. White of Altoona and N.T. White of Newell; a brother, W.R. Waters of Crossville. The Cleburne News extends sympathy to the bereaved relatives. ----- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, JUNE 2, 1932 CELEBRATES 75th BIRTHDAY People gathered at the home of Mr. W.M. Kesler on Sunday to celebrate his 75th birthday. There was a good old time dinner spread on tables in the yard and plenty of nice things to eat. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Chandler and family from Talladega Mr. and Mrs. N.J. Pesnell and children Mr. and Mrs. Ligie Kesler and children Mr and Mrs. Henry Kesler and children Mr. and Mrs. Jim McCommach from Hopewell Mrs. Melvine Pounds and son Mr. and Mrs. Elkins and sons Mrs. Lenona Junior and sons Mrs. Carlton Mr. Messer Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Clay and children Mr. Hazzie Newborn Lester Pesnell and wife There were 51 in all, and I am sure all spent the day fine and we wish for them many more happy birthdays, his wife and one granddaughter Gladice Chandler's birthday being included. They received several presents for remembrance. May the Lord bless them. Written by one present. ----- CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank every one who helped in any way during the sickness and death of our darling mother, for every flower and each kind word spoken, we pray God to bless every one with the richest blessings. Mrs. Jas. Weathington Mr. W.M. Anderson Mrs. W.J. West Miss Marutta Anderson Mrs. J.J. Wisner Mrs. Johnny T. Chandler Mrs. R.W. Lambert Mrs. W.R. Warren Mr. Hugh Anderson ---- GIVEN FIVE YEARS ON PLEA OF GUILTY Jim Chandler, charged with the slaying of Jim Hooper at Borden Springs in February, plead guilty in circuit court here Tuesday and was sentenced to five years in the penitentiary by Judge W.B. Merrill. ----- W.W. ALBRIGHT He suffered a stroke of paralysis while at work; though everything possible was done for him that medical and loving hands could do, he passed away at 4:30 o'clock Monday morning, April 11th. The Angels hovered around and bore his sweet spirit to Heaven to abide with God throughout eternity. He was a faithful member of his church here at Mt. Zion and desired to see it prosper. He could always be found on the side of right of every moral question. Christ first came into his life at Old Antioch church in Alabama near Abernathy to be his guide in life. It is only his absence that grieves us, for some sweet day we hope to meet him where there will be no more good byes. His Companion ----- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, JUNE 16, 1932 HUSBAND FOLLOWS WIFE TO THE GRAVE Mr. Anderson Kennedy, 72, passed away at the Bryce Hospital in Tuscaloosa on Sunday, where he had been transferred about three weeks ago for treatment. Five weeks ago, his wife passed away at the home of her son, C.A. Kennedy, May 8th in Heflin. The funeral and interment was at Valley Grove in Randolph county on Tuesday with F.P. Owens in charge. One daughter, Mrs. Grace Stewart; three sons, Arthur, Charlie and Robert Kennedy survive. ----- HEFLIN WOMAN SERIOUSLY ILL "Grandma" Haley, 82, beloved wife of our fellow townsman A.J. Haley, is seriously ill at the family home in Heflin, suffering from an attack of paralysis. Her condition Wednesday morning was considered quite serious. Her children. W.A. and Duke Haley, Mrs. W.H. Ector and Mrs. Buck Coggin are at their mother's bedside. ----- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, JUNE 23, 1932 LOCAL News We regret to learn of the death of Thomas Kinney which occurred at his home last Wednesday the 8th. He was 86 years old, a good, kind and loving husband and a friend to all. He is survived by the widow and three nephews and four nieces. ---- VISITORS FROM OKLAHOMA RETURN HOME Mr. and Mrs. W.B. Rigsby and small son Bobbie left Tuesday for their home in Oklahoma CIty, stopping a few days in Hot Springs, Arkansas. While here they visited Mrs. Rigsby's parents, Mr. and Mrs. E.W. Beason, and also Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Rigsby at Carrollton, Ga and other relatives. The visitors were accorded many dinners and a fish fry at Smith's Camp while here. ---- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, JUNE 30, 1932 DAVE BILLINGSBY STABBED TO DEATH ON SUNDAY Dave Billingsby, colored, was fatally stabbed Sunday on the Heflin-Anniston highway just east of the Cleburne and Calhoun county line. Ethel Phillips, a negro girl, claims to have wielded the knife that ended Billingsby's life, the blade entering near the heart, causing almost instant death. The girl who claims she stabbed Dave, was brought to jail by Sheriff Owen and Deputy Tom Prestridge. A preliminary trial will be had Tuesday, July 5th. ----- PIONEER CITIZEN ANSWERS CALL The entire community was shocked and saddened at the sudden death of P.Q. Shockley of the Hubbardville community, who dropped dead late Wednesday afternoon of last week when going from the field to the home. Although the deceased had been in declining health for several months, his condition was not considered serious, as he had been quite active about the house and on the farm, especially the day death came, he was active and working nearly all day with his son Morris. Mr. Shockley was born in Randolph county on Nov. 25, 1855 and was married to Miss Elizabeth White in 1877. He was a faithful member of the Pleasant Hill Baptist church. From his native county he moved to Chulafinnee community nearly 45 years ago and engaged in farming. Funeral services were conducted at Pleasant Hill on Thursday afternoon, June 23, his pastor Rev. H.R. Carter of White Plains officiating, assisted by Rev. J.D. Eason of Bowdon, Ga. Burial was made in the church cemetery, F.P. Owens Co. in charge. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Elizabeth Shockley; seven sons, W.B. of Heflin, W.E., O.A., E.E., H.C., I.K., and M.L. of Chulafinnee; two daughters, Mrs. Minnie Morris of Beason Mills, and Mrs. Maude Norton of Bell Mills; a brother, N.C. Shockley of Roosevelt, Okla., and a sister Mrs. Elizabeth Perkins of Beason Mills. ------ IN MEMORY OF MRS. SARAH MESSER On Wednesday, June 15, God sent His Angels to the home of W.S. Messer and called from this earthly life the precious wife and mother, Mrs. Sarah Messer. She was born April 12, 1878 and joined Howle's Grove Baptist church at the age of 18 years and was a faithful member until her death. She was married to W.S. Messer in 1900 and they were blessed with nine children, four daughters and five sons, the husband and eight children surviving. How very tenderly did the angels bear her sweet spirit to Heaven, to meet face to face the Savior she loved so well and walking each day in His footsteps, living a life of service to others. How lonely is the home without her, where she labored for the husband and children and never complaining or tiring, sacrificing for their happiness. How sweet the thought that we know we shall see her again in that Home above, if we only trust in Him as she did. Aunt Monie suffered very, very much, but bore it with fortitude and patience for the last several years, making her life pure and as bright as the sunshine in the home she loved so well. The husband has lost a precious jewel, the children a loving mother, making the home their kingdom, bright and happy. They sadly miss the one whose place cannot be filled, who shared their joys and sorrows at all times. Do not weep for her, as ones who have no hope, but live your lives so as to meet her in that Heavenly place above. May God's richest blessings be with each member of the home made vacant by the removal of the beloved wife and mother. One who loved her, Clara B. Skinner ----- LOCAL News "Grandma" (Mrs. A.J.) Haley continues quite sick at the family home here. Mr. Haley also is reported to be sick. ---- Mrs. Escar B. Wood and son E.B. Jr. visited the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. L.P. Crews near Newell last weekend. --- Mrs. V.C. Evans, beloved Heflin woman, continues quite sick. ---- Mrs. P.H. Ritter and daughter Martha of Blythe, Ga. were the guests of Mrs. Ritter's mother, Mrs. Georgia Griffin last week. --- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/cleburne/newspapers/newspape1268gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 16.2 Kb