Cleburne County AlArchives News.....Newspaper abstracts for OCT 1932 October 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 17, 2007, 11:24 pm The Cleburne News October 1932 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for OCTOBER 1932 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, OCTOBER 6, 1932 CIRCUIT COURT News The case against Sylvian Perkins, charged with the murder of Jess Price on the 28th of August, was taken up Monday morning in Circuit court, which consumed the entire day when the jury returned the verdict of guilty, setting the punishment at 15 years in the penitentiary. It is understood that notice has been given by Attorney Williams that motion for a new trial will be filed. ----- MRS. PRESTRIDGE IS LAID TO REST Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah J. Prestridge, 72, who died Thursday at the home of her son here after an illness of 18 months, was conducted at 3 o'clock Friday at Antioch Methodist church near New Hopewell, with the Rev. W.M. Barr of Bell Mills officiating. Interment was made int he church cemetery, with F.P. Owens Company in charge. Mrs. Prestridge was born and reared in Cleburne county and was preceded to the grave by her husband, L.M. Prestridge, 25 years ago. Surviving are one son, Deputy Sheriff W.T. Prestridge of Heflin; two daughters, Mrs. A.C. Thompson and Mrs. Reuben Beggs of Tifton, Ga., a brother Johnny Johns, Cordova; four sisters, Mrs. Jim Green, Chavies; Mrs. Emma Hill, Atlanta; Mrs. Dave Holliday, Graham; and Mrs. A.J. White, LaGrange, Ga. ------ LOCAL News Mrs. R.J. Barker is visiting her daughter Mrs. Nick Gilley in Golden Springs. --- Mr. and Mrs. S.T. Maner have as their guest Mrs. Maner's grandmother Mrs. Yarbrough of Pell City. --- H.N. Gable, a fine old Confederate veteran, called at The News office on Saturday. Mr. Gable lost his wife by death the first of the year and is now staying with his grandchildren. ---- "Jabo" Chappell, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Chappel, who has been spending a 15 day furlough with his parents and friends in Heflin, has returned to Portsmouth, Va., where he is studying pharamcy in the United States Naval Hospital. ----- John G. Jones, while visiting his daughter Mrs. Howard Riddle at Choccolocco, was taken seriously ill last week. He has been removed to his home here and is considerably improved, to the delight of his many friends. ---- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, OCTOBER 20, 1932 IN MEMORY OF MRS. ALICE ANDERSON On Tuesday, May 10th, God in His infinite wisdom, saw fit to claim the spirit of Mrs. Alice W. Anderson, 56 years old. Mrs. Anderson was a resident of Cleburne county. While visiting her children in Arp, Texas, the Savior said "it is enough" and sweetly called her home to Heaven. Mrs. Anderson's maiden name was Alice Williamson; she was married to Billie Anderson in early womanhood. To this union were born twelve children, four of whom died in early childhood. Those that survive are seven daughters, Mesdames Tima Wellington, Nettie Lee West, Sarah Wisner, Lennie Chandler, Lillian Lambert, Lena Warren and Miss Maryetta Anderson; two sons, Mathie and Hugh. Her friends were numbered by her acquaintances for to know her, was to love her. In the daily walk of life she proved her unwavering faith; her alm was to live that sinners might see Jesus through her. In the summer of 1922 Mr. and Mrs. Anderson professed christian religion and united with the Missionary Baptist church at Old Hopewell and were baptised by Rev. P.P. Johnson of that church; they remained faithful and consecrated members until death. Her illness lasted only one week. On May 5th she was stricken with chronic appendicitis; she was removed to the hospital at Jacksonville, Texas and all that loving hands could do was done for her, but Jesus was beckoning for her and she could stay here no longer. When the last moments came she was permitted with an eye of faith to see her beloved husband and his brother in their heavenly home waiting for her. Her body was laid to rest in the Ranburne cemetery beside her devoted husband who preceded her to the grave six years. The funeral services for this christian woman were conducted by Revs. P.P. Johnson, R.L. Skinner, W.M. Barr, G.B. Boman, A.G. Styles and J.W. Kline. There is a vacancy in the hearts of her children that cannot be filled, but to them we must say that your dear mother has paid the debt we all must at some time pay. Two Friends ----- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, OCTOBER 27, 1932 CARD OF THANKS Death has reently come into our home and carried from its portals one to us more precious than life, fairer than the morning star and our best earthly friend. In our unspeakable sorrow, we have been sustained by God's richest grace; by deeds of human hands, beautiful to us in their unselfish ministrations; and, by words of friends who knew our departed one, "who to know her was to love her." For all tokens of thoughtfulness in our bereavement, we extend our heartfelt appreciation, whether such tokens were of deed, word or flower, and fervently pray that your joys may be many and your sorrows few. Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Prestridge Mr. and Mrs. Lon Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Beggs ----- LOCAL News Mrs. W.R. Ford, inmate of the County Home, was buried in the local cemetery Saturday afternoon with F.P. Owens in charge. --- Grandma Hunnicutt celebrated her 91st birthday yesterday, the 26th. This sainted mother is one of the best beloved women in our community and the entire town joins the family and relatives in the hope that she will be spared many years to come. ---- A SURPRISE BIRTHDAY DINNER On Sunday morning, Oct. 23rd, ninety-eight people, the children and grandchildren, relatives and friends began to gather in from every direction to celebrate the 65th birthday anniversary of James E. Johnson. They went in cars, wagons, buggies and on foot, with well filled boxes of the finest food our county offers to take father, grandfather and well loved friend, by surprise. The morning passed too rapidly and was enjoyed with good music and friendly chats in the good old way. When the noon hour arrived, everyone was ready to assemble out in the yard where a long table was placed, fairly loaded and groaning under the heavy load. Oh, those good eats! T.J. Owen having returned thanks, we began lifting that enormous burden from that table which was greatly enjoyed by all present. Among those enjoying the day were: Mr. James E. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Chester Johnson and family Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Johnson and family Mr. and Mrs. John Roach and family Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Thompson and family Mrs. Mary Jane Bannister Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Bannister and family Mr. and Mrs. J.B.F. Cheatwood and family Mr. and Mrs. E.L.Charles and family Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Parker and family Mrs. Hattie Robinson and family Mr. and Mrs. I.J. Owen Mrs. J.F. Johnson Mrs. M.J. Walker and daughter Miss Irma Brown and Troy Brown Glema and Grover Dunn Arthur Easterwood Mr. and Mrs. Edward Roach and family Mr. and Mrs. Houston Charles and family Mrs. Hattie Williams and family Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Thompson and family Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Roach and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Walter Easterwood J.C. Easterwood Mrs. Annie Story and family Miss Louise Prestridge Mr. and Mrs. Asa Thompson and baby Mr. and Mrs. Alonza McCormick and baby W.W. Thompson Mr. and Mrs. T.M. Cheatwood Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Day and family Mrs. Lena Blackstock Miss Carrie Owens The day was enjoyed by all present and this is hoping many more happy birthdays for Uncle Jimmie and here's hoping that we may all be permitted to meet again in 1933 with him and enjoy such another day as Sunday was. A relative ----- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/cleburne/newspapers/newspape1271gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 8.2 Kb