Cleburne County AlArchives News.....Newspaper abstracts for SEPT. 1934 September 1934 ************************************************ 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 20, 2007, 10:23 pm The Cleburne News September 1934 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for SEPTEMBER 1934 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, SEPTEMBER 6, 1934 YOUTH KILLED IN TRUCK CRASH Noah Laminack, 24, of the Cross Roads community, was killed in a truck wreck near Muscadine at about 10 o'clock Monday night, when a small truck in which he and others were riding, collided with a large truck loaded with C.C.C. laborers and was said to have been in charge of D.C. Stowe of Alabama CIty, and the other truck was said to have been driven by Floyd McDonald. The accident occurred near where the Muscadine road turns off the Bankhead highway. The large truck did not stop, it was said, and a passing motorist reported the accident here. The C.C.C. truck was coming toward Heflin, while the truck being driven by McDonald was going toward the Georgia line. The young man was the son of T.T. Laminack. Deputy Sheriff Prestridge and Chief of Police Adams investigated the fatal accident. ----- COUPLE SLAIN; OFFICER SHOT Anniston, Ala., Sept. 3 Night Policeman Henry C. Pope, age 42, of Tallapoosa, Ga., was in a critical condition today at Garner Hospital with a bullet wound in the abdomen as a result of a shooting at the City Hall in Tallapoosa, Ga., where Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Ledlow are alleged to have been slain by the officers Sunday. Acccording to information reaching Anniston, the Ledlows had gone to the city hall about 2 o'clock Sunday morning to bail Mrs. Ledlow's nephew, Kenneth Sewell, out of jail. Sewell, it is said, had been arrested on a charge of drinking. The officer told them Sewell was not sober enough to be released and Mrs. Ledlow is said to have fired on Pope. Pope, it was said, drew his own pistol and shot Mrs. Ledlow, causing instant death. Then Mr. Ledlow, it is reported, attempted to shoot the officer, who sent a bullet into the man's head. Ledlow was brought to Anniston but ambulance drivers said he died before they got out of Georgia. The Anniston Daily Star ----- FORMER RESIDENT PASSES AWAY Anniston, Ala., Sept. 4 Royce A. Currie, age 39, widely known Anniston automobile mechanic, who operated Currie's Garage at E. and Noble Street, died at his home at 105 East F Street Sunday night from blood poisoning. Mr. Currie's death resulted from infection that developed after a mosquito bite received almost two weeks ago. Funeral services were conducted at Corinth Church in Randolph county at 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. The Rev. G.C. Corley and the Rev. Mr. Grubbs officiated. Interment was int he church cemetery, with White in charge. Mr. Currie had been a resident of Anniston for 13 years. He was a World War veteran and a charter member of the George N. Meredith Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars. He also was a member of the American Legion. Surviving are his widow, a son Royce, a daughter Margaret and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. P.F. Currie of Heflin, Route 4. The Anniston Daily Star ----- FRUITHURST News Sept. 3 Mr. and Mrs. Chester Voss who have been secretly married for a year, announced their marriage and the birth of a baby girl. Mrs. Voss was formerly Miss Margaret Brannon. ----- LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. Lee Vance of Slate, Calhoun county, Mississippi are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J.R. McElroy in Trickem Valley. ---- Mr. and Mrs. Enoch D. Owens and two sons who have been the guests of Cleburne relatives for the last three weeks, left Tuesday for their home in Wichita Falls, Texas. Always glad for "watermelon time" to come in Cleburne because we can then look forward to Mr. and Mrs. Owens and some of their children to visit their old home here. ----- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, SEPTEMBER 13, 1934 HAPPY HILL News Sept. 10th Mr. and Mrs. Willie Warren and Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Warren spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. G.R. Hale. --- Mr. and Mrs. Fate Hill of Heflin, Mrs. Dussie Nix of Texas and Mrs. Lola Tolleson spent Sunday with Johnny Warren and family. ---- 74th BIRTHDAY HAPPY AFFAIR On Sunday, Sept. 9th, Judge John H. Crumpton celebrated his 74th birthday anniversary at his home in Heflin. All necessary preparations having been made previously, his children, grandchildren, sisters and relatives and many friends began to arrive early for the occasion and an enjoyable time was had by all. Mr. Crumpton has eleven children and thanks to the Heavenly Father, all are living. Invocation was offered by the Rev. Mr. Waid at the noon hour and such a dinner was spread. Those present were: Col. A.L. Crumpton and daughters, Mary, Leland and Evelyn of Ashland Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Crumpton and daughters Elaine, Lucile, Jimmie Sue and Jessie Lee of Ashland Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Crumpton and children Howard, Hugh and Mary Helen Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Lambert and children, J.C., Cleo and Dorothy Mr. and Mrs. S.B. Otwell and children Bell, Dola, Lillian, Thelma, Jack and Mary Nell Nettie Lous and Ralph Smith of Heflin Mr. and Mrs. B.L. Stedam and family, Audres, Carroll, Lynn and Eugene of Anniston Mr. and Mrs. E.M. Crumpton and daughter Geraldine of Fairfield Mr. and Mrs. D.L. Mosely and baby Lula Maude of Tuscaloosa Mr. and Mrs. Grady Price of Gadsden Mr. and Mrs. Hobart Murphey of Boaz Owen Crumpton, the youngest and only child at home Near relatives present were Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Daniel, Mrs. Frank White, Mrs. M.P. Hilley, Mrs. L.D. Haynes, sisters of Lecta; also R.B. McElroy of Jasper, the only brother of Mrs. Crumpton. After a day of much merriment the guests were assembled for scriptural reading and devotional services by Rev. Waid. Before dismissing it was suggested by Mr. Crumpton and unanimously agreed by all present that we will make this an annual affair. ----- BORDEN SPRINGS News Mr. and Mrs. John Mitchell of Birmingham, Mr. and Mrs. Clarke Mercer of Cedartown and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Griffith of Florida were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Anderson Mercer on Sunday. ---- BULLET WOUND PROVES FATAL Anniston, Ala., Sept. 10th Henry C. Pope, age 42, night policeman at Tallapoosa, died Sunday afternoon at Garner Hospital from an abdominal bullet wound inflicted a week ago at the city hall in Tallapoosa where the officer shot and killed a man and a woman after he was fired on by the woman. Funeral services were conducted at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon at Ebenezer church near Tallapoosa. The officer said he was shot by Mrs. Clyde Ledlow who came to the city hall to see about posting bond for her nephew who had been arrested on a minor charge. Pope stated that he shot the woman and her husband when the latter tried to get the officer's pistol. ------ FAY NEW'S DEATH UNSOLVED: TAYLOR IS FREED BY JURISTS; Birmingham Jury Acquits Youth of Killing Howard College Co-Ed Birmingham, Ala., Sept. 10th The Fay New case today was listed among Birmingham's unsolved murders. Harold Taylor, 28 year old son of a former city comptroller, was acquitted yesterday of murder charges in Fay New's brutal slaying on August 20th. Charged to consider only first and second degree murder accusations, the jury, mostly Birmingham business men, considered the case for 25 hours. Taylor had steadfastly denied that he slashed the college girl's throat to "seal her lips" after she repulsed his amorous advances. He maintained an iron composure through the trial. When the verdict was read, however, he wept openly. His father, Marvin Taylor, cried. So did the defendant's young attorney, R.M. Montgomery. As they led Taylor, tears drenching his face, from the courtroom, he embraced his father. Bond in the amount of $2000. was arranged on a charge that Taylor attempted to assault Mrs. Clara Cost, a divorcee, a few hours before he took Fay New on her fateful automobile ride. Fay New's body was found 40 hours after she allegedly escaped from Taylor's car and fled into the darkness. Her throat bore two ugly knife wounds. There was evidence of a bitter struggle. The state had charged that Taylor followed Fay New for a mile and killed the college girl to silence her, lest she report his conduct. Footprints near those of the girl matched a shoe the size of Taylor's. The Anniston Star ------ KNIFE FOUND NEAR CRIME SCENE GIVEN TO SHERIFF Birmingham, Sept. 11th ----- Although the Sheriff's office was in possession Tuesday of a knife alleged to have been found near where Fay New's body was found, officers who have renewed the investigation of the slaying were without any clues or definite hopes. The knife was said by officers to be "pretty clean and shiny" without any rust and does not appear to have been out in the weather. "Even if it is the knife with which the girl was killed, what does it mean unless we know whose knife it is?" The Birmingham News ------ MRS. TAYLOR PASSES Funeral services for Mrs. P.D. Taylor were held at Chulafinnee, burial being in the cemetery last Thursday afternoon, following her death on Wednesday evening, after a long illness. Besides her husband and two children, her parents Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Thrower and a large number of relatives survive. An eminent, a beautiful and loveable life has come to a close. The entire community deeply regret the passing of this good mother, wife and daughter. CARD OF THANKS We want to thank each and everyone who helped us in any way during the sickness and death of our darling wife, mother, daughter and sister, Mrs. Ezell Taylor. Also for the beautiful floral offering which more than covered her grave. As you have dealt kindly with us during our sickness and hours of sorrow, may God deal more kindly with you by showering His richest blessings upon you all, both now and forever. Rev. P.D. Taylor and children, Arabion and Marjorie Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Thrower and children Mr. and Mrs. Pose Noles and children On September 5th, as the sun was hanging low in the west, the death angel at 6:05 o'clock took from us our dear Ezell, and left a vacant place in our hearts that can never be filled. Though the Great God who knoweth best, saw fit to call her home to that mansion of rest where our darling angel baby was waiting, who had been called a little more than a year ago. They were only flowers plucked by God's mighty hand, only to make heaven more beautiful. It is hard for us to give up our dear ones not because they are gone forever, but tis sad to part with them, but then the happy thought comes to us that after a while we will join them around the Great White Throne, there to sing the praises to the lamb throughout the eternal ages to come. She was always kind to everyone she met and took a great delight in doing something for her friends. She was a good wife, mother, sister and daughter ; we don't realize just how dear our loved ones are until they are taken from us. We know that we can't bring her back, but by the help of God we can go where she is, where there will be no more sickness, pain or sorrow, but all will be joy and happiness for ever and ever. Ezell leaves her husband, one daughter, one son, a father, mother, two brothers, three sisters and a host of friends to mourn her death. Her brother, Harbon Thrower " As the sun was shining in the west, Friends and loved ones had done their best, The death angel came flying by, and carried Ezell to her home in the sky. And may each kind deed that she did, While in this world in Christ she hid, Will point us to the promised land, Where we can join that heavenly band, And when our work on earth is done, And a crown like Ezell's we've won, Then we can close our eyes in death, And go to our home of joy and rest. And forever there to be, Bowed down at our Savior's knee, And sing God's praises to the lamb, And dwell forever in the promised land. ------- LOCAL News Mrs. G.F. Hill and daughter Mrs. D.E. Nix visited in Anniston last week. Mrs. Nix is from Texas. ---- IN MEMORY OF MRS. SALLIE WEAVER On Sunday night, July 15th, the death angel visited the home of Mr. Frank Weaver and took as its victim his dear wife. To know her was to love her. She was a faithful wife and mother. She suffered for 10 months, but was ready to go when the Lord called her. She wanted us all to meet her; if we can, live the life she lived and we won't be afraid to die. For she was a good christian mother. Oh, how sad it is to know mother is gone. We miss her so much, but we know if we live the christian life mother did, we will see her again some sweet day. She would often tell us she was just waiting for the Lord to call her home, and I know she is at home now where pain or death can never enter. She leaves a husband and six children, four boys and two girls to mourn her death. "Mother from us is gone, A voice we love is stilled, A place is vacant in home, that can never be filled. Mrs. Lula Webb, a daughter ------ IN MEMORY OF NOAH LAMINACK Noah Laminack, was killed on the Bankhead highway near the Georgia line in an automobile accident on Sept. 3, 1934, and funeral services were held from the Luther St. Michael Church Sept. 5th, attended by a large crowd of relatives and friends. Services were conducted by Rev. Arie Patty. Pallbearers were Martin Bentley, Waylan Bentley, James Godwin, Moses Godwin, J.T. Pilgrim, and Audy Whitley. Flower girls were Almer Pilgrim, Mary Pilgrim, Elma Whitley and Luseal Shealey. He is survived by his wife, Rena Laminack, four children, a father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. T.T. Laminack of Muscadine; three brothers, A.M. Laminack of Rock Springs, La., Manuel and Obil Laminack of Muscadine; four sisters, Ola George of Heflin; Della Lynch of Tallapoosa, Ga., Evie Whaley of Knox Springs, Ga., and Essie Laminack of Muscadine. Noah was loved and esteemed by all who knew him. He was a member of the Methodist church. He was 31 years, seven months and 15 days old and reared in the Bethel Church community of Cleburne county. We thank each and everyone for their kindness in our sad hour and for the lovely flowers. Mr. and Mrs. T.T. Laminack ----- (NOTE: The Newspaper Issue of September 20, 1934 was not filmed for this microfilm roll. ) NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, SEPTEMBER 27, 1934 CARD OF THANKS We with to thank the people who so kindly came to our aid in the sickness and eath of our dear father who suffered so long and so much. May God's richest blessings rest upon you all here and hereafter, is our prayer. Mrs. Ella Brown ----- BORDEN SPRINGS News Sept. 24th Funeral services were held here Friday afternoon for Albert Hollis, 14, who was almost instantly killed on Thursday on the Borden Springs - Oak Level road near the Miller place, when he jumped from his father's truck in an effort to keep his little dog from being torn to pieces from a larger dog. ----- LOCAL News Friends of Mrs. Nick Gidley (nee Laura Barker) will be sorry to learn that she has been very ill at her home near Oxford. --- Mrs. Dewitt Stroud of Anniston spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M.P. Clay. --- Mr. and Mrs. Walden Bailey of Eutaw, were the guests during the weekend of Mrs. Bailey's parents, Mr. and Mrs. U.S. Vaughan. ---- Jesse H. Otwell of Lenox, Ga., was in Heflin on Tuesday and subscribed for the Cleburne News while here. ---- IN MEMORY OF MRS. ESTALEA WILSON Our hearts were made sad on September 1st when the death angel visited the home of Luther Wilson and took from him his companion, Estalea. To know her was to love her. She had a smile for everyone she met. She was lent to earth for such a short time, but our loss is Heaven's gain. I know she is resting in the arms of Jesus and only waits at the beautiful gate to welcome us home. To her loved ones, I will say, by the grace of God, let us live to meet her and view her sweet smiling face and sing with her on the other side of death's dark river. The dew drops of grief are on the violet's green leaves, as their cups sadly bow o'er the dust. If earth's rarest treasures are morning for thee, how glad must Eternity be. God called her from earth to make His mansion complete. It was so hard to give her up, but God knows best. She has gone from her loved ones with angels to dwell. Estalea is one more link in the heavenly chain that will draw up nearer the Great White Throne of God and when He calls us across the river, she will be there to welcome us in that Heavenly Host. Estalea is gone, oh, yes, it is so, and yet, how sweet to know she has gone from sin and strife here below to live with Jesus. Gone home to God. She was 25 years old, born Aug. 18, 1909. She joined the church at Ai at the age of 16 and has lived a devoted christian life. She moved to Franklin county several years ago. She leaves a husband, three small children; a father and mother, I.V. and Lona Hale; four sisters and three brothers, besides a host of relatives and friends in Cleburne and Franklin county. Her Aunt, Mrs. B.S. Henry. ----- DEATHS J.W. Ferrell, 93 years old, died at his home in Cleburne last week. Mr. Ferrell was an old Confederate Veteran and was one of the county's best citizens. --- Rev. G.W. Vaughan, 75 years old, died at his home on Thursday of last week. --- C.H. Durham, 73, well known citizen, was laid to rest at Concord last week. He is survived by seven daughters and two sons. ---- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/cleburne/newspapers/newspape1284gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 18.0 Kb