Cleburne County AlArchives News.....Newspaper abstracts for OCT. 1934 October 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 21, 2007, 3:03 pm The Cleburne News October 1934 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for OCTOBER 1934 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, OCTOBER 4, 1934 IN MEMORY OF H.N. GABLE Our dear father and grandfather, H.N. Gable, passed away Aug. 11, 1934 while on a visit to his daughter Mrs. J.T. Walker of Cullman county. His body was brought back to St. Michael near the old home place and amid a host of sorrowing relatives and friends, and was tenderly laid to rest by that of his dear companion who preceded him to the grave some two and a half years ago. At the time of his death he was 89 years old. He was one of the many young men who volunteered his service in the great conflict between the states. He, unlike many others, was fortunate enough to come through it all still unchanged, always living up to and cherishing the honor of being called a soldier. Grandfather has gone from us now, but may we ever strive to live up to the example he has set before us and some day be permitted to meet him where there will be no more heartaches or pains. One who loved him. ----- LOCAL News Mrs. Benton L. Adams of Heflin, Mrs. Verner L. Adams of Birmingham and Mrs. M.M. Mandot of Kentucky left Sunday to visit their daughter and sister, Mrs. Jimmie Dink (Adams) Winfree, at New Smyrna, Florida. ---- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, OCTOBER 1 1, 1934 MRS. HOWLE IS LAID TO REST Funeral services for Mrs. W.T. Howle, age 71, of Chulafinnee were held from the Cedar Creek Church on Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The Rev. H.R. Carter and the Rev. W.M. Barr conducted the services. Interment was at the Cedar Creek Cemetery, with Usrey in charge. Mrs. Howle was one of the oldest residents of Cleburne county, having been born and reared here. She was a member of the Cedar Creek church. W.T. Howle and Miss E.D. Harlan were married the 14th day of December, 1882. Pallbearers were Herman Williamson, Marvin Morris, Willie Striplin, Hoyt Kent, Russell Lumpkin, Newman Williamson, Gwin Hollis, Sam Striplin. An eminent, a beautiful and a most useful life has come to a close. In the character of Mrs. Howle were mingled all the qualities that make for righteousness and justice. She strove to do good, her ambition was of the highest order. Her heart was always in her home. Her constant thought was of those to whom her first duty was due. She has passed beyond the reach of time and her last hours were made radiant by a faith in God, a certainty of the immortality which awaits us all. That kind of religion leads one in the footsteps of the Master, both when He entered Gethsemane and when he ascended up to Heaven. God knows the way, He holds the key, He guides with an unerring hand; sometimes with tearless eyes we'll see up there, yes, up there we'll understand. Oh, how often in the stillness of the night when he have lain our bodies down to rest from the toils and cares of life, our hearts yearn for the gentle touch of mother's hand and to look upon her smiling face once more. We recall through the years of childhood and on into manhood, when the troubles of life perplexed our souls, what consolation and relief it was to be near mother's side. As a child we could not realize from whence came the light to outshine the darkness and gloom, but as we grew into manhood we learned that it was Jesus, the Light of the World shining thru a Christian mother that overshadowed the darkest hours. Although her room was opposite the evening's sun, somehow a bright ray found its way in and crept across her bed as her spirit was wafted into eternal happiness and glory. It is through an unshaken faith like that of mother's, that when darkness prevails and all around our souls seem to give way we look to Him for that wonderful light that overshadows all darkness and be able to say as she did, "Tis grace that has brought me safe thus far and grace will lead me home. " Thank God for a Christian mother. May the children more and more as the years go by, lean upon the God whom their mother trusted and learn to have that abiding faith in Him that sustained their mother in such a wonderful way now, as she waits for the few more years to go by when we shall join her again. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for the many beautiful floral offering and kindness shown us through the illness and death of our dear mother. May God's richest blessings be with each of you. Mr. and Mrs. W.B. Thrash Rogers Howle Mr. and Mrs. I.T. Turner Martis Howle Mr. and Mrs. Arris Howle Exa Howle Ewell Howell Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Ross Mr. and Mrs. Theron Thrower ------ SHERIFF OWEN AND OTHERS GO FOR ALLEGED MURDERER Sheriff Owen, accompanied by Pelham Merrill and Jim McGriff, left here last Friday morning by auto for Madera, California for Mack Crook, a negro, who confessed to the fatal shooting of Frank Edmondson near Chulafinnee the night of Dec. 24, 1931. They are expected back in Heflin the latter part of the week. ----- IN MEMORY OF ROYCE A. CURRIE The death angel came Sept. 2nd and carried Royce home through the pearly gates. God called him from earth, his work here was done. To know Royce was to love him; he had a smile for everyone he met; he was here so short a time, just in the prime of life; our loss is his eternal gain. He is resting in Heaven today and waiting for us at the beautiful gate to welcome us, where there is no pain or heartaches; all love and happiness. By the grace of God, let us live to meet him and see his sweet smiling face and sing with him on the other side of the river. We cannot understand why God has called Royce from us; it was so hard to give him up; God knew best; he has gone from his loved ones with angels to dwell. Royce is one more angel in heaven that will draw us nearer the great white throne of God. Royce is gone, oh, yes, it is so, and yet, how sweet to know he has gone from sin and strife to live with Jesus. Royce joined the church at Hepsibah when he was 16 years old. He was good and kind to all. Lived a life of usefulness. Helped all who asked of him; loved the Lord and did his part. Royce was 39. He leaves a wife, two sweet children, a father and mother, P.F. and Leona Currie; one sister, Mrs. Willie Collins, a grandmother, Mrs. W.W. Little, besides a host of relatives and friends. ----- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, OCTOBER 18, 1934 RANBURNE's KIN FOLK DIED LAST FRIDAY IN ANNISTON Anniston, Ala., Oct. 15th Funeral services for James A. Waldrep, who died Friday following an illness of about three weeks, was conducted at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon at Coldwater Baptist church by the Rev. L.N. Claxton and the Rev. J. Rhodes. Interment was in the church cemetery with Usrey in charge. Pallbearers: Dave Hanks and M.L., J.L., W.C., C.C. and S.T. Leslie. Surviving Mr. Waldrep are his widow, a brother Marvin Brown of Ranburne, and two sisters, Mrs. R.L. Henson of Anniston and Mrs. D.H. Williams of Ranburne. ---- FAMILY REUNION HELD RECENTLY DRAWS SCORES The Bennett family reunion held at Bentley's Mill near Tallapoosa on September 30th was an event long to be remembered by the fifty-eight persons present. A fine dinner was spread and numerous games enjoyed by the younger people. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Bennett and family of Oxford, Ala. Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Harper and family of White Plains, Ala. Mr. C.M. Bennett and family of Heflin, Ala. Mr. and Mrs. Odis Bennett and family of Tallapoosa, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. C.L. Bennett and family of Edwardsville, Ala. Mr. and Mrs. H.R. Bennett and family of Edwardsville, Ala. Mr. and Mrs. R.B. Bullard and family of Hiram, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. Moss of Hiram, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. I.S. Gray of Douglasville, Ga. Mrs. Chester Gray and son of Atlanta, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ragsdale and family of Power Springs, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Latham of Atlanta, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. Orval Bennett of Edwardsville, Ala. Mr. and Mrs. Pervis Houck of White Plains, Ala. Mr. and Mrs. W.M. Austin of Edwardsville, Ala. Mr. and Mrs. M. Bullard of Buchanan, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. Charley Harper of Fruithurst, Ala. Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Tolleson of Tallapoosa, Ga. The Buchanan, Ga., Tribune, Oct. 11th ----- HIGHTOWER News Oct. 16th Mr. and Mrs. George Fordham visited their daughter Mrs. William Morgan on Sunday. --- JIM IVEY IN HOSPITAL Friends of Mr. J.N. Ivey of Birmingham, who formerly resided in our town, will regret to learn that he is seriously ill in a Birmingham hospital. ----- LOCAL News Mrs. Pierce Owens Jr. left last week for a visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. O.J. Dewberry in Chicago. --- SISTERS MEET AFTER 42 YEARS Mr. and Mrs. M. Rutenberg had as their guests last Sunday, Mrs. Shapiro of Chicago, Mrs. Rutenberg's sister whom she had not seen in 42 years; Mrs. P.M. Rutenberg and daughters of Montgomery; Mr. and Mrs. J. Gary and daughter and Julius Mitnick of Pell City; Mr. and Mrs. George Smith and son of Tallapoosa, Ga., Mrs. Ben Jaffe and Miss Sarah Rutenberg of Athens; Mr. and Mrs. I.L. Rutenberg and sons and Mrs. S.E. Ory of Gadsden. ----- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, OCTOBER 25, 1934 CLEBURNE FARMER ACCUSED IN ROAD ACCIDENT DEATHS Heflin, Ala., Oct. 18th Haralson County, Ga. officers have arrested "Tack" Laminack, a Cleburne county farmer of Oak Level in connection with an investigation of the fatal injury of Mrs. Lillie Coggins and her daughter Miss Olga Coggins in an automobile accident on the outskirts of Tallapoosa, Ga. Sheriff Lloyd White of Buchanan, Ga., said he was told that the mother and daughter were struck by an automobile while they were standing in the road talking to relatives in a wagon. They died at a Newnan, Ga., hospital. The sheriff said he was told by Laminack that the latter was blindsighted by the sun and did not see the women or the wagon. He stopped his automobile and offered aid to the injured women, Sheriff White quoted Laminack as saying. ------ RIGGS FUNERAL HELD AT LINEVILLE LAST FRIDAY Mrs. C.G. Riggs, 74, died in Atlanta at 7 o'clock Thursday morning of last week. Funeral and interment was in Lineville on Friday. Mrs. Riggs was a sister of T.M. Reaves of Heflin. ---- SURPRISE BIRTHDAY DINNER GIVEN On Sunday morning, Oct. 14, all the ladies of the neighborhood were busy preparing baskets of food to carry to J.B.F. Cheatwood's home for his surprise birthday dinner. At about 9 a.m, the people began to gather at his home and he began to wonder "what it was all about", but he soon found out, for people kept coming untl there were 86 present. They all talked and laughed until 12:30 when the ladies began to bring those well filled baskets to the long table under the shade in the yard. After partaking of the bountiful dinner we had music and singing. At about 4 o'clock the guest began leaving for their homes, enjoying the day to the fullest extent. All wish Mr. Cheatwood many more happy, surprise birthdays. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Chester Johnson and family J.E. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Walter Easterwood Mrs. Hattie Williams and children J.C. Easterwood Mr. and Mrs. Frank Robinson and family Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Parker and children Mr. and Mrs. Houston Charles and children Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Thompson and family Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Thompson and family Mr. and Mrs. M.J. Bannister Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Bannister and children Mrs. Viola Owen Luther Cheatwood Mrs. Ed Day and family Mrs. Grady Crafat Mr. and Mrs. T.R. Story and family Mr. and Mrs. John Roach and children Ruby Parker Glema and Groover Dunn Bradford Breed Mr. and Mrs. S.N. Williams Mr. and Mrs. Everett Charles and little son ------- MRS. EMMA GRIZZARD IS CLAIMED BY DEATH Mrs. Emma Grizzard, wife of W.A. Grizzard, died at their home near Bowdon on Friday morning, Oct. 12. She had been sick several months. Funeral services were conducted from Sardis Baptist church by Rev. Kent, assisted by Rev. Ed Caldwell. Interment was in the church cemetery. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Gentry of Cleburne County, Ala., and was born in 1878. She joined the Concord Baptist church in 1894, was married to W.A. Grizzard in 1895. Mrs. Grizzard was a good christian woman, a good neighbor and all who knew her loved her and spoke well of her. Surviving are her husband; eight daughters, Mrs. T.W. Williamson of Tyus; Mrs. T.M. Hardigree of Waco; Mrs. H.C. Beck of Lawrence, Tenn.; Mrs. A.C. Frost; Mrs. G.G. Laney of Tennessee; Mrs. R.L. Parker of Waco; Mrs. J.B. Laney of Graham and Mary Sue Grizzard; four sons, Arthur Grizzard of Lebanon, Ala., Otis and W.C. Grizzard of Sardis and Martin Grizzard; two brothers, Will and Luther Gentry; sisters, Mrs. Jonah Wilson of Villa Rica; Mrs. E.E. Grizzard of Waco; Mrs. J.C. Lanier of Sardis; Mrs. Cleveland Pounds and Mrs. Eber Thrasher of Lebanon, and thirty-nine grandchildren. The Bowdon (Ga.) Bulletin ------ FRUITHURST News Mrs. W.C. Gentry and granddaughter Miss Mary Frances Garrick and Mrs. W.B. Wolff went to Tallapoosa Monday of last week. --- LOCAL News Fred Cook of Meridian, Miss. spent several days here with his mother Mrs. Margrett Cook and his brother G.W. Cook and family at Bell Mills. ---- The many friends of Bart White regret to learn of his serious illness at the home of his daughter Mrs. Marvin Stovall at Anniston. He has many friends in Cleburne and he wishes to see all of them soon. ---- BURIAL OF MRS. DAVIS WAS MONDAY AT EVANS CHAPEL Mrs. Zelma Davis, age 21, who died at the home on Shoal Creek on Sunday, was laid to final rest in the cemetery at Evans Chapel on Monday morning, Rev. R.L. Skinner conducting the services. Interment was made in the church cemetery, Owens of Heflin in charge. Surviving are the husband Columbus Davis, two children, ages 2 and 4; and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F.F. Frances of DeArmanville. ----- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/cleburne/newspapers/newspape1285gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 14.6 Kb