Cleburne County AlArchives News.....Newspaper abstracts for DEC. 1934 December 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 22, 2007, 10:25 pm The Cleburne News December 1934 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for DECEMBER 1934 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, DECEMBER 6, 1934 LAST RITES FOR W.A. WALKER Wm. A. Walker, 83, died in Lawrence county on Sunday mroning after an illness of about two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Walker of this place were in Lawrence county where they went to visit with Mr. Walker's children and about two weeks ago he was stricken and never rallied, death coming to him Sunday. Mr. Walker was held in high esteem by all our people. He is survived by his widow, four children; three daughters, Mrs. Ethel Johnson, Mrs. Daisy Bobo and Mrs. Nannie Marsh, all of Mt. Hope; one son, H.J. Walker of Mt. Hope; three sisters, Mrs. W.A. Stephens of Heflin; Mrs. Dock Kilpatrick and Mrs. Will Hardman of Lathamville. The funeral and burial services were at Mt. Hope on Monday. ---- LOCAL News Mrs. Ross Moore, Mrs. A.H. Glasgow of Heflin, were joined in Birmingham on Sunday by Mrs. Alma Deese, Mrs. Lillian Self and W.D. Alston, who drove to Mt. Hope where "Uncle Billy" passed away on Sunday. ----- AGED HEFLIN WOMAN ILL Mrs. W.U. Almon, who was taken suddenly ill at her home several days ago, was removed to the home of her daughter Mrs. Fannie Cooper in Anniston. ---- LAMINACK FAMILY HAS REUNION A family reunion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Laminack near Cross Roads, on Sunday Dec. 2. A delicious turkey dinner was enjoyed by all the children and grandchildren, together with other relatives and friends. After dinner several group pictures were made. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Laminack Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Laminack and family of Fruithurst Mr. and Mrs. W.G. Laminack and family of Muscadine Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Laminack and sons of Cross Roads Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Laminack and baby Wilburn Laminack of Crossville, Tenn. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Roberds of Fruithurst Misses Hazel Laminack and Bernice Brooks of Cross Roads Mr. Ulor McCart of Fort McClellan A granddaughter, Nora Laminack ----- SMITH RITES HELD LAST MONDAY Burial services for Buren Smith, age 20, who died last Sunday morning in an Anniston hospital were conducted at Micaville on Monday. He is survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. R.N. Smith, two brothers and two sisters. ----- McLEROY FAMILY HAS BIG DINNER Mr. and Mrs. T.P. McLeroy of Near Howle and Turner's store were overjoyed to have all their children and grandchildren at home Thanksgiving day. It was something to be thankful for to have eight children and 12 grandchildren all living and well. Papa was overjoyed at the table of good things to eat, thanking God that we were all together once more and let us be again, if not in this world, there in a better world to come. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Clegg and children Mr. and Mrs. Otus Harlan and baby Mr. and Mrs. Ogden McLeroy and baby Albert McLeroy Mr. and Mrs. H.B. McLeroy and children of Roopville, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. E.E. McLeroy and baby of Chulafinnee Mr. and Mrs. Alton Haywood and children of Jacksonville One of Mother's sisters Mrs. Henrietta Striplin and three sons Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Striplin and girls Mr. and Mrs. Allen Striplin and children Mr. Huston Striplin One daughter, Mrs. Paul Denney and husband Mrs. Pol Staples of Georgia One Present ----- CONFEDERATE VETERAN ILL John A. Henry, 89 year old Confederate veteran, is quite sick at his home here. ---- PIONEER CITIZEN DIED MONDAY L.J. Pollard, 68 years old, died at his home in Ranburne on Monday morning after an illness of several weeks. Funeral services were conducted at the Ranburne Baptist church Tuesday. Rev. J.D. Eson officiated. Eleven sons and six daughters survive. Mr. Pollard was a son of the late John J. Pollard. One brother, John Pollard resides at Edwardsville. ----- BEGGS, MATHIS HURT Reuben Beggs, 44 of Tifton, Ga. was seriously hurt in an automobile wreck near Leesburg, Fla., late Wednesday night of last week, in company with Owen Mathis, 29, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Mathis of Tifton, formerly of this county. The truck in which Beggs and Mathis were riding was said to have crashed into the rear of a parked truck. The injured men were carried to a hospital in Leesburg. Mr. and Mrs. H.G. Beggs, two sons and daughter of Lecta visited at Tifton at the time of the accident. ----- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, DECEMBER 13, 1934 HENRY POUNDS SERIOUSLY HURT Henry Pounds of near Abernathy suffered a broken bone in his right leg just above the knee and a badly smashed right foot when a log rolled off a truck and pinned him to the ground. He was reported late Tuesday afternoon to be "resting well" in an Anniston hospital. The accident occurred Friday when Pounds was unloading a truck load of logs at Roberts - McDaniel sawmill west of Hightower, it was said. ----- WHITE BURIAL IS HELD SUNDAY Funeral services for Mrs. L.G.M. White, 59, who died Friday night at the home here, were conducted at Ranburne Baptist church at 11 a.m. Sunday, Rev. J.D. Eason officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery, Owens of Heflin in charge. Surviving are the husband and several children. ----- J.H. COLEY FINAL RITES J.H. Coley, age 40, died Friday at his home near Ranburne and was laid to final rest in Ranburne cemetery on Saturday, Rev. G.L. Hicks offficiating, assisted by L.T. lowery, Sam Gibbs and Rev. J.J. Coley. ----- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, DECEMBER 20, 1934 WILLIAMSON IS BURIED TUESDAY Anniston, Ala., Dec. 17 Christopher M. Williamson, age 78, died at his home at Blue Mountain at 3:50 o'clock this morning following a long illness. Funeral services were conducted at 12 o'clock Tuesday from the Harmony church in Cleburne county by the Rev. J.M. Kircus and the Rev. R.L. Skinner. Interment will be in the church cemetery with Usrey in charge. Mr. Williamson was born in Cleburne county and spent the greater part of his life there, moving to Blue Mountain about 12 years ago. He was a member of the Hopewell Baptist church in Cleburne county. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. G.E. Willingham of Alabama City and Misses Vonnie and Lonnie Williamson of Blue Mountain; a brother, A.Q. Williamson of Cleburne county and a sister Mrs. Kizzie Garner of Blue Mountain. ----- MAN SERIOUSLY SHOT Anniston, Ala., Dec. 17 Oscar Campbell, age 23, farmer of the Bethel Church community in the southern end of Cleburne county, remained in a critical condition today at Garner Hospital where he is under treatment for a close range shotgun wound in the face. The charge struck Campbell in the left side of the mouth and tore away a large part of his face. Sheriff W.I. Owen of Cleburne county investigated the shooting which took place early Saturday night at the home of Cecil Dennis. Sheriff Owen said that no arrest had been made but that Dennis was under surveillance. ----- REAVES FUNERAL HELD FRIDAY Mr. D.M. Reaves, age 56, was laid to rest here Friday. He died from a heart attack on Wednesday while working at the City Hall. Mr. Reaves had lived in Heflin for 30 years and was well known and respected by all, for his usefulness as a citizen and for his industrious and hard working traits. His friends will long remember his pleasant face and accomodating nature. Funeral services were held from the First Baptist church here, the Rev. John F. Ingram, pastor of Ashland, officiating. Burial was in the city cemetery, Owens of Heflin in charge. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Vancie Reaves, three sons and six daughters, Misses Mildred, Katherine and Ernest Reaves of Heflin; Mrs. Jasper Cook and Miss Edith Reaves of Anniston; Mrs. Carl Smith of Tallapoosa, Ga., A.B. Reaves of Bessemer; Mrs. G.W. Thayer and Herbert Reaves of New York City; two stepdaughters, Miss Nora Sparks of Newark, N.J., Miss Lena Sparks of Chicago, Ill; two sisters, Mrs. Nancy Willamson and Mrs. Becky White of Wedowee. ------ MUSCADINE MAN SUCCUMBS HERE OF HIGHWAY ACCIDENT INJURIES Anniston, Ala., Dec. 12 Archie Smith, age 22 of Muscadine, died in a local hospital early this morning from injuries received early Monday night when he was ran over by a truck at Tallapoosa, Ga. According to reports, Smith was riding in a truck loaded with logs and fell off the truck and beneath its wheels. He was brought to the hospital here about 9:30 o'clock and died about 1 o'clock. ----- IN MEMORY OF GRANDFATHER POLLARD On Dec. 3rd the Angel of Death visited the home and took our dear father and grandfather away. He had been sick 31 days. He was a noble citizen and honest, truthful and treated his fellow man right, and did the right things in life. He was a devoted father who reared nine small motherless children by the help of the Lord and lived to see them grown and in homes of their own except two. He lived to be 68 years, 5 months and 11 days old. He was the father of 16 children; had been married twice, both wives preceding him to the grave many years ago. Surviving are 11 sons, three daughters, 33 grandchildren, two brothers, one of Edwardsville, and the other of Point, Texas and a host of other relatives who mourn his passing Funeral services were conducted at the Lost Creek Baptist church, Rev. Mr. Eason officiating. Dear grandfather, our hearts are sad and lonely since you were called to the Great Beyond, and I feel if he could speak he would say " I shine in the light of God; his likeness stamps my brow; through the shadow of death my feet have trod and I reign in glory now; no breaking hearts are here; no keen and thrilling pain; no wasted cheeks where the frequent tear has rolled and left its stain; I have found the glory of Heaven; I am one of the saintly band; to my head a crown of gold is given and a harp is in my hand; I have heard the song they sing, whom Jesus hath set free; and the glorious vaults of Heaven ring with my new born melody; no sin, no grief, no pain, safe now in my happy home...." A granddaughter ------ CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank the scores of friends for their kindness during the sicknes sand eath of our beloved father, especially do we remember Dr. Lindsey, who rendered such faithful service. May God's richest blessing rest upon each and every one of you, is our prayer. The children, L.C. Pollard J.H. Pollard Mrs. O.E. Cook G.J. Pollard M.G. Pollard I.M. Pollard Mrs. S.D. Otwell W.B. Pollard E.J. Pollard Mrs. Essie Walker J.A. Pollard E.G. Pollard J.W.C. Pollard --- NOTE: The Newspaper Issue of DECEMBER 27th, 1934 was not filmed for this microfilm roll. ------- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/cleburne/newspapers/newspape1287gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 11.3 Kb