Cleburne County AlArchives News.....Newspaper abstracts for JANUARY 1935 January 1935 ************************************************ 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 24, 2007, 12:12 am The Cleburne News January 1935 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for JANUARY 1935 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, JANUARY 3, 1935 IN MEMORY OF HARRY KIMBRO In loving memory of our darling son and brother, Harry Kimbro, who left us December 27, 1932. " How we have missed you since you left us, Human lips could never tell, But our hearts are fixed on Heaven Where all our loved ones dwell. Yes, our hearts are sad and lonely, Since on earth we see you no more, But some day we'll come to you, On that Far Off Golden Shore. " Mother, Mrs. R.H. Kimbro Sisters, Mrs. Grace Rogers and Mrs. G.W. Orton, Sheffield, Ala. ----- LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Timmons of Albertville spent Christmas holidays with her mother, Mrs. W.D. Walls and Mr. Walls of Heflin. ---- O.J. Dewberry of Chicago was the guest of his daughter Mrs. Pierce Owens Jr. last week. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, JANUARY 10, 1935 FUNERAL HELD FOR MRS. SWOPE Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Jane Swope, age 77, who died at her home in Clay county at 9 o'clock a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 2, were held at Bethel church on Thursday a.m., at 11 o'clock with the Rev. Jones officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery with Owens directing. Mrs. Swope is survived by her husband J.J. Swope, six children and several grandchildren. Active pallbearers were Charlie Blake, M.L. Blake, H.M. Thrower, Ellis Smith, Taft Fowler and Archie Currie. ----- MARRIAGE ANNOUCEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Wise of Hightower announce the marriage of their daughter Ezmer to Carl Hughes of Sparta, Tenn. The wedding took place at the residence of Rev. O.A. Mobley on Christmas night about 7 o'clock. The bride and groom returned to the home of the bride immediately after the ceremony. They were accompanied by a number of friends which made the occasion a most pleasant one. ----- MRS. McEACHERN IS LAID TO REST Mrs. Effie McEachern, age 52, died at the home here on Tuesday of last week, after a long illness. She was a devoted wife and mother and will be missed by a large circle of relatives and friends. Before her marriage she was Miss Effie Fordham, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Fordham of the Lecta community. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. Surviving are her devoted husband, D. Henry McEachern, a son Lester; sisters, Mrs. Robert Chandler, Mrs. Arlin Vaughan, Mrs. LeRoy Crumpton, Mrs. Willie Wilson, Miss Bela Fordham; brothers, Grover, Dewey and Jesse Fordham. Funeral services were conducted at Antioch Church at 2 p.m. Jan. 2, Rev. Hobart Murphree of Wedowee officiating, assisted by Rev. H.R. Carter of Anniston and Rev. W.M. Barr of Bell Mills. Burial was in the church cemetery, Owens directing. Pallbearers were Arlan Vaughan, Will Mullins, Cranston Vaughan, Woodrow Wilson and Grover Fordham. The Cleburne News extends sympathy to the bereaved husband, son, sisters and brothers. ----- TURNER BOUND OVER ON MURDER CHARGE Dan Turner, agout 55 years old, who was given a preliminary hearing in County Court on Monday before Judge Glasgow on a charge of murder in the slaying of Hoyt Townley, 21, near Hightower on New Year's Day, was remanded to jail in default of a $1000. bond. ----- LOCAL News Mrs. Jeff Gibbs of Ranburne died Tuesday. Sympathy is extended to the bereaved family. ---- JACK BEARDEN Funeral services for Jack Bearden who died Wednesday, Jan. 2 were held on Thursday, Jan. 3. ----- MRS. VISE IS LAID TO FINAL REST Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Vise, age 79, who died at her home near Micaville on Jan. 4, were held Saturday a.m. Jan. 5 at 11 o'clock at Micaville church, Rev. J.D. Eason of Bowdon officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery with Owens directing. Mrs. Vise is survived by five children, J.M. Vise, Valia Vise, Tom Vise, Mrs. Minnie Lee Bible and Burt Vise. ------ PNEUMONIA FATAL TO C.C.C. RECRUIT Anniston, Ala., Jan. 6 Funeral services for William E. Teague, age 20 of near Chulafinnee, member of the C.C.C. camp at Friendship, who died Saturday at the hospital at Fort McClellan following an illness of pneumonia, were conducted at Chulafinnee Sunday afternoon. Mr. Teague had been ill for the last several days. In addition to his mother Mrs. Minnie Lee Teague, he is survived by several brothers and sisters. ----- IN MEMORY OF MY MOTHER, MRS. HETTIE MAE POLLARD On Dec. 26th, the death angel visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Ballenger and took away their darling daughter, Mrs. Hettie Mae Pollard, wife of I.M. Pollard of Ranburne. Mother, daddy and I were spending Christmas holidays with her parents where she became sick and died. She was buried at Ranburne Baptist church where she was a member. Rev. Caldwell and Mr. Otwell made some consoling remarks to the bereaved. The pallbearers were her six brothers and two nephews. Yeates was in charge. She was a sweet, kind mother, a loving wife and daughter. She was willing to help any one who was in need. She was just a rose blooming, only 28 years, four months, 26 days old. She is survived by her husband I.M. Pollard and one daughter Lillian; her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Ballenger; six brothers, P.D., Hugh, Ray, Redge, and Roye of Heflin and S.O. Ballenger of Heflin and many other relatives and friends who mourn her passing. Her loving daughter, Lillian Pollard, 11 years old. ----- VETERANS PENSIONS IN CLEBURNE There are only three veterans (of Cleburne county) on the pension rolls. They are: Joseph L. Roberts, age 94 John H. Henry, age 88 William H. Vaughan, age 88 There are 10 widows more than 80 years old; six widows more than age 70 and 10 widows under 70 years old. ------ BIG DAY FOR MR. PRUITT On Dec. 25th a large crowd of 30 gathered at J.T. Pruitt's for a big Christmas dinner: Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Alewine Mr. and Mrs. E.F. Alewine Mrs. Della Hicks Mrs. Josie Grimes Mr. and Mrs. Willie Pruitt and children of Rome, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Long and baby Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hicks and children Mrs. Dessie Roberts and children Hardie Burrell Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Pruitt and children All enjoyed a big Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Pruitt are moving to Sand Mountain soon. ----- RICHARD THOMAS BEASON Funeral services for Richard Thomas Beason, age 70, who died at the home of his daughter Mrs. Rollins on Thursday Jan. 3, were held Friday, Jan. 4 at 11 o'clock at Green's Chapel, Rev. P.D. Taylor officiating. Interment was in the Beason's cemetery, Owens directing. Mr. Beason is survived by seven children, one boy and six girls. ------ NEWSPAPER Issue of JANUARY 17, 1935 MRS. JEFF GIBBS Mrs. Jeff Gibbs died at the home of her husband at Ranburne on Jan. 9 and was buried in the Ranburne cemetery Jan. 10th, after several days of intense suffering. Mrs. Gibbs is survived by the husband, three children and a host of relatives. ----- MRS. NANCY JOHNS Funeral services for Mrs. Nancy Johns, age 88, mother of Henry Johns, who died at her home near Lecta on Sunday Jan. 13th, were held at Antioch church Jan. 14th at 11 o'clock. Interment was in the church cemetery, Owens in charge. ----- IN MEMORY OF MARY ELIZABETH WHITE The Death Angel visited the home of ours on the 7th day of December 1934, claiming the wife and mother of ours. She has suffered for eight months and two weeks. I couldn't hardly stand to see poor mother suffer but we all must suffer so much here on earth; poor mother couldn't bear the pain any longer and God took her away from this world. Oh, it is dreadful to suffer but god put us all on earth to suffer more or less. It was hard to give her up but God said "Come" and she must go. She is sleeping in the arms of Jesus in her heavenly home where no sickness, pain or death enters; dear mother is walking the streets paved with gold, I know, for she said a few days before Jesus called her home, " I hear Jesus calling me and I am going to meet Him in the clouds," and I am sure she did, for mother loved everybody. Mother was born in Randolph county March 30, 1875 and joined the Baptist church at the age of 16 at Providence; her mother died when she was yet a small child and she was raised by her father John Noles and stepmother. She was married to Littleton Greenberry White on Sept. 4, 1888 and to this union were born 11 children, two dead and nine living. Funeral services were conducted at Ranburne Baptist church, Rev. J.D. Eason officiating. Burial was made in the church cemetery with Owens of Heflin in charge. Written by a daughter. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank each and every one for their kindness during the sickness and death of our wife and mother. May God bless you all. L.G.M. White Mrs. Sallie Slaton Mrs. Belno East Mrs. Deno Anderson Frances White Claude White Roland White Arnold White Thaniel White ------ BIRTHDAY OF GRANDFATHER ALWINE On January 4, 1935, grandfather Alewine was 76 years old. The children and grandchildren gave him a surprise. About 11 o'clock we all began to come in. They began stretching their eyes. Such a crowd and it so late, as they always have dinner about 11 o'clock. Grandmother began to start dinner for the crowd, when we all brought our baskets in and told her she need not bother. We put a large table out on the porch and spread dinner, which I think everyone there enjoyed. Those present were; children: Mr. and Mrs. E.F. Alewine Mrs. Della Hicks Grandchildren: Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Pruitt and children Mrs. Dessie Roberts and little daughter Pauline Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hicks and children Mr. and Mrs. Dewie Long and baby Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Long and little daughter Jean A niece, Mrs. Lewis Long; also a friend, J.T. Long and his two little grandsons; Clemon and Herman Finnell and J.J. Stogner. We sure enjoyed the day and hope grandfather many more birthdays. A granddaughter, Juanita ----- MORRIS RITES Funeral services for Mrs. Ida Morris, wife of Will Morris, age 29 years, who died at her late home south of Heflin on Wednesday, January 9th, were held in the Micaville church, January 10th, at 2 p.m. The services were presided over by Rev. R.L. Skinner; interment in the church cemetery with Owens in charge. Mrs. Morris was confined to her home for some time and while the community loses a good christian citizen, death has taken from her the suffering which she bore with a confirmed spirit of fortitude. She is survived by her husband Will Morris; her mother Mrs. Julia Cavender; also brothers and sisters. The deceased was a daughter of Mrs. Julia and the late Jack Cavender, living near Turner's Mills. Active pallbearers were her brothers and her husband's brothers. ----- BORDEN SPRINGS News Jan. 14 Funeral services were held at Arrington's Chapel on Sunday afternoon for the twin babies of Mr. and Mrs. John Morrison. ----- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, JANUARY 24, 1935 CLYDE ROOKS, 12, TAKEN BY DEATH Clyde, the twelve year old son of Mrs. Cora Rooks, died in a Birmingham hospital on Wednesday of last week. The body, accompanied by the loving mother and other friends was brought to Heflin on Thursday and interred in the Cedar Creek Cemetery. Usrey of Anniston was in charge. The boy's father was accidentally killed about two years ago while employed in the mines, thus heaping upon the wife and mother a double bereavement in a comparatively short period of time. The Cleburne News extends its deepest sympathy to Mrs. Rooks, trusting she will look to a higher power for sustainence of strengh and spiritual guidance throughout her bereavement. ----- ENJOYS CCC CAMP (Letter from Albert Fletcher) Fort Payne, Ala. January 18, 1935 Dear Editor, I wish you would grant me the privilege to write to the old friends in old Cleburne through your paper. I am in the Civilian Conservation Corps at Fort Payne. I am liking it fine. There are about two hunded twenty of the boys in camp. They all seem to be as happy as possible. The morning we left Heflin at 2:18, we arrived in Birmingham some time before daylight. We spent a part of the night in the city hall in Heflin. The people who were in charge of the city hall were real nice to us. They furnished us with mattress and blankets on which to sleep that night. We waited at the depot until Mr. Wager got there to carry us on to the old post office building where we were examined for the ride. We were examined and then turned over to an Army officer to be carried to the depot to take the train for Fort Payne where we are now stationed. A large number of the boys have been sick with their arms after they took the fever shots. Some of them suffered greatly with their arms after they took the Smallpox vaccination too. But as luck would have it they are getting along fine. A few of them got a little home sick for a few days after they arrived here but that has all left them now. We arrived here about 4:30 o'clock Tuesday evening, January 8. We were all tired when we reached here. We came to the camp and were greeted by a large crowd of boys who seemed well pleased to have us in camp with them. We have three Lieutenants here with us. The Commanding Officer is Lieutenant B.F. Davis. He is a fine man too, we all like him well. The next one is Lieutenant Barksdale. He is the educational adviser of the company. He has arranged for all the boys who wish to do so may take a course in the different kinds of work. Some are taking typewriting, some are taking wood work, some schooling, some radio and some mechanic. The next Lieutenant is Mr. Calhoun. I wish more of the Cleburne boys were here with us. We feel like they would like camp life that is our pleasure to now enjoy. We are within about one mile of Fort Payne; it is a good size town. They have traffic lights like Anniston. Instead of getting our mail on a route like we did at home, we get it in the barracks after we have supper. The house in which we eat is called a mess hall. We have plenty to eat. The Quartermaster is a real friendly man. He has lots of work to do at all times. Among the boys who are here from Cleburne county are: B.F. Noel William O. Campbell Joseph L. Riddle Vertis Whitman Fred Skinner Clyde Willingham, and myself. There may be some who I do not recall at present. This is Company 472, C.C.C. and they sure do have a good doctor. Sincerely yours, Albert Fletcher ----- PENSION LIST List of Pensioners and their address of Cleburne county, Alabama, January 1, 1935 CLASS A John A. Henry, Heflin, Ala. Joe L. Roberts, Muscadine, Rt. 1 W.H. Vaughan, Heflin, Ala. CLASS 1 Mrs. Mary E. Cain, Muscadine, Rt. 2 Mrs. Sarah J. Edwards, Heflin, Rt. 3 Mrs. Mary A. Ferrell, Graham, Rt. 1 Mrs. Phebe Hunnicutt, Heflin Mrs. Nancy E. Johns, Heflin, Rt. 2 Mrs. Martha A.E. Robertson, Fruithurst Mrs. Sarah I. Scott, Muscadine Mrs. Scytha M. Thrower, Heflin Mrs. Beddie C. Vaughan, Heflin Mrs. Augusta A. Willingham, Edwardsville CLASS 2 Mrs. Mary W. Almon, Heflin Mrs. Narcissa J. Carlton, Edwardsville Mrs. Ridona V. Hughey, Heflin Mrs. Martha S.F. Rooks, Heflin Mrs. Frances F. Snow, Bowdon, Ga., Rt. 4 Mrs. Nancy Turner, Heflin, Rt. 3 CLASS 3 Mrs. Sarah J. Buchanan, Ranburne Mrs. Willie Bryant, Heflin, Rt. 3 Mrs. Nancy A. Bussey, Heflin, Rt. 3 Mrs. Sarah E. Gibbs, Graham, Rt. 1 Mrs. Martha Harris, Heflin Mrs. Elizabeth Haywood, Heflin, Rt. 3 Mrs. Flora D. Johnson, Edwardsville Mrs. Myrtie E. Mullally, Delta, Rt. 1 Mrs. Viola Owen, Edwardsville Mrs. Martha Riddle, Heflin, Rt. 4 Submitted by A.H. Glasgow, Judge of Probate ------ BIRTHDAY DINNER A birthday dinner was given at the home of Mrs. Esten Johnson in honor of her father M.A. Richardson's fifty-fifth birthday. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Eston Johnson and son Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. O.S. Johnson and children Mr. and Mrs. Ozie White and baby W.F. Richardson Lester and Vesta Johnson Gladys Whitley Jewel Edwards Everyone had an enjoyable time and we wish for Dad many more happy birthdays. A Daughter ----- SHERIFF PRESTRIDGE; Cleburne's New Sheriff; A Native Son, Filled with Good Intentions and Capabilities A man who succeeds to the office of high sheriff is entitled public recognition in many ways. First, the office is usually sought by many individuals, hence a spirited contest is the result. Second, it takes a man who possesses intellect and sagaciousness to fill this important office with satisfaction to all concerned. Third, it requires a man who can perceive and will take full cognizance of his perceptions and act accordingly. In Sheriff Prestridge, we feel we have found the logical man to conduct the affairs of the Sheriff's office with credit to himself and with fairness to his constituency. He is a native of the county, having been born in that section known as Beat 8, a son of Larkin M. and Sarah Jane (Johns) Prestridge, also natives of Cleburne county. Sheriff Prestridge saw the light of day on July 21, 1882. During his early years he attended the public schools of his neighborhood, later attending the higher grades of learning in Heflin. By constant and persistent application he gained for himself a very creditable amount of knowledge, and, although he is self-made in every respect, he attributes his success largely to his ability to meet and greet friends with congeniality and holding a sincere respect for others, and to go deeper into this phase, to do unto others as you would have them do unto you. William Thomas Prestridge married Miss Emma A. Crockett of Carrollton, Georgia. They have six interesting children, namely: Cora, quite an attractive young lady now engaged in a clerkship here in Heflin; Ambros, Louise, Roy, Howard and Clyde. Mrs. Prestridge is a member of the Southern Methodist Episcopal church. Their daughter Cora affiliates herself with the Missionary Baptist church. Sheriff Prestridge belongs to the Masonic order, being a member of the Hopewell fraternity, and of the Chapter of Anniston; he is also a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Hopewell Lodge No. 352. We predict for Sheriff Prestridge a most successful term in office, this for the reason that we repose every confidence in his ability to serve with distinction and to the entire satisfaction of those who will have business with him. He is a man well fitted to carry out every detail of the work and he has surrounded himself with able assistants. His career as a life-long citizen has been marked with trustworthiness and a will to do and he is deserving of much credit for the success he has thus far made in life. -------- DR. GEORGE W. WAGER, OPTOMETRIST; A most Worthy Citizen; One Who Has Ever Engaged Himself in Promoting the Best Interests of Cleburne County Being a native of Carroll county, Georgia and coming to Cleburne county, Alabama at the tender age of twenty-three years, our subject, Dr. George Washington Wager, has, since then devoted much time and energy to the social and industrial upbuilding of this county and community. His father, Charles Christin Wager, was a native of Wittenberg, Germany; his mother Nancy (Knight) Wager, was a native Georgian. For years Dr. Wager's father was recognized as one of the leading civil engineers in this section. Dr. Wager, compelled to hitch-hike his way, as we would term it today, owing to lack of funds, arrived in Cleburne county, December 26, 1886. Thirty-four years ago he established himself in what is now the little city of Heflin, and since, he has devoted himself to his profession and, it is said, has endeared himself to the people throughout the county and beyond, by his honesty of purpose and his congenial professional attention toward the rich and poor alike. On December 26, 1889, Dr. Wager took for his bride Miss Irene Pounds, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. W.L. Pounds, well established citizens of the county. Mrs. Wager passed to the better world some two years ago. To this union nine children were born. All are still living but muchly scattered throughout the various states of the union, well situated and well established, in their various avocations of life. Of these children, six are girls and three are boys. Dr. Wager is a member of the local Masonic fraternity; a member of the M.E. Church, South; has been choir leader for the past eight years. In his profession he is a member of the Alabama Optometrist Society and of the A.O.A., a national organization of the profession he so honorably and scientifically represents. We know of no citizen who has perserved more steadfastly in the interest of the county and the city than Dr. Wager, and in this review of the men and women who have made us what we are today, the Cleburne News wishes to extend its best wishes to him, trusting sincerely that the best day of his past life shall be the worst day of his future life. ------- MRS. GIBBS LAID TO FINAL REST Mrs. Eula Gibbs, aged 39, wife of W. Jeff Gibbs, died at the family home in Ranburne about twenty miles distance from Heflin, on January 16, 1935, after an illness of some twenty days duration. Mrs. Gibbs was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L.D. Walker of east Cleburne. Besides her husband the deceased is survived by six children. Funeral services were held at Ranburne and interment took place in the cemetery there January 17. Court officials and the Ranburne schools attended the funeral and provided several floral pieces. To the lonely, faithful husband and devoted children, we can only extend deep understanding sympathy and weep with you. May the circle that is broken now be united again one day in a better world. Life here is so uncertain that nothing is really worthwhile except that which is connected with the eternal. KINDNESS ACKNOWLEDGED Jeff Gibbs and family, through the medium of The Cleburne News, desires to thank the people of this section for the many kind and thoughtful deeds performed during the sickness and death of his wife, Eula Gibbs. Especially do they want to thank the court officials and school officials for the floral contributions which added much to the solemnity of the occasion. ------ WILEY CLARK McMAHAN; A Lawyer of Old School; A Man of Fine Traits and Habits It is not a difficult task to write a biography on the life of our worthy townsman, lawyer, friend and much respected citizen, Wiley Clark McMahan, a native of Cleburne county, born December 18, 1865, only a few months after the closing of the War Between the States. We used the words "not difficult" but the reason is that he is an outstanding citizen who has done much for the community and is, at the same time, a highly respected and able representative of his profession. Mr. McMahan is a son of William and Adeline (Gaines) McMahan; his father being a native of Georgia, while his mother was a native of Virginia, a scion of the old and highly respected family of that name which dates back through the history of the colonies. Our subject was the eighth of ten sons, and lived under the paternal roof and helped his father until he became of age. At the age of twenty-one he engaged himself in teaching at the public schools, which vocation he followed for a period of eleven years. During the eleven years that Mr. McMahan was teaching, he served as a juror as his turn came, which, among other things, fitted him for the excellent service in striking a jury and today he holds the reputation of being the best of any lawyer along these lines, who ever practiced law in this county. At a very early age it occurred to our subject that he wanted to became a law practioneer. His father being a very large land owner tried in every way to dissuade him in this thought and endeavored to direct his mind to different channels, but nothwithstanding this father's demurers to his ideas, he persisted and at the age of 32 he came to Edwardsville and began to diligently prepared himself for his future life's work. He studied under the able instructions of R.L. Evans, Esq. So well did our young subject apply himself that at the expiration of ninety days he was admitted to practice in the courts of Cleburne County. Later when the county seat was moved to Heflin, Mr. McMahan also established himself here and has been a staid, able and conscientious practioneer and citizen until now, and during the interim he has in many ways portrayed his ability and interested himself in civic affairs, and today he stands as one of the shining examples of thrift, energy and a determination to do and be something in the world of men and its affairs. During Mr. McMahan's thirty-seven years of practice in the courts of Cleburne county and the higher courts, he has paid strict attention to business and has given entire satisfaction to his many clients, so much so, that during this long period of time he had never absented himself from his duties by vacationing or otherwise, being as it were "on the job" at all times. A blessing which God has bestowed upon our subject which is much in his favor, is that he has enjoyed good health, save from a stagnated blood which gives him from time to time, rheumatic pains in his right knee. Wiley Clark McMahan married first Miss Emma Groover, daughter of W.K. and Nora Groover. Her father served with much distinction in the Civil War, having been wounded thrice while defending the front ranks of battle. Four sons and three daughers were born of this union, all of which are now situated in their various stations in life. Mrs. McMahan passed to hear heavenly home in 1918. In 1920 our subject married Miss Cornelia Smith, daughter of Alf and Susie Smith, residents of Tallapoosa, Georgia. Two children, WIley K. and Freeman, both at home, are of this marriage. Mr. McMahan is a member of the local I.O.O.F. and of the Knights of Pythias; both he and his good wife are members of the Missionary Baptist church, being regular in their attendance upon both church services and Sunday School and are a great promotor of all day singings, he having been Secretary of this movement for more than 25 years. He is also recognized as having a reputation of being the best writer in Cleburne county. It would be impossible for us to make commendable mention of the many admirable traits given to our subject, in as much as we feel he is generally recognized as a man among men, and has ever stood ready to do his full share toward the upbuilding and uplift of this section of Alabama. However we desire to call our attention to his modern and convenient home, the least expensive and most conveniently arranged in the county, as it is equipped with a complete lighting plant, radio and a home water system operated by a big windmill, an abundance of fruit, vineyards and good pastures, situated on an 80 acre farm. The life of Wiley Clark McMahan has been clean cut. He has never been an addict to the tobacco habit in any of its forms; he has ever refrained from the use of alcohols in any way; his habits have been regular and he has devoted his life exclusively to the practice of law and to the uplift of the community in which he has lived, and in helping the fallen to retrieve and press onward and upward in the battle of life, and as a result of this clean life, he has never suffered from headache, influenze or la grippe, never takes cold. ------- WILLIAM BASCUM THRASH; A Self-Made Man; A Highly Respected Citizen; A Popular County Official In conversing with Assessor Thrash a few days since, he told us that he had not done any, or in fact, many noteworthy deeds throughout his life. This assertion causes us to go deeper into the life and habits of our subject, and at its conclusion we decided to say the following concerning his useful career and his many admirable traits: William Bascum Thrash is a native of Cleburne county, where he has lived all his life. He is the son of W.J. and Nancy (Currie) Thrash. His mother is also a native of Cleburne county, while his father came here from Georgia. Mr. Thrash was born July 12, 1879 and lived with his parents on the farm until such time as he married Nora E. Howle, thence he became engaged in farming for himself. During his early years he attended the public schools of this section, but attributes his ability to various branches of study to the interest his father ever and always took in him. Just here, it is well to state that Mr. Thrash is a self-made man, whose energy and honesty has placed him in the position he occupies today. On three different occasions the electorate of Cleburne county has seen fit to entrust him with the records of the Assessor's office and during his three terms he has served the people with honesty and fidelity and in such a satisfactory manner as to leave a most favorable impression on all those who have had business with this office. In September 1927, Mr. Thrash together with his family, vacated the farm and moved to Heflin and has since resided there. In the general election held last November he succeeded himself in the assessor's office by the largest majority he ever received, thus giving conclusive proof of the fact that he has rendered entire satisfaction and is more popular with the masses now than ever before. Mr. and Mrs. Thrash are the parents of three children, namely: Woodrow Bascum, age 18; Fred Wyatt age 15; Nancy Elizabeth, age 12. Both he and Mrs. Thrash are consistent members of the Missionary Baptist church, as is also Woodrow Bascum Thrash, the eldest son. Mr. Thrash is a member of the Masonic fraternity; for nineteen consecutive years he served as the local lodge secretary. Mr. Thrash, as well as the other members of his family, take a decided interest at all times in any move that will promote the various interests of Cleburne county, especially the spiritual, moral, educational or other uplift standpoints. As a whole, they are a family of kindly dispositioned folk, who are much interested in the welfare of their neighbor as in that of themselves, standing willing and ready to do a kind deed for any deserving individual, or willing to help in any collective pursuit that will tend the uplift those who are fallen and depressed. The Cleburne News is exceedingly pleased to note these outstanding virtues in one of our local families and in this edition, wish to extend to Mr. and Mrs. Thrash our felicitations in behalf of their good citizenship and for the interest they continually manifest in any movement that will help us upward and onward. Soon after his marriage and long before children came to his home, Mr. Thrash played an important part in the erection of a school house in his section and contributed liberally thereto, evidence of the fact that he has always been a strong advocate of liberal education. Mr. Thrash was also much interested in the erection of the Hepsabah Baptist church in what was originally known as the Oakfuskee section, his grandfather at one time being postmaster there. ------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, JANUARY 31, 1935 SENATOR G.W. COOK One of the aggressive and progressive spirits of this section of Alabama is found in the person of Hon. Grady W. Cook, our state senator from this district, comprising the counties of the three C's, Cleburne, Clay and Coosa, the 34th senatorial district of the state of Alabama. Mr. Cook was elected at the last general election held in November and so popular was he with the masses, that he polled a most flattering vote, and his standing in Montgomery is ample proof of the high regard in which he is held by his brother colleagues in the higher body of the legislative halls. The folks back home are proud of his achievements in Cleburne county. He has been a successful agriculturist; an eager advocate of the good road system, and for six years worked diligently and conscientiously as county road supervisor. He has always been a progressive citizen and working unceasingly for a bigger and better Cleburne county. Senator Cook is a Mason of good standing; a member of the Missionary Baptist church; of the I.O.O.F. and was superintendant of Sunday school at his church for several years. He is the son of a former sheriff of Cleburne county. He married Miss Myrtle Brown and to them six children have come to make the hearthstone brighter. He owns one of the most attractive and modern homes in the county, situated at Bell Mills, about 10 miles east of Heflin. Mrs. Cook's father was the late John A. Brown, widely known Bell Mills merchant and farmer and a distinguished member of the Legislature. Senator Cook's mother was Miss Margaret York, and now is a resident of Heflin. His father, V.A. Cook, died here in 1916. Mrs. Cook is a member of the Missionary Baptist church as was her deceased husband. Senator Cook comes from a fine lineage of ancestry and the people of this section are exceedingly pleased to number he and his family among their citizenship. The Cleburne News joins heartily in congratulating him, his family and his aged and devoted mother on his success thus far in life. ------ HAYWOOD RYAN SHUFORD; A Wide-Awake Business Man; Filled with Energy; Former Railway Employee; Contractor; Now Conducting A High Class Restaurant Here in Heflin Adversity does not always spell failure. Success comes from the individual and his willingness to cope successfully with adversities when he meets up with them and confronts them face to face. It is the determination to win that brings and merits success. We have here in Heflin a man who has met with misfortune in life, yet and nothwithstanding this act, he has persevered and today has established a thriving business and is held in high regard by a host of friends and acquaintances; hence we wish to call our readers attention to Haywood Ryan Shuford, restauranteer of repute, and his most congenial wife, Mrs. May (Webb) Shuford, dietician of recognized worth and ability. Mr. Shuford is a native of the Old North State (North Carolina), coming to Alabama in the year 1928. Prior to coming here he was employed by one of the railroads in North Carolina and unfortunately, on October 24, 1913, he lost his right hand. Not being in the least discouraged, he set out for Alabama, coming here with a construction company with which he engaged himself for some time, when in September 1928 he located in Heflin and opened the Shuford Cafe which he has successfully conducted since, in a manner most pleasing to the public and with much credit to both himself and Mrs. Shuford. To say that Mr. Shuford is a good, substantial citizen, is putting it mildly. He is not only aggressive, but he is persevering and filled with the determination to push onward and upward, the very thing it takes to make the world better and more progressive. Mr. and Mrs. Shuford are the parents of two children, namely: H.R. Jr., age 13 and Nancy Lou, age 11; both are members of the Missionary Baptist church . Mr. Shuford is a member of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics. He is interested in his business and equally so in the affairs of the city and county. As restauranteers both he and Mrs. Shuford are adept in the business and their joint interests and cooperation with the public make for this well known eating house, a place where you can rest assured you are not only receiving the best the market affords, but at the same time getting just what you want, in the way you want it, and served by courteous, obliging, congenial waitresses who also are recognized for their efficiency. Mr. Shuford in his delicate physical condition in life, is to be highly commended for the success he has attained in his chosen field. He tells us he is here to stay, likes the little city, likes the people of Cleburne county and is well satisfied with his well doing. ----- IN MEMORY OF MRS. JOHNS Mrs. Nancy E. Malone Hendrix Johns, age 87 years and 11 months, passed away Sunday morning, Jan. 13, at the home near Lecta. Among surviving relatives is a daughter Mrs. H.A. Jackson of Heflin. No sweeter, gentler, spirit ever lived than Mrs. Johns; her heart overflowed with the milk of human kindness; no appeal for help from the needy passed her unheeded; she was ever cheerful and loved the society of both old and young. She was a devout christian and has gone to her heavenly reward after nearly 88 years upon earth. Her loved ones and friends miss her. May her sleep in death be peaceful and happy. Funeral services were conducted Monday Jan. 14 in the church at Antioch, Rev. R.L. Skinner officiating. Burial was made in Antioch cemetery, Owens in charge. ----- IN MEMORY OF VURTIS CLYDE ROOKS On January 16, the death angel crept into Bessemer Hospital and took away Clyde Rooks, the darling son of Mrs. Cora Rooks. Clyde was born Sept. 20, 1922. At his death he was 12 years three months and 26 days old. He was left in this world only a few years, but the Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away. We feel assured that Clyde has gone to live with the One who gave him. During his illness he seemed to keep so cheerful and happy. We feel that the Lord was with him and helped him to bear his many pains for the expression of his face gave evidence of this. Clyde was always regular in attendance at school. It seemed that all who knew him loved him. I can truthfully say that he tried to make this world better by his being in it. He always carried a smile for everyone. He was always glad to help any one along life's way. He went to Sunday school and there was where he was taught the best things of life which every child should know. As a son he never gave his parents any trouble. He was very devoted to them and to his home. He was always obedient and faithful to the task he was asked to do. He was laid to rest in the Cedar Creek cemetery, by the side of his father Vurtis Rooks who died only two years and two months ago. His only brother died in infancy. He leaves his mother, grandmother, several aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of friends to mourn his death. His six uncles were the pallbearers. They were John, Charlie, Fornie and Amos Rooks; John Price and O.F. Staples. To those who mourn I want to say that God knows the way, He holds the key. He guides with an unerring hand. Sometime with tearless eyes we'll see up there, yes, up, there, we'll understand. Some one dear has sailed away, To begin a new and brighter day, To a richer life on our unseen shore, Than any earth could have in store. A friend. ----- CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank my friends and neighbors for their thoughtful kindness and sympathy shown me during the sickness and death of my darling boy; also for the beautiful flowers. Mrs. Cora Rooks ----- FRUITHURST News Jan. 28th Doll Moore of Scottsdale, Ga., formerly a well known citizen of east Cleburne was buried at his home church and cemetery at Campground on Sunday, Jan. 27. ----- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/cleburne/newspapers/newspape1288gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 39.8 Kb