Cleburne County AlArchives News.....Newspaper abstracts for MAY 1935 May 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 26, 2007, 5:41 pm The Cleburne News May 1935 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for MAY 1935 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, MAY 2, 1935 MRS. THROWER HAS BIRTHDAY; Age 58 Mrs. A.B. Thrower of Heflin celebrated her fifty-eighth birthday anniversary at their beautiful home last Saturday. The occasion was a most happy one for Mrs. Thrower, as all the children werer present except one, Mrs. Lillie Mae Giles of Akron, Ohio. A most bountiful dinner was served the children, grandchildren and a few invited guests. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. M.C. Howle and daughter of Birmingham Mr. and Mrs. Toliver Thrower and children Mr. and Mrs. Theron Thrower and daughter Mr. and Mrs. S.C. Beason and children Martha and Spurgeon Thrower Miss Carrie Hicks of Birmingham All the children, grandchildren and friends join in wishing for mother many more such happy occasions of birthday anniversaries. ----- MRS. BROWN IS DEAD FROM BURNS Burns suffered from several months ago as she started a fire at her home at Jacksonville, proved fatal to Mrs. Lizzie Brown, who died at 1 o'clock Friday morning at the home of her son Ernest Brown, at 705 King street in Anniston. She had been with her son since the accident and several days ago was reported to be recovering. Funeral services were conducted at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon at Four Mile Cemetery near Anniston, the Rev. W.S. McDowell officiating. Usrey of Anniston in charge. The sons were the pallbearers. Surviving are seven sons, Arthur and Ernest Brown of Anniston, Henry of Edwardsville, Claud of Heflin, W.W. and J.W. of Haleyville and D.Z. Brown of Phil Campbell; a stepson, J.B. Cole of Ponce de Leon, Fla; seven daughters, Mrs. A.E. Ellis and Mrs. Burt Howell of Anniston, Mrs. Bertha Roberts of Blue Mountain, Mrs. Joe Morris of DeArmanville, Mrs. Pearl Fleming of Doe Run, Ga., Mrs. Gertrude Dobbs of Haleyville and Mrs. Lucy Smith of Loretta, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. Marie Snow of Oxford and Mrs. Mary Blair of Bivins, Texas; three brothers, Frank Walker of Bivins, Texas and William and Buck Walker of Dover, Arkansas; 69 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Mrs. Brown was the daughter of Rev. John D. Walker who lived at Bell Mills and at one time, tax assessor of Cleburne county. ------ BLANTON MEETS TRAGIC DEATH LAST MONDAY William Blanton, age 42, of Atlanta was almost instantly killed in Bremen, Ga., at about 11 a.m. last Monday when it was said an automobile and a freight train were in collision near the depot. According to meager information it seems that the freight was switching and had just cleared a crossing when Blanton, who was a brakeman, swung off a car into the path of an automobile, said to have been driven by a young man of the Georgia town. The unfortunate man was said to have been caught between the automobile and a box car and his body was badly crushed. The deceased, a son of Mr. and Mrs. R.D. Blanton of Heflin, is survived by his widow, and two daughters by a former marriage; his parents and other relatives. Blanton had been a faithful employee of the Southern Railway for a number of years. Following the fatal accident, the victim was removed to an Atlanta funeral home and the body prepared for burial and Wednesday was brought to Heflin, his boyhood home, for funeral services and burial in the city cemetery. ------- MULTIPLY AND REPLENISH THE EARTH W.Z. Brown, about 74 years old of Heflin is happy in the thought that he has carried out the above Bible injunction and boasts of being the father of 21 children, 17 of whom are living today. Mr. Brown has a number of grandchildren and a score or two of great grandchildren in this county. ----- MRS. WARMACK LAID TO FINAL REST MONDAY Funeral services for Mrs. Lula Warmack, 48, who died at the home here last Saturday afternoon were conducted at Pleasant Hill church in Haralson county, Ga., at 2 p.m. Monday, Revs. W.M. Barr and R.L. Skinner of Bell Mills and the pastor Rev. Mr. Williams officiating. Burial was made in the church cemtery, Owens of Heflin directing. Mrs. Warmack had been in declining health for several months and following an operation in an Anniston hospital recently it was thought she was well on the road to recovery, but complications developed and she took a turn for the worse about three weeks ago, and death came to remove her from earthly pain. Surviving are the devoted husband, Rev. A.T. Warmack; three children, Mrs. Ora Gentry, Mrs. Audrey Chaffin and a son, J.P., all of this city; several brothers and sisters. Pall bearers were J. Houston Morris, Arlin White, Henry Thompson, Will H. Mullins, Carl Dryden and W. Irwing Owen. The Cleburne News extends sympathy to the bereaved ones. ----- CARD OF APPRECIATION We wish to thank everyone who so tenderly administered unto us during the sickness and death of our dear wife and mother. To the good people of Heflin and surrounding territory we shall ever have a deep love for you. May the good Lord continue His richest blessings upon each of you, is our prayer. A.T. Warmack Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Chaffin Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Gentry and children J.P. Warmack ------ IN MEMORY OF MRS. MARY BALLARD On April 1, the death angel visited the home of our grandmother and took her away to that Great Beyond; she was laid to rest in Union Hill Cemetery, Revs. Morton, Harris and Otwell officiating. She left to mourn her death, five children and a host of grandchildren. Pallbearers were her grandsons, Ralph Brown, Lindsey Thompson, Grady Lee, Neil, Elbert and Earnest Ballard. Dear grandmother, our hearts are sad and lonely since you were taken to that great beyond; we miss your sweet smiles and cheerful ways; there will always be a vacant chair in that home that can never be filled. We miss you grandmother, tis true, but we have the great assurance of meeting you in that great city. Two granddaughters, Maxie Brown, Dora Mae Thompson ------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, MAY 9, 1935 MRS. FREEMAN From The Atlanta Constitution, May 3 The friends of Mr. and Mrs. M.O. Freeman, Milton O. Greeman Jr., Miss Rosa Mayield, Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Gable, Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Mayfield, Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Mayfield of Miami, Fla., Frank Mayfield, Roy Mayfield, Mr. and Mrs. W.O. Mayfield, Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Freeman, are invited to attend the funeral of Mrs. M.O. Freeman this Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the Central Presbyterian church. The Rev. Stuart Oglesby will officiate. Interment in Castlelawn Cemetery. The following gentleman will please serve as pallbearers and meet at the church at 2:15: J.B. Shelnutt, M.A. Johnson, F.C. McManus, S.L. Hairston, H.C. Campbell and Virgil McCard. The body will lie in state at the church from 1 o'clock until funeral time. - - - - Mrs. Freeman, before her marriage to M.O. Freeman of Atlanta, was Miss Mity Lene Mayfield, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Oscar Mayfield of near Heflin. ------------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, MAY 16, 1935 IN MEMORIAM of JAMES M. BEGGS Worshipful Master, Wardens and Brethren of Lebanon Lodge No. 484, A.F. & A.M.; your committee makes the following report: Brother James M. Beggs' father, William Beggs, was born in Ireland, Dec. 25, 1803; came to America and was married to Miss Mary Harvil on Feb. 17, 1850; died Dec. 20, 1876. Bro. James M. Beggs was born Dec. 16, 1850. Bro. Beggs was married to Julie Ann Camp on Oct. 24, 1869. To this union were born nine children, only one living, George Houston Beggs of Birmingham; was married to Medara B. Hill on May 31, 1888. To this union one child died in infancy; was married to Susan L. Bishop on April 7, 1889. To this union six children were born, one dying in infancy, leaving three boys and two girls, Grady of Lecta; Ruben of south Georgia; Gaston of Gadsden; Mrs. Rosie Farlow of Birmingham; Jula Bell McGriff of Lebanon. Brother Beggs joined the Methodist church in early manhood; joined the Masonic fraternity in 1891. He was a faithful member of his church and lodge. He served his lodge as secretary, then warden, also was Master of his lodge for a number of years; was always in attendance at his lodge until his health failed; would always be on hand if he was able; was also Charter Member of Hopewell Lodge No. 352, I.O.O.F. and served that lodge as Noble Grand a long time. He loved Masonry and its precepts; lived up to and obeyed them. On Feb. 14, 1935 at the age of 84 years, one month and 28 days, our esteemed Brother was called from Labor to Refreshment, leaving a lot of friends and relatives to mourn the loss. Resolved, that a page in our Minute Book be set apart upon which shall be inscribed these words: James Monroe Beggs, born Dec. 16, 1850, departed this life, Feb. 14, 1935. Resolved, that the Lodge has lost a good and faithful Brother and the community a good citizen. Resolved, that a copy of this report be furnished the widow of our deceased Brother; that we wear the usual lodge mourning for 30 days and that our Lodge Jewels be draped as usual. Resolved, that the Cleburne News be furnished a copy of these Resolutions for publication and asked to public same. Bro. Beggs was laid to rest in Antioch Cemetery with Masonic honors, Feb. 15, 1935. Respectfully submitted, William L. Hewitt Elijah T. Gable Junious Owens, committee -------------- BORDEN SPRINGS News Funeral and burial services were held here Wednesday afternoon for Mrs. T.R. Wheeler at Piedmont. ---- MRS. TOM WHEELER DIED EARLY TUESDAY NIGHT; Interment Held Near Borden Springs Wednesday Afternoon Piedmont, Ala., May 9th Mrs. Rilla Wheeler, wife of Mr. Tom Wheeler, died suddenly Tuesday night at her home in east Piedmont. Mrs. Wheeler had been in failing health for months but her death was unexpected. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at New Bethel church near Borden Springs, the Rev. B.L. Cox officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. Surviving are the husband and four sons, Isiaah of Atlanta; Calvin of Chattanooga; Luther of Jacksonville and Robert Wheeler of Piedmont and a number of grandchildren. Mrs. Wheeler was born and reared in Cleburne county, near Borden Springs, moving with her husband to Piedmont about ten years ago. The Piedmont Journal --------- IN MEMORY OF MRS. M.O. FREEMAN She was born at Logan, Cullman county, Ala., but at an early age removed with her parents to Cleburne county, where she was reared and spent practically all of her childhood and early womanhood. At the time of her death she was 38 years, six months and three days old. She was in the Georgia Baptist hospital, Atlanta, at the time of her passing. During the four long months of intense suffering and pain she was never heard to complain or murmur, for she bore her afflictions most bravely. What she suffered, no one knows, but through it all she fought bravely and tried very hard to regain her health; but God knew best. On May 2 , 1935, he said "you have suffered enough" and sent the Death Angel to relieve her of earthly pain and suffering forever. Death was a sweet relief. Her family was called to her bedside at the hospital on April 27th where they remained until death came to her. She was a devoted christian, having joined the Missionary Baptist church in early girlhood and she lived a true christian life. At the time of her death she was a member of Central Presbyterian church in Atlanta, Ga. She was a devoted wife and mother; a loving daughter and dear sister. She leaves to mourn her passing, her hsuband M.O. Freeman, a son Milton O. Freeman Jr.; her parents Mr. and Mrs. W.O. Mayfield, two sisters, Rosa Mayfield and Mrs. C.E. Gable, five brothers, Lonnie, Henry, Frank, Joe and Ray Mayfield and a host of other relatives. She was preceded to the grave by a daughter Marglene who died in her infancy. Written by one who loved her dearly. ------- LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. Buck Coggins of Birmingham and Mr. and Mrs. William Ector of West Point, Ga., were the guests of their father A.J. Haley on Sunday. --- Mrs. Benton L. Adams had as her guest on Mother's Day, her children, Mr. and Mrs. M.M. Mandat of Atlanta; Mr. and Mrs. V.L. Adams, Miss Sam Adams and Mr. and Mrs. O.P. Adams and daughter of Birmingham. ---- Mrs. Hubert S. Bagby (nee Birdie Garrett) and little daughter Joyce Ann of Ashville, Ala., spent the weekend in Edwardsville as the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Pollard. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, MAY 23, 1935 HOPEWELL FARMER CLAIMED BY DEATH Heflin, Ala., May 18 A.C. Gay, age 59, farmer of the Hopewell section, died at his home this afternoon following an illness of about two months. Funeral services were conducted at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon at Macedonia church by the Rev. A.T. Warmack. Interment was in the church cemetery, with Usrey of Anniston in charge. Mr. Gay is survived by his wife, three sons, D.L. Gay of Anniston; H.L. Gay of Bowdon, Ga., and H.G. Gay of Hopewell; a brother G.A. Gay of Hopewell and two sisters, Mrs. Ida White of Villa Rica, Ga. and Mrs. John Nolen of Hightower. ----- A.C. GAY A.C. Gay was born Aug. 15, 1875; first married Miss Bulah Shelton on Nov. 29, 1903; second to Miss Almedia Stewart on Oct. 25, 1909. He was a faithful member of Macedonia Baptist church, having lived in that community since early boyhood. He was an affectionate husband and father; a good citizen, and will be missed both in church and school circles. ------- LONNIE BUTLER, JOHN HEWETT, INDICTED FOR MURDER OF MRS. NANNIE WHITE IN WEST ANNISTON Anniston, Ala., May 17 Lonnie Butler and John Hewett were indicted on a charge of murder in the slaying of Mrs. Nannie White in February 1934 by the Calhoun county Grand Jury which reported late Thursday. The defendants entered pleas of not guilty. Mrs. Nannie White, a 63 year old housekeeper, was found dead in the western part of the city more than a year ago. ----- HEFLIN WOMAN'S FATHER DIES IN NORTH CAROLINA E.A. Webb, 60 - odd years old, of Dallas, N.C., father of Mrs. H.R. Shuford of this city, died last Monday afternoon following a long illness. The body was sent to Lowell, N.C. and laid to rest in the cemetery at that place, services being conducted Tuesday afternoon. Surviving are the widow; three daughters, Mrs. Shuford; Miss Lillian Webb of Dallas and Mrs. Harry Moore of West Virginia. ---- MRS. SMITH BURIED AT ANTIOCH LAST MONDAY Mrs. Smith, widow of the late Josh Smith, who died at the home of a relative at Bowdon, Ga.,was laid to final rest last Monday, the News learned on Tuesday. ----- LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Norton and family moved to Birmingham where they will make their future home. It is understood that Henry is employed on a bridge crew, Southern Railway, and will be nearer his work by living in Birmingham. ---- Hamel Dewberry of Columbus, Tenn., was the guest of relatives here and in Tallapoosa last week. --- John W. Brimer, who is a member of the C.C.C. Camp in Ashland, Miss., is spending a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Brimer. John has been in camp 8 months and likes it very much, he said Tuesday. ---- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, MAY 30, 1935 E.O. WEBB PASSES AT DALLAS, N.C., age 64 Dallas, N.C., May 21 Mr. Edward Osborn Webb, a well known and greatly loved citizen of Dallas for the past 30 years, died at his home Monday afternoon at ten minutes of four o'clock following a long period of declining health with cancer of the throat. The deceased was born near Lowell, Gaston county on Nov. 18, 1871, spending his life of 63 years and five months in this county. He was twice married; first to Miss Mary Lou Galloway of near Brevard. To this union was born four children, three of whom survive, namely, Mrs. H.R. Shuford of Heflin, Ala., Mrs. H.G. Moore of Harrisburg, Va., Miss Lillian Webb at home, together with five grandchildren. His first wife preceded him to the grave 13 years ago. In 1923 he married to Mrs. Neva Setzer of Lincolnton, who survives together with one step daughter, Mrs. S.R. Long of Charlotte. Surviving also are four brothers and three sisters, Gus Webb of Lowell; John Webb of Gainsville, Ga., Henry Webb of Buford, Ga., Sherrod Webb of Richmond, Va., Mrs. W.H. Rowe of Buford, Ga., Mrs. George Alexander of Columbia, S.C., Mrs. J.M. Shuford of Florence, S.C. Funeral services were conducted at the home Tuesday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock with Rev. Hubert Huggins, pastor of the Dallas Baptist church of which the deceased was a member, Dr. C.E. Phillips, pastor of Long Creek Memorial Baptist church, Rev. R.L. Young, pastor of the Dallas Methodist church, officiating. Interment was made in the family plot in the cemetery at Lowell. The Gastonia (S.C.) Gazette ----- LOCAL News Uncle John Henry is nearing his 89th birthday next Friday the 31st. 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