Cleburne County AlArchives News.....Newspaper abstracts for JUNE 1935 June 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, 9:59 pm The Cleburne News June 1935 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for JUNE 1935 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, JUNE 6, 1935 MACEDONIA News June 3 We are sorry to report that Mrs. Annie Skinner is seriously ill at this writing. We hope for her a speedy recovery. ----- Mrs. Maude Martin of Birmingham is at her mother's bedside, Mrs. Skinner, during her illness. ----- CONFEDERATE VETERAN, 89, GOES TO FINAL REST Funeral and burial services for "Uncle" John Henry, 89 year old veteran, were held at Cane Creek Primitive Baptist church Sunday afternoon at 2:30, with Owens in charge. Rev. H.R. Carter of Anniston spoke of the life and character of Uncle John in the highest terms. Mr. Henry was one of the county's most beloved citizens and was held in high esteem by all our people. He is survived by one brother, Uncle Jeff Henry and three daughters, Mrs. John West, Mrs. J.C. Williams and Mrs. B. Edwards, and one son, Sherman Henry. Uncle John has a brother Berry, somewhere in Oklahoma but his location cannot be found and according to information, Mr. Berry Henry is 95 years old and last heard from about a year ago. Abraham Lincoln said, "Die when I may, I want it said of me by those who know me best that I plucked a thistle and planted a flower where I thought a flower would grow". Those who really knew Uncle John can say this of him, for his motto was Christ first; unselfish service to others second; and self last; and he spent his life for others. ----- CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank each and every one for their kindness and floral offering shown during the sickness and death of our dear father. May God bless each and every one, is our prayer. Mrs. John T. West Mrs. J.C. Williams Mrs. B.T. Edwards Mr. B.S. Henry ------ LOCAL News Aunt Jane Adams, mother of J.L. Adams of Heflin, who makes her home with her son Bill Adams near Bowdon, was painfully hurt late Saturday afternoon when in some manner she fell and fractured her hip, and at her advanced age, she being 95 years old, the accident to the good woman is looked upon as quite serious. ----- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, JUNE 13, 1935 FRUITHURST News June 10 Miss Ima Lunsford who has been attending school in Harriman, Tenn. is spending the summer with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Bishop here. ----- BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION A large crowd of friends and relatives enjoyed the birthday dinner given at the home of Mr. J.B. Nelson on Sunday, June 9. Mr. Nelson was celebrating his 77th birthday. The dinner was also the celebration of the birthdays of Mrs. S.A. Zimmerman, Mr. T.J. Waddell and Miss Maxine Johnson. The dinner was attended by four generations. All of Mr. Nelson's children were present. They were: Mrs. Julia McElroy Mrs. Lee Laminack M.M. Nelson of Fruithurst Mrs. S.A. Zimmerman of Oak Level Mrs. C.D. Adderholdt of Jacksonville Mrs. J.A. Johnson of Edwardsville All of the grandchildren were present except one grandson. There were 22 grandchildren and one great granddaughter. Among the many friends who attended the dinner were Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Laminack, Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Laminack and the relatives of Mrs. Nelson; Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Brooks and mother Mrs. S.C. Brooks of Anniston. The dinner was spread under the shade of the old apple tree and was enjoyed by all who attended. By a granddaughter, Ruby McElroy. ----- B.H. CRUMPTON DIED TUESDAY; Former Citizen Succumbs At His Home in Anniston In a telephone message to the Cleburne News from J.H. Crumpton, it was stated that B.H. Crumpton, a brother, died at his home on Noble street in Anniston at 1:17 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, after an illness of several weeks. The funeral was held at Edgemont Cemetery in that city on Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Crumpton was 72 years old and is survived by his wife and seven children, several brothers and sisters. Mr. Crumpton was a former citizen of Cleburne county where he lived until a few years ago when he moved to Anniston. The Cleburne News deeply sympathizes with the family. At one time, Ben Crumpton was connected with the Revenue Department and made a record of fairness with the government and those who violated the federal revenue laws, and in fact, he was too straightfoward to suit those "higher up" and he was dropped. ------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, JUNE 20, 1935 FRUITHURST News June 17th Fred Wingate of Atlanta spent part of last week with his aunt, Mrs. Ollie Bishop and other relatives here. --- MACEDONIA News June 17 The community was made sad when news was received that Henry Pollard of near Salem had taken his own life. We extend sympathy to the bereaved family. He leaves a host of relatives and friends to mourn his passing. ----- L.N. SMITH DIES MONDAY The funeral services for L.N. Smith, age 63, who died at his home near Ranburne early Monday morning were held Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock at Lost Creek church in Ranburne, Rev. Eason of Bowdon, officiating. Interment was in the Ranburne cemetery, Owens of Heflin in charge. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife Mrs. Mary Smith and two sons and two daughters, all living near Ranburne. ----- TWO YOUNG MEN CLAIMED BY DEATH Clyde Bowman, 22 years old, died at his home near Dryden Mill in Beat 8 last Saturday and was laid to rest in the Friendship cemetery on Sunday. Clyde's father died eight years ago and was buried on the same month and day, June 16. The funeral services were in charge of Revs. Bates and Williams. Mr. Bowman married the daughter of John Henson less than a year ago. ----- Ray Snow, 25 years old, died at the home of his father on Saturday and was laid to rest in the Ranburne cemetery. The young man was sick only a few days and his many friends will be pained to learn of his passing. ------- HENRY POLLARD, 35, SHOOTS SELF Henry Pollard, about 35 years old, is alleged to have taken his life near Hightower on Friday morning of last week, using a single barrel shot gun, the wound being in the right side, coming out on the opposite breast. Pollard was found in a dying condition by Carl Lindsey by the side of the public road leading to Hightower and when asked if the wound was self inflicted, he nodded his head, breathing his last about ten minutes later. The wife and eight or nine children survive. The funeral was conducted at Ranburne on Saturday, the services being in charge of Rev. J.J. Colley. What possessed Mr. Pollard to destroy himself is not known. Mr. Pollard married a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Williams of that community. He was a son of Lee Pollard who died several months ago. ------ FUNERAL HELD AT OWL ROCK FOR MR. J.T. McCOLLOUGH (from The Atlanta Journal) Funeral services for Mr. John T. McCollough, 76, retired merchant and former city employee, who died Thursday at the residence, 1243 Lee Street, S.W., will be held at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon from Owl Rock Methodist church of which he was a member. Interment will be in the churchyard. Mr. McCollough, a native of Alabama, had been a resident of Atlanta for sixty years and was widely known. He is survived by his wife, two sons and three daughters. He is also survived by two brothers and two sisters. The Atlanta Journal - - - - The McColloughs at one time lived in Cleburne county and will be remembered by our older citizens. -------- BEN CRUMPTON LAID TO REST AT EDGEMONT Anniston, Ala., June 12 Funeral services for Ben H. Crumpton, age 73, were conducted from the residence at 2508 Noble street at 4 o'clock Wednesday afternoon by the Rev. Mr. C.T. Morton of Hightower and the Rev. Hobart Murphree of Wedowee. Burial was in Edgemont cemetery with White in charge. Pallbearers were newphews, Hugh Ashmore, J.M. Owen and R.L. Crumpton and B.L. and U.G. Steadham. Mr. Crumpton, a former deputy marshall, died of an illness of two weeks at his residence at 1:40 p.m. Tuesday. He had been in ill health several years. For about 14 years he was a resident of Anniston. Surviving are his wife, five sons, S.O. Crumpton of Birmingham, A.P. Crumpton of Snyder, Okla., and B.F. Crumpton of Jackson, Miss., and Jerry and Mack Crumpton of Anniston; two daughters, Mrs. W.T. Hood of Carrollton, Ga., and Mrs. I.G. Hewitt of Oxford; three brothers, Sam and J.H. of Heflin and I.N. of Birmingham; seven sisters, Mrs. H.A. Whitt of Leoma, Tenn., Mrs. R.B. McElroy of Jasper; Mrs. Mollie Hilley, Mrs. Fannie White, Mrs. C.C. Daniel and Mrs. Luna Haynes of Heflin and Mrs. Mattie McElroy; 12 grandchildren and a great grandchild. ----- LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. Grover Harris of Paden, Okla., will arrive next week for a visit with relatives and friends in Heflin and in Tallapoosa. --- Mr. and Mrs. Hewitt Reid have returned to New Orleans after spending several days with relatives in Heflin and Anniston. --- Mrs. Anna Lou Bowers of New Orleans, La., is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Whiten. --- Mr. and Mrs. Alton Tolleson and children of St. Joseph, Mo., are visiting the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.O. Tolleson and other relatives in Heflin. --- IN MEMORY of MRS. SARA ANN SKINNER Mrs. Sara Ann Skinner, wife of W.M. Skinner, died June 5 and was laid to rest in the Macedonia cemetery, June 7. She was 85 years old. She leaves four sons, R.M. Skinner, Hopewell; J.F. Skinner, Atlanta; R.L. Skinner, Heflin; H.S. Skinner, Albertville; M.E. Skinner, Bowdon, Ga; and one daughter Mrs. Robert Martin, Irondale. A great number of grandchildren and a host of friends mourn her death. Her husband and four children preceded her to the grave. She was an affectionate wife, kind and loving mother, a sincere grandmother and a friend to her neighbors. She was always ready to lend a helping hand or speak a kind word to everyone. She has been a member of the Missionary Baptist church at Macedonia 60 years; we know that the church has lost a great mother in Israel. She was an attentive, consecrated member as long as she was able to attend church, and then in her feeble years she would talk of spiritual heavenly things. She bore her suffering without a murmur. Dear children, do not weep for her as one gone without a hope, for Paul tells us in his writing "If in this life only we have a hope we would of all men be most miserable" we do feel and know of a truth she surely is basking in the sunlight of God's great love and care. We do not have words to express our feelings to Revs. J.W. King and A.T. Warmack who so efficiently rendered the last final rites for our mother and friend. The floral offering was so beautiful it caused us to have a brighter vision of how much more beautiful heaven is decorated by our mother's presence there. Dear children, you cannot call your mother back, nor do we deem it best for she was spared to live with us with her smiles and cheerful life, so let me admonish you to try to go meet her in the great beyond some time. A friend. ---- CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our dear neighbors and friends for your help and kindness duirng the illness and death of our mother and grandmother, Mrs. W.M. Skinner. We also want to thank you for the many beautiful flowers. May God's richest blessings be showered upon each and every one of you, is our prayer. Mr. and Mrs. M.E. SKinner and children ---- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, JUNE 27, 1935 LOCAL News Spurgeon Almon of South Carolina has been visiting his mother Mrs. W.U. 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