Cleburne County AlArchives News.....Newspaper abstracts for AUGUST 1936 August 1936 ************************************************ 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 February 2, 2007, 3:11 pm The Cleburne News August 1936 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for AUGUST 1936 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, AUGUST 6, 1936 GRADY TODD IS DEAD IN CRASH EAST OF OXFORD Anniston, Ala., Aug. 2 An Anniston policeman was killed almost instantly early Sunday night when knocked from his motorcycle by an auto while riding on the Bankhead Highway, nine miles east of here. The victim, Grady Todd, 30, suffered a broken neck when the impact hurled his body atop the auto hood and knocked the motorcycle into a roadside ditch, and his companion, Officer Lawrence Peek, who was riding in front of Todd on another motorcycle was unhurt. Officer Peek said he and Officer Todd had been seeking a liquor car, five miles east of Oxford and had driven upon the highway from a side road, a few moments before the crash. Officer Peek said the auto struck his companion's motorcycle from the rear, both vehicles traveling in the direction of Anniston. Todd had joined the city police motorcycle force here only three weeks ago. He is survived by the widow. Anniston, Ala., Aug. 4 E.E. (Pete) Tucker, employee of the National Reemployment Service here, was driving the automobile that struck the motorcycle and he gave himself up after the accident. Tucker was released under $1000. bond pending completion of the investigation. Mr. Grady Todd was born and reared in Heflin, attending Cleburne county schools and first came to Anniston in 1924 to become employed at Fort McClellan. His marriage to Miss Hattie Brooks took place in 1931. He resided at 2120 McKleroy Avenue. Surviving are his wife; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G.A. Todd of Anniston; three brothers, A.G. and J.R. of Heflin and G.R. of Birmingham, and four sisters, Mrs. W.L. Lassiter, Miss Bessie Todd and Mrs. W.T. Dillard of Anniston and Mrs. H.L. Smith of Tifton, Ga. ------ STRICKLAND RITES HELD SUNDAY Anniston, Ala., Aug. 3 Final tribute to Miss Della Strickland, age 67, was paid at the graveside Sunday afternoon by the Order of the Eastern Star of which she was a member. Miss Strickland was widely known in Anniston and for a number of years was employed in local stores. She died at the Masonic Home in Montgomery at 6 o'clock Saturday morning after a short illness. Funeral services were conducted at Usrey's Chapel at 3:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon, followed by interment in Edgemont, with Usrey in charge. Surviving are two brothers, Anderson of Anniston and E.B. of Chattanooga. HEFLIN FOLKS ATTEND FUNERAL The following named of Heflin attended the funeral and burial: Mr. and Mrs. C.J. McCraven, Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Black, A.L. Black, Misses Alice and Minnie Owens, Misses Mattie and Frances Hunnicutt and Miss Mattie Williamson. -------- LOCAL News "Uncle" Carter White of Hopewell was among the visitors here last week. He will be 80 years old next Saturday, he told The News. ---- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, AUGUST 13, 1936 JOHNSON BURIED AT CANE CREEK James Johnson, 69, died at the home near Edwardsville on Saturday following a lengthy illness. He was born and raised near the place where he died. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Sunday at Upper Cane Creek Methodist church, the Rev. Mr. John Crews of Rome, Ga., officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery, Owens of Heflin directing. Survivors are two sons, Rufus Johnson and Chester L. Johnson; two daughters, Mrs. Izora Roach and Mrs. Zella Thompson; two sisters, Mrs. Tom Owens and Mrs. Mary Bannister, all of Edwardsville. ----- H.S. VISE FUNERAL HELD AT MICAVILLE; Native Cleburne Countain buried August 6 in the Micaville Cemetery Last rites for Hosea M. Vise, well known Heflin resident, who died Wednesday morning of last week in an Anniston hospital where he was taken earlier in the week for treatment of acute lympatic condition, were conducted at Micaville Baptist church, 14 miles south of here, at 2 p.m. Thursday of last week. The Rev. R.L. Skinner, pastor, officiated, assisted by the Rev. W.S. McDowell of Anniston, the Rev. W.M. Barr of Bell Mills and the Rev. Paul Meigs of Heflin. Mr. Vise was born and raised in Cleburne county, where he lived all his life, with the esception fo three years when he resided on Jacksonville road near Anniston. He and his family moved back to the county about two years ago and made their home in Heflin. He was born August 14, 1873 near Micaville, in the southern part of the county. Surviving are the widow Mrs. Roamie Vise, and nine children, Mrs. Frank Lambert, Virgil Vise, Farmer Vise, Mrs. Bill Cavender, Russell Vise and Miss Mary Vise of Heflin; Fair Vise of DeArmanville, Mrs. Lawrence McDowell and Felton Vise of Anniston; four brothers, G.H. Vise of Birmingham; D.V. Vise; T.J. Vise and a sister Mrs. J.T. Camp, all of Heflin. Relatives and friends from out of town attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. G.H. Vise of Birmingham; Mr. and Mrs. Bill Cosgrave and children and Mrs. Fannie Lemaster of Gadsden; Mrs. Flora Harbon of Alexandria; Mr. and Mrs. W.C. McDowell of DeArmanville; Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Dothard, Mrs. Hazel Smith of Anniston. ----- BUTLER RECOVERS FROM WOUNDS Carrollton, Ga., Aug. 8 Ralph Butler, 18 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Butler of Bowdon, Route 2, was returned to his home yesterday afternoon, Wednesday, after a skull fracture and injuries to some of his brain tissue had mended by an operation at the Carrollton Clinic. Injured by a blow from rock thrown in the course of an altercation between groups of Midway and Sardis boys near Sardis church on Monday, July 27, young Butler was taken to the Clinic with a badly fractured skull. Since the operation, Butler has been recovering rapidly and on Wednesday afternoon he was returned to his home. ------ HAPPY OCCASION "Uncle" Jim Hilley was made glad on July 26, 1936 when his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brother, nephews and neighbors and friends gathererd at his home to spend the day. A bountiful feast was spread under the shade trees at noon. After dinner we had some good music. Then a message from Rev. Mr. Lassiter. It was the first time UncleJim had all of his children together in about 40 years. It was a great day for him. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Hilley and children Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Kaylor of Bell Mills Mr. and Mrs. Rich Fordham of Trickem Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Thrasher of Haleyville Mr. and Mrs. R.W. Hilley of Lecta Mr. and Mrs. John Hilley Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Norton of Bell Mills Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hilley of Macedonia Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hilley of Trickem Grandchildren and great grandchildren: Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hilley, son and sister Cora Mr. and Mrs. Olen Kaylor and children Mr. and Mrs. O.D., Gertrude, Gladys, Glema, Curtis and John Henry Mr. and Mrs. Howard Fordham and Vernelle Mrs. Ella Tranham and children Lena, Opal, Aline, Charlie and Yvonne Seborn Fordham and son charles Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Willingham and baby Thena Fordham and baby Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Tankersly and baby Grace Thrasher Hoyt Thrasher Lonnie Hilley Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Hilley Mr. and Mrs. Carl Norton Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Clayton and baby Luther, Evelyn and Ralph Norton Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Hilley Wilson and Guy Hilley Earl Hilley Ben Hilley (a brother of Uncle Jim) Mr. Lee Hilley and son from Georgia ------ WATSON REUNION AT LECTA ATTRACTS MANY Mr. and Mrs. Spillman Harris entertained a family reunion at their home near Lecta on August 9. By noon the family were all gathered with their baskets of good things to eat. There was a long table under a large oak tree in the yard from which a most bountiful dinner was enjoyed. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Spillman Harris Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Watson and family Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Jones and family Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Watson and family, all of Heflin Mrs. H.J. Williamson of Carrollton, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Watson of Ty Ty, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harris and family of Heflin Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Woodard and family of Wedowee Mr. and Mrs. George Harris and family Mr. and Mrs. Howard Fordham and family Mr. and Mrs. Carl McClure and family Mr. and Mrs. Blake Hanson and family Mrs. Jack Kent and family Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Hilley Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Daniel and family, all of Heflin Mrs. Amos Richardson and family of Carrollton, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Williamson and son of Atlanta Mr. and Mrs. Hoyt Edwards of Sylacauga Misses Lula and Oma Jones of Oxford Mrs. G.W. Teague and son Whit of Heflin Miss Jesse Brown of Edwardsville All of the children and grandchildren of the late S.H. and Mahala Watson were present except Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Mathis and family of Tifton, Ga; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Jones and family of Heflin; Arlan Williamson of Atlanta, Ga., and Howard Watson of San Pedro, California. The day was enjoyed by all. ------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, AUGUST 20, 1936 BENTLEY BIRTHDAY Uncle Jim Bentley celebrated his 86th birthday on Sunday, August 9, giving a big dinner at his home near Muscadine Camp Ground, 126 being present. Children, grandchildren, relatives and friends and his eight children were there; 26 grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. The children were: Oscar Bentley Martin Bentley Wayland Bentley Mrs. Lula Kilgore Mrs. I.V. Laminack Edna West of Tallapoosa, Ga. Mrs. Ola Laminack of Burkburnett, Texas Emory Bentley of Devoll, Oklahoma The day was an enjoyable event. All carried well filled baskets. The table had a special cake decorated with candles. Just after dinner Uncle Jim was surprised by the arrival of two nieces, Mrs. Jack Hicks of Atlanta, Ga. and Mrs. Selma Hanvy and son Lloyd of Crossville, Tenn. Everyone wishes him many more birthdays. ------ GRUBBS FAMILY HOLDS REUNION A reunion of the family of the Rev. and Mrs. J.W. Grubbs was held at the Grubbs home in Chulafinnee. Their six children, 20 grandchildren, four great grandchildren and five visitors were present. The children present were: Mrs. Lola Hughes of Iowa Park, Texas Mrs. Jesse Edwards of Kress, Texas Mrs. Lillie Campbell of Oxford Henry Grubbs, Emmett Grubbs and Miss Cora Grubbs, all of Chulafinnee A brother, Henry C. Grubbs of Dawson was also present. The Rev. Mr. Grubbs is 75 years of age and has lived at Chulafinnee for the last 41 years. He and Mrs. Grubbs have been married for 54 years. He has been a Baptist preacher in Cleburne county for 34 years. LIving in the county all his life, Mr. Grubbs has never preached at a church more than 14 miles from his home. He is proud of the fact that all his children who are old enough are members of the church. ------ HICKS FUNERAL AT LIBERTY HILL Anniston, Ala., Aug. 14 Funeral services for Pat Hicks, age 24, victim of shotgun wounds suffering during a manhunt for a negro reported to have invaded the home of a white woman and attacked her child, were conducted at 2 o'clock this afternoon at Liberty Hill church. Interment was in the church cemetery with Usrey directing. Hicks, a resident of Alexandria Valley section, was wounded Monday night and died about 8 o'clock Thursday morning. Art Bush, a negro, is held for the fatal shooting of Mr. Hicks and for the wounding of J.A. Hicks and Forney Martin. Mr. Hicks was in a party of five men at the time he was shot. The group of men sought to search Bush's home for a negro prowler when the shooting occurred. Feeling was tense in the Lloyd's Chapel community where both the shooting and the prowling occurred. The condition of Mr. Martin who was shot in the face, was reported as unchanged today at Garner Hospital. His condition is considered serious. ------- COUPLE WALKS THIRTY MILES TO BE MARRIED IN ANNISTON " I now pronounce you man and wife". With these solemn worrds the Rev. R.E. House today ended the long journeying of J.H. Holt of Heflin and his fiancee Mrs. Nannie Jones of Anniston, both 31 years of age, who traveled more than 30 miles in two days to be married. The marriage was performed before a handful of witnesses, including two Anniston Star staffmen in the Smith Building, office of the local minister, as the clock stood at 10:30 o'clock. Mrs. Jones, mother of four children by a previous marriage and the bridegroom, stood with hands clasped during the short ceremony. Through marriage, J.S. Mitchell, age 87, father of the bride, becomes both father-in-law and brother-in-law of the groom. The latter part of last week, according to Mr. Mitchell, who accompanied the couple on a long hike from Shoal's creek, 16 miles from Heflin, to Anniston, Mrs. Jones "ran away" from home. After wandering about 75 miles through Randolph and Cleburne counties, she was located by her father in the vicinity of Shoal's Creek. Mr. Holt happened to be at Shoal's Creek on Sunday, so the three of them together walked to Heflin where they spent the night. Mr. Holt and Mrs. Jones had been engaged for some time. Monday morning, they set out for Anniston, spending last night in west Anniston, where Mrs. Jones lived on Bancroft Avenue. This morning early, they were arranging to get married. They will make their home in Heflin, where Mr. Holt is employed in the lumber business. Mr. Mitchell married Mr. Holt's sister, thereby holding a double relationship to him by law. The Anniston Star ------ LETTER FROM OSCAR R. BELL FROM TEXAS Mercedes, Texas, Aug. 9, 1936 Mrs. Ida McCoy and S.I. Denson Heflin, Alabama Dear Friends, I say friends because I used to be a friend of the late Seburn Denson when he was a just a young man. I was partly raised at Bell Mills. Seburn's father lived near Arbacoochee. I taught school at the Mills, four mils north, some 65 years ago. When I read in The Cleburne News about the protracted meeting to be held at Heflin and Seburn's name was mentioned, it reminded me of the old times and old friends back in Cleburne county. I have just passed my 85th birthday and I think Seburn was about 18 when I was there. I remember his sister Fannie but don't know what ever became of her. From reading the Cleburne News of the meeting annoucement, I infer your father, Seburn Denson, has passed on. He was a singer back in his boyhood days. I left Cleburne county about 66 years ago, going to Gadsden. Came to Texas in 1897 when Fort Worth was the end of the railroad. After traveling over Texas for some time, went to Arkansas, from there, back to Alabama near Gadsden and married my sweetheart on Mar. 4, 1880. We lived in Little County, Arkansas for 27 years. Two doctors advised me my wife was suffering from asthma and suggested that I take her to the coast, in southwest Texas, which I did. She lived 19 years here. Sold my home here in June for $8,500; went back to every place I'd lived, spending three days to three months at each. Returned back home to the old Rio Grande Valley and have lived here since April 1907. I am a subscriber to The Cleburne News, published at Heflin and get it every Saturday morning and call it "like getting a letter from home." I taught the Editor (C.F. Dodson) his "letters". He came to school to me when he was only six years old. Very respectfully, Oscar R. Bell -------- LOCAL News Mrs. Fannie Rooks is quite sick at the home of her daughter Mrs. Harrison Green near Cedar Creek. ---- Uncle Bill Vaughan, 90 year old veteran, has been on the sick list at his home here. ----- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, AUGUST 27, 1936 LOCAL News The condition of Mrs. T.J. Shockley who suffered a stroke of paralysis recently at the home of her daughter Mrs. John Bell near Cedar Creek, was unchanged as of yesterday. ----- Mr. and Mrs. S.T. Maner and son visited Mrs. Maner's grandmother Mrs. M.A. Roebuck at Boaz on Sunday. The latter has been quite ill but was some better on Monday. ----- Mrs. Dave W. Vaughan continues in a critical condition at the home in Arbacoochee. Her sisters, Mrs. W.A. Neal and Mrs. W.G. Milligan and other Anniston relatives have been at the bedside for the last few days. ----- CLEBURNE WOMAN BOASTS OF 206 LIVING RELATIVES Mrs. John T. Hale was the daughter of "Uncle" Billie Tolleson, a first settler of Cleburne county, and was born in May 1851, being 85 years old last May. She is the mother of 12 children, all living to be grown, except one who died quite young. Nine girls and two boys grew up to be married and have large families. Mrs. Hale boasts of 74 living grandchildren (17 dead); 124 great grandchildren (seven dead) and eight great-great grandchildren. She has six daughters and two sons living, Mrs. Etta West and Mrs. Emma Brown, both of Boonville, Miss.; Mrs. Mattie Smith of Hopewell; Mrs. W.I. Edwards of Newell; Mrs. Hattie Johnson of Edwardsville and Mrs. Della Edwards of Heflin; W.R. Hale of Leoma, Tenn., and Gus Gale of Tullahoma, Tenn. Three daughters have passed on, Mrs. W.R. Brown and Mrs. R. Hall and Mrs. John W. Warren. When married, Mrs. Hale and her husband settled on Cane Creek, about three miles south of Edwardsville, where all their children were born and later married, at the old homestead. Mr. Hale died about 32 years ago but this good little woman "carries on". I say "good little woman" because she is "little", as she weighs only 70 pounds. She is happy in that all her children have visited her within the last few weeks. John W. Warren, Heflin, Ala. ---------- LAST RITES FOR MRS. PERKINS HELD AT PLEASANT HILL Last rites for Mrs. E.L. Perkins, 88, who died Friday night at the home near Cedar Creek, were conducted Saturday afternoon at Pleasant Hill Baptist church in Chulafinnee, Rev. H.R. Carter of Heflin officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Surviving are a daughter Mrs. A.L. Kent of Cedar Creek and a half brother, N.C. Shockley of Oklahoma. The Cleburne News extends sympathy to the bereaved relatives. ----- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/cleburne/newspapers/newspape1324gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 18.5 Kb