Cleburne County AlArchives News.....Newspaper abstracts for OCTOBER 1936 October 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 4, 2007, 2:35 pm The Cleburne News October 1936 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for OCTOBER 1936 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, OCTOBER 1, 1936 ROCK SPRINGS News Those attending the birthday dinner at A.L. Creel's on Sunday were Marshall WIlliams and family, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bell, Mr. and Mrs. William Creel, Walter Green and family, Wiley Creel and family, Marshall Beam and family, Joel Beam and family, Bradford Butler and family, Grover Teague and family, Mrs. Mattie and Fay Garrison. ----- HALEY RITES ARE HELD AT CHURCH IN HEFLIN ON FRIDAY Heflin, Ala., Sept. 26 Funeral services for A. Duke Haley, 56, Southern Railway employee for about 20 years, who died in an Anniston hospital on Thursday, were conducted from the Methodist Episcopal church, South, here at 2 p.m. Friday, the Rev. C.E. Kaylor, pastor, officiating. Burial was in Lower Cane Creek church cemetery, Owens of Heflin directing. Mr. Haley was stricken Sunday night and rushed to the hospital for treatment. He was born at Brockville in Randolph county on Feb. 21, 1880 and came to Heflin with his parents in 1890. He was a member of the Southern Methodist church. Surviving are the widow Mrs. Pauline Adams Haley, two sons, Robert and Edwin Haley and his father, A.J. Haley of Heflin; a brother W.A. Haley of Birmingham; two sisters, Mrs. W.H. Ector of West Point, Ga. and Mrs. C.H. Coggins of Birmingham. ----- FORMER CITIZEN DIED AT OXFORD Anniston, Ala., Sept. 25 J.S. Spivey, age 65, resident of this county for the last 15 years, died at 8:45 o'clock Thursday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W.E. Hulsey of Oxford, following an illness of several months. Funeral services were conducted at 2:30 o'clock Friday afternoon at the Heflin Methodist church by the Rev. C.E. Kaylor. Interment was in the Heflin cemetery with Usrey in charge. Mr. Spivey was born and reared near Atlanta. He had made his home with Mrs. Hulsey for the last 15 years. Surviving are the widow, two sons, W.L. Spivey of Oxford and H.M. Spivey of near Oxford; a daughter Mrs. Hulsey; a sister Mrs. W.L. Chewning of Atlanta and a brother W.R. Spivey of Tucker, Ga. ------ FORMER CITIZEN DIED RECENTLY Anniston, Ala., Sept. 25 Funeral services for George Wheeler, 94, who died Friday at a local hospital, were held at 10 a.m. Sunday at White's Chapel with the Rev. Clyde McClellan officiating. Burial was in Edgemont cemetery with White in charge. A native of New York state, Mr. Wheeler had made his home in Anniston for a short time prior to his death. His death followed an illness of several days. Suriving are his widow, a son J.J. Wheeler of Fruithurst and a daughter Miss Annabell V. Wheeler of Benton Harbor, Mich. ----- FRANK ADAMS CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY Sunday, September 20 is a day that will be long remembered. It was on that day that Uncle Frank Adams celebrated his 65th birthday anniversary. All of Uncle Frank's children were present at the noon hour. Those present: His only sister, Delia Hendrix from Linedale His nephew and niece Mr. and Mrs. Jabbo Smith of Rome Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Adams of Carrollton P.O. Adams of Thomaston Mr. and Mrs. Millard Skinner of Tallapoosa Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lowery, Merrill, Audrey Avejean Lowery, all of Ranburne Mrs. Ollie Skinner and J.P. Skinner of Carrollton Miss Ertis Skinner of Mt. Zion School Mr. and Mrs. Ed Adams and children, Garland, Paul, Ralph and Ruby, Buzetta, Avis, Bud, Ted and Nellie Mr. and Mrs. Tom Robinson and children Buford, Bernard, Nina, Doyal, Eva Otis and Martis Mr. and Mrs. Carl Adams and children Marvin, Lois, Roy, Margie Nell, Dorothy Jean The table was placed under a large oak and a bountiful lunch was spread. Everybody seemed to enjoy themselves mightily. About four o'clock everyone was invited into the kitchen and they ate supper and the guests began to depart to their respective homes. Written by his daughter Mrs. Ollie Skinner ------ LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. DeWitt Stroud of Anniston spent Sunday here with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. M.P. CLay. --- Mrs. Mark Livingston of Tuscaloosa is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Owens. --- D.W. GRAY CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY ON SEPTEMBER 27 D.W. Gray of Heflin celebrated his 83rd birthday anniversary on Sunday, September 27th. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. D.W. Gray Mr. an Mrs. F.P. Gray and children Lynn and Mary Alice of Heflin Mr. and Mrs. C.D. Bruce and daughter Leonard of Oxford Mrs. T. Owens and daughter Mary Sue Mr. and Mrs. P.B. Gray and daughter Nell of DeArmanville Mr. and Mrs. L.W. Gray of Oxford Mr. H.M. Burrow of Montgomery Mr. and Mrs. W.M. Schroeder of Anniston Mrs. Ezrma Simpson and son Grady of Anniston Mr. and Mrs. Barney Gray and daughter Sara of Fruithurst J.S. and E.L. Gray and Miss Myrtie Gray of Heflin Mrs. Mary Bannister of Edwardsville Mrs. H.M. Alston and Elisha Jenkins of Heflin -------- BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Sunday, Sept. 27 held much unexpected happiness for Fletcher Jacobs of Plainview as he celebrated his 80th birthday. We are sure that he didn't so much as dream early in the morning that his table would be enlarged so as to accomodate 100 guests at noon. He had the rare privilege of having all his children with the except of one son who is in the West, at home to spend the day. There were also his brothers Tom, 78, and John, 76; a large number of grandchildren, great grandchildren, relatives and friends to help make this one of the most pleasant and memorable occasions of his life. Although Mr. Jacobs was 80 years "young" on that day, he is still as active as many who are very much younger. We feel sure that he has no regrets at reaching this age, but is rejoicing in the fact that he has passed another milestone on the road that leads him nearer Home. We wish for him many more such occasions and may his life continue to be an inspiration to those about him as has ever been. A friend. -------- IN MEMORY OF MRS. W.H. HUEY In memory of Mrs. W.H. Huey, who departed this life September 14, 1936 about 6 o'clock p.m. She was sick one week. When the Death Angel called she was ready to go. Aunt Julia lived a christian all through life. She was 61 years, four months and three days old. Born March 27, 1865. She was married to W.H. Huey on January 24, 1894. She united with Ranburne Lost Creek Baptist church when she was 16 years old. Weep not for your mother, dear children, for we know she has gone to rest. We cannot bring her back, but we will all try to meet her. All who knew Aunt Julia loved her. She had lots of friends and relatives to mourn her death. She leaves her husband, three girls and three boys, Miss Dora Huey, Mrs. Emma Rollins, Mrs. Willie Deese, Cephus Huey, Horace Huey, Jeff Juey; two brothers, four sisters and a stepmother; L.N. Baggett, J.H. Baggett, Mrs. A.B. Alewine, Mrs. J.E. Turner, Mrs. Cass Gibbs, Mrs. D.G.W. Gibbs and Mrs. Gus Knight. They had a special song by Jim Ayers and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Hyde and daughter. During her sickness they had three doctors, Dr. J.M. Lindsey, Dr. O.R. Styles and Dr. Kirby. Her pallbearers were nephews, Lewis Baggett, Fred Alewine, Heaton Turner, Hobert Baggett, Gradie Estes and Ben Gibbs. Her flower girls were her nieces, Belview Baggett, Hazel Baggett, Mavis Baggett, Louise Baggett, Eva Gibbs, Dura Gibbs, Fay Alewine and Ezell Estes. Rev. Ed Caldwell conducted the services. Her nieces, Belview and Louise Baggett. ------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, OCTOBER 8, 1936 ONE VETERAN, 24 WIDOWS ARE PAID THEIR PENSION OCT. 1 A total of $1,455. was distributed to Veterans of the War Between the States and their widows by Probate Judge Glasgow for the quarter beginning Oct. 1. The roll showed only one veteran living. He is W.H. Vaughan, age 92, of Heflin and he received $150. Widows in Class 1 received $75. each. They are: Mrs. S.J. Akin Mrs. M.E. Cain Mrs. N.J. Carlton Mrs. S.J. Edwards Mrs. M.A. Ferrell Mrs. Phoebe Hunnicutt Mrs. M.A.E. Robertson Mrs. F.F. Snow Mrs. N. Turner Mrs. B.C. Vaughan Mrs. A.A. Willingham Six widows in Class 3 received $45. each. They are: Mrs. Mary W. Almon Mrs. S.E. Gibbs Mrs. R.V. Hughey Mrs. M. Kenney Mrs. M. Riddle Mrs. Fannie Rooks Seven widows in Class 3 received $30. each. They are: Mrs. S.J. Buchanan Mrs. Willie Bryant Mrs. N.A. Bussey Mrs. M. Harris Mrs. Elizabeth Haywood Mrs. M.E. Mullally Mrs. Viola Owen --------- PRESTRIDGE RITES HELD WEDNESDAY Funeral services for W. Croft Prestridge, aged farmer of the Abernathy community, who died Tuesday were held Wednesday. He was a native Cleburne countian and was an uncle of Sheriff W.T. Prestridge of Heflin. Owens Funeral home of Heflin had charge of arrangements. ------ NEWPAPER Issue of Thursday, OCTOBER 15, 1936 CAVENDER JAILED IN A NEGRO FARMER'S DEATH; Self Defense is Claimed by Hepzibah Community Farmer in Sunday Killing Heflin, Ala., Oct. 12 Wilson Cavender, a farmer living in the southern part of Cleburne county, was in the county jail here Monday on a charge of first degree murder in the shooting of Ernest Gipson, a negro, Sunday night in the yard of Cavender's home. Cavender and his daughter are the only two persons who witnessed the shooting of Gipson, officers said. The negro was struck with a .32 calibre pistol bullet, which struck him in the neck, according to officers. Sheriff Tom Prestridge said Cavender claimed self defense in the shooting. The sheriff said that he was told by Cavender that the latter fired as the negro was reaching for a rock. The Grand Jury will convene Monday to investigate the case. Cavender told officers that the negro came to his home seemingly in an intoxicated condition and used obscene language in front of his children. After which it was said that the negro left and returned later and in an argument stooped to get a rock with which to hit Cavender. Cavender told officers he fired one shot as the negro stooped for a rock. The bullet took effect under the left shoulder blade, it was said. Cavender late Monday posted bond of $2000. for his appearance before the next grand jury. ------ LOCAL News Mrs. Frankie Johnson, aged 84, continues very sick at the home of her daughter Mrs. M.J. Walker in Edwardsville. Her many relatives and friends hope she may soon be on gaining ground. ---- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, OCTOBER 22, 1936 FUNERAL SERVICES FOR W.A. OWEN; Edwardsville Pioneer Citizen Laid to Final Rest Last Thursday Heflin, Ala., Oct. 16 William Albert Owen, 69, native of Edwardsville, died at the residence Wednesday morning after an illness of about two months. He was widely known over this section of Alabama as a Sacred Harp songs director, having conducted schools over Cleburne and neighboring counties several years ago. Mr. Owen was born and raised near Edwardsville. He was a son of James O. and Almedia Owen, pioneers of the county. He was a member of the Missionary Baptist church and will be greatly missed in the community. Funeral services were conducted from Edwardsville Baptist church at 2 p.m. Thursday, the Rev. M.T. Adams of Munford officiating, assisted by Rev. W.M. Barr of Bell Mills, Rev. C.P. Hamby of Munford, Rev. H.R. Carter and Rev. A.T. Warmack of Heflin. Judge A.H. Glasgow of Heflin spoke appropriate words of condolence at the church and to the bereaved family. Burial was in the church cemetery, directed by Owens Funeral Home of Heflin. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Julia Owen; five sons and three daughters, W.I. Owen of Heflin, a former Cleburne county sheriff; Marlin Owen, Albert Owen, Robert and Percy Owen of Edwardsville; Mrs. Virgie Easterwood, Mrs. Nelle Albright and Mrs. Bessie Sox of Edwardsville; a brother, T.B. Owen of Calhoun county and a sister Mrs. Will Wade of Edwardsville. Pallbearers were W. Irving Owen, Marlin Owen, Albert Owen, Robert Owen, Harold Greer and Claud Sox. ----- BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY OF MR. RUSSELL An occasion long to be remembered was the seventy-sixth birthday anniversary dinner honoring S.P. Russell and a family reuion at the residence last Sunday in Gadsden. The event was attended by five children, 15 grandchildren and a score or more friends. A birthday cake, blue and white, containing 76 candles, occupied the center of the table. The candles were lighted and the cake cut by S.B. Russell of Heflin. Those present other than Mr. and Mrs. S.P. Russell were: Mr. and Mrs. S.B. Russell and children Rosemary, Sam, Betty, Fred and Buddy of Heflin Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Russell and daughter Barbara of Sylacauga Mr. and MRs. L.H. Russell and children Louie Jr. and Ruth Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Hooks and children Kenneth, Gwendolyn and Archie of Gadsden Mrs. J.G. Davies and children Sarah and Jack, Betty Ann Smith of Hokes Bluff Mrs. Lula Sims, Mr. and Mrs. Mallory Sims and children Robert, Dorris and Jimmy of Birmingham Mrs. S.N. Sikes and Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Howard of Attalla Ralph Williams of North Carolina Leon Haynes and Rusby Croker of Heflin ------ NO BILL RETURNED AGAINST CAVENDER IN NEGRO KILLING It is understood that the Grand Jury returned a "no bill" for Wilson Cavender, a Hepzibah farmer, in the pistol slaying of Ernest Gipson, a negro, Sunday night, Oct. 11. ------ MRS. NOLEN LAID TO REST IN MACEDONIA CEMETERY Mrs. John Nolen, age 71, passed away at the family home in the eastern part of the county following a brief illness. The funeral was held at Macedonia church, Rev. A.T. Warmack of Heflin officiating, assisted by Rev. R.L. Skinner of Bell Mills and Rev. C.E. Morton of Hightower. Burial was in the church cemetery, Owens of Heflin in charge. Surviving are the husband John R. Nolen, two sons, Ernest and Henry Martin, daughters Mrs. Lithie Duncan, Mrs. Ruthie Brown, Mrs. Elvie McCollum, Mrs. Nora Faulkner. ---------- PRICE FUNERAL CONDUCTED AT PLEASANT GROVE CHURCH T.J. Price, 77, died at the residence two miles east of Lecta last Thursday after a lingering illness. Funeral services were held at Pleasant Grove church near Hightower last Friday. Interment was in the church cemetery, directed by Yates of Bowdon, Ga. Survivors are the widow Mrs. Sallie Price, sons, daughters and other relatives. ------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, OCTOBER 29, 1936 MRS. SALLIE PRUITT CELEBRATES 66th BIRTHDAY Sunday Oct. 25 is a day that will long be remembered by her child, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her son, grandchildren and great grandchildren and a host of friends were present at the noon hour: Mr. and Mrs. L.F. Bentley and children Felma, Joe, Mildred and Shuble Mr. and Mrs. William Bentley and children Eugene and Buford Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith and baby Frances Miss Jeanette Bentley all of Chula, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. Tillman Bentley and baby Travis of Tifton, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. Harden Melton and children Corine, Flossie and Walter of Ocilla, Ga. There were fifty-nine to enjoy the 66th birthday anniversary of Mrs. Pruitt. The table was placed out in the yard and a fine lunch was spread. Everybody seemed to enjoy themselves very much. We all hope that grandmother can have many more happy birthdays. May the Lord bless her all her life and make her last days her happiest. 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