Cleburne County AlArchives News.....Newspaper Abstracts for APRIL 1937 April 1937 ************************************************ 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 7, 2007, 11:40 pm The Cleburne News April 1937 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for APRIL 1937 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, APRIL 1, 1937 L.D. WALKER's FATHER (H.C. WALKER) IS 95, YET IS ACTIVE Bowdon, Ga., March 29 Atlanta (then known as Terminus), in the boyhood of H.C. Walker, Confederate veteran, was a town with only one brick building, the Rorak corner, and with but one railroad, then known as the Macon Line. He remembers also a tower which then stood atop Stone Mountain. Mr. Walker, at age 95, lives on Route 3 near Bowdon and spends part of the time with his eldest son L.D. Walker in Cleburne county, Alabama. He is still hale and hearty and "able to do some farm work." He enlisted in Company H of the Thirteen Regiment in 1861. On August 28, 1864 he was captured by Sherman's Army and imprisoned in Atlanta for eleven weeks, during which time he says he was able to change his clothes but once. Later he was transferred to Louisville, Kentucky and finally released across from the Ohio River in Indiana, where he spent eight months before given transportation back to Atlanta. ------ HALE RITES HELD AT CANE CREEK Funeral services for George Riley Hale, 78, who died suddenly early Monday at his home near Salem, were held at Cane Creek Primitive Baptist church on Tuesday, Elder J.H. Sanders officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery, Owens of Heflin directing. Mr. Hale was born in Gwinnett county, Ga. and came to Cleburne county in his early youth. He farmed on Cane Creek near here for about 42 years. Surviving are his widow Mrs. Fannie Hale; three sons, S.T. Hale of Cane Creek; T.Z. and I.V. Hale of near Haleyville; a daughter Mrs. Sherman Henry of Cane Creek; two sisters Mrs. Martha Walker of Holly Pond and Mrs. Emma Bennett of Edwardsville. -------- MUSCADINE News March. 27 C.C. Pope, age 95, Haralson county, Georgia's oldest citizen and Veteran of the War Between the States, died at his home at Steadman, Ga., on March 24 after an illness of about a year. He was the grandfather of Miles K. Little of Muscadine. -------- LOVEJOY FUNERAL IS AT HURRICANE Heflin, Ala., March 26 Last rites for Mrs. Martha Lovejoy, 71, who died at the home at 9 p.m. Tuesday, following a long illness, were held at the residence at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, the Rev. C.E .Kaylor officiating. Burial was in Hurricane cemetery, directed by Owens. Survivors are four sons, Crawford, Lemuel, Henry and Milford; two daughters, Mrs. Charles Prichard and Mrs. Floyd Murray, all of Heflin. Pallbearers were sons and sons-in-law. CARD OF APPRECIATION We take this method of thanking our friends and neighbors for their help during the long illness and death of our mother and to those persons who furnished their automobiles, we are deeply thankful to each and every one of you. W.C., J Lem, Henry and Milford Lovejoy Mrs. C.S. Prichard Mrs. Floyd Murray ----------- PESNELL RITES AT OAK GROVE Funeral services for John Pesnell, 47, Dryden Mill community farmer who was found dead in bed about 3 a.m. Saturday, were held at Oak Grove Baptist church at 11 a.m. Sunday. Death was attributed to a heart attack. He was born and raised in the Ai community of the county and was well known in the eastern part of Cleburne. Survivors are the widow Mrs. Leona Pesnell, a son Albert, four brothers, W.T., N.J., J.T. and Lewis Pesnell; six sisters, Mrs. J.C. Pope, Mrs. Walter Lambert, Mrs. Noah Beason, Mrs. Clum Gaines, Mrs. Roy Smith and Mrs. Bud Tims. ------ LOCAL News Miss Leta Striplin of Chulafinnee spent part of last week at the bedside of her cousin, Mrs. Pauline Haley. --- Mrs. C.W. Griffin returned from Conyers, Ga. on Sunday where she attended the funeral of her sister-in-law Mrs. R.K. Rowan who died Thursday. --- HEFLIN WOMAN'S RELATIVE PASSES (Death of John H. Dewberry) Tallapoosa, Ga., March 25 John H. Dewberry, 82, died at his home four miles south of Tallapoosa in the Walden community last Wednesday evening at 7:15 o'clock following a nine week illness. He had resided in this community for 16 years and resided near Waco for 15 years before moving to the place where he died. Funeral services were at Pleasant Hill Methodist church last Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock with Rev. J.C. Callaway of the Tallapoosa Methodist church conducting the funeral and was assisted by Rev. G.L. Bell. Interment was in the Waco cemetery with the F.P. Owens Funeral Home of Heflin, Ala., in charge. Survived by his wife, six sons, S.J. of Albany, Ala., O.J. of Tallapoosa; J.T., B.J. and O.H. of Pleasant View; W.F. Dewberry of Bremen; two daughters, Mrs. Dollie Johnson of Warrior, Ala., Mrs. Ophelia Williams of Waco. Mrs. Pierce Owens of Heflin, Ala., is a granddaughter of the deceased. A good man has passed to his reward and will be missed by those who knew him and loved him. ---------- HILL RITES HELD AT CAMPGROUND Mrs. Ida Hill, age 71, well known Muscadine community woman, died last Thursday night after a long illness at the home of her daughter Mrs. Lessie Chandler of near Muscadine. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at Muscadine Campground church, the Rev. Mr. Williams officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery, Owens of Heflin in charge. Survivors are the six sons and a daughter. ------- AGED CITIZEN DIED SUNDAY; BURIED MONDAY AFTERNOON L.L. Bailey, 83, a native of the northern part of Cleburne county, died at 10 p.m. Sunday following a long illness. He is survived by his widow and other relatives, including sons and daughters. Funeral services and burial were held at Muscadine Campgrounds on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. ----- IN MEMORY OF MRS. JOSHIE WALKER On March 15 the Angel of Death visited the home of W.O. Walker and claimed his darling wife, Joshie Walker. It was so hard to part with her but we know our loss is heaven's gain. She leaves to mourn her death her husband and three boys and two girls and a host of relatives and friends; her father C.L. Messer and three brothers and three sisters. It was so hard to give her up but we know it was God's will. She was a kind and loving mother, a true and devoted wife. Weep not, dear husband and children, strive to meet her in a world that will never end. Cheer up dear husband and trust in the Lord; He, your troubles will share; just trust in the Lord and He will lead you right. You will all meet again in that sweet by and by, where there will be no more parting and pain. Written by her sisters-in-law, Mrs. W.L. Morris and Mrs. Louella Walker. CARD OF APPRECIATION We wish to thank our many friends and neighbors for their kindess and help during the sickness of our dear wife and mother. May God's richest blessings rest and abide with each of you. W.O. Walker and children ------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, APRIL 8, 1937 KEROSENE CAN EXPLODES; TWO BADLY BURNED Mrs. Luther Dryden of Muscadine was in a critical condition Monday at Garner Hospital suffering from burns received when a can of kerosene exploded as she attempted to start a fire in the kitchen stove Sunday morning. Her husband received severe burns about his hands and arms as he fought the fire on Mrs. Dryden's flaming clothing. Before the blaze was smothered, Mrs. Dryden was burned about the arms, legs and body. As the can of kerosene exploded, according to reports received here, Mrs. Dryden's clothing was drenched in the fuel and flames immediately spread over her. The accident occurred as Mrs. Dryden was starting a fire to prepare breakfast Sunday morning. ------ WILLINGHAM FUNERAL HELD AT PLEASANT HILL Mrs. Zudie Willingham, age 75, wife of the late G.W. Willingham who preceded her to the grave five years ago, passed away at the home of her daughter Mrs. Marvin White of Ai on Saturday morning about 6:15 after a short illness. Burial was at Pleasant Hill Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. W.M. Barr and Rev. Mr. Eason of Georgia officiating. Owens of Heflin directing. Mrs. Willingham is survived by three sons; Kyel Willingham of Fyffe; Paul and Luther of Chulafinnee community and six daughters, Mrs. Lynard Key of Jay, Fla., Mrs. E.A. Morris of Chulafinnee community, Mrs. Clarence Price of Oxford, Mrs. Tom Myers of Ai; Mrs. Marvin White of Ai and Miss Effie Willingham of Chulafinnee. ------- CLEBURNE JURY TO PROBE ARMED HOLDUP DEATHS Heflin, Ala., April 5 A double murder, an armed robbery and several prohibition cases were to be investigated by the Cleburne Grand Jury organized this morning by Circuit Judge R.B. Carr. Witnesses were summoned before the grand jury for testimony concerning the double slaying at a roadhouse Feb. 14 near Fruithurst. Burt Austin, proprietor and Herbert Clayton, a customer, were killed while Miss Ruth Jean Sailors of Tuscaloosa was seriously wounded and a man named Bell was shot in the arm by two masked gunmen who entered the place of business and started shooting after ordering those present to "stick em up". One arrest has been made in the case, O'Neal Clay, a Cleburne county youth, who is in jail in Anniston under a special order of the Court. Clay was placed in jail last week after being dismissed from the hospital where he had been under treatment for a bullet wound in the chest. Clay told investigators he was shot in the back while standing in front of the roadhouse. --------- IN MEMORY OF L.L. BAILEY L.L. Bailey was born Oct.ber 24, 1853, and died March 27, 1937. He was converted and joined the Methodist church early in manhood. He lived a faithful christian life until death. He was sick only about four weeks; he bore his suffering with patience, never murmuring. He always had a kind word for everyone he met. His friends were numbered by his acquaintances. He will be missed in the church, the home and by his neighbors, but our loss is Heaven's gain. He is survived by the widow Mrs. L.L. Bailey and eight children: W.J. Bailey of Muscadine T.M. Bailey of Jacksonville R.L. Bailey of Fruithurst G.W. Bailey of Muscadine Mrs. W.N. Bowman of Altoona Mrs. Ollie Biggers of Muscadine Mrs. Millage Chandler of Muscadine Mrs. Lizzie Kilgore of Steele Funeral services were held at Muscadine Camp Ground on Monday, Rev. O.C. Morton officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. The flower girls were three granddaughters and great granddaughters; Eula Chandler, Pauline Godwin and Beulah Godwin. CARD OF THANKS We wish to take this method of thanking each and everyone that assisted us in any way during the sickness and death of our dear husband and father. May God's richest blessing rest and abide with each of you, is our prayer. Mrs. L.L. Bailey Mrs. Ollie Biggers and children Mrs. Lizzie Kilgore and children Mr. and Mrs. T.M. Bailey and family Mr. and Mrs. Millage Chandler and family Mr. and Mrs. W.N. Bowman and family Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Bailey and family G.W. Bailey W.J. Bailey -------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, APRIL 15, 1937 LAST RITES HELD FOR GUN VICTIM AT CAMP CREEK Anniston, Ala., April 7 Findal rites were conducted at Camp Creek church this morning for Roe Cole, age 32, victim of a Sunday night shooting near Burns school. The Rev. A.T. Warmack officiated at the interment in the Camp Creek Cemetery, directed by Usrey. Mr. Cole died at Garner Hospital early Monday morning of shotgun wounds in his chest and neck. Herschel Burns also was brought to the hospital with gunshot wounds. Burns said that his brother Jack fired the shot that killed Cole and that he was accidentally wounded by the charge. The shooting was said to have occurred at the Burns residence. Burns claiming that Cole attempted to slash him with a knife. Surviving Mr. Cole are his mother Mrs. G.N. Cole of Borden Springs; three brothers, J.M. and H.C. Cole of Decatur, J.T. of Birmingham and a sister Mrs. Whit Gray of Borden Springs. ------- SERVICES FOR MRS. SANDERS HELD TUESDAY OF LAST WEEK Funeral services for Mrs. Jane Sanders, age 74, who died at the home of her daughter Mrs. H.L. Bates of near Micaville on Monday morning, April 5 about 9 o'clock, were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at East Tallapoosa church near Buchanan, Ga., the Rev. Mr. Dean, pastor, officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery, Owens of Heflin directing. Surviving Mrs. Sanders are her sons and daughters and other relatives of near Buchanan. ------- EDWARDS FUNERAL HELD SUNDAY AT CANE CREEK Anniston, Ala., April 11 Funeral services were conducted at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon for Melton J. Edwards, age 32, at Cane Creek Baptist church near Heflin. The Rev. John Sanders officiated and interment was in the church cemetery, directed by White. Mr. Edwards died at his residence at 619 King Avenue Friday morning after a long illness. He would have observed his 32nd birthday next month. At the time of his death his wife was at Garner Hospital with their three day old baby, whom he never had seen. ------- BART CHEATWOOD PASSES AWAY FRIDAY NIGHT Funeral services for Bart Cheatwood, age 84, who died at the home of his daughter Mrs. J.M. Williams on Friday night, April 2 of near Oak Level, were held Sunday, April 4 at 11 a.m. at Camp Creek Baptist church, the Rev. Mr. Stiles of Bowdon, Ga., officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery, Owens of Heflin directing. Mr. Cheatwood is survived by his widow, two daughters, Mrs. J.M. Williams and Mrs. J.A. Owen of Edwardsville and three sons, all of near Oak Level. Active pallbearers were the six grandsons. ------- IN MEMORY OF MRS. G.W. WILLINGHAM Mrs. G.W. Willingham was born in Gwinnett county, Georgia on the 27th day of April 1862; was married to Geroge W. Willingham in 1879 and moved to Cleburne county, Alabama in 1883. She had been a member of the Missionary Baptist church for 50 years, her present membership being at Pleasant Hill before her death. To this union were born 11 children, six daughters and five sons, nine of whom are yet living, namely: J.K. Willingham of Fyffe W.L. and J.P. Willingham of Chulafinnee Mrs. Fannie Key of Jay, Fla. Mrs. Dela Price of Oxford Mrs. Ethel Myers of Ai Mrs. Annie White of Ai Mrs. Lizzie Morris and Miss Effie Willingham of the Chulafinnee community She is also survived by two brothers, Howard and Jim Cox and one sister Mrs. George Caine and a long list of grandchildren. This dear mother played her part in life truly in raising such a noble set of boys and girls and in blessing the world with her offspring. We know that the world is better because our mother's life and triumphant death. Officiating at the services were the Rev. W.M. Barr of Heflin, the Rev. J.W. Grubbs of Chulafinnee and the Rev. Ander Eason of Newnan, Georgia. Pallbearers were Clarence Price, Marvin White, To Myers, Grover Key, Lynard Ridgeway and Lee Bell. --------- IN MEMORY OF MR. MILLARD BROOKS The death angel visited our home on February 26 and took our dear Daddy home to Jesus. He was 80 years, 2 months and 11 days old. He was corn in Coweta County, Georgia but had lived in Alabama practically all of his life. Daddy, we miss you so much, but we feel like our loss is Heaven's gain. We would not call you back to this sorrowful world. It seemed so hard to part with you, but God in His wisdom knew best and your going will make heaven nearer to your bereaved family. It is a great consolation to know that if we live the example you set for us, we will meet you again where there will be no parting. "Daddy from us is gone, A voice we love is stilled, A place is vacant in our home, Which never can be filled. His daughter, Mrs. Howell -------- IN MEMORY OF MR. GEORGE H. GIBBS On March 10 the death angel visited the hospital at Carrollton, Ga. and claimed George H. Gibbs. He was in his 57th year. For some time, Mr. Gibbs had not beein good health, but his death came as a shock to his many friends. Oh, how he will be missed in his community as well as in his loving home. The weather never got too bad for him to not visit the sick. He was always ready to go and do his part. It was hard to give him up, but we know it was God's will. I shall never forget when he was united to the church, how he shouted the praises of Jesus; he looked so happy and told what the Lord had done for him. He said that the way was clear for him, that there wasn't anything in his way. Weep not, dear companion and children. Strive to meet with him in a world that will never end. Cheer up and trust in the Lord. He, your troubles will share. I know there is a vacant place in your home, and a voice that you love is stilled and a chair that is vacant and can never be filled. Just trust in the Lord and He will lead you right. He leaves to mourn his death, his wife and two sons, Gordon and Mack, and two daughters, Miss Hazel Gibbs of Ranburne and Mrs. Dorse Ellis of Birmingham; two brothers, B.F. Gibbs and Richard Gibbs of Gold Ridge and a host of relatives and friends. Written by a friend. --------- IN MEMORY OF ALBERT FRANK NORTON In sweet and sad memory of a devoted husband who passed away seven years ago today, April 11, 1930. No one knows how much I miss you; no one knows the bitter pain. Life has never been the same; and in my heart your memory lingers. There is not a day that I do not think of you. "We cannot lose the ones we love as long as we love the ones we've lost". A devoted wife, Mrs. L.B. Norton --------- IN MEMORY OF MRS. C.F. McGRIFF One year has passed by since the passing of Mary McGriff. Her body is mouldering back to the dust whence it came. But we have a glorious promise that she will not sleep forever within the silent tomb. For some beautiful morning the grave will open and the body shall come forth as a beautiful flower, because it will be a spiritual body, perfect, bearing the same image and likeness of a perfect Savior in whom she trusted. Sister McGriff was the type of wife and mother spoken of in the 31st chapter of Proverbs; "She looked well to the ways of her household and ate not of the bread of idleness, her price was far above rubies." She was a good neighbor, friend and devoted christian, joining the Missionary Baptist church at Old Hopewell some 45 years ago and remained faithful to the end. She was 62 years and 8 months old at the time of her death, leaving to mourn her death her hsuband, mother and 10 children. They are: J.H., A.E., S.L., W.F. and D.T. McGriff of Birmingham; J.W. of Lebanon; Mrs. E. Chandler of Carrollton, Ga., Mrs. J.H. Smith of Lebanon; Miss Cora McGriff of Heflin and Mrs. Hurston Smith of Macedonia. She is missed in the community and church. The home has suffered a great loss in her going away, but she is resting from all her labors. Mrs. D.H. Smith ------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, APRIL 22, 1937 VAUGHAN RITES AT MT. PARON Mrs. W.L. Vaughan, 71, died suddenly at the family home near Oak Level on Tuesday afternoon of last week. She had been in ill health for a long time and her death, while not unexpected, came as a shock to her loved ones. Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon of last week at Mr. Paron church, the Rev. J.C. Calloway of Tallapoosa, Ga. and Rev. G.L. Bell of Bremen, Ga. officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery, directed by Owens of Heflin. Survivors are the husband W.L. Vaughan, four sons and two daughters. All have the heartfelt sympathy of their neighbors and friends in their sad hour of bereavement. Pallbearers were Alvin Long, Bun Morris, Henry Carpenter, Harry Morris, Homer Morris and Jake McWhorter. ------ BIRTHDAY DINNER On last Saturday, April 18, the children, grandchildren and other relatives and friends met at the home of G.F. Bennett for the celebration of his 63rd birthday anniversary (April 17). He received many nice gifts and good wishes for many happy returns of the day. After the usual blowing out of the candles, and a prayer by Mrs. A.G. Grice, a sumptuous dinner was served. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. R.O. Smith and children Mr. and Mrs. T.S. Perrin and children Misses Marguerete and Ruth Bennett; all of Clarkston, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. S.E. Bennett and children of Stevenson Mrs. A.G. Grice Mrs. N.A. Sox and daughter, Miss Sara Sox Mr. and Mrs. Chester Burgess and son Mrs. Evelyn Cunningham Napier of Arizona Mr. and Mrs. G.F. Bennett Guy, Edith, Cara Lynn and Louise Bennett of Edwardsville -------- SURPRISE BIRTHDAY DINNER A number of relatives and friends met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Roach, eight miles northeast of Heflin, on the Bankhead Highway, on Sunday. The occasion was the joint celebration of the birthdays of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Roach. At noon, lunch was served picnic style on the lawn. The afternoon was spent singing. Those present were: Miss Pearl Holley Mrs. Hettie Saxon Clarice Fay Saxon Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Parker and daughter Ruby Mrs. E.L. Thompson and children Alene and Dorothy Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Holley and son John Mr. and Mrs. M.A. Bannister and children, Grace, Herbert and Bettye Jean Mr. and Mrs. R.J. Butler and children, Annie Pearl, Jimmie Lou, Bettye Sue and Jack Mr. and Mrs. N.A. Parker and daughter Junita Mrs. Hallie Parker Mrs. J.M. Dunn Mrs. J.A. Thompson and daughter Elsia Mr. and Mrs. Chester Johnson and children, Rubye, Ruth, Loy and Melvin Mr. and Mrs. P.L. Roberts Mary Alice Anderson Mrs. G.A. and Joe Holley Mr. and Mrs. R.M. Hogan Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Cook Mr. and Mrs. Joe Steed and daughter Evelyn Mr. and Mrs. Newman Roach and children Alvin and Helen Miss Clelen Clay Mis Bernice, Chester, Ray and Cyril Hughes John and Hoyt Smith Oliver Owen Forney Cobb Miss Reba Robinson Mrs. and Mrs. Johnnie Parker, Alfred, Hershel, Thelma, Howard, Louisa and Ernest Miss Nannie Roach --------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, APRIL 29, 1937 PERRYMAN RITES HELD THURSDAY AT CHURCH; BURIAL IN CEMETERY Pioneer Heflin Merchant is Death Victim; Was Widely Known in Cleburne The death on Tuesday night, April 20, 1937 of David Dixon Perryman marked the passing of one of Cleburne county's best known citizens. Born June 8, 1860 in Rockdale community of Randolph county, Mr. Perryman was educated in that county and in the schools of Atlanta, Ga. For many years he was connected in business with Atlanta firms, and then in 1892 as a partner in the firm of Perryman Brothers he became a resident of Heflin. He was married in 1895 to Miss Kate Robertson of Oxford, Ala and is survived by her. He is also survived by three sisters and one brother, Mrs. James R. Little of Atlanta; MIsses Harriet and Ella Perryman and R.A. Perryman of Heflin. Mr. Perryman tood an interested part in civic and business affairs of Heflin until blindness and ill health forced his retirement from active participation about five years ago. His affliction ws growing on him long before it was realized by anyone, and as he never complained, it was a shock to his friends when he became unable to carry on his affairs in the usual way. Of a marked intellectual capacity, Mr. Perryman had an unusual grasp of mathematics and history, was a student of literature and the Bible, and in his youth was an outstanding speaker. When failing eyesight closed the avenues of personal study to him, he still maintained an intense interest in public affairs and current events, and derived great enjoyment from recollections of his extensive travels in earlier years. He was devoted in all family relationships and generous in ways not generally known to the world. His attitude during the long period of his affliction was that of the utmost patience and cheerfulness. He was never rebellious or resentful but always in good spirits. Quiet and retiring in his true nature, unostentatious in well doing and in late years patient in affliction; these are the traits by which Mr. Perryman was longest and best known, and for which he was justly held in high regard by all who truly knew him. Sympathy for their loss in his passing is extended to the widow and his family and this comforting thought is offered: That now he is made whole again by The Great Physician. -------- COUPLE MARRIED FIFTY-NINE YEARS Mr. and Mrs. E.B. Hollis recently celebrated their fifty-ninth wedding anniversary at a gathering of relatives and friends at the home near Chulafinnee. Mr. Hollis was born Dec. 19, 1854 in Campbell county, Ga. and came to Cleburne county with his parents to the Chulafinnee section in 1860. Mrs. Hollis, 78, was formerly Miss Margaret Malissa Johnson and lives within one half mile of the house in which she was married on March 19, 1878 by the Rev. Ellison Miller of near Delta. Both are still active in church and civic affairs of the community. Mr. Hollis who is in his 83rd year, directs the activities of from 10 to 12 plows and other farming work on his 400 acre plantation. He is the last of the old set. His father, G.B. Hollis Sr. and six uncles, enlisted in the Confederate Army early in the war. An uncle was killed at the battle of Shiloh and his father was slightly wounded in the right arm. Three sons of Uncle Ben and Mrs. Hollis enlisted for service in the World War. One son Saldwell, died while in camp. The couple has four sons and four daughters, eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. When Mr. and Mrs. Hollis were married, a marriage license was copied from a statute book by Wesley Backus, a justice of the peace. Printed forms were not available nearly 60 years ago. Mr. Hollis recently sold 13 bales of cotton at 15 cents a pound. His farm produces on an average of 1,000 to 1,200 bushels of corn, upward of 21 bales of cotton, grain, hay and fodder. "I live at home and board at the same place", he told a Cleburne News man Friday. Although he is one of the most prosperous farmers in the county, he delights in telling of the first year he and his bride "started out" with little household furniture and working for $6. a month. He told Sam Striplin that if he could make a living farming he and Mrs. Hollis were ready to "get going." That Fall he sold six bales of cotton at 25 cents a pound and reduced the debt on the land he'd bought, including other debts. He said he had never held public office, not even a trustee of his school district, stating he did not care for the job. However, he remarked that at one time he was "Scovalhoe Overseer". When asked what that meant, he enlightened The News; he was a road overseer when the only working material used included hoes, scooter plows, shovels and picks. Down the Horseblock Mountain Highway about one half mile from his home, Hollis Schoolhouse has been replaced by a modern $35,000. brick building. -------- A GOOD CITIZEN DIES IN NORTH RANDOLPH COUNTY Roanoke, Ala., April 19 J.R. Braden, age 60 of Corinth, Beat 2, passed to his reward last Wednesday night. He is survived by his widow, five sons and four daughters. Mr. Braden was one of the county's best citizens and was active in causes for the betterment of his community. He was a member of the Corinth Baptist church, where funeral services were held Saturday afternoon, conducted by Rev. B.W. Mathews. A daughter, Miss Essie, arrived from Wyoming just in time for the funeral. ------- LAMBERT NOTES 85th BIRTHDAY Sixty-eight children, grandchldren and great grandchildren of C.E. Lambert of near Micaville, attended his eighty-fifth birthday anniversary on Sunday, April 11. The program included singing and lunch served picnic style. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Cavender and children, Mary Etta, Essie Mae, Lurlene, J.C. and Arris Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Young and children, Harold and Mary Jane Mr. and Mrs. John Lambert and children, Cleo, J.C. and Dorothy Nell Mr. and Mrs. Jackson Lambert and children, Ruby, Eva Lee and Lorene Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lambert Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Loveless Mrs. Vera Cavender and sons, Harold and Jim Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rollins and children, Theodore, Aline and Lee Estrice Mr. and Mrs. Lem Lambert and children, Eunice and Clyde Ewell Perkins and son Clellon Melvin, Edward and Edna Lawler Mr. and Mrs. Roy Glasgow and children, Lucille and Billie Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Cavender and children, Mary Ann and Jackie Mr. and Mrs. J. Henry Rollins Mrs. Edd Rooks and daughter Janace Homer Roberts Margaret and Ellie Lee Lumpkin Eli Lambert Mrs. Minnie James and daughter Luvennie Mr. and Mrs. C.F. Lambert We wish grandfather many more happy birthdays. He and grandmother were able to enjoy the sumptuous dinner and having their children home again. Edna Lawler and Ruby Lambert ------- BOYD FUNERAL IS HELD AT PLEASANT HILL Funeral services for John M. Boyd, 75, a native of the Chulafinnee community of Cleburne county, who died late Friday at the residence, were held from Pleasant Hill Baptist church at 2 p.m. Sunday, the Rev. J.D. Eason of Bowdon, Ga., officiating, assisted by Rev. T.D. Stovall of Oxford and the Rev. Paul Meigs of Heflin. Interment was in the church cemetery, directed by Owens of Heflin. He was born and raised near Chulafinnee and lived all but two years in the house in which he died. He had been in declining health the last two years. Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Ida Campbell Boyd, five sons, Jim, Frank, Grady, Dewey and Sidney Boyd; five daughters, Mrs. Nannie Gaines of Ai., Mrs. Annie Bell Webb, Mrs. Lillie Mae Riddle, Mrs. Ollie Crosson and Miss Mavis Boyd, all of Chulafinnee. --------- IN MEMORY OF WILL BLANTON On April 29, 1935, Will Blanton, husband and father, was suddenly taken away from us to the heavenly home prepared for everyone. On this 2nd anniversary of his passing, we do not feel he is far away, but only in the next room and our love for him and his for us, lights the mystic way into that other room. Though the years come and go, and the dark days of his passing seem to deepen into rain, there comes the gleam of love-lighted vision to shine while we lift the torch into the next room to be with our loved one. Mrs. Esther Blanton Geneva Blanton and Delia Mae Blanton --------- MRS. ROBERTS DIES AT WHITE PLAINS Anniston, Ala., April 25 Funeral services for Mrs. S.A. Roberts, age 28, were conducted from the residence at White Plains at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon by the Rev. H.R. Carter of Heflin. Burial was in White Plains cemetery, directed by Usrey. Mrs. Roberts died at the residence at 6:30 o'clock Thursday night after an illness of six weeks. She was born and reared in Calhoun county and held membership in the Oak Level Methodist church. Surviving are her husband, four sons, Herman, Clark, Billy and James Roberts, a daughter Clara Bell Roberts and the parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.M. Perry, all of White Plains; four brothers, R.M. and Jack Perry of White Plains, Lee of Fort McClellan and Whit of Tennessee and two sisters, Mrs. Ima Clay and Miss Vestie Perry of White Plains. ------- BOILER EXPLODES; TWO ARE KILLED Two persons were killed instantly and two seriously injured at about 7 a.m. Wednesday when a sawmill boiler exploded near here. The dead are Theopolis Price and Toll Story. Injured are Daniel and William Stephens who are in the Anniston hospital. The engine house and nearby buildings were demolished. Cause of the explosion is undetermined. -------- MRS. WADE RITES AT CANE CREEK Heflin, Ala., April 22 Funeral services for Mrs. Nancy Jane Wade, age 77, who died at the home near Edwardsville Tuesday night was held at 11 o'clock Thursday at the Cane Creek Primitive Baptist church with Elder Ira Patty of Heflin officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery, directed by Owens of Heflin. Surviving are a son and daughter, G.T. Wade of Chulafinnee and Mrs. Rhoda Smith of Edwardsville; 10 grandchildren, 12 great grandchldren, a sister, Mrs. Mandy McDaniel and a brother Mose Williamson, both of Edwardsville. Pallbearers were Herbert Wade, Joe Wade, Carl Ayers, Bill Edwards, Elzie Smith and Joe Kerr. ------ AGED DELTA MAN DIED RECENTLY Delta, Ala., April 21 Funeral services for Glarcus E. Hunt, age 82 of Delta, who died at his home Monday, were conducted at Good Hope church near here on Tuesday. Mr. Hunt, widely known resident of Clay county, is survived by his wife, two sons, Hoyt of Delta and Word of Millport, a daughter, Mrs. R.C. Vasser of Ethelville and a sister Mrs. T.J. Jones of Delta. ------- IN MEMORY OF C.C. POPE C.C. Pope, a Confederate Veteran and Haralson County's oldest citizen, passed away at his home near Steadman, Ga., on March 24, after being confined to his bed almost a year. He volunteered his services in the Confederate Army when quite a young man, serving four years in Co. K and in several important battles, among which was the battle of Atlanta and he was slightly wounded in one battle. He married Miss Sarah Elizabeth Brannon on Nov. 12, 1867. They had 14 children, of whom 11 are still living. They have 54 grandchildren, 64 great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren living. Mrs. Pope preceded him to the grave 16 years. He resided in one place for 54 years, coming with his family from Polk county, Ga. He was a member of the Baptist church and lived a true christian life. He was 95 years, two months and 22 days old at the time of his death. Surviving are six sons, J.W., E.A., A., Albert and Alvin of Tallapoosa, Ga, and C.L. of Nauvoo; five daughters, Mrs. Ellen Gentry and Miss Lillie Pope of Tallapoosa; Mrs. Mollie Stone of Cullman; Mrs. Evie Little of Muscadine and Mrs. Lula Wood of Pisgah. Funeral services were conducted at Poplar Springs, the Rev. J.F. Terrell officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were his grandsons and flower girls were his granddaughters. Miles K. Little ------- RITES FOR MISS COX ARE HELD AT HURRICANE Heflin, Ala., April 24 Funeral services were held at Hurricane Church Friday for Miss Elizabeth Cox, 89, who died Thursday at the home of her nephew, Jim E. Cox, following a long illness. ----- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/cleburne/newspapers/newspape1348gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 34.8 Kb