Cleburne County AlArchives News.....Newspaper abstracts for SEPT. 1937 September 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 10, 2007, 12:56 pm The Cleburne News September 1937 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for SEPTEMBER 1937 NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, SEPTEMBER 2, 1937 McMURRAY RITES HELD AT ROANOKE Roanoke, Ala., Aug. 25 Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock for Mrs. W.H. McMurray, 69, who died Monday morning at 8 o'clock after an illness of about eight months. The rites were conducted at the home on Chestnut street by the Rev. A.C. Windham, assisted by the Rev. R.T. Tyler. Interment was in the Roanoke cemetery with Quattlebaum and Company in charge. Surviving are the husband, four children, W.A. McMurray and Mrs. Grace McMurray Lett of Roanoke; Mrs. D.W. Brooks of Atlanta and J.M. McMurray of Cleveland, Miss. Mrs. McMurray was Miss Corrina Reaves, daughter of the late Judge and Mrs. S.E.A. Reaves. She and her husband were born in this county, lived all their lives here and were members of two of the oldest and most prominent families of the county. ----- JONES GET LIFE; CLAY 15 YEARS IN MURDER CASES Circuit court adjourned here late Tuesday afternoon after a two day session of the trials of criminal cases. In the case of Morris Edward Jones, the jury returned a verdict of murder in the first degree and Jones was sentenced to the penitentiary. Jones killed Toney Culver near Borden Springs without any provocation according to the State witnesses who testified in the case. O'Neal Clay was sentenced to 15 years under a second degree murder charge as a result of a verdict. Clay was wounded at Burton Austin's roadhouse when Clay and another person killed Austin and Herbert Clayton. It is understood that one of Clay's lungs has collapsed and he is in very poor health. ------ LOCAL News Mrs. D.E. Nix and son Hugh of Cisco, Texas are visiting Mr. and Mrs. G.F. Hill. Mrs. Hix was accompanied by Bill Hendon and a Mr. McKnight of Stevenville, Texas. ----- CHIEF AND MRS. B.L. ADAMS MADE HAPPY LAST SUNDAY All of Mr. and Mrs. B.L. Adams' children and grandchildren except Mrs. Winfree (Jimmie Dink) were visiting them Sunday. Those present: Mr. and Mrs. V.L. Adams Mr. and Mrs. J.K. Adams Mr. and Mrs. O.P. Adams and little daughter Caroline MIss Sam Adams Mr. Wright Mrs. Carruser and son Mr. and Mrs. Thompson of Birmingham Mr. and Mrs. B.T. Adams Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Adams and sons Henry Benton, Joe Striplin, Billie Tom, and Baxter and Delta ----- SUFFERS STROKE Joe Grimes, prominent farmer and trucker of Pinhook, suffered a stroke of paralysis last Sunday. Mr. Grimes was resting on the bed and fell asleep and when he awoke, his side was paralyzed. ----- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, SEPTEMBER 9, 1937 IN MEMORY OF HORACE CHEATWOOD On August 14, 1937 there was a truck accident near Fruithurst in which our dear cousin, Horace Cheatwood was killed. He was born in 1914 and was 23 years, 10 months, 24 days old. He was born and reared near Edwardsville. He leaves to mourn his going, his parents Mr. and Mrs. J.B.F. Cheatwood; five sisters, Mrs. Arthur Parker, Mrs. Elbert Charles, Hazel, Marie and Opal Cheatwood, all of near Edwardsville, besides many other relatives and a host of friends. It was so hard to give him up, but we know our loss is heaven's gain. He was taken so suddenly. We know that he cannot come back to us but we can live by the help of God so we will meet him in the sweet by and by, where there will be no pain or sorrow to bear and where there is joy and ever lasting peace. Horace wore a smile for everyone and never was too tired to help anyone. Along the pathway of life he met with many trials and temptations but he never complained. He never spoke hard of anyone; always the same every time you would see him. Horace, you don't know how we miss you, you don't know how hard it is to get along without you, but with your help and the help of God, we shall be together again. Written by two cousins, Myrtle and Reba Robinson. ----- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, SEPTEMBER 16, 1937 FUNERAL HELD AT BETHEL FOR MRS. CHEATWOOD Anniston, Ala., Sept 10 Mrs. S.M. Cheatwood, age 35, died at her home at Delta at 7:40 o'clock Thursday following an illness of three weeks. Funeral services were conducted at 10:30 o'clock Thursday morning at Bethel Church at Delta. Interment will be in the church cemetery with Jones in charge. Mrs. Cheatwood is survived by her husband, three daughters, Rilla, Eulah and Myrtle all of Delta; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hunter of Delta; four brothers, Gay Hunter of Birmingham and James of Columbus and Rufus Hunter all of Oxford and two sisters, Mrs. Pearl Easterwood and Mrs. Ruth Dewberry, both of Delta. ----- ABEL News Sept. 13 Many friends sympathize with Shep Cheatwood and children in the long illness and death of their loving wife and mother. --- DEATH CLAIMS BELOVED ONE; "BILL" PASSES ON News of the sudden passing of William A. Haley at his office in Birmingham on Wednesday morning of last week came as a complete shock to his family and friends. Through the years, ever since the affairs of life had carried him out and away from Heflin, his return was the occasion of much pleasure to his friends, whom he loved as sincerely as they did him. Always the light that emanates from perfect love and devotion, the light that can never be painted or described, shone in the eyes of his parents at his homecoming. Early in life, Will voluntarily assumed the responsibility of sharing unselfishly in the educational and general welfare of his father's family. In this he was devoutly consecrated. The perfect love and understanding between him and his parents was like unto a trinity, a thing complete and inseparable. The relation was beautiful, nor did it cease with his parents. He was to each member of his family a stay. They turned to him with their work day problems, their careers, discouragements and with their affairs of heart and home. He was never unjust, never intolerant with them. As a friend none doubted him. The sorrow of a friend was his to share. His absence from Heflin in no way severed his interest, once a friend, always a friend, seemed his motto. We shall miss him. As a neighbor he was in spirit much like his beloved mother, who at all times knew so well how to share of herself and her holdings with those about her. Friends gathered in the home to express their sorrow, their love and sympathy for the family, especially for the aged father whose habitual thoughts had centered about his noble son. The town has been deeply touched at the loss of so splendid a man. One whose life from childhood to manhood was one of unquestioned integrity. To those most intimate with him there will remain always a cherished memory of his frankness and genuineness. Life, like unto a great river, has ever two movements. The one where it seems to beat against the shores of time and is lashed back into the main current; the other seems ever to move onward determinedly toward its goal, the sea. Sorrow is at all times natural, yet a selfish thing. Natural because of our concentrated emotions bound up with earthly life. Selfish because we refuse to recognise the Father's plan for His children. "Not mine will, but thine" is the greatest of all comforters in the breaking of family ties. He calls. We are sometimes appalled when a loved one has a sudden summons and we cannot immediately fathom the depth of such deprivation, nor adjust our lives to the change, but His plan is supreme, and only faith guides us through the vale. Only perfect trust in the Father can heal our broken hearts. May the Holy Spirit be with the family, giving them the courage and hope needful to take up life and carry on in the same spirit of honest service and sincerest purpose. Miss Harriet Perryman ---------- HOWARD PRESTRIDGE DIED Howard, the 15 years old son of Sheriff and Mrs. W.T. Prestridge, died Tuesday in an Atlanta hospital where he was taken several days ago for treatment. Sympathy is extended the bereaved family. A more extended article will be printed in these columns in an early issue. ----- CARD OF APPRECIATION We take this method of thanking our many friends who showed us so much kindness and sympathy during the sickness and death of our precious wife and daughter. May God bless each of you, is our prayer. Marvin A. Morris J.A. Teague and family W.C. Morris and family ------- FRUITHURST News Sept. 13 News was received here Tuesday of the death of Mrs. Mitchell, mother of Mrs. M. Fowler of this place and Miss Mamie MItchell of Montgomery. ------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, SEPTEMBER 23, 1937 HEFLIN YOUTH LAID TO FINAL REST IN ANTIOCH CEMETERY Funeral services for Howard Prestridge, 15, son of Sheriff and Mrs. W.T. Prestridge, who died Tuesday of last week in an Atlanta hospital after a brief illness, were held the following Wednesday afternoon at Antioch Church near New Hopewell, with the Rev. Paul Meigs, pastor of the Heflin Baptist church, officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. Surviving are the parents, two sisters, Miss Cora and Louise Prestridge, and three brothers, W.A., Roy and Clyde. Pallbearers were classmates: Vinson Crews, Ray Hughes, Ralph Cook, Orlan Edwards, Kilby Bennett and Lucian White. It is hard to give up one who is so young, but God knows best. Howard will be missed not only in the family circle but by his classmates in Senior class of Cleburne High School. CARD OF APPRECIATION We take this method of expressing heartfelt thanks to all who furnished cars and also the many beautiful flowers. May God bless all of you, is our prayer. Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Prestridge and family ------- MARRIED 57 YEARS Last Saturday, Sept. 18 was the 57th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Alex D. Harper, the Cleburne News learned Monday. There are two sons, five daughters and 28 grandchildren. Uncle Alex is 76 and Mrs. Harper is 70. Both enjoy fairly good health. The News wishes them many more anniversaries. ------ LOCAL News Uncle Jeff Henry, an aged Heflin citizen, was stricken suddenly ill several days ago and is still confined to his bed. His host of friends hope for him a speedy recovery. ---- ABEL News Sept. 20 Wiley Freeman and family of Talladega were the guests of Mrs. M.S. Freeman on Sunday. --- Mr. and Mrs. R.A. Harvell have returned to their home in Ensley after a few days visit with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Price. --- Almon Clifton from the Sand Mountain is visiting his brother Albrey Clifton. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, SEPTEMBER 30, 1937 BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY NOTED D.W. Gray and Mrs. Gray were made quite happy on Sunday when their children and grandchildren gathered at the home here for his eighty-fourth birthday anniversary. Needless to state that a most sumptuous dinner was served the large gathering of the Gray family. Uncle Whit has been in feeble health for the last several months, as also has his beloved companion, but they thoroughly enjoyed last Sunday. Uncle Whit was born near Atlanta, Ga. on Sept. 28, 1853 and lived in Cleburne county all except four years of his life, when the family lived at Piedmont. He married Miss May Steed in 1874 and they were blessed with 12 children, nine of whom are living. They are: M.L. Gray of Jacksonville J.S. Gray of Heflin Mrs. T. Owens of DeArmanville Mrs. C.D. Bruce of Oxford F.B. Gray of Helfin P.B. Gray of DeArmanville L.W. Gray of Oxford E.L. Gray and Miss Myrtle Gray of Heflin The couple has 22 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Other than those mentioned above, present at the birthday dinner were: Mr. and Mrs. Barney Gray and Sarah Gray of Tallapoosa Mrs. Mary Bannister of Edwardsville H.M. Burrows Karl Burrows Mr. and Mrs. W.M. Schroeder Mrs. C.D. Bruce C.D. Bruce Jr. Mrs. A.J. Dodgen Bill Bruce Mr. and Mrs. L.W. Gray of Oxford J.G. Chandler of Fruithurst Mr. and Mrs. B.P. Gray Nelle Gray Mrs. Theodore Owens and Mary Sue Owens of DeArmanville Fred Gray, Lyne and Mary Alice Gray of Heflin ------ IRVIN NORTON IS LAID TO REST Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon at Cane Creek Primitive Baptist church for W. Irvin Norton, age 39, well known Cane Creek farmer, who died at his home Thursday night following an illness of two weeks. Elder Ira M. Patty of Mars Hill officiated and interment was in the church cemetery. He was born and raised in Cleburne county and lived all his life in the Salem community. He was the son of the late Jim Norton, a widely known bridge builder. Surviving are the widow Mrs. Reid Norton, one son, six daughters, his mother Mrs. Virgie Norton, two brothers, Jake and Chester Norton, two sisters, Mrs. Woodson Lee and Mrs. Henry Williams, all of Heflin. ------ ABEL News Sept. 27 Mrs. Annie Davis visited her daughter Mrs. Winford Thrower here Sunday. --- LOCAL News Mrs. C.A. Barton (Georgia Kent) and infant son Clarence Jr. and visiting her mother Mrs. J.T. Kent of Lecta. --- HEFLIN NEGRO GIRL PASSES IN ATLANTA; BURIED HERE Sara Francis Byrd, 24 year old Heflin negro girl, died Sept. 23 in Atlanta where she underwent an operation. Funeral services were held at Mt. Ollie Baptist church, Rev. T.L. Vincent officiating. The love and high esteem that the many friends had for Sara were shown both by expressions through words of sympathy and the many beautiful floral offerings. Suriving are her father, B.F. Byrd, her mother Ada Byrd, and three sisters all of Heflin, a brother, Frank Byrd of Atlanta and a host of relatives and friends in Alabama and Georgia. Pallbearers were Clyde Banks, G.P. O'Harrow, David Rhoden, William Irvin Jr. and Homer Moore. Interment was in Heflin Cemetery, Austin in charge. -------- FUNERAL SERVICES AT CANE CREEK FOR MRS. F.C. TATE Anniston, Ala., Sept 27 Funeral services for Mrs. F.C. Tate, age 35, who died at her home at 600 West Eleventh street Sunday, following an illness of several months, were conducted at Cane Creek church at 3 o'clock this afternoon by Elder Ira Patty. Interment was in the church cemetery, with Jones directing. Surviving are the husband, five sons, Daniel, Joel, William, Harold and Farris Tate and two daughters Effie and Lois Tate, all of Anniston; her father, R.A. Story of Blue Mountain; a brother, Grady Story of Blue Mountain; and three sisters, Mrs. B.F. Hulsey of Weaver, Mrs. S.E. Fields of Heflin and Mrs. D.L. Landis of Jacksonville. Pallbearers were S.E. Fields, B.F. Hulsey, Colvin Carlin, Dale Landis, F.E. Hall and H.M. May. -------- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/cleburne/newspapers/newspape1353gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 15.2 Kb