Cleburne County AlArchives News.....Newspaper abstracts for DECEMBER 1937 December 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 12, 2007, 11:12 pm The Cleburne News December 1937 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for DECEMBER 1937 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, DECEMBER 2, 1937 FUNERAL SERVICES FOR G.J. MOORE G.J. Moore, age 78, former resident of Heflin, who left Heflin about six or seven years ago, died at the home of his sister Mrs. J.A. Duncan, near Clem, Ga. on Tuesday, November 23 and was laid to rest at Whitesburg cemetery. Mr. Moore was born in Whitesburg, Ga., coming to Alabama 40 years ago. He was a member of the Methodist church and a member of the Caldwell Lodge No. 502 and in good standing, and which Lodge sent a beautiful floral offering. Mr. Moore was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Moore of Whitesburg. He is survived by five brothers, J.O. Moore of Carrollton, Ga., T.L. Moore of Whitesburg, Ga., A.R. Moore of Detroit, Mich., and A.H. Moore of Birmingham; and two sisters, Mrs. J.A. Duncan of Clem, Ga., and another sister in Birmingham. ----- WALTER BEASON PASSES AT VETERANS' HOSPITAL IN LAKELAND, FLA., NOV. 17th Walter Beason, the News is informed, died Nov. 17 at the Veteran's Hospital at Lakeland, Fla., and was buried at Arlington, Ga. Mr. Beason was born Dec. 8, 1887 at Beason's Mill, Cleburne county. He has a host of relatives and friends in this county. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E.W. Beason, one sister, Mrs. Fannie Hudson of Hartfield, Ga., and five brothers, Lewis Beason of Ft. Gaines, Ga., Willie Beason of Arlington, Ga., Claude Beason of Fairfield, Ala., Howard Beason of Hartfield, Ga. and Clyde Beason of Moultrie, Ga. ------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, DECEMBER 9, 1937 INN PROPRIETOR KILLED BY TRAIN Birmingham, Ala., Dec. 4 F.C. (Callie) Pritchard, proprietor of the Silver Inn, a roadhouse on the Bee Line Highway near Leeds, was killed late yesterday afternoon when his automobile collided with a Central of Georgia freight train on 65th street near Georgia Road S. The accident occurred within the city limits. Investigating officers said the accident was unavoidable. C.L. Roberts of Columbus, Ga., engineer of the train said he didn't see the car until it was too late to stop. The train, consisting of 42 box cars, went on for approximately 1500 feet before it could be halted. The automobile was dragged 100 feet and turned over several times. Funeral services for Mr. Pritchard were held at 1 p.m. Sunday at Concord church in Lebanon, Ala., with John-Service directing. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Norma Eugene Pritchard; his parents Mr. and Mrs. Silas Pritchard of near Heflin; four brothers, O.S. Pritchard of Leeds; W.C. Pritchard of Atlanta; W.L. Pritchard of Muscadine and L.C. Pritchard of Tampa, Florida. ----- CHEATWOOD RITES AT WHITE PLAINS Anniston, Ala., Dec. 1 Funeral services for Mrs. Caroline C. Cheatwood, age 72, were conducted at White Plains Baptist church this afternoon with the Rev. H.R. Carter officiating. Interment was in White Plains cemetery, with Usrey in charge. Mrs. Cheatwood died at the residence of her nephew, William A. Coleman, late Monday night or early Tuesday morning. She was born and reared in Cleburne county but had lived in Calhoun county for several years. ----- SURPRISE DINNER FOR MRS. E.E. MYERS GIVEN The children of Mr. and Mrs. E.E. Myers gave a birthday dinner in honor of Mrs. E.E. Myers on Dec. 5. The different family groups gathered at the home of thie parents bringing beautiful gifts with them for this happy occasion. The parents were overjoyed at having their loved ones back home as one great family. A time of fellowship was enjoyed by all present. Those attending this occasion were: Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Myers and children, Sybil, Sidney, Ruben and Margaret Nell Mr. and Mrs. Tom Myers and children Mary Sue and Vernon Mrs. Charlie Wisner and children, Cecil, Irene, Fay, Era and Edna Mr. and Mrs. Ewell Norton and children, Betty Jean and Jackie Mr. and Mrs. Grady Myers Miss Leola Myers of Bremen, Ga. Misses zella, Emmie and Oscar Myers Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Gaines and daughter Gladys of Heflin Mrs. Mary Walker Mr. and Mrs. C.F. Dodson of Heflin Mr. and Mrs. L.L. Gaines and sons Willie Lee and Wilmer ------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, DECEMBER 16, 1937 WELL KNOWN EDITOR OF LINEVILLE DIED AT RESIDENCE SATURDAY Dec. 4 Lineville, Ala., Dec. 10 Willis Pirkle, 50, editor of the Lineville Headlight, and brother of Herbert Pirkle of Ranburne, died Saturday at his residence in Lineville after a three weeks illness. He formerly resided at Ranburne and was also well known in Bowdon and this section. Last rites were held at 2 o'clock Sunday at the Lineville Baptist church with Rev. Johnson officiating. Burial was in Briarfield Cemetery. Prominent in Ranburne social and church circles for many years, he was a member of the Ranburne Baptist church. Mr. Pirkle went to Lineville about 10 years ago where he became employed in newspaper work. He was also Justice of the Peace. Surviving are his wife, one son, Judson of Huntsville; three daughters, Mrs. Nellie Beasley of Montgomery; Miss Linda Pirkle of Montgomery; and Miss Sue Pirkle of Lineville; five sisters, Mrs. Emmet Baughn, Edie Gibbs; Mrs. George Anderson, Mrs. Judson Coley, all of Ranburne and Mrs. George Henson of Pine Hill; four brothers, Henry Pirkle of Heflin; Burl Pirkle of Anniston; Jep Pirkle of Alexandria and Herbert Pirkle of Ranburne. ------ C.G. McGRIFF DIED AT HIS HOME NEAR HOPEWELL C.F. McGriff, age 75, died at his home near New Hopewell, Dec. 6 where he had lived for many years. Mr. McGriff was laid to rest Dec. 7 at 3 p.m. in the Antioch cemetery with Rev. R.L. Skinner officiating. Mr. McGriff is survived by six sons; J.H., A.E., J.W., S.L., W.F. and D.T. McGriff, and four daughters, Mrs. Emma Chandler, Mrs. Ruth Smith, MIss Cora McGriff and Mrs. Sephia Smith. CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our thanks and appreciation for the many kind deeds shown us by our neighbors and friends during the sickness and death of our dear father. The Children --------- MRS. HENRY EAST DIED AFTER SHORT ILLNESS Mrs. Henry East, 67, was laid to rest at Beason's Graveyard, Saturday afternoon, Dec. 11 after a short illness. She lived all her life in this county. Surviving is her husband, two sons, George and Wesley East. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Elbert Daniel at Green's Chapel. Pallbearers were Jason Dean, Claudie White, Dewey Waits, Houston Flemmings. Owens of Heflin directed. ------ PAUL MERRILL LAID TO REST IN HEFLIN CEMETERY DEC. 5 Paul Merrill, 47, was laid to rest in the Heflin Cemetery, Sunday afternoon, Dec. 5 after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Cleburne county and lived at Arbacoochee practically all of his life. Surviving him are his widow, one son, Emmett Merrill, four daughters, Dura, Frances, Mattie Lee and Tiny. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. R.L. SKinner at the residence in Arbacoochee. Pallbearers were Willie Merrill, Emory Merrill, Emmett Merrill, Pelham Merrill, Robert Merrill and James Brooks. Owens of Heflin directed the funeral. CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our deepest thanks and appreciation for the many kindnesses shown us by our neighbors and friends during the sickness and death of our beloved husband and father. Mrs. Paul Merrill and children -------- SERVICES FOR EMMETT PARKER HELD AT GRIMES CHURCH DEC. 15th Funeral services for held for Emmett Parker of Route 2, Piedmont, who died Tuesday morning at 4 o'clock. Mr. Parker was laid to rest Wedensday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Services were held at the Grimes' church. Owens of Heflin directed. Mr. Parker is survived by his wife Mrs. Nora Parker, one daughter Virginia Parker, two sons, Coffey and Junior Parker and two step-sons, Arnold and Leonard Floyd; four brothers, Pat, Jim, John and Bob Parker and one sister Mrs. Fannie Warren. ----- Lanier Laid to Rest Henry Buford Lanier, age 41, who resided at Dott, Ga., passed away Dec. 1 (?) and was brought back to Cleburne county and laid to rest near his former home, which was Lebanon several years ago. He was united with the church in 1915 and lived a christian life until his death. Mr. Lanier was married to Miss Emity Bishop on Nov. 24, 1914. To this union was born seven children. He is survived by his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Lanier and a wife and seven children. ----- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, DECEMBER 23, 1937 EDITOR OF WEEKLY PAPER DIES AT ROANOKE HOME Olin H. Stevenson passed away at his home in Roanoke December 12, after an illness of several months. At the age of 22, Mr. Stevenson established The Roanoke Leader and was editor of that paper for forty-five years. He lived to see the paper grow from a small four page paper, printed on a hand press, hand set, to an eight page machine set, and printed on a modern press. The task the deceased assumed when a young man was a hard one, and it took courage and hard work to accomplish that task. During the forty-five years one policy was adhered to, and that was to publish a clean paper, advocating at all times the things the editor thought was right and condemning the things that he thought were wrong. Mr. Stevenson possessed gifts that everyone is not endowed with, and he used the gifts for the benefit of his fellows. No one, in our opinion, ever had cause to accuse him of doing an intentional wrong and during all his struggles, and he had many, he steered closer to his Comforter. When the health of the deceased failed some months ago, his son assumed the responsibilities of "carrying on" and is continuing the policy of the founder of the paper. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Roanoke Methodist church. The attendance was large. A number of out of the county friends were present. Randolph county has lost a fine citizen, the church an ardent supporter, and the newspaper fraternity an able and courageous editor whose place will be hard to fill. May the All Wise One comfort the bereaved, is our prayer. The Wedowee Press, Dec. 17, J.H. Kerr, owner ---------- BURIAL RITES FOR HUGH GROOVER HELD ON FRIDAY Hugh J. Groover, 45, was laid to rest in the Heflin cemetery, Friday afternoon, after a brief illness. Mr. Groover was the proprietor of the Heflin Barber Shop and had made his home in Heflin for the last several years. The funeral services were held at the Heflin Baptist church and Rev. Paul Meigs of Atlanta and Rev. Hobart Murphree of Wedowee conducted the services. Pallbearers were F.A. Vaughan, C.T. Dryden, Wallace Ireland, Willie Merrill, Virgil Vise and T.N. Davis. He is survived by his widow and one son Jack; his father C.E. Groover; three sisters, Mrs. Melville Crumpton, Mrs. Lillie Ireland and Miss Vera Groover, all of Heflin. ----- BURIAL RITES FOR JOHN L. GRICE IN CHARLOTTE, N.C. Mr. John Larry Grice of Charlotte, N.C. died Dec. 16 after a brief illness at the U.S. Veteran's Hospital, Columbia, S.C. Interment was in Crestlawn cemetery, Atlanta, Ga., beside the grave of his father the late A.G. Grice. He was in his fifty-fourth year. Mr. Grice was reared in Edwardsville. After some years in the Railway Mail Service he entered real estate business in Atlanta. He served as a Captain in the Georgia Governor's Horse Guards for two years on the Mexican border during the Villa uprising. He attained the rank of Major during the World War and saw service in France. After the war he was for years a district manager of the White Truck Company, serving in Jacksonville, Charlotte and St. Louis. In recent years he lived at Charlotte and was, until it was abolished last Fall, the manager of the Charlotte division of the North Carolina P.W.A. He is survived by his wife, two sons and one daughter; his mother Mrs. A.G. Grice of Edwardsville; and his brothers Rev. Homer L. Grice of Nashville, Tenn., Loyce D. Grice of Atlanta, Ga., Maj. L.O. Grice of Philadelphia, Penn., and Keely Grice of Charlotte, N.C.; and his sisters Mrs. Frank Williams of Tallapoosa, Ga., Mrs. W.A. Guyton of Atlanta, Ga., and Mrs. A.B. Ferguson of Peizer, S.C. -------- BIRTHDAY DINNER GIVEN FOR W.A. McELROY ON DEC. 14 The children, grandchildren and some of the friends of W.A. McElroy of the Bethel community in honor of Mr. McElroy's 77th birthday. Mr. McElroy is very active for his age. He has a good memory and during the dinner hour, he entertained his guests in a very interesting way of telling in detail some things that happened in the "good ole days." He told of the building of the first school house at Bethel and how the first church happened to be, along with other interesting facts about the community. At 12 o'clock the 38 guests were invited around two long tables that groaned under the burden of everything good to eat, such as vegetables, chicken pie, salads, sandwiches, chicken and dressing, all kinds of pies, puddings, cakes and custards and coffee. Everyone wished Mr. McElroy many more happy birthdays. Those present for dinner were: Mr. and Mrs. W.A. McElroy Mr. and Mrs. Willie McElroy Harold McElroy Julie McElroy Sam McElroy George McElroy Iney McElroy Mrs. Lillie Godwin Marvin McElroy Curtis McElroy Mrs. Lillie McElroy Bernice Godwin Cordie Godwin Helen Godwin O.T. Godwin Mrs. Essie Godwin Joe Godwin Mose Godwin Dessie Bell Mrs. and Mrs. Albert bell Harvey Bell E.D. Bell Mrs. Rance Bell Bobbie Bell Mrs. Merriett Mrs. E.C. Brown Mrs. J.M. Bentley Jr. Mrs. Mary Hart Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Chandler Gilbert Chandler Mrs. Rena Laminack Selma Laminack Alvin Bell Mr. Williams ----------- CLEBURNE WOMAN PASSES AT HOME Anniston, Ala., Dec. 19 Mrs. E.B. Hollis, age 78, daughter of a pioneer Cleburne county resident, died at her home at Hollis Crossroads in Cleburne county at 10:30 o'clock Saturday night after an illness of three weeks. She died in the house in which she had lived 51 years. Funeral services will be conducted at the Chulafinnee Methodist church on Monday. Surviving Mrs. Hollis are her husband, four sons, C.V. of Columbiana; Ben of Alexandria; Gaston of Oxford and Gwin of Heflin, and four daughters, Mrs. W.F. Higginbotham of Birmingham; Mrs. W.G. Stripling of Bowdon, Ga., and Belle and Dovie Hollis of Heflin, and a sister Mrs. John Pierce of Albertville. Mrs. Hollis was a member of the Chulafinnee church. ------ MRS. ALICE HINDS CLAIMED BY DEATH LAST FRIDAY Anniston, Ala., Dec. 17 Mrs. Alice Hinds, age 79, died at 12:30 o'clock this morning at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Dan McCord of Heflin, after an illness of some time. The body will remain at Usrey Funeral home until services at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon at Cane Creek Baptist church. The Rev. John Doss will officiate and Usrey will direct interment in Cane Creek cemetery. Mrs. Hinds was a member of the Cane Creek church. ----- IN MEMORY OF ELIAS FLETCHER GREEN Elias Fletcher Green was born in Cleburne county, Alabama, May 3, 1864 and departed this life, November 3, 1937; age 73 years and six months. He joined the Methodist Episcopal church at Green's Chapel during the summer of 1882 to which he remained a faithful member until he was transferred to the Church Triumphant. On December 22, 1882 he was united in marriage to Miss Barbara Bomar. To this union were born seven children. Three infants and two daughters, Mrs. O.S. Teague (Myrtle) and Mrs. J.N. Baker (Edna) preceeded him to Heaven. Surviving are the widow Mrs. Ann Green, one daughter, Mrs. John A. White; one son, Elbert Green; six grandchildren, one great grandchild; two brothers, Gus of Fort Payne; John of Heflin and one sister, Mrs. L.A. Johnson of Fort Payne. This good man spent his entire life in the community where he was born, a life worthy of imitating in many ways. He contributed liberally of his means to the church and other worthy causes; provided well for his family and his was a home where christian influence reigned. He stood firmly for the right under all circumstances and was never heard to pass adverse criticism upon any one. His presence in the home and community cannot be filled, but christian influence will live on. It can be truthfully said that in his going, the county has lost a law abiding citizen, the community a good neighbor, the church a loyal member, the brothers and sister a worthy brother, the children and grandchildren an affectionate father and grandfather, the wife a devoted companion. On November 5 at 2 p.m. with Owens in charge, the body was carried to Green's Chapel where Rev. Hobart Murphree, assisted by the Revs. E.T. Woodard and E.F. Grubbs, conducted a very impressive funeral service in the presence of a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends. The music so sweetly rendered by Messrs. Mathews, Merrill, Taylor, Rooks, Morris Miss Taylor and Mrs. Dorman, together with the beautiful floral offerings was a great comfort to the family and a loving tribute to the dead. The body was then carried to the grave by pallbearers Elbert Green, Cranston Teague, Kaylor Bomar, Earl Thompson, John A. White and Ronald Smith, where the last funeral rites were performed, and then placed beneath the sod, covered with a blanket of flowers, to await the resurrection. One Who Loved Him --------- DAVIS HERREN IS KILLED BY FALLING TREE Wedowee, Ala., Dec. 16 Just as we go to press on Thursday afternoon we are notified that Davis Herren, 26, who resides with his father G.A. Herren near Newell, was fatally injured by a falling tree Thursday morning. We are not able to get the particulars. ----- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, DECEMBER 30, 1937 HEFLIN MAN KILLED IN AUTO ACCIDENT Anniston, Ala., Dec. 26 James Owens of Heflin, an ex-soldier, died in Fort McClellan hospital at 8:30 o'clock Saturday night from injuries received in an automobile collision late Friday afternoon at the intersection of Pelham road and the road leading into the military reservation. Owens was said to have been thrust through the window of the automobile in which he was riding, by the impact of the crash. Surviving Mr. Owens are his wife Nettie, a son Arbro, both of Heflin; a daughter Rachel of Heflin; two brothers Robert of Ai and Claud of Heflin and a sister Mrs. Zethie Harris of Fruithurst. He was a World War veteran. ************** Funeral services for James Owens, 39, of Heflin, who died at Fort McClellan Hospital Saturday night as a result of an auto accident, were conducted at Edwardsville Baptist church on Monday afternoon by the Rev. A. Brown. -------- McCULLOUGH RITES HELD AT DELTA ON SATURDAY Funeral services for Pryor R. McCullough, age 62, were conducted at the Delta church Saturday afternoon by the Rev. L.B. Jones and the Rev. F.J. Ingram. Interment was in the church cemetery, directed by Jones. Mr. McCullough died at the home of a sister, Mrs. Carson Mitchell, at Delta on Friday morning after an illness of several weeks. He was a prominent Delta farmer. Suriving are his sister and a brother S.M. McCullough, both of Delta. The Anniston Star -------- B. B. JOHNSON DIES IN BIRMINGHAM, DEC. 21 Word has been received in Heflin of the death of B.B. Johnson who died in a Birmingham hospital on Dec. 21 after a week's illness. Mr. Johnson was well known in Heflin and Cleburne county where he spent the early part of his life. He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Irene and Edith Sue of Birmingham; a mother, Mrs. J.D. Johnson of Heflin; five brothers, D.S. of Delta; P.B. of Heflin; G.H. of Fort Payne; J.B. of Birmingham; Melvin of Heflin; four sisters, Mrs. T.O. Moore of Delta; Mrs. A. Jones of Delta; and Mrs. J.W. Howle of Abilene, Texas and Mrs. Daisy Davies of Bluff Dale, Texas. ----- FUNERAL SERVICES FOR CLYDE OSBORN HELD HERE MONDAY Funeral services for Clyde Osborn, age 24, were held at the M.E. church here, Monday afternoon with the Rev. Hobart Murphree of Wedowee conducting the funeral. Clyde died in Columbus, Ohio Saturday morning and his remains were sent to Heflin for burial. Surviving the deceased are his mother Mrs. Fred Osborn; and two sisters Mrs. W.S. Fuller of Birmingham and Miss Aline Osborn of Heflin. Pallbearers were C.L. Wager, E.P. Owens, H.H. McMurray and Tom Owens. ----- IN MEMORY OF B.S. CRUMBLEY On Thursday afternoon, June 3, 1937, death visited the home of Mrs. S.A. Crumbley and claimed for its victim, her dear husband B.S. Crumbley. He was born February 24, 1865 in Gwinnett county, Georgia but moved to Alabama in early youth where he remained until his death. He was 72 years, three months and seven days of age. He was married to Sally Ader Otwell on September 28, 1885. To this union was born 11 children, eight girls and three boys; ten of which are living, one preceding him to the grave in early infancy. Our hearts are grieved by his passing. He left a vacancy in the home that can never be filled, but it is a sweet consolation to know that some day we can meet him where there will be no more sorrows and pain. He was converted in early boyhood and lived a good christian life. He was always kind and cheerful and he was never too tired to help someone in need. Let's pray that the sunset of our lives may form just as beautiful a picture as that of our grandfather's. One that can be gazed upon with deep admiration of his loyalty, faithfulness and reverence unto his divine creator. Dear loved ones, do not grieve for grandfather, for he is at rest; but live to meet him where there will be happiness, peace and joy. A granddaughter, Gertrude Kaylor ------- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/cleburne/newspapers/newspape1364gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 22.4 Kb