Cleburne County AlArchives News.....Newspaper abstracts for MAY 1938 May 1938 ************************************************ 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 16, 2007, 10:18 pm The Cleburne News May 1938 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for MAY 1938 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, MAY 5, 1938 IN MEMORY of W.J. DAVIS In loving memory of my grandfather, who died two years ago today, May 5. Although we can never see his dear face or hear his voice again, and the vacancy can never be filled here, we have the consolation that he is at peace with Jesus. Lillie Davis ------ W.J. McCRARY FUNERAL HELD AT LEBANON Funeral services were held for W.J. McCrary, 56, resident of Fruithurst and Cleburne county for 53 years, died April 20 at his residence at 10:45 p.m., after a short illness. Surviving are the widow, mother, Mrs. Almeda McCrary of Oak Level; one daughter, Mrs. Staley Thomas; three sons, Whitt, Alonzo and Leonard McCrary, all of Fruithurst; three sisters, Mrs. Cora Moore, Mrs. Daisy Long of Muscadine and Mrs. Paralee Allen of Oak Level, and a host of relatives. Pallbearers were Cline Voss, Clinel Ward, Elbert Hicks, Charley Hooper, Joe Carter and John G. Chandler. Interment was in Lebanon cemetery with Rev. Mr. Crosly of Tallapoosa officiating. Miller and Son of Tallapoosa in charge. ------ FUNERAL SERVICES HELD AT MACEDONIA APRIL 27 for MR. JOHN M. COUCH Bowdon, Ga., April 28 Mr. John M. Couch, 59, died Tuesday morning April 26, 1938 at his home near Sand Hill. Mr. Couch, a son of James Couch and Georgia Crockett Couch, was a native of Coweta county. He is survived by two sons, Mr. Carl Couch and Mr. Joe Couch, both of Carrollton; three daughters, Miss Eura Couch of Carrollton, Miss Reba Couch of Carrollton and Miss Jessie Lovell of Villa Rica; two brothers, Mr. Tom Couch and Mr. Lon Couch both of Villa Rica; one half-brother, Mr. Otto Couch of Forsyth; two sisters, Mrs. Ella Banks of Tallapoosa and Mrs. Dora Sloan of Villa Rica; one half-sister, Miss Sadie Couch of Forsyth; his stepmother Mrs. Lula Couch of Forsyth and 10 grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Macedonia near Sand Hill on Wednesday at 2 p.m., with Rev. E.B. Paris officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. ------ G.W. STAMPS IS DEATH VICTIM Funeral services for George W. Stamps, 83, who died at the home of a daughter near Ranburne on Tuesday afternoon, were held Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the church, Revs. C.E. Kaylor of Heflin and Harmon Moore of Atlanta officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery, Owens of Heflin directing. Surviving are three sons, C.J., J.C. of near Ranburne and O.A. Stamps of Heflin; six daughters, Mrs. Willie Hale of Heflin; Mrs. Tommy Maddox of Graham; Mrs. Alice Cox, Mrs. Ruby Jones, Mrs. Annie Moore, all of near Ranburne and Mrs. Mary Whitehead of LaGrange, Ga. Pallbearers were Hugh Jones, Arlin Cook, Joe Hale, Fulton Stamps, Arlin Stamps and David Maddox. ------- MRS. WILLIAMS LAID TO REST Anniston, Ala., April 25 Final rites for Mrs. W.V. Williams of Delta, Route 2, were held at Harmony church near DeArmanville, with the Rev. L.A. Claxton officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery with Jones directing. Mrs. Williams was 54 years of age. She died early Sunday morning at the local hospital following an illness of three days. Surviving are the husband, two sons, M.R. of Delta and W.O. of Anniston; three daughters, Mrs. W.E. Burgess of Edwardsville; Mrs. J.M. Mitchell of West Point, Ga. and Miss Jewell Williams of Delta; two brothers, Jesse Edwards of Choudrant, La., and M.R. Edwards of Winnfield, La., and three sisters, Mrs. J.H. Collie of Rushton, La. and Mrs. Annie Austin and Mrs. J.C. Bragg of Edwardsville. ------ MRS. CHEATWOOD GIVEN BIRTHDAY PARTY RECENTLY An event long to be remembered by those present took place at the home of Mrs. V.M. Cheatwood of Edwardsville on Sunday, April 24, when the good woman's children, grandchildren, other relatives and friends gathered at her home for her 72nd birthday dinner. And such a dinner! When the good ladies who had so faithfully prepared the food called us for dinner, the men and boys marched around to the back of the house and there before their eyes on a long table prepared for that purpose, was enough good things to eat to fill twice as many people as were present. We could hardly wait until H.W. Butler could get through "asking the blessing" to begin. Some of us ate so much until our wife did not have to cook anything for a week. We wish someone would have a dinner like this at least once a week and invite us. All the children of this good mother were present and enjoyed the dinner and the presence of their mother. The ones present were: Sons: S.G. Cheatwood, D.R. Cheatwood of Edwardsville; Asa Cheatwood and family of Oxford; Lee Cheatwood and family of Cullman; I.V. Cheatwood of Lawrenceberg, Tenn. Daughters: Miss Tinnie Cheatwood of Edwardsville; Mrs. Loumanda Parker and family of Edwardsville; Mrs. Septer Newborn and family of Heflin; Mrs. Jessie Johnson and family of Edwardsville; Mrs. Sarah Albright of Muscadine; and, 17 grandchildren and five nieces were present. May God's richest blessings rest upon this grand woman and mother. We are mighty thankful that she has been spared to live among us as long as she has. May she lived to enjoy many more birthdays and dinners and here is hoping we will be invited to all of them. A Friend. ------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, MAY 12, 1938 SHOTGUN BLAST ENDS MAN'S LIFE Heflin, Ala., May 6 Chesley J. Payne, age 69, today shot himself with a handgun at his home in Chulafinnee, it was stated by the sheriff's office. The charge struck him in the chest bringing instant death, it was said. The tragedy took place about 8 o'clock this morning. Friends and relatives were at loss to give reason for the act. Surviving are the widow, three sons, Woodward, Boyd and Winford, all of Chulafinnee; seven daughters, Mrs. Leslie Howle of Bell Mills; Mrs. Ollie Moore, Mrs. Elsie Thrower, Mrs. Ista Grubb, Mrs. Rural Lester, Mrs. Lillian Striplin and Miss Loy Payne, all of Chulfafinnee; a brother J.T. Payne of Texas and a sister, Mrs. Ethel Johnson of Heflin -------- FUNERAL CONDUCTED FOR RANDOLPH MAN Roanoke, Ala., May 8 Funeral services for Andrew J. Norred, well known Randolph county farmer who died at his home at Rock Mills on Friday, were conducted Saturday at Big Springs church by the Rev. W.W. Lankford and the Rev. C.S. Heard. Surviving are the widow, six sons, Albert, Odell, Daffie, James and E.J. Norred and a daughter Mrs. Alice Weathers, all of Randolph county. ------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, MAY 19, 1938 MRS. S. GEORGE IS LAID TO REST Funeral services were held last Thursday afternoon for Mrs. Susan George, aged Chulafinnee woman, who died at her home early on Wednesday morning of last week after a short illness. The Rev. J.G. Grubbs conducted the services which were a tthe Chulafinnee Methodist church. Burial was in the church cemetery, Jones of Anniston in charge. Mrs. George is survived by two sons, Luther and Claudell George; two daughters, Mrs. Carey Bates and Miss Ethel George. Pallbearers were Harbon Thrower, Henry Durham, Ralph Riddle, Sam Moore, Henry Grubbs and J.W. Crosson. ------ MRS. MARY GRAY DIED AT HOME Mrs. Mary Steed Gray, age 82, died at her home here about 6:30 o'clock Monday morning. Mrs. Gray was a native of Cleburne county, having been born at Oak Level. She had resided in Heflin for 25 years and was a member of the Methodist church here. Funeral services were conducted at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the residence by the Rev. C.D. Kaylor. Interment was in the Heflin cemetery with Usrey of Anniston in charge. Pallbearers were L.H. Furlow, J.L. Gray, Horace Gray, C.D. Bruce, Lynn Gray and Paul Gray. Mrs. Gray is survived by six sons, L.W. Gray of Oxford; M.L. Gray of Jacksonville; P.D. Gray of DeArmanville and F.P., J.S. and E.L. Gray of Heflin; three daughters, Mrs. C.D. Bruce of Oxford; Mrs. T. Owen of DeArmanville and Miss Myrtle Gray of Heflin and a sister, Mrs. Hattie Dobson of Piedmont. ------- IN MEMORY OF OUR MOTHER (Name Not Given) Nov. 10, 1867 -- May 23, 1903 Signed, M.N. and E.P. Dodson Mrs. J.P. Robinson Mrs. Phillip Kingsley ------- CRUMPTONS ARE MADE HAPPY HERE SUNDAY Sunday, May 8, was a very happy day for Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Crumpton when the children and grandchildren began to arrive to celebrate Mother's Day with them. Before time to spread the lunch which was served picnic style, all the children had arrived and all the grandchildren except three were present to enjoy the feast. Too soon the hour arrived for the children to return to their respective homes. Those present for the happy occasion were: Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Crumpton and Evelyn of Ashland Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Crumpton, and Jimmie Sue and Jessie Lee Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Crumpton and Hugh and Mary Helen Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Lambert and J.C. and Dortohy Nelle Mr. and Mrs. B.L. Stedham and Audress, Carroll, Lynn, and Gene of Anniston Mr. and Mrs. E.M. Crumpton and Geroldine of Fairfield Mr. and Mrs. Dodson Mosley and Lula Made Mr. and Mrs. G.M. Price of Gadsden Mrs. Hobart Murphree Sarah Crumpton and John of Wedowee Mr. and Mrs. Owen Crumpton of Albertville Mr. and Mrs. Howard Crumpton of Jacksonville Mr. and Mrs. Stanford Downey and Ston of Gadsden Cleo Lambert of Howard College Nettie Lou Smith of Gadsden Ralph Smith ------- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/cleburne/newspapers/newspape1369gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 10.1 Kb