Cleburne County AlArchives News.....Newspaper abstracts for SEPT. 1938 September 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 22, 2007, 7:30 pm The Cleburne News September 1938 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for SEPTEMBER 1938 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, SEPTEMBER 1, 1938 FUNERAL RITES FOR R.C. HOWELL Funeral services for R.C. Howell, age 70, who died at his home in the Oak Level community on Tuesday at noon of last week, were conducted from the Oak Level church at 11 o'clock Thursday morning by the Rev. W.A. Warmack. Burial was in the church cemetery with Johnston of Jacksonville in charge. Surviving are the widow, three sons, W.F. of Jacksonville; Lee and Harold of Oak Level; four daughters, Mrs. J.H. Burns of Edwardsville, Mrs. Cornelius Pruitt of Easom Hill, Ga., and Mrs. Norman Collins and Mrs. Jim Shealey of Oak Level; two sisters, Mrs. S.C. Gray of Oak Level and Mrs. Sofia Roberts of Piedmont, and two brothers, Lon and Charles Howell of Texas. Pallbearers were Harold, Lee and Wilson Howell and Norman Collins, Cornelius Pruitt and Jim Shealey. ----- WYATT R. BROWN IS LAID TO REST Wyatt R. Brown, 73, died Aug. 21 at his home at Iron City and was buried at Cane Creek cemetery, Brown-Service Funeral Home of Heflin, directing. Mr. Brown was well known in this immediate section of Cleburne county. Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Della Brown of Iron City; three sons, J.C. and Ellis of Heflin; and Odis of Bloomfield, Miss., four daughters, Mrs. Eliza Johnson of Tennessee; Mrs. Sindia Miller of Boonville, Miss., Mrs. Ada Gilbreath of Crossville and Mrs. Selester Coleman of Choccolocco. ------ IN MEMORY OF MRS. BELL LAMBERT On Sunday, Aug. 21 at 4:30 p.m. the death angel visited the home of Frank Lambert and took away the dear wife and mother, Mrs. Bell Lambert. She was married to Frank Lambert in October 1921. She was 38 years, 11 months and 19 days old. To this union five children were born, three boys and two girls, one girl preceding her to the grave in 1928. Bell joined the Baptist church at Micaville in 1914. She lived a faithful, christian life. We can't understand why she had to suffer so much and was taken from us in her early life. But God is too wise to make mistakes and we believe she is in a place where there is no suffering for I've often heard her say she was ready when God called her and by the help of God, we hope to meet her again. She leaves to mourn her passing a husband Frank Lambert, four children, Verbon, Buren, Glen Frank and Jeanette; a mother Mrs. H.M. Vise; five brothers, Virgil, Farmer, Fair, Russell and Felton; three sisters, Mrs. Florence McDowell, Mrs. Bertha Cavender and Miss Mary Vise. ------ LOCAL News Mrs. C.W. Griffin attended the funeral of her brother-in-law J.F. Mitchell of Atlanta last week. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, SEPTEMBER 8, 1938 WORLD WAR VETERAN BURIED MONDAY AT CHOCCOLOCCO Marion Ivey, a Heflin World War Veteran, died Sunday in a hospital in Anniston following an illness of more than three years. Funeral services and burial were held at 3 p.m. Monday at Choccolocco, Brown-Service of Heflin directing. Surviving are three children and other relatives. ----- RITES HELD FOR J.W. BABER Funeral services for James W. Baber, age 72, who died at his home here at 2 a.m. Monday, were held from Heflin Baptist church Tuesday afternoon. The Rev. Roy Niager, pastor of the Heflin Baptist church, assisted by the Rev. J.W. Grubbs of Chulafinnee, officiated. Burial was in the city cemetery, Brown- Service of Heflin directing. Active pallbearers were Jim Haywood, Lee Haywood, Neal Morgan, M.L. McIntyre, Elbert Green and John Lewis Atkins. Caldwell Lodge of Masons conducted grave side rites. Mr. Baber was a native Cleburne countian. He was born and lived nearly all his life at Edwardsville. He came to Heflin in 1910 when he was elected county treasurer, serving two terms. He also served as circuit clerk from 1918 to 1924. He was widely known in state and county republican circles and was active for his party until he was forced to retire only a few years ago due to declining health. He is survived by his widow, a daughter Willie, two sons, James and Joe, three sisters and many other relatives in Heflin and over Cleburne county. ------ IN MEMORY OF JAMES R. HILLEY James R. Hilley was born in Henry county, Ga. on July 10, 1850 and died Aug. 17, 1938. He was the oldest man in the community as he was 88 years, one month and seven days old at the time of his death. He was married to Mary Elizabeth Sticha on May 15, 1870 and to this union was born 10 children, five boys and five girls, all living but two. His companion preceded him to the grave 35 years, two months and six days. He was converted at 14 years of age and joined the Southern Methodist church and was a member of that church until his passing away. He was always at his place in church. The church has lost a faithful member. This place will be so vacant in our homes and it can never be filled. Dear Mother has gone on and we have missed her so much and now Father is gone. The old family tree is gone. Sometimes we wonder why you must be called away and why our hearts must hurt, yet some day we will understand the reason why these things are so. When sorrow comes we must place our trust in God for He only can take the sting of grief away and by that power, he comforts and sustains us all. We must be submissive to God's will for He is too wise to make mistakes and too good not to be true. God gifted him with a sense of humor and during the years when his strength was tasked he was ever patient and brave when others were tired, and somehow he managed to be always cheerful. All his children were at his bedside when he passed away. The ones who were looking on the scene that evening would have known how his children loved him. It was so sad for us to give him up. We knew he had been with us a long time but oh, how we loved him. Dear Daddy, we miss you here, but we know where to find you over on the other shore with Jesus. I thought as we laid him in his last resting place what a great reunion it will be some day, where sad parting comes no more. During his life he faced many dark days and many gray clouds but when those shadows came he saw in the gloom of his darkened hall the light of his faith still shining. "Henceforth there is laid up for him a crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give him at that day, not only him, but unto all them also that love his appearing." He was sick for six weeks and all through his sickness he said he was not worrying for he very often said he was ready when the Lord was ready for him. "He approached his death like one who wraps the drapery of his couch about him and lies down to pleasant dreams." He was one of a large family and all are gone now except two brothers, Jesse of Whitesburg, Ga. and B.L. of Clarksdale, Ga. The funeral services were held at Old Hopewell church Aug. 19, the Revs. Skinner, Loftin, Moore and Kaylor conducting preaching services. The pallbearers were O.J. Kaylor, Howard Fordham, Wilson Hilley, Robert Hilley, Carl Norton and Hoyt Thrasher. Survivors are Mrs. T.J. Kaylor, Mrs. Julia Fordham, Mrs. Ida Thrasher of Winston county; Mrs. Emma Norton of Bowdon, Ga., R.W., J.W., H.N., and J.L. Hilley, all of Cleburne county. Written by his daughter, Mrs. T.J. Kaylor -------- BOY, 8, KILLED BY LIGHTNING Sept. 1 Curtis Whitley, 8, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Sant Whitley of near Ranburne was killed instantly by lightning around 5 o'clock Sunday afternoon at his home. The little fellow was in the hall when struck by the bolt which first hit a walnut tree in the yard and then the metal top roof of the house. Curtis's grandfather was also knocked down and his arm injured. A short time previous to the accident, Curtis was said to have refused to get on an iron bed, as he was afraid it might draw lightning. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at Lost Creek with Rev. Morton officiating. Survivors other than the parents are several brothers and sisters. ------ MRS. GRAY BURIED AT HOWELL'S CHAPEL The funeral for Rebecca M. Gray, 79, who died Friday at the home of her son T.B. Gray near Oak Level, was held at Howell's Chapel at 11 a.m. Saturday, the Rev. A.T. Warmack of Heflin officiating. Surviving are six sons and two daughters. ---- MILLER RITES HELD A funeral was conducted Saturday by the Rev. W. Warmack at Howell's Chapel for Bert Miller, 35, a former resident who died Sept. 1 at Jasper. He is survived by his widow and four children, his parents, two brothers and a sister. ------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, SEPTEMBER 15, 1938 BIRTHDAY DINNER & FAMILY REUNION HELD ON SEPT. 4 Mrs. Rhoda Edwards celebrated her 85th birthday anniversary Sunday, Sept. 4 at a family reunion held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Kennedy in south Heflin. Mrs. Kennedy is the youngest daughter of Mrs. Edwards. This is the third reunion the family has had in honor of grandmother's birthday. It seemed that everyone, both young and old, enjoyed the day to the fullest extent. At an early hour on the bright Sunday morning, relatives and friends began gathering at the home where grandmother was waiting to share the pleasure of another happy birthday with her loved ones. Everyone seemed to be overjoyed with the opportunity of greeting her again on her birthday. Several gifts were presented. By 12 o'clok the crowd numbered around 70. A huge dinner was prepared out under the shade treets and everyone ate to his fill. After dinner was over the crowd gathered back into the house. Grandmother and other older members of the group requested some songs. Music was rendered on the piano by the granddaughters while several joined in the singing. In the afternoon more of the relatives came, and the crowd totaled around 80. The children present were three daughters, Mrs. Vergie Norton and Mrs. C.A. Kennedy of Heflin; Mrs. Newman White of Newell; two sons, W.I. Edwards of Newell; L.J. Edwards of Muscadine; the other son and daughter who could not attend are Mrs. Daniel McCord of New Mexico and J.L. Edwards of Louisville, Miss. Grandmother has seven children living and four dead. She has 60 grandchildren and 70 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. She gets about almost as lively as any of them. She even offered her assistance with the spreading of the dinner. We hope for grandmother many more such birthdays. May God help her last days to be her most pleasant ones. A granddaughter. ------- FUNERAL SERVICE FOR MRS. HAND Funeral services for Mrs. A.M. Hand, age 58, who died at an Anniston hospital on Saturday, was held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Corinth church near Ranburne, with Rev. J.H. Otwell officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery with Usrey of Anniston in charge. Surviving are her husband, two sons, E.L. of Anniston and A.B. Hand of Charlotte, N.C., two daughters, Mrs. Ora Sarrett of Jackson, Miss., and Miss Minnie Hand of Anniston; three brothers, A.B. Woodard of Atlanta; I.M. Woodard of Heflin and B.A. Woodard of Chulafinnee; and a sister Mrs. Lemmie Bonds of Ranburne. ------- A.L. CRUMPTON Elected in Clay County Stocky, jovial, A.L. Crumpton of Ashland is Clay county's new representative in the lower house of the legislature. A vigorous, hard-hitting fighter, Mr. Crumpton whose office is in the Scarbrough building in Ashland, is rated one of the best lawyers in central Alabama. Not long after he received his law degree from the University of Alabama, Crumpton volunteered and served with distinction in the A.E.F. BIOGRAPHICAL Mr. Crumpton was born November 17, 1890 on a farm in Cleburne county where his family has resided for more than 75 years. His first wife was Miss Bernice Fordham. From this union two girls were born, Mary Leland and Evelyn. After the death of his wife he married Miss Lois Bonner of Lineville. He has served one term as Mayor of Ashland and one term (1927 - 31) as a member of the State democratic executive committee. He was a delegate to the democratic national convention in Chicago in 1932. He is Methodist, a Mason and member of the Eastern Star. The Montgomery Advertiser --------- WALKER FAMILY REUNION IS BIG AFFAIR OF SEPT. 4 About 9 a.m. Sept 4 the decendants of the late J.P. Walker began to gather at G.O. Walker's home for a family reunion. Everyone present seemed to be in the best of spirits as they greeted relatives and friends, some of whom they had not seen in 20 years or more. Those present: Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Lovvorn and daughter Mildred of Albertville Mr. and Mrs. Sam Wiggins and son Rufus of Linden, Texas Mr. and Mrs. Charley Boone and son Charley Jr. of Marletta, Texas Miss Lena Walker of Birmingham Mrs. Euella Fowler of Bowdon, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. O.H. Hayes and children, J.H., Ralph and Willena Jean Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hightower of Carrollton, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. Gete McElroy of Trickem Mr. and Mrs. Byran Spruill and sons of Lineville Mrs. J.E. Walker and daughters Myrtice and Lois Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Smith and children Elaine, Charles A. and Sammy Faye Mr. and Mrs. J.O. Wise of Hightower Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Walker and daughters Rachel and Violet Mr. and Mrs. Mack English Mr. and Mrs. D.H. English and children, Donald, Imogene, Malene, Stannley and Roy Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Howle and little nephew Harry Tolleson, Jess Smith, Q.R. Sellers Mr. and Mrs. G.O. Walker of Ranburne --------- BIRTHDAY PARTY IS GIVEN HOWLE's at BEASON MILLS On Sunday, Sept. 11, the children, grandchildren, relatives and friends of Uncle Henry Mac and Aunt Emma Howle gathered for a surprise birthday party. The father and mother were completely surprised when the crowd began gathering and Uncle Henry said they at least should have been given short notice. Uncle Henry was 78 on Sept. 13 and Aunt Emma was 72 on Aug. 29. The party was planned for both and was purposely set for Sept. 11. All the children were present for the occasion and it is the first time that they have all been togehter since they began leaving home. The following people were present: Mr. and Mrs. H.M. Howle and sons Grover and Herbert of Beason Mills Mr. and Mrs. R.M. Brown and son Mercer of Tallapoosa, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. H.E. Waldrup and sons Bill and Bob of Birmingham Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Moore and children, Marilynn and Jimmie of Anniston Mr. and Mrs. J.G. Daniel and son John of Newell Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland Morrison and children, Imagene, Herman, Milton, Eileen, Carl, Ruby Nell and Margia Glenda Mrs. Deroy Campbell and children, John Mack and Mary Glyndle Mr. and Mrs. W.G. Payne and children, Charlie Jean and Jacqueline Mr. and Mrs. Clois Newell Mr. and Mrs. D.R. Nunnelly and son Hoyt Mr. and Mrs. Orlan Harlan and daughters Vernelle and Ezma Mr. and Mrs. Green Howle Mr. and Mrs. H.R. Carter and son Hoover Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Lee of Wedowee Miss Loy Payne and Mrs. Payne Ed Hammonds Lois Hammonds Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Hudson Mrs. J.B. Tuggle and daughter Jane Mr. and Mrs. B.H. Turner and daughter of Birmingham Clifford Ralston and son Wendell Mrs. N.J. Nunnelly Soon after the crowd gathered, the ladies prepared the meal, which was brought in by the people attending, and my, what a meal it was! Brother Carter was called upon for prayer and in his usual way he masterfully arose to the occasion. His prayer was simple, all inclusive and which left the crowd with a real feeling of reverance. After the group had eaten the main meal a huge birthday cake was cut and everyone given an opportunity to eat some of it. This cake was baked by Mrs. R.M. Brown. It looked to good to eat and tasted fully as good as it looked. Someone said the gathering came as a result of the efforts of Mrs. Brown (Emmie Howle). It was a great day. Everybody seemed to enjoy it fully and we all left with the hope that his couple will have many more birthdays together and that we will be invited to all of their parties. -------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, SEPTEMBER 22, 1938 IN MEMORY OF MRS. SKINNER Mrs. Tom Skinner was laid to rest Aug. 13, 1938. The Angel of Death came and carried away our dear mother. It was so sad for us to give her up, but God knows best. She is sleeping in the arms of Jesus. We know that she can't come back to us, but we know we can meet her some sweet day. How we miss you, dear mother. Mrs. Skinner was 58 years and 8 months old. She will be missed by all who knew her. Her work is finished here. The Death Angel carried her to that sweet home beyond the skies; there will be no more parting there. We know you have crossed the tide to stay with loved ones. I know dear mother is walking the streets of Heaven. Mrs. Skinner is survived by her husband Tom Skinner, two sons, Lige and Milton Skinner; three daughters, Vertie Jenkins, Ela Roberts, Mary Casey and nine grandchildren. Written by Rosetta Walker ------ CARD OF APPRECIATION We wish to thank our neighbors and friends for the kindness to us at the sudden, tragic death of our dear son and brother Curtis Whitley. We especially thank Dr. Styles, the Preston Quartet and Bro. Morton. May God's richest blessing be upon each of you, is the prayer of Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Whitley, Neil and Eris Whitley, Mr. and Mrs. Verdis Whitley, Mr. and Mrs. Grady Lowery, and Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Butler. ------ HARRELL FUNERAL HELD SUNDAY Funeral services for Mrs. Emily Harrell, 19, who died Friday at her home near Salem Schoolhouse community, after an illness of two months, were held last Sunday at Happy Hill church, Rev. H.R. Carter and Rev. C.E. Kaylor of Heflin officiating. Burial was in Black Cemetery, directed by Brown Service Funeral Home of Heflin. Survivors are the husband J.H. Harrell, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Payne, two sisters and five brothers. ----- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, SEPTEMBER 29, 1938 MRS. PHILLIPS DIED SATURDAY NIGHT Delta, Ala., Sept. 24 Mrs. D.M. Phillips, age 34, died after an illness of a week at her residence on Delta Route 1 at 6 o'clock Saturday night. Funeral services were conducted at the Chulafinnee Methodist church at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon, followed by interment in the church cemetery, Jones of Anniston in charge. Among survivors are the husband, three daughters, Katie Mae, Alice and Myrtle; the mother, Mrs. M.F. Bannister, and a brother Roland Bannister of near Delta; five sisters, Mrs. Matt Turner, Mrs. D.M. Buchanan, Mrs. J.L. Watts and Mrs. Albert Foster, all of near Delta and Mrs. Joseph Feazell of DeArmanville. ------- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/cleburne/newspapers/newspape1373gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 19.3 Kb