Cleburne County AlArchives News.....Newspaper abstracts for OCTOBER 1938 October 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, 11:29 pm The Cleburne News October 1938 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for OCTOBER 1938 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, OCTOBER 13, 1938 LETTERS TO EDITOR Editor of Cleburne News, Heflin, Ala. I am enclosing $1 for starting your paper to me. I am a son of the late Dr. A.C. Jones of Bell Mills, Ala. I am now 73 years old and retired on a Railroad Pension. I have bought a home and located in Fruithurst. Prior to this I have been almost continuously in the railroad service. I am glad to return to my old friends and relatives in Cleburne county. I used to play and chew tobacco with your late C.F. (Frank) Dodson when we were boys at Bell Mills. I will be glad to meet him in the Great Beyond. Yours sincerely, A.M. Jones, Fruithurst, Ala. ------- RANBURNE NEws W.H. Harris of Bowdon, Ga. visited his mother Mrs. Mary Harris on Sunday afternoon. ---- Mr. and Mrs. H.H. Pirkle spent the night with her mother Mrs. Ida M. Langley of Macedonia on Sunday night. ---- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, OCTOBER 20, 1938 PAYNE SERIOUSLY SHOT SATURDAY A shooting affray occurred about a mile northeast of Heflin on Saturday morning. The participants were Barlow Cheatwood and Jim Payne. Payne was shot by Cheatwood and witnesses differ as to what kind of gun was used. Some say he was shot with a shot gun while others claim he was shot with a rifle or pistol. Cheatwood avows that Payne shot three times at him. Payne, while suffering considerable agony, it is said, is getting along fine at this writing. As yet no warrants have been sworn out for either of the participants and the cause of the duel has not yet been ascertained. ------- BEASON SICK S.C. Beason, prominent Heflin merchant, has been confined to his home with illness for the last 10 days. His many friends hope for him a speedy recovery. ------ IN MEMORY OF MOTHER On Sept. 5, 1938 death claimed our dear mother, Mrs. Lou Ella Greene of Hinze, Miss. Our Father preceded her to the grave Sept. 11, 1935. She joined the Baptist church in early life and was a christian wife and mother. Mother is surrounded by loved ones in Heaven. She was surrounded by loved ones here. The family circle is broken. We will always miss our darling mother on earth. She and father both lost their mothers when they were small. I appreciating my teachings. We can live so as to meet them again. The Lord invites everybody to the reunion in Heaven. He calls us one by one, so let's try to live so all will be there. I've heard Mother play and sing "In a Land Where We Never Grow Old" and " I'll Live On". Yes, her sweet life will live on in our hearts. All who knew her loved her. She left us here to fight on. Let's do the best we can. The richest person in the world is the one who is prepared to move to Heaven when the Lord calls. Mother was kind and sweet through all her struggles; she never took time to do any one evil. She always looked forward in the behalf of her family and friends the best she could. She has won a crown of glory; Jesus is the only one who can fill the vacant place. Mother taught us to be truthful and keep out of evil. He gives us a talent; we are not all alike; we can connect our wire to his powerline. God can give straight to carry the parts he wants us to take; I get homesick sometimes. He will take us when our time is filled. He knows His business. Our hearts are made sad, although I am glad to feel that Mother is at rest; I hope to meet her with the Lord. Sing on, Mother, those sweet songs. I am coming to sing with you sometime. The old home place looks lonesome, I know. Heaven seems dearer than ever. Mother leaves to mourn her going, her children: Mr. and Mrs. Ohlen Greene and family Mr. and Mrs. Blanton Greene Mr. and Mrs. M.M. Vowell; all of Hinze, MIss. Mr. and Mrs. Eli Kunie and family of Louisville, Miss. Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Prichard and family Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Creel and family Mr. and Mrs. Walter Greene and family of Hightower Written by a daughter, S.C. Prichard. ------ IN MEMORY OF W.A. OWEN In memory of W.A. Owen who passed away two years ago. "For two long years dear Daddy, I've felt so much alone, Each day I miss your loving care, No matter where I roam. My friends all seem to love me, But there is none like you, Some day I hope to meet you, In that home beyond the Blue. A daughter, Nellie Owen ------- MRS. TURNER DIED Tallapoosa, Ga. Oct. 13 Mrs. Augusta Turner, age 64, died suddenly on Saturday morning, Oct. 8 at her home near Lebanon. She was a well known and beloved citizen of that section and had been a member of Concord church for 43 years and was an active church worker until her death. Funeral services were held at Concord Baptist church Sunday, Oct. 9 at 2 o'clock, with the pastor, Rev. Rufus Johnson officiating. Large hosts of friends and relatives assembled to pay their respects. She was laid beside her husband in Concord cemetery. Mrs. Turner is survived by several brothers and one sister and many other relatives. R.J. Miller Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. -------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, OCTOBER 27, 1938 LAST RITES PAID MR. WILLIAMSON A.Q.L. Williamson, 72, died last Thursday at his home at Victory, near Bell Mills, after an illness of four years. He suffered a stroke of paralysis but was able to be up until about 18 months ago. He was a native of Cleburne county. He was born and raised at old Hopewell but moved to the Bell Mills community about 17 years ago. He was well known in the eastern part of the county and was liked by all who knew him. He will be missed in the home and community. Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Georgia Ann Williamson and one son, Bob. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at Pine Grove Baptist church, Elder Sanders at Chulafinnee officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Homer McCaghren, Arlan and Lindsey Williamson, Luther Wilson, Comer Preston and Clyde Butterworth. CARD OF THANKS We take this method of thanking the people for their kindness and help during the sickness and death of our dear father, husband and grandparent. We cannot find words to express our thanks to you all. The people of Blue Mountain, the Undertaker, who was so kind and thoughtful, the community for their beautiful flowers and all others who brought flowers. May God be with you and bless you all, always. Mrs. A.Q.L. Williamson Mr. and Mrs. Bob Williamson and children -------- DEATH CLAIMS NEWELL WOMAN Newell, Ala., Oct. 23 Mrs. J.L. Kerr, age 84, died at her residence at Newell on Saturday afternoon following an illness of about a year. Funeral services will be conducted this afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Cool Springs church with Usrey in charge. Mrs. Kerr is survived by two sons, J.M. Kerr of Anniston and J.A. Kerr of Newell and a daughter Miss Lexie Kerr of Newell. ------- 2 AUTO VICTIMS OVER WEEKEND Mrs. D.P. Haynes of Oxford, widely known head of the Women's Christian Temperance Union and an official of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, was killed instantly early Sunday night, when struck by an automobile after leaving the home of her daughter Mrs. Robert Hingson, also of Oxford. Mrs. Haynes is survived by her husband, one son and one daughter. * * * * * At Anniston, a 22 year old deaf mute, Grover Ledbetter of White Plains, was killed late Saturday night while attempting to cross south Noble street. Witnesses reported that the youth was apparently blinded by the lights of an approaching automobile and could not hear the signals of a car approaching in the opposite direction. ------ SMITH GIVEN PARTY ON 67th BIRTHDAY Sunday, Oct. 23, the children of Mart Smith surprised him with a birthday dinner, it being his 67th birthday. All the children were together for the first time in several years and each one seemed to enjoy the day. At the noon hour the table was loaded with good things to eat and after all had eaten, there was plenty left. The afternoon was spent in talking and all wished Mr. Smith many more such birthdays. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Mart Smith Meda and Lee Smith Mr. and Mrs. Elzie Smith Mr. and Mrs. Bill Edwards Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kerr and daughter Audrey Ruth Mr. and Mrs. Judd Elkins and children, Bessie Mae, Margaret, Charles and Allen Dewey Smith Mr. and Mrs. Sam Edwards and son James Mrs. Ida Edwards and children, Billie Ross and Glenn ------- MR. BEASON PASSES E.W. Beason, one of Heflin's well known citizens, who was confined to his home suffering with high blood pressure for several days, passed away. The funeral is today, Thursday, at Beason's Cemetery. ----- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/cleburne/newspapers/newspape1374gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 9.4 Kb