Cleburne County AlArchives News.....Newspaper abstracts for AUG. 1940 August 1940 ************************************************ 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 March 17, 2007, 2:42 pm The Cleburne News August 1940 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for AUGUST 1940 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, AUGUST 1, 1940 FRUITHURST News July 29 Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Garner are visiting Mrs. J.W. Southerland in Chattanooga, Tenn. --- LOCAL News E.E. Pollard and daughter Deania of Birmingham and Edward Pollard, who is in a camp in South Carolina, visited Mr. and Mrs. L. Bowling last week. ---- DEATHS James Thomas Black, age 73 of Heflin, passed away in a Birmingham hospital on Wednesday afternoon of last week. He is survived by the widow, one daughter Mrs. Corene Galloway of Birmingham; one son. W.H. Black of Birmingham; five grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Horace Houston and Miss Mary Black of Heflin; two brothers, A.L. Black of Heflin and W.O. Black of Birmingham. Funeral services were from the Heflin Methodist Church on Friday at 11 a.m., the Rev. Johnson and Rev. Niager officiating. Interment was in the Heflin cemetery, with Brown - Service of Heflin directing. ------- MRS. ROY STARR Mrs. Roy Starr, age 65, died at her residence here at 12:10 p.m. on Monday after an illness of several years. Funeral services were held at 4:30 Tuesday evening. Interment was in the church cemetery, directed by Brown - Service of Heflin. The Rev. H.R. Carter and Rev. Roy Niager conducted the services. Mrs. Starr is survived by the husband; one daughter, Mrs. Floyd Morris of Heflin; two brothers, Harry Hammack of Thomasville, Ga. and Ed Hammack of Otene, N.C., three sisters, Mrs. Annie Livingston of Atlanta, Ga., Mrs. Lily White of Atlanta and Mrs. Jessie Lewis of Pasadena, California. ------- OBIE NORTON Orbie Hill Norton, age 16, died Monday morning at 12:30 o'clock in an Anniston hospital. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Cane Creek with the Rev. Ira Patty officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery with Brown - Service of Heflin in charge. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Norton; three brothers, Jimmie, Ronald and Albert Norton; two sisters, Mrs. Mary D. Hamm and Miss Doris Norton, all of Heflin. ------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, AUGUST 8, 1940 HEFLIN MAN KILLED IN UNUSUAL WRECK Funeral services for Clyde Story, age 24, Heflin truck driver who was killed in an unusual highway accident on Wednesday afternoon of last week, were held Friday afternoon at Cedar Creek. Story was killed and his companion in the lumber truck was slightly injured, when bales of cotton fell off an approaching trailer truck against the cab of his machine, crushing it in. According to reports, a bale of cotton first fell from the cotton carrier about 10 feet in front of the lumber truck on a curve. Another bale crashed against the cab, crushing Story, and other bales tumbled to the highway as the cotton truck continued a short distance down the highway. The lumber truck, which was moving lumber east along the Bankhead Highway out of Fruithurst, did not turn over, it was reported, although the falling bales of cotton seriously damaged it. The wreck occurred about four miles out of Heflin, toward Atlanta. Story died instantly from a broken neck. Both legs and both arms were also broken and his body was taken from the cab of his wrecked truck. His companion in the truck T.M. Holcomb, suffered minor bruises, it was said. Surviving Mr. Story are his wife and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tillero Story and several brothers and sisters. ------- EX-SLAVE DIES AT AGE 114 Jane Rudley, an ex-slave, died at the age of nearly 115 years at her residence here at 1:30 o'clock Wednesday morning of last week, after an illness of two weeks. She was freed at the age of 39 aftere being in service as a slave for several years, most of her life being spent in and around Heflin. Funeral services were conducted at New Bethel Methodist church at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon, followed by interment in the Heflin Cemetery. Jane was born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1825 and she was 114 years, seven months and six days old at her death. Three sons, the youngest of whom is 71 years old, and a daughter survive. They are Neal, Ollie, Noah and Mollie Clark. She had been active until she became ill two weeks ago. -------- 14 COUPLES ISSUED MARRIAGE LICENSES DURING MONTH Edward D. Hicks, Napa, California and Avis Hudgins, Muscadine J.E. Brooks of Delta and Mrs. Jessie Statom of Heflin Everett W. Cannon of Talladega and Loreine Morris of Heflin Troy Garner of Muscadine and Ruth Pounds of Muscadine Carlos H. White of Heflin and Chloe Holmes of Bremen, Ga. Judson Byron McClung of Alexander City and Mrs. Agnes Miller of Alexander City O.V. Hardin of Cullman and Mrs. Luella Speer of Cullman Ray D. Hughes of Fruithurst and Myrtice Maline Robinson of Edwardsville L.T. Palmer of Fruithurst and Estrella E. Hunt of Fruithurst Ulysses Martin Vaughan of Heflin and Lucy Massey of Heflin Calvin Edgar Johnson of Cedartown, Ga. and Sarah Elizabeth Black of Bremen, Ga. Leon Lawson of Atlanta, Ga. and Mrs. Evelyn Allen of Atlanta, Ga. Luther Rainey of Travelers Rest S.S.?, and Ruby Benefield of Hopewell William Joseph Brown of Atlanta, Ga. and Augusta Grier of Atlanta, Ga. ------- CHULAFINNEE News Aug. 5 Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Turner and Miss Velma Perry attended the funeral of Mrs. Julia Bell at New Harmony on Sunday. ----- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, AUGUST 15, 1940 LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. J.N. Albright and Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Albright of Birmingham attended the funeral of Mrs. W.J. Bell, aunt of Mrs. J.C. Albright (Clara Jones). ---- Miss Beatrice Johnson has returned from a visit with her sister Mrs. J.C. Albright of Birmingham. --- Mrs. William Penrod of Birmingham who has been visiting her sister Mrs. D.D. Perryman, returned to her home Saturday. ---- The family of Mrs. J.C. Bean held a reunion at her home over the weekend. The children present were: Russell Bean of Cullman Dr. and Mrs. Gleason Bean and children of Lexington, Va. Dr. and Mrs. Cecil Bean of Bowdon, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bean of Heflin. ------ MEMBERS OF WOOD FAMILY ASSEMBLE FOR REUNION Anniston, Ala. Aug. 8 A reunion was held by the Wood family at Shoals Creek church in Cleburne county. J.M. Wood of Jacksonville spoke, tracing the family history from the time his father left South Carolina for Georgia. From Georgia, he came to Cleburne county and from there to Calhoun county, where he settled in Choccolocco Valley. He died there more than 50 years ago. At the noon hour, a picnic lunch was spread. Among relatives and friends present were: W.A. Moore Henry L. Wood Tommie Miller Billy Wood W.J. Whitley Alton Boulware Perry Brown Wallace Brown J.L. Dunn Curtis Popoe Edward Tompkins Cecil Tompkins Eula Dunn Ethel Wood Bill Wood Inez Wood Dorothy WOod Jessie Wood Dean Wood Gloria Wood Alma Brown Jewel Dean Brown Leo Traylor Mrs. Henry Wood Elizabeth Tompkins Wallace King Agnes King Nina King Roy Wood Iris Wood Dallas Wood Carol Wood Clyde Tompkins Elsie Tompkins Billie Wood Edith Townley E.C. King Annie King Ward King Worthie King Dean King Sam Tompkins Mattie Bell Tompkins Mary Tompkins Edward Tompkins Dorothy Tompkins Cecil Tompkins Ruby Mae Tompkins James Franklin Tompkins Wes Allred Tompkins Sudie Tompkins Howard Hompkins Harold Tompkins -------- DEATHS CLYDE STORY Clyde was born December 10, 1915 and met a most tragic death on July 31, 1940. He was married to Miss Mae Halcomb on Dec. 20, 1936. It was with a deep feeling of sorrow that we laid the mortal remains of our dear friend and neighbor in the last resting place at Cedar Creek cemetery. Fitting indeed were the beautiful flowers that were placed upon his grave, as the flowers will so quickly fade, as in his life, cut off in the bloom of an active ambitious manhood. He was so quiet and good and was such a shining star in his home. He always stopped on his way home to let his mother know when he got in from his work. He knew the uneasiness and anxiety of his dear mother and always showed his love for her, by remembering her in many ways that will never be forgotten. He was a devoted husband and a loving son, true to every trust. He has gone from the trials of this life to the crowning glories of eternity, but his memory will long live in the hearts of his friends and relatives. Those who mourn his departure are his widow Mrs. Mae Story; his parents Mr. and Mrs. T.R. Story; two brothers, Carl and Glen and two sisters, Miss Ruth Story and Mrs. Gladys McKnight and a host of friends. "Life is real, life is earnest, And the grave is not its goal, Dust thou art, to dust returns, Was not spoken of the soul. A friend. ---------- MRS. W.J. BELL Mrs. W.J. Bell died at her home near Lincoln on Saturday morning, August 3 at 8:30 a.m. following an illness of almost a year. Funeral services were held at New Harmony church at 3 o'clock Sunday evening. Interment was in the church cemetery with Usrey of Anniston directing. The Rev. E.A. Riddle and Rev. Peak conducted the services. Mrs. Bell is survived by the husband; one daughter Mrs. L.H. Hardin; one son, Guy Bell of Lincoln; one brother, M.L. Johnson; one sister, Mrs. Belle Nicholes of Heflin; six grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. -------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, AUGUST 22, 1940 FRUITHURST News Aug. 19 Mrs. Quinton Batchelor of Haleyville was a recent visitor of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.P. McDurmont. ----- Mr. and Mrs. L.E. Curenton of Tampa, Fla. and M.C. Curenton of Geneva visited Rev. and Mrs. J.P. McDurmont during the past week. ----- Mrs. Henry Baker, who was called to the bedside of her daughter Mrs. Joseph Granade in a north Augusta hospital a few weeks ago, has returned to her home here and reports that Mrs. Granade is much better. Mrs. Granade will be remembered to her many friends in Fruithurst as Miss Mary Lee Barker (or Baker?). ---- OFFICERS BELIEVE THAT NEGRO IS MURDERED Heflin, Ala. Aug. 19 The death of James Howard, 17 year old negro worker on a highway project, was being investigated today by Cleburne county authorities who believe he met death and was then placed on the tracks of the Southern Railway Co. The body, badly mangled, was found Sunday on the Southern right of way. Several trains apparently had pssed over the body. Pelham J. Merrill, county solicitor, said that it had not been definitely determined whether the boy was shot in the head. He said the pockets of Howard's clothing had been turned wrong side out and that Howard had received his pay on Saturday afternoon. ------- LOCAL News Jim Pirkle and Mrs. Della Pesnell of Quitman, La. have returned home after visiting relatives and friends in the county. ---- DEATHS MISS HATTIE WILLIAMS Funeral services were held for Miss Hattie Williams, age 45 on July 28 at Mars Hill Church, with Elder Ira Patty and Bruce Robinson officiating, with burial in the church cemetery. Miss Williams had been in ill health for several months, passing away at her parents residence July 27. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Williams; one sister Miss Nora Williams and three brothers, Luther, Marcellas and Carl Williams, all of near Mars Hill. ------- MRS. JANE CAMPBELL Mrs. Jane Campbell, age 87 years, died August 14 at her residence in Heflin, Route 1. Funeral services were held at New Harmony church on Aug. 15 by the Rev. H.R. Carter. Interment was in the church cemetery, directed by Brown - Service of Heflin. Mrs. Campbell was born in Cleburne county and had spent her entire life here. She is survived by her husband the Rev. J.E. Campbell; two daughters, Mrs. Essie Tuto of Mississippi; Mrs. Margaret Murray of Heflin and three sons, Marion of Heflin; Henry of Mississippi and Dock of Chocolocco. ------ A.J. DEESE A.J. Deese, age 64, passed away August 16 at 6 p.m. after an illness of three years, at his residence in Muscadine, Route 2. Funeral services were held August 18 at Mt. Zion church near Tallapoosa, Ga. with the Rev. Mr. Wright officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery with Brown - Service of Heflin in charge. Mr. Deese is survived by his wife, three brothers, Jess of Ackworth, Ga., Joe of Fort Payne and Alec of Edwardsville; one sister, Mrs. Emma Webb of Ashburn, Ga. -------- JOHN B. CAMPBELL John B. Campbell, age 85 of Heflin, Route 1, passed away August 15 at 4:52 p.m. after an illness of four days. He was retired mail carrier and was a member of the Pleasant Hill Baptist church for 70 years. Funeral services were held on Aug. 16 at 2:30 p.m. at Pleasant Hill, the Rev. H.R. Carter officiating, Rev. W.M. Barr and J.D. Eason assisting. Rural carriers from the Heflin Post office served as pallbearers and interment was in the church cemetery with Brown - Service of Heflin in charge. The survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Cornelius Noel of Heflin; Miss Richard Lee Campbell of Heflin; Mrs. Carrie Massey of Avon Park, Fla., one son, DeRoy Campbell of Heflin; two half-brothers and three sisters. ------ MRS. JEFF CRUMPTON Tuesday night, August 6, grandmother Crumpton left this earth to find a better place above. She has gone to be rewarded by the Master. We will miss grandmother, but God gave and God taketh way, blessed be the work of the Lord. Grandmother was 79 years, three months and 24 days old, but now she is gone. Her presence will be missed by many. Her memory and works will linger on. Heaven will be brighter with grandmother there. Grandmother, we miss you here but may we strive to meet you in heaven when God says, come. ---------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, AUGUST 29, 1940 OAK GROVE News Aug. 26 Mr. and Mrs. Theo Johnson and children visited her mother Mrs. R.A. Clark on Sunday. ---- N.J. Pesnell is on the sick list; his friends and neighbors wish him a speedy recovery. ---- BORDEN SPRINGS News Aug. 26 Mrs. Lena Gray of Chattanooga, Tenn. is visiting Mrs. D. Ripley and family. ---- Mrs. Maude Nunnaly of Atlanta is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Newton Wheeler. ---- COURTHOUSE LOST BY FIRE IN WEDOWEE LAST SATURDAY Wedowee, Ala. Fire of unknown origin gutted the Randolph county courthouse on Saturday about dawn, destroying the entire upper floors and exhasting the city's water supply before the blaze was finally brought under control. According to Probate Judge H.M. Brittain, the fire was discovered about 4 a.m. by the jailer, who aroused citizens of the town by firing guns and sounding automobile horns up and down the streets. The blaze had already made considerable headway before it was discovered and flames were belching out of the upper story windows and though the roof by the time the city's volunteer Fire Deparment could reach the scene. Efforts to distinguish the blaze were hampered by the city's low water supply. Additional water was provided by emergency pumps placed in the creek running behind the jail. The fire was still burning at 7 a.m. Saturday morning, making it impossible for officials to enter the building to investigate the cause of the fire. This is the second time the Randolph county courthouse has burned. A fire razed the courthouse in 1896, completely destroying the building and all county records. The present building was erected the following year. ---------- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/cleburne/newspapers/newspape1405gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 16.1 Kb