Cleburne County AlArchives News.....Newspaper abstracts for JANUARY 1941 January 1941 ************************************************ 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 22, 2007, 1:43 pm The Cleburne News January 1941 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for JANUARY 1941 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, JANUARY 2, 1941 FUNERAL HELD FOR E.C. ATKINS Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 26 Funeral services for E.C. Atkins, president and owner of the Atlanta Wholesale Floral Company, who died after a long illness on Wednesday in a private hospital, were held Thursday afternoon at the Heflin, Alabama Methodist church. The Rev. E.C. Johnson officiated and burial was in the Heflin Cemetery. A native of Heflin, Mr. Atkins had resided here for more than 2 years. For the past 12 years he had headed the floral company and prior to that had operated a number of drug stores here. He was a graduate of the University of Alabama where he was a member of the Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity and was a Mason, an Elk and a member of the Atlanta Athletic club and the American Legion. He was 44 years old and made his home at 1765 Peachtree Street, N.E. Surviving are his wife; his mother Mrs. F.M. Atkins of Heflin; and four brothers, Dr. F.M. Atkins of Atlanta, and Wilmer, Robert and John Atkins of Heflin. Pallbearers were H.H. McMurray, Neal Morgan and Clellan Wager of Heflin and J.C. Anderson. R.A. Jones and F.J. Hunter of Atlanta. ------- DEATHS MRS. JANE WHEELER Anniston, Ala. Dec. 27 Funeral services for Mrs. Ellen Jane Wheeler, age 95, who died at her residence at DeArmanville at 2:40 o'clock yesterday afternoon following a lengthy illness, were conducted this afternoon from Usrey Chapel. The Rev. T.D.Stovall officiated. Interment was in Oxford cemetery with Usrey directing. Mrs. Wheeler was born at Arbacoochee. She was a member of the Baptist church. Surviving are a grandson, Joseph Ruffin of Gadsden; three great-grandsons, Joseph Ruffin Jr. of Tampa, Fla., and James and Carl Mankin of Griffin, Ga., and a granddaughter Miss Mary Ann Ruffin of Tuscaloosa. ------ IN MEMORY OF MRS. N.J. BELL Our hearts are all empty and sad today, for two years ago, mother passed away; her smile gone and her voice stilled, leaving a place never to be filled. With keen mind and a heart of gold, and warmth of spirit never growing cold. Worthy ambitions, character fine, loyal and true at all times, ever thinking of others, doing for them, as she would have them do unto her. To all whose who knew and loved her, her memory will never grow dim Roy H. Bell and family --------- LOCAL News Bill Robinson of the U.S. Navy is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rhodes Robinson. ---- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, JANUARY 9, 1941 TWO HOSPITALIZED AFTER HELFIN ROW; Soldier Shot, Officer Hit with Own Blackjack Anniston, Ala. Jan. 2 A peace officer and a soldier were in the hospital today as a result of a difficulty involving several soldiers and the manager of the Cafe-Bus station at Heflin on Wednesday morning. The officer, policeman A.P. Evans, age 47, was under treatment at Garner Hospital for severe head injuries said to have been inflicted by his own blackjack in the hands of the soldier, James Wayman, who is in the hospital at Fort McClellan. The policeman is said to have shot the soldier in the left arm and shoulder. Wayman is a member of Company F of the 22nd Infantry, stationed at Fort McPherson, Ga. and he was transferred to the hospital at Fort McClellan after being received at Garner Hospital. His three companions, James W. Tosatto, Earl B. Frost and Herbert Moore, were in jail at Heflin charged with interferring with an officer. The beating of policeman Evans and the shooting of Pvt. Wayman was said to have occurred while the soldier was handcuffed to the officer. ------- IN MEMORY OF A.J. NOLES In loving memeory of our dear husband and daddy, who passed away two years ago, Jan. 9, 1939. A precious one from us has gone. A voice we love is still. A place is vacant in our home that never can be filled. Mrs. A.J. Noles and children ------ LEGAL NOTICE State of Alabama, Cleburne County Probate Court Application of Anna Lahr and Clara Lahr to probate Will of Robert Dunning, deceased It being made to appear to the Judge of Probate by the affidavit of petitioners to probate said Will; that: James Dunning, a brother of deceased, who is over the age of twenty- one years, resides in Springfield, Ontario, Canada Mrs. Peter McCullough, a sister of the deceased, who is over the age of twenty- one years, resides at 52 Forest Ave., St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada and the heirs of Mrs. Richard Jackson, the names, number and addresses being unknown to petitioner; all of whom are non-residents of the state of Alabama; It is ordered by the Judge of Probate that publication be made in The Cleburne News, a newspaper published in Cleburne county, Alabama, once a week for four successive weeks, requiring the above named parties to appear and contest the petition to probate said Will if they see proper to do so. This 2nd day of January, 1941. A.H. Glasgow, Judge of Probate ------- LOCAL news Miss Lorene Mays of Talladega was a recent visitor of her sister and brother Mr. and Mrs. John E. Gaither and family. ---- J.O. Tolleson spent last Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. W.B. Owen of Leeds. Mr. Owen is seriously ill. ---- Mrs. W.A. Wilson was visiting her daughter Mrs. B.W. Fowler of Anniston on Sunday. ---- Mrs. Avery White and baby spent last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Steele. ---- Sam Conkle, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Conkle of Cane Creek community, was called for duty to the U.S. Navy last week. Sam served previously from 1923-27. ---- CLEBURNE COUNTY LIST OF CONFEDERATE PENSIONERS AS OF JANUARY 1, 1941 AKIN, Sarah Jane, widow, Graham, Ala., Route 1 BRYANT, Willie, widow, Jacksonville, Ala., Route 2 BUCHANAN, Sarah J., widow, Bowdon, Ga., Route 3 FERRELL, Mary A., widow, Bowdon, Ga., Route 3 GIBBS, Sarah E., widow, Graham, Ala., Route 1 HARRIS, Martha, widow, Heflin, Ala., Route 1 HAYWOOD, Elizabeth, widow, Heflin, Ala., Route 1 HOLMES, R.W., veteran, Heflin, Ala., Route 1 KENNEY, Margaret, widow, Borden Springs, Ala. MULLALLY, Myrtie E., widow, Delta, Ala., Route 1 OWEN, Viola, widow, Edwardsville, Ala. RIDDLE, Martha, widow, Heflin, Ala. ROOKS, Martha S.E., widow, Heflin, Ala. ROBERTSON, Martha A.E., widow, 49 Monroe St., Tallapoosa, Ga. SNOW, Francis F., widow, Graham, Ala., Route 1 WILLINGHAM, Augusta A., widow, Edwardsville, Ala. certified by A.H. Glasgow, Judge of Probate January 7, 1941 --------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, JANUARY 16, 1941 FUNERAL IS HELD FOR MRS. DODSON Funeral services were conducted Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock for Mrs. C.F. (Elizabeth) Dodson from the resdience. Mrs. Dodson, age 71, was born and reared in Cleburne county. She died Saturday in a Tuscaloosa hospital. She suffered a stroke on Thursday, Dec. 2 and another the following Saturday from which she was unconscious and never regained it until her death. The Rev. Roy Niager, pastor of the Heflin Baptist church, of which Mrs. Dodson was a member, officiated. Interment was in Hurricane church cemetery, with Brown - Service of Heflin directing. She is survived by a son, R.A. Dodson, and a daughter Mrs. W.O. Steele, both of Heflin; three stepchildren, M.N. Dodson of Troy; Mrs. J.P. Robinson of Atlanta, Ga. and Mrs. Lucille Kingsley of Troy; also five sisters and two brothers. Pallbearers were C.L. Wager, W.S. Hiney, Grady Cook, Neal Morgan and Grady Boyd. ------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, JANUARY 23, 1941 FUNERAL HELD FOR F.H. STEELE Frank H. Steele, age 56, well known retired railroad conductor of this city, died at his residence at 10 o'clock Saturday morning, following an illness of one week. Funeral services were conducted at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon from the Baptist church, with the Rev. Roy Niager and the Rev. E.C. Johnson officiating. Interment was in the Heflin cemetery, with Boozer of Anniston directing. Mr. Steele was well known in Heflin where he had lived for 40 years, and throughout this section of the state, having been connected with the Southern Railroad for many years. He married Miss Vera Barnes of Heflin in 1915 and had two children. He was a member of the Masonic Woodman of the World, Brotherhood of Trainmen and Brotherhood of Conductors. He was also a member of the Baptist church. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Mary White of Talladaga and Miss Betty Sue Steele of Heflin; two brothers, Carl Steele of Fort Worth, Texas and Sam Steele of Bremen, Georgia; six sisters, Mrs. Lane Thweatt of Oxford; Mrs. Ruth Worthington of Upper Darvia, Penn., Mrs. Robert Wade and Mrs. Pearl Brooks of Atlanta, Georgia; Mrs. C.R. Bishop and Mrs. Lula Colvin of Bremen, Ga. and Mrs. D.A. Bucker of Leeds. ------- IN MEMORY OF LAURA MYRTLE GREEN The news of the death of Laura Myrtle Green, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Green, on last wednesday morning of last week, made very home in Heflin a house of sorrow. Along her father's mail route, men and women wept for the loss of a child they knew and loved, for she was adored and loved. Hers was a familiar little figure in the schools, on the streets and in the market places. She would ride her wheel like she was sailing, then again her efforts would appear laborious. Her beautiful hair, silken and shining could be seen in the distance and we would know Laura Myrtle was approaching. She would wave her little hand and smile on all she met. Hers was a joyous, appealing personality. She had that little spirit of tease and loved to apply it. Her mind was keen and brilliant, in fact it was sparkling! She loved her music, gloried in her tapping lessons, but her books were of first concern and she was always an A pupil, though she was modest about any honors. To her music teacher she brought every grade card, knowing the full approval with which it would be met but never did make any comment when presenting it. Her affections when once bestowed took deep roots exalting those whom she called friend. She was chummy with Chief Robinson and tears were uncontrolled when he learned of her death. Living next door to Dr. Wood, she hailed him as "Doc". Rev. Roy Niager was her pal and she displayed with childhood pride her vaccination scar because Dr. Connell had made it, but always Dr. Wright was her "medicine man" and her beloved standby. The writer enjoyed observing the closeness and companionship between Laura and her teacher Miss Peterson; often they could be seen walking together in close conversation. A few years was no barrier to Laura Myrtle. For her age, she was a positive character; at times was really womanly but her charm was in her childish simplicity of manner. There was in her an innate goodness that radiated from her lovely little face. Thoughtful and companionable with her mother and Barbara Lee, there was that possessive feeling for "Daddy" and she would often slip early into the kitchen to be sure that he was getting breakfast on time. There existed an affinity of love between her and Grandma, Mrs. Anne Green; this devotion was encouraged by her mother for she knew it was a beautiful benediction in her little life. The disparity of years was nothing to Laura Myrtle and trips and long visits were planned to the childhood home of her father. At the last, friends and school mates all brought flowers in profusion and she rested in their beauty and fragrance, for she was the fairest flower of all. It was so tragic that the little body so fragile and delicate, yet so energetic, had to go back to earth in such clouds and shadows. All day we longed for the sunshine to come out and linger on the last scene, for she was the symbol of sunshine, but this was not to be. We sought to be grateful for the nine beautiful years God had given us of this child's life and in the face of nature's gloom, we found comfort in the thought that her precious spirit was resting with God who have it. Written by Ella Perryman ------- CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank the many friends of Laura Myrtle and the family for their expressions of sympathy at her death. Our sincerest thanks for the floral offerings, kind words from the ministers and unending services from Brown - Service. May God bless each and everyone. Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Green, Barbara Lee and Julia Emma -------- REV. ROY NIAGER CALLED TO PREACH IN ATLANTA On all sides we heard regret about the leaving of Rev. Roy Niager and Mrs. Niager for their new work in an Atlanta church. Rev. Niager has been in Heflin for more than three years and has greatly endeared himself to all classes. His kindness of manner and sympathy for all those who need a friend, have been a benediction to our community. ------- LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. Byron Fowler of Anniston spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Wilson. ---- Mr. and Mrs. Frank Beason were called to Panama City, Fla., recently to the bedside of Mrs. Beason's mother who is ill. ---- Duke Pierce is visiting his mother in Birmingham. Mrs. Pierce continues very ill. -- Mrs. Clarence Elliott has returned to her home here after visiting her sister Mrs. Pierce who is seriously ill. ---- FRUITHURST News Jan. 12 (written for last week) News has reached friends in Fruithurst of the death of Mrs. Wilhelm Petterson at the home of her daughter Mrs. William Warren in Minneapolis, Minn., after a brief illness. She died peacefully in her sleep. Mrs. Petterson was the daughter of Olaf Saugasted, one of the old pioneers of Fruithurst, a man held in great esteem by all who knew him. She was the widow of the late Wilhelm Petterson, author and a great traveler. Mrs. Petterson had made her home with her daughter for the past few years, and will be remembered to her many friends as Mrs Leona Petterson. Mrs. Petterson was beloved by all who knew her in Fruithurst and it is with sorrow we note her passing. ------- FRUITHURST Jan. 20 C.O. Nelson, of the firm Nelson & Nelson, died last Tuesday in Birmingham after a long illness. He was a former resident of Fruithurst, having come here in the early '90's. After the colony failed, he moved with his family to Birmingham where he engaged in the Brass Foundry business. Mr. Nelson was a fine citizen and a good christian and loyal friend. We in Fruithurst extend our respect and sympathy to his widow and two sons, who mourn his death. -------- DEATHS THOMAS J. WAITS Anniston, Ala. Jan. 15 Thomas Joseph Waits, 98 year old Confederate veteran, of 802 S. Quintard in Anniston, died at his home at 10 o'clock Tuesday night, following an illness of a week. Mr. Waits was once a farmer and stone cutter, but had retired some time ago. Funeral services were held at Green's Chapel in Cleburne county at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon with the Rev. Pendleton Bean officiating. Interment was in Green's cemetery, with Usrey in charge. Born in Gwinnett county, Ga., Mr. Waits is survived by six sons, T.C. of Anniston; H.J. of Lathonia, Ga., J.M., C.W. and C.T. of Heflin; and T.D. of Fort Worth, Texas; three daughters, Miss Bertha Waits of Anniston; Mrs. Mollie Breadwell of Crossville and Mrs. Geneva Hanvey of Weaver, and 63 grandchildren and 69 great-grandchildren. -------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, JANUARY 30, 1941 DEATHS MRS. MARY JORDAN Funeral services were conducted Sunday morning from the New Harmony church near Heflin for Mrs. Mary Jordan, age 81, wife of the late John Jordan, who died Friday at her home near Heflin, after a short illness. The Rev. W.M. Barr officiated. Interment was in the New Harmony cemetery with Brown - Service directing. Mrs. Jordan is survived by six sons; J.A., T.L., C.E., G.C., D.E. and J.E. Jordan and two daughters; Mrs. W.E. Smith and Mrs. W.W. Williamson. Pallbearers were her grandsons. ------- CLEBURNE MAN SHOT TO DEATH NEAR HOME Piedmont, Ala., Jan. 24 John E. Siegler, 34, died almost instantly from a shot gun blast last Friday afternoon about 6 o'clock and Goodwyn Porter, a young Esom Hill man, was arrested and carried to the Cleburne county jail and locked up, charged with the killing. The killing occurred in only a few hundred yard from Siegler's home. The dead man was buried at Cherry Grove on Sunday afternoon, Johnston of Jacksonville directing. Surviving are two sons and a daughter, and six sisters, Mrs. I.E. Bryan of Piedmont; Mrs. O.S. Spoone of Griffin, Ga., Mrs. Pearl Knott of Lindale; Mrs. J.M. Millican, Mrs. Sallie Jordan and Mrs. Bessie McGhee, all of Cedartown, Ga. Mr. Siegler was a native of Cleburne county, having resided all of his life near Esom Hill. ------- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/cleburne/newspapers/newspape1410gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 17.4 Kb