Cleburne County AlArchives News.....Newspaper abstracts for APRIL & MAY 1942 1942 ************************************************ 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 Teal Gravelle tealtree@comcast.net May 20, 2007, 9:20 pm The Cleburne News 1942 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for APRIL 1942 & MAY 1942 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, APRIL 2, 1942 IN MEMORY OF Dr. J.M. LINDSEY After a brief illness, Dr. Jerry M. Lindsey died at his home in Ranburne on March 1, 1942. He bore his pains without a murmur. Funeral services were held at his home, conducted by Rev. John O. Ray of Cedarbluff. He was born in Cleburne county, Nov. 22, 1868; joined the Methodist church at Muscadine Camp Ground when he was a young man. He received his early education in Edwardsville public school, later attending college at Athens, Tenn., and graduated from Chattanooga, Tenn. Medical school in 1897. During 1897 he began practicing as a medical doctor at Fruithurst. He was married to Miss Catherine H. Beverley on October 6, 1897. To this happy union, ten children were born, four sons, Carl and Earl of Hightower (twins); Paul of Detroit; and Neal of Baltimore; six daughters, Mrs. Hazel Hobbs of Hampton, Va., Mrs. Ruth Moon of Ranburne; Mrs. Grace Jones of Oklahoma City; Mrs. Madge Durette of Birmingham; Mrs. Avis Chisenhall of Birmingham; and Miss Dorothy Lindsey of Anniston. In the death of Dr. Lindsey, his family has lost a devoted husband and a loving father, whose presence made home supremely happy; the public has lost a friend and faithful servant. He has gone from the cares and trials of this life to the crowning glories of eternity, but his memory will long live in the hearts of the people who knew him. Gifted with a heart full of sympathy for the sick, many times he rendered service to patients knowing they could never pay him. Many school children were relieved of their aches and pains by his willing treatment. In all walks of the noble life of this good man, he played his part well, in public and private life. A life of which we are justly proud and the memory and achievements are a rich heritage to the youths of our land. May many emulate the life of this dear christian man. "But weep not for him, not for him who departing, leaves many in tears. Not for him who has died full of honor and years. Not for him who ascended man's ladder so high, From the ground at the top, he has stepped to the sky." A friend. --------- LOCAL News Mrs. Allene Deese and daughter Margaret, returned Monday from Birmingham where they were engaged to sing on several programs and also over WSGN on Sunday afternoon. ----- Mrs. Joe Barringer (Audrey Toney) who is working in Talladega, spent the weekend with her mother Mrs. Jesse Toney. ---- Mrs. Horace Allen and daughter Patricia have returned to Sylacauga after spending a week with her mother Mrs. Jesse Toney. ---- FRUITHURST News March 30th Mrs. Wilburn Pointer of Jacksonville visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Nix last week. ---- Mrs. Hazie Hicks of Riverside spent a few days with her father J.N. Austin the early past of the week. ---- IN MEMORY OF R.W. BENEFIELD On Feb. 23, 1942, the death angel reached down into the pleasant home of Mrs. Rufus W. Benefield and claimed the life of the dear husband and father, Rufus W. Benefield, being at the time of his death, 67 years, 9 months, 13 days. He had been in declining health for more than 3 years, but bore his suffering with all patience and at the end, to those of his bedside, he said " All is well with me and I am ready to go." Mr. Benefield was born in Heard county, Ga., moving to Cleburne county with his parents when a small boy, making his home in Cleburne near the Haralson county state line. Mr. Benefield had many friends in adjoining counties, making Heflin and Tallapoosa, Ga. is trading points. He lived an honest, sober, dependable life with all whom he met. He was a member of the Missionary Baptist church for 28 years. He was an active singer in the song field and chorister of his church for 18 years. Mr. Benefield is survived by his widow, Mrs. Rufus W. Benefield, 2 sons and 1 daughter, Fred C., Velton H., and Earthel Benefield and 4 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Feb. 25th at 11 a.m. at Antioch church one mile east of Abernathy. The Rev. H.R. Carter officiated. Pallbearers were Elize Benefield, Enoch Benefield, Glenn Miller, H.A. Jackson, Velton H. Benefield and Howard Crumpton. ----------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, APRIL 9, 1942 GEORGE MORGAN FATALLY INJURED Friday, March 20th, George Morgan collided with a transfer truck on Tallapoosa - Bremen highway. Being unconscious when found, he was rushed to an Atlanta hospital. He suffered a scull fracture and died Sunday at 2 o'clock. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at 2 o'clock from Riverside church. Interment was in the church cemetery. His home is near Tallapoosa. He is survived by his wife and a 1 month old son; five brothers, Lunie, Lige, William, Horace and Gibbs; one sister, Mrs. Clamer Cosper and a host of relatives and friends. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Tine Morgan of near Hightower, who preceded him in death a few years ago, also an infant daughter. ------ LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. Sam Joseph of Birmingham spent Sunday in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Wager. ----- Miss Lillian Thrower who teaches in Lineville spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T.H. Thrower. ----- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, APRIL 16, 1942 MRS. LILLIAN WHITE LAID TO REST AT AI Mrs. Lillian White, age 47, wife of J.C. White, passed away at her home near Hopewell last Thursday morning after a sudden illness. Mrs. White was a well known and beloved citizen of Cleburne county and her many friends were saddened by her death. Funeral services were held from the Ai church last Friday at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Gordon Styles officiating, assisted by the Rev. P.P. Johnson and the Rev. W.M. Barr. Interment was in the church cemetery. Besides her husband, she is survived by six sons, Elmer White, Coy White, Hoyt White, Toney White, Leo and Kenneth White; six daughters, Mrs. Bernice Todd; Mrs. Estus Camp; Mrs. Lou Ella Camp; Miss Vercilla White; Miss Gladys White and Miss Bobby White, all of Hopewell. Two brothers, Luther Deese of Heflin and Allen Deese of Tennessee; six sisters, Mrs. Lela Walker of Hopewell; Mrs. Essie White of Heflin; Mrs. Tina Willingham of Hopewell; Mrs. Lona Henson of Newell; Mrs. Lula Laminack of Sheffield; and Mrs. Emmie Garner of Tampa, Fla., and also her father Tom Deese of Tenn. The Miller Funeral Home of Tallapoosa, Ga. had charge of funeral arrangements. ------ COOK - OWENS The marriage of Miss Julia Rebecca Cook of Talladega and Mr. Thomas Yates Owens of Heflin was quietly solemnized in Heflin at sunrise, Friday, April 10. Rev. J.E. Brasher, pastor of the First Methodist church of Heflin read the marriage vows. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gorman Cook of Talladega. Her mother is the former Willie Mae Chapman of Wetumpka. Her great-grandfather Thomas A. Cook, was the first Episcopal minister to settle in Alabama. He came to Talladega in 1884 and established a school for young ladies. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Arthur Owens of Heflin, his mother being the former Anne Yates of Nashville, Tenn. His father has been prominent in business for many years. Mr. Owens attended Alabama Polytechnic Institute where he was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. After a short wedding trip, the couple will be at home in Talladega. ------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, MAY 7, 1942 LOCAL News Miss Erdell Haywood who is a nurse at Fort McClellan has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Haywood. ---- Mrs. K.V. Rayfield (Edith McCraven) and young son have been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.J. McCraven. ---- The many friends of Mrs. H.A. Jackson regret to hear that she is quite ill at her home. ----- Miss Marianne Owens, a very talented musician, played over the radio station WHMA Anniston last Saturday afternoon. Miss Owens played at the recreation hall for the soldiers at Fort McClellan, Ala. ---- DEATHS MRS. A.J. McLENDON In the early morning hours of April 17, 1942, Mrs. A.J. McLendon breathed her last after an illness of several months, at the home of a son at Hopewell. Interment was in the cemetery of Old Hopewell Primitive Baptist church on April 18 with Boozer Funeral Home of Anniston in charge. Elder Ira M. Patty, pastor of the church at Harmony, officiated. Cleveland, Reese and Reuben McLendon, Leon Muse, Grady and John Laminack, all nephews of the deceased, acted as pallbearers. Mrs. McLendon is survived by two brothers, J.W. Laminack of Hanceville and C.E. Laminack of Fruithurst; four sons, I.D. and C.A. of Hopewell; T.E. of Birmingham; J.J. of Ponca City, Oklahoma; and two daughters, Mrs. C.W. Alewine of Oklahoma City and Mrs. W.R. Snow of Waco, Ga; one daughter Mrs. C.A. Brooks, preceded her in death several years ago. Other survivors are 30 living grandchildren, one great grandson and a host of other relatives and friends; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Ethel Yarbrough and Mrs. Mildred Lanier, also died several years before her own death. ------- JAMES RALPH RALSTON James Ralph Ralston, 16, died Tuesday morning, April 28 at Russell Hospital, Alexander City, after being injured in a field near his home on Route 4, when he was thrown from a mule. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Pine Grove church in Cleburne county and burial was in the adjoining cemetery with the Rev. W.M. Barr officiating. He is survived by his mother Mrs. W. Harley Ralston; two brothers, Horace of Blanton and Alfred of Alexander City; three sisters, Mrs. J.V. Fordham of Heflin; Mrs. Omelene Hallmark of Alexander City and Mrs. D.A. Wright of Alexander City. Cantrell was in charge of funeral arrangements. ------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, MAY 14, 1942 LOCAL News Earl and Bill Robinson who are in the U.S. Navy have been visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rhodes Robinson. ---- Bill Pounds who is in the Army and stationed at Camp Forrest, Tenn. has been visiting his parents. ---- Mrs. Oscar Street (Bessie Coffie) spent the weekend in Heflin with friends. ---- DEATHS MRS. NORTON Mrs. Volumbia Norton, age 71, passed away Saturday of last week at the residence of her daughter Mrs. Lawrence Cole near Weaver. Mrs. Norton had been ill since April 8. Funeral services were held from the Lower Cane Creek church on Sunday at 4 p.m. by Elder Ira M. Patty. Interment was in the church cemetery directed by Brown - Service. Mrs. Norton is survived by three sons; Asa of Jacksonville; Ewell and Albert of Heflin; two daughters, Mrs. Lawrence Cole of Anniston, and Mrs. Walter Hayes of Anniston; one brother, R.L. Burgess of Edwardsville; two sisters, Mrs. W.A. Brown of Heflin and Mrs. J.A. Brown of Edwardsville. Members of the family served as pallbearers. ------ MRS. PARKER Funeral services were held May 4 at Camp Creek church for Mrs. Louetta Parker, age 36, by Rev. Ed Day. Interment was in the church cemetery with Brown - Service in charge. Surviving Mrs. Parker are her husband, John R. Parker; two sons, Russell and Garland; two daughters, Rachel and Runelle, all of Borden Springs; two sisters, Mrs. M.E. Crews of Fruithurst; Mrs. Henry Upchurch of Piedmont; three half-sisters, Mrs. A.F. Mahan of Borden Springs; Mrs. G.R. Cash of Fruithurst; and Mrs. Nona Cole of Borden Springs; two brothers, Clint Hightower of Fruithurst and Grady Hightower of Piedmont; three half-brothers, W.R. Hightower of Childersberg; J.W. and A.M. Hightower of Lincoln. -------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, MAY 21, 1942 DEATHS PATTY On February 28th the death angel visited our home and claimed for its jewel our father and grandfather, Junious Patty. He was 85 years, one month and 20 days old. He was a wonderful man; a priceless father and grandfather. His influence will live on through five generations. He lived a life we know will do to be led by his examples. He leaves three children; Rev. J.W. Patty; Mrs. Lou Annie Cheatwood; Mrs. Callie Owens, and a number of grandchildren, great grandchildren and one great-great grandson Wayne Nelson, to miss and remember "Grandpa". He was known to his host of friends as "Uncle Junious". Interment was in Cane Creek cemetery. A granddaughter. ----- MISS BEASON Miss Lola Cordelia Beason, age 61, passed away April 24 at the residence of her sister, Mrs. A.B. Thrower. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, April 26 at 3 p.m. from the Green's Chapel church by the Rev. H.R. Carter. Interment was in Beason's Cemetery, directed by Brown - Service. Miss Beason had been in bad health for some time. Her last illness was of one week duration. Nephews of the deceased served as pallbearers. ------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, MAY 28, 1942 LOCAL News Mrs. Aron Denman and daughter Mrs. Cranston Teague have been visiting James Denman who is in the U.S. Navy and stationed in Washington, D.C. ----- Mrs. W.H. Wild and sons have recently returned from visiting Mrs. Susan Wild Freeman in Selma. ----- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/cleburne/newspapers/newspape1444gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 13.8 Kb