Cleburne County AlArchives News.....Newspaper abstracts for OCT. & NOV. 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 June 1, 2007, 12:05 am The Cleburne News 1942 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for OCTOBER 1942 & NOVEMBER 1942 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, OCTOBER 1, 1942 FRUITHURST News Sept. 28 Mrs. Nathan Hind and children, who have been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Bennett, have returned home to Florence, S.C. ----- Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Bennett and Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Padgett and family attended the Bentley family reunion Sunday at Riverside. ----- FUNERAL LAST MONDAY FOR MRS. DAUGHERTY Anniston, Ala. Last rites for Mrs. J.D. Daugherty, 75 year old resident of 2010 Moore Avenue, were held Monday morning. Mrs. Daugherty died at her home at 11:45 o'clock Saturday morning. Services began at 11 o'clock at Corinth Baptist church in Randolph county. Interment was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Roy Borders, Dean Key, Elbert Buchanan, Paul Pierce, Vernon Boswell and George Gann. The deceased is survived by five daughters, Eura and Vera Daugherty and Mrs. J.E. Brooks of Anniston; Mrs. E.D. Teague of Heflin; and Mrs. B.E. Ogle of Wedowee; five sons, Albert and Dewey of Detroit, Mich., Joe of Blue Mountain; Austin of Anniston and Russell Daugherty of Speigner; a brother, A.J. Roberts of Heflin; a sister, Mrs. Jennie Butterworth of Munford; 36 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. ------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, OCTOBER 8, 1942 OVERTON REUNION A reunion of the descendants of William M. and Nancy A. (Boyd) Overton was held recently at the home of Elbert Overton at the old Overton homestead, 2 miles southeast of Ranburne. The children all of which are still living, gathered together for the second time since they parted, when they were young. They were as follows: A.J. Overton of Heflin, age 73 Robert A. Overton of Stepville, age 71 J.W. Overton of Bowdon, Ga., age 70 Mrs. Elizabeth Hill of Pomona, Ga., age 68 Mrs. Lou Snow of Tifton, Ga., age 67 Mrs. Beulah White of Cullman, age 64 Ben M. Overton of Griffin, Ga., age 60 Joseph L. Overton of Tifton, Ga., age 58 Mrs. Sallie Baker of Mt. Dora, Fla., age 56 Present at the reunion were a great many of the grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Charles G. Farmer of Ranburne, the only living uncle, who is 83, was present. Also many friends and neighbors of the family were present. The dinner was spread under oak trees at the rear of the garage. A sumptuous dinner was served, contributed by the families and many generous neighbors. Everyone had a fine time and seemed to enjoy themselves very much. Another reunion of the family will be at some convenient place in August 1943. ----- FRUITHURST News Geo. W. Carter who left Fruithurst 17 months ago to volunteer in the Navy, who has been stationed in Alaska, was home for a visit last week to visit his sister, Mrs. Charles Dawson and his mother Mrs. E.L. Ray of Wilsonville, who was visiting her daughter here for a three weeks visit. ------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, OCTOBER 15, 1942 LOCAL News Edgar Whiten of Birmingham is here visiting his mother Mrs. Calvin Whiten who is ill at her home in east Heflin. ----- Mrs. D.D. Perryman spent several days in Oxford last week with her cousin Mrs. Tulle Allen. ------ Mr. and Mrs. B.F. Milan of Bush Hill, Birmingham, recently spent a few days here with Mrs. Milan's aunt, Mrs. John Kitchens. ----- Miss Docie Vaughan remains in Atlanta at the bedside of her sister Mrs. Frank E. Wilson (Rose Vaughan) who is very ill. ----- Mr. and Mrs. Emory Brown (Eunice Harlan) of Florida and their small son Eugene, are spending a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Harlan. ----- Mrs. A.H. Glasgow returned a few days ago from a visit to her sister Mrs. W.A. Harris (Grace Stephens) of Birmingham. Mrs. Glasgow also visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Glasgow and went to Faulkville to stay with her daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Orran Blackwell. ----- Mr. and Mrs. Henry Chappel were here over the weekend with his parents. Henry is at present stationed at Fort McClellan. ----- Mrs. Jeff Vaughan and Mrs. Cleo Moon and Janice attended the 25th wedding anniversary dinner of Mr. and Mrs. Lem Tolleson (Lula Vaughan) in Tallapoosa on Sunday. ----- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, OCTOBER 22, 1942 DEATHS MRS. W.C. WHITEN Last rites were held Wednesday, Oct. 14 at Pine Grove Church for Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Whiten, wife of W.C. Whiten of Heflin. The Rev. St. Clair Bowers assisted by the Rev. DeWitt Stovall officated. Mrs. Whiten was a member of the Baptist church. She is survived by her husband; three daughters, Mrs. B.J. Dempsey of Heflin; Mrs. St. Clair Bowers of Welsh, La., Mrs. H.G. Norton of Heflin; two sons, Davis Whiten of Heflin; and E.J. Whiten of Fairfield Highlands in Bessemer; one sister, Mrs. Billie Davis of Heflin and by several grandchildren. Burial was in the church cemetery. ------- LOCAL News Luther Cheatwood of Edwardsville left Tuesday for Birmingham where he reported for duty in the U.S. Naval Reserve. ----- Mr. and Mrs. Vernon E. Lee and son of Washington, D.C. were visiting relatives in south Cleburne recently. Mr. Lee bought a farm from J.O. Thrash while here. Mrs. Lee is the daughter of Henry Cofield. ----- Mr. and Mrs. Hoyt Harlan of Anniston and Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Harlan of Birmingham were here for the weekend with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Harlan. ----- Mrs. Grady Gaines spent Sunday in Bowdon, Ga., the guest of her aunt, Mrs. J.T. Jacobs. ----- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, OCTOBER 29, 1942 A.J. HALEY PASSES AT HOME OF DAUGHER News of the death of A.J. (Grandpa) Haley was received with sadness by his many friends in Heflin and Cleburne county, Tuesday morning. He passed away at the home of a daughter Mrs. W.H. Ector at East Point, Ga. Mr. Haley was 91 and had lived in Heflin many years before making his home in Georgia some two or three years ago. ------ LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Crumpton of Birmingham are staying this week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mell Crumpton. ----- TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORY OF BRO. BEN F. GIBBS Goldridge community was saddened on June 4th, 1942 by the passing away of one of our most beloved members, Bro. Ben Gibbs. He was born June 12th, 1878. He joined the Missionary Baptist church at Gold Ridge in August 1897 and remained a faithful member till death. He was elected a Deacon of this church on January 15, 1910. He was married to Miss Clara Truett on March 15, 1903; twelve children were born to this union, four boys and eight girls. Besides his wife and children, he leaves one brother, 28 grandchildren, one great grandchild and a host of friends and relatives to mourn his going. Bro. Gibbs was a man of few words and many good deeds. He was loyal to his church and community and was always ready to help in time of need. His christian life was an example that will live forever in the hearts of those who knew him. We are assured that he entered into his reward which he rightly deserved from the hands of his maker. God has promised us no definite length of time for life on this earth. Sooner or later the curtain of time will fall for us and the same voice that spoke to Bro. Gibbs and declared that time will be no more, will also speak to us. " Brother Gibbs has passed away, like a gentle breath, And his eyes are closed with the sleep of death. The leaves on the trees will flutter and fall, and the drifting snow will cover all. But he peacefully and calmly rests, Forever happy, and by angels blessed. We will say to our Brother asleep in Jesus, A peaceful sleep from which none ever wake to weep." At such a time it is difficult to choose words that will comfort the family. His place in this world will not be easily filled. How impossible to fill it in the home. May God in his infinite mercy help this family to bear the cross and bow in submission to His will, is the prayer of this committee and the entire church of Gold Ridge. Respectfully submitted, L. T. Lowery Hazel Gibbs, Committee ------ IN MEMORY OF HARLIN CHEATWOOD One year has passed since Harlin was called to "that home not made with hands." No one can fill the emptiness of our hearts caused by his going. We cannot understand that tragic accident, but we trust that God doeth all things well and by the grace of God, we hope to meet again where there is no heartaches or misunderstandings. Harlin was in the prime of life, being only 25. He was a faithful member of Harmony Grove Baptist church for about four years. In his home, where he is missed most, he was always kind and thoughtful. He seemed to be happiest when he was doing something for his family. But if Harlin could speak to us, he would tell us not to grieve for him, for he is at rest. Written by his wife. ------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, NOVEMBER 5, 1942 PREACHING AT CONCORD The Rev. Buddy York of Cedartown, Ga. will preach at Concord Baptist church on Sunday, Nov. 8 at 2:30 (EWT) or 1:30 Alabama War Time. The public is invited. He is heard daily from radio station WGAA, Cedartown at 8 o'clock Alabama War Time. ------ TWO HELFIN BOYS WERE ON U.S.S. WASP WHEN IT SUNK Our two Heflin boys who had such a narrow escape when the U.S.S. Wasp was torpedoed by the Japanese in September, are home on furlough and it is with profound gratitude that we welcome them home. They are Robert Jones, second son of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Jones, and Virgil Norton, son of Mrs. May Norton Evans. The boys are of good families and of good personal character. They are graduates of Heflin High school. Robert had been on the Wasp for two years and Virgil for a little more than a year. The ship had been operating around the Solomon Islands when it was lost. Robert was below deck at his battle station when the call came to abandon ship. He got his life belt and leaped overboard. He was overcome with smoke until a port hole was opened and began to blow in the fresh air. He was in the water between two and three hours. His money was in the locker and of course was lost; in fact that looks quite small to him; he had $119. in his locker. Virgil was in the water about the same length of time. His loss was more than $300. The boys were picked up by a Destroyer and were ill for a few days and of course still suffer from the shock of it. Robert is 22 and Virgil is 20. We all feel a claim and justifiable pride in these boys. And when they leave after their furlough is over, we shall be with them in spirit and our prayers will follow them. More power to them and the best of luck for these splendid specimens of young manhood. ------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, NOVEMBER 12, 1942 MRS. CORA MITCHELL CLAIMED BY DEATH Bowdon, Ga. Nov. 5 Funeral services for Mrs. Cora Fowler Mitchell, wife of C.E. Mitchell, who died Monday at their home after a brief illness, were held Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Bowdon Baptist church, with the pastor, the Rev. Pat Johnson officiating. Interment was at the city cemetery. Mrs. Mitchell was 62 years of age. Survivors include her husband, three daughters, Miss Clara Mitchell, Mrs. H.J. Bradbury and Mrs. George Jeter; one brother, J. Wilson Fowler; one sister, Mrs. J.J. Howle; one grandchild and other relatives. ------ THIRTY CLEBURNE BOYS LEFT TUESDAY FOR ARMY Thirty Cleburne boys out of 39 examined on Nov. 2 at Fort McClellan, left this past Tuesday, Nov. 10 for Fort McPherson where they will receive training in the U.S. Army. Those going were: Bowman, Carmon L. Breedwell, Artemus Cheatwood, Loyd D. Cook, Dorman A. Edwards, Vernon E. Hogan, James W. Howle, John F. Jackson, Aaron Johnson, Forrest D. Johnson, Hoyt L. Jr. Johnson, Silvin C. Landers, Ernest Lumpkin, Sylvester McCaghren, Robert L. McCormick, Dean McElroy, E.J. McMichall, J.C. Pesnell, Fred A. Turner, Frank A. Walker, Fornie P. White, Claude L. Whitman, Orin S. Willingham, James T. Womack, Odis Buchanan, Bennie B. FOR LIMITED SERVICE Clegg, Lewin L. Coley, Willie T. Little, Miles K. Sadler, J.C. Tarver, Thomas H. -------- FAMILY REUNION A family reunion was enjoyed Sunday at the home of W.J. Bell, 627 Woodland Ave., Atlanta, Ga. The children present were: Raymond, Roy H., James Mc., Horatio, Mrs. Henry Jones and Mrs. Barney O'Brien. Twelve grandchildren and several other relatives were also there. ------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, NOVEMBER 19, 1942 HEFLIN F.F.A. BOYS IN SERVICE Twenty-six former members of the Heflin CHapter of Future Farmers of America have enlisted in either the Army, Navy, Marines or the Air Corps. Their names are listed as follows: Willard Boman James Denmon Glen Newell Billy Laminack Warren Campbell H.L. Johnson Joe Hart J.W. Bently Wilmer Glasgow Scott Freeman John Cook Ralph Cook Sammy D. Moore Rudoph Thrower Clay McElroy Vance Brown John Hand Frank Turner Guy Turner Freeman Harris Wyatt Edwards Wellborn Thrower Luke Hand Grover Dunn Willard Cason Lewis Johnson There are also two honorary FFA members in the service: Fred Merrill and Leroy Brown -------- LOCAL News Mrs. and Mrs. Joel Bradberry (Maud Harper) are delighted that they are moving this week to Heflin. ----- James Aycock attended the funeral of his grandmother in Birmingham on Monday. ----- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, NOVEMBER 26, 1942 LETTER TO EDITOR Mr. Editor, In regard to notices names of F.F.A. members of the agriculture high school boys in service, Doyle L. Collins Jr. was a member and was in school until he enlisted in the Marines on Nov. 10, 1942 and is now stationed at San Diego, California. He is my grandson. Please print his name. We thank you. All the boys need all honors we can give them. Yours respectfully, P.F. 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