Cleburne County AlArchives News.....Newspaper abstracts for DEC. 1942 December 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 3, 2007, 9:16 pm The Cleburne News December 1942 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for DECEMBER 1942 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, DECEMBER 3, 1942 TEN CLEBURNE BOYS LEFT TUESDAY FOR ARMY Ten Cleburne boys left Tuesday, December 1st for Fort McPherson, Ga. where they will receive training in the U.S. Army. Those going were: John V. Banks Exell Ray Brown J.L. Crowe Charles W. Gaines Erby J. Harlan Grady W. Haywood Charles D. Landers Willis G. Norton Lamar A. Parker James H. Roberson ------- DEATHS MRS. GEORGIA GRIFFIN Funeral rites were held Monday Nov. 23 for Mrs. Georgia Ann Griffin, at the Heflin Methodist church with Dr. J.E. Brasher, pastor, officiating, assisted by the Rev. Carson Pritchard. Mrs. Griffin died Saturday, Nov. 21 after an illness of two weeks. She is survived by three daughters, Miss Annie Griffin of Atlanta; Mrs. T.H. Ricker of Blythe, Ga., and Mrs. Frank Reid of Heflin, and one son, Glenn Griffin of Atlanta. Pallbearers were Arlin White, C.F. McCraven, H.H. McMurray, Rhodes Robinson, Lee Black and Fred McMurray. Burial was at Temple, Ga. ------ BOY DIES OF WOUNDS J.M. Harris, 13 year old Edwardsville boy, died at an Anniston hospital of wounds on the upper part of his body, received when he was drawn into the machinery of a grist mill Saturday afternoon. His clothing was caught in the belt, it was reported, and he was thrown against the machinery, sufering fractures of the jaw, arm and shoulder. He was rushed to an Anniston hospital where he died several hours later. He is survived by the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Idus Harris; one brother, Clellon and one sister, Emma Cena?, all of Edwardsville. Funeral services were held Nov. 30 at 2 p.m. from Antioch church by the Revs. Oscar Morton and Rube Skinner. Interment was in the church cemetery, directed by Brown - Service Funeral Home of Heflin. School mates served as pallbearers and flower girls. ----- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, DECEMBER 17, 1942 FRUITHURST News Charles Dedrick Laminack, better known as "Dick", has been home on a brief visit with his mother Mrs. Arthur Laminack and family in Fruithurst and Bessemer. Dedrick was stationed at Maxton, N.C. but was going to be transferred to places unknown to us. We wish him the best luck wherever he may be. ----- First Lieut. Charles W. Savage spent a few days with is parents Mr. and Mrs. R.W. Savage. He is stationed at Dornal P.Q. , Canada. ----- CARD OF THANKS For the unselfish aid, loving comfort, prayers and cards of sympathy during our bereavement of our darling son and brother James Varron Lester, who gave his life for his country somewhere on the Atlantic ocean on July the 7th, we express our thanks to our friends, neighbors and relatives. We especially thank Bro. E.A. Riddle and Rev. H.R. Carter for their kind deeds and comforting words during our sorrow. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Lester and children Mr. and Mrs. Osborne Lester Mr. and Mrs. Ceburne Bonner Cladys and Edwin Lester ------ LOCAL News Capt. Wm. H. Ivey of Ft. Bragg, N.C. was married on Nov. 28 to Miss Mary McBryde Pelham of Anniston. They are at home in Fayetteville, N.C. ----- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, DECEMBER 24, 1942 LOCAL News The friends here of Douglas Smith of Malone, will regret to learn of his critical illness in a Roanoke hospital. ---- John Clifton (Pete) Howle left Thursday for Panama where he will be connected with a construction project there. ----- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, DECEMBER 31, 1942 TEXAS VISITOR E.D. Owen of Witchita Falls, Texas, is here for a few days visiting with D.S. Baber, his father-in-law and many other relatives in Cleburne and Calhoun counties. Mr. Owen has seven sons in the draft age and all have registered. Mr. Owen is on his first visit in nine years. He is the youngest son of W.K. Owen, a Civil War veteran who lived near Bell's Mill and was one of Cleburne's best farmers and citizens. ----- ENJOYS CHRISTMAS DINNER E.H. Talor, age 84, of Delta, Route 1, took dinner with is son E.W. Taylor of the Chulafinnee community. E.H. has 11 grandsons in the U.S. Army. Mr. Taylor is still very active at his age. This past fall, he cut hay and did other jobs and when he wants to go someplace, he catches the youngest mule or horse instead of an old slow one. ------ CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY Mrs. J.W. Crosson celebrated her birthday on December 25. All the children and grandchildren were present to celebrate her 57th birthday at her home at Chulafinnee. This is the first time all the children and grandchildren have been together at her home for a long time. The occasion was enjoyed by all present. Mrs. Crosson received many beautiful gifts and her many friends wish for her many more happy birthdays. Those present were: Mrs. J.N. Perryman and children of Heflin Mrs. Veora Little of Anniston Delores Currie Mr. and Mrs. Perry Crosson of Heflin Mr. and Mrs. Hermon and Wallace Crosson of Fort McClellan Thurman Crosson Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Crosson of Heflin ------- LOCAL News Cpl. Lynn D. Gray has returned to camp at Walnut Ridge, Arkansas after spending several days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gray. ----- Mr. and Mrs. Arnton Campbell of Wedowee spent Christmas holidays with Mr. and Mrs. B.J. Dempsey. ----- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/cleburne/newspapers/newspape1448gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 6.0 Kb