Cleburne County AlArchives News.....Newspaper Abstracts for JUNE 1928 June 1928 ************************************************ 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: Candace Gravelle tealtree@comcast.net May 23, 2005, 1:21 am The Cleburne News June 1928 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for JUNE 1928 NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, June 7, 1928 Mr. HUGHIE IS CALLED BY DEATH Mr. G.P. Hughie, age 82, a Confederate veteran, died Saturday afternoon at an Anniston hospital after undergoing an operation. Mr. Hughie had been ill for several days, having been removed to Anniston for the operation. The remains were brought to his home in Heflin Saturday night, the funeral services being held on Tuesday, the interment being in the Chulafinnee cemetery. Mr. Hughie had been a resident of Cleburne county for several years. At the time of his death he and his wife resided in Heflin, moving here a few years ago. he is survived by his wife and several children. ___ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, June 14, 1928 REV. CAMPBELL SERIOUSLY ILL Friends of Rev. W.J. Campbell will be pained to learn that he is dangerously ill, suffering from a stroke of paralysis. __ MRS. CAMPBELL DIED TUESDAY Funeral and burial services for Mrs. Campbell, beloved wife of Rev. W.J. Campbell were held at Pleasant Hill cemetery Wednesday morning, Rev. J.W. Grubbs, officiating. Mrs. Campbell, who had reached her 81st birthday, passed away at the family home four miles south of Heflin at 8 o'clock Tuesday morning following a long illness. Mrs. Campbell was a consecrated christian woman, a devoted and loving mother, a faithful companion and true neighbor and friend. Besides the husband, two sons John and Mark Campbell survive and they have the profound sympathy of the entire community in their great bereavement. ___ LOCAL News Mr. Comer Giles, son of Mr. and Mrs. E.D. Giles, and Miss Lille Mae Thrower, beautiful daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Thrower, were happily married Friday afternoon at the residence of Judge Glasgow who performed the ceremony. The Cleburne News extends best wishes. __ Miss Willie Galema Barr, the accomplished daughter of Rev. and Mrs. W.M. Barr of Bell Mills, and Mr. Ambrose Owen of Jasper, Ala., were married last week at the home of the bride's parents, Rev. R.L. Skinner officiating. ___ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, June 28, 1928 LAST RITES FOR J.T. THOMASON Last rites for Judge J.T. Thomason, age 83, who died at his home at Emuckfaw, just over the line in Randolph County, Saturday, were held at Ranburne Sunday afternoon, the Rev. John O. Ray and the Rev. Mr. Withrow of Bowdon officiating. Others who paid their respects to the christian life and character of Judge Thomason were Judge Kaylor, Rev. H.J. Holliday, Sam Gibbs and Dr. Wilson. Masons from Bowdon and several lodges in this county were in charge of the burial services, the interment being in the Ranburne cemetery, the body now resting by the side of his companion who preceded her husband to the grave one year ago. Judge Thomason was widely known in northeast Alabama. He represented Chambers and Randolph counties in the State Senate several years ago and was also probate judge of Randolph in 1888, serving one term. Surviving him are three sons, J.E. Thomason of Hightower; James C. and William A. Thomason of Atlanta, and one daughter, Mrs. Jeff Sox of Montgomery. A splendid christian character who always stood for right living has passed to his reward. Rest to his tired body. Active pallbearers were Cliff Jones, Rosco Jones, B.F. Durrett, Oscar Weir, Frank Lowery and Pitchford Creamer. ___ 12 STILLS DESTROYED Sheriff A. Rowell and deputies destroyed 12 stills and poured out 3,000 gallons of beer in a drive through Beats two and three last week. Jack Cavender was arrested for violating the prohibition law. Eight gallons of whiskey was found under the floor of his home when state and county officers made a raid there, officers stated. He was released after posting $300. bond and will be arraigned before Judge D.S. Baber in county court here July 2nd. ___ STRUCK DOWN BY AUTOMOBILE Duston A. Daugherty of Gadsden was struck down and painfully hurt on Sunday when he was hit for a Ford car. Besides a badly lacerated right leg and sprained ankle, he suffered painful bruises about the body. He was resting fairly well Monday afternoon at the Rawls Hospital when visited by his father Terrell Daugherty and C.F. and Jack Dodson. ___ MASONS ELECT OFFICERS FOR COMING YEAR At the annual communication of Caldwell Lodge No. 502, A.F. & A.M., last Thursday afternoon the following officers were elected for the coming year: J.T. Beason, Worshipful Master A.L. Black, Senior Warden Joe L. Peterson, Junior Warden J.H. Lambert, Treasurer C.F. Dodson, Secretary C.J. McCraven, Senior Deacon W.S. Hincey, Junior Deacon ---- Muscadine Lodge No. 531, A.F. & A.M. elected the following officers on Saturday: G.W. Laminack, Worshipful Master Vick Gable, Senior Warden E.H. Jones, Junior Warden H.H. Brown, Treasurer Carl Brown, Secretary Leon Boman, Senior Deacon W.A. Morrow, Junior Deacon J.L. Chandler, Tiler _______ RELICS OWNED BY HEFLIN'S MAYOR (photo of A.J. Haley shown) Mayor A.J. Haley of Heflin has in his possession two relics that have the combined age of 226 years. In "Squire" Haley's right hand the reader will see a cow's horn that his grandfather William Hindon picked up at a slaughter-pen in Henry County, Ga in 1812 and is now 116 years old. In the Mayor's left hand is shown a stick, while not able to "toot" as loud as the horn in age, it was cut in 1818 on the Yellow River in Henry County, Ga by Ambros Haley, A.J. Haley's paternal grandfather. The walking stick is 110 years old. These dear old relics are not for sale and the Mayor hopes to keep them in the family for years and years to come. Mayor Haley, age 77, has been a resident of Cleburne County since 1874 and has been living in Heflin for 38 years. He is widely known over the county. He served as county tax assessor and treasurer one term in each office, besides being assistant clerk 12 years under former Assessors W.M. Evans and W.F. Groover. In his young manhood days, Mr. Haley taught school in Georgia, Marshall and Cleburne Counties, Ala. Among the school books he taught was the well known Blue Back Speller. Squire Haley is serving his third term as Mayor of Heflin; he said Monday that he did not expect to "throw his hat into the ring" at the next town election. But his friends will s e more about this "expect" proposition later in the summer. ____ RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT IN MEMORY OF GARRY P. HUGHEY It is with profound sorrow that on June 3, 1928 the sad tidings went forth that our beloved brother, Garry P. Hughey, had departed this earthly life. The news came with sorrow to those who knew him. Brother Hughey was 82 years of age and was a member of the Methodist Church and proved his fidelity in god by the life he lived. He was a Mason in Dallas Lodge No. 228 A.F. & A.M. in 1889 and was a true and faithful member until death called him home. His funeral services were held on June 5, 1928 at Chulafinnee cemetery with Masonic honors by Dallas Lodge No. 228. Whereas, we bow in humble submission to the divine will of him who doeth all things well and according to his blessed will and the glory of his kingdom, and recognizing as we do that in his plan there can be no mistake; therefore, be it resolved by Dallas Lodge No. 228, A.F. & A.M., that in the passing of our great beloved brother, Garry P. Hughey, the Lodge has lost a great and good man, a loyal and Confederate member, true to the cause of the fraternity, to his church, community, state and nation, and a true and loving husband and father. He was a man in whose heart the cause of righteousness never suffered. Be it further resolved that his pure and useful life has been a benediction to this lodge and the influence of his godly life and his work in our hearts and minds shall remain green and fresh as an inspiration and benediction throughout our lives. Resolved that we sincerely offer condolence to the surviving widow and children of our deceased brother and that we wear badges of mourning, drape our lodge in mourning for 30 days and a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of our memorial records and a copy be furnished to The Cleburne News for publication for the benefit of friends and relatives. Brother Garry P. Hughey is not dead but is sleeping the sleep of the just. "Asleep in jesus, blessed sleep, sleep from which none ever wake to weep." Fraternally, W.B. Thrash Lee Haywood Roy Starr, Committee ____ LOCAL News Mrs. Mary Brannon and son John Brannon of Dallas, Texas are visiting Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Vaughan and other relatives in Cleburne. __ Mrs. Elbert Green and daugher little Miss Barbara Lee of Green's Chapel, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Howell. ____ J.H.M. NUNNELLY DIED SUDDENLY Following an illness of only a few days, Mr. J.H.M. Nunnelly, a popular and well known citizen of Cleburne county, passed away at his home near Lecta, Tuesday evening at the age of about 67 years. The death of Mr. Nunnelly removes from the community and the county a splendid citizen, valued neighbor and a friend who could be depended on in a time of need. Surviving are his wife, one daughter Mrs. Alf M. Turner of Heflin; three sons, David, William and James Nunnelly; one brother, Bill Nunnelly of Cullman County. The funeral and interment will be at Bowdon today, Thursday, at 11 o'clock. ____ FRUITHURST News Mrs. Cheally Chander is seriously ill at her mother's home in this place. __ Miss Cora Prestridge spent a few days in Carrollton and upon her return home she was accompanied by her cousin Miss Maud Crockett. ___ File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/cleburne/newspapers/newspape512gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 10.3 Kb