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The Cleburne News 1944
NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama
for JANUARY 1944 & FEBRUARY 1944

NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, JANUARY 6, 1944

BORDEN SPRINGS News

Mr. and Mrs. Sam Pollard spent Sunday in Ashland with relatives.
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J.T. Lorren, who has been on the sick list for several days, is improving.
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Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Lorren of Cedartown were the weekend visitors of Mr. and
Mrs. J.T. Lorren.
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Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Lorren and family of Gadsden were the Saturday guests of
Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Lorren.
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Charles P. Arrington Jr. was accidentally shot on Monday while hunting. He was
rushed to a Rome hospital and had his leg amputated. His many friends will be
glad to know he is improving at this writing.
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Miss Jaunita Lorren, who is attending Berry School, spent the holidays with her
mother, Mrs. Maudie Goodwin.
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NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, JANUARY 14, 1944

DEATHS

MRS. NORTON

Funeral services for Mrs. Martha C. Norton, age 81, who died early Saturday,
January 1 at her home, were held at the Antioch Methodist church Sunday
afternoon, Jan. 2, with the Revs. Brasher and Skinner and Pritchard
officiating. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery.

She was the wife of the late James W. Norton, who preceded her to the grave
about two years ago. She is survived by four sons, Ellis, Arthur and Cecil,
and Will, and 20 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

CARD OF THANKS

The children of Mrs. J.W. Norton wish to express our deep appreciation to our
neighbors and friends for their kind deeds and words of sympathy made during
the sickness and death of our loving mother and grandmother. May God's richest
blessings abide with you all, is our prayer. Her children and grandchildren
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FARM FOR SALE

85 acres of good land, pasture and well, some buildings, known as the Welborn
place at Old Hopewell, on power and school bus line, rural route, near church
and store. Good community. See Robert McMahan, Executor, Tallapoosa, Ga.
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NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, JANUARY 20, 1944

J.A. OWENS KILLED AT CROSSING NEAR HOME IN HEFLIN

J.A. Owens, ooperator of the large general mercantile store in Heflin, and one
of the most prominent figures in Cleburne county, was killed by a train at a
crossing near his home in Heflin on Thursday night. Mr. Owens was struck by
the train around 8:15 o'clock, soon after he closed his store and started
walking home. His body was found beside the track about half an hour later by
John Blanton, a Heflin carpenter.

So far as could be determined, no one saw the accident. Train crew members
were unaware of its occurrence. The crossing is close to the depot at Heflin
and it was thought by some, that Mr. Owens mistook the train for lights of the
station. Mr. Owens' hearing was impaired and he may not have heard the train.

Mr. Owens was a native of Cleburne county and had operated the store for years
in Heflin. His son Frank, was associated in the business with him. Mr. Owens
was Vice President of the Bank of Heflin and he had extensive farming
interests. He was one of the leaders in the lay activities of the Methodist
church.

Funeral services for Mr. Owens were held Sunday afternoon at the Methodist
church of Heflin. Interment followed in the Heflin cemetery. The Rev. John E.
Brasher conducted the services with the Usrey Funeral Home of Heflin in charge.

Surviving are the widow; four sons, Dr. Neal Owens of New Orleans; John and
Tom Owens of the U.S. Army; and Frank Owens of Heflin; three daughters, Miss
Margaret Owens of the WAACS; Mrs. William Wild of Heflin; and Mrs. Mack
Livingston of Decatur; three brothers, Marvin Owens of Miami, Okla., Dr.
Will Owens of Atlanta, Ga., and Richard Owens of Florida who was in Heflin on a
visit; and three sisters, Mrs. Thomas Hill of Tallapoosa, Ga., and Misses
Alice and Minnie Owens of Heflin.
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CLEBURNE COUNTY CONFEDERATE PENSIONS AS OF JANUARY 1, 1944

Akin, Sarah Jane, widow, Graham, Ala.
Bryant, Willie, widow, Heflin, Ala.
Buchanan, Sara J., widow, Bowdon, Ga.
Gibbs, Sarah E., widow, Hopewell, Ala.
Haywood, Elizabeth, widow, Hopewell, Ala.
Holmes, Reuben W., veteran, Heflin, Ala.
Kenney, Margaret, widow, Borden Springs, Ala.
Rooks, Martha S.F., widow, Heflin, Ala.
Snow, Francis F., widow, Heflin
Willingham, Augusta, A., widow, Heflin
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FINAL RITES HELD FOR H.W. BUTLER

Funeral services were conducted Thursday at Lower Cane Creek Church by Rev. Ed
Day for H.W. Butler, age 87, one of Cleburne county's oldest citizens. Born
May 18, 1856 in Randolph county, he moved to Cleburne county some 40 years ago.

He was married to Miss Eva Ann Rhodes to whom were born six sons and two
daughters. He was a member of Edwardsville Baptist church where he served as
deacon for a number of years. The surviving are W.E. of Bowdon, Ga., H.M. of
Fort Payne; J.O. of Bay, Ark., R.J. Butler of Heflin, and 37 grandchildren,
44 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.
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MEMORIAL SERVICES

There will be a memorial service in honor of Glenn Jones, who was killed a year
ago the 30th of this month. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Austin Jones of
Heflin. The service will be conducted by Rev. Wood of Anniston. The public is
invited to attend. The service will take place at 1 o'clock.
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NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, FEBRUARY 3, 1944

FOR SALE

Old Pauper Home; can be arranged for 25 rooms; another 3-room house, near
school; 2 acres of land with houses; houses are finished. Contact Elige
Vaughn, Heflin, Ala.
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For Rent or Sale - - - 120 acre farm in east Cleburne. Contact Mrs. Ann
Yates, Heflin, Ala.
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NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, FEBRUARY 10, 1944

E.R. CARLSON PASSES WHILE IN MOBILE, ALA.

Funeral services for Ernest Rudolph Carlson, age 70 of Fruithurst who died
Sunday, Feb. 6 in Mobile, Ala., were held today Feb. 10 at the Fruithurst
Methodist church at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Wallace Murphy of Boaz, Ala.
officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery, directed by Brown - Service
of Heflin.

The deceased is survived by his wife, six sons, Dr. J.E. Carlson of Miami,
Fla., R.A. Carlson of Washington, D.C., Flight Officer B.D. Carlson; E.J.
Carlson of Fruithurst; four daughters, Mrs. R.G. Staton of Ocalo, Fla., Mrs.
Gordon R. Smith of Mobile; Miss Ruth Carlson of Phenix City and Miss Edith
Carlson of Fruithurst.
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NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, FEBRUARY 17, 1944

WOUNDED IN ACTION

Ralph Turner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alf M. Turner, who is with Clark's Fifth Army
in Italy on the fighting front around Cassino, was wounded on Jan. 20 and is
confined to a hospital there, but as we go to press learn that Ralph thinks he
will be soon out and ready to go again. We certainly hope so and wish good
luck to Ralph.
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NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, FEBRUARY 24, 1944

J. NOEL HAND ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR SUPERINTENDANT

I am a native of Cleburne county and of Irish descent. My great -grandfather
Hand came to Alabama from Georgia in the early part of the 19th century. At
the age of 16, my grandfather Edward S. Hand, volunteered and joined the
Confederate Army. He came out of the Army wounded and was maimed the remainder
of his days. Soon after the War Between the States was over, he married Eliza
Babb. To them were born five children. My father Joseph M. Hand, the oldest
child, was born April 29, 1872. He was a farmer, a business man and a
carpenter. He organized the rural route from Hopewell, Alabama and he was the
first rural mail carrier from that post office.

My father married Cecil M. Fowler, the daughter of W.J. "Bill" Fowler of
Hightower, Alabama, an old settled family of that community. To them was born
five children, three boys and wwo girls. Being the youngest child. I was born
Feb. 8, 1905. The following September my two brothers, father and mother
contracted the dreadful disease, typhoid fever. My two brothers recovered, but
my father and mother died, leaving me an infant only eight months of age. We
children were divided between our grandparents.

My grandfather and grandmother Hand took me into their home and they were a
real mother and daddy to me; until I was seven years old. At this time, my
grandmother passed away and their home was broken up. I was then carried to
Grandfather Fowler's where I made my home for a year. His health began to fail
and at this time I was fortunate in falling into the hands of my Aunt Emma and
Uncle Jim Smith. About the time I grew up, my uncle died, leaving my aunt with
the responsibility of the home, nine children of her own, and me. Through her
optimistic views on life and her never-dying courage, she stayed at the helm.
I feel thankful for the hearty welcome and guidance that my foster parents gave
me.

On June 30, 1929, I was united in marriage to Mary Moon, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. J.J. Moon of Ranburne, Ala. Into our family have been born three
children; Mary Joe, age 13; Billy Jordan, age 11; and Joel Edward, age 2.

I graduated from Ranburne HIgh School in the Spring of 1927. The following
January, I entered Jacksonville State Teacher's College. In the fall of 1928
I began my teaching career. By attending summer school, taking extension
courses and returning to school for one year, I received my Bachelor of Science
degree in Secondary Education from the Jacksonville State Teacher's College, in
Jacksonville, Ala.

I have had 13 years of teaching experience and 12 years as principal. During
these years I have taught practically all the grades from first through high
school. From this experience I have attained a thorough knowledge of the
teacher's problems.

Since I have children of my own in school, I can see the schools from the
following three angles: the parents, the teacher and the students. I shall
labor unselfishly to make the schools of Cleburne county what the patrons would
have them to be....

I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Superintendent of
Education of Cleburne county, subject to the action of the democratic primaries
to be held May 2 and May 30, 1944. Your vote and influence will be greatly
appreciated. J. Noel Hand
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OBITUARY OF W.F. JACOBS

In loving memory of W.F. Jacobs who departed this life Dec. 31, 1943. He was
laid to rest in the Macedonia Cemetery with Rev. W.M. Barr and Rev. J.T. Marks
officiating. A.H. Preston and J.L. Cunningham conducted the singing.

Bro. Jacobs was born Sept. 26, 1856. He was first married to Miss Emma G.
Williams and to this union were born six children: Cliff, Luther and Oliver
Jacobs; Mrs. Annie Gaines; Mrs. Josie Stamps and Mrs. Lodie Foster. Three of
these children and his companion preceded him to their grave.

On May 24, 1908, he was married to Miss Martha Jane Blackmon, and to this union
were born three children: Homer, Grady and Otis Jacobs.

Bro. Jacobs united with the Macedonia Baptist church at the age of 20. When he
was 21, he was ordained a Deacon. Some years later he moved his membership to
Concord church. "Uncle Fletch" as most people called him, was a great lover of
singing, both Sacred Harp and the New Book, and he was one among the oldest
choirests in Cleburne county. He will be greatly missed at Concord as he was
it's oldest Deacon, and he was a faithful member. His life will be a living
memory in the minds of the people at Concord.

We, being the Committee of Concord Church, express our deepest sympathy to the
widow and children. We pray God's richest blessings upon them and that they
will some day meet "Uncle Fletch" in Heaven, where there will be no more
parting.

Respectfully submitted,

J.L. Cunningham
Rev. J.T. Marks
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CLEBURNE COUNTY BOYS IN THE SERVICE

STOWAWAY ON THE U.S.S. 118

Now it can be told. For several weeks the 118th Batallion had a stowaway on
board. His name was Lester Lee McEachern Jr. and he's the 16 year old son of
our popular Mac. He lived in the same tent with his father, wore his father's
dungarees and worked right along with him at the Bay St. Louis Camp. And he
waited in line for chow with the others, all of whom were delighted with their
working guest. For a few weeks, in short, he was a Seabee without pay. When
he took a day or two off to go fishing, several of the men threatened to "put
him on report." A fine way to treat a mate!

We are glad to be able to say that young McEachern thoroughly enjoyed
his "stretch" in the Seabees and so did his father. Commander, is is Ok to
say, "come again and stay longer!"
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