MEETS UNTIMELY DEATH [Photo] MISS ZULA MULLEN- POPULAR CO-ED SLAIN - RESENTS ATTENTIONS Accident, Claims Boy Who Shot Her By Mayme E. Osby Zula Mullen, 17 year old Central High School Senior, was slain last Friday afternoon when shot by Albert Eugene Bolan, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Bolan, 1509 W. Chestnut Street. The shooting took place at 3:30 o'clock as the girl walked on 10th Street between Madison and Walnut Streets. She died 15 minutes later at City Hospital. Bolan, who disappeared from the scene immediately after his victim collapsed in his arms, surrendered at detective headquarters an hour later, refusing to make any statement. He was lodged in the county jail on a charge of murder. Girl Popular The report of the killing spread like wild-fire, and while many versions of the unfortunate affair were given, no two of the many persons on the street at the time tell the sme story. Hundreds of children homeward bound from school, which had just been dismissed, were in the immediate vicinity and carried the news to all parts of the city. Nothing has happened in the community which has caused so much comment or real concern on the part of all the citizenship as this tragedy, as Zula Mullen was regarded as a very fine type of young woman. Teachers, class mates and other students all were in praise of her splendid character. Her popularity was evidenced by her outstanding work in school clubs, her church and Sunday School. Born and reared in West Point, Ky., Zula Mullen came to Louisville to complete [her?] high school education, making her home with her elder sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Hurshel Wynne, at 1005 W. Walnut Street, with whom she lived at the time of her slaying. She was ambitious, and according to Mrs. Wynne, had made plans to enable her to become a teacher. She was a member of the West Point Baptist Church, which she attended every Sunday, and a teacher in the Sunday School. She was well thought of by every one, and large numbers of persons came to her home from neighboring towns when the news of her slaying reached them. Loitered Near School Bolan, according to reports, along with other boys made it almost a daily practice to come to the corner on which Central High School is located, there to loiter until classes had been dismissed for the day and then walk home with any of the girls who would permit this liberty. It is said that on the day previous to that on which the killing took place he had met the (Continued on page 8) 
[Photo] The wife and seven children of Charles Abernathy, confessed St. Louis kidnapper, whose impoverished circumstances, he claims, led to his action. Pictured left to right they are Martha, 9 years old; Lois, 4; Gloria, 3; Mrs. Abernathy holding Rosemary, 14 months old; Eugene Pearl, 6; James, 8, and Charles, 11. Photo by St. Louis Star Courtesy of St. Louis Argus.
GROCER ASSAULTS COLORED GIRL Lewis Leonda, 50, who conducts a grocery store at 12th and Chestnut Streets, right in the midst of a thickly populated colored neighborhood, was arrested last week for the alleged assault of Jessie Smith, a little colored girl ten years old, who lives at 660 S. 8th Street. Evidence presented to the court was to the effect that Leonda called the little girl into his store and accomplished his purpose. He gave her a pair of stockings and attempted to exact the promise that she would not tell her mother. Little Jessie, terrified, ran to her mother, who immediately procured a warrant for Leonda's arrest. The case was continued until January 21 when Leonda was arraigned before Judge Starck Wednesday morning. A charge filed in Juvenile Court on the same count is to be heard Saturday. Attorney Charles M. Williams is counsel for the prosecution. The crime, brutal as it was, caused no demonstration on the part of the populace, and the good law-abiding citizens are awaiting the decision of the courts.
Suits Filed--Joe Lee Edwards vs. Ardella Edwards on grounds of five (5) years separation. Decrees Granted--David L. Holden vs. Carrie Holden, Mattie E. Stanley vs. Henry Stanley, Sylvester Conaway vs. Sarah Conaway. Brown and Frank, Attorneys.
Miss Etta Mae Taylor is ill at the Red Cross Hospital.
[Photo] CHARLES ABERNATHY Charles Abernathy, husband and father, who says he kidnapped boy in order to aid loved ones. Photo by St. Louis Star Courtesy of St. Louis Argus.
Mrs. John Bright, Jr., 619 W. M St., has returned home after visiting relatives and friends in Memphis, Tenn. Little Miss Elsie Mae Haskins, of Owensboro, who has been seriously ill while visiting her cousin, Mrs. Mary Ham of Louisville, is improving.
NATIONAL BODY OF PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY HONORS LOUISVILLE MAN Mr. George F. Robinson, for the past year president of Epsilon Beta Sigma, local chapter of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity, was elected vice president, Northern District, at the National Conclave held at Tuskegee, December 27-30. One of the most active men in fraternal and religious circles of Louisville, and a successful business man, Mr. Robinson will undoubtedly prove an asset to the national body. Prof. Holmes E. Craig, popular principal of the North Vernon, Ind. High School, who also attended the conclave, was appointed [Deputy?] for the state of Kentucky. The meeting at Tuskegee was one of the best in the history of the fraternity and President Mitchell reached a new mark in achievements in Greek letter fraternities. The local delegation at ending the meeting included Messrs. George F. Robinson, Adam M. Robinson, Holmes E. Craig, Dr. T. L. Nichols and Mr. William Easlen of North Vernon, Ind. At a recent election of officers held by Epsilon Sigma chapter, Dr. T. L. Nichols succeeded Mr. Robinson to the presidency, and under his administration the local chapter is planning a fine program for 1931. The regular monthly meeting of the local chapter will be held at the residence of Mr. George F. Robinson. [Photo] GEORGE F. ROBINSON, SR. Vice President, Northern District, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity (Continued on Page 8) 
Mr. and Mrs. Alphonso Edelen, 1511 W. Chestnut Street, were dinner guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Edelen.
100 FED AT BROADWAY TEMPLE The Committee at Broadway Temple feeding the unemployed people that care to come to the church each Wednesday and Friday, fed nearly l00 last week. Dr. Swain has added Miss Mary L. Richardson to the committee, and they are also being assisted by Mesdames Amanda Harsh and Lun Gaither.
Mrs. Lucille Kelly has returned to her home in Washington, D. C., after a pleasant visit with Mrs. H. C. Spears, 911 So. Preston St
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