COMMITS HEINOUS CRIME - OLLIE MINOR TORTURES AND MURDERS 2 YEAR OLD STEP DAUGHTER Confesses To One Of Most Horrible Crimes In Local History One of the most brutal crimes in the history of the city was the atrocious murder of two year old Thelma Frances Patterson, by her step-father Olie Minor, 28. Minor was arrested Saturday evening at his home, Thirty-seventh and Stratton Streets and lodged in the County Jail without bail on a charge of First Degree murder. When questioned by authorities concerning the murder Minor admitted he had killed the child after torturing her with a poker, clothes pins and broom handle but denied the use of lye and salt on the scared body. It is said that on January 10, little Thelma was forced to stand out in the cold, naked, and when almost frozen was brought in, beaten, and burned. The grandmother, Mrs. Alice Miller who lives with Minor and his wife was the first one to acquaint authorities with the case. It is said she told how Minor threatened to kill his wife if she admitted he killed the child. After the child's death the coroner pronounced the death accidental as Minor is alleged to have told him that the child fell against the stove and received burns which resulted in her death. It is said Minor refused to let any one see the body while it was being prepared for burial. After the husband and wife entered into a quarrel which resulted in her being stabbed four times, she told de- (Continued on page 8) --OLLIE MINOR [Top Photo] [Bottom Photo] MURDERED STEP-CHILD--
TWO LEADING WOMEN'S CLUBS AT CHESTNUT ST. C.M.E. CHURCH TUESDAY NIGHT The Ladies Auxiliary of the First Standard Bank and the Mu-So-Lit Club are to appear at the Chestnut Street C. M. E. Church Tuesday evening, Feb. 11 at 8 o'clock under the auspices of the Laymen's League of the church. The admission is free and the public is in for a real treat. The bank ladies [put?] over the big account campaign for [the?] First Standard just before the [holidays?] and in addition to their business activities these ladies have rendered interesting literary programs each month. The Mu-So-Lit Club is also composed of some of LOuisville's outstanding women who meet once a month and discuss important subjects. The club name represents musical, social and literary life and the members are now studying Carter Woodson's history. The Mu-So-Lit Club is being presented by the Ladies' Auxiliary who presents them for the Laymen's League which was organized for the purpose of creating a deeper inter-  (Continued on page 8)
[Y?]. W. C. A. DEDICATES ANNEX [Phyllis?] Wheatley Branch Y. W. C. A. [held?] its dedicatory services Sunday in [the?] spacious assembly room of the [annex?] Sunday afternoon at r o'clock. [The?] large audience was proof of the [public's?] appreciation of this addition. Mrs. Carolyn Blanton, efficient chairman of the Board introduced Miss Schmidt of the Central Board who told [what?] good the Y. W. was doing for the [community?] after which Mrs. C. H. [Parrish?] introduced Mrs. Blanton who [told?] of the plans of the institution. A [musical?] program was arranged by Mrs. [illegible] Locke; some of the participants [were?]: Mrs. Anna Mahin, Mrs. K. D. [illegible], Simmons University [Quartet?] and Congregational choir, Miss [illegible] Goode, Mrs. Rosa Wyse. [After?] the collection the annex was [dedicated?] to God and to the service of [illegible] [children?]. A the close of the [exercises?] [illegible] tour inspected the [building?] [illegible]
RED CROSS HOSPITAL HAS OPEN HOUSE According to custom the Red Cross Hospital will be open to visitors and friends February 12, anniversary of Lincoln's birthday, from 4:00-6:00 p. m. All departments of the Hospital will be open for inspection and to receive donations from all those who wish to help support this worthy institution. The public is cordially invited. E. D. Whedbee, President Red Cross Ass'n. - HOLDS QUARTERLY CONFERENCE Rev. J. M. Hodges, Presiding Elder of the Louisville District C. M. E. Church held quarterly meeting Mon. night and preached most splendid sermons Sunday morning and night. Dr. Hodges who has been a successful pastor in Kentucky for several years and making good as presiding officer was among those elected as delegate to the General Conference of the C. M. E. Church which meets in Louisville in May.
SOME OF THE COMMANDERS [Photo] The above group represents a partial list of the Commanders in the Big Zeppelin Contest Around the World of the R. E. Jones Temple, 438 S. 6th Street, which ends February 16. A big indoor carnival will close the contest beginning February 10 to 16. Dr. N. D. Shamborguer, Pastor.
WHITE MAN ASSAULTS WOMAN Mrs. Catherine Bradley of 534 S. Twenty-Eighth Street was abused, choked and knocked down sustaining bruises about her body by George K. Bodenschatz of 2140 Strathmore Blvd., because she quit working for Mr. and Mrs. Bodenschatz and asked for her money Monday morning. According to Mrs. Bradley finding that she could not get along with her employers after working two weeks she decided to give up the job as general helpr last Thursday. When she went for her pay last Saturday she was told to return Monday. When she went to the home Monday morning she says Bodenschatz began his abuse by calling her a dirty "nigger" and then proceeding to assault her in the manner stated above. Mrs. Bradley swore out a warrant against Bodenschatz Monday charging assault and battery.
118 Baptized By Rev. Wm. Johnson
118 BAPTIZED BY REV. JOHNSON The Wet Chestnut Street Baptist Church, 18th and Chestnut Streets with Rev. William Johnson, pastor just closed one of the most stupendous Revivals ever held in the city. Rev. Johnson secured the services of Dr. E. C. Hicks Evangelist of Baltimore who preached such soul stirring sermons each night that seats were at a premium as early as 7:30 p. m. He was ably assisted by Mrs. Hannah Calhoun, a staunch member of the church who led the singing. From the first night of the Revival which started January 6 to its close January 31, there were record breaking crowds with conversions each night. The last night of the Revival the church was crowded at 6:00 p. m. so anxious were the people to hear the last words of their Evangelist. There were 118 conversions during this month, 93 of whom were baptized Sunday February 2 at 3:00 p. m. by Rev. Johnson. The remaining number will be baptised Friday night February 7. The "Right Hand of Fellowship" was extended  all converts Wednesday night. This Revival was not only successful spiritually but financially as well, as the members and friends raised $230.00 last Friday night alone for Dr. Hicks.
MRS. LOTTIE JONES PASSES AWAY Mrs. Lottie H. Jones, prominent business woman and church worker died Tuesday afternoon at her residence, 2226 Magazine after a brief illness. Mrs. Jones was the wife of Rev. E. W Jones, pastor of Guiding Star Baptist Church. Mrs. Jones suffered from a complication of diseases including a nervous --[Photo] MRS. LOTTIE H. JONES-- attack brought about from overtaxing herself during the holiday season when she staged a drama entitled "Life" which was considered one of the best amateur productions presented to Louisville. Mrs. Jones was the author of the drama and looked after the business end of it in connection with her Real Estate work which proved too much. Funeral services were held at Centennial Baptist Church Friday at noon. Interment in Louisville Cemetery. She leaves to mourn her passing a husband, Rev. E. W. Jones, four brothers, a sister, Mrx. Anna Grundy, a father and a host of friends.
CELEBRATE TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY We are the recipient of an invitation to the Twenty-fifth Anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Webb of Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas, Friday evening, February 14 at 8 o'clock. Mr. Webb is the Supreme Custodian of the Woodmen of Union and one of the outstanding race business men of the nation.
MANY AFTER FREE UMBRELLAS Not much noise is being made about it, but readers of the Leader in and out of the city are taking advantage of the fine opportunity to get a beautiful silk umbrella free, as announced two weeks ago through the three column advertisement now carried on page 3. This is the same class and make of umbrella as those offered by the First Standard Bank in its Account Contest which closed during the holidays, and given to so many well known women. In fact it is the same umbrella. Just a few left over that the Bank gives the Leader an opportunity to offer to its reader who needs or wants a real umbrella and get one without paying one penny. All any one has to do is to write to the Leader office for receipts and then ask five friends to give her a one year subscription to the Leader or eight friends to give her six months subscriptions. The one year is only $2.00 and six months is $1.25. The umbrellas come in any color for women and black for men. Read all about them on page 3. The offer only lasts until March 1.
Smoking His First Problem
Claim Brutal Treatment At Prison SAY COLORED INMATES ARE BEAT UP AND SHOT AT EDDYVILLE Not Afraid To Tell The Truth; Wants Governor To Know Facts In a letter to the Leader office which tells of the brutal treatment of colored [persons?] at the Eddyville penitentiary, before [saying?] what he had in his mind the writer emphasizes the fact that he is telling the truth and that he is not afraid to tell it, and he suggests that his letter be sent to Governor Sampson. From the letter which reached the Leader office last week we quote the following: "For no reason we are beaten on the head and shot by the guards here. On January 24, at 2:43 o'clock George Brown was badly beaten and shot by Shumake and Rankin. We can prove crimes that are cold blood murders, and give the dates and names. The guards began picking at a colored prisoner who has been involved in a trouble with a white person, that they may have some chance to frame up any charge on him, that he may be punished, give him a bad prison record or pave a way to kill him. This is the only hell. If a man comes here and spends some time, he leaves with murder in his heart. This is not [illegible] any personal sympathy, but something should be done to help us all here who could be made into better men. God help us."
GOVERNOR SAMPSON NAMES EDITOR CHURCH DELEGATE Commonwealth of Kentucky Executive Chamber January 29, 1930. Editor I. Willis Cole, Louisville, Kentucky. Dear Mr. Cole: The National Interdenominational Ministerial Alliances of America holds its next meeting in New York City, beginning April 22nd, and I have been asked to designate delegates and find great pleasure in naming you as one of the representatives from Kentucky to this great meeting, and I hope you may be able to attend. With best wishes, I am Yours truly, Flem D. Sampson.
White Speaker Says De Priest Responsible for Political Awakening
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