The Sylacauga Advance – 19 October 1924

The Sylacauga Advance – 19 October 1924

Victims of Wednesday’s Accident Buried Saturday

Wife and Two Young Ladies Seriously Injured

Mrs. J.E. Vann, who was injured in an automobile accident Wednesday afternoon when her daughter, Ida Mae and husband were killed, is reported much better this morning and her continued improvement is anticipated. The two young school teachers bruised in the accident are comfortable.

When his automobile went over a 15 foot embankment at a curve Wednesday afternoon, J.E. Vann, 50, and his 12 year old daughter, Ida Mae, were instantly killed, his wife and two young school teachers, Miss Dora Mosley of Equlity, Ala., and Miss Marjorie Willingham, of Rockford, were painfully injured.

The three injured persons were rushed to the Sylacauga Infirmary. The party were on their way to the County Fair, this city. At a curve on the highway near Stewartville, Mr. Vann lost control of his machine and it crashed fifteen feet down an embankment into the old road bed. The girl was hurled 30 feet, landing against a tree. The car turned over twice and fell on Mr. Vann. Mrs. Vann is believed internally injured. Mr. Vann was camp superintendent of the Wisconsin Alabama Lumber Company, which has a large operation here. He came here a few years ago from Haslin, Texas, to become connected with the Lumber Company, was widely known and leaves a number of friends and relatives.

The curve where the accident occurred is known as one of the most dangerous in Talladega County.

Funeral exercises were held at the First Baptist church Saturday afternoon, 3:30 o’clock, with Howard Undertakers in charge, Interments at the Marble City cemetery.

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Mignon W.M.S. Holds Meeting

The Womans Missionary Society of the Mignon Baptist church held its regular meeting in the Sunday school room of the church, Wednesday afternoon. All four circles were well represented at the meeting, and a good devotional program was conducted by Mrs. Chas. Thomas.

The Society has recently taken on new life and is now fostering the following auxiliaries; R.A., Y.W.A., G.A. and Sunbeam Band.

There were thirty-three women and nineteen children at the meeting Wednesday. A delicious plate luncheon was served which was enjoyed by all.

Mrs. T.L. Craddock has been recently elected president of Society, and is making wonderful progress. The society is now holding three weekly meetings at the homes of members monthly one at the church.

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Rev. S.A. Taylor Resigns From Mignon Church

Rev. S.A. Taylor has resigned as pastor of the Mignon Baptist Church, his resignation to take place on November 9th. He will go to the First Baptist church at Elba, Ala., where he has been called by that congregation.

Rev. and Mrs. Taylor have been at Mignon for about a year and have made many friends here and in Sylacauga, who will regret to see them leave.

Since his stay here, Rev. Taylor has done a great work, and caused much interest to be taken in church work among his congregation.

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Talladega County Fair Closed 12th Fair Sat. Night.

Largest Fair Ever Held in County — Horse Races Best Feature

The big Talladega County Fair which opened its big gates on Monday last, came to a close last night, marking down in its history as one of the greatest fairs ever held in our city or the county.

Crowds have flocked to the grounds each day, the opening day however witnessed the largest attendance. Quite a few additions were made in grounds this year, the new grand stand, the remodeling of the exhibit hall, and society booths.

Horse racing was another added feature, there being a greater and better collection of race horses ever to be seen on the tracks before, there numbering sixty-two horses with licensed starter, Fielding W. Scholler, presiding as judge.

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Local News Of Sylacauga

Mrs. French Craddock, spent Tuesday in Birmingham.

Clarence Atkins, of Talladega, attended the fair Wednesday.

Mrs. A.R. McMillian was a visitor in the city Friday.

Mr. and Mrs. Felix Oglesly (Oglesby?), of Talladega, attended the fair Friday.

Miss Fannie Bell Triplett, of Anniston, was the guest of friends in the city Friday.

Judge and Mrs. E.A. Hammett of Talladega, were visitors in the city Thursday.

Mr. and Mrs. Bouie, have returned to Anniston, after a visit to friends in the city.

Paul Conaway, city Editor of the Anniston Star, visited friends in the city Thursday.

Hon. Geo. Burk, of Talladega, attended the fair in the city Friday.

Mrs. Roy Saxton, of Ashland, visited friends in the city Thursday.

Misses Ophelia Burk and Eva McDaniel, of Fayetteville, attended the fair Thursday.

Professor C.S. Crowther, Mrs. Foster McDonald, Mrs. Mitchell, attended the parents and teachers association in Anniston, during the past week.

C.S. Atkin, of Wenonab, N.J., has returned to the city after a visit to relatives in N.J.

Richard Boyd, of Alexander City, attended the fair Thursday.

Miss Marjorie Alred, of Clanton is the attractive guest of Miss Hattie Ramsey.

J.M. Calloway, of Spigner, is the guest of friends and relatives in the city.

Mrs. W.C. Ratchford, of LaFayette, is the guest of her sons, Dr. J.D. and William Ratchford.

J.A. Shinn, of West Point, Miss., is in the city visiting his son, F.G. Shinn. Mr. Shinn will leave Tuesday for an extended trip through the Carolinas.

Mr. and Mrs. R. St. John returned Tuesday from a visit in Birmingham. Mr. and Mrs. St. John attended the Lyric, where they heard the great artist Sasanoof, sing and saw one of his famous paintings.

Mrs. Mary Willard Hall and Miss Cox of Attalla, are visitors in the city

Ernest and Will Decetose, of Talladega, were in the city yesterday and paid a pleasant call at the Advance.

J.M. Calloway and daughter, Lucille, of Rockford, were visitors in the city Saturday.