The Florala News from Florala, Alabama • 1

FLOHAL A On Beautiful LAKE JACKSON fl ALA' Gateway To WEST FLORIDA PUBLISHED WEEKLY ON THURSDAY -F 0 A ft I 6 fi A A I A A A 5 FLO I A FIFTY-FOURTH YEAR No. 27. FLORALA. COVINGTON COUNTY, OCTOBER 14, 1954. SUBSCRD7TION: $2.50 the Year Bank Presidents The Bank Of Florala Observes Golden City SehocP-TA To Meet October 19 The Florala City School Parent-Teacher Association will meet at the school budding at 7:30 p.m.

October 19th. All parents and friends of the school are urgetf to attend. Anniversary In Remodeled Building With incfal fohnn llr Ttlnripm MYhirpc knninm Directors of The Bank of Florala "gm- 1 I PICTURED ABOVE are officers and directors of The Bank of Florala at a Board Meeting soon after the completion of the modernization of the bank building and installation of modern fixtures. Left to G. G.

Hart, cashier and secretary of the Board; E. P. Rodwell, president and chairman; T. J. Morrison, Board director; Dr.

A. G. Williams, vice-president and Board vice-chairman; and Miss Myrtle Rodwell, director. First Night 4 Funerals Ibid Fcr Victims Of Shofgra Blasts llkr FIcrela David Nobles, 43, was charged with killing his young. wife with a shotgun blast at the home of her parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Charlie Kemp, last Wednesday afternoon about 5 o'clock. Immediately following the shooting of his wife, and while reloading his gun, he was slain by his wife's father, according to Walton County Sheriff Aubrey Mac-Donald. Sheriff MacDonald said Nobles killed his estranged wife, 24-year-old Anita Kemp Nobles with a 12-guage shotgun blast, and that her father, Charlie Kemp, then cut Nobles down with a blast from a smaller guage shotgun. It is reported that Mrs.

Nobles worked at the local garment factory and in returning home after working hours was followed by Nobles. stated that after be told to leave the Kemp home, No bles returned about 20 minutes later with his gun. In the car with him was his 14-year-old son by a previous marriage, Adrian Nobles, who told a coroner's jury his father had taken him in the automobile to the Kemp home and told him to stay inside the car because "he might get killed." The 1 Kemps and Nobles' estranged wife had gone into the house and fastened the door to keep him from coming in, but it is reported that he forced the door open and entered the home, shooting his wife. The shooting took place inside the Kemp home, about two miles south of the Alabama Florida line. Nobles was killed instantly and his wife died enroute to a hospital.

Funeral services for Mr; Nobles were held Saturday morning at 10 o'clock from the First Baptist Church, Rev. H. B. Shepherd officiating. Interment was in the Eight-Mile cemeWy.f" Active pall-bearers were: Albert Adams, Roy Nobles, Harold Nobles, Alcus Nobles, Earl Nobles and Charles Nobles.

Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Leona Nobles, six children, three by a previous marriage, Max Nobles, Navy; Jerry and Adrain Nobles, Lakewood; three by his last marriage, Elizabeth Ann, age Carolyn, age 2, and Diane, age months; seven brothers, 'Oscar, Lyod, Albert, Alfis, Chester, Ebbie and Opha Nqbles, Florala. His first wife, Ina Belle Couey, died in February 1949. Funeral services were held for Mrs. Nobles Saturday afternoon at 2:30 from the Clear Springs Baptist Church.

Rev. Norsworthy, Assembly of God gfninister, officiated. Interment was in the Clear Springs cemetery. Survivors are three daughters, Elizabeth, Carolyn and Diane; parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Charlie Kemp, three brothers, Billy Kemp, U. S. Army, Germany; Bobby Kemp, Lakewood; Jimmy Kemp, Florala. Evans Funeral Home of Florala directed at both services. Paxton FFA.

Chapter Members Present Program For Lions, Rotarians On Wednesday night, October 6, the officers and quartet, of the Pax- ton FFA Chapter were guests of the Lions Club in DeFuniak Springs. The group arrived at 7 o'clock and enjoyed a chicken after which they presented a program entitled, "The Young pf America." Other parts of the program were two numbers by the quartet and a picture showing the highlights of the 25th National FFA convention in Kansas V. On Friday, the FFA Chapter attended the 'Rotary Club luncheon and enjoyed a steak dinner at the Colonial Hotel her.e in Florala. After dinner the group presented the same program before1 a large number of Rotarians and guests. The officers and members of the FFA quartet are: Bobby Joe Senn, president; Charles Cameron, vice-president; Melvin Truette, secretary; Derward, Tedder, "treasurer; Tommy Mathis, reporter; John Morgan Whittington, sentinel and John E.

Baldwin, advisor. The members of the quartet are: William Aplin, Derward Teddar, Bobby Joe Senn and Joseph HoUey with Mrs. Hayes at the "piano. Delist To Ccnver.2 Oct 20-21 Ikrmcny, II. Crccli The Covington County Baptist Association will meet Wednesday, October 20th at the Harmony Bap tist Church, with the second day's session on the 21st at the North Creek Baptist Church.

The program will get under way each of the two days at 9:45, continuing until 12:15 when lunch will be served at the churches. Following lunch the program will resume at 1:15, continuing until adjournment at three o'clock. Included in the first day of the meeting at the Harmouy church will be reports of program committee, election of officers, recognition of new pastors and visitors, report from the executive' committee and from the Associational Treasurer. A report will be heard on the Lake Jackson Baptist Camp and from the budget committee. J.

G. Burton, business manager of Howard College will give a talk on the college extension center, followed by a temperance report by H. B. Committees will be appointed by the Moderator. Rev.

John Jeffers will deliver the first sermon at 11:35 Wednesday morning. Included in the afternoon's program will be a report from the nominating committee, cooperative program, Associational Sunday School, Christian Education and a report from the Associational Missionary. At Thursday's meeting a report will be heard of relief and annuity, Baptist Children's Home, Associations! W.M.U., Christian Literature, Brotherhood and unified mission. Rev. Jerry Bryan will give the sermon at 11:35, followed by lunch; During the afternoon a report will be given of Training.

Union, Shocco Springs Evangelism, temperance review, and a report of mittees. Following a short-fltfs-ceUaneous business session the association wQl adjourn. -V Cbvinglcn Is Added Td List Of Co-niies Drought Disaster Aid Comforting news of interest to farmers in this area affected by the long drought is the following telegrams The Florala News received Tuesday from Congressman George Grant and Senator Lister Hill: The telegrams are self-explanatory: "Designation of Covington County as drought disaster area under public law available Federal funds for use in defraying cost of transportation of hay to eligible farmers and provides for distribution of Commodity Credit Corporation surplus grains to maintain foundation herds. Hope this action will furnish prompt relief for farmers in Covington County." GEORGE GRANT. "I have just received a telegram from Under Secretary of Agriculture, True D.

Morris advising that Covington County has been added to the list of Alabama counties eligible to receive drought disaster aid under the Emergency Hay and Feed Program. Am happy to send you this favorable word." LISTER HILL. 'Gordon Williamson, 72, Former Floralan, Dies In Mobile Monday Gordon Williamson, age 72, died Monday night, Oct 11, following a long illness at his home in Mobile:" Survivors include his wife' and three children: Davis Williamson, Florala; Mrsv Dane Jensen, Videlia, and Mrs. Henry Curran, Macon, two brothers: Claude Williamson, Tampa, and Tim Williamson, Tupelo, three grandchildren: Dave, Dorothy and Henry, Jr. Curran, Macon, Ga.

Mr. Williamson was a former resident of Florala and held interests in the turpentine business. During the past few years he was con nected with the Southern, Natural Gas Company of Funeral services were held on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. from the Roche Mortuary in Mobile and interment waMwjjeqetery. 1 1 The Late W.

H. BRITTON First President 1904-1909 The Late E. P. RODWELL, SR. Served Longest 1914-1943 E.

P. RODWELL, JR. 1944 Date A Hew Model Chevrolet Al McDaniel Motor Company Oct. 28 The caption of a full-page an nouncement in this issue says, "Wait for the newest new car in automotive history." The announce ment heralds the arrival of the 1955 model Chevrolet at the McDaniel Motor Company on October 28. A representative of this newspa per was invited to view a screening of the new model early this week and can truthfully say that it is really a beautiful car, and well worth waiting to see.

Band Booster Club To Sponsor Concert At Drive-In Theatre The Bank Booster Club is sponsoring a concert to be presented at the Jim and Tim Drive-In Theatre, Tuesday night, October 19th at 7 o'clock. i Following the concert those attending will see the movie, "Scandal at Scourie," a technicolor picture, starring Greer Garson and Walter Pidgeon. A percentage of the ticket sales for the movie will go to the Band Booster Club. Mrs. Henry Davis Dies At DeFuniak Springs Mrs.

Henry Davis died early Sun day morning in DeFuniak Springs after a long illness at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Bromley Franks, Interment was in the Florala Green wood Cemetery at four o'clock Mon day p.m. Mrs. Davis was a former resident of Florala before' going to DeFuniak Springs several years ago. 111 r.

Mi rJ i -'rrf -t 7 'y ant Firm Established In 1904 With Capital Stock Of $25,000.00 Today's Resources Reach Well Over $2,500,000.00 While Progressing With Area. The Bank of Florala is celebrating its 50th anniversary with an in formal open house this week-end upon completion of a vast modernizing program in which the entire building has undergone a thorough "change-over" to meet the needs Of the ever-growing The bank has enjoyed steady, growth and nrosDeritv since it was organized in 1904 and in celebra tion of 50 years of service, E. Rodwell. president, states he and all officials of the bank will welcome all friends at any time to inspect the new arrangements and various facilities designed to render customers more efficient service. Formal open house had been planned some weeks ago but due to the tragic death of the son of the president in August, the directors decided against it at that time.

However, those visiting th bank during the week-end will be given a souvenir of the anniversary. One entire section of this issue is to the- bank upon the occasion of its golden anniversary. Merchants and businessmen of the area have joined to extend congratulations apd best wishes for a job well done and the appreciation of the bank's confidence is the future of Florala and surrounding area. Officers of the bank are: E. P.

Rodwell, President and Chairman of the Board; Dr. A. G. Williams, Vice-President and Vice-Chairman of the Board; G. G.

Hart, Cashier and Secretary of the Board; Rex Whitcomb, Assistant Cashier; R. M. Mayton, Assistant Cashier; J. Dale Twitchell, Bookkeeper; Miss Nelma R. Ward, Teller; Earle B.

Rodwell, Teller. Directors are: E. P. Rodwell, Dr. A.

G. Williams, G. G. Hart, T. J.

Morrison and Miss Myrtle Rodwell. Floralans Attend Big Democratic Rally In Dothan Monday Night Among those from Florala and Covington County attending the Democratic Rally in Dothan Monday night included: Senator T. A. Goodwin, Representative Clyde M. Love, H.

J. Brogden, M. C. Meredith, Forest Easley, Porter Moore, Ker-mit George and a good delegation of other citizens from all parts of the county. Among the speakers were: Lister Hill, George Andrews, Jim Folsom and John Horn, Executive Assistant to John Sparkman.x Bookmobile Schedule For This 'Area The following schedule is now.

in effect for the Bookmobile in Covington County: Monday, October 18th; Beulah. School, Dorman's Store, Blue Springs School, Florala Colored School, Lockhart Colored School, Riverside Mfg. Florala Library, McAdams' Store, J. P. Thomas' Home (New Hope), 4:00.

Mrs. John Miles, Bill Hinson, Mrs. John Ballard and children, Johnny and Dale Ann visited relatives and friends in Geneva, Sunday Lieut, and Mrs. Gerald Manning, Mr. E.

D. Manning and Mrs. Lucille Folsom attended the funeral of Mr. Gordon David Williamson in Mobile Wednesday afternoon. BERRYMAN McNEILL, distributor of Gulf Products.

in this area, was The Bank of Florala's first customer to take advantage of the convenience of the newly installed night depository. Shown with Mr. McNeill is Rex Whitcomb, assistant cashier of the bank. Deposit rib i I asked a legislator to vote for a cer tain bill then that bill would cer- tainly receive a certain amount of favorable thought. For this reason essential tnat tne legion nave many memoers as possiDie.

1 Another comrade stated that many veterans of the area held the mis- taken opinion that if they joined Lockhart 4-H Club Elects Officers New officers were elected at a recent meeting of the Lockhart 4-H Club. President, Carolyn Geohagan; Mary Kelley, vice-president;" Betty Hicks, cArrotarv snH froociiror- finloe I y. i "It- i Many Benefits To Be Derived From Strong Veterans Organization oOo- Criminal Jury Cases Scheduled For Trial Beginning October 25 Three, Days Allowed To Dispose Of Heavy Docket On Calendar Monday, October 25, the following cases has been set for trial at State of Alabama vs. William Amnions. IncesS End Carnal State of Alabama vs.

Edlow Law-son jD.WJL Appeal. State of Alabama vs. Edlow Law-son et al Forfeiture. State of Alabama vs. Louis Cur ry Bastardly.

State of Alabama vs. Chester H. Gunner D. W. State of Alabama vs.

Isiah Fhiker Transportation of Whiskey. State of Alabama vs. Isiah Fluker et al Forfeiture. State of Alabama vs. James Barrow Possession of Still.

State of Alabama vs. Ollie Adron Sharp Speeding Appeal. State of Alabama vs. OUie Adron Sharp Driving with improper lights. State of Alabama vs.

Edwin (Red) O'Neal V. P. P. Tuesday, October 26 State of Alabama vs. Otis Robinson A tcf M.

State of Alabama vs. John Henry Williams Carnal Knowledge. State of Alabama vs. Gid Lee, Amos Mathews and. James Hen- drix Riot.

State of Alabama vs. Cecil Walters G. L. and R. S.

P. State of Alabama vs. Earl Atkins AtoM. State of Alabama vs. Dudley Gaf-f ord G.

L. and Rec. Stolen Property; State of Alabama vs. Joe Daniels and Willie James Smith G. L.

and Rec. Stolen Property. State of Alabama vs. Horace Lee Possessing a stilL Wednesday, October 27 State of Alabama Vs. W.

A. Powell, alias Amie Powell G. In state of Alabama vs. A. Pow ell, et al Forfeiture.

State of Alabama vs. wiiiie j. Amnions Incest and Carnal Knowledge. State of Alabama vs. William Wambles Forgery 2nd Degree.

State of Alabama- vs. Castleberry D. W. State of Alabama vs. Aionzo Benson Burg, and G.

L. State of Alabama vs: Joe H. Mc-Graw Vagrancy Appeal. State of Alabama vs. Joe H.

Mc- Graw Vagrancy Appeal. State of Alabama vs. J. w. wor-ley Reckless Driving.

State of Alabama vs. George Bradley and R. D. James Burg. ya a i.

v. sf.t. of Alabama vs. Noel Wfl- liam McDaniel Reckless.Driving. SUte of Alabama vs.

Larry d. Lowe S.M.P. 1 State of Alabama vs. union t. Cobb G.

L. Thirty-five members of the An-kind under the provisions of the drew Jackson Post 77, American G.I. BilL One comrade pointed out Legion, gathered at the Legion Hall the fact that if an organization rep-Tuesday evening for the regular resenting a large number of voters monthly meeting of the organiza- tion and enjoyed a fish supper pre- pared by comrades. During the meeting discussion took place on the desirability of interesting every veteran in this. area in joining a veteran' organiza tion.

It was pointed out that all veterans cannot belong to organi- zations like the VFW or DAV, but the American Legion they would that under the laws of its charter have to undergo a rough initiation the American Legion can enroll all or possibly make a long speech, who served during emergencies of He suggested that the comrades do World War I and and the Korean everything possible to dispel this War. It was further shown that it erronous belief. was the veterans organization thatj Commander Eugene Harrison had caused laws to be passed giving urged members to invite all vet-veterans numerous benefits. Ap- erans to visit the meetings which proximately 16 million i ex-service- are held at seven-thirty p.m. on the men have received benefits of some first Tuesday of each month.

'I Georgia Minister To Conduct Short Meeting At Church of Christ Mr. Eris B. Benson, minister of one of the churches of Christ in Columbus, Georgia, will conduct a short meeting at the Florala Church of Christ, beginning next Monday night, October 18 and continuing through Friday, October 22. Services will begin eacb night at 7:30. All are cordially invited.

reporter, Doris Jean Harrison, song leader and Ettie B. Kilpatrick, game leader. After the election the group discussed what they would like to do in 4-H Club work this year. i 1 4 'a i.