Hexed tobacco worker fades under voodoo spell
Louisburg North Carolina UP report says Stephen Richardson a young Black farm hand declined as he wastes away believed cursed by elderly witch doctor Adam Alston who died after a confrontation with Willie Mitchell. Mitchell now faces trial for Alston's death and the what authorities call a voodoo dispute with roots in local tenant farming. Richardson says his illness began after Alston supposedly hexed his girlfriend triggering a downward spiral toward death.
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Hexer
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Stephen
Alston
Willie Mitchell
Mitchell
Gilliam
Hex
Glassware evolves from even-use utensils to surface cooking
Glassware and cooking utensils were originally intended for even use when first produced. In recent years, glass utensils have been developed for surface cooking, reflecting a shift in design and application.
Nassau Wharf Tale of Trade and Travel in the Bahamas
A tiny boat ferries coconut harvests and villagers between islands bearing goods and gossip. White and black visitors mingle as Bahamian life unfolds in markets, music, rum and distant Haiti, where poverty meets commerce. The night settles over Nassau as two worlds join for a fleeting moment.
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Nassau
Bahamas
Haiti
Exchange Club Sees Movie At Luncheon
The technicolor film Flying Fisherman filmed by Eastern Air Lines was shown at the Do than Exchange Club meeting yesterday by EAL employees of the Pothan office. The Rev. E Tipton Carroll spoke briefly on the Red Cross. Forty members were present.
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Eastern Air Lines
Dothan
Aero Club Meeting Draws Large Crowd in Dothan
A large crowd of aviation enthusiasts attended the first air meet hosted by the Dothan Aero Club last Sunday. Four contests were planned but time limits cut the precision parking event. Earl Moody and Kenneth Strock tied for first in the 180 degree spot landing, Paul Lane won the balloon bursting contest, and Bob Hulse, the youngest private pilot in Dothan, topped the bomb dropping event. Twenty five local private and student pilots entered.
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Dothan Aero Club
Earl Moody
Kenneth Strock
Paul Lane
Bob Hulse
Dothan
Ohio State Athletic Board Asked to Approve Coed Cheerleaders
Columbus report states the Ohio State Athletic Board has been asked to approve a proposal permitting coed cheerleaders. The action seeks to modernize student spirit units and expand participation in athletic events.
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Columbus, C
Ohio State Athletic Board
Geneva Farmers Warned Of Deadline On Crop Insurance
Geneva March 15 is the closing date for cotton growers in Geneva County to sign for all risk insurance. R M Hatcher PMA county administrator urges farmers to choose the plan that fits their farm and guarantees income from this year’s cotton. The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation offers yield loss protection against unavoidable causes but not losses from neglect or avoidable practices. Farms should contact the PMA office for details.
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Geneva
Geneva County
R. M. Hatcher
PMA
Hatcher
Federal Crop Insurance Corporation
PMA Office
Cancer talk by Kiwanis and American Cancer Society leaders
J. S. Vaughn of the Dothan Kiwanis Club and Mrs. E. J. Whiddon, county commander of the American Cancer Society Field Army, spoke on the subject Cancer over radio station WAGF today.
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J. S. Vaughn
Dothan Kiwanis Club
E. J. Whiddon
American Cancer Society
Field Army
Wagf Today
Four states appoint women secretaries of state
Four states have women secretaries of state, according to a ray hed fede nardebor Laber. They are Aleke ee.
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U. S
Connecticut
Ray Hed Fede Nardebor Laber
Amvets To Meet Tomorrow Night
Do Than post of the Amvets will hold a regular meeting tomorrow at 7 30 o clock at the Woodmen of the World hall. Barnett Solomon spokesman for the group announced all World War II veterans are invited and urged to attend. The post's charter will be presented and members will take the oath of allegiance and be formally accepted.
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Woodmen of the World Hall
Barnett Solomon
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