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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1949
Page
5
Eight inmates in the Alcoholic ward at the State hospital in Raleigh escaped at night. One was returned inebriated this morning. Dr. David Young said the escape occurred while a single attendant was at supper. He noted staff shortages as a factor and stated the fugitives are not considered dangerous.
The article notes Thomas Paine published his influential pamphlet Common Sense on January 10, 1776, a watershed event in revolutionary thought and colonial politics. It highlights its impact on American independence discourse and public opinion.
An advertisement promotes Rulex Compound mixed with water and lemon juice claiming rapid relief from rheumatic and arthritic pain. It promises a two week supply, a money back guarantee, and urges readers to return empty packages if unsatisfied.
The Ladies Glee Club from the Missionary Training Institute of Noyack on Hudson New York perform at Gospel Tabernacle Willowbrook Street Wednesday night at 7 30. Brass solos and a brass trio join the program directed by Miss Geraldine Southern with Dr Thomas Moseley speaking. The Institute trains over five hundred students from thirty four states in Hudson Valley temple.
Nancy Gray is named chief marshal at Thomasville High School for the next school year, succeeding Bill Yates. Other marshals are Sara Leek, Louise Sullivan, Julius Green, Betty Smith, Bill Hethcock and Betty Jean Hartsell, chosen for scholarship and character. Principal W. S. Horton announced the picks at gym exercises.
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