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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1947

Page

7

Durham Magician Heals Man Believed Hexed by Witch Doctor

Ste n Richardson, a 24-year-old Franklin County man, recovering after Durham magician G C Norman known as Collins the Acre Man treated him for a supposed hex cast by Adam Alston. Richardson improved after the session, with his mother noting renewed appetite and energy. Duke Hospital had diagnosed paranoid schizophrenia before the magic intervention.

Durham Mar Ste*n Richardson Ranklin County G. C. Norman Norman Richardson Maybelle Richardson Adam Alston Centerville Louising, N. C Xratis Alston Willie Mitchell North Carolina Duke Hospital Duke

Railroad station Hog Pen cited in bid to end passenger service

Raleigh March 18 The Lenoir based Carolina and North Eastern Railway Co faced a public hearing over its petition to discontinue passenger service from Lenoir to the South Carolina line. Local reps Max C Wilson and W H Strickland argued the line operated at a loss claiming six and a half years of deficits totaling 97034.43. Officials from Washington and Raleigh presented the case while Lenoir mayor Earl Tate and News Topic editor Roy Wallis were listed as observers who did not attend. Commission member Fred C Hunter presided and a decision was expected soon.

Raleigh Lenoir Carolina and Northestern Railway Co Max C. Wilson Tom Caldwell State Utilies Commission Wilson South Carolina Wth Wilson W. H. Strickand Charles Clark Washington, D.C William T. Joyner H. E. Powers Earl H. Tate Roy Wallis Fred C. Hunter

Graham Sees Federal Aid for Southern Education

THAPEL HILL March 18 The federal government holds the key to easing southern educational problems says Dr Frank P Graham president of the University of North Carolina Addressing the second working meeting for public health editors he argues even if southern states and the lower south spent all state funds on education they would still trail the national average He urges federal government to correct the balance through wealth and child concentration.

Thapel Hill Frank P. Graham University of North Lina Graham Lower South

Al l es Anonymous Open Meeting To Be Held In Greensboro

The Greensboro group of Al lies Anonymous will hold its open meeting tonight at 8 o clock in Court Room 0 at Guilford County Court House. James Street Pulitzer prize winner and author will be principal speaker. The A A founder from Champ il lives there and will discuss the work and purposes of Alcoholics Anonymous. The Greensboro group began in June 1946 with about 35 members. Meeting are weekly on Tuesdays at the Greensboro YMCA. High Point Al Anonymous members, about 35, expect to attend.

Greensboro Guilford Ty Court House Court Room James Street Chape Il A. A Coholics Anonymous

Rules for High Point Radio council contest announced

The High Point Radio council released rules for a contest to collect material on the citys growth for a radio drama series. Entries due by April 15, any number of submissions, writers must include contact info, and all entries become council property. First prize $10, second prize $5.

High Point High Point Radio Council Sertai Treasury Dbs Tennessee Jed Abc Dick Trary Tom Mix Ke Ted Mbs Buck Rogers Mbs-West Abe Bbe Sevareid Cis Abc-East Terry Seria Abe-West Hop Harrigan Abe Frontiers Wa News Averas Fulton Lewis, Jr Jack Smith Sor Elmer Davis Arthur Hale Kaitenborn Bill Brandt Milton Berie Tir Lum Abdner Scotland Yard Dra Farrell Music S Judy Abe Mel Blane Cbs Boston Symphony Abe Cbs Amos and Andy Alrende Vox Poppers & Interviewsa Gabriel Heatter Fibber McGee M. Arthur Godfrey Tatent Rex Maupin Orche America Bob Hope Hank D'Amico Vic Damone Red Skelton Cor Eari Godwin Comn J Vaan C- West Cbs News

Soviet Actions Shake Hungary News Publish Ban Reported

American informants said Soviet authorities barred Hungarian newspapers from publishing a U S government note protesting unilateral Russian actions in Hungary for the second time in less than two weeks. The note delivered yesterday renewed accusations of Soviet interference and said Hungarian Communists were trying to seize power from the elected government.

Budapest U. S Hungary

Realty Transfers Guilford County Transferred Interests Listed

Guilford County realty transfers include multiple two lot and tract exchanges in Har deman Dillon Lackey Faridw Jarrell and Arch dale areas. Transfers cover English Street Springfield Avenue Cedrow Avenue Cross Street and McLvalien properties with several undivided interests and executorial actions noted.

High Point Township Thesbia Byrd Warren A. Sparks Hardeman and Dillon Rufus Alexander J. F. Staton Lackey Farm Hedgecock Glenn A. Causey High Point Groomtown N. E. Tucker C. F. Vail Faridw and Jarrell FB. M. Hilton Lester M Roy F. Lambeth James A. Ingram Archdale Park

Call Meeting of Reserve Officers

A meeting of all reserve officers in the vicinity is called for tomorrow night at the Sheraton hotel to organize a local Reserve Officers Association chapter and request a charter from national headquarters. Lt. Col. W. F. Bailey announced the event and said Lt. Col. Dewey A. Herrin will attend, with a North Carolina military district representative present to answer questions on promotion, assignments, and training. Officers for the local RCA chapter will be elected at 7:30 p.m.

Sheraton Hotel Reserve Officers Association of the United States W. F. Bailey Sa-Reserve Dewey A. Herrin Inf.-Reserve Fifth Congressional District North Carolina Military District Raleigh The RCA

Time Running Out as Branscomb Warns Hearers

Dr. John Branscomb of Orlando Florida spoke at Wesley Memorial on It Is Later Than We Think based on Matthew 25 1 13. He warned that many are unprepared for emergencies citing the five foolish virgins and urged timely action in personal life churches and international affairs.

John Branscomb Orlando Fla Wesley Memorial Methodist Church England Louis XV France David Solomon Israel

Mrs Stout 74 Dies at Home in Thomasville

Mrs Martha Archer Stout 74 of Green street Thomasville Rt 1 wife of the late L A Stout died at her home Monday after a long illness She was a Guilford County native born September 22 1872 and had lived in Thomasville since 1910 She leaves four sons a sister a brother ten grandchildren and one great grandchild Interment is planned at Calvary Cemetery Wednesday Funeral services will be at Greenwood Baptist Church at 2 PM Burial at Calvary Cemetery. Divorce action filed in municipal court today Victor M Clark seeks divorce from Cleo Frances Clark after two years separation

Thomasville Martha Archer Stout Green Street Rt. 1 L. A. Stout Guilford County H. A Cynthia Rooks Archer Green Street Baptist Church High Point Harvey L., Junie and Francis FE. Stout Willie A. Stout Ada Russell Johnny Archer Albermarle Alvary Cemetery J. C. Green and Sons Greenwood Baptist Church David Oldham Calvary Cemetery

Tips for Teens Here's a letter from a modern Cinderella

A 15 year old asks for a reasonable curfew after dances and events. The column suggests times based on end hours, travel time, and parental permissions, noting teens in high school may attend events from start to finish and return promptly. It ends with a plug for skin care tips via a stamped envelope.

Elinor Williams

Radio Schedule Notes Corrections March 18

Tuesday March 18 radio lineup details changes due to late network corrections. Times in EST IST adjust to CST by subtracting one or two hours. programs relay via local stations with possible variances.

Network S

British Girl And Miner Are Married

Eileen Edwards, 17, English heroine of a legal romance, wed 19 year old coal miner Theodore Crabtree in Welch First Methodist Church. The ceremony followed a transatlantic voyage affair marked by elopement, parental disapproval, and a promise of financial reimbursement. The couple plans a wedding trip to Columbus to clear immigration formalities.

Welch W. Va Eileen Edwards London Theodore Crabtree O. C. Mitchell Waterloo Neb Arnold Buesing Eileen England Crabtree Columbus

Balloon Spiders Found Two Miles Up by U S Scientists

U S government scientists report balloon spiders discovered two miles above ground using insect traps on planes. The eight legged creatures lack flight ability yet are carried aloft by air currents.

U.S

Paper shortage grips Uncle Sam and publishers alike

Washington March 18 A witness told Congress that Uncle Sam faced paper shortages too. David Korneman of Green Publishing Co New York said he printed 15 000 000 income tax forms using government supplied paper and that two months were needed to obtain it. He described scarce newsprint and brokered sales averaging 175 dollars a ton while noting a New York base price of 84 dollars. Last week a subcommittee heard similar testimony from publishers about newsprint access.

Washington Sam Congress David Korneman Green Publishng Company New York Koreneman Korneman Senate Raleigh, N. C News and Observer Wilmington, N. C

Bladen 4-H Members Receive Sears Roebuck Chick Deliveries

One thousand baby chicks were delivered to ten 4-H Club members in Bladen County. The birds were provided by the Sears Roebuck & Co Foundation to support youth agriculture projects.

Bladen County Sears-Roebuck & Co. Foundation

Jay-Dees Will Keep Fighting Kinston City Manager Election

The Kinston junior chamber of commerce says it will continue to push for a city manager election. The city council voted 3 to 2 against asking the general assembly to permit a local election. A H Jeffress said a petition to the Lenoir county board of election might be pursued.

Kinston Junior Chamber of Commerce General Assembly A. H. Jeffress Junior C. of C Lenoir

Three Days Cough Warns Of Chronic Bronchitis Risk

An old advertisement warns that a persistent cough signals danger and may lead to chronic bronchitis if untreated. It promotes Creomulsion as a non narcotic remedy that targets the bronchial mucous membranes and loosens phlegm to aid healing, urging readers to ask their druggist and offering a money back guarantee if it does not soothe the cough.

Ady

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