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November 19, 1949
The Detroit Tribune
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan
What is this article about?
Roy Brown, omen-conscious entertainer from New Orleans, overcomes his superstition about the number 13 when his 13th North Carolina gig on a Friday the 13th draws record crowds in New Bern.
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Roy Brown Finally
Likes Number '13'
NEW BERN—Roy Brown, one of the most omen conscious personalities in the entertainment world, is now convinced that thirteen is a lucky number.
His 13th appearance in the state of North Carolina last Wednesday night was one of his best. Brown and his great band of artists attracted the largest crowd to ever attend a dance in this bustling Tarheel village.
Roy, since his childhood, has been acutely aware of omens and the many superstitions of his native New Orleans. Most of them he has long since discarded. However, he has never lost his regard of thirteen as a "jinx" number. So apprehensive was he when told that the date was the thirteenth that he actually tried to cancel the engagement.
Likes Number '13'
NEW BERN—Roy Brown, one of the most omen conscious personalities in the entertainment world, is now convinced that thirteen is a lucky number.
His 13th appearance in the state of North Carolina last Wednesday night was one of his best. Brown and his great band of artists attracted the largest crowd to ever attend a dance in this bustling Tarheel village.
Roy, since his childhood, has been acutely aware of omens and the many superstitions of his native New Orleans. Most of them he has long since discarded. However, he has never lost his regard of thirteen as a "jinx" number. So apprehensive was he when told that the date was the thirteenth that he actually tried to cancel the engagement.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Curiosity
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Fate Providence
Misfortune
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Roy Brown
Superstition
Number 13
New Bern
Dance Performance
What entities or persons were involved?
Roy Brown
Where did it happen?
New Bern, North Carolina
Story Details
Key Persons
Roy Brown
Location
New Bern, North Carolina
Event Date
Last Wednesday Night
Story Details
Roy Brown, superstitious about the number 13 from his New Orleans upbringing, nearly canceled his 13th appearance in North Carolina due to it falling on the 13th, but it turned out to be his best performance, attracting the largest crowd ever to a dance in New Bern.