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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1972
Page
10
Readers quiz Ann Landers on humor impact and a garbled news report. A caller cites laughter as a coping mechanism while doctors and press are debated for clarity. Other letters discuss foul language in public and a tricky family relation riddle ending with a request for guidance.
Chicago stylist Marc Benaim reports a rising number of young clients as parents seek professional care for their children hair. He notes shifts in preference toward healthy hair, short trims for strength, and simple styles for girls and boys with prices ranging from 12.50 to 20 dollars depending on who works.
Sunday and weekday notices invite women to submit meeting announcements to Beckley Newspapers Womens Department by 22 00 for same day use and 11 00 Sunday calendar entries. Listings include Eastern Star Masonic events Women of the Moose Rotary and church circles with times and locations across Beckley and Raleigh County venues.
At Raleigh General Hospital births are recorded for multiple families. Names include Lewitizer Hutchinson and Glen White with son Mark born July 25 at 5:35 p.m., five pounds seven ounces, and Christina Beth to Jerry R. Richardson and Glen Daniel on July 27 at 7 p.m., six pounds three ounces. Other newborns include Donald Gale Pugh II on July 29, seven pounds, and Michell Ray to Bobby Ray McPherson of Mabscott on July 29 at 3:45 a.m., six pounds three ounces. Twins Gary and Brian Cox Jr. arrived July 31 at 2:10 p.m., seven pounds twelve ounces, and eight pounds three ounces for Gerald Wayne. Aug. 2 brings Kelli Elaine Turner and Tara Renee Plumley, with Tara at eight pounds six ounces, plus Teresa Wiley to Thomas W. Adkins on Aug. 2 at 4:50 a.m., seven pounds six ounces.
Brenda McDaniel recalls a canoe trip that shattered movie romance myths. She admits fear of water, lacks swimming ability, and narrates a tense paddle through rapids where no guitar or picnic appeared. The voyage proves more humorous than cinematic, leaving her again screaming and cautious.
A former gas station attendant describes common cons at service stations including oil upselling, empty oil can scares, and pump manipulation. He recounts schemes: short-sticking, directing extra oil, and siphoning gas, along with risks and tips for motorists confronting dishonest attendants.
The note recalls the FBI founded in 1908 as the Bureau of Investigation with the Federal addition in 1935. It lists birth announcements for Tracey Lynn Stover born Aug 2 at 1 53 pm weighing seven pounds four ounces and another daughter for Ronald Farrish with Glenn Morgan family on Aug 2 at 7 29 am weighing seven pounds six ounces.
The Raleigh Register and Post Herald announce their fifth annual Salute to College Students for 1972. Area entrants for in state or out of state colleges are urged to submit name address parents school year course career plans and high school details by August 1 to Brenda McDaniel or deliver to Prince Street. Black and white photos up to 5x7 inches are welcome though not returned. Deadline is August 1.
Mr and Mrs Roberts Kiblinger of Goode Virginia announce the birth of a daughter Cindy Jo born July 27 in Goode Virginia. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs O J Canaday of MacArthur and paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Charles Kiblinger of MacArthur.
The annual Stephen Stover family reunion will be Sunday at 11 am on Crab Orchard Baptist Church grounds Pluto Road. The Living Stones Quartet from Roanoke Va will entertain and attendees are asked to bring a picnic lunch.
The new health coverage program Medicare became official on July 2, 1966, marking a landmark shift in United States social welfare for seniors.
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