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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1966
Page
10
A 24 hour walkout by printers virtually shut down U S newspapers. In Rome only Il Secolo d Italia published. Printers seek a new contract and wage terms.
A concise note asserts that there are no navigable rivers in Wyoming, citing legal or regulatory criteria defining navigability and the state’s watercourses. the claim implies federal recognition or lack thereof is unsettled for key waterways within Wyoming.
Concord College in Athens is designated as a National Teacher Examinations test center for July 16. Linn Sheets announces eligibility for college seniors preparing to teach and teachers seeking positions requiring scores. Tests are via Educational Testing Service in Princeton. Candidates may take Common Examinations plus one Teaching Area Examination. Bulletins on registration available from Sheets or ETS, Princeton.
Two ministers from the Billy Graham Association Crusade in Parkersburg July 1965 spoke at Mullens First Presbyterian Church planning session. Rev. Kenneth Watkins outlined the Mullens Crusade to be held July 24 to August 7 in the high school gym. He noted broad church unity, 110 participating churches, and a year later still meeting for prayer. follow-up was emphasized as key to lasting impact.
The nine pin game introduced by Dutch settlers in the 17th century led to a blue law banning play. To skirt the prohibition players added a 10th pin, creating bowling as known today.
Bluefield State College will add chemical engineering technology and pre-technical studies. The chemical engineering technology program, approved by the West Virginia Board of Education, starts September 1966 and lasts two years. The pre-technical studies program begins June 13, offering math physics and English courses to prepare for entry into engineering technology. The college also offers architectural, civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering technology two-year programs. Summer session courses in pre-technical math and physics run from June 13 for eligible high school graduates.
Members of the three circles of the First Methodist Church met in Fellowship Hall for a covered-dish dinner and drew names for the coming year. Chairs are Mrs. L. J. Stephenson, Mrs. W. W. Bolt, and Mrs. O. B. Martin. General society president Mrs. Oran McKinney said the Men’s Club will not meet again until September when Circle No. 1 handles arrangements, and reminded members of a family dinner on June 17. Attending were Mrs. McKinney, Mrs. Bolt, Mrs. Stephenson, Mrs. C. H. Mathena, Mrs. E. H. Collins, Mrs. W. C. Bailey Jr., Mrs. E. D. Hawley, Mrs. Ernest Hays, Mrs. John B. Thomas Jr., Mrs. Harold Griffith, Mrs. O. E. Wilks, Mrs. Harold Metz, Mrs. R. J. Chenoweth Jr., Mrs. Jack Lambert, Miss Violet Lusk, Mrs. Sam Lambert, Mrs. Zella Crews, Mrs. John S. Lambert, Mrs. Mae S. Belcher, Mrs. F. D. Strohecker, and Mrs. Woodrow Spaur.
In May issue Family Weekly revisits rugged outdoor vacations with the author and a survival expert. They spent six days in the wilderness with minimal gear and a homemade slingshot. They found nourishing edibles and hiked about 11 miles daily, hinting at a potential rugged family vacation.
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