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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1962

Page

12

Eighth Graders Simulate Legislature At Beaver School

In a government study class at Beaver Elementary, eighth graders reenacted a state legislature with roles for governor, speaker, and delegates. A highlighted bill sought to curb Little Beaver Creek pollution, funding guards, fines, and creek cleanup while proposing fishing restrictions pending safety reviews.

Beaver School Mary Bell Maddy Mary Bell Marion Kinzer Senate House Eddie Clark Little Beaver Creek Flat Top Lake Piney River Michael Goodwin Beaver Elementary Wanda Cardill Wanda Winifred Bucy

Teased Hair Trends And Teen Dilemma In A Column

Dear Flathead, today’s hair fashion is teased with fluffy height. Teens and models vary, with expert styling giving bold bouffant looks. Your mother’s stance reflects common parental concern, but teens may consider voice and style as personal expression.

Kathy Flathead

Automobile accidents cause 1.35 million disabling injuries in 1959

A 1959 study reports 1.35 million disabling injuries from automobile accidents in the United States. The figure underscores the high social and economic impact of road crashes on public health and mobility.

United States

Nine To Receive First Aid Certificates

American Red Cross first aid standard and advanced certificates will be presented to nine members of the Dry Hill Prosperity Home Demonstration Club at the concluding class tonight. Recipients include Mrs. Jessie Houchins Hattie Thurman Juanita Smith Betty Daniel Phyllis R Ditson C Lake Allen Howard Earehart from Dry Hill and Mrs. Shirley Dent Zettee Stewart from Prosperity. Instructor is Lewis Jones.

American Red Cross Dry Hill Prosperity Home Demonstration Club Dry Hill Club Jessie Houchins Hattie Thurman Juanita Smith Betty Daniel Phyllis R. Ditson C. Lake Allen Howard Earehart Prosperity Club Shirley Dent Zettee Stewart Lewis Jones

Ex-Beckleyan Named To Head Concord Unit

Jerry Lilly a former Beckleyan will serve as president of Concord College Student Government Association after his installation Wednesday Lilly a Concord junior and Woodrow Wilson High School graduate has been active in dramatics student government and the student court He is president of the Cavalier Fraternity and has held state and college posts The installation marked the first time incoming S G A officers were formally installed with remarks from Lilly and Joseph F Marsh

S.G.A Joseph F. Marsh Lilly

Seattle World’s Fair site a century from isolated wagon outpost

Seattle Washington transformed from a lone covered wagon outpost to host a colossal world’s fair. The shift marks a dramatic urban growth arc reflecting regional development and national interest in global exhibitions.

Seattle Wash

Mark Twain Seniors To Hear Beckley Pastor

Mark Twain High School seniors will hear Rev Jim Franklin pastor of Beckley Memorial Baptist Church as graduation speaker at 230 pm June 3 at the school. The program opens with Battle Hymn of the Republic, scripture Romans 12 read by Rev Dewey Wilson, and Miss Diane Williams sings the Lord's Prayer.

Mark Twain High School Jim Franklin Beckley Memorial Baptist Church Dewey Wilson Helen Baptist Church Diane Williams Wilson Helen Haywood Sue Meadows Drema Tackett June Davis

Thief Boasts of City Tax Office Heist in Goldsboro

An unidentified caller claimed to steal 25.98 from Goldsboro NC city tax office. Police found a desk drawer pried open in the same building as the Police Department, confirming a break in rather than a prank.

Goldsboro, N. C UPI

Birth Defects Tied to Natural Causes Not Guilt

A medical overview explains that congenital malformations arise from infections such as rubella, radiation exposure, blood type issues, or chromosome alterations, not parental sins. It highlights the Philadelphia Children's Hospital pilot study on surgical corrections for esophageal and intestinal blockages, omphalocele, and diaphragmatic hernia, noting reduced mortality and urging contact for details.

Children’s Hospital Philadelphia United States Children’s Bureau Pennsylvania Department of Health 18Th Bainbridge

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