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Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1959

Page

8

New Miss America Lynda Mead Aims To Set Example

Atlantic City AP new Miss America Lynda Mead 20 of Natchez Miss says education and wholesome living set an example for American women. She will return to Ole Miss for a master’s in English after her year, with a $10,000 scholarship and potential earnings from appearances.

Atlantic City N. J Lynda Lee Mead Natchez Miss Miss Mead University of Mississippi

Tractor Turnover Kills Young West Virginia Father

In Harrisville West Virginia a tractor overturned killing Jackie E. Smith 26 of Berea. His 5 year old son Jackie Jr survived unharmed after being thrown clear. Smith left a widow and another son. The death occurred near his home and was reported by a local funeral home.

Harrisville W. Va Jackie E. Smith Berea Jackie Jr Smith

Bust of Stonewall Jackson unveiled in West Virginia Capitol

Jackson relatives Giffin of Topeka and Arnold of Deland unveiled a Stonewall Jackson bust in the West Virginia state house. Gov. Underwood and Maj. Gen. William H. Milton Jr. spoke at the ceremony. Alabama’s 1938 football squad allowed only 35 opponent first downs in nine games, a SEC mark.

Charleston Beatrice Giffin Topeka Kan Isabelle Arnold Deland Alabama

Khrushchev Eyes U.S. Life as He Arrives for Washington Visit

Khrushchev lands amid a broad critical appraisal of the Soviet system. The article outlines consumer shortages, housing strains, and wage gaps, contrasting Soviet living standards with the United States. It notes planned reforms like tax changes and incentives for education to address shortages and boost productivity.

Nikita Khrushchev U.S U. S Khrushchev Washington William L. Ryan Associated Press Soviet Union United States America Western Europe Communist Party

How To Get The Best Education For Your Child 7 Junior High Presents Challenge To Would-Be Helpful Parents

Before World War I education ended at eighth grade yet today junior high aims to keep students in school longer. The article urges close but not hovering parental involvement, urges study of high school course requirements, and emphasizes writing, spelling, and budgeting skills to smoother progression into senior high. It also highlights the role of parents in discussing current events, geography, maps, and history to boost student readiness and responsibility. It previews tomorrow's focus on activities.

New Lanacane cream brings relief from persistent itching

D Ward of Los Angeles says after 72 years of itching she found a new wonder skin creme, Lanacane, claimed to rapidly heal vaginal and rectal itch, chafing, rash and eczema by killing bacteria while soothing inflamed tissue. Available at all drug stores.

D. Ward L.A

91-year-old Algernon Smith attends Birmingham college ceremony

Health improved former student Algernon Smith of Birmingham joined Howard College’s commencement this year. Smith left the college two months before graduation in 1886 due to ill health, highlighting a long arc from his departure to a later celebration.

Birmingham Ala Howard College Algernon Smith Smith

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