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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1944

Page

4

Ty Cobb Sees Baseball Survive Despite Obstacles

Ty Cobb says baseball is in a tough position but will continue. He urges league officials to keep the sport alive for national morale, even if only older players compete, and offers to help if needed. Local league notes and standout scores from various teams follow.

Ty Cobb Mame Mee Georgia Peach Geat Runns Ashes Ty Calessib Hotspur Ween Hell Cobb harGest

State Cage Meet Officials Named

J E Ewing of Wheeling, secretary of the state board of appeals, announced the names of referees for the state high school basketball tournament in Morgantown March 17 18. First time judges include Gerald Gaines Wheeling C P Wilson Huntington Glenn Taylor Bistowan and Angelo Bazza Clarksburg.

Associated Press Wheeling J. E. Ewing State Board of Appeals John W. Smith Principels Orié McConkey Washington-Irving High School Clarksburg Kenneth Haun Grafton J PB. Judy Keyser C. G. Peregoy Beckley Eix Robert L. Bryan South Charleston T. 5. Brewer Huntington Central Thomas R. Egbert Blue Eld

Tulane to Open Home and Home Series with Notre Dame

Tulane will start a two game home and home football series with Notre Dame. The first to be played at South Bend on October 7, 1944, and the return at Tulane on November 24, 1948. This marks the first Tulane Notre Dame gridiron series and Notre Dame's second home and home with a southern university.

Wey Associated Press NEW Orleans Tulane Notre Dame Milbur C. Smith South Bend Southern University Georgia Tech Irish

Bowling card style railroading leagues and matchups

A jumble of league pairs lists bowling matchups across Mondbay Bemeca and Merchants leagues with teams like Carlson's Raleigh Smokeless Mack-Drake Silver Brand Beckley Theater Coca-Cola Pure Oil Remeco Rays Preat Manse Crowns Raleighs Cokes Red Barrels Lyric Purity Maid Pastry Shop and Bays High school Richmond Lyric Purity Maid. A late note mentions Galileo allegedly dropping a light and a heavy stone from Pisa around 1590 to claim both hit ground together.

Mondbay-Bemeca Equipment Office Warehouse Foundry Electric Carlson's Raleigh Smokeless Mack-Drake Silver Brand Beckley Theater R. A. Boyd Merchants League Beckley Ice General Stores Coca-Cola Pure Oil Remeco Rays Preat Raleighs Cokes Red Barrells Bays High School Richmond Lyric Purity Maid Pastry Shop

Kid Continues Campaign Through Local Basketball Benefit

A letter from a Central grade school player recalls being immobile four years ago and praises the Raleigh County sports committee fund now totaling 757.17 dollars. Four area games boosted the drive, with Central Institute Teel Sprague contributing 18.44 and Trap Hill High adding about 28 from a Hinton game as remaining battles draw closer.

Toma Raleigh County Sports Committee Tre Joe Central Institute Teel Sprague Trap Hill High School Hinton

Grin And Bear It Continued From Page Seven

A spirited game at Beckley drew praise from spectators including Jim Welches father Vernon Catla and Jim s mother Mrs Walthall. The writer notes a wonderful back and forth and an Unknown lady says the game was worth the 4 30 seating effort. The army reference hints at broader interests tied to the event.

Kach Jim Sigmund Vernon Catlaway Welch Walthall Jim Beckley Saim

Tigers to Hold Baseball School in Evansville

The Detroit Tigers will conduct a baseball school in Evansville Indiana starting March 7 to scout young talent before spring training. Manager Steve ONeill will oversee the program after the team recently signed three players under military age.

Associated Press Detroit Detroit Tigers Evansville Ind Tigers Steve O'Neill

Greenbrier Crushes Augusta in Easy Victory

Greenbrier Military School overwhelmed Augusta Military Academy 72 to 25. Burk scored 19 and Fitzwater 21 for Greenbrier while Hays contributed six and a third scorer with 22. Coach Bob Harris used 13 players as Greenbrier built a 37 to 15 halftime lead.

J. W. Benjamin Lewisburg Greenbrier Military School Augusta Military Academy Burk Fitzwater Hays Bob Harris Greenbrier Augusta

Novikoff Signs 1944 Contract Amid Trade Hopes

Chicago fans buzz as Lou Novikoff the Mad Russian announces a 1944 deal in Los Angeles. After 1943 he hit .279 in 78 games and speculation grows that he may be on the trading block while the Cubs weigh his major league potential.

Associated Press Chicago Lou Novikoff Dizzy Dean Chicago Cubs Novikoff Los Angeles Lou Cub Cubs

Right Relationship with God and Joy in Life

The text argues that true happiness and meaningful work come only from a right relationship with God. It asserts religion is a life not merely creed, linking character with the Divine and noting that happiness stems from alignment with God, Providence, and an eternal perspective.

God

Mark Twain Teams Play Week Schedule At Local Venues

Mark Twain visits Marsh Fork on Tuesday and Stoco on Thursday in their only games this week. Nearby Fayette county races keep Red Devils and Mustangs neck and neck for top honors as Hinton rises in Summers county. Coach Stanley Huffman guides the Bobcats as key veterans depart, with tourney time expected to test regional clubs.

Mark ‘Twain Marsh Fork Stoco Fayette County Red Devils Mustangs Beckley Hinton Summners County Bobcats Stanley Huffman Richard Burdette Poody Phillips Talcott and Oak Hill Mark Twain Mullens Kingston Glen Rogers Pineville Mount Hone Fayetteville Lookout

Multiple area churches list services and leaders in Pineville region

A long church directory lists local congregations with service times, pastors, and events. Churches named include Church of the Brethren Orchard, Pineville Methodist, McAlpin Community Church, First Church of God, Salvation Army, Episcopal, First Methodist, Beckley Presbyterian, Nondeverte Baptist, Hollywood Baptist, Tabor Baptist, First Christian, and Calvary Baptist узнать with weekly schedules and contact notes.

Maxwell Hill Baptist Church Sermon Series Begins Tonight

The Maxwell Hill Baptist Church led by Pastor Aden Brown hosts Bible school at 10 00 a m and a 11 00 a m sermon with the theme Who Missed the Mark Thirty Crusaders and B P O meet at 9 30 p m The pastor begins a new sermon series on the Book of Matthew this evening.

Maxwell Hill Baptist Churcn Aden Brown Henry State

First Baptist Church Neville and Marianna Churches Schedule

Neville services include Bible school at 9 a.m. and sermon at 1 p.m. Worship features WILLS and WILS broadcasts with music by combined choirs and Youth Fellowship. Marianna events list minister Jd Bernard Dryfield with church services at Marianna and Glover 11 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. plus Bible studies, Boy Scouts Week observance, and Race Relations Sunday offering.

First Baptist Church Neville First Ave Alvin J. Cook E. Earle Ribb Wills C. C Farmer WILS Baptist Youth Fellowship Marianna Bernard Dryfield Glover

Stanaf ord Baptist Church Sunday Schedule

Rev B C Jennings pastor leads Sunday school at 10 00 am with Basil Younge as superintendent Also Sunday school in Mrs Duncan's home at 2 00 pm Sermon by the pastor at 50 pm Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 pm

Pineville Methodist Church L. A. Steele Stanaford Baptist Church B.C. Jennings Basil Younge Duncan First Baptist Church Deeana Harry L. Stevens Surday School Hollywood Baptist Church Mount. Hope Baptist Temple Clarance Figgatt Oak Hill Baptist Church Gilmer H. Cross Fayetteville James F. Frame Mr. Lee Kaymoore Amigo Community Church W. F. Toliver G W Harris Arnckenridge Bell Ines WW. Neal Im A. Im Wo. Claymal Natior Harper Omar Ronne Sophia Kev Wewle Wilson Choate Glen White Community Church Clyde Measler Scarbro Baptist Church Clyde Leland West Tarry A. Gentry Neh Tame Spidler Pasar Fletcher Parker Tabernacle Church Beckley Aaron Cabell Cora Geadiman Sermion

Local Church Services Announced Across Town

Multiple Baptist and community churches list Sunday schedules with Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. worship times from 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and midweek prayer or Bible study services. Notable notes include Rev Stevens resigning to lead Hollywood Baptist church.

Hollywood Baptist Church Mara Arthur Harry Stevens O R, Cawley Purrely Richwood Rev. C Walker

Bob Coleman Named To Manage Boston Braves This Year

Bob Coleman, veteran minor leaguer and seven year Braves affiliate, named manager of the Boston National League club on a one year contract. He will work with Tom Sheenan as coach after Casey Stengel’s resignation and the change in club control.

Bob Coleman Boston Braves SY Tat Associated Press Boston Braves Coleman Casey Stengel Tom Sheenan Minneapolis Clah American Associattion Sheenan George Kelly New York Giants Stengel

Churches in Red Star and Surrounding Towns Advertise Services

A collection of church notices lists hours for Sunday school worship and midweek services across Red Star Minnesota and nearby towns. Items include Red Star Baptist with pastor Fisher, St Mary’s Methodist with minister Albert Egpreston, Church of Christ on West Neville Street, Memorial Baptist on F Street, and other listed congregations with service times and special sermons.

RED Star Baptist Church Red Star Mn. Co. Fisher L. C. Creger Jerusalem Webrow

Sunday Services At Area Churches In This Week

The page lists multiple church schedules including Mt. Car St Baptist Cranberry with 45 a.m. Sunday school and 6 p.m. worship. New Era Baptist Stanaford with 11 a.m. Sunday school and evening sermons. New York Baptist Stephenson with sermons and Sunday services. Zion Holiness Dorothy Rider with morning and evening services. Church of God of America Fast Park with morning and evening worship. Pleasant Valley Baptist Minden with Sunday school and sermon. Ebenezer Baptist Beckley with morning worship and anniversary sermon.

Beckley Presbyterian Kanawha David I. Hees Mr. H. &. Filmer Supt. P.m First Christian Church Cor New York Baptist Church Stephenson Kew N.C. Lewis Partar Sea Sanday School F Young Sunt Tee Pation Rev Mann Frat Golf Wagner Cage Church OF Gan OF America Wer Wal Treasenwersier Paster Schank Mra

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