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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1944

Page

4

Catholics May Cup Church Title Competition Set

Undeaf Catholic quintet faces Preesbreythans and Presbyterian guards on Bersley junior high floor tomorrow night. If the Catholic team wins they boost chances for the church league championship. Evening opens with Methodist Temple vs First Baptist at Ta'rlock, then Catholic vs Presbyterian, followed by Christian vs Episcopal and Mabscott Baptist vs First Methodist in the final contest.

Preesbreythans Atter Presbyterian Bersley Methodist Temple First Baptist Ta’rlock Catholic Christain Episcopal Mabscott Baptist First Methodist

Global plan eyed for semi pro baseball expansion

Hap Dumont, president of the National Baseball Congress, outlines a postwar drive to place teams in 32 nations and territories. The program envisions national championships abroad, a Canadian US playoff in Wichita, and a world series style path from district events to a world title, with registration day set for March 25 and a May 6 opening.

Joseph T. Degeorge Wichita Kas Raymond Hap Dumont National Baseball Congress Abner Doubleday United States South America Canada Mexico Puerto Rico Dominican Republic Central South American Cuba Hawaii Virgin Islands Toronto Man of Sporting Soods Congress

Summers Monroe Sectional Tournament Opens Thursday

Summers Monroe sectional tournament starts in Talcott gym Thursday night at 7 31 o clock with Hinton and Sandstone opening. Union and Talcott meet at 8 30 o clock, winners to face Friday night 8 45 for the sectional title, losers play a consolation at Tay o clock before the final. C M Withers Hinton principal named advertising manager.

Register Talcott Hinton Sandlstone

Boho Newsom Four-F Pitcher Kneecap Woe

In Philadelphia Connie Mack reports Buck Newsom placed in 4-F status after a broken kneecap while awaiting draft details. Mack arranged Newsom’s move from Washington to Philadelphia to join the Athletics, trading Roger Wolf to acquire pitching depth.

Athletics Ias Philadelphia Connie Mack Buck Newsom Ats Washington Sea Roger Wolf

Cirtevile Defeats Pax Juniors in One-Sided Grade Scrap

Cirtevile high school routed Pax juniors 20 to 8 in a Pax final Friday. D. Stover starred for Cirtevile, while Aliff led Pax. Box score shows Stover 8, Aliff 4, and multiple players contributing as Cirtevile dominated the game.

Register Welter PAX Cirteville Schoo D. Stover Aliff Tos Cittsville F Stover Lively F Anguis Underwood C Smith Humphrey G Spangler Stover G Godhey Citt

Dewey Delegates Face Legal Bar to Withdrawing Support

In Madison Wisconsin a report notes that Dewey pledged delegates may not legally withdraw from their slate. The piece cites nomination papers filed with Fred R Zimmerman and references rules barring withdrawal once officially filed, with several delegates named and described as continuing as Dewey supporters despite petitions to withdraw.

Associated Press Madison Wis Fred R. Zimmerman Thomas FB. Dewey Zimmerman Govere _ Pyar Dewey York Didates Koimerman Dewey Pas Ian

Jungle Patrol Has Tough Trek

The 16 man patrol led by Sergeant Otis Hawkins of Frametown West Virginia on Bougainville Island for the 3rd infantry division faced river fords, swamp mud and enemy contact. One man wounded Hawkins swam to aid him and the unit endured a tense all night jungle march before linking with other patrols. Patrols remained exhausted but recovered and rejoined their division.

Associated Press Washington Otis E F. Hawkins Frametown W. Va Bougainville Island Hawks Hawkins

Musical Genius Will Play Here

Philippa Marie Schuyler an 11 year old pianist and composer will give a concert at the Memorial building on Thursday. She began piano at age three and has earned national honors for her virtuosity, with performances broadcast on radio station W. The program includes works influenced by Schumann and other classical composers.

Philippa Marie Schuyler Memorial Building

Winter Highway Costs Reported for West Virginia Roads

Ernest L Bailey reported last month cost of keeping West Virginia highways clear reached 98304 with 20025 spent on the Eastern Panhandle. Maintenance areas were hardest hit in January with 1 to 12 inches of snow in Randolph and Tucker counties.

FUP Syssech Igget

Alone Yet Not Alone in Faith and Solitude

In reflection on biblical solace, the speaker argues Christians may be alone by Providence or in voluntary retreat yet never truly solitary because the Father is with them. Examples from Joseph, John, Paul, and David illustrate divine companionship through trial, and the piece urges balanced solitude to deepen communion with God for guidance and strength.

Joseph Egypt John Isle of Patmos Paul Ovid Ezekiel Isaac Rebecca Jacob God Nathanael Peter David Earth

CHURCH GUIDE LISTS AREA SERVICES AND SCHEDULES

A densely packed church guide lists service times, pastors, and weekly activities for numerous congregations around Oak Hill and nearby towns. It includes morning and evening worship, Sunday School, prayer meetings, midweek services, and special events at churches such as Nazarenes First Baptist Glen White Mission Brethren and other denominations, with ministers named and venues noted.

Colored Churches and Pastors Announce Morning Worship Schedule

Local church notices list services at St Matthews A M R Church New Raleigh Road JG Harris and Simister, with morning worship at 11 a m and 4 p m Sunday school. New Canaan Baptist Church Plekshin Rey and G Wy Toler, pastors, 4 30 p m sermon. First Baptist Church North Seekley Rev Minter and pastor, Sunday School, morning worship, and evening sermon. Beth eda Me Church Reverend M M Mitchell, morning worship and 7 p m evening service with pastor sermon. Glorious Church of God in Christ Mrs Bertha Price, noon service and 2 p m sermon, prayer service each evening. Abenezer Baptist Church officiants and times listed for Sunday school and worship with choir, musical addresses, and training. (Continued on Page 12)

Church OF the Nazarene Holly Baptist Church MacArthur Harry L. Stevens Happe MacArthur Friendly First Methodist Church South Heber St Ranth Fellowship Stantford Baptist Church B.C. Hennings Baal Voruke Alea Munecan AOA First Christian Church Cort Vayette Prince A. TL Wilson GaGa Eulyeeh Tip Fae Carroll Hutehineda Chugen Chrishan Endeavor ST. Matthews A. MR New Raleigh Road JG Harris Simister Anne Armstead New Canaan Aptist Church Plekshin Rey G. Wy Toler Ima Oon Rob Teves Wa Ain Berman First Baptist Church North Seekley Co Minter Walerie Champere Betheda. ME M. M. Mitchell Valees of Bertha Price Senaal Woondraw Sunt M. Marne Rishon Prayer Rand

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