SLI Wins Oil Bowl Thriller Over Arkansas A&M 24-7
Southwestern Louisiana Institute dominates Arkansas A&M in rain soaked Oil Bowl. Alvin Dark shines, throwing and rushing for three conversions and two touchdowns as SLI breaks open a 17-7 lead late, aided by Buckley and a fast line.
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Houston
Tex
Southwestern Louisiana Institute
Arkansas A. M
Rice Institute
Alvin Dark
Louisiana State
Dark
Lafayette
SLA
Aggie
Vincent Buckley
Rice
Bob Perkins
SLI
Moe Richmond
Aggies
Charles Steed
Arkansas Tech
Charles Gray
Tech
Grady Martin
Southern Methodist
Steed
Gray
Bill Cromer
Wayne Marshall
Arkansas University
Bob Fillow
Mississippi State
Fries
Pillow
Last Minute Pass Gives Southwestern Texas Sun Bowl Victory
In El Paso Texas Southwestern Texas defeats New Mexico 7 to 0 on a last minute pass. The 32 yard touchdown throw from R I Cooper to Hollow sealed the win after a tight defensive effort by the Lobos.
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Associated Press
EL Paso
Tex
Southwest
Texas
University of New Mexico
R. I. Cooper
New Mexico Lobos
Southwestern
Pirates
R. W. MacGruder
Cooper
MacGruder
New Mexico
Hollow
Pirate
Lobos
Twin Plea to FDR Secures Army Air Forces Entry
Memphis teens Jack and Earl Quinley win approval after their mother wrote to President Roosevelt. The 18 year old twins, active ROTC leaders and community volunteers, will report Friday for basic training at the Army Air Forces center in Miami Beach Florida. The story notes their shared duties as mascot honors at a local high school and prior summer work. A stray line mentions a 12 inch mud puppy salamander.
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Associated Press
Memphis
Tenn
Roosevelt
Quinley Twins
Army Air Forces Basic Training Center
Miami Beach
Fla
Jack
Earl Quinley
Air Corps
Earl
Earl J. Quinley
Army to Boost Sports Policy in 1944 Says Royal
In a column by Chip Royal, army officials reportedly plan a more supportive stance toward athlete programs in 1944. Possible Joe Louis and Billy Conn title bout talk resurfaces around July 4. World Series broadcasts to troops improve after Ike Eisenhower demanded live play-by-play. A planned Allied elimination tournament behind the front aims to select champions to travel to Algiers for finals.
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Chip Royal
Ap- Features
New York
Joe Louis
Billy Conn
Washington
Stimson
Freddie Mills
Mills
England
Mediterranean
Ike Eisenhower
Ike
War Department
Army
Africa
Thhose
Mark Clark
North African Theater of Operations
Clark
Ga O
Algiers
Bowling Scores and high marks at Beckley leagues
Jim Sigmund set a weekly high with 670 in a high series. Elizabeth Francis and Elizbeth Mason led a pin smasher contest with 230 and 236. Lucy Irwin Bureheit bowled a perfect 300 in a seven and a half pound bundle on December 28. Several players posted notable games and series across leagues as Beckley Hardware issued prizes ten times this season.
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Mason Sisters
Francis
Elizabeth
Lucy Irwin Bureheit
Jane Grey
USC Drives Past Opponents with Quick T Formation Plays
USC powered through the third quarter scoring two more touchdowns as the Trojans opened with fast plays from their T formation. Hardy threw a floater to the end zone from the Washington 12, and George Callanan, a standout back, easily scored. Akins emerged as the top threat for the invaders, averaging 5.67 yards on nine carries.
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Trojans
Hardy
Washington
George Callanan
Akins
Invaders
War Dept Quiet On Pro Boxing Furloughs For Joe Louis
Readers note that soldiers have received furloughs for prize fighting and other bouts. The Army has not issued an official statement but hints suggest Joe Louis and Billy Conn may soon be allowed professional appearances during furloughs. Louis has trained at camps nationwide.
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War Department
Hank Soar
New York Giants
Joe Louis
Billy Conn
Birdie
Louis
Conn
The Past Present And Future in a Christian Meditation
A reflective sermon urges consideration of past, present, and future. It juxtaposes memorial ruins with personal guilt and divine forgiveness while urging immediate virtuous action. It contrasts the uncertainty of tomorrow with the certainty of today and eternal destinies.
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Itazarus
Satan
Jesus
Christ
McAlpin Community Church Invites All to Sunday Services
A compact church guide lists multiple congregations including McAlpin Community Church in McAlpin West Virginia with Sunday school at 10 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. Children’s meeting at 2 p.m. and general invitation to worship.
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Mcalpin Community
McAlpin
W. Va
le P. Wallace
Multiple Oceana Area Churches Announce Services
Sunday school times range 10 00 am to 11 00 am with sermons at 11 00 am and evening services. Several pastors including Rev Harry L Stevens Rev James H Neal and Rev Dewieson lead varied schedules with midweek prayer meetings and youth programs at churches in Oceana and nearby communities.
Freewise Baptist Church Sunday Schedule Coal City
The Freewise Baptist Church in Coal city led by Pastor J. Al Callahan offers Sunday school at 10 a.m. and evening worship at 7 p.m with a sermon to be announced. Wednesday prayer service is held in the evening.
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Fist Church-Of-Gadfourth
Oakwood Streets
L. R. Wingham
Christian Crusade
Gsuop
Memorial “Baptist Church
F Street
South Kanawha
Charles Emerson Walker
H. H Harvey
R. Cooper
T. Cooper
Mission Rele
Blue Pone Baptist Church
J. Walker
RV. Lilly
Comiminery
Old Country Church
Pluto Log Baptist Church
Cochran
EB. Walker
Luod Aim
Edward Kingsley
Apruck Valluy Baptist Church
Taney Garges
Pam
I Fie
Piney View Baptist Church
Finley Crewitt
Stanaford Baptist Church
B.C. Jennings
Suniss
Sune Vay
Duncoln
OU Pon
Mgst Ractist Church
East Rativelle
Beryl
Long
Tepon BY
PL U
Oak Hill Baptist Church
Gilmer WH. Cross
Fayriteville Baptist Church
James F. Frame
Lee
Freewise
Baptist Church
Coal City
J. AL. Callahan
Eaath
Ebenezer Baptist Church
Beckley
H.C. Nabris
Alty. J. S
Butts
Church Services and Sunday Schedules Listed
Church notices list Sunday school times and worship services for multiple congregations. St Luke Church of God Apostle and New Covenant St John’s Church detail morning and evening services and New Year messages. Pastor names include M Gravely A W Thomas and Emma Smith noted as Sunday school superintendent.
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Matthews
New
Raleigh
Harris
Anne Armistead
Church OF God OF America
Mark Hitler
St. Luke Church OF God Apostolic Beckley
M. Gravely
New Covenant ST
John's Church
Beckley
W. M
Emma Smith
Pierce Explains Monthly Pension for Widows and Dependents
Charleston report states that widows of service members killed in action or on duty are eligible for a $50 monthly pension, with increases for children and two parents. A widow with one child receives $65, two children $77, up to $100 in some cases. one parent dependent gets $45, and both parents also $45.
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Associated Press
Charleston
Selective Service
Carleton C. Pierce
Pieree
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Krzyusiek
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Beckley Hardware
R. Thompson
J. Klaus
Richmonds
B. Carter
Purity Maid
M. Powers
Lyric Theater
P. Coates
Beckley Theater
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George Tokach
Jeanette Ballengee
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Red Desert
Kester
Toch
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Rome
Athens
Jerusalem
God
Best Byaste
Royal Crown Cola
Nehi Bottling Co
Beckley, W. Va
R. D. Watts Insurance
Cola Bot. CO
State Adjustment Service
Raleigh County Bank
Main St. Beckley
Practical Welding School
Kanawha Tel
General Stores, Inc
Oakwood Avenue
Kanawha Street
Oak Itill, W. Va
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Appalachian Electric
Phoma
Lawton Jasper Motors, Inc
Starbro
Oak Hil
BECKLEY MACHINE @ ELECTRIC CO
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General Electric & West
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S. Ke F. Bearings Roebling & General Cable Locomotive & Machine
Ww, Va
Greenbrier
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NAT Berman CO
Mabscoit
Church Guide
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Salvation Army
S. Fayette St
RT. Stephen's Chnurch
John G. Shility
Tallywoow Baptist Church
MacaArthur
Harry I. Stevens
I. Y PU
Harper Heights
Harper Road
Reg
First Baptist Church
Oceana
Harry L. Stevens
Maud Cezart
Breckenridge Baptist Cauren
Rob
Prosperiay Baptist Church
James H. Neal
Noel Thurmond
Sandra
Dewieson
Bergestirant
Wale Fer
Marianna-Glover
Bernard Dryfield
Marianna
Glover
Boy Scouts
Hope Baieist
Templar
Clarance Figgatt
Glenn W. Stewart
Rman
Church OF the Nazarene
Johnstown Road
Charles W. Longworth
ST. Mary's Methodist Church
St Berkley
Albert F. Epgleston
Denzel Palmer
Supt Church School
Gospel of Christian Service
Youth Fellowship
Board of Christian Education
Seville
First Ave
Alvin J. Cook
E. Earlesihb
C. C. Farmer
Glenn Sallack
Egypt
Maxwell Hill Baptist Church
Aden Brown
Henry Kent
Seders
B.Y.P
Church OF Christ
Pierce
Neville
Central Cafe
Neville St. Tel
H. T. Caffee & Sons
West Virginia
Cadillac
Franklin Dairy
Furnas
Black Knight Industries Ne
Raleigh, W. Va
Hill-Rohrer Lumber Company
Central Ave
Dial
Trak
OASIS
Neville St
Kay
Rose Funeral Home
RE. H. Neal
Seven-Up Bottling Co
Black Diamond Collecting Company
Beckley Water Company
Keyser Funeral Home
Distinctive Funeral Services
Oakwood Ave
Raleigh Steam Laundry
Nya
Home Office Supply CO
South Heber Street
Reckley
St. Beckley
BE. M. Payne CO
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