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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1943

Page

4

Fishing Rules Adopted by State Conservation Commission

West Virginia State Conservation Commission released 1943 fishing regulations covering seasons, sizes, and creel limits for game and non game species. Key changes close streams May 1 to June 30 with limited open waters, raise Black Bass length to nine inches, extend Black Bass season to November 30, and set creel limits including Brook Trout six inches May 1 to July 18 and Rainbow Trout eight inches in the same period.

Associated Press Charleston State Conservation Commission TD. Gray R. 5. Harris J. Wille West Virginia

Local bowling roundup highlights top scores and standout players

Jim Cowper reached a 201 game marking his first in the select circle as Janet Berman tops the alleys for looked at form. Rosalie Fike posted 97s, LL Rice debuted with 241, and W F Pomputius fired balls into the pocket. Olive Fielding led the season groove with a 402 series as Lyric holds first in the women’s league with a 2 164 team effort.

Jim Cowper Jlanet Berman Sonny Thomasson W. F. Pomputius L. Cox We Conner Mabry Olive Fielding Neye Olive Lyric

Fayetteville Wins Junior High Meet at Mount Hope

Fayetteville captured the Fayette county junior high tourney title by defeating the Little Mustangs 1B in nine innings, as Mount Hope hosted the event. Consolation bragging rights went to Montgomery after a 28 to 26 win over Gauley Bridge, with semi final scores showing Mount Hope 20, Montgomery 15 and Fayetteville 29, Gauley Bridge 27. detailed box scores list players and substitutions from Gauley Bridge, Oak Hill, and Montgomery, with Referee Arritt.

Fayetteville Fayette County Mount Hope Little Mustangs Montgomery Gauley Bridge Fayelle Pile Gavley Bridge G. Bridge Pos Oak Mia Brown Francow Gailey Bridge Oak Hill Lorea Winston Rogers Craigo Prices God Garcia Sheets McCune Mitler Arritt

Sammy Angott to Fight Jack in Lightweight Match

National Boxing Association officials floated a bout pitting Sammy Angott against Jack "The Jumping" for the lightweight crown after Angott ended Wee Willie Pep’s record winning streak. Promoter Mike Jacobs noted Jack is already signed to defend his New York title against Bo Montgomery in Madison Square Garden on May 21.

Associated Press New York Sammy Angott Wee Willie Pep National Boxing Seefat Sammy Beau Middie Mike Jacobs Bouncing Bohl Montgomery Philadelphia Madison Square Garden

Beckley Faces Richwood In Scrappy Bowling Clash

Beckley tops Richwood in a hard fought match as both teams display sportsmanship. Awards honor Holt Jackson Ulaki Crites Rinwood Wagoner Talsett Shue, with Beckley taking tournament title. Sam Thomson posts league high game. Beckley leads standings with Carlson Pure Ol and Humphrey hot on first.

Beckley Corch Hd Buck Ken Wit Heesley Richwood Radio Stahon W. J. Ly Beckley Sports Frazier Humphreys Sam Thomson Kay

River Crests Near Portsmouth Floodwall Amid Rising Tide

The Ohia River pushed toward Portsmouth's floodwall for the second time this year, threatening to reach around 63 feet before crested by Monday or Tuesday. By mid afternoon the river stood at 60 feet, rising four feet per hour, with troops reinforcing sandbags on the five mile wall.

Associated Press Portsmouth UWS J. Ceei Alter Cincinnati

Various West Virginia Churches Advertise Sunday Services

A compact page lists church notices across Beckley and surrounding towns. It covers Baptist, Methodist, Salvation Army, Brethren, Church of God and Christ denominations with service times, Sunday School, youth meetings, pastors, and event notes.

Church OF Christ Neville Street Blaine Cook Moening Ana- Jann

Faith That God Still Lives and Truth Endure in Crisis

Chaplain James Salange argues amid global unrest that faith remains essential. He asserts three enduring convictions: God still lives, eternal truth governs the universe, and right will prevail. He cautions against secular philosophies eroding conscience and urges steadfast belief to navigate perilous times.

Isree James Salange God

Local Church Services and Sunday Schedules in Mount Hope and Nearby Areas

A snapshot of weekly church activities lists morning worship times and Sunday School details for St Matthew AME Zion El Church New Isleph Tal, New Hopper Baptist Church led by Mrs Tongs Supt, Freneer Baptist Church in Beckley with Rev. Williams preaching, East Berkeley Church of God Apostolic with Rev. Gravely, Glorious Church of God Sim with Pastor Bertha Prite, Shiloh Baptist Sprague with Rev. Ellis, and Mule Tabernacle led by Rev. Aaron Caher.

Mcalpin Community Church Francis Wilson Church OF God Vahiwand Avent Ivan P. Alls Warship al Foam First Baptist Church Neville First St Earl L. Grose B. Earle Bible WJLS Clardice Meadows Misstonary Baptist Church M. OP. Wendelken Young ST. Matthew AL New Islelph Tal A. G. Haceis Annie Armstead New Hopper Baptist Church Ki Beck Wwama Swnday Illie Freneaer Baptist Church Beckley W. Va H.R. Williams Mount Hope Church OF God Apostolic Berkley Hey M. Gravely M's Celve Giever Glorious Gon Sim W, Va Bertha Prite Setout Mir Shilou Baptist Church Sprague We Va Prist Muel Tabernacle Church East Berkley Aaron Cahet Don Godman

Highway Safety Bureau Abolished in Charleston

State Police Superintendent Clare Wesson announced the abolition of the highway safety bureau in Charleston for economy. The office will cease to exist March 31, with duties shifted to the department's accident prevention bureau led by Sergeant Ward B. Tyree. Boone has headed the safety bureau since early 1941.

Associated Press Charleston Clare Wess Aft C. W. Boone Hess Department Sergt. Ward RB. Tyree Boone Alnee

Revival Campaign Opens At Beckley Tabernacle Tonight

The Rev. Bunn E.licks begins an evangelistic campaign at Beckley Full Gospel Tabernacle on Valley Drive at 7:30 this evening. One topic will be When Buzzards Eat the Dictators.

Bunn E.licks Beckley Full Gospel Tabernacle The Assembly of God Valley Drive

Jurors Told To Report Tuesday

Jurors are summoned to report Tuesday morning as criminal court jury duty begins. Judge Clay Crouse announces several trials were set for Monday, with one confession reported and more expected. James Simpson pleaded guilty to robbery and received a ten year sentence. charges of maiming and rape were nolled.

Crimina Court Clay Crouse James Simpson State Mainesville

Hollywood Soldier Wounded in Pacific Action

Private First Class Myles Ba Reed, son of Mrs Hattie M Reed of Hollywood, wounded in action in the Pacific per War Department. In the same theater, ten West Virginians were wounded, including Private First Class Herman W Narrah, son of Ms Lucy F Narrah of Meadow Bridge.

Myles Ba. Reed Hattie M. Reed Hollywood Pacific War Department West

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