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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-07-10
Thomas COlgan Dies In Iowa

Mr. Thomas Colgan, aged about
80, died Tuesday at the home of his
son James Colgan at Charlton, Ia,
where he had been visiting for about
a year. Mr.. Colgan was born in Ire
land. He came to America when
quite young, and for many years he
resided in Meigsville township, his
place now being owned by Vernon
Spencer. For the past Is years he
made GAINESVILLE his home. His
wife of GAINESVILLE survives, and four
children-James of Iowa; Harry
and Miss Minnie Colgan of Zanes-
vile, and Miss Lena Colgan of
Mansfield. One sister also survives
Mrs. Mary Graham of New York
City. The deceased was a good cit
izen. He was a member of the M
p church.
While no particulars are received,
word sent out seems to be to the eff
feet that the aged man met his
death by drowning.
While arrangements are not COM
plete, funeral services will likely be
held Saturday morning at 10:30, at
McKendree and interment will be
made in McKendree cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-07-10
Death OF Mrs. Jane Paisley

Mrs. Jane Paisley, aged SO, died
at her home near Cumberland, o.,
last Thursday evening, following a
long illness from heart trouble. She
is survived by her husband James
Paisley, two sons-J. f. Paisley of
GAINESVILLE and G.. d. Paisley OF
Springfield, and two daughters
Mrs. Fronie Culbertson of Cumber-
land route. and Mrs. Mary Gorrell of
Springfield. She also leaves seven
grandchildren. Mrs. Ora Mount and
Mrs. Della Prouty of Cumberland
are her sisters, and Charles John
son and James McClurg, near High
Hill, her brothers.
Funeral services were held Sun
day afternoon at the Ark Spring
church of which Mrs. Paisley was a
member, and burial was made at
Ark Spring cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-07-10
Gathering At The Humphrey Home

Sunday, July 6, the children
grandchildren and great grandchil-
dren gathered at the home of Mrs
Benjamin Humphrey of Malta, for
the fourth annual homecoming
Forty-four were present to enjoy the
sumptuous dinner, and a very pleas
ant day together. Mrs. Humphrey
who will be SO years of age in Sep.
tember, enjoyed the day very much.
All who were present are hoping to
meet at the same place next year.
A feature of interest in connection
with this family is the fact that in
the years since the last gathering,
there has been no death. There
have been two births-Barbara Jean
Bateson of Mt. Vernon and Jack
Thompson of Macarthur.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-07-10
POPI AR RIDGE

Prof. Russell Martin and family
of Cleveland have returned nome,
after a several days visit with rela-
tives at the w. F. Niceswanger and
4. S. Martin homes. Prof. Martin Is
teaching in a vacation school. VIM.
Bova of Columbus is spending two
weeks with relatives at Benjamin
EddlebIute home. Mrs. Emma Gil
lespie of McConnelsyille. with her
children and their families, picnicked
Sunday at their former home on
Poplar Ridge. The party comprised
Mr.. and Mrs. G. B. Gordon, New
Lexington; Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Harris of the east side; Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel Taylor, McConnelsville,
and Mrs. Gillespie. William Black
burn of Echo Hill was business
visitor in this neighborhood, recent
ly. Mrs. H. E. Wainwright of Nc
Connelsville spent Saturday with
her daughter, Mrs. Paul Massey. :.
Oliver Gordon and family of Malta
visited the Gordon farm here, the
Fourth. Mrs John Benjamin OF
Malta spent the week end with the
family of her daughter, Mrs. John
Porter, and attended children's Gay
services at Deerfield church. Work
has commenced on the Poplar Ridge
road Improvement. The contractor
is working two shifts of eight hours
each, from 4 a. m. to p. M. Mr..
and Mrs. G. B. Gordon of New Lex
ington were callers at the +. j. Mas
sey home, Sunday evening. Ben
jamin Eddleblute of the Gordon
farm is working with threshing
outfit in Fairfield county. Miss
Frances Marie Hansel and her friend
James Harvey of GAINESVILLE were Wis
itors at the Paul Massey home. Sun
day. Mr.. Harvey is one of the auto
mechanics at the Ford agency in his
home town.. "A number OF our young
people spent Saturday evening at
the carnival in McConnelsville.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-07-10
Raw Pettet Passes Away

Mr.. Ray Pettet, 81, of Porters-
vile, died Tuesday night about $3.50
following an extended illness. He
was son of Samuel and Julia Pet
tet, who survive. He is also sur
vived by his wife who before mar
riage was Ruth Hammond, and
three hildren-Floye Jean, aged
seven years; Thomas, four, and
Richard, two Mrs. Milton Hol-
comb of Newark, and B. A. Pettet
near Santoy, and A. T. Pettet OF
New Lexington, are his sister and
brothers. He was a member of the
Masonic lodge at Deavertown.
Funeral services will be held Fri
day afternoon at ! o'clock, at Zion
church, Portersville, and burial will
be made at New Lexington
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-07-10
Rural DALE

Many from here attended the fu-
neral Of Miss Doris Powelson last
Friday, which was conducted at
Gaysport Burial was made in the
Gaysport cemetery. Mrs. II. r. Dye
of GAINESVILLE is visiting her daugh-
ter Mrs. Keller, and family. No
preaching services here at the M. E..
church, Sunday, as the preacher was
called to High Hill to conduct fu-
neral services for Mr.. Bailey. Sew
eraI from here attended children's
services at Oakland, Sunday even
ing. Denzil Keller and uncle, VIM.
B. Keller and two children of Can
ton were week end visitors of Rev.
and Mrs. Keller Members of Mt,
Carmel NJ P. church plan to attend
prayer meeting at this place Thurs
day night. The members of the
Rural Dale church are always glad
to have as many as can attend the
weekly Thursday night prayer meet
lings. Mr.. Harlan, wife and daugh-
ter motored here from Iowa, to Wis
| it relatives and friends. %. w.
Ross is still unable to see to do any
work. He can't see to read, which
makes 1t pretty bad.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-07-10
Dutch Hill School Homecoming

One of the most enjoyable events
in recent years in this vicinity was
the Dutch Hill school Homecoming,
July 4. Fully $50 former teachers.
pupils and friends, some of whom
had not been present at their home
school for more than so years, were
present.
The forenoon was spent in renew
ing acquaintances and visiting. At
noon a feast was enjoyed. At 1870
]. Zinsmeister, 81, who taught this
school 81 years ago, assembled the
pupils into the school room by, ring
ing the old bell. The bell seemed to
have finer tune than it had As
years ago. After the house was fill
ed, and seated at desks, chairs and
improvised benches, the audience
sang America, led by Judge l.. j.
Weber. A pleasing part of the af-
ternoon's program was the remarks
made by former teachers and pupils.
A number of former teachers were
recalled by those who went to
school 60 or more years ago, among
the teachers being A. J. Cook, Jno
A. Stone, Alva Leffler, Lyman Whit
aker, Lyman Southland and Callie
w 6UeI. alOlHSl ItdtulC Vi tlC pAo
gram was the singing of Forty
Years Ago" by Judge L. j. Weber,
changing the name of Tom to Jake.
in honor of Jake Zinsmeister, the
oldest living teacher, and Jake
Maier who presided 1t was discover
ed that Mrs. Hiram Fletcher, 8S, is
the oldest living pupil, and she went
to school at Dutch Hill more than
so years ago.
After singing God be with you
till we meet again." and planning
reunion for next year, the crowd
left, happy in what the one room
school houses have accomplished,
and the ties of affection that have
been wrought, but waiting the time
when they shall be replaced by CEN
tralized schools.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-07-10
NORTH BRISTOL

| Mrs. VIM. Henderson was very
pleasantly surprised on the evening
of July 4, when about 100 of her
friends and neighbors came in with
baskets laden with eats, to remind
her of her birthday. To say that
she was surprised would be putting
it mild. After studying out what II
was all about, Mrs. Henderson went
to work as usual and assisted in
spreading out the tables which were
set on the lawn. She was presented
with several beautiful presents, one
being an immense birthday cake.
beautifully decorated with lavender
candles and baked by her daughter
| in-law Mrs H. G.. Henderson, assist
ed by Mrs. HI. HI. Richey. Those
present from distance were Mr..
and Mrs. J. w. Cunningham, broth
er of Mrs. Henderson, and Mr.. and
Mrs. R. F. Miller of McConnelsville;
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Cooper OF
Fremont; Mr.. and Mrs. l.. E. Nc
Grath and daughter Marjorie, and
Margaret Richey of GAINESVILLE; Mr.
and Mrs Raymond Hosom and
daughter Edna Joan of Malta; Mrs,
| Carl Dewitt and daughter Carol, and
son Delmer of Emory Ridge. .Pris-
ella daughter of Mr. and Mrs. j. w.
lSims, and Harold Walker of Penns-
iville were united in marriage Satur-
! day at p. m, at the M. Il. parson-
| age, McConnelsville After the GER
emony the happy couple came to the
home of the brides parents, where a
wedding supper was served, to a
number of invited guests, friends
and relatives. In the evening large
crowd assembled and gave them an
old fashioned serenade. We extend
| to them our hearty congratulations.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Voightlander
and children of Cincinnati visited a
! few days recently with her grand
mother, Mrs. Mary Gorrell and fam
lily. Donald Sims of Cleveland visit
| ed with his parents from Thursday
until Sunday, and attended the wed"
ding of his sister Priscilla. "A son
was born Sunday to Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Foutch (Louise Dunning-
tom of Columbus, at the University
hospital Mrs. Foutch's condition
was very grave for several days, but
she is now improving. The son has
been christened Rex Shirly.. &c. o.
McGonagle of McConnelsville and
grandson Geo. Bricker of Columbus
spent the Fourth with Mrs. Nancy
McGonagle. Mr.. and Mrs. J. @. Lit
| tie who have both been under a doc
tors care, are showing some i'm
provement.. Don't forget the grange
meeting on Friday evening OF this
week. Frank Hardesty and family
motored to Duncan Falls, Sunday
Iand called on their uncle, r. F. Hen
derson, and also on o. r. Barclay
and found them both improving nice
1v
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-07-10

pictures taken on the trip are own
ed by the New York Times. Each
member of the party will be present
ed a collection of these pictures.
More than 80 miles of movie and
talkie film was taken, and this in
part is being shown throughout the
country, and later will be shown
here in the local theatre.
Besides Mr.. Haines-who was
given the name of Cyclone Bill'
while on his trip to the North Pole,
other members of his family, be-
sides his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. d.
Haines, are three brothers-Dow
and Emmett R., of Reinersville, and
Vernon Haines of Pittsburgh.
Mr.. Haines will be the honor guest
of the Rotarians here Friday night,
at Kennebec hotel.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-07-10
KNOXVILLE

VIM. 0. Barnes is assisting the
state veterinarian in testing the cat
tie in Meigsville township. Mary
Wickersham is spending few days
at the Harry Bozman home, in Nc
Connelsville.. Miss Claude Barnes
of Newark spent the 4th at her home
here. She was accompanied by Billy
Betz. who remained here for long
er visit, Hamer Ray and family and
Geo. Stegner and family of Zanes-
vile, spent over the week end here
with relatives. Amos Elliott of
Mendoza, ILL.,, recently visited friends
in this section. He reports the
weather about as dry there, as here.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-07-10
Death OF Mrs. Emma Moore

Funeral services for Mrs. Emma
Moore, aged IT, who died Monday
at p. M, at the home of her son
Arch Moore, in Meigsville township
We're held at the residence Wednes-
day afternoon, a1d rur' al was made
in the McCon neIsyila cemetery
Mrs. Moore had undergone an opera
ton at the Marietta hospital Satur-
day, for the amputation of her leg
as the result OF gangrene from which
she had been suffering. She raj
lied somewhat from the operation
but shortly afterward was stricken
with paralysis, her death following.
Mrs. Moore's maiden name was
Mccoy. Her first marriage was to
Charles Collins. OF this union
three children are surviving-Mrs.
Bessie Barnhart of Meigsville town
ship; Mrs Lille Newman of Stock
port, and Mrs Ocie Wilson who re-
sides in Toledo. Her second hus-
band was William Moore. OF this
marriage three children are living
Carl and Arch Moore of Meigsville
township. and Mrs. Pearl kinzel
whose home is in Denver, Colo.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-07-10
Walker-SimS Rites

The marriage of Joseph Harold
Walker of Pennsville and Miss Pris-
ella Sims of Bristol was solemnized
here Saturday afternoon, at the par
sonage of the First Methodist Epis-
copal church, with the pastor Rev.
Chas. w. Stoneburner officiating. A
few near relatives and friends OF
the contracting parties were present.
Mr.. Walker is a son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Milton Walker of Pennsville, and is
graduate of Pennsville high school.
He has been employed in the Oil
field. His wife is a daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. John w. Sims of Bristol.
She attended NJ & M. high school.
For the present they will reside at
Pennsville. A wedding dinner was
served at the home of the brides
parents, Saturday evening.
The many friends of these es-
Unable young people extend con-
gratulations.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-07-10
Deaths Tell

July 3 to 10
Mrs. Jane Paisley, Cumberland.
Chas. E. Workman, GAINESVILLE.
King Cassel, Lancaster.
Chas. Smoot, Springfield.
T. I. Mercer, Stockport.
Ray Pettet, Portersville.
Mrs. Emma Moore, Meigsville TIP.
Eliza Selby, Sharpsburg.
John Sleek, Liberty.
Thos. Monroe, Malta TIP.
Thos. Colgan, Charlton, Ia.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-07-10
King CaSSeI Does

Word has been received here of
the death of King Cassel, aged rs.
which occurred Sunday at Lancaster.
Death followed a several months i'll
ness from paralysis. He was twice
married, his first wife being Miss
Bertha Davis of Lancaster, who was
a cousin of Mrs. Jesse Love of this
place. His second marriage was to
Miss Helen Gillespie of McConnels-
Vile The latter survives. also a son.
James Cassel by his first marriage.
The deceased was prominent member
of Lancaster Methodist Episcopal
church. He was a painter by trade.
Funeral services were held Tues
day afternoon at his late home, and
interment was made in Lancaster
cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-07-10
Passing OF G.. r. Workman

Charles E. Workman, aged rs,
died Monday afternoon at Good Sa-
maritan hospital, GAINESVILLE, follow
ing a general breakdown in health
At one time he was a photographer
here, later moving to Stockport,
where he followed farming. About
the first Of the year he became i'll
and was removed to the home of his
daughter Mrs. Mabel GoOden OF
GAINESVILLE, and two weeks ago he
was admitted to the hospital. His
wife survives, also one daughter,
mentioned, and one son, Worthy
Workman of Columbus. The deceas-
ed was a native of Bristol township
Morgan county.
Funeral services were conducted
Wednesday afternoon at the Trim
mer funeral home, GAINESVILLE. Bur-
ial was made in the Beverly cem-
etery
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-07-10
DIR. Frank Lande Leaves Here

DIR. Frank Lande OF Cincinnati,
who has been resident physician at
the Rocky Glen sanatorium for the
past five months, has resigned from
the Rocky Glen and has accepted a
position with the Civil Service Com
mission Of Cincinnati. He was ap-
pointed as district school physician
by the city health department of Gin
cinuati
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-07-10
Echoes From Mansfield

The reports of the delegates who
attended the state Christian En-
deavor convention at Mansfield, Miss
Mary Spillman and Garfield Dye,
from the Bristol society, will be CIV
en- by them at the union service of
the churches and young peoples So
cieties of Morgan county, to be held
at the Presbyterian church, Sunday
evening, July 13, at 7:30.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-07-10
Mrs. w. H. Moore of Wauchula,
Fla, arrived Wednesday for visit
at home of her father J. X. Seaman.

The death of John w. Bailey,
aged 65, occurred Friday near High
Hill. He is survived by his wife,
Mrs. Jane Bailey, and three children
Mrs. Clifford Ratcliffe of Canton; !;
George H. Bailey of GAINESVILLE, and
Edward Of the home. The funeral
was held Sunday from the Ark
Spring church, with burial in the
church cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-07-10
John Sleek Dies

John Sleek, II, of Liberty, Wash
ington county, died Monday evening
of cancer, following a six months i'll
ness. His wife who was Philena
Scott, survives, and the following
children-Gerald and Roy Sleek OF
GAINESVILLE; Scott of Waterford; Mrs.
May Spencer and Mrs. Annie Rardin
of Stockport. Funeral services were
held Wednesday afternoon at 1870
O'Clock, at the Liberty church, and
interment was made in Chesterhill
cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-07-10
At The Churches
Malta Methodist Church

Church school at 9:15 Church
! service at 10:30. Sermon by the
Rev. K. r. Stafford, district su-
perintendent. Quarterly conference
Immediately following Union SER
vice at the Presbyterian church, at
1880. A cordial invitation to all
services.-G. d. Clifford, pastor.
Pennsville Circuit
Pennsville: Sunday school, $50.
Morning worship, 10:30. Bailey's:
Sunday school, 1:30. Afternoon
worship. 2:30. Todds: Sunday
school at 10 o'clock Evening wor-
ship at Sc. A. Martin, pastor.
Methodist Episcopal Church
Sunday, church school at 9:15 a.
Morning worship 1920 o'clock Co
ing Home" Special music. Even
ing worship, the third union service,
at the Presbyterian church. Rev.
Clifford will preach. 7:30 o'clock.
These services offer Christian in
struction, fellowship and inspiration.
We need God these days. One
would not want to die without him;
why should we try to live without
him? Let us be found in his sane
tuary that we may be still and know
that he is God. He speaks today to
everyone-it takes quiet and medita-
ton to hear His still small voice OF
calm. The church offers you a
unique privilege, a place where you
may meet God and come to know
Him. Wednesday, prayer meeting.
1880 p. m. Friday, July IL, the w.
H. M. S. meeting The Queen Es-
theirs will furnish the program. At
the home of Mrs. Maude Cochran
C. w. Stoneburner. pastor.
Deerfeld Presbyterian Church
Preaching Sunday by Rev. w. J.
Mills. Morning subject, Drifting"
Evening, Losing Courage"
Methodist Protestant Church
A study of the scriptures at 9:15.
Morning worship at 10:30. Subject
of sermon, What Christ Saw from
the Cross Prayer meeting on
Wednesday night. Union services at
night, on Sunday.-L. B. Douglas,
pastor.
Bristol Presbyterian Church Notice
There will be congregational
meeting at the church, for the pur-
pose of considering calling pastor.
Sunday, July 13, at II O'Clock. A
full attendance desired.
Deerfield Presbyterian Church Notice
, There will be congregational
meeting at the church. for the pur-
pose of considering calling pastor.
Sunday, July IS, at II O'Clock. A
full attendance desired.
McConnelsville Presbyterian Church
Notice
There will be a congregational
i meeting at the church for the pur-
pose of considering calling a pastor,
Wednesday, July 16, at o'clock p.
M A full attendance desired.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-07-10
JOHN ID. ERWIN UNDERGOES
OPERATION AT BATTLE CREEK

In communication to this office,
Mrs. j. D. Erwin writes that her hus-
band underwent a major operation
Wednesday of last week, and that
he is getting along nicely. 1t will
be recalled that Mr.. and Mrs. Err
win went to the Battle Creek sani-
tarium some weeks ago in order
that Mr.. Erwin might have observa-
tiOn and treatment. Mrs. Erwin
states that they will likely be there
for some time.
Later:--Word came here Wednes
day morning that Mr.. Erwin was in
serious condition, but message the
same evening stated he was better.
LIGATNER RIDGE
Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Gessell and
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Jones and son
of Glouster spent Sunday at Willard
Fox's. Edgar Michener and family
spent Sunday at Harley Coulson s..
Jas. Cox and family and Donald
Daugherty spent Sunday at r. p.
Daugherty's. Mr.. and Mrs. VIM
McManis and daughter returned
Saturday from Marietta. The Live
Wire Food club will give a social at
Todds church, Saturday evening,
July 12.. Mrs. Emmett Geddes and
baby returned home Monday from
Reedy, w. Va. Mrs. Anna Geddes
and son Emmett and Mr.. and Mrs.
Clarence Scott attended the funeral
of T. |. Mercer at Stockport, Mon
day. Rev. E. F. KendN of McCon-
nelsville had charge of the funeral.
Thomas Irven Mercer
Thomas Irven Mercer, son of Sol
omon and Eliza Clice Mercer, was
born Jan. 28, 1859, near Dale, o..
and died at his home in Stockport,
o., July 5, 1880. He was twice mar
Lane, April 20. 1883. Her death
occurred Nov. II, 1900. March 21,
1907, he was married to Letitia
Scott who preceded him in death by
one year. His health had shown a
continual decline since that time.
Mr.. Mercer was one of a family of
six sons, two Of these, Jesse and
William Henry, being deceased,
leaving J. H. Mercer, j. E. Mercer,
Iand Alvin Mercer, brothers, a num-
Der of nieces and nephews, and nu-
merous other relatives and friends to
mourn his loss. His chosen occupa-
ton of farming was followed with
efficiency and success until some
few years ago, when they located in
their present home. Since then he
had followed a retired life, and here
he became member of the Chris
tian church, and was an active and
influential member SO long as health
permitted. He was always inter-
ested in the betterment of COM
munity and home, and was serving
as a member of the village council
at the time of his death He was
quiet and unassuming, yet he found
his way straight to the hearts of
those who knew him best-a kind
husband, faithful friend, good cit.
izen, and a helpful and charitable
lnn al RI
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-07-10

A party of about dozen from
here took dinner Wednesday even
ing at the Betsy Mills club, Ma
rietta, and then went on to Parkers-
burg to see the picture Byrd at the
South Pole" Mr.. Haines, meteorol-
ogist for the Byrd expedition, who is
visiting his home people at Reiners-
vile. was the guest of honor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-07-10
Left Out

Owing to our crowded condition
it was necessary for us to leave out
some club notices, and other mat
ters of news
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-07-10

Charles Ewart, 55, of Logan
took his life Tuesday with shot
gun. He fractured his arm several
months ago in an oil field accident
and had been unable to work since
His home people reside at Chester
hill
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-07-10
COMMON PLEAS COURT

John Wilson, who resides on the
John Greer place, formerly the
Daniel Head place, was arralgneo
Wednesday of last week on charge
of possession. He pleaded not gull
ty. Tuesday he changed his plea tc
guilty, and Judge Finley fined him
500 and costs.
Seward daily gateway., 1930-02-04
WORLD OiL AND WORLD EXP. ARE
 LOOKING gOOD

FORT WORTH, Feb., 4, (P)-This year will be one of pronounced prorperity for both oil and mining, in the opinion of Chester R. Bum ker, president of World oil and World Exploration Companies, who sums up the general situation in both fields as excellent.
 Regarding the two companies which he heads, MT. Bunker be- lieves the best indication of their present statue is the fact that the boards of directors of both com panies, are prepared to put into ef- fetc a dividend policy for each.