Milford chronicle., 1933-09-22
Is There ON in DeIawarel !

Is lHefe Ou IN DelaMaref
The Cleveland Petroleum Corpora
tion of Cleveland, Ohio, has had d
body of men travelling through
some parts of Sussex county leasing
land. The section which they say
shows traces of oil is around Green
wood, Oakley, Glendale, Robbins
and Redden.
A farm near Union Church shows
by the indicator which they use an
abundance of oil, and a farm near
Robbins station shows traces of oil
but not as great as the farm near
Union Church.
People are leasing property gem
orally expecting if oil is found to be
the owners of land on which the
wells will be located. The men
seem fair, allowing you to submit
the lease before signing to your at
torney or anyone else for their ad-
vice.
We understand that the leases
were drawn by prominent attorney
of Georgetown, and who it was said
had in mind the protection of the
farmers from every standpoint. The
striking oil in Delaware in paying
quantities would relieve many farm
ers and others from the weight of
the depression now existing and
cause them to be able to pay off
mortgages against their land and at
the same time give to the la6orins
class much work.
We hope the predictions of these
oil people, that oil will be found in
abundance in some sections of Sus-
sex county, and the owners of the
lands where the wells are located
will become the richest people of the
state before many months shall
elapse. May all these predictions
come true.
n. r. A.
1t is gratifying to know that the
people of this county regardless of
party affiliations are rallying to the
support of President Roosevelt in
his effort to put the government of
the United States on its feet once
more.
The task will be a heavy one and
it will take some time to accomplish
it, but with the united effort of all
the people it is possible to end the
depression by Teviving business, and
finding employment for the millions
who are out of work today.
That the President has been
partially successful goes without
saying. We note that business is |
better everywhere and men and wo-
ment who labor are being employed |
by the thousands. Let the good |
work go on until things become nor
NAL again.
I see that some of the merchants |
of Ellendale have the Blue Eagle on
display. This is fine.
Sussex Firemen TO Meet
The Firemen's Association of Sus-
sex County will meet at the School
Auditorium, Glendale, on Tuesday
evening, Sept. 26th.
A large attendance is expected.
Speakers of note will be present and
address the meeting. Refreshments
will be served.
Horse Disease Spreading
Glendale has been immune until
the present time from the disease
HhASh Ado bGCh oO plONdACll III SOAue
parts of Sussex county. We under
stand John Beebe one of our mer-
chants has horse very sick with
the disease.
Pear Trees In Bloom
Pear trees in this section are now
in bloom. Some attribute this un-
usual blooming at this time of the
year to the type of weather we have
been having of late.
Personals
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Ellegood and
Miss May Thayer closed their cot
tage at Slaughter Beach on Thurs
day and returned to their homes
here.
Mrs. William Moore of Whining
ton, who has been staying some
time as the guest of her sister and
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H.
Jester returned to her home ON
Miss Joseph E. Reed visited the
State capital on Friday. II