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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-01-26
UniOnville
Leasing For Oil

For more than SO years the
Meigscreek Valley has for some rea
son attracted oil and gas promoters
to this section, to secure leases on
the lands in this section; many loca-
tiOns have been made in the past,
and a number Of tests made to the
Cow run and Berea sands, from the
mouth of big Meigs creek and ex-
tending westward along this valley
tc the Bristol township line. Test
holes have been drilled in the past
many years on the Craig, Watson,
Carroll, Wells and Barnes farms
near Millgrove, and the former Balm
Wilson farm on Onion Run, also IL
test on the former Kidd farm near
this place, now owned by Harry Boz
man of McConnelsville; also on the
John r. BoZman farm farther up the
creek now owned by John Whitney
and wife, the former ella Bozmanl;
also test we'll on the former A. d.
Mccormick farm, now owned by the
Stewart brothers. Many of these
tests showed some oil and gas, es
pecially the Kidd and Mccormick
wells proved quite quantity Of
both oil and gas, but none of these
tests were deeper than the Berea
sand, and now comes to lis another
chance to get real test in the
Meigscreek valley On Monday Of
last week, Clyde M. Foraker, sr, of
Columbus, and son Clyde, jr., of
OF New Lexington came into the vi
cinity for the purpose of securing
leases for oil and gas. They state
they are particularly interested in
this territory for the testing of the
deep sand which is the Clinton and
that it will be in the neighborhood
of 5000 feet which will cost around
$4,000 or more to drill a test. The
land owners in this valley are very
much enthused by the proposed deep
test and are freely leasing their
lands Mr.. Foraker, accompanied
by the writer, acquired leases on
5000 acres in four days last week
and are going strong this week
They expect to acquire a solid block
of about 10000 to 10000 acres in
Meigsville, Bristol and Windsor
townships. We were accompanied
on Monday. our first days work by
Hon. Ed Foraker and we feel that
Ed was quite help to us in accom-
plishing our first days work, especi-
ally in assisting us in disposing of
the fine dinner served to us in the
fine new home of Mrs. Amelia Le
land.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Singree and
daughter Wava entertained with a
party for the younger set on last
Saturday night in honor of the birth
day anniversary Of Bobby and Dick
ey Brown. Those present besides
the honor guests were: Ray, Jay,
Mary Eleanor and Betty Barnes,
Games were played and nice refresh
ments were served.
Mrs. Claud Murray EDNA Bryan)
has been ailing the past two weeks
from sinus trouble.
Frank Foster sold cow last week
at the Marietta stock sale.
Mrs. Laura Hastings who has
been employed at the Dora Nelson
home, fell one day last week badly
injuring her hand.
Albert Kidd & Son are employed
ION the Hanson sawmill, operating
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-01-26
REINERSVILLE DRIRBLERS
DOWN DEAVERTOWN

The Red Rockets defeated Deav-
ertown last Friday night, % to 10,
in the fastest and most thrilling ba5-
ketball game that Reinersville play
ed this season. Gerald Gerlach play
cd his first varsity basketball and
did we'll Junior Hi score, Reiners-
Vile 20, Deavertown 13. Reserve
score, Reinersville 8, Deavertown "a
We want our fans to see the Dex-
tel City game here, Friday night,
Feb. 3. Dexter City defeated as
there by the slim margin of three
points. This game will be a very
hard fought battle. You should see
their big six-foot three-inch center.
Tuesday night, Jan. II, the Rock
cts played the alumni, consisting of
Berkheimer, Dunlap, Clark, Kin
caid and Shuster, defeating them 22
to IA. The reserve squad trimmed
NJ. e M. Aces 80 to 25. The Alumni
and Aces will play again Monday
night Feb 9Th.
Cavuty J,aaoua STANDING
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-01-26

\ LONG with the improvement in
1 the technique of drilling in the
bays and seas that has taken place
during recent years, submerged
lands along the coasts Of Texas,
Louisiana and California are assum-
ing increased Importance as sources
of additional petroleum supplies.
With drilling rigs and other equip
ment f1oated on barges to we'll loca-
tions, the oil companies are explor-
ing wide areas on all three coasts
and are finding large, deep deposits
of oil beneath the floor of the ocean.
During the past six months ex-
ploratory crews working for The At
lantic Refining Company have been
engaged in seismographic shooting
along the coastal regions Of Texas
and Louisiana. From barges. shot
holes have been drilled Is to 20 feet
beneath the floor OF the tidal waters.
The various sound waves, produced
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-01-26

bllng tltZ threatened to destroy the
untarnished record of the invaders
The gr1ns on Philo's fans were not
there because they expected to lose.
The score board was an amperes
needle proving that Philo was ahead
and still charging current. Second
round, M. & M. 12, Philo IS, Philo's
round.
Even though the boys in gold con-
tinued their march during the third
quarter, the fans were not conyinc-
cd; they would no sooner have left
this game before it's close than they
would have abandoned baseball
game at the last of the ninth inning
with the bases loaded and Babe Ruth
up to bat. The boys in Red were al
ways within four points of their ad-
versaries, but seemed unable to hit
the hoop. Philo led 1920 at the
three-quarter mark, and was the
winner of round three.
During the last four minutes of
the game, M. & NJ hit her stride
and slowly but surely began to close
III on her prey. Every point they
made knocked a sizable chunk out
or Philo's grin until finally the los
ers were a very sober looking group
They had backed their team to a
man. and had not come prepared to
see it backed to wall.
"Snuffy" Smith sustained a
sprained ankle in the first half, but
saw action again in the second
"Whizzer" Whites ankle still both
ers him, but, after all, he doesn't
shoot with his feet.
Philo took the reserve game 21 to
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-01-26
East Bloom

The Eureka club held its January
meeting at Lenna Williams. A pot
luck dinner was served at noon and
program given in the afternoon. The
February meeting will be at Mary
Bark khurst's, with the following pro.
gram: Song, by club, Seeing Nellie
Home; roll call Somthing about
winter; name some of the principal
events of the last month, Lucille
Nixon; duet, Mary and Mae Bark
hurst; readings by Autie Barkhurst.
Blanche Greer and Edna Stewart, (,
vocal solo, Margaret Yerian. The
March meeting will be at Elva Ash
toms.
Mrs. Clell Greer returned to her
home near Meigs Saturday, after
spending some time with her daugh
ter, Mrs. Mae Barkhurst
The P. T.. A. meeting at Tunnel
Hill was we'll attended, and all en-
jcyed the talk by Dr. Slater, also
the program of music that was
given.
There will be another of the sew
ing project meetings to be given at
Eva Farris' Thursday One was Civ
en- at Mary Barkhurst's two weeks
ago. Miss Berry and Miss Knoch
were in charge of the meeting.
Howard Greer and family were
Sunday visitors at Allen Stewards.
George Clifford of GAINESVILLE
spent Friday night and Saturday az
his home here
Cloyd Bates and family have
moved from the F. R. Culver farm
to the home of Mrs. Bates father
Jacob Perry, of Bristol township.
E. E. Stewart and wife and Allen
Stewart and family spnet Saturday
in GAINESVILLE.
Doris Greer, of McConnelsville
spent the week end with her grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Greer
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-01-26

by the discharge Of dynamite placed
at the bottom OF the hole, have been
recorded by seismographic instru-
ments also handled from barges. A
study of these records reveals a pic
ture of the character, structure and
depth of the formations beneath the
water, indicating whether these for
nations are such as to be probable
reservoirs for oil accumulations.
Up TO the present time all of the
petroleum industry's exploratory
work and drilling has been done in
comparatively shallow water, but
deep water prospecting may in the
near future be practical. Crude
petroleum has been found on ocean
water even beyond the three mile
limit, whose source may have been
seepages from below the ocean floor,
indicating the existence of petro-
leum reserves in the sedimentary
rocks beneath the ocean.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-01-26

son spent Sunday with M. B. Gun
Eingham and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Glen Johnson and
son spent Sunday evening with Mr.
and Mrs. Erman Lane.
Several from around here at
tended the funeral of Mrs. Franz
Nixon, of Beverly.
Kenneth, the little son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Glen Johnson, is suffering with
boil on his stomach.
Marian and Kelvin Walker, Of
Stockport, spent a few days last
week with their grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. c. G.. Walker.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-01-26
BrOkaW

Mrs. Mabel Miles and son, Homer,
of Parkersburg, spent from Friday
Until Sunday with her mother, Mrs.
Rosa THORNLEY,. Mrs. Thornley,
who is not well, returned home with
her daughter for while.
Mr.. and Mrs, Emmett Baker and
daughter, Lucy, spent Sunday with
her mother, Mrs. Henderson, o.
Coal Run.
Mr.. and Mrs. Erman Lane and
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-01-26
Caesar In Roman Theatre

France has "a ancient Roman
theatres, the best known being at
Orange, Mines, Aries and Vierne.
At Vienne this summer Shake
speares Julius Caesar is being
played
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-01-26
Carrying Their Crosses

AT Furnes in Belgium on the last
Sunday in July is held the famous
Procession of the Penitents when
men and women stagger through
the streets carrying heavy crosses.
The procession has been held an
nually since 1898
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-01-26
The Color OF The Black Forest

The Black Forest is never black.
In winter it is arctic white; in June
it is scarlet with cranberries and
yellow with arnica; in the fall it is
russet with autumn and blue gray
with miSts.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-01-26

Referees and Baker, Mari.
eta.
The Big Reds travelled to Berg
holz, Saturday night, where they met
defeat by the tune of $3.50. Sims
was high scorer for the local team
with 13 points. The boys returned
here Sunday afternoon. All reported
a fine time, and made the acquaint-
ance of some mighty fine people.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-01-26
The Book OF Kells

The Book of Kells, magnificent
ly illuminated copy of the Gospels
by an unknown 7th century monk,
is said to attract more visitors to
Dublin in Ireland, than any other
object in the city.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-01-26
The DuOmo OF Milan

The second largest Gothic cathed-
raj in Europe is the Duomo Of
Milan. AS part of its massive archi-
lecture the visitor can count more
than four thousand statues.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-01-26
Heroine With 10000 Monuments

Joan of Arc is the most celebrat-
ed heroine in the world if statues in
her honor can prove it, for in
France alone there are over forty
thousand statutes to the Maid OF
Orleans
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-01-26
Literary Shrines In Norway

AT Grimstad in Norway the chief
attractions to tourists are the coun-
try home of Knut Hamsun, the nov
elist, and the drugstore whSe Ibsen
wrote his first play
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-01-26
No Such Country As Holland

There is no such country as Hol-
land. The official name for the lit
tie diked-in land which has one of
the worlds greatest colonial empires
is The Netherlands. Holland is the
name of one of it's provinces.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-01-26
Man Has Last Word

Jud Tunkins says woman
doesn't have the last word. The
man has it. and it's always Eyes"
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-01-26
Water CIassed as Food

Water is classed as food. Scien-
lists are not agreed as to whether
it is fattening.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-01-26
Oiled Parchm ent for Winaow,

The palaces Of ancient Crete had
oiled parchment in the windows for
"elasS."
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-01-26
First Book on New York

The first book in English on the
province of New York was "A Brief
Description of New York." written
by Daniel Denton, planter, in 1910.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-01-26
Morgan County Ohio January
AN APPRECIATION

on the Boyd Conn farm, near Hack
ney.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-01-26

NEW YORK-This is a picture of
a 60-foot statue being carved from
an elm tree at South Windsor, Conn.,,
by Lawrence Tenney Stevens. It will
symbolic a great ethereal spirit and,
with two smaller companion pieces
representing man and woman, will
be placed in a plaza at the New York
Worlds Fair 1889.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-01-26

Asked later why he did not use
he Martin letter in the recent
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-05-20
SUCCESSFUL CONFERENCE
It's all over but the shouting.

It's all over but the shouting.
 Tonight an hour after midnight. the Aleutian sails from Juneau with ls5 Rotarians Who cannot help but carry away pleasant recolectons of Alaska
 Ask any delegate and the answer you will receive is that this has been most successful conference. In the business sessions affairs turned just every Rotarian knew beforehand they would pr. Henry Cline Flxott of Portland was nominated to the next Governor of the District The 194O convention invited to Portland.
 But these thing, important as they are, will have only small place in the memories which Rotarians are carrying away with them. The uppermost recol- lections will be of last nights marvellous barbecue at Mendenhan Glacier, of sunny Alaska skies and gleaming Alaska peaks of the big salmon caught or the bigger that got awy, of fine Bsranof Hotel of pleasant days aboard the Aleutian of to- nights formal dance which will close the conference of Days of 'sS" of new friends met in Juneau and of Alaska hospitality in general.
 Juneau too thinks it has been wonderful con- ference Our visitors have behaved like the fine gentle men and gracious ladies they are. We have enjoyed seeing them have a good time and we have had a good time with them. The weather has been more than satisfactory and now can all relax from holding breath and wishing for clear skies.
 Obtaining the conference for Juneau and staging it so successfully lots of work for Conference Chairman A. B Phillips for the Executive Committee and for all members of the local club The coopera- ton of the entire community which insured the sue of the undertaking, is sincerely appreciated by the Juneau Rotary club
 All this effort is abundanty repaid however by the unanimous verdict that the conference has been a smashing success
 Goodbye Rotarians and Rotary Anns, we've been delighted to meet you and hope you'll come back to Juneau again soon, with without the excuse of a convention.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-05-20
Time for Cooperation
(AlaSka WeeklV)


 It will be noted that great deal of space in this issue of The Alaska Weekly is being given over to the salmon packing industry of Alaska. That fact will varying reactions in the minds of our readers. To it will be accepted fresh proof that the editorial policy of The Alaska Weekly has been bought and paid for by the canning industry. As matter of fact it has been bought but not paid for It has been bought by the firm conviction that healthful salmon packing industry spells prosperity for Alaska both in it's governmental activities and in the individual business lives of vast number of its citizens and an equally firm conviction that an harassed and all but bankrupted salmon fishery spells bankruptcy to the Territorial Treasury and hard times to Alaskans in general
 The salmon packing industry has so long been accepted the neverfailing of Territorial revenue and seasonal stimulus to all the commercial life of the Territory that it to to the average Alaskan that this horn of plenty may cease to pour out it's yearly quota of wealth It has long served political playthng for every crackpot who chanced to become active in Alaska politics and has often been threatened for purposes of politi-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-05-20
MONDAY MAY % 193e


 As the work week begins benefic aspects rule, according to astrology. It is a date for generous advertis- ing and for aggressive policies in business.
 Good feeling should prevail in the commercial world under which this sway which promises fortunate results from contracts signed or agreements reached on this date General activity in the nations marts is presaged.
 There should be keen foresight while the configuration prevails and for this reason new projects should be launched with confidence There is sign fortunate for commerce. Exports should swell in volume from both the Atlantic and the Pacific ports.
 The navy today is subject to for tunate planetary influences. Honors for officers and men are foretold.
 All the signs appear to indicate 1 lf1aJ the coming summer IS to be a playtime for women. Girls should forget their serious ambitions un- 1 der this rule of the stars. There is good sign for next month when international under standings should tighten the dread of extending war dangers. Coopera- tion between labor organizations and the United States government is presaged
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of prosperity and pleasure. Sudden and unex- pected good luck is indicated fol both men and women. Children born on this day prob. ably will be many-sided in their in. terests, versatile in their talent. and generally fortunate. These sub. jects of Taurus and Gemini are il the cuSp and partake of traits be. i longing to both signs.
 Copyright, l939)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-05-20
DAILY LESSONS
 IN ENGLISH
By W. [. Go. tra

Words Often Misused; Do not say, His book treats on these subjects. 7" Say, His book treats of these sub- jects,'
 Often Mispronounced Niger River (AfricN. Pronounce ni-jer, as in night, and not niger.
 Often Misspelled: Thief (singu- lar). Thieves (pluraD.
 Synonyms: Mastery, mastership, dominion, upper hand.
 Word Study: Use a word three times and it is yours" Let US in crease our vocabulary by mastering one word each day Today's word i: Monograph; word spelled like an- other but of different meaning and derivation; as. lead, to guide or conduct, and lead, metal; hold, to retain, and hold, interior of ship. Pronounce first as in on),
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-05-20
eHoroscobe The stars incline
 but do not compel"
SUNDAY. MAY 21. 1889

Benefic aspects strongly domin- ate today, according to astrology The early morning hours should be especially stimulating and en- couraging to aged persons.
 As spring ends there will be a trend toward investment in busi- ness enterprises of unusual char lcter. Real estate is to be active in many parts of the country, especi- ally in the West.
 Letters written today may not De lucky in their results. whether
 hey be friendly or sentimental. Young persons should be cautious in writing It is not a favorable date for college students to solicit more spending money.
 The clergy should benefit as the field for religious work widens and demand for civic aid becomes more general. The year is to mark ad- vancement and development in many churches.
 The evening promises romance md pleasant associations for many persons. It is a fortunate date for concerts. During the next few months bands and orchestras will be employed in great numbers.
 The portents continue adverse for the Russian dictator whose re- gime will be in serious danger, it is forecast. Stalin's policies will pug lle Europe for time
 The Argentine Republic as well as other states in South America are under planetary influences that ;eem to indicate political interest in fascism. Propaganda will be prev alent as trade concessions are of- fered from European countries.
 This should be a fortunate day for outdoor recreations. It is most favorable to expositions and other eenters of popular entertainment.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of happiness in home relations. There may be temptation to be extravagant, es- pecially in indulging the younger generation.
 Children born on this day may be generous and sympa- thetic in nature. Many will have talent Writers belong to this cusp of Taurus and Gemini
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-05-20
EIks' Dance isEveninq
 Public Evenf
Saturday Night Feature to Be Given by Fraiernol
 Organization

Tonight the Elks will give an- other of their popular Saturday night dancing parties. The public is invited to the event which takes place in the Elks Ballroom.
 Dancing will begin at 10 o'clock and Klondy Dufresne's popular jazz band will furnish the music.
 The committee promises an en- joyable evening to all who attend this strictly informal affair.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-05-20
Visitors Gan Shout,
 Citizens Are Barred

HARIINGEN, Tex, May 20.-The only persons permitted to make a public noise" in Harlingen are good will delegations from other cities. They can ''whoop 'er up as much as they please. said Mayor Hugh Ramsey, but otherwise the city's anti-noise ordinance, that mentions particularly the use of loud speakers, will be enforced rigidIy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-05-20
M 0 D E k ~ ETIQUETTE E
 By Roberta Les

o. Should a girl secretary rise when her employers wife enters his private office?
 A. Yes, and leave the office if she thinks the wife wishes to talk awhile; unless she is requested to remain.
 Q. When eating a biscuit and jel- ly at the table, should the jelly be spread on the biscuit with the fork?
 A. No; use the knife.
 Q. What kind of gifts should be given a couple on their fiftieth wedding anniversary?
 A. This is the gold anniversary
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-05-20
LOOK and LEARN
 < By A. c. Gordon

: l, What were the famous Four teen Points" of history?
 2. What is England's royal bird? ; g. What is the name of the sci ence and art of preparing metals for use from their ores?
 4 Who wrote the Aeneid? 5. What region, because of it's great altitude, is called the roof of the world"?
 ANSWERS
 l. A set of conditions announced by President Woodrow Wilson before Congress in 1918, as his idea of a postwar settlement.
 ?. The swan
 3. Metallugy.
 4. Virgil
 5. The Pamir mountain region in Central Asia.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-05-20
OO YEARS AGO Ll Yron THE nxprnI
MAY 20. 1919

MAY 20, 1919
 The Redondo arrived in Juneau the previous night with freight for the Channel. Its cargo consisted of lime for Treadwell, oil for the Standard Oil Company, and am munition for the Vicksburg.
 Clarence E. Cartwright had been appointed deputy collector of cus- toms to represent the interests of the customs department in the search being made for bodies aboard the wreck of the Princess Sophia.
 Miss Edith Kempthorne, former ly music teacher in Juneau, who was field secretary for the Camp Fire Girls, was recently in Seattle in the interest of the organization
 AXel Larson arrived in Juneau the previous day from Aux Harbor and was registered at the Gastineau
 Miss Olive LaBounty who served as an employee in the Senate dur ing the session of the Legislature. was to leave for her home in Wran- gell on the Admiral Evans.
 Arthur Ferte, after a short time spent at Sitka Hot Springs, re- turned to Juneau on the Estebeth.
 Harry P. Morton, who was chief clerk of the House of Representa- tives during the session of Legis- lature. with Mrs. Morton and their daughter Myrtle, was to leave on the Admiral Evans for Sitka where they were to make their home.
 Bertha Hogan had completed eX- tensive improvements in the Sea- view Apartments. The rooms had been refurnished and retinted
 A. K. Ludy arrived here on the Estebeth from Sitka and was at the Gastineau
 Weather: Highest, 40; lowest, 38; rain.