davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1940-02-06
West Penn Seeks
Financing for
Expansion
Ey the Associated Press.


NEW YORK, Feb. 6.-The West
Penn Power Co., subsidiary of the
American Water Works g. Elec-
trio Co., has been negotiating with
investment bankers on a proposed
100000 loan to finance expansion
of the Windsor Station plant, near
Wheeling, w. Va, financial circles
disclosed today.
The plans call for installation of
$4,000 additional kilowatts of gener-
ating capacity. The American Gas
g. Electric Co., joint operator of
the station, has completed its
share of program for enlarging
the plant
New financing consisting of S.
100000 in first mortgage bonds and
S2,0OO,00O in preferred stock has
been considered, it was reported.
Evening star., 1940-02-06
Daily Oil Production
Shows Decrease Of
1H,355 Barrels
Oklahoma and Texus
Both Report Drop
In Output
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
TULSA, Feb. 6.-Daily oil produc-
ton in the United States declined
129 1855 barrels daily to S,511,953, the
Oil and Gas Journal said today.
Oklahoma production was of H..
$50 to 418,475. East Texas was up
210 to 394,598, but all Texas dropped
128, 1897 to 1,238.478. Louisiana de-
clined Its to 27l,622; California,
14,5o0 to 597,250; Eastern fields, 200
to 100000; Michigan, 545 to 63,279,
and the Rocky Mountain area, 500
to 86,820.
Kansas increased 1880 to 181, 800
and Illinois 1912 to 373,300.
Evening star., 1940-02-06
Scientists Get Data
On Sea Bottom

Scientists have returned to Mos
COW with much valuable data after
a two-month study of the bottom
of the Caspian Sea. With diving
outfits, v. zenkovich and P. Fyodo-
rov of the Institute of Geography
of the Academy of Sciences. de-
scended to the bottom Of the sea
about 80 times.
They made study of the shifting
of alluvial deposits and observed the
life of the dwellers of the sea bottom
In addition, they investigated the
Caspians ancient shores, now be-
tween 80 and 100 feet under water
The data is to be used to compile
q new chart and the scientists will
write book to describe their expe-
dition.
Evening star., 1940-02-06
Wholesale Commodity
Average Goes Down

Commodity prices were generally
lower last week and the wholesale
price index compiled by the National
Fertilizer Association declined to the
lowest point reached since the mid
die of December. This index in the
week ended February 3 was IT'S
compared with 1872 in each of the
two preceding weeks, 1873 three
weeks ago, 1875 four weeks ago, and
1928 year ago, based on the 1926
1928 average as 100.
Declines were widespread through
out most Of the commodity list with
six of the principal group indexes
declining, one registering slight
advance and four remaining un-
changed. The food price average fell
to the lowest point reached since
the advance began early last Sep
tember; Is items in this group de-
clined in price during the week and
four advanced.
With cotton, grains and live stock
all moving downward the farm
product average showed a moderate
recession. The only two products
included in the farm group to ad-
vance were lambs and poultry, while
IA items declined
A fractional drop in gasoline quo
tations resulted in slight decline in
the fuel price average, reversing ths
upward trend of recent weeks. All
OF the changes in textile prices dur
ing the week were downward. with
burlap, wool, silk. cotton goods and
cotton yarns all moving lower.
Lower prices for steel scrap, copper
and lead were responsible for drop
in the metal index A small increase
in lumber quotations caused an up
turn in the index representing the
prices of building materials.
Evening star., 1940-02-06
Chicuqo Produce

CHICAGO: Feb: s R;-Poultry live. Il
trucks, steady% White tRock springs; under
ored. 49, small colored, 10; white. II: !:
down down is: Nsef other Iass' ppices' unchanged. ~
Butte6, Se3oss easy c5eameGy 5en oS aa Ss
29l7.
Eggs. 1l.143, firm: fresh graded extra
hrsts. local, 23ha; cars, 2334; firsts. local,
%; cars, 23ha; current receipts, 22'.i ~
s. shipments. 544; old stock dull; sup
plies heavy. demand slow; sacked per
/. few sales. 1902 90, mostly 1.S0-S5
Colorado Red McClnres. U. S. No. l, few
sales. 1.45-65. according to color Ne
braska Bliss Triumphs, so or more pei
cent U. S. No. !, few, sales washed So
Red River Valley section Bliss Triumphs,
Is to 90 per cent U, s .snsI, No; l. few sales
commercial, ;35;. New stock stronger;
Crates Florida Bliss Triumphs, U. S. No.
/, washed. few sales, 2.15.
Evening star., 1940-02-06
New York Produce

NEW YORK Feb. 6 GP.-Sutter 1906
30A-31; extra (92 score). 80: frsts (ss-
91. 29h-s4: seconds (s4-sO, 27-29.
Cheese. 354.416: steady to firm. Prices
unchanged.
Eggs, 14,0O6; irregular Mixed colors-
Fancy to extra fancy. 251a-26; extras:
a5-25h; storage packed frsts; 25 .Sa;,ts sraaed
23-23h; dirties, No. i. "a: avsrags
checks. 211s-22; Refrigerator. frsts,
Whtes-Resale Of premium marks
27i3-30; nearby and Midwestern premium
marks, 25a-27; specials. %: standards.
24la-s4 Resale of nearby heavier me-
diums 25L4-27s.. Nearby and Midwestern
mediums 241234.
-Browns-.Nesrby fancy to extra fancy
25A-26, Nearby and Midwestern specials.
25: standards, 2412: mediums. 24la.
Evening star., 1940-02-06
Slab Zinc Shipments
Climb in January
BY the Associ- Press.

BY the AssocI Pfes8.
NEW YORK, Feb. 6.-Slab zinc
shipments from domestic mines in
creased in January to 57,551 tons
compared with 53,468 In Decem-
ber and 1889 in January, 1889,
the American Zinc Institute re-
ported today.
Output amounted to 57,158 tons
against 57,941 in December and
44,277 In January year ago
Stocks declined to 65,602 from 65-
995 the previous month and a28,-
407 year ago.
Evening star., 1940-02-06
Dry Goods Market

NEW YORK. Feb. 8 dP.-Buyers in the
Worth street gray goods market were con-
tent to stay on the sidelines today and
even secondhand offerings at slight con-
cessions attracted no interest.
Staple prices remained frm in the rayon
fabrics market. although trading was linn
Blk shears for both plain color and print
purposes met a broader interest. In
creased buying of overcoatings was re-
Hprted In the woolen piece goods market. 4
Evening star., 1940-02-06
Bond Averages

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Feb. Gall depart
ments of the bond market joined in
a modest forward move today.
Toward the final hour forenoon
sluggishnesss was replaced by a
broadened inquiry for wide selec-
ton of rails, utilities and industrials
and some foreign dollar loans, nota-
bly, those of Norway.
Gains ran from fractions to a
point or more in Missouri Kansas
Texas 5s, Southern Railway As,
Studebaker IS, International Tele-
phone IS, Norway 4l4s, Queensland
IS and Argentine As.
United States Governments were
up 1-32 to 6-32 of point.
Evening star., 1940-02-06
Dividend Is Ordered

NEW YORK. Feb. 6 (SpeciaD -
Directors of Electrolux Corp, man
ufacturers of vacuum cleaners, to-
day declared a dividend of 80 cents
a share on the 1881, 500 capital
shares outstanding, payable March
Is to holders of record February
Is. In 1889 the company paid divi-
dends aggregating $1.20 a share.
Evening star., 1940-02-06
300 Tons of Lead Sold

NEW YORK, Feb. (P)-St. JOS
eph Lead Co. reported rs tons of
Southeast Missouri pig lead sold
yesterday at $50 per 100 pounds
East st. Louis; rs tons at $3.50, New
York, and $50 tons at the New
York average.
Evening star., 1940-02-06
Boston Wool Market

BOSTON. Feb. Omitted States Depart
ment Of Agriculture The wool market
users were making no effort to buy spot
wools either of domestic or Of foreisn
origin I, The lack Of demand has caused an
woods which were quoted in Boston@ rela-
lively lower than in foreign markets.
Quotations were entirely nominal on do.
mestic wools because Of the lack Of trading.
Evening star., 1940-02-06
South African Order
Given to Lockheed
By the Associated Press.

By the ASSOcIdteU PreSS.
BURBANK, Calf, Feb. ,6.-Lock-
heed Aircraft yesterday Signed an
order with South African AirWays
for 16 Lodestar transport planes.
The cost, with special equipment
and spare parts, totals s2,000,000
The planes, the first of which
will be ready for delivery in May,
will be operated between Lake Vic
toria and the Cape of Good Hope.
Evening star., 1940-02-06
Freeman Named Head
Of Movie Producers

By the Associated Press.
HOLLYWOOD, Feb. 6.-Y. Frank
Freeman, Paramount Studio execu-
tive, was elected president of the
Motion Picture Producers Associa-
ton yesterday to succeed Joseph M
Schenck.
James Roosevelt, president OF
Globe Productions, was elected a
member.
Evening star., 1940-02-06
Puris Exchange Rates

PARIS Feb 6 LP-The United States
dollar was kept at 1880 francs (2.2S3
cents to the franc) in foreign exchange
DEALINGS today, compared with 1852 for
the franc in New York overnisht. Ex.
change on London. 176.625
In the bourse. 3 per cent rentes were
1880 francs; 4Ias "a" $3.50: 41as, 1887,
1880. :
Evening star., 1940-02-06
Iron, Steel Exports
Jump in December
By the Associated Pres.

By the Associated Press.
The Commerce Department says
exports of iron and steel products
totaled 394,035 tons worth $780,
O99,593 in December, compared with
1892, 1899 tons worth $22, ,79l ,622 in No.
vember and 166,404 tons worth
11,5O6,216 in December, 1898.
Evening star., 1940-02-06
Check Volume Rises
Sharply During Week
BY the Associated Press.

by the Associated Press.
The Federal Reserve Board re-
ports that banks in 274 leading
cities cashed s8,160,97 900 worth of
checks in the week ended January
81, compared with s7,871 500, 900 in
the preceding week and $8,057,178, 900
in the corresponding week last
year.
Evening star., 1940-02-06

r In bankruptcy or receivership or being
reorganlzed under the Bankruptcy Act or
Rates of dividends in the foreaoing table
are annual disbursements based on the
last quarterly or semi-annual declara-
ton. Unless otherwise noted. specia, or
extra dividends are not included Also
extra or extras. d Accumulated dividends
paid last year eDeclared or paid so
far this year Payable in stock Paid
last year h Cash or stock Accumu-
lated dividends paid or declared this year
ur Under rule WV With warrants XIV
Without warrants war Warrants
Evening star., 1940-02-06
Lumber Exports Rise

Exports of lumber in 1889, the
Commerce Department says, totaled
1,172,092, 900 board feet, compared
with lose, 300, 900 board feet in 1888.
Evening star., 1940-02-06

More people were killed last year
in the District in traffic accidents
occurring from to 10 pm. than met
their deaths during the 12-hour
period beginning It am.
Evening star., 1940-02-06
New York Sugar

NEW YORK. Feb. 8 R.-sugar futures
No 8 opened unchanged March. 1.s4;
May. 1 Glib: July. 1.9S: September, 2.O1:
January. 1.9s. Bid. p
Evening star., 1940-02-06

Also extra or extras.
Quotations furnished by National Asso-
citation of Securities Dealers. Inc. which
states they do not necessarily reflect actual
transactions or frm bids or offers, but
should indicate approximate prices.
Evening star., 1940-02-06
Rubber Futures

NEW YORK. Feb. 6 R,.-crude rubber
futures opened 4 to lower. March.
1887; May. 1e.14b; July, 1900: 4eptem.
Der. 17.75b. b1A
Evening star., 1940-02-06

Col Agr NJ B rs 90 2sh 2sia 2sia
Parana Braz rs S. 115 1lh 11i2
WV With warrants. XIV Without warrants.
= New. st tstp) Stamped.
sNegotiability impaired by maturity.
Evening star., 1940-02-06
Insurance Stocks

NEW YORK, Feb 6 LPl.-National Asso-
ciation Of Securities Dealers. Inc:
Evening star., 1940-02-06
New York Bank Stocks

NEW YORK Feb e GP-National As
sociation Securities Dealers. Inc:
tQuotations as Of o'clock)
Evening star., 1940-02-06
NEW YORK CURB MARKET
By srivste wire direct 10 The staf

Stock and Sales
Dividend Rate. Add 90. High. Low. 2:6!
AIR aaoc [ knl LIZ liz Ill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-09-02

guided by the inspiration Of his
leadership based on the principles
expounded by Washington. Monroe
and jackson. In his long and out
standing career, some may on oc-
casions have differed with his stand,
but none will doubt that his con-
tribution to the cause Of democracy
will remain . distinguished perma-
nent chapter in the history Of the
Nation
J. Frank Weber, national field
representative Of the Islands for
War Debts Committee, said: Men
Of Senator Lundeen's caliber and
principle are not common in these
sorrowful days"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-09-02
Lundeen Is Mourned
By Colleagues on
Capitol Hill
Minnesoton's Death
Deep Personal Loss
Sheppard Soys

The death Of Senator Lundeen OF
Minnesota, who was killed Satur-
day in the crash Of q Pennsylvania
Central airliner near Lovettsville,
Va, was mourned by his colleagues
and friends in the Capital today.
Chairman Sheppard Of the Senate
Military Affairs Committee, Of which
Senator Lundeen was a member,
said he considered the Minnesotan's
death deep personal loss
II am deeply grieved." Senator
Sheppard said. "He was member
Of my committee and closely asso-
ciated with me in a number Of
ways"
Other Senators joined with men,
bers of the Islands for War Debts
Committee, of which Senator Lun-
deem was the founder and national
chairman, in paying tribute to his
career.
Praised by Capper.
Senator Capper. Republican, of
Kansas said: Senator Lundeen and
I were warm friends. We had
known each other for a long time
He was responsible for a program
calling for intervention, which
represented q greater part Of the
Middle West. Ernest Lundeen was
honest and sincere. His loss to the
United States is a great one"
Senator Holt, Democrat, of West
Virginia, said: Senator Lundeen
will be greatly missed by his COL
leagues on the floor of the Senate.
He worked day and night for the
cause Of peace. He fought for causes
not always popular. He supported
the demands of Gen. Billy Mitchell
for q large airforce. He advocated
air and naval bases in the Western
Hemisphere and was ridiculed on
the floor of the Senate. Later, his
position was upheld. Senator Lun-
deem was one man who remembered
certain European countries owed us
an honest debt"
Wheeler Mourns Death.
Senator Wheeler, Democrat, Of
Montana, said: Senator Lundeen
was an able, fine man. His death
will be a great loss to the Senate"
Senator johnson, Democrat. of
Colorado: 1.-THE Nation has lost
powerful voice against intervening
in Europe's wars"
Senator Davis. Republican. Of
Pennsylvania: Senator Lundeen
was a very able, good and noble
soul. He will be greatly missed by
the United States Government"
Senator Shipstead, Mr. Lundeen's
colleague from Minnesota, called at
a late hour at his home. said: 1T Is
a great shock. I am speeches."
Statement by bennett.
Preston bennett, national secretary
Of the Islands for War Debts Com
mittee, issued the following state.
ment in Gloucester, Mass:
1.-THE shocking death Of Senator
Lundeen removes from American
life an outstanding champion OF
non-intervention and consistent
fighter for all things pro-American.
He was one of the three present
members to oppose Americas en-
trance into World War I. Senator
Lundeen's followers and admirers
In every State in the Union mourn
the passing Of our great leader. AL
though his loss Is irreparable. his
committee pledges itself to fight on
for his pro-American precepts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-09-02

Of Germans from the Baltic coun-
tries Of Estonia, Latvia and Lithu-
ania, now part Of Russia, and from
Russiar-occupied parts Of Poland.
Also involved In month-long ne
gotiations, 1t was said, were ques-
tons relating 10 the Memel free
port, use Of which was granted
Lithuania after the cession Of Me-
meland to Germany last year.
Informed circles explained the new
agreement was reached in accord
ance with the German-R Russian
friendship treaty Of 1889, providing
for consultations between the two
nations on all problems Of mutual
interest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-09-02

entered the World War, he declared
that "once again might is arrayed
against right and Is threatening the
liberties Of the world and . so
far its success has been unbroken."
But. he said, continued air attack
only Is stifiening British determine
ton and resistance and Britain will
be ready for more sustained attack
II it comes.
In Britain, he said. I'VE honestly
believe that we are holding the fort
for other nations as well and for the
world"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-09-02
Rickerboeker to Speak
At Richmond Session
~ the Associate Prsss

By the Associated press.
RICHMOND Va, Sept. 2.-Capt.
Eddie Rickenbacker, World War ace
and president Of Eastern Airlines,
will speak at the annual banquet
Of the National Association Of Su-
pervisors Of State Banks here Sep
TENDER 10.
Leo T. Crowley, chairman Of the
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp;
Gov. Price and Dr.. Douglas Southall
Freeman, editor Of the Richmond
News Leader, viii be among other
speakers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-09-02
Reich and Soviet Sign Pact
Settling Border Problems

b the Associated Press.
BERLIN. Sept. 2.-Problems Gre
ated by recent territorial rearrange-
ments in Eastern Europe have been
clarified by a new agreement signed
Saturday by Germany and Soviet
Russia, informed sources said TO-
day.
No details were disclosed, but the
agreement was said to involve legal
questions arising from repatriation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-09-02
Archbishop Of Canterbury
Asks U. 5. Moral Support
~ the Associated Press.

By the ASsociated Press.
LONDON, Sept. 1.-THE Arch
bishop Of Canterbury broadcast an
appeal to the United States for "all
the strength of your moral and
spiritual support" in the grim
struggle" in which he said Britain
Is defending Christian civilization.
Recalling his series Of talks In the
United States 20 years ago. and the
relief and refreshment" that came
to the Allies when the United States
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-09-02
Calcutta Exports BurIap

Calcutta. India, shipped more bur-
lap cloth and burlap bags to the
United States than to any other
country last year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-09-02

Your automobile Is for your
pleasure. Don't let 1t be your fate.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-01-11
CHESTERHILL MEMS FORUM

The Chesterhill Mems Forum
held their regular January meeting
Thursday evening, jan 4, in the
church basement. The topic for
the evenings discussion making
Chesterhill Better Town. was
introduced by G. o. Diehl The
points he especially emphasized were
the towns need for planting trees,
and after much discussion of the
ways and means of getting trees
planted, motions were made that
the president John Patterson, ap-
point committees as follows: The
committee appointed to interview
home owners to get permission and
location for planting of trees is:
Frank Bailey, c. o. Diehl, Frank
Calendine; the committee appointed
to locate and get permission to dig
suitable trees for planting is, j. w.
f. Dunbar, Carlos Mendenhall, Paul
Beatty
The Forum also discussed the
need for better fire fighting facili-
ties for the village. 1t was unani-
mously agreed that the council and
township trustees should be invited
to cooperate with the Forum in all
ways to make Chesterhill a better
village. J. V. Bowman and c. O..
Thomas were appointed as a COM
mittee to ascertain especially if the
town council could give financial
help to the tree planting project.
The next meeting of the Forum
will be held the first Thursday night
in February. Any and all men of
the community are invited. The
committee in charge for the meet
ing is: Carl Patterson, Paul Beatty,
Virgil Kincaid.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-01-11
MRS. FRANCENA ALLEN DIES
IN GAINESVILLE

Mrs. Francena Allen, 68, died at
her home in GAINESVILLE, about $40
a. M, Tuesday. She was the daugh-
ter of Henry and Nancy Jane Mitch
ell Morris, deceased, and was born
in Center township. this county. At
ter her marriage to S. E. Allen they
lived near Reinersville for several
years, and she had always retained
her membership in the Methodist
church there The family later re-
sided in Beverly, and 20 years ago
moved to GAINESVILLE.
Surviving besides her husband,
are two daughters, Nellie, wife of
Clyde Petty, near Malta; Ina, wife
of Leonard Flowers, Zanesville: and
one son. Harry, near GAINESVILLE;
four brothers, Emerson Morris,
GAINESVILLE; Bane Morris. Avondale;
Will, of Chicago Harrison, of Ne
braska: and sister Mrs. May War
ner. Nebraska.
Funeral services will be conduct
ed this Thursday afternoon at 1870.
O'Clock at the Glover Street Free
Methodist church, GAINESVILLE, with
burial in the Memorial Park ceme-
terry.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-01-11
Supt. J. M. Turner
HOnOred By O. E. A,

At the meeting of the Ohio Edu-
cational association held last week
in Columbus, Superintendent j. M.
Turner Of M. e NJ schools, was
honored in being elected a member
of the executive committee. Mr..
Turner who had been candidate
for the presidency Of the OEA with
drew from the race Dean E. J.
Ashbaugh of Miami university was
chosen president of the organiza-
tion. Mr.. Turner is splendidly quail
flied to fill his new position He
holds B. S. and M. A. degrees from
0. S. u; took post graduate work
at Columbia university; has had 81
years of successful teaching exper-
ience; was vice president Eastern
Ohio Teachers association, 1894;
president Eastern Ohio Teachers
association, 1895; vice president
Ohio Educational association, 1886;
was a member of Ohio Education
association state constitution COM
mittee, 1894 and 1885; was dele
gate to NEA convention in Chicago
from eastern Ohio, in 1888. He has
attended six NEA meetings in re-
cent years; has been member of the
sectional, state and national teach
ers' association for over 20 years;
has taught in the one-room rural
school, the village school under
county supervision, the exempted
village school, the city school and
one year of college teaching.
Mr.. Turner made special study
Of school laws and school finance,
and has had considerable experience
with school legislation, having serv-
ed on sectional and state commit
tees, thus coming in contact with
many legislators and legislative
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-01-11


Martin and Gladys Primmer, to
Mary e. Simeral, II acres, Malta,
81.
Charlie D. and Iva Belle Sheets
to Charles Philip E. Ash, so acres,
Windsor.
The Ohio Fuel and Preston Oil
companies have released IA leases
in Meigsville, Bristol and Windsor
townships.
Rights of Way
The Ohio Power company has fill
ed easements as follows. Anna
Price ct al, Sarah White ct al, G. S..
Strong ct ux, Rachel and Forest
Parmiter, Sadie Lyme, c. o. White
ct ux, w M. Shilling ct al, McKen-
dree Methodist church, ]. v. Jett ct
ux, John Clifford ct ux, Elizabeth
Harman ct al, Minnie M Johnson,
M. L. and Marvin L. Fair, Mary O..
and J., C, Roberts, Edd Harman ct
ux, Ira Richardson, Isabel Burr ct
al, Ernest p. Tennent ct ux, Her
bert Harman ct ,uxg c. o. Hammond
ct px,, Hugh r. Crisman ct al, all in
Morgan and MeigsXille townships.
!, Chester Molyneux to William and
Anna Trimble, 85-100 acres Center.
Frank p. and Beulah, n Smith, to
Fred Albright. two lots, Unionville.
III. A. and Anna Morris to Chas.
Eddleblute, $40 acre, Windsor.
William and Bertha Bow1es to
Chas. Finley, 1860 acres, Malta.