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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-31
2 SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Olsen ZeidLer
 Home NuptiaLS

Hydrangeae varigated gladioli and fall flowers decorated the home of MT. and Mrs. Clifford Atwood of Scott avenue, Watertown on Sat- urday afternoon for the wedding of their niece, Miss Mary Clark Zeidler, daughter of Mrs. Frances Zeidler, to Frank T. Olsen, son of Mrs. Frank Wheeler of Willow street, this city.
 The Reverend John Maurice Deyo, pastor of the Congregation Church, kofficiated at the four o'clock cere- mony. It was performed before a bay window banked with hydrangeae and salmon pink gladioli. Mrs. Ar thur Hard attended hte bride, with Anthony Joseph Marinelli of this city as bestman.
 Given in marriage by her uncle, the bride wore two piece costume of moss green wool, with collarless jacket trimmed in self cording. Feathers and a veil adorned her small deep brown felt hat, her ac- cessories were dark brown, and a corSage of brown orchids completed her costume.
 The matron of honor was dressed in 8 tailored costume of beige wool gabardine, with dark brown acces- sories, and corsage of small bronze chrysanthemums
 A reception followed at the home. Mrs. Atwood received in gown of pastel blue crepe with lace, small hat of matching crepe, and a. cor sage of Eucharist lilies. Mrs. Wheel CT was dressed in black crepe with corresponding hat, and a corsage of red roses.
 MT. and Mrs. Olsen left for an unannounced trip. Upon their return they will reside at 135 Willow street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-31

Right now he is leading a unit in the Stork Club as preliminary to a band buiid-up.
 But" he said, it will have to wait. You see Doris has been coach ing me at night and sometimes here at the Stork Club in acting. She says ought to be an actor. So the end of this month I am leaving for Hollywood where they are going to give me a screen test"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-31
Barbara Dee
 Feted Saturday

Miss Barbara Dee of Piedmont street was the guest of honor at a greenback shower given by Mrs Warren Alderman at the formers home on Saturday evening.
 Among the guests were: Mrs George Snagg. Mrs. Michael Ro- berts, Mrs. Carrie Bowne, Mrs Catherine Mcknight, Mrs. Newton Barstow, Mrs. Martin Fitzpatrick Mrs. John Seaver, Mrs. Howard Bradshaw, Jean Marshall, Mrs Emma Pearsall, Mrs. Emil Dechand Mrs. Jane Macaree, Mrs. Alma Snagg Mrs. Arthur Shea, Mrs. Will liam Boisvert, Mrs. Robert Boisvert and Mrs. Howard Dee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-31
Pre-NuptiaL Party
 Fetes Lucy Herr

Miss Lucy Herr of Chipman street who is to be married on Saturday, September 5, was entertained last week by her associates at the Lux Clock Company, with a dinner at the Silver Chalet.
 Miss Herr was presented with a set of Crystal and silver tray.
 Among those attending were: Mrs John White, Mrs. Rose York, Lillian Mark, Ann Lambert, Mildred Dick inson, Margaret Muellar, Annabelle Beaucheine, Mrs. Agnes Richmeyer, Helen Moran, Mrs. Margaret Reich enbach, Lillian Brenna, Mrs. Alma Hayes, Phyllis Mazlotti, Ann Wood ruff, Cybil Wakelee, Bernice Sug- den, Mrs. Gertrude Linden, Flor ence Hassinger and Estelle Schwartz
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-31
Weddings
Personal

John J. Evans, and his son, Joseph Evans of Hill street, are spending several days in Cleveland, Ohio.
 MT. and Mrs. Thomas Sullivan of Lake Hitchcock have returned from Fort Monroe, Virginia, following a visit with Mrs. Sullivan's brother, Lieut.. Colonel B. A. OHara. MT. and Mrs. Sullivan flew to Virginia.
 Mrs. A. Bessette and her grand son, Daniel O'Brien of Spencer ave- nue, and Mrs. Leo Delaney with her sons, Leo, Jr., and Donald of Louns- bury street, are spending ten days at Fort Trumbull.
 Miss Edith Baltromaitis of Geddes Terrace and Miss Mary Verseckas of Congress avenue are vacationing at Cape Cod, Falmouth Heights, Mass.
 John Garrity, student at Provi- dence College, Providence, R. l., is spending a few weeks with his par ents, MT. and Mrs. Frank Garrity of Coe street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-31
H0peUille Community Club Meets Thursday

The first fall meeting of the Well fare Committee of the Hopeville Community Club will be held Thursday evening at o'clock, at the home of Mrs. John Hyland, 1870 Baldwin street.
 Mrs. Joseph Monnerat, chairman, will preside at the business meeting, and urges all members to be present 50 that plans for the coming season can be made.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-31
Shower Hon0rS MnrionODonneH

Miss Marion ODonnell of Wash ington street, who is to be married on September 12 to Kenneth Camp bell, was feted by Miss Kae Cana van at a personal shower at the Atter's home on Ashley street.
 Among the guests were Alma and Loretta Pelletier, Mary Gaugh, Mary Brennan, Ruth Callahan, Ann Yar- mel, Edna Brousseau, Jayne True love, Rita O'Donnell, Peggy Cana van, Mrs. Paul Devina, Mrs. John Foley, Mrs. Gerald O'Donnell, Mrs. Vincent Donnell, and Mrs. Martin Brennan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-31
Tea Compliments Rita '. BaLduir,

Miss Mary Clare Landy of Yonk- CTS, New York, entertained Satur- day afternoon with a Tea at the Copper Room of the Hotel Elton in compliment to her cousin, Miss Rita Baldwin of Hillside avenue. Miss Landy will attend Miss Baldwin as maid-of- honor at the latter's we'd ding on Saturday.
 Among her guests were Agnes Carrolan, Agnes Luddy, Vera Loner- gan, Laura Orsini, Kay Deeley, Mrs. Lester Lonergan, Mrs. Andrew San- topietro, Mrs. o. DiNapoli, Mrs. P. L. Palomba, Mrs. Fred Quatrano, Mar garet German, and Helen German.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-31
Friends Entertain
 Mrs. '. KLin1asuUski

Mrs. Theodore Klimaswski, the former Miss Pegi Vollone of Bald win street, was the guest of honor at shower given at D'Angelo's res taurant on Watertown avenue, by her associates at the Service de- partment of the Waterbury Clock company.
 Among those attending were: Gloria Solury Helen Flanagan, Helene Fredericks, Velma Cyr, Ber- tha DzimidaS, Jean Cesarello, Ruth Cicio, Shirley Cameron, Frances Opalak, Edith Thomas, Doris Sulli- van and Mary Weidman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-31
ST. LUCY'S ENJOY
 NAUGATUCK OUTING

The annual outing of St. Lucy's Holy Name society was held yester- day at the Sandria farm in Nauga- tuck with more than 60 members attending. Rev. Michael s. Mo- Verry, assistant pastor of the church, was in charge of arrange ments, assisted by Anthony Mazza- lupo, president.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-31
ST. PAUL'S

The Women's Society of Christian Service of St. Paul's Methodist church will meet on Wednesday aft ernoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home of Miss Barbara Weber of Water vile street.
 The members will take the Fair mount bus leaving the center at Z o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-31
Zusman and Staff
 On 24-Hour Schedule

So much scrap metal is pouring in to the district depot on South Fifth street that day and night work schedules have to be maintained, according to Max zusman, manager.
 It is difficult task to keep the metal flowing to the mills, MT. zus- man said, but the work is being kept up to schedule.
 BUY WAR BONDS AND STAMPS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-31
Naugatuck Hostess
 Fetes ELLoie Jete1

Miss Leona Falcon of Naugatuck entertained at her home on Satur- day afternoon with Tea in com- pliment to Miss Elloire Jeter of Fiske Street. The bride-to-be re- ceived a set of pastel china.
 Among those present were Peggy Sullivan, Ruth Tanning, Nellie Duggan, Evelyn Morine, Selina Gauthier, Helen Falcon, Rita Fftz- maurice, Chesia Kosinski, and Eileen CoWett.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-31
Personal
Engagements
BOYLE-GREFFIN

. Mir. and Mrs. John Daniel Griffin of South street announces the en- gagement and coming marriage of their daughter, Dorothy Loretta, to Marcus Joseph Boyle. son of Mrs William Boyle of Hatfield, Mass.
 The wedding will take place at St. Mary's church in Northampton, Massachusetts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-31

MT. and Mrs. John Morrissey of Greenwood avenue have returned from a two weeks vacation at Short Beach, Branford, and New York City.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-31
JUNIOR HADASSAH

The Bridgeport Chapter, Junior Hadassah, will hold its annual Rash Hasonah Dance on Sunday, Sep tember 13, at the Jewish Community Center, State Street, Bridgeport.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-31

Mrs. Elizabeth Kane, a former re- sident of this city, is seriously i'll at the Northern Westchester Hospital, Mount Kisco, New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-31
BIG TOWN MEDLEY
BY ROBERT MUSEL IInifod PreSS Staff COrreSnOuder

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Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1942-01-10
WHAT ABOUT A PRICE INCREASE?

It has now than months since the question OF an
increased price petroleum has been before the Office OF Price
From their it will be much
longer before they able give real study 1t takes long
time make drilling campaign new reserves
f netoeu If industry the other departments
of government correct this campaign for reserves is vital
petroleum is essential to defense If that line of
defense is weakened of shortage of petroleum weak
ened shortage petroleum weakens domestic and de-
Tense programs home responsibility sometime be fixed
1t fact that th cOumnists destroy our effectiveness
that hurts 1t effectiveness is destroyed
misguided official unwilling the of his act may
cause as great calamity improper prompted by any other
motive.
am sure Mr. would be responsible for such
situation but physical mpossbiy these facts over
Perhaps the verburdenng of office with too many
problems-Russel Brown l. P A. Counsel
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1942-01-10
WASHINGTON
OIL NEWS

WENATCHEE-T There was a calculated
loss of IL feet recently in the computed
depth Of the Norco well near here
believed to be at 4723 feet, when 1t
was actually only 4712; rechecking by
accurate measure showed this def
cheney. which has been made up in
later drilling and bottom is now be-
low 474O feet. Apparently the last &C.
menting job was very successful.
The formation continues to be the
same general type Of hme-sandrock
predominating, that was encountered
at the depth of 4567 feet and continues,
with a total thickness to date OF 173
feet and only minor varying veinlets.
Gas has showed consistently
throughout the penetration OF this
strata and often been ignited at the
top of the bailer of drillings. In gen.
eral all conditions considered indicate
most favorable to get supply OF oil,
which is one of the great essential
needs for defense and protection OF
the northwest at this time.
California oil fields, oil tank farms,
oil storage, oil refineries and all Oil
transportation facilities on which the
Pacific coast depends, are now pre-
ferred targets for enemies. A depend
able supply of oil for the northwest
is not at all assured and unless more
oil can be speedily developed in in
land strategic locations such as Norco,
the danger is alarming.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1942-01-10

earnest white lady on the draft board
whether he had any questions. "Yes-
sum- said Mr.. Hoofstraw, Which side
is I on?"
To senorita In Mexico City: Il won
der If I could make you melt in my
arms?"
Wise Senorita: mo. I'm not that soft
and you're not that hot"
Old Negro Granny: dis is my grand
child an she wants a marriage license
Judge: How old is she?"
Old Negro Granny: "She Jus past
IS"
Judge: sorry. but she can't have a
license; she is too young to get mar
RED"
Old Negro Granny: "Lawdy mister
jedge wat we gwyna do; she's oil nuf
to do wat she's already done did"
How our tastes change Little girls
like painted dolls; little boys like SOL
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1942-01-10
TWO FRONTS

The United States must fight on
two fronts. First there is the military
front. American soldiers, sailors and
airmen are fighting and dying in the
Pacific. They are living up to the
highest traditions of this nations mill
tary history. They must be given the
finest battle equipment in the world,
and they must be given it in lavish
quantity. All the resources Of this ma
ton, human and material alike, must
be used to that end. Second, there is
the home front. The American free
enterprise system Is at stake in this
war. Upon the maintenance of free
enterprise all the other freedoms
freedom of press, freedom Of speech,
freedom of religion-hinge and depend
Anything which weakens and emascu-
lates free enterprise is the enemy of
the nation. We cannot have an ever
expanding bureaucracy and have eff
cheney. We cannot punish industry and
expect it to be able to do its utmost.
There will be Subversive influences on
both fronts. Only an awakened, aware
people can prevent their depredations.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1942-01-10

diers. When they grow up. the girls
like the soldiers and the boys go for
the painted dolls.
Lady collecting for Good win In
dustries): Tell me, what do you do
with your old clothes?"
A. Shriner: well, when I go to bed,
I hang them up, and then in the
morning, I put them on again"
HAS that girl lost her dress, or am
I seeing things?"
"Bothl"
There is the Scotchman who gave
his girl a Hpstick for Christmas so
he could get it back.
Doctor: CAS- he examined patients
shins): do you play hockey?"
Patient: "No, bridge"
The young daughter Of radio an
nouncer was asked to say grace at a
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1942-01-10
ANOTHER BRAVE SOUL

During the month Of November one
issue of stock for metal mine was
registered with the SEC at washing
ton. This was for $4,000. Total pro-
posed financing for the month, mostly
manufacturing, was $193.416,211.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1942-01-10

The United States Supreme Court
had already decided that it was not
necessary for a taxpayer to establish
a complete and total loss beyond the
possibility of any recoupment. The
court ruled "the taxing act does not
require the taxpayer to be an incor-
rigible optimist" So in January, 1871,
the U. S. Board of Tax Appeals held
1T is not necessary for a taxpayer to
establish complete and total loss be-
yond the possibility of any recoup-
ment."
Thus it is no longer necessary to sell
disproven royalties in order to charge
off the loss. They can be charged down
to 81 in the taxable year in which a
dry hole is completed on the property
itself or, in the case of a wildcat well,
where a test we'll on the structure has
failed to find oil
A wildcat royalty is like the tabled
cat of nine lives Wildcat structures
have been "disproven" by wells drilled
to shallow horizons; later, drilling has
been carried to a second and then a
third and sometimes to a fourth deeper
horizon. Not until drilling goes to the
granite is we'll enclosed structure con-
sidered disproven under modern meth
DDS of exploration. Even one dry hole
carried to the granite does not disprove
an entire structure or an entire farm
We have seen SO many big wells drilled
offsetting dry holes that we refuse to
accept one dry hole as disproving more
than five acres. However, we have
charged off many royalties which we
are positive will be productive when
they are again drilled.
We would be willing to give large
odds that we can name at least five
Montana wildcat wells abandoned be-
fore 1888, where offset wells drilled to-
day would produce in commercial guam
titles, with acidization. Acidization was
not known in Montana before 1888.
Likewise, we are positive that many
royalties charged off because they were
non-productive in horizons ABOVE the
"big lime" will some day become our
most valuable assets, because they will
produce oil in formations in and below
the big lime" History of other oil
states and simple common sense give
us this safe conclusion. However, in
dealing with the income tax man we
are told to charge off such royalties
during the taxable year in which a we'll
is drilled.
If there are any members who wish
help with their income taxes, or who
desire to check the amounts of their
oil runs, we will be very glad to serve
them. The December settlements will
not be available until after Jan. 20 and
it will be some time thereafter before
the tax reports for the last quarter are
compiled, but as soon as this data is
ready, we will furnish it to those who
require it.
Fortunately, Montana royalty owners
will pay more income taxes this year
than ever before We truly hope they
will have to pay more next year-that
their incomes in 1912 will exceed those
of 1871 and they will thus be able to
pay even larger sums into the Golfers
of the nation.
For those who are careless (as many
are) in keeping their royalty records,
we have small supply of royalty rec
ord books. These books, together with
service on royalty income
tax returns, will be furnished to those,
whether or not members, who send in
the sum of 81.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1942-01-10

The need for money and MORE
money to buy Defense Bonds and to
pay ever increasing taxes, at the same
time maintaining the security of the
home and family makes it imperative
that each one of us shall MAKE MORE
MONEY this year than last year We
know that our salaries and wages-the
returns from the work of our hands
are not enough to do our patriotic part
To pay more taxes to carry on the de
Tense of our country, we MUST make
more money. And that means that our
money must do more than earn bank
interest-our money must work for lis
and increase our income.
1t is easier for the government to
collect taxes now than ever before, be-
cause people are willing and glad to
pay up to the limit of their ability to
pay But impoverished people cannot
pay enough taxes to finance our de-
Tense. Now as never before the country
needs a flood of new wealth.
A million dollars was paid to owners
of landowners royalties in Montana
last year. In this day of billions,
million dollars is not much but this
million dollars is different. It is unlike
money received for building a battle
ship; it is unlike a grant from the
government; it is unlike money made
in Wall Street trading. It is a million
fresh. new dollars-money that has
never been used before This million
dollars Montana royalties paid repre-
sents new wealth. brought to the sur
face of the ground Every dollar rep
resents about one barrel Of oil.
That is DIFFERENT kind of
money The basis of all wealth is the
YIELD of the earth. Printing presses
can never enrich a country that is poor
in mineral wealth Printed currency
that represents mineral wealth produced
is the measure of human prosperity.
Thus the necessity that people shall pay
their taxes with money that represents
NEW wealth, if this nation is to sur
vive.
Royalty owners must at this time
start work on their income taxes for
the present year and we wish to point
out to our members the new procedure
with regard to deductions for losses
sustained on condemned royalties.
We have always advised our mem
bers that where they bought royalty
on a tract, ahead of the drill, a we'll
was drilled and no production found,
to charge off the royalty down to $40
or ST. This kept the investment "alive"
so that in the event of another well
being drilled, or drilling to deeper
horizon, the royalty would still be on
the books.
There were no deductions possible,
thereafter, of course, and in the event
of large production from such further
drilling, the taxpayer had to pay taxes
with the royalty evaluated at 81.
Early in 1910 a court decision caused
the internal revenue department to re-
fuse all allowances for losses on con-
demned royalties. The only way left
was to sell the royalty for 81 and take
the loss. This worked a hardship on
royalty investors throughout the coun-
try and considerable protest was reg
istered. The Commissioner of Internal
Revenue has now returned to the for
mer rule with some restrictions.
The new ruling provides that where
a taxpayer can show that the royalty
interest has been condemned by test
we'll which has penetrated the generally
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1942-01-10

family dinner. She bowed her head
and said IN loud. clear tones: This
food comes to you through the cour-
tesy Of God Almighty"
do you ever hunt bear?"
mo, always wear old clothes"
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1942-01-10

A California society Of railroad en-
thusiasts sponsors excursions over old
mine and timber lines that carry no
regular passenger traffic
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1942-01-10
WE BELIEVE

GEOPHYsICAL SURVEYS have been definitely proven in
dpensbe in Montana Every wildcat should have both
Madison and Deyonan highs determined by reflection
sesmograph before drilling begins.
DEEPER DRILLING is essential write the real history OF
the Montana oil industry The major Of Mon
tana petroleum is in formations BELOW The BIG
LIME Abandonment of wells at the Cat Greek horizon
is stupidity No we'll should be considered completion
until it is drilled into the Devonian.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-26
What's That Odor7

II was the one used the week
before by 10 Mendi, the per-
forming chimpanzee. The odor
Of 10 was 50 strong that even
the Ritz brothers began TO smell
that way, and people edged
away from them when they
stopped for a sandwich in the
drug store.
Other sidelights on stars at
the Michigan:
Bob Hope enjoys his work so
much that they caught him be-
tween shows swapping stories
with the kids in the alley.
!. John Boles is rated as the
Fast temperamental; any film
'beauty who has started 10 slip is
an automatic tie for worst.
Marx brothers are hard 10 ret
along with only because nobody
knows when they're serious and
when they're kidding. (And
Harpo, mute on the stage, does
the most talking off stage.)
Jack Benny and Fred Allen
are pretty close TO top honors
for being easy TO get along with.
Sos Dorothy Lamour, who
cracks jokes and doesn't try TO
pose as a glamour gal offstagc.
And Spanky mcfarland, who
seemed to be the orneriest tenn
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-26
War Work Keeps
Kay Francis Busy

CONTINUED from Page Eight
a friend suggested. Kay is
active in that outfit distributing
refreshments 10 soldiers at their
various posts" But like my
other moves, this, too, led up a
blind alley.
On the third day / received a
tip that Miss Francis had just
left the Hollywood Victory Com
nfittee office where she had
discussed plans 10 tour the army
camps. I was almost ready 10
give up when il occurred to me
to call the beauty salon. Miss
Francis was set for an appoint
ment there at In the afternoon.
She arrived on schedule and I
was there 10 meet her. But the
interview was a complete flop. /
wanted 10 ask questions about
her war activities and she re-
fused point blank TO discuss The
subject. She claimed she was
only doing her duty, like most
every one else.
So while Kay was having her
shampoo we had a very pleas
ant half-hour discussing what
other glamour girls are doing in
the war effort.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-26
"A Jops d Month g.
Is Quota Of Soldier
BY JACK PICKERING

peramental headache OF them
all, turned out TO have a good
reason for being difficult. Day
after he arrived. he came down
with the measles.
The story going the rounds
about the travelling salesman in
the hinterlands who pulled up at
a filling station and remarked:
I'VE certainly gave Toxic q
swell bombing"
Tat sol" says the yokel.
"What'd we do IL for:"
why, to pay them back for
Pearl Harbor, naturally. Hadn't
you heard about the bombing be-
fore:"
Nope" said the yokel at the
gas station. Nor Pearl Harbor
either. What's It all about?"
"You never heard about Pearl
Harbor:" 81
Nope"
'Well, never mind,- said the
salesman. "Just gimme five gal
Ions OF gas and four new tires"