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Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1943-04-17
Cobb VIII Drill
Deep Wildcot
On Meriwe0ther

A. B. Cobb & Co. Of Great Falls bid
in the 5,0O0-aere lease block Of Black
feet Indian tribal and allotted lands
on Aleriwether structure, located Is
miles west Of Cut Bank field, at the
tribal land sale on Thursday.
The tracts covering the sharp-dip
structure had been put up for sale
at the instigation of Nadeau Brothers
Of Cut Bank who had completed pre-
liminary geological work which indi-
Gated that about $500 to 500 feet of
drilling would be required to reach
the base Of the Cut Bank sand, re
curing an Investment of about $4,000
They put in bid Of 10 cents per
acre for the entire block. Grant Brown,
representing Cobb Co., bid Is cents
an acre. Unwilling to force the price
upward, Nadeau Brothers refused TO
make a further bid and the Meriwetber
leases were awarded to Cobb.
Meriwether structure is located in
Twp. 33N, Rg. CIV, and is Of the sharp
dip variety, along the east edge Of the
overthrust belt It was mapped by
Eugene stebinger for the UsGs and re-
ported in the Blaekfoot Indian Reserva-
ton bulletin.
The leases on Two Medicine river,
in Twps. 81 and S2N, Rg. CIV, south
Continued on Page p
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1943-04-17

121a9o royalty and 25 cents annual
delay rental Landowners have diff
Guilty understanding why adjacent
school lands should carry 1870 royalty
and 81 or more bonus and delay rental
If this feeling spreads to demands
for like terms by landowners in wild
cat areas, it will terminate the lease
program now under way which promises
to bring about the development Of
one or more new oil fields.
Accordingly, the outlook for the
Montana oil industry rests upon the
shoulders of members of the State
Board of Land Commissioners, headed
by Governor Sam Ford, Attorney Gen
eral Bottomly and Superintendent of
Instruction Elizabeth Ireland
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1943-04-17
SLOW DEATH RECIPE

A West Texas operator "a
former Montanan) who asked that
he be not directly quoted. writes
the Journal:
More power to You in fight
ing increased royalties on state
lands. Once il Is started. II is a
milestone around the necks Of In
dependents. Only the integrated
oil companies which post the price
can play that game. We have seen
it work down here and it is sure
death to the little fellows. Tell
them to fight with any weapon
excepting overriding royalties"
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1943-04-17
Another State
Lurld Sole Set

The sale Of oil and gas leases on five
tracts of state school lands held at
the state land office at Helena this
week was lightly attended, the leases
having been applied for by Carter Oil
Co. as part Of lease blocks it is now
taking.
Another state lease sale is scheduled
for May when 1880 acres viii be
sold in IL tracts.
The state Of Montana has profited
handsomely by the leasing campaign
now in progress, having received cash
bonus fees totaling in excess Of $50, 600.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1943-04-17
Seattle Man
Gets 10 Wells
and $40 Acres

Ralph Desamone, wealthy Seattle
truck market operator, this week
bought for cash the producing prop
critics of The Texaco Co. an POndera
oil field, including 10 producing wells
and $50 acres of leases. The amount
of the consideration was not disclosed.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1943-04-17

The easing and equipment alone is
said to have inventoried around $4,000.
The Texas Co.'s Pondera production
is said to have declined to an average
CONTINUED on Page %
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1943-04-17
TExAC0 SELLS PONDERA LEASES
State Land Board Delays
Decision on Lease Policy

to OF
esion
Of
definite
of n
Of in open bidding pointed
precedent which will spread fee lands Lease report
is approached
provision of standard
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1943-04-17
PoNDERA BOX SCORE

The Texas Co. leases In Pom
dera have thus far produced 694,-
O08 barrels Of oil from 1e wells
at a depth Of 1900 feet---no dry
holes; % more locations to drill.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1943-04-17

In a desperate effort to increase
rail movement of oil, lined box ears are
now being used canvas "ballo0ns"
which hold oil
Evening star., 1943-02-14
STENOGRAPHER

Capable Of assuming responsibility OF once
detsil--perma nent position-old estsb-
hShed sales construction company Tele-
phone AID. 473O.
Switchboard Operator,
SECRETARIAL BOARD, 4 TO 4, NEW
APT SHAPIRO. INC, 134l CONN AVE.
P. B. x. OPERATOR.
Apt bids; salary, $50. Apply in person.
1888 N, Hampshire ave. NV.
Evening star., 1943-02-14

Colored or white. to assist on pies and
cakes Steady work. Apply Collier Inn,
1907 Columbia I'd. NV. uSth and Co.
Mmbia I'd
Evening star., 1943-02-14
SAIFSI,ADY

Wanted by large credit clothing store; one
who is uualined TO advance in short time
70 buyer OF ladies' dept; excellent salary
Plus commission and bonus: must be thor
conscientious and aggressive. Apply 735
ct "
Evening star., 1943-02-14
SECRETARY
STENOGRAPHER
Secretary-Stenographer.

Wanted for law once; good opportunity;
with or without experience; salary accord
ingly; must be permanent. Box AGA, Star.
Evening star., 1943-02-14
BAKERS Helper

No experience needed, tipping necessary;
good salary to start, chance for advance
mett. 1900 Rhode Island ave. Mt
Evening star., 1943-02-14
.FTARY-RECEPTIONIST,

22-35; assistant in doctors ONCE topto-
metrical practice); optical experience de-
sired but not necessary; neat, pleasing pei
sonality, initiative. permanent position,
salary. 81 800 10 81 $40 per VI. depending
on ability and experience. Answer in own
handwriting Fun details and particulars
as 70 BACKGROUND and past employment in
frst letter. Give phone number. Box
l67-Y. Star.
Evening star., 1943-02-14
RESIDENT MANAGER

Woman, white, married or with inde-
penosnt income, between $500 years OF
sEe, for downtown apt, house. previous e1-
perience pref but not necessary; must be
abb to handle both employees and the
public; Apt Of : rooms klt and bath
oxp. and refs. Box l6-T, Star.
Evening star., 1943-02-14
SALAD GIRL.

Permanent position, good paw; for Ia
ONCE. Ma. S435.
Evening star., 1943-02-14
HELP WOMEN.

E p E R ENCED SALES
WOMEN for coats and dress
eS, excellent salary and COM
mission; steady employment.
Hub Furniture Co.
YOUNG LADY FOR GEN
ERAL OFFICE DETAIL. NO
EXPERIENCE NECESSARY:
GOOD SALARY, PERMA-
NENT POSITION. PHIL
BOBY'S, 725 7th ST. NV.
Evening star., 1943-02-14

Experienced girl for salad work. Steady
work. Apply Collier Inn, 1907 Columbia
I'd. q sth and Columbia I'd J
Evening star., 1943-02-14
STENOGRAPHER

For permanent position Experienced
Preferably one who has had chemical or
medical dictation. Must be able TO as
sumo responsibility. Pleasing personality.
State aee, education. background. exreri-
ence and salary expected. Box ASK
Star. -
Evening star., 1943-02-14
10 CLERKS,

Preferably with experience and some
knowledse Of typ!ng, 1880 per Wk. Gail
Evening star., 1943-02-14

STENOGRAPHER - To the
girl who is not engaged in
govt service and desires a
permanent position in private
industry with excellent pay
and short hours, we have an
opening for you. See Mr.,
Freed, Georges Radio, 816 F
st NV
Evening star., 1943-02-14
P. B. K. OPERATOR
CREDIT GIRL.

| No experience needed. Typing necessary.
| Good salary to start. chance for advance
ment. 5000 Rhode Island ave, Mt.
Evening star., 1943-02-14
PRIVATE
SECRETARY

To executive head of this
firm; experienced, business
like in appearance and man.
ner; excellent salary, vaca-
ton with pay. Store hours,
$3.50 to 6 pm, Apply in per-
son or by letter. All replies
confidential.
RALEIGH HABERDASHER,
Employment once Rm. 203,
1920 F ST
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-16
Grinding Hint
Wins $500 Award

Development Of a special fixture
which enabled him to eliminate a
Cit and try method Of checking a
grinding operation won $500
award in war bonds for Abraham
Richard, 24-year-old grinder at the
Detroit Diesel engine division of
General Motors.
Richards job is grinding under
the head of the Diesel engine fuel
injector plunger TO maintain di-
menSional limits from groove TO
underhead. Under the original
method the part was held by a
dog and 1t was necessary to check
dimensions at least once during
the grinding operation. A burning
operation also had TO be per-
formed.
Under the new method developed
by Richard the fixture not only
holds the plunger as il is driven
against the grinding wheel but
locates IL so that only the exact
amount of stock necessary to ar
riveaat dimensional limits is re-
moved. Only an occasional adjust
ment is necessary to compensate
for the wear of the grinding wheel
and the burning operation is elimi-
mated.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-16

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.-Man-
days lost from war production by
strikes in December maintained
November's low level of three
one hundredths of / per cent OF
total man-days worked, just half
the 12-month average of six one
hundredths of per cent.
While the number of man-days
lost rose from 81, 925 in November
to 1882 in December, the num-
Der OF days worked rose at the
same time from $50 million to
approximately 385 million. The
number of men involved in war
production strikes in progress in
December was 49,375, and the
number of strikes in progress
during the month was 101.
A graphic illustration Of the
small number of man-days lost
through strikes in war industries
In 1912 in relation to the number
OF man-days worked is given on
the above chart, released by the
Office OF War Information. Six
r1sn-days were lost in 1912 for
every 10000 days worked. Out Of
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-16
Strikes Losses Small
ManDays Lost in December Were Maintained
at Low Level Achieved in Previous Month

Mar days Lost per 10000 worked.
- -----------------------------
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-16
ViCkers Finds
Women in Plant
Learn Quickly
skeptics Quickly
Learn They Make
Good War Workers

Before the war brought the
shortage of manpower. Vickers,
Inc, had no women workers in the
shop. Now the firm has many, and
more are TO be expected. The
editor of Vickers News, the plant
paper. felt that employees would
like to know what shop executives
think about women workers. Here
are some Of the answers:
A SUPERINTENDENT:
AT first i was q little doubt
full. I talked to each foreman,
leader and Job setter, impressing
them with the importance of
careful training.
THE men in charge put their
best into IL and the women were
eager TO learn. / am greatly
gratified with the results"
A FOREMAN:
I'm breaking In women on
machines, j find they seem to
acquire the touch more quickly.
This helps production, because
women are able TO move TO other
machines without seriously slow
ing production"
AN ASSISTANT FOREMAN:
I'D like to challenge the idea
that women are without skill.
IL certainly takes some skill to
cook, sew and perform other
household tasks. That Is valuable
In assembling precision work"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-16
Pays Off!
Plant Safety Program
Brought Output Rise

What can be accomplished by a
progressive and safety minded
manufacturer was disclosed by the
Michigan Department Of Labor
and Industry.
A Kalamazoo auto parts plant
president consulted with the de-
partment's safety expert and
cleaned, painted and rearranged
his plant. A well-equipped first
aid room was established, replete
with a registered nurse. Result:
20 per cent increase in production
plus a slash in medical and COM
pensation costs from S4,19o 10
81 962.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-16

3, 339,000,000 days worked, q,
095, 294 days were lost in strikes.
There were 1868 strikes in war
industries in progress during the
year, involving 569,801 men.
Man-days Of idleneSS due TO
strikes during the first year of
war were one-fourth the average
for the proceeding five years of
npacp
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-16

quantity Of oil which had dripped
off the saturated chips went down
the drain.
CASTOR conceived the idea Of a
false bottom for his car perforated
with holes. Now. when he fills a
truck he lets it stand by the chip
chute while he fills a second.
When he returns, the oil in the
first truck has drained 10 the bot
tom and can be drawn of from a
valve. Plant officials say a con-
siderable amount of oil is now re-
claimed in this manner.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-16
Send iEf NeHS
Of Your Plant

Personnel men. editors Of
plant papers and members of
labor management commit
tees are invited To use these
columns to acquaint employees
Of their own and other plants
with what IL being accom-
plished 10 spur war produc-
ton.
III one Of your employees or
co-workers has distinguished
himself by making a con-
structive suggestion or you
have an item that you feel
will interest other war work
ers, send II In. Address Edi-
tor, War Production News
Page, Detroit Times.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-16
i. ). Planning
Drive TO Curb
Plant Absences
labor-Maneeement
Committees Preferred
as Control Agencies

WASHINGTON. Feb. 16. "A
government-directed drive against
absenteeism-the failure Of an en-
ploye to show up for work-may
be launched shortly.
The problem, which has grown
20 serious proportions as an i'm
pediment to war production, has
been discussed pro and con by a
special interdepartmental commit
tee for the past few weeks.
Although the drive. when it ma
terializes. will be guided from
Washington. the principal activity
10 squelch unnecessary absences
from work will take place in war
industry areas and in single war
production plants.
NAME COMMITTEES
~ the War Production Boards
labor production division has it's
way, Acknowledgment commit
tees established in several thou
sand war plants will be the ones
who will actually carry out the
absence-control program. There
will be no punitive measures, such
as fines and Jail sentences, 10
make workers think twice before
taking time off. according TO this
plan.
Rather. the approach will be
educational. designed TO build up
morale and impress upon workers
the full importance OF the jobs
they are doing; the part their out
put plays In the war effort. Sup
porting this will be plans TO post
the names OF second offenders on
plant bulletin boards. and in the
case Of -habitual" absentees. pay
tagging workers with stage Ger
man marks and Japanese yens-
TRIED WITH SUCCESS
These things have been tried
with considerable success In some
plants- The new drive will en-
courage their extension TO others.
Officials are aware that in Great
Britain employees habitually absent
from work can be punished by
fines and jail sentences. These
penalties are reported TO act sue
eesxfully sS "a club in the closet"
70 discourage absenteeism.
q. s. STEERED CLEAR
United States officials dealing
with labor problems have steered
clear Of doing anything about alb
senteeisrn on q national scale for a
long time. At first they were
skeptical about its effect on muni-i
tons output. Their position be-
came untenable in recent weeks
when reports OF increasing absen-
teeisn became fairly general and
public opinion seemed 10 be shap-
ing against factory workers not
reporting for work. regardless of
whether they had legitimate ex-I
cuses.
Even today IL Is claimed there
Is no exact information on the ex-
tent Of absenteeisIn in war indus
tries. But scattered reports from
a number Of plants reflect rates
ranging from between 2 and per
cent up TO IS per cent or more.
In the upper limits of this range.
production suffers.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-16
.Emp|oye S Idea
Saved on Oil

Edgar Castor OF the Allison
plant OF the Cadillac Motor Car
Division, recently figured out a
way TO make substantial savings
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-16

in oil used on
cutting tools.
Gastons job
was 10 collect
chips from ma
chimes engaged
in turning out
parts for the
Allison air
plane engines.
Each time he
d u m ped his
c hip car he
noticed that a
Evening star., 1943-10-10
Mrs. Edith SadIer
In Legion Unit
National Office

Mrs. Edith Sadler, past president
Of the District of Columbia, Auxil-
iary, American Legion, has been
appointed national child welfare
chairman Of Area B, which COM
prises the District Of Columbia
Maryland, New York, New Jersey,
Delaware and Virginia. The ap-
pointment was made at the national
convention at Omaha, Nebr., last
week.
The presidents and secretaries
conference, under direction of Mrs.
Helen McCabe, will meet at the
American Legion Clubhouse on Oc-
tober is ats pm. The past presi-
dents parley will be held October
81 at American Legion Clubhouse
at 8 pm. Mrs. McCabe, president,
will preside
Mrs. Edith McKeller, president of
the Capital Transit Unit, held an
executive meeting at the home of
the department president, Miss c.
Hall Tuesday evening to make plans
for installation of unit officers at
the clubhouse on october IL at
$50 pm.
The officers are: Mrs. Achsah
Warder, first vice president; Mrs.
Helen Brauer, second vice presi-
dent; Mrs. Virginia Rowland, treas
urer; Mrs. Bertha Griggs, secretary;
Mrs. Helen Lett, historian; Mrs.
Evening star., 1943-10-10
vFW Post Plan
Permanent Local
Department Home

Progress in the developments for
the purchase OF a home for the
District Of Columbia Department,
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the
United States, was reported by Past
Department Comdr. Leonard j.
Bacon to the Council of Admins
tratlon Monday night at the Dis
trlct Building. Leolin H. Neville
Thompson, senior vice department
commander, presided.
Past Department Comdr. Leon B.
Lambert announced radio talk on
Speak Up for Democracy" tomor-
row from 8 to 10 pm. over Station
WWDC.
Roland Kay, for the Ceremonial
Committee of the Armistice Day
ball to be held at the Willard Hotel,
outlined the program of entertain
ment
meeting of all subcommittee
has been called for Tuesday evening
at the hotel, where a group picture
will be taken.
The department officers and mem
bers of the Council of Administra-
ton will meet tomorrow at 7:3O pm.
at 7l3 D street NV. for a group
picture.
All-American Post on Friday
night at the Thomas Circle Club
will initiate number of candi-
dates.
Arrangements are being made for
Evening star., 1943-10-10
Reese and Mrs. Modify, color bear.
ers, and Miss Claudia Hall, sergeant
at arms.

Reese and Mrs. Modify, color bear.
ers, and Miss Claudia Hall, sergeant
at arms.
Mrs. Gertrude Pierce, department
president, will make the following
installations this week: Kenna
Main, Red Cross Building, st. Eliza
beth's Hospital, October II at
pm. and Capital Transit. at ths
clubhouse october IL at $3.50 pm.
Mrs. Hedwig Almfeldt, child well
fare chairman, requests members to
bring or send to the clubhouse anv
children's outgrown clothing, to be
turned over to school children. She
will call for them If you call her at
Emerson 3491.
Sergt. Jasper Unit met Monday
evening at the American Legion
Club, with the president, Mrs. Emile
Schuler, presiding.
The War Activities Committee, d.
rected by Mrs. Ola D. Lee, reported
subchairmen have been named.
The Red Cross Committee will
meet each Tuesday evening begin
ming October IL at the Walsh
House, 2020 Massachusetts avenue
NV, to make surgical dressings
from 7 to 9 pm. Any member in
terested call Mrs. Agnes Brady, Ho-
bart 1929.
A meeting of all committee chair
men will be held Tuesday evening
at the American Legion Club at
BIS pm.
Evening star., 1943-10-10
Spanish War Veterans
AuxiIiuries

Admiral George Dewey Auxiliary
will have an evening of games Oc-
tober II. at the home of Past De-
partment President Margaret Burns,
5101 Fifth street NV. Annual in
spection, October 16 at Northeast
Masonic Temple.
Gen. Henry w. Lawton Auxiliary
will have an evening of games Octo-
ber Is at the home of President
Laura Sabins, 622 Delafield street
NV.
Col. James S. Petit Auxiliary will
have the annual inspection by De-
partment President Margaret Binnix
on October II at Naval Lodge Hall.
Meetings this week are:
Monday, Col. James S. Petit Aux
iliary, Naval Lodge Hall; Thursday,
Capitol City Fort, No. %, Daughters
of '98, 921 Pennsylvania avenue Sc.
Evening star., 1943-10-10
Jobs Duuohters

Bethel No 3 will meet October IA
at the Masonic Temple, Mills and
Rhode Island avenues NE. to honor
mothers and fathers initiation.
There will be a hike of Bethel
No. today at 13O pm. Meet at
Seventeenth street and Pennsvl-
vania avenue Sc. Bring your
lunch.
The Hiking Clubs meeting will
be held at pm. October u at 16
Girard street NE.
There will be special exemplifi-
cation of the initiatory work for
Harmony Lodge on October 13 at
9 pm. at the Masonic Temple.
The drill team will meet October
IA at the Northeast Masonic Tenn
pie. A meeting on October 16 for
initiation.
Evening star., 1943-10-10
Odd Fellows News

The Royal Purple degree will be
conferred in Fred D. Stuart Encamp-
ment tomorrow night by Degree Di-
rector G. F. Glossbrenner and staff
of Columbian Encampment.
The Rebekah degree will be ex-
emplified in Esther Rebekah to-
morrow night in Odd Fellows Tenn
Pile.
Salem Lodge, 2407 Minnesota ave-
nue. Sc, will meet Thursday. The
regular sessions have been changed
to the second and fourth Thursdays
Two Grand Lodge visitations are
scheduled by Grand Master Edgar
w. Parks this week: Excelsior,
Tuesday, and Metropolis, Friday,
each at 4l9 Seventh street NV.
Evening star., 1943-10-10
Shoe Shine Kit

onoe ShIne Kit
VI n,a ia a S IT, Glass coated
Wba,ter-proof water dufie-bags shoe ); Il q
Sf Snine kit. Includes: Shoe St1oe
S9uner, So,t, shoe polish, pojisb 9I.ge
oauoer, brown laces lti and
sewing f,,i al. KIT. A most USE so
soldier SI.xO
Evening star., 1943-10-10
Georhurt to Address
Knights of Columbus

Travels of Christopher Columbus
will be the subject for discussion at
the Columbus Day observance at
the new Washington Knights Of
Columbus Club, 1901 R street NV,
on Tuesday at 8:15 pm Alfred
Paul Neff, grand knight of WASH
1ngton Council will preside.
Leo A Rover, former United
States attorney, will introduce Rep
resentative Bertrand w. Gearhart
of California. the principal speaker
Joseph B. McCann heads the COM
mittee on arrangements.
Members and their friends are
invited. There are no cards of ad-
mission.
Evening star., 1943-10-10
Knights Of St. John Ladies'
Auxiliary

District No. ! entertained last
night and will again be hosts to-
night at supper dance for service
men and women at the USO, which
is operated by the Women's Division
of National Catholic Community
Service, the dance to be from 7 to
10 o'clock. The District Good OF the
Order Committee with Miss Ellen
Arendes as chairman is in charge.
The quarterly meeting will be
held next Friday at the Knights OF
Columbus Club at 8 pm,
Evening star., 1943-10-10

streets NV. Mrs. Jane Reinl, presi-
dent, announced the appointment Of
Mrs. Ethel Holiday chairman of the
Armistice Day Ball Committee.
The Firecracker Cootiette Club No.
8 will meet october IA, at 614 E
street NV.