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The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-10-19
Foresters Worn Against
Dry Weather Fires

Holmes county has one of the
largest grass crops in years. ac-
cording to local farmers. This
heavy crop of grass will make
fires burn rapidly, travel long dis
tances. and cause extensive dam
nge to the property of the county.
For the last ten days the type of
weather has prevailed that the
cotton farmer loves, hot, dry, and
clear. The grass during this time
has cured rapidly and will burn
easily.
It will be three or four weeks
before Holmes county has fire
crews, so be coreful. warns area
forester E. p. Mcmillan. Don't
drop matches or cigarettes until
you are sure they are out, he ad-
vises. Don't burn off fields unless
you have taken precautions to
keep the fires under control. Don't
set fires when a high wind is
blowing and above all, only burn
when there is no other way to &C
complish the job.
Due to the dry weather, the
opening of the hunting season
and the work being done in pas
ture improvement in the state, J.
F. Smith, chief of the fire control
program of the Mississippi Forest
Service has called on all persons
to lend every support to the pre-
vention Of grass and wood fires.
Mr.. Smith points to the fact that
many farmers, under the pasture
Improvement program, are clear
ing their lands and are burning
their brush at this time. GAS a
safety precaution these fires
should be started late in the after
moons when the winds begin to
still and the moisture begins to
rise" he said.
Attention is called to the open
ing of the hunting season on
October IA and sportsmen are urg-
ed to be careful with their smok-
ing in the woods and to put out all
camp fires. "At this time of the
year the water in creeks and
branches is exceedingly low and in
some instances dried up entirely
he stated.
There are laws which seek to
prohibit the careless and deliber,
ate burning of woods, the fire con-
troll chief pointed out, and he stat
ed that all area rangers of the for
est service are being instructed to
BE- on the alert for such violations
"The true sportsman and the real
farmer are conservationists and
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-10-19
Boom Or Bust Atmosphere OF Early
Oil Industry No Longer Evident
Conservation Is
Now The Keynote

The early days of oil were hur-
ly-burly, pell-mell periods fire.
quently tinged with a boom or
bust" atmosphere.
In many places, wells were
damned so close together that the
derrlcks often looked like a forest.
Oil men soon learned, however,
that sucn practices we're ruinous
and wasteful. Comparatively and
voluntarily, they LAID the ground
work for conservation practices
which assure optimum recovery
of crude oil from modern fields.
Wells are spaced, so as to con-
troll the underground movement
of reservoir fluids, and to prevent
excessive withdrawal in any par
ticular location. Maximum pro-
duction rates are set for modern
fields so that underground pres
sures are not depleted premature
~.
Production from given fields is
prorated to prevent excessive
Withdrawals by individual opera
tors. Gas is forced back into the
ground to maintain the under
ground pressure which brings oil
into the well or up to the surface.
This representing process alone
has made available millions of
barrels of oil which otherwise
might not have been recovered.
Air and water drives sometimes
are used to force oil to the pro-
ducing wells.
Conservation practices inaugu-
rated by oil men led to formation
of the Interstate Oil Compact
Commission. This federally char
tered organization is the overseer
of a unique waste-prevention
treaty. It's efforts are devoted to
"diligent stewardship over oil and
gas for the wise and provident
regulation of these vital natural
resources" Public-spirited prac-
tices such as these have enabled
the nations oil men to boost
proved reserves to an all-time
high, and prevent waste of this
country's natural resources.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-10-19
c%oMPREssI0Hl

OldsmobiIe's Rocket" Engine
more power from every
drop Of fuel! Designed for higher
pressures than ordinary engines, il
gives you more go ON les gasl
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-10-19
Court Once Held
Oil wild Animal"

1t seems hard to believe, but
until recent years, United States
courts considered petroleum to be
a wild animal" which prowled
around under the groundi
Just as the judges had ruled
that a lion or leopard on the
loose belonged to the person who
killed or captured it, they held
that oil belonged to the man who
brought it to the surface - even
though he drained it from under
his neighbours farm.
This ruling, known as the Law
of Capture" resulted in a wild
scramble to drill as many wells as
possible as soon as a new deposit
was located.
Modern conversion practices
were adopted to overcome this
wasteful situation. In 1915 Okla
homa oil men co-operated with
the state legislature in adopting q
bill which divides, or prorates,
petroleum in a field among the
landowners and leaseholders in
volved. Other states took similar
action, and from this grew the
Interstate Oil COMPACT Commits
sion. Oil still belongs to the man
who brings it to the surface, but
waste has been eliminated through
the conservation laws which deal
with spacing, drilling, casing
completion, operating and even.
tual Gaping of the wells.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-10-19
Baptist Homecoming
Held Tuesday Evening

Homecoming at the Lexington
Baptist Church was celebrated
Tuesday night on the church
lawn. A basket supper was
served at TOO pm. Speaker for
the evening was Mr.. Parham H.
Williams, whose talk was on
"Faith."
Miss Peggy Craney presented a
vocal solo, ''Just For Today" and
a quartette composed of Mr.. and
Mrs. Melvin Wells, Mr. Emmett
Reese, and Miss Helen Lupo gave
another musical number.
Among the out of town visit
ors were several members of the
Oregon Baptist Church and DIR.
Judson Chastain of Poplarville,
former Lexington pastor.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-10-19
Patients at the Hospital

October IL
Mrs. James Richardson,
Goodman
discharged 13)
October Is
Mrs. Marvin Cade, Lexington
discharged 16)
Mr.. w. L. Martin, Pickens
Mr.. S. F. Hawk, Pickens
discharged 18)
October IL
Miss Willie Devine, Ri. 8 Walden
discharged ~
October Is
Mr.. Sam Ellington, Durant
deceased 15)
October is
Mr.. Row E. Swan
October le
Mrs. James Richardson,
Goodman
Colored Patients
October IL
Henry Ed. Ousley, Durant
October Is
Edna Nash, Ebenezer
discharged 16)
October IL
Alfra May Stout and twin boy
and girl, Lexington
Rosie Rosco, KERN
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-10-19

Mrs. w. T. Holder, MIR. Bonnie
Byrd, and Mr.. and Mrs. J.. X
Boatwright.
AuxilimY Meets Here
The Ladies Auxiliary 10 the
Ohio c. Byrd Post No. 1889 Vet
Grams of Foreign Wars met on
Tuesday evening, October ID, al
the Alb Taylor Memorial Home.
There rel 20 members present
at the meeting. After the business
session the Auxiliary and Post en-
joyed a social hour.
The Honorable Alton Massey.
Mayor of Kosciusko and Comsnan-
der of district eight was guest
speaker of the evening.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-10-19
WITH
HYD RAJ ATICI

The most thrilling power team on
the road! Smooth new Oldsmobile
Hydra-Matic Drive converts tho
Rockets" flashing high compress
sion power into instantaneous actionl
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-10-19
Petroleum Industry
Continued from Page 81

Continued from Page So
erican Petroleum Institute. A de-
cade ago the average capacity of
operating plants was about A.
10000 barrels.
Companies reported expendi-
lures of lis billion dollars during
the last three years to increase op-
cradle refining capacity and eff
cheney. Modern cracking units can
now process 3,707,9 05 barrels
daily into high quality products,
compared to 2,201, 300 in 1910.
Production capacities of other pro-
cesses useful in high quality refin-
ing, including polymerization, iso-
merization, and alkylation, like
wise have increased.
Unprecedented exploration and
de-. elopment activities by oil men
had by June Is of this year, in
creased reserve productive caLa-
city Of U. S. fields to more than
100000 barrels daily. In the
postwar period, American oil in
teres.s also built up tremendous
new reserves in Canada, South
America, and the Middle East.
Newly proved reserves in Canada
alCne are estimated at well over a
billion barrels.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-10-19
IT Y~oURsELfi

Get set for q new sensation when
you try your first "Rocket" ride!
Just one exciting trip behind the
wheel will convince you: Your best
deal is the Rocket So" Oldamoble!
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-10-19

S. fields is more than 5000, 900 bar
rels daily, without injury to pro-
ducing formations. That represent
ed a cushion or more than one
million barrels of oil a day, ready
for emergency call.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-10-19
Attends Show

Attends Show
Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Scott re-
turned home Tuesday afternoon
after attending the Regal Andre
show in Birmingham, Alabama.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-10-19

we are sure they will always CO.
operate with u.s." Mr.. Smith said.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-10-19

See pages 5 and 8 for additional
news and ads on "Oil Progresx.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-10-19

See pages 5 and 8 for additional
news and ads on "Oil Progress"
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-10-19
L.urge Oil Cushion

Through the first quarter of
1850, the daily average of U. S.
crude production was 1921 900
barrels. Experts estimate that the
efficient producing capacity of U.
Smyrna times., 1950-06-01

chairman and E. H. Talbert, of
Georgetown, is secretary of the
committee. Other members are
M. Allan Wilson, Chief Engineer
of the State Highway Department,
State Senator Howard H. Dicker-
son, Laurel, State Senator Wilson
A. David, Townsend, George M.
Worrilow, Director of the Exten-
sion Service, Newark.
Other members: Alden P. Short,
Georgetown; Ernest v. Blendt,
Smyrna; Douglas Fry, Milford;
Warren c. Newton, Bridgeville;
and Raymond Townsend, Frank
ford.
In announcing the appointment
of the committee, Governor Carvel
said that in order to have sound
and effective drainage program for
the State, the drainage laws should
be realistic, fair and comprehen-
sive.
"In order to attain this end"
stated the Governor, 81 have ap-
pointed a committee of outstand-
Smyrna times., 1950-06-01
ILAUDS 4-H'ERS
TRACTOR JOB
Guy L. Noble Praises Alters
for Keeping Tractors in
Good Condition
SPECIAL TRAINING

Keeping the nations fleet of 81
million farm tractors operating
efficiently is a job of basic import
ance to the whole economy. Aiding
in this task today is the All trac-
tor maintenance program through
which nearly 10000 club leaders
and members have been trained to
know their tractors, care for them
well, and operate them efficiently.
So said Guy L. Noble, director
of the National Committee on Boys
and Girls Club Work, in an inter-
view.
1.-The club leaders receive special
training in tractor care and opera
ton at annual State and district
clinics, which are conducted by the
Extension Service of the State Ag-
ricultural Colleges and USDA CO.
operating" Noble asserted. "The
leaders pass on what they learn to
club members, who carry out the
training on the home tractors.
Through this process of train
ing, club members not only learn
the value of efficient tractor oper-
alton, but also develop the qualities
of leadership, helpfulness, initia-
tive and thrift"
AS incentive for outstanding
records of achievement in this pro-
gram, merit medals, Chicago All
Club Congress trips and college
scholarships are offered by Ameri-
can Oil Company on county, state
and national levels, respectively.
Last years state winner in Del
aware was David Harrison Elliott
of Laurel. Three club members in
Delaware received county medals
of honor.
Smyrna times., 1950-06-01

ing Delaware farmers and soil con-
servationists for the purpose of
studying the drainage policies and
laws of the State. The committee
will work with Robert w. Tunnel,
Director of the Legislative Refer
ence Bureau, in the preparations
of bills for introduction into the
next session of the General Assem-
bly,"
Governor Carvel told the mem
bers of the committee that by their
willingness to serve, they were
making a real, worthwhile contri-
button to the agriculture welfare
of Delaware.
Smyrna times., 1950-06-01
COMMITTEE ON DRAINAGE

Governor Carvel Appoints Commit
tee to Study Drainage Policies
A committee to study present
drainage policies, and existing laws
pertaining to drainage in the State
of Delaware, has been appointed
by Governor Elbert N. Carvel.
Upon completion of their studies,
the committee will make recon-
mendations for legislation on
drainage.
F. M. Gum, Jr., of Frankford, Is
Smyrna times., 1950-06-01

The figures we use for arith-
metical computation are calle1
Arabic numerals. 1t was thought
at one time the Arabs invented the
Arabic numerals. We now know
that the Arabs did not invent them
but borrowed them from the Hin
dus.
Seward seaport record., 1950-02-21
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

I wish to congratulate MT. Jack Jordan, Supt. of the Seward Elec- tric System, for his diligent efforts the past two years to organize the employees of the Seward Electric System into joining the Interna- tional Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. which was completed with officials of Local 1897 of Anchorage Saturday afternoon, Feb. Is, at the City Plant.
 (Signed) Frank E. Brooks
 adv.
Seward seaport record., 1950-02-21
The
 G,adGe Reeee,
By Mildred Kirkpatrick

There is an article in the Feb ruary issue of Nations Business which is we'll worth reading It begins with something that ev- eryone hears every time per son goes to town, and runs something like this:
 Now what this town needs is :"
 The trouble with this town
 We're never going to get any where with this town until :"
 And in Seward, let me add a few more beginning such as:
 Well that so-and-so that calls himself mayor
 If that lousy city council
Seward seaport record., 1950-02-21
= Seward Seaport Record Tue Feb 2 5o Seward,

would just :"
 Why don't they. 2"
 Why did they do this or that .'
 Of course there are always the chronic complainers. They are with us like the poor. But usually such preface is followed by statement or suggestion that is constructive and useful. The only thing is that the person who offers the suggestion or criti- cism whichever it may be, stops there. He wants something done, but leaves it to the hard work ing few to plan and carry through, sometimes against great odds, the improvements he has suggested.
 A number of communities in the States have worked out a plan of joint enterprise, with private industry, business asso- citations, Chambers of Com merce and government agen- cies working together to build
Seward seaport record., 1950-02-21

Clarence DarroW was once asked to give his definition of a smart man.
 "A smart man." he replied, lis a fellow who hasn't let. a woman pin anything on him since he was a baby"
Seward seaport record., 1950-02-21

better home towns, and call it by various names, but Commu- nifty Development Clinic Pro- gram seems to be the favorite.
 Several towns in Arkansas have done wonders through the concerted efforts of this pro- gram. Instead of leaving all the planning, all the sweating out of details of finance, all the leg work and all the worry and re- sponsibility upon the shoulders of the half dozen or so in the Common Council or governing body, these people have dis cussed the possibilities for inn provement, have contacted the persons who suggest definite items, and put up some such proposition to them as this:
 "Now, look here, this is your idea, we have talked it over and find it good. How much are YOU willing to do toward bringing it about?'
 In a short time everybody was working together to the better ment of the town, and the old business of letting the other fel- low do it, and of standing by to complain or criticize was done away with. Sometimes it called for actual work crews of volun- teers in the beautifying of the towns. Sometimes it was a mat ter of secretarial or paper work, of contact work where it was necessary to get financial assist ance from Federal or State agencies.
 In spite of the rosy picture painted in Nations Business, cannot believe that so much was accomplished without some ar gument or dissention, there never was bunch of Americans who could get along without it. What must have happened, how ever, was that the arguments were settled amicably. One fel- low didn't get mad and quit be- cause the rest didn't see things his way. Another was not al- lowed to dictate the entire pol, icy. In other words, they had first to learn to make conces- sions. They had to learn that John Doe could punch Joe Doaks in the nose if they kept their private quarrel to, themselves, but they must not let it inter- fere with the good of the gen. eral program. Each of them was a good fellow. a good worker and good for the town, so they were necessary to the job. They had to put away private differ ences and work together for the betterment of the communi- ty where everybody benefits in- cluding the original quarrelsome pair: They had to cooperate, to
 
 unite. It was concerted effort that brought about the wonder full improvements that came to the attention of famous maga- zine.
 The Seward Chamber of Com merce notified the Council of the interest of that body Mon- day night, which was cheering news to the Council, and it may prove to be the first move in a chain of cooperation and ac- tive interest that can amount to the same sort of community clinic as those that have done so much for other towns.
 Clarence DarrOW was once
Seward seaport record., 1950-02-21
COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Library Hours Mon. and Wed.-3 to 5 pm. Tues, Sat.-3-5 and 7-9 pm.
 Tuesday. Feb. 2l REGISTERED NURSES
 Thursday. Feb. 23 W.S.C.S. WELL BABY Conference, 2-4 pm, Methodist Church.
 Friday. Feb. "A LIONS CLUB
 Saturday. Feb. 25 BAKE SALE. 1 pm. at Seward Trading Co. store. Lutheran Ladies Aid. EPISCOPAL GUILD.
 Monday. Feb. 27 EASTERN STAR
 Tuesday. Feb. 2e JUNIOR WOMAN'S CLUB CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
 Saturday. April 8 P-TA BAKE SALE
Evening star., 1950-02-27
HELP WoMEN fcont.)

SECRETARY with some bookkeeping
knowledge to manage small office:
personable. between 25-35; salts
factory salary TO- right person.
sscrtI.e3. St NJ; sc. .nn,O:t.n. 700: .o,,.a
uate secretary; interesting emer,,
Eency work. | month; chance Of
sEckETXRY.s % FGtsS .sTGSoGRAPnER feSi 2s' for )
executives of national social agency,
no other employes in oflce;; initia-
week. am. to 8 pm; permanent,
cali EX. 43oo, Ext. 715. Us
STENOGRAPHER tnot over .35), COM
petent. for secretarial work and use
dic.aphone; dict phone 5hs-day wk;, good wages
sirI Apply Room a0m5s.eat noa sso rsIehe MieRe
gan ave: ne. or phone MI. 5000,
sEXSo Ext a25 for fer interview. ,--2s
manent position, good working con-
ditions; 5-day. 40-hr. wk. Vacation.
SICK leave. free group insurance and
disqualification. Starting salary COM
menSsurate with ability. Phone DI.
sTESoGRAPHER, not over 80: 5-day
MUTUAL iNsURANcE AGENCY. paiSsSsS,
" laol eado Il st. NV. Call Mrs. Stout,
sTENoGRAPHER, must be able to
type and take shorthand rapidly.
Pleasant working conditions. Good
salary In Catholic organization.
SRsIerenGes; Box 412-T. Star. 81
sIi;ENoGRAPHER, permanent posi-
CENTURY FOX FILM CORP, a3a
New .IeTSpy
Evening star., 1950-02-27
ADAM A. WESCHLER g. SON,
Auctioneers.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE
TWO-STORY BRICK DWELLING

7FwsgEEFe FWSEFeRY SALE bR1eR x DMEPtINd BAHghRN5
NO. 1913 End ST. NE. CONTAIN
WATER HEAT. OIL BURNER.
By virtue OF a deed Of trust recorded
one of the land records of the Dis
trict OF. Columbia, and at the re-
quest of party secured thereby, the
undersigned trustees will offer for
sale by public auetion in in front etr2i q
premises; on MONDAY, The sl&TH
ockocR o11 K rM' MASoaa the iHaH, follcwinF n de,
scribed property in the District OF
Columbia, to-wit: Lot 81 in George
Truesdelrs subdivision of lots in
Block '.Eckington," also known as
George Truesdell's Addition to the
Gses Sseordsd Ss IN hbsr g. folio is5
the records of the once of the Sur
veyor of the District of Columbia
subject to covenants OF record; now
designated on the books of the
Assessor of the District Of Columbis
son.t. Tor t.x.ti9a sh9s purposes as Lot ol
Terms Of Sale: Property will be sold
subject to the unpaid balance of 9
Building Association Trust in the
sum Of $6,464 .49Nas Of February 2s
1850. payable. $50 per month in
terest at SO. over and abov.
said trust cash. A deposit Of $500
required Of purchaser at sale. Ex.
animation Of title, conveyancing, re.
cording, revenue stamps. ano
notarial fees at cost of purchaser
thirty days from day of sale, other.
wise trustee reserves the right to re.
sell property at risk and cost Of
defaulting purchaser, after i've day,
advertisement of such resale in some
newspaper puoiisned IN washington
without forfeiting deposit trustee,
may avail themselves of any lega
or equitable rights against default.
ing purchaser.
HENRY r. BERGER,
ADOLPH MICHELS
fe2t 2tS427mar2,4 Trustees
Evening star., 1950-02-27
SITUATIONS WOMEN

or receptionist, young
WldoW, rapid and accurate typist;
also experienced in general once
work; desires full-time employment,
5BEsisTs0iy 5Es4aa sfter IN doot9rs em Office Ii.
GRADUATE desires eve
MN ning work work as receptionist or hostess.
COLLEGE TRAINED. Spanish back.
ground, as secretary or translator.
CoLoRED GIRL. exper., licensed
eley; operator, PIX operator, desires
work, z am to 3 pm. or II pm.
to am; Ii; 3-sl95,
HonsEkEEFER s5f i!ih GG 9t GoMfaS16N, az Ssbs de-
pssndable psn able white woman wishes pos;
81 miI Bsx a24x Sasp;,. Star; 2s.
imliat Boa fa7S Sss'sPlisnmen' sPaT experience as.
LADY, middle-aqed Al housekeeper,
IN home of Christian. adult; good
soek; Ss asif sexpeE1eneed; penes moderate salary
LADY,. experienced. will nurse sick.
RA: 52lS after $50 am. 81
den apts.:. widow; 20 years expe.
PS6Se PPlenee' n high 6S 5efsTences; no children.
Ss
home end small salary in return
for half days housework weekdays.
NURSE, graduate. practical, avail.
able able for work at any time. RE.
NURSE, practical. colored, desires
job, care children, mother and in
FAINT or invalid; refs Ii. 3-21s5.
PRACTICAL-Two years hos
pltal experience, desires employment.
Any cases acceptable. Best refer.
NURSE, colored, care Of
infant or elderly people. DU. 45s3.
SEC exper., college, excel.
refs, reliable: prefer small once.
WELL EDUCATED FRENCH LADY,
recently arrived from Paris, wishes
position as governess in Washington
family; salary S25 per week; expert
enced with children and excellent
French teacher. Telephone Wood
ley 300. 3s