davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1954-04-27
Rental Cars Double

ST. LOUIS.-The number of
passenger cars operated by
rental and drive-yourself COM
panies in the United States has
doubled since 1850.
Evening star., 1954-04-27
CHOKED .,:%:.. *':: GAS?

THANK HEAVENS! Most attacks
are acid indigestion. When it strikes
take Bell-ans tablets. They contain
the fastest-acting medicines known
to doctors for the relief of heartburn
and gas. Get Bell-ans today. 25e.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1954-04-24

participated in by each of the 178
chapters. During these celebrations
the chapters promote essay cont
tests in schools and clubs. meet
with local businessmen, hold panel
discussions in which both repre-
sentatives of the buying public and
business interests discuss ways and
means by which improvements
might be attained and seek
to aid in the establishment of To-
cal organizations of Negro citizens
in accord with the aims of f.
to encourage greater Indignation
Rhudolphus Clemens, the fratern-
ity's national director of Bigger
and Better Business.
Among national officers expect
ed to attend the regionals are: DR..
George L. Highltower of Atlanta
Ga, national president; Drs.
George d. Flemmings, Fort Worth,
Texas and Won D. Mizell, Fort
Lauderdale, Fla, national vice
president and national director of
social action, respectively; Char
les L. Poindexter, national Junior
vice-president, Institute, West Vir-
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1954-04-24
Humble Profits
AT New Record
In Past Year

Houston-Humble Oil & Rein
ing Co. had earnings of $164,257,-
854, equal to $4.58 common share,
in 1863 to set new record high,
the annual report discloses.
This compares to 1852 earnings
of S145, 1921 or S4.05 a share.
Gross income of the company
amounted to s1,024 ,5547, 239, repre-
senting the second highest level
in the company's history and ex-
ceeded only by 1948 income of ST.
$50, 100000.
Capital expenditures of 1854
million in 1853 brought the COM
pany's total outlay for the eight
postwar years to over 81 billion.
Humble drilled 1913 wells in 1853
of which 564 were productive.
This compared to 1,102 wells drilled
in 1852 of which 713 were pro-
ductive.
The report noted that while the
number of exploratory wells was
reduced almost 20 per cent last
year, a number of important dis
coveries were made which proved
Of increasing significance"
Listed as probably the most i'm
portant oil discovery was the
Neches field in Anderson and
Cherokee Counties, East Texas.
Listed as a major discovery was
the Little Lake field in Louisiana.
1t was added that the discovery
of thick new oil sands at Grand
Isle, off the coast of Louisiana.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1954-04-24
Reinsurance
Plan Short Of
Actual Needs

The AFL damned with faint
praise President Eisenhower's
health reinsurance program.
While the proposed legislation
has laudable detectives, it fails in
its augmentation to accomplish
anything worthwhile, N el S o n
Criukshank, AFL Director of So
cial Insurance, testified before the
House Committee on Interstate
and Foreign Commerce. He said:
at is a truism among business
men that they are not in business
for their health 1t should be
equally apparent that insurance
companies are not in business for
other peoples health.
"The commercial insurance COM
panies are in business for profit,
though they will incidentally meet
part of the health needs Of the
country in the course of their
profit-making, so long as competi
tive conditions maintain. If linn
tied reinsurance were all that was
required to release the assumed
pentup social purpose of insurance
carriers, it seems likely that the
insurance companies themselves
would have developed such ar
rangements in this field, as they
have done with respect to many
other types of insurance.
"The fact seems quite clear that
commercial insurance companies
will continue to offer useful but
limited and generally inadequate
types Of protection in the areas of
service where profits are readily
obtainable. Without some addi-
tional incentives and motivations,
they will not move into the high
risk areas, simply in order to meet
social need. 1t is at this point
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1954-04-24
Oil & Gas Board
To Publish Data
On State Wells

Mississippi*s State Oil and Gas
Board will publish by May / its
annual Petroleum Engineering Re-
port, a detailed summary of sta
tistical and technical information
covering every Mississippi oil and
gas we'll, according to an announce
ment made by H. M. DOM Morse,
state oil and gas supervisor and
secretary of the board.
Compilation of the data to be
printed in this volume has just been
completed by the state agency's
staff under the direction of Mr..
Morse and Chief Petroleum Engi-
neer. J. R. Meason.
The reports 2OO-odd pages will
contain basic reservoir data on
each Mississippi oil and gas field
producing depths, types of struc-
ture, gas-oil ratios and pressures.
Many field maps are included which
indicate locations of both produc-
ing wells and dry holes by section,
township and range.
Also included are 1853 and cumu-
lative tabulations of crude oil, nat
ural gas and salt water production,
by individual wells. The location
and name of all wells, in wild
ca" territory and in proven fields,
is part of this exhaustive Petrol
cum Engineering Report.
The maintenance of accurate and
complete records and the distribu-
ton of technical data are among
the regular functions of the State
Oil and Gas Board. The annual
Petroleum Engineering Report is
published to supplement the Boards
monthly Oil and Gas Bulletin.
The state agency's staff of field
representatives and technicians
conducts field tests and obtains in
formation from members of Mis-
sissippi's oil and gas industry for
compilation and addition to the
store of technical data which has
aided repeatedly, the search for
more oil and gas reservoirs.
Mississippi's oil and gas indus
try, through a millage assessment
on production, bears the entire cost
of State Oil and Gas Board opera
tions. No public funds are appro-
priated for the Boards support.
The fairness and impartiality OF
the Mississippi Oil and Gas Board,
as we'll as the outstanding quality
of it's work, has won not only the
respect of this states oil and gas
industry but also the acclaim of
oilmen and regulatory agencies IN
other producing states. It's annual
Petroleum Engineering Report is
considered to be the most accurate
and complete publication OF its
kind.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1954-04-24

The Central regional {. F.. April l6-
II ;. at Nashville, Tenn, George
r. Glass Of Louisville, KY, is the
director. The Eastern regional +.
April 30-May at Phila-
delphia, Pa, and on the campus
of Lincoln University, Pa, Wood
row w. Carter of New York city
is the director. The Lone Star re-
gional April 1917 at
San Antonio, Tex, George d. SUIT
ton is the director. The Northern
regional to be held April 30-May 2
at Sigma House, Chicago, Ill.,, with
James A. Grant of Detroit, Mich,
as the director. The Southern re-
gional to be held April $40 at the
Butler Y.M.C.A., of Atlanta, Ga,
A. L. Jessie of Atlanta being the
director. The Southwestern region
al to be conducted April 1913 at
st. Louis, Mo-, with Ocio Lee Smith
Of Little Rock, Ark, being the
director, and the Western regional
to be held April 3O-May 2 at San
Francisco, Calf, with M. A. How
ard of Los Angeles, Calf, as the
director.
Aside from consideration of the
particular problems of the regions,
these meetings will cover many
phases of the general work of the
fraternity and will be attend
ed by many officers of the Nation
al Board. Much of the work of
these conferences will be concerned
with how best to further project
the fraternity's major programs
of Bigger and Better Business,
Education and Social Action.
Regional delegates are expected
to make reports, including the out
come of their chapter Bigger and
Better Business Week celebration
which is an annual event conduct
! ed during the month of April and
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1954-04-24

was of "real significance"
An active offshore drilling pro-
gram is planned by the company
in the Gulf of Mexico and jointly
with another operator off the coast
of California.
Discoveries and revisions Of es-
Inmates of earlier discoveries en-
abled the company to replace its
oil production and add an addi-
tional 700 billion cubic gas and
substantial amounts Of condensate
to gross reserves.
Due to Humble's substantial gas
reserves, special attention was TO-
cused on the current Supreme
Court review Of an important cast
concerning the threat of Federal
regulation over the price of gas
received by the producers in the
field on sales made in interstate
commerce for resale.
ut is to be hoped the decision
in this case will definitely remove
the threat Of utility regulation Of
the independent gas producer,
whose hazardous business has none
Of the characteristics of utility"
commented l.. T. Barrow, chair
man, and Hines H. Baker, presi-
dent.
Considerable stress was placed
by the officials on the increase
in reserve producing capacity and
refining capacity built by the in
dustry. They noted that at year
end, the domestic oil industry had
the ability to produce crude oil un-
der good conservation practices ex-
ceeding actual production by 1.5
million barrels daily. Production
by Humble, the nations largest
crude oil producer, accounted for
about 100000 barrels.
Maintenance of adequate re-
serve capacity, while desirable in
the national interest, adds mater
tally to the oil industry's invest
ment and COSTS" it was stated
"The domestic industry faces in
creasing competition from within
itself incident to its larger oil
producing capacity and growth
sales Of natural gas, as we'll as
from imports"
They urge an intensification of
industry efforts toward control
and reduction Of costs, rather than
on expanding capacity.
Production Of crude oil and nat
ural gas liquids by Humble last
year totaled 143 million barrels to
set a new high. Average produc-
ton Of crude oil rose to 36O, 900
barrels daily.
Due to a relatively low demand
for burning oils during the fourth
quarter Of 1853, crude oil runs to
the Baytown. Texas, refinery last
year dropped to 244,700 barrels
daily from 251, 900 barrels daily in
1862.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1954-04-24
Phi Beta Sigmas
Hold Spring
Regionals And
Emphasize
Major Programs

LOUISVILLE, KY. - Spring re-
gional meetings of the Phi Beta
Sigma Fraternity have already
begun in geographic areas of the
country. Eight regions compose
the vast network of the general
fraternity.
The Southeastern region held its
three-day session March 1921 at
Hines Hall, AIT College, Green's
boro, N. c. J. c. Duncan of Spin
dale, N. c., is the director.
The seven remaining regions will
conduct their sessions as follows:
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1954-04-24
American
Continued From Page One)

ington, Norfolk, Atlanta, Detroit,
st. Louis, Houston, Los Angeles,
San Francisco, Dallas, and Char
lotte. These representatives are
under two sales supervisors who
operate in the East and Mid West.
Hawkins is a graduate of Parker
High School and a former student
at Miles College. Before joining
American Tobacco, he had consid-
cradle sales experience as an as
sistant manager Of the Afro-Amer-
lean Life Insurance Company Of
his home city.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1954-04-24

William E. Doar, Jr., of New
York city, national executive Sec
rotary; E. Rhudolphus Clemens of
Philadelphia, national director of
Bigger and Better Business; Ho-
race F. Johnson II, Chicago, nation
al director of Education; J. Benja-
min Horton, Jr., Louisville, KY,
national director of publicity and
DIR. W HI. Pipes, Little Rock, Ark,
editor of the Crescent Sigma
journal.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1954-04-24
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used, and that there were 4,420
felonious assaults in which knives
were used. The Governor further
pointed out that more than one
third of such crimes involved the
use of switchblade knives.
Under the new law, any person
under Is found with a switchbiade
knife in his possession will be
charged with juvenile delinquency;
anyone over 16 will be guilty of a
misdemeanor, and ex-convicts found
with switchblades in their posses
sion will be charged with a felony.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1954-04-24

that this bill is mainly deficient.
eve can find nothing it it that
provides a positive incentive for
the commercial insurance COM
panies to meet these major social
detectives. That is why we have
come to the conclusion that this bill
is long on aspirations but timor-
Gus in it's implementations."
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1954-04-24

When Coleman Jacoby phoned
home to check on things, his six
year-old daughter answered and
said, "Shush, Daddy-the baby
sitter's asleep"
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-05-28
Five Forks

Joe Brady, supply minister,
brought an inspiring sermon to
the congregation Sunday evening
at Buffola Presbyterian Church.
Mr. and Mrs, Joe Crute and
daughters were week end visitors
of L. H. Stockton and Willie
Crute
Mrs. Christine Toadvine was q
Sunday visitor of her father, Bob
Taylor in the w. M. Gaunce
home. Mr.. Taylors condition re-
mains about the same
Mr.. and Mrs Lawrence South
all were last Sunday visitors of
Mr.. and Mrs. Rixie Southall and
Mrs Mary Southall, of Pamplin.
Mr.. and Mrs George Moore an
nounce the birth Of son. William
Flaws, at Southside Hospital May
10.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. c. Cunning
ham were last week end visitors
of their sons and daughter-in
law, Mr. and Mrs. Newton Cum
bingham. of Blackstone.
Mrs, w. A. Schroeder and Miss
Mary Claire Womack were dinner
guests of Mr. and Mrs. George
, Womack last Sunday evening. The
occasion being Mrs Schroders
birthday
Sgt. Walden Gaunce has been
spending leave with his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. w M. Gaunce. be-
fore leaving for overseas duty.
Mr. and Mrs. George Womack
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-05-28

The Rev. Mr.. Persinger, Pamp-
lin pastor, advised the seniors to
make the word discipline" a cap
stone in their personal lives. Dis
ciplined individuals and govern
mentS, motivated by right moral
code. are the two Indispensable
ingredients of real freedom, 7" he
said
IN the final analysis, the most
precious right and freedom of
every individual is the right of
self discipline. 1t can't be taken
from you---but you can abuse it
and ignore it" he said
superintendent Burke told the
little band Of honored students
that his hope was they would al
ways continue to study, no mat
ter what they did or where they
went.
when you stop studying. you
stop growing" he declared
Mr.. Irving, principal, thanked
the seniors tor their contribution
to the school through their years
there, and congratulated them on
this final accomplishment.
Students of the lower classes
served the guests, attired in color
full costumes and with care for
the niceties Of banquet etiquette.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-05-28
June IA Building
Sale to Clear Way
For Amelia FirehOuse

A public auction of sheet
metal building on the Amelia
county court house property June
IA will clear the way for erection
of fire house for the Amelia
County Volunteer Fire Depart
ment truck and equipment.
The county board of supervisors
has set the sale for / a. m. to
be held in front of the building
formerly used as a storage shed.
BY terms of the sale. the pur-
chaser will be required to remove
the building from the premises
within ten days The board also
reserves the right to reject any
bid
The lot on which the building
rests has been graded in prepara-
ton for use when the fire de-
partment construction starts.
That is expected to be shortly
after the sale is completed.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-05-28
PampIin Iissh School Seniors Feted By
Juniors D uring Annual School Banquet

Pamplin High School seniors
were toasted. honored and advised
IN one package performance dur
ing the annual Junior Senior ban
quet last week ill the school cafe
leria.
Marie Tolley Junior president,
presided during after dinner festi-
Tities which we're to honor the
departing students. Among the
guests were School Superintend-
cnt J. A Burke, the Rev, D. w.
Perslnger, who gave the address,
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-05-28

were Sunday callers of Mr.. and
Mrs. Howard Cary. Mr. Cary is
sick.
Mrs. Charlie Bagby and Mrs
Hanson Harris were Sunday visit
ors Of Mrs. John Crute and Mr..
Turns.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence South
all were Sunday visitors OF Mrs.
Walter Edwards.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-05-28

and Mrs Persinger, Aubrey Kee-
see, county supervisor of instruc-
ton. Principal Frank Deane Try
ing and members Of the faculty.
Miss Tolley raised her glass in
a toast to the seniors to open the
festivities. Tommy Lyon, senior
president, responded on behalf of
the graduates Then a dinner,
prepared by the home economics
department with the help of some
of the students mothers, follow
ed
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-05-28

Mrs. r. A. johnson was a Sun
day visitors OF her son-in- law and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Claude
Southall.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Strock are
spending some time in the home
Of Mrs. w. S. Glaze. Sunday
visitors in the Glaze home were
Mrs. r. A. johnson and Mrs
Claude Southau.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-05-28

Those from this community at
tending Patrons Day ut Darling
ton Heights Elementary School
Friday were Mrs William Seay.
Mr. and Mrs. Carter Southall.
Mrs. w, c. Finch and Mrs, George
Metcaf
Mr. and Mrs Claude .Southall
were last Sunday visitors OF Mr.
and Mrs. Ding Berry.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-05-28
Throck

Mr.. and Mrs. Ronald Bowles.
Jr., and little David along with
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hudson Jr.,
and little Patricia. spent Sunday
sight seeing at Buggs Island Dam
and enjoyed picnic lunch to-
gether.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil Watson.
and children of Portsmouth,
spent the week end with hei' par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. M. B. Driskill
Mrs. Watson. and children re-
manned for a weeks visit With her
parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Lenard Slayton,
and daughters Mable and Peggy
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H Slayton, Miss
Marie Collie. Mr.. and Mrs. Bert
Swalley, and Lou, Mrs. A. M
Throckmorton. Mr.. and Mrs.
Wayne Gryder, Mrs A. H Lam
caster Mrs. Pauline Jenkins. and
Barbara and Miss 10 Lancaster
were among those from this COM
munlty attending the "Worsham
Baptising Ceremony" held at the
lake of Mr. and Mrs. A. w. Scott,
Sunday.
MIR. and Mrs. Harry LoWery re-
Gently visited their son and fam
lily, MI. and Mrs Buster" WIKI
erson. OF Crewe.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sydney Allen and
Kathy, Of Newport News. and Mr..
and Mrs. Jackie Griles of Briery.
visited their parents. Mr.. and
Msr. Hillard Allen during the
week end.
Miss Temple Lipscomb Of Rich
mond, spent the week end With
her mother, Mrs. Florence Lips
comb, and family.
Miss Joyce Carter, Miss Ruth
Hughes and Henry Foster. of this
community are among the grad
uation class of 1854 at Worsham
High School, June 9Th.
MI and Mrs. Paul jenkins, and
girls, Mr.. and Mrs. Heenan Lam
caster, and Miss 10 Lancaster,
all Of Richmond. spent the week
| end with their parents, MIR. and
Mrs. A. H Lancaster
| The Throck Fl, D. Club met on
Thursday, OF last week with Mrs.
Rex Parrot Mrs. Frances Gee,
| home demonstration agent. gave
a most interesting demonstration
on how to make tufted and knot
ted bed spreads. The ladies are
looking toward to making some
Of these pretty spreads,
| Mr.. and Mrs Thomas Driskill
and Tommy, of Abilene. spent
Sunday afternoon with her par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. Baudie Carter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Carter, and
children spent part of Monday
in the same home
| Mr.. and Mrs. WAYNE Ciryder
and boys spent Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs Lenard Slayton. and
family. jerry Slayton. who has
been working in Danville for the
past few months is home for an
extended visit
holland Skinner of Puerto Rico,
arrived by plane Friday of last
week for a visit with his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Skinner, ST..
Ellis Mylum Of Richmond. spent
the week end with his mother.
Mrs Kate Mylum.
Miss Betty Lintz. Of Kentucky,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Dee
Allen and Mr.. Allen.
Herbert Thackston. and son,
Buddy, of Portsmouth. were
week end guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
r M. Thackston.
Mrs. R. M Thackston plans to
spend Tuesday. of this week, in
Richmond on business.
Miss Dora Bell Hughes. Of
Farmville, visited her parents
Mr. and Mrs E-rara++ rn,1.
Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1954-12-01
Frazer HerefOrds
Gross $2l,59O

Norman u. WarSInSke, AuctI0neer
WITH A NEW sales pavilion filled
to standing room only" Fraser Here
fords held their first annual produc-
ton sale of purebred Herefords at the
ranch near Reed Point, Nov. H.
Hardly an animal came into the
ring that didn't carry Evan Mischief in
its pedigree. The offering was con-
sidered by many to be as uniform
group as they had seen in long time.
The top selling bull, FIR Mischief
51st, by Diamond Mischief 3D.. he by
Evan Mischief, sold to L. H. Archer,
Musselshell, for $1,000. Mclaughlin
Hereford Ranch, Selfridge, ND,
bought a Clover Leaf Lad ID bull,
CIovers Prince, for $S75. Another good
grandson of Evan Mischief, FIR Mar
velous 18th, sold for 1925 to John Dun
can, Twodot. George Lem, Big Timber,
bought Sunny Clover for $500. This
bull, by Clover Leaf Lad I'd, and an
Alpine Pioneer 14th bred dam, brought
a furry of heated bidding. FHR Select
man 14th, brought $500, going to W. A.
Harms, Immigrant FIR Mischief
63D, a full brother to the 1858 South
Montana Sale champion, sold for $785
to Norm Trask, Billings.
Among the top buyers was John
Duncan, Twodot, as he purchased 5
head, bulls and 1 female, for an
average of $587 around. Mclaughlin
Hereford Ranch, Selfridge, ND, pur-
chased of the IA females offered for
$1,46O. These with the bull he purchased,
brought his total to 10 head.
Many other good buyers attended
the sale, including David and Grace
Kenfield, Tiger Redland, Harry Wea-
yer, Anton Krone, Donald Todd, Ted
Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1954-12-01
Wool Growers Reflect Crande,
Uroe Effective Game Control

tionS have been inadequate.
In other resolutions the Wool Grow
ers:
Asked that the tariff on wool be con-
tinued at its present rate, pointing out
that the tariff revenue will be used for
incentive payments under the Wool Act
of 1854.
Asked that incentive payments for
pulled wool be made directly to the
original producer, Sin such manner
as to not disrupt normal Shearing and
marketing practices.
Requested a congressional appropria-
ton to rebuild fences and maintain
other rapidly deteriorating" range
improvements on public forest lands.
Called for public hearings for present
users of Bankhead-JoneS lands before
these lands are transferred to other
agencies for uses other than grazing.
Directors of the association named at
this session are Grande for three years,
Gerald Hughes, Stanford, two years,
and Howard Doggett, Townsend.
Officers of the Auxiliary in addition
to Mrs. Bartz are Mrs. Charles Eidel,
Great Falls, first vice president; Mrs.
Jack Eidel, Great Falls, second vice
president, and Mrs. R. P. Vann, Mis-
soula, secretary-treasurer.
Major speakers at the convention
sessions were Rep. Wesley A. D'Ewart,
Wilsall; ]. M. Jones, Salt Lake City,
executive secretary, National Wool
Growers Association; Brett Gray, Dem
yer, secretary, Colorado Wool Growers
Association, and James Drummond,
Bozeman, supervisor, Montana Wool
Laboratory.