Bacteria Used to Restore Oil Wells at Tulsa Expo
At the International Petroleum Exposition in Tulsa on May 19, a Dowell company process showed feeding oil wells with bacteria to digest rock and enlarge pores. The starch eating germs mixed with gelatinized starch are pumped into producing wells to seal off nonproductive zones while hydrochloric acid digests surrounding rock, restoring oil flow in about four days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Okla
Dowell Company of
Knights Templar Parley Opening in Huntington
In Huntington on May 19 the Grand Commandery of the Knights Templar of West Virginia prepares to meet. Grand captain general M W Dugan says about 1,000 members are expected to attend the opening session.
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Knights Templar
Huntington
Knights Templar of
West Virginia
M. W. Dugan
Radio Tonight A Schedule of Programs Across Networks
A dense listing of evening radio fare from 6:00 PM to midnight. Stations include NBC CBS ABC and local outlets KMOX WLW WSM WGN WCKY WAVE WHIO WSAI and more. Features range from orchestras bands and singers to lectures comedies dramas and sign off.
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NBC
Amos ‘N' Andy
KMOX
WCPO
America
WMMN
Transradio
WLW
Johnson Family
Edwin C. Hill
Eleana Moneak
Tony Russell
Jimmie Mattern
WGN
Sally Joe Nelson
Fred Hufsmith
Kate Smith
Jack Miller
Lum
Abner
KDKA
Pittsburgh
Boake Carter
WePo
Asher
Little Jimmy
WSM
Tracin
Trace
WOWO
Tom, Dick and
Harry
Kappa Sigmia Pi
Voice of the People
Walter O'Keefe
Deane Janis
Glen Gray
Wjzz
Ben Bernie
Benny Rubin
Keller Sisters
Lynch Harmony
Cafe Continental
Stoffer
WSAI
Nemoon Eddy
WWVA
Natal
Tuberculosis Assn
Wytin
Gulliver
The
Traveler
Lessie Hayton
Orch
CBS
Fred Waring
Rosemary Lane
Waring
Ward
al Katz
Roy Campbell
March of Time
Wave—Rubinoff
Juan Hardrigo
Willard Robinson
Deep Water
WMAQ
Jack Randolph
WCKY
Amos
Andy
WJZ
Phil Levant
Jack Turner
Bob Crosby
Phil Levants
Kay Kyser
Leo Reisman
Happy Herb
Griff Williams
Leroy Smith
WLAC
Martha Manners
Jesse Crawford
Stasia
Dream Ship
Joey Nash
Jack Eby
Waw
Cisae ‘Trask
WJR
Solay
WTAM
Harl Smith
Phillip Crane
Wave—Club
Hollywood
Whas—Dance Orchestra
Wdr
Max Leib
Millionaire Sportsman To Wed Girl He Rescued
NEW YORK May 19 William B Leeds sportsman son of the late tin plate king has announced plans to wed Olive Hamilton the former telephone operator whom he helped rescue from drowning six years ago at Atlantic City They will marry within ten days Miss Hamilton and seven others are guests on his yacht Mona now at Kingston Jamaica She is daughter of William Hamilton of Pittsburgh Leeds first marriage to Princess Zenia of Russia ended in divorce.
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New York
William B. Leeds
Olive Hamilton
Atlantic City
Mona
Kingston
Jamaica
Leeds
Miss Hamilton
New Jersey
William Hamilton
Pittsburgh
Leed
Zenia
Russia
Collision of U S Cruiser and Merchant Vessel Near Balboa
The navy disclosed that the cruiser Minneapolis and an unnamed merchant vessel collided during fleet maneuvers off Balboa Canal Zone about a week ago. No lives were lost. Minneapolis sustained extensive damage requiring major repairs.
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Washington
Navy
Minneapolis
Balboa
Canal Zone
World’s Tonic Restores Martha Wood’s Health, Union Pras
Mrs Martha Wood of Morgantown recounts a cold lasting weeks followed by stomach trouble rash and fatigue. After hearing a drug store tale she bought World’s Tonic and quickly improved gaining appetite sleep and energy. She praises the tonic and notes friends are starting to use it with success.
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Martha Wood
Morgantown
Wood
Tonte
Union Pras
Cross Pharmacy
Grafton
Deus Co
Roofing Work Is Urged Now In Grafton
W E Robinson of 154 Latrobe Street urges immediate roof repairs to protect valuable properties after a harsh winter. The local roofing contractor, active since 1913, advertises sheet metal roofing and down spout fixes plus furnace checks. Office 805-R, home 896-M.
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Grafton
W. E. Robinson
Latrobe Street
W.E. Robinson Sheet Metal
Latrobe St
Dr Armstrong Plans Barrackville Address
Dr Robert A Armstrong of West Virginia University will address 30 Barracksville High School graduates at the commencement exercises on May 27 in Barracksville West Virginia.
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Barracksville
W. Va
Robert A. Armstrong
West Virginia University
Barracksville High School
Free Mothers Who Picketed Elton School Strike End
In Elton Pa on May 19 a dozen mothers were freed of truancy charge while 22 others await alderman decisions. The group protested Mrs Horner, janitress and wife of a school director, over cleanliness as 68 students returned to class after a school strike. Charges of assault and battery are pending against Mr and Mrs Horner.
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Elton
William Horner
Horner
State Road Commission Sealed Bids for Taylor County Project
West Virginia State Road Commission in Charleston invites sealed proposals by 10 am June 2 1936 for Highway Project W P M S 248 A Taylor County 2022 miles of Grafton streets with Asphaltic Concrete and relaid vitrified brick. Certification check 2000. Luke B Ross District Manager Grafton WV. plus notice of delinquent tax sale redemption by G W Ford on 112 acres in Booths Creek District Taylor County WV with sheriff sale dates and redemption costs totaling 40.23 due by June 2 1936.
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State Road Commission of
West Virginia
Charleston
Taylor County
Grafton
Luke B. Ross
National Reemployment Service
W.va
G. W. Ford
L. J. Stark Et Als
Booths Creek
W. Va
For Sale Two Jersey Cows
For sale two Jersey cows listed by N Rosier at 302 Barrett Street in the area. Contact for details on availability and price.
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Jersey
N. Rosier
Barrett, Streek
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