The Poplar Standard : Voice of the oil city 1955-02-18

              Councilmen Hear Street Bids Read
council were bei the Popi The imi mayor  a
eture of the Poplar City wat taken as the bids ng opened and read for ar street paving project, es on the faces of the nd   councilmen   indicate
the fact that the bids for the work were much lower than expected, and well below the figures promised the citizens at the time the project was approved. Seated   at   the   council   table
from left to right are: Melvln Engles, Alfred Knudson, Otis Dahl, Hans Nelsen, Mayor J. M. Nass, and Donald Cole, city clerk and attorney.
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Lions Announce Date To Begin City-Wide Immunization Drive
The Poplar Lions Club has announced the opening date for its community wide immunization program for pre-school and grade school children. These immunization shots w-.ll be given to any child absolutely free.
Complete immunization requires three shots at intervals of three weeks. Plus smallpox vaccination. The children of Poplar will be vaccinated against diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough and smallpox.
The first in the series of vaccinations  will   be  given  at the Poplar Armory Saturday, March 5, the second in the series will be given   March   26,   followed   by April 16 and May 7. In order to make the program effective the club hopes that every parent in Poplar will see to it that their children in grade school or younger are given the benefit of this protection during the Lion's Club immunization program.
Nurses will be at the armory club room on the above dates to administer the serum. The vaccinations are given easily and quickly with a minimum of discomfort to the child.
Why is vaccination necessary? That question Is answered in a statement prepared for the Poplar Standard by a member of the Lions Club health committee: "About 100 years ago, one of the greatest discoveries in modern medicine was made which became a tremendous turning point in the battle with disease.
"Louie Pasteur discovered at th.it time that milk-mauls did not s-.-em to contract smallpox. He discovered that the answer to this was that they had invariably had a mild case of cowpox sometime early in their lives and this protected them against the terrible scarring of smallpox. This gave
rise to the term milk-maid's complexion.
"Experimenting with this observation. Pasteur tried taping a scab from a cowpox lesion on a healthy child. The child then reacted at the spot and it became obvious in a very short order that this cild was temporarily protected against small pox. Since that time a tremendous amount of work has been done on other diseases to try to find a smilar protection. Around the turn of the century, diptheria. tetnus and typhoir came under control by vaccines. Later in the 1930's whooping cough came under control and now most recently it appears that 1955 will be the great turning point for polio with a vaccine that will conqjer this crippling disease.
"These facts which we have all read about and accept as commonplace are in fact miracles of this day and age. Every parent should not only be very thankful for these progressive tools in the conquering of disease but should also feel a very heavy burden of responsibility to their children and their children's children. These vaccines are a long range cure and preventive measure. Here, truly, is a real example of a stitch (or shot) in time saving nine. Your children can be completely protected against these terrible scourges of past years by a simple course of three shots at three-week intervals and a vaccination for smallpox. These do need, however, booster shots every three years to give maximum protection for these childrer.
"The Lions Club in the near future is sponsoring a vaccination program in which these shots will be given free. We want to invite and urge all parents to take advantage of this program and give your children a modern miracle."
Tribal Election Of Board Members Set For April
There will be a reservation-wide election the middle of April at which time members of the Fort Peck tribes will elect members to the tribal executive board and a tribal chairman ami vice chairman.
To be elected are two members from each district and these will be voted on only by the people of the district. The chairman and vice chairman are elected at large.
Under the new constitution and by-laws, those who wish to run for these board positions or for chairman or vice chairman, must file their intention of running by March 15. They must also pay a filing fee of $5. Board members must be a resident of the district in which they seek election.
This board will have the power to select a secretary, treasurer and sergeant-at-arms from within or from outside of its membership.
Couple Married In North Dakota To Live in Poplar
Making their home in Poplar are Mr. and Mrs. William R. Schultz. who were married at seven o'clock. February 11. in St. Paul's Lutheran church, northeast of Hazen. N. D.. by Rev. Kamerer in a double-ring ceremony.
The bride. Hulda Wolff, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Christ Wolff. Hazen, N. D. The groom's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schultz. Boulah. N. D. For her wedding the bride choose a light grey suit with navy blue and pink accessories. Hertha Wolf, her sister was her only attendant She wore a navy blue suit with pink and navy accessories. Elmer Krie-ger attended the (room.
Following the wedding a buffet luncheon was held at the home of the bride's parents (or relatives an*' close friends.
�'.'i. Schutz is a government employee at the Fort Peck agency.
NELLO BLAIR BUYS MALTA NIGHT CLUB
Nello Blair of Poplar has bought out the Kid Curry Inn, a night club west of Malta, which he will reopen soon. Blair purchased the business from John Overberg of Wolf Point.
Blair, who has engaged in farming and ranching near Poplar, plans to do some extensive remodeling at the Inn before it is opened.
Poplar Chamber To Employ Secretary
At a meeting of the directors of the Poplar Chamber of Commerce Monday evening it was decided that a part-time paid secretary was needed to carry on the business of the Chamber efficiently.
Kenneth Hanson, who is engaged in the insurance business with his mother, Mrs. Bernice Hanson, in the Hanson Insurance Agency was selected for the position by the directors.
In the future Mr. Hanson will devote approximately one-third of his time to taking care of Chamber business.
In addition to electing a paid secretary the directors approved several other committee appointments by Joe Frerich. president of the Chamber, and started making plans for the annual membership drive.
Man Given 2 Years On Rape Charge
Charles D. Martell. Jr.. of the Blair community in eastern Roosevelt county was sentenced to two years on a rape charge by Federal Judge W. D. Murray in federal court at Butic Monday.
The trial in Butte caused quite a stir when just as Martell pleaded guilty to the charge his attorney, Allen R. McKenzie. slumped to the floor in a faint. Judge Murray then postponed passing judgement until Monday.
Martell was charged with rape of a 17-year-old Indian girl on the Fort Peck reservation last month. He previously pleaded guilty when arraigned befare Commissioner I. L. Ramstcd in Poplar.
Coach Kingery Lions Speaker Tuesday Evening
The Poplar Lions Club held its regular meeting Tuesday evening.
After the dinner Mayor J. M. Nnas told the group about the recent bid opening on the street paving project and pointed out the fact that costs to property owners would be much less than originally expected.
The club heard reports from the health committee on the immunization project and learned that the serum and vaccine had been ordered. It was decided to start the project March 5 and to continue at three-week intervals until the children had received their series of three shots. Dates selected were March 5 and 26. April 16 and Mav 7.
The matter of securing a scoutmaster was talked over but no action was taken pending reports from the committee.
After the business meeting Don Kingery, high school basketball coach was introduced and he gave some dope on the Indian cagers. Coach Kingery made no predictions, but gave the listeners some information on which to base their own opinions.
He reported the final record of the season was 20 wins, one tie and one defeat. The tie game he reported received nationwide notice, qnd he told of receiving clippings about the game from Washington, Dj C. and California.
He snid that in 22 games the Indians had averaged 67.7 points per game and allowed their opponents an average of 50 points per game. He also had figures showing that the Indians had piled up a total of 1.489 points to 1,105 for their opponents.
It was announced the program for the next meeting would be a film. "Where the Heart Is."
Mrs. Tange Writes ibout Legislative Wives' Social Whirl.
Mrs. Chris Tange. wife of the Roosevelt county state representa-*ive in the state legislature, writes about the social activities of the wives of Montana's legislators.
"First, of course, is the series of teas given by our gracious first lady. Mrs. J. Hugo Aronson. Every woman in Montana is invited to attend at least one of these lovely parties. The last of this scries was held at the Governor's mansion. Wednesday, February 16.
"Then there are the Governor's coffee parties for the legislators ind their families. The most recent of these was Feb. 8. I believe I enjoy the informal coffee hour the most, however, the governor rarely has the time to attend."
"We have been entertained by .uch organizations as The Filter Center. The Crittenton Home. The Deaconess Home. The Helena Women's Clubs, the Y.W.C.A.. The Montana Children's Home and Hospital and the Shodair Crippled children's Hospital. St. Peter's Episcopal Guild. Several of Hel-2na's outstanding hostesses have entertained in their own homes for -he-legislative wives.
"Our own organization, The Legislative Wives, meets every Tuesday at one o'clock for a luncheon. Following the luncheon we enjoy a program of music or some other form of entertainment. This year the Legislative Wives' Tea will be held on the Mezzenine Floor of the Placer Hotel. Feb. 26th from 3 to. 5.
"I am sure that we have all enjoyed the hospitality extended to us by the people of Helena."
Winter's Lowest Temperature is Followed by Thaw
After some real solid winter weather Thursday and Friday of last week with the winter's low reading of 28 below zero Thursday, the weather has warmed up until this area enjoyed a real "spring" thaw Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday of this week.
The weeks' weather as observed and reported by James Cornett. official government weather observer �for Poplar follows:
Max Min Prec.
February 10 ............3    -28     .00
February 11 ............ 7    -15     .00
February 12 ............19    -13     .00
February 13 ............33     -1     00
February 14 ............41      8     .00
February 15 ............44     23     .00
February 16 ............40     12     .00
RADIO STATION PLANNED FOR WOLF POINT
Application has been made to the Federal Communications Commission at Washington, D. C. for authority to construct and operate a radio broadcasting station at Wolf Point, according to information released this week by officials of the Hi-Line Broadcasting Company.
The proposed station will provide intensive air coverage for the greater portion of Northeast Montana and will be affiliated on a national hook-up with the Mutual Broadcasting System,    "v.
In addition to ' broadcasting programs of local origin, affiliation with the Mutual network will enable the Wolf Point station to broadcast national programs of entertainment and news originating in the country's large cities as well as in foreign countries.
Necessary technical equipment and operating personnel are already being procured. Actual construction of the tower, to be located west of the city, will begin as soon as approval has been received from the FCC. Arrangements are being made for studio facilities.
The Hi-Line Broadcasting Company officials are Mike M. Vuke-lich and Robert E. Coffey, of Wolf Point and E. E. Krebsbach, owner and operator of radio station KGCX at Sidney.
illen Smoker, Jr., ind George Jackson Held for Burglary
Allen Smoker. Jr.. and George lackson. both residents of the Fort Peck reservation are being held in ieu of $1.000 bonds after being arraigned Monday in Poplar before U. S. Commissioner I. L. Ramsted.
The two men are charged with burglarizing the Lien & Quam store in Frazer sometime Sunday night. They were apprehended Monday and brought to Poplar by Indian Police for arraignment.
The two men will be held for trial in the next term of federal court according to Calvin Yellow-robe, chief of Indian Police.
CAGE TOURNAMENT COMPLETE SELL-OUT
The Poplar Standard
"Voice of The Oil City"
sit County. Montana   Friday, February 18, 1955
INDIANS VOTE ON MINERAL RIGHTS TODAY
Members of the Fort Peck Indian tribes who are residents of the reservation are going to the polls today. Friday, to cast their votes either for or against the restoration of mineral rights to post-1927 allottees as provided in the act of June 30, 1954. At the same time they will cast a ballot cither approving or disapproving the distribution of money accrued from these rights to the allottee. It is possible that they may vote to restore the rights to the individual and also decide that the tribe keep the money already collected prior to June 30. 1954.
The polling places for the referendum are located as follows:
Poplar, council chambers in the tribal office: Fort Kipp district. Presbyterian meeting hall; Wolf Point, sub-agency building: Oswego, community hall; Frazer. Frazer school gym: and Riverside district, Brockton school gym.
Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Indian Cagers End Regular Season to Tune of 21 Wins I
The high scoring Poplar cagers pulled down the curtain on their 1954-55 regular season basketball play last weekend with a pair of wins from Fairview 65-53 and Sco-bey 77-40. their twentieth and twenty-first of the year.
In the last home game of the year, the Indians were not too sharp against Fairview. and only the work of Bob Renz kept the Indians in front the first half. Poplar was hard pressed in taking a 11-8 first quarter and 29-25 second   quarter  leads.   Renz  scored
14 points of Poplar's total the first half.
Buckles warmed up in the 3rd quarter, dropping 8 points, and with Renz, D. Christian, and Eagle-man giving scoring support, Pop-ir moved away to a 46-34 3rd uarter bulge and the final 65 to 53 spread.
Buckles and Renz emerged high scorers of the game with 19 and 17 respectively.   Buckles notched
15 of his total the second half. Fairview's Woodworth. Berry, and Simoneig were the big men in the Warriors attack, scoring 17, 22. 12
espectively. Poplar's B team handled the Fair-view B team to the tune of 67 to 42 in the preliminary. Of the 12 Poplar players seeing action, 11 entered the scoring column. Bob Kirn and Tom Brown were high with 17 and 15.
Poplar's well-oiled cage machine presented their smoothest perfor-ance of the season in crushing the cellar-dwelling Scobey team 77 to 40 at Scobey Saturday in the seams finale.
Poplar apparently hitting their season's peak of perfection at just the right time in the season, tournament time, blended a fine mixture of teamwork, sharp, clever passing, sharp shooting, and a tight defense, into a polished brand of ball that has seldom been seen in local high school basketball circles.
Buckles. Eagleman, forwards, Christian, center, and Renz and Steele, guards, worked flawlessly the first half taking a 22-7 lead after the initial quarter and were way ahead by half-time, owners of a 42 to 19 ead. .
The second half with reserves seeing considerable action, Poplar increased the margin 'over the Spartans outscoring them 16 to 8 and 19 to 13 the last two frames, setting the final score at 77 to 40.
Buckles and Renz. Poplar's usual top scoring aces, flashed the green scoring light at Darrel Christian, and the smooth center scoring on a variety of book shots, spinning jump shots, and tip-ins soloed for 25 points and game scoring honors. Renz picked up 18 from a guard position. Chet Eagle-man dropped 12. and Buckles though concentrating on feeding Chrisiia.n tallied 11 points also. Steele turned in a good floor game and scored 1 point. Rounding out Poplar's scoring. Baker hit 4, Eb-erling 2, Diserly 2. and Hayne 2.
Girard. Spartan center, the bright spM in Sco'jey's attack, netted 19 points pacing the losing cause.
The B team was rudely surprised by the Scobey B team and was forced into an overtime to subo.de the young Spartans by a 45 to 43 count. Boxer, Hart, and Kirn with 17, 12, 12 were the leading scorers.
This was the B team's last game of the season climaxing a successful season of 13 wins and 2 losses.
Eight seniors made their final appearance for Poplar on the Armory floor, in the contest against Fairview. Scottie Buckles. Bob Renz. Darrel Christian, Curly Steel, all 4 year lettermcn. Arlie Diserly 3 year letter winner. Eddy Eberling 2 year letterman, and Chet Eagleman and Gordon Hayne newcomers to Poplar this year, are all seniors.
The Fairview victory closed Poplar's home schedule, and marked Poplar's first undefeated season on their home floor since before 1940. Poplar won 11 straight here this year, and have now won 21 straight on the Armory floor, 31 of 33 the last 3 years. Only 3 points separate Poplar from their 3rd straight undefeated season in home play. Only blemishes on the home floor these last three years, were a 50 to 48 loss to Wolf Point in 1953 and a 61-60 loss last season to Wolf Point.
Final Standings
Team
Poplar    �......._........
Wolf Point_____
Circle .....__......_.......
Malta ........_____
Baker .      ............_____
Nashua -.......__.
Plentywood________
Fairview_____________
Scobey _.....
w	L	Pet.
15	1	.938
IS	1	.938
10	6	.625
7	9	.438
7	10	.375
�	10	.375
6	10	.375
4	12	.250
3	13	.188
Firemen Called
Firemen were called to the Dale Trailer Court Tuesday afternoon when a trailer caught fire underneath. Firemen brought the blaze under control before the fire spread inside the trailer but there was considerable smoke damage.
In Japan
Thomas M. Granbois, communications technician third class, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Granbois, Poplar, is serving at the U. S. Communications Facility at Yoko-suka. Japan.
Lynn Morse arrived Sunday from Ypsilanti, Mich., to visit his parents. Mr. and Mrs. George Morse and other relatives.
Dates Announced For Annual Poplar Hospital Carnival
At the February meeting of the Poplar City Hospital board, the date for the annual benefit carnival was set for Saturday, April 16, which is the week after Easter.
Plans for the entertainment features of the carnival have not yet ben worked out. but benefit carnival tickets will go on sale this week.
Money raised at this carnival each year is used to help meet the operating costs of the institution. Like most publicly owned hospitals in towns of this size, the Poplar Hospital has a lot of uncollectable
Poplar Paving Bids Are Below Estimate; Low Was $143,100
The Poplar City Council met in special session Friday evening. Feb. 11. for the purpose of opening bids on the proposed street paving project. Seven contractors submitted bids and three of them were below the engineer's final estimate of $158.921.00.
While the contract will not be awarded until after the bonds are sold March 4, the apparent low bidder was the Kiely Construction Co. of Butte, Mont., whose total bid was $143,100.16. which was $15,821.16 under the estimate.
The second low bidder was Richardson Construction Co.. of Miles City. Their bid was $149.235.05 and third low was O'Brien Construction Co. of Great Falls bidding $154. 376.75.
In addition to the constructior costs on the project the city will have to pay engineering and construction supervision costs, legal expense and other items which will bring the final and complete cost of the project to between $158,000 and $160.000.
The final costs of the project as they now appear from the apparent low bid will mean the average residence lot will have to pay from $50 to $75 less than was originally figured. The approximate cost per average residence lot which already has good curbing in place will be about $400, the engineers estimated.
Going back to the bids it is interesting to note the wide spread in the amounts of the bids. Ranging from the low of - $143.100.16 "the high bid came to S169.635.75 as proposed by Peter Kiewet. Two other firms. Northwest Engineering and Inland Construction Co. bid in the $167.000 range.
There were 19 separate items in the contract and in comparing the high and low bid it was noted the two bidders asked $13.000 to furnish and put in place 100,000 gallons of asphaltic cement, while the high bidder was low on the item calling for 8.634 feet of straight curb and gutter and both the high Kkiiii low bids were identical on the construction of 407 feet of integral curve* curb and gutter. The big difference in the high and low bids came under the items requiring 25.000 cubic yards of excavation. 8.000 cubic yards of fill or borrow. 7.800 tons of hot mix bituminous surfacing laid and in the charges for removing old curbing.
The contract will be awarded after the bond sale March 4 or about March 10. The low bidder based his bid on 230 contract days or completion 230 days after the contract is officially awarded. Other contractors based their bids on from 270 days to 120 days. The high bill and the third low each called for 120 days, while the second low asked 270 days. It is considered possible the sucessful contractor may consent to reducing the days required for completion.
Poplar Druggists Plan Veterinary School Wednesday
Poplar's two druggists. Boulds Drug and Corbin Drug, are jointly sponsoring a veterinary school for farmers and livestock owners in the Poplar area Wednesday, February 23. from 7 to 9 p.m. in the American Legion Hall.
The school will be directed by-Ron Murray of the Globe Laboratories, a biologist and bacterioli-gist who will be able to answer your questions on animal health problems, and in the prevention and care of Various livestock diseases.
In addition. Murray will be able to give dog owners some help on any veterinary health problems they may have with their pels.
In addition, a part of the school will consist of a special movie on cattle, which will be of particular interest to farmers in this area.
At the close of the school, the sponsors are serving free coffee and doughnuts to those who attend. Both drug firms invite their customers and friends and all interested persons to attend the school.
accounts which cause them to run into the red almost every year.
IN CASE OF FIRE CALL
GATEWAY HOTEL 2801
Fire Chief Florn Martin calls attention to the correct number to call when reporting a fire. He said that the number of the fire department as listed in the book is for the fire hall, but there is no one there until after an alarm is turned in. This number for fire calls will be listed differently when the new telephone directory is issued. To report a fire now call 2801.
DISTRICT AAU CAGE TOURNEY STARTS SUNDAY
The Poplar Legion basketball 'earn will be host to the district Mo. 3 Montana AAU basketball ourney Sundav. Mondav and Tuesday of this week.
Entered in this district meet are Wolf Point. Opheim Air Base. Saco. Nashua. Glasgow, Ophiem (town '.earn!, Frazer and Poplar.
Starting at 1 o'clock Sunday in the armory gym Opheim AFB will meet Nashua: at 5 p.m. Wolf Point will play Saco; all in the top bracket. At 3 p.m. Glasgow will play Opheim and at 7 o'clock Frazer will_play Poplar.
At 7 p.m. Monday the winners of the Nashua. Ophiem AFB game will meet the winner of the Wolf Point. Saco game. On the same light at 8 o'clock winners of the Glasgow. Ophiem and Frazer, Poplar games will meet, all in the semifinals.
Tuesday at 7 o'clock the semifinals losers meet and at 8 will be the championship game.
Statewide Spacing Of New Oil Wells
The Montana Oil and Gas Conservation Commission will ho d a hearing Monday. March 27. starting at 9 o'clock in the Governor*! receptjon room for the purpose of hearing evidence on an amendment under consideration to rule 2C3 on well spacing for establishing of a statewide rule setting 80 acre spacing for fields hereafter discovered.
The Commission will then issue an order that in its judgment is in keeping with the evidence.
PAIRINGS SET; POPLAR PLAYS THURSDAY EVE
After a series off coin tosses and pulling nam.-s out of hats pairings for the Eastern Montana Class B Oivisional tournament were deter-nined at a meeting in Wolf Point ligh school Tuesday afternoon.
Ties necessitated the coin tosne* *ith Wolf Point and Poplar tied '.or first place an.I Plentywood. Nashua and Baker ti?d for fifth, ixth and seventh .
Secdings were determi-ed In or-le.- as follows: Poplar. Wolf Point. Circle. Malta. Plentywood Nashua. 3aker. Fairview. and Scobey. Sco-'�>ey and Fairview will meet in a �layoff game for eighth place on he Wolf Point court Wedne�'i\ �vening. February 23.
Thursday afternoon February 24. 3ame No. 1 will pit Nashua vs Circle at 2 p.m. and Game No. 2 will pit Malta vs. Plentywood at 3:30 p.m.
Thursday evening, in Game No t. Wolf Point will meet Baker at 7:30 p.m. and In Game No. 4. Poplar will meet the playoff winnci it 9:00 p.m.
Friday. February 25. pairings are is follows: Game No. 5 � Losei Game 1 -vs Loser Game 3 at 2 p.m.: Game No. 6 � Loser Game 2 vs. Loser Game 4 at 3 30 p.m.. Game No. 7 � Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 3 a'. 7:30 p.m.; and Gjnu-No. 8 � Winnci Game 2 vs. Winner Game 4 at 9 p.m.
Saturday. February 26. Game No, 9 � Winner Game 6 vs! Loser Game 7 a: 9.30 a.m.; Game No. 10 � Winner Game 5 vs. Loser Game 8 at II am: Game So. 11 � Winner G?me 9 vs. Winner Game 10 at 7:30 p.m.: game No. 12 � Winner Game 7 vs. Winner Game 8 at 9 p.m.
Single admission tickets t o games will be priced as follows 'or students and adults: Wednesday night. 25c and 50c: Thursday afternoon. Thursday night Friday-afternoon. Friday night, and Sat-uil.-.y morning, all 50c and $1.00. Saturday night tickets will be priced at $1 00 and $1.50
Tournament officials are Eddie Bayne and Hamid Holden of Billings. Ray Baker of Denton and Norman Zieske of Sidney.
All Poplar basketball games and the finals of the tourney will be broacast by KGCX at Sidney through the courtesy of The Fol t
Theatre and Strom Motors.
BREAKS JAIL MONDAY EVE BY SAWING BARS
Cornelius Diserly made his escape from the Poplar jail Monday evening about 10 o'clock by sawing two bars from the window according to Calvin Yellowrobe. chief of Indian Police.
Chief Yellowrobe reported that eight other prisoners, who could have escaped with Diserly. stayed in jail.
Officers have not learned how he obtained Uie saw with which he effected his escape.
Yellowrobe reported that Diserly was being held on a charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor and he was also being investigated by the FBI on two other felony charges.
California Co. to Test Lower Zones In Discovery Well
While it is too early to see any increased drilling activity because of the recent discovery by the California Co. the interest in the Poplar area because of this new discovery is definitely high.
The California No. 1 Grimm in NE SE I3-32N-49E which is nearly straight nonh of Poplar and about four miles west or about 15 miles from the present Poplar producing area, has not yet been completed. They are drilling ahead after making a discovery in the C-zone to test the lower horizons for other possible producing formations.
The well, which caused considerable excitement when oil in commercial amounts was found at 6538 to 6553 feet, was scheduled as a 9200-foot test of the Willipeg and the company is apparently going to continue drilling to this depth before attempting completion of the well.
In the Poplar field the Murphy Company well No. 53 was acidized through performations in the Bl and B2 zones. The well was brought in as a producer, but since it would
not flow, they are waiting to in� stall a pumping unit to start pro-
The Zach Brooks Drilling Co. rig is being moved from the No. 53 location to the No. 54 unit This well will be located in SW NW 13-29N-50E. This is a fringe are., well in the unit. It is a mile southwest of Murphy's Goings No. 1 which was completed in the McGowan. a producing formation between the B2 and C zones The well is also a half mile west of the Murphy No. 48.
In the past week both wildcat tests in the eastern part of the county were abandoned and plugged after extensive tests failed to find oil in commercial amounts. The Deep Rock No. 1 LeP.-ige north-cast of Balnville on the state line and the Phillips and George Brown No. 1 Harmon south of Balnville in the Lakeside area were both given the full treatment on final tests. While cores and drill stem tests Indicated possible production, final tests which followed acidiza-tion at various levels were failures.