Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 57, Number 167, Decatur, Adams County, 17 July 1959 — Page 2

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DICATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT, DBCATUR, INDIANA

From an obscure beginning in a small town in Pennsylvania 100 years ago, the oil industry has risen to unimaginable heights as one of the world’s leading industrial giants. In celebrating their Centennial, however, the oilmen of America do not pride themselves on the monumental magnitude of their business alone, but do, however, take enormous pride in the daily personal contact with the American consumer. Moving forward to an enviable place, assuming the stature of a business leader, the oilmen of Decatur, in an unassuming way, balance their efforts as relentless servants of the public and magnanimous workers for civic betterment. The old adage of “When you want something done, get a busy man to do it” certainly depicts the true situation here. From the squirt of oil to alleviate the squeak on the porch swing to the millions of gallons used to heat the countless homes of the city the gamut of progress is run by these purveyors of industrialization. The advent of machine over menial labor has been literally smoothened by oil. The glamor once associated with “black gold” mjiy have lost some of its glitter, but in its place a dependability of service and function has taken its place. All across the nation, leaders of various groups are adding their voice to growing throngs, exalting the praise of an industry that provides the public wfth the grace of comfortable living. Heeding all these claims of virtue, the oil industry continues its probe into the accesses of improvement by research. For bj' research, oilmen correlate the basic ingredient of their industry with man’s endeavor to advance. The by-products of oil are numerous. The uses of oil are also numerous. The intangible benefits of oil, consequently, are too numerous to relate. Each user of oil must capture the feeling of security, of enjoyment, of satisfaction, of sheer gratitude, by himself. And when he does, he knows the diversification of oil. He realizes the compatibility of oil and machine. And he wonders of the future of 0i1... When an American thinks of his country, in any aspect, these thoughts must, at least, indirectly include oil. National defense which includes aviation, electronics, guided missiles, rockets, engineering, and even atomic power, is enhanced tremendously by the uses of oil. The function of medical science and medicine itself is one function of oil. The oil in foods is but one more way that oil is utilized to make the average American welcome its productivity. But known better to all, is the commercial use of oil. From the moment the geologist discovers a cache of oil, to the ultimate delivery to the consumer, the economy of the world is strengthened. Employment of men and machines raises the American standard of living and promotes in the development of other nations which are striving to reach a similar level. On the community level, oil works noiselessly and unnoticed to provide the warmth on a cold winter’s night, assists the fan to blow cooling air on a warm ’and sultry summer day, and aids power in the family car to carry the occupants to points of interest and enjoyment. The treasure of oil is not hidden. Everywhere one turns, oil works for the individual. To the industry, which is 100 years old this year, every citizen of the nation must admit a grateful “thank you and many more returns of the day.” For because of oil, the axis of world betterment revolves smoother and more efficiently.

fsMa FT. LXmJI St J ( M \£ -4 a ■ \« \l®Hf 4. .|L WB||gar FOR . . . 100 ycars FROM THE FIRST WELL IN AMERICA ... TO THE SPACE 1 ■ " 1 <* *V M r A? H THE OIL INDUSTRY LEADS B AMERICA INTO THE FUTURE. -* *, z\„S A. KENNY P. SINGLETON n.iSfc/ I DISTRIBUTOR OF JI ■ MARATHON OIL f 15 * s*"' 5 *"' PRODUCTS w F : Gasoline—Motor Oil-Fuel Oil—Lubricants ~ ' \ ' ' * 4 *l Farm Service Phone 3-4470 •*' ?/ ': * ■ aH T *' ' *»t * ' > > t * • i!: ' os. <« , **lFO r One Hundred Years Ago Since the first petroleum well was opened by Edwin L. Drake in Titus- t ville. Pa., August 28, 1859, the oil industry has become one of America's largest and most important; In speeding and sustaining this progress, banking has played an essential part. Today, ds always, banks stand ready to help business and industry meet the nation's ever-growing needs. Established 1883 MEMBER MEMBER F. D. L C. Federal Reserve

FRIDAY, JULY 17, 1959