NEW YORK, Oct. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Adams Express/Petroleum & Resources (ADX/PEO) announces the following Webcast:

    What:    Closed-End Fund Conference Series

    When:    October 28, 2009 @ 3:00 PM Eastern

    Where    http://www.investorcalendar.com/ClientPage.asp?ID=150411

    How:     Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to the web at the
             address above.

    Contact: Patricia Baronowski, 212-400-2604, pbaronowski@altmangroup.com

If you are unable to participate during the live webcast, the call will be available for replay at http://www.investorcalendar.com/ClientPage.asp?ID=150411 or http://www.investorcalendar.com/

About Adams Express Company

The Adams Express Company (NYSE: ADX) is a publicly-traded equity fund. The Company uses a conservative investment philosophy and the portfolio is managed with the expectation that it will generate solid returns with lower-than- market risk for long-term investors. Investments are made with a focus on protecting your original investment and generating dividends and capital gains that can be used as a source of income or reinvested to increase your holdings in the Fund. One of the oldest companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Adams Express has been structured as a closed-end fund since 1929. The Company has paid dividends continuously since 1935. Find out more at www.adamsexpress.com

About Petroleum and Resources Corporation

Petroleum & Resources Corporation (NYSE: PEO) is a publicly-traded equity fund investment fund for investors who seek a broadly diversified exposure to the energy and natural resources sectors in a conservatively-managed fund. Investments are made with a focus on protecting your original investment and generating dividends and capital gains that can be used as a source of income or reinvested to increase your holdings in the Fund. Trading on the NYSE since January 1929, the Fund has paid dividends continuously since 1934. Find out more at www.peteres.com

SOURCE Adams Express Company