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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1935

Page

6

Oil field Happenings in Pontotoc County South Test at Fitts Pool

Day by day reports from Pontotoc County oil fields describe Moore No 1 Mitchell south extension flowing 119 barrels per hour after trimming upper Bromide sand. Other wells like Starrett No ? and Oliver No 1 show drilling progress, while Amerada and Phillips advance Nos 1A Smith and Norris projects. Continental announces McCarthy location near 12-1-7 as Sunray Grayson drills at 3800 feet.

Moore No. 1 Mitchell South John Ftts Fitts Ada Boettcher Oil and Gas Company Starrett Fleetborn No Oliver Burke-Greis Burke- Greis Amerada Smith Fleetborn Delaney George Smith Center Steedman Simpson Continental Oil Company Fitts Pool McCarthy Thompson Jesse Sunray Paramount Grayson

Moore No. 1 Mitchell well sparks McLish prospect near Fitts pool

The Moore No. 1 Mitchell in section 31-2-7E flowed 171 barrels in 30 to 39 minutes with back pressure as engineers test the McLish potential. The well, southernmost in the Fitts field, tested through Bromide sands and may mark the first McLish production in the pool, stirring debate over deeper drilling directions.

Fitts Mitchell Pdéol MeLish McLish Norris John Fitts Moore No. 1 Mitchell

Oil field revival fuels Pontotoc county activity

Renewed interest in the John Fitts oil field and nearby areas follows seven new producers added recently. Operators repair a rig on the Delaney No 4 Harden test after a stuck drill pipe forced pulling the rig Monday.

John Fitts Pontotoc County Fitts Pool Ada Steedman J. E. Mabie Drilling Company Delaney No. 4 Harden

Oil Boom Expands In Pontotoc County Sand Potential Grows

In Moore No. 1 Mitch ell northwest region operators plan to deepen after heavy production from the first McLish lime sand. Estimates push potential above 8000 barrels daily at 4415 feet. Five new Cradduck and Schauers wells announced in section 29 27 with varied aimed depths. Magnolia No. 2 Shaffer and No. 7 Norris show promising near 1900 and 1750 barrels daily. Sulphur water discovery at Fleetborn No 1 Oliver disappoints west county while others push toward new oil sands near the Canadian river.

Moore No. 1 Mitchell Fitts Pontotoc County Ed Moore Cradduck Schauers Magnolia Shaffer Norris Carter Harden Canadian River Fleetborn No Oliver

Rural Communities of Pontotoc County Highlights

A dense Ode to local life features names such as Ruth Woolly Ruth Boyd Odra Glover and Odra Mae Glover among numerous social visits church outings and family gatherings across Owl Creek Stonewall Durant and Ada. Public Opinion by Marguerite Rives offers reflections on social conformity and individuality amid Owl Creek notes.

Tula Ruth Woolly Sweetwater Ruth Boyd Odra Mae Glover Worley Hokett Owl Creek Lloyd Williams Stonewall Joe Hokett Oma Whisenhunt Illa Byrd Archie Angel Odra Glover Opal Smith Ruby Lillard Johnnie Farquhar Mrs. Flowers Ola Virginia Loyce McCormick Opal Virgil Smith Glen Miller Claudia Alene Gray Ruth Wooly Hugh Barnes Clit Dell Turntine Viola Hokett Lone Oak Cecil Bullard Allen W. W. Armstrong Goldie Hill William Misenhimer Ada Loyce Reynolds Earnest Harbin Carl Davis Lewis Echols William Lillard Wyoma McEntire Durant Lula Felton Blaine Glover Okmulgee Jess Glover Forbes Glover Elmo Davis Eubanks Claude Cooper R. E. Byrd Bud Flatt Lula Good Cheer Club Lula Lett Margaret Peay Hazel Estes BE. A. Smith Mozella Echols Ivy Bottoms Helen Phares Grace Rowe Bessie Gore Margie Flowers Jessie Davis Inez Lillard Woody Buzbee Jewell Phares Margarine Brooks Marguerite Rives

Oklahoma lawmakers eye tax shifts and housing bill revival

Oklahoma senators debated allocating funds for state and township needs amid a looming adjournment deadline. Discussions covered a four cent gas tax, a revived housing bill via the McCollum measure, and a potential May 1 adjournment if the budget and revenue bills fail to pass. A grand river dam authority proposal and PWA bond plan faced House opposition as lawmakers weighed a one or two percent sales tax to balance the budget.

Oklahoma Senate Chamberlain Whitaker Broaddus Finehart Nichols Waldrop Burns Nance House Joan Holliman Revenue and Taxation Committee Sandy Singleton Appropriations Committee Grand River PWA Vinita Murrell Thornton Muskogee Marland Sechonola

Community notices from Gaar Corner and Ada area

The column records visits and illnesses among area residents. A. J. Deaton stayed with relatives in Gaar Corner. Mrs Pevehouse and others traveled to Ada on business. Ethel Dame underwent a serious operation with friends wishing her a speedy recovery. Alvis Lee McDaniel sick with pneumonia improved. Attendees at church include Horton family, Hughes family, and neighbors from Gaar Corner and Knox. Local preachers D C Kindricks and McCloud preached. attendance at Sunday school reached 59.

A. J. Deaton Clarence Irwin Gaar Corner Pevehouse Effie Henry Everette Tucker Ada B. A. Horton Tom Hughes Ona Ethel Dame Hughes Alvis Lee McDaniel Bill Buskirk William Miller Knox Jessie Pevehouss Oliver Parker Alene Sutton Alford Sutton Bud Sutton Okmulgee Ed Horton Bro D. C. Kindricks Pickett Etta Huddlestone Sally Grindstaff Marvin Briggs Jimmie Lloyd Noe McCloud Andy Dame Orb Smith Orbra Lee Smith Stratford Emery Welker Shawnee Alleta Bare Marie Standridge Juanita Blackshere Elmer McDonald Ray Roberson Rev. Morris Guy Welker Old Midland

Birth of baby boy announced by Mr and Mrs Oran Kerr

Oran Kerr announces the birth of a baby boy on April with mother and baby reported doing fine. Families visiting include Edith Henry and children from Lovelady, Mary Kerr and Gloria Jean with Con way relatives, Vera Kerr visiting Ada friends, and multiple callers to Mrs Oran Kerr such as Mrs Landcaster, Mrs Smith, and Mrs Jewel McMeans.

High Hill Bud Watson Johnnie Smith Emry Holt Vera Kerr Roundy Mayer J. B. McMeans Herman Kerr Mannie Lee Ginn Lois Kerr Irene McMeans Allen Roscoe Hugh Sweat A. C. Brown Jack McMeans Quince Kerr Oran Kerr April Edith Henry Lovelady Henry McMeans Mary Kerr Gloria Jean Conway Ada Brown Allan Sweat Landcaster Smith Jewel McMeans Celia Watson Jimmie Wayne Bertha Grey Tupelo Allen Sweat Barbara Teel Hall's Hill Lola Fay Brown

Loving Social Visit Notes from Lovelady

Local social column records visitors and residents in Lovelady. Homer guests include Mr and Mrs Blackburn and family. Teal Robison and Oliphint families travel to Lawrence. local ministers and neighbors share weekends and church gatherings.

Community Notes On Weather Visits And Church

Farmers urge rain to settle dust as corn and garden crops grow. Sunday school attendance rises with new faces while many locals visit Barrett and Craddock families. Ada trips include the Sherrell, Byrd, and Richardson families. Churchgoers listed for Ada services. prayer meeting slated midweek. Everyone welcome.

Barrett Lois Vanderpool R. E. Adams Ruth Miner Troy Sherrell Leon Helen Cleo J. C. Craddock Jim Frank Elmo Addie B. Richardson Connersville Ada Shorell Coy Byrd J. C Jim Craddock Addie B Clarence Mary Richardson Betty Nora Richardson Ben Owens St. Louis Rosa Richardson Albert James Fuller H. M. Richardson Ben Richardson Jinks Jones Phronic Owens Frank Richardson Cox

Round Top Community Notes in Ada District

Round Top diary itemizing social visits and family gatherings across Ada area. Residents including Jack Jones and Dale visit Mrs. Adella Jones in Vaness. Pauline Mann with Norene James. many kin and neighbors share meals and weekends at Parish Chapel Stratford Shawnee Ada Center and Old Midland. Tidbits reflect weather dampened events and church meetings nearby.

Jack Jones Dale Adella Jones Vaness Pauline Mann Norene James Sandford Ayres Marvin Welker Alleta Bare Lester Standridge Frank James Olen J. C Frank Gideon Parish Chapel Charlie Offord Henry Little James Ethel Smith Bert McDonald Marie Standridge Elmer McDonald

Weekend Visitors and Local Socials Report

Families and individuals, including Jim Rich and Mary Hanrahan, visited the Stone home Sunday evening. Attendees also stayed at Eolorado Oklo while Mavis Raimoland visited her sister Daisy Binion. Several others hosted guests through Thursday and Friday nights across local households.

Union Hill Roy Watson Oscar Yancy Pete Raimoland Mavis T. T. Akers Anna Bell Jackson Louie Backus Bert Backus Ada Lorene Sparks John Sparks Aleene Estes Florence Stone Daisy Binion Daisy Jackson Johnnie Stone Emmette Archer Ruby Chickasha C. G. Archer Mary Hanrahan Mart Hanrahan Ethel Myrtle Archer Stone Home Jim Rich M. P. Hanrahan Freeman Gann Albert Simpkins Edna Alma Eolorado Oklo Mavis Raimoland Ernies Estes Evelyn Williams Dorothy Solomon Wilson Mary Eula Jackson

Sunday School Attendance Boost Sought Next Week

A Long list of local visits and social events fills this community notes column. Families from Hickory Duncan Ada Sunshine and Union Valley report visits and gatherings while the Sunday school seeks stronger turnout. The week also marks school tests with top scores by Doris Pendleton and plans for next year’s teachers. A large crowd attended Sunday singing with Harmony Four of Ada and Sunshine singers. the American Legion group from Ada will host a program Friday night. Funeral of a infant at Box X cemetery noted with sympathy to the parents.

Offie Brannon Rheba Wiles Tog Throgmartin Letha Robison Betty Taylor Durant W. A. Oliphint Ada Henry Barton Oliver Taylor Opal Dell Taylor Juanema Robison W. A. Oliphant Bryan Robison Paul Hewatt Hickory Elfore Patton Mildred Watson Doris Pendleton Beatus Watson Watson Duncan Sissell Arthur. Coffey Mrs. Wells Opal Fussell Sunshine Ruby Herring Blanche Soloman Cushman Stevens Dosson Fay Pendleton Dovie Patton Hudson Ross Ima McSpadden Fitzhugh Bernice McSpadden Craig Parker Union Valley Vaness Harmony Four Earlsboro Eddie Coffey F. B. Haskins C. H. Brendle W. T. Keef R.M. Crompton Ethel Keef Brendle Betty Lou Anderson Violet Barbara Brendle Eddie Eleanor Coffey Lois Bryan My-Jo Brother Coffey Rebee Clyde Evans Haskins J. W. Law H. Brendle Wesley Farmer Box X Roy Ralph Brendle John Gibson Elbert Tucker

Sandstorms Load Pressure on Crops and Cool Calm Weather

The community faced multiple sandstorms harming crops and gardens while rain is needed and temperatures remain cool. Sunday activities included singing attendance and several local visits among residents and families. Notable visitors were Hank Evans and Croc Roberts plus Ila Mae Keef Ruth Brendle and others at the Coffey home. Additional visits mentioned include Fae Tyson with Elma McClure and Jesse Isaacs with Gene Galey.

Hank Evans My Jo Camp Croc Roberts Oil Center Ila Mae Keef Ruth Brendle Eddie Coffey Fae Tyson Elma McClure Gaar Corner Jesse Isaacs Gene

Community Singing Night Draws Local Families

Saturday singing drew many locals including Mr Berch and family from Summers Chapel and Round Top singing class. Sunday visits covered the Lamb and Cavener households with many relatives from Ada to Stratford and a Boyer singing convention.

Berch Summers Chapel G. W. Lamb Dewey Dryden Evelyne Somers Oklahoma City M. R. Lamb Bruce Little H. R. Cavener Sdmond Cavener Calvin Lee Ada C. C. Cavener Mozelle Ruby Lamb Standley Teer Carran Mitchell Boyer J. W. Isaacs Bart Jones Sidney Isaacs Allen Mr. Mitchell Berch, Elvin Edmond Cavener Berch Mitchell Mozelle Cavener Jayanki Geneva Isaacs Gene LaVerit Gideon Vaness John Lewis Frank Ruby Dryden J. W. Law Stratford Winona Mae Law

Pleasant Hill Sunday School Attendance and Graduation

Pleasant Hill reports strong Sunday school with singing Sunday night. Eighth grade graduates include Rey Arnold, Ruby Glover, Lula Mae Glover, Mercedes Musgraves, Odus Carson, Almarine Hobbs. Local residents Louise Ioster Lodema and Marie Gouch visited.

Pleasant Hill Louise I ®Oster Lodema Marie Gouch Schley Stegall Malcolm Stegall Don Sliger Owen Voyles Pecan Grove Rey Arnold Ruby Lula Mae Glover Mercedes Musgraves Odus Carson Almarine Hobbs Lilloweme Pendergrass Marie Youch

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Phillips No Phillips J. E. Crosbie Inc A. J. Harden Phillips No. 3 Carter Company No. 7 Carter No Fleetborn Oil Co Wilcox Cromwell J. A. McCullough Jess Mason Ardmore Keithley Mr. Williams Jim Williams W. W. Murphy Laula Couch Capps Vernon Texas M. Sliger Eugene Mason Noble Hallman Lafern Scott Ruby Couch Franks Mildred Sliger Claude Loman Cleve Fish Retta Odom Azela Odom Johnnie Cagle Bill Hall Pauline Scott Rose G. W. Bowin Eee Enpsies No Homer R. A. Sliger Delco Light Delco Lighting System Delco Light Sales and Service Ramage Battery Co South Rennie
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