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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1935

Page

6

Day by Day Happenings in Pontotoc County Oil Fields

Drilling resumed at Moore No. 1 Mitchell in 31-27 extending the Fitts field. The well topped the McLish lime at 4,210 feet with a 4,414 feet depth and a six hour test suggesting over 8,000 barrels daily. Several completions show strong potential for increased production as development pushes east and new locations are announced.

Moore No. 1 Mitchell Fitts Field McLish Tulip Creek Fitts Norris Phillips Carter A. J. Harden Delaney W. A. Delaney Smith-Gilmore Allen State Department Pontotec County Herbert Carmichael Lorene Buchanan Samuel Hampton L. G. Harris Helen Soward Bernice Watts Aviola Harris Viola Isaacs Winona Isaacs Aretha Murray Dimple Brecheen Etta Ellis Jewel Mitchell Bobbie Alice Harris Alene Isaacs Leora Goodman Elizabeth Isaacs Louise Bailey Reba Belcher

Oil drilling update from the Moore Mitchell well and nearby prospects

Reports from the Fitts pool area detail Moore No. 1 Mitchell extending below 4470 feet as observers await clearer readings on the new formation. Three Woodruff wells and several recent completions show promising daily outputs with Stanolind and Crosbie wells producing thousands of barrels, while Hunton lime testing near Center reveals sulphur water at depth.

Moore No. 1 Fitts Pool MelLish Tulip Creek Ed Moore Woodruff Harden Crosbie A. J. Harden Amerada

New Moore, Patrick, and Shaffer wells boost Bromide area activity

Ed Moore announces new locations extending drilling to the south and east. Magnolia No. 2 Shaffer flowed 426 barrels in 24 hours, Magnolia No. 3 Shaffer reached 5590 feet with surface pipe set, and Delaney No. 1 Smith tops Woodford and Mayes depths as Amerada No. 1A G. Smith drills. J. E. Crosbie, Inc. sets pipe for No. 2 Andrew J. Harden after completing No. 1.

Fitts Ed Moore E. H. Moore Harper Moore Smith Patrick Carter Richards Magnolia Shaffer Fitts Pool Delaney Magnolia No

Phillips No. 5 Norris yields largest initial flow in John Fitts pool

In south Pontotoc county the Phillips No. 5 Norris became the pool’s second west line producer with an initial 1,144 barrels in one hour, 626 barrels through casing in 30 minutes, and 131 barrels in 39 minutes through tubing. Total depth 4,946 feet, tubing to 4,05 feet, signaling stronger westward development amid Moore No. 1 Mitchell’s deepening, which reached 4,515 feet.

Pontotoc County Norris Mitchell

Richards No 10 lands big oil flow in Fitts field

Carter Oil announces No 10 Richards test as a top producer in Bromide sand at the John Fitts field in Pott county. The two hour test produced 565 barrels first hour and 507 in the second, with gas pressure rising to 40,000,000 feet early and 16,000,000 feet after two hours. New locations extend the field's south edge and several wells near total depth will be washed in.

Pontotoc County Carter Oil Company Fitts Delaney No. 1 Smith Woodford Hunton A. J. Harden Richards

Phillips announces two new wells at John Fitts field

The John Fitts oil field shows a busier week with several wells expected in two to three days. Phillips announces two new locations, Norris Nos. 11 and 12 on the west side, near Highway 48, while Delaney No. 1 G. Smith tops Hunton lime at 3,495 feet and drills at 3,520. Ed Moore deepens No. 3 Which, completed as a Bromide sand producer last August, with cable tools. Hydril equipment now used to deepen into the Bromide.

John Fitts Phillips Company Norris Highway 48

Oklahoma to collect tax by coupons under new plan

Oklahoma plans to collect the 1 percent sales tax using coupons as small as one twentieth of a cent. The coupon books, costing 10 cents, would cover tax on $10 of merchandise, with merchants selling books to customers. The program aims to start by July 1 to curb merchant profit from small 5 cent purchases.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Oklahoma Tax Commission H. L. McCracken Commission Michigan McCracken

Harrison Sees Deadlock End In Senate Finance Panel

Senate finance chairman from Mississippi Harrison predicted an early break in the jam delaying two major administration measures the social security program and the NRA extension. He expected the bonus bill to clear the committee tomorrow and NRA extension to follow by early next week with social security hearings wrapping up today.

Washington Harrison Senate Finance Committee Mississippi Frank T. Hines Veterans’ Affairs

Texas objects to Illinois gas tax dispute

The Texas senate urged the Illinois legislature to refrain from taxing natural gas sales and distribution. Senator Clint Small of Amarillo led a resolution noting five Illinois bills proposed a tax of five to ten cents per 1 000 cubic feet, much of which originates in Texas.

Austin Tex Texas Senate Illinois Clint Small Amarillo Texas

Easter Visitors Stay With Local Families in Ada

Mrs. Pat Straughn of Mill Creek visited relatives in Ada on Wednesday. Miss Gussie Bartley and Miss Margaret Meaders of Chickasha spend Easter holidays with Miss Meaders and her parents at 521 S Broadway. Miss Rose Looper, OU student, stays with her parents at 816 E Fifteenth during the break.

Pat Straughn Mill Creek Ada Gussie Bartley Margaret Meaders Chickasha Miss Meaders Mrs Frank W. Meaders S. Broadway Rose Looper University of Oklahoma Guy Looper

Mrs W W King of Roff Visits Ada As Guest

Mrs. W W King of Roff was a guest in Ada on Thursday visiting friends.

W. W. King of Roff Ada

Ada Visitors Host Frank Swan Family and A M student

Mrs. Frank Swan and daughters Ruth and Helen of Konawa visited Ada as guests of friends. Troy Melton a student at Oklahoma A and M College Stillwater is spending the Easter holidays in Ada with relatives.

Frank Swan Ruth Helen of Konawa Ada Troy Melton Oklahoma A. and M. College Stillwater

Easter Holiday Visits Touch Ada Ross and Okmulgee

Edwin Pickens of East Central State Teachers College spends holidays in Ross with relatives. Elizabeth Wimbish a Okmulgee teacher arrives in Ada for Easter with her parents at 229 North Hope. Max Westbrook returns to Oklahoma City after visiting Ada with his mother and a business trip to Houston Shreveport and Lake Charles.

Edwin Pickens East Central State Teachers College Ross Elizabeth Wimbish Okmulgee Ada Robert Wimbish North Hope Max Westbrook J. W. Westbrook Oklahoma City Osage Metal Company Houston Shreveport Lake Charles

Miss Hugh Lee Wyatt Plans Easter Visit

Miss Hugh Lee Wyatt, a teacher at Earlsboro, spends Easter in Ada with her parents Mr and Mrs T B Wyatt at 190 East Eighth.

Hugh Lee Wyatt Earlsboro Ada T. B. Wyatt East Eighth

Easter Guests At Pontotoc Lodge Hosted By Mrs Hughes

Mrs W C Hughes hosts Easter guests at Pontotoc Lodge including Kyle McIntyre and daughter Betty from Oklahoma City, Mr and Mrs Kyle McIntyre, and Byron Wingler from St Joseph Missouri.

W. C. Hughes Pontotoc Lodge Kyle McIntyre Betty Oklahoma City Byron Wingler St. Joseph, Mo

Inspector Sharpe W. Philpott Visits Ada Insurance Agencies

Sharpe W. Philpott, secretary of the state insurance board, spent Saturday in Ada examining local agencies and gathering details to guide future insurance reforms. He plans to tour many state sections to learn what reforms are most needed.

Sharpe W. Philpott State Insurance Board Ada

Leach Family Visits Ada As Mrs Malone Improves

Mr and Mrs W L Leach and son W L Leach Jr Jr of Wichita Falls Texas arrived in Ada Friday to visit Mrs W B Malone of Stonewall mother in law. Mrs Malone has been seriously ill for a week but is reported improving.

W. L. Leach W. L. Leach Jr Jr Wichita Falls Texas Ada

Bryant Family Returns Home After Ada Visit

Mr and Mrs Ivan Bryant return to Maud after a weekend with Mrs Bryant’s parents Mr and Mrs E E Graham and Mr Bryant’s parents Mr and Mrs P L Chapman in North Mississippi.

Ivan Bryant Maud Ada Bryant E. E. Graham Mr. Bryant P. L. Chapman North Mississippi

Schoolteacher Miss Katie Lee Howard Returns Home

Miss Katie Lee Howard returns to Mounds to teach after spending holidays in Ada with her parents. Miss Thelma Noah goes back to Wapanucka after a short Ada visit as a guest of friends.

Katie Lee Howard Mounds Ada Thelma Noah Wapanucka

Mrs Heacox Returns to Tupelo After Ada Visit

Mrs. H. Heacox has returned to her Tupelo home after visiting friends in Ada earlier in the week.

H. Heacox Tupelo Ada

Walton Landrams Return From Ada Visit

Mr and Mrs Walton Landram traveled back to Kingston Tuesday after a week in Ada with Mrs Landram's parents Mr and Mrs D G Thomas at 301 West Fifteenth.

Walton Landram Kingston Ada

Smyth Jr. Undergoes Tonsillectomy Tuesday Morning

Lindsey Smyth Jr., son of Mr and Mrs Lindsay Smyth of 101 East Seventeenth, underwent a tonsillectomy Tuesday morning.

Lindsey Smyth Jr Lindsay Smyth E. Seventeenth

Mrs. Martin and Mrs. Watson Visit Mrs. Rose

Mrs. F. M. Martin of Tulsa and Mrs. Ethel Watson of Allen were guests of Mrs. Maud C. Rose at 115 West Sixteenth Street on Monday.

F. M. Martin Tulsa Ethel Watson Allen Maud C. Rose

Holmes Men From Oklahoma Visit Father In Ada

John Holmes of Pauls Valley and A A Holmes of Chickasha have stayed in Ada for several days with their father P A Holmes who is seriously ill.

John Holmes Pauls Valley A. A. Holmes Chickasha Ada P. A. Holmes

Ada Welcomes G E Newman Holiday Visitor

G E Newman arrived in Ada from Los Angeles to spend several days visiting friends and taking in local sights.

G. E. Newman Ada Los Angeles California

Wise Couple Return From Washington Trip

Mr and Mrs Leo Wise of We woka returned Tuesday from Washington D C where they attended to business the past two weeks.

Leo Wise Wewoka Washington, D. C

Mrs Abbie Hillerman Attends Dry Valley Event in Ada

Mrs Abbie Hillerman of Tulsa visits Ada for a Dry Valley Wednesday gathering at the First Baptist church. The event draws regional attendees and community members to the church venue.

Abbie Hillerman Tulsa Ada Dry Valley First Baptist Church

Mr and Mrs G C McBride Visit Ada For Several Days

Mr and Mrs G C McBride of Oklahoma City are visiting Ada with friends and handling business for several days. Mrs R O Sumter is reported seriously ill at her home on East Fourteenth Street.

G. C. McBride Oklahoma City Ada R. O. Sumter East Fourteenth

Mrs Wheelock and Eunice Neal Visit Ill Mother

Mrs Wayne Wheelock and her sister Mrs Eunice Neal traveled to Chickasha on Tuesday to stay with their mother who is ill.

Wayne Wheelock Eunice Neal Chickasha

Graydon Rogers and Cecil Deal in Norman on business

Graydon Rogers and Cecil Deal of the Southwest Gas company are in Norman this week handling company business and meeting local contacts.

Graydon Rogers Cecil Deal The Southwest Gas Company Norman

Greatest returns for the amount invested

A compact classified ad highlights strong value from smart investing choices. It urges readers to compare costs, predict growth, and seek reliable returns with prudent risk management and clear financial goals.

Cedar Grove Church Youth Weekend Draws Big Attendance

The Cedar Grove community reports large turnout for weekend services with sermons by Truman Huddleston of Atwood and Davis of Francis. Residents share meals, visits, and Sunday school before a week of planned activities and rain boosting gardens.

Cedar Grove Truman Huddleston Atwood Brother Davis Francis Bertha West Mildred West Beatrice Baker Edith Bryant Minnie Green Jewel Lee Jewel Herrel Lee Conda Driver Melvin West Ola Mildred Henson Robert Williams Tulsa John Lee Ely West Virgie Marie Duel Chism Johnnie West Jim West Roy West Nadine West Ridgway Virgie Chandler Effie Rainbolt Othalene Iantha Henry Ridgway Shawnee Edna Jones oLrene Harisr

Local school refects on week and announces eighth grade graduation

The article notes a short school break on Friday April 26 and outlines community visits by families. It lists an eighth grade class of three boys and three girls and states graduation exercises will be Friday night at eight o'clock.

R. D. Cook Billie Joe Ann Stell Alexander Harvie Graves Ed Brumley Annie Price Dallis Lamb Ada Ladies Community Club Loss Brumley Conway Edd Brumley R. D. Hammond Fitzhugh Virgle Brumley Colbert Will Brumley Adrian Price Walter Price Happyland Homer Daisy Binion T. T. Akers George Simpkins Clarence Long Chester Hammonds A. H. Simpkins Pleasant Hill Coal County Imogean Gann Mary Edith Ferguson Florence Stone Matt Hanrahan Clovis Meeks Pickett Everett Burgess Johnnie Stone Tom Keeling Oklahoma City Groover Keeling Nola Stone Nadine Bullock McCause H. W. Estes Stone Sherman Estes Worley Estes Anna Bell Jackson Edna Simpkins Lorain Willis Egypt

Picnic at Haunt Hole marks Easter gathering with eye hunt

Fifty six people from the community met at the Haunt Hole for an Easter Sunday picnic. They roamed the surrounding mountains and country until 1 o clock and enjoyed a ground lunch. An eye hunt for children followed and all reported a swell time with plans to return. Lonnie Davis and Jack Wells attended the Stonewall show.

Lonnie Davis Jack Wells Stonewall

Summers Chapel Easter Weather Lifts Local Hope

Spring arrives with rain and warmer days as farmers anticipate better crops. Easter brought egg hunts and visiting, with activities around Ada. Noble Coffey and family joined relatives at Ada city lake for a Sunday gathering. Mr and Mrs T B Haskins attended the Nazarene church Easter program in Ada Sunday night. Thelma and Bernice are noted among attendees.

Bro Dame Minnie Haggard Johnnie Wilfong Oil Center Bill Booth Lorene Crow O. E. Roberts Dude Hood Ada Charlie Palmer Nadine Collins Tom Burisson Cecil Klutts Stratford Minnie Mae Crumpton W. T. Keef Kenneth Brendle J. W. Law Allene Anderson Madelson Maud Bevers F. B. Haskins Eleanor Eddie Coffee Ira Mae Keef Pauline Mann Vaness Elbert Keef Vaness High C. H. Brendie Ruby Gibson Bill Keef Mable Pauline Fae Rae Tyson Violet Burk Bernice Collins R. M. Crumpton Rob McClure Gaar Corner Pauline Tyson Elma McClure Ruth Brendle Ila Mae Keef H. L. Watters Willie Shaw Vanos Vanoss Noble Coffey Allen Eddie Lois Verlin Bryan Ada City T. B. Haskins Nazarene Church Thelma Bernice

Presbytery Adjourns After Busy Oklahoma City Meeting

The Oklahoma City Presbytery closed its two day session with busy reports and increased benevolence and local support. Commissioners for the Presbyterian General Assembly in Cincinnati were elected with principal and alternate choices among clergy in Ardmore Shawnee Stillwater Cushing and Davis. Elder representatives include A G Boatright Davis and Jack Garison with alternates Harry F Brown and S J Wayne.

Oklahoma City First Church Stillwater S. Graham Fraser Cushing A. G. Boatright Cusning Jack Garison Davis Harry F. Brown Guthrie S. J. Wayne Central Teachers College Edmond Presbytery

Protection Sought for Women Workers at Convention

Oklahoma Federation of Business and Professional Women's clubs will discuss protective legislation for women workers at its May convention in Tulsa. Women seek shorter hours and better conditions, Irene Boltz says. Over 600 attendees expected, setting a record. Jennie B. Mayfield will lead the session.

TULSA Oklahoma Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs Irene Boltz Miss Bolitz Jennie B. Mayfield Okmulgee

Lawrence County Water Company Files Rate Cut Schedule

The Lawrence county water light and cold storage company serving nine southwest Missouri towns filed new electric rate schedules with the state public service commission. The change will reduce annual charges by about 14,950 dollars, roughly seven percent for customers.

Jefferson City Lawrence County Water, Light and Cold Storage Company Missouri State Public Service Commision

Also Mentioned on This Page

Simpson G. Smith Westermost D. Harden State Corporation Commission Akers Burke-Greis Mr. Chambers Graham Paramount Grayson Tax Commission B. H. Holkum Claude Doheney Flora Henderson Ruth and Lenard Thompson R. B. Brown Russell Hale Ray Thompsons Homer Thompson Loyd Lynch Hens Anderson Henderson Gouge Murrell Thompson Jewell Howard Pontotoc Muriel Thompson Rubye Hill Doheney Ruby Withrow Bob Davis Elmo Thompson Nix Charlie Thompson Jim Muriel Estelle Nell Holkum Hill Rubye Lula Owl Creek Louise Clifford Corrine Trease Mable Bushbee Gladis Busbee Lindsay Odra Mae Glover Clit Ernest Harbin Allie Byrd Alma Farquhar Lucille Stamps Globe Thelma Smith Virginia Anne Thomas Emma Frances Betty Ivy Jones Lena Grace Turner Cecil Denim Jess Walker Marvin Briggs W. L. McKinley Ragland Etna Turner Helen Marie Flora Richardson Edith Miller Ila Ponder Weland Boyd Accie Thomas Bob Reeves Mollie Cope Pig Ragland Esther Welker Bud Ragland Lonnie Miller Lewis Hodges Ellen Cape S. Dp. Chambers and Sons Mattie McNair Mollie Cape Plaz Richardson Old Midland Helen Ragland Wayne Emma Thomas S. D. Chambers Effie Burns Lee A. Thomas Turner Good Cheer Club Sam McNair Ella Hodges Guy Welker Orval McNair Charles Turner Jr Elna Turner Helen June Walker Charles and Carl Thomas Clara Mae Denim Emma Francis Jones Tuffy Welker Ponder Home Union Valley Virgil Hoover Maxwell Dewey Cox Mildred Barnett Lora Ellis Obera Norman Edna Buchanan Mae Barnett Haddie Buchanan Grandma Buchanan Leonard Hollo Way Will Berry Babe Baily Mary Tyree School Union Hill Jesse
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