Water shortage shuts down Ada oil wells amid field activity
Ada area oil operations face a water shortage that forced more than 20 wells to shut down. Pumps are being added on Sheep Creek to supply drilling sites, while several fields report Norative activity including Wilcox tests at Carter No. 1 Moses James and King No. 1, with multiple new wells and potential outputs noted across Futts and nearby pools.
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Ada
Sheep Creek
Jesse
Moses James
Wilcox
King
Coal County
Oklahoma timely topics district winners named
The state winner in timely topics contest was to day. District winners were Kay Wilson Muskogee and Iva Womack Ottawa county northeast, Robert Tontz Logan county and Arlene Claybaker Kay county northwest, Jerry Holleman Harmon county and Laverne Peevery Greer county southwest, and Bill Covington Pittsburg county and Ruby Lee McMorris Okfuskee County southeast.
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Kay Wilson
Muskogee
Iva Womack
Ottawa County
Robert Tontz
Logan County
Arlene Claybaker
Kay County
Jerry Holleman
Harmon County
Laverne Peevery
Greer County
Bill Covington
Pittsburg
Ruby Lee McMorris
Okfuskee County
Fewer Jobless Estimates Spark Debate on Unemployment Figures
Washington August 7 The Commerce Department estimates about 9.55 million people are out of work based on a composite of unemployment data. March 1933 saw a peak of 15.1 million, with declines since then though figures remain unofficial. Labor leaders and the Conference Board offer higher marks, while officials urge a standardized definition before a full survey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William 8S. Ardery
Associated Press
Washington
Commerce Department
Ernest G. Draper
Commercce
Draper
William Green
American Federation of Labor
National Industrial Conference Board
a_ statistical organization
Green
Conference Board
Commerce Roper
Perkins
Wells Near Hart Hit Oil Sand Deep Test Planned
C P Dorsey and associates reported a test well east of Hart in SW of 21-3-4 penetrated an oil bearing sand at 972 feet and is being deepened after finding 15 feet of sand, a lime layer, then 12 more feet of sand with saturation. The oil is lighter yet heavy enough to spark optimism about a large lube content.
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C. P. Dorsey
Dorsey
Three Black Legion Members Convicted in Detroit Trial
In Detroit Judge Joseph A. Moynihan convict ed three of six Black Legion members on charges of false imprisonment for kidnapping and flogging a fellow member. Thomas F. Cox Earl Angstadt and Frederick A. Gulley were found guilty while Charles D. King Wilbur Robinson and Harold Lawrence were acquitted. The trial extended over more than a week.
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Detroit
First
Black Legion
Joseph A. Moynihan
Thomas F. Cox
Earl Angstadt
Frederick A. Gulley
Charles D. King
Ecorse
Wilbur Robinson
Harold Lawrence
Ada Roy Wins State Scripture Memory Contest
Dale Hayden, 12, of the First Baptist church of Ada won first place in the statewide junior division of the scripture memory contest finals at Falls Creek B Y P U Assembly. Four boys and one girl were finalists from districts. Ada's answers were all perfect.
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Dale Hayden
First Baptist Church of
Ada
Falls Creek
Motor powered drilling units gain in Ada oil field
Water shortages in the Fitts field push consolidation toward motor powered rigs. Olson Drilling operates a diesel unit, Harry Blackstock runs a gas powered Waukesha, and Fleetborn uses two Waukeshas. Diesel units generate their own electricity while Waukesha engines can run on gas or gasoline.
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Fitts
Olson Drilling Company
Harry Blackstock
Waukesha
Fleetborn
Cotton estimates spark bear market in Chicago futures
A government report pegging United States cotton production at 12,481,000 bales triggered a sharp one day drop in Chicago board of trade futures by 32 to 42 cents per 100 pounds. Prices later recovered slightly but closed down 29 to 36 cents, with October at 11.79 and December at 11.78 per 100 pounds.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
United States
Government cotton report delays New York market
The government cotton crop report released after the New York close, causing morning activity to focus on late commitments. December futures dipped to 11.95 then rose to 12.04, closing at 12.00 as the market stayed generally steady, within a four point spread.
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New York
Why Accountants And Bookkeepers In Oil Industry
A royalty deed on 115 acres in the Fitts oil field highlights why many accountants and bookkeepers are employed in oil. The sale shows tiny fractional royalty interests, some as small as 1 14900th, requiring precise accounting to allocate income per owner.
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Firzi
Fitts
Redecorating At Federal Building Puzzles Citizens
Postoffice patrons are watch ing their step this week while the main lobby is being redecorated. The predominant yellow paint is the base for silver foil trimming on a blue background. Upstairs lobbies and the courtroom are to be done over, following last fall’s interior redecorating of the post office.
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Postoffice
Jail or fine showdown ends with husband paying
In California Napa area on August 19, Margaret Miller a 25 year old Napa Junction housewife faced a speeding charge with the option of a $400 fine or five days in jail. She chose jail but her husband M A Miller convinced by phone to accept the fine. She remained in custody until he paid.
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Cal
Margaret Miller
Napa Junction
M. A. Miller
Ada News Classified Ad Promises Best Returns on Vested Amount
Classified listing in Ada News highlights favorable terms for investment returns on vested funds. Details emphasize safety and steady gains, targeting readers seeking reliable long term growth. The ad urges early inquiries and contact with the publication office for full terms and eligibility.
Hoover cites FBI savings and milestones for year
Edgar Hoover announced that for each dollar spent by the FBI about seven dollars were saved through recovered property and government savings, totaling 34.71 million. The bureau reported 3,905 convictions, 11,067 years in sentences, plus nine life and two death sentences.
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Bureau
Edgar Hoover
Bureau of Investigation
Hoover
Tlv
Federal Reserve
FDIC
FBI
National Police Training Academy
Death claims Pontotoc county businessman H O Skaggs
O H Horton Skaggs 33 died Sunday at 8 30 a m at his home 650 West First street after short illness Funeral services were held Monday at Criswell Funeral Home with Rev Shackleford officiating Interment in Rosedale Cemetery He was manager of Roddies dairy and active in farming livestock buying and selling Surviving wife Mrs Jennie Skaggs his parents Mr and Mrs L N Skaggs five sisters Mrs Wilma Morgan Fitzhugh Mrs Sarah J Dew Miss Virgie Margie and Geneva Skaggs
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Pontotoc County
O. H. (Horton) Skeaggs
West First Street
Criswell Funeral Home
Shackleford
Rosedale Cemetery
Skaggs
Roddie
Jennie Skaggs
L. N. Skaggs
West of Ada
Wilma Morgan
Fitzhugh
Sarah J. Dew
Virgie
Margie
Geneva Skaggs
Ada Fire Chief Warns Grass Burns Pose Home Danger
Fire Chief Ed Haley warned Ada residents Monday about trash fires igniting grass and threatening homes. He noted blue gray grass burns as rapidly as dried vegetation and urged preparations such as water barrels and gunny sacks to combat grass fires spreading from trash burns. Three grass blazes were reported that day at West Main, West Thirteenth, and near Stocking Street.
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Ed Haley
Ada
Haley
City Fire Department
West Main
West
Thirteenth
Fifteenth Street
Stockton
Mercury
Swimmer Rescued Near Niagara Falls By Maid Of The Mist
P D H Dawson of Tulsa Oklahoma was swept toward the rapids while swimming below the Canadian falls. The Maid Of The Mist steamship diverted from tourist duty to reach and rescue him as he tired in dangerous cross currents. Mrs Dawson watched the rescue from the gorge bank.
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Niagara Falls
N. Y
D. H. Dawson
Tulsa
Okla
Canadian Falls
Horseshoe Falls
Dawson
New Park Plans Extend Recreation Access in West
The National Park Service announces a late summer campaign to widen recreational access for low income groups. Using President Roosevelt allotments, the program will run August and September with labor from WPA and CCC support where needed. Oklahoma sites include Lake Murray Ardmore 3000 acres 58540 and multiple parks with specific allotments.
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Washington
CLP
National Park Service
Park Service
Roosevelt
Resettlement Administration
Works Progress Administration
Civilian Conservation Corps
Will Rogers Park
Oklahoma City
Mohawk Park
Salawanda Park
McAlester
Death claims 16 year old in Ada race tragedy
Miss Helen Virginia Petty, 16, of Francis, died Sunday afternoon while en route to Ada hospital after an infected tonsil burst releasing poison into her system. Funeral services will be in Francis with burial at Cedar Grove cemetery. She leaves parents Mr. and Mrs. L N Petty a brother J R Petty and two sisters Mrs Bulah Barley and Mrs Cora Leak.
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Helen Virginia Petty
Francis
Ada
Cedar Grove Cemetery
Miss Petty
L. N. Petty
J. R. Petty
Bulah Barley
Cora Leak
Vernon Kiker Proposes Tax Abolition Plan
Vernon L. Kiker, Seminole County representative and Democratic nominee for reelection, proposed abolition of ad valorem tax levies to meet current county expenses. He asked the attorney general to draft a constitutional amendment and a sinking fund to pay county debts. He offered no definite new revenue plan.
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Oklahoma City
Vernon L. Kiker
Seminole
Kiker
Mae Q. Williamson
Oklahoma cotton crop severely hurt in 1936 estimate
Oklahoma's 1936 cotton crop is forecast at 465 000 bales, down 102 900 from 1955, with an average of 90 pounds per acre. Overall state condition is 48 percent of normal, the worst on record except 1944, as wilted crops show limited recovery even with rain. Some south central and southeastern counties expect better yields if rain comes soon.
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Oklahoma City
Upi
Kenneth D. Blood
Oklahoma
Blood
Mansion Fel Completes Four In Oklahoma City Field
Four producers in the Mansion oil field near the state capital were completing today. Sunray Oil and Phillips Petroleum No. State flowed 60 barrels per hour at 6383 feet in the Wilcox sand with 17 million cubic feet of gas daily. Phillips No. 1 Hagin flowed 225 barrels per hour and 10.06 million cubic feet of gas while drilling at 6478 feet. Phillips No. 2 D. F. Sawyer started test yesterday but was shut in after two hours, flowing 859 barrels of oil. British American No. 3 Clarke flowed 20 barrels per hour and 8 million cubic feet of gas at 6469 feet. Fairfax No. 1 Vaught-Hickam began drilling under pressure at 6416 feet atop the Wilcox sand.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City Mansion
Sunray Oil
Phillips Petroleum
State
Wilcox
Capitol
Phillips Petroleum No
Hagin
Mansion
D. F. Sawyer
British American
Clarke
Fairfax Oil No
Vaught-Hickam
Oil stocks fall slightly as week ends August first
The Bureau of Mines reports total crude oil stocks at 396.751 million barrels for the week ending August 1, down 217 thousand from the prior week. Production and runs to stills edged down while imports rose modestly. regional stock totals are listed by area with foreign and total figures.
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Washington
Afg
Bureau of Mines
Bureau
Carlton Tiger Vows Solemnized
Miss Mary Anne Carlton became the bride of Ishmael Tiger in a simple one ring ceremony conducted by Rev. S. M. Williams. Mrs Carlton is connected with Southwestern Bell in Ada. Mr Tiger is from Seminole and will train at East Central college before they settle in Ada after a Dallas vacation.
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Mary Anne Carlton
Ishmael Tiger
S. M. Williams
First Methodist Church
Ardmore
Tiger
Mary E. Carlton
Elmore City
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
G. W. Tiger
Seminole
Dallas
Texas
Old Mexico
Ada
East Central College
Sale Notice of 1849 in Versailles Kentucky details
J L Moss lists sale of farm property and enslaved people on March 1 1849 near Versailles Ky with cash or note payments to Bob McConnell. Items include ox teams two mule cows, a gray mare and colt, plows wagons barrels syrup and whiskey and six enslaved people two men two boys two women with prices not separated. Sale time 8 a m and location two miles south on McCoons ferry pike.
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Ani
Oregon Territory
Buck
Ben
Tom
Jerry Wilson
Johnson-Miller
Ben Miller
Bob McConnell
Versailles
McCoons Ferry Pike
J. L. Moss
Senator Thomas Reports Alaska Visit and Indian Liquor Law
U S Senator Elmer Thomas of Oklahoma returned from Alaska with a senatorial investigation team. He warned natives lag behind whites and urged strict penalties for selling liquor to Alaskan Indians and Eskimos.
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Seattle
U. S S
Elmer Thomas
Oklahoma
United States
Alaska
Thomas
Farm Boys Will Get Chance To Attend Oklahoma A&M
Oklahoma City plan would let two outstanding farm boys from each county attend Oklahoma A&M College with about 10 dollars monthly living expenses. The board approved remodeling CCC buildings for student housing and a college manager would oversee meals and laundry.
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Oklahoma City
Aug. T
Oklahoma A. & M. College
State Board of Agriculture
Harry B. Cordell
H. G. Bennett
CCC
Cordell
Collegce
Winners at 4-H roundup announced in Stillwater
At Oklahoma A and M College a state 4-H club roundup named Ray Graves and Clara Earle Flanagin the healthiest competitors. Team demonstrations featured districts led by Harmon and Osage counties with multiple county and group winners.
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Stillwater
Okla
Broken Bow
Oklahoma A. & M. College
Ray Graves
Clara Earle Flanagin
Oklahoma County
Logan County
Harmon
Greer
Osage
Muskogee
Pottawatomie
Garvin
Seminole
Harmon County
Oklahoma
Okmulgee
Southwest
Pittsburgh
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Continental
Inse
Kirby
Kinz
W. B. Jamieson
Mike Mitchell
Carter
Warrer
Lula
POR Fitts
Sinclair Prairie and
Magnolia Petroleum Company
Futts Field
Sinclair's
Woolley
Magnolia
Arcawmite
Hunton
Upper Simpson and
Moore No
Atkins
Metro Life
Samedan
Bates
Upper Simpson
Harden
Moody
Castin
Norris
Simpson
Blackstock
Fitts Pool
Bleckstock
Carter No
Richards
Viola
W. A. Delaney
State Corporation Commission
Criswell, Trustee, Nec
Starretton
Hart
Ada Roy
Drouth
Federal
Ada News
G-Man Bureau
U. S
Russell Turner
United Press
Karpis
Harry Campbell
William Mahan
Theodore H. Robinson, Jr
Ada Young
Niagara River
Death
Helen Petty
Vernon Kiker
Onlaroma
Capital
Pennsylvania
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S. W. Ind
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Sen.m
East Texas
Mid-Continent
Rocky Mountain
California
Carlton Tiger
Civic
PWA
The
First National Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
P. A. Nor
G. J. Morton
S. K. Grant
J. C. Norris
J. E. Martin
B. C. King
R. W. Simpson
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