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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1925
Page
19
Farm writer Agent Hill reports worm outbreaks vary by area during last week's county rounds. He recommends two control methods: dusting cotton with a calcium arsenate lime mix while leaves are dew-drenched, or using cultivator brushes to shake worms from stalks. Cal Edmonson previously found success by cutting every other row to improve sunlight on stalks.
Mrs. Morgan reports local clubs are busy with fair preparations. Drouth damaged gardens and canned vegetables fall short of expectations, but exhibitors still hope to bring in strong exhibits in some lines.
A historical recipe explains a whitewash formula using lime, water, salt, ground rice paste, Spanish whiting, and clear glue. The mixture is stirred, allowed to stand, then applied hot by brush or spray for coating surfaces.
A preparation fair for 4-H clubs will be held in my office Saturday August 22 offering a complete exhibit of canning sewing and food preparation for grades 1 through 6. Members may bring sewing pieces. Mrs. Frazier assistant state club agent will attend to assist adult club members.
County officers raided a still near Connersville uncovering 50 gallons of whiskey and 150 gallons of masa along with three men. I R Hardin Elmo Jamison and Newt Littlefield were arrested and each bond set at 3500 with release secured by Earl Underhill and G C Barrett. Indictments allege possession of a complete still whiskey and conspiracy to violate the National Prohibition.
President Coolidge enjoys his stay in Plymouth Vermont delaying his return to Swampscott Massachusetts. He is expected to be at the summer White House before week’s end and may leave tomorrow.
Oklahoma's cotton crop may equal or surpass last season if favorable weather continues. Rain has revived drought areas, boosting yields in several counties though boll worm damage remains a risk. If conditions stay dry later, Oklahoma could approach 2 000 000 bales and total season value near 200 000 000 dollars.
An unidentified woman, wife of a farmer, sustained severe bruises and a hand laceration when a Dodge touring car driven by T H Y Jones of Chickasha struck a farm wagon nine miles east of Ada on the Allen highway early today. Jones faced reckless driving charges. the car wrecked and both parties were taken to Ada.
J W Harding 55 formerly of Afton sold his jewelry business and home to move to Chattanooga Tennessee. He was found dead in the back yard of his Miami home with a bullet wound to his right temple. A pistol lay nearby and authorities call it self inflicted. Harding had two sons a daughter and a widow.
Oil news reports Galbreath and Henry spudding a test in the southeast quarter of section 18-2-9 near Centrahoma. The Heck No. 1 well is now drilling with three good producing gas sands found. Operators see potential for oil beyond the gas.
A plan by Chief Justice Harry Olson and Dr. William J. Hickson to remove 3,000 mentally deficient repeaters from Chicago society proposes a permanent industrial farm colony. They claim it would cut policing costs and curb violent crime by treating the root causes in psychology.
In section 28 4-7 near Ada Judge Hughes plans to test upper sands after cement removal in his well. Prospects include 664 to 692 feet and a sand near 700 feet with expected small production. Bebee field sees renewed drilling in sections 28 5 5 and 5 4 5 with Brinson and Doyle active as LaSalle pursues a test hole.
Judge W C Hughes reports reaching the second sand in his well, shallower than expected. He plans to drill further, hoping to strike a third producing layer within a few feet. Current production would likely cover costs.
Sunday's Daily reports Honmokla Oil tests 5 inch casing at 3642 feet in Allen field section 38 5 8. The Dixie at 3010 feet in 26 5 8 remains shut down. Wilcox in 14 4 7 drilling at 2700 feet. American Oil and Refining at 2300 feet in Balthrop No 4 9 4 6. Water abundant, more drilling planned in weeks. Jack Lloyd is out of town. development plans for his pool east of Ada not announced.
Tulsa area leads Oklahoma with 252 operations including 132 drilling wells and 52 new rigs. The state totals for the week ending August 15 show 61 new locations 151 rigs 770 drilling wells 218 shutdowns and 112 completions with Wewoka Cromwell and Cushing ranking second and third.
Enid reports the Garber oil field covering four by six miles with three by four miles of main production. Fifteen producing sands are mapped from 1100 to 4400 feet, four wells on a single site tap different depths. Sinclair leads with holdings and funds a church and private school for workers families amid ongoing tests.
W C Geers who resigned as head of the oil and gas conservation department will not appear as charges against him and Boone Hite are resumed. Ned Looney said neither will testify. Claude Nowlin is sidelined by an infected foot and would not appear even if Hite could. No indication given of later dates.
A gold nugget originally taken from Sutter Creek California by James W Marshall on January 24 is identified as the property of a New York man.
A new hardwood processing plant will be installed in Poteau immediately, signaling an immediate start of construction and local economic development. The project aims to create jobs and boost regional timber processing capacity.
Plans for an interclub Kiwanis feast between the Pauls Valley and Ada clubs were finalized at Ada Kiwanis luncheon at the First Presbyterian church. Walter Nance and Pauls Valley representatives approved the Stratford event on August 26, with J M Carter of Ada donating 50 watermelons. A farm growing contest committee was named plus musical numbers provided by Chapman Shaw and Gon.
Local readers can place want ads to buy rent or sell items with NEWS. Quick listings cover household goods vehicles and services. Ads run in upcoming editions with contact details and pricing options.
Georgia tobacco farmers in South Georgia report a golden harvest with an estimated 1925 yield of 50 to 75 million pounds and a potential $20 million income. Acreage has nearly doubled from 34 000 in 1924 to 72 000 this year as growers shift from cotton to tobacco, boosting Georgia as a leading tobacco state.
Hundreds of swift terrapins will race on September 6 and 7 at 101 Ranch near Ponca City in the second annual Terrapin Derby. Elimination heats precede the Labor Day final with a silver loving cup awarded to the winner and prize shares for other top finishers. C M Sarehet notes high entry interest and Harry Cravin seeks to reclaim the cup after last year’s victor.
A petition was filed to take the prison label repeal referendum to the Oklahoma Supreme Court. ten Garvin county men contest the secretary of state's ruling that the petition had enough valid signatures, with nearly 5000 valid names of 26420 needed. The case may hinge on post office address markings and circulator oath validity.
Ida M. Blankenburg of Tulsa Oklahoma was sentenced to six months in jail for wilful and corrupt perjury in an attempt to deceive the court and obstruct justice over a claim to Lotta M. Crabtree estate claiming to be her daughter.
Albert Jones and Grady Nichols, both juveniles, were sentenced to the Pauls Valley reform school after confessing to the looting of the Smith Cole company Store Sunday night. Lloyd Stephens remains held for district court on second degree burglary charges. City police tracked a handbag with clothes to a hiding place. the loot was linked to the & E. Grocery entry through plaster walls. Justice Anderson remanded Stephens’ guilty plea to district court with bond set at $1000.
Oklahoma City August 17 police search for the slayer of E. C. Rowlett cashier of the Capitol Hill state bank. Rowlett was shot late Saturday night while in an automobile near the state capitol with Mrs. J. B. Massey. She says a highwayman demanded to search the car and a shot killed Rowlett as he moved to reach a gun. Rowlett died en route to the hospital. Mrs. Massey reported the robber fled in a nearby auto. Rowlett's widow and his brother J. R. Rowlett bank president survive.
Sawokla the country home of Miss Alice Robertson former Oklahoma congresswoman burned Tuesday night. The landmark on Honor Heights four miles west of Muskogee housed relics of pioneer days and drew thousands of motorists as flames destroyed the structure. Origin of the fire remains a mystery.
Harve Prentice aged 37 of Leonard perished when his residence burned to the ground in Bixby Oklahoma late last night. His family was away visiting in Tulsa and learned of the tragedy upon their return this morning.
Oklahoma City hosts a special chartered train for delegates to the American Legion department convention at Pawhuska on September 2 and 3. Delegations from Altus Lawton Chickasha and other towns join in, boarding September 1 at 9 p.m. in Oklahoma City with stops at Chandler Bristow and Sapulpa to pick up riders. The train arrives Pawhuska early Wednesday with midnight parade music by the Oklahoma City Legion band and sleeping cars parked for lodging.
Ada will host the national Phi Delta Omega convention on September 5 6 and 7 with the annual fraternity meeting. Delegates from 13 chapters will attend and a full entertainment program is planned from arrival to departure. A five member Eta Chapter delegation from Ada and seven delegates from Alpha Chapter of Oklahoma met in Shawnee to discuss plans. last meeting was in Arkansas City.
Mr and Mrs W B Gay of 501 East Fourteenth street hosted a reunion for all six of their children except Bill of Bartlesville. One daughter Mrs O S Lindsey now of Colorado Springs learned her husband had appendicitis and left promptly. Mr Lindsey once lived here and is well known.
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