Plan Adopted for Developing Fitts Field
Leaseholders approve plan drafted by operators committee for area drilling limited to one well per ten acres. Production to occur below top of Ordovician. timing follows Monday's Daily report.
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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1934
Page
1
Plan Adopted for Fitts Field Development in Ada Oklahoma
At a meeting at the Aldridge hotel leaseholders agreed on a development plan for the John Fitts field southeast of Ada. W A Delaney chaired the operators committee which outlined area boundaries, well spacing and cementing requirements under federal oil administration rules with protests possible before final approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldridge Hotel
Fitts Field
Federal Oil Administration
W. A. Delaney
Ada
Delaney
John Fitts
State Corporation Commission
Hunton
Mr. Alden
U. S. Geological Survey
Oil Administration Office
County Democrat Meeting Sets Aug 28 In Ada And County
Precinct Democratic meetings are planned for Saturday afternoon in rural areas and Saturday night in Ada to select delegates for the Democratic county convention on August 25. County chairman Davison says the convention starts at 2 PM in the county courthouse courtroom. Representation is one delegate per 50 votes or any fraction of the last presidential vote. He notes four new Ada precincts cause uncertainty on delegate apportionment but urges Democrats to attend since no seat contests are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Denver
Davison
Holliman Father of State Rep John Holliman Dies in Bartlesville
Joe M. Holliman aged 74 died in Bartlesville Oklahoma today. Survived by widow a son W Cone Holliman of Bartlesville and five daughters including three in Bartlesville Mrs B H Ownes Tulsa and Mrs J Bert Booth Wichita Falls Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartlesville
Okla
Joe M. Holliman
John M. Holliman
W. Cone Holliman
B. H. Ownes
Tulsa
J. Bert Booth
Wichita Falls
Tex
Marietta Search for John Smith in Murder Trial Absence
In Marietta Oklahoma Officers hunt for John Smith former Thackerville constable after he failed to appear for his murder trial of Sam H Randolph Love County district court raises bond to 25 000 and issues an alias warrant. Authorities note possible visit to Esteno last Friday and court adjourns awaiting his return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta
Okla
John Smith
Thackerville
Smith
Sam H. Randolph
Love County
John B. Ogden
Frank M. Dudley
Dudley
Es Teno
Brilliant career of Henry Rank ended by death
The funeral of Speaker Henry T. Rainey will be held late Wednesday afternoon in Carrollton Illinois. His body, who died last night in St. Louis, will leave the city Wednesday morning for Carrollton. Burial will be in Carrollton cemetery with plans announced by Mrs. Rainey. Final arrangements to be set by sergeant at arms Kenneth Romney arriving from Hamilton Montana. The funeral committees will be named then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Henry T. Rainey
Carrolton
Ill
St. Louis
Carrollton
Episcopal Church
Rainey
Kenneth Romney
House
Hamilton
Mon
Rainey Dies at 73. Longtime House Speaker Passes Away
Henry T Rainey the veteran speaker of the House died at 7 50 p m after a sudden angina attack following a recovery from bronchial pneumonia He would have turned 74 the next day President Roosevelt and leaders nationwide expressed sorrow The body will be cremated per his widow Mrs Rainey described his final hours and funeral plans are expected to be set today by Senator Dieterich Rainey served as Dean of the House since 1933 and was noted for his blunt style and silent dignity as a political figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Henry T. Rainey
House of Representatives
Roosevelt
John N. Garner
Rainey
Joseph W. Byrne
Tennessee
William H. Dieterich
Til
Democratic Party
Harding
H. W. Soper
Soper
Mr. Rainey
House
John Garner
Texas
Senate
Arapaho Prepare for Arn Dance
Geary August 20. 450 Arapaho set out to mix their medicine for the annual sun dance. The ceremony began last night on the North Canadian river with a three day preparation leading to a sundown Wednesday start for five young braves to dance without food or water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geary
North Canadian
Charlie Loneman
Chicago golfer Miss Virginia Van Wie wins Western Women's derby
Miss Virginia Van Wie of Chicago wins the Western Women's golf derby with a 72 hole total of 325 shots. Her rounds were 83 76 82 82 as the national champion captures the title at the event held in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Virginia van Wie
Ern est Austell killed in Stonewall shooting
Stonewall druggist Ern est Austell was shot Saturday night as he closed his drugstore. Ben Young pleaded not guilty to murder and was ordered held without bond until August 27 for a preliminary hearing. Funeral services for Austell were set for 2:30 this afternoon at the Bap tist church in Stonewall. Burial will be in Rosedale cemetery with the American Legion handling the military funeral. Austell is survived by his widow Agnes, son Ruddie, daughter Shirley, four sisters, two brothers and his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Young
Stonewall
Ernest Austell
Young
Sherwood Hill
Austell
Babfist
Milo Arbuckle
Ada
Gurial
Rosedale
Cemery
Lenon
Agnes Austell
Ruddie
Shirley
Fletcher Snipes
Walter Pike
Pamiine Amenda
Willie Austell
Bob
Arthur Austell
R. H. Austell
Showers Fall In Northern Oklahoma
Oklahoma City saw 106 degrees the day before as northern counties enjoyed cooler readings. Scattered Sunday night showers cooled parts of the relief area with Tulsa reporting rain. Minimums ranged from 82 in Oklahoma City to about 60s in Woodward Alva Elk City and other northern towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Guthrie
Tulsa
Woodward
Alva
Elk City
Judge McKeel schedules non jury term starting September 4
Judge J. F. McKeel prepares a docket of non jury cases for a September 4 term. The first phase will handle motions before disposition of the cases. The judge notes the plan. A separate quotation asserts emphasis on honest advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. McKeel
Greater returns for the amount invested News Classified Ads
Ad section highlights investment opportunities and promising returns for readers seeking higher yields. Prominent listings emphasize potential profits, with brief terms and contact pointers for further details.
Man pleads not guilty in Lamar homicide case
Everett Mayfield pleaded not guilty to murder charges linked to the Tuesday night killing of C. L. Lamar near Bebee. Lucian Lamar, wounded and in serious condition, cannot testify. Mayfield held without bond as a preliminary hearing date isn’t set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Mayfield
C. L. Lamar
Mayfield
Bebee
Sherwood Hill
Lucian Lamar
Lamar
Mayfields
Lamars
John Lamar
Poteau Gin Operator Dies After Illness
Poteau reports the death of 86 year old PHL B. B. Smith at his home after a two week illness. He moved to Poteau from Monroe Oklahoma where he previously operated a cotton gin. Survivors include his widow a daughter Miss Lillie Smith and brothers L C Smith of Wister and A L Smith of Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poteau
B. B. Smith
Monroe
Okla
Miss Lillie Smith
L. C. Smith
Wister
A. L. Smith
Central Oklahoma rains ease drought with heavy showers
The central Oklahoma region received up to nearly three inches of rain between 2 am and 8 am breaking a long drought. Oklahoma City reported 2.79 inches while most areas saw beneficial rainfall for pastures and gardens. Temperatures moderated from near 120 degrees as readings dropped to the seventies. FERA Work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Panhandle
FERA
E. W. Marland
Roosevelt
Washington
Ponca City
Ardmore
McAlester
Tulsa
Altus
Anadarko
Hollis
Osage
Kay County
Shawnee
Bartlesville
Enid
Fairview
Elk, City
Woodward
Clinton
Alva
Wrecked gun laden sedan spurs bank bandit chase
Four men in a machine gun laden car wrecked near Old Fort North Carolina before commandeering a second vehicle. They fled east as deputies and owners recovered, with shots fired and injuries reported. meanwhile cops hunted two bank robber gangs in Georgia and Florida after two swift daytime holdups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Fort
N. C
B. Scott Blanton
Charlotte
North Carolina
Hot Springs
Here
Tennessee
Bank of
Malone
Georgia
W. F. Chambliss
Alabama
Florida
T‘o
Clayton
Cornelia
Rural schools in Pontotoc county cut short term
Rural schools in Pontotoc county announce early close of summer terms to allow children to pick cotton amid hot dry weather. Some have already closed. others will close this week and next as the August apportionments are prepared and state money per capita is 15 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huff
Pontotoc County
Building Permits Increase in August
August permits total $8,100 across four filings in Commissioner Chamberlain’s office. While not large, officials say activity is far ahead of recent months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
J Brown Grows Good Stop of Corn
J Brown of Ada reports a notable corn crop from 10 to 15 acres of Yellow Dent planted around April 1. He expects about 200 bushels and notes additional success with potatoes, barley, millet, and other crops, placing him in a favorable farming position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Brown
Ada
Capital Celebrates OKLAHOMA CITY Frolic At 2 O'clock
UP Oklahoma City staged an impromptu frolic at 2 o clock in the afternoon with citizens joining in the celebration. The item notes continuation on page 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capital
Oklahoma City
CCC Project Nears Completion at Wintersmith Park
The Wintersmith park CCC project nears completion with the bathing pool set to finish this week and the amphitheater and bath house in final stages. Extra stone masons and carpenters are on site while a new eight inch water main will supply Byrd's Mill water to the pool. An investigator notes a blond guest leaving as others rise in the quiet aftermath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CCC
Wintersmith Park
Byrd
Notorious trio robs Vernon service station in Texas
Three high profile fugitives reportedly robbed the W. E. Hoffman filling station in Vernon Texas of 27.85. Station attendant Martin Lowke identified Raymond Hamilton and Ed Stanton from photos as two of the robbers. A third man matching Blackie Thompson’s description rode in the Ford V-8 with Oklahoma plates during the gunplay and getaway. Lowke was forced into the car and later released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Lowke
Hamilton
Thompson
Stanton
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