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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1935

Page

8

John Fitts oil field activity shows test plans and new completions

The Pontotoc County oil page reports preparations for a new test near the John Fitts field led by J. E. Crosbie Inc. plus drilling at McBride Coplen 1 wildcat and Carter No. 1 Thompson near Centrahoma. New completions raise production potential as several wells reach depth and flow tests yield oil.

John Fitts J. E. Crosbie, Inc Crosbie and Fitts Pool W. A. Delaney Jr Curt Kine Sam Miller Ada McBride Coplen Wildcat Center Centrahoma Carter John Thompson Cromwell Franks Phillips Moore McCoy Thompson McCarthy Jesse Simpson Steedman Pontotoc County Amerada Olney Coal County Jesse Continental Fitts Burke-Greis No. 2 Chambers F. H. Moore Norris George ‘Raith Burke-Greis King Et al No Smith Woodford Pontioe County E. H. Moore Wirick Mitchell Centracama Wedesday J. Smith

Man Receives $200 Conscience Money From Stranger

Sam Harris of Ada finds a personal letter enclosed with $200 in currency to repay a past $100 loan. The note from “A Friend” says he recently returned to Okla City after years away and hopes for thanks. Harris is puzzled who sent it. The letter is dated August 21 and mailed August 22.

Sam Harris Okla City Ada Harris Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City Livestock Market Report Aug 28

Pi cattle 2 200, calves 1 000, all classes steady. Steers 5.25 7.00, bulk good grass cows 4.09 25, top 5.00. heifers 6.00 7.00. canners and cutters 9.25 3.25. best dealers 5.00 6.50. Hogs 1 300, up 11.00 top. packing sows 9.00 25. lambs 25 lower. bulk plain to medium 6.59 7.50.

Kansas City U. S. Dept. Agr Colorado Oklahoma City

Butter and eggs firm in Chicago market

Butter trading at 9,285 pounds with firm prices across creamsery specials and extras. Prices listed for creamery grades from 25 1 4 to 3 4, extras to standards. Eggs at 6,606 dozen with firm values for extra firsts, fresh graded firsts, and local current receipts ranging from 21 to 26 1 2.

Chicago

Poultry Market Report From Chicago Trade Aug 28

Live poultry price list shows 31 trucks in stock with hens steady as marked by weight. Hens under 4 1 2 pounds at 4 1 2, 18 1 2 pounds for larger hens, leghorn hens at 14 1 2, rock fryers 18 1 2 to 19, colored varieties around 17 to 20 1 2, turkeys 11 to 14, ducks and geese mixed in price ranges, roosters and small birds noted with various multipliers.

Chicago Rock Springs

Potatoes Mixed in U S Trade From Chicago Markets

Chicago reports show potatoes at 71 on track 265 and total U S shipments at 7. Wisconsin cobblers and other stock edged weaker as supplies held steady and demand lagged. Prices for unwashed Idaho Bliss and various U S No 1 grades ranged from about 0.90 to 1.12 per unit with regional variations.

Chicago U. S. Dept U. Ss Wisconsin Cobblers Idaho Bliss U. S Bliss

Wheat futures slide amid dull session and hedge pressure

Wheat futures eased as hedging and liquidation by eastern houses weighed on prices despite pessimistic crop reports. December wheat closed about 1 cent lower, while corn moved mixed between 23 8 and 7 8, oats down 1 8 to 1 2, rye off 1 4 to 3 8, and barley steady. Provisions were higher.

Chicago

Spot Grain Prices in Chicago Market Report

Chicago grain prices list cash wheat and corn values with No. 2 and No. 3 grades. No. 2 yellow corn trades around 76 1/2 to 77, No. 2 red wheat near 89 3/4, No. 3 hard wheat about 1.01 to 1.02. Oats at No. white tough 25.

Chicago

Cotton futures steady after loan program hints

New York August 28 traders waited for clearer signals on the new cotton loan program. Futures trading was quiet with narrow fluctuations as December moved between 19.51 and 10.58, closing 2 to 6 points lower. Spot middling at 10.95.

New York

Spot Cotton News: New Orleans Closing Prices

Spot cotton in New Orleans on Aug 28 closed steady with gains of 190 points. Sales reached 4,939 with low mid dling at 19.15 cents, middling 10.90 cents, and good middling 11.35. Receipts were 2,298 and stocks stood at 261,347.

New Orleans

Cotton futures close in New Orleans slight declines

Cotton futures in New Orleans on August 28 closed barely steady with net declines of 1 to 3 points. Dates show settlement figures for October through July contracts with small shifts and midday price ranges across options.

Farm Camp Plans and 4-H Events Across Pontotoc County

Pontotoc county farm home demonstration clubs prepare for the annual women’s camp at Sulphur August 27 28 with entertainment by club delegations. 4-H boys and girls will camp at Byrds Mill August 31 urging record submissions to the secretary. Oklahoma cotton option payments totaled 5 35876656 through July 31 1935, with 575 312 producers taking options on 2 447 474 500 pound bales as part of 1932 and 1935 adjustment programs. Texas led nation payments at 20 195 10315, Kansas minimal at 1862.06. figures exclude cash benefits.

Farm Home Pontotoc County Sulphur Jessie Morgan Byrds Mill Stillwater Oklahoma D. P. Trent Extension Service Oklahoma A. and M. College Farm Credit Administration Texas Kansas

4 H Exhibits and Ada Fair Camp Plans

Mrs Jessie Morgan home demonstration agent outlines 4 H exhibits for the Oklahoma State Fair with county delegates and Ada fair details. Six boys and six girls per county typically attend, with special permission for more, and events include judging contests team demonstrations and tours. Dates list Tulsa Four State Fair September 14-16 and Oklahoma City event. weekend activities described.

Jessie Morgan Oklahoma City Ada Tulsa

4 H CLUBBERS MOVE TO ADULT GROUPS IN OKLAHOMA AREAS

A Union Hill home demonstration meeting reviewed former 4 H club members including Mrs M S Burnett Ada Route 2 and Vesta Jackson Ada Route 2 with others in Colbert Roff and Scroggins areas. The Colbert club remains a community hub hosting nutrition demonstrations and birthday and stork showers. Local homes in Ada and surrounding towns were visited for social and civic activities with several families attending events and noting a well attended gathering at the Colbert home.

Union Hill Club M. S. Burnett Ada Vesta Jackson M. P. Hanahan Aida Ethel Yancy G. W. Archer Colbert Adult Demonhenuse Colbert Club Roff Adult Home Demonstration Club Civic Visub House Katherine Weems M. S. Solomon Roff

Pollock Reports Lambs and Wool Profits for Pontotoc Farmers

R I Pollock of Pontotoc county shares figures from a sheep tour. First group of lambs weighed 70 pounds sold for 8 25, second group 80 pounds sold for 7 60, third group 75 pounds sold for 8 15. Wool yield averaged 10 13 pounds per animal at 20 cents per pound. He advises a small flock as a low cost income source.

R. TI. Pollock R. I. Pollock Pontotoc County Pollock

School notes on absent students visit to near McAlester

A list records sixth grade students Virginia Dale Meeks Walton Isaacs and Cole. seventh grade Nadine Escue Alice Farmer and Lucille In gram. eighth grade Alpha and Harlem McCause. LaDon and Winfield were absent Thursday and Friday visiting near McAlester.

Barnadine Ballard Eva Lois Whitaker Virginia Dale Meeks Walton Isaacs Coleman Pennington Nadine Escue Alice Farmer Lucille Ingram Alpha Harlen McCause LaDon Winfield McAlester

Sunday School Attendance Rises Amid Warm Weather

Sunday school drew good numbers despite heat while local families shared visits. Haskell West of Abloso and the McLains hosted Sunday guests with Grandma Hoover and Virgil Hoover of Owl Creek among those who called. Robert Ellison and children visited C. H. Brannon of Lovelady, D. T. Bourn and daughter with Fred Cecil and children visited Mrs. Falter.

John Chaffin Dow Thompson W. C. Ellis Zelma Tallant Inez Moore Ruby Delle Isabel Clifford Miller Lovelady Willis Melton Virgil Hoover Owl Creek A. Avaritt Texas Edd Stephens Meir Stephens John Brandon Robert Ellison W. C. Ellison A. Alaritt Annie Brandon Office Brandon Ahloso Fred Cecil Fred Falter

Sunday notices and visits in AAR CORNER

Sunday school and church services led by Bro. Bill Huddleston at the local place invited all. A list of attendees includes Alta Berger and children James Ray and Virginia plus others at Buster Berger’s ice cream supper. Several families and visitors from Ada Hobart Fort Worth and Parish Chapel are mentioned in weekend gatherings.

Oma Whisenhunt Irene Rose Rosie Rose Barbara Teel Alva Glenn Short Fortner Lavern Tomlinson Tomlinson Shorty Vaughn Eugene Virgie Tomlinson Ernest Davis Barara Teel Hall's Hill Lula Luella Teel Eldon Davis Emma Lee Burns Jim Odom Arletha Gemme Mae Alice Williamson Joy Ruth Barnes Mary Waddie Vickers Buck Scott Wayne Murphy Charlie Hutchins Jack Earl Gill Jesse Arletha Williamson Stonewall Gentry Hatton Oral Otto Lesley Conway Corinne Scott Pauline Scott Bushers Mrs. Lamb Clara Bushers Centrahoma Holland Eddie Melville Perry Union Valley J. W. Hayes Ada Sam Melville Thurman Broadwater Paul Price Frisco Vada Melville Chester Williamson Ernest Townsend Bill Huddleston Alta Berger James Ray Virginia Clarence Irwin Buster Berger W. W. Walton Natomi Muncy Edith Maddox Manley Maddox Wanda Jean J. C. Maddox Sylas Twyman Joe Manda Berger Charley Snow J. C. James Loyd Oliver Frank Dryden Manuel Irwin Herel Tiner Hobart Claude Tiner Bonnie Fae Smith Lorraine Riley Pet Jones Alfred Avery Pennington Tom Riley Ruther Elliott Earl Smith Pat Manning Near Ada Jack West Fort Worth Tex Levi Muncy Lorraine Edith Riley Parish Chapel

Birth of a daughter Sarah Ann to Mr and Mrs Gus Curlee

Mr and Mrs Gus Curlee welcome a daughter named Sarah Ann born August 22. Mother and baby are both reported to be doing fine.

Gus Curlee Sarah Ann Lois Kerr Rose Moshier Lillie Kerr Joyce Celia Watson Carrie Johnson Wanda Janema Pleasant Hill Henry McMeans Knox Lee Sweat Arvil Sweat Sweat Grace

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