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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1928

Page

6

Drilling and Production Update With Multiple Wells

The report lists numerous wells including Milner Nos 1 2 3 4 5 McElroy Whitney Warth Perry and Kingode with statuses such as flowing pulling casing swabbing and shut down. Production totals show barrels and feet drilled along with locations and operators like Louisiana Oil Refining Co and W R Ramsey, noting water waiting and lime aspects.

Gore Ga Eek Eo Moe Harjo Homadkla Oi Co Whitney No Aifle McCall, Pees Sh Bonen McCall J. B. Milner Milner Ene. Ee Kinode Acoe Louisiana Oil & Refining Co. Perry Warth McElroy Sakae Mario W. R. Ramsey Whitney

Lula and Hall's Hill Pie S uppers Fund Local Schools

The Lula School pie supper raised 33.20 and Hall's Hill wing school earned 22.77 to support the schools. A Hesxell school pie supper is planned next Friday night. The community notes various visits, gatherings, travel, and a memorial for Thelma Jones Echols who died of typhoid at 17. The column also records church meetings, social visits, and local happenings across Owl Greek and Stonewall areas.

Lula Hall's Hill School Hesxell School W. M. Ray Jess Ray Mable Bonnie Glover Thelma Bales Gladys Sherman Lee Reynolds Evi Bonnie Ray Lottie Tiner Audrey Clifford Carl Cecil Davis Eddie Huston Tiner Nona Killion Alma Lou Reed Cleo Polk Stonewall Houston Tiner Carl Davis Mable Glover Eva Ray Estelle Glover Essie Davis Mr. Patterson Allen Eula Davis Tupelo Gore Lula Hall Arvil Davis Thelma Jones-Echols J. A. Jones Okla Thelma Rozell Marie M. C. Robinson E. Weatherford St Fort Worth, Tex

Summers Chapel Notes of Community Life and Loss

Rainy days slow harvest preparations for 1929 as Summers Chapel reports fair farmer finances with diversification from cotton. Local activities include visits, church attendance, a pie supper raising 602.23 for Christmas gifts, and numerous social calls in a wide area around Roff Duncan and Stratford with many names and places. Claud Stone obituary from Kansas is noted with condolences.

E. H. Light J. Q. Moore L. D. Haskins Claud Stone Kansas J. G. Stone Knox Claud Verlin Light Earlin Haskins Cottonwood Rachel Burch Norene Moore Ilone Burch Verda Wood A. J. Wood Ode Frank Jim Megee Stratford Summers Chapel

Local visits and overnight stays across Ada area churches

Mr and Mrs Jim Holkum returned home to Maysville after visiting Mr and Mrs Do A Stewart. Lorene Crabtree spent a night with Jennie Hall and with Erns Hughey. Mild social visits include Mr and Mrs Lee Hall calling on Sam Schofield and Mrs Edne Nail of Ada staying with Lee Hall family. Tom Smith and Fletcher Watson were in Ada. Austell Cassady called on Glen Hughey. James Roundtree visited Barney Hall.

Egypt Charlie Rushing Colbert Johnnie Tilley Union Hill Powell Maxwell Attie Selph Duncan Troy Selph Pete Roddy Bill Bud Scates Lela Selph Beasie East East Bethlee Simpkins Lauren Floyd Leona Leola Myers Richarson Cassidy Marvin Floyd Charlie Stephens Ross John Myers Elve East Eunice Selph Hazel Cooper Jim Melton Family Johnnie Mae Ora Bell East Lele Andrew Young Fitzhugh Willis Ables Sam Evans Roundtree Shook Ellen Dunn Mattie Patton Ww. L. Wright Roff Wells Wilson Okla Earl Stewart Alma Dunn Maysville Thurman Smith Patton Wright Lois Standfield Shelby Standfield Chersie Rhodes Inez Blanton Ed Cushman Mark Solomon Stratford Stinnett Fay Pendleton Dosson Leon Smith Ray Paul Crowder Pampa Texas Jim Holkum Do. A. Stewart Lorene Crabtree Jennie Hall W. H. Traylor Ada Gertie Vandegriff Margie Lillie Price Lee Hall Sam Schofield O. A. Clark Knox Erns. Hughey FP. L. Cassady Joe Price Crocket Price M. N. Hughey Elmer Cock Pickett Edne. Nail Tom Smith Mrs. Hoggard Austell Cassady Glen Hughey James Warble Roundtree Barney Woodrow Hall Fletcher Watson Louie Stewart Haskell Hall

Franks Singing Draws Crowd for Sunday Night

Sunday night singing by Franks drew a so gathering with hopes of a larger crowd next week. Sunday school meets at 10 o clock.

Owl Operations on Upgrade Now

Oil activities across scattered areas are upgrading with rapid drilling. Bebee area reports a new producer boosting regional output by over 200 barrels. Multiple rigs and wells in sections 29 5 3 to 24 5 7 show ongoing depth progress and rotary drilling amid widespread exploration.

Bebee Empire Hunton Ogg Petroleum B. A. LaSelle LaSelle American Oil & Refining Corporation Harjo Texas Oil Company Sasakwa Sinclair Jefferson Pontotoc County Coalgate McCraw Coal County Woodford Cherts

Miss Ruth Waner Weds in Oklahoma City

The marriage of Miss Ruth Ellen Waner and Minor S. Formby was solemnized Friday evening in the First Methodist church parsonage in Oklahoma City. The Rev. Forney Hutchinson officiated before family members including the bride’s parents Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Waner and the groom’s relatives. The ceremony featured a ring exchange.

Ada Folk Ruth Ellen Waner Minor S. Formby First Methodist Church Oklahoma City Forney — Hutchinson O. L. Waner Ernest Cook Jimmy Malone

Prince of Wales heads for England amid King George illness

The Prince of Wales began the final lap of a 6000 mile dash from Equatorial Africa to England, leaving Boulogne at 7 10 p m aboard the Biarritz after a 25 minute stay. King George's physicians fought for his life as reports warned of slim chances of recovery and crowds gathered outside Buckingham Palace amid cold winds.

Boulogne France Prince of Wales Equatorial Africa England Folkstone Biarritz Europe Brindisi Torch Folkestone London King George George Sir Stanley Hewett Lord Dawson of Penn Buckingham Palace

Steedman School Welcomes New Attendants

Steedman School adds several new attendants as farm work slows with workers on the new highway. Mark Rainey from near Marlow has moved to the community. Marlow gains from Marlow's loss. Mrs. Guy Tucker and children visited Mrs. Cecil Seeley. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Alexander of Harrah, Oklahoma, visited relatives here last week. A. J. McNeal and family were guests of R. E. Gillock and family Sunday.

Mark Rainey Near Marlow Marlow Guy Tucker Cecil Seeley Kenneth Alexander Harrah Okla A. J. McNeal R. E. Gillock

Flu Appears In Couttered Areas Dec 11 194

Surgeon General Cummings advised against closing city schools to curb influenza as 21 238 new cases were reported in 26 states for the week ending December 8. He estimated up to 200 000 total cases nationwide and warned that urban close contacts make school closures less effective. Kansas led with 13 596 cases. other states listed include Montana Colorado North Dakota Wisconsin New Jersey New York City Illinois Michigan Maryland West Virginia Florida Arkansas Louisiana and Texas.

Washington Cummings Public Health Service Cumming Maine Connecticut New York City New Jersey Illinois Michigan Maryland West Virginia Florida Arkansas Louisiana Texas

Lease Sold Every Minute at Osage Regular Bidding

A morning oil lands auction in Pawhuska Oklahoma sold 55 of 189 tracts as bids ran at 11 35 and 12 30 for roughly 65000. The top price of the session came from Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Co for SW 28 23 9 near Hominy. W D Gray of Tulsa paid 5000 for SW 10 24 9 and A G Oliphant of Tulsa paid 3000 for SE 17 22 10 as the crowd faced slick roads delaying starts with about 150 attendees. Col E E Walters of Skedee presided as auctioneer.

Pawhuska Oklaine Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company Hominy W. D. Gray Tulsa A. G. Oliphant Col. E. E. Walters Skedee

Court Disposes Of Numerous Appeals In Oklahoma

In Oklahoma City on December 8 the criminal court of appeals refused to issue a writ of habeas corpus for J W King of Kay county, upholding his still-imprisoned robbery with firearms conviction. Several companion cases were decided, reversing some liquor possession rulings for search warrant or evidence issues and affirming others.

Oklahoma City J. W. King Kay County Criminal Court of Appeals Barnes Taylor Noble County Floyd Miller J. E. Medley Oklahoma County Mat Beaster Okmulgee County Raymond Ashwood Muskogee H. O. Robinson J. S. Wright Cleveland County

East Central College Extension Enrollments Set Records

East Central college reports 641 students in extension work and 347 in correspondence, totaling about 1000 non resident students. The district sees East Central leading in non resident enrollment with classes in most towns, serving teachers who continue their work while employed locally.

East Central College East Central Central College

Prohibition Agents Probe Gas Trapping Death at Liquor Cave

In Houston a liquor cave beneath a whiskey distillery claimed the life of Pat Sharpe, 40, after he warned colleagues to retreat as gas fumes overwhelmed the men. Victor Buthod and two others struggled to rescue him while Dr. Waltrip worked to revive him. Authorities investigate whether a trap or environment caused the fatal exposure. An Italian farm owner was arrested in connection with the operation.

Houston Texas Prohibition Pat Sharpe Sharpe Victor Buthod Buthod M.C. Waltrip Arres

American Marine Killed by Rebels in Nicaragua

In Nicaragua the death of Gunnery Sergeant Charles Williams of Astoria New York occurred when a marine patrol halted marauders in the Neuva Segovia department near Ocotal and Telepacha. Williams died from a head wound a short time after being shot by a stray bullet during the engagement.

Managua Nicaragua Charles Williaams Astoria N. Y Department of Neuva Segovia Ocotal Maurice G. Holmes Pontotoc Miss Telepacha Williams Marine Corps Marine Headquarters George Hall Coco River

Unclear text record on gas evidence search

W D Smith deputy administrator for the Texas district is expected today to arrive for a search of a pit believed to contain evidence about a fatal gas. The pit will be torn open and searched thoroughly for any sign that gas was kept there by raiders.

Ted W. D. Smith Texas District

Prohibition Bureau Reports Busy Year Under Doran

Washington December 8 UP The prohibition bureau's 1928 year in review shows 15 307 arrests 58 813 confessions and 1 048 636 gallons of illegal spirits seized. Convictions topped 77 799 with 15 793 jail terms and 7 031 109 in fines.

Washington Prohibition Bureau Treasury Department Doran Tempo Bureau

Pipeline ordered to Oklahoma City oil field

The Empire Pipe Line company will carry oil from the discovery well in Oklahoma City to its Crescent-Lowell line in Logan county. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil and Foster Petroleum plan to sell production from the new district to Empire. The well was producing 200 barrels an hour before storage limits paused drilling.

Oklahoma Discovery Oil Oklahoma City Empire Pipe Line Company Crescent-Lowell Logan County Wweire Company Indian Territory Iluminating Oil Company Foster Petroleum Company New Discovery District Empire Company Wilcox

Three Convicts Escape Nashville Prison Dash

Three inmates escaped the state penitentiary in Nashville after a dramatic dash over a charged wall. Police and posses hunted for John Buffalo of Detroit aged 19, Homer Smith 22 of Tipton County Tennessee serving 99 years for murder, and Alfred Baldwin 26 from Hamilton County.

Nashville Tenn Liberty State Penitentiary John Buffalo Detroit Homer Smith Tipton County Alfred Baldwin Hamilton County

Choctaw preacher waives arraignment in murder case

Noah Pope 50 Choctaw Baptist missionary waived arraignment on murder charge over Edward Carney 28 found dead after a confrontation at an Indian camp meeting near Quinton. Carney reportedly forced entry into Pope cabin when an argument led Pope to stab him in the abdomen. Carney died minutes later.

M’alester Noah Pope Edward Carney Quinton Robert Bell Carney Pope Bell

Supreme Court Rules on Teacher Contract Validity

Oklahoma City report states a salary contract covering a future fiscal year is void if drawn before an estimate for that year is prepared and approved. Gertrude Pippin, a Love County teacher, sued for $100 monthly salary. the court reversed Love County District Court and remanded.

Oklahoma City Supreme Court Gertrude Pippin Love County Love County District Court

Prison inmates conspire for escape after night classes

Guards report three to five year sentences set for a trio involved in a false pretenses plot. They fled a dark corridor after night school and aimed to reach the yard using pass keys and a ladder to climb the wall under electric wires, though details were unclear.

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Drilling and Production W. R. Ramsey D. Haskins Clyde J. R. Wood J. R. Magar Mamie Tucker Haskins Jack Watts Hazle Wood Elbert Tucker Don Ralph Cléo Roach Cleo Nabors Hannie Ethel Driver Vida Close Jackson John Aday Laxton Curtis Reeves Armstrong Bonita Miller Ethel Stewart Joel Chambers M. E Chambers Emma Driver Roberta Hagler Pearl Dobson Ruth Cross Reidel Ruby Ashburn Opal Harvey Kenneth Griffith Loraine Flora Ralle Daniels Jess Mason Ardmore Mrs. McClough Ruby Joyce Triott Garff Coplin George Minor Bert Cox Roeland Wade Raymond Smith George Pitt Zella Ashley Mrs. Minor Walter Ashley Alvin Minor Rofs Mr. Ashley Bolin Lambert Sunshine Franks A. E. ‘Bord J. A. Ashley Cora Riley M. Conner Horace Kirkes A. T. Wilson Prof. Trivitt Joyce Lula Minor Lillian Taylor Zella Ora Lee Ashley J. T. Boatright Mr. Poe Oe Trivitt Eager Mr. Pass Corene Oscar Belt Ashley W. P. Nance D. Wyche C. C. Collins Bill Belt Joseph Lax Bebee Field Allen Extension Ruth Waner Boulonne Britain Steedman Osage Ory Ander F. C. Hall Powell Briscoe Chickasha Kelaing Optical Service Penditure Optometrist
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