Carter No 1 Thompson wildcat near Centrahoma shut down
The Carter No 1 Thompson wildcat in 34-2-9 near Centrahoma was shut down after a six foot core from 6,699 to 6,705 feet showed oil saturation. The test near a new area drew crowds and heated lease and royalty prices as observers watched for a potential major field opening.
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Thursaday’s Daily
Centrahoma
34-2-9
Wilcox
Oklahoma
McCarthy
Jerse Pool
Fitts Pool
Ada
Hilldale
Centralonia
Carter
Thompson
Wildcat
Richards
G. Smith
Harden
Smith
Magnolia No
Fleetborn
Wooley
Magnolia No. 2
Stahl
Dennis
Coal County
Carter Oil Company
Centraloma
Delaney No
Hillsdale
Fitts
Moore No
Smith-B
Burke-Greis No
Chambers
P Blackstock
Lewis
Crosbie
Burris
Magnolia
Metropolitan Life
Continental
Holkum
Sinclair
Noble
J. McKay
Nese
Skelly No
Park College
Centralioma
Carter No. 1
Oklahoma Farm Column Reports 1935 Crop Value Rise
The principal Oklahoma crops valued at 1935 end at 122,221,000 dollars, up from 101,335,000 in 1934. Increases stem from higher production of cotton oats grain sorghums hay broomcorn legumes fruits and pecans. Total crop acreage harvested reached 12,889,000 acres, up from 12,475,000 acres the prior year. Abandonment of crops was noted.
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Oklahoma
Newcomers Grab Batting Honors in 1935 NL Race
The 1935 National League batting leaders show rookies and newcomers rising while last season’s stars fade. Floyd Vaughan tops with .385, Paul Waner slides to twelfth, and Hank Leiber and Frank Demaree emerge among the high ranks after limited 1934 action.
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New York
Stars
Yesteryear
Floyd
Arky) Vaughan
Paul Waner
Waner Brothers
Bill Terry
Giants
John Moore
Phillies
Moore
Hank Leiber
Frank Demaree
Chiago
Leiber
Demaree
Cubs
Los Angeles
Edad Jensen
Pittsburgh
Huge oil well near Evernor's home in Oklahoma City
An oil well named British-American Oil No. 1 Piersol near the governor's mansion produced about 550 barrels per hour, signaling a vast oil dome in the Wilcox sand. Initial flow reached 504 barrels, then 601, then 506 barrels per hour with gas around 20 million cubic feet daily. depth 6,362 feet.
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Oklahoma City
Statehouse
Allen Says Male Weaker Sex
Chicago dispatch reports Dr. Edgar W. Allen of Mayo Clinic claims males are biologically weaker than females. He cites 300000 case findings from Hygeia to show higher male infant mortality deformities and shorter life expectancy by age ten. He notes greater male vulnerability to ulcers cancer liver disease pneumonia asthma and heart and kidney conditions.
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Chicago
Edgar W. Allen
Mayo Ecelinie
Rochester
Minn
Hygeia
American Medical Association
Three Senators Die This Year Leaving Two Vacancies
Washington reports UPI bullets note three senators died in a year from a plane crash, assassination, and automobile crash. Senator Bronson Cutting of New Mexico died in a summer crash, Huey P. Long of Louisiana was assassinated last fall, and Thomas D. Schall of Minnesota died from injuries after an automobile incident. Dennis Chavez, a Democrat, filled Cutting's seat.
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Schall
Washington
UPI
Bronson Cutting
New Mexico
Huey P. Long
Louisiana
Thomas D. Schall
Minnesota
Senate
Cutting
Dennis Chavez
Cadet J. Lewis to Visit Rome for Christmas Holidays
Cadet James Lewis, West Point second year, will arrive in Ada Wednesday morning to spend Christmas with his parents Mr and Mrs James W Lewis S Francis. He ranks highly at West Point leading his class in several subjects and is an East Central graduate. Terry Craig of Pauls Valley, also an East Central student, is in his second year at West Point and a member of the Cadet football team.
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James Lewis
United States Military Academy
West Point
Ada
James W. Lewis
S. Francis
James
East Central
Terry Craig
Pauls Valley
Vinita Debt and Growth Boost Craig County Banking
Vinita reports strong finances with the First National Bank posting deposits above 1.75 billion dollars new highs for the bank founded before statehood. W F Reynolds notes livestock improvement drives gains with Craig County stockmen expected to earn about 200 thousand dollars this fall and a local producer repaying a loan after buying 340 head of stock with profits.
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Vinita
vVinita
Craig County
First National Bank
W. F. Reynolds
Vinnta
Reynolds
Death of Dr Inman E Page Former Oklahoma City principal
Dr Inman E Page 82 a supervising principal of Oklahoma City separate schools for 12 years died at his home in Oklahoma City. He retired this fall and had served in education in the district for many years.
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Oklahoma City
Inman E. Page
EEN EAR HELPS WITH CHICKASAW
A Chickasaw language feature article notes how sound symbolism guides word formation. Examples include chonk-ti for frog ok-thilly for night now-ni for fish luxi for turtle and ish-too for big. The piece compares Chickasaw terms to English roots and describes historical contact with settlers.
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Mississippi
Oklahoma
Aboha
Mathews Seen as Brilliant USC Prospect in Football and Track
Orville Mathews of Chickasha Oklahoma is hailed by Trojan officials Hobbs Adams and Dean Cromwell as a future star for the University of Southern California. They praise his speed and potential as a ball carrier and passer, noting improvement in his kicking and passing during the season.
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Los Angeles
Orville Mathews
Chickasha
Okla
University of Southern California
Hobbs Adams
Dean Cromwell
Trojan
S. C. Fresh
Adams
Southern California
Mathews
Cotton Warburton
S. C
San Diego
Morton Kaer
Orr
Howard Jones
S.C
Soviet naval buildup and Mongolia clash over borders
Moscow reports fourfold expansion of its submarine and destroyer fleets in four years and a 1100 percent coastguard rise, signaling undersea power in the Pacific and Baltic. Mongolia demands an apology from Manchoukuo after border clashes as Soviet leaders vow to meet invasion threats with force.
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Moscow
Soviet Union
Germany
Japan
Izvestia
Russia
Pacific
Manchukuo
Mongolia
Manchoukuo
Baltic
Geologist predicts more oil for Oklahoma state
Norman scene reports Dr. W. E. Monnett, head of Oklahoma University sociology, says deep drilling in the past 20 years opened vast state prospects. He notes deepest wells rose from 3,612 feet in 1913 to 11,000 feet in 1929 and that production fields extend through Cleveland Carter counties with new horizons in Carter.
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Norman
W. E. Monnett
School of Soclogy
University of Oklahoma
Oklahoma
Wheeler
Cushing Field
Caddo County
Moore Pool
Cleveland County
Carter County
Monnett
Compromise Bonus Measure Noted as Possible
Speaker Burns said he saw a possibility that a compromise bonus bill acceptable to the administration might be worked out. He urged compromise from advocates and hoped for early disposition to aid adjournment. Three main plans are under consideration: Patman, Vinson, and Byrnes-Steiner, with varying payment methods and timelines.
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Bryns
Bill
Washington
Burns
Roosevelt
Congress
Patman
Senate
Vinson
Byrnes-Steiner
Treasury
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Havana Indignant Over Mike Jacobs Visit
Havana residents voiced outrage over reports that promoter Mike Jacobs feared for his safety during a visit to investigate a heavyweight bout between Joe Louis and Izzy Gastanaga. Jacobs postponed the fight, then said it was off, amid claims of gun displays and potential kidnapping. Cuban officials denied the allegations and promised a thorough inquiry.
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Havana
Mike Jacobs
New York
Jacobs
Joe Louis
Detroit
Izzy Gastanaga
Cuban Tourist Commission
Jorge Echarte
Sttte
Promotion Makes Him NEC Head
Promotion makes him NEC head as the American Legion unites behind a single bill. Burns cautions the exact measure cannot be foretold but says the issue will persist until paid, from now until 1945. Under current law, certificates do not mature until 1945.
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Vinson
American Legion
Burns
CCC Workers To Learn Why Of Their Work
Washington reports a shift in CCC woodland schools emphasizing not just tasks but purpose. Foremen will explain why actions matter, from tree felling to ditching to pole placement, with brief lectures to reveal the reasoning behind techniques and layouts.
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CCC
Developments in Milne Case Slow
Philadelphia December 24. Harold Nathan assistant director of the federal division of investigation said the inquiry into the Caleb J. Milne IV kidnapping reached a stage allowing his return to Washington. He would not comment on whether this signified clearing up puzzling angles of the tale by the 24 year old Milne.
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Harold
Nathan
Federal Division of Investigation
Caleb J. Milne
Washington
Milne
New York
Doylestown
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Golly
T. M. Reg. U
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Lyle Co. Andersen
National Emergency Council
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