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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1927
Page
1
Reports from Ada Oklahoma indicate the T. B. Slick No. 1 well near section 21-5-6 is producing heavily as pipe line construction to Byng may finish by the weekend. Initial gauges show 130 barrels per hour over 23 hours with flows reduced by outlet restrictions while crews race to store oil and complete pipeline links.
Mexia Texas July 1 Former Gov O B Colquit writes a friend he is determined to enter the 1928 United States senate race opposing Senator Earle B Mayfield He says he does not know who else may run but intends to make the race and adds that something could prevent his entry.
Livestock prices July 5 show cattle at 1200 head steady to weak. Good fed yearlings around 10.50, medium grass steers 7.90 to 7.75, grass cows 5.50 to 5.75, butcher heifers 6.00 to 8.00. Hogs 800 head top 9.10, bulk 8.65 to 9.00, stags and packers 7.50, good sow prices up to 8.00.
In Ada area the Slick and American wells remain off line with cautious optimism as activity resumes. Stringer No 2 expected to restart soon after Hunton lime drilling paused at 2885 feet. Allen field shows progress with production surpassing 1500 barrels daily and multiple sites advancing with rigs and drills.
STILLWATER July 5 Three grandmothers are registered in the Oklahoma A and M college summer session. Mrs C E Emmons of Vinita pursues a master's degree while three of her sons also study here. Mrs Emmons earned a 1917 bachelor’s degree and won the Otey prize. Mrs C E Murray of Coleman, formerly of the Murray School of Agriculture at Tishomingo, and Mrs Pearl Lansdon of Wawnee, a high school teacher, complete the trio.
Tulsa July 5 estimated daily average production of crude oil in the United States for the week ending July 2 rose 27 123 barrels per day the Oil and Gas Journal reports. The Seminole field led gains with a 29 999 barrel rise and Mid Continent averaged 1 515 585 barrels daily. Oklahoma Texas and Louisiana up while Kansas and Arkansas fell. California output fell to 630 750 from 625 500.
In Geneva on July 5 Japan urges a last stand at the tripartite naval conference for treaty rights to possess unlimited submarines under 600 tons for coastal defense. If defeated, Japan is understood to seek a higher quota of submarines allowed under the Geneva treaty.
Geneva report says the American delegation submitted new cruiser tonnage figures at a secret session of tripartite naval conference experts. It is understood the United States proposes increasing the maximum tonnage for Britain and the United States to around 400000 tons, about 100000 tons more than the original American proposal.
Oklahoma City June 20 Governor Johnston granted another 60 day stay of execution to Eugene T. White Sulphur banker convicted of receiving deposits while his bank was insolvent. The stay delays a July 2 expiration as clemency proceedings continue with aides and state officials interceding for White.
A dozen oil well supply firms, led by Atlas Oil Well Supply and Murray Tool & Supply, aim to establish operations on Ada Main Street near Oklahoma City Ada Atoka railroad sidings. They expect rail-adjacent stations to support future area oil field needs and population growth.
June brought mixed conditions with 20 fair days 6 cloudy and 4 partly cloudy. Temperatures ranged 99 to 58 degrees and rainfall reached 6.50 inches as gauge by Prof. MacMillan. For six months total 25.88 inches, above normal. past June records listed for comparison.
TECUMSEH July 5 Premature explosion of a giant firecracker here Monday night at 7 o'clock resulted in the instantaneous death of A. F. Goode Jr., 30 years old, of Tecumseh. Witnesses say Goode and others were lighting fireworks when Goode picked up an aerial bomb and ignited the fuse but failed to release it quickly. The explosion severed part of his head. The body lies at a mortuary pending funeral arrangements.
Ada enjoyed a calm Independence Day with no serious accidents reported. Crowds filled Parkfield for the Healdton Ada baseball game while others picnicked along local streams and Sulphur hosted festivities. Stores closed for the holiday and residents relaxed at dances and sightseeing events.
Tulsa June 30 announcement of the Tulsa Wewoka & Southern Railway line 220 miles from Tulsa via Wewoka Ada to Ardmore sparks talk of Santa Fe joining as a southward main line extension. Col. S. M. Porter leads the venture amid oil wealth along the route, with Ardmore on the old Santa Fe main line and Ada as a key town.
The Shick well in section 21-5-6 produced 1260 barrels in 24 hours to 7 am Saturday while flow was reduced. Water content was 34 percent and not seen as excessive. well later capped and expected to flow again Sunday morning. Byng pipeline finished but not used by Saturday night. Oil storage reaches 12,000 barrels in the battery. No confirmation on adjacent offset drilling. one denial reported. American Oil and Refining No. 2 Stringer shut down. other activity includes new locations by Shaffer Oil and ongoing drilling by Ramsey, Lewisiana, Hocama ckla interests. Santa Fe advances on the Qsage line and road surveys in Craig and Nowata counties. The field development concentrates around Slick, He mickla, and nearby prospects with major rail involvement.
Oklahoma City July 5. The Criminal Court of Appeals ordered the release of O. O. Owens Tulsa county legislator from Oklahoma county jail where he served a year for contempt of the state supreme court. The ruling faulted the supreme court and executive branches for enforcing power and found Owens not guilty of disorderly or insulting behavior in the higher court.
The ouster hearing for W. A. Peck was postponed by District Judge Orel Busby. A tentative hearing date is set for July 10 or 12 as the plan to join temporary and permanent ouster actions is considered. If permanently suspended, a successor will be appointed by the county commissioners.
Ray M. Collins, umpire for the field, filed a petition with the Oklahoma Corporation Commission seeking a hearing to curtail contracts by 16 oil operators in the Greater Seminole area. The petition asks the commission to require the remaining operators to follow its terms and a copy of the contract was filed with the commission.
Ada residents dispute outside reports about the Slick oil well seven miles north of Ada. Officials and insiders deny any water or objectionable content and assert the field discovery is vast and favorable. Some fear hidden interests seek to minimize the field to affect markets.
Matthew Kimes the Oklahoma youth outlaw asked by Arch Cooper to explain his visit to his dying mother. He allegedly drove near Van Buren Arkansas and walked into the family home to see her, claiming he announced his identity and sought permission. He was later held in the Okmulgee county jail after being returned from Arizona where captured under the rim of the Grand Canyon.
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