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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1937
Page
4
In Grand Detour Illinois and across the South the 100th anniversary of the steel plow is celebrated. The piece highlights how a simple invention transformed farming and spurred western expansion, and reflects on leadership, preparation, and the quiet power of modest discoveries shaping history.
The piece reflects on Spanish American War veterans near Wilburton and Ardmore, noting a surge of volunteers in 1898, the Maine incident, and later lessons on preparedness. It criticizes reform trends like unicameral legislatures and cautions against panaceas, referencing public trust and Barnum's warning on humbug.
Cairo Hughes county wells report core samples from a Carter Oil wildcat near Citra with production from Upper McLish sand. Nearby tests at Centrahoma, Roadhouse, and Delaney progress through Hunton and Viola lime formations with several barrels per hour and casing activity. Franks notes gas in Gilecrease sand at Abbott and plans a Hunton test.
Friday reports from Carter Oil indicate a wildcat near Citra, the No. 1 Hamilton in 33-4-9, Hughes county, showing oil saturation between 6,006 and 6,010 feet with gas rise. A Roadhouse No. 1 Booth plug test is planned for Saturday night to test Hunton lime. Fleetborn No. 2 A Lewis near 19-2-7 has strong Hunton lime potential and large gas in the Fitts field. Delaney and Boettcher wells continued drilling in the Steedman area.
In the Fitts area several Hunton and Cromwell tests proceed as drills resume. Notable results include Magnolia No. 23 Simpson flow 236 barrels daily and Magnolia No. 32 Metropolitan Life at 312.68 barrels in 12 hours while others report listed completions and gas shows.
Reports from Wednesday indicate Roadhouse No 1 Booth in section SE NW SE of 2026 is a Hunton lime producer. Basal Hunton acidized earlier, oil flow and 1000 psi pressure rose within an hour. A top Hunton acidizing was arranged with 9 foot saturation, with a test possible Thursday night or Friday. Delaney No 1 Peyton deepening to 3813 feet will undergo drill stem testing of Hunton lime. Delaney No 1 Richardson awaits further action.
Four Seminole chieftains returning from a meeting with President Cardenas in Mexico City report only a few tribesmen ready to move across the Rio Grande. Tribal spokesman Charley Grounds notes most young Seminoles prefer life among Oklahoma’s oil derricks, while chiefs seek guidance from Indian Commissioner Collier on authority to negotiate with the Mexican government.
Tommy Ford was sworn in as county treasurer replacing Fred McCoy after the July 4 holiday delay. He departed for Oklahoma City with the examiner to inspect capitol securities while deputies were named: Mrs. Sam Viney, Sam Dew, Oren Phillips, and Mrs. Gladys Byrd. The bonding company requested office alterations and tighter access.
Mr and Mrs J W Killingsworth of Longview Texas and their maid Liza Robbins were injured when their car collided with an O C A and A train near the Y at Highways 75 and 19 north of Coalgate Two small children suffered minor bruises Mrs Killingsworth has a compound arm fracture while Mr Killingsworth and the maid sustained head and facial injuries
Beverly Hills plans a charity tennis doubles match July 7 featuring Fred Perry and Charlie Chaplin against Ellsworth Vines and Harpo Marx. All four participants take the game seriously and are rated above average players.
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