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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1937
Page
2
After a week of easing measures, the Carter No. 1 Thompson well in Township 34-29 blew oil again on Saturday. The plug lodged at 5935 feet was driven out, allowing a 22 minute oil column to rise in the derrick and overflow into tanks as oil from the Viola lime 6140 to 6235 feet sustained production.
Moscow reports the execution of Marshal Michail N Tukhaevsky and seven generals by firing squad after a military tribunal found them guilty of serving a hostile foreign power. The unnamed power is believed to be Germany with the aim to cede Soviet western provinces. The doomed include generals Uborevitch and Yakir, with arrests sweeping through White Russsia and Ukraine garrisons as crews vow a prompt internal spy hunt. The Kremlin offered no further details on treason or fates.
Former Gov. W H Murray attacked the Oklahoma Legislature over extravagant spending and bills repealing the runoff primary and creating a one man tax commission. He warned of a possible $200,000,000 bill from the next legislature if reforms are not enacted and pledged to “do my part” if the people are interested. Murray said the deficit could reach $14,000,000 for the coming biennium, implying larger costs by 1939.
Chester Hire and Bill Brundridge were released from the county jail after posting $2000 bonds on charges of possession of whiskey. They pled not guilty before County Judge John Boyce McKeel after being arrested Friday when officers found 38 pints in Hice possession and 64 pints in Brundridge possession.
Mayor Carl Sager estimated the loss at 30000 dollars after a four hour blaze that destroyed the top two floors of a three story Hugo business building. Hugo and Paris Texas fire departments battled low water pressure to contain the fire and origin remains unknown.
Two youths, H W Huff and Herschel Floyd of 701 South Oak, reported that a toddler, Davey Lee Matthews, ran into the highway and was struck by their car near a railroad trestle on highway 19 southeast of Ada. The child received first aid for two shallow head gashes and was released from the hospital.
Ada police investigate a string of robberies reported Tuesday night with little progress in locating stolen items. Victims include Mrs. L. M. Mullins who lost a wrist watch, Fred Barringer with $4, Mrs. M. Hamilton missing clothing and linens, G. M. Jeter’s tools from a new residence on South Broadway, and J Kent Smith’s gold watch and $7 from a screened porch.
Leon Siler and Charlie Sands were executed in the electric chair at the state penitentiary for the death of Grady county deputy J. E. Wilson after a bank robbery. The pair, aged 21 and 20, were joined by Ruby Sands in a brief crime spree ending with the deputy's killing.
Norman Oklahoma June 10 An oil millionaire and former Seminole mayor, Dr J N Harber, returned to college at the University of Oklahoma. He reports A grades in Spanish and American literature, B in Oklahoma history and government, with economics still pending. He enjoys mingling with students and plans more Spanish this summer.
The Bureau of Mines reports that April's daily crude oil production averaged 3,499,300 barrels, a record high. Gains occurred in most states except Texas and Louisiana, with notable increases in California Kansas New Mexico and Wyoming. Field activity rose to 1,937 wells in April. Gasoline yield stood at 44.6 percent. Domestic motor fuel demand remained robust at 43,409,000 barrels in April, up 12 percent from a year ago.
The agriculture department estimated the 1937 wheat crop at 824 to 849 million bushels nationally. Oklahoma forecasts place the state output at 48.9 million bushels, the best since 1931, with several counties showing high yields. Winter wheat is projected at 648.6 million bushels, spring wheat 175–200 million, and rye around 46 million, with state-by-state figures and condition percentages provided.
Edith Moore filed in district court for a temporary restraining order to stop C. H. Perry from entering the 10 acre oat plot west of Bebee oil field and from interfering with harvesting. The suit alleges Perry tore fences, intimidated workers, and claims Perry only has a one third interest via an oral rental and harvesting cost split. The petition seeks restraint pending the hearing.
Finis Caton and Crable Wheeler of Allen were bound over to the district court for trial after a preliminary hearing on charges of driving while drunk. They were arrested after a north Ada accident May 29 that seriously injured Mary Lou McKeel, a Byng couple’s young daughter. Each posted a $3,000 bond. The crash occurred as Caton and Wheeler passed another car and struck the vehicle carrying Mrs. McKeel and the child.
The court clerk issued three marriage licenses on Saturday. The couples are Tom Flannagan age 25 and Bessie Jones of Coalgate, Garland Rose age 28 and Vance Thomas of Allen, and Hilary Nelson age 21 and Audrie Barnett of Fittstown.
A federal grand jury indicted first offenders for violation of the internal revenue act and they pleaded guilty and were paroled today by Judge A. P. Murrah. James H. Standridge of Ada admitted counterfeit currency possession and received a 10 year sentence. James Leon Baker’s case awaiting disposition. Stratford officers seized 13 ten dollar counterfeit bills after Vernon Corbin found a bad bill used for gasoline payment.
Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Vaughan pleaded guilty in federal court to using the mails to defraud in selling hunting dogs. Judge Heartsill Ragon sentenced the man to 18 months and the woman to a year and a day. District Attorney Fred A. Isgrig said 35 dogs were sold at Batesville with 35 complaints filed by customers. The couple had been arrested in Arizona and returned here.
The state highway commission awarded seven contracts totaling 887 659.59 dollars. Major item is a 651 780.78 dollar Lexington Purcell bridge over the Canadian River south of the present alignment. Other awards include Ardmore 102 756.46 for grade and paving on G C S F rail underpass, Sallisaw 10 376.71 for Cherokee avenue underpass, Stratford area grants totaling 60 000 plus for state highway 18 segments, and related resurfacing and drainage jobs in El Reno McClain Garvin counties.
Ira Finley of Oklahoma City, leader of the Veterans of Industry of America, says after a talk with Harry Hopkins that a proposed 25 percent WPA quota reduction for Oklahoma would not be implemented. Finley and Oklahoma officials pressed drought relief concerns as WPA officials weigh the final percentage.
Oklahoma City June 11 parole board and pardon board members recommended 22 clemency acts to Gov. E. W. Marland including four full pardons sixteen paroles and two temporary paroles. Recommendations included Aquilla McConnell and Edwin H. Sloan for life term murders along with Earl Marsh Gerald Mitchell and Andy J. Jones for various offenses.
The text argues that Oklahoma should set its basic wage for workers equal to Kansas, noting Kansas workers earn roughly $12 more per month on the basic scale. It frames parity as a solution to wage disparity between the two states.
Albert Musgraves, six years in McAlester for manslaughter, with release records for Frederick county. Parole granted November 5 1930 and May 2 1932. The board also recommends a temporary six month parole for Joe Beck jailed for six months in Pontotoc county for embezzlement of $153.50, per Judge Tal Crawford.
A district court docket for June 23 and 24 is prepared by the court clerk. Motions demurrers and non jury trials will be heard during the two days. Judge Tal Crawford will preside.
Oklahoma City on June 11 reports an initiative petition to reenact a hospital bill. Details indicate community action to place the measure before voters and seek legislative support. The filing signals a forthcoming campaign period and potential ballot consideration.
Oklahoma Farmers Union president Tom Creek announced a petition to move the Elk City Cooperative Hospital from provisions of the medical practice act within ten days. The aim is to remove the hospital from the bill after a provision failed in the last legislature.
Col. George Lewis superintendent of the Confederate Veterans' home at Ardmore reports a $3,000 surplus. Lea M. Nichols, board of affairs chair, suggests returning the funds to the treasury to help Governor Marland balance the budget.
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