New Oil Boom Expands in Allen and Pontotoc Fields
Readable notes describe expansion of drilling in Allen and Pontotoc counties Oklahoma with Homaokla and Louisiana interests pushing multiple wells. The Homackla Milner No. 2 leads at 540 barrels in 24 hours, while several offsets and new locations like Harjo No. 2 and Butler No. 1 advance toward the oil sand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homaokla
Allen Field
Homaokia
Seacod
Homeokia West
Milner
Ramsey
Allen Territory
Butler No
Louisiana Oil and Refining Corporation
McElroy
Louisiana
Rebee
Shaw
Bennett
Neof
Allen
B. A. LaSelle
LaSelie
Bumpers
American Oil and Refining Company
P. G. Gay
J. E. Phillips
C. W. Stringer
Claude Logsdon
Pontotoc County Court Building Dedication Delayed by Weather
The Pontotoc County court building dedication proceeded with a large turnout at Convention Hall as leaders from the Legion Auxiliary Daughters of the American Revolution Elks and American Legion spoke on law and patriotism. Weather delayed the corner stone ceremony and the arrival of Grand Master Earl Flesher and Gov. Johnston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
Lowrey H. Harrell
Norman Howard Post
A. R. Sugg
Legion Post
Mary Horton West
Jim Hatcher
American Legion
Hatcher
Oklahoma
Earl Flesher
Edmond
Stratford
Gov. Johnston
Purcell
Will Rogers Resting Comfortably Before Gallstone Operation
Will Rogers mayor of Beverly Hills and humorist, was reported resting comfortably at California Lutheran hospital in Los Angeles after being taken from his Beverly Hills home. Doctors planned an operation for gall stones, then paused it, stating recovery was progressing and that the procedure would occur within a few days if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Will Rogers
Beverly Hills
California Lutheran Hospital
Gallstone
Reward for Noted Oklahoma Bandits Is Increased
The Oklahoma Bankers association raised the reward to 6000 dollars for each outlaw Matthew Kimes and Ray Terrill after a directors meeting. Over 200 state banks contributed funds to boost the total reward to six thousand dollars per man, open for 30 days for peace officers and citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Bankers Association
Matthew Kimes
Ray Terrill
Oklahoma
Ledbetter Denies Martin Charges In Disbarment Case
Ardmore attorney Hugh A. Ledbetter admits telling H. B. Martin he raised 750 dollars and gave it to Justice J. W. Clark for a 1926 primary campaign but denies the truth of the statement. He says intoxication affected his memory and asserts he did not deposit or receipt any funds.
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Oklahoma City
Hugh A. Ledbetter
Ardmore
Supreme Court
H. B. Martin
Tulsa
J. W. Clark
Ledbetter
Martin
Riverside Oil Company
Clark
County Attorney Faces Ghost Prosecution Demand
Barton county residents urge County Attorney Wayne Lameroux to prosecute a reported ghost seen by farmers near Ellenwood. The official responds with legal sarcasm, suggesting arresting the spirit for disturbing the peace as his approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Bend
Kans
Wayne Lameroux
Barton County
Lameroux
Fred Coett
Ellenwood
Lindbergh Faults Poetry Only
A columnist notes that Colonel Lindbergh’s only flaw appears to be an affection for poetry.
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Colonel Lindbergh
Supreme Court Opens Way to Pay Oklahoma Highway Contracts
Oklahoma Supreme Court grants mandamus to Flynn Construction and E S Alderman directing the state highway commission to pay a contract claim. The decision allows completion of 60 plus highway projects begun under a bid form not strictly legal, citing good faith and substantial work already performed.
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Oklahoma
State Supreme Court
Flynn Construction Company
E. S. Alderman
State Highway Commission
Harrison
Highway Commission
Supreme Court
Commission
Ada News Wins National Honor For Editorial Page
The Ada News editorial page was ranked third among national members at the National Editorial Association meeting in Omaha Nebraska. Earlier honors include a 1924 national second place for editorial page and 1926 fourth in community service plus a state silver loving cup in Oklahoma.
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Ada News
National Editorial Association
Omaha
Nebraska
New York
South Dakota
Oklahoma Press Association
Poteau
News’ Force
Mary Pickford guarded by machine guns in Beverly Hills
Mary Pickford went to work today under protecting muzzles of machine guns as police and Douglas Fairbanks guarded her home overnight. Fairbanks rode beside his wife in their car, holding a hand machine gun on his lap amid a $1,000,000 kidnapping plot report.
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Beverly Hills
Cal
Mary Pickford
Douglas Fairbanks
Fairbanks
Technical Experts To Study Armament Situation At Geneva
The executive committee of the tri partite naval conference under Hugh S. Gibson of the United States decided to convene a meeting of technical experts from Great Britain the United States and Japan. They will exchange views on the current status of the three navies including building programs and begin studying yesterday’s proposals to clarify their real purpose.
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Geneva
Hugh S. Gibson
United States
Great Britain
Japan
Greatest County Fair Plans for Ada Mid Sept
Pontotoc County Fair and Park Association directors outlined plans for Ada fair events including a large carnival with long hair and beau tiful hair contests, old fiddlers contest, queen of the fair, and a Mexican bull fight. Fireworks, school participation from 59 rural schools, and cash prizes are planned with dates September 7 to 10.
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Ada
Pontotoc County Fair
United States
Eevery
Old Court House Deserts Pontotoc County Courthouse Move
Pontotoc county prepares for first session in the new district court room with Judge Orel Busby presiding. Executed moves place 16 prisoners in the new county jail on the fourth floor in cleaner quarters amid ongoing office relocations.
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Pontotoc County
Mills of Justice
Orel Busby
Pontetocc County
Pointotoe County
Coourt
Busby
Florida
Luther Franklin
Rit Erwin
County Officials to Face Court Action in Pontotoc
Oklahoma attorney general Fred Hansen said two Pontotoc County officials will face ouster and criminal charges next Wednesday. The audits by state inspectors indicate misuse of public funds, with possible civil actions and resignations before filings. Hansen spoke after investigations in Ada and Ardmore tied to Carter County Sheriff Ewing London.
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Fred Hangen
Gener
Oklahoma City
Hanson
McAlester
Pontetoc County
Hansen
Attorney General’s Department
J. W. Dean
W. H. Ebey
John Rogers
Pontotoc County
Ada
Ardmore
Ewing London
Carter County
Water company formed to supply oil field wells
The Canadian Water company is organized in Pontotoc county to supply water to Allen field drilling wells. Promoters W. A. Delaney Sam Becker J. A. Ryndak H. P. Reich and Erwin Shefts plan a 12000 dollar project with a 4 inch main from the Canadian river to Milner farm hill section 17-5-8 and a large tank. Pipe is on the ground and water may flow to the tank by Wednesday as work rushes to serve drilling sites nearby.
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The
Canadian Water Company
Pontotoc County
Allen Field
W. A. Delaney
Sam Becker
J. A. Ryndak
H. P. Reich
Erwin Shefts
Milner Farm
Rural Party Lines Scrutinized for Democratic Appeal
A remark notes that some rural party lines show strong democratic tendencies. It highlights the desire for voter influence and transparent processes across regions, suggesting broad public interest in party governance.
Livestock Market Report From YTuesdays Daly
Cattle numbers 1,100 with steady activity. Yearlings $10.25 and grass steers $8.75 to $9.75. Cows and calves vary with butchers $5.50 to $7.25, canners steady. Hogs 700 head five cents higher top on rail $8.80, bulk $8.60, sows around $8.00. Bulls and heifers steady. Calves uneven with few weaners above $10.00.
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Daly
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Highway Names New Division Chiefs
Oklahoma City June 18 Clark R Mandigo state engineer of the highway department announced the appointment of T P Clonts of Muskogee as chief engineer of division No 2 and Roy Flood former county engineer of Creek county as division engineer at Sapulpa Clonts succeeds C F Tate with headquarters in Muskogee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Clark R. Mandigo
Highway Department
T. P. Clonts
Muskogee
Roy Flood
Creek County
Sapulpa
Clonts
C. F. Tate
Bandits Captured by Muskogee Officers and Posse
Three alleged Bluejacket bank bandits who escaped Vinita jail were recaptured near Strang Delaware county at daybreak. They surrendered with hands up after a barn siege, no shots fired, and were taken to Jay jail then to Vinita. J L Disney aided search and was struck during the escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogee
Vinita
Craig
Delaware County
Strane
G.E. Monroe
Cochran
Strang
Jay
J. L. Disney
J. H. Hill
Dennis
Hunter Advances to Wimbledon Third Round in Straight Sets
Francis T. Hunter remains the last American besides William T. Tilden in the Wimbledon men's singles after defeating Lieut. Col. Amgenen Kingscote in straight sets 6-3 6-3 6-4 to reach the third round in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wimbledon
England
Francis T. Hunter
William T. Tilden
Lieut. Col. Amgenen Kingscote
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Mller Field
Pontotce County
Allen and Ada
Homackla Milner
Guurt Rouse
L. A. Ellison
Linscheid
Elks
Tom D. McKeown
Adolphe Menjou
Kathryn Carver
Hollywood
Waee Ree
Commissi
Frank R. Loomis
Detroit
Grace
Janet
Frank
Old Court
New Court Room
Hunter
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