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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1935

Page

6

Oil field notes show Carter and Amerada wells near Pontotoc

In Pontotoc County oil field updates, Carter Oil tests the No. 9 Harden in 30-2-7 flowing 218 barrels in 26 minutes before rain delay, then 589 barrels first hour and 421 second hour through casing. Amerada No. 1 G. F. Smith in 28-2-7 acidized after weeks, while John Thompson No. 1 in 29-2% and Moore No. 2 Woodruff in 29-2-7 produce near 400,000 barrels daily potential with other wells drilled or plugged.

Carter Oil Companys Fitts Pool Carter No. 9 Harden Amerada G. F. Smith Centrahioma John Thompson

Drilling Advances In Coal County Wildcat Tests

Friday reports show Carter No. 1 John Thompson near Cen trahoma at 2709 feet and Amerada No. 1 Travelers Life at 1444 feet. Fitts pool Bromide sand well at 28-2-7 continues to resist flow as crews circulate oil.

Coal County Amerada No. 1 Travelers Insurance Center Pontotoc County Fleetborn No Oliver Centrahoma John Thompson G. F. Smith

Oil Pool Adds Pipeline As Wells Progress In Pontote County

In Pontote County the John Fitts pool sees slow completions but expects at least nine wells by week end. Stanolind Pipeline advances an 8 inch line to Byng station to move up to 20 000 barrels daily, using reconditioned pipe from Bristow area. Drilling on Skelly No. 1 Minnie Akers south of field expands activity while Magnolia tests Shaffer base push toward potential production.

John Fitts Pool Pontote Stanolind Pipeline Company Byng Station Lemons and Bradley Tulsa Bristow Skelly No Minnie Akers Magnolia Shaffer Oliver

Phillips No 9 Norris yields 715 barrels in 30 minutes at Ada field

Phillips Petroleum reported the No 9 Norris well in the John Fitts field near Ada flowed 715 barrels in 30 minutes through casing and 245 barrels in an hour through tubing. The No 19 Norris offset and the No 15 Norris southeast of 5-2-6 were noted as recent developments. Burke-Greis crews advance drilling near Chambers and Fitts pool edge with rotary methods as tests continue.

Phillips Petroleum Corporation John Fitts Ada Norris Phillips No. 15 Burke-Greis Colbert Burke-Greis No Chambers Fitts Pool Wildcat Coal County Carter No John Thompson Amerada No Travelers Insurance Steedman

Acidizing yields strong early oil flow in Amerada No. 16 test

The Amerada No. 16 well in section 28-27 shows a rapid oil flow after acidizing 2,000 gallons delivering 221 barrels per hour through casing and 145 through tubing. A 14 hour test produced 1,112 barrels, with washing and tuning adjustments previously failing to start production. Magnolia plans No. 3 Simpson and No. 4 Simpson wells nearby as offsets to the productive No. 2 Simpson. Carter Oil’s John Thompson well in 34-29 is drilling beneath 3,170 feet and Amerada No. 1 Travelers Insurance sits at 2,500 feet near Centrahoma.

Amerada Ed Moore Magnolia Carter Oil Company No. Y John Thompson Centrahoma Amerada No. 1 Travelers Insurance

Government to Seek Rent From Indians Property Holders

Tulsa June 26. United States government acting for heirs of Slim Jim Qua Paw Indian filed rent suits against more than 500 residents on Indian estate property at Picher and Bartlesville. Chester E. Brewer said suits target 300 Bartlesville families and 200-300 at Picher for rent over the last five years. Plaintiffs include Charles Markwardt for 126 dollars and C Dawson and G E Moore for 2360 dollars, all of Picher.

Tulsa UPI United States Slim Jim Picher Chester E. Brewer United States District Attorney Pitcher and Bartilesville Charles Markwardt C. ©. Dawson G. E. Moore Bartlesville Lydia Horner Brewer

Steering committee pushes immediate cash bonus for soldiers

In Washington the Patman backed steering committee agreed to pursue immediate cash payment of adjusted compensation certificates, possibly tying it to a wealth tax plan. The Patman bill had failed earlier as the Senate sustained a presidential veto after the House overrode. The leader said the panel would seize any chance to obtain full cash payment.

Washington Patman Senate House D-Tex

Bids Open August 7 For 13 Of 24 Navy Ships

Secretary Swanson announced that bids will open August 7 for 13 of 24 warships funded by the latest peace time naval appropriation. The fleet plan includes one light cruiser, one aircraft carrier, five destroyers, three submarines, and three more vessels to be bid later. He noted no final decision on replacement vs modernization and urged not to spark a building race with other powers.

Washington Swanson Navy Department United States London

Poultry Market Report Chicago June 26

Markets report in Chicago notes live poultry steady with 26 trucks. Hens under five pounds at 16 dollars, over five pounds at 16 1/2. Leghorn hens 12 1/2, rock fryers 17-19, colored 17, rock springs 20-21, colored 18, rock broilers 17-18, colored 17, barebacks 13-15, leghorn chickens 13-? up. Roosters 13 1/2, turkeys 12-16, old ducks 10 1/2, small ducks 10-13, geese 10.

Chicago Rock Springs

Chicago Dairy Prices Steady on Butter and Eggs

Prices for butter and eggs in Chicago on June 26 show steady markets. Butter reflects ossified ranges with creamery specials at 23 1 2 to 24 and various firsts and extras between 21 and 24. Eggs hold at 21 560 for steady grades with local and graded firsts around 23 to 24 and storage-packed lines at 24.

Chicago

Potatoes Market Summary From Chicago Grain Desk

U S shipments total 845 with old stock and moderate supplies. Michigan round whites U S No 1 155 to 62 1 2 cents cwt. Idaho russets U S No 1 1 40 with heavy supplies and weak demand. North Carolina cobblers U S No 1 4 25 to 4 0 with decay. U S No 2 65. North Carolina triumphs U S No 1 50. Virginia cobblers U S No 1 1 15. North Carolina bbl cobblers U S No 1 3 15.

Chicago U. S North Carolina Virginia Cobblers North Carolina Bbl Cobblers

Adverse Weather Lifts Grain Markets Across Plains

Severe weather reports from wheat regions and the corn belt pushed grain markets higher. Rainfalls of 3 and 4 inches in parts of Kansas and Iowa contributed to the pessimistic outlook and stronger prices.

Chicago Kansas Iowa

Chicago grain prices on June 26 1924

Chicago market report lists Cash wheat No 2 red at 82 1 4 cents No 3 mixed at 85 1 4 cents. Corn No 2 yellow 86 to 86 1 2 cents No 3 yellow 86 to 86 1 2 cents No 3 yellow 86. No 2 white 99 No 3 white 89 1 2 cents. Oats No 1 white 41 3 4 No 2 white 41 1 2 to 42 cents. Sample grade 37 to 41 1 2 cents.

Chicago

Cotton market holds steady amid July liquidation and favorable weather

New York cotton quotes show quiet and steady trading with a July liquidation and light selling on favorable weather. Prices firmed late with mid afternoon level near unchanged to 3 points higher, futures closing steady 3 to 9 points up, spot middling at 11.95.

New York

Spot Cotton Steady as Prices Rise in New Orleans

Spot cotton in New Orleans closed five points higher as demand steadies. Sales reached 569 bales with low midling at 11.29 cents and middling at 11.90, good middling 12.49. Receipts 795, total stock 363,839 bales.

Orleans Saies

Cotton futures steady in New York and New Orleans markets

Cotton futures closed steady with small gains in New York up to 9 points, while New Orleans reported a mixed close from 6 points higher to 1 point lower. Trading ranged around 11.13 to 11.55 for July contracts and included several near-term price shifts.

New Orleans

National Youth Administration Created by Roosevelt

President Roosevelt established the National Youth Administration to aid about 590,000 youths. The agency will operate under the work relief program with a $50 million budget for private industry apprenticeships and school training for ages 16 to 25, directed by Josephine Roche and Aubrey Williams.

Washington Roosevelt National Youth Administration Josephine Roche the Treasury Aubrey Williams Harry L. Hopkins Works Progress

New Thomas-Rogers Indian Welfare Bill Sent to Tribes

Revised Oklahoma Indian welfare bill sent to tribes for approval or rejection. Eliminates Secretary Ickes power to probate estates and determine heirs. Proponents seek quick action as Congress considers mass legislation. aims include competency limits and court restrictions on guardianships for high blood Indians. Roosevelt outlines youth work relief and state apprenticeship programs with wage scales and education aims.

Washington Thomas Roosevelt Rogers Congress Oklahoma Department of Interior Ickes House Committee Disney D-Okla Nichols Courts of

Eva Coe Faces Death Row After Clemency Plea Denied

In Ossining New York Eva Coe a 43 year old convicted slayer of Harry Wright awaits execution after Governor Lahman adjourned without granting clemency. She laments lost property and friends who she says betrayed her while insisting she never killed Wright. She faces tomorrow night as final decision looms.

Ossining N. Y Eva Coe Harry Wright Otsego County Road House Lahman New York City Albany Mrs. Cook

Louis Louis Louis Defeats Carnera in Massive Stadium Upset

Joe Louis stops Primo Carnera in the sixth round before 60 000 at Yankee Stadium in a one sided title bid. The 21 year old Detroit challenger proves a heavy puncher and potential successor to boxing greats while promoter Mike Jacobs eyes Max Baer matchups this fall.

Alan Gould New York Joe Louis Brown Bomber Detroit Primo Carera Yankee Stadium Jack Dempsey Louis Carnera Jacobs Jack Doyle Peter Jackson Sam Langford Jack Johnson Negre James de Braddock Braddock

Opposed Tax Increases Drive Marland To Rethink Program

Oklahoma Governor E W Marland faces strong opposition to tax increases and new appropriations, signaling a possible abandonment of much of his recovery agenda. With legislature resisting sales tax and new boards, he seeks momentum by enforcing liquor laws to favor repeal.

Marland Oklahoma City E. W. Marland Oklahoma Marland Oil Company Ponca City Congress Roosevelt Fromstead and New Industries Boards William H Murray Statestead Board New Deal

Farm foreclosure actions can start

Oklahoma City June 26 UPI the way was open for foreclosure proceedings on 27 farmers in the Western Federal district after Judge Edgar S Vaught dismissed petitions shielding them under the Frazier Lemke mortgage moratorium act ruled unconstitutional by the U S Supreme Court. Some cases in Eastern Oklahoma may remain in bankruptcy while others may be dismissed or continued with lien holder consent as July 15 motions show cause proceed.

Oklahoma City UPI Federal District of Oklahoma Edgar S. Vaught U. S. Supreme Court Vaught Robert L. Williams Eastern Oklahoma Muskogee

Dozen Schools Receive State Aid in Pontotoc County

Thirteen school districts in Pontotoc County received state aid this week. Ray Stegall, county superintendent, announced the total of 714 dollars distributed to Vanoss Parish Chapel Black Rock Conway Ahloso Lovelady Laxton Franks Steedman Yeager Summers Chapel Jones Chapel and Wilson for teacher salaries and maintenance.

Pontotoc County Ray Stegall Vanoss Parish Chapel Black Rock Conway Ahloso Lovelady Laxton Franks Steedman Yeager Summers Jones Chapel Wilson

Tree Army Relief Reluctance Among Oklahoma Veterans

Oklahoma veterans on relief were offered CCC jobs to fill a quota of 949 but only 582 accepted. Maj. Harry B. Gilstrap notes these men, once prideful, now accept charity, contrasting with five years ago when they would have rejected such aid.

Oklahoma City

Rain Delays National Intercollegiate Tennis Matches

Rain forced postponement of the national intercollegiate tennis matches for the second day. Play will resume tomorrow morning with third round singles and fourth rounds to be decided by nightfall, as finals are expected Sunday.

Evanston Ill

Pitt Family Return From Texas Visit

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Pitt of San Francisco and Miss Maude Pitt of Van Alstyne Texas have returned home after visiting Claude Pitt and Mrs. Pitt on South Johnston.

J. W. Pitt San Francisco Miss Maude Pitt van Alstyne Texas Miss Pitt Claude Pitt Mrs. Pitt South Johnston

Leaders Seek To Rush New Tax Program

Washington reports New Deal leaders press ahead to pass Roosevelt tax proposals including an inheritance tax and higher incomes. A Senate committee drafts a rough levy plan expected to raise about 340 million dollars yearly amid calls for delay from Republicans and some Democrats. The ship subsidy bill opens today in the Senate, with House amendments likely, while debate on abolishing holding companies looms. A National Youth Administration was created under the work relief program with 50 million dollars allotted to aid jobs and education for youth.

Washington Roosevelt Congress Senate Harrison Senate Finance Committee Clark Borah Idaho House Wearin House Interstate Commerce Committee The Securities Commission National Youth Administration Labor Department CCC

Soviet Ballon Reaches New Altitude Near Tula

The Soviet stratosphere balloon U S S R 1 B 11 8 landed near Tula 150 miles from Moscow after a two hour 25 minute flight that reported 15900 meters 52165 feet. Commander Kristoff Zille co pilot Urey Prilutsky and physicist Alexander Verigo were aboard. The craft had set a 1000 meter record in 1935 and carries automatic parachutes. A second balloon Osgoviakhim 2nd is nearing completion in Leningrad for a possible late summer first flight.

Moscow Tula Kristoff Zille Zille Urey Prilutsky Alexander Verigo Osgoviakhim Leningrad

Commission says it lacks authority to cancel textbook adoptions

Oklahoma City June 36 The state textbook commission has no authority to cancel textbook adoptions and contracts said L S Hutson chairman of Gov Marlands new state commission His statement suggests that at least part of the 31 adoptions voted in October 1934 by the Murray commission would be voided The attorney general already has held that six of the 31 adoptions were illegal.

Oklahoma City State Textbook Commission L. S. Hutson Marland New State Textbook Commission Murray Textbook Commission

Also Mentioned on This Page

No. ? Simpson Moore No Woodruff Amerada No. 1 G. F. Smith Centralinoma Carter Oil Company No iFrom Pachates Thomas-Rogers National Administration State Committee Ned Giant Garner Negro Lethal Primo Joe Gould Jimmy Dempsey Gene Tunney Baer Talien Donovan van Joe Tree Army Commission RCH G Gordon Carpenter & Burnett
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