President Coolidge Telegrams Exposed In Oil Committee
The oil committee revealed two telegrams from President Coolidge to Edward B. McLean in Florida. One discussed a local District of Columbia appointment and the other praised McLean on a Lincoln Day telegram. White House statements clarified the messages and noted the exchange as routine compliments and district matters.
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Washington
Oil Committee
President Coolidge
Edward B. McLean
Palm Beach
White House
District of Columbia
Coolidge
McLean
Senate
Denby
Edward B.mclean
Florida
Samuel J
Prescott
New York
H. E. McKenna
Slemp
Albert B. Fall
Lenroot
Walsh
Montana
Our Greatest Asset The Pontotoc County Schools Edition
The editorial lauds education as a nation building tool and highlights Pontotoc county’s progress since statehood. It notes funding bonds for better school facilities, rising teacher qualifications, night opportunity schools, and widespread Parent-Teacher associations. It envisions universal ten grade schools within a decade and praises community cooperation.
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Pontotoc County
Pontotoc
United States
Ada Hosts Largest Class A Basketball Meet With 74 Teams
Ada will entertain 74 teams from the East Central district in the Class A basketball tournament starting Thursday, bringing about 500 visitors. Eight boys teams and seven girls teams will compete for district cups and state berths, with the invitation division opening the contest to non district schools.
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East Central
Ada
Bethel
Pottowatomie County
M. Z. Thompson
Preston
McCloaud
Stratford
Purcell
Ravia
Beggs
Milburn
Okemah
Thompson
Aldrich Blake Leads Oklahoma Anti Klan Group
Aldrich Blake former Walton administrator was elected president of the anti Klan association at the Oklahoma state convention in Oklahoma City. R R Stevens Muskogee named state manager with O F Renegar Caddo as vice president and general attorney and L H Edens Anadarko as second vice president. About 209 delegates from many counties attended as the group describes itself as a fusion of various peaceful organizations opposed to the Ku Klux Klan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Aldrich Blake
Walton
anti-Klan Association
R.R. Stevens
Muskogee
O. F. Renegar
Caddo
L. H. Edens
Anadarko
Athan
Stevens
Oklahoma
Bennett Jones Tie The Knot In February Ceremony
Mr Tom Bennett and Ruby Jones were united in marriage on Monday February 25 at 11 o'clock. Justice of the Peace Joseph Anderson performed the ceremony in the presence of a few relatives. The couple returned to the home of Ebie Blocker 504 West Tenth street where a wedding dinner awaited.
MacMillan Reports Weather for January and February Months
Records of Prof E A MacMillian show February rainfall at 1.30 inches and January at .98, totaling 2.28 for the two months. Comparisons note January 1922 at 1.97 and February .80 totaling 2.77, and January 1923 at 2.61 with February 1.45 totaling 4.06. Last month had 11 clear days, 12 cloudy, 6 partly cloudy, with a maximum of 16 and a minimum of 10.
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E. A. MacMillian
Four Convicted McCarthy Slayers Leave for Penitentiary
Oklahoma City March 5 Four convicted slayers of Paul J McCarthy Oklahoma City attorney left here early today in custody of county authorities for McAlester where they will begin serving life sentences in the state penitentiary. They are Frank Brumley Herman Fox Davis Eustace Knight and Tom Rudolph. Brumley and Davis almost had a physical encounter in the jailors office as they were taken out of their cells to begin the trip to the penitentiary. Animosity caused by tea testimony in han fieted tea was the cause deputy Berit bald.
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Oklahoma City
Paul J. McCarthy
McAlester
Frank Brumley
Herman Fox Davis
Eustace Knight
Tom Rudolph
Brumley
Davis
Han
Berit Bald
Oklahoma House Defies Senate on Institutional Funds
Oklahoma City March 3. The Oklahoma House refused to concur in a senate amendment to the institutional supply bill raising the total by over 100000 and asked for a conference. The bill would cut 400000 in state institution appropriations from last year while the senate added a 100000 building at Northwestern State Teacher College and made other increases. The House passed 650000 for aid to weak school districts, preventing immediate rural school closures, with funds available May 15 and credits possible for terms.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma House of Representatives
Senate
House
Northwestern State Teacher College
Alva
M. A. Nash
Oil activity sustains county filings amid favorable weather
With good weather oil men push operations as records show steady filings. Over the past week instruments relating to oil matched the recent rush, reflecting ongoing activity in the sector and continued momentum in the county records.
Poultry meeting eyed. soil humus and potatoes in focus
Byron Norrell notes Pontotoc County Poultry Association meets next Thursday at Pickett schoolhouse at 7 30. Secretary Douge expects full attendance with Ada watchers. Union Valley growers receive Irish potatoes seed. C W Zorn predicts 100 acres planted and potential car shipments. University soil tests by Drs Schroll and Gibbons and Agent Hill follow discussion on humus loss and farming practices.
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Pontotoc
Union Valley
C. W. Zorn
Stonewall
Muskogee
cucumber acreage prospects and PTAs meeting reports
Mr Atkinson expands contract lists for cucumbers but seeks more acreage as prices rise. County record tops $300 per acre. A rousing Vanoss PTA meeting drew strong turnout and a solid program led by Mrs Norrejl and attended by Mr and Mrs Duvall. Lightning Ridge hosts a combined PTA club meeting with good local interest and activity. Agents anticipate a busy spring keeping up with work.
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Atkinson
Parent- Teachers Association of
Vanoss
Norrejl
Agronomy and Entomology Professors Visit County for Soil Tests
Prof. E. C. Gibbons and Prof. B. E. Scholl of A and M College spent Tuesday and Wednesday in the county with Agent Hill. They will conduct soil tests on east and west county soils and hold a meeting at Lightning Ridge Tuesday night to guide farmers on soil improvements for higher crop yields.
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E. C. Gibbons
B. E. Scholl
A. and M. College
Agent Hill
Lightning Ridge
Hill
Seed Potatoes Planted. Zorn Recommends Eight Bu. Seed Per Acre
Farmers are planting a good share of Irish potatoes now and expect strong acreage. C. W. Zorn advises about eight bushels of seed per acre for best stands and yields.
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C. W. Zorn
Butter and egg markets face potential import cutoffs
Chicago reports heavier import rivalries pushing butter prices down and possible cutoffs on new imports. Production holds up, demand remains strong, eggs rise with early season, while poultry movement slows and frozen poultry gain volume as traders anticipate lower prices. Swift & Co. notes light fowl receipts and shifting market dynamics.
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Chicago
Swift & Co
Humus and Organic Matter in Soil
The text defines humus as organic matter in soil, comprising remains of dead plants and animals in various decay stages. It notes humus is essential for productive soil and without it crops could not be produced, even in favorable conditions.
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R. W. Wood
Dept. Voc. Aeri. Latta H
Oil play planned near Ada area with two deep tests
The county east of Ada plans an oil venture that may unlock large pools or fail. Floyd O Howart Oil and Gas has a location in the southeast corner of section 14-4-7 on the P A Norris farm. Howart is drilling a well just north of Francis in section 19. This marks two deep tests in the county. The new site lies south of Francis field production and near the shallow Steedman production, north and east of the Hughes well, shut at 500 feet in section 28-4-7.
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Ada
Floyd O. Howart
Francis Field
Steedman
Hughes
Rader Fails to Obey Oklahoma House Subpoena
Tulsa reports R. R. Rader treasurer of the Reliance Shirt Co failed to appear before the Oklahoma house committee on investigation and impeachment opting to send a letter about Milon F Goodman being unavailable in Louisville The committee may push to compel testimony and consider canceling the state Reliance contract amid past allegations of campaign contributions and convict labor at the Oklahoma Penitentiary shirt factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
R. R. Rader
Relance Shirt Co
Oklahoma House of Representatives
Rader
Milon F. Goodman
Goodman
Louisville
Weater
Tolbert
Kiowa County
Oklahoma
Reliance Company
Oklahoma Pententiary
Govenor J. B
State Board of Affairs
Deep Creek Angler Signals Unseen Catch in Tin Hole
A fisherman at 135 feet in tin reports a strike as one of the wets is off in the hole. The brief note notes the location and the unusual depth described.
Valerius Well Construction Advances on Stanfield Farm
The Valerius well on the Stanfield farm in section 8-4 nears completion as machinery is installed and work proceeds. Offsetting diary records hint at discovery activity tied to the Kahn rig near Valerius in Illinois.
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Stanfield Farm
Wrightsman Erecting Rig After Wind Damage
Co J Wrightsman is building a test rig northeast of Center after timbers were damaged by a recent windstorm. Repairs proceed as crews secure the structure and assess further wind impact on nearby framework.
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Co. J
Turman Oil No. 1 Jones Gas Well Near Seminole
The Turman Oil Company No. 1 Jones near Seminole in section 34 9 4 reports a 1000 psi rock pressure from a test and a sand penetration of eighteen feet. The well is shut in awaiting a gauge for gas flow, likely to be completed as a gasser to support three more drilled locations. Production was estimated up to 15 million cubic feet of gas by Tuesday night and roads to the site were roped off for safety.
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Seminole
Turman Oil Company
Jones
Well Trouble Halts Drilling in Vanoss-Roff Field
N. B. Haney hit trouble in section 34 3 4 of the Vanoss Roff field. The well was shut down this week at 760 feet but the issue is about overcome and drilling will likely resume today or tomorrow.
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N. B. Haney
Vanoss-Roff
Oil Wells Planned in County This Year
J F Mioyd directs a fishing job in section 6 3 7 as rigs prepare four wells in the county and another is erected. Current drilling includes aross Roff Ada area three wells, one north of Francis, one at Steedman, one north of Ada. Spring plans call for a Francis field well and three or four in Bebee country with additional tests likely. Conservative estimates set total wells at twenty five this year with potential increases if a large pool opens.
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anoss-Roff
Batt
Ada
Francis
Steedman
Bebee
Pontotoc Eyes State Oil Boom After City Visit
Orel Busby reports strong interest in oil among locals after returning from Oklahoma City. He says Pontotoc may be poised for the greatest oil play in the state, urging supporters to go back and bring back the same level of enthusiasm.
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Orel Busby
Oklahoma City
Pontotoc
Bridge Across Canadian River Near Ada Nears Completion
The Ada area bridge over the Canadian river is slated for July first. North side tower finished, south tower due in 10 days, middle tower next. Cables anchored in concrete beds, two main cables each supporting up to three million pounds. Steel weight under two hundred thousand pounds. Ninety days from tower completion to bridge readiness. Highway from Ada to the river crossing also improving and to be usable before completion.
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Mondey
Canadian River
Ada
Mt River Crossing
Vanoss Circuit Sects Up $700 Endowment For Ministers
Rev J A Grimes reports the Vanoss circuit pledging 700 over five years toward a 10 million Methodist church south endowment to aid superannuate ministers widows and orphans. The fund will use only income for relief and aims to support aged ministers unable to save.
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J. A. Grimes
Vanoss Circuit
Hig Charge
Methodist Church South
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