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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1929

Page

6

Lengthy Debate Over Cotton Gins At Oklahoma House

Oklahoma City March 16 A lengthy 25 member debate followed a vote allowing the corporation commission to use the house chamber Monday for a hearing on cooperative cotton gins The motion to reconsider by R W Skinner Ottawa county sparked fiery exchanges but failed to undo yesterday's decision

Oklahoma City Mar House of Representatives Corporation Commission House R. W. Skinner Ottawa County Chamber John Simpson The Oklahoma Farmers Union Skinner Harry Dunning

Steedman Weather and Cotton Hall Hearing Noted

Local notes report fine weather and busy farmers with highway work progressing. A cotton gin hearing discussed by 1000 ginners and 89 gins, amid political debate in the Oklahoma House with February action and attendance details.

Roberts Caulkins Clara Carrie Simpson Norman Ralph Barnes Steedman Latimer Barnes Pearl R. E. Gillock A. J. McNeal Claton Cuckow Grandpa Herrin

Our Good Citizenship group plans school grounds improvements

Oakman notes a meeting by the Good Citizenship club to work with the school board and teachers on installing more playground equipment, a community day, flowers and trees, and beautifying the grounds. Also preparing the play Deacon Slips for upcoming performances.

Good Citizenship Club

Out Our Way Community Notes and Social Roundup

Sunday activities include singing events in Yeager and Stratford with many visits among residents. The Ada Evening News marks 25 years of publication while local church events, school trips, baseball results, and upcoming track meet on April 5 are noted alongside community arrivals and illness updates.

Ragland Rev. Bivins Eppler Tad Lillard Pernie Artie Bell Stevens B. C. Eppler Wright Hart Chas. Simpson Benton Crawford Ada

Summers Chapel Visitors and Local Church Talk

J E Haskins of Ponca City returned home after a visit of over a fortnight. A J Wood of Oklahoma City spent late last week here aiding his interests and visiting sister Mrs Ella Haskins. Rev Murr of Stratford preached at the Chapel Saturday and Sunday nights delivering a fine sermon especially Sunday night to large congregations. Owing to the funeral of Uncle John Keef at old McGee Sunday.

Rowlin Lambert Lillian Taylor Ada J. J. Belt Taylor Lonzdo Lawrence Charlie Baker Lonnie Green Lula Minor Roff Ashley Bill Belt Hawkins Underhill Harvey Wilson J. T. Boatright Mr. Eager Zella Ashley Madie Taylor S. R Cr. C. Collins Mr. Wilson Wattson Jones R. F. Jones Mrs. Ashley Walter Keef Stratford Rance Tucker Bethel Yeager Bular Turner J. R. Magar Clarence Canady Maxwell Zumbro J. G. Stone Knox Free Will Baptist Church Earlin Haskins L. D. Haskins Rachel Burch Nina Wood J. Q. Kent Otha Cude Bebee E. C. Roberts J. A. Durbin W. L. Chappel Atoka Durbin Buster Daniel Summers Chapel J. E. Haskins Ponca City A. J. Wood Oklahoma City Ella Haskins Haskins Rev Murr John Keef Old McGee Elner C. C. Nelson Jno Littles J. H. Littles Eld. Caton Oakman Methodist Church Flint Hammonds Carl Tilly Meeks Effie Patterson Clara Mary Hellen W. G. Collier Vaness Bob Tilly Union Hill J. L. Tilly Pence Shaw St. Louis J. J. Shaw Dorthy Watters Robert Mullens Jno. Jones Wewoka Tno Mayberry Tilly Purcell W. C. Smith Thelma Walter Black Mr. Tiffin Jamie Mullens Chism Jno. Mullins H. B. Williams Ernest McCarty Myrtle Roberts Addie Solomon HappyLand Carl Solomon J. E. Kensey

Drilling and Production Summary from 1929 Oil Wells

Report lists multiple wells and statuses from 1929 operations. Notes include Milner Nos. 4 5 6 1 2 7 with flowing, swabbing, and production figures. Whitney Nos. 2 3 4 flowing and cutting about 5 percent. Perry, Kerr, Patterson, and Wade wells with swabbed oil and shut down. Louisiana oil firms and refining co involved. drilling depths around shale and rotary tool work. production estimates around 150 barrels for Whitney wells and ongoing pumping at several sites.

W. R. Ramsey Feerie Cccemrein McKeecue Emer Louisiana Oil & Refining Co Homackla Oil Co Perry Maaco Ns CO Ia Milner Werw T McKoy Harjo Drilling Petroleum P. Whitney Ube Milner No Kerr No Basin Gag & Es Patterson No Wade No

Weekend Social Roundup From Ada Area

Local families posted visits and travels with many weekend gatherings. Notables include Mr and Mrs Haskins hosting Elner, Jno Littles visiting parents, and Ed Caton preaching at the Methodist church.

Lights guard capitol statue after near miss

Washington reports flood lights on the capitol dome to illuminate Miss Freedom after an air mail near miss in fog. Capitol architect David Lynn ordered the safeguards to deter future collisions and protect the statue from wandering aircraft.

Washington Mar Goddess of Freedom Capitol Dome House Senate Capitol Miss Freedom David Lynn

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