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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1935
Page
4
A Chickasha Express excerpt notes past fears of resource depletion proved unfounded and recalls Ada and Tulsa Tribune reflections on worrying. It critiques Oklahoma education politics, urging merit over politics in school leadership and endorsing Governor Marsland to end meddling since statehood.
A sermon on church formation and unity notes Jesus did not found an organized church, but Peter’s confession as Christ and Pentecost gave the movement structure. It praises shared work, various gifts, charity toward all, and the need for organized effort to spread the gospel.
In Pontotoc County Ada area reports show Moore No 1 Witherspoon in section 31-27 announced as new location. Delaney No 1 Smith west of Highway 48 resumes drilling with top of Viola lime saturated with oil at 3,800 feet. early test potential signals Bromide sand production and field extension opportunities.
Heavy rains halted most drilling at the John Fitts oil field south of Ada. W. A. Delaney Jr and partners paused at 4,1230 feet in Viola lime awaiting Simp son lime top. Phillips and Stanolind move ahead with new locations as potential Bromide sand production could extend pool.
Oil circles in Ada and Pon totoc county were nervous as the Delaney No 1 Smith test in the far northeast edge of the field continued washing in. The test, deemed wildcat by position, held hope of becoming a producer as it progressed tonight.
The Rev J A Grimes aged 79 died at his Ada home after a short illness. Funeral services were held at First Methodist Church with Rev J C Curry presiding. He helped build many churches in eastern Oklahoma and promoted a church in Fittstown while living in Pontotoc county. Surviving are daughters Velma Lee Grimes and Mrs W B Morrison of Ada, son G L Grimes of Vinita, two grandchildren John and Sorral Grimes of Sapulpa, and wife Mrs Grimes predeceased him two years earlier.
Marie Jobe aged 15 died Friday at home 114 FE Third Ada. Funeral from Church of God Fifth and Johnston Sunday at 2 PM with Rev Muncie officiating. Interment Rose Dale Cemetery. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs W J Jobe two sisters Aline Christine and brother Freeman.
Marjorie Looney twelve year old daughter of Mr and Mrs W C Looney of near Ahloso died Friday afternoon in an automobile accident. Funeral services will be held Monday at 3 PM with burial at Frisco. Criswell Funeral Home in charge. She is survived by her parents and several brothers and sisters.
Walter A Triplett, 61, died at his Allen home Sunday at 12 40 p m. The body was sent to El Reno by Keith Funeral Chapel for burial there. He is survived by daughter Eleanor Triplett of Red Cliff Colorado and son Monty Triplett of the U S Navy.
Oklahoma City reports Governor Marland appointed Harry L. Hopkins at noon today to succeed H. E. Bridges who resigned as Tulsa county commissioner for the district in a replacement decision announced this day.
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