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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1935
Page
4
The piece warns that federal aid could force schools under Washington, risking local control. It recalls past debts and policy shifts, notes Patman bonus politics, praises Governor Marland’s advisers, and endorses local youth employment while urging cautious public spending.
A Kansas City man sent a postcard asking if reports of an oil strike in Pontotoc county are true. He also wonders if the war has ended.
Markets report cattle hogs and sheep prices across Oklahoma City and Kansas City ports on May 15, with 1,400 cattle and 1,400 hogs in Oklahoma and 3,500 cattle and 1,500 hogs in Kansas City. Prices show steady to strong trends for most classes, with calves, weighty beef cows, fed steers, heifers, stockers, and spring lambs reflecting notable bid ranges and top values.
Chicago market notes U S Department of Agriculture cargoes report 72 cents for potatoes on track 347 shipments 799. Wisconsin round whites U S No 1 fetches no sales. Louisiana and Alabama Bliss varieties rise to 1.80 1.85 with quality mixed and decay noted. Texas Bliss shows 1.35 with decay and U S No 2 at 1.10.
Chicago markets report live poultry trading steady on May 15 with 37 trucks. Hens bring 19 to 21 cents per pound, leghorn hens 19, rock fryers 23 to 23 1 2, color ed 22 1 2, rock springs over 3 lbs 25, colored 24, rock broilers 21, colored 21, leghorn 18-20, barebacks 19, roosters 14 1 2. Turkeys: toms 14, No. 2 13. Ducks 4 1 2 to 13, small 11, young white ducks 4 1 2 to 17 1 2, less than 4 1 2 lbs 13, geese 10.
Chicago markets report butter at 11,323 pounds steady with no change. Eggs steady at 25,726, with extra firsts 23 3 4 to 24 1 4, graded firsts 23 1 2 to 24, current receipts 23, storage packed firsts 24 3 4 to 25.
Inflation discussions boosted grain prices in Chicago on May 15 as traders weighed a favorable North American wheat outlook against possible price gains. Argentine rain needed for its crop. wheat finished steady to up 1 2 cents, July at 92 1 8 cents, corn up to 80 7 8 cents, oats steady to down 5 8 cents, provisions mixed.
On May 15 Chicago market prices show cash wheat No 2 red at 3 1 2 to 3 4 dollars per bushel corn No 2 yellow 89 to 90 1 4 cents No 2 white 90 1 2 cents oats No 1 white 46 3 4 cents per bushel.
New York buyers kept near term support for nearby cotton while producers pool helps late months. Outside demand faced resistance as July futures climbed from 11.88 to 11.93 with overall market finishing steady to 12 index points higher. Spot middling cotton around 12.35.
New Orleans May 15 Spot cotton closed steady with sales of 3,529 bales. Prices listed for low middling 11.63, mid middling 12.38, middling 12.83. Receipts 400, stock 501,065. Quotations revised on white fiber.
The Vanoss Adult Home Demonstration Club meets at Mrs. V. E. Norvell with Mrs. Muncey and Mrs. Haddox from Gaar Corner present to share plans for their group. Lois Lowe leads as president naming committees, planning a social and exhibit day, and inviting Gaar Corner members to join. Morgan demonstrates tailoring techniques and discusses dress requirements for the county fair, with winners earning a trip to Farmers Week at A and M College Stillwater in July.
May 15 reports show light to heavy showers soaking most of Oklahoma bringing needed moisture to the west and panhandle. Flood risks rise in lowlands such as the North Canadian river area with multiple towns recording rainfall totals including Idabel 1.60 inches and Chickasha 1.10 inches as storms linger.
A speaker praises Oklahoma and other state delegations for backing the president's farm aid while noting mistakes by the agriculture department and AAA. He cites local cotton prices in southern Oklahoma at about 2 cents per pound, contrasted with potential earnings of 6 to 7 cents under the AAA program.
In Pontotoc and Coal counties, Carter Oil’s No. 1 John Thompson leads a wave of leasing and drilling as Delaney No. 1 Smith tests the Bromide sand in the Fitts pool area. The six hour flow and estimates push daily potential toward 9,480 barrels and a possible 400,000 barrel daily rate by month end.
Classified ad highlights strong value for buyers seeking bargains. Promotes clear pricing, durable goods, and practical offers with emphasis on low cost and solid return, inviting readers to compare deals and save money today.
Ed Moore, a leading operator, announces a new series of locations and continues drilling in the John Fitts field. The north portion of Section 32-2-7 will see development beyond the No. 1 Atkins well, which was washed in last Friday with a strong showing.
Deep Rock Oil announces a producer at the Fitts field the Dawes Harden No 3 in section 30 27 northeast of southeast. The well flowed 250 barrels in the first hour through casing 120 barrels in the next 30 minutes and 72 barrels in the following hour through tubing. Ed H Moore announces two new locations Moore No 1 McKay and Moore No 1A Harper in section 29 27 both twin for No 1 Harper. Moore buys 60 acre lease west of Delaney No 1 Smith and acquires multiple parcels from Harry Diamond including tracts in 27 2 7 and 26 2 6. Delaney No 1A Simpson near Steedman is drilling below 100 feet in 204 8.
Rains slow morning traffic at Fitts field while drilling proceeds with new prospects in view for weeks. Amerada and Stanolind offset Delaney No 1 Smith west extension. Norris No 1 Stanolind to north. Carter Oil digs No 1 John Thompson near Centrahoma planning 7000 ft test. stakes held by Carter, Stanolind, Ram sey and Mabee. If Wilcox sands produce, a new southeastern Oklahoma oil field could emerge.
State School Superintendent John Vaughan spoke at a Pontotoc county conference of school heads in Ada on Thursday. He outlined plans for the upcoming year’s public school aid funds focusing on a salary schedule, noting the prior year’s schedule would remain the basis for secondary schools.
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