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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1934
Page
3
Day by Day Happenings in Pontotoc County Oil Fields reports hedge of drilling activity across Viola Simpson Gruen fields. Key items include Standardize and drill to Wilcox from No 1 Lewis 1927 in Fitts field, Bristow No 1 Craig Crane misfires on a gas pocket, and multiple wells in Bebee and Delaney may produce from Hunton lime with several being drilled or swabbed.
Three wells in the graben have surpassed 3 600 feet and push toward greater depths in the Fitts field while another near 3 000 feet and a fifth close to 5 000 feet continue to advance. A new site for J E Crosbie Inc No 2 Dawes Harden was established just north of No 1 Dawes Harden.
In southeast Pontotoc county graben oil activity, Bristow Drilling’s No. 1 Craig-Crane failed to produce after a gas pocket caused a fishing job at 4 397 feet. Other wells like J C Shaffer No 1 A J Harden near 30-2-7, and Delaney and others No 1 Craddock near 25-2-6, show continued activity with drilling toward Hunton and Wilcox targets as operators push to find profitability.
In southeast Poniotoc county Ed Moore's No. 2 Whick drilling at 3 275 feet is watched as a probable first well in the Wilcox graben for an oil field. Manahan-Sledge No. 1 Josephine Norris in 13-2-6 reached 4 090 feet and Delaney and others No. 2 Craddock in 25-2-6 has passed 1 100 feet as drilling continues.
Rome crowds of soldiers blackshirts and fascist youths gathered before the Venezia palace on the WWI anniversary. Mussolini declared Italy is ready for any eventuality while wishing peace. A massive review of about 10,000 National Infantrymen capped the ceremonies.
County wide picnic plans at Glenwood Park on Monday July 2 include band concerts and speeches by candidates for county and state offices ahead of the July 3 election. The city park board will meet Sunday at 3 PM with Rev Grimes’s home as the venue for further announcements.
William Bauchop Wilson, the nation’s first labor secretary, died at 72 on a train near Savannah after months of illness. A Scotsman born in 1862, he led the new labor department, served on the Council of National Defense, chaired vocational education boards, and helped found the United Mine Workers. He lived in Blossburg, Pennsylvania.
In Muskogee on May 24 only two Five Tribes Indian lands leases met bids above the minimum. The top offer was 15 dollars per acre for 80 acres in Atoka county and total bonuses amounted to 2,506 dollars for 22 leases across nine counties as buyers stayed away and calls for a change in lease forms grew.
A large crowd attended Wednesday's banquet at the Aldridge hotel hosted by the Democratic State Council of Women. Illness prevented speaker Mrs. George Martin from attending. Mrs. Frank Korn outlined the council's program and progress. Several candidates and representatives spoke briefly. The meeting announced plans for district units, a 4-H fair, and future meetings in Clinton.
J. B. Hill Pontotoc county agent announced Saturday that corn and hog contracts would be submitted to the State Board of Reviews on Monday for approval. Cotton contracts will also be submitted within the next few days.
The Roff Adult Club held a regular meeting this week. The group sponsors 4-H club work in the community and outlined plans for summer activities.
The Denver Oilers, managed by R. P. Mole, remain undefeated after a 18 to 4 victory against Stratford at Oil Center in Bebee oil field. Pitchers L. D. Moore Pritchett and Johnny Owens supported the win as Denver schedules next games against Atoka on June 3 and Sulphur the following Sunday.
Lloyd Grable of Oklahoma City was sentenced to death for the Fletcher First National Bank raid. Houston Nash of Oklahoma City drew fifty years for aiding Underhill in the Harrah bank raid. Four others got twenty years each for the Fletcher incident, while all details recall Oklahoma City and Lawton juries delivering heavy penalties.
Oklahoma City May 25 The Farmers Union claiming 20 000 members with chapters in over 60 counties announced it will not endorse any gubernatorial candidate. State president Tom Cheek and secretary treasurer Z H Lawter said individual members may be approached by candidates and outline platforms through the union publication. Milburn now backs Robert Burns though other figures claim union support.
Secretary Morgenthau told the House Ways and Means Committee the administration is anxious to keep the silver speculators tax in the bill. He said the levy targets profits of those buying after May 15 1934, exempting legitimate manufacturers, and asserted the administration is for the bill.
Shawnee May 25 An allegedly faked photograph showing Gov W H Murray with his arm around Speaker Tom Anglin sparked a bitter exchange in a campaign address Anglin called the Murray pick for the Democratic nomination a liar and offered to quit if Berry King proves the photo is genuine King a rival candidate pressed the issue Anglin noted the aging photo and glasses mismatch and said he would quit if a minister certifies authenticity
The U S department of justice settles its income tax suit against Thomas S Lamont of New York partner in J P Morgan Co The settlement comes with payment of the full deficiency tax plus interest and penalties The action mirrors other settlements this week involving Andrew W Mellon Thomas Sidle and James J Walker The next step is Melons appeal to the board of tax appeals Sidle also settles by meeting the assessment penalty and interest
William Shieffer, Grapevine farmer, pointed out Billie Mace as the woman he saw fire on Easter Sunday near Grapevine at the Perry patrolmen Wheeler and Murphy. Mrs Mace attends habeas hearing and funeral for her sister Bonnie Parker in Dallas while awaiting bond.
The American diplomat and author Brand Whitlock was buried in the English cemetery at Cannes after a simple ceremony attended by diplomats from the United States Belgium France and Great Britain. An Episcopal service at Holy Trinity church honored the 65 year old to whom wreaths flowers and bronze palms were sent including a bouquet from King Leopold of Belgium.
Senator Tom Anglin of Holdenville, Democratic candidate for governor, said in Duncan he would urge the Oklahoma legislature to establish a teachers pension fund. He proposes funding from teachers themselves and a retirement system financed by instructors’ income to support those meeting governing rules.
Secretary Ickes orders Louis Gravis to lead a Dallas gathering of field agents. The drive targets producers and shippers of illegally produced oil amid 80,000 barrels daily suspected violations. Fifth Circuit upholds oil code constitutionality as enforcement begins.
Preliminary hearing for Clay Morrison Dewey Morrison and Raymond Smith resulted in bind over to district court with $1000 bond each. The trio allegedly broke into a Lawrence garage and took two automobile tires belonging to Tom Epperson.
Six year old June Robles, rescued from a desert kidnapping, faced a dispute as her parents deny arranging a three month personal appearance tour with film producer Bryan Foy. Foy said a definite understanding exists despite the Robles denial.
In Montreat North Carolina on May 25 Judge Samuel H. Sibley of Marietta Georgia was chosen moderator of the Presbyterian Church in the United States succeeding Dr Ernest Thompson of Charleston West Virginia. Sibley a University of Georgia graduate and noted attorney was U S district judge for the northern district of Georgia in 1919 and later named to the circuit court of appeals at New Orleans. He is the sixth ruling elder elected moderator in 73 years. the last was R A Dunn of Charlotte in 1931.
Thousands of women testify Cardui improves health and confidence. Mrs. J. L. Norred of Lagrange Georgia says it eased nausea and back pain during multiple pregnancies and contributed to her good health. If it does not help you, consult a physician.
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