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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1935
Page
5
Dr. L. Don Leet of Harvard says follow up earthquakes are certain after the U S eastern tremor with its center possibly in the Adirondacks. He expects shocks to continue, some small some large, and notes damage reports are surprisingly scarce.
A massive early morning quake affected 17 states and three Canadian provinces. It caused widespread fear from Albany to Buffalo and Washington to Toronto, with two deaths in Helena and extensive reports of swaying buildings, clattering dishes, and frightened residents. The epicenter appeared near the St Lawrence fault north of the river, while relief calls went to Red Cross, the army, and FERA.
Mr and Mrs W T Pitt announce the engagement of their daughter Waunita Fawn to William T Brunson The ceremony will be November 28 in the home of the bride s parents Miss Pitt studied at Stephens College Columbia Missouri where she was a member of Sorsis and at East Central State Teachers College where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree Mr Brunson is the son of Judge and Mrs D D Brunson 967 East Sixteenth He attended East Central College and plans to pursue a career in education.
Activities at wildcat wells near Ada picked up in the past week. Continental No 1 McCarthy reached 4490 feet after a long fishing job. Carter No 1 Thompson near Centrahoma was set to drill plug and resume, with pipe reaching 5993 feet in Viola lime. Latta Ada Pet No 1 Simmons remains below 475 feet in the Bromide with no oil show.
The Fitts field shows October daily productive capacity at 997,612.72 barrels from 200 wells in the upper Simpson. Eleven new wells were completed, with gains including 4,837 barrels in Carter No. 2 Gg. Smith and 52.93 barrels in Moore No. 1 Witherspoon. Deepening and acidizing in Bromide and Mc Lish sands account for nearly half of the 47,424.66 barrel monthly increase. Daily allowance stands at 32,500 barrels.
Drilling progress reported in Pontotoc County as Continental No. 1 McCarthy near Jesse reaches 4,594 feet with hopes of a sand. Crosbie No. 1A Burris Heirs shows promise east of present production and could extend the Fitts pool. November outlook notes high field activity and planned deeper tests at Carter and Ada area wells.
Washington Oct 6 The AAA corn hog section outlines plans to increase hog output for 1936 as farmers gather to shape new contracts. Secretary Wallace announces a 45 cent corn loan for 1935 easing pressure while the ever normal granary debate surfaces. Loans will require No 3 or better corn stored in sealed cribs, with a proposed $150 million cap on financing for the year.
The Oklahoma Court of Appeals ruled that Howard Wagner of Pawhuska cannot be kept in prison to serve a $6,600 fine and $94 costs at $1 a day. Judge Doyle said the state cannot be sued for being kept in jail and that such punishment to collect a debt is unconstitutional. Wagner, who served ten months, may be released and the ruling may affect about 2,500 prisoners.
Friday reports little progress at the Fitts oil field and in Ada wildcat tests. Continen tal No. 1 MecCarthy drills at 4,489 feet in McLish lime. Aca Petroleum No. 1 Simmons near Ada is shallow. Gypsy No. 1 Emry stands at 2,961 feet. Moore's No. 8 Cradduck yields 1,572 barrels daily as Blackstock No. 1 Reese starts. Thompson wildcat near Centrahoma to start Friday night with 5,993 feet pipe set. This marks a key southeastern Oklahoma test.
In the Ned area the Bishop No. 1 Simpson, NW SW NW of the section, becomes the eighth producer for Section -27 and the second completed well on the north line. It washed in Friday and flowed 700 barrels in five hours through tubing. Rains hinder operations. E H Moore orders deeper drilling on No. 1 Patrick in 1-2-7 and No. 4 Woodruff in 29-2-7. Carter drills deeper on No. 12 Richards Bromide producer in 0-2-7.
In Charleston Missouri on November 6 Albert Vowels pleaded guilty to his role in the July 3 killing of Lige McCutcheon and was sentenced by Judge Frank Kelly to life in prison. Fred Mansker previously received life imprisonment. three others await trial.
Pi Works progress administration announced today that $114900 is the total available for immediate use in completing Oklahoma projects approved for the state by Comptroller General J R McCarrrl.
Classified note highlights a value oriented offer promising high returns on minimal investment. Practical tips and contact details are summarized to attract budget conscious readers seeking quick profits.
The Rev William A Billy Sunday famed evangelist died suddenly at his brother in lawhouse in Chicago at age 72 from angina pectoris. He had traveled from Winona Lake Indiana and had dined with wife and relatives before his illness. Sunday had been an invalid for some time and collapsed after a brief earlier attack. The former baseball star turned evangelist drew vast crowds to revival meetings and was ordained a Presbyterian minister in 1903.
A. E. Musrach of Oklahoma City arrives in Ada for his first visit as field representative of the 111 county FHA district that includes Pontotoc. He succeeds Mrs. Hallie McCartney, now head of the western district women’s division and education program covering 46 counties. An insured mortgage clinic and sales meeting will be held in Ada on November 14 and 15 to discuss key matters.
Mrs. Jessie Morgan explains a new Home Accounting project led by Miss Madonna Fitzgerald of Oklahoma A and M College Stillwater. Farm women may enroll through home demonstration clubs to learn budgeting, inventory, and efficient spending, ending with a confidential year end report.
Washington reports President Roosevelt’s target to create 3.5 million relief jobs by November 1 fell short. By October 19 only about 1.42 million people had moved from relief to work, with roughly 609,000 in CCC camps. Officials cite delays in funding and state control, but expect a December 1 deadline to reach 3.5 million.
Two Pontotoc county men Bud Holkum and Cecil Cooper suffered deep gashes and head injuries when their truck collided with an automobile and overturned on highway 19 near Stonewall. Dewey Holkum and George Moore were also involved. Moore sustained a sprained wrist. Sheriff Clyde Kaiser noted no blame was assigned after investigation.
L P Carpenter purchases Charley Burnett’s stake in the Carpenter and Burnett drug store at 121 West Main Ada. The business opened about four and a half years ago after Carpenter and Burnett moved from Stonewall. Carpenter now sole owner and asks patrons to continue their same service.
Three Okmulgee men MecNaciu 28 Doc Yardy 29 and Bill Yards 38 pleaded innocent to assault and battery in justice court. Bound over on 8150 dollar bonds and jailed. They allegedly beat Irene Foster 18 from Muskogee causing a skull injury described as serious.
Schools nationwide will celebrate American Education Week from November 11 to 17 with the theme The School and Democracy. The observance aims to involve ten million adults in school activities to learn about education’s ideals and challenges, building on last year’s six million participants.
W. C. Dugan of Stewart Construction suffered minor cuts and bruises when his car struck a bridge pier at Bois d Arc creek eight miles south of Ada on Highway 48. He was treated in Ada and released. Deputy Elmer Hodges could not determine a cause. no other vehicles were involved. Dugan was alone.
A 50 member Oklahoma City delegation assembles to outline the southwest business problems at the United States Chamber of Commerce divisional meeting in Kansas City Missouri set for Friday and Saturday.
Police said three people died in a garage blast on the Milwaukee eight day bomb spree. A sweater fragment tied to Paul Chevanek 15 and the missing 19 year old Paul Chavanek linked to the dead bomber Rutkowski 21 were identified. Patricia Mlynarek ? a girl killed nearby. Property damage reached $75 000. The first blast hit a suburban court house October 26.
The body of Vivian Chaze, believed member of the Iris O Malley gang, lies unclaimed at a Kansas City funeral home as authorities await next steps in the case.
A remark attributed to Il Duce commends soldiers for carrying civilization to Africa, reflecting imperial rhetoric. The comment appears amid wartime propaganda themes signaling aggressive colonial aims and the broader political climate.
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