Oil field Happenings in Pontotoc County
Reports from Carter Oil and Skelly show heavy initial flows and several acidizing operations in the Fitts field area. Notable wells include George Smith Nos 2 and 5, Akers Nos 1 and 2, with strong gains and new locations planned as drilling widens across sections 28-2-7 and surrounding blocks.
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Carter Oil Company
George Smith
John Fitts
Skelly No
Minnie Akers
Akers
Viola
Skelly
Smith
King Et al
Parke-Greis
Jesse
McCarthy
Wildcat
Centrahoma
John Thompson
tUrem Priday
Fitts
Moore
Wirneck
Schauers
Fleetborn
Amerada
Carter
Harper
Wirick
Josephine Smith
Coal County
Carter’ Oil Company
Crosbie
Burris Heirs
Fesser
McLish
Richards
H. L. Blackstock
J. Lewis
Skelly No. 2
No. 1
Continental No. 1
Ninetieth Division Reunion Date Set in Oklahoma City
Attorney General Mac Q Williamson and Assistant AG Owen Watt revealed they trained together at Leon Springs Texas from May 8 1917 to August 1 1917. Watt announced the 90th Division association reunion to be held in Oklahoma City November 9 to 11 with about 500 members expected from Texas and many Oklahoma veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Mac Q. Williamson
Owen Watt
Oklahoma
Leon Springs
Texas
Watt
90Th Division Association
Federated Women's Clubs pick Chickasha for 1937 and Duncan for 1938
Anadar ko Hollis Oct. 16. The ninth district convention of Federated Women's Clubs of Oklahoma closed with 699 attendees. More than 55 clubs were represented and Chickasha was chosen to host in 1937 while Duncan will host in 1938.
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Hollis
Pi—Anadarko
Federated Women’s Clubs of Oklahoma
Chickasha
Duncan
Squirrel disrupts bank and bites officer in Webster
A gray squirrel scampered into the Five Cents Savings bank in Webster Massachusetts and began chewing on twenty dollar bills. Police officer William C Prout was bitten several times before the animal was captured and the officer transported two miles out of town for release. He returned to duty with a bandaged arm.
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Webster
Mass
Five Cents Savings Bank
William C. Prout
Prout
League of Nations revises war implements list
The 52 nation league sanctions committee approves a report listing chemical and incendiary warfare aids, refining Roosevelt’s list to include mustard gas and related items. Italy pushes for expansion colonization and Ethiopian disarmament amid tensions. A mock air raid drill in Naples highlights growing wartime nerves.
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Geneva
League of Nations
Roosevelt
M. Motta
Switzerland
League
Ethiopia
Italy
Paris
France
Great Britain
Addis Ababa
Aksum
Aduna
Red Cross Society
Henry Allen White
Kansas
Mussolini
Il Duce
England
Naples
Italy Doubts Laval Peace Bid Amid Ethiopian Campaign
Rome reports a government spokesman says Italy knows Laval seeks a peaceful settlement but doubts success. Mussolini remains committed to conquering Ethiopia as East Africa operations continue, with no compromise offers or mediation by Italy. Britain’s stance is seen as unchanged and unlikely to yield a diplomatic solution.
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Copsright
Associated Press
Geneva
Anthony Eden
England
League of Nations
League States
Italy
Comit- 16
League Nations
Netherlands
Belgium
Romania
Sweden
Russia
Turkey
Switzerland
League Affairs
League
Pierre Laval
Paris
Laval
Tigre
Great Britain
Ethiopia
Rome
Mussolini
East Africa
Addis Ababa
Parity of Farm Prices Tracks 1909 14 Benchmarks
AAA statisticians report parity reached for hogs and Maryland tobacco on September 16 with corn at 82.2 cents a bushel. Hog prices at 111 percent parity and blue cured tobacco at 96 percent show broad gaps among crops while potatoes and rye await parity rules. East Central teachers association meets Oct 24 25 with speakers Vaughan Lee Charrington Pearson Freeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Get
Farm Administration
Maryland
AAA
Court to rule on AAA and TVA constitutionality
The Supreme Court agreed to decide on the constitutionality of the AAA and TVA acts while declining to review Thomas J. Mooney’s 1916 San Francisco preparedness day parade conspiracy conviction. The court also postponed opinions on a Louisiana 2 percent gross receipts tax suit against ads.
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Washington
Cpthe Supreme Court
AAA
TVA
Thomas J. Mooney
San Quentin Penitentiary
San Francisco
California Supreme Court
High Court
Mooney
Louisiana
Huey Long
AAA Plans Purchase Of Potatoes To Boost Prices
Washington reports the AAA will buy surplus potatoes to lift prices by 15 to 20 cents nationwide. Officials schedule five grower meetings to discuss the program. About 5 million dollars is expected to fund buying roughly 12 percent of the surplus and distributing it to the needy or diverting to commercial channels. The compulsory potato control law takes effect December 1 and covers the 1936 crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
AAA
Farm Administration
New Tax Laws Headline At National Conference
Oklahoma City reports more than 1 400 new tax laws enacted since January 1. Raymond E Manning of the Library of Congress arrives for the national tax conference to outline developments in 47 states. Several states raised sales and gasoline taxes while many adopted new taxes on amusements and butter substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Raymond E. Manning
Legislative Reference Service
Library of Congress
Washington
Manning
Oklahoma
Delaware
Connecticut
Nebraska
New York
Pennsylvania
California
Maryland
Minnesota
New Mexico
Tennessee
Texas
Memorializel
Congress
Henry J. Long
Association
Massachussetts
Long
Masschussetts
Longs
Junior Moncrief Aims for Major League Debut With Browns
Ada Chronicle notes young righthander Moncrief, long a dependable Legion Junior pitcher from Ada County, now 19, slated for spring training with the St. Louis Browns under Rogers Hornsby. After a 17–5 season with Palestine Texas, he boasts a 190 pound frame, strong fastball, and refined control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Moncrief
Aso
Ada American Legion
Moncrief
Palestine
Texas
St. Louis Browns
Rajah
Rogers Hornsby
Legion
Sso
Ada
Keer
Moscow Faults Japanese for Border Clash and Seeks Talks
Moscow accuses Tokyo of provocative tactics over the Russo Manchukuo border clash and files a formal protest through its ambassador to Japan. Soviet officials cite the need to prevent broader conflict while proposing a mixed commission to investigate the incidents along the frontier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Japan
Tokyo
Soviet Union
Manchukuo
Siberia
Far East
Teat
Yureneve
Foreign Office
Koki Kirota
Yurenev
Manchoukuoan
Yureneuve
Hyinking
Harbin
Manchoukouan
Greatest returns for the amount invested
Classified ad highlights value deals and smart investments. Offers on household goods, tools, and electronics promise strong returns for buyers and sellers seeking bargains and durable items at low prices.
Administrative banquet moved to Aldridge hotel
East Central Journal notes change of venue for the Administrative banquet. It will now be held at the Aldridge hotel instead of the Baptist church as printed on the tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldridge Hotel
Baptist Church
Art Section Luncheon at First Methodist Church
The Art Section luncheon of the district O. B. A. meeting will be held at First Methodist Church on Friday October 25 at 11:30 p.m. Reservations should be made by contacting Miss Ora Faust in Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suriday
Teachers’ College
East Central Journal
Ben M. Charrington
Frank Freeman
University of Chicago
Finis Morrison
Ada
Roy Tippet
Latta
Public be quest fund tax benefits and trust details
The passage outlines deductions for contributors over sixty five on federal returns, and exemptions from state inheritance and estate taxes. It states funds go to the public be quest commission held in trust and that land or property bequeathed funds may be used from operation proceeds or sale revenue into the fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Bequest
FUGITIVE MOONSHINER CAPTURED IN ARDMORE
Charles Frank Cates, wanted since a July liquor conviction, was captured in Ardmore after a federal search. He faces sentencing on five internal revenue counts this week in Oklahoma City. Bail allowed last July 9. he fled until found Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Charles Frank Cates
Ardmore
Oklahoma County
Edgar
Vaught
Wade H. Loopourrow
United States District Attorney
Cates
South Africa Named For First Drug Stop Chain
London site once home to Lord Chancellor Cowper slated to become an automobile showroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Chancellor Cowper
London
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Pontotoc County
Benton
Shaffer
Thompson
Frankssraben
Jackson
Blackstock
Graben
Hunton
Cromwell
Craig-Crane
Collins Institute
Bristow
Magnolia
Lewis
Curtis, Kaiser and Caston
Continental
Centralioma
King Et al No
Eden
Britain
Ninetieth Sission
Anadarko
East Central District Teachers’ Association
12Th and Broadway
R. H. Tharpe
Konaway
Joan Vaughan
Josh Lee
University of Oklahoma
College
Ken M. Charrington
University of Denver
G. W. Pearson
Central High School of Tulsa
Tom Mooney
Moncrie
Browns
St. Louis
Vaughan
Alcohol Tax Unit
Roger Mills
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