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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1935

Page

6

Oil Field Happenings Highlight No. 2 J. Lewis Producer

In Pontotoc County oil reports, the No. 2 J. Lewis well, southeast corner of 19-2-7, yields oil in the Bromide and opens development for surrounding acreage. Skelly and Crosbie units show multiple tests with acidizing boosting production. several sites push to deeper MeLish and Viola lime targets while tool recoveries hamper progress.

J. Lewis Harry Blackstock Blackstone Cromwell Hunton Viola Lewis Blackstock Harry Crosbie G. F. Smith Shaffer Crosbie No Burris Heirs A. J. Harden

Potentials Rise in Fitts Pool as Wells Deepen and Acid Work Expands

The Fitts field shows growing activity with Moore No 45 Woodruff 4 289 BOPD and Moore No 2 Menor 2612 BOPD increasing producers to seven on the east side. New tests include Skelly No 2 Akers 3 36 BOPD after acidizing, Carter No 1 Thompson wildcat near Centrahoma, and Ada Petroleum No 1 Simmons at 4250 feet with Viola lime.

North Section Simpson Shaffer Woodruff Fitts Pool Emry John Thompson Centrahesee Viola Continental McCarthy Jesse McBride Chester Ada Fitts Akers Centralhoma Thompson Burke-Greis E. H. Moore No. 45 Moore No. 2 Menor Skelly No Moore No Fleetborn No G. Smith Centrahoma McLish Wilcox iProm John Fitts Acie Skelly Franks Benton Woodford Hunton Sylvan Bromide Centraloma Carter No. 1 Ada Petroleum No Simmons Latta School

Traffic slows in Fitts oil field after misty showers

On Prem Tuesday the Daily Roads near the Fitts oil field were slick due to mist and light showers slowing travel. Carter Qi] company holds a stake in the area and may influence operations.

Fitts Carter Qi

Farmers vote October to decide corn hog adjustment program

STILLWATER Farmers will vote October 26 on continuing the corn hog adjustment program rather than a specific contract. The referendum asks if farmers favor a program after November 30 and hinges on farmer interest to justify AAA's offer.

Stillwater SE. KE. Scholl Oklahtoma M. College Agricultural Adjstment Administration Scholl Claude R. Wickard AAA Mr. Scholl Washington Adjustment Administration South Bill Smith Bill

Oklahoma A and M to host large fall homecoming events

Stillwater plans for a busy schedule from Nov 4 to Nov 19 with short courses, horticulture show, Little International, and a football game against Duquesne. About 8 000 to 9 000 visitors expected plus 75 dairymen for the dairy short course and a Mother’s and Dad’s day event drawing 890 visitors.

Stillwater Oklahoma A. and M. College Dairy Department Niack and Bridle Club Chicago Lewis Field Aggies Duquesne University Hedgrow D. T. Martin Garden Club Southwest A. and M Haskell Indians Lewisfield

Stonewall School Set to Reopen Monday

Stonewall school will resume classwork Monday October 25 per superintendent E E Duke. The Stonewall high school enrollment this year is about 175 students with similar totals in grades. Some South Pontotoc area high school pupils have previously attended Stonewall after organization of the Fittstown arrangement.

Stonewall E. E. Duke Stonewall High School Fittstown South Pontotoc

Women Injured in Oklahoma City Auto Collision

Mrs. Cora Breece 47 of Edmond and Mrs. A C Gerhardt of Fort Worth Texas were seriously injured in a collision near Oklahoma City. Breece rode with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs M A Williams rural school teachers of Winnewood Okla who suffered bruises and minor injuries in the crash.

Oklahoma City Cora Breece Edmond A. C. Gerhardt Fort Worth Tex Breece M. A. Williams Winnewood Okla

Hearst Leaves California Over Taxes For New York

William Randolph Hearst announces he will move to New York due to high state and federal taxes. Louis B. Mayer warns the tax fight could push other film industry leaders to follow. Hearst flags studios relocating to Florida Delaware or New York City to keep stars in the US.

Hollywood Calif William Randolph Hearst California Louis B. Mayer Hearst Mayer Association of Motion Picture Producers Variety New York Tl Am Florida Delaware New York City

Ada Gaining Momentum in Transition Toward Greater Future

A year of Ada growth under the Chamber of Commerce report by secretary Milton Keating. Projects included PWA work on Irving school, underpasses at Hays and Glenwood, Fittstown road work, CCC and FERA efforts, new bridge over the Canadian River, new traffic signals, and plans for water storage, dormitories, and highway improvements.

Ada Ada Chambers of Commerce Milton Keating PWA Irving School CCC Wintersmith Park Hays Glenwood Fittstown Col Cams FERA Ada Chamber of Commercce Oklahoma City Gulf-Pacific New Orleans Seattle U. S Tulea Fitts Field Chamber of Commeres Pontotoc County

Tax Exemption Effects Studied in Oklahoma Survey

Oklahoma City report details results from Murray county as part of a state survey by the Oklahoma tax commission assessing potential impacts of the homestead tax exemption amendment. Field work continues in 76 counties through Dec 1 with analysis due a month later and plans to submit the measure to a state vote.

Oklahoma City Murray County Oklahoma Tax Commission Raymond PD. Thomas Commission Marland B. D. Crane Tulsa Muskogee Okmuigee Pittsburg Jess Larson School Land Commission

Police Radio Station KNHC Installed Here

Ada and Pontotoc county law enforcement prepare 24 hour operations with KNHC radio linked to KADA. The system joins five Oklahoma stations in Oklahoma City Tulsa Muskogee Lawton Duncan, enhancing communications for Ada police and Pontotoc sheriff.

Ada Pontotoc County KNHC Oklahoma Oklahoma City Tulsa Muskogee Lawton Duncan Ada Police Department

Oil Production Drops Slightly Across Regions

Daily U S crude output fell 3 231 barrels to 2 825 054. Oklahoma output declined 11 575 barrels to 505 2590 daily. East Texas up 582 to 471 259. Texas total eased to 1 064 948 barrels. Kansas rose 1 975 to 149 200. Michigan, Eastern fields up. Rocky Mountain down 20 to 113 270. California rose 2 900 to 647 500.

Oklahoma Okla City State Texas Tex Louisiana Arkansas Tulsa United States East Kansas Michigan Rocky Mountain California

Police report on sheriff's cars equipment and RCA tests

Police department equipment for four cars operated by the sheriff's force is expected daily. A frequency check with RCA at New York was made last night and a report is expected within two or three days. Tests of local reception also have been unmade and declared satisfactory.

Sheriff's Force RCA New York

Oklahoma Convict May Face Early Execution

Oklahoma City Oct 22 A court miscalculation could move Oldie McCollum's execution to Wednesday instead of Thursday for the fatal stabbing of fellow convict Tommy Wilkins. Judge Thomas A Edwards admitted an error in the calendar while noting the 9 required days have passed. Governor Marland could intervene to delay.

Oklahoma City Thomas A. Edwards Criminal Court of Appeals Oldie McCollum McAlester Penitentiary McCoollum Tommy Wilkins Marland Edwards McCollum

Law taxing bank deposits upheld by Oklahoma Supreme Court

The Oklahoma Supreme Court sustained the money and credit acts taxing bank deposits at one fifth of one percent in an agreed test suit from Oklahoma county. Oscar N. Diehr appealed after District Judge Ben Arnold upheld the measure. The tax date is Jan 1 and half proceeds go to county funds while the other half supports schools per capita.

Bureau of Dairy Industry Jersey Jerseys Guernseys Ayrshires Oklahoma City State Supreme Court Oklahoma County Oscar N. Diehr Ben Arnold

Local Farmer Finds Extraordinary Garden Quests

Burlington North Carolina farmer Jim Atwater wonders how his crops will look if growth continues. He reports a five foot pumpkin and a 49 inch sweet potato from his old farm, drawing attention for unusual produce.

Burlington N. C Jim Atwater

Greatest return for the amount invested

A concise classified advisory highlights value and efficiency in spending. It emphasizes smart budget choices, measurable gains, and practical tips for maximizing every dollar in investments. The note urges readers to compare options and seek reliable, low-risk returns.

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No. 1 Catlett No. 1 Smith MeLish Johnston County RE. H. Moore Westheimer George Moncrief Beulah Womack Seminole County Ralph Spencer Pottawatomie County Nina Craig Bryan County Claud Sullivan Shawnee Brown B. A. Pratt Elva R. Duvall Ford Mercer Pridas Simits Department of Agriculture Corn West Texas McAlester Chamber of Commerce Aldridge Chambers of Commerce L. J. McDonald Wewok Herher Flowers McCurtain Lois Ruth Hodges Hughes County Scott Pearl Morrison Ben Craig Field and Stream Club of Potts We Boy America Pickett Morroe Tus R. W. Anderson J. T. Fireh Haywood Fowler Ernest Williams Mr. Williams Mr. Finch Stonewall School Eta Derrick, Jim
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