Gas Trouble in Fitts Field Delays Oil Production Costs Rise
Gas trouble at the John Fitts field southeast of Ada delayed big oil production after an outburst at the Shafer No 1 A J Harden well cratered a massive hole and forced cementing before oil could be produced. The field later yielded a gusher at Bromide Simpson Upper Wilcox sands, while precautionary measures and heavier drilling mud add thousands in costs per well. Gas from the field feeds Ada’s mains through pipelines to support local needs.
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John Fitts
Ada
Gias
A. J. Harden
Shafer
Simpson
Upper Wilcox
Fitts
Sewing project not completed in Pontotoc county
First sewing room under the FERA work relief program opens in Pontotoc county with plans for broader use. Ozell Waner oversees the Ada commissary sewing room where few workers have been employed due to unrepaired machines and material shortages. Suppl ies donations from civic clubs churches and stores support sewing rooms as plans await final approval and expansion across the county.
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FERA
Pontotoc
Ozell Waner
West Twelfth
Civic Clubs of
Ada
County Precinct Meetings Set for September 20 in Pontotoc OK
The Democratic Party calls precinct conventions in Pontotoc county Oklahoma for September 20 1934 to fill vacancies in precinct officers. Voters in each precinct are summoned to participate per the Democratic State Central Committee constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Hugh Norris
T. E. Teacue
R. L. Clark
Bob Wimbish
J. H. Norman
J. E. Boswell
Barton
Hiram Jones
Frank Bourland
Ward
Harry Elkins
Ward 4
George Overturf
Bebee
J. L. Parish
Colbert
J. W. Balthrop
Fitzhugh
W. T. Webb
Homer
Frank Gains
Lawrence
Sterling Price
Sunshine
al Nabors
Stonewall
Steve Fish
Union Valley
J. W. Chaffin
Sail County
W. T. Melton
Pontotoc County
Democratic Central Committee
W. T. Mellon
Oklahoma
Milton Farner
Democratic Party
Pontotos County
Democratic State Central Committee
Oklahoma City Livestock Market Report
Livestock prices in Oklahoma City show cattle and calves mostly steady with weak early beef deals, grain fed steers above 6.25, cows 2.25 to 3.50 for grass types, hogs steady with packer top 6.80 and shippers 6.90, sows 4.95 to 5.25, sheep lambs 25 lower with packer top 5.75 and natives 5.00 to 5.75.
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Oklahoma City
Grain futures prices slip on mixed demand
Spot grain quotes from Chicago show wheat with Nos 2 and 4 red and hard bids ranging from 1.06 to 1.14 a bushel and corn mixed and yellow varieties around 0.82 to 0.92 per unit, while oats Nos 3 white trade near 0.56 to 0.58.
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Chicago
Kansas City Livestock Markets Report Stronger Hog Prices
U S Department data show hog bids steady to 25 cents higher for 140 to 290 pound hogs with top 6 85 for 210 250 pounds. Cattle numbers large with steady to weak trends across killing classes and modest declines for stockers. Sheep open with native lambs around 25 lower and best westerns above 6.25.
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Kansas City
U. S. Dept
Cotton Futures Dip as Washington Strike Talks Stumble
New York reported September 12 that cotton markets softened under liquidation amid fresh buying after disappointment over lack of progress toward settlement in the textile strike. Futures closed barely steady, 14 to 17 points lower.
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New York
Washington News
New Orleans Spot Cotton Prices Close Steady
UPI reports spot cotton in New Orleans closed steady with an 11 point drop. Sales reached 4,094 while receipts totaled 4,716 and stock stood at 578,629 with price levels for low middling 12.46 middling 13.11 and good middling 13.56.
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New Orleans
Cotton Crop Forecast for 1934 in United States Reports
The Department of Agriculture projects 9,252,000 bales of lint cotton for 1934 based on September 1 conditions, down from last month and well below last year. It lists state by state acreage, condition, and expected production with Georgia, Texas, and Alabama among the larger contributors. The note also references abandonment and yield per acre, with a closing line about new postage stamps and railroads.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Secretary of Agriculture
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Missouri
Tennessee
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
New Mexico
Arizona
California
States
Lower
Old Mexico
United States
Early Day Leader William Murdoch Dies in Oklahoma City
William Murdoch, 54, longtime oil man and former secretary of the state insurance board, a member of Oklahoma's first legislature, died of a heart attack in Oklahoma City. He had served as a receiver for insurance firms after resigning his post. He once worked with Gov. Charles N. Haskell and led the Oklahoma All-Salon League. Mrs Murdoch travels from New York. a daughter lives in Grandfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
William Murdoch
State Insurance Board
Oklahoma
Murdock
Charles N. Haskell
Dentist Sherrod asked board to explain dismissal
Dr H B Sherrod a dentist at Oklahoma A and M College asked the state board of agriculture to explain his dismissal which occurred yesterday on recommendation of unspecified authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
H. B. Sherrod
Oklahoma A
M. College
State Board of Agriculture
FERA Workmen Busy on Latta School Improvements
FERA relief workers carry out repairs at Latta School including roof, interior redecorations, regrading around the property, gravel walks, and other improvements. The Latta project is one of several county school work undertakings under relief programs.
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FERA
Latta School
Latta
El Reno Man Fatally Shot in Apartment Scuffle
W. E. Patterson, about 30, was shot and fatally wounded in an apartment scuffle over a pistol in El Reno. Richard Nixon, 25, Patterson's brother in law, was held for investigation. County Attorney Sam Robertson noted an estrangement between Nixon and his wife as a possible cause.
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EL Reno
W. E. Patterson
Richard Nixon
Patterson
Nixon
Sam Robertson
Potatoes Steady in U.S. Shipments and Prices
Chicago reports steady potato shipments with 503 total U. S. shipments. Prices show Wisconsin cobblers at 1.20 to 1.35 for No. 1 and 2 with mixed futures. North Dakota and Minnesota varieties range from 0.58 to 2.00 depending on grade and size. Trade remains moderate with slow demand.
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Chicago
U. S
Minnesota Cobblers
Minnesota Kings
Idaho Russets
Butter Prices Steady as Creamery Specials Stand Out
Butter markets show strong creamery specials with 93 score at 24 1-2 to 25 1-4, extras at 92 with 24 1-4, and firsts around 22 3-4 to 24. Prices for eggs remain steady, with 5 284 listed and no change.
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Chicago
Poultry market report from Chicago trading desks
Chicago buyers and sellers moved live poultry in steady trade on September 12. Hens and fryers ranged from 11 to 18 cents per pound, with turkeys 10 to 16 cents and ducks 13 to 15 cents, while leghorns and rocks showed varied prices across weight classes.
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Chicago
Rock Springs
Springs
Wheat Markets Dip on Unsettled Canadian Sales
Chicago reports show a slim trading day with Canadian wheat sale hints unsettling prices. Doubts over whether the grain would go to U S consumers or for bonded grinding weighed on values as U S government bonds fell, leaving wheat futures uneven and grains broadly weaker.
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Chicago
Winnipeg
United States
Oklahoma Justice Court Notice in Pontotoc County
The State of Oklahoma to J. C. Hynds defendant in a suit by Mrs O G Adams for 115 dollars with 8 percent interest since 1932. If no answer by October 24 1934 judgment will be entered and garnishment against Oklahoma State Bank or Security National Bank will apply funds to the judgment plus costs.
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Justice Court
W. Hill
Pontotoc County
State OF Oklahoma
O. G. Adams
Oo. G. Adams
JI. C. Hynds
State OF
Oklahoma
J. C. Hynds
Oklahoma State Bank
Security National Bank
Ss. W. Hi
Dorma Varnier and James Roderick Wed in Pauls Valley
A Tuesday wedding at First Christian church Pauls Valley united Miss Dorma Varnier Wynnewood and Tulsa native Mr James Roderick Rev Rollo Grimm officiated the ceremony The bride is a Wynnewood High School graduate who attended East Central State Teachers College The groom a Tulsa High School alum works for Carl B King Drilling Company They will reside at 221 North Turner. Pontoray Union Meeting Sees Roff Turner Falls assembly with Epworth League Trio singing and an Ada delegation listing attendees and speakers.
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Dorma Varnier
Wynnewood
James Roderick
Tulsa
First Christian Church
Pauls Valley
Rollo Grimm
Wynnewood High School
East Central State Teachers’ College
Roderick
Tulsa High School
Carl B. King Drilling Company
North
Turner
Pontoray Union
Roff
Fitzhugh
Ada
Turner Falls
Epworth League
Rofs
Harriett Kearns
Norma Jean McInnis
Edna Tipton
la Ruth Tipton
Mildred Jeter
Lucille Curry
Katheryn Curry
Frances Curry
Zetta Armstrong
Charlie Jean Johnson
Clara Lee Bradley
Pauline Self
Cleburne Quaid
Carter Bradley
Clarence Self
Homer Sarrett
Wayne Metaha
Mrs. Hinshaw
Women Applaud Hitler Puts Them in Place in Nurnberg
In Nurnberg 2000 Nazi women applauded as Hitler denounced political and economic equality for women as Jewish liberalism. He said Germany’s only goal for women is bearing children and claimed parliamentary participation desecrates womanhood.
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Hitler
Nurnberg
Germany
Tulsa relief program seeks cowboys for cattle program
Tulsa county officials cannot locate cowboys on relief rolls to herd government cattle placed on farms under the rural rehabilitation program. County Relief Administrator W C Weir notes the need for 10 riders, stressing the efficiency of the project and its promised returns.
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Tulsa
Tulsa County
W. C. Weir
Relief Corps
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Sept
America
J. T. Gray
Sherrod
Board of Agriculture
Roderick-Varnier
C.R. Anthony CO
Dorothy Dean
Silk
New Oxford
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