Wells and rigs update in Fitts and Woodford oil fields
Grisso Well in 27-5-4 is producer flowing 25 barrels daily from Hunton lime at 2639 feet and to be acidized. Scott-Brown wells No.4 and No.5 in 34-27 completed at depths 1857 and 1850 feet with 90 and 60 barrels daily. Several rigs drilling or rigging in the south Fitts and Woodford areas, including Hall-Briscoe No.1 Thompson and Culver-Shepherd No.1 State, with pay in Viola slime.
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Grisso
South Fitts Pool
Haskins
Huntton
Moore
South Fitts
Risso
Hunton
E. H. Moore
Scott-Brown
J. J. Hall
Chism Gordon
Sec
East
Ada
Bebco
Culver- Shepherd No. 1
Case-Johnson Et al No
Burton
Culver No
Breco
Konatya Development Co
Magnolia-Chandler Estate
Francis
Patsy
Bates
Oscar Hatcher
Newby
Sene NE
Bebee Pool
McCallum Death Officially Ruled Suicide In Oklahoma
J T McCallum a Holdenville farmer was ruled to have died by his own action after an inquest led by Justice A W Oliver. His charred body lay in a wrecked truck burned beyond recognition in a sparsely used pasture west of Francis. A rifle with one shell, a note about destroying 3760, and the lack of money were found as investigators linked the scene to his disappearance two weeks earlier while he told his son he would go to California.
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J. T. McCallum
Holdenville
A. W. Oliver
McCallum
WPA
Francis
California
Oliver
Tne
Accident Fatal To Arkansas U Head
President John Clinton Futrall of the University of Arkansas died in a collision on U S Highway 71 fifteen miles south of Fayetteville. He was 66 and returning home from Little Rock. Only one truck passenger, Earl Moore, was seriously injured. Futrall, born March 1, 1873 in Jackson Tennessee, led the university for over 25 years after starting there as Latin and Greek instructor in 1894.
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Fayetteville
Ark
John Clinton Futrall
University of Arkansas
U. S. Highway 71
Here
University
Little Rock
Earl Moore
Winslow
Jackson, Tenn
Futrall
United States
University of Virginia
Presiexit
PESSIMIST VIEW on wartime news takes backseat in England
The writer argues if workers worked as quickly all day as near quitting time, many would advance. He notes Wally and Duke are back in England, predicting war news will shift to secondary importance as a result.
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England
Law Enforcement Plea Urges Bold Action in Crime Fight
Tulsa report shows Richard J. Lyons of Libertyville Illinois urging firm police action as the nation faces an ongoing crime war. He warns public officials who aid criminals betray public trust, cites 15 million dollar annual crime costs, and calls for better funded, equipped law enforcement nationwide. A Chicago item notes a holdup suspect choosing a green dress and stealing $65 after purchasing a 16 size gown.
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Tulsa
Okla
Richard J. Lyons
Libertyville
Ill
International Association For Identification
America
Lyons
U. S. Senate
Law and Order
Underworld
Chicago
SPI
Laura Antonik
Coal County Youth Held After Slayingfather
A 20 year old Indian youth Charlie Howard near Stonewall is jailed in Coal County Coalgate after his father Cleburn Howard died from a head beating at their home near the Coal Pontotoc line. An eye witness says the blow came from an exhaust pipe as the elder man leaned to crank a car. The youth admits striking in self defense saying the father came toward him with a knife. No charges filed by Wednesday night.
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Stonewall
Coal County
Coalgate
Charlie Howard
Coal- Pontotoc
Walter Clark
Cleburn Howard
Clark
Howard
Neutrals Report News Censorship From London Diary
The News Chronicle criticizes Britain for restricting neutral news as German reports flood through. A Swiss journalist’s German article is blocked by mail rules, and a public memo from a ministry broadcast alarms foreign journalists. American reporters seeking gas rationing aid are questioned in a tone seen as trivial but impactful on neutral opinion. Henry J. Massey, 19, Claremore, dies in Tulsa after an interurban collision as he and Lawrence Brady rested on a track.
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London
News Chronicle
Germany
Ministry of Information
Ministry of Mines
Tulsa
Henry J. Massey
Claremore
Lawrence Brady
Francis Fair Winners Highlight Township Exhibits
Residents of Francis township gathered for the annual fair as Pontotoc County hosts its township exhibitions. Winners include Mrs William Roy senior calf cow first and many more across multiple classes such as champion bulls, aged cows, and produce of dam with numerous firsts and seconds recorded for local families and farms.
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Francis Township
Francis
Pontotoc County
William Roy
Lois Scroggins
Alex Roy
L Oren Jones
Mary Hardwick
Katy Louise Bingham
Robert Williams
J. L. Scroggins
Clemis Wilson
Charles Auten
Henry Akins
Sartors
Stokes
Essex
Puernsey
J. B. Brice
Enior
Charles Rosenberry
M. D. Rosenberry
Helen Bryant
Emogene Gray
Doyle Green
Angelene West
Magdalene West
Cedar Grove
R. G. Davis
Mildred -Green
Leroy Harris
Brittle Davis
Neal McDonald
Sete Vt
Rainbolt
Lantha Rainbolt
Mildred Lee
Cleo West
Nadine West
Wolfe
Virgie Marie West
Effie’ West
Chandler
Adolph Williams
Davis
Ethel Chandler
Harley West
F. E. Grayhaus
Carlos Scroggins
Bryant
Aera
Wilborn
Icow
Party Chiefs Invited To Conference On Embargo Debate
President Roosevelt calls a special Congress session for September 21 and invites leaders of both parties to a White House conference on September 20. News reports indicate the move aims at national unity amid a heated fight over whether to end the arms embargo to Europe. Farley supports delaying politics as the administration tests Senate sentiment, with Senator Van Nuys proposing safeguards to replace the embargo with a sale system. The dispute centers on neutrality, the embargo's impact on Great Britain, and the equity of continuing arms embargo while allowing raw materials.
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Richard L. Turner
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Europe
White House
James A. Farley
Farley
Senate
van Nuys
D-Ind
Baorsh
R-Td
Ada
Great Britain
Netherlands Seizes German Seaplane During Neutrality Claim
The Netherlands coast guard seized a German seaplane off the north coast for entering Dutch waters and violating neutrality, marking the first neutral power seizure in Europe. A German plane was fired upon near Amsterdam for flying over neutral soil. Virgil McWilliams, 13, of Los Angeles, died from injuries in an auto crash on Sept 1, body to LA. Okmulgee Lighthorsemen offer patrol aid against cattle rustlers next month, led by Jim Rea.
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The
Hague
CPI- the
Netherlands Coast Guard
Netherlands
Europe
Amsterdam
Hollis
Virgil McWilliams
Los Angeles
Okmulgee
Ite
Jim Rea
War on the Seas and Neutrality Measures Worldwide
The French said naval forces retaliated against submarines, while Chamberlain cited some success in Uboat attacks. Britain warned Germany could seek submarine and air bases in the Americas and urged neutrals to prevent breaches. In Bucharest the air ministry ordered yellow buses and trolleys repainted ash grey to deter air raids. Argentina considers beef negotiations with England and France to buy 200,000 tons, representing about 600,000 steers.
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Chamberlain
Britain
Germany
Central
America
Bucharest
Romanian Air Ministry
Buenos. Aires
National, Meat Board
England
France
Argentina
Uruguay
Brazil
Germans claim success against Polish resistance near Radom
On the Eastern Front German reports say Polish resistance was wiped out on one of three fronts defending Warsaw and a battle ending near Radom produced enormous prisoner captures. Warsaw radio claimed German armies were pushed back six miles from the capital, while Berlin said the southern drive reached Lwow in a push to sever Poland's contact with Romania.
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Associated
Warsaw
Radom
Poland
Berlin
Lwow
Rumania
French advance in Saarbrucken sector gains reported
On the Western Front French units, advancing under artillery and aviation cover, were said to move slowly eastward in the Saarbrucken sector east of Saareguemines and west of Saarbruecken. The French communique claimed overall positions improved from previous days, while Germany reported little of significance and Berlin noted Nazi forces recaptured Birberdg, four miles southeast of Saarbruecken.
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Saarbrucken
Saareguemines
Saarbruecken
Germany
Berlin
Birberdg
War in the Air Threatens Polish Cities
Nazi forces announce plans to crush Polish resistance in open towns using all means. Poland blames Poles for sniping as German air force reports effective daytime strikes on airfields and lines of communication. French say weather reduced western front activity, while Britain hints retaliation if Nazis attack unfortified Polish cities.
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Adolf Hitler
Britain
Germany
Poles Retreat Toward East In New Losses
German forces report fresh victories in Poland as Polish units fall back toward the east. Berlin claims encirclement near Lwow while Modlin fortress is isolated. French and British troops reportedly push into Nazi territory as Daladier forms a wartime cabinet. Roosevelt summons Congress for a special session on September 21 to seek repeal of the arms embargo.
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Associated Press
Poland
Berlin
Warsaw
Lwow
Lemberg
Modlin
Keystone
France
Ukraine
San
Vistula
Lublin
Paris
Daladier
Chamberlain
Roosevelt
Congress
Armis
High School Enrolment Peaks Ripple From Ninth Grade Move
Ade High School reported 513 students enrolled at noon Wednesday across sophomores 264 juniors 152 and freshmen 97 with 197 sophomores 264 juniors and 152 seniors. Principal Rex Morrison said last year’s numbers should be similar. The ninth grade moved to the new junior high building freeing space in the senior high to reduce crowding.
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Ade High School
Rex
Morrison
Pein Aah
Armaments Ring Probed For Multimillion Dollar Trade
Federal officers investigate an international arms ring alleged to have attempted to sell over 5 million dollars worth of arms and munitions in violation of neutrality laws, customs rules, and tax codes, according to the Chronicle in San Francisco.
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San -Francisco
The
Chronicle
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Arkansas U. Head
Bob Binks, Jr
Ada News
Nanci
Western Front
High School
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