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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1935
Page
6
In Pontotoc County and surrounding fields, multiple wells advance or test in Fitts, Bromide, Hunton, and Sylvan formations. The Carter Thompson near Centrahoma and Continental McCarthy near Jesse draw attention as industry funds push deeper drilling, with several producers flowing oil or awaiting cementing and further tests.
The report covers new wells in Oklahoma with high first hour oil yields from the No. Woodruff well and Hunton lime discoveries in Carter Thompson and Centrahoma area. It notes acidization boosting Carter George Smith No. 1 and outlines progress on Centrahoma and Fitts pool developments, plus other wildcat tests and drilling activity across 9-2-7, 34-2-9, and adjacent sections.
A state corporation commission hearing in Oklahoma City moved toward formal approval of a development program for the John Fitts pool. Operators proposed drilling to the upper Simpson and Viola lime zones with a new Moore sand designation for the lower productive sand, while reviews continue on test results and potential field extensions.
Elmer Holloman also known as E C Mitchell and Sandy Holloman pled guilty to forging a four dollar check at First National Bank. He faces a grand larceny charge over 20 galvanized roofing squares valued at seventy five dollars. Preliminary hearing held for Mose Puller on driving while intoxicated. bond set at one thousand dollars. Dr Albert A Doran Rogers Osteopath died after an operation. funeral planned in Cassidy Missouri.
East Central Journal tutor Miss Louise Hornbeak outlines her summer trip through Europe including Russia and the Balkans. She visits Cherbourg Paris London Helsingfors Leningrad Moscow Kazan Samara Saratov Stalingrad Rostov Tiflis Sochi Yalta Ragusa Sarajevo Zagreb Vienna Budapest Prague Dresden Berlin Cologne Paris Rouen Havre and Cobh on a liner with stops marking subtropical Sochi and historic sites along the way.
The exchange directors ordered the market shut today fearing a crisis after raids by short traders.
Ada resident Jesse Banks an alleged automobile thief was jailed after a split trip between Ada and Lawton. The Buick sedan owner Dave reported theft Wednesday. Banks disappeared with clothes and a suitcase later pawned. Banks faces larceny of automobile charges and will be arraigned after return.
McALESTER Sept. 13 The "wall" method of escape from the state penitentiary was rapidly losing popularity after its second failure within a week. Roy Auten 19 serving a five year term from McCurtain county for horse stealing was found by guards.
Bruce Langford $8 accused of breaking into a Rock Island box car in Waurika on August 11 and stealing merchandise valued at $32.89. The shipment from Butler Brothers Dallas to Spann's store Temple Oklahoma included combs handkerchiefs ties shirts and toothbrushes. Langford was jailed in Atoka awaiting federal arraignment.
Ada and Pontotoc county plan a joint short wave police radio network and traffic signals. The excise board approved funding, KADA construction began, and operation aimed by October 1. Traffic lights will follow as a PW A project with materials stored at city hall.
Arrangements announced for the fourth congressional district convention of the League of Young Democrats to be held Thursday and Friday, September 26 and 27. Gov. Marland, Sen. Gore, Rep. Gassaway, and Jess Larson are slated to speak along with other state leaders. The program includes a registration, caucuses, meetings at Wintersmith park, a parade, and a banquet with multiple speakers.
Oklahoma City will let six highway projects Monday after bids were opened by the state highway commission. Ottawa county overpasses on highway 66 near Miami and near Afton, plus grading, drainage, and bridges. Rogers county overpass on highway 35 north of Indy. Seminole county landscaping near Seminole on state highway 48.
A brief classified ad touts high value returns for smart investments. It highlights strong performance figures and quick turnaround potential aimed at potential investors seeking reliable gains.
Mrs L H Caldwell of Statesville North Carolina extols Cardui saying she has used it for 25 years for weakness and nervousness. She reports rapid strength after starting and urges others to consult a physician if no benefit. Thousands of women testify Cardui has helped.
A man giving the name O. B. Meskimen of Guthrie Oklahoma faced extradition proceedings after being arrested in Gunnison Colorado on an Oklahoma warrant accusing cattle theft. Sheriff Ed Lindsey said the suspect planned to fight extradition.
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