World Deepest Drilled Well Hits 17 176 Feet in Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY March 11 The Superior Oil Company wildcat in Caddo county Oklahoma reached 17 176 feet, deepening 508 feet since February to surpass the prior 16 608 foot record. Drilling began in May 1946 with engines from Ajax Works powering the rig. Lost Hills California and other projects race to set new all time depths as pipe issues delay progress.
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Ajax
Ajax Tron
Heene
Superior Oil
Caddo County
Oklahoma
Lost Hills
California
Onddo Counry
Corry
Oklahoma City
Wildcat
Giddo County
Pacific ‘Western Oil Company
Lost Fills
Kern County
Phillips Petroleum Com
Lakewood High Feels Heat Over Principal Mathewson Tenure
Lakewood faculty warns school board to grant tenure to Principal Lee Mathewson by Thursday or face action. A spontaneous meeting with 9? signatures and a 92 to 80 vote urged the board to place Mathewson on tenure or give cause for denial.
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Laney Wes
MATC
Ane
Lakewood High School
Board of Education
Lee Mathewson
Sodaptornptn
JGG
Fen
Paul Jundquist
Lakewood
P. Haskins
EB. W.pilkey
Mathewson
Two Los Angeles Women Fatally Injured In Suspected Case
Deputies found Mrs Preston's unlocked residence and encountered the elder Funk as they investigated a fatal case. Miss Evelyn Winters, 42, a film studio secretary, was found near railroad cars, with her mother reporting a recent barroom habit. George Wickliffe, a transient, reported the discovery after being arrested on a separate charge.
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Cumaneone
Norwalk
Preston
Funk
Evelyn Winters
Film Studio Legal
Harriett Winters
Trail
Charles King
Wickliffe
Miss Winters
Texas Well Casing Records Reported in Brazos County
A Brazos County Texas oil field record notes Pacific Western's well reaching 16406 feet of casing the longest string ever run in a well Superior's well shows 16951 feet of casing and another well reaches 16655 feet.
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Pany
Brazos County
Texas
Pacific Western
Superior
Birthday Party Honoring Miss Harriett Smith at Corry Junior High
Miss Harriett Smith, member of Corry Junior High School sport, was honored at a Tuesday birthday party hosted by Miss Ruth Wright of Franklin Street. Attendees included Mrs. Mary Jourdet, Miss Leora Stranahan, and Miss Ing Hopkins. Games were played and a decorated cake with ice cream and coffee served. A yellow rosebud corsage from her home room class was presented the same day.
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Harriett Smith
Harriett Smitth
Corry
Ruth Wright
Franklin Street
Mary Jourdet
Leora Stranahan
Ing Hopkins
Miss Wright
Miss Smith Re
Golden Links Class Voted Donations at Church Gathering
Mrs. B E Hauenstein hosted the Golden Links Class of the Methodist Church on East Bond Street with 26 members present. They voted to donate to the Red Cross and contribute to the church re decorating fund. A social period followed with refreshments provided by the hostess and helpers. The next meeting is set for April 8 at Mrs. O A Johnson’s home on West Church Street.
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B.E. Hauenstein
Methodist Church
East Bond Street
Bertha Warener
Emma Bramhall
O. A. Johnson
West Church Street
Townsend Club Card Party Friday in I O C B Hall
The Townsend Club meets Friday evening March 1 at 7 30 for a business meeting in the I O C B Hall, followed by a card party at 8 with 500 Pedro and Chinese Checkers, prizes, and lunch. The public is invited. committee includes Mrs Henry W Bals Mrs Harry Silvis and Mrs Frank Morris.
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Townsend Club
I. O. C. B. Hall
Pedro
Henry W Bals
Harry Silvis
Frank Morris
Month by Month Police Report on Erie Highway Accidents
Lt Maroney reports February totals from Erie County with Pennsylvania State Police data. 44 automobile accidents on main highways caused two deaths and 20 injuries among 44 incidents. 353 patrols yielded 90 traffic violator arrests. The summary notes a rising trend over January and last year and urges motorists to exercise caution.
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Leuwnane Vemes 2. Une
Pennsylvania State Police
Lawrence Park
Btole
Erie County
AoreMa
Oeses
Meadville Dairy Manager Arrested for Underselling Milk
Meadville March 12. C Joslin manager of Greensville Dairy Company held on $300 bond by Alderman Lemme after arrest by County Detective Strauss on an information from W G Britton. Joslin accused of selling milk in Meadville under the state set price by the Milk Control Commission. He pleaded not guilty and was ordered to report for a hearing.
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Meadville
State Mill Board
Vg. C. Joslin
Greensville
Dominick Lemme
Joslin
Lyle Strauss
W. G. Britton
Evie
State Milk Centrol Board
Pennsylvania Milk Control Commission
Refugee ship ground, 200 flee attack on Jerusalem
British authorities move to corral Jewish refugees after a ship ran aground on a lonely stretch of beach. Troops rushed to the scene to round up survivors while a curfew tightens on Jewish quarters in Jerusalem following a violent flare up near Mon Shearim. Brigadier Davies reports attackers blasted a wall and planted explosives near a royal pay corps building, prompting a dawn to dusk curfew.
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Jerusalem
Edmund F. Davies
Mon Shearim
Rayal Pay
Finance Department
Davies
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Vicks VA
R. P. Beckwith
Center Bt
Topp
North Center Street
Carroll's Beauty Salon
Maroney
Rossbacher
Richard Rossbacher
Mr. Rossbacher
Rossbacher Agency
First Avenue
North Corry
W. &. Armitage
le Gay
Bordens Veri
Heinz Ketchup
Florida
Phillips
Phillips Jewelry
Lanston’s
South Center Street
Dial
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