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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1957
Page
8
A Southeast County oil discovery is reported with a 24 hour production of 594 barrels from depths around 7,900 feet. The flow was measured at 63 degrees with a 4 inch choke and related formation data include 8,749 to 8,788 feet and 8,764 feet intervals.
Funeral services were held in Abilene for Mrs Susie Pettis formerly of Andrews. She died Saturday at a rest home after a long illness. Burial followed at Cedar Hill Cemetery. Survived by two daughters Stayton Amanda Wiley and three sons in Texas.
T F Teague No 2 wildcat near Andrews begins at 9 500 feet in Wolfcamp. Drillsite 660 feet from section lines, half mile south of Conoco No 1 Teague. Test 8 635 to 8 670 feet shows gas mud and oil, flowing 20 to 25 barrels hourly. Drilling continues below 8 670 feet in University Lands area.
Extension Range Specialist G O Hoffman warns drought exposed pastures will fade quickly after rains. Deferred grazing on Sudan pastures helps native perennials recover while delaying seeding until fall. Proper stocking and brush control are key. use a half growth rule for stocking to balance forage.
Cub Scout Pack 119 held a monthly meeting in Means Memorial Methodist Church with oil industry displays and skits. Den 1 featured a pump jack and a history of the first oil well. Den 3 showed tank batteries and drilling a dry hole. Den 4 presented a drilling rig and tank battery. an original oil poem replaced a skit. Awards were given by Scoutmaster John Pike and Den mothers led songs and closing remarks.
The Turboglide system uses a triple turbine setup with a single forward speed and no Low range. It provides oil smooth motion from stop to cruising speeds, eliminates lurches, and includes a Grade Retarder for downhill control. Optional at extra cost, it promises distinct performance.
Bernice the hen at the Tyler quail farm, praised by the Texas Game and Fish Commission, posted 311 eggs last year and has 28 eggs in March and April this year with a perfect May. Evangelist J Wayne McKamie of McGregor plans to resume duties at the Southside Church of Christ in Andrews, inviting the public to hear him starting this Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Balkum and family returned Sunday afternoon from an eight day trip through Texas visiting with relatives.
Don Thorn ton Gilliland of Andrews Texas graduated from Texas Western College in El Paso with a Bachelor of Science in Geology. He was among about 232 students receiving degrees as Texas Western, a branch of the University of Texas. He is the son of N V Gilliland of Andrews and a Odessa High School graduate.
Mr. and Mrs. Alton Ice and family of Sherman visited Mrs. Marie Meroney over the weekend. A Saturday night supper gathered guests including Mr and Mrs J L Arbuckle and family, Mr and Mrs W G Brashears, and Mr and Mrs H T Wilson.
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