Waller County Gas Field Poised for Major Oil Discovery
The Waller County field, now the world’s second largest gas reserve, shows signs of expanding into oil. Kirby Petroleum extended oil production, boosting acreage. Stanolind and Humble Oil have oil wells nearby. A Beckwith No 1 well produced 208 barrels daily, with 43.5 degree oil and a 5.1 to 1 gas oil ratio, depth 7439 feet. Further wells are planned as drilling continues.
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Waller County
Kirby Petroleum of
Houston
Panhandle
Humble Oil
Kirby
Neuman and Bijie Attend Event in Houston
Alvin Neuman and Adam Bijie were in Houston on Monday for an unspecified event. Their appearance marks a brief public engagement with no further details provided.
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Alvin Neuman
Adam Bijie
Houston
Health Warnings From Austin On Pneumonia Risks
Dr. Geo W. Cox Texas State Health officer warns pneumonia, a killing contagious disease, doubles the influenza epidemic impact. He urges immediate care with a physician, strict isolation, burning contaminated paper instruments, bed rest, liquids and nursing for recovery, noting pneumonia is the common and deadly influenza complication.
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Austin
Texas
Geo. W. Cox
Cox
City Drug Store advertises veterinary supplies in Brookshire
Full stock of veterinary supplies available including surgical instruments syringes and needles all replacement parts vaccines for stock and poultry. Mr Armand Mirokentz of Chicago visiting Mr and Mrs H Zehrman and Mrs P M Donigan. Have your job work done here.
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City Drug Store
Brookshire
Armand Mirokentz
Chicago
H. Zehrman
P. M. Donigan
Personal notes from Katy and Houston area visitors
Local society items list residents and visitors including Mrs Frank Garrett of Katy Miss Everlyn Agopian Mrs E W Wirpitz Mrs W D Mills Billy Archer Mrs C F Trettin Nearwood Cooper Jr Joe Zadelsky T A Patty Mrs E H Martin Mrs Lila Kukendahl Ernest Wilpitz Ed Wilpitz John Avery Jack Donald Bob Gra Celest Donald Edna Beyer Rev J S Wilson and daughter Mrs J C Day Alice Martin Max Wander Sheriff Fletcher Oswald Laaz Sidney Martin Hugo Seidel Ida Neelley Andrew Seidel O B Dozier and relatives plan trips and visits across Houston Hempstead Plainview Edna Dulles Sheeman.
Quarterly Center Service Held at Pattison Church
The Pattison Methodist Church hosted the Sunday quarterly conference led by Superintendent Rev. W. F. Bryan of the Houston M. E. Church District. Bryan preached in the morning and ladies provided a bountiful dinner in the church rear after the service.
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W. F. Bryan
Houston M. E
Pattison Methodist Church
Bryan
Dont Throw A Book Away Dont Throw A Book Away
Public notice reminds readers to keep the A gas rationing book cover and coupon intact for future rationing. An application blank from a local service station must be attached with the A book cover and tire inspection certificate and mailed to the local rationing board.
Brookshire Pattison landowners press court on Brazos bottom value
A Brookshire and Pattison group told Hempstead officials that Brazos bottom land values in this county end should be equalized with the Brazos river area from Grimes to Fort Bend county. The commissioners assured them a $15 an acre assessed value will be placed on all bottom land.
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Brookshire
Pattison
Hempstead
Commissioners Court
Brazos Bottom
Brazos River
Grimes County
Fort Bend
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E. H. Martin's Red & White Store
Frank Garrett
Katy
Everlyn Agopian
E. W. Wirpitz
the Times
Mr. Hope Cooper
Sealy
W. D. Mills
Billy Archer
C. F. Trettin
Nearwood Cooper, Jr
San Antonio
Joe Zadelsky
T. A. Patty
Angel
E. H. Martin
Lila Kukendahl
Dallas
Hattie Garrett
Ernest Wilpitz
Ed Wilpitz
John Avery
Gilmer
J. W. Avery
Jack Donald
Bob Gra
Celest Donald
Edna Beyer
Route One
J. S. Wilson
J.C. Day
Alice Martin
Mattie Lou Davis
Mrs
Max Wander
W. W. Wander
Fletcher
Oswald Laaz
Plainview
Hon
H. Laas
Sidney Martin
Lake Charles
Hugo Seidel
Ida Neelley
Andrew
Edna
E. H. Seidel
O. B. Dozier
Jessie
Dulles
Sheeman
Pattison Sunday
Marie Heghinian
Virginia
Geo Harrison
Chas
Cater
Ed Williams
Betty Ann
Baytown
Anna Baronian
Ralph Bray
R. J. Ferguson
H. C. Swain
W. F. Entrop
J. J. Hopkins
Sarah Hopkins
Medical Reserve Corps
Waco
Texas Theatre
Thur-Fri
Tarzans
Johnny Weissmuller
Frances Gifford
Tim Holt
Ray Whitley
Sun
George Washington
Jacky Benny
Ann Sheridan
Tuea-Wed
Richard Arlen
Cheater
Morris
Red Skelton
Ann Rutherford
Hubert Tays
New Spring Merchandise
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