Oil discoveries boost Texas fields with new wells and tests
In Wharton and Colorado counties new wells report early production and potential distillate. Skelly-Oil Warren’s No 1 Hamel in Colorado shows gas, oil, and wash water with 80.67 barrels of oil and 1,134,000 cubic feet of gas daily. Sterling Oil No 1 John W Huhlstein near Lavaca counts oil and gas around Wilcox, while others drill toward Wilcox sands. Progress continues at Hayes Stephens No 1 and Provident District tests with limited gas capacity so far.
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Humble No
Reitz Wildcat
Boling Dome
Wharton County
Union Oil of California
Skelly
Hamel
Texas
Colorado County
Skelly Oni-Warren
Petroleum Company No. 1
R. Hamel
R. Dowdy
Lavaca County
Sterling Oil and Refining Company
John ‘W. Huhlstein
G. W
W. H. Scott Servey
Wilcox
Shell
Sheridan Eid
Rotary meeting hears Texas history talk by Gardner Duncan
Gardner Duncan gave a Texas history program at the Rotary Club on Wednesday noon. Guests included Rotarian John Walker of Weimar Corporal Chester Glaiser and EB F Abercrombie. Gene Ebersole did not attend due to VI Day but will speak next Wednesday on the lumber business and the Home Planning Institute. He lives in Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner Duncan
Texas
John Walker
Weimar
Chester Glaiser
EB. F. Abercrombie
Gene Ebersole
Lumbermans' Association of Texas
Home Planning Institute
Houston
Social visits enliven Chesterville families
Mrs Douglas Schmitton of New York City visits her parents in Chesterville while Mr and Mrs Joe Semora host. Austin guests Mr and Mrs Walter Schluter spend Thursday with M E Selph. Sacramento visitors include Mrs Tom Eaton and Mrs I E Wiley and children. Several locals travel to see L P Pierron in Austin and Orchard visits occur with Wak ker family. Mary Irene Graves and Roberta Mott of Eagle Lake tour Joe Sue Salladay, with Janice Selph and others joining Orchard gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Schmitton
New York City
Joe Semora
Sam
Cpl
Walter A. Schlueter
Austin
M. E. Selph
Tom Eaton
I. E. Wiley
Sacramento
California
J. H. Wills
W. Brooks
L. P. Pierron
Mary Irene Graves
Roberta Mott
Eagle Lake
Joe Sue Salladay
J. E. Wiley
Fay
Gladys
Lansing Ingram
Janice
W. R. Wakker
Orchard
In Memoriam Lena Wiepitz and recovery news
A memorial note honors Lena Wiepitz who died August 22, 1944 with a daughter’s loving poem. Separately, Mrs A F Harbert’s friends announce her return home to Eagle Lake from Memorial Hospital Houston after a recent operation and recovery.
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Lena Wiepitz
Mra
Rnestine
Michaelia F
A. F. Harbert
Eagle Lake
Memorial Hospital
Houston
Garwood Boy Weds British Girl In Chester England
Garwood resident Sergeant Harry D. Lobpries wed Rae Luya Stewart of Chester England in St Werburghs Church Chester on August 2. The ceremony was followed by a reception at the Swan Hotel and a honeymoon in Glasgow Scotland. The couple will continue arrangements before the groom's return to the United States.
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Harry D. Lobpries
J. Lobpries
Garwood
Rae Luya Stewart
the Flags
Farvin
Chester
England
M. L. Stewart
Hugh A. Weir
St. Werburgh
Crossvenor Park Road
Mise Mar
Jorie Coppack
Bryn Arviey
Kingsway Shatton
Sgt. Lohpries
Raymond L. Petrash
Wellis
Texas
Swan Hotel
G. I
Glascow
Scotland
Gt. Zarnguth
Mra. Lobpries
America
United States
Headligh
Matagorda County Tribune Celebrates 100 Years
The Matagorda County Tribune marked a century of service to Matagorda County and Bay City on August 23. A 126 page centennial edition is sent to every U.S. county, every state newspaper, with thousands of extra copies for subscribers to share worldwide. The issue recounts local history and citizen stories, honoring the paper and the Bay City Tribune for a century of service.
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Matagorda
Bay City
Texas
Mary Ann Chew Honored With Swimming Party
Mrs Stephens Mrs B Davis and Clyde Morgan hosted a Weimar swimming party for Miss Mary Ann Chew of Houston, guest of her aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs C B Stephens. Jeannine Marshand Mary Ann Chew Janice Davis Joan Davis Betty Jo Me Elmurry Hetty Joyce Linke and Buddy Davis participated.
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Stephens
FR. B. Davis
Clyde Morgan
Weimar
Mary Ann Chew
Houston
C. B. Stephens
Jeannine Marshand
Janice Davis
Joan Davis
Betty Jo MeElmurry
Hetty Joyce Linke
Buddy Davis
Stag Dinner And Theatre Party For Warren Vandiver
Warren Vandiver and friends celebrated his 14th birthday with a dinner at his parents home and attended a movie at Cole's Theatre. Attendees included Donald and David Morris Harold Hutson Vernon Gertson and Billy Griffin. Mrs Stiff Thomas Jr hosted a luncheon for birthday honoree Mrs R P Wilcox with guests including J M Chumney W G Darby C W Nispel E Roos F A Hoeninghaus D S Taylor W M Thomas S S White and M E Isenhower.
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Warren Vandiver
C. Vandiver
Cole's Theatre
Donald
David Morris
Harold Hutson
Vernon Gertson
Billy Griffin
Thomas
Wilcox
F. A. Hoeninghaus
D. S. Taylor
W. M. Thomas
S. S. White
M. E. Isenhower
Eagle Lake Scout Earns Five Ribbons at County Swim Meet
The Headlight notes Edmund Munford Jr. of Eagle Lake boys earned five ribbons in swimming and diving at the county-wide meet held last Friday in Weimar. Eagle Lake Troops attended under Field Scout executive Walker W. Bernard. Linke and Kearney were ill at home this week.
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Weimar
Eagle Lakes
Edmund Munford, Jr
Ea+gle Lake
Walker W. Bernard
Red Cross Aids Expansion Plans and Volunteer Drives
The Red Cross outlines gradual service growth including veteran benefits handling for hospitalization pensions and other legal aid while expanding civilian blood donor drives and nutrition and first aid instruction. A postwar study by medical professionals prompts consideration of new activities and continued civilian support. A separate note covers a picnic supper honoring Maurine Gideon Arlene Rasor and local families with furlough guest Sgt Martin Haile and visiting relatives.
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Rabel
The
Red Cross
American Red Cross
Rachel
F. A. Hoeninghans
Maurine Gideon
Goose Creek
Arlene Rasor
Santonio
John D. Gideon
Garwood
D. S. Taylor
Stephens
Frederick Hoenirighams
Martin Haile
Fort Riley
Kansas
George
Game regulations schedule for wildlife season
The notice sets hunting rules: squirrels and deer season dates, bag limits, and daily hours. It specifies that squirrels may be taken from 46 minutes before sunrise to 20 minutes after sunset, and deer from November 16 through December 31 with a two buck limit on pronged-antlered deer. Migratory birds, ducks, geese, rails, and doves may be hunted from 30 minutes before sunrise to sunset. Violations under HB 451 incur fines and one-year hunting license loss. The flyer urges compliance and cooperation with Game Warden Waddell.
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el Paso
Waddell
Willis Boys Come Home From Smithville Practice Week End
Willis boys arriving for the weekend from Smithville where he is practicing veterinary medicine after receiving his degree from A and M Jest June. J C was in the armed forces but was discharged at A and M to finish his education nearly complete. Mr and Mrs I Duncan return from a vacation visit to Kerrville.
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Smithville
J. C
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Pablam
Ihr
RED & Wote C &S
Tex Sun Orenge & Gray Juice Blend
Durkee
U.S
Gravenstein
Sion
Idaho
Aoe
Louisiana
Oles Coless
Priday—Sonighe
Dorian Grey
Dotina Reed
Charl
Ago
Victor Moore
Vallee
Binnie Barnes
Jerry Colonna
Ken
Bob Wills
Wiliams
Susan
Joan Fontaine
George Brent
Dennis O'Keefe
Rita Johnson
Walter Abel
Joan
Carol Bens
Seary
Mr. Pool Mire W. M. Sens
Hayes Stephens
Stanolind Oil Company
Chesterville
L. G. Lamar
Shera
Waco
College Station
Rotary News
Chesterville News
M. G. Selph
Garwood Boy
Ee Mary Ann Chew
STAG
BOY Scout News
Et Deen Linke
Key Kearney
Ford
Abbney
Ford Protective Service
Ae Ford Protective Service
Universal Motor Company
B. H. McElhinney
Eagle Lake, Texas
Marshall Ney
Cynthia Lee
Quemada
N. C.ney
J. B. Smith Co
Willis Boys
Mrs. I. Duncan
Kerrville
Tom the Hatter
KXY-7
Tom
Anc
Tom the
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Sealy
Prause and His Orchestra
Firemen’s Park
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