Oil Land Leasing Bill Reintroduced in Congress
A sweeping bill introduced in the Senate by Senator Pittman and sent to Public Lands proposes federal exploration and leasing for coal peat sodium oil oil shale and gas on public domain lands. It sets permit terms for drilling depths area limits and timelines and advances a system of patents leases and royalties with penalties for waste and boundary violations. The measure includes procedures for surveys monuments notice postings and priority rights to lands identified, with provisions for patenting one quarter of the permit area upon discovering valuable deposits.
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Senate
Pittman
Committee On Public Lands
Secretary of the Interior
United States
Field Notes Adamana Oil Co Drilling Update
The additional crew wired for last week has not yet arrived but is expected by train. Work is progressing satisfactorily with a good average being attained on one shift. A short shutdown yesterday aimed to strengthen derrick foundations. Several directors have been in town and all express satisfaction with progress.
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Adamana Oil CO
Wind River drilling delayed as hard formation halts work
Superintendent Adams reports rushing drilling at Wind River due to an exceedingly hard formation. Rig work paused Thursday awaiting bull wheel parts. About 1200 feet of pump rods were removed to the well to pump water once the water strata is reached. operations expected to resume shortly.
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Wind River
Adams
Holbrook Oil Co Spuds In With Governor Present
The Holbrook Oil Co. spudded in at 11 o clock yesterday in the presence of Governor Meiklejohn, company president, and a few speers. The ceremony was simple. The rig, run by Supt Hastings, works perfectly and appears built for heavy drilling. Water is being hauled from a nearby well at Dry Lake. The spudding began with a 16 inch hole. This news is welcomed by field interests.
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Holbrook Oilco
Holbrook Oil Co
Meiklejohn
Speers
Hastings
Dry Lake
Rig to Begin Drilling in Holbrook Field
B W McCloskey, in charge of preparations for drilling on the Richards Owens tract, says the coast shipped rig will reach St Joseph Tuesday and then be moved to the field and erected promptly, marking another rig actively drilling in the Holbrook field.
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B. W. McCloskey
Richards-Owens
St. Joseph
Holbrook
Dutch Shell reps expand region with new shipments expected
The party of Dutch Shell representatives has been in the area for five to six weeks. A recently joined Shell representative and rumors suggest argillite shipments will arrive soon and work will start to test the area believed to hold the holdings.
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Dutch Shell
Casper Geologist Crow Visits Holbrook Field
Crow, a geologist for a Casper oil company, arrived in Holbrook midweek to examine the field for his principals. Early expressions from his first day indicate a favorable outlook similar to prior geologists’ optimistic reports about the area.
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S&s. Crow
Casper, Wyoming
Holbrook
Jerome men plan oil field development near town
Tom Smart of Jerome reports that the Chino Central Oil Co and the Jerome Holbrook Petroleum Co both formed by Jerome residents will soon finish preparations and start active development in the field.
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Tom Smart
Jerome
Chino Central Oil Co
Jerome-Holbrook Petroleum Co
Holbrook Field Draws Attention From Major Oil Firms
Frequent mention of other companies including the North American Petroleum Co. signals growing interest in initiating development in the Holbrook field. The dialogue underscores the region's rising prominence as an oil prospect.
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The
North American Petroleum Co
Holbrook Field
Klatawa Oil completes talks on Flagstaff project start
Negotiations by the Klatawa Oil company have concluded after a delay and the firm will immediately move to develop its holdings. The location is described as highly attractive and the progress will be watched by many Flagstaff residents.
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Klatawa Oil Company
Flagstaff
Fourth of July Preparations Taking Shape in Holbrook
Holbrook firms back Fourth celebrations with a big barbecue arrangement for a parade and sports including soldiers from Fort Apache and local Indians. balloon ascensions by Chas Hawley planned in afternoon and evening with a 60 by 40 foot craft. Merchants urged to enter floats with aim for twenty entries. a large regional turnout expected.
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Holbrook
Quirk
Chamber of Commerce
Fort Apache
Aeronaut
Chas. Hawley
Hawley
Ashurst
Luke
Phoenix
New Lumber Yard Opens in Holbrook
G. Hall announces immediate opening of a new lumber yard opposite the Merchants & Stockgrowers Bank near the Holbrook Motel. He traveled to Flagstaff to secure lumber contracts with shipments to begin mid next week and also takes on Pollock interests agency in Gallup with coal rights in Holbrook territory, signaling local business growth and Hall’s expected success.
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Hall
Farm Loan Official Visits Lakeside for Arizona Talks
Frank Luke Sr. of Phoenix travels to Lakeside to discuss farm loan matters with applicants in the district. He represents the U S Government department with farm loan jurisdiction over Arizona and is father of aviator Frank Luke Jr. While in the area he renews acquaintance with G N MacBean and other former Phoenix residents.
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Frank Luke
Phoenix
Holbrook
Lakeside
Luke
Department of the U. S. Government
Arizona
Frank Luke, Jr
G. N. MacBean
Gem restaurant changes hands at depot site
Monday witnessed the transfer of ownership of the Gem restaurant across from the depot, from Mrs. C. Wilkshire to new owners T. B. Smith, Arthur Schuster, and John McKinnon. The trio, known locally as regular fellows, are expected to find success in their new venture.
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Gem
Depot
C. Wilkshire
T. B. Smith
Arthur Schuster
John McKinnon
Active development boom hints at new firm entry
The report notes continued strong demand and investor appetite, signaling another development company could enter the market soon. It highlights favorable conditions, potential partnerships, and near term growth, with local stakeholders watching for formal announcements and project pipelines.
Holbrook Midwest Reports Settlement Ahead of President Marden Return
The Holbrook Midwes t company states preliminary matters are practically settled and that on President Jack Marden’s return a meeting will be held to issue details on forthcoming plans for publication.
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Holbrook-Midwest Company
Jack Marden
Rumors and denials fuel Holbrook Wind River oil talk
Public opinion in Holbrook and across Arizona is heated by rumors that the Wind River Hopi oil well has shown oil while officials deny it. Reports claim anything from four inches of live sand to 200 feet of oil, with a Jerome rumor of a 500 barrel discovery. Officials say pump rods were for water pumping, not oil, and caution prevails as spudding continues.
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Holbrook
Jerome
Bob.Adams
Wind River
Magician and war entertainer to visit Holbrook Pastime
D C Maclyer of Prescott prominent in Arizona mining circles will visit Holbrook Friday June 27 to present magical experiments and stories from his war experiences at the Pastime Theatre at 8 15 p m He entertained 400000 soldiers in Europe and fought under shell fire in France and Germany in the 3M Unit of Entertainers with Pauline Fredericks and a Sennett comedy to follow tickets 20 and 30 cents
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D. C. Maclyer
Prescott
Arizona
Holbrook
Europe
France
England
Germany
Maclyer
Sommedien
Pauline Fredericks
Sennett
Catholic Church Services Schedule for June 22
Church services at the Catholic Church on Sunday June 22 include Mass and Communion at 8 30 a m and evening services at 4 p m conducted by Reverend Ed Albouy.
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Ed. Albouy
Parade float entry call for Holbrook merchants
The Committee on Parade for the Fourth of July asks Holbrook and nearby merchants to prepare and enter floats. About 20 are desired with several promised already. Contact C. G. Dolman or John S. Quirk.
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Committee On
Holbrook
C. G. Dolman
John S. Quirk
Shamrock Oil Company Plans Early Development
Shamrock Oil and Development Company has elected officers and directors W J Hennessy president M H Bryan vice president J Landis secretary treasurer L A Kuehne and L D Sandefur. The firm holds 4500 acres and plans a first well with contractor L A Clommitt while securing eastern financing for an early start.
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Shamrock Oil and Development Company
W. J. Hennessy
M. H. Bryan
J.landis
L. A. Kuehne
L. D. Sandefur
Hennessy
L. A. Clompitt
Ranger attorney sees Holbrook Field as future rival
Attorney R L Carlisle of Jerome visited Holbrook to assess the Holbrook Field after a Ranger trip. He compared the fields as structurally similar, noting Ranger has more timber, and predicted Holbrook would soon rival Ranger and Burkburnett as a leading traction site.
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R. L. Carlisle
Jerome
Holbrook
Holbrook Field
Ranger
Carlisle
Becme
Holbrook Oil Company
Ranger and Burkburnett
WILL RETURN TO HARVARD
Sidney Wetzler, son of Mr and Mrs Julius Wetzler, arrived in Holbrook for a short visit with relatives then left for Los Angeles to visit his mother. A Harvard A B class of 1919 graduate, he plans to return after six weeks to study law. He trained at the Boston Navy yard last year and was appointed Ensign before war ended.
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Sidney Wetzler
Julius Wetzler
Holbrook
Los Angeles
Wetzler
Harvard University
Boston Navy Yard
Entertains At Dinner In Heber With Out Of Town Guests
Mr and Mrs Geo W Hen nessy hosted a dinner party for guests from Winslow and Heber including Mr and Mrs W J Wyrick Mr and Mrs John Nelson and daughter Mrs Baca and two daughters and Fred Baca who had just returned from overseas service in the armed forces.
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Geo. W. Hennessy
W. J. Wyrick
Winslow
John Nelson
Baca
Fred Baca
Heber
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