Widespread wildcat drilling eyed in Plains oil fields 1948
In the Plains north Permian Basin of West Texas 1948 opens with many wildcat drills. Tests near Abernathy and Hale County sites push depth past 5,000 feet as Humble and others move casing, cementing and logging while new fields are explored in Gaines, Crosby, Castro and Hale counties. Local operators include Humble Oil and Refining Co and TexCo with several rigs advancing toward 9,500 feet in lime and shale.
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Nhe
South Plains
Permian Basin
West
Texas
Wildcat Petroleum
Hale County
Abernathy
Humble Oil : Refining Company No. 1
J. A
Tor
Ihcat
West Lines
Riley
Gaines County
Texas Company No
McMurrey
Cedar Lake
D&w
Borden Wildcat Tide Water Associated
Clayton & Production
Anderson-Prichard
Os Alles
Morton
Dean
On of
California and
Cities Oil Company No
Garza
Humble Oil & Refining Ecom
Humble Shed
Continental Oil Company No
Swenson Land & Cattle Company
Crosbyton
Crosby County
H&gn
Tha
Block J. Jackson
Seaboard Oil City of Delaware and
Shamrock Oil & Gas Corporation
Cattle County
Project Standard Oil Company of Texas
Daniel
Flo Floydada
Sun Oil Company No
Herring
Castro County
Dimmitt
Bisck
Hala Prac
Standard of Texas
Joe Kelioher
Somes
Callahan County
Raha
Osborne, 41, UT Law Graduate, Dies After Surgery
John W. Osborne of Pampa died after an appendicitis operation. A 1930 UT law graduate and longtime associate of Judge S. D. Stennis he is survived by his widow two step children and his mother Mrs. F. W. Osborne. Funeral services will be held here Monday afternoon.
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Pampa
Atay di Seba
John W. Osborne
University of Texas Law School
S. D. Stennis
F. W. Osborne
Stanolind and Hunt Oil Drilling Varying Depths in Irish Field Tests
Wells in the Irish field report depths from 4 790 to 8 546 feet with several Stanolind units testing pay zones and others awaiting potential tests. Casing and bottom depths are noted for Stanolind No 2B Harral No 2A Harral and No 2C A Rice along with Hunt Oil No 1 Emery as operations proceed on sections 13 17 and 19 within block DT HEWT survey.
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He&wt
Harral
C. A. Rice
Hunt Oil Company
Emery
Ohio Governor Weds in Simple Indianapolis Ceremony
Indiana born Mildred Stevenson became first lady of Ohio by marrying Governor Thomas J. Herbert in a small Methodist service at McKee chapel. The event drew relatives friends and reporters with the governor describing the moment firmly as vows were exchanged.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Ohio
Mildred Stevenson
Thomas J. Herbert
McKee Chapel
Tabernacle Presbyterian Church
Herbert
Cincinnati
Miss Stevenson
Harlan Wilson
Columbus
Wilson
Metta
Cleveland
Daniel J
Ohio State University
Oil Wells Progress Report From Lubbock District
Report from the Lubbock district office of Anton Oil details drilling progress and depths across multiple wells in Hale County Lamb County and surrounding areas. Wells include Rice No 2 at 5775 feet with No 2 total depth 5875 feet, Lusk No 2 at 5418 feet, Stephenson No 1 at 5818 feet, Ramsey No 1 at 6000 feet, and Tucker A 2 and B 2 along with Leftwich A 3 and B 2 in Leftwich fields.
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Lubbock District
Anton Oil Corporation
Ave
Hale County
Rice
Data
Globe Basket
Oie
Lusk
Lamb Count
Stephenson
Guba
Ramsey No
Tanning Lane
Refining Firm Estimates 4.5 Million Gallons Lost After Texas Blaze
Atlantic Refining Co reports a New Year blaze at its Azteco Texas refinery will cut daily output by about 37,000 barrels. Heating oils and other fuel products will be unavailable for roughly two weeks, creating a shortfall in supply.
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Philadelphia
Ze ‘Atlantic Refining Co
Texas
Azteco, Tex
Hickory Salt on Boiled Eggs Sparks Flavor Change
A note on a novel seasoning idea proposes using Hickory salt on bleached eggs to create a unique flavor. The short item hints at culinary experimentation and taste variation.
Oil field approvals marked by the Railroad Commission
The Railroad Commission announced approvals for three oil applications in Texas. Fred M. Manning Discovery for Brown unit K in Throckmorton County. Gulf Oil Discoveries for CA Well 437 in the Goldsmith field. Reeduction 88 linked to Goldsmith 5600-foot field. H L Hunt Discovery for Wilson 35 No 1 in Galveston County and North League City designation.
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Railroad Commission
Austin
Railroad Commission Today
Fred M. Manning
Throckmorton County
Lar
Gulf Oil Corporation
Goldsmith State
Goldsmith
H. L. Hunt
Wilson
Galveston County
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Avalanche Journal
Burtous Plains Oil Development News
No. 1 Luttrick
Sonotone
Wayne Barnes
Cadillac
Eoross
Deloors
Thomas - Davis Cadillac CO
Avenue
Brown Tire CO
Mt Tears
Box
Avalanche-Journal
Lubbock, Texas
Old Line Legal Reserve Life Insurance Company
G. C. Bishop
Lubbock. Tex
Corcorrans Tailors & Clothiers
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