Monroe area adds two new wells boosting potential fields
Two new wells, one oil and one gas, were brought in near Monroe, signaling growth for the Monroe district. Peabody Petroleum Gal-Jedh Driling Co. Yakev Na drilled in Concordia parish and produced oil at 46 degree gravity, with a gas ratio near 400 to 1, while Carpenter Oil Co. reported a Franklin parish well to 7202 feet with strong oil flow and gas presence. Also completed this week is Ablestone Forks Field work by Peterson Petroleum Corp. and Durbin Pond Co., with notable oil flow and high bottom pressures, as other wells show mixed results and eight dry holes were abandoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Department of Conservation, Minerals Division
Peabody Petroleum Gal - Jedh Driling Co
Yakev Na
Concordia Parish
Carpenter Oi Co
Franklin Parish
Ablestone Forks
Peterson Petroleum Corp
Durbin Pond Co
Lurner
Carter Oil Co
B.C. Conner
Guachita Parish
Charles Broofs
Ivy - McAdapis Heirs
Grant Parish
Hunt Off Co
Louisiana
Della Lamber Ca, Inc
LaSalle
R. A. Campbell Livingston
Loeust Ridge
Baton Rouse
Hoo
Richardson
O. WH. Hartman
FE. Poole Goodwin
Tensas Parish
Saddler Oi Co
Craddox
Lasalle Parish
Magnolia Petroleum Co
Lrania Lumber Co
Nebo OW Co
Nebo Fee
Chicago Mil and Lumber Co
Co. Pee
See
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Mild Summer Slump Predicted for Economy Says Report
A New York analysis predicts only a mild summer slowdown in the economy with steady productivity and rising living standards. Pay levels remain high and consumer spending should grow, though higher wages may pass into prices and costs for manufacturers.
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America
Winnsboro Band Leads Miss Louisiana Parade
Winnsboro High School Wildcat band directed by Herbert Foathright to lead the Miss Louisiana Beauty Pageant parade in Lake Providence. Band to appear in full dress. parade planned for 4 p.m. The group previously led the V F W state encampment parade in Alexandria and has practiced this week for the Lake Providence event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnsboro
Herbert Foathright
Wildcat
Alexandria
Lake Providence
Olla Hosts Second Annual Independence Day Fireworks
Olla will host its second Independence Day Fireworks display on Monday July 4 at 9 p.m. at the Fairgrounds. Directed by Sam Castelone the event features aerial and multicolored patterns lasting about one hour. Sponsored by American Legion Post No 303 local merchants and the town, the gathering invites all central Louisiana residents with parking and a concession stand available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OLEA
Ola
Sam Castelone
Olla
Castelone
Louisiana
Arkansas
Long Beach
California
American Legion Post No
ALP
Zoology expert to continue work in retirement
Karl Po Schmidt will retire today from the Chicago Natural History Museum where he has served 43 years as chief curator of zoology. He will drop all administrative duties and devote his time to research on reptiles and amphibians at the same institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Karl Po Schmidt
Tle
Chiease Natural History Museum
Bids sought for furniture equipment for Louisiana Training Institute
Advertisement calls for sealed bids to Louisiana State Building Authority by 11 00 A M CST July 19 1955 for furniture and equipment at Monroe Louisiana Project LYTT 10. Bid security 10 percent required and bids opened in Baton Rouge Court of Appeals Room. Authority may reject any bid and waive informalities. Also a Fi Fa sale notice for a motor vehicle seized in Ouachita Parish with sale at Monroe Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Lana
P. O
Tate Capitol
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Court of Appeals
State Capitol Building
Louisiana State Building Authority
Pentagon
EL. G. Blakewood, Jr
State of Louisiana
Ouachita
Fourth District Court
Fourth Judicial District Court
Monroe
Manville's Ninth Wife Settlement Details Revealed
In a New York Supreme Court filing Tommy Manville agreed to settle 260000 with his estranged wife Anita Roddy Eden Manville. The agreement, dated recently, provides 140000 in cash and 120000 yearly for ten years. The couple wed July 10 1952 and separated 12 days later. Mrs Manville may pursue divorce in Nevada or Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tommy Manville
Anita Roddy-Eden Manville
Supreme Court
Manville
Nevada
Florida
Amos S. Basel
Manvilles
Enrollment climbs at Southeastern Louisiana College
Summer session enrollment at Southeastern Louisiana College rises 21 percent to a record 703 students, up from 582 a year ago, registrar C. J. Hyde announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond
Southeastern Louisiana College
C. J. Hyde
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la Salle Parish
Were
KC. Wentworth-Fagle Drilling Co
Sumerall Et al
Catahoula Parish
Alwys
Mead
Laaden
Ath
Ane
Seagram
Agram
OL ’Arter
Sfagram-Distillers Company
KEW
York City
S Prase
ASE
Esdine
Nedtve
Aran Rentral Spirits
James W. Parkerson
Northeast State College
Marras F.a
Howard Griffin
Bailey Grant
White's Ferry Rd
West Monroe
E. Rogers
Ford Levi Stationery Co
Grand
DeSiard
Reed Refrigeration
Monroe Store
Reed
Louisville Ave
Bridge ST
Bastrop
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