Major firms snatch acreage in Pecos oil field activity
Major oil companies including Sun-Gulf Oil, Standard Oil of California, Humble, Pure, Associated, and Deep Rock are acquiring blocks in the Pecos area as interest grows. Shell Oil is reportedly seeking acreage while field prospects remain uncertain and only modest local activity is evident amid drilling at Lockhart & Co. to 562 feet.
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Pecos
Sun-Gulf Oil Co
Standard Oil Co
California
Humble Oil Co
Pure Oil Co
Associated Oil Co
Deep Rock Co
Authentc
Shell Oil Co
Pecos Oil Finds Deep Pool Near River Amid Drilling
Oil has been proven in the Pecos field near the river but production remains uncertain as crews fight sand cavings and casing problems at the Wheat and other wells. Companies, including PV Petroleum and Pure Oil, push deeper to reach a profitable pay sand while nearby wells face hard formations and equipment setbacks.
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Pecos
Toyah Bell
P V. Petroleum Co
A T and T Repeater Station Sets Stage For Active Use
The A T and T repeater station in the Pecos and Northwestern Telephone Co building is nearly complete and ready to amplify and relay messages. R. E. Whaley will manage a four-man crew operating duplex capable lines linking El Paso and Fort Worth simultaneously. The system uses multiple leased wires from Associated Press United Press and Federal Reserve Banks at about 25 dollars per mile yearly plus a 2.10 percent tax.
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Pecos & Northwestern Telephone Co
el Paso
Fort Worth
P. A
R. E. Whaley
Associated Press
United Press
Federal Reserve Banks
Oil Field Activity Expands as Drilling Near Monahans Grows
The Deep Rock Oil Co plans drilling on the Hunter-Grisham block in southeastern Culberson County while Gulf Production Co charts eastern Ward County near Monahans. Operators are on the ground and the field shows steady improvement with no overhyped speculation, and residents report no change in attire.
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Deep Rock Oil Co
Hunter-Grisham
Culberson Co
Gulf Production Company
Ward County
Monahans
New Ford On Display At Pecos Auto Co
The Pecos Auto Co displays the new Ford in the front room. The article notes its streamlined four door design, lower seats, under hood fuel tank, and balloon tires. It emphasizes its modern appearance and affordable price.
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Ford
Weill
Pecos Auto Co
Pecos Students Enroll In Texas Colleges In Large Numbers
Pecos Texas reports thirty six residents enrolled in colleges and state universities this year. The University of Texas leads with the most Pecos students, followed by Christian University and the State Technical College tied for second with four each. Only two study out of state, Miss Moselle Bryan at Colorado University and Miss Mary Ellen Coon at Missouri University.
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Texas
Pecos
University of Texas
Christian University
State Technical College
Moselle Bryan
University of Colorado
Mary Ellen Coon
University of Missouri
Jane Dean
Univ. of Tex
Dorothy Sisk
Anne Lou Cale
Mary Stine
Joetta Cowan
Virginia Runnels
Celia Prewht
Sady Cap. Weyer
Judson Todd
Thomas Lilley
Austin
Ruth Bryan
Texas Women’s
Loraine
John Hibden, Jr
Frene's
Hodes
Eloise Wheat
Moselle
Bryan
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Colo
Mary Ellen Coon Univ. of
Fort Worth Wins Dixie Series In Deciding Game
Fort Worth defeated the Atlanta Crackers 1 to 0 in Atlanta to clinch the Dixie Series title. The crowd celebrated as the messenger returned with winnings, signaling the end of the series and the start of World Series anticipation.
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Port Worth
Atlanta
Notley
Fort Worth
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Werd Oil Co
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