Oil drill test widens Lockhart field prospects
Describes Andrews Fort Worth and partners testing oil near Lockhart and Rosia. Reports 8000 foot test, multiple well depths, recoveries of oil and salt water, and new pay zones in Rose and Cockfield fields with drill stem tests and pressures detailing production potential.
Oil Well Completions in Southwest Texas and Adjacent Areas
Extensive notes on oil explorations across DeWitt, Duval, Kleberg, Live Oak, Refugio, San Patricio, and other Texas counties. Reports include depths, perforations, shot counts, casing sizes, pressures, and daily production estimates for multiple wells operated by various companies, with mentions of Schlumberger surveys and Abandoned wells. Also mentions social issues from a Catholic Action summer school addressing delinquency and child welfare debates.
Porter Field oil activity expands in Karnes County Texas
In Karnes County Texas Porter estate and nearby blocks draw oil company interest as multiple wildcat and offset wells are planned. Phillips and others stake No. 2 Porter and other Nos. 3 and 4 in the Porter area with locations near Cox Hamon and Johnson fields, targeting substantial shale sands and existing prospect zones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Power Leid
Karnes
Texas
Inmandiate
Phillips
W. M. Porter Wuarre
Porley
Vietor
R Blanca
Cox
Mamen
Ben Johnson
Westhely
Oklahoma
Seation
Hamon
Johnson
George Schmude
Ben
Petstus
Cox and Hemen
Jonann
Wag
Tranewerterh
Birdie Porter Estate
Cox and Hinoon
Jennson
Victor Blinckrant Tromp Westerns
Porter Egiatery
Porter
Jabnayn
Binnty
Ouchanan
Carl
Carlson
Carles Mar
Green
Texan Royalty Company
Aud
Oninaner Enmagne
B. Kelly
Bartholomex McClure League
Dilworth
Gortsies
UN Teal
Pred
Schwab Seno
Nores
Werrell and
Pierce Subject
Fohs
Transwestern and Darby
Soreage Sarrada
G. G. Morttimer
Ishiwal
Bae Acres
Texan Drilling
San Antonio
Wilcox
Totfield
John W. Harzis
Wudlder
Harziz Dry Holt
Shell
Arriaga Petroleum
Alder Oil Company
Saulliers Drilling Company
Morgan and
Kunetka Wildcat
Chranelcie
Contessnow
Wildcat drilling plans in Colorado and Texas fields
Reports detail multiple wildcat oil drills across Colorado and nearby Texas areas. Projects include faulted horizons in Chesterville Colorado and prospects in Jackson County Mississippi style fields with references to Lila B Thompson and Beaver Oil Corporation.
Slick-Wilcox Oil Field Report From DeWitt County
An OCR fragment describes oil well operations in Goliad and DeWitt counties with references to Slick-Wilcox field, Perforations, pressures, and equipment. It mentions J. Che and Adams Oil in connections, along with notes on drilling progress near Yorktown and Lake M region and southeast of Yorktown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Ordnance
Watool Wildrat
Moernville
Southeen DeWitt
Macon
Surrey
B. O
Mem
Yorktown
Wells and rigs reported across Texas shale region
Multiple well sites described in Starr Cameron and Willacy counties including Penitas distillate field near No 7 Mayer and Weil, Rincon field east of No 2 Buslar Texan, Mission area in porcion 31, Willamas Heldard area, and Cameron county Pan-American Production. Companies mentioned include Seaboard Texan Land Trust, American Investment Corp, Shell Oil, and Yturria Brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkantes Fur
Amore
Mayer and Weil
Porcion
Jieard
Penitas
Seaboard
Buslar Texan Land Trust Company
Rincon Field
Con
Starr County
le Texas Company
American Investment Corporation
Mission
Imporcion
Scottes
Willamas
Olson
Etacainba
Shell
Farmout
Cameron County
No. 1
Hodge
Texas Company
No. i Yturria Brothers Land and Cattle Company
Raymond
Agua Dulce Area Active Drilling Update
Aggressive drilling near Agua Dulce lines up multiple tests at No. 3 Martindale Strattan site and Sol Jers, with depths around 465 feet and 620 feet. Operators report mud shows and choke tests, aiming for dual completion pending permit. A second well, No. 20AL 8, targets 7098 to 7102 feet with 72.240 stands, as dual completion efforts proceed amid equipment details and completion expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wid-Continent
Fetletm Corbarsljon
Martindale
Strattan
Tirman
Rishardeen Petroleum Company No
Engit and
Jackson
Ab Agua Duler
Kano
Sunt
Aung Duler
Comudettin
Magnolia Tests Reveal Deep Oil Well Progress
Report from Webb County offshore and land wells notes deep coring near Call, Aguilares, and Ignacio areas. Magnolia and Philips Petroleum teams push No. 1 wells in multiple sand horizons while the wall braces cementing and perforations to shut off water.
Wildcat Drilling Near Giddings Reported
A wildcat well near Giddings in Milian county is planned about five miles east of Giddings in Fort Survey. The 2500 foot depth target and an August 2 start are noted by Standard Oil of Texas No 1 EB Smith. Roark and others plan another well near Wo 1 Whemers in Jehu 233.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Survey
Standard Oil Conpary
Texas
Smith
Milian County
Mr. Roark
Jehu
Howe
Berpentine
Nord
Tex
Etims Rothe Et al
D'Hunis
Medina County
Nagderrick
Duval County Oil Wells Report Mixed Results At Southland Site
In Duval County the Hiawatha Ot amd Gas Co opened a new production test in section 6 Bull Ranch subdivison of Sates Flares grant. The No 24 well reached 2444 feet with 109 feet water and 20 minutes flow. 5 1/4 inch casing set at 5244 feet for test. Pay zone about 10 feet above actefour pay zone with Southland field. Perforations 177-82 feet yielded 1500 feet salt water and fresh water, mud. later perforations showed mud and water but some aquifer flow noted. Total depth around 4858 feet. initial test produced 87% water and 14% oil at 650 pounds pressure. Additional perforations planned for another test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salinas
North Sun
Paries Crant
Lark
Howard Nessly
Guerra
Rosia
Stanollad
Gutierres
Lockhart Beld
Ckhart and
Devenpary
Cruz A.khare
Lockhart Field
McLéan
Lockhart
Vegua
Corkfield
Tor Cockfield
Cafferrlli
Cock- Sincovery Rand
Kleberg County
Hundle Oil and Refining Conpany
King Hand Cebers
GH and
H Survey
Uel
Live Oak County
Henferson Coaker
James McGloln
Sholey
Porrele
Nuwada
Citcatia
Jon
Richardson Petroleum Company
Knight and Jackson
Tom Pay
Seaboard Oi Company
Delaware
Aearth
Riverside
Texas Gulf Producing Company
Simeek
Wildest
Lot S
Evullarheat
Rae Electic Ln
Refugio
Tidewater
Nod Roche
al. Wiltrat
Dlork
San Natricid County
Mymonth
Plymouth
Swetian
SU Easing
Starr Covey
Judes Broters
Salmer
Sara Wre Wikleat
Iart
Sanze
Antonia Canales Sufinus
Sachtesa
Grant Whan
Fey Eavel
Stenders
Kenomehsil
Hagen
Stewart
Judae
Davenport
Caftarelli
T. O'Neil Mo
Philips, Wild
Sun Oil Company No
Metend
Wbtel
Hiawatha Ot Amd Gas Company
Southland Life Tysutanre Rampans
Bull Ranch
Tuval County
Dotton
Actefour
Steol
Gperalor
Robinson
Fitzsimmons Tier
Wells County Well Death in Premont Area Details
A report notes a contract depth well near Premont in Wells County with a death claim and electrical fog intervening. Mentions potential extension to 5000 feet and references to wells named Alice Wicked No 1 and Pablo Peres in La Tinaja de Lara. Also cites an Alfred field wildcat six miles south on an Ardent Fuel Oil farmout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M i. Howell
Premont Field
Mien Weriiwest
Premont
Alfred Field
Artensag
Test Run At Old Bee County Field Report
Test run at the Old Bee County field notes multiple well depths and locations near Refugio and Skidmore. Observations include depths 4993 to 498 feet and 49A062 feet with automation signals and casing, plus peroration and potential new test zones in Carrizo Wilcox, North Tettuawileox area, and Mineral set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Bee County Field
Freeland
Cosden
Meinlie
Dirka Hrathera
Shemar Mainelead Aes
Maine
Cox Conmany
Baw
Ean
Fox
UnclearOil Well Activity Reported Across Refugio and Vicinity
Fragmentary notes describe oil and gas drilling in Refugio County and nearby areas including Woodsboro and Victoria. Mentions of abandoned wells, depths around 600 feet, mud and water absence, and contractors in San Antonio and Houston Jet contracts. Incomplete details and numerous garbled phrases limit precise outcomes or entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loungreoms
Sh. Gharies Company
Smm
Rarsey
Aransas County
Tilewsler Associated Oh Company
Hug
Refurin County
Bouthera Minerals Corporation
R.H. Wood Et al
Woodsboro
H. F. Cullen
J. Porter
Houston
Rowan and Hope. Inc
San Antonio
Rochm Beall
Wildcat
Victoria County
Odem
Colonel Smith to Speak on Air Power at San Antonio Luncheon
Colonel Smith Luncheon Speaker at 12:15 p m Monday at the Shamrock hotel for the San Antonio Council of Presidents. Guests include Brig Gen Paul O Wilkens Mayor Gos Mallernand Commissioner Andersen Congressman Kil and Willant Steinhardt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santon T. SM
Af Bracksfield
San Antonio
Soldier to perform on WOAI radio show this Saturday
Pir Bily Mack of Stinson will guest star on the Army forces Treadway musical program What's Your Name Soldier on WOAI at 7 p m Saturday. Mack will sing You'll Never Know and When Irish Eyes Are Smiling as part of the Eighth Service command war bond broadcast. He will report from New York City Getaker 149 Shaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pir
Bily Mack
Stinson
Army
Sir Forces Treadway
Soldier
Eighth Service Command
Missing 11 year old girl found after missing from Ridgewood
Ridgewood New Jersey July reports Maxine Biter 11 daughter of Edmond H W Biter general manager of Hearst Radio Inc returned home after being missing since Tuesday. She had wandered away and was last seen at a hot dog stand with interest in livestock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgewood
N. J
Maxine Biter
Edmond HW. Biter
Hearst Raxdiv, Inc
Wince
Texas Angora Goats Seen Producing 8 Million Dollar Fall Clip
Ralph Stewart of the Texas Angora Goat Raisers Association says about 85 percent of world mohair comes from Texas goats. The 1943 fall clip is expected near 8 million dollars, with Mohair prices around 60 cents for grown goats and 16 cents for kids, as good rains boost grazing prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Ralph Stewart
San Angelo
Angora Goat Raisers' Association
KSA
Union
Marvin Skaggs
Junction
Wig
Edwards
Kid Halyes
Stewart
San Antonio
Investigator and Attorney Clash Turns Assault Charge
An exchange in the district attorney's office led to Walter Smith facing simple assault and related charges after allegedly striking Reich twice during a dispute over filing a complaint for a client. Deputy Semust separated the men as Reich pursued the matter, with Reich claiming he acted to defend his client’s rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Jay Reich
Walter Smith
John Shook
Reich
Smith
Semaan
Fred Semust
District Attorney's Office
Retch
Justice of the Peace
Otis West
Smiti
Tull
Une Ince
Semagqn
Rght
Albert LaCoste Laley
Bi County Reunion Set
The Pred: rericksburg Gillespie Reunion Association holds its annual meeting at 3 p m Sunday at Beethoven home. Alfred Neffendorf, commander of the American Legion post at tl- Desple county, will be the speaker. Quintus origin traced to the bark of cinchonn bree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
rericksburg-Gillespie
Rewnion Association
Beethoven Hone
Alfred Neffendorf
American Legion
Tl- Desple County
Obituary notices for local residents and a cotton market discussion
Obituary notices report the deaths of Mrs. Doug F Hein 60 at home and Clemente J Nein aie as died in San Ant on Saturday with surviving relatives listed. Funeral arrangements are noted for Lutheran cemetery and San Fernanda cathedral. The article also covers a Texas cotton farmers discussion led by Dr A B Cox from the University of Texas detailing acreage, prices and market outlook with implications for wartime supply and future price ceilings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doug F. Hein
Frizeay
Oelkers
Werk
Albert Hehnzson
George Lee
Texarkana
Texas
Minnie Kuentz
Louise Galther
Funmna White
Houston
al Wolli
Lutheran Cemetery
Alebe Funeral Home
Clemente J. Nein Aie
San Ant
Sofia Rodrigues
Can Gelaria Rodriguez
Vicents Rodriguez
Benita Hernandez
Manuela Rodriguez
Natalia Contreras
Mie
Garten Flores
Ganda Lozano
Tsebel Elizondo
Caroline Cantu
Rescience
San Fernanda Cathedral
M. Nina
San Fernardo
Martinez-Ortis
A. B. Cox
University of Texas Bureau A
de. Cox
Feng
Gotmr
India
Obituary notes for Rudolph Fenshorn and Nannie Stella Rives
Rudolph Fenshorn aged 14 died Saturday a native of Coma county and resident of Ctbolo. Services at 5 p m Sunday at Ofbato Evangelical church interment in Ctholo survivors include widow Emmy Pens horn daughter Mrs Henry James Schraub grandson Henry Jerning Sehraub brother Alfred Pens ham sister Mrs Henry Hahn and Mrs Nannie Stella Rives 83 of 1040 West Craig place died Thursday. Services Saturday with the Rav Madison Stexmy officiating survivors husband John B Rives daughter Mrs Fannie J Wilkes five grandchildren and three great grandchildren
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Fenshorn
Coma County
Ctbolo
Ofbato Evangelical Church
Ctholo
Emmy Penshorn
Henry James Schraub
Henry Jerning Sehraub
Alfred Pensham
Slater
Henry Hahn
Nannie Stella Rives
Craig Place
Rav
Madison
Stexmy
John B. Rives
Fannie J. Wilkes
Stuckaba to Speak at Townsend Club No 2 Meeting
L D Stuckaba will address Townsend Club No 2 tomorrow morning in the west wing of the Municipal auditorium at 3 20 AM Sunday. The notice lists dance events and local festivities for New San Antonians including the Gal and Thurs Blenders and Texas Tumblr weeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonians
Sun
Texas
L. D. Stuckaba
Townsend Club No. 2
Inow
le Male Hicipal Auditorium
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Ulrich
Uure
Biophens New Gonzales Heirs
Pat Rores
Southwest
Eannes County
Ges
Noy &B
Duck Bay
Bussbio Hedsley Grant
Dewitt County Coutinratal Oil Company
shirkeWilvox
CEPL
Maure Vey
Zofal Dept
BaPoll Rally
Schlinberger Fhrotdot
Schlumberger
Jos Petius
Leal
Duval County
Tolmentad
Lineeal
Pixeoti
Koautves
Shield OU Company
H. B. Zachry Company
Dina J. Poltevent
Keira
Mennie Lee
Falcon
Seahnart
Dunwoody No
Multz
Oppenheimer
Pearsall
John UE
Gilwgh
Ems
Jackson County
Tanula Crouch
Mauritz
Rami
Sgandh
Hewit and Dougherty
Moody
Ned Buff
Patrick Stott
Eandini
JIM Nrg
Cirle Gil Compan Nat
Teaget
Toner
Marache Setrotepm Company
Barfiel
Tearer
AM Amivey
Chabstrurt
Lota Deniazen
Erayity
Weater
Perio Ratic
Flachems
Richardson Et al Venlmz
Seelinson
Sands
Ranger
Rand
Texer Gulf Producing Company No
Hewitt, Serligson
Stetion
Hchaml Tromrwurrey
Fotek Denth
Texas Gulf Produrins Company
No A Hewitt
Betlincon
Rasoll Rand
Blenes County
Joke L Hemon
Parner
Black J
Blanca Brant
Total
GSU
Polinds
Luling
Gil Wil Gos Company
Faith
Wihlvst
Brashesr
Gbstract
Feer
Seaboard Ol Company of Delaware No. 2
Azeppa
Hobson
Don Zrasmo
Leavin
East of Fate
J. Roger Lyons
Summer School of
Catholic Action
Our Lady of the Lake College
Father Lyons
U. S
Children’s Bureau
Daniel Lord
Universal Brotherhood
Richard L. Roamey
Porter Field
Bek County
Newlt and
Dougherty
Dubois
Marcello Aleorte Grant
Algiract
Southwest Pawn
Thomas Powell
W. Ean Rowe Ald Hewlt
Dourherty
O'Cranor
Sklamore
Colorado County
G. Mayoro
Gayeatate
James Tomlinson
Colait
Dewitt County
T. Whitesids
Guliad
Wed
Bilek
Font Teat Coe PL
Gonzales County
Coffield
Harris
Wildrat
Witlam
Huis Exen Alty Company Sales Ordunee
Kejley
Wilcor
Bartholomex
Pabrick Ser
Ture
Zetka West
Ganasto
Laesdowne
Murtang Creek
William Meneter Furver
Wbelard
Jewarts and
Edwards i
Ochi
Neth LaWard Loration
Svesli
White Seaxay
Ralph Jahrstoms
Norte la Ward
Patek Scutt Sur
Xey
Urea
Barfield
M. L. Mrsaingilt
Tuezer
Soria
Wilds
BN. Senegin Survey
Threy Sea
Gutierres Srt
Gof
Snulth
Mosser Ko Fr Perez
Wildort
la Tiinjo
Lora Krant
Alles
Athzpsas
Karnes County
Blanen
al Buchanan
Cariry
Keath
le- Hee Binnen Grant
Phillipa Nog
Victor Bluary Raat
Beabeard of
Kologgberyk
Dom Kernsmo
Sequin “Evant
Abstvert
Fertsch
Trenswester
Porter Estate
North Porter
Osi
Joliussa
Portes Estate
Lasalle County
Quintana
Texas Aqnad
Cate Incorporated
Washburn
Leffinsar
Nelson Sur
Zolla
Dee County
Waitns Watford Aurees
Giddines
Uar
Kitfie
Tronseoal
Michaes Caronican
Smit
Story
Boothe
Flamillion
Vicksdurk Uel
AL Lucas
Sueces
Chicago
Wardner
Pwest
San Fatrich
Deleware
Nad
Oder
Andrywei
Roma
Ta Jena
Goldston
Guilesres
Rees
Catefarelli
Lockbury
J. A de A Garay
Yorth
Sun Xe
Jnares
Noyih
Santa Terria Grant
Alivares
Montalvo
Travis County
Floouyyulat
Asot Fonk
East Testerner
Zapata County
Weils
Martinez
Smavey
GO Nillea
Miranda City
Renue Winch Et al
Fen
John W. Macon
Harvey i Mecona
Zear Vasutier Borreno
Rant
Syilea North
Ildcat
Chesterville
Colorado
Cockfield
Stillate
OM Company
Lila B. Thompson
Gar
Samuel Hen
Burvey
Maya
Mewit and Dougherty
Texana
James LoWard Field
I MeChing
Lafars River
Nahy Veil
Freeman Discovery
Raeiting Kho
Adolf Gorge
Trinity
Tyndale
Maurbr
Ran
Harlyandale
Willisen
Pochiman
Bed Jamer
Ieee
Bat
Trans
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Maurie el Sl
North LaWard
Mac
Herans
Traylor
Yell
Superior J Company
Calfurnn
Cone Ariental
Slut Field
Goliad
Adams Oil
Bester
Agua Dulce Area
Magnolia
Aggrepolia Veyrolewin Csmpeny
C. W. Hadl Company
Sordan
Wil
Texas Gull Producing Company
Wen
W. Gotmen
Bain
Cass Telsnca Field
Cole
Philips Petroleum Company
Brant
Aguilares
Webb County
Josef
Borzega
Grant
Frank J. Gravis
Lautscher
Callfine
Lest
Ignacio
Giddings
Duval
Atlantic
Transwestern
Gaissom
South Caryzar
Dearherty
Marth Pettus Wicox
Skidmore
Maxnalia
Sun Nevin
Hare Anna
Refugio Co
Colonel Smith
Hermann Son
Datice
St. Heriily
Gun
Oscar
Bimtas
W. Crockett
tAdy
Sets Mahan
Dittmar & Co
SOLDO
Fanth Texan
Hank Wag
Tehat Rake
Ran Antonia
Pere
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