South Texas oil boom drives new field push and plans
Wildcatters report 49 new producing areas in South Texas as oil drilling accelerates near New Berlin La Gloria and northeast Sael. Industry leaders note a record year with capab ilities limited by drill stem tests. Union lists and society invitees highlight a New Year's gala in San Antonio with lectures by Eduardo Nar Mnez and a large turnout planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy H
Dunagak Routa
Texas
Publica
Don
Standand Gilfieid
Lengham
North KU
D. King
New Berlin
Irving
Bouth
Sovih Texas Geological Society
Eduardo Nar Mnez
Odestra
San Antonio
Nagain
Mateo Building
Petroleum Club
Alums Nntloors
Leavitt Corning Jr
Ira Brinkerhoff
C. J. Pope
Pillip
Schoentck
W. W. Hanwnond
HH. Hesderacu
Carl F. Beithara
Jimmy Hancock
WW. McDimald
William H. Spiet Jr
Soweth
Charles A. Daubert
Bishop
Houston
Bill Eddlemen
Arunist Pass
Wildcat Prospect Drilling Reported In South Texas
Multiple drilling notes from Pettus and Bee County in Texas describe prospect activity, well depths around 2500 feet, and near-term completions. Reports reference companies, operators like G. W. Baron and J. B. Bach, plus a 1937 inland waterway petroleum movements total of 12 379 000 barrels, indicating active petroleum exploration and transport in the Corpus Christi region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gail
Tom Romine
United Worth
Corpus Christian States
Corpus
Sinclairer
Gomis
Mississippi
Ghia
Chamba Ve
Paints
Washington
Oregon
Tila Jo
Deepest World Oil Record Motive Near Nueces County Texas
In Nueces County Texas Union Producing plans Minnie Brown 1 well as the leading candidate for a world depth record. Continental Oil and Richerson Petroleum report multiple deep tests in the area with some wells approaching 14 000 feet while others push beyond. The region's activity includes tests in the Saxet and Cockfield prospects with several No 1 and No 2 wells advancing toward substantial production. Local operators press toward 50 000 000 cubic feet daily capacity with new wells and plant upgrades while awaiting definitive depth results.
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Minnie Brown
Continental Oil Company
Cantorme
Iikols
Carter Tenior Deerer
Durine Inn
Messivi
Rock Mountains
Iitalls
Ile
Campany
Louisiana
Ik Ds
Nueces
Richerson Petrolvum Corporation
Boone Vet
Weil
Little An
Mustane Island
Noir
Compane
Driscoll
Siradon
Smag
Lay and Rei
Geog
Waidner
Nowling
Dare Seaboard Oi
Nuecus
Chey Bienewat
Turkey Creek
Caron Ol Corporation No
Smith
Saxtt
Stliex
Watha Ol
Gar
Sun of
Sisnolind Ol
Gax Company
Waa
Luhy Dela
McCann
Spesserdy
Casina
Kalle Tan
Merera Clowell
Weliich
Ellice Minde
Barrvile
Street
Houston
Gil Company
Reid
Cux
Barlow
Failures Define 2 Refugio Areas
Two Refugio County drill sites show partial failure as judges in the field report. The Tomvecenmor area and LuRos zone yielded limited perforations while Rutherford area conditions affected progress. Operations paused as crews await results and next steps from joint ventures GEO.
Big Owl Wells and McCampbell Area Wells Update
Mirando–Ina Campbell area gains new plays as Big Owl Wells reports drilling progress and several producers added during the week. Wells include No. 7 ACW Moore and others in McCampbell, with depths around 7100 feet and tubing pressures near 100 pounds, yielding hundreds of barrels daily. Multiple companies, including Frank Grote and Douglas Corner, record operations across blocks 72 and 245, and Plymouth Oil and Shell Petroleum chart further tests and completions in the McCampbell region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinton
Big Gil Modierrs
Cow Wodler
Chiéy
Tom Graham
Moore
McCampbell
Regivener
Shsala Oil Company
Eles
Tejneh
Frank Grote
Douglas Corgey
McCampball
Atlentic Refining Company
Mo. Frank
J. Orick
Avenaes
Bexar County Oil Wells to Be Tested
Report details numerous oil wells in Bexar and surrounding counties undergoing testing and completion. It notes multiple No. wells drilled by various companies, depths reached, perforations, casing specs, and daily production estimates, with tests and surveys ongoing across Cuellar Trinity and Miranda areas near San Antonio.
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Bexar County
Watchman Faces Charges in Killing at Chaparral Grill
CORPUS CHRISTI. Hugh Wright, watchman at the Chaparral grill, was charged with murder after Dada B. Tiss, 30, was shot Friday. Wright posted 40 bond and was released from county jail. Police Detives Ike Ehiff Gene Thames and Sheriff Horace Butler arrested him. Funeral services were held for Ross Ha, survived by wife mother and two sisters.
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Corpus Christi Ber
Hugh Wright
Horace Butler
Ross
Ha GB
Funeral Held for L A Man's Mother in New Braunfels
Mrs Josephine Habermann 76 died in New Braunfels on Thursday. Funeral services were at Doepkenshmidt chapel and burial followed in Carnadown cemetery. A native of France, she lived most of her life in the area. Survived by husband Albert Habermann of New Braunfels, daughter Olga Habermann of New Braunfels, sons Willie Habermann of San Antonio and Richard Habermann of Dallas, brothers Joseph and Jacob Grogs of California, sisters Mrs Annie Mann of Los Angeles and Mrs H T Roberts of San Antonio.
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New Skaunfels
Josephine Habermann
Doeppenschmidt Chapel
Druide
Carnadown
France
Albert Habermann
New Braunfels
Olga If
Willie Habermann
San Antonio
Jim Wells Plans Electrification Project
Dec 24 report from Alice outlines rural electrification for the northern part of Jim Wells County. The cooperative idea aims to bring power to rural residents, with involvement from local leaders and the Rural Electrification Administration. Pink Walle appears as a leading advocate in Orange Grove.
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Jim Wells
Alice
Wells
Ghia
Milenos
Alama
Imp Nueres
Nunbur
Jin Wells
Alex Cox
Raial Ele Tyifleatten Sdwinistration
Fa Sin
Second Test for Bastrop Is Slated
Bastrop area oil activity continues with multiple wells described across Caldwell and Lee counties. No. 1 Oscar Brown et al, and Notex Group Caldwell county tests show varying depths with Austin chalk top at 1610 feet. Producers report light saltwater flow and ongoing drilling as operators prepare for subsequent tests.
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Luling
Des
la Brown
J. A Campnell
Ol Vanpany
Thuole Petrolwud, Company
Magnole
Budast
Georgetown
T. Unites
Otmar
Callwell
Sildcat
Pi Marine
Caldwell County
Eildcal
Notex Group
Sradicates
Blord
Pipeline prospects boost Texas crude flow in Permian counties
In western Texas counties Adams and Bremmey No. 1 wildcat nears Seminole pool in Gaines and DeWitt area extensions. A 24 000 acre deal links Texan leases to Northwestern for a southern New Mexico to Gulf pipeline. The plan includes a 30 mile line, $300 000 per pace payments, and potential override options.
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Severa
Galrtes
Denver
Geinen
Yorkin
Aloco Oil Company
Cannes
Foul
Waddell
Onehalt
Bourheest
Crane County
Adams and BreMey NotblesCrajn
Biddine
Bseminule Poel
Gaines County
Alicech
Yonkum County
Setluste
Atlandic’n Twinkine
New Mexic
Gulf
Texan Company
Texas
N Leanes
Walker Aresy
Wasson and Galvesnta
Wit
Texan Hella
WSU
Bureau of Minag
Oklahoma
Hansey
Thr
Lee
Oklaroma
Louisiana
South
Kang
O Burrta
Rant Russell
New Mexico
Michigan
Arkansas
Mountain
Basieen
Humble Leads No 2 Houston Chalk Prospect Run
The Austin chalk play in No 2 Houston region shows Humble and Heflaby near the top with multiple wells. Reports note several drillings in LaSalle and surrounding counties, including Wildeal in Ladalle and Antonio Rives grants, plus target depths around 2000 feet and shale intervals. Oil production data indicate Texas output rose, with statewide totals and regional flows shifting above prior weeks and meeting or exceeding demand estimates.
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Prarsall
Bre
Humble Nt
Heflaby Company
Austin
Houston
Edwards
Marrs
Conrad Kelfer Aurrey
Fiio Cnutty
Edriras Balew
Wickock
Bermita
Antonio
Taint Bank
Ste
Enotmy Witteal
Fiio
Lis
Lake-Tehran Oil
Company
Et al
Ladalle
LaSalle County
Bland
Nelson Fubnlington
Cook Mountain
Weeehes Ag
Eugene Garner Stokes
Locarian
L. Yeager
Binck
Heetinn
Gibson
India Cattle Company
Pistur
Antonio Rives Grant
Aio Development Company
Ni 5 State National Bank
Eagle Pass
Valley field updates with multiple new producers noted
Readable fragments report four fields in the Grande Valley area with several wells spudded and producing. Mentions Pan-American Production No. 1 Juan de le ing and multiple offset drills, with tubing pressures and casing details. Notes total depth and production metrics across several named wells in Starr, Brooks, and surrounding counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juan de le
Weelge
He Malley
Zimmerragn
Stern County
Semmensman
Wast Onutea
Starr
Prunswestern C Company
Dallas
Kelsey
Tin Hoge
Mumbly Gil and Refining Company
Kelwey
CL Medill
Brooks
Sam Cr
Icelandic Elves Dress as Rulers for WPA Project Ban
Fragmentary report from Rockford Illinois outlines Icelandic officials lifting a ban on elf dress in a WPA project amid a 13 day Christmas celebration. Supervisor Melvin Smith explains elves will dress to honor the king and folk songs will resound with processions and lights during the festival period.
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Rockford
Ill
Melvin Smith
Abykjavik
Iceland
Smith
Llorcht
Tests Continue in Deep Wildcat Well Venture
Victoria reports on ongoing deep wildcat drilling by Hiawatha Oil and Gas Co near Bandit on Calhoun county. The rig No 2 John Roemer was drilled to 10,075 feet while other wells show varied depths and perforations. Operators quote daily yields and discuss future plans to reach deeper zones under the Victoria county field.
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Beby Inn
Ehane
Alve Oark
Co Jrad
Southern
Crowa Oi Company
Taylor
Whitsett
D. Brock
Tulxtta
Bee County
Bert Ald
G. W. Baron Noo
Withers
Wes
Holland
Fiezelgeld
Foran
Plymouth
Plymouth Oil Company
Wellington Oil Rampany
Delewares No & Welder
Meics
Toad Hart and Sons Burvey
Was Hill Lake
Ao Lig
Penn
Ran Rota Ae
Gorona
Ars Ook
Tabrson
Park Survey
Cupray Oil Company
Cemnor
Sud
Miranda
Satromanintnd
Sribrola
Edee
Wiliams
Cox
Hammon
Kane
Survay
Ini Pseade Petrolow Company
Weil
Zere Soozea
Argy Ol Corporation
Hadden
Vende
Llow
Tom Gralam
Nurets Land
Cox War Livestock Company
Hanon and Gorman-Vorkirs
Gralavailalix
Sant
M. Sailroad
Ollie
Carlier Hrottiers
Company, Inc
Uhr
Pearl Brothers
Curllar North Killim
Beato
Elie
Tha Wuend
Te 'Nes
Mognalla Petroleum Company
Duval County
Waa
Geeper
Aall Water Co & Production
J. L. Collins
Loma Novig
Sind
Clera Driduali
Carolina
Gibwon Aurvey
8. K
Continental Oil Company
Driscoll Tease
Clara Driscull
Magnolia Petroleum Company
Our County Ranch Company
Tesora
Muxndlia Petrolminrmpany
Spencer
Beale and
Moms
Stewart Nye
McKenzie
Harall
Meldullen
Batts Bewell
Henry M
Harey Ezzeal
Brewer
Saud
Johnson
Jaen Blanen
Evriae
Nixon
Grint
NE Etn
Dones
Victoria
Testa
Hiawatha OW and
Gare Company
Calhoun
John Roemer
J. Qsnberry
Rae Muda
Traylor
Mane
Williams
East Alice in Limelight O Development
East Alice area wells report ongoing drilling and showings across multiple prospects. References to Zubt All sutiet of dirty Walls county, Treclixte development, and several wildcat and perforation operations near Alice, La Yara, and La Gloria areas, indicating exploration activity and varying depths, casing, and pressures.
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Aauthur
Zubt All Sutiet
Dirty Walls
Treclixte Af
Koken
O Bryant
Rhaosas Fuel Company
Manuel Marerra
Alice
W. G. Coaten
Sidwell
Two Longhorn Tests to Prove New Field
Two Longhorn tests in the Lengrhorn Field near Buval will evaluate additional wells. Miller No. 6 northeast of the discovery and Miller No. 1 Fag west of it show active drilling with initial production expected this week. An extensive development program aims to exploit the new pool after these results.
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Lengrhorn
Buval
Nmnuury
Cnet Comnaly
North Sweden
Peting Wand
Hinvwell
Greels
Amt Parva
Asorador
Wu Comyaletine
TCL
Fiteainmons
Pitz Simmons
Driscoll
Vitzalumony
Sandeay Savagarg
Tartolon
Bob Tmontzer
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Walle
Jackler
Zingery
Im Condon
George Beis Dy
New Orleans
Greece
Greeet
Greess
Lae Tesas Company
Louisiane
Texas Railroad Commission
W. S
Use Company
Bouwslina
Independent Petroleum Association of America
Cencod
Charles P. Roeser
T. Balal
H. B. Fell
Ardmore
Bridwell
Whhite Falls
Vine Phatrmha
J. A
Aylward
Wichita
Kansas
Van
Welcit
Artesia
C.i. ML Boggs
Arkansas City
Hanade
Pettus
B. Bach
Corpus Christi
the Texas Company
Was
Io. W. Killam
Toredo
Bouin Towns
Adin C. Hope
Jark Bowen
Reway
Oris Christ
Refuetn Cminty
diRbly Delle
Jaiures
Utter
LuRos
Ruterford
Dirompaio
Johnaon
Ciewet
Lal
Stade
Seis
Howlt
Goughbty
P. Rooke
Jose Miguel
Tose Maria Aldrete Grant
Ta Keen Ciel
Geophysical Service Incorporated
Birdie D
Kar Nore
Feee
Rooke
Hesitant Dousherty
Spaulit-time
Suetiun
RAUAE
Prillina Petroleum
BIG Owl Wells
Mirando
Ina Campbell
Bexar
Comte
Ral Antonio
Joe A. Noake
Proheimer
Miler
Urvey
Charles Rulveima
Trusive
Taeney McClutier
Dera Wubvey
Veven
Elohtis
Rand
Tewii Interamtent
Jalions
Banie
Beverdl
Badr
Cate
David M Bailey
Joan Antonio Ats
Linan
Pomberic Ri
Pater Gorsel
Fanciaed
Liauncesilla
Avrvey
THO
Nedere Milling
Ieee
Cox and Amon
Gorman-Yoakum
Cuellar Brothers
Saathe Wee Ac
Taredo
Mirqudy
Fielin
W.T. Altrvey
SK and
Walder
Bovine Cored Mirando
Watrr
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Loma
McMullén County
Rhode
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Lundeffeld
MM. Es Massigill Gad J. Fe c
Houdan
Maknolla Petrodousa Company
J. Gravis
Dirs
Jane Schallert
Wildcat
SM. and & Gurney
C Eorspanz
Nod
F. Welder
Hells
Quveey No
Tevay
Adams Brothers
Munson Field
Diiscomi
Grielang
Schoekenaolt
W. I Wilson
Sinterdale
Kendall County
E. A. Graham
Wille Wern F. Turvey
Sevenigh
Mechert W. Hood
Bo Marquart dl
Travylewa Surang
Wake Shoe
Sxcoveren
Fluteny
Khutte
Bolt
Innes
Hunger
Dutner
Dutch Wardlow
Nec
Melton
Aytwarda Jime- Alon
Hoffman
Watchman
L.A
Sisdach Caaing
Gese
Joe
Sohs
H. Nabis Puicety
Eguth Kingatuey
Nhl
Hamill
Willams Gil Company
Weber
G. Torres
Alexander Snever
Duarat del Geld
Humble
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Ang
Aon! Ag
4Fields Get Valley Play
Kent
Victoria County
Borda ON
Annas Ileyalanment Negra
Viegas County
Marine
Lawls
Cordelle
Jaekwon
Tomnuny
Pauly
Alan
East Alice IN Limelight
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Feranama Sompanya No. T Hirsch
Stetion
Alicé
Agolio
Xoufheist
Lee Gook
Willis
Scheigert
Alice Told
Ater
Henden Brothers and Armoil
Charles Marte
Long
Buck
Reaset
LA Glohta
Magno
Petroleum Company
Bam
la Cloria
Unger Lands
Tylil
Patraleum
Yon Bluvlier
Mm I
Beat Aurvey
Sim Wallenunty
Alva Wildcat
Jim Walia
Transwentern
New Brelixwon
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Phoenix ReAding Co
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