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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1931
Page
8
Los Angeles January 31 federal agents, acting on orders from Washington, search for Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, once a Philadelphia resident and draft evader who reportedly left the United States for Germany and may have reentered with a forged passport. Authorities say Bergdoll’s whereabouts are being traced as undercover efforts continue.
London January 31 reports Dean Ingo facing renewed protests as the chimes of St Pauls Cathedral must be silenced from 8 39 pm to 6 30 am to avoid disturbing sleepers. Residents complain the chimes create a nuisance during bedtime hours marking a rare postwar disruption.
Government investigators say the deserter Ter gdoll is missing from his hunt department of jnsure agents. For months he has been a nervous wreck trusted by few, with several air weather fricks deserting him. He is 30 years old and valued at 31.5 million. Reports say he headed for Los Angeles after German departure news reached Philadelphia friends in California.
An odd weight loss diet promises drastic fat loss by eating specific foods with a high water intake and strict meal plans. It lists fruit and vegetable options, lean proteins, and water to support fat reduction while claiming dramatic weekly pounds drop without exercise.
An advertisement touts losing four to seven pounds in a week using a pill named JAD SALTS and a dietary program. It promises quick slimming, enhanced energy, and social benefits, urging readers to consult a doctor and purchase the product at local stores. It warns of embarrassment for being overweight but frames the method as safe and scientifically supported.
The Refugio region shows vigorous Moody Seagraves Producing Co operations with multiple wells at various depths. No. 3A O'Brien reports 6459 feet depth and potential producer status. No. 4-B Rooke and No. 14 Hooke show oil or gas indications at several hundred to a few thousand feet. United Production and other firms remain active, pushing several wells toward production as field area expands westward.
Deep test 812 feet down confirms activity in Love District near Kerrville. Frans and Sprinkle et al report reaching a ruin certh of S12 fort in Mo. 1 Marcus Avoid, with multiple rigs advancing No 1 Self and Mears 2 miles northeast. No. 1 Bethlehem Young and No. 1 Self Lore wells are being worked to restore or boost production after a recent shallow output around 60 barrels daily prior to a recent halt.
Compiled by the Old Weekly, Coast Wells report lists oil field developments and abandoned wells across multiple companies. It catalogs well locations, operators, and notes on completions, abandonments, and depth information, reflecting activity in the Gulf coast region and adjacent fields.
In TOR ANEIS California the Pacific Coast Oil Exposition will run March 14 to 22, 1981, at Los Angeles. Industrial divisions of national engineering facilities will display, with several branches active, making the event the sole oil show of the year.
A small producer near Mount Lucas in Live Oak County shows oil in the No 1-4 Rose wildcat by SGM Leet. The well has produced oil for weeks from 270 to 277 feet but gas is insufficient, prompting installation of a gas booster. If it completes, Live Oak County gains its first oil production alongside existing gas from the Lucas field. Two other operations, No 22 Cartwright and Brown Land Catfish, are active in the county.
Corpus Christi area stations report multiple wells active with drilling. Notes reference Grimm and Yaket's No 1 well and others in the region, with depths around several thousand feet. A well near Corpus Christi west of Carnas Christi and north of Rohstown shows progress, while additional wells in Amith Suxet, Thoorpe, and Maxet fold areas advance. In San Patricia County, Costen Ol Company drilled to 4700 feet near Noi Pamall, with a test reaching 4601 feet.
In Guada lute county Darst Creek field activity centers on the Denman well at 50 feet, with drilling to begin soon. Sun's Knoblock No 1 and Magnolia prepare for new wells, while Magnolia plans immediate additional drilling. Estimated field production averages 160,962 barrels from three wells, down from prior totals. allowable production remains 30,000 barrels.
A new iron producing horizon was constructed at High Island dome in Galveston county as Gulf Production completed Smith 1 as a 7260 barrel well at 8000 feet through a nine quarter inch choke with 1800 pounds of pressure the oil gravity is 38 degrees. This well is near Smith 5 which previously yielded 2000 barrel of 26 gravity oil Unity at 500 feet. Other production at Hugh Yslan includes several wells around 1000 feet deep.
NOVSTON Inn reports Gulf-Fisher Oil Well completed with 20 barrel daily output at 4987 feet. The well flows through a five-eighths inch choke with 249 pounds pressure. Oil shown on the Barberz TAM dow line, near Chalets county, amid seismic dome activity.
The piece surveys a surge in preferred stock sales, noting ten thousand six per cent shares offered at 20 and sold by mid afternoon. It compares the current campaign to a 15 month prior effort, credits strong demand from investors, and mentions government incentives and Mellon administration commentary. It also quotes Dr. Bert Dow’s impact on Michigan town development and discusses broader economic optimism amid shifting investment patterns and tax policy debates.
The city band performs popular music including light jazz and classic tunes at Inga Park on Sunday. Featured singers include Mick Matty and a group of local performers in a casual outdoor concert setting.
The iPlay Department schedules three citywide party days in February for children and youths. Activities occur on February 12, February 14, and February 21 in observance of holiday dates and local celebrations.
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