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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1944
Page
8
The report details multiple wells in Tim Wells and Nueces counties as firms pursue expansion in the North Qdem area. It notes a discovery near the Sere field with a 630 barrel per day wow, various depths, sand and brine plays, and ongoing tests at several sites including Robstown and North Bengvette.
In Atascosa and surrounding counties oil and gas activity continues with Navarro sand prospects in the Imogene area. Operators report sands with oil indications in multiple wells, including 3568 feet depth and notable production at certain sites, as engineers pursue deeper completions and new contract activity in a broader Trinity county field network.
Reading shows multiple drilling results across Karnes and Bee counties. Highlights include Amerada Petroleum, BeBe county tests with perforations and待 planned completions, and Continental and Magnolia operations near Lyons Aver, Barnet field, and Somerset area. A note references personal error as a frequent cause of fatal Army airplane accidents.
A sprawling report lists numerous oil wells across Dewitt, Goliad, Jim Wells, Karnes, Kleberg, Madison, Nacogdoches, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio, Stark, and Wayne counties. It details depths, perforations, choke sizes, casing pressures, daily production, water presence, and notable abandonments or surveys, highlighting extensive drilling activity and complex field operations in the region.
A fragmented farm market report shows mixed cattle and calf prices with gains for steers and yearlings, strong feeder and fat cattle demand, and variable cow values. Oil company exploration data appears alongside county by county well activity, with numerous wildcat tests and wholesale land sale references across multiple counties in the region.
Victoria County reports first well tests underway at about 9909 feet in Northern Ordnance Company Ro. 3 led by W. F. Heath, aiming to open Mex Wien field 17 miles north of Victoria. Nearby wells include Atlantic and Continental block projects reaching 10026 feet, DeWitt county activity with Arkansas Fuel Oil No. 2 near Myerville, and Sohio work near Yorktown. Amerada plans drill No. 1 A. McFadsen about 22 miles northwest of Goliad. Cantina No. 1 Coulret 35 miles northwest of Goliad shows progress toward deeper Wilcox formation.
Report covers multiple wells in Garwood and nearby counties with details on depths, depths reached, casing, flow rates, and completion prospects. Ohio Oil No 2 at Me Dermott shows gas and condensate flow with limited water, while various rigs in Gay, Sheridan, New Ula, and other sites pursue pay zones in Cockfield and related formations, amid ongoing drilling and testing activity.
The West Texas ranching scene from San Angelo reports a steady cattle and lamb market with Calf and lamb prices steady to rising. Goats and stockmen plan for the Austin show and sale while Correll feeder interests contract hundreds of calves for late spring delivery. War dog care courses are noted for Army vets at Fort Robinson. Several tracks in San Angelo schedule races for Sunday.
A Wilcox test program in northeast Texas reports a wildcat by Al Buchesan at Gutg OU Cor poration No 1 HF Shiner. Electric log shows limited commercial potential while other wells in Lasalle Webb and nearby counties produce small results. An invitation to the state Republican convention in Dallas is planned for May 23 with a Feb 12 meeting of the GOP executive committee.
Judge Augustus McCloskey announced support for Mayor Mauemann's no credit policy for traffic violations and criticized officers for issuing tickets. The mayor said police must collect fines directly, increasing ticket copies from three to four to document all dispositions, with the city auditor tracking cases.
The Sadler County obituary column lists George W. Ramsay aged 7 of 21 Elldion and Mrs. Earl Young of San Antonio with funeral services by the Order of Halfway and burial at Angelus. Survivors include widow Rosena Russell Ramsay and daughter Agnes Power Ramsay plus siblings Dorothy and Helen. Separate notices honor James E. Ramsay in San Antonio for 13 years and Robert Henry Stevens of 231 Monday with services at Zishk Kearns and burial at Mission. survivors include widow Zutne Stevens, sons Webster B and Doug, daughter Grandchildren. Additional obituaries mention Hank Wilkinson of Wyoming, Trevino family, Bustamante, and others with funeral details, survivors, and church services listed. Funeral homes, dates, and burial places vary across entries with mass, music, and local cemeteries noted.
Dance Sun and Hermin's Hall present old-time and modern dances at 50 Green Toner, Austin Hwy and Rand. Featured acts include New San Antonians, Blenders, Southerners, and Simms sponsors. Weekly nights include Tuesday and Saturday sessions, with a press presence by Mrs. Charles Fowier. City Federation resume to be given at the San Antonio Council of Presidents meeting at 12:15 p.m. Monday at the St Anthony hotel.
Col Roy B. Blount and wife Mrs Jadle Blount of San Antonio are cited as receiving a promotion, with Blount named brigadier general. He commands the army post and service center in Boston Harbor.
San Antonio livestock market reports small price gains across several agencies with hog and cattle divisions steady after price support parity. February events include Pat Stock Show in Houston, Hereford sales in Beeville and Kerrville shows, Fat Stock show in Honda, 4-H lamb and calf events, Plus Miss Gladys Martin joins A M College Extension Service as home demonstration specialist effective February 15. San Antonio Livestock Commission Co announces the employment of Sir Lord as cattle salesman starting February 7, 1944.
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