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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1944

Page

5

Sun Attempts Production In Nueces County

Nueces County oil news notes Sun Exora, Belo 19,000 barrel test, and multiple operators planning wells north of Odem Texas. Reports mention Lonnie Williams test at Nefi Imken, continuous drilling in Gregory and San Patricio County, with rigs tied to Riversile, Odem area, and other fields.

Nuscew Chisaxo Corporation Rol Weil Lonnie Lassevck Grinee Thampson Nsw Hamble Noutheast San Patricio Courey Odem Texas J. M Eliott Guehalf San Patrelo Frei Courterty Phillips Ladmen Free Field Charies Furs Arsmes Ragan Hope Nod Warner Wildcat Fords Creek Victoria Amemain LaWard Jackson Miles Ganado AON AL North 2 Dente Ey

New Oil Well Locations Listed Across Texas and Nearby Counties

A scattered survey of oil well locations across multiple Texas counties including Bell, Beak, Harston, and Wilcox reveals numerous prospects. Notable entries mention Wade City, Giddings, and various abstract numbers, with depths around 1000 feet and numerous section identifications. The document lists company crews, surveyors, and long strings of field notes indicating prospecting activity across Jackson, Nueces, and Willacy counties, among others.

Hadlow Syrepe Relekel Wade City Ah MG Company Surves Bell County Jon Ned Miller Moland Beak County San Anloine Coloramy County Las Samme Nurberg Arkansas Nada Arey Ani Montivey Miles Junior Olaukind Gaewood Ammann Lasal, Brothers Fitzroy Bherivan Texas Spa Tarone Titewalyr Selita Saltan Walter Outpaay Aferican Republics Corporation Richardson Et Taylor Jackson County Rodesey Mayo Rambo Survey Rodesnes Humbie Gatuita Cuba MagHoli Honnelt Tol Wells County Macnolia Seeliesin Seetir Von Orm-Thel Veet Jarnmenins Marnelia SeelRsan Soria Som Faomont I Tremont Yar ST BNE Feel Wiahwwexa Richardson Ny Raelkine Seeheson Bucher Wille Mik Sutves Ann

Depths Rise and Wells Reported in Texas Oil Fields

A garbled field report notes multiple oil wells under development across Texas counties. Mentions depths around 395 feet and 603 feet, with production tests and extensions in various fields including Prareell and Wilcon. References to drilling near Charlotte, Gab precested, and plans for future pumping and testing.

Windsor oil field notes show multiple wells with varied depths

In Bee County Texas the Windsor field near the M O Donnell survey features No 1 O'Brien To Be Gasser and other wells. Drilling depths range from about 4000 to 5460 feet with completions in the Frio zone and several tests planned or underway, including No 1 Mollie Poe and No 1 Reed near Frio production.

Windsor Obrien Blancatia Bee County M. O'Donnell Mollie Poe Nesrern Churidiae Ile Wand Marta

New Oil Well Completions Across Texas and Nearby Counties

A sprawling report lists multiple oil well completions and abandonments across Caldwell, Colokalo, Deval, Berks, and other counties. It details total depths, perforations, gas and oil yields, pressures, chokes, casing sizes, and daily production figures for numerous wells operated by companies such as Continent al, Tex as firms, and regional outfits, noting both active completions and abandoned sites with precise depths and equipment.

Deval Abe Allanne Hefinne Rompans Marter-Welfer Mertee Nuhes Driscoll Jonn Nelson Oder Taye Refining Company Io J. Iv Bepuvede F Survey Abelrace Murala Lopland Vavsuk Berks Ford Tomy Witenn Pontinestal

Maury Urges Aid for Little Man

Maury Maverick of the wartime planning group urged the House Small Business Committee to mobilize private industry for postwar needs. He cited $45,000 patents and highlighted a plan to fund public works with income tax changes, urging a $40 to $50 billion surge in postwar improvements. He urged industry to aid smaller firms and boost living standards while directing growth to metropolitan centers.

Washington Small Business Committee Maverick

Peanut sales and burial notices fill local pages

The notice outlines CCC peanut sale to farmers for planting with a $30 per ton handling cap set to begin February 3 and lists contact details for dealers and officials. The page also carries multiple obituaries and funeral notices for local residents, naming survivors and service details.

Texas Hereford Breeders sale and 4 H tour plans

The Central South Texas Hereford Breeders Association will hold a sale of registered bulls and heifers at the association barn one mile outside the city on highway 90 Friday at 1 p.m. J. D. Dodson is president. Twenty four 4-H club buyers from Atascosa County, with Cate Frieberger as county agent, will tour Union stock yards to learn marketing and weighing. The group will view Teele own Livestock and 28-fed cattle, weighed and sold on the market. Real Pomphrey will explain marketing and weighing, guiding the group during a visit to commission firings and packing plants. A farm economist from the state extension service stresses the value of credit as a farm tool and cautions against long-term indebtedness not payable within the life of the asset.

South “Texas Hereford Breeders Association Bath J.D. Dodson Contr Poe Amsocia Fat Atascosa County Cate Frviberger Avill Imake Tursday Teele Real Pomphrey Stock‘yards Te Group Cyrus BH. Timm Sox State Extension Service Fara Veredit Iesme Tammi

Soldier Held In Murder in Mississippi

Pvt. Donald Wood of Glen Falls New York was held on murder charges in Mississippi after a fatal shooting of R. A. Lipscomb of McGen Bila. Police Chief M. M. Little said Wood confessed and will be turned over to civil authorities. Lipscomb was installing a laundry rack when the shooting occurred at Camp Shelby.

Finch Esburg Miss Glen Falls Donald Wood Non Breton R.A. Lipscomb McGen Bila M. M. Little Wood Hard Tipanomb Camp Bhely Wood Lipscomb Camp Shelby

New Colorado Field Opens with Wilcox Findings

Oil and gas production reported from Wilcox formations in Colorado County tests including three miles south of Dr. Rawins, with several wells reaching depths around 4,000 feet to 10,000 feet. Operations near Sheridan field and other Lavaca County wells indicate ongoing Wilcox activity and new field development.

Ant Warker Conlunmhur Colorado County Frogies Mayo Chris Lion Thander Cutpayl Welle Walean T. Wilson Lavaca

Goliad Well Showing and Regional Survey Notes

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Goliad area well showing and a June survey linked to Bun Amada and Gelind Continental Station. Mentions include Duton Payne survey, West of Gelind, rock and pier details, depths near 9240 feet, and references to Hermann Sons Hall and nearby towns in DeWitt County with scattered names and landmarks.

Rand Goliad Fenster Junin Payne Survey Amada Gelind Continental Galil Anied Tiinwd Cambabipang Guliade Soin Dewitt County Hiren Dann Hermabiy Sons Hall Ual Peieres Kely Fareail Ileal Mik Peatland Fuhina Ned Yuktown Hawk Helers Sun den Nrlman Orel Hite Hermann Sons Sorkhown Bio Motonprevtion Atkania Venktown

Trombonist Dies of Burns in Apartment Fire

New York report states trombonist Walter Robert Price aged 39 died after sustaining burns when attempting to beat out a note in his apartment. Price, once connected with Tommy Dorrey and Charlie Barnes, was found in a fire that investigators linked to the blaze.

New York Burns Walter Robert Price Tommy Dorrey Charile Barnes

San Antonio City Notes From The Week’s End

City update lists various local events and notices including planning comments, school and community activities, hospital nursing class involvement, and board announcements. Names appear with incomplete spellings and fragmented lines.

Warehouse Condemned Over Rodent Infestation on Medina Street

The city health department condemned a fourth food warehouse on North Medina Street after rat infestation and spoiled goods including flour, sugar, peas, and beans were found. Owners face cleanup orders within ten days or face charges as Dr. Lewis C. Rebosiis vows continued inspections to meet food division standards, with roughly $30,000 worth of condemned food reported last week.

Medina Street City Health Lewis C. Rebosiis City Health Alverlor Nils Mie

Stork Wins In Race Again

In Chicago on February 12 the report describes a dramatic delivery scene as Mrs Ethel Thorsten goes into labor during a car ride to the hospital. Kenneth Thorsten confirms the baby’s arrival, while Jim Nicholson speeds to reach the hospital with the expectant mother. The newborn girl is named in the aftermath, marking a notable local event.

Chicago Jim Nicholson Ethel & Thorsten Lime Thorsten Kenneth Dea

U S Attorney and Wife Die in Chicago Poisoning

In Chicago an assistant U.S. attorney and his wife were found dead in their nineteenth floor apartment from methychloride poisoning attributed to a refrigerator incident. Coroner Dr. Wallant Dieter or Menally noted the deaths likely occurred two days prior with the bodies found at the bedroom door.

Chicago INS Tmeet Bere Gorge A. Maskey Sl. Ehins Falcnnal Park Service Department of the Interior Actes D. Walllant D. Menally

Machinists Walk Out To Attend Steward’s Funeral

About 285 machinists at the Gary works of Carttepin- Ulinals Steel walked out in protest to attend the funeral of their steward Andrew T. Brown 51 at Cesterdion Indiana. Brown died after a quarrel with Getty Panhes 52 and is in police custody pending investigation.

Gary Carttepin- Ulinals Steel Company Heeler Nummer Andrew T. Brown Cesterdion Ind Brown Getty Panhes Polion

Former Flying Tiger Now Father

Brady Kuykendall, once with the Flying Tigers, and his wife Kuykendall announce the birth of a son on Long Island New York. The telegram was received by Mrs P E Gaines Kuykendall, a former New York resident, linking the family to General Claire Chenault’s Flying Tigers in China and noting Kuykendall’s current post as first officer with American Expert Airlines and duties piloting seaplanes along the Atlantic.

Knights of Pythias Anniversary Set Speaker Named

Lieutentant Governor John Lee Smith, supreme grand chancellor of Texas, will speak at the San Antonio Judge No. 36 Knights of Pythias anniversary observance. The event marks the founding anniversary, set for 4 p.m. Thursday at the Crockett Med. The arrangements committee includes Albert Marks, Dr A Taullter, chancellor fommakier, and C. B. Burnsbury, keeper of records and seal.

John Lee Smith Texas San Antonia Knights of Pythias Crockett Aled. i Albert ©. Marks A. &, Taullter Burnebury

Admiral Hoover Awarded DSM

The Navy announced the award of the Distinguished Service Medal to Rear Admiral John H. Hoover for successfully directing anti submarine operations in the Caribbean.

Washington Navy Today John H. Hover Caribbean

Shook Harts Bond Hearing and Livestock Market Notes

District Attorney John Sak declined to explain halting the Bexar county refunding bonds case on Saturday. Sam Levey, assistant district attorney, said to the commissioners the case, funded by Investment Bankers Association of Texas, would proceed in Austin for a writ to force the attorney general to the Supreme Court.

John Sak Bexar County Cression Taki J Sam Levey District Atromney S Benton Idaving Levey Austin Attorney General's Office Exes Supreme Court

New Nurses Aid Course Slated for Bexar County

A new Nurses Aid course for women ages 19 to 50 begins February 21, announced by Mrs. Paul McSween, chairwoman of the Bexar County American Red Cross Nurses' Aid corps. She urged large enrollment to meet rising demand as calls from hospitals and heart centers in the San Antonio area increase. applicants may contact Mrs. McSween at La Villa offices or by phone G-4361.

Paul McSween Nurses’ Aid Corpe Bexar County American Red Cros San Anthonio Applicanis Tor Enreliutern McBween la Villa

Two Destroyer Escorts Launched At Once In Orange Yard

In a historic first two destroyer escorts were launched simultaneously at Consolidated Steel’s Orange yards. Ships named for fallen U S Marine Capt Eugene Morland Key and Sgt London Lewis Tray honor their service with Key, a former Dallas Time Herald editor, and Tray from Pocahontas Arkansas, both lost in wartime actions.

Orang Orange Cate Key Eugene Morland Key Acs Ton Tuland Canetain Dallas Tine-Herald Cnlp C. 3. B. Triw Set London Lewis Tray Pocahontas, Ark Detiny Guedalcanal

Vicksburg Area Development Report Mentions Field Tests and Infrastructure

The report describes ongoing undertakings around the Vicksburg area including wells, tests, and drainage work. It mentions names like Jim Welly county and A. Richardson, along with measurements, feet, and pressure figures. The text outlines survey activities, wells, and pipeline considerations tied to regional development projects.

Nobleman Edward Montagu Identified Among Lancaster Wreck Victims

Pvt Edward Montagu, one of five soldiers injured in a Lancaster area auto crash that killed another, was identified as the nobleman Lord Edward Eugene Fernando Montagu second son of England's Earl of Manchester His wife Lady Norah Montagu visited Lancaster General Hospital but officials refused comment He is believed to have served about a year and previously gained world attention in 1932 as a Carma yacht crew member linked to a murder investigation He later spent time in a British jail for alleged forgery and other incidents He is now an American citizen His mother Helena Zimmerman of Clacknal and his godfather King Edward VIII are noted in connection to his lineage.

Lancaster Edward Montagu Edward Eugene Fernando Montagu England Manchester Norah Montagu Lord Montagu Walter Wander Montreal Jewis Moniiagu Helena Zimmerman Clacknal I King Baward Vil

Prisoner of Nazis Receives Distinguished Flying Cross

Capt Willem J. McPherson received the Distinguished Flying Cross and Oak Leaf Cluster in a Bagby Pass ceremony with remarks by Cap McPherson’s father Coplay. McPherson, a Silver Star and Air Medal recipient, earned the DFC for a 1939 mission over Europe destroying enemy planes, with the Oak Leaf for leadership and devotion during nine missions.

Bagby Pass Army Air Field Aa Surday Willem J. McPherson Eagle Pass Fonmer Naomi L. McPherson Tevcher Hy Cal Vohy B. Bundy Nur Sivt William L. McPherzon Hue First Methodist Church Earle Pass McPhersons Coplay McMersey Germany Lettera

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