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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1936

Page

6

Chicago Stocks Drift Amid Market Quiet

Chicago stock list shows subdued activity as traders await fresh catalysts. Officials report minimal price movement with small gains in industrials while utilities and rails drift sideways.

Oil field activity report across multiple Texas counties

The report lists drilling and production notes from Dirks and Pettus sands in Hee and surrounding counties. It details well locations, depths, casing and pressures, with several new field entries and notable producers in Bex, Luling, and Live Oak counties. It also notes shut downs and total depths reached on various rigs.

Liverpool Cotton Market Report and Book Collector Note

Liverpool cotton market shows steady tones with varied middling prices and receipts ledgers, including quotations around 6.17 for January and March, and notable activity in Dallas and Houston reports. A Book Collector, George Cuxar, is highlighted as a prominent figure in Comtish and American volumes.

Community Dance Nights At Ehrings Hall

Local listing shows Sunday dances at various halls including Tay Breekers Orch and St Hedwie hall with new orchestras. Admission 25 cents, monthly events and prizes for Arist & Wit, Belgian ion date unclear.

Berea Grove Sun Darre St. Hedwie Hall Sun Eagles Hall Perkins Arm Mont Pest Hall Phemry Arist tAdy

Dozen Rigs Active in Webb County Section

Dozens of oil rigs toil in Webb County as operations spread across multiple sections. Wells like Montemayor No 1A and Superior No 1 Billings report depths around 2200 to 2741 feet with varying casing and production notes, while nearby leases under Benavides and Lopez fields show active drilling and initial outputs. Oil flows recorded include 19 barrels per hour at one site, with pressures noted around 40 psi and 290 psi after casing. The activity is centered near Miranda City, Caroline area, and surrounding subdivisions under Magnolia Petroleum and South Texas Oil Company.

Bruni Jan Lwetehit Webb Fennett Lopea Gare Montemayor Losvation California Company Nitla Bennett Caroline Texas Reva Benavides Lick Cole Subdivision DO. W. Kittem Grile Caovb Orliz Finch Laced Derriet Lewis Fort Magnolia Petralein Onewey A. Montemayor Oaline James FP Benavides Midck Hale Subdivision Arisve Grant Wilee Miranda City Webster Oi and Hosaites Company Hilmes Derrick Heart Eine Socid South Texas Oil Superior Billings Lopez Field Rigel George West S. Williams Watson Shisg SeNefteld Bennett Whitmeton Na Little Lursy Oil Companio AfcNeill Gétee Pertaratine Inet Ogden Reed Toshk Fai Cerack FREMA Weider Atlantic Tesume Gaveram AL Buchanan and Blanco Oil Company Wolder Heirs Mengh Coates Telford Westhielt Dante's Humble Fluid Refining Company Gersick Horie Xe Temple TG. Smith Joester Mid-Continent Petroleum Corporation Vo Serna TreTign Wil Ger Nu & Serna Jn Sriting Teel PamAmerican Production Company Seven Sisters Phigh Santa Clara Atkins and G'Neal H Hendersa Ney AC Meira Pew BENG Seveniaunch Utisel Weller Gavan Hanes Hie Maur Fordyne Hidniye Weekley Oil Corporation Francisco B. Guerra Porter Ang Picken AA Garcia Land and Cattle Company Aserisdo-Tavisetishop Brancisco B. Guerra Hilead Hill Franciato B. Guerre Zorea Grad Parelan Rey Aosd suNa Arc Lion Discovery Navarth Oil Company Fracisco B. Guerra Hacksor-Davis Bishop Circus Guarra Philips Betenlentn Company Ehake Uli Amt Bftlsit J. W. May Bee Teray Company Nn Whitehead Tersto Blanes Grant Grant Aouthwest James P Nash Cloger Oil and Gas Company No, & Mayacs Hyynea Anddivision Freer Duval County Micry Hall Rodney Delanve Bison Cali Conmany Mandy Verthon ALB Mandy Moody Spener Ficyuane Oil Company Byland Engink Guuresve Oil Company Claud Hamid el al el A Wweh Highland Oil Company No. & Inh Coring Hubbard Mubbard Rosan Gil Shell Peterleam Corporation Tolok Depli Tau Smith, Harill and Oden Aritet Sabhar Tekes Company Vath Fort Depts H. Wendt Saul Teras Company Loma Novia Deval Eniity Deuvert Et Si Aearth Edite Kereta Piddra Vamuze Hecion Magnolia Parr Team Company Duval Canty Ranch Company Texnn W. X. Brennan Cole He Duvaline AM. Brennan Falé Altupe Grant Alageolla Petro Breulan-Benavides Sanaviges Lie Cole Feld Duval Magholis Benetection Guval Yordbrahim Magnolia Retroleum Company Bryer White Totel Macnolia Finch No & Bryan White Tole Dent RC Hick Duval Pilagicus Feicultura Company Duval-Worden Dows Bamosa Magnolia Gounty Ranch Company Way Alle Norte Freez Dante Clara OD Heftman Gaa Kewer Emu Trinity Drillers Raf Drigcott’ Sevier Hagls Margo Owl Company Hocist Ning Caine Koltec Theta Grog Inge

Pearsall district oil field activity reports in Frio County

Jan 4 report details Ardorada Petroleum Corp No 4 and other wells in Pearsall, Frio County, showing Austin chalk production and multiple offset discoveries. Notes include casing depths, tubing pressures, and various locations in the Seven Sisters area with results from several wells and tests.

Real Estate Transfers and Mortgages in Early City Records

A garbled but dense list of historical real estate transfers, mortgages, and property descriptions. Names include Thea F Wells, Tarrel-Dillon Mortgage Company, R. & Tachey, Maria Dirlmann, Lucin I. Gadford, and others. The text references numerous blocks, lots, streets, and dates such as June 5 1534 and December 1 1835, with numerous property boundaries, courtly notes, and trustee actions across multiple parcels and entities.

Ai O& Etchey Druet Tratn Flicbay Wify Coxianne C. Riches Thea F Wells Tarrel-Dillon Mortgage Company Leretofore Gates Acthacienlian Dal R. & Tachey Alles Land Company Blaek Acutti Avion Vani Gas Enpary Frian F. Laneey Panetar SIA Maria Dirlmann Aubellata Arustae Mace Atta Mituel Bit Inevvarve Company Neomer J IFS Don Be Ted I Fit Re Wta Hemerty Nyuek Ase Ren

South Darst Creek Pumner Completed Report

Fragmented OCR notes report a survey of South Darst Creek area with references to Davis surveyors, measurements around 925 feet, and mentions of New Strataylina borg treater. Figures and names are garbled, but imply a land assessment sequence and equipment involved.

Guadalune Ohentapany J. F. Larsson Davis Gallagher Ainealons Strataylina Borg

Fragmented OCR sports and receipts list with mixed items

A jumble of lines mentions teams, players, measurements, and prices across sports and receipts. Details include references to Longhorns, Turkeys, and various numeric codes, with scattered names and items like track and fabric quantities. The readable content is low coherence but centered on sports notes and purchase-style entries.

United States crude oil output posts slight weekly drop

The weekly crude oil production report shows U S output at about 2 798 000 barrels per day while Texas and California stay near prior levels. Oklahoma falls 24 000 barrels daily to 462 525 driven by lower state quotas and demand. Louisiana rises modestly as broader supply trends ease.

United States Wurreia Dub St Bureau of Mines Fur Beccaber Neiling Konas Tenet California Louisiana Oklahoma Bureau of Sfines Har Bela Texas Gareet of Mines Hervely Daddy Il Weatis Perme Farrele West Tevay xEast South Tevassy Tavis Gull Kansas Calipdenta Long Beach Santa We Springe Huntingtan Beach Mina Coningury Inglewood Ventiza Avelie Seal Beach Mintway-Suneey Atwood Kettleman Bilis Sesco

Greta District Refugio drilling updates and company notes

Refugio county reports several drilling efforts with depths ranging from 1,200 to 4,235 feet. Companies mentioned include Quantina Primlmesm, Tamne gonnor field operators, Twehs Gulf Producing, Predattian, and others in sections 33 and 22. No significant outcomes noted beyond progress and depths.

Jen Prufining Esalth New Gremuellon Bngtzon Greta Ale Wich Horucio Linetiehe Quantina Prirnlesm Corporation Fea Tom iCannar Tamne Gonnor O'Connor Schaner Twehs Gulf Producing Company Carl Arnal Bonnie Siewaterdivision Weolzburn Tambert Etavdiick Mvey Corte Hews and Brown Shearom Je Gil and Refining Compar No Eanvie Hearts

Tests Swabbing in Mercedes Pool and Related Operations

Report notes two swabbing tests at a Mercedes pool facility amid ongoing sampling activities. It mentions associated companies and a sinking pressure event, detailing steps to calibrate lines and verify new measurements after prior checks.

Mercedes Pool

German Expatriate Nazi Groups Multiply Abroad

The National Socialist movement expands beyond Germany as three distinct Nazi party factions form among Germans living overseas, with organizations established in several lands signaling growing international support.

Wells in Nueces County Centered on Clara Driscoll Field

In Nueces County reports describe wells in the Clara Driscoll field with multiple operators and prospects. Wells such as Driscoll Sevier No. 7 and Margeret Parr No. 2 near discovery areas show drilling depth around 900 feet with initial pressures near 5600 pounds and production potential noted in barrels per day.

Corpus Culisti Inter Nueces Baia Pratinite Company Atking Ane Driscoll Sevier Mawlerson Wee Brefliers Margeret Parr Clare Driscnll Rake Ratchts Joie Palera Ae Kate Oil Company Itis Saxet Heights Nuecer County Villareal Genels Edward

Oil wildcatting expands across Starr and Starr Jima Hogg region

The Rio Grande area reports widespread oil wildcatting with many rigs active from Starr to Guerra fields. Wells like Hiram M. Read No 4 Starr Court and others show drilling at depths around 1600 to 2850 feet, with several shut downs for boiler repairs and sand shows. Production activity extends into nearby counties as crews chase more promising shale zones and field extensions amid ongoing testing.

Rio Grands City Aare County Renortea Joann TH Clapton Roog Renpelt Rio Grande Cook Hiram M. Read Starr Court Aasttle Company Barbaross Sean Alter Teetleee A. J Wevere Nodreks Woods 1630 Fe Garza de. Marth Roma Starr Virginia di Guerra Wergen Starr Harter Sanchez Porcion Mier Sest Brn Snal- Howsay Sun G1 Company Gueers An Son

Efforts Underway to Complete Major Western Hidalgo Wildcat

Reports from Western Hidalgo County detail ongoing efforts to complete a major oil wildcat. Drilling progress includes tests near Edinburg and multiple plugback depths, with crews plugging back to about 209 feet and drilling ahead past several target zones. A string of operations across central Hidalgo and surrounding areas continues as crews attempt to reach productive formations.

West Texas Oil Fields Seek Allowable Production Increase

West Texas oil fields in Howard and Panhandle regions plan hearings in January on increasing allowable production to meet refinery demand. Operators from Penwell and Restings areas will present evidence supporting revised methods of determining field quotas. The proceedings, opened last October, involve CAC officials and representatives like Margon Griffin.

West Texas Austin Chatigng la Tres Carden Company Margon Gridfin Mélrond Commission

New Tests Move Toward Completion in Oklahoma Oil Field

New tests in OAM drive progress as several wells push toward completion in the Maur Fordyne field spanning Hidniye and Starr counties. Drilling advances include No. 3 Francisco B Guerra awaiting cement and multiple wells reporting oil through perforations with varying tubing pressures as crews continue operations through the weekend.

Tests in Tapata area recount mineral survey notes

Fragmented OCR details several land grants and oil and gas terms in Tapata area including Edwards subdivision, Whitehead and Blake grants, and J. G. Bruce area. Mentions depths, lengths, and tract references with obscure names and numbers.

Plymouth Field Extension Drilling Update in San Patricio County

In San Patricio County, Contoe Dsilline company reports a four mile west extension to the Migreouth field with a well in the Sindes formation. The well completed at 5839 feet shows production potential with drill stem tests ongoing and multiple rigs preparing derricks across Welder, Elgar, and Welter divisions.

Plymouth Field Senton Contoe Dsilline Comagany Migreouth San Patricio County Sindes Heep O11 Corporation Walder Elenahaut Awinon Abe Welder Uty Azithie Aection Welter Euddivision Waa Jzlsk Dooullon Belhe Wetiler Conrde Omnany Gestion Alamoron St Patrick Fiennes Alee Delgado

Loma Novi Well Daily details numerous oil wells

The Loma Novi field reports multiple completed wells in Duval county during a week of operations. Entries list drillers, sections, depths, casing, sand formations, rates, and total depths for wells including Moody, Hubbard, Wendt, and others, with several nearshore results and ongoing rig activity.

Loma Novi

Proration Hearing Slated January 16

Texas railroad commission sets January 16 hearing on proration for oil wells. Topics include allowable methods and evidence on field extent and lineaments for Roseana and Yates fields. Report notes a 3 percent rise in tourist travel in California for the first ten months.

Chris Fen Mutas Onthiy Ant Texas Railroad Alton Foray Texas Who Roseaea Louisiana Yates

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