Oil Wells Reported in Southwest Texas Producing Area
In southwest Texas producing counties, multiple oil wells were drilled with depths around 2,400 to 2,700 feet. Operators include several named companies and sections such as Loma Novia, Piedras, and Homan Oil, noting completions, casing, and production estimates around 71 barrels per hour at one site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Foden
Piedras
Loma
Fae Homan
Tenlbe Maid
Gil
Fort
Gland
Pepi
Bishop
Basset
Apoe
al geMestour
Hubbard
Fez
Bell Petroleum Corporation
Shun Mahbard
Secon
Odgen
Eestia
Eestion
Crite
Coe
Crime declines in California amid job market shift
California residents see fewer crime reports this period with 7279 cases tallied, down from 262A in the previous period. Officials note a shifting labor market and better employment as potential factors influencing the decline.
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Backamento
Cent
Jan
Bexar Shallow Sands Attract More Oil Drilling Activity
In Bexar County shallow oil production expands with new wells and extended field activity. Operations include Jacob Wolff No 1 August and multiple Nos in the You Ormy area as crews test pumps, casing and 70 to 672 foot depths, with several rigs moving between No 2 and No 7 sites and other surveys in the James Simpson and Jose de la Gelza regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bexar
You Ormy
Jacob Wolff
Kure
Feske
Rieke OW Company
HL Terrell
J. Sumpsen
Wessé & Terrell
J. Simpson
Zascre
the & Simmson
Triwalter
Umburn
Nueces County Oil Drilling Survey Refines North Vast Field
In Nueces County a major drilling campaign unfolds across multiple leases and surveys. Notable sites include VillaReal, McBride, and Sheppard Farm with deep reaches to over 4 800 feet. Operators such as Republic Natural Gas, Southern Minerals, and Marine Oil advance locations near Bellavista, Clarkwood, and Ward survey blocks, reporting test depths around 3 800 to 4 900 feet and outlining lease centers, centerlines, and nearby tracts as they push toward production.
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Conus Curis
Saxet Bnights Devace
Nueces
I Pollonz & Bumber
Cuton
Baldwin
Villareal
Margaret Whelan
Leselien
Moe
Margaret Waelan
Villares
Graham
San Keler
Julia
Robinsom
Mopi Materials
Marine Oi Corporation
Geist
Uitte
W. L Pearwin Nat Schelier
He Patel
Wadae Gardena
Baldane
W. A. Richardson
Tench Tal
Bunerick Thewel
Toeaya
of & Scharre
SP Sea
Sket Rsxuu
Carzy
Clarkwood
Luck
Flarkmond
Ake Golss
Sompeny
Sheppard Farm
Berthe Buckholt
C. Lan
Tom Graham
Donigai
Seclion
J. I. Sheppard
Séclion
Walton
Villa
Ees
Republic Natural Gas Company
John Dana
Fater
Tam Stith
No. Walton
Southern Minerals
Tetavee
Teron Boyzity Company No
Medlroy
Dacre
Outpost Well in Lopez Area Active BRUNE
A fragmentary notice reports active oil production efforts near Lopez with references to wells, sections, and companies. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR but mention of depths, royalty, and divining entities suggests ongoing exploration and production activity in the Lopez area with multiple companies and specific section references.
Seven oil wells and drill activity reported in county fields
The week saw expanded drilling and completions by Atlantic Oil Producing and others in Daval county. New locations, plugbacks, and casing work reached depths around 2248 feet to 26667 feet as operators including lease heirs and George Coates Not 1 and Humble No. 65 pursue oil production. several wells were drilled or completed with tubing and pressure readings, marking highest field activity since last year’s downturn.
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San Diego
Jan
Daval County
Westhéimér
Daube
Campos
Weitz
Fyttien Risa
Atlantic Oil Producing Company
No. SA Welder Heirs
Weldae
Gerick Atia
Nin
AI Buchanan Blanca Oil Company
S$ Welder
Wea
Enat Cuebelt
Oaealarten
Jes
Walder Seine
George Coates
Telford
Serriek
Tumble
Enpany
Ka R. Stra
F. Welder Heirs
Ond Auarter
Mid-Continent Petroleum Corporation
Berga
Sind
Ang
Patéimorican Froduction Company
Welder
Welder Heirs
Secion
Santa Clara Gil Profucing Company
Aiking
Mate
Rialt
Wee Gaheed
Inet
Hants
Ciara Lafking
Henderson
Fan
Dettur F
Companying Cp
Weompson Drilling
Hise
Taylor Estate
Barnes County
Derick
Southeas
Milly Bennett
McDougal
Morthrast
Live Oak
Earl Galloway
Pomal Ask Bas
Asigsia
Eight Operations Near Staples Reported In Guadalupe County
Fractured OCR notes multiple drilling efforts and surveys near Staples, Guadalupe, and Caldwell counties. References list No. 1 Marlidsle, No. 7 Seluilie, and several fields with depths around 14 feet, plus possible activity in Betlus and Llanes areas.
Monk Toasted at Third National Fronen Wines Festival
A Réims Prance monk known for gifting champagne spoke at the event. The ceremony honored the recipient of the evening and celebrated Dom Perignon. The toast followed a banquet where attendees, including the monk, enjoyed the vintage.
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Monk
Rreims
Dom Perignon
Henedgetine Monk
Bee County oil field notes and Texas wildcat activity
Reeveville Jan 11 readers learn of Devonian and Silurian drill progress in Dirks field Bee County with No 7 Young and No 1 Young in the M OBrien survey testing multiple pay zones. Reports cover Pettus sand depths for Dirks field wells and gauge results, along with completions and drilling updates across Caesar and Goliad fields, including Luling Oil and Gas No 1-D Runman and Sunram No Bavroim. The Bee County Wildcats and surrounding counties show ongoing drilling, shut downs, and oil testing in multiple counties with various depths and pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dirks
Smuts Petroleum Company
BR. E Swixer
Tne Texas Company
Texas
Youre
Fexss Company
Féo Teel Hortheast
Texan No
Young
Texas Company No 22
Yoang
Butler
Caesar
Caener
Bee County
Luling Oil and Gas Company
Thurstan Murrty
Charles Baker
MO Ghurdh
Baya St . Church
G. M. Richardson
Bee Counts
Tee Miley
Zynan
Uederrick Comple
D.C. Smith
Robertson Wildcat
Goliad
Goliad County
Kaufman
Refugio Deep Well Survey and Nearby Prospects
Readable fragments detail Refugio deep wells and prospecting progress in Texas counties. Mentions United Provuetion No. 16, Fox in the Hews and Brown on Islame tract, well depths around 5450 feet, 6500 feet, and 4800 feet, plus associated companies like Urkel Production and Heturio amunts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aprugio
Zeveray Wei
Tanck Canine
Ain
Fannie Mearele
Urkel Production Corpsny
Lambert
Hardwick
Ig RL
Greaat
Bi '& Petroleum Corporation
Heturio Amunts
Test Schedule in Goliad Section
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a historical site near the San Antonio river in Goliad County. Mentions La Bahia structure, an area called Begs, and a 3fzkla mission. Includes names Cox, Potter Ins, HA, TOR Cox, and Shell Petroleum context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gomad
San Antonia
Tor Cox
Gursby
Acre
Sze Ave Barn
Maite
Jariangal
Texas
Shell Petroleun Core Baranion
Sonia Clara Cyl Company
Atkinn
O'Neil
Dave Oli
W T Edwards leads new Weddell pool output surge
The Weddell pool in north central Grane county shows 1780 barrels in three hours from Magnolia Na 3 Edwards, with a rate of 16932 barrels daily and 3/4 mile east extension of the Grandfalla area. Multiple wells across Ward, Winkler, Ector, and nearby counties report varied initial yields, with Marathon’s Welc and Quit No 1 Keystone among notable completions.
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Ban Angela
Weddell Pool
North Central
Grane
Magnolia Na
Edwards
Grendfails
Weed County Ly Dobbs Oil Company
Brady
West Texas
Permian Baatn Air Devel
Wink Ter
Thovn
Howard
Upton
Pecca
la Ector
Geeen
Gaines County
Wahlenmaley
York
Harper
E. H. Joars
Seminols
Ingeed
Qcon
Nalow
W.T. Wala
Ead
H Gulf
W. N. Waddell Estate
Bettern
Crane County
Magnolias
Walt
Waddell Pool
Cian County
Wattenmaier
Juind Trust
Wadnetl
Ken Fruuy
Dobbs
Bray
Grandfalla
Ward County
Jack Leidecker
California
Ria Brave No
Obwalt
Atsntic No
SB Bennett
Kittle Wallace
South- Lert Ward
Pecan Ziear
Atlantic
Dlaen
Anfiernon
Wales
Arco Parrels
Keystone
Winkler County
No. 1
Ict
Gulf No
Kerstone
Ani
Sani
Skully
Mid-Continent
Upton County
Antony
Lima
Texas
Gulf
Meelsoy
Mfc
Elroy Pour
Yates Pont
Pecos
Howes
Nourdy
Misa
Atanolind-Gontinental
A.B. Appesner
Tealalitr
Driver Pays Fine With Potatoes in Odd Trade
In ST FRANCIA Kan Jim 11 this city accident occurred when a drunken driver was arrested on a block of salt. Friends traded the salt for potatoes and paid the fine with the potatoes in an odd street-side exchange.
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St, Francia
Kan
Jim
Accientary
Dotelli
Webb Cole Field Advances in Oil Discovery and Drilling
The report notes new activity near Webb Cole Field with multiple wells in the Cole and Benavides area. Two wells have been drilled near the new producer, one more is underway, and tests indicate oil production at several depths. The Centex region shows active exploration by Cole Petroleum and related operators with several completions and ongoing drilling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truzway
Cole
Arlegeant Atready
New Wildcat for Hongo Hidalgo County Drilling Area
A new wildcat location is announced in Hidalgo County for the drilling district near Briinbure and nearby towns. Burcon McCottm No. 1 Jed C. Be eelntsa, Gulf States Oil No. 2 Cr Engelman, and Delta Orchards No. 1 are among wells mentioned as spudding or abandoned. The report notes the exact site details are pending and equipment moves are underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evinburg
Hidalgo County
Burcon McCottm
Gulf States Oil Company
Jolie Engelman
Engelman
Briinbure
Delta Orchards, Inc
Higa
Etusixu
Sloane Et Als
Bruce and Showers
Misetun
Hidelen
Dremeck
Webb Deen Tests Deep Well Near Mount Selman Formation
Webb Deen conducts a closely watched test of the Mount Selman formation with a series of deep wells in the Carolina-Texas fold. The California company, Attils Bennett No 1 WC, and others report depths around 3205 feet and ongoing drilling progress in early 1529 era oil field activity near the Carolina-Texas field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb
Mount Selman
Bevreal
Holland
Webster
Carolina-Texas
Bester Harreler
Cayal
Bennett
T Guerra
Ion Tao
Wes
Men Doerion
Ortiz Ranch
Sartede
Salem Firm Drafts British Mill Plan
Engineering facilities of a Salem company will assist in the construction of a $2,000,000 steel mill in England. The E. W. Biss company will design a hot strip and cold rolling mill for a major British automobile maker. Machinery to be built in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarem
Ohio
Gan
Salem
England
E. W. Biss
Engtaria
Dozen Rigs Run in Plymouth Taft Field Project
In Plymouth near Taft Field a dozen rigs are active as Avita Athleop plans expansion. Humble Refining and Welder interests report drilling progress and depths around several sections with test production underway. Officials note ongoing construction and logistics for future output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TAFT
Plymouth
Edwina Fails to Gain Health in Utah Actor’s Struggle
Edwina Booth, once famous for Trader Horn, remains an invalid after a tropical illness and sun exposure damaged her nerves. The Utah native, now 6, rarely leaves a dim room, supported by her father Dr James Weedruff and Mormon faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tondon
Gore
Uff
Edwina Booth
Utah
Tae Lonte
Midlands
Edwina
Racina
Edwards Plateau Oil Hunt Advances Amid Drilling Push
fragmented report details Edwards Plateau oil operations ongoing with plans to spud soon as six year program continues. notes test deltas and weekly drilling pace near Kirrvile in Western X Brine area, with private entities and local ranches involved in the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keay
Ebbs
Kirrvile
Conpaeres
South Texas Leads Oil Drilling as Permits Rise
South Texas tops oil drilling districts with 394 total permits for the week, a rise from the prior New Year week when only permits were issued. Webb County reports 1 percent while neighboring Gulf Coast area shows 3 percent. East Central and West Central Texas report limited activity with scattered well notices and multiple counties listing small counts.
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Southweat Texan
Withh
Webb County
Gulf Coast
Tusk
Gree
Upsbur
Stolth
Lertie
Panhentle
East Central
Texha Inlet
Cat Yana
West Central
Texan
Wilt
Shackelford
Nore Texan
Young County
Jim Thorpe Cast in The Wild West Film Project
Indian athlete and actor Jim Thorpe is signed by RKO for a role in a Bert Wheeler vehicle tentatively titled The Wild West. The cast includes Dorothy Lee Delmar Watson Ethan Laidlaw Barry Woods and John Ince with Jr Robert Wooley credited in the comedy tentatively titled The Wald West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Thorpe
RKO
Bert Wheel
Jr Robert
Wooley
Dorothy Lee
Delmar Watson
Ethan Laidlaw
Barry Woods
John Ince
New Pumper Completed in Shallow Rio Grande City Pool
A report from Rio Grande City on January 11 details multiple drilling efforts in Starr County. Several wells, including No. 1 Brank Hoong 1400 feet northwest of discovery, are proceeding with depths around 2454 7455 feet and production around 23 barrels per day. Additional rigs near Rio Grande City and surrounding areas push forward in shale formations with varied depths and contractual arrangements.
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Rio Grande City
Starz County
Insida
Rio Granda City
Clapton Etels
Roca
Hennett
Rio Grande
Porcion
Camérgo Jurindiction
Tobin
Clopton
Roms
Starr
Baminge Gara
Biv
Grange City Pool
Ts Jsbate
Cook Mansarnott
Starr County Catrle Company
Seven
Ome
Ted
South Central
Coring
Alter Ingelnertreaks
Gay
Guera
Hind
Rio Grande River
Harter
Als No
Novelan
Mier
Weslan
Mercedes Pool Has New Location
Mercedes June 11 completion of une well and recompletion of another dena at a city site. American RioGrande Vandant Triention company reports 60 inches daily millite flux under 109 pounds per square inch. Perforations at TeeH.7806 feet show recompletion of Amurtear et al original. Location shift 600 feet north and 390 feet east of Viock 59 farm tract 2300, shack 4000 feet southeast of produ hau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercedes
Iity
RioGrande Vandant
Amurtear
Niem
New Samfordyce Extension Sought
Extension sought for New Samfordyce oil field with several wells and depths listed. Records show multiple operators including Morrison Davis Bishop and others. notable depths range from 2360 to 2785 feet with saturation details and proposed acreage near lands listed as Port er end Pickens.
Zapata Fields Drilling Summary Near Laccta Field
Oil field activity reports show Zapata Fields drilling new producers two miles west of the laccta field. A well depth around 848 feet logged, with 56 barrels per day oil from a pump, and noted shale intervals. Additional details reference nearby blocks, subs, and water pan terms in a period-accurate field record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lars Dor
Beth
Neal
Gms
Fort Rowanchah Caine
Fort Toad
Aynes
Eayles
Murt Cullinan
Gutier
Rez
Laccta
Ene
Tadl
Mr Teal
Zann
Pinch Hitter Delivers for Milles in Chattanooga
Delivers 8 the Pinch Dec Milles, the outfielder entering Front Chattanooga by Washineton, Fast August, demonstrated he was a very late pinch hitter, coaxing one Pasa and making four singles in 13 trips to the plate. He also scored four tina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Washineton
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Duval County Ranch
Daubert
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Thy
Magnolie Petroleim
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Ne & Tte
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Gavin
Wsevier
Revier
Weider
Jase M. Wuerrera
Ad” Byrne
Uturvi
Grensby
No. S
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Baller
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Willan
Rupsell
H. J. Boors
Leng Bizen- Hauer
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Joe Kolzer
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Syve Clara Puiseaul
Nueces Masterson
Wall Eschherwer
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Maria Hsieh
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Seetian
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Sexia Oil
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rerman-Benavider
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Texax Compary
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Doyle 1. Smith
Samfordyce
Hidalen
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Aatist Eduinites Tumbte Oil and Refining Company
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Cimzany Mo
Sutleing Ader
Edwards Plateau
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Mercedes Pool
Acteston
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