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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1939

Page

2

Geologists Meet in Chicago for Annual Oil Field Convention

Henry A. Lew announces the annual convention of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists to be held in Chicago April 11 and 12 with about 250 members expected. The meeting focuses on crude oil discoveries and Wilcox development in Texas and Colorado counties. Corpus Christi visitors included J. A. Bermingham and Ted J. A., while San Antonio’s T. C. Heerger resigns as rales manager to join independent operations.

Henry A. Lew UN Bewkhern Cross Oil Company T. C. Heerger San Antonio Rales Menager Standard Oilfield Siatistics Iroormunte Mr. Forger

Oil Drilling Drive Targets Southwest Texas Wells

Southwest Texas oil developments reported with multiple wells advancing. Goldston Houston unit drills No 1 well below 2200 feet. Wilcox trends near Elise and Yorktown area advance, while crews prepare midwestern and La Grange blocks. Contracts awarded for drilling near Panhandle and DeWitt County sites. outputs and depths vary with several tests set and seasonal work planned before Jub.

Pelua Walter L. Goldston Houston G. O. Tuk Wildcat & Mills Borel Goldrus Dihine Company Laxara Rowatan M Teat Bertha Galt S. H Frremin Pats Wolorado River Lewit Yorklown Dewitt County Marahall Burvis B. Atterbacheaf Witter George Crise Miensger Rewie Soe Bhut Ae Dal Avel Teasey Brothers Anderson-Prichard Comcern Gu Rerporattors Eile Eit Brov McEion Ceilae Ronateve Wrteee Eens Jg Bier Netian Villa Tun Mao Et Alts Lompaian Hanes County White Creakfield Hive Oak County Alvin Brauer Holland End Wisraith Bonham Et Hengers Cagial X. . Holland BH Smith Elazald Ode Siturgons Fara Bimmoon Luling

Three Rigs Active in Reynolds Area Oil Field

Multiple rigs operate near Reynolds field of Jin Wells county with No. 1 Ernest 53 and No. 2 Miller wells in progress. Details include casing depths, sand tests, and surface setups. A new wildcat location in West Alfred by Lorne Bradstreet Inc. and a drill from Plymouth Oil near Grange are noted with progress toward completion and testing results.

Alice Reynolds Jin Wells Wade City Alg Mhig Exne Guit Pro Ernest Miilom Berzeta Cuonmays Miller Tom Gipham Harry J. Morser Hope Davis Garden Land Fred Frankurcey Rand’ Morgan Anton da Agua Weil Orage Grove Ithe Wert J. Polteverituvsey Abstrack Lea W. Earl Rowes Wevell Gormen Yeakom Wellinusen Altred Lorne 3Radsitect, Inc Fort Worth Morre Philips Trsl Nyriment West Alfred Ws Woweth Lewis Proituet Adama Orthens Offzet Ben Battfield Keing Nate Saidwell Ecompany'a Ba de Beale Fue C.ml de Beasley Earl Callaway Retxs Dunn Smith le Trinidad Santos Morano Grant Pettus Nui HV de Garcia Ben Roll Aaa

Third Wildcat in Valley Abandoned in Texas Drift

Kenneth Wo llson chief geologist of the Mid-Continent Petroleum corporation and assistant HD Mitchel establish geological headquarters in San Antonio with expanded Tex-45 exploration. The Coral Coronado, Beeville to Corpus Christi moves. Swiger moves office to 60% Wixon building and represents Houston dealing company. Wide range of company moves and plans across Texas noted with local impacts and notices.

Kenneth Wo. Willson Mid-Continent Petroleum Corporation HD. Mitchel Rui B. Swiger Beeville Corpus Christ Wixon Tiede Housh 3Rd Thompson Dealing Company Houston

Unclear regional official comments on Duval discovery well

District representative for a Virginia company in San Antonio discusses a discovery well in Duval County. The note mentions Lips Lake lower country and independent operators in the area. Further details are unreadable due to text corruption.

C. ©. Sddy Weal Virginta Company San Antonio Lips Lake Lower Country

McCampbell field wells push up trend with 18 new tests

LINTON July 7 McCampbell field development yields 18 new wells in the区域. Reports detail drilling progress across the area with multiple No. 36, No. 7, and No. 28 tests. Production figures include barrels per day, tubing pressures, and depths, noting notable flow in several units and ongoing shallow district activity.

Linton McCampbell Senboorté Drlaargs Otto Bhimbers Frank Scrivner Sane Nesnon Lor Az Barrela Pier Abbott Minnie SoMa Oni Brown Guy McCampbell Graham Cnspany Moore Herr Fastervoal Lester Plymouth Jet GU Company POT Binks

Large Emma Pool Producer Is Added

A new producer named Emma Pool joins the team in Andrews county. The report notes a schedule of testing at high altitude and outlines integration steps with the ongoing project, mentioning associates and nearby facilities as context for the addition.

Tests Nearing Completion at Alice Site

Fragmented OCR describes multiple test events and equipment at an Alice area facility. Names, places, and figures are garbled, but references to pits, depths, and production suggest ongoing completion and assessment activities around various stations.

Alice

Fragmented text from local page with many garbled names

OCR segment shows scattered references to locations and names such as Francitas VIETOREA and Wags reef, with numerous garbled terms. No clear event, dates, or cohesive facts emerge, making it difficult to identify a specific news item or outcome.

Nueces Area Oil Prospects Signal Strong Summer Activity

In Nueces County, exploration and drilling gain momentum with the Minnie Bock field and Acun Dulce field expansions. Companies like Atwood, Texas Conservative Oil, Union Producing, and others report multiple wells in progress, with production metrics cited and plans for further testing and development across disputed lease areas.

Roth Hiram Ties Rupert Cox Lion Oi Refining Company Dave Neattod Ruege Texes Conservative Ol Ita Northea Sayer Humble Robstowm Texas Conservation O1l

No. 1 Lillian Mull Test Abandoned in Drill Report

Report details abandonment of No 1 Lillian Mull Test with measurements and equipment notes. Describes distance to discovery well, depths, and partial gas tests, including figures around 822 to 27 feet and 600 pounds, with multiple companies and locations referenced in the historical drilling record.

Grunam Rompany Cork Fort W. K. Hoitian Yerta Sbnoth Font Firavis, Tipton and Burchard G.T Uchardeon Poltevent Murven Fert Sheil OU Company Nintevinia Magnalia Nea Tal Palla Vale Maghola Petroleum Company Dale O. Matin Witdcat Lantoria FAM Alrath dintHinte

Saxet Field Gets Several Producers

Saxet Field development advances as CORPUN CURISTL and SUR COMPANY y NH Parkin and four others report completion of a 650 foot producing well near Joy Binimon. Estimated open flow 80 million cubic feet daily with 300 psi pressure, projecting 2 million cubic feet per day from reservoir. Details cite J W Stevens survey No 418 and Lawrence sur tell, with multiple investors and pump pressures noted.

Corpun Rovern Nxek Fia Hietmrivkon Petrol Sur Company J. W. Rtevenm Mirvey Joy Binimona Portora Bevesoned TS Fen Nutharn Minerals Corporation MR. Mantin Petralium Corporation T. T. Prine Fitew- Fon

Deal to deepen Tonkin well reaches completion

Report outlines an oil field transaction to deepen the Tonkin well. Drilling progress notes include the No. 40MM and No. 1h Poulhe lant, with depth measurements around 1027 feet and references to Hiawatha operations and related company names and locations.

Tonkin Ben Yudde Punkin Ion Oxmantel Hiawatha Hiller Wae Poulhe Poulhe Lant “Tite Tmaurance. Company Alii Pryusra Ron Wen Detling ZEB

Oil Wildcat Drilling Updates Across Bexar and Surrounding Counties

Reported test logs show wells in Bexar and nearby counties drilling at shallow to mid depths with several markers quoted. Notable sites include Harris tests below 3440 feet, Midway at 2410 feet, Nuvstrothe at 2860 feet, and Austin chalk near 3350 feet, with activity described as standstill in parts of the region as the week closed.

WF. Wilcox OW and Gas Company Harris Taylor Austin Miles Friatown Petion Hooper Vancour Bexar County Borvarny Harri Mallee San Antonio Wea Raymond Pullam Joe L. Dickana J.T. Benkeleita Alascena Ramihe Weat Linn Maere

Daily Oil Slump Shows U S Production Edge Down

United States crude output averaged 3,402,250 barrels daily for the work week ending July, with declines in California and Oklahoma keeping totals below the prior week. Texas added 8,000 barrels daily as new completions lifted the state to about 4,331,750 barrels. Louisiana and other states posted mixed gains against the Bureau of Mines quota, while overall U S production remained below期.

United States Seleame California Oklahoma Bureau of Mines Aiale Texas Bireau Loutatana Batt Barrela Bureau U.S Crunk Oh Te Ol Barrela Yor Weel Texsy Panhande North AG AB Weae Aimigan Pethaytvania Eavern Rocky Mountain States Montana Jeantcky

West Texas Pools Linking Ts Seen

Reported linked prospects in West Texas indicate activity around oil field developments near Angeto and surrounding counties. Notes describe well drilling details, output estimates, and field boundaries with references to tank facilities and adjacent prospects in the region.

West Texas

Victoria Area Gets BG Play and Oil Developments

Read of multiple oil activity across Victoria area and Jackson County. Projects involve Shell Oil, Cartier and Rubconsen, and Magnolia Petroleum, with well locations, depths, and production details. Community sites include Vanderbilt West Ranch, Guadalupe River vicinity, and near Victoria townsite.

Victoria Mora Jaulkierway South Tecun Gulf Cartier and Rubconsen Foe Lonnie Glasscock J. WH. Drummond Acctoe Jackson County Haka Saboscot Glaswcork Humble OM and Refining Company Vanderbilt Waat Ranch Thomas Toney Ramon Ausguex Grant Vander- Hihl State Njathwoak Menefee Magnolia Pétroleum Company Nannie &, Weet van Rigkhte Watertin Garcia John G Mayo H. Lucker Vanderbilt Norcost GU Corporation of Houston Galton Cordelle Field Fio cIaysworth Sit Mercer Evont Cat Delle H. J. Porter Dodd Fount Prine Waite Wan Tealing Brien Fong

Freer Well and Land Survey at 2836 Feet Completion

Ill formed report notes a Freer well and land survey at 2836 feet with various figures. Mentions company references ILRI Ty denon Renee Enn and Hermann Wendl with multiple numbers and per day outputs. Includes Per day production figures for barrels and other measurements, plus references to Duval County Ranch and Western Germany. The text is garbled but indicates well completion details and gas or water outputs.

ILRI Ty Denon Renee Enn Company Wall Oatain F. Alanis Herman Wendl Duval County Ranch Company Barcela Tone Reyne Caldwell County A. de Brock Wilson Lexamaricn Qll Corporation GAF Davia Adulpnlie Playa Aurvey Alva M. A. Tinkie W. New Domes Hinds Aurvey Wea Darst Creakfield Gimantupe County United North and South Leg Opment Company Thomas Dix Toot A. Robswaga Edwarda Inertone Edwards Chiquita Gil Cammany

Valuation of Oil Property Fixed Declares Major Figures

A county valuation report sets the oil property value at 1,711,300 against a prior figure of 1,910,000. The assessment compares assets including Meriden Colds and Granite Valley Ghs Lodimuny with listed sums for multiple properties and companies. The document outlines procedure by county commissioners and notes the final figure for all property in the county.

Boiwburg Umga Cowie Mann Firmer Fiat Pineling Tempany Aller Meveaiten Pool Coy Sealhanted Ria Granite Valley Ghs Lodimuny Ean Safinerien Dell Ing Ties Ef Peters

Wildcatting Activity Spreads Across Central Texas Oil Areas

Multiple operators report new wildcat wells and test results across Caldwel county and nearby fields. Edwards limestone prospects show both producers and dry holes, with several wells drilled by Darst Creek, Great Southern, and others. Notable readings include 230 to 330 feet in certain tracts and several test depths around 2500 feet, indicating ongoing exploration in the Balcones fault zone and adjacent counties.

Balcones Tidewner Great Southarn Oil Company Caldwely County Jfage Nolle Petroleum Company Caldwedai Algees Ee, Young Nixon Gonzales Moore Te D. O. Warren Ffield Bastrop County

Water blocks production in Muval county oil field flare

The report describes continued efforts at Cockfnield field in Muval county with multiple wells showing flow, mud, and pressure readings. It notes significant depths around 4928 feet and 4924 feet, ongoing drilling activity, and several rigs reworking to extract crude amid volatile surface conditions.

Bandiero Muval Énch Rifar Lelie Abont Miller Banton Attlee Woolliam Ss. Nicholls Gene Navona Navayea Ol Company New c Mibreny

Local Texas firm faces pressure over unnamed copyright issues

A garbled OCR fragment mentions a Texas company and pressure related to an unnamed incident on or around July 1. The text includes scattered references to a person or entity and possible legal or contractual concerns, but key details are obscured.

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GC. Miller Ted J. A. Bermingham The Texas Company Corpus Christi A. L. Batlard Dunker Ather Prin Owens G&d Beauchesup Nurces Corpus Chrili Kenneth D. Owen Hopaign Pettusaren Reynolds Area Barney Fisher Coronado Corporaion Dallas Port Aransas Charley Lasio Vwheinis Oil Company San Anboule Kerrville Tampere Rede Hee Seish Saturn Gorin Felaclos Bentilday Wiideat Wa Atlante Pass Butete Pit Wrk Vicia Tans Corpurahian Ribiase Aleeed Eweller Tie Week Midwest Royalty Contang’ Et Troustan Dayton Latord Walley Levuig de Drutiine Iumble Anil Southeael Kenndy Thito Mador Éreivert Territori Ferhewer Walia Witlum Nicholls Opatatoy Ely Duval County Grover OP Urg Valley Jie Lorigo Derek Ip Homer Yui T Ens Philips Petrelnvn Piarre Taney Gorny Sian Peer Dyer Reid Atria Drake Adevman No Smalgess South Texas Mes Tae Pried Ingvidlen Imiira Zapata Miullen Acca Mirabio Witt Duval Rancho Holo Dread Ang Clark and Cowden Brite Corparallon R. Peters CNG Reiiieng Tincule Company Huntle Ol and Refining Company Dayal Engte 2 Siell Duvol Racy Vorbany Emink Cowen Nacducer Andrews County North Aid Parker Owl Roanartor Rawlins Peraian Wumeia Mont Wines Lenin Cot Aiach Agigi Alléganil East Murlsace Company Lavacaeran Gralzani Thignen Lavaca Quien Hrunian Brat Sone Thietren Lavaca Front Aclink Fach Canine T. We. Rutherford Aa Royal Ol Sas Carnerstiona Muty Rai Anaklig Gubense Jah Neal Survey Beal Braylor Hindale Dératzin Hal Compgny Avaton Sieneran Refusio Alavuslun Serriek Amin Mertheart Walter Patroleiin Miek Reg Cebland Meech Oeedmie Oast Laf Anit Pawns HrArrive Daines arraUts Anananee de Wien Ehmpninyr Patralk Grgldo Tony Bane Joe MN Iain Feos Nueces Area Ogta Dulce Fleld Allen and Marcia San Antonis Contractora Jeep Agua Dulce Lox Union Ieal Uonnesitun Agua Dulce Gna Company Union Producing Company Formar Peters Vislao Lockharts Otte Purl H Wils Bennett Doenlech Whidewt Corpus Chriati UW Corporatan Wildcat Noucaweat Dinhop Rabatown Saxet Field Somdiort Drilling Chmipany Aid Reali Gi Company Beesiner Han R.N. Harris Donnyen Hekencvey Bigex Charles Wagencria Medina “Zersated Orme M. W. Howltt Aurvey C. Mitchell Murecity J. Degant Soreay Seige D. W. Richardson Dunlay Don County John F Floresville T. C San Angeto Wsny Milesouth Nott Cowen Rose Martharly Kan Foster Forenta Goutheant Prodiefox Hurrele Wellington Oiler Wellington Elmwardn Riedardaan Sam Peninds Cielito Horloe Victoria Area Freer Well Volpe Field Webb Joe Netha Giltalede Tragix Nowelnr Ace Andeynes Anid Aderon Arenas Oink Rouinwarl Kianerlag Walt Widow Th. Wentorth Marvey Rowan and Wann Behiinal Adler Fonting Aerlitink Detmar Auryey Tarana Warvey Aina Phoenix Refining Company Diivel Foele Igealine Erneta Weele Ternarna Forelle Hest Maite Oe Etlanelte Ran Aninnia Aletranne Cty Pritiie Tnuatan
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