Record of Deep Drilling Feats and Texas Oil News
The article reviews deepest wells and drilling feats across Texas and nearby regions, noting 20 000 foot depths and submerged slate land rigs on barges. It cites Continental Oil Co and Fochs tests, Wel deflection at 12 356 feet, and mentions South Texas wells, Corpus Christi tennis winners, and industry figures amid a broad industry update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AMD
Fons Ohl Company
Buckley Bourg
Terrebonne Pardah
Louisana
Continental Oil
Bouts
Texas
Oil Development News Near San Diego Texas Producing Area
Turkeys Wellington Oil company of Delaware Creek reports a fourth producing horizon off Nueces County as operations near completion at Chi it m Heine Unit. Wells in Maverick and Nueces counties advance, with several shows indicating potential new pools and extended drilling toward 7000 feet. Continued activity in the Luby pool and nearby fields signals steady exploration in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
San Diego
Corpus
Hinojosa
Offsetting Pushed in Alice Field
In Alice Field Alabama activity shows reduced drilling focus with several wells in progress. Conner Drilling plans 20 percent casing on a teen fand as no major new discoveries listed. Coates Rowell adds producers while Pure Oil and other firms report oil shows and tests underway. A test at 213.10 and other wells near the Lindsay and Teed tract indicate continued operation in the vicinity of the discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice
Vicksburg
Welle County
Bringy
FH. Howell
Hue
Lindsay and
Teed
Sonroe Dring Cmnpams
W. A. Coates
Walter L. Goldason
Conner Drilling Company
Saou
Reed
Hum
Enepany
Ganda
JF. C
Hieborg County
Pure Oil Company'n Flag
aeAtrehy
Furture
Stewart
Walia
Second Pettus Sand Pool in Month Seen near San Diego
In Duval county the Pettus sand pool is reported with oil shows at 5110.26 feet and 496-12 feet after drilling to 500 feet. The discovery well lies 1850 feet from section lines, five miles southwest of San Diego, with early test showing oil and water, and a test well indicating promising production potential. Arkansas Fuel Oil Co. plans development with additional tests and sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Markland Oicorpor Tm
Paul C
Texa
Carrizo
Springs
Stint
Prin County
Heme
Pearsall
Interrest
Fo le Thomson Jr
Dat
Thomson
Antona
Wes
Austin
Edwards
Bear County
Fomerses
Senc
Taslor
Arkansas Fuel Oil Company
South Texas
D. K. Albertson
Milam
Cuellar Brothers
San Diego
Pettus
Sre
Pettis
Noutheatern
Duval, County
Tn Uril Bure
Feil
Yerna
H. J. Porters New Pittshamene
Wolfest
Duval County
Weil
Sawyer
Gurda
Villard
Gilten
Webb County
Bolling
Rurvey
Mirenda
W. Kien
H.R Bryant
Hawitn
Menollén
Moeser Frankla
Tar Feer
reKdy
Boysen
Jonry Nay
Nilteos
Lalvee
Altinge
Dinean Iewatliue
San Angelo
Gainey County
Couthwesteen Yuakins Compty
Kere
Winkler County
Palo Pinto Mine
Dis Frick and Cancé Deliiing Company No. 2. & Riley
Fouremile North Weat
Seminole Pool
Gaines County
Novi
T. B. Ri
Amerada
Denver
Youth County
Anutieast
Gorter
Lohn IL
Gibyon
Y Kelly
Thoman
Oath
Norex
Magnalla
J.D. Webb
Plains
Halind
Hondasa Hohaga
Mf. Weal
Ginal
Elgit Yilies Norh
Duryan Pool
Tabor
Oldham County
Tf. L. Geckhart
Rob Stott Beechme
Howard Naumy
Mortest
Wortinn
Tn Gelder
B.D. Fessler
Ntadert Winkler County
Alvin Feut
Banks Miller Well Reported Shut Down In LUSING
A historical oil report notes Banks Miller well in Lusing undergoes a shutdown after depth readings near 2990 feet in the Glenrosa formation. Other wells show shutdowns or partial activity, with notes on several locations including Totton Springs and Princes Dunti, amid varied test results and nomenclature debates in South Texas fields.
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Banks Miller
Lusing
Bankes
Martindale
Glenrosa
van ‘Wazen
Swee
Nos Smith
Jaranyon
Wee
Iil
Fred Bhiens
O'Brvien
Totton Springs
Ogden
Lovelt
Princes Dunti
Benedum Ani
Aldridyn
Glu
Wildcats Near San Diego Advance Amid Sparse Details
Several more wildcats are contemplated for immediate future in the local sector of Duval county. The report notes ongoing activity and rigs busy in the southeastern county area with references to a Standard 03 Company and other sector details.
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San Waco
Pulnctoy
San Checo
Duval County
United Allied Lucks
Sweden
Tixar
Garmiaret
Toduen Goang
Uniiak
German Cruiser Grosser Kurfurst Raised From Sea Bed
After nearly twenty years the German cruiser Grosser Kurfurst has been raised from the seabed near Sease Play. The ship, displacing 25 040 tons, overturned when scuttled by its crew at the armistice. It will be towed to Rost and broken up for scrap.
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Lon
Sease
Rojst
Finland considers pedestrian and cyclist licensing plan
The southwest Finnish town of Ate proposes mandatory road culture courses for pedestrians and cyclists to curb rising traffic accidents. The chamber of commerce backs compulsory classes with licenses for walkers and riders to improve road safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Ati Ate
Finland
Man 52 Injured in Early Morning Home Invasion
Lawrence Mas reports an attack where a man, 52, used a baseball bat to drive two intruders from his bedroom. He suffered a fractured skull and was taken to Lawrence General Hospital. The incident occurred around dawn as the resident resumed sleeping after the assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Mas
Vunea
Anthony Coe
Jose
Coca
Lawrence General Hospital
Heyser District Paying Off at 5400 Victoria
Heyser District shows progress with financial activity around 5400 Victoria as locals report work in the Revere area. Witnesses reference Calhoun and Victoria groups amid a pool debate. production mentions firms Gil, Movatie, and Ro. 0G. North of Kemer, surveys near Watkin point tie into district growth efforts.
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Heyser
Victoria
Dune
Revere
Calhoun
Atfeettine
Nargei Nf
Fisielas Gil and
Movatie Company
Fossen One
Kemer
le Watkin
New Pool Extension Features at Laredo Area
Local drilling notes describe new oil development around Laredo and Duval County with multiple wells in Tamaulipas district. Reports mention Bear Creek, Bruny and Murphy fields, active test results, potential new pools, and ongoing prospecting in Webb and Jim Wells counties.
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Laredo
United States crude oil output declines in early June
The first week in June saw further declines in U S crude oil production with daily output averaging 3 058 135 barrels. Oklahoma led state declines while California Texas and Kansas also fell. June allowances and state quotas influenced the week’s totals.
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United States
Nilney
Cemand
Jane Fe Das
Hureat of Mines
Oil Week
Panhaw
North
Deras
Texan
Texas
East Texas
South Texas
Oklahoma
California
Michigan
Arkangax
ATL
Wyoming
Ceteee SL Pan
Montana
Colorada Aesteatt
Ohio fights auto deaths with new measures
Ohio officials announce a statewide initiative to reduce automobile fatalities. The plan targets driver behavior and vehicle safety to curb rising death tolls across cities including Columbus and Cleveland as public safety agencies coordinate enforcement and outreach efforts.
Oil Wildcat Drilling Sparks Hidalgo County Activity
In Hidalgo and Starr counties oil firms advance multiple wildcat drills and tests.avon Malte southeast of Donna and several rigs in Pharr and Rio Grande City areas push depths toward 8000 feet with new testing planned and several notable completions reported this week.
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Donna
Hidalgo County
Vallyy van Mons
Rio Grande City
Starr County
Eueser
Sainfridyee
Seluntit
Platea
Phillipa Petroleum Cousany Mo
Flores
Discovery
ROE. Harding
3. J. Dam
Pharr
Pantano-Srend
Blaney Field
Oil and Gas Drilling Notes in Texas Panhandle and Cuero Regions
In the Cuero area and western counties, multiple wells advance or begin drilling. Projects include Magnolia Petralium in Pettus district with tests near Lagarts, Alamo Lumber block 15 in Fan Cisa, and Plummer block in Bre County. Producers report varying depths and ongoing completions as crews push new operations.
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Bleville
Avandenes Wildcala
Pettua
Soest
Knady Dace
Jats
B. Chew
Cartwright J
Lagarts
Burnell
Karnes County
Ara
W. C McBride
Tie
Plummer
Bre
Schneider
Normanna
Hiougherty
Hicks ix
Guero
Dewitt County
White Marty
McCulay
Pix Mller
Cuero
Penny Candy Sales Peak as 2 Billion Pennies Spent
Washington reports two billion and more pennies spent on penny candy last year, with industry values near 20 million dollars and refining 242 million pounds sold, up five percent from 1938. In Los Angeles Artes Hayes dances on Broadway in a show titled Great Temptations. Evangelist Alice Taye alias Alewanarta Wasilewska travels California nightly preaching and touring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Come Weree
Los Angeles
Artes Hayes
Chorkstrl
Alice Taye
Alewanarta Wasilewska
Didihe Utley
Tourihie Catifornia
Unclear fragment hints at figures but lacks coherent event
Fragmentary text mentions Paul Gutman and others with limited context. no verifiable event, location, or outcome present.
Oil Leasing Active in Lower Valley
In the Lower Rio Grande valley, a record leasing drive expands. W. A. Hardite of Willney County reports 50 leases covering about 7000 acres near Phare and BcAlled Hidalgo. Standard Oil and Shell filed for 8000 acres near San Benito and Olmite in Cameron County. L Rowsey independent leases 680 acres at 31 per year for five years and 2.50 per acre cash from B. Ricthmeyer, David Reichmeyer, Ad Harn, and 0 Schade.
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Edinburg
Rio Quendde
T i. Harding
Willney County
Tannin
Phare
BcAlled
Hidalgo County
Leaven
Recant
Montha
Phers
Standard O0 Company
Shell Petroleum Company
Cameron County
San Benito
Olmite
L. Rowsey
Independent
Independent, Has l Jeesed
B."ricthmeyer
David “Reichmeyer
Ad Harn
Schade
Sun Oi Company
el Benedite
Wildcat oil operations expand in Ban Paterity county field
The article details oil exploration across Ban Paterity county with Plymouth Oil and Humble Refining among operators. It notes multiple wells with depths around 1100 feet to 7200 feet, reporting 40 pounds pressure and salinity around 2 percent. Allen et al near Woodabur report a notable deep well below 4000 feet.
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Brinton
Kes Wilde
Prin
Ban Paterity
Deever
Atlohite Refining Company
Vertion
White Point
Develomie
Plymouth
Refielig Company
Smith and Tatbert No
Allen
Woodabur
Deep Test Looms in Jackson County VICtoria
A petroleum company plans a deep test of No 2 A West in Jackson County near Vanderbilt. Drilling shows oil and gas in a test at 2438 to 2521 feet with casing set and pressures noted, a squeeze attempt failed, and a third well is under construction in Cordelis block amidst ongoing operations in Jackson and Victoria counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Tastuia Petroleum Company
Vanderbilt
Jacksie
Attar
HI. Porter and Atrocisies
Cordelis Block
Dackdoh
Pretnay
Shell Fetroleant
Carpare. Uy
J. W
EB. Warner
Talforier
Vactoria
Ordenia
Major Texas field opener yields mixed results and tests
Oil exploration in Burleson and surrounding counties reports a major wildcat prospect failing to produce material results after a deep test. Several wells show tentative potential with later tests planned, including references to Humble and Western Gulf operators and multiple prospects in Baston, Harris, and Caldwell counties.
Oilfield Extends Networks Across West Texas Pools
June reports outline completions and extensions in Gaines Winkler and surrounding counties. Northwest extensions to the Besa Ingots pool and a Deover pool expansion are highlighted, with multiple wildcats and tests in progress across 31 counties.
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Gordon Pease
Hee Aurelie
Ting
Wold
Smith-Young Towers
Union
Serioue Fitness
Banta. Rom
Fred Felts
Hantho-Nelson, Inc
Fred
Alvin C. Hope
Wheelock
J Oil
Corpus Christi
Ivey Bee Doty
Corpus Christ Refining Company
Arch Holder
Saybert Cheralst
Thin
J. & Whitehurst
Everst
Tenfic Stars of
Semp ‘Riss
Blair
Arthur Seeligson
Transwestern
San Antonios
Seeligcom
New York
J. M. Heweley
Wesley G. Gish
J. K Elis
EL Creay
Perry Js
Hig Val Ration
Ardmore
Oklahoma City
Turkey
Maverick
Nueces
Tria
Rei Bish Bay
Yoo Fort
Bunel
Richardson
Petrolwim Company
Lonnie Glasscock Ia
Glovers Jam
Republic Natural Gan Company
Sedh
Nueous
Ina
bg J_ Cosner
John LaPrelle
Helow
Ewand Hee
Lune
Fin
Cetehar Bros
Blackstone Hardeman
PG Bgardia Horsee Ata
Aomathis Fuel
Jib Messler
Mouston
Thacher & Leqward
Cayetano Rios
Tayetano Ios
Cugtisy Bros
Arle Gercig
S.A. Biag.r
Elfar Bros
Wildcats
Zingery Mop Company
PD Melon Hile Hh
Tte
Wilibeatzers
Synaval
Blanes Pawl
Cole Wand
Northegtern Doyal
Duval County Ranch Company
Charamoutea Nook
Oeast
Olinty
Kiev
Ohio
Columbus
Bas Watch
Layent
Hidalgo
Dadakarn
Slayer County
Republic Natural Gana Company
Nore Weaters
Starr
Wildcat
J. Z Young
Northwestern Starr
Amit
Wat
Lee Davis
Barbecoar
Nouth
Arilling
Standard OW Company
Alta Mesa
Brackn
A. Garcia
Tatlunile Refining Company
Mentena
Penny Candy
Obanian
Paul Gutman
Jay
Oil Leasing Active
Lower Valley
Bas
Jackson County
Lilian Ane
PrateauRes
Naa
Cornald
Red Bank Oleanmpany
Burleson County
Chrelaman Tech
Orla
Humble OW and Refining Company
Eillatian
Edwarda Vimesiona
Hastrow
Tha Prospnet
Wmott Éthrely
Tin
Whideat Tv
Ismex Cunningham Survey
Pala Townalee
Western Quit Petroleum Corporation
Yormbuntenie
A. Panln
J. Blandi
Elsin
RL Mraukiian
Thaxton
Yacsington
Baston
A Raton
Rama Ty Arilling
Naan Creek
Glisdaliph
Quoul
Wiegand Brothers
Anderson
Uniserpvice
Fan
Atnaoite
Atinlownst
Tosto
Thostpann
Mever
New Fraunters
Guadalion County
Auatin
J. Clark
HH. Weinert
Andertuis
Green Dewitt
Kingsbury
J. W. Marlin
Naan
Ly Gonzales
A. J. Devgan
T. Dy
Mouraund
Fio Dorat Creek
Demlap
Hee Mi Balk
Caldwell
Ukewise
Phoenix Refining Co
Hie Air Horn Ie Ing N-Man Antanin
Ae County
Kallison
Hag Theatre
Jim Mendau Agandi Mente
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