Pro ration ruling reduces East Texas field limits
A Texas case, Rowan and Nichols Oil v. Railroad Commission, challenges August 1938 East Texas field pro ration orders. Judge McMillan rules the orders void as applied and enjoins enforcement, confirming that proration cannot restrict production from five wells beyond the existing legal framework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl S. Post
FR. J. McMillan
Austin
East Texas
Texas
Rowan and Nichols OU Company of
Fort Worth
Railroad Commission
Monk
Wil Son
Ranuone
Watts
Qic Railroad
Beara
Bards Brats
Kervniite
New Wildcat Oil Discoveries Reported in Jim Wells Texas
In southwest Texas oil news, Ernest E. Miller reports discovery activity near Reynolds pool three miles northeast of Alfred. Wells show promising flow with strong test data, including 36 gravity oil and notable pressures. Multiple offset wells and planned deeper tests are described, with governance and lease disputes noted as the field expands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice
Jim Wells
Tom Graham
Harry Mosser
J. Losser
Tio Reynolds
Fallowe
Milley
Nueces Wildcats Stage Comeback in Oil Boom Era
Nueces County reports a resurgence as oil exploration accelerates with multiple wildcat tests. Contractors Allen and Borvis in San Antonio win a contract for a 7000 foot test on the Brivoil Ranch lease near Roby, amid plans and budgets around 250000 pounds for operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coreus
San Antonio
Naw
Allen and Borvis
Reniiret
Ghell Petroleum Corporation
Rix Yiss Beer
R. ReGaden
Clara Driscoll
George Sbddivision
Brivcolt Ranch
J. Potter
Robytown
Texas Conservation Oil Company
Binné Bock
Minnia Bock Bield
JSG
Widgat
Tas Drilling
Myles
Joaquin Lovet de Serrere
Conservative Oil Company
Minnie Rock
Reworking of Well Planned for Holt Up Production
Technical notes describe reworking efforts at a Delaware export site to boost output. Details cover well pressures, oil rates, perforations, depth, and field positions in San Patricia county, with references to nearby leases and drilling activity in the Welder ranch region and surrounding fields.
Tomoconnor Wells Tested in Refugio Region
June 17 report notes Tomoconnor Wells tested with No 114 Mande Williams et al, producing at 925 feet with daily yield around 60 barrels. Other wells show similar activity. multiple new wildcats planned near La Roa and South corner areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uidtana Petrolene Comsmny Et
Mande Willinia
Thusa
Maude Freet
Wilie
Aza
Ira Maude Willama
Maude Wil Vang
Phultiss Bah Company
Kan Antonia
Moyie
la Roa Self Snd
Beetien
Bonne Vie
Rathnefond
Houston
Hewitt
Dousherty
Areca
John Sacer
Woot
Abstract AB
Wills Reflers
Selemea Cank
San Diego Well Flows 127 Barrels In Flow Report
A crude oil well in San Diego flowed at 327 barrels per day with 2020 pounds pressure on the tubing. Production totaled around 4750 to 54 units, with sand and casing events noted. The report references a No 2 well and details a test yielding 4225.50 units and sand backfill discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Ahd Gas Cummins
Suh Jaw Taf Insurance Company
Stction
Bantos Flores
Vane Prem Ney
Allen Heli
Aswel Osborn
Sensbhow
Biterien
Laenen
Hee Feel
Qovindal
ANG
Exsing
Ner
Trek
Vests Continue In Duval County
In Freer on June 7 a field report details continued drilling activity in Duval County. The record outlines multiple wells, depths, casing, and surveys, noting ongoing progress at various sites and the involvement of several companies and surveyors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duval County
No. 2 Richardson Coring and drilling operations reported
The report lists No. 2 Richardson Coring at 5290 feet and various subsea drilling details. It notes West Atfeed field activity, campaign No. 20 by S Adams at 4225 feet, and multiple drill results including an 2845 foot reading and 6185 foot depth. Additional notes include OFS recovery, 30 feet of rainout-distist, and other suspicions of minor progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice
Uyavia
Voran
Rulesehor
L. Richarrson
I. Fritevmt
Corntir Alow
West Atfeed
Tee
Lewin
Campaig
Adams Wan Drilice
Fuet
Rowe Shatter
Wildert
Arminensa
Yell
Angaolin Potrat- Suen Company
Maun Wan
Abeda
Finsell
Diatitiste
Ratton Rhiekes
Swafiesens
Ecyxinis
Offbeat County Road Scribbles From A Turbulent Map
A garbled OCR fragment recounts county routes and place names with scattered numbers and directions. It mentions Hockley County, Maverick, Slaughter, and Webb among others, hinting at road laying or mapping notes, with references to distances, lanes, and directions in a chaotic stream of words. The readable content is limited, but hints at a geographic survey or offset line description rather than a coherent narrative.
Production VES For Childipin Field Flares In June
NULGGO reports a June 17 field production update for the Chilinis Buys project. The text notes multiple well names, depths, and measured depths, with formations, tool numbers, and equipment mentions across a complex listing of wells and operational details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chilinis
Ecuinty
Cumin Hart
Wiliam M. Nicdoln
Numon
Net
dWenum
Lily Bila
Sov Dlezu
Mun Buryey
Derek Loar
Three Valley Fields Show A New Well Progress
In Mission Hidalgo County the No 3 Rafael Flores well in Sullivan field shows gas pressures around 1600 psi on LAD and 1890 psi on casing with sand in the 4707-27 zone. Tanks erected to handle flow. no major oil shows yet. Multiple nearby wells and tests in the region report drilling progress, with varying oil and gas indications and several completions awaiting production figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granta
Nelda
Pwins Petroleum Company
Rafael Flores
Sullivan
Hidalgo County
Ara Bing Tun
Brinkoeter
Cormmration
Negre
Lula A. George
Somfordyre
Alloc Reconiins Kang
Hilalgy
Pantano Petrolgum Copany
Neo R
Aptinine Company
Brocks County
Hamble
Wildcat Activity in Six Valley Counties
McALLEN June reports of wildcat activity across six Valley counties mention several drillings in progress with depths listed. No major developments reported yet as operations continue in Cameron Hidalgo Starr and other areas with multiple test wells and potential contracts pending further results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Counties
New Producers in Linton Area
In SINTON Tennessee three new producers are noted nearby. The report discusses Hawnee diners and Ai Rast White iPoint, with details on solar tubing, perforations, and production measurements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton
Sinton
Tenn
Solar
Counilan
Feta
Miele
BOA
Feet
Fiske
Ian Haiyeln
Sid
Welchin
Drilling Drive in Wewgtor Area Details and Yields
Reports describe a drilling drive in the Wewgtor region near Angelo with multiple wells in Schleicher and surrounding counties. Notes mention oil shows, water production declines, and several well depths including 4049 feet near Ka dared and 4255 feet at another site, with associated lease and loan activity and heavy Texan exploration during the period.
Magnolia Volpe Test in Trouble in Webb County Texas
In Webb County a new oil test shows a string of depth readings and coring results. The Deep well reaches around 2,484 feet with various intervals drilled and cored up to beyond 2,700 feet, while nearby tests show scattered sand and limited production. Multiple companies including De Benavides, MS Vigo, and Lonene Drilling report activity amid ongoing development in the West Cole area and surrounding townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dardlo
Masitella
Webb County
Gil
de Benavides
Vigo
Foyey
West Cole Iea
Masnotia Pebroleunt
Dirccs
Frank J. Fives
Bie
Sur Das
Nueces Adds Two Producers at Clara Driscoll Field
Nueces County reports two new producers at the Clara Driscoll field. Wells in sections 110 and 167 show perforations with varying casing and cementing, delivering thousands of barrels per day pressure readings and saltwater stands. Multiple operators including Killam Reed Cox and Shary Coxslat Oil are referenced, with depths around 5000 feet and test results noting oil and water production and casing details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hy Taul
Drigealt Ranch
Fagan Lopes Gu Herrera Erant
Auia
Sian Out
SEW Gil Corporation
Corgis Chricti
Tateytaly
Dallas
Laird Fink
Wildes
Bishop Downsite
Rum Oil and Refining Company
Ita Ban Fernando Crees
Rishon
Well Ranch
Palo Alto Grant
Ats Bennett Freduation Company
Clara Driscoll
Sam ‘Taylor
al Lane
Roberts and White
Jara
C. W. Killam
Reed
Cox
Nt. Holmes
Paul
Pertura
O. W. Killama
Webb
Coxslat
Pany
Richardson
Bee County Test Abandoned at 4120
An archival notice discusses abandonment of a tract in Bee County near 4120 feet from a northwest corner and 1704 feet from a baseline. It mentions associated parcels, adjoining lines, and references to a petroleum company and local subdivisions. The fragmentary text notes nearby landmarks and a legal action affecting ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bee County
Wiltest
Saul
Almerat
Numere Leary
FOTB
Mathotla Petroleum Company
T. Scurhurqugit
Pettus Fleil
Karnes Aunty
Orl
Leon
Fragmented OCR fire line notes incomplete details
An OCR fragment references No 6 T H Isensee at 4875 feet and various equipment terms. It mentions Cones Saxet Meld compnny No 6, idle phrases about petroleum, peanuts, and measurements, but the text is garbled with many misspellings and unclear events or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weil
Martin
Two Jackson Areas Active in Victoria Field
Readable text notes activity in West Ranch and Vanderbilt fields of Jackson County near Victoria. Mentions Lonnie Glasstock No. 1, J. Drummond, John Maya, Tucker No. 1, and a 7600-foot test by Trinity Drillers. Describes drilling details, locations, and contractors with several oil prospects and geological data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
West Ranch
Vanderbilt Fields
Jackson County
Drummond
Vanderbilt Field
John Maya
Ct Fl
Houston
Vanderbit
Teymond Wasquire Survey
Humbre Oil and Retin
AL Tallen
Trinity Drill
Era
Inn
Moore and Ahern Beve
Crom and Gracey
Tuuaten Cor
Victoria Land
Isaae
Sayith
Navidad
TG. Yoongamt P
Bermeli’s
Nova RY
Blepa Wilteal
Entler
West Manch Geld
War Coring
Wood Telow Gore
Awern
BOVO
Tn Elite
Mogaglia Fetroleum Company
Nonito B. Went
Valentin 'Garcia Grant
Wna
Ellte
Paty
Vervey
Ales
Wilflent
Brancttus
Ina Apuileei
Wenn Crosby Sri Conpany
Havatan
Brunett
Por Eit
Unclear text fragment mentions producers in East Alice area
Fragmentary OCR notes reference producers in East Alice area and various scattered terms. No coherent events or entities present to form a solid summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Alice
Materials Move on for No. 2 W L Smith LUEING
Fragmented OCR notes describe materials moving for a 700 foot lead mine near an old site with several named individuals and measurements. The text mentions "No. 2" and references 2102 feet depth, 227 barrels per day plans, and water supply details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dune
Tianual
Nore Traet
Adotphige
Floyd Survey
Rip Teaver
Mve
Manele Moore
John Henry Lenkac
Ens
Rommintel
Nany
Balcones area oil survey notes production trends
An Athlantic County field survey reports modest gains in Balcones production with activity along the Seguin region. Multiple test wells and trenches near Lubbing and Antunta show limited output, while nearby sites in Giada Jupe and Trinity districts reveal varied depths and promising but unconfirmed yields.
Wildcat Drilling and Surveys Reported in San Jon Area
The report lists multiple wildcat and irrigation drill results near San Jon and surrounding counties. It notes test depths around 2960 feet at Del Rio area, with several wells and survey work from San Antonio companies, including total depths, locations, and progress near Tu.
McMullen County Test Abandoned and Wells Drilled Notes
A damaged report details abandoned wells in McMullen County with a 224 foot dry bore and others at 380 and 320 feet. It references surveys near Arnndl Collum and Shine rich Gordon Griboa, mentioning sections 74 and 150 acres with coring and focus on oil prospects in Me County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fey Wicker
Zu Chusa Land Company
Hugo Nader
Wague Salle
Collum
Henrie der
Wildcat
Wey
Carlie
Efply
Sehumivay Wuudlylaion
Shine Rich Gordon Griboa Mayet
Heaton Mae Nani
No. 22 W. J. Fox Flows 349 Barrels
No. 22 W. J. Fox produced 349 barrels in a recent well test. The report states flow rates, depths, and completion details including measured depth and formation notes. The text references associated equipment and personnel, with scattered mentions of related wells and operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Fox
Oil Flow For Week Steady In United States
Production held steady for the week ended June with little change from the prior period. Crude stocks and refinery throughput remained near recent levels as the industry saw only marginal fluctuations in output and demand across major U S regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avernco
Hella Durin
Enzeola
Cuillarcia
Iean
Mtate
Oktin
Ditch Hare
Ientten
Cree OE
PR BC Prn
Thad Wenkline Tinseny Frilly
Tilstrhet
Pantinwely
Texna
Tony
Arsin
Feu
Texne
Orient
Texas
Thane
Phiajoma City
Nan Any Ian
Férinola Arca - Imbaa
Ted Obern
HIN
Rau van Tefen
Manin Aayren Ritlard BenKn Aenaam
Atnetea Oi
Jaz
Enn
Enatar
Staten Rane Norky Moning
Arkansas
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Western District of Texas
Equity
Rowan and Nichols Oil Company
Compleinant
Mailroad Commission of Texas
Eth al
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Western District of
Rowan and Nichols OW Company
Railroad Comission of Texas
Long Banth
Ernest ©. Thompson
Jerry Badler
Gerald C. Main
Aeady
Railroad Commission of ‘Texas
Ria
Railroad Commission of Texas
Casllcherry
Gregg County
Formpismans
Uae
Eld
Helly
Phoenix Refining Co
Far al
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Hunter
W.R Quinn
Weld Leas
Orange Grove
Wede City
Carrie Brow
Karl Callaway
Operstora
Fridwell
Braith
Dary Tease
Fh. B. Bryant
O. T. Sauer
Ben Bodk
Lindsay
Wil Fa
Whitin
Atlaa
Potley Oil and Refining Company
RV. de Garcia
Ben Bolt
Waasifaie
Los Alins Ravel
L.A
Huogan Oil Company
Orange
Hockley
Vickeburk
Grant
Howell
Motlaran
Coment
McMillan
Nueces Wildcats
Ainton
Heyboard Oil Corporation
Delawara
Maehis
San Patricia County
George H. Pauls
Welder
Harnold O. Morgan
T. Breton
Wildest
Republic Natural Gag Company
Manuel M
Mirande
Woival
Pianta
J. Poteveat
Mindi Glard
Cumnany
Tave
Dinnet
Mba
Eles Rmit
Hildindl Aagenetin
Telcian Company
Nes 100
CK Terentia
Ask
Mannulty Detleur
Alanie Sarap
Tsim Med
Nanora Yreimera
Lata
Jerisek
Panett Feed
Siler
Ienes
Fee
Wail
Adain
Cartier and
Ruhaninen
Ny ZR
Lerner
JBI
Lopez
Gordon W. Joliuisnn
Png
Amurter
Richardson Coring
Hockley County
Eicherdwo
Vauthiweat
Inne Fan Maverick
West Elfant
Tirkardeon
Toxna
Mudeon
Childipin
Bellunshenser
Fort Tt
Matstoner
Louhorn Drilling
Sumzany
Realiton
Mal
Kayrios Murex Kurvey
Potentind
Thaeh Carinn
Mt A
Miles
Santina Burney Burvey
Wea Coring Song
The
Sams Company
Miller
Ace- Alan
Hlorer Kuevey
Wie Sloaning
Akin Dowtig
Berfane
MiloRail
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Rio Grande Valley
Midwest
C. T. Daytog
Cytori
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Nogand Regorta
Cora Yopris
Mor
Cameron Cqunty
Sap Viela OM Corporation
Brownsville
Brownaville
Isleq
Hidaldo
Ranjar Wildent
Shure Madiix
A.C Neal
Ruadacre Teaay
Nere
Storr
Ban Angelo
Baral
A. Gris
P. Sackton
Grovpedia
Schleicher
Perna
Galas
Cedar Lake
Mlow
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Texan
Wong
Fuehoritaon
Sivueiter
Hockley Senay
Hackley and Cochrom
Dring Oy
Menard
Warold B
Dtot
Asckson
Ka Dared
Fehletcher Neginty
Aml
Alltown
Annin
Magnolia Volpe
Brunt
Neal Pubilstony
Laurel Brothers
Mount Seiman
Doyle
Tonn
Robert Bingpant
Wilicat
Bouwlh
Miranda Valley
Tlewaa
Urs
Ana
Fae
Samone Ca
Bork Hows
Schein
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Yaya Mort
William
Toulx Bkcapule Estate
Wite
Lon Novig
Sho. Fant
Nueces
Liding
Teeainitea Nowhweat
Simmana
Chg
Tye Qak
Soulbert
Trauranon
Met
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Trad
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Gevnerty
Grnc
Chernovkars
Wana
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Simimana Parm Tots
T. H. Isensee
Jackson
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Breanne Fieldn
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Antonia Sonteachord
Fiat
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Waller Garvin
Womack
Milter Nerweskt
Starton
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Facey
Darel Murine
Mervin
Ti Tadtock
Sments
Murvey
Euly Pitas
Raney Lea
Biren
Nurvey
Fen
Mortel Petrojeum Company
Kimiatel
Cawalt PF
Davin
Wethiae
Iwell
Umpeea
Hytwards
Wiestons
Wiexann
Tuba D. Frainniievey
Waltinoe
Wilzon
Jean T. North
John Fh
Tae
Gmine
Ina
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Ares
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Hoogre
John F. Chips
Ploreaville
Wilton County
Wea
Ube
Neansa
Mading County
del Rio
Edwilt Oi Company
Lexar
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B. Hy Maris Wo
Lchroeder
Joarney
F. Duster Wey
Long Brathore Dvuiting Company
Sue Rothee
Liles
la Coste
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SOK
Plexens Survey
McMullen
Usii
Pox
Shelee
Wallin
Unwa Sures
Ustaug
Puunis Freanure
Fiavon-Iele Cuatias
Ak Gas Tung
QuiMaty Posteo Corporation
Bi Tun O'Conor
Tio Noida
Conmans
Laura D. Theinnwon
Wlident
Willan If
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