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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1936

Page

11

Oil Wells Drive in Southwest Texas Producing Area

Devonian Co and partners report multiple wildcat wells in Bee, Karnes, Goliad, and Pettus regions of Southwest Texas. Drilling results include Ray field tests near Beeville and Pettus sand shows, with several wells reaching production levels and discussing casing pressures and initial outputs.

40 Barrel Well in Starr County

Oil field notes from Starr County reveal multiple wells drilling at various depths near Rio Grande City. Production activity includes 40 barrel daily output reported at a No. 3 Frank Doyne and No. 19 Dayno, with several others in progress around 1200 to 3700 feet.

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Oil Field Drilling Update Amid Sparse Details in Duval County

Reading describes multiple oil and gas wells in Duval County with varied statuses. Production figures, depths, and locations approximate, naming several companies and sections as it notes casing, testing, and cementing activities across fields including Kohler and Hoffman.

Pearsall Field Extension to West in Frio County

Frio county reports Pearsall Field extended west under Tetmo 681 Texas. Amerada Petroleum conducts well operations with saturation at Austin chalk, elevating to 581 feet, located 330 feet from south and east lines in Blair survey 102-2013 tract. Operations include shut down at 2028 feet, with references to Gilman and Mazon surveys and multiple named entities in fragmented oilfield notes.

Frio County Tetmo Company of Texas ATP Austin Cerrick Blair Amerada Patroleum Corporation Halll Oppenheimer

West Texas oil wells show varied yields this week

In San Angelo on June 20, wells from Upton to Winkler counties reported fluctuating oil production. Notable results include 4789 feet depth at Kirk No. 3 in Gaines county, 1318 feet below sea level, and several wells in Foster, Keyes, and Sayre pools producing from tens to hundreds of barrels daily.

San Angelo Brawer and Simith Cordova Union Land Compass Aston County B. Ee. Cowden Jajmita Foster Pool Bictor West Texas Gil Deve Twn Trestracita Merry Bear Fra Terini Mary Howard Flaber County Rotan Keyes Kermit Sayre Sorthern Winkler Courty Tandrelh W. H. Kirk South Pin Gaines County Willeal Kirk Soma Brores Brewer & Siotthn Cordova Union Union County Feleey Smith Sherk-Lawn Andad BF Cowden Eetor County Noujeswiten Bartiest Sectinm Fest Weil Ector County Attintic Shell Cowden Sectinn Winkler Counte Querte Sec Mich Winkler County Tals Shell Noorecht Noutheast Action Monderson

Samfordyce Field Well Flows Highlight Offshore Tests

In Samfordsee area field notes, multiple wells show activity with the 154th well flowing in the region and second completion of the week. Clements and Guerra teams report progress near Neo Francisco and Ziu4.2755 fee. Key wells include Tim Darrow No 4 Floren and Wheeler No 2 Far 1450 with casing and perforation steps pending. Production tests expected after cementing and casing work at about 2500 feet.

Beun Nene Patrck Samfordsee Ack A. Clements B. Guerra Ais Mvery Tim Darrow Aroett Petroleum Corporation Tula B. George Ealiie

Quintana Wildcat Drilling amid Hidalgo Operations

Ongoing drilling activity resumes at Quintana Petroleum near Bainbike in Whisten and Edinburg area sites. A recent test and derrick incident caused one death and three injuries, with multiple wells like No. 1 Jenn Engelman and No. 3 John Engelman referenced in reports.

Quintana Wildcat Hidalgo Quintana Petroleum Jenn Engelman Bainbike Esos Fort Gulf States John Engelman Edinburg Sinih Oll Samfordyre Aidala Dinenst Helen K. Maxwell Witaten Elsi Alama Widalen

Outpost Wells Completing Drilling Near King Ranch Area

Reports detail multiple outpost wells in Jim Wells and King Ranch subdivisions, with progress and setbacks. Depths range up to about 6,850 feet. one well shows salt water at 3,759 feet while completion efforts continue. Operators include Stapolind Oil, Thompson, and Jacey Fetyo. locations cite sections 1, 34, 35 in King Ranch subdivisions and nearby towns such as Alfred, Texas.

Jim Wells Sapa Strern No.roe W. Raney King Ranch Discovery Dorthesst Bane and Bowers Illet Rolsten King’ Farm Alfred Bom Adams Gist and Graday No 1A teen —_a

Oil field activity report from Duval County project sites

Detailed field notes describe completions and pump rates across multiple sections in Humble and other companies. References include Highland Oil, Magnolia Petroleum, Shell, and Bishop Cattle, with depths around 2500 to 2700 feet and casings up to seven inches. Production varies from 11 to 450 barrels per hour, with pressures near 260 pounds per square inch and tubing stresses noted.

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Taft Field extended northwest amid oil drilling push

Linton reports Taft Field extended half a mile northward as Curve Production No. 13 in W. Mayo area begins flowing 10 barrels per hour on sand and shale. multiple wells from Mayo, Welder, and other firms in J. Fessenden area advance in Plymouth and Taft fields. distances, depths, and casing figures cited amid ongoing exploration and a widening drilling campaign in San Patricio County.

Linton Tate Fessenden Gig

Two or Three Tests In Mercedes Field Reported

In Mercedes June 1 two or three tests were conducted in the Mercedes field at Southwestern Hidaies County. Tests occurred Saturday below 7500 feet. The Union Sulphur Company and American-Big Grande Land aut Ter1 Falcon company ran trials at 8500 feet, with various equipment and a test jetting setup.

Mercedes Wells Mercedes Hidaies County Falion Company Discacas

Mile Extension Seen For Seven Sisters Field

San Diego reports an oil field extension in Seven Sisters, with several wells in Duke Gil, Harvey and Henderson districts. Depths around 2416 feet, core samples show water, multiple oil yields reported, and several completions in sections 271, 162, and 383 with varying barrels per day, indicating active development in Duval county offshore and onshore prospects.

San Diego Duval County Duke Gil Company Harvey and Henderson No Adlamtic Oz Producing Company Bailey Petroleum Corporation Eldes Heirs Tocalion Darby Keroleum Compitation Humble A. i Bedgley Seran Jr Tb Smith Gretinn Rand Binith

Oil drilling activity at C Christi area reported continues

Field notes detail numerous wells in Nueces and surrounding counties with measurements, casing pressures, and step by step progress. Multiple outfits including Genrly Chun place and Westgate Oil report completions, waiting on cement, or testing stages at various tract numbers near Villareal grant and Driscoll region. Reservoir levels show pressures around 75 pounds per square inch for casing and tubing, with several wells reaching depths over 4 000 feet amid ongoing drill operations.

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Placedo Field Wells Near Completion

Victoria reports Placedo field wells nearing completion with drilling in multiple surveys. Operators include Hatcoatering, Brownson, and Amer ican Liberty No 1, with depths around 4742 feet and total depth near 4772 feet. Pressure rose to 440 pounds per square inch while ongoing testing and casing operations proceed.

Victoria Placedo Field Victoria Vownty Neverel Trovemela Aro Mle Hatcoatering Ara Tae Bansal Costa Wright Brownson Harnsdall Felmant American Liberty Pickering Roos Beasnson Survey Pickaring and Carlo al Fool M. G Barnsdell and Felmant Trading W. RR Smth Lob Murray Survey Commonwealth Oi and Gas Com Rocheob Turyty Jinee Craxn Central Petroleum Elias Bock Brownsan Suey Basten Texas Petroleum Corporaton No Fesek Thareisan and Aboreromials Sturdesant Feam Company Nas Foade Sklar Beck & Mection Mf. G ELL Smith Pea Marek Hirawnson Syotcorit Teat Noderson and Pickering Bleck Treyee

Texas Production Reduced Under Oil Field Order

The Texas Railroad Commission cuts East Texas and state oil production to 1 1 2 1 8 4 8 barrels daily, with field limits and pro rationing to prevent excessive output. New restrictions follow prior shortfall and market demand, affecting numerous counties and fields including Fisher, Young, North Ward, South Ward, Yates, Greta, and Conroe.

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More Wells at Vo A in Bexar County Oil Field

Field near Von Ormy southwest of Bak Avtonia in Bexar County reports multiple new shallow producers to boost output. Companies Amoil Production and Wm. Stewart No. 26 HW Vagt completed. several wells rigged or drilling with depths around 600 feet to chalk formations. Locations cited include Stephen Jolt survey No. S and Jose Mt. Trey survey No. 58 with numerous test and idle wells, some temporarily abandoned, as teams drill deeper into shale and chalk sections near San Antonio.

WMES Mills Rennstt Betieger J. Urhnes Dirks Fief Dirks No. 7 Harvis Thiel Dirks Brothers US Harris J. L” Degat RAY George A. Ray Zane Welon Gillette Beny Atevers Meyers Suri Weinert Elc Magnolia Petroleum Canpany Petra Astor Feet Barcel Magnolia Petroleum Company No Scarley County Goliad Wimwats Clyda Bergan New Golted Gertrude Baterra Cour Goliad Zon Ol Rampany von Ormy Bak Avtonia Bexar County Armoil Production Company Stewart Vagt Stephen Jolt Survey Weil Ia Nue-Wald Oil and Gay Company Waeix Shadcock OU Company J. Baerrera Kohler Spudder Carter Estatk Stephen San Antono Ah Feenanie Rodrigues Murray Cottey Shatt No. LA No Rodetsues Seretrac George O'Neil Hilda Gillette San Astocio ML. Sharer A. W. Bitter Jose Mt Trey John Sweeny Tom San Antonio Harile Nile West John Feastland Wat Page Brothers Alde Morgan A. Me and Mosoney UC Rand Morgen Wae Walthy Fark Gierense Oil Company Baltty Bullivan Manul Thomas Gallagher Survey Clarkwood Te Glasscock Glasée Alf Holliday Stevens Solidunderbertel Eeven Criftith Stevens Gdmer Kehina Shepward Farm Trs Hutchins-Suit Sheppard Farm Houston Oi Company Houston Rand Morgan Ranne Ghid Ewin Welt Nur Ee B.S Evens Rand Moran Nowa Rand Moran Auigs Petroleum Katherine Hutenius Athens Guard Trust Theae Tee i Richardson Peking la Garae Sheppert

Leasing Activity Expands in Hidalgo and Starr Counties

Reported deals show large tracts leased in Hidalgo and Starr with Houston buyers and area firms directing bids. Key transactions include 110 acre leases via Murria Gand and Livestock, Barnsdadd interests drilling, and Starr County parcels involving Frank Robert and Sun Oil among others.

Elioeurs Sone Starr County Ott Leis FA Grshar Porelan Camargy Surs Isdichuy Sammfordyce Hidalgo Stary Coun Poreton Reynosaurisdiction Hidalgo BaRnolia Petraleumy Nereaza Marella Hidalgo County Larking Frider Deen Filicat Starr Wad Sun Oil Company Porelen Cambirs Juris Qetion Nosclon SC Camarre Remy Sehager Jozph Anderton

Deep Test in Omega Field Shifts Throughout Saxet Area

June 20 Corpus Christi reports the Saxet field west side sand area expanding with multiple new producers and deeper wells. The Conyer Deisling company faces a setback in a 5886-42 foot well while others reach depths near 6000 feet, with several completions and new locations across 162 acre tracts and surrounding surveys.

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The Ble Sunday Light Ad Push Expands City Reach

The Ble Sunday Light increases city circulation by 20,000 over rivals in San Antonio, asserting dominance in the market. Dial F-1231 for adwriter to craft targeted campaigns and leverage the higher readership for client notices and promotions.

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