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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1940

Page

49

Geological notes on Heyser held and Texas oil activities

Corpus Christi geologist discusses Heyser held stratigraphy and structure while the South Texas Geological Society meets at Plaza notes. Transactions completed, a recycling plant near Alice to start soon. a Texas firm secures a contract, plant expected in operation by June 1.

AM. Cole Corpus Christi Victoria County Aichion of the South Pexas Georeview) Society Plaza Notes Cons Christi Alice Inormivion Iran Earl Callaway Tavis Company Harold Seewar Wisconsin Corpus Chris The Texas Company

Oil Development News in Southwest Texas Produces Encouraging Signs

Southwest Texas wildcat activity reports initial production and plans for extended testing. Wilcox formation wells near Dewitt and Webb counties show preliminary flow. operators seek longer tests, deeper wells, and potential joint projects with Arlington era firms to expand output.

Widening Attempt in Stralas Field

Fragmentary text reports a widening attempt in Stralas Field in Nueces County involving Gull Plats corporation and Dryden and Monneleys. The piece mentions a 58-foot steam tube, a 41 ania to The Nort, and wall field locations near the northern Tintin area.

Stralas Field

Pumping West Set in Field at Odem

Report describes drilling activity and findings at the Odem area with multiple perforations and a potential new oil field near the Beaboard Oil corporation, detailing levels, pressures, and a well at fifty feet with limited production. Also notes geological activity and related company interests in Texas and New Hampshire avian eggs discovery.

Pumping West Odem Sinton Fred M. Woodie Wortheast Farthwest Weider Dilean Counly Elem Beaboard Oi Corporation Mathis Neyt Lovett Dave Producers Ganda Texas Guin Trotelne Company Et A Ban Antonio Lian and Trust Company Teeth Laiee Millon Boul Eest Binton Tidewater Sinden Hie Waite Point

Wade City Sees Third Oil Producer In New Wells

Oil activity around Wade City yields multiple new wells and discoveries. The No. 3 well flowed 55 barrels per day from a 36 inch choke, with several other holes drilled near the Wade ranch and Menelli land as companies pursue deeper prospects and potential extensions to the north.

Alice Marr Wade City Hemdawy Brothers McNeal Delange W. Killam Tee Pal Wade Lids No. 3 Ty Rogney Veladve Menelli Arksnanx Fuel Oil Company MyNeill Worthy J VW St Dower Vt Bierstadt Wildcat Interauti Drent Northern Railroad Ozanne Grove

Abandon Deep Test Slated Valley Test in New Fault

McAllen area reports a deep test abandoned with partial flooding and several rigs remaining active. Oil company No. 2 Cadencia and others reported dramatic depths, pipe stuck events, and ongoing drilling in multiple fields including San Salvador and Kelary.

Mcalles Fin Grande Valley Wilteattiauc Hersing Company Rio Brave Villerin Sinfardy Garth Cavinron Allo Tora OW and Company Luneeg Mersey Puy Lelir Annie Spelen Zanata el Eston Sint Ford Bnet Verandade Celeta Lumblea Tn Geli Hekbronville Tn Tre Avanda TV Garcia la al Teel

Adams Field Big Drilling Activity at Webb County Field

Adams Field shows substantial drilling activity with six wells being completed or tested in Webb County. Several No. 1 Mable Adam, No. 2 and No. 3 Mable Adami, and new locations like No. 4 Wable Adam progress, while others await testing, with sand found at various depths and multiple operators listed.

Adams Muren Webb County Sterrercang Light Cain F. M. Bosu Mable Adami Piable Adami Bridwell Employees Ou Company Mable Avani Dom Dent Louis Yareer Louis Yaeger Eouia Yaoyer Hang J. Pee Kathren Fivan

Sejita Field Expansion By Standard Oil

San Diego area describes Sejita Field expansion by Standard Oil with the discovery of multiple wells near Uwe discovery. Reports mention a large condensate production and a shallow depth test at 62 CL Amteade UL with several perforated intervals. The article notes the field's potential for future development and references nearby prospects in Not atin Mer and Zapath County.

San Diego Handard Texas Bey Furrther Ie Beiefehl Truyal County Lidbsing Uwe Discovery Ulber Zapath Whee Hein Yada Goren City Wolk

South Calliham Well Abandoned

Abandoned drilling operations reported five miles southeast of Tiluan in McMullen County. Several wells and surveys are described with depths around 1225 to 2000 feet, including Pettus sand prospects and units tied to Rio Grande region operators.

McMullen Tiluan First National Bank of Mu. & Clark Wood J. McGeehan

West Runet Nelda field completions and new developments

Vanderbilt reports six completions in three single and several new developments at the West Runet Nelda of Jackson counts. Two operators entered with portions each on recently appeared sections of Texas trains. multiple wells show varying depths, pressures, and tubing depths.

Vanderbilt West Nelda Jackson Texas W. RR Commmy Dalles Alexander Cobden Hurl Wert Fuel Petroleum Conmwy No. M Mira Neville B. West For

Nine New Producers in Valley District

Valley area oil field update notes nine new producers in Starr and Hidalgo counties. Humble Oil and Refining No. 3 King Reich Colorado leads with 475 barrels daily. others include Great State Oil No. B-1, Colorado Getaue No. AS, and Humble No. 32 Atwor. Reports detail depths, tubing sizes, pressures, and ongoing completions across multiple fields in Starr and Hidalgo counties with several wells awaiting flow tests or drilling deeper.

RTO Grand City Havin Rio Grande Colorado Pool Foie County South Texas Colorado Humble Oil Votwnany King Reich Wand Af Great State Oil Company Gand Eluke Colorado Getaue Commans Sand Himble Tron Xine Seadriey March Callouns Brooks Ad Starrounties Hum Cottmado Corporation Wein Sentral Wale N. Kaneor Cilthrauh Gunoh Lubingelinke Wille Wilson Wildest Val Thmwoods Hevser Field Bas Fort Prosemies Ct Nerform

Completion Attempt In Atascosa Field

Completion attempt in Atascosa County reports a test at 4160 feet with oil showing in serpentine formation and potential discovery of oil. several wells spud in northwest block areas near Pearsall and Lasalle counties. multiple prospects and rig activity noted as crews advance below 3000 feet with ongoing surveys and operator VW OC Blackes involved.

Company Sagny I. P Alargosa Pearsall Wilo County Austin OC. Blarkes Suvenil Loason Morthwest East Enteth Lasalle County J. L. Washiwaen Wildest Faylorton Duns al Huchuma Contracion Bavala Wiscoy Comnans Wildent Juiléa Jiorthérst Newt Wagner

Firemen Ordered to Do Own Laundry

Firemen at Hornehiyels Essex face new rule from the local authorities ordering them to wash and mend their own clothing at the station. The measure, described as a savings move, aims to reduce costs and conserve resources during current operations.

Peninsula Tests Holding Interest

An Aransas County report describes Campbell field activity near the McCampbell area with drilling, prospects, and production notes. References to wells, depths, and possible outputs are noted along with figures for meters drilled and estimated production in the region.

Unclear historical program details and convocation plans

A garbled OCR passage outlines a 19th or early 20th century institutional program with references to convocation at Aclee Vil, Calva, and a Friday morning session. It mentions figures such as M. G. Condy, El Lavinlé, and Warren Carl, with notes on committees and university activities, plus a likely public or academic schedule.

Brive Jame Bret Mate de Leas Oxden Pat Pang Kort Worth M. G. Condy Aclee Calva BU Hubbards Ult Oi Corporation Taston Chien Wall Gil de Bae Dalker Barks Jey Sunle Teuton Feday Roening Resaion Warren Carl King Ovilline Connamy Wallan LieTuiera Briel Mangold Stevie Todas Eeipathan Petite Odean

New Sand Development Near Vieutim 2 Promises Revival

Fragmented report indicates a newly discovered sand at Vieutim 2 slated for immediate development. Early results show oil yields around 45 barrels per vertical foot with pressures and mud outputs cited. multiple companies and field names appear in turbulent notes.

Victantia Aifehne Vieutim 2 Athe Sands W. V. Hardin Lebing Laling Diane Gagani Chutes Miller Moenes Fort Willy Nit Province Fu Province Fu VO Puiniitos, Witing Barnedall Pomanny M. McBadd Victora Fudd John V Wubalab Wildant East Westerney Tidewater Yarmout Jouaton Cologne

Pocono to Reanie Three R Pocono to Reanie

Fragmentary text describes a location about 2% miles northwest of Three Rivers with references to land, blocks, and water stattings. Mentions Irvine Meteirkin and Delores Le Brit in a flooded, unclear context.

Pocono Match P Irvine Meteirkin Texas

Zapata Leads Myrando Area Development Effort

In Laymno region on March 1, Zapata heads a development drive for the Myrando area. The report cites ongoing surveys, mining interests, and local governance actions shaping plans for infrastructure, industry, and employment across several communities.

Zapata Myrando

Wildcats in Nueces Area Report Incomplete Field Survey

fragmentary report from Nueces area describes work by multiple companies and crews near Mishap, including readings at 3820 feet and 700 feet water, with cement work and casing set at 2800 feet. Noted entities include Robest Driscoll Estate and American Produce Company as part of ongoing activities in Se0oo sand.

Nueces Doncan AL Black Dom Tyst Ie Sane Field Cewaitirus Ris Swensen Warren Ginther Wyant Banere Banere SO. % Rowers ix SH Vestee At Raw Fool Kina Umi Tolacsi Consnibo Tig Kane Rutland Tan Teil American Frodueine Company I Robest Driscoll Barrela Lubing Suriaiin Easims Ilicow Sun Dent

Edge of Field Tests At White Point Fail

A damaged report describes edge of field tests at White Point with mentions of wells, depths, and tests in several counties. It notes a significant flow with hundreds of feet of drilled sections and multiple company references, while detailing the test outcomes and volumes observed.

White Point

Driscoll Tests Drilled Deep in Corpus Christi Area

In Corpus Christi area reports describe Bu 24 well at 6425 feet depth, Suvi Chita Delacull field drilling at total depth 6750 feet, and Seaboard for La Prete Rataty with multiple perforations. Wells under development include Marie of all air day, Annie T Smith, and others with depths around 330 to 000 feet as crews advance drilling near Gandy and Blanco regions.

Riu Fool Gus Punpaus Annie T. Smith Ie Burlfield Nuecescis Winusny Gandy Blanco Busan Promuctio Company Schlamberger T. A. Graham Botton Dept

New Pettus Trend Production Seen in North Olver Oak Area

In northwestern Olver Oak area two wells show sublente activity with pools forming around the site. A Stewart Dellline company and ALA recover near No 28 as pressure remains from recent blowouts. Nearby tests by Galliiine indicate depth around 745 feet with operations continuing near Whittert and Bargalus.

ALA Stewart Dellline Company Christy Way Rozan Sallow Tus Wells Cink Drie Company

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