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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1946

Page

16

Vast Texas oil well survey lists many wildcats and tests

An extensive field report catalogs numerous oil exploration locations across Texas and adjoining counties. It lists operator names, survey numbers, depths from a few hundred to several thousand feet, perforations, test rates, flowing barrels per day, choke sizes, tubing and casing details, and production results for dozens of wells including Humble, Continental, Southern Minerals, and others near Refugio, Falls City, Victoria, and nearby towns.

Gloria la Glorle Miller Karnes Seaboard Pugne Maria Falla City Falls Falls City Philsp City Kleaeng M. St. Gurcts Rincon Rio Grande City George H. Echols LAM Mt. Garcia Trensany Eaters Conatal Tie Fingries, Inc Sanches Font Test J. Poitevens Survey Houser An Cathjmell Tbaldeligeant Boog and Chicise Corporation D. R. Semmes Rass Oouth W. Acqup Sd Ke Semmes D. Kennard Helzey Ross Et Morthwes Sun Na G McLyvan Lockhart N .Barnshall Seapeny Morrow Meiadden Edward Perry McFadden Taywatbo Block 21 Indalen Erant Calleto Creek Cologne Sterline No Thislor Refining Company Victoria and Brothers and Ralnn EF Br & Oh Humble Enenpars Texas Nu Mckimney, Petlus L. C. Randolph Chenoweth Sud Marroun Bluty Southwest Drilling Company Covetl Gay Ridge Chin Gil Company Burdett Toy Glovia Blumbert End Stockton Taluk UN Nu Lasater Gyp Iti Colotado Texas Cult Productms Company Landig Bkha Thehde Fort Atelnman Wildcal W. L. Tomlinson Winey Tony Frank J. Gravis Becher Piedras Plains Itinwatha Sweden Towner Chaves H. Houston Tulz Wildcat Fumble Dalton Tolnk Tandhawk Krillevinnd Ranch Wild- Cat FC Groyly Peters Field Salita Dently Jackson Thomas Stawart Hotti Poway West Ganada Mayo Thanos Yeildens Sant Lolita Raines Bimlth, Skinner and Edy Corporation Wordington George Ble Tiberina Patinds Enaing Stratton Memullen Edrington South Campana Delph Acolla Veant Rochdale Rivne Et Bl Brayton Lover D' O'Connor Tomeconnor Valio Hewitt and Dougherty Lambert Quintana No Heard Estate Tomoconnor Rutherford No Sehlrpiat Bonnie View Yatin Union Tomucunur Kenn Case Zereuate W. Michaux Ie No Fabrigny Est Telferuec Tigrd Ye Betis Company Rupert Goldman Pridham Lake Fk Pressure Wievand Brothers Ralph Alr Gaffney Webbs Cox and Flamon Marshall Lwildcat Arrely Pos Am Amerien Freiuetys Company Jon Wilistnar Lota Ayoerigar Kent South Ber Bay Rodriguez Willamar Panchos

Hearing Set In Humble Case Before Rail Commission

The Railroad Commission will hold a hearing on June 7 at Humble to determine if A B Moursind No 1 well in the Jourdanton field is entitled to a discovery allowance. A follow up hearing is scheduled for June 13 on the application of the fim Op company for an American dust rewi pletion, relating to Harlin No. Agua Dulce Noli access.

Railnand Commission Wumble Shether Moursind Jourdanton Ie Namyatwaida Bearsing Fim Op Company America Ijn

Discovery rights for J H Ewing No 2 well Nueces County

Atlantic Refining asked the Texas Railroad Commission for discovery of allowable rights for the J H Ewing No 2 well in Nueces County. The well produces from the 6200 foot Frio sand, with Minnie Rock and South Clara Driscoll fields nearby. The 6200 foot zone has not shown production in this field or in Atlantic’s No 1 J H Ewing. The northward projection remains dry and no other 6200 foot production is evident.

Nueces County Atlantic Refining Compatny Minnis Boek Tid South Ee Driscoll Atlantic J. Hf Ewing Ewing No. 2 Sayneline Mianle Rock South Clara Driscoll Fields RN Kulm Kulm Zoe Minnie Bork

Deep Wildcat Drilling Advances In Gyp Hill Region

Reporting on multiple drilling efforts across Brooks and nearby counties, operators including Amerada and Sun Oil test wildcat wells and deeper prospects in the Gyp Hill and Mesilla areas. Early tests show oil potential with several rigs progressing toward deeper perforations and possible production, while other wells yield gas or water. Coordinates, depths, and specific well numbers indicate ongoing exploration and peaking activity across Jourdanton Outpost, Alta So3, and surrounding fields.

Greeks Rally Behind Fund Drive For Greek Cattle Aid

Greeks at the Gunter hotel in San Antonio backed George P. Skouras to boost the national Greek War Relief drive. They aim to rehabilitate Greek farms and build self sufficiency by buying cattle and animals for the homeland, with Greeks nationwide urged to contribute to the effort.

San Antonio George P. Skouras New York Greek War Relief Association Gunter Hotel

Hearings Begin On Royalty Bill

A committee opened hearings on a royalty bill on May 7, proposing a nine percent royalty for exploration and development. Wyoming Senator-Denver Honey of Wyoming supports the measure, arguing it would spur investment in new petroleum deposits and route development while balancing environmental concerns.

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Wildcatting activity dominates Live Oak oil field shows progress

Rosy drilling reports describe multiple wells in Live Oak and adjacent counties making advances, with tests at depth ranges from about 2 200 to 8 000 feet. Notable wells include Continental West, Atlantic No 2, and Humble No 1 B Aeams as crews push deeper while evaluating recoveries and potential extensions in Cabero Creek and Bee county areas.

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