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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1945
Page
16
The Humble company reports drilling updates in Frio County Texas near Charlotte. Tests reached about 38 feet into formation before encountering sulfur water as operations shift toward deeper targets in the Glenrose section. Nearby rigs are listed with activity and locations across Zavala, Dimmit, and western Frio counties.
A deep wildcat enterprise in Fayette county plans a new Wilcox well No 11 east of Kintonh. The operator Meco Production Co and Cockrell Whiteside survey team report a 1085 to 40 feet sand interval and 4260 feet total depth. The project targets the Flatonia area as part of a broader oil exploration push by the Mirte Petroleum Corp and Davies estate.
Fragmentary OCR describes fatigue, impaired vision, sleep loss, headaches and strain. Mentions Dr Osburn and E. Qimves in a dated medical context. Indicates possible health effects from long work, urging evaluation of conditions and remedies.
The readable fragments list numerous garbled terms, partial names, and stray clues. It reads like a chaotic index of misread entries with scattered references to people, places, numbers, and items, lacking coherent narrative or clear news value.
Historic Refugio field updates report multiple wells with oil shows and progressing drills across Refugio and surrounding counties. Names such as Navarro, Gillespie, and Edna appear with various rig and location notes, while pump and flow tests indicate ongoing exploration in the region.
Date set for the Oilmen's Picnic with activities including contests, entertainment, and a communal meal. The program features a parade, sports contests, and family-friendly attractions scheduled for June at a local fairground with attendees from nearby towns and groups expected to participate.
Transwestern and partners push Wilcox sand plays across South Texas near Goliad and Kerrville with multiple wells reported drilling or testing. Operators include Tidewater, Seaboard, FR St Germain, and Amerada. notable mentions cover Magnolia, Magnolia No. 1, and Belknap-style tests with depths around 4800 to 12 000 feet, showing sand and distillate potential and ongoing offset drilling.
Geology group to hear attorney GM. Gamnes present a talk titled Legal Asserts as Of Lensa Unitization. The event highlights the push for intensified oil and distillate development and area unitization, with discussion on methods and policy implications.
An aged appearance and faded vitality are addressed with Carella tablets. The ad promises renewed vigor and youthful pleasures for men over 40 or 60 and women, urging regular use to regain vigor and urge readers to try the stimulant pills. It emphasizes low cost and easy access.
A flood of oil discoveries and drilling activity sweeps the lower Gulf coast of Texas as multiple wells reach advanced stages. Reports describe significant sand shows, shallow and deep tests, and offsetting operations near fields like Ricardo and Portes while companies including Republic National Gas and others push expansion.
A new well in Atascosa County near Baty Vine operation listed below 10,500 cet. Two new wells south of the site are planned for further exploration. Depth details are uncertain as reports mention 10528 feet before plugging. Local concern centers on Mr Auk Lom and distant activity about ten miles north of Bash ing.
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