Oil Field Boom Expands Regions in Texas and San Antonio
The report details a surge in oil discoveries across Texas from early 2034, with new pools opening in Wells, Nueces, Webb, Duval and Starr counties among others. It notes ongoing testing at Cambada Meld and Edwards limestone shows, plus production shifts as Gulf Oil and others reorganize personnel, including Joe D. Daweson leaving San Antonio and Eastin staying on for data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dem Bolt
Dim Wells County
Bridwell Oil Company
North Loby
Nueres
Seaboard Oil Corporation
Adam
Wortheastern
Webb County
Gordon W. Jonson
Cambada
Springfield
Jim Wells County
Parr Drilling Company
J.B. Blanchard
Northaattern
Duval County
Bastrop
New Oil Field in Jim Wells County Opens in Southwest Texas
Reports from Stee May 20 indicate a new oil development near Bridwell No. 1 Smith, with test results showing substantial depth and pressure, a four inch choke, and a 2323 to 3056 foot depth range. Other prospects in La Trinidad, Camada, and Grange Grove areas report spudding, flowing rates, and varying casing pressures, indicating active exploration across multiple licenses.
Development Is Routine Area Near SAS Drilling Report
Fragmented text describes noontime surveying near San Antonio and Winchester Lease, with references to wildcat wells and drilling activity in the 1970s. Mentions Holm and associates, area tracts, and survey names, but many words are garbled. Core facts indicate ongoing exploratory drilling west of San Antonio and distribution lines of historic oil and gas development.
Regional Refining Transfers Lead To New Roles
In Midland the Atlantic Refinings company relocated Deen La Say Antonio to join the proline seall department under O.G McClain of Serpus Chiristi. Den joined the geological department of Bayiheen Minerals, securing a position with MIS Wet Delt Production corporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Marstan
AtWate Refining Company
San An- Wario
Houston
W. G. Coglidge
Weland
Cooldee Evenly
Merly
Atlantic Refinings Company
Deen
la Say Antonio
Belsmice Co-Codlonle
Proline Seall Department
Jn Ks Distin
O.G McClain
Serpus Chiristi
Den
Bayiheen Minerals Corporation
Te Resygard A Amery Posilion
MIS Wet Delt Production Corporation
Unclear Well Flow Tests in San Diego Sector
Fragmentary OCR notes describe well flow testing in a San Diego sector, mentioning operators, tubing tests, and casing, with garbled names and dates. It references flow rates, test depths, and potential maintenance actions, but readable specifics are limited.
Texan Royalty at Stratton Field in 1908 game
Texan Royalty faced tough play at Stratton Field as Kei and Ayres contributed for the visitors. Early errors by locals led to a hard fought contest with notable hits and defensive plays shaping the outcome.
Rantex Well at Sinton Produces Large Daily Output
Sinton reports oil well No 3 by Rantex Oil Co. with initial production around 7577 barrels per day and strong gas figures. Nearby wells and equipment are listed with various casing, tubing, and completion notes, while operators Campbell and Brown are referenced in drilling activities and site measurements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinton
Min
Pany
Wucelorena Monghioe
Mirough
Bressure
Reine
Fennk Grote
Dowsing
Sevtvaer
Biok
J. Joley
Sina Kehaw
Wink
Caan Brown
Pettus Topped in Duval Wildcat
In Duval County Texas a new wildcat well near Pettus shows oil potential with initial tests indicating flow and pressure. The No. 1 Aine Parr well west of San Diego reports sand production at depth around 7,125 feet with casing set and 2,158 pounds pressure on tubing. Eastern Duval wildcats attract attention as several tests move toward deeper depths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Duval County
IOC
J. B Mandhara
Enem
Tate
Atlee Pare
T. C. Rogers Survey
Duvat
Arga
Fret & Water
Jon Wes
Hiawatha Git and Gra Company
Southland Lite Tecurense Company
North
Sweden
Fort Soventnvd
Ieee
Wilton Mr. Nicholls
Grahem
San Disgo
Jim Feel
Oil field activity rumor in Weed County report
Reports indicate increased oil exploration across Weed County with multiple locations staked or drilled during the week. Several wells show varying depths and production potential, including a 375 feet completion and 7,000,909 cubic feet gas output, while permits were issued to Magulla Petroleum and Superior for additional tests in the region.
McFadden Field Faces Production Push and Drilling
Fragmentary OCR notes describe McFadden Field with two producers and ongoing operations. Mentions include Well development, Branded names, and legal notices around drilling activity. The text references partners and pressures, with indications of geothermal or petroleum exploration, but specifics are unclear due to degraded source.
Wells Report On BeArman and Winward No 20 G Drive
A May 20 report notes a second attempt on Teodyver in Goliad County Texas at BeArman and Winward Oil No 20G Drive. Oil shows and salt water were recorded with perforations set around 556.70 feet. well details include 385 feet casing, 8290 feet depth, and 106 acre area measurements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Begville
H. JT
BeArman and Winward Oil Company
Goliad
Fort Bill
Hieher
Buckey-Nick Git Corporation
Rteinmann Estate
Wildcat
Yoakum
Waa
Till Wai
Tests Spudded in Alice Oil Field
In Alice oil field activity a spudding operation began at a location west of Al Seatth, 467 feet from the exst line and 435 feet from the west line of block 14. The project aims for a 2660 foot depth with Vernon Schientnel’s company No 1 Dawne well. The La Gloria area was mentioned as a reference while Cronks and Denman figures appear in the surrounding notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice
May Su
Vernon G
Senbée
Kinbylelon
Asia Mile
al Seatth
Linn
Sesbifvision
Goa
Lacey Denman
Magnuliz Petroleum
Buffalo Co Well Completions in Zapata County
In Zapata County Buffalo Oil completes multiple wells at various depths. Hinnant well reaches 1994 feet with unclear daily output. Nobert and Dumford wells show other depths and names. Additional entries list firms and survey numbers with uncertain production figures and notes on tubing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fikeus
Zapata Coun
Buffale Oi Corporation
Hinnant
Buffela Oi Corporation
Nobert
Dumford
Hatgils
Sevendaeh
Interstate Minerals
Edgar
Rutino Lopes
Fert
Pollz G. Garcia
Wunvey Tye
Fe Ohiota
Fragmented OCR item from Jim Wells County notice
Fragmented text lists names, places, and partial phrases. It mentions ALIGH, East Albee, Bankerd Marriage, and various surnames. The readable bits hint at a local notice or listing with locations like Hollis and Montane, but the exact action or event is unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aligh
Gray
East Albee
Lin
Hollis Premure
Esate
Pet
Toravlona
Aist Fore
Waitin
Wiekera Snow Ranken Sierleage Rvmpans
Compton al
Boh
Manny Hiytaten
Doreely
Ayalinnia
Frralamy Cal Company
Ee Ranhurs Montane Enmpany
Way Et
Andrews Wildcats Are Started In Ban Angrid May 26
Yoakum area reports Andrews Wildcats beginning their season amid uncertain conditions. Several players listed in preliminary rosters, with practice sessions noted across multiple counties. Officials cite delays in equipment and travel as the team prepares for upcoming league play.
Production activity peaks in Nueces pool drilling reports
Corpus Christi May 20. District oil operators report ongoing drilling in Nueces County. Wells at various depths show mud, oil, and brackish water returns with several perforations and testing notes. Multiple rigs under way, with detailed bottom hole pressures and flows, plus farmed-out operations to Texas Conservative Oil Co. and others.
Melon Creek oil field deal nets Copano and Quintana assets
REPUGIG May 20 Immediate development of the Melon Creek field in Retusto county is pushed after a deal between Quintana Petroleum and Humble Oil. Copano Oil Company holds a 785.45 acre unit, paying 256000 cash plus obligations for the producing wells. No. 40 Mom O'Connor flows 479.5 barrels daily through a 3/4 inch choke. Multiple tests and completions follow in Tom G. nur Jr, Dennis O'Connor, L. A. Nari, and DH Grabman joint venture. Coronado Corporation No. 1 Birdie B. Rooke and others report strong tests with initial oil shows and pressure readings. Quintana Petroleum's No. Claure Teard et al in block 3% reaches 5925 feet with 2360 barrels daily potential and 10 pounds tubing pressure. Other wells are in progress across Tomocenner, Rosa, and Maude Williams units as results drive further development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Repugig
Melon Creek
Retusto
Forceten
Quintana Petroleum Corneration
Gnd
Humble Oil
Hetiniky Company Fa Lenther
Copano di Company
Toma Counne
Qopang Oil Company
Mom O'Connor
Stee Wat Discovery
Cypano Ol
Tom G' Nur Jr
Dennis O'Connor
L.A. Nari Ant DH. Grabman
Oh Dhak Teace
Quinluns Petroleum
Copano
Quiblame
Coronada Sorgoraltonis
Birdie
Rooke
Foss Mizual
Jose Maria Rete
Feu
West
Quintana Petyolenen Corporation
Claure Teard
Tomocenner
Quinienn Petroleum Corporaion
O'Connor
Nebiie
Quintana Petraleura Corporation
Maude Willan Et al
Williams
Suintana Subdivision
Thomas If Webh Survey
United States
North Texas
Texas
West Texan
Ely
A. Hughes
Al'x
Louisiana
Neexico
Aucvey
Rustern
Sat Antonio
Setae
Aleesing
Opaiay
Matis
Beavens
Ftae
Agepemeney Mtales
Arnanaas
el Fe Ag
Ownlea
Sayeraville
Stor Teave
Urea
Collen Weat Oil Company
Paw
Anieanh
Arsiphine
Redwine
Timith
Adutatline BlAvil
Soa Geitine
Ronni Ann Ei Roatard
Ewisey
Arline Hebaw
Taylor Refinine Company
Lulifield
Calweil
Maakle Monsé
Tibin
Ikline Faso
Elie Wee Wikte
Heniey Production
Dlapany
Aransas Paaa
Berlin
K Cullen
Ko Marry
Merton
Tom Graham
Watarbiny Oil Company
Melampheth
Mlonk
Blixabeth Talay
Utellaiaks Developang
Samda
Bextor
Crude oil output drops as Texas and Oklahoma flow declines
United States crude production fell with Texas showing a drop in five day totals and Oklahoma's output easing. The Weekly Bureau of Mines report notes lower daily barrels after a month’s end shutdowns. Despite regional gains, overall national output slipped while field activity shifted to newer wells and pipelines adjusted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Bureau of Alies
Texay
Oklahoma
Sederad Natimate Ny
Geological Group Picnic Scheduled
A fragmentary notice describes a Geological Group Picnic with details about arrangements, committees, and participation. The text mentions a chairman, venue notes, tentative dates, and that some activities will be offered at no charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geological Group
Fragmentary Cordelle Field Produce Details
Fragmented OCR reads like a race and farm product ledger with scattered names and numbers. Rydell Yara Petey Wwilte survey and various figures such as 1812 and 2706 appear, along with mentions of horses or crops, but the text is highly garbled and difficult to parse into a coherent event or report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victora
Helle Toil
Punter
Brinhal i
Aurviey
Cowen
Devinbel
Ately
Rydell Yara Petey Wwilte Survey Na
Pliverd
Trent
Ube Pines
Miranda Producers Continue Decrease In Oil Output
WAKER May 20 report details ongoing declines among Miranda oil producers, with several wells abandoned or completed at varied depths in Duval and nearby counties. Notable activity includes abandonment of multiple wells, partial yields of hundreds of thousands of cubic feet, and ongoing field operations by Magnolia, Beverly, and other local entities.
Abandoned Well in Campana Field Report
A terse field note describes an abandoned well in Campana Field with results from a 700 foot drill in Victoria county and activity near Jackson and Madison counties. It notes water at depth, a 1920 foot casing, and potential ties to Tarby Petroleum and related oil groups, amid continued surveying and possible production prospects.
Starr County Wildcats Rise In Frigid Discovery
Starr County Wildcats emerge amid a volatile oil field week as Teo Western Oil reports production at several wells. New completions near North Aready field in southeastern Starr County push output. operators plan pumpers and further tests as pressures stabilize and gas is recorded.
Sullivan Extension Well on Production in Hialko County
Sullivan extension well No 1 in Hialko county began production for first time on Saturday after testing at 2400 feet with white oil showing. Company reports two producers tested previously in the pool and a workover on Nu 2 Biores Os in the same pool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray
Jaln
Sullivan
Hialko
Weil
Sue Gt
da Eine
Prillins Petrotoura Company
EL Smith Gl Company
SGLG
Sun Oil Company
Hon Meh
North Wastern State
Kannligerd
Luna No
Olivares
Nasah
Wallace Pire
Syorth
Kelsey Etdh
Jip Tinks
Broak
Yip
and Refining Companya x LO MeGill
Test in White Creek Sector Being Made
Test in White Creek Sector details a drilling operation near White Creek with mentions of crews, equipment, and a well elevation of 268 feet. The report references ETE Rivera and a 25869 feet depth, noting abandonment of a section and a test result as part of ongoing exploration work in Montorable County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Creek
Rivera
Tana
Accond
Hontorpun
Best
Howeyar
Herrick Moore
North Dale Field Well Depths Reported at 2135 Feet
North Dale Field activity near Marlow shows multiple wells drilled with results around 2135 to 2268 feet. Operators Bata NT Oxden, Burton, J. Th Wamack, and others report several drillings, with a Kilwordhstonelike interval and a 205 to 2268 feet range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dale
Tluling
North
Bata NT
Oxden
Wi Marre
Drliliux
Ee Bot Burton
Walter Garvin
J. Th Wamack
Well Jr. Wild
Nordhweut
Marlow
Wie
Oing
Thie Dius
Man Oleimmanen
Bermai Orn
Wildcat
J. Davie
Derrick Woop
D.C. Mahar
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Karl 5
Post
Booth
Texas Discovery
Rowan and Hope
Rincan
Starr County
Bishop Et al
Ricady
As & Mes
Binerals
Richard
White Point
Knoren
Bascand
Mike" Griffith
Plymouth Fi
South Texas
Divisian
Simon
Pittshburgh
San Antonis
Joe DS. Daweon
Vane
Gulf Oil Corporation
Carepus Chricti
Joe
San Antonio
Antonio
Bat
Tiny
EX Eastin
Gulf
Hallard
Howser
Rame Place
Jutus L Bullivan
Tekan Realty Company
Wasington, D. C
Stee
Commans
Smith
Ren Holt
Sim F
G Seusaire Tesrt
la Trinidad Erant
Earl Call Wey
Richardson Petroleum
Crem- Baty Ea
Juck Esst
Ot Et Bolt Bn
Camada
Cannda
Tom Graham Oi
Liles Mail
Tesk
H. H. Howell
W. K Hoffman
Gere
Plunms
Camago Ranch
Sa Diego
Pertesn
JR. Tiunter
WPL Quiv
Wildcat Tiree
Grater Grave
Four Milea
Grange Grove
R_& Weldron
Peck Welbausen
Cornuround
Alfred
Alfsnd
Lonnie Glassrock
Robert Adamc
Robert Adams
Discovery Wall
Bere Tract
En Worth
Gan Antonio de Aguda Dulce
Con Torino Spee
Noranwast Wa
Clivis
Doren
Hueecharty
L. Rinkselson
Disourery
Elas
Tansy
L. Richardson
Gorliwest
Belur
Sas
Boxer
Wilde
Smawdiabels
San Anonio
West Wine
Urriggas
Marines
Swearingen
Owas
Delow Saed
Fay
Zevera
Eatuly
Arle F. Sharp
Tie Seipienet Pool
Inhnsos
Patsy
The
Atlanse
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Nbn
Aeynan Imine Company
Mae Pen Lrans
Allven
Rene
Ha Fall
Tekin
Destin
Antonis
By - Yi
Sium Boli
Gene
MM. Diller
Rona Nom
Bt Miller
Seetin
Santos Plurwa
Keltow
Corpus Chusieel
Mey
Trean Bayaily Conwany
Securition Tecka
Botts
Toad Tran
Une
Aries
Kociton & Sitat
Earthyrabin
Mauch ‘Bartas Keant
Malta
Mewe
Seth Heward
Recto
Nana
Kantion
Tanyilars
Alloe
Pettus
Duval
F Sum
Lonkin Pier
Tenavides
Bleding Pintas
Jackson
Fitzsimmons
Sun Oil
DressuTé Oh Caauk
H. A Deine Sever No
Belcher Production Company
John Mw
Navarra Oi
T Ben G. Afew
Botton
Ben G. Men
No. 1
Miller
Pany’s
Agte Po
Weed County
Miranda
West County
Webn
Gorton W. Jshusan
Johnson
Ale
Adwal
Mary Katy Withert
Bruni
Perion
Sunise
Bawards
Bey
Leredy
Soutiy
Miranda Valley
Zapata
Jona
RNG Murvey
Joe Martinez
A. J. Brun
Zanata
Bron
Aguilarzes
Kerwan
Env Rowe
RF. Shél
He A. Weil Vatain
Ceat
Willam
Stuart
Leuta Escapula Estate
Rowla
McFadden Field
Lanmenyal
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Neexsiuna
Prowgire
Tansey
Jay Atsdoll
HSN
Padgin
MTG
Perineal
Olfrainieng
AD Wal Mraddin
Taig
Aires
Dte Faddin
Panter Lawers Phhooe Waa
Buffalo Co
Yoakum. Andrews Wildcats
Ban Angrid
Yuakuan
Ante Nerth
Breas
Emmy Wilteat
Hotuware
Walle Lin Youkum
Ernie
Emile Wed
Scillichtes
Texna Co
Bartala
Aussallon
Paina
Wood
Caines
Panne
Plater
Pater
H. Faimnan
Kotor
Neste
Tee
Nueges
Corpus Christi
Nurces County
Seaboard Oil Corporation of
Geiaware
Richard Hing
Nueces Counts
Southern Minerals Corporation
Richard Kins Rohning
Texas Company
TEAP
Haitle RD
Flina
Clara Deriscoil
William DL. Nichelle
Fiorente F. Richardnon
Tvo
Carpix Chiat
H.W Howell
Chara Duzentt
Ralph Roéden
Josephing Miller
C. lv. Kitom
Reed and Cox
Ty. Holmes
Killam
M. Webb
Sinit
Phillies Petrotram Company
Wu. McCright
Secthor Hay
Restorationa al
Wellington Oil Company
Delegrre
C. HR. Nichardaail
Fen H
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Sun Ol
Corwin Christi
George
Fool's Subdivision
Niles
Cluna Driver Field
Allanie Bock
Wag
Hiawalhs of and Gas Company
Seshun Grif
Stevens
Alde-Bock
Eids
Spalding
Yal
Iain
Coronado Entgoralion
Yarrow
Wonnie View
Raneauld
Bs Rosa
Dougherty
Acctlan
Ricdie D. Rowe
M Campbell
Balcones
Tex
Saul Sat
Pune
Cempeideon
Howe Ducinis
Pnd
Minton Vourts
Availale
Willy Nin
Cordelle Field
Waker
Tounda Nanan
Casal
Clancafed
Atagnelle Petroleum
Maghola Petroleum Company
J. Alanis
Xs Collings
J. Af
van Wastin
Mrough
Delra HT
Magnolia Onerasian
Peticlean Company
Sounty Raueh Company
Geff Rose Sn
Host Aurvey No
Xaos
Tavad Gannty Toner Company
Witee
Produvin Iympany
Ft Hale
Mentoo Politi
Duval County Ranch Company
Nurvey No
Ereperiak Co
HAMS
County Ranch Common
J. Poidovent
Nurvey
Biol Caventye Fraaven
Hans Marvey
Mmesabnuta Srixdene Deel
Slikeoit
Tinal Melnik
Ron Welt
I. Alnoia
Campana
Tukey
Ian
Nemaebat
Aryiandl
Apnarenthy
John Aillz
Victoria
Avfield
Jackson County
Wilestar
Athet
Toeatlan
Medtullen
Adintvicel Y. Pal
Muriany
Singlin
Razor Invariance
Fae
Neanows
Terint
Tyedacie Company
Fu Rovers
Painda Petroleum Company
Wyne Crosby Dollling Company
afeCals Ranch
Kopnicky
Tildor
Uctow
Iue
Braneling
Oreeva
Abatial Ma Thomason, Inc
Dolin Uiesighton
Blade
Gy Schwein
Abel Mieve Atbyiy Ison
Fad
Magnilla Vetroteum Company
al Sa
Nawnin 1
Atentin Finrela
Wan Aig
Ohag
Howe
Saul
Yaneh Feld
Weal Sane
Tire
Mny Palma Conprin
Nelton
Tanaya
St. Mwranin
San’ Antonia
Hounton
Tarby Patrotéum Corporation
Sin Ol Company
BMT Patroteum Ore Paritian
Ohio
Dnd
Allara
Jet 40
Hounett Ranch
Aishill
Tna
Iano
Monk
Limelight
Rio Grande Cite
Muay
Stare
Teo
Oil Corporation
Moas
Sanford
Ricshy
Slure
Sullivan Extension
Phoenix Refining Co
Cietanlsan Ancantys
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