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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1939

Page

9

Oil Industry Crisis Eases After Texas Commission Action

The oil market shows signs of recovery after drastic steps by Texas railroad officials and interstate bodies curbed crude prices. Production in the region exceeds 230,000 barrels daily, with calls for further conservation to stabilize prices and reserves.

FARY Business Ag Texas Railroad Commission Las Jerry Sadler Tom A. Emith Ril Welle Texas Interstate Compact Commission

Oil Development in Southwest Texas Producing Area

Futile attempt by Lincoln Petroleum to open production in the Signles neta area met with no success. Wells and locations across Guadalupe, Bexar, Kerr, and nearby counties show ongoing drilling with depths around 2000 to 2700 feet. Operators include Bluehawk, Humble, and Briscoe units, with multiple No. 2 and No. 1 tests near Kingsbury, Red Rock, and San Antonio.

Lincoln Petroleum Company George Alien Stanés Wilheite Ehalow Hossibie Bluhawk Oil Company Guadalupe County Humble Oi Hkefimne Company Leroy G. Denman Trenton A. S. Emmertairres Texas Company Jacob Edwarris Kingsbury Hi Deex Clem Brosduax Kise Sarves Briscoe John Drining Jlalph P. Qeden Red Rock Aeris San Antoni Jack A. Tarver Deiliius Rod Trol Bexar S Raid C Harker Gas Ricette San Antonio Edhuwirth Sour Noriawest Delaware MB. Cloud Henyner Androminetely Dts Rockdale Edwards Fame Benstre Ghaera Ghersom JTF. Wilcox Oil and Gas Companys Kincaid Zavala Milter Wes

Clinton mast sep 2 court case on drink driving plea

A newspaper snippet reports George OTwole and Samuel Mell involved in a drink driving case. Mell, aged 53, pleaded guilty while under the influence of alcohol. The exchange over the fine amounts to pay the court and sell property to raise the money is mentioned.

Clinton Mast George EB Otwole Damuel Mell WEA Rew Tald Dodge O'Toole

Western Hidalgo Wells Shine In Week Of Oil Field Activity

Western Hidalgo reports fresh activity with six new wells and notable production. No. 1 Saenz at 4118 to 4216 feet yielded about four barrels per hour. field shows fourth producer and several older wells completing. Nearby Sanford and Colorado fields also show progress with multiple tests and cementing, highlighting ongoing drilling and testing in the Lower Ti Grande valley and surrounding counties.

Lar Patttpg Petryjuem Company Wheelex Sullivan Cats New Felds Tia Grande Valley Nisving Samfordyce Field S. Deen Pris No Cb Guerra Sninfurdyee B.george Mumhin King Ranch Colorado Hose Conan Wood Stare Gonzales Artie Uteiste Magnola’ Petroleum Company Garela Veteian Carbarges Jurisdiciane Veulian Starr Pucker Petriainy Cuiltipin Fawkine Hoo Io Deijing Company Ateise Sweden Tellgtuer Ube Sam Cunningham Benavides KOM Met Miller Banilos Waves Pratt Nat Paints Parsaure Lebina Taneburn Sri Bile Lee Anne Miler and Sons Lubin

New Producer Oil Production Near Victoria Cited

A newly reported oil producer in Victoria County is detailed with location notes and flow rates. The report covers several drill sites north of Maurity and Colello Creek fields, noting production figures for wells such as No. 4 FM Ate Faudin estate and No. B23 7 PB Traylor, along with daily output, pressures, and acreage details.

Victoria Moore Aheen Crow Gracey Heard Wildent Maurity Field Verret Point Dastuts Antonia Colello Creek Bee Cankill Anton Rei Mann Manuel Zepeda John G. Mara Reek Clee Traylor Jos Calban Ein Dake Matthews Lackhart Swickheimer Wildcat Just Actorship Torka County Gollan Inks Ewickheimer Land Vaedilla Crrixation Murray Ole Copany Wildest Cathaunil Ty Uinwoln Burt Veagara

Wildcat Drilling Progress Near Mirando City

A garbled field report describes a wildcat drill at 3650 feet near Mirando City with references to Pan American and Comden Drehhe. It mentions a second location at Cetful Lane, a well at 4628 feet, and various drilling metrics and pressures, with unclear names and figures.

Wildcat Mirando FeeRisteen BNE Dar Ky Hethman

Oil drilling report from Casa Blanca plant completion

The record notes completion at Casa Blanca with gas testing near 10640 feet and perforation checks at 6470 feet. It records casing depth, pressure readings around 2400 pounds, and oil gains including 126 barrels of oil and 47 pounds per square inch pressure. references to Southern Minerals and related survey work.

Corpcs Teal Cana” Blanca Isiawiatha Plant Hiailook Porforavien Charles Aan Gm Cement Alire Tata Marth Saemlatiers Sequiesa Mo Finch Ghike

Italy to Advance Coffee Output Amid Ethiopian Trade Ties

Italian experts study Ethiopian coffee grading as a model to raise quality. The analysis highlights Ethiopia as a key origin among 21 leading coffee-producing nations. Trade routes and volumes include substantial shipments between 29,000 and related figures, underscoring ongoing commercial links.

Italy Rome Ethiopia

Ast group Chinese tribe explored remote Wass Lake area

Scientists hope prospectors push toward the Wass Lake region on Vancouver Island as rumors say a mixed native tribe has held land and gold claims. Reports note tensions with outside parties and limited interior mining activity amid uncertain tribal alignment.

B. c Wass Lake Vancouver

Wildcat drilling near Corpus shows progress in Nueces County

Routine work marks progress as several wildcat wells near Corpus Christi and in the De Wits region reach depths around 6000 feet. Reports mention multiple prospects with test results, planned deeper holes, and ongoing producing efforts by Union Producing Company and others in the area including Driscoll and Mantem Pasture sites.

Nueces County Agus Dulce Fremont Alenia Lengorg Gemat Reanar Ol Corporation Fox Haight Wildest Texas Company Rutland Witdcat George HL Paul Sabiliviskm Delscatt Ranela Jece Cabteins

Sand Test On Near Zapata Described With Depth Readings

A report from Zapata describes a sand test near Zapata with bore depths ranging from 1310 to 2403 feet. Officials including Corrtin Blanen and Gutierrez monitor readings while noting holes and perforations along the survey path. The work involves multiple participants and references the surrounding area near Freer, with several company names and geographic markers mentioned.

Hapata Zapata Pauner Carl Will Anil OSI Toe Tie Texan Connaug di Tenninks Nardah Amd Morrla Gutierrez Vtso Puny Fort Wills Pseetian Engel Char Fan Antonin Imeaime Waterinis Mickel Ruiz Jr Jesse Ting HAC Acand Raiheay Company Freer Blindard OU Company Pesca Welirat Jewatian

Wildcat Wells Drilling Reported Across Refugio County

Sept 7 update from Refugio County shows multiple wildcat and appraisal wells in progress. Operators including Gare arveral, Transwestern Oil, and Hobert companies report casing runs, perforations, and electrical surveys as depths approach 6500 feet with several wells testing in the 3000 to 6000 foot range. Multiple prospects mentioned include Lee, May 37, and Yorktown zones near Woodboro and Garwood, with attention on potential lower-zone production.

Refugio Mbun Belue Chield Ol Eompany Itehisle Tironaie Corporation Rooke Aldrete Xrant Etl Viva Drdluz Michpa Hewit and Dougherty Birdie D. Ragke Settine Sig Eideck Transwestern Oil Company and Trinsity Drillers Incnrprvaten He Wood Et A Wildcat Rites Woodaboro Wagery Altolo Fuerlugio Nirsworthy Omany'a Maile Ant Refining Laura 2 Thomazon Wootylare EL Calen Box Willian Hees Gurvey Seta Ae Breville Pettys Sparta Wilkes Marshall Purvis Yorktown Devitt Senda Allerbach Dure Thompson Iouten Colorado County Shaka Petro Iin, Inc Deigware Burford Davia and Company, Inc No. LA BR. Melange Garwood Driken Dirks Hrothers and Richards

Fewer Wildcats In Laredo Area Reported In Texas Wildcatting

Gas and oil activity details from the Laredo area outline a reduced number of wells in the Adams discovery and nearby fields. Reports mention completed and abandoned wells with depths from hundreds to over a thousand feet, pressures, and drill-stem tests, highlighting ongoing exploration in the Cole-Brim district and adjacent southeast regions.

Lareno Miranda Yaron Henry Sills Reonett Wildcat Adams Gordon Wy. Johnson Gorton W. Papeen Tidewater Associated Ban Jukgu Texas Fintona Gilling Alice Be DLO Weiimey Ineteekhean Sation Cole-Brimt Webb County W. Wiltom Hiawatha Gil Gawcomiamy Southland Ile Gascommons Triescholanes Barnsley Et Locke Pugnell Sagindly Font Morelia Ak Tinnehard Stouttiwest An Fogers Ghee Rogers Euy

New Wildcat Drilling Near Hebbronville and Area

The Hebbronville area reports multiple oil test activity with several wildcat wells planned or drilled. Projects include Magnola Petroleum No. 2 in Garela and No. 1 in Gar cla, with depths reaching around 4600 feet and multiple formations tested.

Wildcat Mines Stumble Through Deserted Fields

Fragmented OCR describes abandoned oil and mineral exploration near Wadsta and La Gloria with details of wells, distances, and land parcels. Mentions locations such as Magnolia Petroleum Mo. AL Edward IL Slotze and references to wildcat drilling, oil, and salt water, with several garbled lines implying a halted project and unfinished operations.

Wadsta C. F. Mencit Ani Kegar Aira Cliff Deizendl Wiltcat Shoes Waulsta Megnolia Petroleum Company AL Edward IL Slotze Noi Maur Tot Id Ani Doel la Gloria Finie William TL Spicestr June Schaliart Alice

Starr Well Production Flags Fresh Output Record

Forty Barrels Per Day on Starr Well signals new production milestone as testers report 16 inch test results. Wells in the Enalern Starr pool show no. 2 injut stock, with W. Wo Zimmer and Nod Waningr lenses noted. Researchers and officials mark ongoing perforations and future targets as the industry tracks improvements.

Starr Well Hug Graner Clapton Mitel FY Tanga Nurip Ae Wainy Run Oleanrie Pool W. Wo Zimmer Nuns Nod Rowan Ana Lores Rieahy Aaron Filles Atlee En

Live Oak County Location Staked Near Beeville

Fragmentary report from Beeville on a Live Oak County staking project dated September 3 mentions Warnworthy Production, a drilling location seven miles east of Gakyulo, with details about lines and setbacks. The text is garbled but indicates exploration activity tied to a company and county.

Beeville Sent Warnworthy Production Company Eatacht Gakyulo Lise Ok County Une Tcom

Well Abandoned in Piedre Lumbre Well Abandoned

Fragmented report notes a well labeled Piedre Lumbre abandoned after testing dry at 2124 2202. It references Transwestern and Crown Truwal Canuals Monch Com pany and mentions daily production figures and survey work by J Paltevant.

Piedre Lumbre Mruralin Peleatomy Company Truwal Canuals Monch Company J. Paltevant Survey Pine Bae AuEh Binal Walt Eninte Alnnig Mirroy Io Pompin Transwestern Raval Gens Teel Company

Cement Awaited for La Trinidad Well After Damaged Text

Fragmented report describes a La Trinidad cement well project at a site one mile south of Benhole and northwest of Ment Altied. Names and details are garbled with unclear references to companies and locations, mentioning Pat ch Hofhertinl Moral Oil and Neve rigked.

Thnaolt Seat Zon Bridgrell Ua L. A. Yatton la Trinidad Grant Walline Suttink Suluch Bage Benhole Teld Patch Hofhertinl Moral Oil Fes Neve Fine Anorth Jing Wort Loring Bralairat Gertrude “Rehment Ment Altied Morro Pho Acers

Reynolds Field Outpost Discoveries and Drilling Progress

ALITE Sept 2 reports Reynolds Field defined by outposts near the Erie Holt area with multiple snipor tanks and extensive activity during the week of Die Whilscanny Pikie and Childston. Wells near corner of an BhaAcra face deep sections, with No. 3 well at 350 feet and several others drilled, showing varied production prospects and ongoing subsurface evaluations across multiple leases and operators.

Alite Netiniilen Die Teynolly Field Erie Holt Cihldston Rand Mornin Norte An BhaAcra Innit Brey Hon Mick Reynold Yaren Uotn Mannii Daler Grant Emlinn Tn Sorpormnted Mee Ct ReWunbineser Sieneddelon Fan Gran Corey Monner Fred Prank Narsey Wink Fer Kilkore Developers, Incorporated’y

Uninvited Guests Finally Pay Bill

Maurier D Langhorne observed a beehive on a porch in Lynchburg on September 2. After locating a cluster of bees, Langhorne smoked the hive out and noted several jars of honey collected from the trees and ponds nearby.

Lynchburg Maurier D. Langhorne

Unusual Funeral Held for Beloved Pet Dog in Wellington

A quirky service took place in Wellington for a stray terrier named Pacey the Wonder Dog. Friends and neighbors, including family and longtime workers, gathered at a Waterside resting place to honor the loyal pet who had been a companion for years.

Wellington Bert Wellingtar Syorkers

Pool Tokens Spoil Yellowstone Pool Scene

In Yellowstone National Park Wyoming officials stopped visitors from tossing lucky tokens into a Morning Glory Pool to ward off bad luck. Tourists threw the tokens, turning the water and sky blue, prompting rangers to remove the items and assign a guard. A ranger was fined five dollars.

Yellowstont National Park Firat Rangera Raper Lernyd

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