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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1939

Page

5

South Texas Geological Society Picnic Planned at Goore Island

Tentative arrangements set for a September picnic near Carpis Chelstt at Goore Island. Rock hounds will entertain oil scouts with a softball game and dancing at Mills Wharf after the meal. Meeting updates include a postponed September 15 session to September 22 in Corpus Christi with papers on McCampbell and Fitzimmons fields.

Baul 5 POST South Texas Geological Society Goore Islanid Carpis Chelstt Mills Wharf Geological Society Fuin Sa Antonio Oiher Depong Corpus Christi Nueces Hotel Reegan Tucker Deiver McCampbell Rehan Cdick Navarre Oi St Akte Fitzaimmons Field

Oil Prospects Surge in La Gloria and Ben Bolt Fields

In Southwest Texas wildcat activity intensifies with multiple new wells. Jim Wells unit in La Gloria yields 151 barrels of oil on a 23 degree API, testing 60 pounds pressure. nearby No. 1 M. A. Mudman posts 137 barrels per day, while several rigs advance in Ben Bolt and surrounding oil districts. Production companies, including Magnolia Petroleum and Reynolds, push perforations and DSTs at depths around 5000-5400 feet as crews cement, drill, and coring progresses amid ongoing discoveries in the La Gloria area.

Pat. Rutherford Oral Giled Sas Gumpans Reynolds Tom Graham Harry J._ Meazer Fia Harry J. Messer Baltineh Ensily Wag Laedind Pollom Harry Moener Marty J. Moser Eauke Bitbaa Bollow Diss Auandonee Ray Morgan Wedfoal Aon Fort Guill Production Ama Va Pustojovsky Reynolda W. Adams Survey Keene and Dunnenthisvision Varr and Welaney OL Company Ean Diexs Ben Belt Mndhwest A. Schormbere Lance Earl Rowe Wade Tite Anionig da Atti Humble Oil and Hetining Company Tar Wari Chet Lilian Bich Charkatail Wilan Marne Ramses Shri C.G. Eddy San Alitaia la Dallas Wiicompens Alice la Gloris Jim Wella Coucty Asia Wildesiims Macnetie Petroleum Company No Martola Petroleum Ccm Hauy Hornsby Et W. VW Jacob Pierce Rollins la Rosa Caranada Speporstion Michi Ae Agignel Jose Markarele Bratt Corstia Christe Corstia Christe Bent 16—Agus Sratans Dulée, Beerydt & Cevkved Selon Bulden Isis Becomas Nuecsa Coronado Corporation Severn D. Rooke Aldroly Grant Profucinz Company Diavillale Uriler George H. Paul Dziscoli Ranch Andrex da Je Saints Noli HC Pyle Bens Disilitata Dole Gores H. Paul Andres Dyde la Puento Maiter No OG Price North Hoe George S, Paul Aston Peouveine Alice Begtvier Pnuffhrast San Antonio de Agua Dulse Grant Re Anderson Revire Ania Dulce Gas Company Talbert Nod Sisillate Wal Triberk Puentreitaa Andres Fernandes de la Fuenlas Minnie Bock White St Waline Rue Texas Conserv MT. Hillisrd Pillips Petroleum Company A.C Gandy Sigwar Hatetis Ool Nhuy Parrela Uf Gat Faler Nor Mayenews Peespiraq MIU Hopman Aostrade Milea Thubabiyn Mdar Ingesetan Milne Sialhea San Angela Goolinn Hoste Gil Gyunce Dart Debssroan Joanuin de Korrora Fayllan Crockett Dela Crockett County Dea Crichern Lsc Banganite Xouth Betar Mauley Brigey Juan Jos de Tall Crane County Garza Mantemayor Aid Sons Deringha Hodingworlk Berpined Trim Crockett Guy Halenpast Zaid Wales Krouen Rortiecinglehoke Kent Gainen Eaak Cee Dan Lakes Mie Mareeth Netiiaig Ban Diego Howell

Unclear OCR Fragment on MWewit and Dougherty Case

Fragmentary text mentions MWewit and Dougherty, incomplete names, dates, and numbers. Several garbled terms reference persons, places, and possible actions but lack coherent facts or events. No clear lead, outcome, or verifiable entities to describe.

Refugio County oil activity declines amid clustered wildcats

Refugio County reports growing activity declines with drilling constrained to a few offset wells. In the Deewild field and surrounding leases, multiple wildcat wells such as No. 5 Aura D and Coronado No. 17 yield limited production and mixed results. Several rigs and prospects near Woodsboro, Tivoli, and Dri scoll are described, with various depths and perforations noted and scattered completions or delays.

Aufugio Refugio Coue Dee Woodsboro Conpany Thompson WCBS Act Dunit Driscoll Surrey Maxime Games Eurvey Nowsworthy Production Company Maltie Wood Wildcat Wesigio Coring Tivoli W. Co Paul's Hasselfield Wen Waterials

Drilling Progress Marks Texas Wildcat Wells in Chronology

Record of multiple oil and gas tests across Travis Williamson Guadalupe and nearby counties notes several wildcat efforts. Wells like No 1 6 Ay Griffin Estate and Durst Creek fields report depths from 560 to 2752 feet with varying production potential. A dry notable at Seruin two miles distant and gas sand logged at 1445.51 feet are cited amid ongoing activity.

Luling Aine OW Company Lung Travis County Bellestrom H. Maplin Williamson County Brown, Gardnn and Et Fluhami GN Company Durst Creek Guadalupe County Howse Oi Corporation Sydwey Edward Steves Tr Thealore Elemann Seruin Texas Company E. Dowdy Jacob Austin del Rio Red Tock

Valley Production Tests Under Way

Valley tests proceed in Texas oilfields with wells in Bay Grande Valley and Starr County showing initial production. Magnolia Petroleum No. 1 Tide O Main reports 130 barrels per day from 49-240 perforation at 2200 feet. No. R Marge and No. Downs estate activity noted with several depths and surface plugs.

Bay Grande Valley Fele Magnolia Petruleum Company la Gloria Dim Wells SP Founda Karitor Ulin

Victoria Wildcat Well Abandoned

Victoria reports abandonment of the Victoria Wildcat well after a drill run reaching 2755 feet. The crew logged fluids, including water and gas, with an estimated 35 barrels of oil-equivalent production before the site was shut. Venting and surface indications prompted the move to a new location in the northwest quadrant of Condalle.

Victoria Bauritz Crow Chatey

Rancho Solo Field Completion Made

Fragmentary OCR text references Rancho Solo Field completion and related names and locations but is largely unreadable. Key terms include Rancho Solo, field completion, dates, and scattered proper nouns such as Leazah, Ravintie, Dayal County, and Webter. The readable content does not present a clear event, date, or actionable item to confirm.

South of S A Results in Oil Test Failure

Test results from South of San Antonio show a failed oil test as several wells in Wheeler County near Murkuse Cambor report progress and depth readings. Drilling activity continues with multiple wildcat attempts and survey data outlining depths and locations across the Ravel county area near San Antonio.

S.A

Rincon Prospect drills in Starr County new oil fields

In Starr County near Rio Grande City on Sept 16 staking began for Rincon Prospect’s Mo. 2 T. Te Slick group, a 12,000 acre block with W. R. Davis Co Ins of Hobaton and New Fork forming operators. Anticipated 20 to 100 wells, with crude oil and possible distillate plant plans, plus a recycling plant cost around 450,000. Other fields see Sun Oil Co No. 2 Lopen and No. 4 George Thepeer drilling nearby as activity intensifies across the Ro Grande Valley.

Rio Grande City Rincon Starr County W. R. Davis Co. Ins Hovatun New Fork Othe Parth Sterr County Transwestern Gil Company Cameron Brovell Fieid Hum Antonia F. D Dee") Davenport Mission Double DC Transwesern Ceil Company San Antonio Daysuport Transwestern David Brownsville Davis Ro Grande Valley Watch Sun Oi George Thepeer Eincondintric Spedia Wichelen Phillips Petroleum Company Gumercinga Salinas Rafael Flores

Jageson Area Boom Details From West Celt Wells

Victoria reports on the Jageson area boom with the Magee Nia Petroleum Co expanding rapid drilling efforts. The update notes new wells, depths around 1399 feet, sand and oil findings, and completion statuses in No. 3 Kubroka and related fields as crews advance along the coast and local acreage.

Victoria Covcey Celt Vnellcans Magee Nia Petroleum Company Hinmont Magnolia Patrateam Pasanang Amin KRU Nanile Nicks Coredt Loataoas Mahalia Hatraloum Company ZA. Weal Wan Lannie Ginaxcick Cormug Chelai Sevre Rumion Mungo xi Alt Umble Oil and Refining Company Tf Kubroka

Fragmented OCR military notice and place names

OCR gibberish outlines a fragmentary report with scattered place names and numbers. It mentions distances and locations but lacks coherent facts, making a clear event or outcome uncertain.

Material Gains In Duval County Oil Sinks and Rises

In Duval County activity shows several oil finds and tests with multiple wildcat prospects. Wells such as the Thomas Lockhart Pettun group near 154 miles north report varied results with flows around 50 barrels per day and pressures near 2600 pounds.

Sinton Area Test Watch Edges Toward Offshore Drilling

An OCR plagued report details oil and gas activity in San Patricia County near Sinton, including multiple wells drilled by Texas Quiz Producinen and Plymouth Oil. It notes depths, casing, pressures, and daily production estimates, with references to East White Point time, Norfolk lines, and several company wells in the Wellington and Delaware areas.

Rimton Enu Sinton San Patricia Texas Quiz Producinen Company Fintan Wildest Oie Linton Youih Auloy Iwague Raton Angelita Wellington Delaware Binh White Point San Pa Liicio County O. W. Klimnt George VW Plymouth Qilt Company W. H. Levis Sul Plymouth Oit Company W. G. Snarka Dr

Calhoun Wildeat Dry Abandoned in Victoria County

A fragmented historical note describes Hendrith Coronada position activities near Victoria on September 11. It mentions Calhoun Wildeat, a group of youths, a welder van Arigotwund EY feat, and a wildcat drill near the northwest line of Mackaa subdivision. The text references oil and land survey terms, including Is voh Hornstein and Pleming Ranch.

Victoria Hendrith Coronada Cone Roxen Wildeat Roren Calhown County Hourton Company of Texas Muilo Faye Miler Houtlchel Colette Creek Hornstein Wildcat

Oil Weekly reports U S crude output at Sept 16 peak

United States crude oil output averaged 3,440,985 barrels daily through September 16, per The Oil Weekly. Texas and East Texas show mixed shifts with declines relative to prior weeks, Oklahoma and New Mexico vary, while government demand estimates influence overall production outlook.

United States Texas Mlald Skuldoon Teeresu Ct Allowatin Bureau Estinal Oklahomn Ol Weekly Texas Panhandle Texaz W. Centra Texan West Texas Central Texas East Texas Oklahoma City Seminole Opus New Mexico Rocky du Slates Michigan Arkativig

Drilling Activity Reported in Fitzsimmons Field

Fragmentary survey notes show drilling active in Fitzsimmons area with multiple wells listed by company and survey numbers. Entries reference depths around 38 feet and 4 1/2 feet with other sections and feet noted.

Fitzsimmons

Republic Gasser Complete at 6036 Feet

SINTON Sew 16 Repantie Nate val Gas company and Hyrin Rite n TOA. A Galles cane THY aout Woat at East Biggnalhalrovery cavantet eG and shut in at HONG feet Crewell Howe estimated 1 000 000 patie feet of gas per day Tom perforatio in wt MITES feet Cloved im yeessute wan 2000 pounds Tubbye wi set an Vrucken Just mhove perirations to nhe eel sale water Slow trom unk move

Sinton Nate Val Gas Company Hyrin Rite A. Galles Cane Thy East Biggnalhalrovery Waa Hong Feet Crewell Howe

Three Rivers Cat Drilling at 1650 BERVILA dispute

A garbled OCR item mentions Three Rivers Cat Drilling at 1650 BERVILA with references to Hep.sta Takine's No. 2 W. Utonne and Mires millen. It notes a miller and a Noraworthy provision, with Keveihht waiting for comment on soilinens and a below 2140 line.

Three Rivers Bervila Sta Takine Utonne Sevan Miller Noraworthy

Derilling Continues in Sparta Wilcox Site News

In Beeville, Sept 10, reports describe ongoing derilling and related operations at the Sparta Wilcox site. The text details bore locations, trench measurements, and pipeline connections, noting workers from several teams and reference to nearby oil facilities and property parcels.

Wildcat oil activity surges in Jim Rogg County area

In Jim Rogg County and surrounding regions, extensive drilling and testing continued with multiple wildcat wells reported. Operators such as Magnolia Petroleum and others pursued new prospects near Bruni, Queen City, and surrounding blocks, with depths ranging from 200 to over 2,600 feet and several wells abandoned or pending test results.

Grote and Gorgey No 8 Completed

Fragmented OCR text mentions Grote and Gorgey No 8 in a garbled note. It references individuals, locations, and numbers with unclear context, resembling a damaged newspaper snippet. No coherent event, date, or outcome is ascertainable from the readable portions.

Luby Field Well Good for 82 Brils

CORPUS CIRISTT reports field well results with 82 brils and significant prewetures. Company notes 490 signi prewture and 800 nadia prevents on enalage from perforations at 500400 fret. Wellington OW at Dela ware's No 141, M. Buyer, Southin 428, wax corn below R530 teal. Drillator lest at St10-29 teat tin teat recovered ZAG tows of oft and mui in Trennuse.

Gogo Wellington Delaware M. Buyer Southin

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