Refugio Timely Remarks and Refugio County News (Refugio, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 5, Ed. 1 Friday, November 27, 1931 Page: 1 of 8
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Timely
AND REFUGIO COUNTY NEWS
ARKS
YsjL IV—No. 5
Refugio, Refugio County, Texas, Friday, November 27,1931
$2 Per Year
REf ll&IO 1111 PMT Next Thursday, Dee. 3.
ItcrUMU v Circus Day in Refugio
The wildcat test in the extreme
northern end of this county, near the
Victoria County line, known as the
Humble Oil and Refining Company No.
1 I). M. O’Connor, is reported as a
probable good producer. Casing was
being set this week and the well is
to he drilled in the latter part of this
week.
The well encountered' a sand at 4,127
feet, cored to 4,139 feet and took a
drill stem test. The test showed 150
feet of oil in three minutes through a
3-8 inch choke. Later the well cored
three feet more sand to a total depth
of 4,142 feet and took a second drill
Stem test, which developed 15 joints
of pure oil and one joint of mud in
15 minutes.
Some geologists familiar with coastv
al operations were inclined to .regard
this well as being one the same struc-
ture with the big gas wells in South-
western Victoria County. They based
their opinion on the theory that it is
a large structure which is producing
gas at the peak and that the flanks
of the structure will be found produc-
tive of oil. This condition prevails
somewhat fn the Refugio field, it is
pointed out. The big gas wTells in Vic-
toria County are approximately five
miles east and a little north of the
O’Connor well. All of them are on
the McFaddin ranch. They have an
average depth of 3,750 feet and gas
production ranging from 25,000,000 to
as high as 40,000,000 cubic feet of
dry gas daily.
The O’Connor well, an important test
from the start, encountered numerous
sands, some of which would have made
big gas wells, but all were passed up
in search of a deeper and oil produc-
ing horizon. The best gas sand-was
encountered at 2,300 to 2,309 feet. On
drill stem test it showed 800 pounds
pressure in a few minutes. It was
passed up and when the well was drill-
ing at 3,875 feet the 2,300-Toot gas
sand caused a blowout that damaged
the derrick and rig and delayed prog-
ress of the well for two or three
weeks. A string of casing was set at
3,S79 feet.
Fire Chief Trying to
Get Lower Fire Rate
Mission Hotel Is Taken
Oyer fey J. M. Turman
Smilin' CKarlie Says*
Good Prospects for Oil
South of Refugio
Refugio County may have still an-
other oil field before many months,
according to G. C. Dixon of Refugio,
who is preparing to sink a deep test
eight miles southeast of Refugio, on
the Bonnie View Ranch.
Mr. Dixon says that it is his1 con-
fident belief that there is a potential
pool in this section, a fact that is
borne out by tests made heretofore
and by numerous geological surveys.
The test is to be made on the Paul
M. Peck 320-acre tract. The contract
calls for a depth of 5,500 feet, unless
oil or gas in paying quantities is en-
countered before that depth in reach-
ed. A large type Emsco rig, guaran-
teed to go 7,500 feet, is to be used.
Leasing has been active in this sec-
tion in the last few weeks, and it is
the firm belifef of Mr. Dixon and oth-
ers that an oil well will he brought in
in this section within the next few
weeks.
When Schell Bros, big three ring *
circus comes to Refugio on December
3 many pleasant memories will be re-
vived by the older folks who remem-
ber with many a chuckle the days ot
their youth and the lure of the circus.
To the younger generation it awakes
the anticipation of days of real fun
and frolic. It means walking round
the lot, seeing the circus folks at
work, the hugh elephants 1 pushing-
heavy wagons round as easily as a
child her baby buggy. It means a day
of mystery and enchantment to them.
The circus is exhibiting under the
auspices, of the Refugio Fire Depart-
ment. . They have arranged to distrib-
ute tickets through the local mer-
chants. They have made it possible
for everyone to go to the circus at a
nominal price. Regular price of ad-
mission is 50 cents, hut you can get
a ticket from the merchant for 10
cents and save 40 cents. There is no
reason for you to remain away from
the circus. Get your ticket’s from the
merchants, as they will cost 50 cents
at the show grounds.
Schell Bros, carry four elephants,
two camels and a complete menagerie.
You will see trained elephants, horses,
ponies, hears, lions and dogs. There
are all sorts of circus acts. Tumblers,
jugglers, wire walkers', iron jaw acts,
riders, feats of strength, slides for
life and web acts. One ;of the features
is Miss Vates Loala, the movie star
direct from Hollywood. A most ver-
satile performer who will thrill you
with her daring acts. Of course the
funny clowns will be there to con-
vulse you with laughter. Come and
bring the whole family.
The fact that some effort lias been
made, and is still being made, to se-
cure a lower fire insurance rate for
Refugio is shown by a letter received
recently by Fire Chief A. II. Bailey
from the Texas Fire Insurance De-
partment.
Fact of the matter is, Mr. Bailey
has been working* on the matter for
several weeks, and besides his efforts
in building* up an efficient volunteer
fire department, lias been in corre-
spondence with the state fire insur-
ance department, and, as the following-'
letter will show, his efforts are about
to be crowned with success. Accord-
ing to those in position to know, Re-
fugio is entitled to a much lower rate
than is now in effect here.
Among the many things that have
been accomplished here in the last few
months to- make Refugio safe from
disastrous fires are the organization
and training of a volunteer department
with a personnel of 24 men, the pur-
chasing of automobile pumper of the
most improved make that carries
chemicals and sufficient hose to reach
any building in the city from the near-
est fire plug. Weekly fire drills are
held by the department.
A fire house on the city lot is the
next step to be undertaken by the city
in the further building up of the fire
department, and with the paving and
improving of the city streets, Refugio
will he in little danger of a conflagra-
tion.
Following is the letter, written by
J. W. Deweese, state fire insurance
commissioner, to Mr. Bailey:
Austin, Texas, October 13, 1931.
Mr. A. H. Bailey, Fire Chief,
Refugio, Texas.
Dear Sir:
We desire to acknowledge receipt of
your favor of October 9tli, in reply to
our recent letter, and wish to thank
you very much for the information
contained therein. We are going to
list your city for the attention of one
of our engineer’s on the next trip
which is made into your part of the
State, and following his visit if every-
thing is found in proper order, steps
can be taken to take into account all
the improvements which have been
made.
Assuring you that it is our pleasure
to co-operate with you to tlie fullest
extent, we beg to remain,
Yours truly,
J. W. DEWEESE,
Fire Insurance Commissioner.
The Mission Hotel has been leased
1’om C. A. Neumann.
Ians to take charge
by J. M. Turman
and Mr. Turman
on December 1.
The Mission was opened about two
years ago by Mr. Neumann, and has
since that time been one of Refugio's
leading hotels. He says that his plans
for the future are indefinite, hut he
intends first to take a long delayed
and much needed vacation. vAfter
which, Mr. Neumann says, he will re-
turn to Refugio and may enter some\
other kind of business.
- Mr. Neumann has made numerous
friends both among the traveling pub-
lic and among local people during Ills
two years in the hotel business here,
and - says that it is with regret he
severs this friendly relation. He ex-
pressed thanks and gratitude" for the
kind treatment he had received from
those who had patronized his hotel
during during the past two years.
Mr. Turman is manager of the La-
Rosa Cafe, being associated with his
brother C. J. Turman, who also oper-
ate the LaRosa Super-Service Station.
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AT THE RIALTO
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FRIDAY.
“ONCE A LADY”—Produced by
Paramount, starring Ruth Chatterton.
In this production it is the wife who
would not hit dt off with the husband’s
family and who also let the world
think her dead rather than interfere
with the future of her daughter. Later
she helps that daughter attain hap-
piness, all without knowing that her
mother was alive -and helping her.
You Chatterton fans should not miss
this one.
INSURANCE COM’R
COMMENDS LEGION
44 THereV lots of
folks on Eas^
Street -- coinm
feack — -^;
Volimteer Fire Dept.
Puts Out Grass Fires
AT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
All regular services will be held in
the Presbyterian Church next Sunday,
November 29. We ai*e especially
stressing the Sunday school and Chris-
tian Endeavor work, as Miss Kate
Payne Owens, onr religious education
director for this Presbytery, will he
here then and for all of the following
week, so we are hoping for a large
hearing for her so that her visit will
be the most beneficial possible. The
workers in any Sunday school or
young people’s society are cordially
invited, as nothing denominational is
being stressed in this work. Preach-
ing services both morning and evening,
also special music.
IlEV. -C. S. LONG, Minister.
ARCADIA THEATER
Woodsboro
Low’s “M” System to
Hold Mid-Week Sale
Beginning the first week in Decem-
ber, Low’s “M” System Grocery and
Market will hold a mid-week sale of
groceries and meats. Next Thursday
will be the first day ©f this middle of
the week sale. The same prices will
prevail at both “M” System stores, one
of which, No. 1, is( located in the Low
Building east of the First National
Bank, No. 2 being in the Deases Build-
ing across the street from the High
School.
Appetizing dishes of chili and hot
coffee will be served free to custom-
ers who visit Store No. 1 on the first
Thursday, which is December 3.
Presbyterian Auxiliary
Meets with Mrs. Sable
FRIDAY (TODAY)—FAMILY NIGHT—ANY SEAT 10c
Adolphe Menjou and Pat OTlrien in
“FRONT PAGE”
“Bulmanla” "DiscowreiT
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“Nothing to Declare”
SATURDAY (ONE DAY), NOVEMBER 23
Glenn Tryon in
“SKY SPIDER”
Chapter 3 of “Battling with Buffalo Bill”
“Trapped”
SUNDAY AND MONDAY, NOVEMBER 29 'and 39
Warner Baxter and Lupe Velez' in
wo/ntt a ytit -m/r 4 tlw
“Our Wife”
SQUAW MAN’
Kinogram NeVs- ’ “Alex Rag Time Band”
TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1 and 2
Lew Ayres in
“SPIRIT OF NOTRE- DAME”
Comedy—“Stepping Out”
On Monday, November 16, the
Woman’s Auxiliary of the Presbyte-
rian Church met with its president,
Mrs. C. H. Cable, for the regular
monthly Bible lesson, which was fol-
lowed by a social hour. There was
a good attendance, a grood program
and the lovely refreshments served by
Mrs. .Cable all combined to make it
one of the most enjoyable of meetings.
On Monday, November 23, the x\uxil-
iary met in the church, where a most
interesting pageant on “The Home
Mission Weather Vane” was present-
ed, under the leadership of Mrs-
Frank Keller. The pageant will he
repeated at the church service next
Sunday night at 7 :45 and it is hoped
that many.who did not hear it on
Monday will be able to then.
On Monday, November 30, Miss
Kate Payne Owens of San Antopio
will address the 1 Auxiliary, after
which a social hour will with refresh-
' SATURDAY.
“THE RULING VOICE”—Racket-
eering versus the love of a' daughter
comprises the theme of conflict in
this First National production. This
picture, was favorably received by an
audience at the Winter Garden on
Broadway, according to a recent re-
view. Walter Huson in the role of
Jack Bannister, the unscrupulous hut
suave “voice,” commanded respect for
his portrayal of indomitable control 1
The Volunteer Fire Department, was
called cut last Friday to put out a
grass fire near the city waterworks,
which threatened to spread to adjacent
dwellings. The new American La
France pumper, manned by a suffi-
cient number of firemen, was on the
job in no time and the fire was ex-
tinguished before any damage was
done.
All this week the department has
been in readiness to answer calls to
put out fires which might be caused
by people burning grass and rubbish
during the clean-up campaign being
sponsored by the American Legion.
Truck load after truck load of trash
and refuse from homes and business
houses have been hauled away this
week and the campaign is still in
progress, and, according to Legion of-
ficers, will continue as long as the
money collected for that purpose lasts
or as long as there is any cleaning up
to be done.
S. M. Udden Elected
President of lee Men
S. M. Udden, San Antonio, vice pres-
ident of the Central Power and Light
Company, was elected president of the
/Southwestern Ice Manufacturers’• As-
sociation at the closing session of its
-, annual convention
of the ring over whom he lorded, as
well as for the light teaches of Novell8,
more whimsical moments. The cast
includes Loretta Young, Doris Ken-
yon, David Manners and John Halli-
day.
SUNDAY AND MONDAY.
“THE BELOVED BACHELOR”—
Produced by Paramount. The first
picture in which Paul Lucas plays the
title role. He was assigned this im-
portant part because he has earned
distinction through his excellent work
in such pictures as “The Right to
Love,” “Unfaithful,” “Anybody’s Wom-
an,” “The Vice Squad” and many oth-
ers. . In the cast are Dorothy Jordan,
Charles Ruggles, Betty Van Allen and
others of note.
TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY.
“I LIKE YOUR NERVE”—Pro-
duced by First National. In this pic-
ture young Douglas Fairbanks shows
distinct traits of his father. Loretta
Young is his leading lady.
Wednesday after-
whicli was held in
conjunction with the annual conven-
tion of the National Association of Ice
Industries.
Mr. Udden will serve as president
of the Southwestern Ice Manufactur-
ers’ Association for the ensuing year.
Mount Taylor, Stephenville, Texas,
was re-elected vice president.
The new president of the associa-
tion, Mr. Udden, is widely known
throughout South and Southwest Tex-
,as in his capacity as vice president of
the Central Power and Light, which
renders utility service throughout this
section, and the news of his election
as president of the Southwestern Ice
Manufacturers’ Association will be re-
ceived with interest by his many
friends.
Although the week designated as
clean-up week for Refugio by the
local post of the American Legion was
up with last week, the work of ridding
the town of trash and rubbish that
are likely to cause fires is being .cdn-
inue. Seventy-three truck loaks of re-
i fuse of different kinds have been
j hauled to the dumping ground to date.
! Commander Joe Heard this week re-
ceived the following letter from J. W.
Deweese, fire insurance commissioner,
commending his organization on the
undertaking:
Austin, Texas, November 23, 1931.
Post Commander,
Martin McDonald Post No. 29S,
Refugio, Texas.
Dear Mr. Commander:
We are today in receipt of your
printed circular announcing the fact
that your local Legion post is co-op-
erating with the Refugio Fire Depart-
ment in sponsoring Fire Prevention
Week, the dates of which were No-
vember 16th, through Saturday, No-
vember 21st, and I hasten to write you
this letter to commend you and your
entire membership on the community
spirit that you display in this great
undertaking.
It is my understanding that the
American Legion is a peacetime organ-
ization, and is working for the .benefit
of the community, State and Nation,
as a means of making this country
a better place in which to live, and
certainly to do this, we must give at-
tention to the tremendous annual fire
waste in America, for the reason that
fire kills over 10,000 people every
year and destroys over .$500,000,000
worth of property*.
I am informed by a responsible par-
ty that the local American Legion post
of Austin; received two community
service citations in 1928 for sponsoring
a “clean-up campaign” and for assist-
ing in the rebuilding of a small school
house in the hills of the western part
of the county, and certainly both of
these accomplishments wrere communi-
ty service work and deserved the rec-
ognition received. .
Fire is costing the people of Texas
approximately $20,000,000 each year
in the destruction of property, not to
mention the cost in increased insur-
ance premiums, increase in unemploy-
ment, wiping from the tax roll tax-
able properties, and at the same time
destroying approximately 300 lives
lives each year for the past 10 years.
We are much encouraged over the
good* work that you are sponsoring in
your city to prevent fires, and we
trust that this will spread to every
Legion Rost in Texas.
With best wishes and kindest re-
gards to your entire membership, I
am, Very truly yours,
J. W. DEWEESE,
Fire Insurance Commissioner.
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NOTICE.
On and after December 1.1 will have
charge of the Mission Hotel, having
leased the same from C. A. Neumann,
and will he responsible only for debts
made after December 1, 1931.
JOHN M. TURMAN.
The firing squad were escorting the
soldier who had deserted to the place
of execution. It was a dismal march
in the murk of drizzling fall day, ,
“What a terrible morning to die,
yes?” muttered the prisoner.
“Whattaya got to kick about?” ask-
ed the sergeant-in-charge* “We’ve got
to march back through all this rain I”
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY.
“THE MAD GENIUS”—-This pic-,
ture is Barrymore and the manner in
which his masterly histrionic capabili-
ties handle such a role was clearly
indicated by rapt attention accorded
sweet little girl who was born on
York Hollywood Theater. This picture
has a highly dramatic and spectacular
concluding sequence. The cast in-
cludes John Barrymore, Marian
Marsh, Donald Cook, Carmel Myers
and Charles Butterworth.
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Auto Licenses Will
Be Available Dec. 1
Accorded to information gathered at
the . Court House automobile licenses
for 1932 will b4 on sale December 1
this year, and prospective purchasers
will not be compelled to wait until
January 1 as heretofore. Certificates
ments will he enjoyed in the Young for the inspection of headlights are
People’s Building. All women are very
cordially and urgently1 invited, wheth-
er you belong to this Auxiliary or
not.
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Having been divorced for 21 yqars,
James and Perline Lankford were re-
married at Evansville, Ind., recently.
i FRIDAY (TODAY), NOVEMBER 21
Ruth Chatterton in
“ONCE A LADY”
Paramount News Comedy—“One Good Turn”
now available at the ounty Clerk’s
office. It could hot he learned whether
or not 1932 car licenses could he put,
on cars before January 1. This will
lengthen the time during which li-
censes for the coming year may he
purchased and avoid the rush during
the month of January. .
SATURDAY (ONE DAY ONLY), NOVEMBER 28
Walter Huson, Doris .Kenyon and Loretta Young in
“THE RULING VOICE” ’
“One More Chance” ' Educational Comedy
SUNDAY AND MONDAY, NOVEMBER 29 and 30
Paul Lucas in a Paramount Picture
“THE BELOVED BACHELOR”
Paramount News Vitagraph Comedy
TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1 and 2
Loretta Young and Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., in ,
“I LIKE YOUR NERVE”
Produced by First National
Serial—“Danger Island” Comedy
■THURSDAY AND FRID AY. NOVEMBER 3 and 4
John Barrymore in a Warner Bros Picture
Paramount News
“THE MAD GENIUS”
Comedy
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