anaheim-gazette 1925-05-07

OIL DEVELOPMENTS IN ORANGE COUNTY C. C. Julian Secures Lease Near Costa Mesa The Julian Petroleum Company has secured a lease of 25 acres of land from the Costa Mesa Terrace syndicate and will commence drilling operations within 60 days, according to information recently given out. A bonus of $3500 was paid. The property is situated about one mile southwest of Costa Mesa. This fact, coupled with the bringing in of a 50-barrel well on the E. S. Bruce Company lease on the bluff southeast of Costa Mesa and the erection of a derrick on the Rosenberg Oil Company's lease near the Julian tract, has brought a number of oil men from all parts of the Southland to this district. The Bruce well is producing from the 335-foot level on the pump. The oil is of low gravity, being nearly asphalt in composition. The Bruce property adjoins the 250-acre lease of the Newport Petroleum Company, owners of the unique "oil mine" now being dug. The Rosenberg firm is a newcomer to the Costa Mesa field, having recently acquired several leases belonging to the Interstate Oil Company. The latter company brought in a 200-barrel producer southwest of Costa Mesa last week. The veil of secrecy which the Standard Oil Company has thrown around its operations at Irvine No. 1, in the Paularino school district, is apparently impenetrable. and success has come at last in the face of very trying difficulties. Stanton is sole owner of the company drilling the well. South of the Alvarado lease, which consists of 1000 acres, the Shell company has large holdings, upon which one well is now being put down. AMERICAN LEGION NOTES Observance of Americanism Sunday, May 3, throughout the state has been requested by State Commander Nathan F. Coombs. All American Legion posts in California have been notified by Commander Coombs and State Adjutant James K. Fisk to observe the day following a communication from National Commander James A. Drain, who has sent forth a nation-wide call asking ministers of all denominations to speak from the pulpit on "For God and Country" next Sunday. Americanism Day was established by the Legion five years ago, as an offset to the annual demonstrations of the "reds" and I. W. W. communist organizations of this day, Commander Coombs says. One hundred representative California citizens are now being selected to constitute an advisory state committee for the American Legion's $5,000,000 endowment drive for the trust fund which is to be created for the relief of disabled war veterans and World War orphans. Colonel Davis P. Barrows, former University of California president, director of the northern California division, which will handle the drive for California's $400,000 quota, has compiled the list of committeemen headed by Governor Richardson. The drive is to be opened May 5. Selma post, Fresno county, has been The Rosenberg firm is a newcomer to the Costa Mesa field, having recently acquired several leases belonging to the Interstate Oil Company. The latter company brought in a 200-barrel producer southwest of Costa Mesa last week. The veil of secrecy which the Standard Oil Company has thrown around its operations at Irvine No. 1, in the Paularino school district, is apparently impenetrable. The Standard is working three shifts, with all four of the boilers going full blast. From information secured before the mantle of silence was placed around the wildcat, the company is determined to go 6000 feet, if necessary, to thoroughly prove the district. Drilling activities are expected to start this week on the well which Hoyt S. Gale, Los Angeles oil operator, will drill a half mile north of the No. 1. The derrick is up and digging of the sump is occupying the attention of workmen at present. This lease also was secured from the Irvine company. It is understood that Gale is prepared to go 6000 feet, if required, to get the black gold. A great boom is expected to result if oil in paying quantities is struck in either well. Sharp advances in prices of both downtown and country property are expected to result in event the search for oil is successful. The "oil mine" which Tom Sharkey, driller for the Newport Petroleum Company, is digging on the 250-acre lease on the bluffs overlooking Newport bay is down 400 feet, and the pool of "hard oil," or asphalt, which is known to underlie the section is expected to be reached within a short time, probably this week. The lease adjoints that of the Bruce Oil Company, owners of a 50-barrel pumper that went on production a few days ago. The first hole of the Newport company, sunk in the regulation manner, penetrated oil sands, but the oil was so heavy that efforts to get it to the surface were unsuccessful and decision was reached to try the mining method. Sharkey expects to install steam coils in the mine when the pool is reached and pump the oil out after it has been heated. A chunk of hard dirt, which fairly oozed oil, was taken out of the hole Saturday afternoon and exhibited to visitors. The wildcat well being drilled by Essays from California school children competing for the American Legion $1500 scholarship prizes must be in the hands of the county superintendents of schools in each county of the state by June, according to word given out today by State Adjutant James K. Fisk. Three judges will pass upon the essays in each county and the winners will be entered in the state-wide contest and then in the national contest. State Superintendent of Schools Will C. Woods is to name the three state judges. California school children between the ages of 12 and 18, inclusive, are eligible to enter the essay contest, the subject being "Why Has the American Legion, an Organization of Veterans of the World War, Dedicated Itself, First of All to Unfold and Defend the Constitution of the United States of America." The prize winners will be given the privilege of selecting the college or university which they desire to enter. STATE PICNICS The following state pilns are announced for the first two weeks in May: New Jersey All who ever lived in the state are called to meet under the auspices of the New Jersey Association of Southern California for a great picnic reunion, all day, Saturday, May 9, 1926, in Sycamore Grove Park. Come early and spend the day with old home state friends. There will be county registers and headquarters so all can find the old neighbors, even penetrated oil sands, but the oil was so heavy that efforts to get it to the surface were unsuccessful and decision was reached to try the mining method. Sharkey expects to install steam coils in the mine when the pool is reached and pump the oil out after it has been heated. A chunk of hard dirt, which fairly oozed oil, was taken out of the hole Saturday afternoon and exhibited to visitors. The wildcat well being drilled by A. A. Stanton on the Alvarado ranch, north of Brea canyon, now holds the center of interest in this district and operators are eagerly watching developments in the phenomenal well which will soon be brought in, it is believed. The well first attracted attention in November, 1924, at a depth of 3450 feet, hot water, under tremendous pressure, gushed forth, drenching the derick in the boiling fluid and then settled down to a steady flow, which has continued unabated ever since. The water, it is asserted, has medicinal qualities. It was shut off by the packer method instead of being cemented, and Stanton states that when the well is finished, both oil and hot water will be produced by it. The hot water will undoubtedly be used for health resort purposes, he says. What is attracting the attention of oil men just now, however, is the announcement that oil has been found in paying quantities, and of a very high quality. The drill had reached a depth of approximately 4100 feet when drilling operations were stopped and preparations begun for bringing in the new producer. Work on a pipe line to carry the oil to the tanks is being rushed and the latter part of next week ought to see the completion of the "mystery" well. Development work on the new well has been going on for over two years New Jersey All who ever lived in the state are called to meet under the auspices of the New Jersey Association of Southern California for a great picnic reunion, all day, Saturday, May 9, 1926, in Sycamore Grove Park. Come early and spend the day with old home state friends. There will be county registers and headquarters so all can find the old neighbors, even with thousands present. There will be a brief program, opening about 2 o'clock, songs and short talks. O. C. Linnard, president, will preside and hape charge of the day. The main purpose will be to have a good time—let the people do the talking. All the tourists and visitors from the old home are wanted. Bring your basket well filled. Coffee will be served free to all who buy the silk souvenir badges. Each one who learns of this is asked to pass the word along. Further information may be had of the president, phone EMpire 2557, or of C. H. Parsons, secretary of the Federation of State Societies, office in the Continental National Bank building, Main and Ninth streets, phone TRinity 3511, where the great New Jersey state register may be seen. Tennessee The annual spring picnic for all the Tennessee folks will be held in Sycamore Grove Park, Los Angeles, all day, Saturday, May 9, 1925, with basket dinners at noon. Hot coffee will be provided for all. Each county will open headquarters and registers. All Tennesseeans are invited and are urged to pass the news along to others from the home state. Ask your questions of C. H. Parsons, TRinity 3511, or at the Continental National Bank building, Ninth and Main. AUTO INTERESTS WANT FEDERAL TAX ABOLISHED Automobile interests have commenced to drive for the repeal of the federal excise taxes on passenger automobiles. The campaign was opened recently when a delegation of automobile men called on Secretary Mellon and informed him that an elimination of these excise taxes would bring an average price reduction of $31 a car on new automobiles. At present there is a 5 per cent federal tax on new automobiles. The automobile interests claim that the automobile tax, which was inaugurated as a war measure, now comprises about 95 per cent of all the special excise taxes levied on manufacturers still retained from the war, an about 65 per cent of all special excise tax levies passed at that time which still remain. They point out further that the motorists now pay $500,000,000 in special taxes to federal state and local governments. Of this amount $205,000,000 is for state registration, $80,000,000 for gasoline tax, $130,000,000 for federal excise purposes, $90,000,000 for personal property and the balance for municipal taxes. If there is to be general tax reduction in the next congress, as now seems assured, there is no doubt that a strong effort will be made to wipe out the automobile excise tax. Opposition will doubtless be based on the allegation that the passenger automobile is still a luxury, and that the fees paid to the states in registration and gasoline taxes are in most instances used to build roads, in which the automobilists get the major benefit. PROTECTING THE EMPLOYE work he can do best without further injury to himself, thus protecting him from progressive deterioration while at the same time using him at maximum capacity in the job assigned. Indeed, the board suggests that in many instances the employee's well-being is better protected in an up-to-date industrial plant than it would be at home or wherever he may spend his leisure time. The occasional sneer of the worker at "welfare work" would appear to be misplaced. INFORMATION WANTED What do you know about the history of the early Spanish in the Southwest? If you have any data on this subject, the touring bureau of the Automobile Club of Southern California and the Department of the Interior of the government would like to have it. Especially do they want anything pertaining to the inscriptions on El Morro rock, in El Morro national monument, near Gallup, N. M. These ancient writings carved on the rocks were discovered in 1849 by two United States army officers. The investigations by scouts of the touring bureau of the club indicate that these inscriptions are the only known records of the Spanish occupation of Santa Fe, N. M. Complete data is desired and the co-operation of the University of California historic department has been sought to obtain all existing data. Many inquiries regarding these inscriptions come to the club touring bureau, and it is hoped that by sending out an S.O.S to the public, some student of early history in California will be found who can throw some light on the facts now veiled in mystery. NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT Anaheim Union Water Company, location of principal place of business, 202 E. Center Street, Anaheim, California. Notice is hereby given that at a meeting of the Board of Directors, held on the 4th day of May, 1925, assessment No. 64 of $3 per share was levied on the capital stock of the corporation payable at once to the Secretary of the Company at Anaheim, Orange County, California. Any stock upon which this assessment shall remain unpaid on the 2nd day of July, 1925, will be denounced and advertised for sale at public auction and unless payment is made before will be sold on the 14th day of August, 1925, at one o'clock p.m. to pay for delinquent assessments together with cost of advertising and expense of sale. 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