oc-plain-dealer 1921-07-01

HUNTINGTON BEACH WELL COST $65,000 (California State Mining Bureau) During the week eight new wells were reported ready to drill in the Huntington Beach oil field. There are 65 or more wells in progress of drilling. In spite of the great drilling activity during the 11 months since the first well was drilled into production, only 18 wells are producing. There is no partly developed field in the state where the drilling of successful producers is attended with greater uncertainties as to relative positions of water and oil sands. The situation is further complicated by the growing congestion of drill holes on town lot holdings. There are a number of these holes which could not reasonably be expected to yield a profit over the costs of development even if properly drilled. To the investment hazard, because of inadequate acreage per well, must be added the inevitable damage to oil wells and the oil field itself which comes from conglomerated drilling. Experienced oil operators are having great difficulty in properly excluding unexpected water sands in this field in order to get producing wells. The managers of concerns whose principal energies are directed toward the realization of quick returns from the sale of stock cannot definitely circumvent these conditions of fact. The Huntington Beach oil pool existed long before town lots were laid out, and there is no worthy reason why this pool should be made the theatre of stock speculation instead of normal oil field development. Experience of normal development in California shows that an oil well in order to be a going concern should have an allotment of at least five acres from which it can draw oil with a minimum amount of interference. Oil wells are normally operated for profit, and it is fair to assume that, if greater profit would be made by drilling wells together than is now the practice in developed fields, they would so drilled. In Huntington Beach oil field it requires anywhere from 10 to 75 brown lots, dependent upon their size to make the equivalent of the minimum five acres a normal oil well. The Village Gossip Here's a man who literally admits that he is "henpecked." He wants to know if his wife should be flogged for abusing him. In a letter to Justice of the Peace Cox he seeks a solution of his problem. The writer of the epistle, who signs himself I. M. Interested, says that he read the account of the flogging administered by Judge Cox to a Mexican who admitted that he had horsewhipped his wife. He reverses the situation in his letter and wants to know what should be done with a wife that gets the best of her husband. The letter to Judge Cox follows: "I understand by the papers that you advocate a law for flogging wife beaters. Now, Judge, suppose your wife weighed 235 pounds and you weighed 143 pounds and every chance or time an argument comes up she hits you with a rolling pin or a skillet, or whatever may be handy, even to pouring hot gravy in your lap— "Do you really think that she should be flogged? If so kindly answer, thru The Register. I would like to see it. Yours truly, I. M. INTERESTED." Judge Cox suggested that the "henpecked husband" might put his 235-pound wife under one arm and spank her. He did not explain, however, just how this could be accomplished. That prices generally are 100 per cent higher in Western Canada than in the United States is the word of W. A. Huff of Santa Ana who recently returned from a three weeks trip thru that secession and Oregon and Washington. "Prices have not come down in Vancouver and Calgary and that section of Canada since the war," said Huff today, "and there is no indication that they will for some time. People there do not seem to know that the war is over so far as prices on most commodities are concerned. Business is not booming as it has in most of the other sections we visited, although crop indications are said to be very good this year." Huff said he found the climate good for the most part and the country beautiful because of the recent rains. Oregon suffered from the recent rain storms and in Portland land pumps were in evidence all over the lower records ammunition ton-Dumas Oil Co. ed and the new o known as the McWell No. 1 comp ago is now a steady bbls. Arrangements to start a second w On drilling out making some tests clific Oil Co. found on intermediate wa In Huntington Beach oil field it requires anywhere from 10 to 75 town lots, dependent upon their size to make the equivalent of the minimum five acres a normal oil well needs. Many holdings fall short of this minimum area. Considering the cost of drilling, high operating costs, and the depths of wells, it is probable that five acres is not sufficient for economic operation. In order to yield a profit to the investor, these small tracts must return the costs of financing, advertising, peripheritic salaries, and commissions on sales of stocks, in addition to the ordinary costs of development of oil production. The average cost of drilling to welcome production at Huntington Beach is over $65,000 per well. Depending on depths to oil, difficulties include shutting off water and sand southwards, drilling costs alone vary from $40,000 to $90,000 per well. Output of present producers uninterrupted flush conditions ranges from 30 to 2000 barrels per day. Eighteen wells are now producing at daily rates of less than 400 barrels per well. Only one well is producing over 1000 barrels per day. The production comes from depths varying from 2300 to 3700 feet. There is nothing phenomenal about the geologic nature of the productive possibilities of Huntington Beach oil field. If given a fair chance, it will make a good oil field. The present estimated probabilities of productive area are liberally applicable as 1500 acres and it will initially take place with the small-yet-oil fields of the state providing over the stock jobbing orgy is over, which is recognizable as an oil field. Oil field operations reported the week ending June 25, show 30 new wells started, compared with 31 the previous week; total new wells this year is 758 as compared with 442 the same date last year. Tests for water shut-off 43, compared with 30 the previous week; nearly total to date 785; total to same date last year 603. Deepening or redrilling jobs 14, compared with nine the preceding week; total to date this year 383; will be same date last year 420. All abandoned four, compared live the preseding week; to date this year 117; total to last year 106. We sold two pianos Wednesday Why? Because we sell high-grade pianos our prices. Take advantage of our prices right. See us before you buy. Come in and let us tell you about our son's phonographs and records—IT'S TIME FOR YOU TO MISS. All instrumental sheet music this week HAMMEL'S MUSIC ST 124 East Center PRESS News Items CYPRESS, July 1. (Spl)—Mrs. Geo. Pels and son, Junior, leave tomorrow for Los Angeles after spending a few days with her mother, Mrs. John, of Cypress. Mrs. John Sensee is still quite critical and there is someone by her bedside all One time. Mrs. Bean of Long Beach and Mr. Mrs. Ray Bealey entertained a party of guests Tuesday evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Will Flith of Long Beach, formerly of Cypress, it being the occasion of their 25th wedding anniversary. There were about 35 present. The guests included Mr. and W. C. Dean, Mr. and Mrs. C.V. Davis, Mr. M. E. Dean, Miss Bessler, Master Leo Dean, Mr. and Mrs. Flith and Harry Flith of Long Beach, Mr. and Mrs. H.G. Van Neter and daughter, Des Demonia of Coalinga, Mrs. Rappington, Miss Evelyn Sanford, Mrs. Charles Campbell and Jack, Mr. and Mrs. Will Beasley, C.R.John and twin daughters, Edna and son Henry, Mr. Mrs. John Kester, Mrs. George and Junior Fels, Mrs.L.Moody,atherine Moody, and the host were Mr. and Mrs. Ray James were indulged in and music was enjoyed. The evenings after refreshments of ice cream were served and the pronounced by all to be really spent. BUT BUYS TRACT To report the sale of vehicles on Ball-rd. and along to F.W.Gray to settle. HAMMEL’S MUSIC STUDIO 124 East Center Ford THE UNIVERSAL CAR Deliveries Uncertain —Why take chances on not being able to get a car when you want it? Place vendors now for new or used Fords. We some real bargains in Used Fords. —1919 Ford One-Ton Truck, Pneu. tire Speed Transmission, cab and stake Hassler shock absorbers. Mechanic O.K. —1919 Ford Runabout with starter a good buy. —1916 Ford Touring car, 4 new Good AWT tires, engine good. George Dunton FORD AND FORDSON SALES AND SERVICE Phone 263 RECORD AMOUNT OF SAND IN POTTER 2 Richfield With more oil sand in the hole than any other well drilled by the Amalgamated Oil Co. at Richfield Potter No. 2-A looks like a winner. Potter 2-A is in the brown shale at 3450. Page No. 1 is held up with a fishing job at 2245. Bayha No. 1 is drilling in conglomerate at 1345. Breen 2-A at 1180 is fishing for a 2648 is swedging out casing. The Amalgamated Oil Co. has completed the work of abandoning the Yorba property at Richfield. Two wells drilled on the lease failed to become commercial producers. The abandonment of the Yorba property may have some bearing on the future developments of the Richfield Eastern. The Fullerton Oil Co. announces that its Anaheim Union well at Richfield will be drilled to 5000 ft. At 4570 where pipe trouble caused the redrilling of 400 feet of hole the formation showed a brown shale. It is the intention to drill thru the brown shale and pick up the deep Kraemer sands at 5000 ft. New hole will be made before the end of the week. One of the most consistent producers in the Yorba-Richfield district is the General Petroleum's Hugo No. 1. Drilled to 3275 two months ago the well came in at 480 barrels and has held that figure with little variation. Hugo No. 2 and 3 are drilling and will soon be on production. McCracken No. 1 declined to 30 barrels and for reasons unknown quit flowing. Recently this well came in at 125 bbls. On the Stein property No. 1 well is drilling at 3100 ft. On the Stern lease five wells are producing, the production running from 75 to 300 bbls. On the Thompson lease 4 wells are producing, the output running from 150 to 350. The reorganization of the Harrington-Dumas Oil Co. has been completed and the new company will be known as the Merchants Oil Co. Well No. 1 completed some weeks ago is now a steady producer at 400 bbls. Arrangements are being made to start a second well soon. On drilling out the cement and making some tests the Placentia Pacific Oil Co. found a small quantity on intermediate water. A second cement is doing approximately 200 bbls. Bradford Bros No. 3 is in sandy shale at 3450. Bradford Community No. 1 is one of the Richfield deep wells and is now drilling at 4425, brown shale. Richfield No. 2 is drilling out the cement for a wafer test at 3082. The Petroleum Midway has brot in its first well on the Krug properly at Richfield Krug No. 2 drilled to 2992 came in a 400 bbl well. Krug No. 3 at 2725 blew out and for a little while exhibited all the characteristics of a gusher. It is now under control and drilling. Krug No. 4 stands cemented at 2605. No. 5 is drilling at 1200. On the Yarnell No. 14 is scheduled for the next producer. Drilling at 3200 it is looking exceptionally good. The Petroleum Midway's Richfield Yorba is drilling in sandy shale at 4100. The present showing of this deep well is not so very encouraging. Consolidated No. 1 is now making new hole at 2950. No. 2 is holding steadily at 125 barrels. Drilling on No. 3 is at 2100 and the rig is completed for No. 4. The Richfield-Yorba succeeded in getting the hole originally drilled to 3135 cleaned out, put in good condition. Drilling and deepening is now at 3250, the formation sandy shale. Drilling was stopped at 4210 and preparations are now being made to bring the Richfield Giant in. The oil sand was struck at 3935 and continued almost with no breaks to 4210. Several days will elapse before the well will be on actual production, it being necessary to put in the 6 inch pipe carrying the perforated. Every indication points to a nice well at the Giant. The Richfield Union Petroleum has recemented its Placentia well at 3200 ft. Some good showings were noted. PLAN NEW CYPRESS GRAMMAR SCHOOL There is talk of a new grammar school at Cypress. Mr. W. H. Ledford took a straw vote in the vicinity of Cypress and everyone signed for the new school building. At a recent meeting of the Community club a committee of three was appointed to draw up a resolution that if a new school house is built there be an assembly hall and kitchen. Garden Grove is trying to get all children of high school age to attend the new Garden Grove high school instead of Anaheim or Santa Ana schools. J. F. Clayes, principal of A.H.S. and Mr. Hollingaworth of Cypress grammar school, have started a petition against this and almost everyone has signed. Those who have already signed the Garden Grove petition are withdrawing their names from the latter and have until Tuesday to do so. Tuesday the board of supervisors meet to decide if the new school house will be built. Have you tried Horse Shoe Cords—James Vulcanker, 223 N. Los Angeles-st. before the pipe was set. At 3510 the Ridge Oil Co.'s No. 1 is drilling in a water sand and has shown no change during the week. This well looks like a 4500 or 5000 ft.well now. On the Wand C property the Selby-Root-Hoge Oil Co.is making some splendid progress.Drilling on No.2 is now at 1765 in shale.No.4 shows 1050 feet and is getting along nicely.No.1 continues to produce with ease at 400 barrels.No.5 is building rig. FORD OWNERS A Regular Full-size Factory Guaranteed Battery for $25,00 FORD OWNERS A Regular Full-size Factory Guaranteed Battery for $25.00 Bring your Ford in for first-class Ignition and Battery Work. Complete stock of Automobile Accessories Tires and Tubes. ANAHEIM VULCANIZING WORKS S. R. WALTER 156 So. Los Angeles St. Phone 259 STUPENDOUS! Celebrate at Huntington 4TH OF MUSIC STORE East Center MUSIC STORE East Center Parade — Best Decorated Automobile or F Babcock's Famous Carnival Co.—Trainload of Features! ATHLETIC CARNIVAL Boys' Race, Girls' Race, Women's Race, Fat Men's Race, Sack Race, Married Women's Race, Potato Race, Egg Race, Apple-Eating Contest, 100-yard Dash, Free for All, Climbing Greased Pole, Catching Greased Pig, Wheel-barrow Race, Hurdle Race, Penny Scramble. TUG-OF-WAR CONTEST Teams Selected from Oil Companies' Workers. SPECTACULAR NIGHT FIREWORKS EXHIBITION FOURTH OF JULY COMMITTEE—D. W. Huston, C. T. B. Talbert, Grand Mars Friday, July 1, 1921 P.C.GORALL Successor to Anaheim Garage and Machine Shop GENERAL MACHINE WORK Ice Machinery and Refrigerating Engines. 226 S. Los Angeles St. Phone 271 FOR THE FOURTH OF JULY TRIP —We can supply your needs in CAMPING SUPPLIES, CAMPING STOVES, GOLD MEDAL CAMPING COTS, COLLAPSIBLE LUGGAGE CARRIERS, THREE-UNIT CANTEENS — GAS, OIL AND WATER, THERMOS BOTTLES AND JUGS FROM ONE PINT TO ONE GALLON. DON'T FORGET AN EXTRA TIRE JUGS FROM ONE PINT TO ONE GALLON. DON'T FORGET AN EXTRA TIRE Goodyear; Goodrich, Hartford and Fisk in cords and fabrics. NENNO & BOCK 145 South Los Angeles St. Anaheim Phone 464 EVERYTHING FOR THE AUTO SPECTACULAR! Celebration Washington Beach H of JULY BOXING CONTEST UNDER AUSPICES AMERICAN LEGION SPECIAL EVENTS Ted Frenchy, Los Angeles, vs. Joe Lynch, Los Angeles—122 lbs. Jack Inman, vs. Jack Moore—160 lbs. Young Cumpston vs. Joe Thomas—138 lbs. MAIN EVENT Young George, Los Angeles, vs. Kid Mexico, Huntington Beach—155 lbs. SEMI-WINDUP Billy Alavarez, Taft, vs. Young Papke, Los Angeles—128 lbs. THREE GOOD PRELIMINARIES Bouts at 2:00 P. M. Sharp Admission $1.50 and $2.00 WORKS EXHIBITION! BANDS! ENTERTAINERS! CLOWNS! D. W. Huston, Chairman; Elson G. Conrad, Charles G. Boster. Albert, Grand Marshal of the Day