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Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1937-03-20
Veteran Operator Gets
Largest Well In Revival
OF West Side Operations

side. That we'll flowed wide open until ii
blew itself into water and since that time no
important producer has been completed in the
vicinity. 1t is believed that an important
pool will be found In the district
Fulton is the father of the famous Full
ton-Rice pool in east vin-Sunburst His
Fulton-Byrne No. 8 produced million dollars
worth of oil in the first 18 months He had
several multi-thousand barrel wells in the de-
velopment of the pool A group of Chicago
investors who financed the early Fulton-Rice
operations made millions of dollars on the
success of the venture
Again, Fulton drilled the first CONNER
cial oil well in Pondera field and built up
a highly profitable property. 1t was at the
zenith of this success that he suffered an
accident in which he was crushed between two
colliding automobiles and was totally in
capacitated for long period after which he
emerged from the hospital on crutches to find
that his fortune had been pretty we'll erased
during the long weeks when he lowered be-
tween life and death.
Last year he attempted come back" in
Kelvin field and drilled dry hole He recog-
nized the possibilities of the West side with
the coming of acid and chose an area where
there has been no loss of pressure from other
producing wells. His Thompson No / isl
the first completion there His we'll offsets
the south line of the Big West company's |
famous Dahlquist farm, more than a mile
from the Big West wells
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1937-03-20
NO NEWS IS
ONLY REPORT,
BAKER we'll

Another week passed with no
news to report from the Montana
Dakota Utilities company at Baker
and while the industry interDrets
no news as bad news in the oil in
dustTy. Baker reports are that no
test has been made on the No. 3
we'll, located 5000 feet north of
the discovery well.
A progress report to stockhoId-
ers has been issued by r. M. Hes
kett, president, as follows:
The Company has practically COM
pleted fits exploratory drilling, which
was undertaken in the fall OF
1885. to discover. II possible, gas in
the deeper horizons in the Baker
Glendive field. Three wells have
drilled, two about 20 miles south
Of Baker, Montana, and one five
miles north Of Baker. Deep gas in
commercial quantities has not been
discovered in these wells.
In the No. / well, oil was en-
countered at $3.50 feet but shortly
thereafter water broke in and the
well was cemented off and deepen
ed to explore the horizons below
this level OIL was again discovered
at $500 feet and has been produc-
ing since the fall of 1886 but not
CcOntinusd on Page F1ve)
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1937-03-20
TURNER VALLEY
No GREAT THREAT
VIC DAY AYERS

Belief that Turner Valley is not
nearly the threat that it first ap-
peared to be is expressed by Vic
Day, we'll known Kelvin operator,
who returned recently from a Wis
it to Calgary and the sensational
oil pool on the west flank of Tur-
ner Valley fifeld.
"Unless there is an important
extension to the north, it would APP
pear that the big producing area
will be very small, he said. 'The
results to date have not justified
the investment in drilling, despite
the fact that they have two excel
lent wells. The others have been
disappointing. Were they drilling
1900 feet, at a cost of few thous-
and dollars, as in Kelvin field, the
compilations would be regarded as
highly pleasing. But they are drill
ling $500 feet, at a cost of $780,
600 per well, and as they go west
ward, it will be deeper and more
expensive. AS long as these wells
flow, they will be profitable, but
when the time comes to pump this
oil from such depths, the cost of
lifting a barrel Of oil will make a
of these wells Improbable.
Day went north to study the sit
1aition with a view to transferring
his operations into Turner Valley,
but decided against a change at
his time. He reports that the arti-
iicial values built up by Canadian
promoters on leases makes It Inn
possible for the legitimate opera |
or to get into the field. MANY OF
he leases carry but so per cent of
he oil, with a 80 per cent royalty |
he says ''In addition,
leavy payments out of production
,lus over-capitalization of compan-
es will make certain some severe
headaches not only for investors but
or any producers who try to oper-
tie under such leases"
Day is rigging up to drill an
ther we'll on his properties in Kew
n field, in Section 17-S5-2W. He
asst year surprised the oil industry
y going into a Condemned" area
nd bringing in an excellent well.
lis discovery was not accidental:
CONTINUED on Page Fivel
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1937-03-20
FULTON HITS AGAIN At kelvin
COBB GETS
Big WELLM
LANCE CREEK

A flowing oil we'll that is now
making 40 bills. per hour has been
completed In Lance Greek field by
A. B. Cobb, Cut Bank operator, ac-
cording to information received by
telephone from Lusk. Wyo., Friday
morning.
The well extends the field north
west by a quarter OF q mile. Pro-
duction Is coming from the Sun
dance sand at a depth of 1850 feet.
The sand, fully saturated, Was 80
feet thick.
Drilled with rotary tools, the well
was lust cleaning itself OF rof9ry
mud at last reports. Production
had steadily increased as the mud
was flowed from the hole and some
observers said that the wen will
likely show an initial OF 1900 bar
rels per day. IL will surely show
1000 barrels mutually.
This well was started last October
and has been delayed in completion
by q bad fishing job and other
troubles. Cobb has been personally
In charge Of the well in recent weeks
during which time he successfully
Strengthened up the trouble and
drilled into the sand.
The oil 10 ~ gravity and has an
market.
Cobb rented the rotary outfit
from a California company, which
firm was reported to have an in
Lerest in the well. The company
has no interest with Cobb in this
however.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1937-03-20

w. M Fulton, most romantic figures
among pioneer oil operators of Montana, this
week brought in what appears to be the best
well in the revived Kelvin area of Kelvin
Sunburst field.
This success means the beginning of an
other sensational chapter in the career of an
oil operator who has made several large for
tunes for himself and his associates in Mon
tana oil operations
The we'll is his Thompson No. 1, in
NV SWN NEN Section 28-35-2W three
miles northwest of Kelvin.
Most of the wells drilled in the last few
years on the West side have had little more
than showings of oil. Treated with acid,
they have had initial production ranging as
high as 200 barrels. None of the largest
wells have had as much oil before acidization
as has the Fulton Thompson.
Oil rose 600 feet in the hole as soon as
the bit touched the sand. Later the oil rose
steadily until it flowed when tubing was run,
to acidizing. On the pump it
made rs barrels per day, initial
The oil is 80 gravity, which is about 9
degrees higher than the average Kevin-Sun
burst crude and is even better that the average
Cut Bank crude. Fulton drilled to 1745 to
get this production: low-cost we'll in view
If the results accomplished
One mile southeast of the Fulton well
S the famous Majestic gusher, in NV NEH
SWA 27-35-3W, which had the largest
initial of any well ever completed on the West
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1937-03-20

NEW YORK-Proven oil reserves
OF the United States on January /,
1887 are estimated at 1908, 00O,-
900 barrels, according to report
submitted today to the board of
directors OF the American Petroleum
Institute by the Institutes Com
mittee on Petroleum Reserves. This
is an increase of $4,000, 900 bar
rels over the estimate OF these
reserves as Of January 1, 1885.
During this two-year period the
committee calculates that 2,044,-
100000 barrels were produced; but
discoveries OF new pools and devel-
opment of old ones have covered
this and added 100000 barrels
Confined on Page F7vsl
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1937-03-20

The new oil field at Taber Alberta of Lehbridge
was brought in by Yankee Frank Lyons of Can
ton Ohio Lyons in the natural gas business in Ohio and
this his first oil venture although he has five strings of
tools working in Ohio gas fields.
Taber structure worked out from the of wells
drilled test coal beds in the district big coal mine now
idle has been turned from Improbable venture into
tremendous fortune for coal company that fortunate
enough to own the mineral rights This company known
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1937-03-20
not yet started.

The plant was completed and put
into operation on schedule time by
Tim Landry, superintendent, who
successfully operated OsNeil's In
ternattonal refinery at Sunburst, in
the early days of Kevfn-Sunburst
field.
As the International refinery went
into operation at a critical period
in the market history Of Kevin-Sun-
burst, so Is the Northwest plant
starting TO run crude at time when
serious situation would other
wise have confronted Cut Bank
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1937-03-20

producers. The elimination OF
Santa Rita OIL company's $500 bar
rels Of daily production from the
Canadian market offers at least
temporary relief TO the Cut Bank
situation, giving promise that Cut
Bank operators will enjoy a nor
NAL market during the spring
months and until further develop
ment in Canadian oil fields yield
enough crude to care for Canadian
(ConHnued on Page BOurl
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1937-03-20
First Product Shipped
By New Northwest Oil
Refinery At Cut Bank

First refined products shipped this week from the
plant of Northwest Refining company Cut Bank marking
the start of operation of the first unit of the $500
barrel plant built by L. B. Tip ONei in his second refn-
ing venture in Montana
The crude unit is today operating capacity handling
$500 barrels per day 1t is turning third structure gaso
line dstate and fuel and fuel oil Operation of the
reforming unit which will produce 20 gasoline has
not
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1937-03-20
TWO PERMITS GRANTED

Two permits were received this
week by Tom CORDIALLY, receiver OF
the Great Falls land office. from
the General land office:
Ray Sorrell of Cut Bank, for
SEX Section z. M NEH, ny
SEA Section IS T. S5 N. r. N.
g w, $40 acres, Kelvin field.
Ruben Sinclair OF Shelby, for
SM SCI Section Il, SEANW
EkSWA SW1k SEX Section a.,
NxENNEA SW ASEN EhSWA
Section 80. T. 80. N. r. w, 400
acres, near Pondera field.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1937-03-20
OIL RESERVES
SHOWED GAIN
DURING 1886

Montana reserves on Jan. 4,
1887, were estimated by A. p. L.
as 81, 600, 600 barrels, against an
estimated 10000, 600 barrels on
Jan. 4, 1885. This latter fig
ure was revised up to 1O2, 600, 900
later in 1898. Wyoming Is given
230, 600, 900 barrels and Colorado
$4,000, 900 barrels. These are
less than the revised 1885 figures
I'm each instance, apparently al-
lowing for the 1895 production.
Upward revision Of the 1887 esti-
mates are expected, however.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1937-03-20

Majestic Mines, Ltd, holds the Gus
tomary 121z per cent royalty. 1T
is one of the few places where there
is any landowners royalty in AL
berta, as mineral rights are re-
served to the crown.
The property, along with a total
of 1900 acres, was leased UP by
Plains Petroleum which built der
rick but was unable to finance the
drilling. The derrick blew down
and the outlook was very bad. Its
Continued on Page Five)
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1937-03-20

Again there geographical barrier that has bothered oil
prOpeC Canada between the provinces Of Alberta and Sas-
ketcewan Is there possibility Of the deveIopent Of oil gas
on the side Of the Alberta nne7
This question submitted 70 the firm Of Hager Howard
petroleum geologss established offices Canada
Major Grenvis O. Howard epOyed by
comprehensive report the Saskatchewan possibilities
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1937-03-20

ID, ready for publication in the issue Of
; a complete description Of the geological
comprehensive history of development,
rators who have or expect to have any
! wan situation. Extra copies must be
ication, orders to reach the Journal be-
So per hundred COpies.)
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1937-03-20
WHAT ABOUT OIL AND GAS IN SASKATCHEWAN?

With the development of crude pool the flank
Turner Valley and the development oil field in Taber
Alberta it becomes apparent that Mother Nature did build
barrier at the Montana border that alberta might
fields has Montana However required years prospecting
to develop commercial oil production Alberta great
campaign Of prospecting
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1937-03-20
OHIO OIL MAN BRINGS
IN TABER OIL FIELD
At 800 FOOT DEPTH
Structural Condition Revealed By Drill Holes
Used TO Test Coal Deposit
Company Is Lucky One

Reports from Lethbridge Friday morning to the
effect that discovery well Taber making 100
barrels fluid day about 100 barrels of oil and 30
baruels This the first report of water in this
well Green superintendent Of the operation could
reached reported route TO Calgary Green
now 1000 barrels field storage erected at the well
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1937-03-20

the Journal Of March
Since the article
situation together wi
it Ia Of value to any
interest in the Saslr
ordered in advance Of
fore midnight March :
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article has been completed, ready for pull
the Journal Of March ~.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-06
Joint Meeting Of Presbyterian
Missionary Society and Guild

One of the annual events of in
terest in the Presbyterian church is
the joint meeting of the church
guild and missionary societies.
This affair will take place this
year next Tuesday, the guild sup
plying the luncheon, and the mis-
sionary society, the program.
Mrs. j. S. Strobel is chairman of
the luncheon committee which will
serve a tempting menu at l pm.
in the church. She will be assist
ed by Mesdames Don Rex. w. J.
Elvander, Dozier S. Dawson, c. V.
Munson, G. w. Sawyer Fred
Kenyon and Rodney jenkins Mrs.
F. II. Mitchell is president OF the
guild.
Miss Florence Yaynell. president
of the Missionary society, will pre-
side at the program which will have
as its theme the Philippines
Mrs. Irving T. Raab win lead the
devotional exercises with which the
program will open. Special musical
numbers have been planned which
will be presented at intervals dur
ing the afternoon.
Miss Helen Thomas, county in
struction supervisor for rural
schools, will talk on the Philippines,
telling something of the people,
their customs and traditions and
their present-day problems. Miss
Thomas spent the greater part of
last summer in the Philippines,
visiting friends. and acquired much
information relative to the country
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-06

OF the lives of these
three women were delighfully dis
cussed by Mrs. Bitler.
Virginia Wright reported pub
fishing of her article, originally
written for the branch publication,
Sunset at Waikiki" in the holiday
number of Paradise of the Pacific"
Plans for the guest day meeting
in March were discussed at which
members from southern California
branches will be honored.
At the conclusion of the program
Mrs. Hays served tempting refresh
ments, the tea table with its lace
cloth, and beautiful Chinese flow
erS and service making a charming
picture.
Members present were Mrs. H. j
Ingram of Calipatria, Mrs W. j
McFadden. Mrs. Clifford Allen of
Brawley. Mesdames w. L. Wright
Earle q. Davis. Don C. Bitler, Rob-
ert Hays of FL Centro, and Mrs.
Harshman.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-06
Africa Studied By
Won1en's Council

Africa was the theme for the
program enjoyed Tuesday by MEM
bers of Women's Council Of the
State Street Christian church who
met at the home of Mrs. Philip
Knights. 893 Euclid avenue. with
% members present, Mrs. w. H.
Tyler, ir, president. presiding.
Mrs. James T. DeVore and her
group were in charge of the pro-
gram which opened with the devo-
tional exercises led by Mrs. j.
Sweeney, the theme being, "Movin@
Forward Towards God" Mrs. w.
M. Watson was presentation chair
man and also read paper on
Africa as a Unit; Mrs. John
Green. one on THE Whole Of
African Political Divisions; Mrs.
Harman Tyler. one on The People
of Africa: Mrs. II. Shaw. one on
Missions in Africa. Mrs, Wesley
He'll sang an appropriate solo.
The meeting ended with a social
hour.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-06
Social Calendar
WEDNESDAY

WEDNESDAY
City council, 1870. city hall.
Oasis lodge No. 664, F. and A. M,
1880, Masonic temple.
Eagles, 8, 569 Broadway.
Troop 3, B.S.A., 1880, Scout hut.
Choir practice, 1880, Presbyterian
church.
Mems dinner, $50, Methodist
church.
THURSDAY
Rotary club. Barbara Worth.
Dessert bridge. l. 10000 club.
Cub Pack S, g. Harding school.
B.P.OE. No. 1925, 8, Elks hall.
RAM. No. 109, 8, Masonic
temple.
2O-3O club, California hotel.
Townsend club, 1880, Townsend
town hall.
Troop as, B.S.A., $50, Hcber.
Troop 5. B.S.A., 1880, Setley.
Troop II, B.S.A., 1880, Scout hut
Choir practice, 1880, Methodist
church.
Lip reading class, I, high school.
Book section, 7:1s, 653 Olive.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-06
Mrs. McFadden Wins Contest
Sponsored by Pen Women

Mrs. w. J. McFadden, by unanim-
Gus decision of the three judges,
was named the winner of the local
short, short story contest conduct
ed by the Ell Centro branch, Ma
tional League of American Pen
Women, at the meeting Tuesday
afternoon at the home Of Mrs. Rob-
ert Hays. 740 South Sixth.
Mrs. McFadden's story will in
turn be submitted in the Pacific
coast contest. part of the contest
sponsored by the national organiza-
tion. Judges we're: Miss Eleanor
Heinmark, Brawley city librarian:
Mrs. Lois Smith of Brawley and
Miss Johanna G.. Soland. teacher
of English in the BraWley high
school. Mrs. j. f. Harshman was
in charge and presented a prize to
Mrs. McFadden.
Desert scenes painted by Bonnie
WEIGH. branch member who is in
La Hahra for the winter, were dis
tributed to the members as Christ
mas cards.
Excellent Program
The program for the day was
given by Mrs. Don c. Bitler who
in pursuance Of the theme for. the
year, the work being done by wom-
en- of other nations in the various
fields, chose three women who are
outstanding successful workers in
the field of stories and novels.
These three were Elsa Beskow,
Swedish writer of children's stories;
Marie Be--oc LoWndes, English nov
elist; and Vicki Baum, German
novelist. Accomplishments and
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-06
Ten Thousand Club
Dessert Bridge
On Thursday

First big bridge party of the new
year will take place on Thursday
at o'clock in the Ten Thousand
club when that organization spon-
sors its monthly dessert bridge
party.
Mrs. B. E. Lemons and her COM
mittee will serve dessert at that
time after which the afternoon will
be devoted to bridge, Mrs, Allen P.
Nuffer and the card committee be-
ing in charge.
This party is open to all women
and reservations may be made with
Mrs. Paul A. jenkins, Mrs. Percle
Thacker, Mrs. James H. Marshall.
Those who wish to come just for
dessert and a social hour will be
equally welcome.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-06
Revival Campaign At
Baptist Church
Sho10S Progress

Well attended services marked
the opening of the Harry o. An
derson revival campaign at the
FIRST Baptist church last Sunday.
DR.. Anderson preached at both the
morning and evening services and
decided interest in the forth
coming meetings was manifested.
At the evening hour an augment
ed chorus choir under the direction
of Frederic Rapson sang special
numbers. This choir will be heard
each night Of the campaign.
A large booster choir composed
Of the boys and girls will also be
a feature Of these meetings. The
children are divided into two
groups, the reds and the blues. The
side having the largest attendance
throughout the next two weeks will
receive a treat.
Services Tuesday were we'll at
tended and DR.. Anderson will
preach each evening this week at
7:30. Those not having transporta-
ion to the services may call 775-J
and a car will call for them. The
meetings are open to the public.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-06
Joane McKir7l GiUen
Cup AS Victor
In Horse ShoW

Joane McKim of Imperial Tues
day night was awarded the revolv-
ing cup for winning the highest
number of points at the recent
county horse show. Joane is the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. j. L.
McKim Of Imperial
The cup was presented to the
Imperial Valley Horse Show asso-
citation by the board of trade and
is to be awarded to the winner of
each show. Any one person WIN
ming the cup three times in success
sion will receive it as a permanent
award.
a horse show on the last Sun
day of the county fair is being
arranged by the association.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-06
Churches
Schools
Entire Nos Club Snowbound
At Dance tuesday

while silpered trees, a snow sled
and artificial snow completed ths
scene.
One of the amusing events OF
The evening was the lottery match
dance by which partners were
found, Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Moore
winning the prize.
At a late hour refreshments OF
spice cake, whipped cream and
coffee were served.
The committee responsible for
the success of this delightful party
was headed by MI. and Mrs. Bert
FaWcstt, assisted hy Mr.. and Mrs
Joe Thompson and Mr.. and Mrs.
George King.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-06
TUo Organizations
Plar, Dances For
Near Future

Several organizations have plan
ned dances for the near future
among them being the Barbara
Worth golf club and the Ten Thou
sand club.
The golf clubs January dance
will be the evening Of Jan. Is at
the club and will be open to mem
berS and friends.
On Fab. Is the Ten Thousand
club will have a dance which, COM
ing as ii does the day before VAL
entine's will feature a st. Valen-
tines theme. Mrs. L. J. Goree, Jr.,
is chairman Of this committee.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-06
Ne,U Superintendent
OF M. E. School

r. M. Armstrong was chosen su-
perintendent of the Methodist Sun
day school at the recent board
meeting, Mrs. R. r. Taylor being
named as superintendent of the
primary department, succeeding
Mrs. Roy Shepherd. Teachers for
the various classes were elected.
Program and plans for the pri-
mary department were discussed
course of study was selected for
which Guy A. Weakley will be in
charge of the teacher training
work.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-06

Intend To Wed--Notice of inten-
tion to marry was filed in the
county clerks office Wednesday by
Mateo Lara, 81, and Marcia Vega,
81, both of MeXicali
Reporter Sick-Marguerite Brooks
reporter for the Post-Press, suffer-
ed a relapse Wednesday after an
attack of flu. She was confined
to bed
90
Mrs. MunEon Ill-Mrs. c. V. Mum
son, proof reader for the Post
Press, remained at home Wednes-
day, a victim of flu.