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>AY MORNING FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1928 NS SOUNDS WARNING AGAINST 1-DRILUNG OF HELD WHILE ICE OF CRUDE OIL IS SO LOW By R. W. EPEN8 nt of Fortune Oil Company.) been asked by various newti- ] representatives to make a as to what I thought in [to the future outlook of the oil field. rorrance oil field is going to of the biggest fields in the California, to my judgment, practically proven two sides : field by drilling the Midway No. 1, Portuna No. 1, and er-Peterson No. 1, but the and land owners are making iplstake in this field in al- e drilling to continue under ent conditions and in the face her cut in oil. There have number of leases taken in the field on one and two-acre ill ing for immediate action. |I think that It is the policy and owners and the operating es to co-operate In the fullest [If there is not a plan of this prked out we are going to bmething to happen that we '. endeavored to avert when we our operations to try and overproduction. The erators stuck together and |prove to the larger companies wanted to co-operate with the fullest extent possible. ed ourselves to be pinched our production, while the companies were busy con- a large amount of storage, that they have the storage, pir policy to fill this storage ap oil. Urge* Co-operation land owners and the op- rill co-operate with one an- storage tanks and stor- irvoirs may not be filled as |thry have been predicted to The small operators have the toes of the larger com- they have said "Boys, you to get off," and they are force us to the wall If we o-ope rate with one another, ill operator is doing just I what the large companies to do to fill their reser- storage tanks with cheap I we are breaking our necks first place, I am not in i operating on town lots be- i, cannot prove to be a suc- nc of operation. We are (the oil fields of Southern today to the extent that In tiort time from now we are . find ourselves in the con- pan oil famine, which will be out by our own foolhardl- |not co-operating with one trying to avoid drilling too many w< Us on the amount of acreage obtainable to drill upon. All Are to BUfiM I know that the writer is to Maine to some oTtcnt for the fast operation now bo inn started In the Torraoce Held, but I guess that I am like an other operators overly anxious to get production. This Is working a detri- ment to me and my company and all other small operator* as well. We cannot blame the larger companies for doing just exactly what they arc doing, for We are to blame ourselves In bringing about the situation that we now confront. Unless we co- operate more fully as I have stated a number of times heretofore and curtail the developments in the Tor- ranee field, we are certainly going to regret it in more ways than one. My attention waa called to an ar tide today that appeared in one of last night's Los Angeles papers, where a very prominent oil man had out the fact that the SUM in a short time would not to able to operate. He sore nit the nafl tm tar head. Drilling Teo Cleae I have a sir-acre lease located in Torrance, with the Forttma No. 1 now on production. On my north side there are being built four rigs on four one-acre tracts and two rigs on two one-half-acre tracts; on my west side, two wells on two one-acre tracts; on my sooth, three wefla two wells on one acre and one well on one acre. There are two acres ad- joining me on the east side that I understand are going to be drilled, two wells to two acres, and I have to keep men posted with shotguns keep the operators from dumping lumber on my own property. Then we "holler" becanae we get a cut in oil and an overproduction and the large, companies stand back and laugh and say "Watch the suckers go," and they buy CS-cent oil. Some business. I say. What is worrying me is where oar tod. gasoline and lubricating oil is going to come from five years from now. Orange county and Los Angeles county, will have to find more oil fields to keep up with the demand, and in checking this situation very closely from an oD man's standpoint and a geological survey of the different localities in our vicinity if we find more than two more oil fields in these two counties I am going to drill a well square on the top of "Old Baldy" and see If we can get some oil there. Now, dear readers, yon can take this for what it is worth, or as you please. Ton have asked me for an opinion and I am giving it to yon straight from the shoulder, so help me God. ICE PERSONS PASTIMES Comings, Going* and Doings of Folks Hereabouts Mrs. Charles Lapping were at dinner Sunday by Mr. J. Wolfe of Santa Monica. Mrs. Austin Clark left or a two weeks' motor and trip through the northern state. Mrs. Harry Cable and pf Los Angeles, were week- at the John A. Bowers frlsta Highlands. Taylor of Centralia, 111., at the home of his cousins, E. A. Thompson, of niger and James H. Scott morning for Frisco and , conclave. Elk-n Toung of Loo Angeles -end guest at the home of Korrest J. Young, of Cota rs. Ed Kelly were dinner Sunday of Mrs. J. B. Fergue- Redondo Beach. Other guests i M. Kelly of Qulnault, , Anna Kelly and Mrs, , of San Diego. Mr. and Mrs. George D. Parr were guests of Loe Angeles friends Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Wayt and Mr. and Mr*. J. i. Grant attended the ball game in Redondo Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Watkins were Sunday «Hnmy guests of Rev. Mrs. H. W. McCarty of Pasadena. Gordon and Howard Shearer of LOB Angeles were lunchetm guests Sunday of Rev. and Mm. F. A. Zeller. Mrs. L. M. Acree of Gramercy ave- nue is visiting Mm. C. J. Los Angeles. John F. Nelson of Park Terrace is : the Ana holm santtaiium for a Hew Mrs. F. Nieschang of West Sixty- second street, LOB Angela, and her guest, Mrs. C. A. Roane. of Washing- ton. D. KX, were in Torrance Satur day. Mrs. Nieschang is a Keystone property Mr. and Mrs. R. J. fUchhut of Gramercy avenue enjoyed a drive over the Paloe Verdes estates Sunday Mr. and Mrs. P. a Briney were entertained Sunday by Mrs. Aaron Joh&nneasen of Fnlleiton, Now i Beats the Beit Trap Ever Mrs. Emily Shaw fcyi. lulmnd bought |2 trap. 1 66c box of RAT-SNAP, only caught 3 raU but killed 12 in a weak. I'ui ___ RAT-SNAP. Reckon raise chicks without it." comea In cakes. Throe 65c, |1.25. I guaranteed by Beacon and Torrunce Hardware Rev. and Mrs. George Straight of Redondo were dinner goats of Rev and Mrs. F. A- Zeller Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Tompfcias spent Sunday evening with Los Angeles friends. Mr. and Mrs. Chart** W. Bay and daughter Dorothy, of the Burkhart ourts, spent Sunday with their aunt, Mrs. Hanna Bmmona. of Lynwood. NEW BIG PACKAGE Clgprettts -When such a little thing will please her Why Not Give Hera DIAMOND Now? We have an ample assortment, and nowhere can you get better values for your money. FOR HALLOWE'EN PRIZES TROPHIES TOKENS FAVORS for that Hal- lowe'en Party. ETC. /JO3 CABRIUO ST TORRANCE CAUF. Season's Newest FROCKS AND COATS New Wool Frocks FOLLOW SLENDER LINES These frocks are eager sponsors of the slim sil- houette. Some are varied with smart ties or bits of bright embroidery adroitly placed $16.75 to $42.50 Canton Crepes and Poire Twills The Ever-Becoming Utility Coat In New Guise There is nothing more necessary than a smart sport coat, and the new mannish models in soft woolly plaids are a charming necessity. $18.75 to $44.50 OUR SMART MILLINERY WILL PLEASE Polo Cloths Bollvias Velvetas Van Andle's 1314 Sartori Specialty Shop T ORRANCE Newslets Mrs. A. C. Clark of Rlverdale is a rtiest of her sister, Mrs. Joseph R. Kern court. 'Torranc* Mrs. J. H. Pesg, Mrs. John Gttyan, [rs. George Watson and Mrs. Charles lueller are attending the grand chap- r of the Order of the Eastern Star, ow in session at San Francisco. Mrs. Ed Thompson of Long Beach a truest at the E. A. Thompson ome on Andreo avenue during Lteut. hompson's stay with the fleet at an Francisco. in Lomita Garage Member United Auto Club W!lmington-R*dondo Boulevard We assure you personal service Repair Work of All Kinds GASOLINE AND OILS Complete Stock of Ford Parts TOW CAR SERVICE 'hon. 177-J-11 Lomita W. A. King, Prop. Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Rees motored o San Francisco, where they will at- nd the American Legion doings. L. J. Acree returned Sunday from n eastern trip that Included stops in > states. Mr. Acree is still "true to is old home" sunny California. Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Young and their ueat. Miss Ellen Young, were enter- ained Saturday by Mrs. O. S. Brit- on and Mrs. Joe Stone of Athens-on- he-Hill. New Vocation Records Where the Ganges Flows..............._...Fox Trot Just for Tonight .........................__ ....Waltz That Big Blond Mamma..................Fox Trot Torrance Music Co. New Rappapert Bldg. S. A. Wheaton ANNOUNCES THE OPENING OF 2513 Redondo Blvd. WITH A FULL LINE OF Staple and Fancy GROCERIES Fresh Meats Vegetables Fruits Ice Cream Soft Drinks Ask for S. & H. Green Trading Stamps We Deliver. Phone 131-W FIVE IN ONE PUM-KIN TWIN COMPACT Both Powder and Rouge can be applied with- out reversing container. Anew Vanity Case that combines all the features you have always wanted. Also Conies In LIP STICK AND SOAP PUM-KIN ROUGE These are high-class prep- arations and are only sold at our store. BEACON DRUG STORE-NO, i TORRANCE CALIF. You can sell "it" throug Herald Want Ads. FUNERAL HOME 0. W. Stone Embalmcr and Funeral Director C. P. METERS, Assistant Auto Hearse Equipment 204 Narbonn* Av. ' Lorn it* W. D. LOCKHART THE DRAIN BOARD MAN Phone 3S-W, Lomita 557 Oak 8t Lomita, Oal. Architectural Designing Wynkoop, Hodge & Law 24 W. Tenth Long Beach, Calif. Phone 6S*-m Torrance Ref.: Gilbert & Hanson . 27 e Phone Torrance 1-J For Space In This Directory ALICE B. SPRINGER Public Stenographer Notary Public Phone 166 State Exchange Bank Building TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA FRATERNAL Triple City Lodge I. 0. O. F. No. 333, LomiU, Cat. Meet every Tuesday Night. nitiatory Degree first Tuesday of each month. Torrance Review No. 37 Maccabees Meets 2d and 4th Friday 7:SO p.m.. in Catholic Hall. MRS, MARTHA McCAFFREY Commander Torrance Council No. 2445 K, C. Meets Every Tuesday Eve. -.r at fr:08 o'clock Torrance Catholic Hall WANTED Oil Royalties Land Owners Only WILL PAY BEST CASH PRICE Taylor 524 E 15th Long Beach, Calif. CESS POOLS Dug and Repaired SNYDER Harbor City, Calif. Phone 349- W IP TOUR AUTO WAS STOLON WHO WOULD BE THE LOSER? -»<•

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  • >AY MORNING FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1928

    NS SOUNDS WARNING AGAINST 1-DRILUNG OF HELD WHILE

    ICE OF CRUDE OIL IS SO LOWBy R. W. EPEN8

    nt of Fortune Oil Company.)

    been asked by various newti- ] representatives to make a

    as to what I thought in [to the future outlook of the

    oil field.rorrance oil field is going to of the biggest fields in the California, to my judgment,

    practically proven two sides : field by drilling the Midway

    No. 1, Portuna No. 1, and er-Peterson No. 1, but the and land owners are making iplstake in this field in al-

    e drilling to continue under ent conditions and in the face her cut in oil. There have number of leases taken in the

    field on one and two-acre ill ing for immediate action.

    |I think that It is the policy and owners and the operating es to co-operate In the fullest [If there is not a plan of this prked out we are going to bmething to happen that we '. endeavored to avert when we

    our operations to try and overproduction. The

    erators stuck together and |prove to the larger companies

    wanted to co-operate with the fullest extent possible. ed ourselves to be pinched our production, while the

    companies were busy con- a large amount of storage, that they have the storage,

    pir policy to fill this storage ap oil.Urge* Co-operation land owners and the op-

    rill co-operate with one an- storage tanks and stor-

    irvoirs may not be filled as |thry have been predicted to

    The small operators have the toes of the larger com- they have said "Boys, you

    to get off," and they are force us to the wall If we o-ope rate with one another, ill operator is doing just

    I what the large companies to do to fill their reser-

    storage tanks with cheap I we are breaking our necks

    first place, I am not in i operating on town lots be- i, cannot prove to be a suc-

    nc of operation. We are (the oil fields of Southern

    today to the extent that In tiort time from now we are . find ourselves in the con-

    pan oil famine, which will be out by our own foolhardl-

    |not co-operating with one trying to avoid drilling too

    many w< Us on the amount of acreage obtainable to drill upon.

    All Are to BUfiMI know that the writer is to Maine

    to some oTtcnt for the fast operation now bo inn started In the Torraoce Held, but I guess that I am like an other operators overly anxious to get production. This Is working a detri- ment to me and my company and all other small operator* as well. We cannot blame the larger companies for doing just exactly what they arc doing, for We are to blame ourselves In bringing about the situation that we now confront. Unless we co- operate more fully as I have stated a number of times heretofore and curtail the developments in the Tor- ranee field, we are certainly going to regret it in more ways than one.

    My attention waa called to an ar tide today that appeared in one of last night's Los Angeles papers, where a very prominent oil man had out the fact that the SUM in a short time would not to able to operate. He sore nit the nafl tm tar head.

    Drilling Teo CleaeI have a sir-acre lease located in

    Torrance, with the Forttma No. 1 now on production. On my north side there are being built four rigs on four one-acre tracts and two rigs on two one-half-acre tracts; on my west side, two wells on two one-acre tracts; on my sooth, three wefla two wells on one acre and one well on one acre. There are two acres ad- joining me on the east side that I understand are going to be drilled, two wells to two acres, and I have to keep men posted with shotguns keep the operators from dumping lumber on my own property.

    Then we "holler" becanae we get a cut in oil and an overproduction and the large, companies stand back and laugh and say "Watch the suckers go," and they buy CS-cent oil. Some business. I say. What is worrying me is where oar tod. gasoline and lubricating oil is going to come from five years from now. Orange county and Los Angeles county, will have to find more oil fields to keep up with the demand, and in checking this situation very closely from an oD man's standpoint and a geological survey of the different localities in our vicinity if we find more than two more oil fields in these two counties I am going to drill a well square on the top of "Old Baldy" and see If we can get some oil there.

    Now, dear readers, yon can take this for what it is worth, or as you please. Ton have asked me for an opinion and I am giving it to yon straight from the shoulder, so help me God.

    ICE PERSONS PASTIMES

    Comings, Going* and Doings

    of Folks Hereabouts

    Mrs. Charles Lapping were at dinner Sunday by Mr. J. Wolfe of Santa Monica.

    Mrs. Austin Clark left or a two weeks' motor and trip through the northern

    state.

    Mrs. Harry Cable and pf Los Angeles, were week-

    at the John A. Bowers frlsta Highlands.

    Taylor of Centralia, 111., at the home of his cousins,

    E. A. Thompson, of

    niger and James H. Scott morning for Frisco and

    , conclave.

    Elk-n Toung of Loo Angeles -end guest at the home of Korrest J. Young, of Cota

    rs. Ed Kelly were dinner Sunday of Mrs. J. B. Fergue- Redondo Beach. Other guests

    i M. Kelly of Qulnault, , Anna Kelly and Mrs, , of San Diego.

    Mr. and Mrs. George D. Parr were guests of Loe Angeles friends Sunday.

    Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Wayt and Mr. and Mr*. J. i. Grant attended the ball game in Redondo Sunday.

    Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Watkins were Sunday «Hnmy guests of Rev. Mrs. H. W. McCarty of Pasadena.

    Gordon and Howard Shearer of LOB Angeles were lunchetm guests Sunday of Rev. and Mm. F. A. Zeller.

    Mrs. L. M. Acree of Gramercy ave- nue is visiting Mm. C. J. Los Angeles.

    John F. Nelson of Park Terrace is : the Ana holm santtaiium for a Hew

    Mrs. F. Nieschang of West Sixty- second street, LOB Angela, and her guest, Mrs. C. A. Roane. of Washing- ton. D. KX, were in Torrance Satur day. Mrs. Nieschang is a Keystone property

    Mr. and Mrs. R. J. fUchhut of Gramercy avenue enjoyed a drive over the Paloe Verdes estates Sunday

    Mr. and Mrs. P. a Briney were entertained Sunday by Mrs. Aaron Joh&nneasen of Fnlleiton,

    Now

    i Beats the Beit Trap Ever Mrs. Emily Shaw fcyi.

    lulmnd bought |2 trap. 1 66c box of RAT-SNAP, only caught 3 raU butkilled 12 in a weak. I'ui

    ___ RAT-SNAP. Reckon raise chicks without it."

    comea In cakes. Throe 65c, |1.25. I guaranteed by Beaconand Torrunce Hardware

    Rev. and Mrs. George Straight of Redondo were dinner goats of Rev and Mrs. F. A- Zeller Sunday.

    Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Tompfcias spent Sunday evening with Los Angelesfriends.

    Mr. and Mrs. Chart** W. Bay and daughter Dorothy, of the Burkhart ourts, spent Sunday with their aunt,

    Mrs. Hanna Bmmona. of Lynwood.

    NEWBIG PACKAGE

    Clgprettts

    -When such a little thing will please her

    Why Not Give Hera

    DIAMOND Now?

    We have an ample assortment, and nowhere can you get better values for your money.

    FOR HALLOWE'ENPRIZES

    TROPHIES

    TOKENS

    FAVORS

    for that Hal- lowe'en Party.

    ETC./JO3 CABRIUO ST TORRANCE CAUF.

    Season's NewestFROCKS AND COATS

    New Wool Frocks

    FOLLOW SLENDER LINES

    These frocks are eager sponsors of the slim sil- houette. Some are varied with smart ties or bits of bright embroidery adroitly placed

    $16.75 to $42.50

    Canton Crepes and Poire Twills

    The Ever-Becoming

    Utility CoatIn New Guise

    There is nothing more necessary than a smart sport coat, and the new mannish models in soft woolly plaids are a charming necessity.

    $18.75 to $44.50

    OUR SMART MILLINERY WILL PLEASE

    Polo Cloths Bollvias Velvetas

    Van Andle's1314 Sartori

    Specialty Shop

    TORRANCENewslets

    Mrs. A. C. Clark of Rlverdale is a rtiest of her sister, Mrs. Joseph R.

    Kern court.

    'Torranc*

    Mrs. J. H. Pesg, Mrs. John Gttyan, [rs. George Watson and Mrs. Charles lueller are attending the grand chap-r of the Order of the Eastern Star,

    ow in session at San Francisco.

    Mrs. Ed Thompson of Long Beach a truest at the E. A. Thompson

    ome on Andreo avenue during Lteut. hompson's stay with the fleet at an Francisco.

    in

    Lomita GarageMember United Auto Club

    W!lmington-R*dondo Boulevard We assure you personal service

    Repair Work of All KindsGASOLINE AND OILS

    Complete Stock of Ford PartsTOW CAR SERVICE

    'hon. 177-J-11 LomitaW. A. King, Prop.

    Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Rees motored o San Francisco, where they will at- nd the American Legion doings.

    L. J. Acree returned Sunday from n eastern trip that Included stops in > states. Mr. Acree is still "true to is old home" sunny California.

    Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Young and their ueat. Miss Ellen Young, were enter- ained Saturday by Mrs. O. S. Brit- on and Mrs. Joe Stone of Athens-on- he-Hill.

    New VocationRecords

    Where theGanges Flows..............._...Fox TrotJust forTonight .........................__....WaltzThat BigBlond Mamma..................Fox Trot

    Torrance Music Co.New Rappapert Bldg.

    S. A. WheatonANNOUNCES

    THE OPENING OF

    2513 Redondo Blvd.WITH A

    FULL LINE OF

    Staple and FancyGROCERIES

    Fresh MeatsVegetables

    Fruits Ice Cream

    Soft DrinksAsk for S. & H.

    Green Trading Stamps

    We Deliver. Phone 131-W

    FIVE IN ONEPUM-KIN

    TWIN COMPACT

    Both Powder and Rouge

    can be applied with- out reversing

    container.

    Anew Vanity Case

    that combines allthe features you

    have alwayswanted.

    Also Conies In

    LIP STICK AND SOAPPUM-KIN ROUGE

    These are high-class prep- arations and are only sold

    at our store.

    BEACON DRUGSTORE-NO, i

    TORRANCE CALIF.

    You can sell "it" throug Herald Want Ads.

    FUNERAL HOME

    0. W. StoneEmbalmcr and Funeral Director

    C. P. METERS, AssistantAuto Hearse Equipment

    204 Narbonn* Av. ' Lorn it*

    W. D. LOCKHARTTHE DRAIN BOARD MAN

    Phone 3S-W, Lomita 557 Oak 8t Lomita, Oal.

    Architectural Designing

    Wynkoop, Hodge & Law24 W. Tenth Long Beach, Calif.

    Phone 6S*-m Torrance Ref.: Gilbert & Hanson

    . 27

    ePhone Torrance 1-J

    For Space In This Directory

    ALICE B. SPRINGERPublic Stenographer

    Notary PublicPhone 166

    State Exchange Bank Building TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA

    FRATERNAL

    Triple City Lodge I. 0. O. F.No. 333, LomiU, Cat.

    Meet every Tuesday Night.nitiatory Degree first Tuesday of

    each month.

    Torrance Review No. 37 Maccabees

    Meets 2d and 4th Friday7:SO p.m.. in Catholic Hall.

    MRS, MARTHA McCAFFREYCommander

    Torrance CouncilNo. 2445 K, C.

    Meets Every Tuesday Eve. -.r at fr:08 o'clock

    Torrance Catholic Hall

    WANTED Oil Royalties

    Land Owners OnlyWILL PAY BEST CASH PRICE

    Taylor 524 E 15thLong Beach, Calif.

    CESS POOLS Dug and Repaired

    SNYDERHarbor City, Calif.

    Phone 349-W

    IP TOUR AUTO WAS STOLON WHO WOULD BE THE LOSER?