History of the PBGS: 1956
OFFICERS:
PRESIDENT: L. Decker Dawson (Dawson Geophysical Co.)
FIRST VP: R. Maxey Pinson (Union of California)
SECOND VP: William A. Seal (Continental Geophysical Co.)
SECRETARY: M. A. Knock (Stanolind Oil and Gas Co.)
TREASURER: R. J. Knott (Atlantic Oil & Refining Co.)
ORIGINAL RECAP: “Initiated the first WTGS-PBGS Meeting”.
Along with conducting business as usual during the year (monthly meetings, etc.), another big “first” event took place which was very time consuming and required the help of many members. On Friday and Saturday, May 11 & 12, 1956, the first joint meeting of the PBGS-WTGS was held in the Midland High School Auditorium. This was a sincere effort by the two groups to bring together the two disciplines and to encourage geologists and geophysicists to work together. The program which was presented is shown below:
“Fundamental Geologic Techniques in Exploration”, John M. Hills, Consulting Geologist, Midland.
“Fundamental Seismology”, L. H. Johnson, Honolulu Oil Corp., Midland.
“Fundamental Gravity and Magnetic Techniques”, H. Klaus, Lubbock.
“Geologic Interpretation of Aerial Magnetic Surveys”, James Affleck, Distinguished Lecturer, AAPG and SEG, Gulf Research, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.
“Geologic Causes of Gravity Anomalies”, Dr. R.J. Watson, The Carter Oil Co., Tulsa, Okla.
“Application of Combined Geologic and Geophysical Techniques”, H. L. Swords, Union of California, Amarillo, Texas.
Panel Discussion of Geologic-Geophysical Coordination, W. T. Schneider, Honolulu Oil Corp., R. M. Nugent, Magnolia Petroleum co., and C. N. Page, Continental Geophysical Co.
“History of West Texas Oil Industry”, Berte R. Haigh, University Lands, Midland.
“Provinces for Future Exploration in West Texas and Southeastern New Mexico”, W. A. Waldschmidt, Consultant, Midland.
“Magnetic Record Sections and Their Interpretation”, G. N. Conklin, Sun Oil So., Dallas.
“Geology of the Midland Basin and Eastern Platform”, J. H. Bartley, Consulting Geologist, Texas American Corp., Midland.
“Geophysical Characteristics of the Midland Basin”, John W. Daly, Consultant, Midland.
“Geology of the Central Basin Platform”, Marshall L. Mason, Union of California, Midland.
“History and Development of the Bedford Field, Andrews County, Texas”, C. G. Cooper – L. F. Uhrig, Shell Oil Co., Midland.
“Exploration History of the Block 12 Area, Andrews County, Texas”, J. H. Deming, Consultant – L. O. Dailey, Jr., Atlantic Refining Co., Dallas.
“Geology of the Northwestern Shelf”, Randall Montgomery, New Mexico Oil Conservation Commission, Hobbs, N.M.
“Geophysical Characteristics of the Northwestern Shelf”, Lorenz Shock, Midland Geophysical Co., Midland.
“Exploration Case History of Anderson Ranch Field, Lea County, New Mexico” Glen H. Swenumnson, Continental Oil Co., Roswell, N.M.
“Petroleum Geology of the Delaware Basin”, T. F. Harriss, Consultant, Midland.
“Geophysical Characteristics of the Delaware Basin”, W. A. McFadden Jr., Consultant, Dallas and Midland.
“Exploration Case History of Wheat Field, Loving County, Texas”, G. T. Bowen, Standard Oil Co. of Texas, Midland.
Attendees were welcomed by officers of both Societies and by Mayor Ernest Sidwell. Lodging accommodations were available at the Scharbauer Hotel, Crawford Hotel, Triple D Motel, Kangaroo Courts, Desert Inn Motel, Silver Saddle Court and Kingsway Courts.
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