Oil prospects grow as Patoka field sights new wells
The Patoka Petroleum Corp promotes the DuComb well which reached 488 feet, with Meryman No. 1 coal found at 495 feet and Boye farm well at 490 feet. Observers see multiple potential oil structures in the Patoka Field, suggesting a larger future prospect despite uncertainty about field boundaries and dry sands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DuComb
Patoka Petroleum Corp
G. Hawley
Meryman
Boye Farm
Patoka
Illinois
Oil Field Supply Company Opens Branch in Patoka
The Black Siralls and Bryson Corp of Oklahoma City opened an oil field supply branch in Patoka near the Hill store on the Illinois Central right of way. Manager Joe Pasternak arrived to oversee a new steel building serving as a sample and temporary stock room. The firm offers oil tanks tools cable pipe and fittings with a 9 tank stock on hand and operates as an independent supplier not tied to any oil promotion company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Siralls & Bryson Corp
Oklahoma City
Okla
Hill
Joe Pasternak
Oklahoma
Taylor Drilling Co Advances On No 3 At Merymans
The Taylor Drilling Co of San Antonio Texas nears completion of its first well at the Meryman farm for Adams Louisana Co using a larger rotary rig. They hold a contract for ten wells per rig and a second rig arrived last week but remains unloaded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Drilling Co
San Antonio
Texas
Meryman Farm
Adams Louisana Co
County Woman's Clubs Hold Meeting in Salem
The spring meeting of the county federation of Woman's Clubs was hosted by the Salem club. County president Mrs. R. V. Jordan presided as chairman and new officers were elected: President Mrs. W. M. Hamilton Odin first vice president Mrs. S. M. Spurgeon Patoka second vice president Mrs. J. Ross Mercer Salem third vice president Mrs. R. E. Willoughby Centralia. Hamilton will attend the state convention as a delegate from the twenty third district in Peoria in May with alternate Mrs. O. G. James of Salem. The program featured club representatives from across the county and Patoka president Mrs. Roy Jones spoke on club achievements. Attendees from Patoka included Mrs. Roy Jones Mrs. S. M. Spurgeon Mrs. D. W. Troyer and Mrs. F. M. McKinney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Federation of Woman’s Clubs
Salem Club
R. V. Jordan
Centralia
W. M. Hamilton
Odin
S. M. Spurgeon
Patoka
J. Ross Mercer
Roy Jones
D. W. Troyer
F. M. McKinney
Patoka Grade School to Present Circus Day Operetta
Final rehearsals are underway for the operetta Circus Day by Patoka Grade School to be staged Saturday night April 10 at the High School Gymnasium. Cast includes Sue Crawford, Darvin Jones, Mary Lois McKinney, Brooks Meador, Nancy Simcox, Connie Meador, Robert Smith, Dayne Adams, Les Griffin, Wes Griffin, Dean Meador, L. E. Green, Evelyn Easton, Cyril DeLay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Sue Crawford
Darvin Jones
Mary Lois McKinney
Brooks Meador
Nancy Simcox
Connie Meador
Robert Smith
Dayne Adams
Les Griffin
Wes Griffin
Dean Meador
L. E. Green
Evelyn Easton
Cyril DeLay
Glenwood Malan
Dorothy June Wickersham
Rachel Adams
Lorene Walker
Bobby Gene Diveley
Dorothy DeLay
Sonny Talbot
Conway Malan
Don Griffin
Bobby Howell
Seth Martin
Betty McKinney
Paul Spurgeon
Freda Watkins
Valmar Heinzmann
Marvin Walker
Margaret Jett
Maye Fields
Mary Eaglin
Helen Walker
Nellie Mae Jones
Charles Meryman
Maxine Boelcher
Ethel Watkins
Gladys Walker
Esther Crawford
Lavon Barnes
Virginia Henry
Madeline Green
Doris Good
Lucille Smith
Evelyn Henry
Lavonne Jones
Darrel Chriss
John Carter
Eleanor Thalman
Lyle Arnold
Betty Altom
Lora Ballance
Juanita Easton
Weekend visitors of Rev. F. M. McKinney family
Weekend and Sunday visitors with Rev. F. M. McKinney and family included Miss Ella McKinney and Mr. Rob Hicks of St. Louis Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Thurmond and son and Mr. and Mrs. Herman Meadow of Benton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. McKinney
Ella McKinney
Rob Hicks
St. Louis
Wm. Thurmond and Son
Herman Meadow
Benton
Parents Days At Local School Highlight Student Exhibits
Large crowds attend the school's annual parents days held Thursday and Friday. Students from first to eleventh grade showcased work and instructional methods. Ribbons awarded for grade level and subject exhibits with top finishers listed across each class and category.
Centralia Rotary Club Annual Banquet Honors Guests
C M Rogier attended the Centralia Rotary Club annual banquet held Tuesday night at the Aeneenfeld Hotel. The urban and rural meeting drew guests from Marion county with special numbers and speaking portions making the evening interesting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Rogier
Centralia Rotary Club
Centralia Club
Marion County
Funeral notices from Vera area amid family obituaries
Mrs W Traver and Dave Lter of Velen attended the funeral of Mrs Travers uncle Mr John Isabelle near Vera on Sunday. Mrs Glen Spicer and her children of Sandaveol supported their parents Mr and Mrs Noah Carter on Monday.
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W. Traver
Dave
Travers
John Isabelle
Vera
Glen Spicer
Sandaveol
Hem
Noah Carter
Township Elections Next Tuesday in Four Townships
Polls open 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday April 6 in Patoka Carri gan Foster and Pope Townships with Democratic and Republican tickets listing candidates for supervisor town clerk assessor school trustee and constable. Some vacancies noted on the Republican side and a Pope Township bond issue carried 101 to 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Carrigan
Foster
Pope
Patoka Township
Clem D. Doolen
Clek—Lem Meador
W. E. Fields
T. W. Oates
Earl Graham
Ellis Doolen
Marcus Cox
Edwin Arno H
W. B. Rogier
Denver Adams
Foster Township
Bert Garrett
Forrest Williams
Merle Jones
Justice of Peace
Elmer Frizzell
Frank Doudera Jr
S. ©. Green
Tom Donoho
Constable
John Doudera
Lee Griffin
William McNichol
Town Cleark
T. P. Williams
H. H. Jones
Edw. Moeller
Elmer Arnold
Elmer Berry
Pope Township
Demogrlalwwco Timns
Wierk
Jess Christie
Rovert Hayes
Justice of France
Ural Brown
Albert Towler
Roy Sapp
Floyd Nattier
Frank Crawford
W. W. Lawrence
Carrigan Township
William Galbreth
Edd Belcher
Julius Chausse
Albert Galbreth
John Charlton
Cecil Hicks
T. C. Harker
Ralph Merten
L. B. Cozad
Eugene Simpson
Wm. Johnson
Cecil Jett
Cecil Warren
John Richerd
Drilling Progress at Walter Adams Well Advances
Drilling continues at the Walter Adams location by Tone Hempen. Operators have removed 12 inch casing and replaced with 10 inch operations. Promoters plan to bring in a second rig from the Greenville field and place it near the Patoka Dairy plant.
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Walter Adams
Tone Hempen
Greenville
Patoka
Undertakers Purchase New Funeral Car
A new Oldsmobile funeral car and ambulance was delivered to Cox and Martin Undertakers and Embalmers, serving Sandoval Patoka and Vernon. The vehicle was purchased in St Louis and is described as the latest type with high end appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox & Martin
Sandoval
Patoka
Vernon
St. Louis
Wiser Oil Company Sets Rig on Martin Farm
D L Johnson of the Wiser Oil Company in charge of developments returned from Clay City where the firm holds large interests. The rig was moved to the Martin farm last week, coal has been hauled, and operations will start once machinery is in place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Johnson
The
Wiser Oil Co
Clay City
Martin Farm
Sunflower Oil Co Expected to Start Drilling This Week
The Sunflower Oil and Gas Co moved a rig from Owensboro Kentucky by truck last week and is set to begin drilling this week. The initial site is the Dr W W Murfin tract south of the Alcom residences with George Claypool in charge and crew members lodging in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunflower Oil and Gas Company
Owensboro
Local Group Sponsors WLS Talent Show at Patoka Gym
The Patoka Parent Teachers Association hosts WLS National Broadcast talent tryouts at Patoka High School Gym on April 8 9 15 16 and 17 at 7 00 PM. Edith Schlytern directs with acts impersonating radio stars and includes old time square dancing and community singing. All area artists are invited to audition for the three night event and possible future showcases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Farmer-Wls
Patokain High School
Prairie Farmer- Wls
Chicago
WLS
Patoka
Edith Schlytern
Prairie Farmer Wils Community Service Department
Uncle Ezra
Lulu ‘Belle
Oleg Yensen
George Goebel
Henry Hornsbuckle
the Lazy Farmer
Joe Kelley
Jack Holden
the Prairie Ramblers
Hoosier Hot Shots
Patsy Montana
Red Foley
Skyland Scotty
Arkie
Patoka High School
Rawcliffe Evans Nuptials in Ramsey Illinois
Miss Frances Rawcliffe daughter of Mrs Annie Rawcliffe of Shobon ier and Lucian Evans son of Mrs Maude Evans of Bingham were united in marriage Wednesday evening March 24 by Rev Fr Forester at Ramsey Illinois. They were attended by Mr and Mrs Edward Matheny cousins of the bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Rawcliffe
Annie Rawcliffe
Shobonier
Lucian Evans
Maude Evans
Bingham
Fr. Forester
Ramsey
Ill
Edward Matheny
Development Summary From Patoka Oil Field Activity
Adams Louisiana area reports well 1 on pump and well 2 brought in. well 3 to be completed on Meryman tract. Well 4 on Boye farm underway. Hempen on Walter Adams lease drilling. Evans on Allison location going down. Wiser Oil Co starting on Martin land. Dee & Higgins awaiting legal to start on city junk yard site. Sunflower Oil Co on W W Murfin land with Geo Cappl in charge. Vernon DuComb land well being drilled. Hawley in charge. Taylor Drilling Co new iron on track at Patoka. Total 2 wells in 5 going down 9 rigs on Patoka Oil Field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Louisana Co
Meryman
Boye Farm
Walter Adams
Evans
Allison
Wiser Oil Co
Martin Land
Dee & Higgins
City Junk Yard
Sunflower Oil Co
W. W. Murfin
Geo. Clappol
Vernon Duc
Geo Land Secures Post With State Geological Survey
George Land of Sparta, a chemistry major at Southern Illinois Normal University Carbondale, will join the Illinois State Geological Survey Division in Urbana laboratories. He graduates this week, has a strong scholastic record, and has held leadership roles in Kappa Delta Alpha and the Senior class Student Council. He will oversee coal and mineral tests and will be joined later by his wife Maryan Hinckle of Johnston City.
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Patoka
George Land
Southern Ilinois Normal University
Carbondale
George
George Purcell
Ill
Gec
Land of Sparta
Southern Illinois Norn’s University
Illinois State Geovical Survey Division
Urbana
Land
I. C. Land
Sparta
Th College
Kappa Delta Alpha
Geological ‘Survey Division
Maryan Hinckle
Johnston City
Lnst Fall
Drillline Room At Allison Well Progress Report
Don Evans of Greenville driller started the Allison land well last Thursday March 25 south of town. A 12 inch casing from the A. E. Hempen well was used in the Allison well. Coal had not been reached by Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allison
Don Evans
Greenville Driller
P. T. A. Meeting At Pa TokA Schools Gym
The P. T. A. auxiliary to the Pa toka schools will hold a regular meeting at the gym Tuesday evening April 6. Members are urged to attend and cooperate with the program committee for a highly interesting program on Safety.
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Patoka
Evm
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Holland
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North Pole
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Fort Sumter
S. C
Charleston
1863
Oil Field Supply Company
Merymans
County Woman’s Clubs
Salem
Panouft OF
Centralia Rotarians
W. Adams
Rawcliffe-Evans
State Geological Survey
Sc. Ha U. At
Allison Well
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