Patoka Village adopts ordinance on oil waste and slush pits
The Village of Patoka enacts strict rules prohibiting discharge of waste salt water oil crude oil or sludge into streets ditches or open bodies within its limits. It requires filling slush pits within 30 days after oil or gas wells begin production or are abandoned and sets fines from 10 to 200 dollars with daily offenses. The ordinance reiterates drainage protections and repeals conflicting measures. It bears signatures of Village President J. C. Beery and Village Clerk Homer N. Potts dated April 1 1938.
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Patoka
Value Life Be Careful Around Bulls
Illinois farmers face eleven fatalities and numerous injuries from bulls in two years. The Illinois Agricultural Association safety department urges owners to treat bulls as dangerous, using a ring nose staff for handling, building sturdy pens, and never exposing children or strangers to bulls. Director C M Seagraves cautions that bulls may act without reason despite human presence.
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Illinois
Illinois Agricultural Association Deparment of
C. M. Seagraves
Seagraves
Adjustment Notice in Woolsey Estate
The undersigned notifies all parties with claims against the estate of Sarah Woolsey to exhibit them to the County Court on or before May 16 1938 the adjustment day fixed. All persons owing the estate must make payment to the undersigned. B F Woolsey Administrator. Matheny and Welker Attorneys.
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Sarah Woolsey
B. F. Woolsey
Matheny & Welker
First State Bank Patoka Changes Location to New Lot
At a special meeting on November 16 1937 stockholders voted two thirds to move the First State Bank of Patoka Illinois to Lot Five Block Nine in the original Patoka town site. Auditor of Public Accounts approved the change and the bank will occupy the new building once completed. Also notes Eugene and Jessie Roe of Sandoval visiting Ozie Hill family.
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First State Bank of
Patoka
Illinois
Old
Auditor of Public Accounts
P. J. Mojonnier
L. E. Green
Homer W. Lewellen Candidate for Marion County Treasurer
The announcement states Homer W. Lewellen of Iuka Township seeks the Democratic nomination for Marion County Treasurer in the primary on April 12. It notes authorization to declare candidacy and appeals to Democratic voters.
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Homer W. Lewellen
Iuka Township
Marion County
Finn campaign for Marion County Judge in 1938 primary
S N Finn, a Democrat, seeks the Marion County judge seat with the primary slated for April 12, 1938. The notice highlights his candidacy and party affiliation.
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S. N. Finn
Marion County
Hilgeford Seeks Sheriff Nomination in Marion County Primary
For Sheriff the candidacy of Wayne E. Hilge ford Little Dutch for Sheriff of Marion County subject to the Democratic Primary Tuesday April 12. Your support appreciated.
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Wayne E. Hilgeford
Little Dutch
Marion County
Simons Named Sheriff Candidate in Marion County Race
The announcement designates R. E. Bob Simons as a Democratic primary candidate for Marion County Sheriff. The race hinges on the Tuesday April 12, 1938 primary election. Your vote is appreciated.
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R. E
Bob) Simons
Marion County
Paul B. Chance Seeks Marion County Superintendent Post
A notice declares Paul B. Chance as a candidate for county superintendent of schools in Marion County. The filing outlines his bid to lead the county's public school system.
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Paul B. Chance
Marion County
Salem woman Eva A Black seeks County Treasurer post
Eva A Black of Salem files as a candidate for County Treasurer in the Democratic primary set for Tuesday April 12 1938.
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Eva A. Black
Salem
Virgil Jett Spends Sunday With Ozie Hill and Wife
Virgil Jett spent Sunday in the company of Ozie Hill and his wife as they shared a quiet day together.
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Virgil Jett
Ozie Hill
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Board OF “Sseidees
A. D
J. C. Beery
Homer N. Potts
Farthing’s
Farthing
Hatchery
Odin
Centralia Hatchery
Centralia Feed & Flour Company
C. N. Carter
Our
McCall’s Magazin Pictorial Review
Woman’s World
Farm Journal
Breeder’s Gazette
Patoka Register
McCall’s Magazine
Pictorial Review
Mvoqman’s World
Orville Hill
Eugene and
Jessie Roe of
Sandoval
F. H. Meier
Vandalia
William Ehrat
Shobonier, Illinois
Heckethorne Farm
Shobonier
Ed Wasmuth
George Wickersham
F. E. Adams
Geo. Christie
Mor Sale
John Foglia
Fairydell
New York
States of the Union
Morticians
Cox & Martin
Vernon
George’s
Old Capitol
Philco Radios
Maurice Reynolds
Burtschi Motor Co
Porter Simcox
K. W. Webster Plumbing—Heating—Electric Contractors
South Poplar Street
Centralia
Field’s Barber Shop
S. Locust St. Centralia, Ull
Breese
Websters Greenhouses
Fifth Centralia
Ill
C. S. Huddleston
Centralia, Illinois
P. O. Box
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