Oil Boom Hits Patoka Illinois In 1937 Opened Patoka Field
The January 29 1937 Extra edition proclaims OIL BOOM HERE and PATOKA OIL FIELD OPENED with the Adams Louisiana Co well striking on January 26 1937. Leasing values soar rumors claim 50 000 royalty for 47 acres west of the well. The town expected rapid growth while nearby sites and early ad fortunes are noted.
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Patoka
Illinois
Adams Louisiana Co
Merryman Farm
Merryman
Maye
Faye Fields
Irene Belcher
Patsy Spurgeon
Virginia Henry
Betty Wingert
Oscar Crawford
Francis Palmer
Max Quayle
Junior Stephens
Marvin Floyd
Maurice Walker
Brooks Meador
Floyd Wagstaff
Forrest Walker
Mr. Melluish
Bricker Hill
Local Social News From Patoka and Nearby Towns
Apr 16 1964 Vernon Register notes visits and relocations across Patoka Kinmundy Coffeen and Salem. Lists Mrs Fannie Miller and family visits E St Louis Anabelle Leininger moves Walter Kleeman place. Don Guymon IU student weekend with parents. Vernon Bridge Club meets Vandalia. Ben Burks family moves within town.
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Anabelle Leininger
Walter Kleeman Place
Walter Braasch
Don Guymon
I.U
Clarence Guyman
Verlin Harvey
Coffeen
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Iuka
Illinois Power and Light Co
Floyd Britt
Patoka Elvator
Martin’s Cash Store
Cox and Martin
Ill
Vernon Register
Letta Hopkins
Mneens Snaree
Mnarssasssea
Donald Murfin
Einess Johnson
Decatur
Clarence Guymon
Beverly
Marion
Mrs
Paul Guymon
Fannie Miller
Kinmundy
Bert Walker
Helen Easley
Ron Forney and Sons
Brentwood
David Robinson
Lori
Iowa City
Iowa
Everett Doolen
Essie Robinson
Alice Wilson
Minnie Peddicord
Merle Morey
E. St. Louis
Joe Compton
Maude Hatch
O. L. West
Ellis Doolen
I. C. Betts
Mrs. Verlin Harvey
Reindle Bayliss
Lanry of
Milton Bayliss
Virgil Klinge
Gehl
Carbondale
Mrs. Rettie Kelley of
Salem
Marion County
Robbins Restaurant
Mrs. Mason Bassett
Illiopolis
Mrs. Lee Peyton
Verbie Ramsey
Dennis Branch
Eulalie Guymon
Vernon Bridge Club
Vandalia
Mildred Walton
Ben Burks
J. W. Epps
Kohnen Concrete Products
Or Free
Callerimantown, Ill
New
Lincoln Center
Times Square
Joseph R. Blot
Mgr. Sora
Empire Roadway
63Rd ST
Columbus
Oline Delivery Service
Stuart Logan
Marion-Jefferson Service Co
Patoka, IW
Centralia
Broadway and Elm
Checkerboard News
Rina
Zavic
Purina
Checker Board
Patoka Elevator CO
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