Drilling Progress in Marion County Illinois Basin Fields
In Marion County and the Illinois Basin drilling remains centered on the Centralia field with Benoist production strong in the new shallow field. Interests shift to Dixfield southwest of Centralia and Benoist pay sand near St Elmo and Beecher City. Patoka field has lagged. wildcat wells likely this summer amid overall cautious optimism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralia
Illinois Basin
Dixfield
St. Elmo
Beecher City
Patoka
Precent
Claude Adams
Cypress Oil Co
Illinois
Kirk D. Holland
Corner Cemetery
Orville Britt
Harris & Hackman
Max Conrey
Will Thallman
Atonement Lesson-Sermon Reflected in Christian Science Text
The article notes the Lesson-Sermon titled The Atonement in Christ Jesus for April 17 with the Text I and my one from John 10 30 and cites Bible verses from Psalms 51 17 7 describing a broken spirit and a contrite heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Baker Eddy
Obituary of Mrs Ida Helena Schroeder of Breese
Ida Helena Schroeder nee Remmert born September 10 1887 in St Rose township died April 14 1938 at Mark Greer Hospital Vandalia Ill age 50 7 4 survived by husband William J Schroeder daughter Sylvia Willard Des Moines Iowa son Orville Schroeder Patoka Ill and grandson Wayne Willard. other relatives and friends. Funeral details not listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Helena Schroeder
Remmert
Henry and
Wilhelmina Remmert
Jasper
St. Rose Township
St. Johns Evangelical Church of Breese
Ill
William J. Schroeder
Mark Greer Hospital
Vandalia
William J. Schroder
Sylvia Willard
Des Moines
Iowa
Orville Schroeder
Patoka
Wayne Willard
Sandra Schroeder
Warren E. Willard
Henry Remmert
St. Louis
Martha Mueller
Olinda Mueller
Minnie Strothheide
Emil Remmert
M E Church Moves Sunday Service to Mound Chapel
The M E Church announces regular service next Sunday at Arnold Chapel and replaces Patoka at 7 30 p m with services at Mound Chapel. A revival may begin there soon and the public is invited to attend. Minister W E Shaffer signs the notice.
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Arnold Chapel
Patoka
Mound Chapel
Mound
W. E. Shaffer
Softball Organization Meeting Sets Six-Team League
A Monday night meeting at City Hall elected John Williams as President James Ballance as Vice President Bob Eagan as Secretary and Treasurer The group approved paying C D Martin for balls used last year planned a six team league inviting Vernon Zion Island Chapel and three local teams May 2 as the deadline for dollar dues all players must pay to be eligible Games set for Monday Wednesday with Fridays for All Star events Bids requested for the soda stand and detailed notes to run in the Patoka Register
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Williams
James Ballance
Bob Eagan
C. D. Martin
Martin
Vernon, Zion and Island Chapel
Patoka
Sec
Hi LITE CLASS MEETS AT SANDOVAL HOME
The Hi-Lite class of the Christian Church met at Mrs. Alice Hubbart's Sandoval home last Thursday evening. With no teacher present no definite program was followed. The secretary read the last meeting report and the candy sale total of 3.12 including donations. Mystery pals were revealed and new pals drawn. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Hubbard and Virginia Henry.
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The
Christian Church
Alice Hubbart
Sandoval
Hubbard
Virginia Henry
Pentecost Church Invites Regular Services This Week
Pentecost Church schedules Sunday School at 9 30 a m Prayer meeting Wednesdays at 7 30 p m and Friday preaching at 7 30 p m led by Rev J H Reeter of Vandalia You are invited to attend all services.
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J. H. Reeter
Vandalia
St. Louis Visit By Cantrall and Mullens Couple
Mr and Mrs Bud Cantrall and Mr and Mrs Don Mullens were in St Louis visitors Sunday for a day trip and social call.
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Bud Cantrall
Don Mullens
St. Louis
Christian Ladies Aid Entertained Birthday Event
The Ladies Aid of the Christian church was entertained Monday evening by Mrs. Christina Elifritz and Lula Hanson at Anna Pugh's home in honor of Bessie Perrine and Evelyn Cox. Guests played games and a mystery pals reveal, with several paying a nickel. Prizes went to Bessie Perrine, Nell Quayle, and Eva Potts. Homemade ice cream and angel food cake were served by Myrtle Tacke and Madalene Porter.
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Christina Elifritz
Lula Hanson
Bessie Perrine
Evelyn Cox
Anna Pugh
Nell Quayle
Eva Potts
Myrtle Tacke
Madalene Porter
Mryde Tacke
Thelma Perrine
Agnes Cox
Maud Ellis
Pearl Hudspeth
Anna Wadkins
Dollie Redman
Dorothy Roseman
Lucy Belle Wadkins
Leta Beery
Patsy Beery
Clara Field
Evan Potts
Madalene
Card of Thanks For Frank Meredith Bereavement
The family thanks all who assisted during the death of Frank Meredith. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Eagan visited Easter Sunday at the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Garrett near Kinmundy.
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Frank Meredith
Family
Bob Eagan
Mrs
S. B. Garrett
Kinmundy
Easter Party For Sunday School Classes
On Saturday afternoon April 16 Mrs Anna Watkins hosted an Easter party for the Beginners and Junior classes of the Christian Church. Outdoor games and an egg hunt followed by pink popcorn balls and chocolate eggs were served. Attendees included Jackie Lee Gene Hanson Irene Hanson Jimmy Elifr itz Donald Lee Ellis Patsy Beery Wig Betty Lou Richeson Nancy Rose Lois Foltz Billy Watkins Janice Perrine Betty Roseman Betty Lou Belcher Gayle Belcher Hulda Williams Dorothy Rosen man Lucy Belle Watkins and Anna Watkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Watkins
Christian Church
Mrs. Watkins
Jackie Lee
Gene
Irene Hanson
Jimmy
Francis Elifritz
Donald Lee Ellis
Patsy Beery
Wig
Betty Lou Richeson
Nancy Rose
Lois Foltz
Billy Lee
Mary Watkins
Janice Pérrine
Betty Roseman
Betty Lou Belcher
Gayle Belcher
Hulda Williams
Dorothy Roseman
Lucy Belle Watkins
Library Board Elects Officers and Members
The Library Board met at the home of Mr. J. L. Simcox Friday evening and elected officers Mrs. J. L. Simcox as President and Mrs. T. E. Irvin as Vice President with Secretary and Treasurer Mrs. Howard Riley. Board members named include Mrs. J. L. Simcox Mrs. T. E. Irvin Mrs. E. L. DeLay Mrs. Howard Riley Mrs. H. N. Potts C. M. Rogier and W. E. Field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Simcox
T. E. Irvin
Howard Riley
J. L.simcox
E. L. DeLay
H. N. Potts
C. M. Rogier
W. E. Field
20th Anniversary of Regular Air Mail Service
Post Office announces National Air Mail Week May 15 to 21 to mark twenty years of regular air mail service. Key figures include Postmaster W H Cain and state national chairs, with prizes for essays and posters to promote air mail usage nationwide. Kitty Hawk designated as a central interest, with special cachets for cities nationwide to honor aviation progress.
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W. H. Cain
Postmaa
Ernest J. Kruetgen
Chicago
Illinois
Paul R. Younts
Charlotte
North Carolina
James A
New York City
Washington, D. C
Hong Kong
America
Horner
Lnois
National Air Mail
Post Office Department
United States
Kitty Hawk
Wright Brothers
Sew-No-More Sewing Club Meets in Vernon Notes
The Sew-No-More Sewing Club gathered April 19 at Mrs. Marcus Cox's Vernon home. Members Lucille Eagan Alta Logan Juanita McIntyre Evelyn Ballance Margaret Cox and Thelma Pugh attended. Plans for a May pot luck dinner were discussed and a three course luncheon followed. The next meeting will be at Mrs. James Ballance's home. Mr and Mrs Les Ballance with Mrs Eagan and Mrs Jim Ballance visited Vernon on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus Cox
Vernon
Lucille Eagan
Alta Logan
Juanita McIntyre
Evelyn Ballance
Margaret Cox
Thelma Pugh
James Ballance
Les Ballance
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Marion County
Wall Ad
Fred Brown
Brown
Register
Carter Oil Co
W. J. Schroeder
M. E. Church
Dwig
Ant
Orville Hubbard
Patoka High School
Class Creed
Valma Heinzmann
Mary Helen Jennings
Anna Belle Adams
American Legion
J. A. Jennings
Pres. School Board
Leslie Griffin
Mr. Coombs
JES Aid
Library Board
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