Oil Field Notes Reflect Spring Push in Illinois Basin
The Tonti oil field near Salem and Patoka gears up for spring activity as Tex Harvey plans a Trenton test at 4300 feet and Pure Oil reports the deepest state test at 6600 feet in the Cisne Field. Parties from St Elmo to Decatur shift offices, while Joe Tipsword and other drill sites intersect transmission lines.
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Tonti
Tex Harvey
McClosky Pay
Tonti Township
Salem Oil Pool
Patoka
Harvey
Trenton
Beecher City
Joe Tipsword
Koling Woon
Pure Oil Company
Billington
Cisne
Wayne County
St. Peter
Jarvis Bros. & Marcell
Tlinois Basin
Fayette County
St. Elmo
Decatur
Standard Office
Francis Rogier Baritone Recital At Millikin Conservatory
Francis Rogier a Millikin Conservatory senior presented Friday evening April 1940 at Albert Taylor Hall Decatur Illinois with Noble Barbee as accompanist. The capacity audience heard seven encores after a polished performance including works by Lully Schubert Brahms Wagner and Malotte. A reception followed at the Rogier home attended by relatives from out of town and state.
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Francis Rogier
Millikin Conservatory of Music
Albert Taylor Hall
Decatur
Ill
Noble Barbee
Francis
F. J. Rogier
N. Oakcrest
New York City
Lully
Bohm
Secchi
Schubert
Schumann
Brahms
Malotte
Holder Abendstein
Wagnner
Mr. Barbee
Chopin
Dunn
Guion
Pentecost Church Preaching Friday and Sunday Services
Rev J H Reeter to preach Friday night April 26 at 7 30 pm. Sunday School at 9 80 am. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 90 pm. Sunday School at Greenridge church every Sunday at 2 00 pm.
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J. H. Reeter
Greenridge Church
Little Egypt Wealth Tied To Nations' Conflict Hunt
A fragment notes ongoing great conflict among deligerant nations. It compares Little Egypt’s abundant natural resources to ancient Egypt, saying the region has many products though not many celebrated, hinting at uneven resource praise amid global tensions.
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Little
Egypt
Kingdom of
Adams Company to Drill Wells in Devonian Pay Zone
In the oil field near town, Adams company moved four drilling rigs to the west and continued exploration in the Devonian pay zone. The activity underscores ongoing exploration and production efforts, with developers indicating further drilling could expand output.
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Indus
Oil and Gas Developments Near Pato Adams Farm
Reports indicate activity on the Pato Adams Oil and Gas field with portable rotary gear and a Sam Pugh farm test. Early development shows several wells drilled, a test underway, and ongoing progress despite limited local confirmation.
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Pato- Adams Oil
Sam Pugh
Unclear Observations From Local Meeting Noted
Fragmentary OCR notes show names Ballance Bob Wasem Clar Beckemeyer and references to a front investigation and Lester. The readable text hints at a discussion or observation on a Wednesday with a large cake and reactions but specifics are missing.
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Lester Rece
Apr 10 Evening Candles Noted In House Fire Report
A fragment describes an evening incident on April 10 with burning candles around a group of about 60 in a house. Lester Ballance returned and heard singing, then witnesses observed distress as signals indicated something amiss. The note mentions Marvin, several men, and a group of diners or attendees, with additional names including Marvin E. Bob Altom Walker Hiram Ker and Doyle.
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Lester Ballance
Marvin
Sevmds
Marvin E
Bob Altom
Walker
Hiramker
Doyle
Bridge Club Entertained Thursday Afternoon
I was hostess to the Bridge Club Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Dean in charge at noon. Two tables played with Mrs. J. C. Beery receiving consolation and Porter Simcox floating. A salad course was served.
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Dean
Toring High
J. C. Beery
Porter Simcox
Heavy Rains Slow Local Building Activity In Town
Heavy rainfall over the past week delayed ongoing construction and postponed proposed projects. Residents noted 20 homes completed and four under construction, with Archie Pugh Otto Wadkins Alden Sears and Charles Griffin among those active. Howard Perrine started another east side residence. W W Richeson built three cottages. Power plant work at Adams Oil & Gas Co elevator at Patoka Farmers’ Co op and Alexander Motor Co garage suffered brief delays from rain. rural areas show similar barn and repair activity.
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Archie Pugh
Otto Wadkins
Alden Sears
Charles Griffin
Howard Perrine
W. W. Richeson
Adams Oil & Gas Co
Patoka Farmers’ Cooperative Elevator Co
Alexander Motor Co
Britt Brothers Celebrate Birthday Anniversary
Mr Orville Britt and Mr Oliver Britt celebrated their birthdays at the home of the former on Sunday. A birthday dinner was enjoyed and well wishes were sent for more happy birthdays from family and friends including Helen and J Britt Salem Harold Chance and children Dale Britt Springfield Mildred Thomas Shelbyville James Thomas Lee Britt Raymond Britt Sarah Thulman Grandpa Britt and Carl Hines family of Alma.
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Orville Britt
Oliver Britt
Helen
J . Britt
Salem
Harold Chance
Dale Britt
Springfield
Mildred Thomas
Shelbyville
James Thomas
Lee Britt
Raymond Britt
Sarah Thulman
Grandpa Britt
Carl Hines
Alma
Christian Church Sunday and midweek services listed
The church outlines Sunday events including 9 30 Sunday School 10 20 Communion and 11 00 preaching. An evening preaching at 7 20 and Tuesday prayer meeting at 7 30 are noted. Last Sunday attendance was 97 with a 4 45 collection and an invitation for all not elsewhere to join.
Woman's Club Luncheon Set For Saturday Afternoon
The American Home Department or the Woman's Club will host a luncheon at 1 oclock on the usual meeting day. Members from each department should bring the assigned food items such as potatoes green beans tomatoes salad rolls butter and gathering plates and utensils.
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American Home Department
Woman’s Club
American Home
Loyal Workers Class Meeting at Anna Pugh Home
The Loyal Workers class of the Christian Church and Aid met at Anna Pugh's home on Thursday evening April 18 for a devotional led by Anna Wadkins. The gathering included singing Bless be the Tie that Binds, scripture readings, and the Lord's Prayer. Gifts were exchanged during the social hour. Bessie Perrine received a birthday gift and embroidered towels from members. Refreshments were served by Maud Ellis and Clara Field. Attendees included Bertha Scott, Pearl Hudspeth, Eva Potts, Maud Ellis, Agnes Cox, Madaline Porter, Hulda Williams, and Dollie Wooters.
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Christian Church
Aid
Anna Pugh
Anna Wadkins
Bessie Perrine
Maud Ellis
Clara Field
Bertha Scott
Pearl Hudspeth
Jesna Eaeor Wadkins
Eva Potts
Kanerk
Agnes Cox
Madaline Porter
Hulda Williams
Dollie Wooters
Methodist Church Sunday Attendance Report and Events
Sunday School attendance reached 114 last Sunday with offerings of 6.96 dollars and good turnout at morning services. Evening services attracted 96 attendees. on April 21 Sunday School had 147 with 53 remaining for morning worship. League had 26 youth. evening services drew 1080 attendees. The Gad-sponsored contest closes next Sunday night. Dr. C. C. Hall led the third quarterly conference. Greenville College Melody Quartet to sing at the evening service. Miss Josephine Smith performed. Ladies Aid meets May 1 at Mrs. Roy R. Jones’s home. services April 28 list schedule and speakers.
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Tribe
Gad
O. . Hill
C. C. Hall
Mt. Vernon
Greenville College Melody Quartet
Josephine Smith
Boulder
Ladies Aid
Roy R. Jones
Bro. Gee
J. Winsem
Young Peoples
C. M. Miller
Pugh Well Extends Field West 500 Feet
Adams Oil & Gas Co. cured Ben oist pay at their No. 4 Sam Pugh well and set casing this week. The new well will extend production 500 feet west when completed, and the company plans several more wells in that section.
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Centralia
Ike Taylor
West City
Adams Oil & Gas Co
Benoist Bay
Trenton
Gordon Maclean
Dave Ring
Legion County Meeting Here Thursday Night
Marion County Council of American Legion will hold their regular meeting at Lerion Hall in Kinmundy Illinois Thursday April 25. All ex service men are invited and encouraged to bring their ladies for entertainment and refreshments. County Commander.
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Marion County Council of American Legion
Lerion
Kinmundy
Ill
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