56 New Wells in Oil Fields In Illinois Highlight Monthly Drilling
Oil production surged with 56 new wells across Illinois last month. M. M. Leigh ton reports 20 dry holes, 50 sites active, 88 rigs being erected, and 14 new locations or shut downs. Counties leading production include Marion and Clay, with Richland and Clay counties showing heavy drilling.
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Illinois
M. M. Leighton
State Geological Survey Division
Leighton
Bartelso
Patoka
Clay City
Noble
Marion County
Richland
Clay
Clinton
McDonough
Wabash
Wayne
Fayette County
Clark
Marion
Bond
Champaign
Christian
Crawford
Cumberland Edwards
Effingham
Hamilton
Jefferson
Lawrence
Perry
Randolph
Saline
White
Governor Horner Mistaken For Kidnapper Candy Buyer
Two ten year old girls, Carolyn Rennick and Sue Crawford, wrote apologies to Governor Horner after being invited into a candy shop. The girls believed he might kidnap them but later realized his identity. They discussed the encounter with parents and a nearby state policeman. Lynn Eagan returns home from Flint, Michigan after weeks of work there.
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Horner
Carolyn Rennick
Sue Crawford
Ther
Theandy
Tibet
Illinois Tax Mix Highlights Sales Tax Share
Illinois fiscal year ending June 30 posted 215,137,697 in principal revenues with sales tax contributing 77,003,381. Governor Sam Nudelman released figures showing sales tax supports general funds, relief, schools, and bonds, while highway and federal aid bolster spending.
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Sam Nudelman
Begeion
A.ne
Department of Finance
Nudelman
General Revenue Fund
General Assembly
University of Illinois
Post 543 American Legion honors Pacific conference findings
Delegates from many nations met in August in Japan to discuss world peace, brotherhood, and education. The event highlighted home and family bonds linking past, present, and future, reinforcing a belief that national differences lie outside the hearts of children and teachers and endorsing a neutrality policy.
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Japan
Brotherhood of Man
Patoka High and Grade School News Assembly Program
November 24 program features song recitations and readings. Helen Sennett Peggy Parks Alba Mahaney Evelyn Easton Dorathy June Wickersham Nellie Mae Crawford Donald Lee Ellis Alavon Walker Betty Altomi Darvin Jones Wanda Eaglin lead Room Four radio sketch Crime Doesn't Pay.
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Helen Sennett
Peggy Parks
Alba Mahaney
Evelyn Easton
Eastern Star Lodge Holds Installation Ceremony
O E S Patoka Chapter installed officers for the new term with Mrs. R. J. Mojonnier as Worthy Matron and Mr. Mojonnier as installing officer. Other officers named include Mrs. G J Wasem, Miss Alice Murfin, Mrs. Ella Dunn, Bettie Simcox, Augusta Pope, Ada Danberry, Ruth Ellis, Martha Irvin, Electa Cruse, Warder Rogier, and Seni. The retiring matron presented card cases. Yellow star cakes and coffee were served by September to December birthdays. Instruction will be in December with Mrs. Rebecca Parker as Instructor.
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O. E. S. Patoka
R. J. Mojonnier
Mojonnier
G J. Wasem
A. M
M. Peek
J. L. Simcox
Alice Murfin
Ella Dunn
Jomeo
Sec
T. E. Irvin
Eas
Dot Doolen
Bettie Simcox
A. C
Augusta Pope
Ada
W. L. Danberry
Ruth
W. M. Ellis
Esther
Martha
A. W. Cruse
Electa
Artie Rogier
Sentine
Yellow Star
School of Instruction
Rebecca Parker
Advance to Avoid Entangling Alliances echoes in debate
A fragment from a speech argues for avoiding future wars and keeping the nation free from international meddling, stressing restraint in foreign entanglements and the duty to protect national sovereignty.
Tipton Bride Julia Laing Weds Robert Morey In Quiet Nov 14 Ceremony
Miss Julia Ray Laing and Robert Morey married at 9 am Sunday in the Laing home with Reuel Lemmons officiating. The bride wore a black suit with gray trim and talisman roses. maid of honor was Liberty Fayee Laing. After a wedding dinner, the couple planned to reside in Illinois. Morey formerly from Patoka and now with Gulf Oil in Tipton.
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Julia Ray Laing
Robert Morey
D. H. Laing
Reuel Lemmons
Church of Christ
Liberty Fayee Laing
D. H. Laing Jr
Cordin Stovall
W. M. Stovall
Mona Blan
Morey
Tipton
Illinois
Robert
Patoka
Ilinois
Gulf Oil Corporation
Register
Birthday Dinner For Mrs Ballance Celebrates Birthday
A small group gathered at Mrs. M D Ballance’s home on Wednesday November 24 to celebrate her birthday. After dinner she received pretty useful gifts and the evening was spent in visiting with attendees including Mrs. Mervel Willett Villa Grove Mrs Bery Linton Kinmundy Miss Merle Willett Shobonier Mae Eagan Helen Troyer and Rettie Simcox.
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M. Ballance
M. D. Ballance
Revival Sermons Announced by Rev Sam P Jones
Revival meetings at Patoka Christian Church led by Rev Sam P Jones and two of his daughters known as the Blue Bennett Sisters draw growing crowds. Services begin 7 30 each evening through Sunday December 12 with topics including One Thing Thou Lackest and Is Your Christ a First or Second Place Christ. Everybody is invited to attend any or all services.
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Patoka Christian Church
Sam P. Jones
Blue Bennett Sters
Evangelist
Christ
Investors Warned On Oil Field Securities By State Dept
State Securities Department issues warning over speculative oil field investments in Illinois. Promoters allegedly use deceptive schemes to sell leases and interests classified as securities, risking misdemeanor penalties for violators. Official examination and registration requirements urged to protect investors and curb fraud.
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State Dept
Illinois
Securities Department
Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Supports Patoka Cemetery
A Thanksgiving Day dinner at Patoka High School attracted 247 diners, raising over $200 for cemetery upkeep. The event showcases community effort with volunteers from local families, church groups, and town leaders contributing food, serving, and fundraising duties to maintain the well kept Southern Illinois burial ground.
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Patoka
Illinois
Joker Porte
Dale Altom
George Porter
Obituary of P W Baumann From Ste Genevieve Missouri
Peter William Baumann born December 25 1877 Ste Genevieve MO died November 28 1937 at age 59 10 28. He married Elizabeth Kreitler October 8 1907 at River Aux Vases MO. Survived by five sons six brothers one sister and many relatives. Services at St Lawrence Church Sandoval November 29 1937 with Rev Netemeyer. interment St Lorgie.
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Peter William Baumann
Ste. Genevieve
Missouri
Illinois
Mr. Baumann
Elizabeth Kreitler
River Aux Vases Catholic Church
A. H. Shaeffer
Richard
Sandoval
William
Los Angeles
California
Severin
Carlyle
John
Joseph
Marie
Andrew
Phillip
Xavier
Stephen
Foster Mo
Charles
St. Louis
Leo
Buffalo
New York
Theodore Brown
St. Lawrence Church
Sandova
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J. M. Smith
Lynn Eagan
Flint
Michigan
Irish Free State
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Gaississipni
Somers
Mexico
Edgar R. Rogier
American Legion
Dwig
Pol
Raymond
Wanes
Miixeo
Eastern Star Lodge
Ined
Tipton, Okla
Bessie Murfiin
Josie Simcox
Mary Wasem
Treas
P. W. Baumann
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