Oil drilling slowed by holidays and weather
Oil development slowed across fields due to cold weather thaw delays and mud covered roads. Operations are expected to resume with spring. multiple wells in Patoka Beecher City and surrounding areas report pump and drill activity resumes after New Year as rigs return to the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fie
Tt Jalds
Cindar
Patoka
Dale Nattier
Wilbur Melmore
Coleman and
Blosser
Frederick and Associates Nattier
Kirk D. Holland
McIntire
Holland
Elmer Rogier
Dungey
Pope
Harris and Heckmore
Orville Britt
Palmer
Villag
J. Lickey
Claud Adams
Cypress Oil Co
Adams Oil and Gas Co
Meryman
Beecher City
Illinois
Carter Oil
Carter No. 1
Noble Tiling Co
Carter Oi Co
Postmaster Cain Buried Under Holiday Mail Rush
W H Cain postmaster faced heavy mail volume in the days before Christmas with packages flooding the post office. James Quayle and Maude Carter assisted during the rush as the office handled incoming and outgoing holiday mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.H. Cain
Cain
James Quayle
Patoka Telephone Exchange lists 82 more phones in new directory
The Patoka Telephone Exchange Co announces its yearly directory with 82 more telephones than last year due to business growth from the 1957 oil boom. Long distance use has risen, aided by oil development, with officers and directors named and a Jan 8 1938 annual meeting set to elect directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Teelephone Exchange Co
Leo Walker
John Crawford
John L. Belcher
Fred Tacke
Oscar Caldwell
C. W. Martin
Wlliam B. Rogier
Telephone Company
Patoka Elevator Co
Patoka
Patgka
Altom Families Share Christmas and Birthday Dinner
Mr and Mrs S E Altom hosted a large gathering at their home for a combined Christmas and birthday anniversary dinner. Attendees included L D Altom Josie Vallow A L Vallow Clinton Thomas Altom and others. The group enjoyed turkey dinner in two dining rooms and an afternoon of visiting hoping for another annual gathering next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
S. E. Altom
Altom
Josie Vallow
L. D. Altoms
L. D. Altom
A. L. Vallow
Clinton
Thomas Altom
Bobby
Nellie Mae Crawford
George Dean Crawford
Arline Perrine
Betty Altom
George Purcell
R. A. Pugh
Centralia
Cecil Buss
Centrala
Christian Church Names George Birch Pastor for Next Year
The Christian Church has called Bro. George Birch as pastor for the coming year. Birch will preach on the first Sundays of each month beginning next Sunday. Putoka and surrounding area residents recall Birch from a revival seven years ago and will hear him at Sunday School 9:30, worship 10:45, and 7:00 p.m. in the evening.
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The
Christian Church
Bro
George Birch
Brother Birch
Putoka
Bro. Birch
Helen Britt of Balam te spending week
Readable text shows Helen Britt of Balam spending a week with Ivica, with limited surrounding details. The fragment provides no clear event date or organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Britt
Balam
Ome Ivica
Dawn of a New Year in Patoka 1937 38 resolves for progress
A year end editorial urges Patoka residents to embrace 1938 with cooperation and effort. It notes oil growth, farm income gains, and steady employment, calling for community unity to build a brighter future. The piece stresses shared duty and responsible action in the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
America
Youi
Impure water often from open top wells on farms
R J Parks, extension specialist, says nine tenths of wells and cisterns on Minois farms are unsafe due to lack of sealing. He debunks aeration myths and urges sealing after cleaning, with water treatment steps and guidance from local advisors and Illinois institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minois
R. J R. Parks
College of Agriculture
University of Ilinois
Parks
State Department of Public, Health
College of Agriculture At
Urbana
Uti
Witn
Christmas Party Welcomes New Members at G K P Club
The G. K. P. Club held its annual Christmas party on December 28 at Miss Merle Willett’s home. After dinner, Helen Troyer Rubye Cain and Merle Willett joined the club as members. The president dressed as Santa distributed gifts. Attendees included Bettie Simcox Mae Eagan Helen Troyer Rubye Cain Florence Cain Mrs Maurice Ballano Patoka Mrs Beryl Linton Kinmundy Mrs Merve Willett Villa Grove and Beulah Moore Vandalia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. K. P. Club
Merle Willett
Helen Troyer
Rubye Cain
Santa Claus
Bettie Simcox
Mae Eagan
Rubye
Florence Cain
Maurice Ballano
Patoka
Beryl Linton
Kinmundy
Merve Willett
Villa Grove
Beulah Moore
Vandalia
Christian Church Forms Choir With Nine Members
A week ago nine people met at Dayne Ellis home to organize a choir for the Christian Church. The group met again last Tuesday with ten present and plans include additional sections and music arranged for choir use. About 15 members are active and each contributes to building the choir’s skill and interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayne Ellis
Christian Church
Virprota Henry
Latile Field
DoPis
Good
Thelma Jyrrine
Mag. Field
Delle Redan
Patoka High and Grade School News Christmas Programs and Parties
The Junior class held a December 17 party at Miss Betty Altom’s home after the bal game with games and contests. Attending were Helen Walker, Evelyn Elis, Lavonne Jones, Wanda Eaglin, Betty Altom, Ancil Arnold, Lyle Arnold, Jos Herrera, Bert Hicks, Darrel Chriss, John Carter and Mr and Mrs Kirk. The E G G club met December 16 at Miss Wanda Eaglin’s home for games and exchanging gifts. they planned a meeting January 6 with Miss Evelyn Ellis. Members included Alice Brumfield, Betty Altom, Nellie Jones, Lavonne Jones, Evelyn Ellis, Helen Walker and Wanda Eagin. A Christmas program was given December 23 at the high school gym with songs, recitations, plays and selections by the high school chorus and various grades, including Christmas Gifts, A Christmas Carol, and It Came Upon a Midnight Clear. Santa arrived after the performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Altom
Helen Walker
Evelyn Elis
Lavonne Jones
Wanda Eaglin
Betty ON
Ancil Arnold
Lyle Arnold
Jos Herrera
Bert Hicks
Darrel Chriss
John Carter
Mrs Kirk
E. G. G. Chub
Des
Mise Evelyn Ellis
Alice Brumfield
Bisttty Altom
Nellie Jones
Evelyn Ellis
Wanda Eagiin
Margaret
Chrisman
Sone ‘Luther
Cradl Hyman
Gifauke
Bethlehém
Christie
Chrisy
Billy Dean Goo
Rathel Adan
Obituary for Mrs Meddie Himes from Marion County
Mrs Meddie Poole Hines lifelong Marion County resident born December 1847 in Tonti township died December 1937 at age 90. She married John Hines in 1868 and had five children Caroline Florence William Melvin Emma, with ten grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. She joined Zion M E Church South in 1885 and left a lasting family and community legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meddie Poole
Biwery
Miriam Poole
Tonti
Marion County
Ilingis
Hinely Pease
Meddie
Wm. Poole
J. ©. Norris
John Hines
P. Halsey
Carolin
Florence
William H
Melvin
Emma
Christ
M. E. Church
South
Zion
Létmaine
Emeya
Diesel
Jesus
PTA Program Plans January Reading Event
A PTA schedule notes a January program featuring a grade reading event. The listing mentions Calvary Methodist group and a paid activity, with likely emphasis on community participation and instruction.
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Prancie Walker
Lora Caldwell
Jacksonville
Atlantic
Pacific
Gulf
G. K.P. Club
Mr. and
Mvsen
Eee Brown
Desiguer
Hattie E Arnold
L. A. Groen
iNellia
Mae Crawford
Christins
Reallime Charity
Dorothy Iwest- Iams
Orchiretha
Santa
Meddie Himes
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