26 Feb 1937
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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1937
Page
1
Operations at the Meryman site in Patoka under W. B. White for Adams Louisiana Co progress as the second Patoka Field well hits 600 feet midweek. Two rigs are due Monday to accelerate opening, while a temporary road of cinders and slate is being built to support immediate rig movement despite rain damaged access.
Two carloads of cinders arrived in Patoka for street distribution as freezing and thawing plus rain have made roads difficult. Dual wheel trucks and tractors with logs damage streets, and only dry weather will restore normal conditions after these repairs.
Chas. Kruse led a Texas oil group who flew to St. Louis and back by airplane. They traveled from the city to Patoka, arriving Monday, and will stay several days in this vicinity researching prospects.
Geological department reports from Illinois indicate strong potential for a large oil basin in Marion County around the Nichols well. Eight sands between 1500 and 2700 feet are noted, with Omega Lime and Herrin Coal No 6 as markers, while drilling at 1500 feet shows formation alignment with prior estimates.
The public auction at the Carl Easton home in Patoka netted 4782.40 from 153 head of livestock feed and farm machinery offered by Eugene Leniger and Kes singer. Sheriff Bryan Pitts bought a fine team for 457.00. A mule sold for 236.00 and a mare for 207.00. The first eight horses averaged 185.00. Easton bred high quality stock over years. The sale drew buyers from many parts of the state and was among the region’s largest and most successful.
Vernon Miss Lora Wilson entertained friends at a pinochle party at her home Saturday night. Four tables were active with cards and refreshments of sandwiches pickles celery cheese bits and cakes were served. The next meeting will be with Junior West on February 20. Guests included Alice Caudle Alice Protz Margaret Livesay Dorris Sprinkle Hazel Laurence Inez Epps Winnie Sprinkle Louis Lawrence Harold Livesay Howard Peyton Donald Caudle Martin Johnson Wm Hathaway Junior Weert Paul Bates Paul Christie and Frederick Jarrett.
Oil activity rebounds as roads freeze, allowing mobilization. Patoka Field remains active and seismograph surveys target Fayette County. Crews push from Patoka toward Ina and Mt. Vernon, with plans for city lot leases in Patoka and renewed drilling near Effingham.
The first quarter 1936 total carloadings reached 4,859,593. The thirteen Ship pers' Regional Advisory Boards project 1937 first quarter loadings at 5,307,026, a 9.2 percent increase with expected gains in all thirteen districts.
The Pentecostal Revival continues this week under Rev. Miller of Salem. Much good has been accomplished in the meeting with many out of town attendees joining the services.
The Wiser Oil Company declares a regular quarterly dividend of 25 cents a share payable April 1 to stockholders of record March 11. The firm holds several hundred acres under lease in the Patoka field and expects to have rigs in a few weeks to start operations.
A. E. Hempen and Al Burgess place tools on the Walter Adams lease in Patoka. Rig arrival begins Tuesday with erection in the village limits by Thursday morning. Drilling to start early next week as Tone acquires 11 acres for 850 dollars adjoining the site. Operations also planned on the Allison land leased by J. W. Alexander near Roy Ballance farm south of Patoka.
A large crowd gathered at the M. E. Church for a nationwide fellowship meeting. E Stanley Jones delivered a farewell address marking the launch of the Million Unit Fellowship Movement by the Methodist Episcopal Church. The effort aims to enroll a million supporters for global missions and church benevolence.
Mr. Martin of Flora reports strong Tuesday night crowds for his local showing. Last Thursday’s turnout was good, with western style features. The coming week’s feature is not yet announced.
Dee and Higgins promoting a well on the 14 acre tract near the cemetery faced delays after the death of lease handler Charlee Beneist in an auto accident. Bids were arranged for leasing the Village junk yard portion, with publication in the Register, and operations to resume when the rig arrives.
The village election on the third Tuesday of April will shape Fatuka as it grows. Voters must choose capable trustees to guide local business, oversee a cemetery addition, upgrade the electric power plant, and consider state gasoline tax funds.
Mr. E. T. Robbins from the University of Illinois spoke at the Court House in Salem on Friday afternoon February 12 discussing sheep raising and good lamb production. He noted recent profits but winter losses of lambs and some ewes, urging proper feeding and management to reduce costs. he also discussed management of other livestock after the sheep topic.
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