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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1941
Page
1
The City of Patoka filed for a Works Progress Administration waterworks project. The plan includes a well, 50 gpm, a 50 000 gallon steel storage tank on a 75 foot tower, cast iron mains, and 125 service connections with free installation for early signups. Projected village cost is 41 500 dollars with 21 200 dollars funded by the government.
Last Saturday February 15 the pinochle club met at Mr. and Mrs. Albert Towler with seven tables in play. Robert Bales won high score Grace Bales had the low score and Emily Meyers the floating score. Attendees included many Towlers Hopkins Sapps Meyers Towlers Easton and others. Next meeting set for Elmer Kinney home next Saturday evening.
The Hi-Lite class of the Christian Church gathered last Thursday at Miss Gayle Belcher’s home. Mrs. Bopp led devotionals, business was conducted, and the entertainment committee organized games and a candy heart sentence contest. Refreshments were served and plans for next month’s gathering were made.
Dale Britt was honored at a farewell dinner Sunday February 16 at his parents O H Britt and wife home before starting military training on March 5. Attendees included Harry Britt Cropsey Harold Chance Springfield and family Winifred Harvey Sandoval Eula Britt Salem and the Britt family of Patoka with Samuel Sr. and others presently at home.
The Sew-No-More club met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Howard Smith’s home for visiting and sewing. Refreshments of a desert course were served, and guests planned to meet again next week. Members present were Mrs. Paul Logan, Mrs. James Ballance, Mrs. W. M. Cox, and Mrs. Robert Eagan.
The Order of the Eastern Star calls a meeting Friday evening February 21 at 7 o clock to initiate members. A rehearsal was held Wednesday February 19 at 7 p.m.
The Patoka High School gym hosts three games to start the district basketball tournament on February 26. Dix defeats Edgewood 28 to 21 with Webb as top scorer. Hoyleton over Vernon 41 to 34 led by Schnitker with 21. Patoka beats Alma 65 to 25 with Jolliff 18 and Griffin and Meadors 14 each.
A Tuesday evening blaze destroyed the three story Liberty Theatre and Odd Fellow Hall in Vandalia around 5:40 pm. Loss is estimated at 80 000 including theatre equipment and IOOF gear. Fire started in the furnace room. nearby buildings were saved. Manager Tanner will shift shows to the Esquire as reconstruction plans for a fireproof Liberty proceed.
The Pinochle club met at the Kinney home last Saturday with seven tables in play. High score went to Mrs. Virden Towler, low to Mae Gamble, and floating to Carl Easton. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Albert Towler, the Sapps, Brumfields, Meyers, Eastons, Gambles, Houstons, Hopkinses, Towlers, Harry Easton, and others, with plans to meet again at the Eastons.
Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Baker and their son Billy and Mrs. Sim Coleman of Toledo Ohio spent the weekend here.
June C Smith of Centralia, Republican candidate for Illinois State Supreme Court, won the second district election by over 20,000 votes, carrying 20 of 21 counties except Christian. He defeated Judge Dove of Shelbyville, becoming the district’s first Republican Supreme Court member.
The Wasem Truckers defeated a Farina Independent team in the Watson Illinois finals to claim the tournament trophy. They will travel to Peoria for another upcoming contest after their latest victory. They also played Central City on Wednesday and Swift & Company in East St. Louis on Thursday.
The Patoka Cypress oil pool near Patoka expands after Gulf Oil No 1 L. P. Hill hits 369 barrels in 24 hours from Cypress sand at 1354 feet. Offsets include No 1 Thalman, No 1 Hudspeth, and No 1 Miller as field activity rises with nine active locations and more drilling planned.
The Marion County Republican Woman's Club met February 21 at Mrs. Robert Cluster's Salem home with about 125 attendees. President Mrs. F. C. Baker opened, district VP Mrs. Meyers of Flora outlined regional meets, and plans for a Centralia event were discussed. Major June C. Smith's candidacy for Supreme Court was endorsed, a 1000-member goal set for the year, and a March 21 next meeting announced with Patoka attendees listed.
The Sunshine club gathered at Mrs. Virden Towler's home for a pot luck noon meal and quilting and visiting all day. March birthdays celebrated included Viola Towler Opie Herrin Lora Torrence Lulu Cole and Wilma Cole. Afternoon gifts were exchanged and members received gifts from their pals. Attendees included Juia Towler Zela Easton Katie Forehand Josie Moore Clara Jones Mabel Payne Mae Gamble Essie Houston Maude Brumfield Lena Brown Mary Becker and family members Lora Torrence Opie Herrin Rubye Jones Ruth Hughes Pherbe Fiscus Myrtle Cox Ferne Cain Jane Jones and others.
Mrs James Ballance hosted the Sew-No- More club Tuesday evening at her home. Members spent the hour sewing and visiting and planned to meet again next week with Mrs Marcus Cox. Those present included Mesdames Paul Logan Howard Smith Marcus Cox Robert Eagan and Davis Jennings.
The overall view for Patoka oil prospects in 1941 appears favorable, with figures suggesting a steady year ahead and positive expectations for production and market conditions in the region.
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