17 Wells Completed In Fayette Fields
Fayette county reports 17 wells completed in Mayette fields with 16 oil producers and 1 gas input. Carter Oil Co leads with eight completions among many majors and independents across multiple locations in 15-8-3e to 33-8-3e areas, with several rigs active or awaiting cement, spudder, or final completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayette County
Carter Oil Co
Fayette County
Leander Wood
Garter OH Co
J.T. Wright
Garter O12 Co
Helen Welker
Carter Oil
John Welker
Carter
Roy Weather
Mingarter
Carter Oi Co
Taylor Reed
Carter Oi1
Fleta P. Sinclair
Carter Oil.Co
Cleve Reed
H. Cummings
North Line
Spudder
M. Cummings
Cynthia Hopper
Iw Corner
Emery Hopper
R. McCloy
Pearl McLain
Emma McCormick
Mabel Mills
Orvil Mills
Katie Owens
Ethel Phillips
C. Raymond
Sidney Rickett
William Ireland
Center East Line
Fred Ireland
Church Activities Reflect Attendance Dip and January Schedule
The church notes weather reduced Sunday School attendance averaging 89 for the past three Sundays. Four birthdays were celebrated including Mrs J W Alexander Rev S M Spurgeon Miss Mac Eagan and Darvin Jones. The Missionary Society met at Mrs Tressa Griffin’s home and the Patoke Church’s Second Quarterly Conference is set for Sunday January 38 at 10 45 with Rev G Hall presiding. Reads Sunday January 14 1940 events 9 30 Sunday School 10 45 Morning Service 6 06 Communion Service 7 00 Evening Service with all members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. S Alexander
S. M. Spurgeon
Mac Eagan
Darvin Jones
Missionary Society
Patoke “Church
G Hall
Our. Dist
Geo
Ij Brveryorgierae
M. Miller
Chili Supper at Methodist Church Friday Night
Young people of the Methodist Church host a chili supper in the church basement on Friday January 22 starting at 5 30. Chili pie sandwiches and coffee will be sold. Everyone invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Fayette County Wildcat Oil Tests Underway
Two wildcat tests moved toward completion in Fayette County amid poor roads. Test No 1 Rollie McDonald NW 23-7- le spans 500 acres under Bruce Green. Test No 1 Isbell NW NE SE 3&-8N- IW lies on leases controlled by John Pummill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Greaer
Rollie McDonald
Bruce Green
Isbell
John Pummill
Miss Murfin Chairman At P. T. A. Meeting
December P. T. A. session held in High School gym with Miss Aite Murfin and Tue Hien School Chorus directed by J. Coombs. Mrs. Foltz led the business portion, and Mrs. Homer Potts hosted the Parent-Education hour on leisure for adolescents. Scout pot-luck dinner planned with full P. T. A. support. next meeting set for January 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aite Muri
Tue Hien
J. Coombs
Foltz
Homer Potts
Sandoval O E S Members Attend Instruction Session
Mrs P J Mojonnier Mrs G J Wasem and Mrs O J Hill attended a school of instruction at the Sandoval Chapter O E S last Thursday afternoon. With officers absent Mrs Mojonnier served as Associate Matron and Mrs Wasem as Marshal while Mrs Hill became Ruth. She remained for the evening session and stayed overnight with her parents Mr and Mrs Fred Shaffnit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Mojonnier
G. J. Wasem
O. J. Hill
Sandoval
Mojonnier
Wasem
Marshall
Hill
Ruth
New State Books Arrive at Local Library
The Library announces a shipment of books from the State Extension Library. Hours are Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday from 2 to 5 p.m. and Saturday 9 to 11 a.m. and 2 to 5 p.m. Wanda Eaglin, Librarian.
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State Extension Library
Wanda Eaglin
Review of 175 Patoka Oil District Wells
Long list of oil wells in Patoka district with Benoist and Roseclair formations. Many producers reported at shallow to mid depths. several drys, abandonments, and one notable early city-limits producer in Benoist that spurred further drilling. Names include Adams Louisana Co, Hempen & Burgess, Cypress Oil & Gas, Kirk D Holland, Geast Products, Staley Oil, Vermilion County Oil, and others across multiple townships and lots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Louisana Co
Patoka
Patoka Petroleum Corp
Vernon DuComb
East Fork Township
Clinton
Adams ‘Louisana Co
Menywan Heirs
Benoist
Wiser Oil Co
Seth’ Martin
Roseclair
Meryman Heirs
Coast’ Products Co
Vollame
Patoka Junk Yard
Jones
Asher Cleaning
Mr. Beonist
Sandoval
Kirk D. Holland
Meryman
Hausman & Co
Harold Jolliff
Jeff Smith
Louie Davidson
Adams Oil & Gas Co
Adams Co
Hltnois
Krum & Frederick
Altom
Frederick
Cypress Oil & Gas Co
Claude Adams
Brown & Ball
F. Bachman
Beaton & Ryer
Turley
Okawa River
Curtis & Smith
H. L. Logan
Hausman Et al
W. L. Perrine
pAdams_Oi & Gas Co
W. Pnattier
gAdams Oil & Gas Co
Kram & Frederick
Lovie Wa
iGeast Products Co
Eldoris Eléher
Benetay
Pm Benoist
Skirk
D. Holland
Ostar
Raugman
Mojounier
Wesem Heirs
Cephas Adams
Bik
Hempen & Burgess
Julia Rogier
H. G. Hudspeth
F. B. Ballance
Frank Fredericks
Searcer & Co
Katie Nattier
P. J. Mojonnier
Jones Add
Hausman, Et al
Everett Howell
Shelbyville Oi Co
George Purcell
Hancock & Co
N. Cruse
Dry
S Oil Co
O. L. Wradkins
Wasem Heirs
Winneis National Gas Co
Sadie Nattier
Kirk D. ‘Holland
Vickers & White
Eliza Farmer
L. W. Bee Eck
Vermilion County Oi! Co
C. H. Hillstore
M. D. Ballance
Staley Oi! Co
Patoke Public Schools
Staley Oil Co
G. A. Elis
Harold Jolliff Funeral Services Held Last Sunday
Harold Jolliff 38? 48? aged man dies at Edward J Hines Hospital after illness. He served in WWI in France and is survived by wife Delphia Nichols Jolliff and three children Twila Lyla and Lemmy. Funeral at Patoka High School February 1940 with local clergy. Card thanks from widow and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Hines
Hines
Minocis
Harold
Etta Ward Jollis
Patoke
Ilinois
France
United States
Delphia Nichols
Deta
Colorado
Minois
Twila
Lyla
Lemmy
Mound Chepel
M. PB
Island
Chanel
Patoka
Iether
Ty Jolliff
Roscoe
Gookville
Illinois
Tina Kole
RB. Willis
Naville
G M. Miller
D. Balan
He Patoka
Evar Poe
Annual Dinner for Patoka Elevator Employees and Families
The Patoka Farmers Cooperative Elevator Co. employees and families held their annual turkey dinner in the Directors Room on Tuesday evening, January 2. The event honored George Leighton Wasem on his sixth birthday, and noted the passing of Old Barney the 40 year old horse who served the elevator for 21 years. Attendees included Mr. Gee Purcell and many named workers and spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Farmers’ Cooperative Elevator Co
Lester Ballance
Old Barney
George Leighton Wasem
Sew-No-More Club Hosts Yuletide Party
Mrs. James Ballance hosted the Sew-No-More club at her home for a holiday party with all members present. A balloon clue gift exchange and mystery pals for next year were featured. Refreshments by the candlelit hostess followed sewing and conversation. Attending were Mesdames Ballance, McIntyre, Jennings, Logan, Eagan, Cox, and Harriett Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ballance
Harriett Smith
Mesdames
Willard McIntyre
Davis Jennings
Paul Logan
Robert Eagan
Marcus Cox
Obituary for Mrs Frank Lake in Bates Creek church service
Louise Ernstine Feilder Lake wife of Robert Franklin Lake was born 1882 near Peru Illinois. She married in 1904 and lived on a Vernon area farm where she helped raise a family and served her church. She died after a heart attack and is survived by six children six grandchildren and siblings. Funeral services were held December 26 1939 at Bates Creek Baptist Church with Clarence Gear presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Ernstine Fieldler
Tyne
Peru
Ilinois
Robert Franklin Lake
Vernon
Baptist Church
Clarence ‘Tetley
Vandalia
Mary Sterling Shobonier
John
Warren
Mhlarence, Tetley
Margaret
Marie Retat
Emily Kuehn
John Feidler
Lake
Bates Creek Baptist Church
St i ‘Lock P.m
Denny Carter and Mildred Carter Denny Wedding in Illinois
The secret marriage of Mr and Mrs Ray Denny was revealed to relatives last week. Ray Denny of LaSalle and Mildred Carter united in marriage December 22 at LaMoille Illinois by Rev Peterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Denny
LaSalle
Mildred Carter
Rev. Peterson
LaMoille
Illnois
Eleazor Townsend
Edward Harding
Denny
Fred Carter
Patoka
Salem
Peru
Princetown
R. E. Denny
Methodist Aid Meeting At Mrs Ballance Home
On Wednesday January 3 the Methodist Aid gathered at Mrs Frank Ballance’s home for a pleasant session. Bro Miller offered a New Year message of encouragement and goodwill. Mrs Elsie Gray led devotions with St Luke chapter five read aloud. Contest games were arranged by Mrs Gladys Jones and Mrs Lalo Troyer while Mrs Miller read Edgar A Guest selections. Bible Quiz winner was Mrs Joe Limecox and Mrs Mildred Beycher won the test questions. Hostesses Mrs Ovie Therwnson, Mrs Bertha Miller and Mrs Mildred Belcher provided light refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Aid
Frank Ballance
Bro. Miller
Elsie Gray
St. Larke
Mire
Gladys Jones
Lalo Troyer
Miller
Edgar A. Guest
Joe Limecox
Mildred Beycher
Ovie Therwnson
Bertha Miller
Mere
Mildred Belcher
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Fayette Fields
Miss Murfin
P. T. A. Meeting
Delphia Jollitt
Frank. Lake
Denny Carter
Methodist
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