Patoka Oil Field Sees Four Rigs Drilling as Activity Expands
The Patoka Oil Field shows four rigs active with new wells on the Illinois Central track area and surrounding townships. Operators like Carpenter & Goldberg and Carter Oil Co report ongoing drilling, higher royalty activity, and expanding prospects in Beecher City and Centralia districts, while several wells reach depths of 600 to 2000 feet amid tests in Benoist sands and nearby fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Carpenter & Goldberg
Illinois Central
Carpenter-Goldberg No. 1
I. C. Railroad
Thos, Altom
Robin H. Brians
Vierne Nattier
Kirk D. Holland
Mr. Holland
Wilson
Alma
Max Conrey
Sction
Tonti Township
Thalman
Beecher City
Loudon Township
Fayette County
Vandalia
Carter Oil Co
Tom Wright
Sinclair
Sloan
Wetmore
Allsop
Logsdon
Wood
Brauer
Wright
Durbin
Schneider & Gwin
Yaker
Yakey
Niehoff
Effingham County
Moccasin Township
Salem All Stars to Face Rival Salem Saturday Night
Salem All Stars host a high rivalry game after beating Carlyle last Friday. Pitchers Foltz and Johnstone spark a strong pitching staff as Meadors and Simcox each collect four hits in Carlyle. Games listed on July 4 6 and 11 feature Tigers Cubs Pirates and Vernon with merchant-supported softball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Carlyle
Foltz
Johnstone
Meadors
Simcox
Tigers
Vernon
East
Cubs
West
Pirates
Oles Oy
SOI
Sheibig Cae
Poland Well to be Abandoned After Salt Water Hit
At a depth of 38 352 feet the Whitehead Morey Poland No 1 test on the C P Poland farm northwest of Mulberry Grove was abandoned Friday after salt water was encountered in the Tren ton sand. The deepest test in the county, work had been intermittent since May 10 1937 with Nelson Brothers of Princeton Indiana holding the drilling contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralia
Adams Oil & Gas Co
Schmitz
West Side
Ilinois Central
Poplar Street
K. W. Webster
S. Poplar
Pugh Drilling Co
Holeman
South Locust
Wymer
Willow Grove
Benoist
McCloskey
Sappington
Fred Hilderman
Wheatfield Township
Carlyle
Sunflower Oil &Gas
Hughes
Covington Township
Stein
Ellis & Blowers
Fairview Park
City Park
Adams Shell
Felton-Lippert
Menhall
J. C. Railroad
Lampen
Lake Township
Phelps
Henry Dodillet
City
Lain & Edwards
Edwards
E. Buehler
Secor
Rothmeyer
Gulf Oil Co
Wilson
Wayne County
Felton
Pugh
C. P. Poland Farm
Mulberry Grove
Trenton
Nelson Brothers
Princeton
Ind
Patoka Stores Will Close Early on July Fourth
The Patoka stores will close at 10:00 a.m. on July 4 to observe Independence Day. Local deliveries and services will adjust hours accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Light Plant Gets 200 HP Diesel for Modernized Power
The municipal light plant upgraded with a 200 h.p. diesel engine from Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co. A new Allis-Chalmers generator, switchboard, exciter, regulator and cooling tower modernize the system. The plant now includes 350 h.p. total capacity and operates 24 hours. Revenue certificates of 25,000 were issued to finance the project with about 21,000 spent on reconstruction and equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co
Allis- Chalmers
Don Smith
Chicago
Beery
Chicago Penumatic Tool Co
Sew-No-More Sewing Club Meeting At Cox Home Vernon
The Sew-No-More Sewing Club met last Monday evening at Mrs. Margaret Cox’s Vernon home. Harriett Smith of Centralia photographed the gathering, a three course luncheon was served, and attendees included Juanita McIntire Evelynne Ballance Alta Logan Thelma Pugh Lucille Eagan Harriett Smith and Margaret Cox. The next meeting will be with Lucille Kagan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Cox
Vernon
Harriett Smith
Centralia
Cox
Juanita McIntire
Evelynne Ballance
Alta Logan
Thelma Pugh
Lucille Eagan
Lucille Kagan
Methodist Silver Tea Honors Mrs. E. Belcher
In a Friday night meeting at Mrs. Eli Logan home the M. E. Church Silver Tea honored Mrs. Leona Belcher who is moving to Norwalk Wisconsin. Hymns and prayers were led by Mrs. Elsie Gray with entertainment by Mrs. Anna Ballance. Winners Mae Eagan and Helen Troyer received prizes. Belcher received a solo and a gift of esteem from Mrs. Elsie Gray. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Logan
M. E. Church
Leona Belcher
Belcher
Norwalk
Wis
Elsie Gray
Anna Ballance
Mae Eagan
Helen Troyer
Belche
Denver Vacation Edition Showcases Colorado Rockies Features
The Denver Colp Post 1938 Vacation Edition, sent by Mrs. C. V. Farmer, combines four sections with vacation content on the Colorado Rockies and standard news and ads. Forested mountains, snow peaks, lakes, and safe highways invite motorists to enjoy Colorado as the Playgrounds of the Rockies with comprehensive vacation coverage and regular news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
C. V. Farmer
Bellaire
Colorado Rockies
Colorado
Rockies
Zion 4 H Club Holds June Meeting at McWhirter Home
On June 28 the Zion 4 H club met at the home of Fleeta and Wanda McWhirter with leader Miss Clara Frizzell and all members present. The afternoon was spent in sewing and the next meeting is set for July 7 at the home of Lula May, Anna and Lovel Black.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion 44H
Fleeta
Wanda McWhirter
Clara Frizzell
Lula May
Anna
Lovel Black
Community completes new light plant work progresses
D. W. Troyer chairs the Light Plant Committee with Mayor Beery B N Griffin and C M Rogier among others driving construction. C C Schroeder plant engineer oversees Nick O Neal and Luther Perrine. John Jordan and Forrest Walker handle line work as crews finalize plant and service lines for improved customer service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Troyer
Beery
B. N. Griffin
C. M. Rogier
Chas. Hill
L. D.altom
L. E. Green
C. C. Schroeder
Nick O'Neal
Luther Perrine
John Jordan
Mt. Vernon
Forrest Walker
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St. Louis
Rhoades No
Rhoades
Wills
W. ©. McBride
Owensboro Corp
Columbus Exploration Co
Salem All Stars
Wade
Poland
DWIC
Poti
Trosses
Crick
Staats
Breer Offe
Betry Garartt
Mera Solan
Jao Watson Panolr Fuer
GUL Station
Bue
Sewing Club
Methodist
E. Belcher
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