Adams Oil & Gas Accelerates Patoka Field Drilling
Adams Oil & Gas Co the first to strike oil in the Illinois basin speeds up lease development with thousands of acres and modern rotary rigs. Taylor Drilling Co San Antonio brings three new rotaries to the field as Adams rigs on Everett Howell Oscar Hill and Hudspeth leases expand.
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Adams Oil & Gas Co
Illinois Oil
Taylor Drilling Co
San Antonio
Texas
Adams Co
Everett Howell
Taylor
Oscar Hill
St. Peter Dry Hole
Howell
Illinois
H. G. Hudspeth
Patoka
Mast On Drill Rig Collapsed After Storm
A heavy windstorm at the Beaton & Ryer location in Pope township caused a drilling mast to collapse during lifting operations. Driller Siege Thomas narrowly escaped severe injury as the mast and tools fell into a slush pond, while helpers Siggins and Belcher steadied lines to save others. Damage to the rig totaled about 250 dollars. the site resumed drilling after replacing the mast.
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Beaton & Ryer
Pope Township
Siege Thomas
Mr. Thomas
Herbert Siggins
Owensboro
Arthur Belcher
Tower
W. H. Linville
Ohio
County Feeders Market Report at National Stock Yards
S N Finn of Salem displayed 27 spring lambs averaging 78 pounds at National Stock Yards on July 15 with prices at 10.50 per hundredweight, 25 cents above the day’s top. JA M Wilson of Alma earned 10.25 cwt for 8 lambs averaging 82 pounds on July 14. A veal calf shipment averaging 165 pounds sold at 9.50 cwt through Producers for Frank Hartman of Centralia, and J E Boynton of Salem received 10.25 ewt on July 13 for 71 pound spring lambs.
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S. N. Finn
Salem
National Stock Yards
JA. M. Wilson
Alma
Frank Hartman
Centralia
J .E. Boynton
Centralia and Vandalia Callers Visit and Local News
Cracker neck Zola Belcher and two daughters and Cecil Alexander were Centralia callers last Friday. Dr Murfin was called to see Clarence Alexander Thursday. John Shepard and wife Theodore Stone and wife and J L Belcher were Vandalia callers Tuesday. Lucille Shepard had a severe asthma attack. Theo Stone and family and Charley Shepard and family of Boulder called on John Shepard and family Sunday. Lon Belcher and wife and Stanley Barnes called on Mrs Perry Belcher who is sick. Clyde Hughes and daughters visiting Bill Hughes and wife. Stanley Barnes bought a Ford car. Etta Shepard helped Myrtle Stone can beans last Wednesday. Joy Roseman and daughters Vandalia callers Saturday afternoon. Mrs Lena Brown broke a sewing needle off in her hand. Alvie Herrin and family called on Mrs Brown Sunday. Noble Bryant and family visited Ralph Roseman and family Sunday. Raymond Alexander is working in the oil field. Hulbert Murray and wife Pa toka shoppers Saturday. Homer Jones and family of Pa toka and Dale Simcox and family of Sandoval visited Harely Cole and family Sunday.
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Zola Belcher
Cecil Alexander
Centralia
Dr. Murfin
Clarence Alexander
John Shepard
Theodore Stone
J. L. Belcher
Lucille Shepard
Theo. Stone
Charley Shepard
Boulder
Lon Belcher
Stanley Barnes
Perry Belcher
Clyde Hughes
Bill Hughes
Etta Shepard
Myrtle Stone
Joy Roseman
Lena Brown
Alvie Herrin
Mrs. Brown
Noble Bryant
Ralph Roseman
Raymond Alexander
Hulbert Murray
Patoka
Homer Jones
Dale Simcox
Sandoval
Harely Cole
Life theme marks Church services in Christian Science
The Lesson Sermon in all Christian Science Churches on Sunday July 18 centered on Life as God Spirit. The Golden Text cites Moses and the God of Abraham Isaac and Jacob, living unto him. John 5 25 26 declares the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God and live. Science and Health emphasizes Life as God strengthening trust in immortality.
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Christ
Moses
Abbraham
Isaac
Jacob
Lesserg
Mary Baker Eddy
Notice to creditors of Home Building and Loan Association
Notice to all persons claiming against Home Building and Loan Association Sandoval Illinois in voluntary liquidation. Claimants must present claims in writing by September 1 1937 sworn as just and unpaid after credits. Shareholders may examine records and obtain written verification of share values. Voluntary Liquidation Committee H H Bellamy Hiram Wilson Frank Hagedorn Committee.
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Sandoval
Illinois
State of Illinois
Home Building and Loan Association
H. H. Bellamy
Hiram Wilson
Frank Hagedorn
Eagan Family Guests Of Claude Jackson In Decatur
Mrs. M. Eagan Mae and Jack Eagan with Bill Eagan and family from Centralia drove to Decatur on Sunday to visit Claude Jackson and family.
Eaglin Church Sunday School Attendance Report
Sunday School attendance at Eaglin Church totaled 38 with collections of 1.18 dollars. Brother Joe Muck, superintendent, invites all to attend this Sunday service and class.
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Joe Muck
Local Notes On Visits And Travel Around Vandalia
Local notes list visiting family and friends, including Mr. and Mrs. Dick Atkins at Selby Garrett, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Pugh in Centerville, and Mr. and Mrs. H N Potts with kin in Keyesport. Other entries mention Mrs. Clara Lesser of Baltimore visiting Moran relatives, Jane Lesser to Macon County Hospital for treatment, and Merritt Caldwell on vacation from Jacksonville.
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Atkins
Selby Garrett
Lewis Pugh
Centralia
Denver Adams
H. N. Potts
Keyesport
Mesdames Leo Walker
Hugh Jenson
Lizzie Walker
Vandalia
A. W. Underwood
Piper City
M. Underwood
Haines Belcher
Austin Good
Doris
Freeport
Merritt Caldwell
Jacksonville
Groves
Ice Cream Social Promotes 4-H Event at Boulder School House
The Boys and Girls 4-H Club invites the community to an ice cream social with special entertainment on Saturday July 24 at the Boulder School House. Proceeds support club activities and member projects.
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Boulder School House
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Cox & Martin Morticians
Vernon—Patoka— Sandoval
National
Christian Science Churches
Vernon
CAMRY
Oxydol
Lum
Mer
Mason Fruit
Certo
Eaglin Church
P. S
Lucille Garrett
Carlyle
C. N. Cruse
Hart
Salem, Ill
New York
Court House
Vandlaia
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