Adams Louisana Company expands Patoka field drilling
Six rigs operate north of town on Adams Louisana Company leases with a new Taylor Drilling rig arriving via Illinois Central. Fifteen workers reside in town as the company plans a second machine. The Meryman farm second well nears completion and road work with a fence and two 500 barrel tanks support current production. Oil from the first Meryman well flows under pressure, high grade greenish paraffin-base crude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Louisana Company
Illinois Central Railroad
Taylor Drilling Company
San Antonio
Texas
Ike W. Taylor
Meryman
Adams
Patoka Girl Lands Leading Role in Salem Operetta
Miss Lola Morey, an out-of-town student finishing high school, received the leading part in Salem High School's operetta The Bells of Capitano staged in Salem auditorium Friday night. Iris Ellis of Patoka was cast as a minor performer and piano accompanist but could not participate due to illness.
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Lola Morey
Salem
Capitano
Salem Auditorium
Salem Senss
Morey
Patoka
Iris Ellis
Iris
Attendees of Salem operetta Friday evening
Those from here who attended the operetta in Salem on Friday evening were Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Hudspeth, Misses Allan Pugh, Virginia Henry, Kathryn Crawford, Lucille Field, Mrs. Mae Simcox, Edgar Irvin, Mrs. Al Ellis and son Donald Lee, Mrs. Madaline Porter and daughter Gayle, Mrs. Denver Rams, Fred Kleysteuber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
H. G. Hudspeth
Allan Pugh
Virginia Henry
Kathryn Crawford
Lucille Field
Mae Simcox
Edgar Irvin
al Ellis
Donald Lee
Madaline Porter
Gayle
Denver Rams
Fred Kleysteuber
First City Well Reaches Over 400 Feet
The town’s inaugural corporate well, on Walter Adams land near O. L. Wadkins, surpassed 400 feet after two weeks of drilling. A. E. Hempen and Do Burgess led the effort. Snow halted work Friday and Saturday, but activity resumed Monday with rapid progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Adams
O. L. Wadkins
A. E. Hempen
Do] Burgess
Junk Yard Well Rig Delayed by Weather and Overhaul
The Lydeker rig to drill at the city junk yard under Mr. Chas. Starr has not been erected. Operations are delayed due to snow and bad weather. The machinery is being overhauled and several days more will pass before it is positioned to drill.
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City Junk Yard
Chas. Starr
Eleven living grandparents for 16 month old Floria Chalmers
The Our Town column notes 16 month old Floria Marlene Chalmers of Harvey may hold an all time record with eleven living grandparents. Names include Mr and Mrs Fred Peddicord, Mr and Mrs Thomas Chalmers Sr, Mr and Mrs Robert Prahl, Mr and Mrs Marion Peddicord, Mrs Sam Huey, Mrs Adam Meeclymont, and Mrs Eliza Peddicord, among others in Harvey Patoka and Scotland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Our Town
Floria Marlene Chalmers
Thomas Chalmers Jr
South Honore Avenue
Harvey
Fred Peddicord
Thomas Chalmers Sr
Robert Prahl
Marion Peddicord
Patoka
Ill
Sam Huey
Adam MecClymont
Scotland
Eliza Peddicor
Death of Herbert J Hall in Decatur
Friends of Mrs. Herbert J Hall formerly Miss Beatrice Quayle of Patoka regret the death of Mr. Hall in Decatur St Mary's Hospital on February 21 after paralysis. He served 43 years with Morehouse Wells Hardware Co in Decatur, first in the wares department then in wholesale. Mr and Mrs Hall lived in Decatur since their marriage. Patoka friends extend sympathy.
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Herbert J. Hall
Beatrice Quayle
Patoka
Hall
Decatur
St. Mary’s Hospital
Morehouse & Wells Hardware Co
Substance as Eternal Truth in Christian Science Lesson
The March 14 Sunday lesson in Christian Science Churches centers on Substance as eternal, citing Rom. 8 25 and Hebrews 11 3. It notes Science and Health passages defining substance as Truth Life and Love and quoting the scripture on the substance of things hoped for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches of Christ
Scientist
Mary Baker Eddy
Tools On Allison Lease Nearly Ready to Drill
The National rig for the Allison well near Roy Ballance’s residence just outside the city limits is nearing completion. Overhaul included a new mast, with drilling expected to start by Saturday or Sunday. Don Evans of Grenville will operate the drill.
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Allison
Roy Ballance
Don Evans
Grenville
M E Ladies Aid Meetings At M E Church
Mrs S M Spurgeon hosted the Ladies Aid at the M E Church home on March 3 with most members present. Mrs A M Perk led devotionals and Mrs A T Gray presided. Members voted to earn one dollar before the next gathering. A dessert was served. The April meeting will be at Mrs Eli Logan’s home. A separate session at Mrs Seth Martin’s home included quilting and a pot luck dinner for sixteen attendees.
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S. M. Spurgeon
Ladies Aid
A. M. Perk
A. T. Gray
Eli Logan
Seth Martin
Silver Tea Social at M E Church Hosts Plans for McKendree Visit
Mrs. Eli Logan hosted the Silver Tea Society of the M E Church on Friday evening. Florence Cain led business, Rev. Piland led devotionals, and Lucille Britt along with Wanda Eaglin directed the entertainment. Prize winners were Mrs. A T Gray, Florence Cain, Mary Eaglin, and Rev and Mrs Piland. April meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Piland. Plans to bring the McKendree players are discussed with date to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Logan
Silver Tea Society
M. E. Church
Florence Cain
Piland
Lucille Britt
Wanda Eaglin
A. T. Gray
Mary Eaglin
McKendree
Logan
Conrey and Simcox Do Business in Salem
Max Conrey and George Simcox transacted business in Salem on Monday, engaging in a local financial matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Conrey
George Simcox
Salem
Wells to be drilled on Holland 19 acre tract in Centralia area
Oil field developments include new wells to be placed on a ten acre tract owned by Xelpho Holland of Centralia and on several city lots owned by Jeff Smith east of Patoka. George M Limberlake, a longtime oil operator, said rigs would be set up within two weeks and he would oversee drilling. He noted prior producing wells in Centralia and Illinois fields and claimed ties with the Benoiist Brothers in the local operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xelpho. Holland
Centralia
Jeff Smith
Holland
Patoka
Mr. Smith
Geo. M. Limberlake
Illinois
Ariver
Ir. Limberlake
Vandalia
Illnois
Benoist Brothers
New Restaurant Opens in Abe Ashon Building
Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Stephens, formerly of La Mar Missouri, have rented the Abe Ashon building, last housed by L Wasem's Cash Market and F E Adams cream and poultry. They completed interior work and opened the restaurant Thursday. The Stephenses own a farm east of town and reside in the Geo Purcell residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Ashon
L. Wasem
F. E. Adams
E. J. Stephens
la Mar
Mrs. Stephens
Geo. Purcell
Infant Larry Allen Outhouse Dies in Vandalia Hospital
Larry Allen Outhouse seven months old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Talmadee Outhouse, died at Mark Greer Hospital Vandalia after a brief illness. Funeral services were held March 18, 1997 at Pantist Church Row A, with interment at a cemetery.
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Larry Allen
Talmadee
Mark Greer
Vandalia
Pantist Church
Ka Cemetery
Patoka Petroleum starts first well in 1500 acre block
The Patoka Petroleum Corporation began drilling the first well last Thursday on a 1500 acre block southwest of town. Drilling, paused over the weekend, has resumed with Hawley of Sandoval guiding a Vernon DuComb farm site in East Fork Township Clinton County. C A Adams and Dr M P DuComb helped push the project, locating about four and a half miles southwest of the Meryman farm well north of town.
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Patoka Petroleum Corporation
Hawley
Sandoval
Vernon DuComb
East Fork
Clintor County
C. A. Adams
M. P. DuComb
Meryman
Aged Citizen of Sandy Branch Found Dead in Chair
Mr. La Fayette Bassett aged 75 longtime Sandy Branch resident east of Patoka died Tuesday March 16 while sitting in a chair His brother and brother's wife lived nearby A coroner’s inquest led to a verdict of heart failure Funeral services were set for March 20 at 11 AM from the home with interment in Sandy Branch cemetery
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la Fayette Bassett
Sandy Branch
Patoka
Bassett
Corrigan
Sandoval
Marion Coun
Sandy Branch Cemetery
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Report
The American Legion Post and Auxiliary held a joint meeting in the Legion Hall on Thursday evening March 4. Low attendance due to bad weather. County commander and Mrs F Gilley of Centralia attended as guests. Members are urged to attend the next meeting on Monday evening March 11 at 7:90 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Legion Hell
F. Gilley
Centralia
Legion and Auxiliary
Mr and Mrs Clark Simcox Transacted Business
Mr and Mrs Clark Simcox conducted business in Canitolia on Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Clark
Claude Adams Leases Final 27 Acre Patoka Tract
Claude Adams leased the last 27 acre tract near the Meryman well to Geo. W. Simcox of this place and Max Conrey of Wichita Falls Texas. Simcox active in Patoka field with small tracts and city lots. Conrey son in law of A A Griffin Patoka, plans to develop Patoka field with a rotary rig. The tract lies within city limits on the west side of town and will host a new well once Texas rig completion allows move.
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Meryman
Geo. W. Simcox
Max Conrey
Wichita Falls
Texas
Claude Adams
Mr. Simcox
Patoka
Mr. Conney
A. A. Griffin
Claud Adams
Conrey
Revered Rev J M Smith Honored by Centralia Sentinel
The Centralia Evening Sentinel salutes Rev J M Smith a Patoka pastor of 58 years preaching since 1870. At 81 he remains active in the gospel and has presided over thousands of funerals and wedding unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralia Methodist Church
South
Illinois
Vandalia wins local sectional. Grover Malan injured in final
Grover Malan of Patoka, finishing high school in Vandalia, fractured his leg Saturday night after Vandalia defeated Aris 35 to 30 to win the local sectional tournament in Casey. Malan was taken to Vandalia hospital for treatment and will miss next week's State tournament in Champaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Malan
Patoka
Vandalia
Casey
Aris
Champaign
Missionary Day Planned With Sermon and Program
A Baptist church schedules March 21 as Missionary Day with a special sermon by the pastor and a brief missionary program. The notice invites strong attendance in Sunday School and church services and asks for a missionary offering. Everyone is welcome.
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Patoka Field
Adams Company
Taylor Drilling Companyf
Oregon
the Horn
Phila-delghio
Public Ledger
Honduras
Roosevelt
Robert Koch
Lord Baltimore
Maryland
Christian Science Churches
Dwig
Oes
M. E. Ladies Aid Meetings
Patoka Petroleum Corp
Legion
J. M. Smith
Centralia Sentinel
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