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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1937
Page
1
The Patoka field’s second well, drilled Tuesday night and shot Sunday at 6 15 PM, produced oil spouting nearly 100 feet above a 28 foot derrick. Spectators from nearby towns witnessed the event as crews struggled to cap the outflow and secure the operation.
La Fayette Bassett born March 4 1861 near Foster township died March 16 1937 aged 76 years 12 days after a long illness. Survived by sons James A Clyde Ralph Harvey, three daughters in law, four grandchildren, two brothers Elmer and Henry and wife Elizabeth Neavil previously. He was known for hospitality and jovial nature Guardian Clark Blankinship Decatur and Dale Altom family were visitors.
A Keystone drilling rig shipped from Bloomington Indiana arrived Monday afternoon via Illinois Central railway to Patoka for Wiser Oil Company. The company holds a 300 acre lease east of town and leases on the Patoka east side and southwest Martin land. Crews had not yet arrived by Wednesday evening and the rig’s exact site was unsettled.
A Salem Friday evening gathering at Miss Helen Nattier’s home featured dancing and socializing with a group of young people. Attendees included Lucille Field Lola Morey Kathryn Crawford Ruth Crawford Virginia Henry Gayle Belcher Tris Ellis Evelyn Henry Betty Altom Madaline Green Marg ret Hart Edgar Welker James Quay Bob Putho Se De alh Craig Terre Ind Dick Potts Glenn Hill Wallace Alexander Leon Scott James Adams Charles Griffin Carroll McIntyre of Dixon.
A gathering of the I A A convened last Monday in Springfield with a general call to farm supervisors and farm bureau presidents from every county. Marion County representation included F J Blackburn of Salem Roy Malan of Patoka Farm Bureau president and Marion county insurance agent Mr Shannon.
Local notes recount Sunday visits by Mr. and Mrs. X B Holland and Miss Ellen Gray of Centralia. Mrs. T M Conrey leaves for Wichita Falls after two weeks with Griffin parents. Oil interests keep Mr. Conrey busily in Patoka. Lola Marvin moves to Chicago to reside. Attendees at Champaign state basketball tourney include Elvin DeLay family and many Patoka residents.
A group of Kentucky operators secured a 35 acre lease including tracts owned by S. E. Altom Dale Altom Dr W W Murfin George Ballance C M Rogier and C N Cruse. Three truck loads of their rig arrived Wednesday afternoon with two more tracts to follow. The rig came from Owensboro. First well location is on the W W Murfin acreage near the L D Altom residence.
Mary Lois and Betty McKinney hosted the Junior Girls class of the M E Church South at their home on Tuesday evening March 16. Officers chosen include President Betty Ballance and Sec Second Treas Pansy Wasem with Ballance also pianist and Nancy Simcox song leader. Prizes went to Ballance Williams and Simcox. Refreshments were served.
The March Rostra Club meeting at Mrs. H. N. Potts home included eight members, with Mrs. Frank Miller presiding. Members shared new words, favorite quotes or poems, Ruth Cameron’s Dated Words article, a lively Gone With the Wind review by Ruth Pugh, and a closing Question Box. A side note mentions L W Varner and family’s motor trip to Paducah, Kentucky.
Christian Endeavor plans a regular gathering at the M E Church after the Sunday Easter service. The program includes songs, solos, scripture, talks on themes of Easter and renewal, and references to speakers Elizabeth Jennings Wanda Eaglin Betty Simcox Doris Good Virginia Henry Patricia Spurgeon Lola Belle Morey and Alta Pugh.
Activity has been noted at the Patoka Oil Exchange Office run by J. W. Alexander of Patoka with C. W. Whitner and Erwin Fox of Centralia. Land under lease south of town and near the Allison land draws operators and investors making offers for proximity to the well.
Mr and Mrs Howard Howell of Vandalia have bought the restaurant run by C N Cruse and leased the building. They took possession Tuesday morning and will offer meals plate lunches and a full line of sandwiches in a prime location cafeteria setting.
Larry Allen Outhouse, infant son of Talmage and Mildred Outhouse, born near Patoka on August 17 1936, died March 15 1937 at Mark Greer Hospital at seven months old. The family expresses gratitude to those who assisted during the bereavement.
A birthday party was hosted at the Bal lentine home on a Saturday afternoon in honor of Elizabeth Sue Wireman’s seventh birthday. Grandmother and Miss Nellie Smith served refreshments as friends gathered for games and gifts.
The M. E. Church South lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m and preaching at 10 45 a m with Rev Curwen Henley as preacher A third Quarterly Conference business meeting is set for Saturday at 7 30 p m at Zion Church Island Chapel announces preaching on March 28 at 7 30 p m under Pastor F M McKinney.
Mr. and Mrs. Elston Green and daughter Madeline attended the funeral of Elston's aunt Mrs. Anne Fookothdarne held Saturday in Vandalia.
Marion Ellis owns three lots west of the I C Depot and leased them this week to a contractor for a well in the near future at 50 dollars per lot. Wells are driving prices as drilling developments spread within the city limits and Patoka Field is seen as a top pool by oil operators and promoters.
The Patoka Woman's Club will sponsor a six reel religious picture Christus on Friday night April 2 at 7 30 p m. Mrs Gladys Jones will call meeting to order Rev F M McKinney leads prayers and introductions. Christus depicts the life of Christ with help from Edgar Drace Recreational Director from Centralia. Free will offering requested to defray expenses.
The Annual Easter Sunrise service will be held Sunday at 6 30 a m at the Christian Church. Special music and talks by Bro Piland and Bro McKinney. An invitation is extended to all church members to join in this Resurrection anniversary event.
A country quilting club met Wednesday at Mrs. P. J. Mojonnier home for a productive session. A delicious potluck dinner followed at noon under the supervision of Mrs. Mojonnier and her son Carroll. Attending were Mrs. Donald Murfin and son, Mrs. Sam Pugh, Mrs. Roy Malan and children, Mrs. Ralph Elliott, Mrs. Fred Carter, Mrs. Bert Simcox, Mrs. Thurby Meador and son, Mrs. T. F. Hayes, Mrs. B. E. Nattiew, Mrs. Carroll Mojonnier, and Mrs. Charles Humes of Centralia.
The M. E. Church plans to join a Sunrise prayer service at Vernon at 5 45 AM with flowers and birds decor. Arnold Chapel offers an 11 AM service, Mound Chapel hosts an afternoon event, and Patoka Church features an Easter message at 7 30 PM with a youth choir and robed singers.
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