Drilling Report Covers East Patoka Oil Wells and Tests
East Patoka oil fields show multiple wells active. Schoenfeld-Hunter & Kitch Nos. 1 and 2 pump at 25 and 35 barrels per 24 hours with no water. No. 3 Hudspeth drilled awaiting orders. Shell No. 1 and No. 2 Davidson on 16 hour test and prep to shoot. No. 3 Davidson drilling at 1325 feet. No. 4 Davidson on location. Highland No. 1 Thalman pumps 165 barrels per 24 hours. Eason No. 1 Chandler cementing at 1370 feet awaiting set. L. P. Hill No. 2 plugged back further. Gulf No. 3 Hill drilling at 850 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephens
Schoenfeld-Hunter & Kitch
Hudspeth
Hill
Thalman
Schoenfeld-Hunter & Kitch Company
Shell Company
Davidson
Highland Oil Company
Eason Oil Co
Chandler
L. P. Hill
Gulf Company
Mrs Keaton Hosts Bid A Bit Bridge Club
Mrs Jack Kearne hosted the Bid A Bit Bridge club of Vernon at her Patoka home. Two tables played with high honors to Mrs J Beery, second to Mrs J F Matchett, and floating to Mrs Clem Doolen. Desert course served at close of play. Attending were Mrs Ann Dickerson and Mrs Clem Doolen of Vernon, Mrs John Leonard of Vanall a, and several Patoka residents including Mrs J C Kilgore and Mrs J H Potts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Kearne
Vernon
Patoka
J. ©. Beery
J. F. Matchett
Clem Doolen
Ann Dickerson
John Leonard
Vanalla
JC. O. Kilgore
J. C. Beery
JH. N. Potts
C. H. Christian
Victoria Chapter Meeting and Upcoming Shrine Event
Victoria Chapter No. 253 O E S held its regular meeting. the International Temple Fund offering was 1.80 dollars. Syrian Shrine No. 69 W S of J Centralia invited members to its public installation March 31 at eight. Mr. and Mrs. G J Wasem to be installed. Next meeting April 14 at eight. A car load to Vandalia for guest night May 1. Mrs. Wasem to serve as guest Worthy Matron. Miss Bette Simcox as guest secretary. Banquet at Methodist Church basement 6 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
International Temple Fund
W. S
J. Centralia
Ilinois
G. J. Wasem
Vandalia
Bettie Simcox
Methodist
Library Closure Notice Ahead of April 1 Election Day
The library will be closed on April 1 for election day. Patrons are advised to plan visits around the shutdown and return borrowed items by the prior day.
Sew-No-More Club Meets for Sewing and Social Evening
The Sew-No-More club met last Tuesday evening with hostess Mrs. Davis Jennings. Members present included Mesdames Paul Logan James Ballance W M Cox and Robert Eagan. they spent the evening sewing and visiting.
Maschers of Dieterich Welcome Baby Sandra Sue
Mr and Mrs Ernie Mascher of Dieterich Illinois announce the birth of a daughter on Saturday March 22 The baby girl has been named Sandra Sue Mae Riche is the former name of Mrs Mascher daughter of Mrs Tillie Riche m of Patoka
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernie.Mascher
Dieterich
Ilinois
Sandra Sue
Mascher
Mae Riche
Tillie Richem
Patoka
Kaskaskia Associational Fifth Sunday Meeting At Church
The Kaskaskia Associational Fifth Sunday meeting is set for Saturday at 2 PM through Sunday night. Women should bring 11 to 2 dozen sandwiches each a pie and a large potato salad. Choir practice tonight at 7 PM followed by prayer services and Bible study. The church plans to buy books for an orchestra to be organized soon. The L L L class with 17 members led verses and sang At the Cross. Birthday songs honored Margarete Woolridge Alice Mojonnier Conway Malan and Dwight Britt. Executives of the Associational W M A will meet Tuesday April 1 to plan the quarterly meeting at Wisetown April 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaskaskia Associational
Margarete Woolridge
Alice Mojonnier
Conway Malan
Dwight Britt
Associational
Wisetown
Resignation of Church Leader Severs Ties With Local Parish
The Christian Church reports Sabbath services with 9 30 Bible School and 10 30 communion. Attendance rose last Sunday though improvements expected next week. Alta Logan and Doris Britt sang The Way of the Cross. Minister Brich announced his resignation effective May 1st due to relocation to Charleston Illinois. Prayer service Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Arnold
Alta Logan
Doris Britt
Brother Brich
Charleston
Illinois
Methodist Church Revival Attendance and Activities
Attendance at the Methodist Church School was 110 with offerings of 5.60. Joan Ruth Miller had a birthday and the birthday song was sung. Miss Pansy Wasem acted as superintendent. Revival services run nightly at 7 30 p m through Easter Sunday April 13 with Mae Paul leading singing and a Mary Olive message on Faith. A new rug was placed on the pulpit by the young people. The women’s work group meets Wednesday April 2. Services were March 30 1941 with listed times and speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Church
Joan Ruth Miller
Pansy Wasem
G. J. Wasem
Pentecostal Church Announces Upcoming Services
The Pentecostal Church schedules preaching on Friday evening March 28 led by Rev. J. H. Reeter of Vandalia Illinois. Prayer services Wednesdays at 7 30 with special singing. Sunday School each Sunday at 9 30 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Reeter
Vandalia
Illinois
Community Visitors and Events Request Call
Local news notes people who come and go and invites readers to share events and visitors. Contact Mrs. Orville Schroeder at 142-A for details and submissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Schroeder
Social visits brighten Patoka area weekend
Multiple residents and out of town guests visited Patoka and nearby towns over the weekend. People from Alma, Sandoval, Vandalia, Moweaqua, Argenta, and St. Louis stopped by to spend time with local families and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Bruening
Centralia
Inez Wheeler
Dayne Walker
Metropolis
Illinois
Leo C. Walker
Ben Meador
Lola Thomason
Moweaqua
Bertha King
Argenta
P. B. Simcox
Greenville
Patoka
Mountain Mumps Play by Patoka Junior Class
The Patoka gym hosts the Junior Class production Mountain Mumps on Friday April 18. The comedy promises romance adventure and surprising feats with audience laughter and suspense from start to finish. Tickets are urged to avoid missing the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Himalaya
Patoka Gymnasium
Evening Church Services Schedule at Wisetown
At 7 00 devotional with elder G O Foulon and a special by Wisetown Church. At 7 30 evangelistic sermon by elder Ross Davidson with alternate elder G L Belcher assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eld. C. ¥. Dossey
Salem Church
the Baptist Foundation
Geo. Johnson
G. O. Foulon
Wisetown Church
Eld
Ross Davidson
Alt
G. L. Belcher
School Notes Buzz With Games and Absences
Room One reports mumps in Leighton Wasem and Phyllis Lange while Patoka High School notes 19 wins in 26 games and three trophies. Students prepare civics, posters, and a readers update as several staff and pupils miss days for illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buddy Wehrle
St. Louis
Leighton Wasem
Phyllis Lange
D. C. Stringer
Laidlow
Billy Wadkins
George Davis
John
Bill Wilson
Champaign
Sue Wireman
Glenwood Malan
Clifford Gerrish
Wilma Pugh
Pearl Williams
Genevieve Barnes
Geraldine Mann
John Wasem
Cyril DeLay
Billy Stringer
Harold Parker
Marion County Farmers
Iuka
Methodist Boys Class Entertain Girls Class at Weiner Roast
The Methodist church youth groups held a social at the Ballance farm east of Patoka on Wednesday evening. Attendees included Maxine Scott Ruth Wadkins Martha Matchett Pansy Wasem Ruby Jean Nichols Lila Jolliff Zola Miller Ruth McKinney Betty Ballance and others plus Misses and Messrs F B Ballance and L W Ballance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Ballance Farm
Patoka
Misses Maxine Scott
Ruth Wadkins
Martha Matchett
Pansy Wasem
Ruby Jean Nichols
Lila Jolliff
Zola Miller
Ruth McKinney
Betty Ballance
Les Griffin
Jerry Quayle
Don Griffin
Sonny Ballance
L. E. Green
Sammy Jo
Birthday Dinner Honors Miss Alice Mojonnier
Mr and Mrs P J Mojonnier entertained their immediate family Sunday for the birthday of Miss Alice Mojonnier of Centralia. Guests included Mr and Mrs Carroll Mojonnier of Patoka and Miss Alice Mojonnier. Mrs Tola Pritchett visited Mrs Hayes Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Mojonnier
Alice Mojonnier
Centralia
Carroll Mojonnier
Patoka
Tola Pritchett
Artie Schick Dies in Vandalia at 59
Artie Schick died March 16 1941 at Mark Greer Hospital Vandalia after two weeks with pneumonia. Born February 1 1882 in St Elmo he was 59 years 1 month and 15 days old. He lived in the area most of his life and worked on farms and later on WPA. Services were held March 18 at Vernon Methodist Church with burial in Vernon Cemetery. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude from relatives for support during illness and death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artie Schick
Mark Greer
Vandalia
St. Elmo
Charles Schick
Jones
County Republican Women Met in Centralia
The Marion County unit of the Federated Women’s Republican club held a Friday meeting in Centralia Odd Fellow’s Hall with a pot luck luncheon. President Mrs. Ruby Baker presided, county township vice-chairs introduced candidates, and talks were given by Judge June Smith and C. L. Edwards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Conty Unit
Federated Women’s Republican Club
Odd Fellow’s
Centralia
Ruby Baker
Centralia Township
Ruth Adams
Republican Central Committee
June Smith
State Supreme Court
C. L. Edwards
Elma Gockrill
Springfield
Marion County
Patoka
Seth Martin
William Martin
Harlan Goff
Bret Bushnell
O. E. Eaglin
D. W. Troyer
G. J. Wasem
John A. Jennings
P. J. Mojonnier
W. W. Murfin
F. &. Miller
Masonic
Pinochle Club Meets at Houston Home
The Pinoche club met last Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Houston Jr. Five tables played with high score by Robert Bales and low by Carl Easton. Orville Hopkins had the floating score. Delights were served by the hostess and Fora Payne and Bob Bales shared a dish washing lesson. Attendees included Albert Towler Mike Meyers Henry Brumfield Carl Easton Robert Bales Elmer Kinney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinoche Club
John Houston, Jr
Robert Bales
Carl Easton
Orville Hopkins
Fora Payne
Bob Bales
Albert Towler
Mike Meyers
Henry Brumfield
Elmer Kinney
Birthday Dinner Honors A L Irvin at Pakotia Home
Relatives gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Ball to celebrate the seventy ninth birthday of A. L. Irvin. Attending were T. E. Irvin and son Edgar, W. M. Cox, A. L. Irvin of Pakotia, A. D. Nichols and daughters, and John Chance and family from the Zion community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Ballance
A. L. Irvin
T. E. Irvin
Edgar
W. M. Cox
Tokia
A. D. Nichols
John Chance
Zion
Cemetery Meeting At Library On March 28 At 7 30 PM
The annual cemetery meeting will be held in the Library Friday night March 28 at 7 30. All who are interested in the upkeep of the cemetery are urged to attend. The past year no drive for money has been made. This is the time for the election of officers to come out. P. J. McKernnier, Pres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. McKcnnier
Also Mentioned on This Page
East Patoka
Schoenfeld-Hunter & Kitch No. 1
Mrs. Keaton
Pentecostal Church
E. E. McHaney
John Talbert
Mittie Kretzer
Alec Anderson
Doris Cozad
Eva Potts
Mt. Vernon
Neil Potts
Bob Adams
Neil McKinney
Clarence Orrell
Forrest Walker
Paul Caldwell
Selby Garrett
Alma
Robert Eagan
Colleen Simcox
Sandoval
George Simcox
Hugh Jenson
Shautree
Bob Wengert
Charleston Teacher’s College
Robert Johnston
Gladys Wengert
Howard Willis
Granite City
Robert Morey
Mulberry Grove
Harry Roberts
Fred Johnson
Kaskaskia Association
Patoka Baptist Church
Ottis Atchison
Shobonier Church
A. L. Stacey
A. Hagler
Missionary Committee
A. P. Haney
The
Vandalia Church
Paul Carlton
Eld. Geo
B. T. U. Officers Meeting
U. S
Forrest Weems
Odin Church
Christ
J. L. Hill
J. C. Greer
Farina
Patoka High School
Carlyle
Keyesport
Ashley
Odin
Iola
Kinmundy
Central City
Wamac
Salem
High School
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