Oil Field Activity Shifts in Clinton County
The Breeze Journal reports renewed drilling in Clinton county Illinois with tests on the Benoist, McClosky and Trenton wells. Devonian tests near Centralia, Bartelso and Brookside pools show rising activity and a growing producer count, led by Carlyle pool and Ohio Oil Company operations totaling 560 wells in the county.
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Breeze Journal
Clinton County
Carlyle
Bartelso
Brookside
East Fork
Centralia
Opa
Henry
Maddux
Belle Maddux
Ilinois
Illinois Geological Survey Division
Marion County
Schmitz
Trame
Fairman
East Fork Clinton County
Carlyle Pool
Ohio Oil Company
Brookside Township
Barteiso
Clin County
Plant poisoning may kill many livestock in spring pastures
E. E. Cockrum of the University of Illinois warns that sudden livestock deaths in early spring pasture may stem from poisonous plants. He lists 4 steps: learn key poisonous species, limit erosion, eradicate where possible, and avoid grazing areas that cannot be cleared.
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E. E. Cockrum
University of Ilinois College of Agriculture
Cockrum
Illinois
Illinois Truck Act Sets Safety and Insurance Rules
The Illinois legislature enacted the 1939 Illinois Truck Act covering farm and hired trucks over 2000 pounds. It requires safety certificates, insurance of 5000 per person and 10000 per accident, truck identification, labor hour limits, and routing rules. After March 1, 1940, certificates and insurance must be current.
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Illinois
State Department of Public Works and
Mrs Belle Simcox Residing in Patoka at Florence Simcox's Home
Mrs Belle Simcox of Bedford Indiana is now residing in Patoka at the home of Mrs Florence Simcox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Simcox
Bedford
Indiana
Patoka
Florence Simcox
Questions and Answers on AAA Payments Released
AIAA and Illinois College of Agriculture officials issued updated AAA questions and answers. The document outlines farm plan requirements, payment eligibility, and deductions for overplanting and nonparticipation, with specifics on signing timelines and parity provisions. It also notes personal visits by Missanda Eaglin of Salem.
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AAA
AIAA
Illinois College of Agriculture
Lield
Ormore
Mr A Augriffin Observes Birthday At Home
Mr A Augriffin observed his birthday at home last Friday. Dr and Mrs W W Murfin and daughter Alice, Mr and Mrs Jim Thompson and Mr and Mrs T M Conrey of Centralia were dinner guests. In the evening Mrs Griffin held open house for over sixty friends and relatives.
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A. Allmngriffin
W. W. Murfin
Alice
Jim Thompson
T. M. Conrey
Centralia
Griffin
Itfin
Methodist Sunday School Attendance and Evening Service Totals
The Sunday School drew 122 attendees with offerings of 6.97 dollars. Morning service had 65 persons and evening service 250, with 26 and 132 guests in the tribes of Reuben and others. Communion Sunday is announced for May 5 with a full program listed.
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Ballance
Tor
Ser- Island
Chapelle
Helen
Neem
Oscar Hin
Reuben
L. W. B&llance
Dan
Roy. Jones
Tribe of Judah
Eli Logan
G. J. Wasem
C. M. Miller
Navy recruits come from many different walks of life
The Navy molds recruits into trained men of war from schools farms stores and factories across the country. Training aims to lay a foundation for future fleet efficiency, with recruits choosing work and receiving instruction through service schools and ship officers. Navy trades number 40 to 50 with about 150 ratings and include civilian-style courses. A Navy career of six to eight years can ease civil employment. T. F. Gerrish of this place was called to Pitman Ark due to his mother's death. his sister Mrs. D. K. Foster of Caruthersville Mo accompanied him.
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Navy
Nevy
T. F. Gerrish
Pitlman
Arkansas
D. K. Foster
Caruthersville
Giggler and Gaper Hazards Stir Spring Highways
Illinois Agricultural Association safety director C M Seagraves warns spring hazards arise from two driver types the gapers who watch the countryside and the gigglers mostly young who react emotionally on roads. Precautions include pulling off to view scenery, avoiding distractions, and ensuring tires brakes and lights are road ready as twilight marks high accident risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C .M. Seagraves
Illinois Agricultural Association
Seagraves
Farmers Hurt by Outmoded Taxes Declares Smith
Earl C. Smith president of the Illinois Agricultural Association says farm property bears most of the tax burden as local governments rely on real estate taxes. He notes 89 percent of national income comes from wages salaries interest and dividends while only 20 percent comes from property. He urges ending intangible property exemptions and taxing returns fairly.
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Earl C. Smith
Illinois Agricultural Association
Natonal
Washington
Smith
Illinois State Fair Pictures Ready to Show
Sound motion pictures of the 1939 Illinois State Fair are ready for distribution by the Division of Educational Exhibits. Available in 16 and 35 millimeter formats, the roughly 20 minute film covers activities and winners from the exposition. Requests should be sent to Milburn P. Akers, Manager of Educational Exhibit, Room 417, State Capitol.
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Department of Agriculture
Milburn P. Akers
State Capitol
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Ams Oil & Gas Co
Wasem Bease
Cemetery
Wasem
Pugh
W. C. McBride Inc
Lana
Mason
McClosky
Nels Hawley
Sandoval
Trenton
Clark County
Paul W. Hart
Mr. Hawley
H. H. Schlarmann
Missanda Eaglin
Salem
Mrs
Bob Eaglin
MR. A. Augriffin
Wigglin
Pip G
Svaam
UAS
Noussa
Romo
Senatory
Pip Simtee
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