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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1938
Page
1
County rates announced by Farm Advisor Fred J. Blackburn show crop insurance to guarantee one quarter to one half of a typical wheat crop in 1938. Average county yield was 11 bushels per acre in 1926–35, with individual premiums based on year to year yield variation and farm losses.
After five months of round the clock work three state owned pumps with a 12000 gallon per minute capacity drained flood waters from a large coal mine near Harrisburg. The mine, once a leading producer in Southern Illinois, was inundated by the January 1937 Ohio River flood, and has now been almost emptied of water.
We are grateful to friends and neighbors for sympathy during the sickness and death of our mother and grandmother. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Wolff and Children, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Perkine.
Gerald Cox and his sister Mrs. Frank Fliffitz Jr. arrived home Sunday after a several weeks visit with relatives in St. Joseph Missouri.
The May 15 Lesson-Sermon across Christ Scientist churches centered on Mortals and Immortals. Key texts include Romans 8 16 and 1 Corinthians 15 48 plus Mary Baker Eddy's Science and Health reflecting on immortal man as image of infinite Mind and the reflected spiritual consciousness.
The Patoka Woman's Club American Home department held a Mother and Daughter luncheon at the school gym. About seventy five attended including members and guests. Mrs S M Spurgeon led the program with musical readings, speeches, solos and a memorial service for four deceased members.
Governor Henry Horner urges statewide participation in the American Legion Poppy Sale to aid disabled veterans. Poppy Day will be observed throughout Illinois on Saturday May 28 as citizens are asked to support the annual fundraiser.
Sanitary Milk Producers plans a St. Louis Milk Shed conference to secure higher prices for dairymen. M. E. Bone notes expected summer milk shortages unless producers cover extra hot weather costs. The association will issue recommendations to ensure adequate supply and fair compensation.
Charles Mound in JoDaviess County at 1241 feet is listed by the State Geological Survey Division as Illinois highest point. Williams Hill in Pope County tops Southern Illinois at 1065 feet. The Mississippi Ohio river junction varies with water but is about 300 feet above sea level as the state’s lowest point.
Illinois prisons remain crowded with about 1300 inmates added in the last year. Sociologists and penologists propose a modern cottage type prison for 1500 inmates on a 2500 acre tract as a suggested solution.
Oil field notes from Patoka area report No 1 Thalman shut at 1670 ft with potential deeper drilling. Nattier No 1 promising producer amid partnerships. Patoka totals reach 142 wells started, 98 producers. many others flowing or pumping significant barrels. Local officials and distributors noted activity at Carter Oil and Dees et al sites with varied saturations and completions.
The newly opened field shows 11 products in, 8 nearing completion and 3 locations drilling with no dry holes. Carter Oil shares pumping rates for several wells including Mary Miller No 1 at 60 barrels and Smith-Dove No 1 at 110 barrels. A 4 inch pipeline was built but is insufficient, prompting a 500 barrel per day proration until capacity improves.
The Illinois State Geological Survey notes every oil well drill adds data about underground resources. Both successful and dry wells inform geology across glacially covered lands, guiding future exploration and economic development.
The local softball season begins Friday night with an All Star game at Salem. A week of opening games follows with matches scheduled May 23 to June 15 featuring Cubs West Vernon East Tigers Pirates and West Cubs Vernon.
Halvern Norris, Vice Consul of Siam on a sixty day U S. vacation, visited Vernon Sunday with cousin W L Hathaway and family. He was joined by his sister Mrs William Broom and family of Effingham. Hal, a Patoka native, has served twelve years as Vice Consul, spending six years in Japan and six in Siam, and plans to return to Jugo Slavia.
Crowds fill the Pentecost Church for a revival led by Evangelist Lyerla of Carbondale. Saturday night focuses on the Image of Nebuchadnezzar Defined and Explained and Sunday night on the Beast Vision of David. All are urged to attend.
Mr and Mrs Harry Sifers moved to the area this week as Mr Sifers joined Adams Oil and Gas Co in Centralia.
Patoka High defeats Vernon High 69 to 44 in a Patoka Park track meet. Top performers include Patoka athletes Potts Crawford Hicks and Ainscough with multiple firsts in 50 yard dash 100 yard dash discus and javelin while Vernon contenders harvest several second and third places.
The Pa toka High School gym hosts the Alumni Banquet and Homecoming on Saturday May 28 at 8 pm. Admission includes refreshments with a dues charge. guests allowed for additional fees. Nichols twins of Collinsville and local talent provide entertainment. Committees list names for meat potatoes salads ice tea ice cream and serving duties. Several town committees and residents are named, with a note that non residents may treat the article as their invitation. Mr. and Mrs Maurice Ballance shopped in Centralia Tuesday.
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