Wells Started In Patoka Area Show Mixed Outcomes
A compiled list shows numerous wells across Patoka and Benoist areas with varied results including pumping, dry holes, and salt water incursions. Operators include Adams Louisiana Co, Adams Oil & Gas Co, Cypress Oil & Gas, Illinois National Gas, and others, with multiple Benoist showings and several pluggings or ongoing drilling at depths around 1200 to 1700 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Louisana Co
Meryman
Patoka
Geo. Failing Drilling Co
Enid
Okla
Benoist
Hempen & Burgess
O. L. Wadkins
S. F. Jones Rd
John Boye
Ray & Evans
Allison
Roseclaire
McCloskey
Sunflower Oil Co
W. W. Murfin
Wiser Oil Co
Seth Martin
Hausman & Co
Jeff Smith
Ad Patoka
Louie Avidson
Adams Oil & Gas Co
Frank Fredericks Co
Thos. Altom
C. F. Jones
Cypress Oil & Gas Co
Claude Adams
Ball & Brown
Frank Bachman
Beaton & Ryer
Carroll Fayette County
Pope Township
Curtis and Smith
H. J. Logan
Perrine
Gaultney’s
Wasem
Obituary of Mrs A M Nichols of Ashley Indiana
Mrs A M Nichols of Ashley Indiana born December 20 1854 died August 31 1937 married July 12 1884 to A M Nichols four children Barry Monroe Gertrude Orlham Freddie Garfield all deceased and Chester Arthur Decatur Indiana seven grandchildren eighteen great grandchildren She united with the M E Church in youth and remained devoted Funeral services were held at the M E Church Wednesday at 2 00 p m Rev C J Piland officiating Interment in Patoka Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Nichols
Ashley, NI
Barry Monroe
Gertrude
Freddie Garfield
Chester Arthur
Decatur
Indiana
M. E. Church
Patoka Cemetery
Chas Hill Well Yields Water After Oil Show
The well on Chas Hill lots near his store was drilled into water last week after a show of oil in Benoist pay. If successful, the well may be plugged and turned into a producer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Hill
Oil well activity list near Patoka and Benoist
Staley Oil No 1 spudded in Patoka area while Shelbyville and Adams Oil groups drill and casing set at locations in the 28-4n-le block pattern. Several wells brought in, pumping, or awaiting orders with multiple timing marks and crew names noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staley Oil Co
Geo. Ellis
Jones
Patoka
Shelbyville Oil Co
Geo. Purcell
Messenger
Hempen & Burgess
Julia Rogier
Patoka School Dist
Jones Ad
Kirk D. Holland
Geo. Simcox
Benoist
Marion Smith
Messenger Ad
Adams Oil & Gas Co
Unterwood
Adams Oi! & Gas Co
O. L
Auto Races Set For DuQuoin Fair Saturday
DuQuoin State Fairgrounds hosts the most elaborate auto race program yet on Saturday afternoon September 11. Sanctioned by IMCA and CSRA the six big events feature a 15 lap handicap race with single file starts and immediate elimination for cars passed. Entries include McDowell Mays Saylor Adair Atwood Frye Fonda Ble Pete Mocea Whitman DeCamp Duncan Wohlfield Rice Foster and other leading dirt track drivers. The DuQuoin track, a premier 1 2 mile dirt course, promises thrills and spills as cars vie for victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DuQuoin State Fair
Nathin
DuQuoin
Ilinois
International Motor Contest Assn
Central States Racing Assn
Johnny McDowell
Los Angeles
Calif
R. Mays
Glenside
Everett Saylor
Les Adair
Indianapolis
Ind
Joe Atwood
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Jimmy Frye
Dayton
Ohio
Loren Fondable
Paleo
Kansas
Pete Mocea
St. Louis
Howard Whitman
San Francisco
Johnny DeCamp
Richmond
Les Duncan
Johnny Wohlfield
Detroit
Everett Rice
Crawfordsville
Bill Foster
Springfield
Ill
America
Walter D. Bottoms To Wed Denver Girl
The engagement of Mildred Zimmerman of Denver to Walter Duane Bottoms of Boulder is announced after a July 19 1937 reception. Bottoms, son of Walter I. Bottoms, is a Boulder High and University of Colorado graduate. Zimmerman's a North Denver High School and Denver business college alumna, employed by an electrical company and recent Los Angeles convention attendee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Zimmerman
Louis F. Zimmerman
Denver
Colo
Walter Duane Bottoms
Boulder
Zimmerman
Walter I. Bottoms
Boulder High School
University of Colorado
North Denver High School
Los Angeles
Business Girls’ Sorority
Death of Infant Ila Mae Bernius
Ila Mae Bernius born August 30 1937 departed this life September 4 1937. The infant’s brief life brought sorrow to a loving father mother and siblings Norma Eileen and Don Eldon with many relatives and friends. Rev William Jones officiated burial followed at Tillman cemetery. Card of Thanks from Mr and Mrs Paul Bernius and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ila Mae Bernius
Kingdom of Heaven
Golden
Ila Mae
Earth
Jesus
Norma Eileen
Don Eldon
Wm. Jones
Tillman Cemetery
Paul Bernius
Man in God’s Image Sermon Recited Across Churches
The Tasson Sermon themed on creation quoted Genesis and Psalm to emphasize humans made in God’s image. Mentions citations confirming the sermon plus a health related note and a visit from Mr and Mrs. Mille Alton to Potts family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mee
WK Mille
Alton
Hom- Potts
Final Cardinals Home Stand Opens September 13
St Louis set to host Cincinnati in the season’s last home stand at Sportman’s Park starting Saturday September 13. The 1937 NL race features a packed schedule with Ladies Day events and a four-game series slate against the Dodgers and Cubs to close the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Sportman’s Park
Cincinnati
Frankie ‘Frisch
St Louis Cardinals
Pittsburgh
Cardinals
Reds
Redlegs
Charley Dressen
St Louis
Lee Grissom
Ray (Petches) Davis
Paul Derringer
al Holingsworth
Gene Schott
Red
Phils
Bil McKechnie
Boston Bees
New York Giants
Brooklyn Dodgers
Chicago Cubs
Obituary for T. C. Speer prominent Missouri minister
Thomas Cornealous Speer born September 28 1862 in Howard County Missouri died September 1 1937 after a five month illness aged 74 years 11 months 3 days He married Malinda Hatwood on January 24 1887 and had eight children three died in infancy Survived by wife three daughters two sons and one sister He served as a Baptist minister since 1910 and was a member of Pakutani Baptist Church Funeral at Fairman Baptist Church September 2 at 2 00 PM Rev Lee Lawler officiating burial at Carrigan cemetery Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for sympathy from wife T C Speer and family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Cornealous Speer
Caleb
Harriet Speer
Howard County
Missouri
Malindahitwood
Geo. Shrum
Effington
John Davis
Hunter
Chas
Rosenfauna
Peoria
Caleb A. Speer
Alma
Sydney L. Speer
Effingham
Laura Chitwood
Destt
T. C. Steen
It. C. Speer
Furry
New Cafe Opens Near Port Office in Patoka
Mrs Thurby Meador rents the Mrs Mary Cahill building south of the port office and opens a second lunch room last week. Meals and sandwiches will be served and the new business is enjoying good patronage as Patoka now lists six cafes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thurby Meador
Mary Cahil
Cinerea
Businese
Patoka
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. M. Nattier
P. J. Mojonnier
Everett Howell
Louie Wasem
Oscar Hill
Boyd
Adams Oil& Gas Co
Pete Ainscought
North Patoka
L. W. Ballance
A. J. Hausman
Frank Ballance
Frank Fredericks
M. D. Ballance
Geo. Ballentine
Illinois National Co
Eldoris Belcher
Broadus Co
Vermilion County Oil & Service Co
M.B. Church
E. D. Skipper
C. N. Cruse
Frank Scarber
Katie Nattier
Broadus & Co
Steve Eaglin
White & Vickers
Eliza Farmer
Brown & Co
H. G. Hudspeth
Adams Oi & Gas Co
Pat Ingle
Cnl
John Jennings
Mojonnier
A. J. Hausman Co
Illinois National Gas
Sadi Nattier
Benois
W. I Perrine
Corne
Theman
Perry
Lake Erie
Jenny Lind
New York
Gov. Burke
N. Caroby Notorilina
Ous
David Fanning
Wolfe
Foueves
John Harvard
Feicheing
Napoleon
Moscow
Dwig
Duquoin Fair
I.M.C/A
C.S.R.A
Walter D. Bottoms
Christian Science Churches
Churches of Christ, Scientist
Tasson
Enra
Kay
T. C. Speer
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