Thomas Bates Dies After Illness at 65 in Plattsmouth
Thomas Bates 65, longtime Plattsmouth resident, died Wednesday afternoon at the family home on Fourth and Vine after a long illness. Born March 21, 1866 in Illinois, he lived in several states before settling in Plattsmouth in 1902. Survived by wife Kittie Smith Bates, son Milford Bates of Los Angeles, brother Robert Bates, sister Lucille Vogler, and several grandchildren. Preceded by parents Milford A Bates and Virginia Bates and sister Julia Atkinson.
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Thomas B. Bates
Fourth
Vine Streets
Plattsmouth
Clinton
Illinois
R. Hates
Thomas Barnett Bates
Christian County
Milford A. Bates
Virginia Barnett Bates
Marrace
Grant City
Memphis
Misouri
Hates
Decatur
Ilinois
Mr. Bates
Silver City
Iowa
R. A. Bates
Pilatismouth
Bates
Missouri
Cassie Kirkpatrick
Kittie Smith
Omaha
Milford B Bates
Los Angeles
California
Robert A. Bates
Lucille Vogler
St. Louis
Julia Atkinson
Farewell to Mrs Gradeville by Catholic Daughters
After a Catholic Daughters of America meeting at St John school, court members gathered at Mrs William Distell’s home to bid farewell to Mrs Charles M Gradeville who leaves for Knoxville Iowa. Prizes were awarded in Bingo with Mrs Frank Mullen first and Mrs Kate Hiber consolation. Mrs F I Rea presented a morocco prayer book as a token of esteem and friends’ remembrance. Refreshments followed as they expressed best wishes and regret at her departure.
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Catholic Daughters of America
St. John’s School
William T. Distell
Distell
Charles M. Gradeville
C. D
Knoxville
Iowa
Frank Mullen
Kate Hiber
F. I. Rea
Gradeville
Wiles Pleads Guilty in County Court. Fined
Earl C. Wiles faced a court hearing on a charge made by his wife Pearl Wiles. He pleaded guilty and received a fine of 14 dollars plus court costs. Total payment amounted to 24.50 dollars before his release.
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Earl C. Wiles
Pearl Wiles
W.©. Kieck
Young couple wed in Sarpy County nuptials
On Thursday afternoon at the office of County Judge A. H. Duxbury, Miss Clara J. Dreger of Omaha and John J. Jinecek of LaPlatte were married. The groom is a member of a prominent local family and friends in Sarpy County rejoice in the couple’s happiness.
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A. H. Duxbury
Clara J. Dreger
Omaha
John J. Jinecek
LaPlatte
Seek warmer climes as jail population eases
The Friday report notes winter chill reduces nightly detainees in the city jail. Earlier fall nights saw fifteen to thirty men seeking shelter, but last week numbers fell to eight, easing crowding though the facility was at capacity during higher arrivals.
W B Banning Enters Race for State Senate
Veteran Nebraska legislator W B Banning files as a candidate for state senator from the second district at the Office of County Treasurer John E Turner. He seeks the Democratic primary in April after prior terms in 1909 1911 and 1922 and strong support from across the district.
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William B. Banning
John E. Turner
Banning
W. H. Pitter
Nebraska City
Senator Banning
Entertain Telephone Girls in Fancy Dress Party
Lincoln Telephone Co operators and wives enjoyed a fancy dress party at Mrs. George Tartsch's home. Costumes recalling twenty years ago sparked fun with prizes awarded to Mrs. Fred Wynn, Miss Christine Reinackle, and Miss Eleanor O'Brien, followed by luncheon and lively conversation.
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Lincoln Telephone Co
George Tartsch
Tartsch
Fred Wynn
Christine Reinackle
Eleanor O'Brien
C. H. Jensen
Grant Slatterly Pleads Not Guilty in Chicken Stealing Case
Grant Slatterly arraigned in county court on a chicken theft charge. He denied the accusation and was remanded to jail in Blair until $500 bond is posted. He was brought to the county seat by Pat Reed. The alleged theft involved chickens from the S. A. Wiles farm south of the city.
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Grant Slatterly
Blair
Pat Reed
A. Wiles
Slatterly
Married at Court House in Des Moines and Omaha union
Miss Ann M Saul ing of Des Moines and Ernest William Anderson of Omaha wed in the county judge's office. Witnesses were Sally Thomas and O H Schlatter. The couple plans to reside in Omaha after the ceremony.
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Ann M. Sauling
Des Moines
Iowa
Ernest William Anderson
Omaha
A. H. Duxbury
Sally Thomas
O. H. Schlatter
Plattsmouth Plans Nine Game Football Schedule
Plattsmouth high school gridiron slate for 1932 is set with five home games and three Iowa opponents Glenwood Malvern Thurman plus a season opener with Nebraska Deaf The schedule includes Ashland Wahoo Auburn Tecumseh and Nebraska City and aims to cut costs by scheduling nearby rivals Coach Robert’s squad aims to build on last year’s four wins three losses and one tie with several veterans returning for a stronger campaign.
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Plattemouth
Iowa
Missouri River Bridge
Glenwood
Malvern
Thurman
Plattsmouth
Nebraska
Omaha
Robert
Robertines
McCarty Case Proceeds in Louisville Court
Tillie Mc Carty versus Bank of Commerce of Louisville remains in progress in district court with handwriting experts testifying. The jury is not expected to be called until Monday morning when the entire panel is assembled for the Murray versus Troop damage case, anticipated to last about two days.
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Tillie McCarty
Bank of Commerce of Louisville
Edward Murray
William O. Troop
Murray-Troop
Arrest in Blair chicken theft case linked to Slatterly
Pat Reed arrested at Blair on Wednesday afternoon and handed over to authorities here. Grant Slatterly, detained on a chicken stealing charge, faces arraignment this afternoon or Friday morning for involvement in the theft of a large number of chickens from S. A. Wiles’s farm south of the city on November 5.
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Pat Reed
Blair
Grant Slitterly
Mr. Reed
S. A. Wiles
Wiles
Slatterly
Herren in Omaha Hospital Battles Illness
Charles Herren of this city long active in farming west of Murray is at Nicholas Senn hospital in Omaha receiving treatment. He has been in poor health for years and retired from business, and friends hope he soon regains health and can return home.
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Charles Herren
Murray
Nicholas Senn
Omaha
Herren
Funeral of Thomas B Bates Held at Family Home
The funeral of Thomas B Bates was held at his Fourth and Vine street home at 10:30 this morning in a private service attended by immediate family and a few close friends. Cannon Potter of St. Luke's Episcopal Church officiated with Rev H G McClusky delivering a scripture lesson and tribute. Mrs J M Roberts accompanied with hymns Sun of My Soul and Abide With Me. Bearers included Guy French J E Smith E H Gradaville B A Regenerans R A Bates and Charles Sullivan.
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Thomas B. Bates
Fourth and Vine Streets
Cannon Potter
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
H. G. McClusky
J. M. Roberts
Oak Hill Cemetery
Guy
Christmas Spirit Growing in City Merchants
City business section shows holiday mood as merchants decorate interiors with red and green accents. Street decorations from last December will be installed at main intersections, creating a colorful scene. Stores highlight Christmas merchandise with bargain prices across gift items and remembrances.
City Teachers Donate Two Percent of Salary to Charity
City teachers voted to donate two per cent of their salaries for December January and February to the Associated Charities relief fund. The move aims to provide about 90 dollars monthly to buy food clothing or fuel for distressed families during the harsh winter, marking the first citywide charity action by educators.
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Associated Charities
May Return Home Soon
Miss Inez Chancellor in Omaha University Hospital for a week is expected to leave soon. Doctors initially suspected appendicitis but found no operation needed now and plan a future surgery at a later date.
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Inez
University Hospital
Omaha
Leaves for Kansas City After Bates Funeral
Mr. and Mrs. Guy C. French and daughter Mrs. Octa Acrea of Kansas City Missouri left by auto for home after attending the funeral of Thomas B. Bates. Mrs. Bates sister of Mrs. French will stay in Kansas City with relatives.
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Guy C. French
Octa Acrea
Kansas City
Missouri
Thomas B. Bates
Bates
French
Bates Book & Gift Shop Offers Personal Christmas Cards
A Christmas card idea highlights friendship and goodwill with personalized names printed or engraved. Bates Book & Gift Shop presents a wide array of handsome designs to choose from for a personal touch.
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Bates Book & Gift Shop
Santa Claus letter to Plattsmouth plans parade and feast
In a serialized tale a voyage near Plattsmouth ends with the team finding a rescue elk and Santa drafting a letter to local children. The note promises a December 16 parade downtown, a showdown near the courthouse, and an afternoon of festive activities for all residents.
Runaway Wreck Destroys Vehicle and Kills Horse Near Weeping Water
A runaway team from Amos Hughson's farm ran onto the highway and collided with William Dunn's car near Weeping Water. One horse was fatally injured, the wagon wrecked, and Dunn's car heavily damaged though he escaped injury. Theodore Davis assisted Dunn home after the crash.
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Thursdey
Virgel Perry Farm
William Dunn
Dunn
Amos Hughson
Hughson
Mr. Perry
Theodore Davis
Mr. Dunn
Improvement Report for Dr. J. S. Livingston in Omaha
Reports from Immanuel hospital in Omaha state Dr. J. S. Livingston of this city is showing a very nice improvement while undergoing treatment. His friends across this state are pleased by the progress noted Thursday.
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Immanuel Hospital
Omaha
J. S. Livingston
Plattsmouth Cribbage Club Meets At Farnham Cafe
The Plattsmouth Cribbage Club held a Friday session at the Farnham cafe with several hours of close games. Charles K. Bestor won the larger number of contests while Judge Charles L. Graves and FE H W Schuihof hosted and provided a luncheon.
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Plattsmouth
Poultry Show Big Attraction Coming Week
The tri county poultry and pet stock show of Cass Sarpy and Saunders counties will be held at the American Legion building from December 5 to 11. It is one of the state’s largest shows with hundreds of purebred poultry ducks geese and pets. Exhibits include pens from leading Nebraska fanciers from the eastern part of the state.
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Tri-County
Cass, Sarpy and
Saunders Counties
American Legion
Nebraska
Get Together Party Held by Junior Girls at High School
A junior girls group in the advanced home economics class hosted a Wednesday evening gathering in the high school gym. Prizes went to Mary Mrasek Amy Elliot and Keighley while third prizes were awarded to Haley Rose Stal and Margaret Mrasek. A lunch of chocolate cake jello whipped cream and coffee followed. Roanna Meisinger presented a remembrance gift to Miss Haley on behalf of students who had her as teacher throughout freshman and sophomore years.
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Mary Mrasek
Miss Keighley
Amy Elliot
Miss Haley
Rose Stal
Margaret Mrasek
Helen Woolcott
Rose Woster
Roarina Meisinger
Roanna Meisinger
Miss Aley
Miss Breighley
Wilhelmina Henricksen
Leona Meisinger
Margaret and
Ila Taylor
Harriett Simons
Rose Stall Rose Wester
Helen Woolcutt
Sheriff Reed Improves After Pneumonia Attack
Reports from Lincoln hospital say Sheriff Bert Reed shows a favorable condition after a week of illness. He underwent tapping to drain a pus pocket and has gained steadily, raising hopes for a full recovery from several weeks of confinement to bed.
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Lincoln
Sherif Bert Reed
Tecumseh Couple Weds At County Judge Office
Lucille Wolfe and Louis Keim were married Thursday afternoon at the office of County Judge A H Duxbury. The couple were accompanied by Fred F E Keim and Mildred Keim and returned to their Johnson County home.
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A. H. Duxbury
Tecummseh
Lucille Wolfe
Louis Keim
Fred FE. Keim
Mildred Keim
Johnson County
Wiles divorce filing cited for cruelty in district court
An action was filed in the district court clerk’s office Thursday afternoon with Pearl Wiles as plaintiff and Earl C. Wiles as defendant. The suit seeks a decree of divorce on the grounds of cruelty. The parties reside near Weeping Water.
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Clerk of the District Court
Pearl Wiles
Earl C. Wiles
Christmas Cards for Every Purse at Bates Book Shop
Bates Book and Gift Shop urges shoppers to select Christmas cards early with a broad range of designs and prices aimed at every budget and taste.
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Bates Book & Gift Shop
Bad Check Artist Targets Local Shoppers in City
A recent bad check scam hits local residents as a man using the name Claude Murray passes checks to buy sewing machines at Christ Furniture and from William Thorburn. The checks, drawn on Merchants National Bank of Nebraska City, are returned marked no account. Authorities have no trace of the man.
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Christ Furniture
South Sixth Street
Merchants National Bank of
Nebraska City
Claude Murray
Inter
William Thorburn
Mr. Thorburn
A Slick Day in the City Brings Slips and Darkness
Sleet and freezing drizzle created icy sidewalks and streets as dawn brought many out. Street lights failed, guiding lights scarce, and drivers without chains faced skidding on hills, parkways, and curbs amid sleet and ice. Several vehicles slid crossways or rolled back on the slick streets.
Arrested at Greenwood After Car Crash
Alfonso and William Welsh were arrested at Greenwood by the town marshal on charges of drunken driving, drunkenness, and assault after their auto collided with Pete Busch near Greenwood on the DLD highway. Deputy Sheriff Rex Young and Pat Reed transported the brothers to Plattsmouth, where they await charges from County Attorney W. G. Kieck.
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Tiall
Alfonso
William Welsh
Greenwood
Asault
Pete Busch
DLD
Rex Young
Pat Reed
Plattismouth
W. G. Kieck
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Nebraska Deaf
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T. B. Bates
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Platismouth
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Shungnak
Eskbon
Shunenak
Piattsmeouth
Santa
Shungenak
Santa Manda
Wolf Gulch
Earl Hammond
Cig
Mammon
Hercs
Soodbre
Cribbage Club
Legion Building
Mothers’ Club
Father Flanagan's Boys’ Home
Aah
Glen Woodburs
Adolph Koubek
Frank Aschenbrener
Ed Ripple
Father Flanagan
Ptak
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