The Museum Minute: One big tire on display

 

Courtesy of the Bates County Museum 802 Elks Drive, Butler Mo 64730 (660) 679-0134

Herrman’s Historical Happenings week of May 22

1858 Kansas ruffians enter Bates Co, chasing and robbing farmers until several locals gang up on them and put a stop to it.

1880 The front window of the Arcade Saloon is damaged, as well as the person thrown through it. Butler.

1901 A major fire levels the entire south side of main street in Amsterdam. Lost were a hotel, barber shop, restaurant, millinery shop and harness shop.

1928 Walnut township boasts having 9 railroad stops.

1931 Goodyear’s “Worlds Largest Tire” is on display at Cubbin Motor Company. It is 12 feet tall, 4 feet wide and weighs 2 tons. (Corner Hardware location).

1940 The population of Butler is 2,958.

1961 Butler newspaperman, C.A. Moore, Jr. is chosen president of the Butler Jaycee’s.

1972 The “Clean up, paint up and fix up” campaign begins in Butler. Spearheaded by  Mayor Maurice Solomon and City Superintendent Frank Fritts.

1978 Randy & Lisa Dixon have purchased the Cedar Inn restaurant in Rich Hill.

Obituary - Ronald Alvin Jackson

Ronald Alvin Jackson, 81, the youngest of seven children, was born June 30, 1942 in Merwin, Missouri to Ernest Edward and Dortha Christina (Holm) Jackson. He departed this life May 18, 2024 in Stover, Missouri.

After 8th grade graduation Ronnie went to work for his brother to help support the family. A few years later, he became a trucker for Tiona Truckline, finishing his trucking career at La Cygne Power Plant hauling ash. Following retirement from trucking, Ronnie and Margie opened the Dari-Burg in Appleton City, a restaurant which they operated for 21 years, as well as opening a convenience store in Warsaw. Retirement?!

In his early years, Ronnie was a member of the Butler Saddle Club and found much pleasure going on trail rides with friends. He was also a member of the Elks Lodge in Butler, Missouri. Attending car shows and participating in tractor pulls brought him much joy, souping-up the old tractors and bringing home many trophies to place on his shelf brought a smile to his face. Ronnie spent a good bit of time driving his red golf cart all over town, stopping to visit with everyone. He enjoyed his mules and going on mule rides, along with hunting and deer hunting with the boys. He liked to stop by Don’s Place and Spuds to shoot the breeze.

Ronnie loved his family. He delighted in picking on his kids and grandkids and playing pranks on them (as well as others). Ronnie was very supportive of his kids and grandkids, always being there to cheer them on at their sporting events.

Preceding Ronnie in death were his parents; two sons, Travis Jackson and Scott Jackson; and three brothers, Orville, Gibb and Charles Jackson. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Jackson; four children, Brenda (Phil) Haverland, Trampus (Christy) Jackson, Bob Story and Sean (Jackie) Stuckey; 13 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be Wednesday May 22nd from 10-11am with Funeral to follow at 11am at the Hill & Sons Funeral Home in Appleton City, Missouri.

Sheldon man injured in Vernon County rollover accident

On Sunday evening around 8:35 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Vernon County along with Vernon County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle rollover accident on South 1425 Road around 4 miles south of Rich Hill.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when a northbound 1996 Ford F-250 driven by 50 year old Joey S. Thornburg of Sheldon, Missouri traveled off the roadway multiple times and began skidding before traveling off the roadway again and overturning.

Mr. Thornburg sustained serious injuries in this accident and he was transported by Vernon County EMS to Nevada Regional Medical Center for treatment.

Joey S. Thornburg received four citations following this accident 1.) Misdemeanor DWI 2.) Failure to maintain right half of the roadway 3.) Failure to register a motor vehicle 4.) No seatbelt.

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=240246511

View arrest report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP71/ArrestDetailsAction?TW01REPORTNUMBER=I489379D

Wade Auction Service: Estate of William Dunlap

 Estate Auction

Saturday, June 8, 2024 10:00 A.M.
Owner: The Estate of William Dunlap
Amoret, MO

Items to include:
-Tractor
-Vehicles
-Tools & Shop Equipment
-Outdoor Recreational
-Zero Turn Mowers
-Propane Tank
-Mobility Chair
-Misc. Furniture
-Misc Dish & Glassware

For more information call:
Kevin: (660)-492-3279
Tyler: (660)-492-7764
Bryan: (660)-492-3740

Also view sale bill @https://www.auctionzip.com/Listings/3927544.htm

Osage Valley Electric Cooperative reporting power outages at this time

Osage Valley Electric Cooperative is currently have a few outages around the Belton, Harrisonville, Archie and Adrian areas. 

Our Electric Crews have been dispatched and power will be restored as quickly and as safely as possible.

Two teens arrested after gun store robbery in Miami County Kansas

Around 9:50pm on 5/18/24 Miami County Kansas Deputies were called to the area of 255th Street and Harmony Road for two suspicious vehicles sitting in the roadway without their lights on. The vehicles were occupied.

While on the way to the call a Deputy observed two vehicles on Old KC Road traveling without any lights and attempted to stop the vehicles. Both vehicles fled and the Deputy initiated a brief pursuit.

The vehicles turned onto gravel at 271st Street and for the safety of all involved the pursuit was terminated due to the dust. A few minutes later a caller reported a vehicle on 169 Highway at 271st had crashed.

It was learned that one of the fleeing vehicles had crashed on 271st east of Old KC Road into a creek and the second vehicle was the wreck on 169 Highway where the vehicle had drove up the embankment and got stuck.

All occupants fled from the vehicles and a large perimeter was set up. K9’s were used to do tracks and subsequently found multiple firearms and other evidence on the tracks.

A follow up of a gun store at 255th Street and Harmony Road found it had been broken into and multiple firearms stolen.

Two juveniles have been taken into custody related to this incident and the investigation continues. This incident took over 8 continuous hours to investigate. All the while other calls for service coming in. We appreciate the patience of those who called in for calls for service during this time.

It is largely because a citizen saw something and said something that we are able to successfully investigate a burglary to a business. It’s important if you “See Something, Say Something”. Without this call on the vehicles this case may have never been solved.

We extend our thanks to Paola Police Department,City of Paola Fire Department, Miami County EMS and Gardner Police Department for their assistance during this investigation.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Until 10:45 p.m.

Line of storms entering Johnson, Miami and Linn Counties in Kansas will be capable of producing winds to 60 MPH. Severe thunderstorm warning in effect til10:45.

Obituary - Billy David Stone

Billy David Stone, age 71, of Holden, Missouri passed away peacefully on May 15, 2024, at St. Luke’s East Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

A visitation will be held 11-12 p.m. Monday, May 20, 2024, at Cullen Funeral Home, Inc., 612 W. Foxwood Dr., Raymore, Missouri 64083 followed by the funeral services at 12 Noon. Military Honors to follow the services at the funeral home.

Billy was born in Kansas City, Missouri on June 15, 1952, the son of Tilmer F. Stone and Mary Katherine Ash. Billy met the love of his life Betsy and were married on August 9, 1988. Billy served in the United States Army. Billy loved fishing, collecting antiques, reading books, restoring furniture, and playing cards with family and friends. Billy was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan; he was known as the “Chief Arrowhead War Chief”.

Billy was preceded in death by his parents, Tilmer and Mary Stone; his four siblings, Bobby, Frank, Pamela, and Kimberly.

He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years Betsy A. Stone; children, William Joseph Stone, David Stone (Samantha), Tiffany Hays, and Leah Fletcher; brother, Larry Stone; and many loving grandchildren and great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wayside Waifs 3901 Martha Truman Rd, Kansas City, MO 64137.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Inc., Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278