Mornin' Mail

The Mornin' Mail is published every weekday except major holidays
Thursday, May 31, 2001 Volume IX, Number 243

Did Ya Know?. . .The Friends of the Civil War Museum will hold their next meeting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 6th at the Carthage Civil War Museum, one block north of the Square. The group is seeking historical items for loan or donation to the museum. Call 237-7060 or 358-4893.

Did Ya Know?. . .The Carthage Public Library’s Puzzle and Game Day will be from 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 7th. Call or sign-up at the YPL desk.

Did Ya Know?. . .The Carthage Humane Society has kittens of all sizes and colors. The $8 adoption fee includes the first shots. Call 358-6402 for more information.

today's laugh

A woman was driving an auto with her husband in the back seat and stalled her car on a railroad track with the train coming. Her husband screamed, "Go on! Go on!"
His wife said, "You’ve been driving all day from the back seat. I’ve got my end across, see what you can do with your end."

An executive came home one night and slumped unhappily into his favorite chair. Noticing his state, his wife asked what was wrong.
"Well," he moaned, "you know those aptitude tests I’m giving over at the office? I took one today and it sure is a good thing I own the company."

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INTERESTING MELANGE.
A Chronological Record of Events as they have Transpired in the City and County since our last Issue.

GROWTH OF THE TELEPHONE.

Carthage Company Has 500 Phones and Six Operators — The Joplin Service.

The Carthage Electric Telephone company, which is affording such excellent service to the city, now has 550 phones in use, 100 having been added since January 1. Six young lady operators are employed at the central office, where one formerly did the work. They are Misses Ida Lewis, Martha and Fannie Havens, Clemie Dixon, Mary Roper and Alta Gibson.

The company has recently spent $500 on its line between here and Lakeside, and when a connecting link is finished by Webb City, the service through to Joplin will be entirely satisfactory. The Carthage Electric is steadily improving and expanding, and is making every effort to please its patrons.

	Today's Feature Air Conditioner Loaner. The Economic Security Corporation of the Southwest Area (ESC) has announced that the air conditioner lending program will begin June 25. Applications will be taken beginning Friday, June 1. Applicants can call the Carthage office on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The number is 358-3521. Eligible households must fall under one of the following conditions: Air conditioners are available on a first come, first served basis for (1) the elderly (60 or over) who are head of household or head of household’s spouse or (2) disabled persons (provided they are the head of household or head of household’s spouse), or (3) those who have a medical need for air conditioning which is identified and verified in writing by an M.D. In addition, all applicants must meet the required income guidelines of the program. Book Sale. The Friends of the Carthage Public Library will hold a used book sale at the Library Annex, 510 S. Garrison from 8 a.m. until noon on this Saturday, June 2.
	Just Jake Talkin' Mornin', When I was growin’ up, if I’d run into the store for the folks and not see where they were parked when I came out, Dad would give a couple a short toot toots on the horn. Other times a neighbor would give the same signal as they passed the house or wanted ta get your attention for a little chat on the side of the road. I’m reminded of this rather trivial bit of folk lore ‘cause now ever’time someone sets their alarm on their vehicle, the horn gives that same little toot toot as verification that ever’thing is secure. Anytime I’m out walkin’ and hear that sound I just look by habit expectin’ to see a friendly wave. ‘Course I’m generally disappointed. Nobody gives a toot anymore. This is some fact, but mostly, Just Jake Talkin’.
Sponsored by Metcalf Auto Supply	Weekly Column Click & Clack TALK CARS by Tom & Ray Magliozzi I own a 1991 Honda Accord with 37,000 miles on it. Last week when it was in for a valve adjustment, it was discovered that the cam shaft oil seal was leaking. Oil has gotten all over the timing belt. The mechanic suggested that the oil should rapidly deteriorate the timing belt, and that I should have the timing belt, and oil seal replaced soon to prevent possible further engine damage. I intend to keep the car for another five years or so. What would you recommend? - John Ray: I’d go right ahead and replace the seal and the belt, John. But it’s not an emergency. I mean, I wouldn’t rate it at the same level of urgency as, say, running out of toilet paper. Tom: You can do it at your convenience. The belt will not "rapidly deteriorate." It’s designed to work OK even with some oil on it. After all, it’s housed in the presence of all of those oil seals. Over time, it may deteriorate some, but it’s not going to happen in few hundred miles. Ray: On the other hand, we recommend changing the timing belt at 60,000 miles anyway. Plus, you have an oil leak. And if you were to run too low on (or out of) oil, you could do serious engine damage. Not to mention all those unsightly blemishes on your garage floor! Tom: So since you are going to keep the car for another five years, why not fix it right away and not have to worry about it ever again? There’s no advantage to waiting. And while they’re in there, spend an additional 20 bucks and have them change the crank shaft seal too.