Mornin' Mail

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Tuesday, September 14, 2004 Volume XIII, Number 61

Did Ya Know?. . . Carthage Seniors are selling Krispy Kreme Donuts $5.00 a dozen for Project Graduation. Deadline for orders is September 21. For more info or to order call any senior or call 358-8358 or 359-9638.

Did Ya Know?... Eminence Chapter # 93 Order of the Eastern Star will meet Tuesday September 14, 7:30 p.m. in the Masonic Temple at 7th and Maple.

Did Ya Know?... "See You at the Pole" will be held Wednesday, September 15th from 7-8 a.m. at the Carthage Junior High and Senior High. A prayer will be conducted at 6:45 p.m. at the Carthage Senior High followed by a walk to the Carthage Junior High, concluding at 8 p.m.

today's laugh

The game warden as walking through the mountains when he encountered a hunter with a gun. "This is good territory for hunting, don’t you think?" suggested the warden.

"You bet it is," said the hunter enthusiastically. "I killed one of the finest bucks yesterday - it weighted at least 250 pounds."

"Deer are out of season now," said the warden. "Do you know that you are talking to a game warden?"

"No, I was not aware of that," said the hunter. "And I’ll bet you didn’t know that you’ve been talking to the biggest liar in the state."

1904
INTERESTING MELANGE.
A Chronological Record of Events as they have Transpired in the City and County since our last Issue.

Clean Up In Country Too.

H.P. Wampler Has Some Ideas - Objects to Dump Piles Along Country Roads.

The Mayor’s proclamation in Friday’s Press is all right, as far is it goes, but it is one essential feature of being complete, and we believe the new mayor and Council will proclaim the deficiency when their attention is called to it. The point is this, they fail to provide a "common dumping ground" for the filth of the city. Each one seems to be allowed to dump where he sees fit. They have so little respect for the country and country people as to dump all kinds of filth along the country roads. What would be the result if the country people dump their filth inside of the city limits? The farmers out this way have been doing considerable thinking about this matter and have even said it out loud, that a practical protest would be entered to stop the nuisance.

The first dumping ground I would cite to you is located between the Frisco crossing and the river, right where the trains will stop to let people off for the Chataqua grounds, so the first thing they will likely see is a garbage ground, and suppose they - as many will, take a walk to the river (advertised as a beautiful stream) what will their impression be of the people?

The next dumping ground I cite to you is by the lower bridge, which used to be a common resort for both city and country people to veiw the river and rest in the shade, while now it is so filled with filth that it requires a good stomach in order to pass the place without adding to the dump pile. It has become an eyesore to all decent people who have to pass the place.

This used to be a favorite camping ground for people coming into or through the county, but now they are being crowded out as though Carthage did not want them to stop, and visitors to the Chataqua park will more than likely see this place also. It should be cleaned at once.

Why not begin a general cleaning up along the public highways. Let the road commissioners set the example by picking up the loose stones they have scattered in working the stony roads, and let them issue a proclamation requiring all land owners to cut down their hedges and clean up the road sides.

Today's Feature
Day of Caring

Tuesday, September 14, 2004

News Release

The fifth annual Carthage Area United Way, Inc. Day of Caring is set for Tuesday, September 14, 2004. Employees from local businesses and area residents will spend a half day volunteering at the following Carthage Area United Way, Inc. health and human service agencies; Boy Scout Camp Childress, Girl Scout Camp Suzanne, Salvation Army, Carthage Development Center, Family Literacy Council, Carthage Community Clinic, Crosslines Ministries & Lafayette House.

Volunteers will spend the time performing a number of tasks: painting buildings, cleaning up storm damage at campgrounds, doing yard work at group homes, assisting with activities for children, etc. The list is endless.

To volunteer or for more information contact the Carthage Area United Way office by calling 358-2948 or or by sending an e-mail to uwaycarthage@4state.com.

Just Jake Talkin'

Mornin'
I learned at a fairly young age that if I was mad and wanted to kick somethin,’ it’s always better if the object your kickin’ is not made of concrete or steel.

‘Course the best choice for kickin’ is a inflatable ball of some sort, like a football or a soccer ball. This is especially effective if the ball is one a neighbor kid left in your yard and you tripped over it.

Unfortunately most kickin’ fits occur when there is not a suitable kickin’ object in reach. This results in a feeble swing of the leg at a small twig or an innocent leaf. The sight of a small leaf softly floating back to the ground after a good swift kick does little to release the tension that initiated the explosion. I haven’t had a good kickin’ fit in a while. Maybe I’m gettin’ smarter, or maybe I’m just kicked out.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin’.