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Monday, June 13, 2005 Volume XIII, Number 254

Did Ya Know?... The Carthage Lincoln Ladies Federated Republican Women’s Club will meet Monday June 13, at 6:00 p.m. in Pizza Hut. All current members and anyone who would like to join are welcome. Dues are $10.00 and can be paid at the meeting.

Did Ya Know?... A blood drive will be held at the Grace Episcopal Church 802 Howard & Chestnut June 16 from 1:30 p.m,. to 7 p.m. and June 17 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Please bring a photo ID.

Did Ya Know?. . .You can now adopt some of the Carthage Humane Society’s cutest kittens at the Carthage Animal Hospital, 2213 Fairlawn Dr., during regular office hours. For more info call 358-4914.

today's laugh

An Old Farmer’s Advice:
Always drink upstream from the herd.

Patient: "Doctor, I need help. I have a terrible case of amnesia."
Doctor: "How long have you had the problem?"
Patient: "How long have I had what problem?"

A young child was sent to the butcher to buy a chicken for the evening meal.
"Do you want a pullet?" the butcher inquired.
"No thanks, mister," said the boy. "I’ll just carry it."

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

Miss Letitia Milnes To Wed.

To Become the Bride of Rev. C.L. Oswald Jones June 21 and Live in California.

At a party given to the members of her Sunday school class of the First ME church last night Miss Letitia Milnes, of Oak street announced her engagement to the Rev, C.L. Oswald of Marionville. The wedding is to occur at the home of the bride in this city on the evening of June 21. Invitations were issued today.

Miss Milnes is a Carthage reared young lady with many friends. She is prominent in Methodist circles and one of the leaders among the young people of that church.

Mr. Oswald graduated this year from the theological academy at Marionville. Immediately after the wedding he will hake his bride for an extended wedding trip during which they will visit his parents in this state. From there they will go to Los Angeles, Calif. to make their home. Mr. Oswald is to be given a church near that point.

Today's Feature

Powers Centennial Week.
News release

June 12-18 is Marian Louisa Powers Centennial Week at the Powers Museum, 1617 W. Oak Street. The celebration of the centennial birth year of the museum’s benefactor Marian Louisa Powers Winchester will feature a week-long open house with light refreshments, door prizes, and special souvenirs for all visitors. Special activities are to include:

Tuesday June 14: Biography Hunt on the museum grounds. One for Marlin Perkins born 3-28-1905 and one for Marian Powers born 6-16-1905. (Trail will be up through remainder of week.) Souvenirs to lucky participants during museum hours.

"Toots’ Storyhour" at 2:00 p.m. - featuring a story from little Marian’s storybooks and special toys from the collections. June 14th’s story will focus on teddy bears. Participants are encouraged to bring their own teddy bears.

Wednesday, June 15: Jig-saw Puzzle Day - Featuring Topsy Turvy puzzles made in Carthage in the 1930’s and early Parker Brothers puzzle from the 1910s-20s. (Puzzles were a favorite activity of the entire Powers family.)

"Toots’ Storyhour" at 2:00 p.m. - June 15th story will spotlight the Robert Williams Wood’s nature analogues on flowers, birds and other animals. Coloring sheets adapted from his books will be available to all attending.

Thursday June 16: "Tales from Mother Goose Land" presented by special guest Judith Wynhausen, Storyteller at 10:30 a.m. Mother goose will present some of her famous tales. Also a mini-display of children’s books from the Powers Museum collections.

"Toots’ Storyhour" at 2:00 p.m. - June 16th’s story will revolve around play cooking and the "Mary Francis" books. A special recipe will be given to all participants

Friday June 17: John Hall, KOM historian and author, will be the museum’s guest on Friday from 12:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mr. Hall will highlight some unique baseball history in Carthage’s past. The balance of time will be used to sign KOM books or his new book on Mickey Mantle’s early baseball years in the four state area which will be for sale at the museum (as will the KOM picture book). Sandwiches, cookies and drinks will be available for a small donation.

Saturday June 18: Every seventeenth visitor who enters the museum on Saturday will receive a free gift. Visit the Powers Museum website for the schedule, program, library and archival offerings and much more.

Just Jake Talkin'
Mornin'
As kids we used ta play the game of stackin’ buildin’ blocks. The idea at first was just to see how high we could stack ‘em without them topplin’ over. That was soon replaced with seein’ who could put on the last block before the downfall.

‘Course the strategy there was to place a block so as ta put your opponent in the most precarious position without tumblin’ the stack yourself. Live life on the edge so to speak.

I’ve since read several articles that say playin’ with blocks are an excellent way to teach kid hand/eye coordination and self-esteem. I don’t know if it helped any in my case, we were just havin’ fun.

Sometimes it’s a necessity to take games more serious. Like durin’ a clod fight in the plowed field behind the house. Duck!

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin’.

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Weekly Column
This Is A Hammer
By Samantha Mazzotta

Getting the Best Advice

Q: You often recommend the local home-improvement store when readers want more detailed advice. What's the best way to approach a salesperson so that I can get the answers I need on a project? -- Tara M., El Paso

A: The best way to get a good answer from a salesperson is to bring as much information as you can. That way, he or she will be able to pick the best parts or tools for the job you're trying to complete.Before going to the home improvement or hardware store, list your questions as well as all you know about the project so far. For example, if you're repairing a leaky faucet, have disassembled it, but can't find anything clearly wrong, write down those details. In addition, gather any old parts and place them in a clear plastic bag to take with you. In the case of the leaky faucet, the sales associate can see what type of faucet you're working with and will be able to help you out.

Spare parts alone may not do it, especially in the case of electrical repairs. In this case, make a sketch of the area or item you're working with and bring it along with your list of questions.

A knowledgeable associate will help identify the problem you're having and can recommend a way to fix it. Most will also tell you what additional trouble you may run into during the repair or improvement, but if they don't, be sure to ask. Find out what the best tools for the job are, too.Make sure you have everything you need when you make a purchase. If you buy a package with several parts inside, check to make sure everything listed is in the package before you leave the parking lot. It's easier to go right back in and swap it out.

Most importantly, though, don't be afraid to ask questions, no matter how simple they seem. Sales associates are there to help -- after all, it's your money and time that you're spending. It's better to ask as many questions as possible in order to get the right materials than to be forced to come back later for something you needed.

HOME TIPAlways keep old parts on hand during a repair or improvement project. They can be used as reference points, and may even need to be reused before the project is complete.