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Tuesday, September 27, 2005 Volume XIV, Number 70

Did Ya Know?... Eminence Chapter #93. Order of the Eastern Star will meet Tuesday September 27, 2005 at the Masonic Temple, 7th & Maple 7:30 pm

Did Ya Know?... The Carthage Veterans Alliance will meet September 28th 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in order to plan the Annual Veterans Day Service. We need officers of the American Legion; Disabled American Veterans; 40/8 V.F.W. Military Order of Purple Heart, Chosin Few, Pearl Harbor Veterans and the Heart Land Band. And those from Desert Storm, Iraq and Vietnam.

Did Ya Know?... Entry forms for the Maple Leaf 2005 Pageants that include Maple Leaf Queen, Little Miss & Mr. Maple Leaf , Junior Miss Maple Leaf & Baby Contest are available at the Carthage Chamber located at 402 S. Garrison, 417-358-2373

Did Ya Know?... Entry forms for the Maple Leaf 2005 Parade are available at the Carthage Chamber located at 402 S. Garrison, 417-358-2373

today's laugh

Billy Joe frantically called the hospital. "My wife’s going into labor - you gotta send help!" he cried.
"Relax now," the nurse said calmly. "Is this her first child?"
"No!" Billy Joe replied. "This is her husband!"

Artificial snow produces snow fakes.

1905
INTERESTING MELANGE.
A Chronological Record of Events as they have Transpired in the City and County since our last Issue.

Got A Nail In His Foot.

Dan French Narrowly Escaped Lockjaw - Slight Wound by Dangerous to Life.

Dan French, a carpenter living on Limestone street, stepped on a rusty nail yesterday morning. The nail entered his foot through the instep and came out through the skin on top.

The nail was pulled out immediately but the would bled very little. There was little pain and not much attention was paid to it. Toward evening inflammation set in and the injury became so painful that a physician was consulted.

The danger of lockjaw was so imminent that heroic measures were adopted in the treatment, which were successful. It was feared the wound, even though small and insignificant, would cause death. There is no known cure for lockjaw.

This morning Mr. French was able to come up town on crutches. He says the wound is not gaining him and he thinks he will soon be well.

Today's Feature
Three Minutes of Fame Competition.

News Release

The Carthage Chamber of Commerce, along with event sponsor Grundy’s Body and Frame Shop, will host the fourth annual Maple Leaf Three Minutes Of Fame competition on Thursday, October 13 at the Carthage High School Auditorium beginning at 7:00 pm.

"This event is guaranteed to be a lot fun, for both those competing and in the audience," said Beth Foust, Planning Committee Member. "Everyone is encouraged to form a team and create an entertaining routine; local businesses, civic and social organizations, even groups of friends or family members! Since it’s lip-sync only, even those musically-challenged can participate!"

The competition is free and open to the public. All contestants must provide a copy of their selected lip-sync song, either on cassette or CD, cued and ready the night of the event. Competition entry forms are available at the Chamber office and Grundy’s Body & Frame Shop and must be turned in by Monday, October 10. All songs selected for competition are subject to approval by the committee. Prizes will be awarded to first, second and third place in both an adult and youth division.

Local singer Duke Mason will emcee the event. For more information or an entry form for the Three Minutes of Fame event, contact the Chamber office at 358-2373.

Council Meets This Evening.

The Carthage City Council will meet this evening at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.

Items on the agenda include an ordinance in its first reading authorizing a special use permit to Cingular Wireless for a cellular phone tower to be located at 210 N. River Street.

Another item in its second reading is the ordinance adding a new section to the Code of Carthage for administrative exemptions in the platting process. This ordinance would change the way smaller split plats and boundary adjustments are processed by the City. The ordinance underwent some amendments between first and second reading in Council and will return with a recommendation from the Public Works Committee.

Stench Report:
Monday,
09/26/05

No Odors

Just Jake Talkin'
Mornin

Carthage has the unique honor of having the first building constructed for the purpose of housing a Laubach literacy center. The local organization that grew into the current Family Literacy Council saw the need for an adult learning center and through the volunteer efforts of a faithful few, put together a next egg for a building fund. The enthusiasm eventually attracted the attention and contributions from local businesses and private individuals. These funds, along with help from the Boylan foundation resulted in the purchase of property at 706 Orchard and the construction of the Francis A. Jones Neighborhood Center. Jones was an early and consistent force behind the fund raising efforts and the literacy program in Carthage.

The investment of effort, dollars and service for the Community continue to pay excellent dividends.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin’.