Today's Feature

Quilt Show Winners Announced.

The Maple Leaf Quilt Show has been on display at Powers Museum since October 10 and will continue to run through October 31st, Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A special showing will be held on Sunday, October 28th and Monday, October 29th from 1 to 5 p.m. The show free to the public and is sponsored by the Four Corners Quilters Guild.

During the Maple Leaf Festival the quilts in the display were voted upon by visitors to the museum. The winners of each category are as follows:

Best of Show; Antique "Lone Star" quilt owned by Sharon Matthews of Carthage.

Best "Antique" Quilt; 1st Place "Cathedral Windows," owned by Fred Campbell and pieced by Daisy Campbell, 2nd Place "Dresden Plate," from Nell Marie Brooks of Carthage, 3rd Place "Crazy Quilt," from Felicia Matthews, Joplin.

Best "Contemporary" Quilt; 1st Place "Giant Dahlia," from Marsha Delaney of Carthage, 2nd Place "Colonial Rose," from Patty Ritchie of Carthage, 3rd Place "Polly’s Peacock," from Martha Lewis of Joplin.

Best "Small" Quilt; 1st Place "Sweet Harmony," from Rosella Curtis of Sarcoxie, 2nd Place "Miss Rosie’s Variation," from Denice Whitener of Bonne Terre, 3rd Place "Embroidered Victorian," from Judy McCoy of Carthage. Small quilts included wall hangings, baby/crib quilts and miniature quilts.

The Powers Museum is located at 1617 West Oak Street (Historic Route 66) on the westside of Carthage, Missouri.

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Just Jake Talkin’.

To Your Good Health
By Paul G. Donohue, M.D.

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• Run hot water in the bath or shower before cleaning. The hot water and steam loosen the dirt, making it easier to clean.