Mornin' Mail

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Monday, November 30, 1998 Volume VII, Number 116

Did Ya Know?. . .A Bean Dinner benefit for Kitty Estes, an elementary teacher recently diagnosed with cancer, will be Mon., Nov. 30 from 6-8 p.m. at the Steadley School. The dinner is sponsored by the teachers and staf of the R-9 Elementary Schools, as well as Cloud's Meat. The public is invited; donations will be accepted at the door.

Did Ya Know?. . .A Holiday Dinner and Lighting tour by the Carthage Chamber of Commerce will be held Thurs., Dec. 10, and Saturday, Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. at the historic Phelps House. The cost is $25 per person. Reservations must be made by Dec. 4. Call the Chamber office, 358-2373, for more information.

today's laugh

The artist kissed the model: "I bet you do that to all your models," she said.

"No," he replied, "you are the first."

"How many models have you had?"

"Four," he said, "an onion, a banana, a rose and you."

Two of the Little Morgan boys had a favor to ask of their mother.

"You ask her," said Adam, ten.

"No, it would be better if you did," said Joshua, six. "You've known her longer than I have."

1898
INTERESTING MELANGE.
A Chronological Record of Events as they have Transpired in the City and County since our last Issue.

IN CARTER'S PARK.

Location of the City Electric Light Plant Decided On.

At the special meeting of the city council called yesterday afternoon for the purpose of hearing the reports of the different light committees, it was decided to build the new electric light plant in the northern extremity of Carter's Park-in the triangular point in the park-provided suitable arrangements can be made with the Frisco railroad for the immediate building of a switch.

This ground was deeded to the city a few years ago by Dr. J. A. Carter to be used as a public park. The right was always allowed the city to locate an electric light plant on the ground and it was stipulated that if this was done it should be built in the northwest corner. A small stream flows within a few feet of the spot, the principal study of which comes from a strong stream 200 yards away. This spring never fails, even in the dryest of weather.

Today's Feature

Initial Memorial Hall Plans.

The Special Services Committee is scheduled to meet this evening at Memorial Hall to see initial drawings of ideas for the refurbishing of the structure. The City has retained the firm of Pellhan, Phillips, and Hagerman from Springfield to present a design for consideration.

During a meeting earlier in the month, Jerry Hagerman discussed his ideas for the building. Hagerman stressed the concept of making the entire hall reflect the role of memorial to veterans. He sees a second level around the main hall that can be used for office space or meeting rooms and expanded rest room and kitchen areas. An elevator would also need to be installed to access the basement and upper level.

The Boylan Foundation contributed $20,000 to the City that is being used to put together the plan. A special committee was appointed by the Mayor to establish priorities for the Hall's use in the future. The Special Services Committee is using the recommendation of that special committee as a guide. The proposed renovation would be presented to the Council and funding would then need to be secured.

Just Jake Talkin'
Mornin',

The Mayor mentioned the other night that the City is tryin' to see if they can get the intersection at Oak and Garrison straightened out some. Now that the area is cleared, there is a one time chance to eliminate one of the nuttiest intersections in town.

In addition to makin' it a little simpler to get through, it should make Memorial Hall easier to access and more attractive.

If the entrance/exit to the Hall off Garrison is moved a little, it would really make things better. 'Course, even if the thing is possible, there is that sticky problem of payin' for the improvements.

With some interest bein' shown in the Myers Park Development, there is the possibility of some cash comin' in there. It looks like there are already plenty of ideas as ta how to spend it.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin'.

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Weekly Column

The Super Handyman

Dear Carrells: Our doghouse is nothing special, but Fred likes it. The roof started to sag, so I pulled it off to replace it. It's just a sheet of plywood but the weather had warped it. I decided since Mother Nature had warped it, I would let her fix it too. I laid it out on the moist ground, with the bubble side up. The moisture from the ground moistened the bottom of the board and the sun dried the top, forcing the wood to start to warp in the opposite direction. It's straighter now and Fred is happy.

Dear Al: My young son is starting to stand up in his crib a little bit now, and I'm afraid the crib might tip over one day. I had my husband install two screen door hooks on the back of the crib, and the eyes on the wall behind it. Now the crib is hooked to the wall and can't fall over. It's a simple thing to do, and I feel that the crib is much safer with he hooks in place. They will be easy to remove when my son graduates to a bed-which should be pretty soon at this rate.

Q: We have put fabric over a badly cracked and gouged wall. Now how do we hide the staples we used to attach the stuff?

A: You can buy some welting at a fabric store and cover it with the same fabric used on the walls, or a complementary fabric. You then can apply it over the fasteners using a hot-melt glue gun. Welting is material placed at the edge or seam of clothing and upholstery.

Decorative braided rope can be used the same way.

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