Mornin' Mail

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Thursday, September 10, 1998 Volume VII, Number 60

did ya know?
Did Ya Know? . . . The Carthage Technical Center will offer adult evening classes on Computer Training, Business Courses, Financial Management, Spanish I, Machine Operations, and Golf. To enroll call 359-7026, ask for Galen.

today's laugh

"Say!" yelled the farmer, who owned the pond, "don't you see that sign: No Fishing Here?"

"I sure do," said the disgusted fisherman. " The fellah that printed that sign knew what he was talkin' about!"

While a small boy was fishing on Sunday morning he accidentally lost his foothold and tumbled into the creek. As an old man on the bank was helping him out he said: " How did you come to fall in the river, my little man?"

"I didn't come to fall in the river. I came to fish," replied the boy.

Earth flew in all directions as the crimson-faced would-be golfer attempted to strike the ball. "My word," he blurted out to his caddie, "the worms will think there's an earthquake."

"I don't know," replied the caddie,"the worms 'round here are crafty. I'll bet most of them are hiding underneath the ball for safety."

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

Y.M.C.A. BOYS AT WAR.

Association's Report for July Made Out By Secretary W.A. Wilkins.

Secretary W.A. Wilkins, of the Carthage Young Men's Christian Association, has made out a very interesting report for the month of July. Among other matters he says: "Lucius Berthe, a popular member, has enlisted in the 3rd regiment of engineers. This makes twenty-seven members who have gone to the front. The association has one member, James Reid in the Philippines, and another, Charles Cruzan, at Porto Rico." The rest of the twenty-seven are at Chickamauga with the 2nd and 5th Missouri regiments.

The report further says: Three hundred and sixty-seven baths were registered during the month of July. The average daily attendance of the rooms was sixty-five. Checkers and chess are the favorite recreations during the hot weather and the association has some excellent players."

Today's Feature

Tax Hike Dumped - Curb Side Recycling Pushed Back.

The City Council voted 7-2 to maintain the current 85 cent City tax levy for at least another year. The Finance Committee had recommended raising the levy to the 95 cent State allowed maximum. Council member Charlie Bastin was absent.

Of the 85 cents, the City general fund will receive 36 cents, public health fund, 8 cents, Library Board, 22 cents, and Carthage Parks and Recreation, 19 cents. The dollar amount going to the general fund equals just over $250,000, less than 5 percent of the City's annual budget.

The Council also voted 9-0 to postpone the implementation of a mandatory curb side recycling charge for a year. During that time a recycling drop off station will be in operation at the old City landfill and an educational program will be put in place by the City.

According to Mayor Kenneth Johnson, representatives of American Disposal Services are willing to carry out any recycling program that the City wishes, whenever it begins. The mandatory charge would have increased the typical family trash pickup charge by $1.29 per month.

email:

Congratulations for having one of the best home pages of any town on the internet. If I were looking for a place to live in the mid-west, Carthage would sure be one of the places I would look.

The reason I was browsing the Carthage home page was to find if there is a classic car club or an old Chevy club. I have very recently purchased a Black 1948 Chevy Fleetline Sedan. The car is original and totally intact, but has suffered the last five or six years sitting outside in a town near Williamsport, Pa. I am attempting to find any information about previous owners and the car’s history. I have good reason to believe that the car spent part or most of its life in Carthage.

From the serial number (5FK140222) I know that the vehicle was assembled in Kansas City, Mo in November of 1948. I also have a Pennsylvania Title that indicates it was titled in Pa. on 10/11/89 and that the prior state of title was Mo. Besides being a 4 door black Fleetline Sedan with a brown interior and an add-on exterior sun visor, there are four stickers that have been on the vehicle for a very long time. The first is a "Farmers Insurance Group" sticker on the left rear bumper guard. The second is what looks like the remains of a "State Farm Insurance" sticker on the left rear bumper.

The third and fourth stickers are the ones that are the most distinctive. Located near the top right side of the passenger windshield is a sticker that is red, white, blue and yellow. It has an eagle in the center flanked with the Confederate and US flags. The words ‘Site of the Battle of Carthage - July 5, 1861 - Carthage, Mo’ and a year of ‘1960’ on either side of the flags. There is also what appears to be a registration number: No2417 (Maybe a city license)

The last sticker - located somewhat lower on the passenger windshield - is a little faded, but appears to have been white with blue letters. This one clearly says: ‘City Auto License Carthage, Mo. and has the year 1968. There is blue rectangle with a large white star in the upper right side. To the left is a square with 5 stars arranged in a circle. Just below is another square with the number ‘1842’. The right side bottom is a rectangle that has badly faded, but contains the word Missouri and may have an image of dome topped building in the center. (maybe the Jasper County Courthouse)

I’m hoping that someone in Carthage could recoganize this vehicle by this description, or point me to someone who is a history or car buff. Maybe the Auto registration stickers provide the clue if someone in city government keeps those records. I appreciate any help that you may be able to provide.

I will be glad to talk to anyone who could provide some information or leads to follow.

Thanks very much!

Dave Thomas

658 Willow Lane

Webster, NY 14580

716-872-2709

twod2@frontiernet.net

Just Jake Talkin'
Mornin',

Comments I've heard have indicated a generally favorable response to Mr. Holt not wanting to quibble over a mere few thousand. Ever'one seems satisfied with his decision to come up with what the County requested. Folks are of course still wonderin' about this ouster suit. Accordin' to State statutes (which I've been informed do not contain loopholes, only legal or illegal avenues) if a Collector knowingly accepts more than the $3,000 allowed, they must be ousted.

The speedy resolution of this question is advantageous because, accordin' to my reputable sources, the ouster would only be for the current term. That means that even if the ouster was successful, it would only be in effect until the end of this year. There is nothin' stoppin' the reelection of someone who has been ousted and, at this time, Mr. Holt is the only candidate for Collector scheduled on the November ballot.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin'.