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Monday, January 4, 1998 Volume VII, Number 140
did ya
know?
Did Ya Know?. . . The
Carthage Public Library Preschool Storytimes have taken a
two week break for Christmas and New Year's week and
willbegin again on Jan. 5 and 6.
Did Ya Know?. . .The Carthage
Council of Social Agencies will meet Wednesday, January 6
at noon at the Golden Corral. Individuals, businesses and
agencies working to help meet people's needs are
encouraged to attend. For more information call Kim
Snodgrass at 358-5926.
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today's
laugh
Willie's little sister came into the
schoolroom and handed the following note in to the
teacher:
"Teacher, please excuse Willie-he
caught a skunk.
The Sunday drivers had picked the
farmer's fruit and his flowers, and their car was full of
plunder. Pointing to an unexplored highway, they inquired
of the farmer:
"Shall we take this road back to
the city?"
"You might as well," replied
the farmer, "you've got almost everything
else!"
Hotel Clerk-"Why don't you wipe
the mud off your shoes when you come in?"
Kentucky Mountaineer-"What
shoes?"
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. Notes.
Within the next few days work will
begin on the bath rooms of the Y.M.C.A. The floors in
both the tub and shower bath rooms and under the furnace
will be covered with copper. The floors of the bath rooms
will be raised up and the old tin tubs are to be
consigned to the scrap heap. In their places will be
installed two nice porcelain tubs, one a gift to the
association and another which will be paid for by money
already raised by subscriptions from the members. A
complete lavatory is also to be put in, making the room
the best equipped in the city.
A gymnasium class has been organized,
with Will Blake, assisted by John Akers, as instructors.
The association has a very good set of gymnasium
apparatus and the class will likely be a large one. Owing
to Mr. Blake's sprained shoulder the first lesson will
not be given for about ten days.
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Today's Feature Memorial Hall Plans to be Presented.
The Memorial Hall Long Range
Planning Committee and the City Council are
scheduled to meet this evening at Memorial Hall
at 7 p.m. for a work session concerning the
renovation of the historic structure. Jerry
Hagerman of the Springfield architectural firm of
Pellhan, Phillips, and Hagerman will present
drawings of planned improvements tentatively
approved by the Public Services Committee.
The improvements, which are
estimated to cost about $1.5 million, include an
additional west side entrance, a new entrance at
the southeast corner, a full professional
kitchen, and a second level circling the main
auditorium. Exterior modifications are expected
to be minimal except the large windows being
exposed as they were originally. The plan also
will include the installation of an elevator and
expansion of the women's rest room facilities.
The Boylan Foundation furnished
a grant for $20,000 to fund the study. Funding
for the actual renovation has not yet been
secured, but there has been some speculation that
other grants would be possible.
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Just Jake
Talkin'
Mornin',
All elected County
Officials were sworn in last Thursday
mornin', except for the coroner. Coroner
elect Mike Randolph was not at the
ceremonies. He was about the only one with
any interest, the court room was so stuffed
that people were pokin' heads in the door ta
see the goin's on.
Accordin' to County
Counselor Spradling, Ron Mosbaugh, who was
appointed to fill the unfulfilled term, is
officially still the coroner until officially
replaced.
As reported in the Mornin'
Mail a couple a weeks ago, Randolph was
seein' some questions raised about a Missouri
constitutional conflict about bein' a bail
bondsman and the coroner at the same time.
The fact that he didn't show up ta be sworn
in was taken by most as a sign that he may
have made the decision not to accept the will
of the voters.
This is some fact, but
mostly,
Just Jake Talkin'.
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Weekly Column
The Super Handyman
Q: We have vinyl-clad windows
and a sprinkler system outside the house. The
vinyl has become spotted by the water and looks
cloudy. What will remove these spots?
A: The vinyl shouldn't be
harmed by the water itself. The dullness is
probably just due to the mineral deposits left
behind when the water from the sprinklers has
evaporated.
Try washing the vinyl parts
with a little bit of hot vinegar and a scrub
brush. That should clean them right up.
Q: Our kids enjoy playing in
the rain, but they usually track in mud before I
can stop them. What is the best way to remove mud
from carpets?
A: Just let it alone until it
dries. Then it becomes dirt, and your vacuum can
deal with that.
Dear Al: I have a fantastic
filing system for my household papers. I use
large cereal boxes with one of the long, thin
sides cut out. With the top taped closed, I have
a perfect place to keep my important papers
organized. I cover the boxes with matching
wallpaper and they look super. It's a good way to
fight clutter around my house. I used the same
filing system in my office, and now I am storing
some of my shop magazines this way.
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