Did Ya Know... The Four State Diabetes Support Group will hold a meeting on Aug. 27 at McCune-Brooks Hospital cafeteria from 4 to 5 p.m. Topics will be "The Highlights and Changes on the Diagnosis and Classification of Diabetes Mellitus." For information or to register, call Kathy at 359-5082 or Judy at 417-659-2231.

Did Ya Know... American Red Cross and Carthage Municipal Pool is offering a lifeguard class starting Tues., Sept. 2. For information or to register, call 358-6778.

Did Ya Know... Carthage Water & Electric Plant Board will have a meeting at 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28 at the City Hall Council Chambers.

"Doc, I think I’ve developed a split personality."

"Okay, go chase yourself."

It seems that some church members have been starched and ironed, but too few have been washed.

Patience is the ability to stand something as long as it happens to the other fellow.

Myrlene: He’s a C.P.N. Sharon: You mean C.P.A.: Certified Public Accountant. Myrlene: No, C.P.N. Constant Pain in the Neck.

Matter of Location as Yet Unsettled.

The board of directors of the Interstate Chautauqua assembly held a meeting in the offices of Haughawout and Green. Rev. W. A. Oldham opened the meeting with a short prayer. Afterwards, Dr. Stewart announced that the object of the meeting was to decide upon a permanent location for the assembly. Rev. W. A. Oldham and Dr. H. O. Scott reported that the Missouri Pacific had offered, if the assembly was located at Thacker’s park, to build a platform, stop all trains there, make liberal concessions in rates, and, in short, assist in every way possible. Nothing had been heard from the Frisco. Dr. W. W. Flora reported that he looked over the Lamb ground and the owners would not consider a proposition to lease but would sell. W. P. Gregory, representing Mack Thacker, reported the latter would lease Thacker’s park to the assembly for twenty years at $100 per year and would take the first year’s rental in stock.

Farley Requests Use of Hall.

The Public Services heard a request last Tuesday from Jim Farley, who appeared on behalf of the University of Missouri and the School of Journalism, for the donation of the use of Memorial Hall. A week long convention that is expected to attract photo journalists from throughout the country is planned in September.

Committee member Bill Johnson reminded the Committee that the City cannot "give Memorial Hall away," referring to a State statute that prohibits waiving fees.

Economic Development Director told the Committee that the normal charges for the entire ground floor and basement for the week would be $1800.

Johnson suggested the possibility of the City sponsoring the convention.

"We sponsor fireworks," said Johnson.

Farley said the community would get a lot of benefit from the event.

Johnson made a motion that the Committee approach City Attorney David Dally and see if there is any way for the City to allow the free use of the Hall. The motion carried.

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There is a new subculture beginnin to take hold out there. The world of the caller ID.

Some how it's just a little eerie to have someone pick up the phone and say "hi (insert your name here)."

Of course the more subtle wait until you speak and then act as if they recognize your voice. Makin' it even stranger when you don't even know the person your talkin' to.

I suppose it take a curious type to wanna always know who's callin', but it goes farther than that. I've had calls from folks who after I dialed their number, realized it and hung up before there was an answer. The next day they were callin' to find out who didn't call 'em and why.

I'd guess they got to worryin' if they'd missed some important message. I tell 'em I'm a vacuum sweeper salesman wantin' an appointment. They tell me to get lost. At least that saves the embarrassment of explainin' why I haven't even learned to use a regular phone yet.

This is some fact, but mostly, Just Jake Talkin'.

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A Super Hint - If you buy a new refrigerator, harvest parts from the old one. You can use the shelves as drying racks for small painted projects; the vegetable bins for storing tools and hardware; the gaskets for shop projects.

Q: I plan to turn my garage into a shop. I have your basic metal overhead door and would like to insulate it somehow. What does one use for this? - B. C.

A: Glue rigid foam insulation to each of the door’s panels or you can get kits for weather-stripping a garage door. These steps are not a perfect solution, but they should help a lot.

Dear Kelly: My father gave me his secret recipe for a marble-tabletop cleaner. He uses white bread mixed with hydrogen peroxide. You make a paste with the ingredients and spread over the stain. Let it sit for an hour or two. It’s surprising how many stains the paste can eliminate. I’ve tried store-bought formulas, and they don’t work as well. My dad is pretty smart. - H. B. E.