Did Ya Know... Main Street Carthage will host the Quarterly Meeting of Missouri Main Street Program Managers, June 9-11. Informal and formal workshops are scheduled.
Did Ya Know... Carthage Senior High Student Council is selling Carthage Spirit Flags to promote community spirit. For more information contact; Ray Harding, 359-7034; Kiley Campbell; 358-4492; Michell Felts, 358-8598; Josh Mouton, 325-5165; or Shane McCorkle, 358-7810.
A man arrived home early to find his wife in the arms of his best friend. The best friend commented how much he and the man's wife were in love with each other. "Tell you what I'll do," said the best friend. "I'll play a game of cards for her. If I win, you divorce her, and if you win, I promise never to see again. OK? How about playing gin rummy?" "That's all right with me," agreed the husband. "And how about a penny a point to make the game a bit interesting?"
"Isn't it a pity that they have no children?" "It is indeed, but I hear that sterility in hereditary on both sides of the family."
A Chronological Record of Events as they have Transpired in the City and County since our last Issue.
OLD PEOPLE IN COURT.
They Go There to Settle Family difficulties.
A trial of considerable interest is in progress before a jury of six in Justice Harvey Tyree's court this afternoon. It is a case against Dan Donivan, who is over 90 years of age, and who is charged with disturbing the peace of his wife, who is over 75, and of her friend, Mrs. Shaffer, who is 72.
All the belligerents are in the court room and take a lively interest in the proceedings. The attorneys are: For the defense, Messrs. Loyd, Beeson and Dryden, while Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Harrison is assisted in the prosecution by J. H. Tyree.
Miss Anna Rankin, the young lady who gained prominence by her suit against the city of Carthage for an injury received in a fall on a defective sidewalk, is now the hello girl in the Sarcoxie telephone office.
The Department of Transportation Chief Engineer Joe Mikes assured those in attendance at the Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission meeting in Joplin last Friday that Carthage directional highway signs will be replaced.
Chamber of Commerce Director Heather Kelly spoke to the Commission concerning recent the removal of the signs. The mix up came when new signage was installed changing Highway 71A to Highway 71.
Interim City Administrator Max McKnight also spoke to the Commission concerning getting an interchange at Fairview and 71 constructed. McKnight said that local District DOT representatives had been very helpful in determining the scope of the project, but the Commission would have control over State funding.
Mickes told the Commission that he would be inclined to recommend the possibility of a 25% State contribution with local funding for the remainder. McKnight said the total project could cost $2 million.
I suppose it’s all relative, but when the DOT Commission voted the other day to go ahead and spend $10 million to get five bridges engineered, with the hopes that federal funds would help pay the eventual $200 million for construction, it seemed rather casual. One a the bridges alone was projected to cost $135 million with $3 million for a set of plans. Considerin’ the $5 million total annual budget for the City of Carthage may see insignificant in comparison, but as in business, the dollar amount isn’t what’s critical. The primary concern, at any level, is what amount constitutes a “life and death” consideration. Even though $10 million is a considerable sum, it prob’ly isn’t a life and death decision considerin’ the total State highway budget. At the other end, many small communities find it difficult to justify the salary for a single police officer. It all comes down ta doin’ the best ya can with what ya have ta work with. This is some fact, but mostly, Just Jake Talkin’.
by Al Carrell and Kelly Carrell
Sponsored by Carthage Farm & Home Supply, Inc.
So you've finally picked out the right wallpaper for the bathroom. Now all you have to do is get the old paper off. You've tried, but the paper just ripped. It doesn't want to come off. Now what? You can rent a steamer and stripper if you like, and they probably will work well, but there are some things you can try before spending that money.
Hot water will soften the old paste in many cases. Use a paint roller or a large sponge to apply the water, and make sure to put down dropcloths to catch the drips. If you cut slits in the old wall paper every few inches, that helps the hot water soften the paste. To make the slits, you can use a sharp utility knife, a rotary cutter used for sewing or even a pizza cutter if it's sharp enough. A "paper tiger" tool, available at wallpaper stores, works well, leaving hundreds of holes in the old paper.
Once you've soften the paste underneath the paper, start trying to peel it off. You might need to use a large putty knife to get some of it. Be careful not to gouge the surface of the wall behind the paper. A plastic putty knife is a good choice, just to be on the safe side. Once you've removed the old paper, make sure to use strippable wallpaper as a replacement. Sizing also would be a good idea.