Did Ya Know... The Fair Acres Family YMCA is taking registrations for the Fall Youth Soccer program that begins September 20.

Did Ya Know... Southwest Missouri Arthritis Association will meet at Fair Acres Family Y Sept. 17 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. An arthritis swim instructor will give free passes for the therapy pod after the meeting.

Did Ya Know... A Hunter Education Course will be today from 6:30 to 10 p.m. and Sept. 13 from 9 to 2 p.m. at Carthage Memorial Hall. Call 781-4704, 624-2267, or 358-1989 to pre-register as is required.

Did Ya Know... The Carthage Contractors meet today at 10 a.m. in the Council Chambers.

What’s red and goes up and down? A tomato in an elevator.

Q: Where do you get your hair cut?

A: On the ends.

The man walking in front of the two bopsters falls into an open manhole. "Hey, fellow, give me a hand," he calls from underground. "Okay," they say as they begin to applaud.

You know it’s going to be a bad day when you put your bra on backwards and find that it fits better.

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

The Canning Factory.

The Carthage canning factory is not in operation this summer, but may be opened this fall to can peaches and apples. J. H. Magee, one of the proprietors of the establishment says the factory is not operating because of uncertain business conditions last winter that did not justify putting out seeds to farmers who contract with us. "We expect to put out seeds again this winter," said Mr. Magee, "and will be running as usual next summer." Mr. Magee said, "to run the factory right we ought to have no less than 500 acres of ground cultivated for us. Farmers have usually found it very profitable to grow vegetables for us. Tomatoes, one of the chief vegetables we can, yields an average of 150 to 200 bushels to the acre. We usually pay about twenty cents per bushel for tomatoes at our factory door." The factory is a creditable institution for the City and gives employment to a number of hands, mostly women and children.

Phone Decision On Hold.

After months of discussion by the Finance/Personnel Committee about the implementation of a phone package for the City, an agreement appeared to be close at last Tuesday’s regular meeting.

Committee Chair Lujene Clark attempted to negotiate a price lower than that offered by Southwestern Bell. Representatives of the company have attended at least three Committee meetings to promote the package which represents approximately a $200 a month savings over what is currently being paid for all City phones.

Clark’s efforts last Tuesday to shave another $40 a month proved to be futile, as rates are regulated and cannot be modified according to representatives of AT&T. A six year contract for service was the only way to achieve that savings.

Economic Development Director Max McKnight was requested to contact CW&EP and McCune Brooks Hospital to see if a total of 75 phone lines could be justified. A further reduction in cost would be possible with that amount of service. Another meeting is scheduled.

This last summer has left folks little to complain about ‘sides the one wind storm. Hadn’t been to unbearable hot. Rain was adequate, but not soggy. Humidity’s been somewhat high, but the cool temperatures compensated some. It’s been a fair-ta-middlin’ kind of summer.

The fact that there has been nothin’ extreme to complain about is just a little aggravatin’ to some. Folks seem ta take some pride in the particular kind of whether in their region of the world. Opens up all kinds of conversations. Ever’one wants to get into the topic of back in "my day" when we really had rough weather. Nobody much wants ta talk about the years when nothin’ much happened. This will be one a those years. ‘Cept for the wind storm. A bright spot for the cantankerous cuss who needs somethin’ out of the ordinary to remember.

‘Course the only amazin’ thing about the storm is the number of trees it toppled and the relative little actual harm it accomplished. A fair-ta-middlin’ gust I’d say.

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

Metcalf Auto Supply

Click and Clack Talk Cars

Dear Tom and Ray: I have a 1986 BMW 528e with 50,000 miles on it! It’s a great car. I take very good care of it. Last summer the car began smelling like BO. I had several people, including the local BMW dealer, look at it, and no one seems to know what the problem is. It usually smells the worst when I turn on either the AC or the heat, and one person said it could be mildew in the ventilation system. There does not appear to be mildew under the rugs, and the car itself doesn’t smell - just the ventilation system. Any suggestions? - Susan.

Ray: If you’ve narrowed it down to the ventilation system, the first thing I’d do is make sure the AC evaporator is draining properly. When the air conditioner is on, it removes moisture from the car’s interior. And that moisture is supposed to condense in the evaporator and then drain out through a tube underneath the car.

Tom: If the drain is clogged up with gunk or leaves or stuff, the water wouldn’t be able to escape, and that would create an ideal breeding ground for stinky mold spores. The drain usually can be blown out with compressed air. It’s an easy job.

Ray: If it turns out your drain is clogged, then you’ve found the source of the problem, and you may be able to just clean out the vents with a commercially available spray product, like Fridgie Fresh or Lysol.