Did Ya Know... Preschool Storytimes will begin October 1 at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday and 10:15 a.m. Wednesday. Contact the Young People’s Library to sign up.

Did Ya Know... Author-historian James McGregor Burns characterized the delegates to the Constitutional Convention as "the well bred, the well fed, the well read, and the well wed."

Did Ya Know... English classes, Skills Building, and One-on-One Tutoring are available at the Family Literacy Council by calling 358-5926.

Did Ya Know... The Baby/Youth contest deadline is Oct. 6th. To reigster, call the Carthage Chamber at 358-2373.

"Sir, how dare you belch before my wife!"

"Sorry, ol’ pal. I didn’t know it was her turn!"

Boss: How can one person make so many mistakes in a single day? Employee: I get up early.

Policeman: How did this accident happen? Motorist: My wife fell asleep in the backseat.

A committee is a group of the unprepared, appointed by the unwilling, to do the unnecessary.

Mrs. Wm. McMillan Dead.

Mrs. Mary M. McMillan, wife of Wm. McMillan, one of the best known citizens of Carthage, died at her home on South Main street at 5 o’clock this morning after an illness of a month’s duration. She had been very low for several days and although her death was hourly expected, the shock to the family and to the community is great. Mrs. McMillan was born in Washington County, Pennsylvania, in 1840. Shortly after graduating from Washington Female Seminary, she married Wm. McMillan, who survives. In 1872 they came to Carthage to locate and since then have made this city their home. Mrs. McMillan was quite prominent in literary and social circles, was widely known and universally loved, and a large circle of friends will mourn her untimely death. She became a member of the Presbyterian church in her early womanhood and has been a devoted and earnest Christian.

Memorial Hall Renovations Discussed.

The Special Services Committee met last Thursday to work on a long-term plan for the renovation and use of Memorial Hall.

Discuccsion centered on developing a multi-purpose facility for use by local groups, conventions and shows. Better accoustics, improved meeting rooms, kitchen facilities and a portable stage topped the list of possible improvements.

Removing the present stage became a major consideration of the committee. "The stage doesn’t get much, if any, use," said Max McKnight, Director of Economic Development. "I think you could do the same thing with portable risers."

Committee Chair Jackie Boyer pointed out the availability of the high school auditorium for plays and concerts.

A quick survey by representatives of the engineering department revealed mechanical systems in the boiler room beneath the stage would make it expensive and impractical to remove the stage. Converting the stage to another use remains a possibility as does turning the balcony into meeting rooms.

A farmer I worked for as a kid always said he could tell it was gonna rain ‘cause he’d start seein’ turtles up on the road. Said he didn’t know why they did it. Thought they must be lookin’ for higher ground rather than get flooded in the ditch.

Now I never made a study of turtle movement so I don’t have any idea if this higher ground theory stands up. At the time I was told this bit of wisdom, I had no reason, nor stature to question it.

The other turtle wisdom was that once a snappin’ turtle got a hold of ya it wouldn’t let go ‘till it thundered. I never questioned or tested that knowledge either.

I did however, learn at an early age the art of pickin’ up a small land tortoise that occasioned our yard. I often wondered if the plentiful stream of water that came from the tail end was caused by a reflex of defense or fear. It was certainly an effective way to keep young boys from gettin’ too aggressive with the critters.

I’ve never had the urge to try turtle soup.

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

The Super Handyman

by Al Carrell and Kelly CarrellDear Al: I found a use for the old coolant that I drained out of my car. I soak my worst paintbrushes in it. You can let them stay in the coolant for a day or two if they are really bad. It won’t save them all, but it might bring a few back to life. When using it, make sure to cover the bucket or can to keep pets out, as they really seem to like the taste of coolant. When done, you should take the coolant to a service station to dispose of it, as it’s not supposed to go down the drain. - H. C.

Super Hint - If you can’t find an antique door knob or just want one that actually works, try rubbing a new know with some brown waxy shoe polish, then buff it. The polish gives the knob an antique patina and even protects it from tarnishing.

Q: I put a serving platter on my cherry wood dining-room table that had rubber coasters on it, and they left a little bit of rubber on the table surface. I can’t remove it without scraping, which seems to change the wood color. Can you help? - J. A.

A: Pour some olive oil over the surface. Let it sit for a few hours, and then use a rag to wipe away the residue.

Super Hint - One way to get rid of toilet tank crystals is to drop a couple of denture-cleaning tablets into the tank. Allow to stay in the tank overnight and the parts will be cleaner in the morning.