The Mornin' Mail is published daily Wednesday, August 5, 1998 Volume VII, Number 35

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Did Ya Know
...The Carthage Public Library will be closed August 13, 1998 (Thursday), for a computer upgrade. All books originally due on that date will become due on Friday, August 14.

today's laugh

As the boat was sinking. the captain lifted his voice to ask:

"Does anyone know how to pray?"

One man spoke confidently in answer:

"Yes, Captain, I do."

"That's all right then," he declared. "You go ahead and pray. The rest of us will put on life belts. They're one short."

 

Guide-"This, sir, is the leaning tower of Pisa.""

Tourist-"Pisa! Let me think. No that doesn't sound like the contractor's name who built my garage, but it looks like his work."

 

He was the only witness to the car accident. The cop asked his name. "John Smith," he said.

"Give us your real name," ordered the cop.

"Well," said the witness, "put me down as William Shakespeare."

"That's better," said the cop, " you can't fool me with that Smith stuff."

 

1898
INTERESTING MELANGE.
A Chronological Record of Events as they have Transpired in the City and County since our last Issue.

ANOTHER RECEPTION TODAY

Mesdames Calhoon, McElroy, Fitch and Miss Barde do the Honors.

A large and delightful reception was tendered this afternoon by Mesdames W. W. Calhoon, C.F. McElroy, F.H. Fitch, and Miss Barde at the home of Mrs. Calhoon on Garrison avenue. Mesdames J. W. Miller, R.E.L. Halliburton, H.O. Scott, H.T. Harrison and C.H. Hodges assisted in receiving. Some 200 invitations were issued. The hours were 2 to 4 and 4 to 6 o'clock.

The front parlor was decorated with pink roses, the back parlor with yellow daisies and the hall and dining room with roses and ferns, Pink, yellow and white were the prevailing colors. During the afternoon Miss Marian Wright rendered several selections and Miss Isabelle Bruce and Mr. Walter McElroy played the piano. Mr. Lute De Vore Connelly was expected to be present from New York and sing.

  Today's Feature

Jasper County Election Results.

Incumbents Hold On.

In the closest race of yesterday's primary, T. Mark Elliott held on to nearly 53% of the votes in Jasper County to edge out challenger Steve Hunter with just over 47%. Hunter started the evening with a narrow lead over Elliott from the few Newton County voters in the 127th District but the lead was overcome by a strong showing by Elliott from Carl Junction. Elliott won by less than 200 votes and in unopposed in November.

Presiding Commissioner Danny Hensley won the right to face Democratic candidate Jana Dahmen in November by defeating Kathy Rowland 6,056(57%) to 4,491.

Incumbent Associate Judge Joe Schoeberl will return for his second term (7,517 69%) after withstanding the challenge of Gayle Crane (3,414).

One of the most watched races, for Jasper County Clerk was won by Jim Lobbey with 3,605 votes (33%), followed by John Putnam with 3,026 (28%), Alan Bull with 1,688 (15.5%), Randy Stanley with 1,351 (12.4%), and Craig Putnam with 1,224 (11.2%).

David Dally gathered nearly 60% of the votes for Circuit Court 29 Division 2 with 6,361 votes with opponent Susan Butler getting 4,471.

Linda Williams (7,401-70%) won her first attempt at the Republican nomination for Circuit Clerk by defeating Cory Gjeruldse (3,037). Williams will face incumbent Kathleen McGuire in November.

Incumbent Shirley Norris (6,593-62%) won over Jim Hunter IV (4,012) to retain her position as County Auditor. Norris is unopposed in November.

Mike Randolph (6,185-63%) won the Republican nomination for the County Coroner against Gary Lyster (3,543). Randolph will run against Democratic Candidate Ronald Mosbaugh in November.

Incumbent State Senator Marvin Singleton defeated opponent Ron Richard by 6,816 (62%) to 4,228 (38%) in Jasper County and reports from Newton County showed similar margins for Singleton.

Incumbent State Representative for District 126, Bubs Hohulin, was unopposed in the Primary and will face Democrat Mary Ireland in November. Ireland (108-67%) defeated Stanley Walker (54-33%) for the Democratic Nomination.

The question of whether to impose an increased property tax levy was defeated by a 7,441 to 3,963 nonpartisan vote.

A fairly typical turnout for an off year election resulted in 12,887 ballots being cast in Jasper County. There are 61,405 registered voters in the County which results in approximately 21% of the voters turning out to the polls.


Police Chief Recommended

The Police Personnel and Administration Boards has recommended the name of Mr. Dennis R. Veach of Columbia, Missouri to Mayor Kenneth Johnson to propose for appointment to the position of Chief of Police for the City of Carthage. The position of Chief of Police is filled by the Mayor with the consent of the majority of the members of the City Council. The recommendation is expected to be brought to the City Council for action at their August 11, 1998 meeting. The vacancy was caused by the retirement of Ed Ellefsen who was Police Chief for the city for the last 19 years. Ellefsen left to become the Executive Director for the Mid-States Organized Crime Information Center (MOCIC) in Springfield, Missouri. Mr. Veach is currently Deputy Chief of Police for the City of Columbia, Missouri. He has served on the Columbia Police Department since 1976. During his tenure on the department he has served as a Police Officer, Field Supervisor, Unit Commander and Watch Commander. Before the Columbia Police Department, he served as a Deputy Sheriff for Adair County. Since 1994 Mr. Veach has served as Deputy Chief of Police for Columbia. As Deputy he was responsible for the day-to-day operations of a department composed of 117 officers and 31 civilians. Mr. Veach is a graduate of Truman State University, hold's a Master's degree in Administration of Criminal Justice from Central Missouri State University and is a graduate from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) National Academy.

Mr. Veach is expected to relocate to Carthage within the next thirty to sixty days. Mayor Johnson said that he was pleased with the search process and the number of qualified individuals interested in Carthage's position. He said this spoke well of the professional reputation of Carthage's police department. The Mayor thanked the Board for the work done to bring about this recommendation and is looking forward to bringing his recommendation to the City Council for their consent. He agreed the Board's recommendation is an excellent choice for the City and is looking forward to working with Mr. Veach.



 

Just Jake Talkin'
Mornin',

As another primary season draws to a conclusion, most will draw a breath of relief. The real work can now begin of eliminating the rows of signage lining the streets and highways. The Carthage time limit to remove political signs is five days after the primary. This a particularly loomin' task for those who did not declare victory last night. Those who face opponents in November can look forward to another round.

Those who participate in this election trauma have to be congratulated for not slingin' too much mud or reaching too far into their opponents closet. At least we the public appreciate the self control some candidates must have maintained as the races neared an end.

The media, of course must have just not known exactly where ta look.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin'.

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