Did Ya Know... Eminence Chapter #93 of the Eastern Star meets Jan. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple on 7th and Maple.

Did Ya Know... Carthage BPW Board meeting is Monday, Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. at Golden Corral.

A woman was driving an auto with her husband in the back seat and stalled her car on a railroad track with the train coming. Her husband screamed, "Go on! Go on!" His wife said, "You’ve been driving all day from the back seat. I’ve got my end across, see what you can do with your end."

An executive came home one night and slumped unhappily into his favorite chair. Noticing his state, his wife asked what was wrong. "Well," he moaned, "you know those aptitude tests I’m giving over at the office? I took one today and it sure is a good thing I own the company."

"Lived here all you life?"

"Don’t know. Haven’t died yet."

Two traveling acquaintances met after some years.

First Traveler: I lost one hundred and seventy pounds since I last saw you.

Second Traveler: How so?

First Traveler: My husband left me.

Burglars Last Night.

Last night while Simon Bistline and family were at church their home was entered by burglars. They had forced a chisel under the sash and burst the lock off the window. They plundered three rooms, leaving everything in a disturbed condition. They took all of Mr. Bistline’s clothes, among them a nice summer suit of navy blue, and a pocketbook belonging to Alice Bistline. Luckily the pocketbook was empty. A pocketbook containing $5 and a ten-dollar bill in a drawer were both overlooked by the thieves. The marauders took the front door key, leaving the window and door open.

A set of light double harness and half a set of heavy double harness were stolen from the barn of John Maxwell, a farmer who lives six miles northeast of Carthage on the Avilla road, sometime last night. The police have been notified and are keeping a lookout for the stolen property.

Ben Johnson, a current CW&EP Board Member and past City Council member who’s name has been discussed as a possible Mayoral candidate, informed the Mornin’ Mail yesterday that he will not seek the position in April. He said he had decided to continue working for now but might look at the possibility after retirement.

Most of those who retire nowadays don’t actually slow down much. Seems they just redirect their energy, some start second careers and such. I suppose the trend will continue with the baby boomers approachin’ the age of enjoyment. I suppose that’s one a the reasons that time is becomin’ such a valuable commodity, just too much ta get done.

I have no expertise on the subject of retirement of course, just what I’ve seen second hand. I would bet that no matter what, the old sayin’ still applies. "It’s better ta be rich and healthy than poor and sick."

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

by Carthage Farm and Home Supply, Inc.

The Super Handyman

Dear Al & Kelly: I finally found a safe way to oil and protect my cutting board. First you melt down some paraffin wax. To 1 part of wax, add 10 parts of plain mineral oil. Mix this up and rub it into your cutting board. It is perfectly safe to work on and the mixture does a great job of protecting your cutting board surface. - T. J.

Always be very careful when melting paraffin wax when using an open flame. It’s best to use an old pan on a hot plate outside, if possible. We like just mineral oil alone.

Q: We have a ceiling fan that was supposed to have a motor that should never need oiling. Now it’s making a noise that sounds like it needs oil. There are no oiler caps or holes on the unit. What should we do? - D. L.

A: Some such motors have a feltlike pad that was prelubricated at the factory. After a while it may have dried out some. It certainly won’t hurt to squirt some oil in around where the shaft enters the motor. The noise may be from something else, but if not, this should help. You may have to repeat this from time to time.

Super Hint - When you are working alone and need to nail up a long piece of lumber, try using a glue gun or some tape to hold the wood where your absent helper would be.

Super Hint - Drilling in metal is tough and you really have to be careful about the metal splinters. Always wear goggles and gloves and, even though it’s tempting, never try to blow the splinters away. Use a magnet to pick them up and then discard them in the trashcan.

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