Dear Sun Spots: The Dixfield Main Street Outdoor Market is preparing for this summer’s annual event. Market Day is Sunday, Aug. 21, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. A 10-by-15-foot space can be rented for the day for just $15. All kinds of products are welcome, from food to collectibles to those representing fund-raising efforts and political parties. Space is on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications for vendor space are available now by contacting Ralph or Norine at Log Cabin Craftworks days at (207) 562-8816. Any proceeds remaining after the expenses of the market are paid are used to support community activities.

Thank you, Sun Spots, for giving such a wonderful opportunity to share information with all our neighbors. – Norine Clarke, Dixfield

Dear Sun Spots: Could you or some music lover print in your column the words of the first verse of the song, “I Love You”? It is the song played in the movie “Stalag 17.” I know the second verse, but not the first. – E.F. Auburn.

Answer: According to http://nfo.net/cal/ta3.html, Harry Archer wrote the song. He was born Feb. 21, 1888, in Creston, Iowa, and died April 23, 1960. During the 1920s and the 1930s, Archer was a very successful bandleader. He also scored several Broadway shows and wrote some songs.

He worked his way through the Michigan Military School, playing the trombone in theater and pop music orchestras. He had advanced musical studies at Knox College in Galesburg, Ill., and at Princeton University.

He settled in Chicago and formed his own band. His first Broadway score was written in 1912, the “Pearl Maiden.” He continued writing for Broadway shows and revues. In 1923, he had a huge success with his score for the show “Little Jesse James.” His “I Love You” song was written for this show.

Among the other musicals for which Harry did scores are “My Girl” (1924), “Paradise Alley” (1924), “Merry, Merry” (1915), and “Twinkle, Twinkle.” (1926).

He married actress Ruth Gillette. When he retired, he and his wife moved to New York City, where he died in 1960, at age 72.

Sun Spots believes the following are the lyrics you are seeking:

I Love You, I Love You,

Is all that I can say.

I Love You, I Love You,

The same old words I’m say-ing in the same old way.

I Love You, I Love You.

Three words that are di-vine.

And now, my dear, I’m wait-ing to hear

The words that make you mine.

Dear Sun Spots: Can anyone please help me locate a copy of the “Song of South,” video? I am willing to pay. I can be reached at (207) 966-1191. – No Name, Hebron.

Dear Sun Spots: I am looking to buy a good used wood splitter. Could you please advise me where they might sell used ones, so I can call them? Thanks so much for your help and the readers’. Please call 375-9901. – No Name, Sabattus.

Answer: In addition to responses from readers, try contacting Union Farm Equipment, 1893 Heald Highway, Routes 17 and 131 North, Union, ME 04862, (800) 935-7999.

Dear Sun Spots: Each morning I read Sun Spots in your paper. I have some magazines that I was wondering if anyone who does scrapbooking could use. If interested, please call (207) 743-6535. Thank you. – H.H., South Paris.



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