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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1981
Page
3
An open house honored Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth G. Hammond for their 50th wedding anniversary at 603 E. 9th. Hostesses were daughters Janice R. Overmire of Yuba City and Suzanne H. Stevens of Houston, with grandchildren William and Susan Katherine Stevens among attendees.
Vintage craft ad promoting Price Brookes Sportive success and a two color border knit jacket pattern 7104 in sizes 38-40 42-44 using synthetic worsted. Catalog 19B1 offers 172 designs with three free patterns and prices for books catalogs and postage. Send name address size style number to Alice Brooks The Ottawa Herald Needlecraft Dept New York.
Misty Dawn Flanner celebrates her first birthday today. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Mark Flanner of Ottawa RFD 1. Her grandparents are Mr and Mrs Robert McEndree of Lenexa and Mr and Mrs Arthur Flanner of 1331 S Elm. Her great grandmothers are Mrs John Van Lerberg of Shawnee and Mrs Leona Bond of Lawrence.
Weather has caused damp basements and musty odors. Dry rugs quickly, use fans and dehumidifiers, and consider chlorinated lime to absorb moisture. Vacuum after drying, shampoo carpets, and treat with bleach solutions on cement or tiled areas. For persistent mildew consult the Extension Office.
Martha Martin, social service coordinator at Ransom Memorial Hospital, along with Mariam Troutman and Joan Cook, attended an orientation for I Can Cope facilitators at Hutchinson. The eight session program, sponsored by Ransom Memorial Hospital and the Franklin County Cancer Society, aims to educate cancer patients and families about medical terms, treatments, symptoms, nutrition, exercises, and coping strategies and connect them with resources. The series seeks to move participants from asking what they can do to saying here’s what I can do, with previews available upon request and tentative September dates for the full series. For more information, contact Joan Cook at 242-2272 or the hospital at 242-3344.
General Edward Hand Chapter DAR installed new officers led by Mrs. Wallace R. Decker state regent. Officers include Loy Dean Knight, Allen L. Loyd Jr., Carroll R. Kirkpatrick, Erwin N. Elder, and Raymond Gillette. Kristie Oakleaf won third in an American History contest. Thirty-two members and five guests attended at Mrs. Bergsma’s home. next meeting set for September 12.
Wednesday and Thursday events list church circles groups and social clubs in Ottawa. Activities include United Methodist First and Westminster Presbyterian church circles, First Baptist Samaritan and Dorcas groups, New Dimensions and Rebecca Group, OES Union Chapter 15, Eagles Auxiliary, Social Order of Beauceant, TOPS groups at Youth Center and Trinity United Methodist Church, Ottawa Amateur Radio Association, Miller Cycle Sales and Ottawa Motorcycle Club meetings for schedules and locations.
Auntie T writes that seven relatives meet six times yearly for lunch and four nieces always pick the priciest dishes. She asks if hosting relatives should coddle pricey orders. Ann Landers condemns the behavior and urges all nieces to invite or treat their aunt, noting she herself is not rich.
A reader describes being interrupted during private moments by a pastor at the door and faces embarrassment and spousal resentment. Ann Landers applies Landers' Law that uninvited and unexpected guests are unwelcome, including relatives and clergymen, advising tact and boundaries.
The Watts celebrate 50 years of marriage with a Sunday reception for Mr. and Mrs. Samp Watts at Celebration Hall from 2 to 5 p.m. Hosts include Norman Watts, George Myers, Floyd Watts, Alva Watts, Dottie Miller, and other Watts relatives. The couple resides at 604 S. Sycamore. they have 13 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Miss Arietta Decker wed Sample Watts on June 22, 1931, in Lawrence. All friends and relatives are invited.
Baby boy Ross Michael Turner, born June 5 at Hutchinson Hospital, weighs six pounds 12 ounces. Grandparents are Dr. Harold Hay and Ruth Hay, and James L. Turner and wife in Ottawa. Great grandparents include Thomas E. Michel and Ruth Turner of Ottawa and Myrtle Martin of Manhattan.
Winners of Monday evening games were North South Lois Hazlett and Freda Gilmore first, Suzanne Wassmer and Katherine McClay second. East West Vic Fleming and Paul Heitzman first, Julia Brooks and Virginia Seaver second. Next Monday is Surprise Night and all bridge players are invited.
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