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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1985
Page
5
Mr and Mrs Ralph Overstreet of 1100 W 15th were honored at a Sunday carry in dinner hosted by Church of the Brethren members marking their 50th anniversary. The couple wed September 29, 1935, in Ottawa at Miss Wilma Marcham’s home.
Dianna McKenzie shares family quilts with Ottawa Quilters Guild night chapter during their first meeting. The program starts at 7 p.m. on September 10 in Elliott Hall at First Baptist Church. Attendees are invited and may bring a friend and a quilted item. For information call Margaret Wilson at 242-1258.
The Welcome Wagon Club of Ottawa opens its season with 7 30 p m meetings at Municipal Auditorium. The group, started in 1978, plans bunko nights, bake sales, auctions, parties, a mother daughter banquet, a bridal show and community service projects to aid charitable organizations. Call Bobbie or Becky for details.
Joseph Ryan Steward turned four on September 7, celebrated by his parents Mr. and Mrs. George Steward of Waverly RFD 3. He has two brothers, George II aged six and Nathan aged two and a half, with grandparents Norma Steward Williamsburg, George Steward Waverly, and Patrick Murphy of Colorado Springs. Great grandparents include Frank Steward of Waverly, Bertha Brock of Fulton Missouri, and Joseph Murphy of Kansas City.
A reader praises a repaired in law relation and urges forgiveness and second chances after years of estrangement. A second letter recounts a fatal pedestrian accident and urges stricter safety for walkers, bike riders, and motorists to reduce deaths and injuries. The piece ends with a trivia about Elizabeth Taylor's alleged colossal diamond.
A Kansas Aging Advocate summarizes the rise of HMOs as affordable alternatives to Medicare plans. HMOs combine insurance and care with a flat monthly fee, focusing on preventive services and early detection, and are available under contracted Medicare plans with no loss of existing benefits. Readiness varies by plan, with options like Group Practice and Individual Practice and state certifications guiding enrollment. Plans include Health Care Plus 65, Total Health Care, and Kansas City Health Care.
Interior designers say mixing styles and periods defines today’s furniture trend. Lee Mills of Naugahyde notes shoppers embrace experimentation as antique pieces receive trendy colors and contemporary wall units display a mix of collectibles to stress individuality in a highly technical society.
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