The McLouth Times Friday September 8, 1950 Mr. and Mrs. Chester A. WILKS, formerly of this commnity, now of O'Neil, announce the birth of a son, Henry Edward, Aug. 26.
The McLouth Times Jefferson County Friday September 8, 1950 Mrs. Lillie M. Umholtz. Mrs. Lille M. UMHOLTZ, daughter of William and Sophie CORLETT was born at Leavenworth, Kansas, Decemeber 16, 1861 and departed this life at Kansas City, Mo., August 30, 1950. February 9, 1888 she was married to Daniel U. Umholtz and to this union five children wer born. Her husband preceeded her in death in 1918. One child, Preston, died when two years old. During her life she was active as a school teacher, wife and mother and friend to many throughout this community. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. True E. Umholtz, of Kansas City, Mo; 3 sons, Corlett Umholtz, Kansas City, Whitney Umholtz, of Leavenworth, and Blanchard Umholtz, of McLouth; a step-son, Vamorie Umholtz of Maple Park, Mo.; one grandson and one great-grandson; a brother, W.C. Corlett, and a sister, Mrs. L.P. SANDERS of Tonganoxie. Funeral services were held at the E.U.B. church with Rev. Rafael Sanchez officiating. Rev. Sanchez sang,"One Sweet Solemn Thought: and "Abide With Me," accompanied by Mrs. Blanchard Umholtz. (Typed as printed.)
The McLouth Times Friday September 8, 1950 Mrs. Miles WALKER and son Howard Lee of Richland, Washington left Tuesday after spending a 3 weeks visit with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Walter TURNER received word Sunday that their son-in-law was killed in a truck accident. He lived in Louisana. Joe BECKER grandson of Mr. and Mrs. DOBBS, is in the U.S. Navy and has just returned from 2 years in the Philipines. He has to report back to San Diego, Calif., the 17th. Mrs. Jane HOLLIDAY of near Lawrence spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Tilda THORNTON.
The McLouth Times Friday September 8, 1950 Mr. and Mrs. Forrast HEHN, Lawrence, annonces the birth of their daughter, Barbara Ann. Born September 2 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital whose weight was 6lbs. 3 oz. (Typed as printed in newsapaper.)
The McLouth Times Friday September 8, 1950 George VanGAASBEEK, Oskaloosa justice of the peace has suffered a case of temporary blindness and is unable to continue his work at the present time.
The McLouth Times Friday September 8, 1950 Surprise Birthday Dinner. A surprise birthday dinner was held Sunday in honor of the birthday of Mrs. Harry MILLER, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin WALBRIDGE and family. Those attending were: Mr. Edward Martin BALDWIN, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin GARNER and family, Mr.s Elsie Garner, Mrs Emily MARTIN, Topeka.
The McLouth Times Friday September 8, 1950 Surprise Birthday Party. Thurday evening August 31 relatives gathered at the Emmett THOMPSON home in Oskaloosa to surprise Mrs. Thompson and her son Fred on their birthday. Ice cream and cake were served. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Thompson, Winchester; Mr. and Mrs. Frank THOMAS and Linda, Valley Falls; Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Thompson, Oskaloosa; Mr. and Mrs. John White, Mr. and Mrs. S.E. White, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Laster, and Mr. and MRs. Herman Ashworth and family of McLouth.
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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: pdsmith56 Surnames: Smith Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kansas.counties.jefferson/564/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I was wondering if anyone had access to a Jefferson County Cemetery Records book and could do a lookup for me. I'm trying to find where my GGG Uncle, Allen Smith is buried. He was born circa 1795 in Tennessee, and died on 9 November 1871 in Jefferson County. He fought in the Battle of the Thames during the War of 1812, and had just filed his pension paper work in 1871 when he died. Thanks, Peter Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.
The McLouth Times Friday September 1, 1950 Sunday afternoon visitors at the W.S. PYLE home were: Mr. and Mrs. A. D. RICE, Sioux City; Mr. and Mrs. Louis EASTMAN and Mr. and Mrs. Alfred RICE, Mr. and Mrs. Ted GILMORE and children, Kansas City; Mr. and Mrs. Charles JEFFREY, Jr. and daughter, Sunflower, and Mr. and Mrs. William RICE and little grandson of Lawrence.
The McLouth Times Friday September 1, 1950 Mr. and Mrs. Harold SANDERS, LeRoy and a friend of Reno called on Mrs. Alma SANDERS Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Les CARTER and sons, and Wayne THORNTON, Santa Cruz, Calif., arrived in McLouth last Tuesday to visit their grandmother, Mrs. Tilda THORTON, and aunt, Mrs. Wilbur GENSLER and Mr. Gensler. They left Tuesday morning of this week for their home.
The McLouth Times Friday August 25, 1950 Mrs. Lula Sparks. Mrs. Lula SPARKS, daughter of J.F. and Mahala WILLITS, was born near McLouth, Kansas, July 17, 1875, and passed away at Lawrence, Kansas, August 14, 1950. She was united in marriage to James Sparks, March 7, 1897. She is survived by two sons, Leslie of Lawrence, and Orval of Detroit, Michigan, and one sister, Mrs. W.S. PYLE, of McLouth. Her husband and one daughter preceded her in death. SHe was a member of the United Brethren church at McLouth, and had lived in and near McLouth until the last 30 years, when she made her home in Lawrence. The funeral was held August 16 from the Ramsey Funeral home with burial in the McLouth cemetery.
The McLouth Times Friday August 25, 1950 Miss Vera VANDRUFF, who has been in Kansas City at the Medical Center, returned home Saturday with her sister, Mrs. Rose BOLAO, who spent the weekend at the G.R. VANDRUFF home. Rev. T.A. WELCH of Kansas City delivered the message Sunday morning and evening at the Baptist church in the absence of their minister, Rev. Loyal HIATT, who is on vacation. Rev. T. A. WELCH and Alford of Kansas City were dinner guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Perry BRADFORD.
The McLouth Times Friday August 18, 1950 Mr. and Mrs. Frank UHLRICH celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary last Sunday at their home. Mrs. A.J. MILLER and Mr. and Mrs. Ted LUCE are vacationing in California and Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Theodore SAMPLE and sons, Martin and Bob, of Carrolton, Mo., spent Monday at the Raymond ZIMMERMAN home. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh BELL and son called at the John Bell ome on their way home from their visit in Oklahoma.
The McLouth Times Jefferson County Friday August 18, 1950 John Fox. John FOX, was born in Frankfort Co., Kentucky, April 28, 1896, and died in Kansas University Medical Center, August 11, 1950, at the age of 54 years, 3 months and 13 days. He was the youngest of six children born to Rudolph Washington and Ida FOX. On October 30, 1915, he married Ruth Elizabeth ALGAR who survives him. To this union was born three children, all of whom survive him, Marjorie Louise DOWNS, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Betty Delores MOXLEY, Hawthorne, Wisconsin, and John E. FOX, McLouth, Kansas, and three grandchildren. Services were held from the Hampton Funeral Home in Oskaloosa, Sunday, August 13. Burial was in the McLouth Cemetery. (Page 3.) (Page 4.) John Fox Passed Away Friday. A large crowd attended the funeral services of John FOX, Sunday afternoon at the Hampton funeral home in Oskaloosa with Rev. J.W. Stalions, pastor of the Methodist church, officiating. Mr. Fox passed away Friday August 11, at the Kansas University hospital in Kansas City, Kansas, where he had been a patient for several months. He was 54 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ruth Fox; one son, J.W. Fox, Jr., McLouth; two daughters, Mrs. Marjorie THOMAS of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Mrs. Becky MOXLEY of Nevada; and three grandchildren, and other relatives and friends. Mr. Fox wa a devoted husband and father and a friend of all who knew him. The beautiful floral offerings spoke so well that he will be greatly remembered by his friends. Burial was made in the McLouth cemetery.
The McLouth Times Friday August 18, 1950 Family Reunion. A family reunion was held Sunday at the home of W.A. YOST and wife. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Clyde HORTON and son, Brooks and Bill, and Mrs. Nellie FAHRINGER of Richmond, California; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. YOST, Jr., and family, Manchester; Mr. and Mrs. George YOST, Mrs. Hermoine SIMS, and sons, Jan and Van, Topeka; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. YOST, and Dan.
The McLouth Times Friday August 18, 1950 Thompson Reunion. A Thompson Reunion was held at Winchester Sunday. Those present were A.J. Thompson and wife, Kansas City, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Harris, Tonganoxie, and aunt Mary Lacy. They returned home by the way of Oskaloosa to visit with Walter Thompson.
The McLouth Times Friday August 18, 1950 Birthday Party. Dr. and Mrs. Carl CARTER entertained with a party for Marcia Carol, who celebrated her sixth birthday Thursday, August 10. There were eighteen little girls present, and while they played games and ate refreshments on the lawn, Dr. Carter took moving pictures of the children. Mrs. Carter was assisted by Mrs. Amon ASHWORTH, Mrs. Robert R. SNOOK, and Miss Carolyn SHOEMAKER.
The McLouth Times Friday August 18, 1950 Edmonds Reunion. The fourth annual reunion of the Thomas EDMONDS family was held at the Edmonds chapel, north of McLouth, August 6, with 95 present. The eleven o'clock sermon was delivered by the Rev. Paul Life, pastor of Edmonds Chapel. Special music for the morning service was furnished by Mrs. Jerry Fuqua and Mrs. Eldon Ferris of McLouth and Bob Edmonds of Kansas City. A basket dinner was enjoyed at noon in the church basement by all present. Mrs. Clarence KELL was in charge of the afternoon service. A short business meeting was held and election of officers for the coming year. Those elected were: President, Milt Edmonds; Vice President, Jess Shepherd; Secretary, Mrs. Victor Edmonds; Treasurer, Mrs. Bud Lukens. It was decided to have the reunion next year the first Sunday in August. They paid tribute to Rachel Edmonds, the honary president, who is the oldest member. The youngest member was Edwin Waldo Edmonds, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph J. Edmonds, and grandson of Ralph Waldo Edmonds. There were several musical numbers in the afternoon by Beverly Edmonds of Oskaloosa, Bob Edmonds, Kansas City, Rosalea Edmonds, Leavenworth, Ralph Edmonds and Ralph J. Edmonds, McLouth. The ones coming the greatest distance was Mrs. Harry Sims, Salina, daughter of Tabor Edmonds. The meeting closed with the singing of "God Be With You Till We Meet Again" and the Rev. Ira N.H. Brammel, Perry, leading the prayer.