The McLouth Times Friday October 28, 1949 Mr. and Mrs. Clarence SEAVERS spent Saturday evening in Lawrence. Mr. and Mrs. Elgie JONES of Phoenix, Arizona, had dinner at the E.C. STEEPER home Saturday.

The McLouth Times Jefferson County Friday October 28, 1949 Mrs. Anna Glenn. Mrs. Anna GLENN of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, widow of Eugene Glenn, died at Bartlesville, Oklahoma, October 25. The funeral was held in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, October 27, and burial made in the McLouth Cemetery, Friday afternoon, October 28. Mrs. Glenn is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Opal JONES and a grandson, Glen Jones and also two brothers, John and Al PARSONS.

The McLouth Times Jefferson County Friday October 28, 1949 Charles Oceola Shrader. Charles Oceoa SHRADER was born into one of the earliest pioneer families of Jefferson County on February 17, 1874 and was the son of Charley and Cassie Adeline Shrader. He departed this life in the Lawrence Memorial Hospital, where he was taken for care and treatment following an accidental injury on his farm, October 17, 1949 at the age of seventy-five years, eight months. Oce Shrader, as he was commonly known to all his neighbors, and friends, commanded the respect and esteem of all who knew him. His reputation for fair and upright dealings in the commerical world was only surpassed by his love and affection for his immediate family and relatives. He spent his entire life upon the farm, near the scene of his birth, three miles northwest of the town of McLouth. His interest in his chosen vocation was evidenced by his reluctance to leave his farm home of so many years, with the view to establishing his home in his recently acquired town property. At the turn of the century, March 14, 1900, he was married to Mabel ROBERTS, of the Central Chapel neighborhood. Th Little Church, known as the Central Chapel, of Methodist South demonination, stands today on the corner of the farm owned to the present time by Mr. Shrader and his good wife. It was in this little chapel that he regularly attended religious services when the opportunity afforded, and it was here he that he learned the divine will of God, and the urge to follow the teachings of the "Golden Rule." In addition to his widow, he is survived by his son, William of McLouth, four sisters, Mrs. Asenoth BOYD and Mrs. Bessie LOBB, both of Oskaloosa, Mrs. Myrtle BROWN and Mrs. Viola READY, both of Kansas City, Kansas; his step-mother, Mrs. Fanny SHRADER, and three grandchildren, Mrs. mary Lynn DOBBS of East Greenwich, Rhode Island, Charles E. Shrader of Portland, Oregon, and Robert Lee Shrader of McLouth. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Thaddeus, Jacob W., Harry and Edgar; also by three sisters, Mary Irene SLAWSON, Maude SHELDON, and Ethel SMITH. The funeral was held Wednesday at the Methodist church, with burial in McLouth cemetery. Bradfords Funeral Home was in charge. Card of Thanks. We wish to thank our many friends, relatives and neighbors for their thougtfullness, the many expressions of sympathy and beautiful floral gatherings during the illness and death of our husband, father, and grandfather. Mrs. Mabel Shrader, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Shrader, Robert Lee Shrader, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shrader, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Dobbs.

The McLouth Times Friday October 28, 1949 Graveside services for Frank NICHOLS were held Friday morning at the Wild Horse Cemetery.

The McLouth Times Friday October 28, 1949 Mr. Matt EDMONDS and sons, of Lansing, Kansas, called at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Amos SHEPHERD. Mr. Ray KIMMEL left THursday night for North Manchester, Ohio, where he will be the guest of his children. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kimmel and family, Mr. William Kimmel and Miss Ann Kimmel, all of North Manchester. Mr. E.L. GARRETT reports a letter from Mr. Will RICE, a former resident of this place and late rin Lawrence, but who is now making his home with his daughter near Princeton, New Jersey. Mr. Rice is rather lonesome as they have a small tract of land in the country and of course he misses old friends dropping in for a chat occasionally. Mr. and Mrs. Robert TURNER and Karen Sue of Tonganoxie spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Claude KIMMEL. Mr. and Mrs. John W. KIMMEL, Naomi and Bobby MONELL visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kimmel in Lawrence. Mr. Charlie PYLE of Topeka spent a few days last week with his brother, Jess and Bill Pyle.

The McLouth Times Friday October 21, 1949 Mr. Adair EDMONDS spetn Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence KELL. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence SEAVERS were shopping in Kansas City Thursday. Mrs. Rose BALOO is spending the week in McLouth with her folks, Mr. and Mrs. Neil VanDRUFF. Mr. and Mrs. Glen BROOKS and son, Jimmy of Enid, Okla., spent the weekend with Rev. and Mrs. Loyal HIATT and Lowell. Mr. and Mrs. L.H. KIMMEL are visiting in Oklahoma with their children.

The McLouth Times Jefferson County Friday October 21, 1949 Charles O. "Oce" SCHRADER, 75, died early Monday morning at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at the McLouth Methodist Church. Burial was in the McLouth cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mabel, of the home; one son, William, of McLouth; and four sisters, Mrs. H.G. BOYD, Mrs. James LOBB, both of Oskaloosa, Mrs. Myrtle BROWN and Mrs. Viola READY, both of Kansas City, Kansas.

The McLouth Times Jeffrson County Friday October 14, 1949 Woodstock--Wellman item. Most everyone here attended the funral of Mr. Albert FORD, who passed away Tuesday, October 4 at the home of Mrs. Floyd PETRIE, where he had been cared for, for several months. Mr. Ford was 72 years of age and he leaves to mourn his passing two grandchildren, Grace Marie and John Wesley Ford; several nieces and nephews and many friends. Funeral was held from Rumsey Funeral home Friday afternoon. Burial was made in the Maple Grove cemetery in the family lot whre his wife, Mrs. Nora Ford, a son, Octave and a daughter Grace Eva, who passed away several years ago.

The McLouth Times Friday October 14, 1949 Those who attended the Masonic District Meeting at Nortonville Monday night were: D.K. DICK, E.C. STEEPER, Clarence LAMPHEAR,W.R. SCHMIDT,W.S. PYLE, Edward BOND, K.E. RICHARDSON.

The McLouth Times Friday October 14, 1949 Mr. and Mrs. Elvin JONES and family of Atchison, spent Sunday afternoon with their aunt, Mrs. Eva LANCASTER. Mr. and Mrs. Orville DICK of Long Beach, California arrived Saturday evening at the home of Mrs. Kate BROWN. Mr. and Mrs. Robert FUNK and children of Winchester spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest GILBERT. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer KRAMER and daughter, Darlene, and Mr. and Mrs. S.E. WHITE called Sunay at the Clarence KELL home.

The McLouth Times Friday October 14, 1949 Mr. and Mrs. Dan HARNESS received word of the birth of a granddaughter Kathryn Marie born October 3, whose weight was 6 lbs. 13 oz. The babys parents are Mr. and Mrs. Reber HARNESS of Kansas City.

The McLouth Times Friday October 14, 1949 Mr. and Mrs. Guy REYNOLDS of Oleria, Ohio, announce the birth of a son Terrence Michael born September 30 whose weight was 7 lbs., 9 oz.

The McLouth Times Friday October 14, 1949 S.Sgt and Mrs. Kermit McDONALD announce the birth of a son, James Michael, born September 27 at Ft. Leavenworth where Sgt. McDonald is now stationed. The grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. H.J. MARTIN of Independence,Mo.., and Mr. and Mrs. D.E. McDONALD of McLouth.

The McLouth Times Friday September 23, 1949 Mr. and Mrs. C.W. CLEM of Kansas City, Mo., announce the birth of a daughter Sandra Jean born September 4. She weighed 9 lbs. 9 oz. They have another daughter Linda Lee, three years old. Mrs. Clem is the former Wilma HERRSTROM.

The McLouth Times Friday September 23, 1949 Mr. and Mrs. Earl SHRINER of Leavenworth announce the birth of a daughter born September 16, at Ft. Hospital, Leavenworth, weight 6 3/4 lbs. The baby hasn't been named yet. Mrs. Shriner is the former Iva Dean BURNS.

The McLouth Times Friday September 23, 1949 Mr. and Mrs. Rosewell ZOOK of Lawrence announce the birth of a son, Raymond Russell born September 16th at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, weight 7 lbs.

The McLouth Times Friday September 23, 1949 Mr. and Mrs. Edward BOND announce the birth of a son Richard Thomas, born September 17th at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, weight 10 pounds, 7 oz.

The McLouth Times Friday September 23, 1949 Mrs. Wm. YOST suffered from a heart attack Saturday, but is better at this time.

The McLouth Times Friday September 23, 1949 Mr. L.H. KIMMEL heard fro his uncle, Abe BOWMAN of Long Beach, California that he is just home from the hospital, where he was suffering from a broken hip, and is happy as can be. Garf SYKES is caring for him. Mr. BOWMAN is 88 years old.

The McLouth Times Friday September 23, 1949 Mrs. Bessie STROUP, Seattle, Washington, and Mrs. Jessie BOSWORTH, Topeka, called on Mrs. Wm. YOST Sunday. The ladies were old school mates and enjoyed talking of the good times they had together. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil THOMPSON of Concordia, Kansas spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. P. C. IVERSON and attended the fair at Topeka. A family dinner was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W.A. YOST Thursday evening. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Clovis YOST and Stephen, Richmond, Cal., Mr. and Mrs. Harold SIMS and son, San Diego, Calif., Mr. Arthur DENNY, Elkhart, Kansas, Mr. and Mrs. George YOST, Mr. Galen CARNAHAN, Mr. and Mrs. W.A. YOST and Dan.