The McLouth Times Friday October 6, 1950 Births. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd SMELSER announce the birth of their daughter, Martha Jean, Wednesday, September 27, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Her weight was 7 lbs., 11 oz. Martha Jean was born on her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Smelser's wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Walter HEYWOOD aer the maternal grandparents.