OBITUARIES

Mrs. Lula Banks Overcast, 80, widow of James Harry Overcast, former lumberman and mother of James B. Overcast, General Manager of Strable Lumber Company in Oakland, Calif., died October 28th.

Mrs. Overcast is survived bY three daughters: Thelma Overcast, Mrs. Naurene Casella, Mrs. Lola Schaefer and four grandchildren, all of whom are residents of the Bay Area.

John J. Chalmers, chairman of the board, Lord & Bushnell Lumber Co., Chicago, died at the age of 77.

John Chalmers began his 54 year career in the lumber business on June 6, 1906 at Lord & Bushnell. After serving many years as president, he became chairman of the board two years ago.

The company has been prominent in lumber trade affairs since its beginning.

Mr, Chalmers ser-ved on the Board of Directors of the Lumber Trade Association of Greater Chicago from 1939 to 1950. He worked on many committees of the Association and was active in legislative matters.

Frank E. Doll, 63, died October 26 after a brief illness.

Mr. Doll was employed by Western Pine Supply Co, of Emeryville, and over a period of 15 years with the firm had earned a host of friends in the retail and wholesale lumber business throughout the Greater Bay area.

A native of Nevada City, Mr. Doll was raised in northern California and served as a sergeant in the Army during the First World War. Following his discharge, Doll joined Eureka Mill & Lumber Co. in Oakland. After several years with that firm,