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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1963

Page

4

Will Resist Cost Hike Rio Grande College President Says

Dr Alphus R Christensen president of Rio Grande College pledges to hold the line on costs next year and seeks accreditation to assure regional education quality while maintaining reasonable tuition in the economically strapped Southeast Ohio area. The article notes library and financial stability as accreditation factors and mentions a club meeting for Rio Grande College alumni in Columbus.

Gallipolis Rio Grande College Alphus R. Christensen Ohio Oak Hill Chamber of Commerce Hi-Way Christensen Rio Grande Central Ohio Rio Grande College Club Columbus Gerald Woodley Glenmont Ave

Calamity Jane Preview At Kiwanis Dinner In Gallipolis

Kyger Creek High School students staged a preview of Calamity Jane at Tyo's Restaurant with 59 in attendance. Karen Carnette led as Calamity Jane and Susan Edwards as Adelaide Adams with Merlyn Ross directing. The event honored Kiwanis members and announced upcoming activities including a work session at Kiwanis Youth Camp and a Kiwani Anne dinner.

Gallipolis Adelaide Adams Kgger Creekers Merlyn Ross Eva Coughenour L. Claude Miller Paul and Lucille Watson Bob Houck J. Sherman Porter Judy Reese Sue Lemley Kyger Creek Keyettes Eddie Hughes Kyger Creek Key Club Dean Brown Rio Grande College Jerome Miles Washington, D. C United States Department of Agriculture Ken Myers Kiwanis Kgger Creek High Karen Carnette Deadwood Susan Edwards Harry Billy Hysell Jim French Karen Danny Eblin Judye Reese Harold Barnett

Agriculture supports Miles economy says USDA expert

Jerome Miles of the United States Department of Agriculture warned that removing all agricultural controls could trigger a low mood in the United States. Speaking at Rio Grande College in Gallipolis he shared seven years of department experience before an audience of 49 in Davis Hall.

Gallipolis United States Jerome Miles United States Department of Agriculture Davis Hall Rio Grande College Miles Alphus R. Christensen Rio Grande America Christensen South Dakota State Department of Agriculture Industry of Agriculture

Rabies Confirmed in Two Skunks in Gallia County

Gallia County health officials report two skunks killed in Raccoon and Greenfield Townships tested positive for rabies, bringing the county total to 11 wild animals with rabies this year including one fox and ten skunks. A suspected rabid dog head was also sent to Columbus but proved not rabid.

Gallipolis County William F. Neal Ohio Department of Health Laboratory Raccoon Greenfield Twps Gallia Neal Columbus

Spelling Bee Postponed to Monday in Gallipolis

Gallipolis officials rescheduled Friday’s city schools spelling championship to 1 p m Monday at Washington Elementary after contestant Robert Ford could not attend. The event decides Gallipolis representatives for the Tri State Spelling Bee in Huntington, with building champions and runners up listed from Gallia Academy Junior High School Green Clay and Washington Elementary.

Gallipolis Washington Evan H. Evans Evans Robert Ford Gallia Academy Huntington W. Va Ford Marva Dalton Green Donna Trimble Vickie Caldwell Clay David Durham Pam Henry Marlene Johnson Melody Shahan

Gallipolis Death of Mrs. Rose Unroe at 82

Mrs. Rose Champer Unroe, 82, of 24 Winton Ave Gallipolis, died at Holzer Hospital after a February 1 fall that fractured her right hip. Survivors include her husband John W. Unroe and daughter Mrs. Fred Koopman. Miller Funeral Home to announce arrangements. Sixteen injuries in March across 24 accidents were reported by the Gallipolis State Highway Patrol post. One fatality was Robert S. Ball. Patrol logged 969 man hours, 180 arrests, 495 warnings, and 25 motorist assists. Radio dispatch answered 6811 calls amid floods, 494 visitors, four safety talks with 169 attendees.

Gallipolis Rose Champer Unroe Winton Ave Holzer Hospital John W. Unroe Fred Koopman Miller Funeral Home Robert S. Ball Gallia Meigs

Hospital Births and Dismissals Listed in Holzer News

Holzer Hospital News reports numerous births including a daughter to Randall L. Roberts and a son to Carl E. Morris among others across Racine Wellston Crown City and Jackson. Dismissals list many patients by name and origin. Gallia County sheriff’s department arrested Larry Eugene Stewart on a Franklin County non support warrant. Columbus officers to pick him up.

Randall L. Roberts Racine Robert N. Sprinkles Wellston Carl E. Morris Rutland Gallipolis Gallia County

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