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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1958

Page

3

Educator Attacks Idea of Well-Adjusted Man

Dr E R Chable dean of Rio Grande College warned against the goal of a well adjusted person at the Gallipolis Kiwanis dinner. He criticized the idea as intellectual tripe and urged emphasis on English grammar music great books and art to balance a future education amid a science heavy trend. He cited fears of an overemphasis on scientists and urged preserving a strong philosophical life stance for students.

Gallipolis Robert Chable Rio Grande College Chable Gallipolis Kiwanis Club Lafayette Hotel

Gallipolis Patrol Reports No Accidents And Two Convictions

The Gallipolis post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol reported no accidents on Wednesday. In county court Judge Robert S. Betz fined James H. Canterbury 50 dollars plus costs, jailed five days with license suspended six months for operating under the influence. Martha M. Skeens was fined 15 dollars plus costs for failing to stop within the assured clear distance after a Tuesday Eastern Avenue collision.

Gallipolis Ohio State Highway Patrol Robert S. Betz James H. Canterbury Whitesville W. Va Martha M. Skeens Point Pleasant Eastern Ave

Mrs. Lena Wright to be laid to rest Friday

Funeral services for Lena Belle Wright 68 who died Tuesday at her Winton Route 2 home will be held at 2 p m Friday at Calvary Baptist Church Rio Grande. Rev Luther Tracy will officiate. Burial follows in church cemetery. Friends may call at Vernon McCoy funeral home Vinton until one hour before service.

Gallipolis Lena Belle Wright Winton Calvary Baptist Church Rio Grande Luther Tracy Vernon McCoy Vinton

FBI Seeks George E. Cole Wanted for Unlawful Flight

A complaint filed in San Francisco on January 9, 1957 charges George Edward Cole with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution after allegedly murdering a police officer. Cole is described as a 29-year-old white male, 6 feet tall, 160 to 178 pounds, with several scars, tattoos, and full upper dentures. He has prior convictions for grand larceny and robbery and reportedly stated he will shoot officers who try to arrest him. He is armed and dangerous and tips are sought by the FBI.

United States San Francisco Calif George Edward Cole California Cole Philadelphia

One Arrest Reported in Gallia County

Gallia County Sheriff says one arrest occurred Wednesday Edward P. Thompson 58 of Vinton Route 1 charged with intoxication His hearing is set for Friday in County Court.

Gallipolis Gallia County

William E Clark 74 dies at Holzer Hospital Rio Grande

William Edward Clark 74 of Rio Grande died Wednesday at Holzer Hospital after brief illness. He operated a village store and service station, was a fox hunter and vice president of the Raccoon Two Foxhunters Association. Survived by wife Grace Evans and three daughters in Hamilton, six sisters, and six grandchildren. Funeral at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Simpson Chapel Methodist Church. Burial in Rio Grade Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers named.

Gallipolis William Edward Will E.) Clark Rio Grande Holzer Hospital Mr. Clark Andrew and Lola Tobin Clark Raccoon Two Foxhunters Association Simpson Chapel Rio Grande Men's Brotherhood Grace Evans Charles Wanda) Getz Paul Avanelle) Sunderhaus Albert Mareena) Coate Hamilton Ohio Robert Hall Clark Edith Henson Sophia Liggett Detroit Mich Mary Lewis Nellie Cottrell Columbus Lola Merriam Adrian Gladys Alban Thurman Simpson Chapel Methodist George Holcomb Rio Grade Calvary Cemetery Steve Thomas B. Lewis Jones Elmer McCarley James B. Richards David H. Williams Oo Evans James Fary

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