Baker Urges Public Support for Education Reform
Dr. John C. Baker of Ohio University appealed for family and public backing to raise teaching standards and restore focus on core educational qualities during the 18th annual G. event in Gallipolis. He warned of rising college enrollments, teacher salaries, and anti intellectualism while urging local leaders to uphold academic excellence and character.
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Gallipolis
John C. Baker
Ohio University
Baker
Merange
United States
Economic and Social Council
Geneva
Moscow University
John E. Halliday
Ohio U
Paul O'Brien
Obrien
Wwe
Paul O
Woodrow Smith
Point Pleasant
Gifts For Blue Cross Week Highlight Gallia County Baby
Gallia County shifts attention to Holzer Hospital and Blue Cross Week as gifts await the first baby born after enrollment opens next Monday. Dr Thomas W Morgan, Holzer Hospital surgeon, named a diplomat of the American Board of Surgery. Community enrollment set for April 6 7 8 with headquarters in the Lafayette Hotel lobby.
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POLIS
Gallia
Central
Holzer al
Ayne B. Fo
Pital-Clinic
Blue Cross Silverary
Will
Colum Southern Ohio’ Electric’ Co
Foster
Thomas W. Morgan
Holzer Hospital
Holzer Clinic
American Board of Surgery
Board of Examiners
Gallipolis
Ohio State Medical Center
Morgan
Second Ave
Allipolis
Lafayette
Mitchell Office Supply
Galloo- Tis
Davis-Shuler ‘Co
D. Paul Davies
C.D. Kerr Co
Joy Toys
Boggs to lead Gallipolis City School setup as acting head
Gallipolis City School system names Boggs acting executive head and business manager effective April 1 through September 1. He continues as Washington School principal while Dr. Higgins, superintendent, is on sick leave. Board also accepts resignations of two teachers and discusses new school plans and bus schedule concerns.
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Gallupolis
Marsnanl v. Boggs
Gallipolis
Washington School
Edwin E. Higgins
Boggs
Higgins
Athens
Dr. Higgins
Ben R. Evans
Jackson
Raccoon Creek
Blue Devil
Clara Worman
Anne Bradbury
Miss Worman
Miss Bradbury
Gallia Academy
James Venz
Legation
House of Representatives
Kananga
Parent-Teacher Association
Drive Shaft Wrecks Car Hurts Deputies in Gallia County
Three Gale-na County deputy sheriffs were injured when a 1951 sheriff’s cruiser driven by Grant Long broke a drive shaft on Thurman Centerpoint Road. The car overturned at a bend near Jackson County, Long and two others sustained back and neck injuries but were treated and released.
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Gallipolas
Galena County
Grant Long
Gallipolis
Thurman-Centerpoint
Jackson County
Long
Homer Johnson
Sidney Vance
Holer Hospital
Garden Club Meeting Draws Local Women
Ten members of the French City Garden Club attended Monday night’s open meeting in Middleport. Attendees included Mrs. Cart Bias, Mrs. Herbert Cardwell, Mrs. Wymond Bradbury, Mrs. Jake Moore, Mrs. Harley Bowie, Mrs Oliver, and others.
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Alaafulis
Middleport Garden Club
Cart Bias
Herbert Cardwell
Wymond Bradbury
Jake Moore
Harley’ Bowie
Oliver
Stra Amy Hate Fand
Ira Osa Ba
Moses Is Toastmaster For Rio Grande Ball
Rio Grande College hosts a basketball banquet and dance Thursday with Roy Moses as toastmaster. Coach Herman Bush and President Paul R. Lyne will speak. Banquet at 6 30 p m in the college cafeteria. dance in Community Hall at 9 p m.
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Irande College
Redman
Roy Moses
Eager
Herman Bush
Paul R. Lyne
River Traffic and Hospital Notes in Postcard Chronicle
Reported river gauges show Ohio River at Montgomery 3 feet on rollers and Kanawha lower reaches around 2 feet, with multiple boats listed at towns like Marmet Winfield and Gallipolis. Interwoven are lengthy hospital rosters from Gallipolis and Point Pleasant detailing dozens of patients and new arrivals in local medical facilities.
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Ohio
Montgomery
Kanawha River
London
Marmet
Winfield
Kanawha Falls
Mason - Pomeroy
Point Pleasant
Evan Rees Dies at 82 in Gallia County on Monday
Evan Rees, 82, retired farmer from Gallipolis, died Monday after three weeks of illness. He lived on the Perry Township farm adjoining his late home and was a deacon of the Nebo Congregation. Survived by one son, two wives, three stepchildren, two sisters, and several relatives. Funeral Thursday at 2:30 pm at Tyn Rohoy Church, burial in Tyn Rohoy Cemetery. Pallbearers named. calling hours at Way Funeral Home after 7 today.
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Dixie
Jeffcoat
Cornell Re
Blazer
Orleanian
Oon
Francis
Warner
Crane
Rand
Kanawha
Solway
London
Gallipolis
Nita Dean
Helen Z
Hatfield
Creditor
Charles Dorrance
Pittsburgh
Franco Atm
Gallfols
van D. Rooses
Alia
Perry Township
Nevo
Daniel
Dinah
Dave Rees
Jennie Samuels
Bob Tees
Marg Ates
Iemierchao County
Thom
Edward Matshews
Youn
Dmyton
Grace Matthews
Cunimbus
Ga Mather
Timothy D. Rees
Waverton
Rizabeth
Evans
Gieveand
Mirvive
Davi
John
Anna Samuel Stra
Jane’ Vane
Alla
Nebo
Tym Row
Consieny
Tyn Rohoy
Ev. Linson
Tyn Rhos
Donald Rees
Dan Rees
Ben Tens B
Lewis Jones
Tim Davis
Sam Belvile
Rte
Eagles Name Officer State Eagles Name Officer State
Gallipolis Aerie 2200 Fraternal Order of Eagles nominated Cart Drummond for president. Other nominees include Jaynard Christ for vice president A Nuckles for secretary Frank Petrie for conductor Sheets for inside guard Slim Wright and Frank Laeb for outside guard Russell Porter Charfenl and Frank Lach for trustees. Election will be held from 6 to 8 pm next Monday.
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Gallipolis
Drummond
Gallipolis Aerie
Order of Eagles
Jaynard Christ
Es A. Nuckles
Frank Petrie
Sheets
Slim Wright
Frank Laeb
Russell Porter
Charfenl
Frank Lach
Justee
Athletic Association Inducts 19 Students at College
The Athletic Association has initiated 19 students at Grande College into the association and issued membership cards signed by President Paul Lyne and Coach Hernan Bush. Included are Barbara McArt er Sabra Stull Jeanne Fisher Margeda Edwards Laura Woods and other members of the Redmen basketball team and staff such as McKay Marvin Curry Richardson Roy Moses Pete Nibert Granville Martin Dick Martin Tom Baker Jerry Davids on Dick Myers Jack Gossett Don Shaw and Jack Dunker.
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Filo Grande College Haveeen
Paul Lyne
Hernan Bush
Barbara McArter
Sabra Stull
Jeanne Fisher
Margeda Edwards
Laura Woods
Riggins
Manag McKay
Marvin Curry
Richardson
Roy Moses
Pete Nibert
Granville Martin
Dick Martin
Tom Baker
Jerry Davidson
Dick Myers
Jack Gossett
Don Shaw
Jack Dunker
Redmen Basket
Heifers Bought by Southeastern Ohio Breeders
Gallia County shows a pair of imported Aberdeen-Angus heifers bought last month at Bray's Island Plantation Yesmassee by Harland T. Martin and Emerson Evans, long-time local breeders. One comes from Harease Herd line via Scotland, the other from Blackcap Bessie line. both trace to noted overseas stock and reflect the region's Angus farming ties along Route 17 near Pocotaligo.
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Gallipolis
Southeastern Ohio
Aberdeen- Angus Breeders Association
Bray's Island Plantation
Yesmassee
Harland T. Martin
Emerson Evans
Lower River Road
Gammer
Harcase
Scotland
F. B. Davis, Jr
American
Aberdeen-Angus Breeders Association
South Ciolina
Jim Colliver
Fieldman
Ohio’ Aberdee Angus’ Breeders Association
Erac
Harviestoun
Ken McGregor
Davis
Blackcap Bessie
Page
Blackcap Betty
Pocotalige
Tatuseway
Douglay
Jim Livestay
I Manton
Angus Farm
Greenbrier
Lewisburg
W. Va
Gallipoli Layette Shower and College Social Plans
Mrs. Robert Bostwick welcomed a son Robert Wayne after a layette shower held Thursday on the hospital third floor. Attending were sponsors, maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs E H Welch of Vinton, and aunt Mrs Wayne Russell. The father works at the hospital. Also noted: Rio Grande College prepares its third faculty party with Mexican theme and a film night featuring Trip Through Mexico. A Mexican Merchant Mart is planned for entertainment with Dr and Mrs William A Lewis hosting. Mrs Otto Gilmore of California visits ailing mother Mrs Farnom A Haskins.
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Layette
Robert Bostwick
Ernestine Welch
Robert Wayne
Foster Hospital
E. Ht. Welch
Vinton
Wayne Russell
Mour Nas
Rio Grande College
Margaret A. Castle
Sid
William A Lewis
College Ave
Mexico
Frank Morrow
Mart
Local Social Notes At Holzer Hospital And Nearby Visits
Mrs Haskins remains critically ill at Holzer Hospital after a four year illness. Mr and Mrs J P Martin hosted weekend guests, their grandson and wife from Columbus. Mrs Earl Dailey of Los Angeles expected Wednesday to visit daughter Mrs W L Brown. Miss Eulah Lawson returned to Columbus after a week’s Ohio visit. Jeanette Herdman, Homer alumna at Ohio State, spent spring vacation at the hospital. Mr and Mrs Harry K Mills Jr and sons Mike and mine from Marietta were guests of her parents.
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Holzer Hospital
Jeanette Herdman
Homer
Ohio State University
Harry K. Mills, Jr
Mike
Trom
Florida
Mien
Marietta
Ite
Woman VP Aids Gallipolis Club Investigates Aid
Mel Anne Gates White, vice president of the Gallipolis Business and Professional Women's Club, is involved in an investigation related to aid for the disabled while ill at Holzer Hospital.
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Gallipolis
Mel Anne Gates White
Gallipolis Business and Professional Women's Club
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California
Blue Cross
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UU Uranue
H. J. Baker
Fairborn Schools
Harold Kennedy
College Assembly
Gallaronas
Fitzgerald
Leonard Sillman
June Ddailey- Haverday
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Moses
Rio Grande Ball
Prace
Mieths
Robert Hanshaw Bidwell
Leonard Maynard
Wells
Harry Acuriffin
Middleport
Stenil Walker
Mason
J. Hanse Oldaker
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Charles Walker
Cheshire
Dennis Hash
Bidwell
Mabel’ Dray
Clifton Williams
Harry Childers
Glen Holschuh
Scottown
Edgar L. Hess
Sur
Kenneth Kimes
Hartford
Surgical
W. C. Feltman
Medical
Francis A. Walters
Lipolis
Henry Berkley
Letart
Richard Barnette
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Inex F. Mayhew
Dale “Atkins
Coalton
Leona Sue Wellington
Sue Davis
Dennis Gristy
Galipolit
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Ross Simmons
Jerry’ Hill
Kerr
Mrx
Edward ‘Troth
Rio Grande
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Balden
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Soin
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Archie McCoy
Fadby Owens
Harry Flowers
Keith Arnold
Clarence Harless
Will George
Vickie Stobart
Evelyn Smith
Maria Sue Davis
Karen ‘Sue Messick
Max Golob
Harry Bailey
F. T. Hendrickson
Thomas Mareshall
Marvin Osler
Linda Eichinger
Johnny Jenkins
Alice Duncan
Harry McFolden
Harry Cross
Raymond’ Ellis
Leonard Plumiee
Walter Webb
John Wilcox
Harry Steele
WE. Davis
Carl Brammer
James Davis
Ray Massie
Junior Bostie
Robert Speraw
Evan Rees
Eagles
Athletic Association
Gallipoli
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Hi-Boys Shop
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