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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1948
Page
5
The article reflects on vision and risk behind Holzer Hospital's founding and its 1930s transfer to a foundation. It notes possible borrowed funds and mortgaged personal resources, praises long held plans for giving the hospital to posterity, and credits Doctor Holzer's leadership and modern standards through 30 years of service.
J Warden Lew, president of the Gallipolis Chamber of Commerce, calls for stronger farmer business ties and county wide civic improvements. He proposes rest rooms and a community building to host large farm meetings, location options include river front, the football field by Gallia Academy High School, or the City Building, and stresses coordinated long term plans.
Monday reports list multiple boats moving up and down the Gallipolis Locks with times from 8 a m to 8 p m and Kanawha River boats at Marmet Winfield and other points. River gauges show Gallipolis upper 18.0 lower 13.3 feet, with dams up to 92 and 23 still down. Kanawha Falls reading 2.63 rising.
Four men were initiated into the Gallipolis Lodge of Elks on Monday night. Jerome K Hostetler barely qualified before entering the Army next Monday as a Reserve Officers corps member. The other new members were Theodore Tanner Jack L Davis and Dr N Howard Foster, all of Gallipolis.
Barbara Halley of Gallia Academy High School was named editor of the Gallia Script for next year by fellow students. She is the first girl editor in many years and also participates in A Cappella Choir, St Cecelia Glee Club, Girl Reserves and Government Club. She was admitted to the National Honor Society.
GALLIPOLIS May 22 to 24 details admissions include David Davis Nelsonville John Rice Patriot Mrs Daniel Datrin Bidwell Mrs Bernard Massie Bidwell Mrs James Hughes Oak Hill Raymond Foster Jackson Arthur Davis Gallia M D Parsons near Gallipolis Mrs Cora Davis Point Pleasant Mary Fitch Vinton Mrs Edward Napper Hamden Grover Sheets Crown City Births May 22 Mrs James Cower Oak Hill a son Mrs Harry Booth Cheshire a daughter May 23 Mrs Lawrence Jacobs Wells ton a son Mrs James Rayburn Point Pleasant a son Discharges include Clara Coup Ronald Juniper James Love Harlan Richards Killingsworth Walter Clendenin Arthur Campbell John Rice David Davis Mrs John Duncan J L Goodwin Charles Davis Mrs Charles Ramsey W A Phillips Mrs Earl Davis Mrs Earl Gibbs and daughter
Gallipolis friends and students learn the High School Press Club hosts a Farewell Dance Tuesday in the gym. The event offers refreshments for a small fee and a cakewalk cake prize.
Gallia Academy High School seniors receive awards from local groups and scholarships. Vivian Allison earns top outstanding girl honors from the Business and Professional Women's Club. Bill Burks Janice Cat ing win Capital University scholarships, $275 and $375. Charles Price receives France Amerique medal. Richard De Witt gets Pepsi Cola national contest high scholarship certificate.
Leroy Elliott Jr. an 18 year old farmer and Beatrice Eileen Rife a 19 year old houseworker both of Gallipolis have been issued a marriage license in probate court.
Mary Margaret Baker secretary to Forrest A. Brown, county agricultural agent, married Raymond Willis of Gallipolis in Russell Kentucky. They plan to live at 641 Second Ave. Baker will return to her duties Tuesday. Willis is son of Mr and Mrs Carl Willis of 233 Second Ave.
Sickness unavoidable absences and one death depleted the petit jury to convene Tuesday, prompting an emergency drawing for 12 additional names. New jurors added include Bessie Litchfield Kanauga Julius Bostic Patriot Floyd Wagner Gallia Morris Brown Clay Township Gallipolis Star Route B M Bunce Addison Township Gallipolis Route 1 Wayne Amsbarry 631 Fourth Ave Virginia Gothard Eureka Blanche Canaday 1802 Chatham Ave M E Church Kanauga Roger Williams Thurman Mary Thomas Ward 1 Brady Sheets Bladen.
A Gallia County Viewpoint notes two great eras of courage in Dr Charles E Holzer. It cites early years when, as a young man over 30 years ago, he pursued a path of service. The piece also references the Silver Bridge as a potential milestone in his timeline.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon for Mrs. Alice Shenefield 76 who died Sunday at the home of her son Glenn Kemper east of Wilkesville. Survivors include sisters Mrs Eva Russell Mrs Fannie Glassburn Mrs Dora Keller and others. Services were conducted at the Salem Center Church by Rev Earl Wachenschenz.
The U S Civil Service Commission announces a fourth class postmaster exam for Ewington to be held in Gallipolis. Applications close June 17. The job pays 1483 dollars yearly and is open to residents within the post office area aged 21 to 65.
The speaker urges the area to share responsibility with Doctor Holzer, arguing his progress stems from his character and leadership. The Holzer Hospital Foundation will succeed only if the community and region shoulder their proper share and seize the opportunity.
The Holzer Hospital and Holzer Foundation are praised for elevating health standards and inspiring local health awareness. The institution is seen as an economic asset and promoter of favorable publicity, with Dr and Mrs Charles E Holzer named as major benefactors.
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