Dr. Samuel
Otis Griggs
Kentucky Post, Friday, 1 July 1904, page 5
Dr. Samuel Griggs and Miss Blanche Davison of Bellevue Ky. were married Thursday evening at the home of the bride's brother, Attorney Davison of Walnut Hills. Following a wedding tour on the lakes, Dr. and Mrs. Davison will reside in Bellevue.
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Kentucky Post, Thursday, 8 April 1915, page 1
Samuel Griggs and William List of Bellevue, have completed their second year at the Ohio Medical College.
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Kentucky Post, Tuesday, 5 July 1921, page 1
Edward Doran was pulled unconscious from the Bellevue Dayton beach Monday and carried to a private club nearby, where he revived and was later taken to the office of Dr. S O Griggs, Sixth av. for treatment.
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Kentucky Post, Monday, 18 August 1924, page 1
Dr. S O Griggs, 269 Sixth av. Dayton, returned Monday from a motor trip to Montreal and surrounding points on which he was accompanied by his wife and son, Donald.
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Kentucky Post, Monday, 29 March 1926 page 1
Eight Campbell co physicians have been named to give physical examinations to youths desiring to enroll for the Citizens Military Training Camps, Lieutenant H B Ausdemoore, Campbell co recruiting officer, announced Monday.
Those named are: Dr. J A Caldwell, Southgate: Dr. S P Garrison, Bellevue; Dr. S O Griggs, Dayton; Dr. E A North, Newport; Dr. A J Nunnamaker, Ft Thomas; Dr. C W Shaw, Alexandria; Dr. Vernon J Coan, Clifton and Dr. Fred C Weber, Newport.
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Kentucky Post, Thursday, 18 December 1930, page 4
Physical examinations of all school children and pre school children in Dayton have been completed by the Bureau of Maternal and Child Health Kentucky Board of Health. Dr. Juanita Jennings of the state bureau conducted the examinations assisted by Dr. S O Griggs.
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Kentucky Post, Sunday, 10 April 1932, page 6
Dr. S O Griggs, 209 Sixth ave. Dayton Ky. started practicing medicine 27 years ago in the little Clermont co. river town of Neville. He used a horse and buggy then. Two years later he moved to Dayton where he has been practicing ever since. When automobiles came into general use Dr. Griggs replaced his horse and buggy with a machine. On last Sep 27 the doctor purchased his first airplane from the Queen City Flying Service. Inc. Lunken Field, an open three place Waco. Three weeks before Dr. and Mrs. Griggs, son Donald, had entered the service of this company as a pilot and instructor. They had bought the machine primarily that he might build up his air hours. Soon they became air minded themselves.
The last day of February Donald took his mother and Miss Emma Harff, Avondale, to the Waco factory at Troy O. It was 20 above zero and cold. By the time the party arrived at Troy the tips of their noses and their hands were numb. The result was the purchase of a new closed ship. The Waco four passenger cabin was bought by Dr. Griggs on March 23. Here they found all the comfort of their automobile. Soft cushions and heater, glass enclosed interior changed their ideas about cross country flying.
With her son at the controls and Miss Harff as guest, Mrs. Griggs took off from Lunken Field at 10:30 arriving in Indianapolis an hour later. The call was made and the return 100 mile trip was made in just 40 minutes with the aid of a stiff tail wind. As a result of this and other trips, Mrs. Griggs has become an aviation enthusiast. Donald is making aviation his profession. Up to April 3 he had 385 hours flying time. He is 23, started flying on June 3, 1930 with the old Embry Riddle Co and a month later made his first solo trip.
Young Griggs in August 1930 started with the Curtis Wright Flying Service at Port Columbus in September. He received his transport license May 18, 1931. The doctor wanted him to study medicine after he graduated from Dayton High School and sent him over to the University of Cincinnati for a year. Donald always wanted to go into aviation. He was always interested in machinery and mechanics.
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Kentucky Post, Tuesday, 19 December 1933, page 1
Dayton councilmen Monday night made changes in the personnel of city employees. The following was made: Frank Moore, city engineer; Mrs. Margaret Halloran, city nurse; Dr. S O Griggs, city physician. A petition signed by more that 100 parents and teachers urged Council to retain Mrs. Holloran as city nurse. The request was granted.
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Kentucky Post, Monday, 15 October 1934, page 1
A free clinic for children three years old and under will be opened in Dayton beginning Wednesday. The clinic will be conducted by Dr. S O Griggs, city physician and assisted by Mrs. Margaret Halloran, city health nurse.
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Kentucky Post, Tuesday, 8 January 1935, page 1
An investigation of the milk industry in Dayton is to be started by Dr. S O Griggs, city physician and the chairman of the Health Committee, it was decided by the Dayton City Council last night.
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Kentucky Post, Friday, 19 November 1937, page 23
According to the Department of Health records, tuberculosis is increasing in Campbell county to children below the age of 15. Physicians who have volunteered their services in giving these tests, are Dr. S P Garrion, Dr. S O Griggs, Dr. C M Britenburg and Dr. G H Zwick. Dr. V R Jones, school and city physician, will be assisted by Mrs. Margaret Halloran, city nurse.
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Kentucky Post, Wednesday, 5 December 1951, page 1
Dr. S O Griggs, 76, retired physician, Ft Thomas, was reported in good condition Wednesday at Speers Hospital after being injured in an auto accident in Ft Thomas Tuesday. He suffered head and face cuts and a neck injury when an auto driven by his wife, Blanche, 68, crashed into a parked car.
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Kentucky Post, Thursday, 7 January 1954, page 19
Mrs. Blanche M Griggs, 75, Ft Thomas, wife of Dr. S O Griggs, retired Dayton physician, died Thursday at Speers Hospital. Mrs. Griggs was a member of the First Presbyterian Church Dayton. She leaves a son, Donald A of Ft Thomas; her sister, Mrs. Albert Killen, Muncie, Ind; her brother, Earl B Davidson, Lebanon and four grandchildren. Services will be held at 10 am Monday. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
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Kentucky Post, Saturday, 2 April 1955, page 2
GRIGGS-Dr. Samuel Otis, beloved husband of the late Blanche Griggs (nee Davidson) and devoted father of Donald, dear brother of Mrs. Cyrus Emmons and Mrs. Naomi Herrick, died Friday, 1 April 1955 at his residence, 40 Gaddis dr. Ft Thomas Ky. Services Tuesday April 5 at the Dobbling Funeral Home at 10 am. Friends may call Monday from 4 to 9 pm.