School of Medicine Alumni Class Notes 1950s

Dr. Charles Carroll Lamb ('50)
wrote the following tribute on the 50th anniversary of his class's graduation from the Medical College of Georgia's School of Medicine

A Tribute to the Medical College of Georgia from the Mid-Century Class of 1950

You welcomed us with open arms, held our hand, and led us through years of scientific study.
Your professors were dedicated and sincerely interested in our success, with care and concern for all.
There was graduation and the Oath of Hippocrates, which we swore by, and have honored as you prescribed.
We've seen you grown and prosper for fifty years, an example of excellent medical education.
We love you, support you sincerely for evermore, and surely, the Lord blesses you forever.

Dr. Joseph A. Blissit ('56)
Was recognized by Henry County Health Department for his 40 years of service to the area when the new health center was named in his honor (The Joseph A. Blisset Health Complex).

Dr. Blissit, who was named Henry County's Citizen of the Year this year by the Chamber of Commerce, has been a family practitioner in McDonough, Ga., since 1959. He also has served as the county physician and medical examiner since 1960. He was chairman of the Henry County Board of Health from 1960 to 1994.

Dr. Warren Jeffrey "Jeff" Jones ('56)
Portsmouth, Va., died Jan. 16. He practiced psychiatry and obstetrics/gynecology and was a Phi Chi member.

Dr. John C. Matthews (’57)
Graniteville, S.C., died Jan. 5 at age 74. He began a private practice in Graniteville in 1960 and practiced in Graniteville and Aiken, S.C., for 41 years. He was chairman of the Aiken Regional Medical Centers pharmacy commission and a member of the Aiken County Medical Society, the American Medical Association and Alpha Omega Alpha. Survivors include his wife, Betty Wall Matthews, three sons, two daughters and three grand­children.

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