Background
Gius, Julius was born on December 31, 1911 in Fairbanks, Alaska, United States. Son of Julius and Mary (Sarja) Gius.
Gius, Julius was born on December 31, 1911 in Fairbanks, Alaska, United States. Son of Julius and Mary (Sarja) Gius.
Student, University Puget Sound, 1930-1933.
He expanded the paper"s circulation during this time. He was also the editorial director for the San Diego-based Scripps Newspapers. He then took over a weekly newspaper in Thousand Oaks, made it a daily and increased its circulation.
He retired in 1987.
He was inducted into the California Newspaper Hall of Fame in 1999. In 1980 he founded the charitable "Bellringer" program, which every Christmas collects donations from the community which is given to local Salvation Army groups to help people in need. He died in Ventura, California, aged 84, in 1996.
Member American Society Newspaper Editors, Sigma Delta Chi. Clubs: Elk, Kansas City, Rotarian.
Married Elizabeth Gail Alexander, August 24, 1940. Children— Gary Alexander, Barbara Gail.