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Blair, Nebraska. From 1915 to 1920, he held membership in the Burt County Young Men's Christian Association; it has since been disbanded.
He married Friedericka Christine Wisslicen, at Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska, June 22, 1905. Mrs. Wassum was born at Steinenbronn, Wurtemburg, Germany, June 30, 1878. Their three children are: Dorothy, born July 17, 1908, who received her A. B. degree at the University of Nebraska in 1931; Erma, born July 27, 1913; and Sylvesta, born November 26, 1914. Mr. Wassum is affiliated with Emmanuel Lutheran Church at Tekamah. His hobby is reading. Residence: Tekamah. (Photograph in Album).
Guttorm Ellingsen Wasthun
Born at Odde, Norway, November 28, 1841, Guttorm Ellingsen Wasthun is the son of Elling Hansen and Torbjor (Jordal) Washtun (sic). His father was born in Norway, and farmed until his death at Odde, on June 2, 1891. His mother, also born in Norway, died at Odde, in 1884.
Guttorm Wasthun was educated in common school, and came to the United States, in 1864. On September 28, 1878, he was united in marriage to Martha Ann Pope, at Pierce City, Missouri. Mrs. Wasthun, born at Pulasky, Tennessee, May 28, 1853, died at Bostwick on October 28, 1916. Her paternal ancestors were Irish and her maternal ancestors English. Two children were born to them, Everet Ernest, born July 27, 1879, died September 28, 1880; and Lizzie Jane, born December 2, 1880.
A prominent farmer in Nebraska for the past twenty-five years, Mr. Wasthun is loved and respected by all who know him. He is affiliated with the Republican party, and was recently elected to life membership in the Nebraskana Society. Residence: Bostwick.
George Clarence Waters
George Clarence Waters, ranchman, was born at Frederick, Maryland, October 31, 1872, son of Peter Shlossor and Sarah Etta Catherine (Main) Waters. The father, born in Middletown, Maryland, June 27, 1848, was a farmer and ranchman in Nebraska for many years prior to his death at Brewster on January 28, 1902. His mother, born at Frederick, June 10, 1842, died at Aurora, July 7, 1918.
Mr. Waters attended the public school at Convoy, Ohio, until his graduation in May, 1855. From 1897 until 1898 he was a student at a normal school at Chillicothe, Missouri, where he received the degree of Master of Accounts.
He has resided in Nebraska for the past thirty-eight years, where he has engaged in ranching, and where he has served as county treasurer of Blaine County the past six years, elected on the Republican ticket.
During the World War period he was county food administrator, and legal advisor on the Blaine County draft board. He is a Protestant, a Mason, a member of the Eastern Star, the Ancient Order of United Workmen and the Nebraskana Society. For a number of years a member of the school board of Brewster High School, he has been chairman since 1929. His hobby is mechanics. Residence: Brewster.
Robert Orville Watkins
Robert Orville Watkins, leading professional man at Curtis, Nebraska, was born March 20, 1902, the son of Robert Clark and Elva (Whitehead) Watkins. His father who was a farmer, was born in Pennsylvania in 1865 of English stock. Dr. Watkins attended the Stockville Public Schools, Stockville, Nebraska, until 1923 when he was graduated from the high school there.
He received the Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at Kansas City Western Dental College, and in the Dental Departments of the Lincoln and Lee University of Kansas City, Missouri. He was a member of the Trowel Fraternity and was class president at Kansas City Western Dental College in his sophomore year. He has been engaged in the practice of dentistry at Curtis, Nebraska, for the past four years and holds membership in the Chamber of Commerce, the Rotary Club, and the Red Cross.
Dr. Watkins is affiliated with the First Congregational Church of Curtis, is a Master Mason a member of Stockville Lodge No. 196, and holds membership in the Nebraskana Society. His sports are hunting, fishing, and trap shooting. He has won several trophies at the trap.
On June 16, 1930, he was united in marriage to Neva Lou Taylor at Curtis, Nebraska. Mrs. Watkins was born at Edison, Nebraska, August, 30, 1902, her parents having established their home there in the pioneer days. Her social activities include church and local civic affairs, and she is a member of the P. E. O. and Red Cross. They have one child, Luanne, born September 30, 1931. Residence: Curtis.
Charles J. Watson
Charles J. Watson, who has been a farmer in Nebraska for the past 50 years, was born at Majon, Illinois, April 2, 1860, the son of Thomas and Catherine (Kear) Watson. His father, who was a Methodist minister, was born in Ireland, and died in Mercer County, Illinois. May 1, 1879. His mother was born in Ireland and died at Lincoln, Nebraska, September 18, 1906.
Mr. Watson attended the grade schools of Illinois and was a student at Hedding College, and Northwestern University. He is a member of the Fairmont Commercial Club, was a member of the local school board for 12 years, and served as a member of the Fairmont city council for one year. He served three terms in the Nebraska legislature, elected on the Republican ticket.
He was united in marriage with Laura Catherine Hofrichter at Bellwood, Nebraska, September 21, 1891. Mrs. Watson was born of German parentage at Chatsworth, Illinois, February 10, 1870. To this marriage four children were born: Ruth, born September 3, 1892, who married Samuel Taylor; Frank H., born March 9, 1894, who married Frances Schemel; Florence, born April 2, 1896, who died; and Lee. born August 26, 1898, who married Clara Anderson. Frank is a farmer, while Lee is a teacher in public schools. Residence: Fairmont.
Earl Raymond Watson
Earl Raymond Watson was born at Northfield, Iowa, August 9, 1887, the son of John William and Amantha Belle (Houston) Watson, and for the past 30 years has been a farmer near Oxford, Nebraska. His father, who is a farmer, was born in Yorkshire, England, September 3, 1861, and his mother, who is a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, was born at Louisa, Iowa, July 13, 1865. The latter is a relative of the Harrison family of Revolutionary fame and of Sam Houston, the founder of Houston, Texas.
Mr. Watson was graduated from the high school at Arapahoe, Nebraska, and took a short course in agriculture at the University of Colorado. He is a member of the Parent Teachers Association, is affiliated with the Methodist Episcopal Church, and was formerly a director in the local school board.
He married Leila Claire Richardson at Arapahoe, January 4, 1910. Mrs. Watson, who is an energetic farm woman, was born at Elwell, Iowa, April 1, 1889. Their children are: Edwin, born October 3, 1910; Helene, born November 29, 1914; and Eldon Earl, born May 18, 1928. Residence: Oxford.
Elsie A. Watson
Elsie A. Watson, graduate nurse and a leader in civic affairs at Albion, Nebraska, is a lifetime resident of this state. She was born at St. Paul, Nebraska, June 9, 1892, the daughter of Andrew D. and Mary M. (Polansky) Anderson. Her father, who was born in Denmark, has been engaged in business in this country for many years. Her mother, who was born at Prague, Bohemia, is musically inclined.
Mrs. Watson was graduated from the Minden High School in 1910, was graduated from the Wise Memorial Hospital at Omaha, and studied nurses training in New York City where she was an honor student in 1915. As a specialist in anaesthesia she held positions in Omaha over a period of six years.
She is president of the P. E. O., is a member of the Eastern Star and Parent Teachers Association, and holds membership in the Red Cross and the Nebraskana Society. Her hobbies are reading and needlework. During the World War Mrs. Watson served as a Red Cross nurse. She was the first vice president of the auxiliary and served as its treasurer during the years 1928, 1929, 1930, and 1931.
Of her marriage to William Burton Watson two children were born, William, October 1, 1928; and Howard B., October 1, 1923. Residence: Albion.
William Reeve Watson
William Reeve Watson, editor, was born at Delavan, Wisconsin, November 1, 1870, son of Joseph Jerome and Lucy Olin (Kendrick) Watson.
He attended the Burlingame, Beloit, and Kansas City public schools, and was graduated from Beloit High School in 1888. He received his Bachelor of Philosophy degree from Shurtleffe College at Upper Alton, Illinois, in 1892. On July 11, 1900, Mr. Watson was married to Coryell Wood at Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Mr. Watson's newspaper career began as a reporter at Fort Smith, Arkansas on News Record. He was later associated with the Salina Journal, and has been reporter, night editor, Sunday editor, and finally managing editor of the World Herald.
Mr. Watson is a member of All Saints Episcopal Church, the Chamber of Commerce, the Rotary Club, and the Masons. His clubs are the University and Happy Hollow. Residence: Omaha.
William Henry Wearin
William Henry Wearin, who has been a successful farmer in Thayer County, Nebraska, for many years, was born near Hastings, Iowa, March 6, 1868, the son of Otha and Martha Jane (Wortman) Wearin. His father, who was a farmer, was born at Harrison, Virginia, March 22, 1826, and died at Hastings, April 8, 1902. His mother was born in Brown County, Ohio, May 18, 1837, and died at Hastings, September 30, 1870.
Mr. Wearin received his education in rural school and business college. He has lived in Nebraska for the past 29 years and is now a retired farmer and landowner. He holds membership in the Nebraskana Society and the Carleton Community Club.
His marriage to Cora Ella Woodrow was solemnized at Council Bluffs, Pottawatomie County, Iowa, October 18, 1904. Mrs. Wearin, whose parents were American born, was born at Malvern, Mills County, Iowa, September 18, 1867. They have one daughter, Edna, born September 10, 1905, who is married to Vern Christopher Armstrong. Residence: Carleton.
Arthur Lon Weatherly
Arthur Lon Weatherly was born at Simcoe, Canada, March 30, 1868, the son of John and Mary (Jackson) Weatherly. His father, who was a tailor, was born at Werwick-onTweed (sic), England, and died at Osage, Mitchell County, Iowa. His mother was born at London, England, and died at Osage, November, 1892.
Dr. Weatherly, who has been a clergyman and welfare worker in Nebraska for the past 15 years, attended the Osage Public School and in 1888 was graduated from Cedar Valley Seminary. He received his A. B. at Grinnell College, and later was a student at Harvard University and Clark University. He was honored with Phi Beta Kappa membership and the D. D. degree; he was orator of his senior class.
He is now past minister of the All Soul's Unitarian Church at Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. He is the author of Unity of the Race, published sermons; and was the editor of The Cooperative Magazine, and editorial writer for Unity. He was secretary of the state board for dependent children, 1910-15, and was a member of the commission on workman's compensation.
On June 28, 1893, he was united in marriage with Clara Allyn Jones at Lancaster, Grant County, Wisconsin. Mrs. Weatherly was born at Lancaster, March 25, 1865. They have one son, John, born November 4, 1908.
Dr. Weatherly was director of the community service work at Southport, North Carolina, Wilmington, North Carolina, and Norfolk, Virginia, during the World War. He is a member of the Chamber of Commerce; the Candle Light Club; Laymen's Club; Philosophers' Club; and the Young Men's Christian Association. He is president of the Social Service Club, and holds membership in the Nebraska State Historical Society, and the Nebraskana Society. He is an Odd Fellow. His favorite sport is tennis. Politically, he is an independent. Residence: Lincoln.
Arthur J. Weaver
On November 18, 1873, Arthur J. Weaver, former governor of the state of Nebraska, was born on the old Weaver farm at Falls City, Nebraska. He is the son of Archibald J. and Martha (Myers) Weaver. The family, on both sides, is of pioneer stock. Abram Weaver, father of Archibald, came from Germany with his parents while still young. Archibald, left an orphan, was self-educated, graduating from Wyoming Seminary in Pennsylvania, and later completing the law course at Harvard University. In the spring of 1869 he came to Falls City where he soon developed the qualities which made him an outstanding personage in the community. He served in the constitutional conventions of 1871 and 1875, was district attorney of the first judicial district from 1875-76. At the age of thirty-two, and in 1857 he was elected district judge, serving seven years. He resigned when elected as member of congress from the first Nebraska district. He was re-elected for a second term and died during his encumbency, at the age of forty-three years.
Martha A. Weaver, mother of Arthur, was born on a farm in the Wyoming Valley, Pennsylvania. Her first colonial ancestor, Michael Myers, came from Germany in 1760, settling in Maryland. Two sons, Lawrence and Phillip, served in the Revolution, participating in the battle of Germantown. Phillip, grandfather of Martha, settled in the Wyoming Valley in 1785, where he married Martha Bennett. Her ancestors were among the early English settlers in Rhode Island.
Thomas Bennett, her father, was one of the builders and defenders of the famous Forty Fort on the banks of the Susquehanna. The Myers and Bennett families figured prominently in the many phases of the history of the Wyoming Valley. In 1864, Martha Weaver was graduated from the Wyoming Seminary. After her marriage she came to Falls City with her husband and for many years was known as a woman of usefulness and influence in her community.
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of Falls City; entered the University of Nebraska, receiving his B. A. in 1895, and his LL. B. in 1896. He then entered the legal profession, remaining in practice until 1904 when he became, successively, member of the Nebraska House of Representatives, city attorney of Falls City, county attorney of Richardson County, mayor of Falls City and member of the constitutional convention of 1920. He was chosen president of the last mentioned body, the work of which, submitted in the form of forty-one amendments, was approved by the people by a vote of three to one.
In 1905 he retired from the practice of law to engage in the fruit growing, livestock and farming business. He was for two terms president of the State Horticultural Society, and eight years a member of the State Board of Agriculture. From 1924-27 he served as agricultural director of the Omaha branch of the Federal Reserve Bank.
As a member of the state legislature, he introduced the constructive measure of providing for the permanent location of the state fair at Lincoln. He was one of the pioneers in securing drainage laws and construction thereunder of improvements in drainage district No. 1 of Richardson County. This has resulted in the reclamation of 20,000 acres of land. He was one of those instrumental in securing for his community the location of the Missouri Pacific shops and division as well as other industries, modern buildings, etc.
Elected on the Republican ticket in 1928 as governor he was unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1930. During his term Mr. Weaver, as governor, for the first time in the history of the state, submitted a budget in two parts, one for appropriations which would come from general taxation, and one for the expenditure of moneys derived from the gasoline tax and miscellaneous fees. He advocated the system of code revision resulting in the elimination of two department heads and the abolition of bureaus and divisions, and the consolidation of others, resulting in an annual saving of over $72,000.00.
Among other things a bank re-organization law was suggested by the governor to the Department of Trade and Commerce and passed by the legislature, which has resulted in the re-organization of thirty-seven banks and a great saving to communities and the depositors of the banks affected. The Bank Guarantee Fund Commission was abolished and liquidation of failed banks consolidated. Other strengthening bank provisions were adopted as the result of his recommendations and that of chief examiner, former governor Shallenberger, as a result of the bank investigation. Under his leadership there has been consistent and energetic enforcement of the laws as disclosed by his record. Residence: Falls City.
Francis Louis Weaver
Francis L. Weaver was born at Anamosa, Iowa, December 16, 1861, the son of DeVolson and Nancy Lavina (Smith) Weaver. His father, who was born at Pitcher, Chenango County, New York, February 9, 1832, and died at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in September, 1905, was an automobile dealer. Active in politics and civic affairs he served for a time as deputy sheriff and later as mayor. He was descended from English ancestors, two of whom served in the Revolution.
His mother, of German descent, homemaker and the mother of four children, was born at Cortland, New York, July 9, 1833, and died at Cedar Rapids, October 21, 1912.
Mr. Weaver received his elementary education in the public school at Anamosa, Iowa, and in 1882 was graduated from the high school at Ann Arbor, Michigan. He was awarded the degree Ph. B. at the University of Michigan in 1886, and the LL. B. in the law department of this institution in 1887. He was admitted to the practice of law at Ann Arbor, June, 1887. Since that time he has lived in Nebraska, and since 1890 has been a member of the law firm of Weaver & Giller.
A Democrat, Mr. Weaver has taken an especially active part in the political life of his state. In 1902 he was candidate for the state senate. He has served as deputy county attorney, 1903-04; chairman of the Democratic county central committee, 1907; and city attorney, 1918-21. He was for several years president of the Jacksonian Club.
On June 26, 1889, he was united in marriage with Jeannetta Martha Burgner. Mrs. Weaver was born at Richwood, Union County, Iowa, March 4, 1860. Her ancestry is Swiss. Three children were born to their marriage, two of whom are living. They are: Leonidas DeVolson, born February 22, 1893, who died June 29, 1930; Margaret Celestine, born October 30, 1895; and Frank Burgner, born July 16, 1901.
During the World War, Mr. Weaver was a four minute man. He is a member of the Sons of the American Revolution, Omaha Bar Association, the Nebraska Bar Association, and the American Bar Association. He is an Elk, and a member of the Red Cross. He is affiliated with the First Central Congregational Church of Omaha, and is a member of the Omaha Athletic Club and the Carter Lake Club. His favorite sport is hiking. His hobby is Shakespeare. Residence: Omaha.
John Ernst Weaver
John E. Weaver, a leading educator and botanist at the University of Nebraska, was born at Villisca, Iowa, May 5, 1884. His father, John Weaver, a farmer and a Civil War veteran, was born in Germany. Amelia (Theroff) Weaver, his mother, was born in Lee County, Iowa.
Professor Weaver was graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1909, with the degree B. S., and received his A. M., 1911. He was a student at the University of Chicago, in 1911; studied at Washington State College, 1912-13; and was awarded the degree Ph. D. at the University of Minnesota, in 1916. He has been awarded the following scholastic honors: Phi Beta Kappa; Sigma Xi; Phi Sigma; Botany Seminar; Who's Who in America; fellowship in the American Association for the Advancement of Science; and membership in the American Men of Science, starred in botany.
He was instructor of botany at Washington State College, 1912-13; was assistant professor of botany at this institution, 1913-14; was instructor of botany at the University of Minnesota, 1914-15, and assistant professor, 1915-17 Nebraska University, was made professor of plant ecology, 1917, at the University of Nebraska; and was made research associate in ecology, Carnegie Institute of Washington. He is now professor of plant ecology at the University of Nebraska.
Professor Weaver was married to Martha Helen Hasse at Wahoo, Nebraska. Two children were born to this union: Cornelia Marcia, born February 6, 1909; and Robert John, born September 20, 1917.
He is a member of the editorial board of Ecology and Ecological Monographs. He is a member of the American Association of University Professors; the Ecological Society of America, serving as vice president in 1924-25, and president in 1930; the Society of American Physiologists; Nebraska Academy of Sciences; and the Botanical Society of America. He is a member of the Lincoln Knife and Fork Club, is affiliated with All Souls Unitarian Church at Lincoln, and is a Republican.
Professor Weaver is distinguished throughout the scientific world by reason of the scores of articles he has written on professional subjects and his extensive study of botany. He is the author of the following:
Evaporation and Plant Succession in Southeastern Washington and Adjacent Idaho (1914) ; A Study of the Root-systems of Prairie Plants of Southeastern Washington (1915) ; Natural Reforestation in the Mountains of Northern Idaho (with Harry B. Humphrey, 1915);
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The Effect of Certain Rusts upon the Transpiration of Their Hosts (1916) ; A Study of the Vegetation of Southeastern Washington and Adjacent Idaho (1917); Ecological Studies in the Tension zone Between Prairie and Woodland (with Albert F. Thiel, 1917); Materials for Plant Studies in Nebraska Schools (1918); The Quadrat Method in Teaching Ecology (1918); Further Studies in the Ecoton,e Between Prairie and Woodland (with R. J. Pool and F. C. Jean 1918); Relative Transpiration of Coniferous and Broad-leaved Trees in Autumn and Winter (with A. Mogensen 1919); The Ecological Relation of Roots (1919) ; Root Developments in the Grassland Formation (1920); Development and Activities of Roots of Crop Plants (with F. C. Jean and John W. Crist, 1921); Experimental Vegetation (with F. E. Clements, 1924); Development of Root and Shoot of Winter Wheat under Field Conditions (with J. Kramer and Maude Reed, 1924) ; Absorption of Nutrients from Subsoil in Relation to Crop Yield (with John W. Crist, 1924) ; Relation of Hardpan to Root Penetration in the Great Plains (with John W. Crist, 1922); Direct Measurement of Water Loss from Vegetation without Disturbing the Normal Structure of the Soil, (1924); Plant Production as a Measure of Environment, (1924); Root Development and Crop Yield Under Irrigation (with F. C. Jean, 1924); Root Habits of Field Crops (1925); Investigations on the Root Habits of Plants (1925) ; The Transect Method of Studying Woodland Vegetation along Streams (with H. C. Hanson and John Aikman 1925); Some Ecological Aspects of Agriculture in the Prairie (1927) ; Root Development of Vegetable Crops (with William E. Bruner, 1927); Plant Ecology (with F. E. Clements, 1929); Plant Competition (with F. E. Clements and H. C. Hanson, 1929); Relative Development of Root and Shoot under Long and Short Day Illumination (with W. J. Himmel, 1929); Relation of Aeration to Root Development in Hydrophytes (with W. J. Himmel, 1930); Underground Plant Development in its Relation to Grazing (1930); The Environment of the Prairie (with W. J. Himmel, 1931). Residence: Lincoln.
Adin Hilton Webb
Born at Loveland, Colorado, September 7, 1887, Adin Hilton Webb, physician and surgeon, has been a resident of Nebraska for twenty years. He is the son of Edward and Elizabeth (Williams) Webb, the former a farmer who was born at Bellvue Ohio, September 10, 1851. His ancestory has been American for several generations, the Webbs having landed in Plymouth in 1630. Elizabeth, wife of Edward, was born at Minersviile, Pennsylvania, August 4, 1861, her father being of Welsh blood, and her mother of Welsh extraction.
Dr. Webb attended the country schools near Hamilton, Missouri, 1902. Thereafter he attended Abilene High School and Dickinson County High School at Chapman, Kansas, graduating in 1908. In 1916 he received both his B. Sc. and his M. D. at the University of Nebraska. During 1910 and 1911 he attended Kansas State University. In 1928 he took post-graduate work at the Washington University. He played football in high school, was editor of his college paper and is a member of Phi Rho Sigma.
On November 26, 1919, he was married to Eda Bernice Myers at Lincoln. Mrs. Webb was born at Wayne, Nebraska, September 12, 1884 and was a teacher. On the paternal side her ancestors have been in America several generations; her mother came from Sweden. There is one daughter, Martha Joan, born July 2, 1929.
Medical director of Lincoln public schools in 1917-18, he was commissioned a lieutenant in the Medical Officers Reserve Corps on September 24, 1917, and in February, 1918, was called to active duty, serving overseas in England and France with the British Army until May 28, 1919. In January, 1919, he was promoted to rank of captain in the Medical Corps. From 1919 to 1924 he was engaged in practice in Lincoln and served as medical director of the Midwest Life Insurance Company, and resident physician at the University of Nebraska. From 1924-27 he was director of a hospital at Yachow, West China. At the present time he is engaged in private practice and is attendant physician for University of Nebraska students.
Dr. Webb is a member of the First Baptist Church of Lincoln. His professional memberships include the American Medical Association, the Nebraska State and Lancaster County Medical Societies and the China Medical Society. He is district commissioner of Boy Scouts, a member of the Nebraskana Society and a charter member of the Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants. His sports are tennis and handball. Residence: Lincoln.
Katherine L. Webb
Katherine L. Webb, educator and executive of prominence in Nebraska, has been a resident of this state all her life. She was born at Beatrice, Gage County, Nebraska, March 27, 1886, the daughter of Joseph Luther and Kate L. (Sheppard) Webb. Her father, a physician, was born August 1, 1837, and died at Beatrice, May 12, 1912. His English ancestors came to America in the Mayflower. Her mother was born at Stockton, England, May 18, 1854, and is still living.
Miss Webb was graduated from the Beatrice High School in 1903, and in 1907 received her A. B. degree at Nebraska Wesleyan University, where she was elected to membership in Theophanian, now Alpha Kappa Delta. She took post-graduate work at the University of Nebraska. From 1907 to 1910 she served as principal of the high school at Davenport, Nebraska, and from 1912 to 1914, and 1918-19, was instructor in the Beatrice High School. She is now acting as general secretary of the Young Women's Christian Association at Beatrice.
She is the author of Four Minute Talks for Superintendents, 1926, and More Four Minute Talks for Superintendents, 1928. Her membership in civic organizations include: State Teachers Association; Business and Professional Women's Association; Parent Teachers Association; and the Beatrice Board of Education, of which she was president from 1925 to 1929. She has served as a member of the board of the Young Women's Christian Association for 12 years, and is now president of this organization. From 1915 to 1930 Miss Webb was general superintendent of the Centenary Methodist Episcopal Sunday School at Beatrice.
She has served as patriotic chairman and student loan-fund chairman of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Her religious affiliation is with the Centenary Methodist Episcopal Church at Beatrice. Residence: Beatrice.
Louis Harward Webb
Louis H. Webb was born at Oaks, North Carolina, August 2, 1888, the son of Junius Davis and Miriam Elizabeth (Harward) Webb. His father, who was born at Oaks, June 2, 1861, received his education at Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, and is a prosperous merchant and bank president today. His English and Welsh ancestors settled at Jamestown, 1607; one ancestor was a general in the Revolution.
His mother was born at Chapel Hill, North Carolina, November 1, 1868. She attended Peace College, Raleigh, North Carolina, and is a talented pianist and singer. Her paternal ancestors were English; her father was a Confederate soldier in the Civil War. Through the maternal line she is descended from the Scotch; one ancestor was a general in the Revolution.
Dr. Webb received his early education under a private tutor, and was graduated from the Chapel Hill High School in 1903.In 1910 he was awarded the M. D. degree
