Alvin J. Wirtz

Background

WIRTZ, Alvin J. was born on May 24, 1888 in Columbus, Texas, United States. Son of Lewis M. and Dora C. (Dent) Wirtz.

Education

Bachelor of Laws, University of Texas, 1910.

Career

May (wife of Doctor James C. Cain). Admitted to Texas bar, 1910. Practiced in Colorado County, 1910-1917, Guadalupe County, 1917-1934.

Member firm Powell, Wirtz and Rauhut of Austin Texas, since 1934.

Specializes in oil and water law. Under secretary Department of Interior, January 2, 1940-May 24, 1941.

Director Austin Housing Authority. Organized and served as general counsel Lower Colorado River Authority.

Chairman state advisory board National Youth Administration for Texas.

Achievements

• Alvin J. Wirtz has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Religion

Loving God went to supernatural lengths—by sending His Son to die—to provide everyone an opportunity to escape the fires of Hell and spend eternity in Heaven.

Membership

Member Texas State Senate, 1922-1930. Delaware Democratic National Convention, Houston, 1928, Chicago, 1932 and 1940. Mason, Elk.; Club: Austin Country.

Connections

Married Kitty Mae Stamps, November 18, 1913.

Father:

Lewis M. Wirtz

Mother:

Dora (Dent) Wirtz

Spouse:

Kitty Mae Stamps