Background
Howell, Hilton Emory was born on May 10, 1897 in near Lexington, Texas, United States. Son of Thomas Andrew and Mamie (Griffith) Howell.
Howell, Hilton Emory was born on May 10, 1897 in near Lexington, Texas, United States. Son of Thomas Andrew and Mamie (Griffith) Howell.
Student Baylor University, 1915-1918. Bachelor of Arts University of Texas, 1921, Bachelor of Laws, 1922. Doctor of Laws, Baylor University, 1962.
Admitted to Texas bar, 1922. Partner firm Naman, Howell, Smith && Chase, and predecessors, Waco, Texas, 1926-1966, of counsel, 1966-1968. Special chief justice Supreme Court of Texas, 1932.
Chairman of board of directors KWTX Broadcasting Company, Texoma Broadcasters, Inc., 1964-1968. Director Victoria Broadcaster, Inc., Word, Inc., First National Bank of Waco (Texas), Brazos Broadcasting Company, 1st National Bank of Durant, Oklahoma Director, past chairman board Hillcrest Hospital, 1933-1956. Director Baylor Stadium Corporation, 1950-1952, Heart-O-Texas Fair, 1956-1957, Baylor-Waco Foundation.
Chairman of the board of trustees Cooper Foundation, 1956-1968, Baylor University, 1958-1968. Secretary Waco Perpetual Growth Foundation.
Christian discipleship is a commitment to work for social and political change of the community you live in.
The Bible can be puzzling but it is continually a source of inspiration and direction in lives of people.
Member American, Texas bar associations, American Judicature Society, Texas Bar Foundation, Waco Chamber of Commerce, Delta Theta Phi. Democratic; Mason (32 degree). Clubs: City (Waco).
Married Louise Hatchett, March 27, 1926. Children: Hilton Hatchett, Donald Lee, James Louis.