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Paul Wells Barrus, American priest, deceased. Ordained priest Roman Catholic Church, 1978; certified teacher, Iowa. Member Phi Beta Kappa, Kappa Delta Pi, Eta Sigma Phi, Phi Sigma Iota. Served with United States Army, 1942-1943.

Background

Barrus, Paul Wells was born on June 29, 1902 in Winterset, Iowa, United States. Son of Charles and Daisy May (Clopton) Barrus.

Education

Bachelor with honors, Drake University, 1933. Master of Arts, Drake University, 1936. Doctor of Philosophy, State University Iowa, 1949.

Career

Teacher, public schools, Iowa, 1926-1936; assistant professor, Drake U., Des Moines, 1937-1942; instructor, Iowa State University, Ames, 1943-1945; professor, department chairman English, East Texas State University, Commerce, 1949-1976; priest, Commerce, 1978-1983; priest, Grand Prairie, Texas, 1983-1990; priest, Richardson, Texas, since 1990.

Achievements

  • Paul Wells Barrus has been listed as a noteworthy Priest by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Army, 1942-1943.

Interests

  • Avocation: writing.

Connections

Father:
Charles Barrus

Mother:
Daisy May (Clopton) Barrus

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Awards

  • Member Phi Beta Kappa, Kappa Delta Pi, Eta Sigma Phi, Phi Sigma Iota.