Background
Russell, Willard Lorane was born on August 14, 1898 in Hallettsville, Texas, United States. Son of Henry Hamilton and Annie (Hemphill) Russell.
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Willard Lorane Russell
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Bachelor of Science, University Texas, 1924. Master of Arts, Baylor University, 1930. Bachelor of Laws, South Texas School Law, 1933.
Doctor of Laws, Texas Wesleyan College, 1959, Howard Payne College, 1965.
Career
Superintendent public schools, Hallettsville, 1925-1929. Instructor Baylor University, 1930. Admitted to Texas bar, 1933, practiced in Houston.
Chairman of the Board Shiner Oil Mill & Manufacturing Company (Texas).
Vice-president, director Southern Warehouse Corporation. Owner, operator farm and ranch enterprises.
Founder, donor Russell Foundation, religious, education, charitable trust, 1948. Trustee U. Saint Thomas, Houston, Baylor University, Waco, Texas, Baylor Medical College, Houston.
Board directors Houston Saint and Newsboys Club, Lincoln Ednl.
Foundation, New New York
Achievements
Religion
The Bible is the ultimate source of practical and proven methods for joy and life.
Membership
Member State Bar Texas, American, Houston bar associations, American Judicature Society, Indiana Rice Growers Association. Mason (Shriner), Odd. Clubs: Farm and Ranch, Torch (Houston).
Connections
Married Stella Wolters, December 24, 1928.
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Nationality
American -
Religion
Baptist