Gadsden High School - Crucible Yearbook (Gadsden, AL)

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 Hall of Fame Qeneral IDilliam Luther Sibert Gadsden’s most distinguished military man and engineer. ft n II.1.1 AM L. SIBERT, was born October 12, 1860. Educated at University of COJ - 'a ama afterwards graduating from West Point with honor in the engi-neering department as lieutenant; engineering work in Cincinnati improving the Ohio River; at Willett’s Point as instructor; in the Philippines after the Spanish American War to rebuild the railroad from Manila; next in Pittsburg where he gained national prominence in bringing the railroads to terms; raised bridges impeding navigation on Allegheny River; dynamited dams and saved Pittsburg during floods in the Allegheny; named by Roosevelt on the Panama Cunal Commission in charge of Gatun I cks; sent by government at request of Red Cross to control overflowing rivers in China; next located in Cincinnati as Colonel of U. S. Army Engineers of the middle district; in charge of the Pacific Coast defense; second in command to Pershing in Kranee during the World War; recalled from France to take charge of U. S. Chemical Department for World War; retired from U. S. Army; appointed by Governor Brandon to supervise construction of Mobile port. Dr. Qeorqe Staten Uann R. GEORGE STATEN VANN enjoys the distinction of being honored in 1926 by being elected a Fellow of the American College of Dentists, which is the highest honor within the gift of the dental profession. Dr. George Staten Vann, born at Trussville, Ala., early education at Trussville rural schools and Trussville Academy: graduated at 21 from Vnndor-bilt Dental Department. Nashville, Tenn., with I). I). S. degree; awarded Founder’s Medal for general proficiency in class of •14; began practice in Gadsden; elected member of Alabama Dental Association: post-graduate course, 1895. in Chicago; 1896 elected President of Alabama Dental Association; 1903 elected President of the Southern Dental Association: 1898 made member of National Dental Association: 1904 elected Vice-President; 1910 elected member of Dental Examiners of Alabama and at present President of the Board: made Fellow of American College of Dentists. 1926; elected Vice-President of the National Association of Dental Examiners. 1927. Anne ITlathilcle Bilbro HE following sketch of Miss Bilbro in “Who’s Who in America,’’ 1928, is proof of her eligibility as author and composer to Gadsden’s Hall of Fame: Bilbro. Anne Mathildk. Author, cow-poser: born at Tuskegee, Alabama; daughter of James Andrew and Fran-cina A. (Mason) Bilbro; graduate Alabama Conference Female College. Tus-ke ree (now Woman’s College of Alabama at Montgonierv Alabama): stud:ed mu«ic with Kent Mueller. Atlanta. Ga.. p«d in New York. Teacher piano. Gadsden. Ala . New York and other cities. Member various music clubs. Enisconnl-ien. Author; The Middle Pasture (novel! 1917. Composer of 5ft books of educational music, about 200 sheet publications consisting of piano pieces, songs and ensemble mus:c and a number of musical plavs. Has been engaged constantly in composition of music and as instructor in harmony since 1911.

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Hall of Fame Captain IDilliam Patrick Laij eAPT. WILLIAM PATRICK LAY, citizen noted for development of Coosa River navigation and organization of Alabama Power Company. William Patrick Lay, born Cherokee County, Alabama near Rome, Georgia, moved to Gadsden, 1870; engaged in lumber business; helped locate with Colonel Eaton the first blast furnace in Gadsden; built and owned the first electric light plant in city; influenced Federal Government to build locks on Coosa River; figured largely in construction of ruilroud from Anniston to Gadsden, now L. N.; President of Printup Hotel Company; located Gulf States Steel Company in Gadsden; supplied Attalla with light and water for several years. The crowning effort of Mr. Lay’s career is the improvement and development of the Coosa River. Captain Lay made two surveys for the Federal Government; founded and incorporated Alabama Power Company at Gadsden in 1906, and was sole owner of the company; author of five booklets, numerous press articles in magazines and papers on river improvement. ♦if}? - IHrs. Irene IDhorton Sutherlin Its. IRENE WHORTON SUTHERLIN was chosen because of her distinction in receiving the state prize for her play, “Whiter Than Snow.” Irbne Whorton Sutherlin, author, musician, was born at Forney, Alabama: attended Disque High and Brenau College Conservatory, Gainesville, Georgia; studied voice and piano in Atlanta and Birmingham; 1918-24 studied voice in New York under Auguste Ohstroni Ren-ard; studied short story writing at Columbia University, 1920-21. Play “Whiter Than Snow” won Alabama Little Theater Contest, 1927. Qlen Daois ITlcCaghren QLENN DAVIS McCAGIIREN, 19 years of age, member of Sophomore Class, Gadsden High School, Built his first radio three years ago; has continually experimented with different hook-ups till he made a discovery of how to reduce static, and constructed a device which is now in the patent office for investigations. He has been made a flattering offer by a leading radio corporation for his invention, provided no other patent has been granted for the same invention. A period of three months is required for this to be certified to by U. S. Patent Office. Faye Thirteen