Evening Star Newspaper, July 30, 1935, Page 7

DR, WILLIAMS DIES; NOTED JOURNALIST Founder of First College School of Journalism Once Printer’s “Devil.” By the Associated Press. COLUMBIA, Mo., July 30.—The long, brilliant journalistic and educa- tional career of Dr. Walter Williams has been ended by death. Dr. Williams, 71, founder of Mis- souri University's widely known School of Journalism, died at his home here last night after a long illness. The funeral will be held here ‘Wednesday. A high school graduate who used newspaper work as a path to a high place in the scholastic world, Dr. Wil- liams attained distinction as one of the most eminent American journal- 1sts and educators of his time. It was said of him that he found Journalism a trade and helped make it & profession. His work, which began as a printer's “devil,” embraced the activities of editor, author, good-will ambassador, founder and dean of the first collegiate school of journalism in the world and university president. Headed University. Although his schooling was limited to preparatory class rooms and the only degree he possessed was the honorary degree of doctor of laws, Dr. ‘Williams, by reason of his work as founder of the school’s department of Journalism, was named president of the University of Missouri. He took office January 1, 1931, spending the following Summer in a tour of Latin America, in which he was received as distinguished guest in several capitals of Central and South America. Fail- ing health force« him to retire a month ago as preisdent of the uni- versity. Dr. Williams was 15 years old when he obtained his first newspaper job in the composing room of the Boonville (Mo.) Topic at 75 cents a week. Eight years later he became editor and part owner of the Boonville Advertiser and president of the Missouri Press As- sociation. He assumed editorial supervision in 1890 of the Columbia (Mo.) Herald, which bore the reputation of being one of the model small-town news- papers of America. From that time on his activities in newspaper work broadened, and he rapidly gained recognition for his efforts to raise the standards of journalism. From his pen came “The Journal- ists’ Creed,” a code of ethics con- .ceived with the idea of guiding jour- nalists, both old and young, and setting forth the high ideals of the profession. The creed was widely cir- culated. Took Over School. Meanwhile, Dr. Williams' services were widely sought, but he continued in newspaper work as his principal activity. He served the University of Missouri several years as chairman of the Executive Committee of the Board of Curators. He resigned that place in 1908 to become dean of the School of Journalism at the suggestion of the Missouri Press Association. It was the first separate division in any university organized exclusively for instruction in newspaper work. Dr. Williams worked out & curriculum which has been widely copied. He was urged several times by the Democratic party to become its candi- date fol Governor of Missouri, but consistently declined. Dr. Williams was born at Boon- ville, Mo., July 2, 1864. In 1892, he married Miss Hulda Harned of Ver- mont, Mo. They had two sons and & daughter. Mrs. Williams died in 1918. In October, 1927, the dean married Miss Sara Lockwood, a grad- uate of the School of Journalism, and later & member of the faculty. She is also an author. Through his journalistic activities, Dean Willlams became known in virtually every country of the earth. In the School of Journalism building were evidences of good will from Ja- pan and Great Britain, presented by the Ambassadors of those countries in recognition of the efforts of Dr. ‘Williams to improve international re- lations. Received Many Honors. Many honors were conferred upon Dr. Williams by nstional and inter- national press associations and con- gresses. As president of the National Editorial Association he was the youngest man ever to hold that posi- tion. He was a fellow of the British Institute of Journalists and a member of the National Union of Journalists of Great Britain. He was noted as an orator and much in demand as a public speaker. ‘The late Champ Clark, after hearing one of his addresses, paid him this compliment: “He is one of the ablest men I have ever known in the State of Missouri.” Among his many writing was “Jour- nalism—the Newest Weapon of Democ- racy.” DEATH IS MOURNED. British Journalist - Pays Tribute to Dr. Williams. LONDON, July 30 (#).—Alan Pitt Robbins, president of the British In- stitute of Journalists, said today that Dr. Walter Williams “is mourned by newspaper men the world over.” “He was an honored fellow of our institute for many years” Robbins said. $1,500,000 for City Planning. More than $1,500,000 will be spent in city planning in the Manchurian section of Antung, China. 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THE EVENING ST MRS, EDWIN HESSE DIES AFTER FALL Succumbs in Hospital. Funeral Services to Be Held Thursday. Mrs. Pamela W. Hesse, 60, wife of former Police Supt. Edwin B. Hesse, died yesterday in Sibley Hospital, where she had been confined since she broke her hip in a fall a month ago at her residence, 506 ‘A street southeast. Born in Louisville, Ky., the daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Web- ber, Mrs. Hesse came to Washington about 35 years ago with her father, who was secretary general of the Scottish Rite Masons, Southern juris- diction, a post he held for many years. She met her future husband when he was chief clerk and property clerk of the Police Department and they were married in February, 1900. During the following years, Maj. Hesse showed such knowledge of ad- ministrative affairs of the depart- ment that in 1925 Congress passed a special act making him assistant superintendent of police. He was made major and superintendent a year later, serving until his retire- ment in 1830. The Hesses lived in the A street residence throughout their married life. They had no children. Besides her husband, Mrs. Hesse is survived by two sisters, Miss Charlotte rded have ..“ “Sayinx SPOT Webber and Mrs. Harry E. Miller, both of Washington. Funeral services will be held Thurs- day at 11 a.m. at Lee’s funeral estab- lishment, Massachusetts avenue and Fourth street. Rev. John Weidley, pastor emeritus of the Church of the Reformation, and Rev. Freeley W. Rohrer, pastor of the Metropolitan Presbyterian Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery. U. S. RAILWAY OPENED “Official” Train Run at Grand Coulee Dam. GRAND COULEE DAM, Wash., July 30 (#)—With Gov. Clarence D. Mar- tin at the throttle, the first “official” train was run over the newly con- structed 30-mile United States Con- struction Railway to the Grand Coulee Dam site yesterday. Although the train nominally was a freight, two passenger coaches were hooked on to carry 75 Northwest notables. First e Farm Becomes Town. A single farm in the foothills of the Caucasus Mountains has grown into the modern town of Zernograd con- taining the headquarters and experi- mental station of Russia’s Institute of Agricultural Research. The Mayflower Coffee Shoppe and Men’s Grill (001 Air-Conditioning System Operates from 7 a. m. Until Closing Club Breakfasts . . . Table d’'hote Luncheons and Dinners In addition to the populer a la carte menu...excellent cuisine STOCK EXCHANGE DEAN DIES AT 88 Bouvier Bought Seat 66 Years " Ago—Catholic Charities Are Beneficiaries. By the Assocated Press., NEW YORK, July 30.—Michel C. Bouvier, 88, dean of the New York Stock Exchange, died yesterday of pneumonia at his Summer home at Narragansett Pier, Long Island. William Fahnestock becomes the dean, with John D. Rockefeller, sr., his immediate junior. 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