George G.
Gibson ’29
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Gibson received a bachelor degree in agriculture in 1929. He retired from USAID in 1965 after service in Washington, D.C., Pakistan and Ceylon. He earned a law degree at the University of Texas Law School in and was admitted into the Texas Bar in 1935. After he served as Director of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service, he joined USAID in 1957.
Alejandro
Paez-Urquidi ’29
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Paez-Urquidi served as the Executive Director of the Comision Federal de Electricidad and is the founder and CEO of Alen, S.A. He also served as Governor of the State of Durango from 1968 to 1974 and founded and educational trust institution, Fundacion Durango in 1982. Paez-Urquidi was awarded the “Medalla Lazaro Cardenas” for contributions to the electrification of Mexico.
Clyde V.
Ellis ’30
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Clyde Ellis is a retired aerospace engineer and was a registered professional engineer in mechanical and civil engineering. He has held principal offices in the Utah Society of Professional Engineers and was a Board Member for the National Society of Professional Engineers. Ellis served Texas A&M as the president of the A&M Clubs in Mexico City, Salt Lake City, and Panama Canal Zone.
Richard E.
Morris Jr. ’31
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The late Richard Morris worked for the Soil Conservation Corps and the Forest Service before beginning a 38-year career in the Engineering Division of Dallas Water Utilities. As Vice Chairman of the American Water Works Association, he helped set standards for the use of concrete and plastic pipes and fittings for water supply and sanitary and storm drainage.
Alfred M.
Pendleton ’31
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A.M. Pendleton served as Head of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Cotton Harvesting and Ginning Program before retirement. He has been honored by Texas A&M, Texas Tech and the National Cotton Ginners Association for his contributions to the ginning industry. Pendleton’s four generation Aggie family includes his father William F. ’95, son Fred A. ’60 and grandson Andrew H. Pendleton ’88.
Mortimer H.
Stewart ’31
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Mortimer Stewart retired from IBM in 1971 after a 39-year career as Manager of Field Engineering for Central and South America and the West Indies. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was active with the Boy Scouts of America. With his wife of 60 years, Mary Kent Stewart, he has traveled extensively throughout the world.
Walter
Swank ’31
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Walter Swank retired as manager of the South Texas Division in 9177 following a 25-year career with Gifford-Hill American, Inc. He was discharged as a major after serving on Saipan and Okinawa during World War II. Swank was awarded the 1964 Engineer of the Year by the Victoria Chapter of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers.
May L.
Benke ’32
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May Benke was a self employed Geophysicist since 1970. He earned World War II medals as an officer in the U.S. Army Signal Corps. Benke worked for The Texas Company (Texaco), Sinclair Oil & Gas Corporation, and several other firms from 1932-1970.
David S.
Wingo ’32
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David Wingo is retired owner and manager of Wingo Oil Mill and breeder of Registered Hereford Cattle. He served in combat with the 16th Calvary Recon Squadron in the European Theater of Operations during World War II.
Anna and Bernhard G.
Zimmerman ’32
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Bernhard Zimmerman is owner of Zimmerman Associates, a Chemists and Engineering firm. He began his professional career as an analytical chemist while a student at Texas A&M. Zimmerman developed a formula for determining moisture for soil compaction still used in building bridges, dams and highways.
Estate of Thomas B.
Goodrich ’33
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Thomas Goodrich graduated from Texas A&M in 1933 where he was in the “Fightin Texas Aggie Band” and also served as head Yell Leader. Goodrich was commissioned an Army 2LT in 1935. Tommy traveled Wyoming in CCC Camps as a camp commander, and then transferred to the Army Air Corps in 1941. Goodrich served with distinction until his retirement in 1964.
James R.
Montgomery ’33
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James Montgomery served as Mayor and City Councilman of the City of Tyler. He retired after 30 years as an engineer for Exxon Company USA. Montgomery also was a member of the Task Force on Engineering for the Texas A&M Target 2000 Project.
Temple B.
Sebastian ’33
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As a major lieutenant colonel in the 9th U.S. Army, Gype Sebastian received four battle stars, the Purple Hear and the Bronze Star during World War II. Following the war, he returned home to serve as adjudication officer for the Veterans Administration. He was Class Agent for the Class of ’33 for over 40 years and was named Houston’s Outstanding Aggie in 1993.
Flora and Perry
Thompson ’33
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Perry entered the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas and majored in the electrical engineering in 1933. After graduation, Thompson went to work for L.E. Myers Co./SWEPCO as a surveyor and engineer. In 1936, Thompson started his own company, Perry Thompson Surveying. During World War II, he was the chief surveyor and engineer for Big Inch Pipeline (war emergency) from Galveston to Cincinnati, Ohio.
Harry W.
Aldredge ’34
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Gilmer, TX
Aldredge owned and operated Aldredge Cleaners & Tailors in Gilmer from 1936-1993. Before that, he worked for Deere & Company. He was active in the U.S. Army Reserve for 37 years, retiring as a lieutenant colonel in 1972. He has been President of the Gilmer Rotary Club and on the board of Dry Cleaners Institute of Texas. He was President of the Upshur County A&M Club twice.
Carroll W.
Cox ’34
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Houston, TX
After earning degrees in Dairy Husbandry in 1934 and Agricultural Education in 1936 from Texas A&M, Mr. Cox served in World War II and the Korean War. He later retired from both the U.S. Air Force Reserve and Mobil Chemical in the early 1970’s and then began breeding and raising registered Brangus cattle.
Norine and James R.
Jackson, Jr. ’36
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J.R. Jackson earned a B.S. degree in geology from Texas A&M and an M.S. in geology from the University of Texas. Jackson was employed for almost 40 years by Standard Oil Co. of Venezuela, Humble Oil and Exxon on numerous exploration, technical, professional and managerial assignments. He has served as President of Norjac Enterprises and on A&M’s Geosciences and Earth Advisory Council.
James A.
Lyon ’36
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This endowment was given in James Lyon’s memory by his wife, E. Mildred Lyon. James Lyon earned a B.S. degree in petroleum engineering at Texas A&M. He was a district engineer for the Texas Railroad Commission for four years and owned Lyon Wireline Service in Houston and Lyon Ranch ay Jay, Oklahoma.
Nell and Alfred H.
Walker ’36
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After serving 35 years with the Texas Agricultural Extension Service, Fred Walker became a rancher in 1972 at Walker Ranch in Comstock, Texas. He was first lieutenant and captain in the U.S. Cavalry and Air Force, and a captain in the U.S. Air Force Reserve.
Joseph C.
Wessendorff ’37
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Joe Wessendorff had a successful career in ranching and investments. He served as President of Wessendorf Development Co., Wessendorff Insurance Co. and Wessendorf Lumber Co. He also was a Trustee of The George Foundation trust and President of the Board of the Polly Ryon Memorial Hospital.
John F.
Younger ’37
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John F. Younger is the Founder and President of the Airport 20 Corporation and served as President of The Association of Former Students in 1965. He has been self employed in oil activities and real estate since 1957. Younger is a recipient of the Texas A&M Distinguished Alumni Award.
Rita and William A.
Bosse ’38
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William Bosse graduated from Texas A&M with a B.S. degree in Agriculture. He began his career as a salesman for Bewley Mills in 1938, and then worked for the Gulf States Utilities Company. In 1941, he became a Control Laboratory Supervisor with Mobil Oil Corporation where he retired in 1978. He was a member of the Beaumont A&M Club and Southeast Texas A&M Foundation.
Jack
Finney ’38
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Greenville, TX
Jack Finney is the owner of Finney Properties, Jack Finney Inc., Ja-Lu Quarter Houses, and Finney’s Holsum Bakery. He served as the Past President of the Greenville School Board and Chamber of Commerce and was awarded Greenville’s Businessman of the Year. He served Texas A&M as a member of the Board of Regents and the Chancellor Advisory Committee.
Troy P.
Wakefield ’38
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Troy Wakefield had a successful career in Oil & Gas Production and Investments. He served as Chairman of the Board of the Wakefield Corporation and Dreamers Oil, Inc. and Vice President of the Southern Mid-Continent Petroleum Corporation. Wakefield served his alma mater by serving as a Trustee on the Texas A&M Research Foundation and was on the planning committee for the Memorial Student Center and Rudder Tower.
Roy L.
Dye, Jr. ’39
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Houston, TX
Roy Dye retired from Sears Roebuck and Company as General Manager of the Gulf Coast Area of Texas in 1981 after 34 years handling management assignments throughout the Southwest. He served Texas A&M as a Class Agent for five years, and served on Alumni Council for the Texas A&M Research Foundation and the Development Council for Texas A&M College of Agriculture.