RALPH DELANIA WALLING is a living example of what preseverance, coupled with natural ability will accomplish.
A leading violinist of this section, a teacher of single success in Crockett, he occupies his enviable position today through sheer pluck and determination through a never lagging will to succeed.
Ralph D. Walling comes out of pioneer stock, both his father Jesse Walling born in Houston County Texas and his mother Sarah Parker Walling having been born in Anderson County, Texas. His mother a member of the prominent Parker family whose lives were all so closely interwoven with the early history of Anderson County, cherished till her death a letter written by her father S.W. Parker to his brother, Francis H. Parker on April 12, 1857. In this he says, "On the 7th of this month I was married to Miss Catherine Nixon ... I tell you. I think she is one of the Texas pinks." Further on in the same letter this information is given: "She has 2000 acres
of land". It will be seen from this the Nixon's were landed proprietors. They had been one of the families comprising Austin's Colony.
Young Ralph born on a farm in Erath County in 1887, came to Anderson County at the age of four. Reared on a farm, his education was confined to rural schools. He was passionately
fond of music as a boy, and, when a stripling in his early teens he encountered a man who would undertake to teach him the violin, his joy knew no bounds. That man was Mr. S.K. Hohes, whose farm adjoined the Walling farm. The lessons proceeded with marked success. Many years have since been devoted to his art, but Mr. Walling has always recalled with deepest gratitude that he imbibed his first inspiration and determination to make music his life occupation from his first teacher.
Ralph Walling was one of our Anderson County boys who answered his country's call in February 1918 for service in the World War. His experiences took him first to Camp Travis, where he was trained in light field artillery, from Camp Travis to Long Island, thence to Philadelphia in June, thence to be sent to Halifax. from this place on July 4th, he, one of 1400 of our bravest and best sailed for France on the "City of Calcutta."
Twelve other transports, similarly loaded, accompanied them. Their escort of battle cruiser and submarine chasers (dropping 14 bombs on the trip over) kept things from getting dull at sea.
This was one of the contingents that landed in England and paraded as an act to cheer on the Britishers. One can vision the effect of those eight solid miles of fresh eyed boys, filing past on that memorable march from Liverpool. The Mayor addressed them and the King sent personal messages to the individuals. England saw in those Americans her hope---her ultimate victory.
Today, Ralph Walling and the other thousands of brave boys who felt so proud that day of the honors shown them, realize in their hearts that they merited every recognition accorded them.
Walling's services did not end with the signing of the Armistice. He was kept in the Army of Occupation in Germany for five months after the war ended. To him it was the long coveted chance to hear fine German music, to add to his own musical contributions to entertainments to learn more of Germany. Unmistakably. it was a time not devoid of interest and purpose aside from his routine duties. He found opportunity for travel; for one instance, to visit the Kaiser's summer palace, four kilometers from Coblentz. His two years service overseas was immeasurably enriched by the five months stay in Germany.
Mustered out at Camp Bowie and returned to Palestine June 18, 1919, he took up the occupation of farming. In 1921 he began teaching violin in Crockett and has continued there to the present.
His eager interest in his pupils is generally diffused. However, three outstanding individuals, from their unusual
talents, achievements, and the length of time he has instructed them deserve special mention. They are: Henry Guenther of Tallequah, Oklahoma; and Misses Stella Mildred Younas and Albertine Smith of Crockett, Texas.
Mr. Walling owns a substantial farm near Crockett and there he resides. His efforts or divided between farming and music; and who can deny that the combination of occupations is ideal?
Mr. Walling on July 22, 1929, was united in marriage to Miss Alma Burran. Four little ones have come to bless their home.
1. Stella
2. Lula Bell
3. Arthie
4. Ralph, Jr.
Source; Pauline Buck Hohes. 1936
A Centennial History of Anderson County, Texas
The Naylor Co., San Antonio, Texas
Page 565
Sent to me by my cousin Horace R. Burke.
A leading violinist of this section, a teacher of single success in Crockett, he occupies his enviable position today through sheer pluck and determination through a never lagging will to succeed.
Ralph D. Walling comes out of pioneer stock, both his father Jesse Walling born in Houston County Texas and his mother Sarah Parker Walling having been born in Anderson County, Texas. His mother a member of the prominent Parker family whose lives were all so closely interwoven with the early history of Anderson County, cherished till her death a letter written by her father S.W. Parker to his brother, Francis H. Parker on April 12, 1857. In this he says, "On the 7th of this month I was married to Miss Catherine Nixon ... I tell you. I think she is one of the Texas pinks." Further on in the same letter this information is given: "She has 2000 acres
of land". It will be seen from this the Nixon's were landed proprietors. They had been one of the families comprising Austin's Colony.
Young Ralph born on a farm in Erath County in 1887, came to Anderson County at the age of four. Reared on a farm, his education was confined to rural schools. He was passionately
fond of music as a boy, and, when a stripling in his early teens he encountered a man who would undertake to teach him the violin, his joy knew no bounds. That man was Mr. S.K. Hohes, whose farm adjoined the Walling farm. The lessons proceeded with marked success. Many years have since been devoted to his art, but Mr. Walling has always recalled with deepest gratitude that he imbibed his first inspiration and determination to make music his life occupation from his first teacher.
Ralph Walling was one of our Anderson County boys who answered his country's call in February 1918 for service in the World War. His experiences took him first to Camp Travis, where he was trained in light field artillery, from Camp Travis to Long Island, thence to Philadelphia in June, thence to be sent to Halifax. from this place on July 4th, he, one of 1400 of our bravest and best sailed for France on the "City of Calcutta."
Twelve other transports, similarly loaded, accompanied them. Their escort of battle cruiser and submarine chasers (dropping 14 bombs on the trip over) kept things from getting dull at sea.
This was one of the contingents that landed in England and paraded as an act to cheer on the Britishers. One can vision the effect of those eight solid miles of fresh eyed boys, filing past on that memorable march from Liverpool. The Mayor addressed them and the King sent personal messages to the individuals. England saw in those Americans her hope---her ultimate victory.
Today, Ralph Walling and the other thousands of brave boys who felt so proud that day of the honors shown them, realize in their hearts that they merited every recognition accorded them.
Walling's services did not end with the signing of the Armistice. He was kept in the Army of Occupation in Germany for five months after the war ended. To him it was the long coveted chance to hear fine German music, to add to his own musical contributions to entertainments to learn more of Germany. Unmistakably. it was a time not devoid of interest and purpose aside from his routine duties. He found opportunity for travel; for one instance, to visit the Kaiser's summer palace, four kilometers from Coblentz. His two years service overseas was immeasurably enriched by the five months stay in Germany.
Mustered out at Camp Bowie and returned to Palestine June 18, 1919, he took up the occupation of farming. In 1921 he began teaching violin in Crockett and has continued there to the present.
His eager interest in his pupils is generally diffused. However, three outstanding individuals, from their unusual
talents, achievements, and the length of time he has instructed them deserve special mention. They are: Henry Guenther of Tallequah, Oklahoma; and Misses Stella Mildred Younas and Albertine Smith of Crockett, Texas.
Mr. Walling owns a substantial farm near Crockett and there he resides. His efforts or divided between farming and music; and who can deny that the combination of occupations is ideal?
Mr. Walling on July 22, 1929, was united in marriage to Miss Alma Burran. Four little ones have come to bless their home.
1. Stella
2. Lula Bell
3. Arthie
4. Ralph, Jr.
Source; Pauline Buck Hohes. 1936
A Centennial History of Anderson County, Texas
The Naylor Co., San Antonio, Texas
Page 565
Sent to me by my cousin Horace R. Burke.
RALPH DELANIA WALLING is a living example of what preseverance, coupled with natural ability will accomplish.
A leading violinist of this section, a teacher of single success in Crockett, he occupies his enviable position today through sheer pluck and determination through a never lagging will to succeed.
Ralph D. Walling comes out of pioneer stock, both his father Jesse Walling born in Houston County Texas and his mother Sarah Parker Walling having been born in Anderson County, Texas. His mother a member of the prominent Parker family whose lives were all so closely interwoven with the early history of Anderson County, cherished till her death a letter written by her father S.W. Parker to his brother, Francis H. Parker on April 12, 1857. In this he says, "On the 7th of this month I was married to Miss Catherine Nixon ... I tell you. I think she is one of the Texas pinks." Further on in the same letter this information is given: "She has 2000 acres
of land". It will be seen from this the Nixon's were landed proprietors. They had been one of the families comprising Austin's Colony.
Young Ralph born on a farm in Erath County in 1887, came to Anderson County at the age of four. Reared on a farm, his education was confined to rural schools. He was passionately
fond of music as a boy, and, when a stripling in his early teens he encountered a man who would undertake to teach him the violin, his joy knew no bounds. That man was Mr. S.K. Hohes, whose farm adjoined the Walling farm. The lessons proceeded with marked success. Many years have since been devoted to his art, but Mr. Walling has always recalled with deepest gratitude that he imbibed his first inspiration and determination to make music his life occupation from his first teacher.
Ralph Walling was one of our Anderson County boys who answered his country's call in February 1918 for service in the World War. His experiences took him first to Camp Travis, where he was trained in light field artillery, from Camp Travis to Long Island, thence to Philadelphia in June, thence to be sent to Halifax. from this place on July 4th, he, one of 1400 of our bravest and best sailed for France on the "City of Calcutta."
Twelve other transports, similarly loaded, accompanied them. Their escort of battle cruiser and submarine chasers (dropping 14 bombs on the trip over) kept things from getting dull at sea.
This was one of the contingents that landed in England and paraded as an act to cheer on the Britishers. One can vision the effect of those eight solid miles of fresh eyed boys, filing past on that memorable march from Liverpool. The Mayor addressed them and the King sent personal messages to the individuals. England saw in those Americans her hope---her ultimate victory.
Today, Ralph Walling and the other thousands of brave boys who felt so proud that day of the honors shown them, realize in their hearts that they merited every recognition accorded them.
Walling's services did not end with the signing of the Armistice. He was kept in the Army of Occupation in Germany for five months after the war ended. To him it was the long coveted chance to hear fine German music, to add to his own musical contributions to entertainments to learn more of Germany. Unmistakably. it was a time not devoid of interest and purpose aside from his routine duties. He found opportunity for travel; for one instance, to visit the Kaiser's summer palace, four kilometers from Coblentz. His two years service overseas was immeasurably enriched by the five months stay in Germany.
Mustered out at Camp Bowie and returned to Palestine June 18, 1919, he took up the occupation of farming. In 1921 he began teaching violin in Crockett and has continued there to the present.
His eager interest in his pupils is generally diffused. However, three outstanding individuals, from their unusual
talents, achievements, and the length of time he has instructed them deserve special mention. They are: Henry Guenther of Tallequah, Oklahoma; and Misses Stella Mildred Younas and Albertine Smith of Crockett, Texas.
Mr. Walling owns a substantial farm near Crockett and there he resides. His efforts or divided between farming and music; and who can deny that the combination of occupations is ideal?
Mr. Walling on July 22, 1929, was united in marriage to Miss Alma Burran. Four little ones have come to bless their home.
1. Stella
2. Lula Bell
3. Arthie
4. Ralph, Jr.
Source; Pauline Buck Hohes. 1936
A Centennial History of Anderson County, Texas
The Naylor Co., San Antonio, Texas
Page 565
Sent to me by my cousin Horace R. Burke.
A leading violinist of this section, a teacher of single success in Crockett, he occupies his enviable position today through sheer pluck and determination through a never lagging will to succeed.
Ralph D. Walling comes out of pioneer stock, both his father Jesse Walling born in Houston County Texas and his mother Sarah Parker Walling having been born in Anderson County, Texas. His mother a member of the prominent Parker family whose lives were all so closely interwoven with the early history of Anderson County, cherished till her death a letter written by her father S.W. Parker to his brother, Francis H. Parker on April 12, 1857. In this he says, "On the 7th of this month I was married to Miss Catherine Nixon ... I tell you. I think she is one of the Texas pinks." Further on in the same letter this information is given: "She has 2000 acres
of land". It will be seen from this the Nixon's were landed proprietors. They had been one of the families comprising Austin's Colony.
Young Ralph born on a farm in Erath County in 1887, came to Anderson County at the age of four. Reared on a farm, his education was confined to rural schools. He was passionately
fond of music as a boy, and, when a stripling in his early teens he encountered a man who would undertake to teach him the violin, his joy knew no bounds. That man was Mr. S.K. Hohes, whose farm adjoined the Walling farm. The lessons proceeded with marked success. Many years have since been devoted to his art, but Mr. Walling has always recalled with deepest gratitude that he imbibed his first inspiration and determination to make music his life occupation from his first teacher.
Ralph Walling was one of our Anderson County boys who answered his country's call in February 1918 for service in the World War. His experiences took him first to Camp Travis, where he was trained in light field artillery, from Camp Travis to Long Island, thence to Philadelphia in June, thence to be sent to Halifax. from this place on July 4th, he, one of 1400 of our bravest and best sailed for France on the "City of Calcutta."
Twelve other transports, similarly loaded, accompanied them. Their escort of battle cruiser and submarine chasers (dropping 14 bombs on the trip over) kept things from getting dull at sea.
This was one of the contingents that landed in England and paraded as an act to cheer on the Britishers. One can vision the effect of those eight solid miles of fresh eyed boys, filing past on that memorable march from Liverpool. The Mayor addressed them and the King sent personal messages to the individuals. England saw in those Americans her hope---her ultimate victory.
Today, Ralph Walling and the other thousands of brave boys who felt so proud that day of the honors shown them, realize in their hearts that they merited every recognition accorded them.
Walling's services did not end with the signing of the Armistice. He was kept in the Army of Occupation in Germany for five months after the war ended. To him it was the long coveted chance to hear fine German music, to add to his own musical contributions to entertainments to learn more of Germany. Unmistakably. it was a time not devoid of interest and purpose aside from his routine duties. He found opportunity for travel; for one instance, to visit the Kaiser's summer palace, four kilometers from Coblentz. His two years service overseas was immeasurably enriched by the five months stay in Germany.
Mustered out at Camp Bowie and returned to Palestine June 18, 1919, he took up the occupation of farming. In 1921 he began teaching violin in Crockett and has continued there to the present.
His eager interest in his pupils is generally diffused. However, three outstanding individuals, from their unusual
talents, achievements, and the length of time he has instructed them deserve special mention. They are: Henry Guenther of Tallequah, Oklahoma; and Misses Stella Mildred Younas and Albertine Smith of Crockett, Texas.
Mr. Walling owns a substantial farm near Crockett and there he resides. His efforts or divided between farming and music; and who can deny that the combination of occupations is ideal?
Mr. Walling on July 22, 1929, was united in marriage to Miss Alma Burran. Four little ones have come to bless their home.
1. Stella
2. Lula Bell
3. Arthie
4. Ralph, Jr.
Source; Pauline Buck Hohes. 1936
A Centennial History of Anderson County, Texas
The Naylor Co., San Antonio, Texas
Page 565
Sent to me by my cousin Horace R. Burke.
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