**Ada Nichols Crain**
San Antonio, Texas — Ada Nichols Crain, a pioneering educator and significant figure in the history of early 20th-century San Antonio education, passed away on March 2, 1957, at the age of 81.
Born in New Brunswick, Canada, on September 10, 1875, Ada dedicated her life to the advancement of learning and the empowerment of women. She achieved a historic milestone in Texas education by serving as the first principal of Highland Park Elementary School, breaking barriers for women in leadership roles within the academic community.
A woman of profound impact, her legacy remains etched in the foundations of the schools she helped lead and the lives of the students she inspired.
She was laid to rest at City Cemetery #2 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. She is remembered with great respect by her family and the community she served so faithfully.
**Family Members**
Spouse: Lee Thomas Crain 1873-1904
**Children:**
- CPT Charles Edward Crain 1896-1945
- Freeman Thomas "Free" Crain 1898-1924
- Violet Crain Sallee 1900-1959
- Nell Crain Youngs 1902-1964
- Ann Crain Orth 1904-1976
San Antonio, Texas — Ada Nichols Crain, a pioneering educator and significant figure in the history of early 20th-century San Antonio education, passed away on March 2, 1957, at the age of 81.
Born in New Brunswick, Canada, on September 10, 1875, Ada dedicated her life to the advancement of learning and the empowerment of women. She achieved a historic milestone in Texas education by serving as the first principal of Highland Park Elementary School, breaking barriers for women in leadership roles within the academic community.
A woman of profound impact, her legacy remains etched in the foundations of the schools she helped lead and the lives of the students she inspired.
She was laid to rest at City Cemetery #2 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. She is remembered with great respect by her family and the community she served so faithfully.
**Family Members**
Spouse: Lee Thomas Crain 1873-1904
**Children:**
- CPT Charles Edward Crain 1896-1945
- Freeman Thomas "Free" Crain 1898-1924
- Violet Crain Sallee 1900-1959
- Nell Crain Youngs 1902-1964
- Ann Crain Orth 1904-1976
Paul R. Ehrlich, a leading ecologist and co‑founder of the field of co‑evolution, died at 93. His landmark 1968 book *The Population Bomb* warned of overpopulation, resource depletion and environmental collapse, sparking global debate and influencing policies such as China’s one‑child plan and India’s sterilisation programmes. Ehrlich’s work also accelerated the development of contraception and women’s reproductive rights. Despite criticism that his focus on population growth overlooked other factors, his research shaped public discourse on sustainability and biodiversity. Ehrlich’s legacy remains contentious but undeniably pivotal in environmental science and policy.
Stanford University biologist Paul Ehrlich, who recently passed away, was a prominent scientific voice raising alarms about population growth, world hunger, and environmental collapse. His 1968 book, "The Population Bomb," predicted widespread famine and societal breakdown, sparking both acclaim and controversy. While some predictions didn't materialize due to the Green Revolution, Ehrlich maintained that human impacts on the planet are increasingly severe. He argued for scientists to actively engage in public discourse and address critical issues like overconsumption and population control, believing it was their ethical responsibility to do so.
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Prof. Lucia Vaina, a remarkable woman whose life was a testament to compassion, perseverance, and an unyielding pursuit of knowledge. She left us on July 25, 2025.
