Veda Wells Hodge
Alumna, trustee, benefactress of Howard Payne College. Born in Rising Star; daughter of a pioneer Baptist minister. Had teaching career before her marriage to J. Howard Hodge, a Midland theatre and oil magnate. President, Texas Federation of Women's Clubs, 1949-1951. Has held division chairmanships, General Federation of Women's Clubs, an international organization. Member of the Advisory Board, Japan International Christian University. Past member, Advisory Group, President's White House Committee for Traffic Safety. A leader in West Texas civic life. Outstanding Women of Texas Series, 1967.
31.7158° N, 98.9879° W
Where to Find It
Center Avenue, Howard Payne University, Brownwood
Nearby Markers
- 0.2 mi NE Howard Payne University Brownwood
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- 0.2 mi NE The Rev. Noah Turner Byars Brownwood
- 0.2 mi NE "Hey Paula" Brownwood
- 0.3 mi NE R. B. Rogers House Brownwood
- 0.3 mi NE J. A. Walker House Brownwood