Background
Potenza, Daisy McKaskle was born on March 5, 1906 in Houston, Texas, United States. Daughter of George Washington and Dora Amy (Crump) McKaskle.
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Daisy McKaskle Potenza
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Daisy McKaskle Potenza, American newspaper executive. Recipient award United Fund, 1967; tribute for executive service to Chronicle, 1983; outstanding ticket sales awardee Pin Oak Charity Horse Show, Texas Children"s Hospital, 1975-1983, 84. Member National, Texas press women, Women in Communications, Press; Club: Farm and Ranch.
Education
Student Sinclair Business College, 1925, Massey"s Business College, 1924-1926, U. Houston.
Career
Ann (Mistress William L. Hale) (deceased). With Houston Chronicle, 1926-1987, administrative assistant to editor-in-chief, 1930-1979, administrative assistant to senior vice-president and consultant, 1979-1987, appointed consultant, 1994. Executive secretary Houston Endowment, Incorporated., 1968-1969, participated in oralhistory project Jesse H. Jones Archive, Houston Endowment Incorporated., 1997-1998.
Board directors Pin Oak Charity Horse Show, 1978, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84.
Achievements
Membership
Executive secretary Houston Endowment, Inc., 1968-1969, participated in oral history project Jesse H. Jones Archive, Houston Endowment Inc., 1997-1998. Board directors Pin Oak Charity Horse Show, 1978, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84. Member National, Texas press women, Women in Communications, Press Club Houston (honorary life), Farm and Ranch Club.
Connections
Married Julius Orian Potenza, September 26, 1928 (deceased 1999). 1 child, Marjorie Ann (Mistress William L. Hale) (deceased).
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Nationality
American -
Religion
Methodist
Education
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1925
Awards
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Recipient award United Fund, 1967. Tribute for executive service to Chronicle, 1983. Outstanding ticket sales awardee Pin Oak Charity Horse Show, Texas Children's Hospital, 1975-1983, 84.Recipient award United Fund, 1967. Tribute for executive service to Chronicle, 1983. Outstanding ticket sales awardee Pin Oak Charity Horse Show, Texas Children's Hospital, 1975-1983, 84.