Background
Myers, Hortense was born on July 15, 1913 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Daughter of Walter Joseph and Estella Edith (Smith) Powner.
Myers, Hortense was born on July 15, 1913 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Daughter of Walter Joseph and Estella Edith (Smith) Powner.
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, Butler University, 1953.
Reporter, assistant editor Old Trail News, Indianapolis, 1934—1942. Statehouse reporter International News Service and merged United Press International, 1942—1981. Columnist United Press International, 1981.
Adjunct professor journalism Indiana University, Purdue, Indianapolis.
Member of Woman's Press Club Ind (president 1954-1955), Women in Communication (local president 1957-1958, National Headliner 1967, Kate Milner Rabb award 1965, Indiana Newsman of Year award 1972), National Federation Press Women (president 1962-1965, Woman of Yr award 1966), Zonta Club 1982-1983, Indianapolis Press Club 1976-1977, Sigma Delta Chi (Indiana chapter president 1973-1974).
Married Stanley Marvin Myers, April 30, 1947 (deceased). 1 child Mark Powner Myers.