Background
Syphers, Mary Frances was born on September 26, 1912 in Floresville, Texas, United States. Daughter of Little Fleming and Lillian Frances (Herrington) Spruce.
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Mary Frances Syphers
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Bachelor in English, University Texas, 1938. Master of Education, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, 1950. Studied voice with Doctor Wilcox, 1947.
Studied composition with Roy Harris, 1947. Studied Music Education with Augustus Zansig.
Career
Teacher music Ehlers Country School, Poth, Texas, 1931-1935, Poth Indiana School District, 1936-1940, Sinton (Texas) Indiana School District, 1941, Stephen J. Hay School, Dallas, 1942-1950, Alamo School, Dallas, from 1951, Edwin J. Kiest School, Dallas, from 1955, Lakewood Elementary, Dallas, 1976-1981. Voice, drama teacher Poth Indiana School district, 1936-1940.
Achievements
Membership
Choir director 1st Methodist Church, Sinton, Texas, 1941-1942. Soloist, junior choir director Oaklawn Methodist Church, Dallas, 1942-1943. Soloist 1st Presbyterian Church, Dallas, 1943-1946, Highland Park Presbyterian Church, Dallas, 1946-1947.
Symphony chorus Dallas Music Staff, 1944-1960. Member choir St. Michael and All Angels Episocpal Church, Dallas, 1949-1991. Organizer junior female vols.
United Service Organizations, Dallas, 1960-1970, coordinator junior female vols. anniversary celebration, Dallas, 1966. Member publicity committee Southern Memorial Association, Dallas, 1981. Life member Parent-Teachers Association.
Member Shakespeare Study Club. Member New England Women (president Texas chapter 1985-1987), Dallas Council World Affairs, Dallas Institute Humanities (sponser), Buckland History Society (life), National Society Colonial Dames (chairman 1981-1990), Daughters of the American Revolution (Jane Douglas chapter), Standard Club Dallas (recreation secretary 1981-1991), Delta Kappa Gamma (president Epsilon chapter 1960-1962).
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Married Ansel James Syphers, July 23, 1959 (deceased 1972).
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Political Party
Democrat
Education
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1938
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1950
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Career
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1931 - 1935
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1936 - 1940
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1941
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1942 - 1950
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1976 - 1981