In 1950 volume 10 of "The Baháʼí World" reviewed the centenary observance and included Austin's roll, and was part of the report of the national assembly to the community. Austin was among many at a select reception in South Carolina for Julius Waties Waring at the end of March. General comment on the broad Baháʼí growth in the country and the national assembly election mentioned Austin in Hawaii, The Baháʼís observed the centenary of the execution of the Báb in July with a panel presided over by Austin. In September Austin gave a talk at