Commentary on social engagements followed her in 1942, but she also presented the Baháʼí teachings during a national meeting marking the anniversary of the founding of the religion, while continuing her service on the national legal advisory committee of the religion. There was comment that Austin worked, like Louis Gregory on travels in the South for the religion as well. In December Austin was mentioned as Delta President among those about the OPA program. Dwindling coverage shows Austin among the speakers at a Missouri Deltas meeting, and a freshman orientation (though the coverage didn't say where,) while in September Austin was back at Green Acre.