Background
Beatty, Betty Joy was born on March 25, 1926 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Daughter of Lee E. and Gladys (Heffner) Howard.
Beatty, Betty Joy was born on March 25, 1926 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Daughter of Lee E. and Gladys (Heffner) Howard.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Ohio State University, Columbus, 1947. Master of Arts, Ohio State University, Columbus, 1948.
Branch librarian Warder Public Library (now Clark County Library), Springfield, Ohio, 1957-1959. Librarian, teacher Shawnee High School, 1959-1966. Acquisition librarian Wittenberg University, 1966-1972, head, technical services, 1972-1984, acting director university libraries, 1983-1984, associate professor emerita, from 1992.
Member board directors Faculty Development Organization, Springfield, 1975-1978 president Wittenberg University Federal Credit Union, Springfield, 1979-1981, secretary 1984-1987. President American Association of University Professors, Springfield, 1980.
Treasurer Springfield Symphony Women's Association, 1974-1976. Secretary board directors Touch of Love AIDS Support, Springfield, 1988-1995. Member Alpha Chi Omega Sorority (president 1964-1966, secretary 1985-1987, 94-96).
Married James Auerhan Hecht, May 6, 1950 (deceased July 9, 1974). Children: James Auerhan (deceased), Timothy Lee, David Arthur. Married Benjamin M. Beatty, December 19, 1975 (deceased October 1997).