Background
Ayres, Mary Ellen was born on June 23, 1924 in Spokane, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Daughter of Frank H. and Marion (Kellogg) Ayres.
Ayres, Mary Ellen was born on June 23, 1924 in Spokane, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Daughter of Frank H. and Marion (Kellogg) Ayres.
Student, University Washington, 1942-1943; Bachelor of Arts, Stanford University, 1946; postgraduate, American U., 1960.
With, Henry von Morpurgo, Advertising, 1946-1947; reporter, Wenatchee Daily World, Washington, 1947-1950; reporter, Washington Post, 1951-1952; with, United States Foreign Service, Department State, 1950-1951; member editorial staff, Changing Times, 1952-1961; editor, Family Guide, Kiplinger Washington Editors, 1958-1961; editor, Bureau Labor Statistics, Manpower Administration, unites states department Labor, 1962-1967; public information specialist, Bureau Indian Affairs, unites states department Interior, 1967-1975; writer-editor, Bureau Labor Statistics, since 1975. Teacher newsletter class Department Agriculture Graduate School, 1975-1989, editingstyle and technique class, 1987-1989. Past treasurer Government Information Organisation.
Member publicity committee National Capitol Young Women’s Christian Association, 1982-1983. Director Wenatchee High School Scholarship Foundation, 1988-1995. Member National Association Government Communicators (founding treasurer, director 1975-1980, 89-91, chairman Blue Pencil Contest 1987, national capital chapter treasurer 1989), National Press Club (Washington), Washington Athletic Club (Seattle), American News Women's Club, Stanford University Alumnae Association, Kappa Kappa Gamma.
