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By Helen Bechen
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Sunday, Sept. 29, 1963
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Pictured above during informal practice session, left to right, are Carol Runge, Lila Carlson, Mil- -dred
Luft, first president of the group, Uuphane Mannering, second vice president, and Betty Cross.
In October of 1 957, a few women who liked to sing
met in a group which later was sponsored by the PTA
County Council and today is known as the Melody Mothers.
Still PTA-sponsored, membership in that organiza
tion and a real desire to sing are the only requirements
for membership in Melody Mothers which now numbers
between 30 and 35 women.
Strict adherence to weekly practice sessions under'
the direction of. Ellen Miller every Thursday night from
7:30 to 9:30 in Mills School music room has resulted in
the Melody Mothers ability to provide music for any and
all occasions. ,
Director Ellen Miller is shown above at right check
ing musical scores with the group's accompanist, Anita
Campbell.
The women have sung for many civic functions and
clubs and each year are featured in concert at the PTA
state convention. Their music repertoire ranges from sa
cred, spiritual and folk music to show tunes and popular
standards. Arrangements for appearance dates may be
made by calling the president, Beverly Tucker, TU 4-6707.
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Melody Mothers, above, seated left to right, are Shirley
Mitchell, Freida Huck and Dolores Gilcrist. Standing, same order,
Eunice Mayes, Prances Brouillard, Esther Hunt and Loyce Leech, first
vice president. ,.
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Above, Martha Mikkelsen plays accom
paniment tor three Melody 'Mothers, left to
right, Nancy Hall, Helen Johnson and Beverly
Tucker, president,
At far left, Jackie Bndord, left, and Max
ine Waite, both past presidents of the group,
enjoy a coffee break during a rehearsal. At
such times the women who are both housewives
and working women enjoy small talk as well as
talk about their common interest, music.
In the foursome at left, seated, are Jean
Mueller, left, a past president, and Virginia'
Darling. Standing left is Vivian McKeohan and
Darlene Blackman.
Not pictured are Barbara Olson, secretary-treasurer,
and Verda Meyers, whose im
portant job is music librarian.
Women of the Klamath Basin interested
in singing with tho Melody Mothers are invited
to visit one o) (he Thursday evening practice
sessions.
Photos by Kettler