Bettie’s By-line
(Continued from page 1)
Looks like a busy Fall and Winter. Let’s all get together
and help Irene and Mary Lou. They have taken on big jobs and
will welcome any help you can give. All for now…..
Bettie
Editorial Comment
 Bettie
has said it all. Cleveland was a great experience. I was
especially impressed with the Lake Erie and Cuyahoga River
waterfronts with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the USS Cod,
the stadiums, museums, memorials, statues and restaurants. The
hotel service was exceptional. There were several former WRENS
now living in Canada who came to the convention. As we waited
for an elevator one day, a WREN described the WWII bombing of
London. After taking shelter in the underground during an
attack, she returned home to find it completely destroyed, her
mother and sister killed, and another sister buried in debris
for two days. On a happier note, the WRENS presented a little
skit to the tune of “H.M.S. Pinafore.” Thank all of you
for your cards and prayers during my recent illness. I am on
the road to recovery and looking forward to shoveling snow
this winter. My dog, Snoopy, did not fare so well, however. We
lost him to lymphoma a month ago. He’s been my companion for
11 years.
Dolores
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Still
Traveling
Liz Swartz from Big Rapids spent a month in Germany and
Austria this summer. Marion Grattan left October 1 for two
weeks in Iceland, and Ruth Smith leaves later this month for
Spain. Betty King visited her daughter in Minnesota, and
Dolores Maillette attended her son’s wedding in the rose
garden of the Stafford Perry Hotel in Petosky, MI. (Robert
Maillette is our Webmaster.)
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Shorelines Editor with son & new daughter-in-law |
Many Unit 32 members are heading
for warmer climes. Among them are AnnMarie Amthor who leaves
soon for Florida and Dorothy Libby who heads to Arizona.
New State Director
Shirley Bentjen from St. Ignace is the new WAVES National
Michigan State Director. She is a member of Unit 137, and
replaces Eleanor Robinson from Unit 32.
“Cleared for Takeoff”
is the title of a new book by Betty Yaroch, former Unit 101
member, now living in Florida. Betty describes her work as a
WAVE in a control tower. The book is available at Barnes &
Noble, or order online at www.bn.com.
Van Buren Honored
Shirley Van Buren, a member of Unit 32 from Jackson, was
elected national president of the Purple Heart Auxiliary
August 26 in New Orleans, LA. . |
Coming
Events
November 11
All Service Women’s Luncheon Frankenmuth Hosted by Unit
32
December 2
Unit 101 Christmas Luncheon Gazebo
December 9
Unit 32 Christmas Luncheon Weber’s — Ann Arbor
May 9-10
Regional Conference Canton, Ohio |
Happy
Birthday!