THE NINETY-NINES, Inc. INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF WOMEN PILOTS N ew s L etter International Headquarters — P. 0. Box 1444 — Oklahoma City, Oklahoma AIR TERMINAL BUILDING — WILL ROGERS FIELD ------NOVEMBER, 1958 President's Column 29 YEARS YOUNG Novem ber 1, 1958 Everyone who participated in the S.M.A.L.L. Race saw Michigan in its full Autumn dress—a beautiful riot of color! All activities were so very well planned, there was wonderful coopera­ tion from the contestants and all per­ sons who assisted in any way. It was a successful and enjoyable event, with which to finish our Ninety-Nine racing activities for the season. In attending the Michigan Chapter meeting after the finish of the race, I learned of their aim for this year. It was so inspirational that I feel sure all of you should know about it, so here it is: “ To expand through the addition of valuable new members. To make tangible contribution to avia­ tion and to the community around us. To be a genuine asset to the Ninety- Nines, Inc. To be worthy of recogni­ tion by qualifying our existance as an organized group.” Haven’t they put into words, so nicely, the actual aim of every Chapter? The Amelia Earhart Scholarship ap­ plication forms will be sent to your Chapter Chairman soon, and they must be in by January 15. This $350 MELBA BEARD, JIMMYE LOU SHELTON AND RUTH REINHOLD stand- scholarship is worth competing for, so ing under the wing of M elba’s Kinner Bird, w7hich is a Bird biplane powered do get those applications in before the with a 160 hp Kinner R-55 engine, converted from the original OX-5 engine deadline date. You will receive your new Roster it was manufactured with. The plane is 29 years old and I flew it home from early in December. It is our 30th anni­ Fayetteville, N. C., this summer in 29 flying hours (five days flying plus a versary edition, and you will note that lay-over in Tulsa where Birdie won two lovely trophies in a static display of it contains much information for quick reference. I would like to urge all who antique aircraft). The plane carries 45 gallons of gas and burns 8-10 an hour are not familiar with the Constitution plus 2 quarts of oil and cruises at 80 mph, but lands at a slow 35 miles and and By-Laws, to take the time to read them. You will find the answers there­ takes off in 3 lengths. There is no radio and the only modernization features in to the many questions that arise are hydraulic brakes, tail wheel and shock mounted instrument panel. It is from time to time. beautifully restored and carries standard license N88K. Melba later flew the We are pleased to welcome the new Houston, Texas Chapter, and wish bird to the OX-5 Convention in California, which means this sturdy old plane them much success. successfully spanned the continent this summer. There will be no December News Letter, so I want to take this oppor­ Melba enjoys flying this open cockpit biplane more than any plane now tunity to wish Ninety-Nines every­ made, but then she flies “ just for the fun of it.” One of her greatest difficulties where, a most WONDERFUL HOLI­ DAY SEASON! was getting an appropriate yet attractive flying outfit. She uses western style “ frontier” pants and shirt, and either a wool or cotton flying suit from a Sincerely, surplus store for actual flying, borrowed helmet and surplus store goggles. With 110 degrees on the ground, wool is needed at 8000 feet in an open cockpit, Broneta Davis Evans and she wears a chute at all times, shoulder type. 1957-58 A Sprained Neck Is Better Than A Broken INTERNATIONAL OFFICERS- President For those of you who do not receive AOPA Bulletins, don’t read BRONETA DAVIS EVANS FLYING, or the various Government publications, or just need a memory Minco, Oklahoma jog— the new VFR and IFR cruising altitudes between 3000’ and 29,000’ Vice President are: EUGENIA R. HEISE 5019 N. Cumberland Blvd. Milwaukee, Wisconsin Secretary LOUISE SMITH 421 Edgedale Dr. High Pointy North Carolina Treasurer BARBARA J. EVANS 40 Stuart Place Manhasset, New York Executive Committee RUTH DEERMAN 405 Camino Real El Paso, Texas BARBARA KIERNAN The above rules apply to all airspace, on or off airways, over The West Knoll Road United States and its Territories. Andover, Massachusets A good rule is “ A Sprained Neck is Better Than a Broken One.” So LOIS CASSIDY keep looking — where you’ve been, are and will be. It’s wonderful that 5125 W. Division St. so many more people are flying and traffic is getting heavy; but don’t Chicago 51, Illinois let the airways inherit the reputation of the freeways! Flying Activities Chairman Deadline For News Peggy Borek, The 25th Of Each Month PUBLIC RELATIONS Do you watch the Aviation Calen­ plan their programs from the list of To A dars in aviation periodicals for news speakers made available by the Fed­ of aviation meetings in your area? eration, it might be worthwhile to be­ News Letter Reporters If such a meeting is scheduled, write long in order to be put on the list of to the secretary or president of the speakers available, so that you will DEADLINE—In editor’s office by organization extending your best have an opportunity to speak before the 25th of each month. Wynema wishes for a successful meeting and many of these groups. This is espe­ Do not Masonhall, Minco Okla. offering the cooperation of your local cially desirable when public support send News Letter reports to head­ chapter. Often assistance in handling on bond issues for further develop­ quarters. registration and transportation is ment of aviation facilities is needed. HEADING—Please head each re­ gratefully received. Making arrange­ And the general public is generally port as to Section, Chapter and ments for taking the wives on shopping woefully uninformed on the needs of name of reporter. or sight-seeing trips is also appre­ aviation. CONTENTS—Type double spaced, ciated. And it is surprising how much Congratulations are always wel­ full width of regular size typing fun your members can have meeting comed. Has a local CAA man received paper, if report exceeds more than aviation personalities from other parts a promotion? Has any aviation per­ one page, number paragraphs in of the country. Frequently these meet­ sonality received some special award order of importance. ings have outstanding aviation leaders or performed some out-standing ser­ PICTURES—Do not write on backs, in attendance or as guest speakers and vice in your community? Send him a but attach names and occasion to the girls will enjoy meeting and hear­ note or wire of congratulations. the bottom of the picture by means ing them. (Continued on Page 3) of Scotch Tape, for removal during And it is especially nice to know that printing. Plan for your best and the delegates to these meetings will most noteworthy pictures. go home with a pleasant memory of Pilots Briefing BE SURE your Chapter is repre­ the hospitality extended to them by sented in the News Letter with a the Ninety-Nines. There will be no news Letter in report from you each month. Not And don’t forget also to do the same December, instead the 1959 Roster only does the report tell of the thing for any state or national meet­ will be mailed. The next News activities of your Chapter, but ing of women’s groups. It is an oppor­ Letter deadline will be December keeps us in closer touch with our tunity to acquaint the non-flying wo­ 25. many friends scattered throughout men with the high type of women who Send in dates and places for the the 99’s. May I also take this oppor­ fly. Many people have greatly dis­ Spring Sectionals as soon as pos­ tunity to thank each and every torted ideas of women pilots. sible for the Coming Events Sec­ reporter for the fine work you are In this connection, you might like tion. doing and for the wonderful co­ to check into membership in the local Read Elsie Ferich’s delightful operation you have given me. Federated Women’s C’ub, as an asso­ write-up on the S.M.A.L.L. Race Your Editor ciate member if such is available. under the Michigan Chapter report. Since many women’s organizations PUBLIC RELATIONS (Continued from Page 2) Application Blanks For Scholarship Award Are Now Available Have you sent a wire to General Application blanks for the 1959 or snapshot for reproduction, and Quesada congratulating him on his Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholar­ with letter of recommendation on appointment as head of the newly ship award are now in the hands of the back, giving the qualifications established F A A and extending your all Chapter Chairmen. If you are and aims of the applicant and signed desirous of applying for the ward best wishes and cooperation? Are you by your Chapter Chairman and of $350 now is the time to apply to Secretary, must be in the hands of well acquainted with the Chairman your Chapter for consideration. Each your Section Scholarship Chairman of the Aviation Committee of your Chapter may name ONE applicant no later than JANU AR Y 15, 1959. local Chamber of Commerce? Director as its choice to apply for the award The end of the year will soon be of Aeronautics at municipal and state from among its members. See your here. Apply NOW to your Chapter Chapter Chairman at your next level? Do they think of the 99’s right Chairman or Scholarship commit­ meeting and submit your name as tee. Let’s have an application in away when they have a job to be done an applicant for the Scholarship. from EVERY Chapter before the and need help? If they think of you Applications must be considered deadline. then and know they can count on your by your Chapter committee soon, Sincerely, cooperation when there is work, they so that they can arrive at a choice w ill also think of you right away when to represent them in the award M arjorie E. Fauth, Chm., there are special events and you are contest. Amelia Earhart Memorial happy and honored to refeive invita­ Completed applications, with photo Scholarship Fund tions to them, and also when appoint­ ments are made to committees on aviation. Our international officers will only of Providence. R. I.; Secretary, June receive the recognition that has been Douglas of Fall River, Mass.; Treas­ earned by the local chapters so make urer, Sara Hayden of Metheun, Mass.; any contacts you can so that our and News Letter Reporter, Anne organization will receive recognition SECTION Baddour of Belmont, Mass. at the national level and will be invite 1 to become a member organization of By Anne Baddour national aviation groups. N.Y. - N.J. For the New England Section the Loretta Slavick, big thing for September was the 7th Chairman SECTION Annual Massachusetts Aviation Con­ Public Relations ference at which the N.E. 99’s were the official hostesses. It was held at By “AJ” Starr the Andover Country C'ub (Andover, Greetings to cur new officers who Mass.) on Sept. 25. There were three are: Perry Norris, Governor; Marion panel discussions consisting of: (1) Lopez, Vice-Governor; Doris Renning- The Guided Missile; (2) How Can the er, Secretary; and Kathleen Hilbrandt, SECTION Airport Help Business and Industry; Treasurer. and (3) Aviation Education. The guest Things are really shaping up for our speaker for the luncheon was Major Hallowe’en Dinner Dance. Herb Fish­ FIRST CANADIAN CHAPTER General Kenneth P. Bergquist, who is er, our honorary 49V2er, will be emcee. By Audrey Trotter stationed at the Air Force Cambridge There will be prizes for the best cos­ Research Center, Bedford Airport The meeting that I mentioned last tume and many, many door prizes! (Bedford, Mass.) Coffee and dough­ month and which I had so looked for­ nuts were served in the morning, Mrs. Maie Casey from Australia was ward to attending, has been fixed for courtesy of the Avis Auto Rental our guest 99 at the September meet­ the 25th of October. Unfortunately, I System, and prior to lunch cocktails ing. We served pink champagne in will be on my way out west for a short were served, courtesy of the Hertz honor of the occasion. She presented trip and therefore have to miss this Auto Rental. Each person attending us with a book, “ Under Six Planets,” grand opportunity of meeting with the conference was given a souvenir by Winifred Brown and autographed everyone again to hear ail their news airline kit by Northeast Airlines. The by her. She is the only woman to win and especially the appointment of the Eighth Air Force, Westover Air Base, the “ King’s Cup R ace” which is a new officers for 1959. was to provide an actual demonstra­ closed course race completely around Not much news from Canada this tion of the refueling of a B-47 by a England. The book will circulate month—the meeting will bring every­ KC-97 but somewhere along the line among us so we can all read it. This one up to date, so next month should it was snafued and we didn’t get to is the first book for our newly started provide some interesting reading, have our private look but w e’re hoping library. especially for the 99’s unable to at­ that w e’ll see it at some future avia­ Dr. Clara Cross was in an auto acci­ tend the meeting at Toronto. I man­ tion conference. dent we are sorry to report, but she aged a couple of trips out over the After the conference was over and is back “ on the job” now! Gatineau Hills this month and the many departed with their golf clubs Peggy Norris and Doris Renninger coloring of the trees are magnificant. to enjoy the crisp autumn air on the delivered Doris’ daughter, Charlene, As this is my last News Letter for golf course, our meeting got under back to school at Georgetown. They this year I would like to sign off by way. Those present were Barbara flew Doris’ Tri-Pacer. Kay Brick and wishing the new officers for the First way. At the meeting the resuRs of the Selma Cronan also got some Tri- election were announced and these Pacer time flying over to Block Island. Canadian Chapter for 1959 and all girls are to be the new officers: Gov­ Canadian members every success in ernor, Jerry Gardiner of Waterford, On the way back they stopped at their flying endeavors. Conn.; Vice-Governor, Lois Wartman Zahn’s Airport and had a real get- together with Ann Baumgartner Carl happily munching on Jean Howard’s the past officers for the wonderful who instructs there. goodies while waiting expectantly for job they had done and after much Ansel Talbot, Military and Aviation the guests of honor, Maie Casey and discussion we arrived at three aims Editor of the New York Herald-Trib- her husband, Minister of External A f­ for the coming year. We want to in­ une, will be our guest speaker at the fairs for Australia. The time passes crease our membership; educate the November meeting. but the honored guests fail to appear. general public with particular em­ Another date for the future will be A telephone call to the Embassy re­ phasis on women by urging the avia­ December 6 at Peggy and John Norris’ vealed that Jean had misunderstood tion manufacturers to advertise in home where we will have a Christmas the date of their arrival. Who minded women’s magazines; and to place the P a rty! — certainly not the guests who were 99’s before the public by having our having a wonderful time and delighted members either make talks them­ at the prospect of another party. On selves or sponseor talks on aviation .MIDDLE EAST Tuesday, Oct. 14, all went well and to women’s civic clubs. Attendance at SECTION it was a pleasure to mee our 99 friend the Section meetings was discussed. from “down under” and hear all Next time we would like to have every about flying in her country. Chapter represented and at least a 25 EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA Fortunately, Jean only “goofs” on percent attendance. CHAPTER minor details. Wlien it comes to heli­ Tentative plans were made to hold By Louise Sacchi copter flying, she is right on the ball. our Spring Sectional meeting at the We missed the last News Letter, for She recently had the opportunity of Wade’s place in Panama City, Fla. flying the Hiller 12-E with the Civil which we apologize. At our August FLORIDA CHAPTER Air Attache from Britain as a passen­ meeting, a swimming and hamburger By Vera Bratz party at Nancy Diemand’s. We elected ger. To add an international flavor, our new officers, as follows: Kay she also flew the French Djinn. With summer officially over, mem­ Macario, Chairman; Elsie McBride, Jean and I attended the U. S. Arm y bers of the Florida Chapter are re­ Vice-Chairman; Jean Rutledge, Secre­ Helicopter Show for the American porting in from vacations all over the tary; Nancy Diemand, Treasurer; Helicopter Society and the Institute ot nation, Mexico, Germany and points Peggy Borek, Membership; Louise the Aeronatutical Sciences. Here we N. E. S. & W. Some of us flew and Sacchi, News Letter. saw the latest in helicopters and an others drove but all enjoyed the vaca­ The September meeting, which was airplane that can be inflated in eight tion season. Now w e’re back to week­ to have been joint with the Washing­ minutes and folded to fit in a package end flying when the weatherman gives ton Chapter, almost became an Octo­ half the size of most dining room us some of that famous Florida ber one due to hurricane Helena. tables. weather he dishes out all week. Seems he keeps his bad days for Sundays. Ann Piggott and Margaret Clover;, m.c . p our Lock Haven members, were our Oh, well, we can’t have all the nice hostesses for a fly-in luncheon and weather all the time, can we? tour of the Piper plant. Ann’s 49%er ®5sOBtHEA^ We held our regular monthly meet­ was our guide and the tour was very ing on October 20 at the home of interesting, including, as it did, a SECTION Verna Burke. It was short and sweet. private preview of something new We missed some familiar faces, from Mr. Piper for next year! Ann among them Dorothea Vermorel who is on the sick list and Marian King, prepared a delicious lunch and after­ SOUTHEAST FALL SECTIONAL who, by the time this reaches the press ward we had a short mooting and flow By Georgiana McConnell home again. should have presented the chapter Members present were Kay Macario, Kitty Nix was hostess for the Fall with another King (or is it to bge a Jane Morrs, Nancy Demand, Kate Section meeting at Parkaire Field in queen again?). W’e rehashed the race, Ornsen, Emily Conway, Peggy Borek, Marietta, Ga. Attending the meeting met two prospective members and Marie D’Alterio, Helen Scheffer, Mar­ were Dovie Robeson from Atlanta, enjoyed our yearly visit from Anne garet Clover, Judy Rich, and Louise Florence Fintak who drove from Ala­ Fruehauf from the Michigan Chapter. Sacchi. Guests and prospective mem­ bama, Nita Hudman from the Caro- One thing I learned since taking bers, Louise Kaiser and her husband, linas flew in a Mooney and was met over this job of writing the News Let­ Paul, and Florence Shirey were also by her husband who was working in ter is that quite a few members be­ present. Our Sectional meeting is to Atlanta, Minnie and Charles Wade, sides myself keep News Letters to re­ be held on October 25 at Newcastle, Estelle Moon and Grace Bailey flew7 read. It ’s a good way to keep in touch Del., with luncheon at Dupont Country from Alabama in Wade’s 195, Estelle with other chapters. I know I always Club and a tour of the Hagy Museum. and Carl Bradshow from the Caro- enjoy reading mine. Note to St. Louis linas in their 195, Louise Smith and Chapter: The smorgasbord sounded WASHINGTON, D. C, CHAPTER Burnette Soencer in I ouise’s Bo­ like quite a lot of fun. By Virginia Thompson nanza, and Georgiana McConnell hitch We came, we saw, we conquered. hiking a ride in a Bonanza. TENNESSEE CHAPTER Arthur Godfrey’s famous Leesburg Saturday night we had a lovely By Evelyn Bryan International Cowpasture Airport has cocktail party sponsored by the Piper New officers for the coming year now been airmarked. The nice cool dealers and catered by our able hos­ are: Chairman, Mary Jane Quarles; morning soon faded into a rather tess. Our host, Walter Nix, showed us Vice-Chairman, Eddie Lee Griffin; warm day. So toward the end, Nancy three of the Piper films, which w7ere Secretary-Treasurer, Georgiana Mc­ Tier, Ada Mitchell, Hazel Dwiggins, enjoyed by all. Connell. Things should be picking up Lamona Cervenka, Dorothy Mitchell, Sunday we had our business meet­ in our chapter with the coming of a and I were jumping around like kittens ing at a nearby restaurant. Burnette new year with these fine officers. We on a hot tin roof. We managed the Spencer, our Governor, presided un­ have hopes of getting several new name “Leesburg” but “ International til the T eller’s report on our new members. We know of several girls Cowpasture” was a bit too much. officers was given. The new officers learning to fly and we will be on hand Parties are really a lot of fun, are: Kitty Nix, Governor; Irma Price, to trv to convince them that they especially for the guests. Picture a Vice Governor; and Juanita Halsted, should become Ninety-Nines. room full of important aviation V IP ’s Secretary - Treasurer. Kitty thanked Constance Ohlinger v/ill be transfer­ ring to New England. She is now liv ­ and the route. The secret “ must INDIANA CHAPTER ing in Vasselero, Maine. We hate to checks’ ’ enroute to Manistee were Mt. By Ethel Knuth lose her to another chapter, but our Pleasant and Evart, Mich. Our October meeting will always loss will be their gain. Georgiana M c­ After a hearty buffet breakfast, be remembered! We were most Connell has been quite busy with her hosted by the Kirsch Company, we graciously entertained by Mr. and work in CAP. Since she has been were off to the airport and alerted to Mrs. Kenneth Biddle at their recently working with Regional Staff she has the planes. A 10:00 take-off was sched­ remodeled airport at Sheridan, Ind. made quite a number of inspection uled for the 34 contestants, but re­ Both Ken and Velma went “ all out” trips to Georgia, Alabama and M em ­ ports of IF R conditions existing at the to make our day perfect—Ken having phis. We are quite proud to have two check-points, necessitated a delay. As an airlift with his Cessna 310, and of our Chapter on the Regional Staff. the weather man dangled his icy Velma serving a marvelous buffet Sarah Duke is Regional Information fingers, hot coffee and sandwiches dinner. The prize for the 180 degree Services Officer, and she is doing a were served to the shivering persons. spot landing contest was a beautiful fine job of it. I thought of the girls who had come jeweler’s bronze and glass candy dish, Our Olivia Browne really gets from sunny Florida and Texas to be presented by the Biddles, and won by around. Anyone noticed the Joy ad­ part of the race, and I felt like shaking Betty Nicholas. Bob Apple, airport vertisement on TV? Keep a lookout, a fist at “ Old Man W eather.’ ’ Wiscon­ manager, assisted at the field. you will see Olivia on those on a sin, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio were Trophies (lots of ’em) appropriately series of advertisements filmed while represented and were being gusted inscribed, were presented Miss Ann she was in Hollywood back in the with winds of 30 to 38 knots. Orbaugh of Elwood and Miss Jerlyn spring. By the way, she took her At 12:45 p.m., the first ship was Darlington of Anderson for solo flights Cessna 140 out to Texas and had metal flagged off, with orders issued for a on their 16th birthday. Our points pro­ wings put on it. straight course, and I was proud of gram proved to be definitely stim­ Delma Van Hoosier is now in the the deft manner my friends handled ulating and we had three high score University of Tennessee in Knoxville. their ships in the strong cross winds. participants, Nellie Jackson, Nellie We are glad to have her nearer to Alger, and Flora Mae Newman, win­ us. The big trouble with our chapter Skies brightened as I jostled and bounced along the course northward. ning first, second and third places is that we ar escattered the entire respectively. length of our state and that is no little I skirted rain showers, marveled at distance. Tenn. is over 400 miles long. the rainbows ribboning the sky, and Vigorous activity is revealed. Tannie was breathless with the beauty of the Schlundt, Sophia Payton, Mildred Hurt crimson gold carpet spread out below and Delia Sanders all attended the me. A swoosh over the finish line, and Sectional in Chicago. (Delia is the I flew my plane to the ground for im ­ proud recipient of a lovely 99 brace­ NO. CENTRAL pounding. Hot coffee and sandwiches let. a door prize at the Sectional.) were the order of a friendly welcom­ Sophia Payton and 49V2er Neal spent SECTION ing committee that assisted Sammy four days in New York City seeting M cKay at the terminus. Transported the “ town” . Esther Berner and Tannie to the hotel, I made ready for the cock­ flew to Detroit in Esther’s new Bo­ MICHIGAN CHAPTER tail party being hosted by Manistee’s nanza. Olive McCormick and 49V2er By Elsie Ferich Chamber of Commence, and the Cassius are touring Eurone in a char­ Arrival at Sturgis, Mich., on Friday, awaited Awards Banquet. The tables tered plane with the English Speaking Oct. 10, found the Kirsch Airport a were decked in the fall theme of Institute G^oup. Extra points were flurry of activity under Eloise Smith’s colors, and while the harmonious sing­ earned by Margaret Ringenbcrg, Jill guidance. A jeep directed the planes ing of the Sweet Adelines serenaded McCormick and Jane Summons as they to the gas pump prior to impound, and us, a bountiful chicken dinner pla­ participated in the S.M.A.L.L. Race the exuberant “ Welcome to Sturgis’ ’ cated the appetites that had grown in Michigan. (M argaret was eighth from Janey Hart and Bernice Trimble with the excitement. n^ce, Jill ninth and Jane not ouite made one feel arrived! With inspection Mr. N. Synnestedt Trmde a formal next in line.) At the Totowa-Wayne Air­ of plane and papers completed, we welcome on behalf of Manistee’s port, near Patterson, N. J., our ex- were off to the registration desk. We Chamber of Commerce, and Fred Wasp Betty Nicholas and 49V2er Ted left the registration desk, bedecked Waite announced the winners: Helen had a delightful surprise. Betty, who with contest ribbons, papers, pro­ Weidwald, Cleveland, Ohio: Edna G. has ouite a background of flving, in­ gram and a light hearted feeling. A Whyte, Fort Worth. Texas; Faye Kirk, cluding smoke writino. offered trans­ friendly driver deposited us at our Detroit. Mich.: Mariorie Sanders, portation to a lady pilot, Pat Arnold motel, saving he would call in about Flint, Mich.; and Velma Del Giorno, of Hartford, Conn., who was weathered 45 minutes and drive us to the cock­ Grosse Pointe. Mich. Last was Lois in because of loss of radio. Turns out tail party at the Elks Club—this was Whitney of Muncie. Ind.. this years that Pat is also a 99 member. the begining of the S.M.A.L.L. Race. winner of the Tail End Tonv Tronhy. Back home in Indiana — Muncie to The cocktail partv was a chance to given by Tonv Page. I felt like a be exact: Dorotha Hendricks wit­ see and chat with old fam iliar friends, “ kissing cousin” to her. I had the nessed a most impressive ceremony and make new ones, then off to the T.E.T. Trophy last year. as Vice President Nixon, accompanied Sturgis-Young Auditorium for a plea­ by M vs Nixon, helped dedicate John­ surable dinner and program. Digni­ Speculation was hi eh as to how to win one of the five trophies given by son Field. Dorotha was an interested taries of Sturgis, and our hosts, the spectator, remembering her solo days Chamber of Commerce, paid tribute the Aero C]ub. and that hand carved on the old air strip. Blanche Noyes to the contestants alike. It was added Paul Bunyan Tronhv Traverse Citv homage to the Michigan Chapter to gave as a rotating honor to the first stopped in Indianapolis on the 11th have the International President and place winner. There is a year to and Tannie whisked her off to dinner Vice President. Mrs. Broneta Davis think it over, and mavbe bring him at the Shrimp House. Margaret Ball back to Michigan or let him travel Evans and Mrs. Eugenia Heise, pres­ Petty takes off for Sea Island, Ga., to ent. James Ramsey, director of the to another part of the country. Michi­ attend the Sportsman’s Pilot Associa­ Michigan Department of Aeronautics, gan’s legendary lumberman could pay proclaimed the race and Walter Carr, you a visit if you are the winner of tion meeting this week. Mildred Hurt, gave the briefing on the procedure the next Michigan S.M.A.L.L. Race. Nellie Jackson and Bihie Smith are somewhere enroute on the Indian­ After the business meeting the movie, Best, Rosalie Bracht, and Jean Hix­ apolis Areo Club fall flight to Cali­ “ Wings for a Beginner” was shown. son chartered an all-metal Stinson to fornia. They paused ni Phoenix. Plans are already in progress for fly to the meeting. Harriet Wladyka Notice to Saguaro Chapter — Since the Spring Sectional to be held in St. flew a Champion. Also flying in a September 22 you have had a pros­ Louis. We all had a most enjolable Cessna were guests Ruth and M erril pective member in Phoenix, eligible time at Chicago’s Fall Sectional and Love, with their three children, Carol, in 1974. Name: “ Cathy Lou” Knuth. were very pleased and proud to be Ronny and Timmy. Her father is in ARTC at Sky Harbor able to bring back to St. Louis for the MINNESOTA CHAPTER CAA Center. (I’ve always wanted to second consecutive time the rotating By Shirley Iverson be a “flying grandmother.” trophy for the greatest percentage at­ tending from any chapter. We hope A fly-in air meet was planned for CHICAGA AREA CHAPTER to have as large a group in St. Louis Minnesota 99’s on October 19. High, By June Basile next April when we intend to show gusty winds and the first weekend of The Chicago Area Chapter had great you the true meaning behind “ The pheasant hunting spoiled both flying and attendance. fun in holding the North Central Fall Spirit of St. Louis.” To those of us who did attend, Mal- Sectional meeting In Chicago on Sep­ Plans are also in progress for our com Manuel gave our first dual in a tember 26, 27 and 28. Wed Howard, annual Christmas Party and Fund Link Trainer. Supposedly, we all sur­ radio and TV personality and pilot, Raising Party to be held in the Spring. vived over the eight minute time limit emceed. Guest speaker was Steve J. Our Wing Scout Group is coming set up for beginners (but then, Mal- Wittman, famous racing pilot. Inter­ along quite well and we are enjoying com didn’t completely foul us up by national Officers who attended were being able to work with the girls. giving us barburetor icing conditions, Broneta Davis Evans, President, and Mickey Clark and Irma Jaco with etc.). That flight in the Link Trainer Eugenia Heise, Vice President. their 491/^ers report they had a good gave me a great deal of respect for Blanche Noyes gave the invocation. time recentlv fishing and just vaca­ instrument pilots! We wish we had room to list all the tioning in Minnesota. Our hostess with the mostess, M ar­ 99s who attended. Thanks to all who Virginia Duenke and 49^ e r Burton garet Manuel, served us a Thanksgiv­ helped us. To top it all off, the weather are returning from Europe after at­ ing type dinner. Turkey and all the in Chicago was CAVU! tending the W orld’s Fair in Brussels, fixings—real yummy! The October meeting was the well Switzerland, Rome, and many more A prospective and her husband, Dr. known day for mixed emotions. The points of intreest. and Mrs. Harold Mennken, were Chapter’s new officers were installed guests of Marilyn Williams. They are and “installation day” is like first ALL OHIO CHAPTER Bonanza pilots, or at least expect to solo day. Betty Morgan, our gracious By Mary J. Fecser be again soon. They sold their plane hostess, provided just the right atmos­ Actual participation in flying a not long ago and are feeling very phere for this happy-sad time. After glider presented members and friends much grounded and anxious to buy a nice luncheon and some good coffee, with a vivid experience of sensation another plane! For the next News we said thanks to Nell Brown, our re­ and modus operandi necessary to keep Letter we hope to be able to report tiring chairman, for her untiring ef­ an engineless craft airborne. Thanks Patty as a new member. Dr. Mennken forts to keep the Chicago Chapter an to Janice, who is a licensed member is a cardiologist at the Mayo Clinic at active one. of the Buckeye Glider Club, 19 mem­ Rochester, Minn. Nell turned the gavel over to Lois bers of the Ohio 99’s and their guests Cassidy, our new Chairman, and busi­ had the rare opportunity of not only CENTRAL ILLINOIS CHAPTER ness went on as usual. The new of­ flying “ in” a glider, but handling the By Rose S. Andrew ficers and committee chairmen were controls in flight, and, under the vig­ The October meeting of our grouo oriented to their jobs, and the new ilant eye of glider guider Dick Batts, was held at Hotel Rogers, Blooming­ year’s program was set up. even landing the craft. ton, 111., with Helen Greinkle acting Some of our members are a bit Indefatiguably, Dick repeated 19 as hostess. They had a fine dinner and reticent about their flying activities; times in swift succession the pro­ listened to a gentleman, employed by consequently, our secretive informant cedure we were to observe in flying the CAA, talk on safety. kept her ears open and here is what the glider. Paul Wolfe, president of the The evening was fine for flying so she uncovreed. W e’ll give you just the club, and Ben Harlemert performed Sue Hassler, Mrs. Hubbard and Miss facts, nothing more. the towing rites which wafted us air- Goldstein flew over from Champaign Regina Devine has been flying out bo .ne, while flight leader Tom Terrall and came home by moonlight. of Chicago-Hammond Airport. Lois marshalled the riders in efficient or­ Others coming by air were Mar­ Cassidy is the proud possessor of an der. jorie K elly in her trusty Cessna 172, Ercoupe and Kay Buckley is working Those who heeded the call of this her instructor in night flying, Mr. hard for her multi-engine rating. Alice perfect autumn day to attend the Beatty, from Mattoon Airport, and Kudra is anxious to fly her Cessna 170 meeting were Alice and Doc Schlott, Mrs. Marcia Brody, a new member out of Midway Airport again. By the Jean and Doc Bonar, who Cessnaed in, (member of bio-physics staff, Univ. way, be sure to read the article she as did Penny Cramer and 49V2er. of 111.), whom they stopped for at the wrote for the June 1958 issue of “ Air Marilyn Collette and Virginia also Univ. of 111. Airport . Facts.” flew in a Cessna. Bonanzaing were Florence Musser was there from Marge Gorman and 49M*er. Lavina Lincoln, and Barbara Jenison from GREATER ST. LOUIS CHAPTER Stolte Tri-Paced in, as did Joan Paris. By Maxine Locffler Hrubec with Edythe Maxim, John Several of our 99’s attended a meet­ Our October meeting was held at Maxim, and Ruth Theis as her pas­ ing on safety at Springfield October 23. the home of Sylvia Bloom, our Chair­ sengers. Marion Betzler was a pas­ Rose Andrew and her 49^er plus man, with Sylvia and Dorothy Wheeler senger in Edna and Mr. Calbeck’s new sons, Terry and Paul, have plans fcr as hostesses. After our meeting they Skylane. Winnie Caughey was thrilled spending the weekend of October 25 served a delicious luncheon. We are about just having bought her Lus- in Cleveland, Ohio, with relatives. quite happy to say that we had five combe 8A, which was her transporta­ They expect to make the trip the “ easy student pilots attending and quite a tion to the meeting. Dottie Anderson, way” via Tri-Pacer, owned by the good representation of members. as usual, flew the Comanche. Lee University of Illinois. IOWA CHAPTER be hopping the passengers. Sounds Nora Stumbaugh, Bary and Bob Wen- By Helen Holton like fun. We also voted that two mem­ holz, Mary Frenzel, Jo Dennis, Fran­ Although I couldn’t attend the Octo­ bers each month should be respon­ ces and Ed Tepper, Jane and Swede ber meeting, Joan Fortier, our new sible for the meetings of our group. Nettleblad, Verna Christopher, Helen Secretary, gave me a run down of the In this way we feel we will have and Joe Choun, and Jim and me. Pat day’s event’s. something new and different each Moss was a guest of the chapter. Jim meeting. Flew out to the ranch coun­ and I were pleasantly surprised by a Everyone met at Dodge Field which try of Texas to the airport dedication Happy Tenth Anniversary gift, thanks is at the northwest edge of Des Moines ceremonies of their new airport at to the ingenious idea of Helen. on October 19. Kitty Hach flew in from Sonora. Saw plenty of cowboys, cow- During the short business meeting Ames in her 170, and Louise Swift, her gals and airplanes, besides a very 491/£er and children flew a Tri-Pacer that followed, Pat Moss was voted in­ good air show. to the group. She’s up to her ears in from Maquoketa. Others present were We congratulate Georgiana McCon­ Maggie Adkins, her daughter, Susie, work at CSU but not too busy to be nell, winner of the ’57 Amelia Earhart getting squared away to do some fly- and Adolph Feiler; Irene Dalbey and Scholarship Award, on her accom­ her 49Mjer; Joan Fortier, and our new in gin the CAP group based at Greel­ plishments and wish for her the very ey. Happy to have you with us, Pat! Chairman, Alice Pfantz, her 49V2er best in her future endeavors in avia­ We also discussed some money­ and children. tion. making ideas . . . namely attempting From Dodge Field they drove to The Fort Worth Chapter salutes to put some earrings together for re­ Aodlph F eiler’s trailer camp on the Betty Anderson (Mrs. Tex), The Na­ sale before Christmas and a rummage Des Moines River and grilled steaks. tional Flying Farm er Queen from sale in February. Naturally we’re still Adolph and Maggie furnished baked Texas. potatoes, salad, rolls and drink. Joann open for some further sure-fire mon­ reported, “ Everyone ate heartily— C ORPUS CHR1STI HOUSTON ey makers, su put on your thinking maybe it was the beautiful out-of- CHAPTER caps gals. doors, I don’t know, or maybe it was By Elaine Needham Mary Collett’s littlest pilot has made ’cause the fellas fixed the steaks while Since the summer vacation months a safe landing . . . haven’t heard what we started our meeting, but never­ are over, we gals are sizzling with his name is though. Jo Dennis took a theless, everyone was there with ap­ new enthusiasm, born of long re­ couple of short flights to Laramie re­ petite.’’ strained seclusion . . . you guessed it cently . . . said it was the only way Cur meetings henceforth will be held had our first meeting last Thursday, that she could spend some time with on the second Sunday of each month. after a long absence; lasted almost h e r wandering husband. Anyone Sorry I missed the book review on five hours. checking in at the Broadmoor? Be “Women with Wings’’ by Planck What did we talk about? Can’t re­ sure and look up Gene Nora . . . she’s which Kitty gave. member. helping them run the place these days. Cur next meeting whl be at Mar­ The valley gals couldn’t make the Happy fly in’ gals! shalltown on the 9th of November with meeting because of a swollen Rio Grande threatening to float the towns Leona Hertema as hostess. TULSA CHAPTER clown there off the map. Anyway, we Four of our members made it to By Agnes Heilman Chicago for the Fall Sectional. Alice are happy to hear that all of Mexico Pfantz and Evelyn Grandquist flew Ji- and the Valley won’t turn into mud We of the Tulsa chapter are delight-, to Meigs Field in Alice’s Tri-Pacer. after all. ed to, have as guest for the October, Kitty Hach and her children picked Houston, where are you? We guess meeting, Broneta Bvans, our Interna­ your reporter up at Chariton in her you’re just too far away to make tional President. She sparked, us with 173, and we landed at Dupage County meetings when we have them this far new enthusiasm by her pleasant and Airport. The Chicago Area girls met down south, anyway, we missed hav­ sincere participation. K... us and nrove us to the Bismark Hotel. ing you with us. During the evening we discovered Thanks for your wonderful hospitality, V/e painted two new airmarkers at that our chairman, Lois Martin is a girls. Meeting Broneta Davis Evans, Lampasas on September 1st, one on licensed Engine Mechanic, and plans Mrs. Blanche Noyes and Steve Witt- the airport roof and one in town, to take charge of the “ carburetor di­ man was a real thrill. V/e came home which is a good eight miles away. vision” for Ross Aviation at the new T'Tit.h new ideas and renewed enthus­ Veta Tennent got bawled out for Tulsa Riverside Airport. Our Secre­ iasm. tracking, black paint on the roof; poor tary, Agnes Heilman and her AOPAer Veta, two hours later we realized it husband flew to St. Petersburg, Fla., was her rubber soles melting right to take in the “ Plantation Party” off her shoes. Must have been 120 de­ there. grees on the roof! At cur October meeting we planned Vve missed seeing some of you on a Nov. 15 flight to the Fly ’N Fish the Air Tour. They really looked like Lodge Lake on the Texas-Louisiana a merry crowd. border. Our meeting was held at M il­ We’re having “Polio Flight Day’’ dred Bishop’s attractive new apart­ here at Cuddihy Field this Sunday to ment at Cliff Towers Hotel. We were pleased to have Joan Huckeba and FORT WORTH CHAPTER help raise funds to fight polio. ’Bout all ’til next time. Come see us Mary Gauss as our guests. Our reg­ By Frances Pyland sometime, youall. ular monthly meetings will be held Thursday evening, Oct. 16, we had on the fourth Thursdays at various cur first meeting of the fall season at COLORADO CHAPTER locations. the home of Mary Kahar. Ways and By Peggy Ong Several orchids to hand out on this means of raising money were dis- Cur October meeting was held at typewriter flight. First to Margie russed and v/e voted to sponsor a the Wayside Inn in Berthoud with H el­ Barr, our outgoing chariman, for a sperial Woman’s Day at Meacham en Choun and yours truly as co-host­ successful, progressive year and Field in the near fhture. Tickets will esses. Chicken dinners were consum­ many enjoyable meetings. be sold at half price to women who ed by the group which included our Hooray, hooray! Jerry Sloan has buy a plane ride over the city. The chairman, Helen Maxson and her her commercial. Oct. 21 will go down commercial pilots in our group will 49M:er, John, Donna Meyers, Gene in her history book as THE day. It rained and rained but Jerry out-de­ Hailey, Juanita Burdick and Frances membership just as soon as those P ri­ termined the weather and sewed up Slape. Lela told us about her exper­ vate Licenses come through. Albu­ the new license between thundershow­ iences in the I.A.R., in which she won querque women are taking to the air. ers. the “ Tail End Toni” cup. She made DALLAS, TEXAS, CHAPTER Our famous Fort Worth neighbor, each of us feel that we missed a won­ By Frankie Waits Edna Gardner Whyte, has won her derful time. 40th flying trophy following the Ruth Deerman attended the fall Pat Jetton is new pilot-in-command S.M.A.L.L. race. Edna has collected Sec. meeting at Dallas, Texas. She of our chapter following her election some 13 of those trophies in the past also entered the Dallas Doll Derby, as chairman at the September dinner two years! placing 11th in the race. Ruth was al­ meeting at El Chico Inwood Restaur­ ant. Other 1958-59 officers are Jerry OKLAHOMA CHAPTER so elected to take care of the publicity By Dorothy Morgan for the chapter. Sloan, vice-chairman; Rowena Burns, Ruby and Dick Tatman flew to the secretary; Martha Ann Reading, re­ Our Duncan rem bers, Betty Black, Cessna factory to pick up their new elected treasurer; Doris Weller, re­ Fern Yount and Marie Ketcham re­ Sky Lane. Ruby has named the new elected membership chairman; and port that the Oklahoma Chapter was plant “ Gertrude” . the Newsletter reporter. well represented at the Duncan An­ Dorothy Warren was welcomed as nual Fly-In sponsored by the CAP Tex and Juanita Burdick are off on our newest member. She is Link in­ and Duncan Chamber of Commerce. another hunting trip to Colorado. structor with Precision Flight Navi­ Those attending were Sally Broyles Quite a few of the Ninety-Nines were gation Co. at Love Field. Her 49%er, and Arlene Walkun. Reth Smith, June out to the El Paso Airport to meet the Crosby and their 49%ers. Understand All-Texas Air Tour as it landed here. Chuck, is instrument flight instructor Fern had a case of “griddle hands” Reminded us of when the T.W.A.R. for the firm. Dorothy took her Link trying to fill up the visitors. Sally and landed here. rating at Spartan School of Aeronau­ Arlene took along their Gang—some A picnic flight was planned for Nov. tics in Tulsa. For several years she 30 Flying Aggies. 1. Prospective 99’s and 99’s are to and Chuck leased and operated an A low bow to the Stillwater girls for meet at the airport in El Paso and airport at Mineral Wells. Their home their enthusiasm — they are having fly to the airport in Van Horn, Texas. is at 2671 Wasina, Dallas. meetings in between our regular Frances Slape and two daughters monthly meetings, as I understand it spent the weekend in Deming, N. M. “just because they like being 99s.” Bonnie, the oldest, modeled in the NORTHWEST On Oct. 23rd Beth and Smitty enter­ style show that was given in connec­ SECTION tained the Chapter at a Buffet in hon­ tion with the county fair. or of their special guests, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hendrix of Mexico City. A ALBUQUERQUE CHAPTER good time! The flying contingent from By Meg Guggolz Stillwater got in some night flying on We let meetings slip during the this occasion. summer for one reason or another but The Abilene girls finally caught are now back in business and hope to IDAHO CHAPTER some decent weather and Pew up to keep Albuquerque hopping this year. By Lucille Taylor make a tour of the CAA Aeronautical Center arranged for them by Dottie We are all sorry to have had 49V2er Congratulations to our newly elect­ Young. We were happy to have them Capt. Eddie Eddleman and fam ily ed officers: Edna Hettinger, Chair­ and hope they will come again. transferred to McClellan AFB in Sac­ man; Margaret Gigray, Vice-Chair­ Our October meeting was the 26th ramento. Jo is sorely missed but will man; Helen Higby, Secretary; Eula. at Broneta Davis in Minco. Broneta, keep her membership here and return Logsden, Treasurer. On September as usual, a perfect hostess, assisted at the first possible moment. Glad to 17, our chapter met at the Municipal by her 49%er, Clyde, served a delect­ see the Sacramento Chapter has put Airport Flight Room for a no-host: able brunch to the members and her to work—she is tireless. dinner and to install our new offi­ guests. This was the annual ‘Scrap Donie Boon has resigned her job cers. After dinner we all enjoyed a Book’ meeting — there is some talk as Newsletter reporter so I have in­ personal tour of the West Coast Fair­ of calling it the “ Crazy 8” meeting. herited it along with my scrap book. child F-27 which landed in it’s pre­ Members present were: Sallv Broyles, The complete roster of officers, elect­ liminary run. Emily Frost, Ida Carter, Marie Hall, ed at the last meeting are: Chairman, Idaho girls attending the Northwest Nema Masonhall. Susie Sewell, Beth Betty Burritt; Vice Chairman, Mary Sectional Meeting in Rention, Wash­ Smith, Arlene Walkup, Ruth Jones, Turney; Secretary and Treasurer, ington were terrifically impressed Fern Yount, Marie Ketchum, Betty Randy Sutherland; Membership, one with the hospitality of Western Wash­ Black, Rita Eaves. Cheryl Johnson. of our newest members, Jean Cryer. ington. On Friday we were taken on Jean Williams, Velma Woodward, We are sorry to lose Donie’s energet­ a tour of the Boeing plant with show­ Dottie Young, Broneta and Dorothy ic participation and trust we will per­ ings of the new 707 jet airliners and Morgan. Guests: Mr. and Mrs. H. C. suade her to return to the fold before the KC-135 jet tankers. Our business Franke, Ella Sharp and 49.ers, Evans, Smith and Young. And our three new too long. meetings and social gatherings were members, to whom we offer a friend­ Had a fine meeting 20 October at the held at the Lake Wilderness I odge— ly, cordial welcome — Wally Funk, Sandia Base Nurses Quarters with a very beautiful resort area. The pro­ Linda Cudd, Delores Scolf. several courageous 49%ers present. gram given by Tom Trethewal on The Kays, Burritts and Sutherlands “Survival Tips” was very enlighten­ EL PASO, TEXAS, CHAPTER entertained with movies of their var­ ing. Idaho Chapter members attend­ The September meeting was held ious trips. Jack and Randy showed ing were: Edna Hettinger, Millie at the home of Anne Duthie with Juan­ their complete post AW TAR trip •— Shinn, Gayle Evans and pilot, Laura ita Burdick furnishing the refresh­ with running commentary on tape — Conner in a Cessna 172; Lucille Tay­ ments. Those attending the meeting via Cuba and Mexico. They are won­ lor and 49%er in the l uscombe. With were as follows: Ann Duthie, Lela derful pictures. most of us weathered-in an extra day, Cowardine, Ruth Deerman, Lois We have several new prospects for we sort of extended our visit and I in Pullman. A perfect flying day re­ sulted in a big turn-out. 99’s from Y a­ kima, Walla Walla, Pomery, Wenat­ chee, Pullman, Spokane, Moses Lake and Lewiston numbered twelve. Seven 49t£ers and four children brought the gang to twenty-three.! While we had our business meeting the fellows enjoyed the World Series on TV. A feast, a real yummy one, followed the meeting with visiting the rest of the day. Chairman, Lygie Hagan; V-Chair- man, Betty Seavey; Secretary, Ar- dith Sherman and Treasurer, Louise Lee were re-elected as chapter offi­ cers for another term. Our newest member, Margrett Clarke of Lewiston and Carol Gilles­ pie, form erly of Alaska and now of Moses Lake attended. Happy to have you with us girls. As the 1959 International Conven­ tion comes nearer, our meetings are necessarily devoted to convention plans. Lygie Hagan, chairman, is do­ Doris Atkinson (left) and Mrs. Hubert Martin at work on the Northwest ing a superb job of getting plans or­ 99 “ Stover Pi'ot” Cookbook, the sale of which will help extend real West­ ganized. Lygie suffered painful injur­ ern hospitality to the de’ egates of the 1959 International Convention and ies in an automobile (nasty things) participants of the AW TAR next July in Spokane, Washington. accident two weeks ago, but was able to come and we are so happy her in­ think everyone was quite happy io Vivienne Schrank is busy with her juries weren’t more serious. be able to stay another day. instructing. One of her new private During a recent open-house of a Our October meeting was held in pilots is encouraging his wife to learn newly formed flying service at the the home of Margaret Gigray in Cald­ so Vivienne will have another student Yakima Municipal Airport; I had the well, with guest speaker, Bob Nich­ soon. She and 49V2 Milton had a thrill n’casure of meeting, a 99 from the ols, showing films on his recent tour at the Air Fair when they rode in a Western Washington chapter; Ida of Mexico and last year’s tour of Eur­ Bell Helicopter. Beebe. It’s always such fun seeing a ope. The “ travel bug’’ was nipping at Orpha Dann is becoming accustom­ fellow 99! ed to her new Piper Cruiser. We November 8th is the date of our everyone when he finished. • • 1 ■ heard that Orpha befriended a hunter next meeting. An over-night meet at; MONTANA CHAPTER who was caught by the recent violent Pasco. By Dorothy Sabo and early snowstorm which hit the EASTERN IDAHO CHAPTER eastern part of the state without The outstanding event of October By Esther Stone was the Air Fair in Billings which in­ warning a week ago. cluded the dedication of the beauti­ Pud I ovelace and your correspond­ We. in Eastern Idaho seem to run ful new Administration Building. On ent had a delightful trip on a beautiful mto an automatic rough as soon as a Sunday afternoon, October 5, the Mon­ Sunday morning to West Yellowstone Newsletter reporter is appointed, tana 99’s ably represented by Pud where we met with Ernestine Gore elected or designed, something hap­ Lovelace, Norma Wingfield, Marge and Sue Ward who were there for the pens she goes away and no Rohe, Jean Brink Nadine Rothrock fall Montana Pilot’s Association fly- news. and Inza Riedesel ware official host­ in weekend. Sue has a new Cessna Officers for the chapter were elect­ esses at the Friendship Hour held 180 to enjoy. After the meeting, we ed in August, at May, Idaho where in the new pilot’s room for visiting Pew on down over Yellowstone Park we flew in for breakfast. Steaks for pilots and friends. The famous Blue to Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The trip breakfast yet! The new officers are: Angels performed for the Fair. On back took us over the pass south of Esther Stone, chairman; Elained Loe- Monday and Tuesday following, the the awe inspiring Teton Mountains mng, vice chairman; Onita Hoff, sec­ 99s attended panel discussions and and the beauty of the autumn colors retary; Marilyn Hansen, treasurer; meetings of the International North­ of their forest covering. and Marie Hansen, membership west Aviation Council and Marge Gladys and Don Chapman just re­ chairman and Newsletter reporter. Rolle and Norma Wingfield modeled turned from Denver in time to attend In September, the Eastern Idaho " r'ng costnmes of earlier times at a Flying Farmers’ meeting in Red 99s really circulated. Selma Misczuk the style show in connection with one Lodge. Few her TriPacer to New York and of the luncheons. M^s. Lucille Wright back—all alone. Our newest member, EASTERN WASHINGTON of Jamestown, N. Y., presented an Betty Brown and her husband, the Amelia Earhart medal to Marge, CHAPTER Judge, flew to Seattle and back in whose father, Dick Logan, managed By Mary Drmkwater their Ercoupe. Marie Hansen went to the Billings airport for manv years October 5th, Minnie Bovd and Lou­ Denver, and we haven’t heard from and whose fam ily was honored at the ise Lee were hostesses for our chap­ her since tho we get reports she Air Fair. ter meeting at Minnie’s lovely home is flying around in Colorado and New Mexico. Onita Hoff and the Stones seem to have some excuse for not flew to Renton, Wash., for a wonder­ flying. ful Northwest Sectional meeting, Billie Wyatt seems to be doing a (weather was not too good) Elaine lot of flying, she and 49^ e r Ed flew Loening has been flying the Super into Willit for an air show which she Cub between the ranch and Salmon, saw the California parachute jump­ Idaho. Marilyn Hansen went on a trip ers and sky diving exhibition. They —where? We haven’t gotten the de­ flew to Clear Lake taking along Frank tails yet. and Olive Bednar and were met by Our September meeting was held in Gus and Helen Nicolas of Lakeport. Idaho Falls at the H off’s Rainbow That isn’t all, they flew to Yuba City Ranch. It was a joint meeting with fly-in sponsored by the Lazy 8 Fly­ the Idaho Flying Farmers. Four ing Club, and then ending up at the planes landed on the strip at Rainbow Nut Tree for lunch. Ranch, the balance at Idaho Falls Laura May Crawford and her 49^er airport. It was “ Pot Luck’ ’ dinner, Gene flew to the Nut Tree, and also and did we gorge ourselves. Laura they recently returned from a four Conner and her 49t£, her sister and day flying trip to Las Vegas. I receiv­ brother-in-law, Russell, flew over ed first hand information on that trip from Boise in a new 172. We were —WHOW WEE. sorry to miss the Beebes from Wash­ We haven’t seen Fran Dias around ington, who had to leave early—they She’s been working eighteen out of missed Mark H off’s specialty—Moun­ every twenty-four hours, seven days tain Oysters. Twas a grand gather­ a week. Maybe, sh^’s planning to go ing, conversation went from Jennys go back up to Elko, Nev. to Jets, wheat and sugar beets to baby TUCSON 99 SHIRLEY MARSHALL formulas, and back lot football on the and actor Vincent Price having a Louciel Freeman is getting her Stinson ready for 100 hour inspection, sidelines. Next meeting will be Sun­ good time at the Inter-Tribal Indian including a brand new windshield. day, Oct. 26, when an agenda of fu­ Ceremonials in Gallup, N. M. Ethel Hieland’s hubby has been help­ ture meetings will be planned. ing Lou in getting her plane in top where bad luck continued to plague shape. Thanks Bob. * ~ j them down to their last ten dollars. 1 A e l " * • UTAH ( Louciel and her helpers, Billie and When they arrived in American-occu­ --- 1 Ethel has repaired the airmarking in \ 1 \ SOUTHWEST pied Japan the red carpet was rolled Y 'c V \ Gustine and Newman. We must not ARIZ | SECTION out, but bad luck still followed, for 3 ? forget Ethel’s two daughters, Maxine S j permission could not be obtained to and Joyce. They were a lot of help. land in Russia for refueling. So from TUCSON CHAPTER So girls if you get lost around here the northern tip of Japan, they set By Mary A. Martin you’ll be able to identify Gustine and out groggily across the black Paci- Newman by a brand new paint job. The Tucson Chapter, at its regular ficfor the Aleutians where they ar­ Please appreciate the job we did, be­ meeting October 6, invited guests to rived safely in spite of malevolent cause it was hot as ...... Well you hear Mr. George W. Truman (no re­ weather. Through Alaska and down name it. lation to Harry S.) the Alcan Highway the pair flew, to Norma Norton has a brand new Mr. Truman was one of the two finally land at Los Angeles, George’s baby boy. pilots who originally flew around the hometown. world in a Piper Cruiser, in 1948; his Their feat earned them widespread SAN FERNANDO VALLEY partner being Cliff Edwards. What respect as well as financial remuner­ CHAPTER had started out as a hanger flight ation and good jobs. They were invit­ By Jeanne Strahl wound up as a completed blueprint ed to a command performance at the when the bovs were told it couldn’t While gleaning news from our chap­ White House, and one with Wilber be done. In the face of much oppo­ ter members we found one of our Wright, and certainly they had earn­ sition, they used the “ camp on the most glamorous girls, Audrey Shutte, ed it all the hard way. doorstep’ ’ technique to get a hearing also leads a most exciting existence from Piper Aircraft, Lyconing En­ Mr. Truman’s twin daughters at­ and has chosen parachute jumping as gines, Kollsman Instruments, etc.; tended the meeting as well as several a hobby. Audrey and her hubbie be­ all of which agreed to back them after guests. Regular members attending long to a group of avid jumpers and seeing their detailed plans. were Donna Johnston. I, o r r a i n e they both have several jumps to their Two used aircraft having been se­ Chandler, Gertrude Gelderman, Shir­ credit. Audrey hasn’t graduated to cured, fitted with extra fuel tanks ley Marshall, and Mary Martin, and the “ delayed’ ’ or free-fall jump as and all possible equipment, the pil­ our hostess was Dorothy Jenkins. yet but hopes to very soon. ots managed to squeeze into their SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY Shirley Robinson is adding one ships and run off necessary C.A.A. CHAPTER more function to her already busy tests before departure. By Louciel B. Freeman schedule. She has accepted the posi­ Finally, Cliff and George were tion of membership chairman for our winging on their way through weath­ Our October meeting was held at chapter. Shirley and Bill are most er to Greenland, to Ireland, England, Stockton airport. Ethel Hieland flew actively engaged in the preparation Paris, Rome; across the Mediterran­ in with her 491/£er Bob and their two of the Experimental Aircraft Assoc, ean by careful navigation to Egypt; children, Maxine and Joyce. Laura fly-in on November 2 at Santa Paula. to Bagdad and Arabia with the dys­ May Crawford, Billie Wyatt. Eve Bill has been made director of ;he entery and Mercenary natives. Thru Hendley and Louciel B. Freeman had meet. Shirley placed Frst m spot India and Burma and up to China, to fly low in Laura M ay’s cad. We all landing and final ta1!;/ in th? last meet sponsored by the EAA at Paso a group will go to Mellings Ranch Betty Miller has a new 150 Cessna Robles. in Mexico for a Hallowe’en barbe­ with five more ordered for their On October 6 we had our monthly cue and hayride. Up and at ’em, school, Santa Monica Flyers. We are meeting at the home of Louise Rob* Aileen. busy making plans for our Christmas ertson in Van Nuys. Everyone was A white elephant sale was held at party and a nickel jitney sale in Jan­ delighted to see Loretta Foy Savory our October 17th meeting in the home uary to raise the funds in our treas­ —it was her first appearance since of Am y Changnon, and our income ury. Virginia Showers and husband, nuptial vows. Understand Mr. Savory for the evening was $71.95, which is Glenn, both received their private li­ is head of Research and Development a good start for our campaign to censes on the same day. Claire Wal­ at Capitol Records. Jean Parker swell the Amelia Earhart Scholarship ters instructed both of them, and Fran Rose’s guest was Lee Sachnoff who Fund. Our rummage sale is set for gave the Flight check, so Virginia makes her home in Manhattan Beach. November 8, and we hope to have will be a new member of our chapter Two more cross country jaunts and a good sale so that we will have a very soon. Lee will earn her wings. good contribution to the fund, which Members of our chapter have been we are sure of \tfith Wilma Eleven as invited on a tour of George Air Force LOS ANGELES CHAPTER Chairman. base by the San Diego chapter. Spe­ By Christie Warren Desert Air Park at Palm Desert, cial permission will be given the girls Our October meeting was held at just south of Palm Springs on your to fly in. Claire Walters’ home which is on the maps, was headquarters for a delight­ BAY CITIES CHAPTER edge of Santa Monica airport. Back ful fly-in brunch on October 12th. E l­ By Margaret Gerhardt of the house, there is a separate rum­ sie Smith and 49V2er, Norman, from pus room with all facilities for the the Los Angeles chapter, joined us The October meeting was on Friday the wonderful barbecue steak dinner for a restful day with good food and the 17th at Mable Zehrs in Redwood enjoyed before starting the meeting. swimming. City. I was sorry to miss the cake Chairman, Marijane Brown, an attor­ It looks like a busy year ahead with the pink chocolate icing, and also ney at law, really gave a shining ex­ with so many good members heading a look at Mable’s colored TV. Pres­ ample of ho wto conduct a meeting, committees. We hope to do some air ent were Miriam Brugh, Mary Fields, getting business over with in short marking, with Thelma Bishop at the Jean Kaye, Gail Lane, Doris Phil­ order, allowing plenty of time for vis­ wheel. Anna Christensen, one of our lips, Ruth Rueckert, and Mable Zehr. iting and getting acquainted with our newest members, will be Assistant We are sorry that Mable is going to new member, Mary Ann Craig. Secretary; Air Age Education and transfer to the Santa Clara chapter. Mary Ann is a most enthusiastic Wing Scout Chairman is our very Our new vice-chairman will be Jean pilto as shown by these statistics: capable Betty Lambert; Board Mem­ Kaye. Jean told of her trip to the first flying lesson in June, and flight ber at large, our former Secretary, South Pacific, and I was sorry to miss check on August 8th. Less than 2 Gerry Vickers; Flying Activities hearing about it first hand. She was months of flying to become eligible Chairman, Lois Bartling; Nominat­ on the original flight of the Tahitian for 99’s. Her instructor? None other ing Committee Chairman, Dottie Da­ airline (don’t know its French name). than Claire Walters who is consider­ vis; Historian, Stella Hardin; Pro­ Jean expects to apply for the Amelia ed the very best. M ary Ann is a gram Chairman, Terry Vasques; and Earhart scholarship from our chap­ checker at Von’s market in West L. Membership Chairman, Dottie San­ ter, and has put in 26 hours of flying A. and has a daughter nine years ders. Newsletter Editor and Publicity since her return. Other flying includes old. is held by our Vice-Chairman, Aileen Geri Hill and Miriam Brugh to Bak­ Our meeting dates for the ensuing Saunders. ersfield in a Mooney, and Rita and year will be on the 2nd Tuesdays, and A1 Hart to Las Vegas for the hoat Claire has given us her rumpus room LONG BEACH CHAPTER races via Bellanca. By F. Bora as a permanent meeting place. We Wc had an impromptu get-together nian to have instructors for a night The October meeting of our chap­ with Ena Ayers on October 4th. Din­ flight from Santa Monica airport for ter was held at the home of Fran ner at the Fairmont and an after-din­ one meeting, another with Link Train­ Bera, with Hallowe’en decor. A little ner drink at the Top of the Mark was er time (using airport equipment) and excitement when the paper mache fun, with the Keltons, Rueckerts, Ger- an added attraction on November pumpkin caught fire, but it was under hardts and Marge Fauth. 2nd will be a Sunday breakfast flight control in seconds. For our November meeting we plan to Desert Air Park. Our chapter regrets that we are los­ The evening was spent pouring over to join the N AA for Kitty Hawk on ing Val Verba to the San Fernando the scrapbooks of Amelia Earhart, December 5th. There will be a 99 VaUey Chanter because she lives in which will be flown to headquarters table and we will welcome 99’s and that area. She is ta great gal, and a by Cleo Morrison. These were so very their guests from other chapters. Tickets will be available from Ruth very valuable member. interesting we wish we had more Rueckert. Christmas party will be at So that 99’s from out of town may time to spend reading them. Betty contact us when in town without their Loufek gave a talk on the highlights Margaret Gerhardts on December Roster, it was agreed that we have of Amelia’s career. The meeting was 12 th. well attended with members and pros­ listings in the area telephone direc­ SAGUARO CHAPTER pective members, a turnout of 23. tories using members’ numbers. By Alice Roberts Claire Walters is teaching movie SAN DIEGO CHAPTER actor John Gavin to fly. They cross- I am typing this at Sky Harbor air­ By Dottie Sanders countried to Las Vegas where Claire port while waiting for my 49V2 er to W e’re sorry to hear Aileen Saun­ was a guest at his fam ily’s home. fly in from Huron, South Dakota. Cleo Morrison flew a Tri Pacer out He went pheasant hunting and accord­ ders had to enter the hospital for min­ from New York and also checked out ing to all reports he got his limit of or surgery this week, but she thinks in the new Commanche while on her 4 a day each day he was there. So she will he well by October 31 when trip. if any of you have recipes for pheas­ ant please forward to yours truly. Hash should be up and going again Lake Tahoe and the ruggedly beauti­ At the end of the Southwest section soon, we hope. ful country which surrounds it. last Newsletter . . . it stated ‘ 'Didn’t Lots of good flying ’til next month! Marion and Herm Barnick flew hear from Saguaro Chapter . . . didn’t SANTA CLARA VALLEY CHAPTER their twin Beech to the Sectional anything happen?” Yes, lots has By Jeanne McElhatton bringing along some of the Bay Cit­ happened, which is why you didn’t We really took to the air for this ies girls. The Barnicks have started hear from us. Jimmye Shelton, our report! Yours truly and Pat Gladney an air ambulance service recently, new chairman, “ Comancheed” to the headed for Phoenix just before Labor however the plane was not being used coast, the October 4th. She and Frank Day to bring Jack’s folks back for in this capacity on the trip to Elko. “Apacheed” to Lock Haven for a the holiday. Flew P a t’s Cessna 180 They have not done much advertis­ convention of Piper Distributors (her which is a real dream to fly. Made ing as yet, but have already had many husband is one). Melba Beard flew an overnight stop at Apple Valley and calls. A Twin Cessna and Twin Beech her OX 5 Bird to the coast and was we couldn’t have timed it better if we are completely outfitted with oxygen treated like royalty, she reports. She had tried. It was their biggest night and room for two patients, a nurse, said they moved brand new Bonanza of the season, complete with poolside a passenger, pilot and co-pilot. One out in the rain so her little “ Bird” tables, an elaborate “Luau” , excel­ trip has taken them to Akron and could be under cover. Imagine that! lent Hawaiian floor show and hund­ Detroit and in another case the Cess­ Wilma Bland and her spouse, Bill, reds of people. No sooner settled na was the only plane which could be summered at Balboa . . . the luck of down than the Sectional at Elko loom­ used for transport of an iron lung some people. ed forth, and thanks to an invitation patient. The large side door is the Our meeting this month was held from Pat, off we went again. This only one which was large enough to at the home of Jimmye Shelton and time M argaret Standish and Patty allow the iron lung to be put aboard. the following were present; Jimmye, Sherwood were our pleasant compan­ This trip took them to Eureka where Juanita Newell, Wilma Bland, Melba ions. Had a great time at the Section­ hours had to be spent connecting Beard, Margie Crowl, prospective al, thanks to the Utah Chapter who equipment to assure perfect opera­ member Pat Runyon, June Keyser were hosts. The trip back was spent tion of the lung in flight. The time and Alice Roberts. skirting a storm which moved in dur­ spent paid off and all went well on We were really sorry that our new ing the night. But it was a nice the entire flight. Congratulations to Vice-Governor was down with the change, for instead of crossing over the Barnicks and good luck in this flu and couldn’t make it. Virginia so much desert we flew over elegant new venture.

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