FEBRUARY, 1967 TIlnetyTline Hews g i e eAfmefrj-oAlmes $nc. C o umn It doesn’t seem possible l/6th of 1967 and location; the hostess Section or has already gone. It seems only yes­ Chapter is responsible for the activi­ terday I was enjoying all the notes ties which they feel will be responsible and cards from you, thinking how nice for a successful convention. But, let the Christmas season is, being thank­ me remind you, the final success of ful for living in the Southwest where the convention depends on YOU. HEL­ the sun always (?) shines . then I EN SHROPSHIRE has a cute ending FEBRUARY, 1967 am brought back to the reality of the for each of her letters and I thought I THE NINETY-NINES, Inc. speed of time when my calendar date would pass it on to you . “Happi­ International Headquarters for another column shows forth! ness is a 99 project” . how true Will Rogers World Airport Communications have really been that is. If we are busy accomplishing, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73159 flying the past few weeks regarding we are happy! the International Convention to be held Several chapters have already en­ Headquarters Secretary in Washington, D.C. the last week in tered inlo the plans for the conven­ DARLA BULLARD June. Some pro, some con. Each defi­ tion; they have their pictures; they nite in their ideas. are planning on entertaining one of the overseas members as they tour our Editor I believe one thing should be made U.S.A.; some have the Governor’s pro­ PE G ONG Board approves the convention dates clamation for International night. For 2900 Rockbrook Drive clear; the Ninety Nines Executive those of you who don’t feel you can Plano, Texas 75074 participate in the plans . please INTERNATIONAL OFFICERS Coming Events help by being there. We do look for­ ward to seeing you all in Washington. President March 1 DEADLINE I might add also, plans are progress­ ALICE ROBERTS International Officers Nominations ing for the 1968 Convention in Van 9828 North 19 Avenue April 7, 8, 9 Nuys . New York is working on Phoenix, Arizona 85021 Australian Annual Convention 1989 . Plan ahead!! Vice-President Brisbane, Queensland Would like to say a little bit about DONNA T. MYERS GROWTH THRU COMMUNICATION. April 14-16 Aurora, Colorado 80010 We have several new chapters in the South Central Sectional making and all came about through Camelot Inn Secretary communications. We want our organi­ Tulsa, Oklahoma GENE NORA JESSEN zation to grow and the best way is to 741 Eastridge Drive May 5, 6, and 7, 1967 talk about it, be helpful when women Wichita, Kansas 67207 North Central Spring Sect'ional question a 99, and be ready to help Treasurer Peoria, Illinois when you can. RUTH RUECKERT You must not forget to send in your May 24, 25, 26, 1967 2037 R ivera Street nominations for International Offices. \ , All Women’s International Air Race San Francisco, Calif. 94116 This is the time you have the oppor­ / \ “Angel Derby” tunity for selecting leadership. If you Montreal, Quebec, Canada Executive Board don’t nominate, don't complain! LYDIELLEN “LYGIE” HAGAN to Miami, Florida, USA Be sure to attend your Spring Sec­ South 1907 Oneida Place June 28-JuIy 2, 1967 tion meetings . fly lots and have Spokane, Washington 99203 International Convention fun! Washington, D.C. BETTY W. McNABB Sincerely X July 8, 1967 926 Third Avenue Alice Albany, Georgia AW TAR Atlantic City, N. J. to DORIS RENNINGER Torrance, Calif. ALICE ROBERTS 10-01 162nd Street 9828 NORTH 19 AVENUE Beechhurst, N. Y. 11357 Sept. 15, 16, and 17, 1987 North Central Fall Sectional (O FFICE) 943-7291 Pheasant Run Inn DEADLINE FOR NEWS — 501 WEST WHY WORRY LANE (adjacent to DuPage Airport, 111.) The 20th of the Month (HOME) 943-2068 Send Copy to: October 21, 1967 PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85021 PEG ONG Fairladies Annual 2900 Rockbrook Drive Indiana Race Sorry my home phone was left out PLano, Texas 75074 Bloomington, Indiana of the roster . Come see us! ads record various makes unfamiliar MYSTERY OF THE ‘LOST’ to present day aviation . Bird JANUARY NEWS SOLVED! Patter by Peg Wright, Fleet, Monocoupe, Pitcairn, In a nutshell . the postal re­ Porterfield, etc. Did you realize that there were just quirement of a ZIP number on all 906 licensed women pilots in March of The entire paper was an enlighten­ bulk mail was the culprit. Over 1940? Or that BETTY GILLIES was ing peek into the past. It reminded me 1600 new stencils had to be cut, the fighting the “Maternity vs Pilot Li­ of Belle Hetzel’s remark the first time mailing list rearranged according cense” battle with the CAA? Or that I met her at my very first Sectional to ZIP, etc. Believe the problem is the newest Chapters of the 99s were meeting . “You girls who fly today squared away now and it actually the Florida and the Washington (state) don’t know what flying is really like should speed the NEWS to you in groups? Or that even then the ques­ . your warm cockpits, the radio the future . we all certainly tion of “How hazardous is Pylon Rac­ communications, the reliable engines, hope so! ing?” was being asked? All of these and the paved strips. You’ve missed points were well covered on a Pilots the wind in your hair, the challenge —o— (F) page written by TEDDY KEN­ of really navigating by the landmarks, and yes, you’ve missed the forced CORRECTIONS OF THE YON, one of our 99 Charter Members. landings in the hay fields!” 1966-67 ROSTER The newspaper, “Flying Time” (The Log Book of Aviation) sold for 5c a Time Marches On . and aviation's A few ‘goofs' slipped into the new copy and this particular issue included rapid progress certainly is another ex­ roster inspite of all efforts. Know you 16 pages. The Classified Ads list a am ple . will want to correct them immediately Pre-Spring Clearance of WACO models, Safe Flyin’ so here theyt are: one selling for as little as $1,195. The P e g pg 2 International Officer—Vice Presi­ dent DONNA’S address should show Aurora, Colo, rather than Den­ ver 11 acres of resort pleasure pg 8 Committee Chairmen—AE Schol­ in the heart arship of Washington, D.C. BETTY GILLIES ZIP Code should be 92067 BRONETA EVANS PO Box 528 and ZIP of 73059 For your finest convention... pg 9 lO'/ier Records BECKY THATCHER, 315 S. Fayette, Saginaw, Mich. 48602 Headquarters Committee Q ^ S h o r e h a m SUSIE SEWELL, c/o Catlin Aviation, Will Rogers World HOTEL AND MOTOR INN Airport, Oklahoma City, Okla. 73159 Historian IRENE WIRTSCHAFTER, B- 1209 Presidential Apts., Phila­ /T\ delphia, Pa. 19131 pg 44 Georgia Chapter BETTY McNABB, correct phone is 435-4326; and can be reached weekdays at hospital 436-5741 pg 79 Dallas Chapter NITA SHUHART, Rt. 2, Box 210 Plano, Tex. 75074, Phone 995-6425 pg. 122 Orange County Chapter MADINE PARSEL should be CONNECTICUT AVENUE AND CALVERT STREET, N.W., WASHINGTON, D.C. 20008 2223 Vista Huerta (not Loredo) PHONE 202-234-0700 INSIDE COVER International Headquarters Will Rogers World Airport, Ok­ lahoma City, Okla. 73159 June 28 - July 2, 7967 The Shoreluim Hotel and Motor Inn, Washington, D.C., site of the 1987 International Convention. In the center is the Star­ lit Terrace Room. The Motor Inn is beside the pool and in the right hand corner of the picture. The rooms in the hotel will be in the wing nearest the pool and Motor Inn so all the 99s will be in the same area. The following beautiful prayer was We have HOPE lhat springs from Deadline Notice written by REV. RAYMOND T. Mc- confidence in our well maintained KEE of the Rcdemptorist Fathers of airplanes and engines. Give us INTERNATIONAL NOMINATIONS! Ligori, Missouri. FATHER McKEE hope in Your powerful protection, was the originator of “Dial-A-Saint” to make us realize that Your power MARCH 1, 1967 telephone messages which are spread­ is always with us. ing all over the U.S. He used this par­ This wonderful organization is YOUR Our radios, too, give us hope and a ticular prayer at the 25th Anniversary organization! YOUR participation in friendly confident feeling that we dinner of the Greater St. Louis Chap­ are not alone in the sky. Make us elections is a great privilege not to be ter. He is a member of the National realize that You, Who provide all taken lightly. Don’t wait until the last Association of Flying Fathers. these things, are personally pres­ moment to include this subject in your ent to every call we make to You. BENEDICTION business meeting. Choose your candi­ O God, Creator of the world, we pi­ We have a kinship and charitable dates with deliberation and care. While lots feel a kinship with the angels feeling toward all our fellow pilots. it is an honor to be elected to an Inter­ when we fly in peace above the Help us to extend this charity to all traffic of the world. national office, it is also a great re­ our fellow human beings. Help us sponsibility and a JOB. The fallowing We have FAITH in our navigation to use our skills and interest in fly­ is an outline on how our elections are instruments. Give us faith in the ing, to further Your kingdom on guidance of Your words revealed earth, and in this we will be great­ handled, in the event former members in Sacred Scripture.