Over six million women took wartime jobs during World War II, and three million volunteered with the Red Cross. Yet society did not recognize them until half a century later, when the club was founded. Like Dorothy Key. “I’m not sure what they want me to tell you,” Key, 98,[Read More…]
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Riveting Memories: Saluting the Rosie women who made a difference
SPRINGFIELD – The iconic woman flexing her bicep, sleeves rolled, and wearing a red bandanna is a recognized national symbol. She symbolizes Rosie the Riveters, the women who handled the entire country’s home front in the Second World War. Although Rosie the Riveter may be a fictional character, the women[Read More…]
Obituaries & Tributes
Death Notices: Duncan, Loftus, Fritz, Howarth, Elam, Knees, Book
■ William Leroy Duncan Jr. 62, of Eugene, died March 5. Arrangements: Sunset Hills. ■ Michael D. Loftus, 73, died March 5. Arrangements: Sunset Hills. ■ Susan Dru Fritz, 65, of Eugene, died March 7. Arrangements: Sunset Hills. ■ Donald Ralph Howarth, 75, of Eugene, died March 7. Arrangements: Sunset[Read More…]
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