From the May 16, 2013, Lancaster (Pa) News " Group seeks stories from county's 'Rosies the Riveters'"
Rosie the Riveters were women who worked as riveters, welders and plant inspectors during World War II to keep the fighting men supplied with the weapons they needed.
The "American Rosie the Riveter Association" is looking for stories from Lancaster County women to put into their archives.
The association was formed in 1998 and currently has 4,300 members nationwide. The 15th Annual Convention will be held June 14-16 in Dearborn, Michigan.
Call toll free at 1-888-557-6743 or write "American Rosie the Riveter, P.O. Box 188, Kimberly, Al., 35091.
A Great Group. --GreGen
The USS North Carolina (BB-55) My all-time favorite warship. As an elementary school student in North Carolina, I donated nickels and dimes to save this ship back in the early sixties.
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