The first meeting of the newly formed Sweet Home chapter of the American Rosie the Riveter Association will begin at 2 p.m. on May 15 at the home of founder Eleanor Benner, 910 Seventh Ave.
Any woman is eligible for membership if her work or volunteer services occurred during 1941-45 and consisted of employment in any sort of industry or government agency directly related to the war effort; employment in a capacity usually held by a man, thus releasing a man for military duty; or participation on a sustained basis in one or more volunteer activities related to the war effort.
Daughters and granddaughters are also eligible as are sons and grandsons after attending a meeting.
Persons may call Benner at 367-7572 for more information or an applica