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Newspaper
Rio Rancho Observer
Location
Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1976
Page
2
The Observer announces a reader poll on controversial issues starting this week. Participants may submit a coupon at The Observer office or by mail to Rio Rancho address. Deadline is Friday September 10, 1976 with results to be published September 16, 1976.
NARFE Rio Rancho Chapter 1381 recently resumed meetings after a vacation and held a June 30 picnic at Coronado Monument with about 50 attendees. The report highlights Community Day participation, a new member Margaret E Fellows, upcoming Salt Lake City convention delegates Tom Favata and Alfred Walters, and an invitation to a September picnic in Belen. September 13 meetings restart monthly sessions in The Auditorium, inviting retirees from Rio Rancho and nearby areas to join, with breakfast plans and programs.
The Rio Rancho Merrymakers report well attended July and August meetings and announce a new Host Committee of Marge Kuhne and Paul Milio with entertainment chair Lou Maricondo and members Joyce Shapiro Lennie Shapiro Fred Kuhne. Vivian Lowell is Sunshine chairman. They donated to the Cancer Society with Pauline Bovenzi accepting on behalf of the Sandoval County ACS and contributed bingo proceeds to the Rio Rancho Fire Department. The picnic is planned for September 8 at Ponderosa Pines, buses from AMREP at 8 am, free for members. guests pay 2 dollars. Reservations by September 10 to Fred Schuman or Lou Maricondo. New members Andre Milburne and Frances and Al Rickert welcomed. Next meeting notice will go to members due to Jewish Holidays. All welcome.
The New Mexico Elks Association launched its annual fund drive for the Cerebral Palsied Children program. It funds 18 physical therapists and grants to UNM NM State ENMU Carrie Tingley Hospital for clinics and seminars, supplying wheelchairs beds crutches and other aids to CP children statewide. A fall raffle in Roswell October 22 23 features a new Cadillac and prizes. donations accepted via Elks at Foodway or Safeway or by John Pedoto at 898-5955.
The Albuquerque VA Hospital’s disabled veterans appeal to the Elks National Service Commission for donated plug-in rotary electric razors and small radios in working condition. People may donate by calling Committee Chairman Bill Tonacchio at 898-9362 or Allen Lowell at 898-5981. Books and magazines are also wanted.
Rio Rancho American Legion Post 118 hosts a Friday 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. beer party at The Auditorium on September 24 with free beer and set ups, donation 3.50 per person. Proceeds go to Welfare and Building Funds and the V.A. Hospital Christmas Party. Raffle offers two jugs of spirits and a 4x6 American Flag. Call 898-7648 for tickets.
The Rio Rancho Jewish Community Group will meet Thursday September 9 at 7 30 PM in The Auditorium. Co chair Vivian Lowell has booked Bill Samuelson clinical hypnotist for the program. Discussions include the October 23 social and plans follow the August 21 Summer Social. Open to newcomers and friends. best wishes for a Healthy and Happy New Year.
The Rio Rancho Hadassah Chapter will meet Thursday September 23 at 7 30 p m in The Auditorium. Reports from summer committees will be heard and the film Hadassah Is shown to explain their work. Florence Cream joins after Natalie Cantor resigns as Vice President Education.
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