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Monday, Jan. 18, Wl. Page ctaltm She was Jackie Kennedy's dressmaker the ure lub an ken ure urr en, the liun nd 'ise i is rhe I at ak. tnd lied ele Kx. led She was dramatically and confidently Mini Rhea told us.

She did nut care what others wore or what was being em-phasued in the fashion field Her concern was for clothes that accented her own beatuty and that were right for her and her tvpe of life. Mini ftheas't stories of her experience painted a picture of her career but there was more to the confrontation with this author and business women. Of interest was her answer to the question, "What do you remember as an outstanding trait of your most famous client?" Her answer concerned the former first lady's concern and compassion for others. She related an incident that had to do with the illness of her two daughters and, finally, of herself In line' with the tuecialty of her shop, she was making an elaborate formal guwn for Jackie. The voluminous bouffant skirt of the blue on was Irlmuied with row upon row of Kilter braid and much of this had to be applied by hand.

Before the gown was completed and during a spell of bad weather in the area, her two daughters became ill with a virus condition. Mrs, Rhea finally completed the dress at home by working until midnight while she tended her two girls By the time the dress was finished, she, too, had become ill a fact that was communicated to the then Jackie Bouvier when she came to pick up her gown. Although she was preparing for a most important engagement for which the dress had been made, Jackie came to Mini Rhea's home, sat on the edge of her bed and admonished her for working into the late hours to complete the dress under such adverse curcumslances. "Nothing is that important," she told the dressmaker who by that time had become her friend. "Your health and that of your Mrs.

Rhea fell this was iiidicalhe of her concern and fur ollieik thai of lie shuwrd up in auuther mutt rtrui-plan It ail. Mir was a profound liktrner, Mm Rhea told us. "She had the ability to make you feel that you were the most important person in tlMMorld She would look you directly in the eye and listen intently, You knew that she was hearing what you said and accepting every word of it." With the publishing of the book that described her years of wurk with the younger Jackie, she was asked to lecture and to apear on television. Her hundreds of interviews included appearances on the Mike Douglas show and with Ai lene Francis at Sardi's She has lectured on self improvement and personality development at fashion clinics throughout the country and con-linuously stresses (hat wardrobe is but one part of a women's total personality despite the field in which site is now engaged She is an expert at correlating facets of personality including hair styles, poise, speech and physical appearance with proper wardrobe selection to emphasue a women best features She is a writer and a fashion leader and has headed the Native Costume panel of judges at the Miss Universe pageant. Ruther than her long list of accomplishments, it was her straight forward manner and modesty with which we were most impressed She expressed her feeling of inadequacy when she attempted to write her latest book, "Sew Simply.

Sew Right" although she was describing skills that she had employed to such good advantage in many ways When asked how one goes alxiul publishing a book, she said she really did not know publishers had asked her to write both of Ihts and had perservered until she had completed litem. But most impressive was her easy friendly manner and her altentiveness to the situation. Perhaps she had learned more from Jackie Bouvier Kennedy than she realized, for she seemed to be able to make one feel that their words were important. She was not only a good subject for an interview, she was also a very good an inr iiiiuriiiwiiun mm nit a on niliil nnra MM Int. pirrd uk so much, nor nelly ht the told tu during our talk.

The title her bu6k. "I Jsrqurtine Kennedy's Dressmaker" ouvnrd the dour lea million qurkiioiii and tel her apart at an able and InlerPkltng perun bvlure the interview began. The (act that the ia fashion coordinator for Minnesota Woolen Mill' fashion Wagon and has traveled the 50 states to reach consumers with her philosophy of self-improvement through self, confidence points up her outstanding qualities as a career woman and gives tier fabulous background of newsworthy significance. Of interest was the fact that she was a houseguest of Mr. and Mrs.

J. Griffiths, Star Rt, 3 who had recently returned from Balmoral Beach in the Bahamas. Their trip had been an award from the Minnesota Woolen Mills Company for which they have worked for the past 19 years and was earned by an increase of sales over last years. The couple met with other tour members in Chicago and flew by DC 9 to the island for the award presentation and a wide variety of leisure time activities. Aa we discussed Mini Ithea's first book and the one that has just been published, "Sew Simply, Sew Right," it was interesting to find that she had no formal training in fashion design or in sewing.

She has developed her skill through actual working experience in garment factories and retail apparel stores. After she began her career as a custom dressmaker in Washington she listed among her distinguished clients, Mrs. Hugh Auchincloss, mother of Jacqueline and her daughter, Lee Kadiwill, and later added the name of the beautiful Jackie. This was before Jacqueline's marriage to John F. Kennedy but not before she had become a symbol of leadership in the fashion field.

"I learned from her," Mini Ithea said, "she knew herself, her figure factors both good and bad, her coloring and the shades and colors that complimented It." i Mini Rhea and 1 Mrs. H.J. Griffiths could have worn something else." vuwu nave wui ii Buiuriniiig eise, children is more important I nui en i iiivi mipui mm i rt i It's A Date i erry nresler becomes Rainbow Worthy Advisor Peg Hatfield, editor 1 i I "Around And About Lebanon listener. i Couple sets rites for summer season Mr. and Mrs.

Glenn Parker, Rt. 1, Shedd, are announcing the engagement of their duughter, Linda May, to Carl Norman Bahrke, son of Mr, and Mrs. Vernon Bahrke, Rt. 2. Miss Parker, a graduate of Laurslwood Academy with the class of 15 and Oregon State University in 1969 is teaching at Tualatin Valley Junior Academy, Beaverton.

Her fiance who was also graduated from Laurel wood Academy has completed two years of duty with the United States Army and is now a senior at Walla Walla College, College Place, Wash. A summer wedding is planned. June wedding set Mr. and Mrs. Robert J.

Mosley, 1815 Cascade Dr. are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Brenda Kay, to Larry Allen Grumbo, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Grumbo. Miss Mosley is a student at Lebanon Union High School and her fiance attended the same school.

An early June wedding is planned. at. Miss Terry Bresler was installed as Worthy Advisor of Marguerite Assembly, Rainbow for Girls in ceremonies conducted at the Masonic Temple, Saturday evening, Jan. 16. Members of Lebanon Chapter of De Molay and Miss Bresler's father, Francis Bresler, immediate past Worshipful Master of Lebanon Lodge No.

44, A.F. A.M. presided at the crowning of the new officer. Among installing officers' were Margee Woods, Mrs. Francis Bresrer, Carol Johnson, Virginia Cate, Amy Bresler and Trudi Mrs.

George Smith ac-" companied by Alice Bacon sang "The Lord's Prayer" and "The Holy Bible" and the Rev. Bernard Lamer pronounced the benediction. Serving with Miss Bresler will be the following elective officers; Marge Gustinc, worthy associate advisor; Polly Scheele, charity; Jeanne Tow, hope; Kim Johnson, faith; Anna Slyter, recorder, and Lorrie Schocn, treasurer. Also installed were the following appointive officers; Lonnie Burt, chaplain; Barb I It I i 1 i ller ra ng. ird led he we 'rt, iU, rt, in; tic SS th, int se lys rd 'ill in in 9 iS .1" HAPPY BIRTHDAY To Pearl Fisher, Rosanna Evarts, David Tennant and William Walk ins who have birthdays today, Jan.

18 and to Dorothy Smetana and Tom Zerkel who will open their gifts tomorrow, Jan. 19. WORD COMES Debbie Lange, a 1970 LUHS graduate, is now a member of the Women's Army Corps and will be engaged in basic training for the next eight wefeks. She would like to hear front her friends. Address is: PVT Debora F.

Lange, 542-64-9609, Delta '2nd US WACC, Fort McClelland, Ala. 36201 Off's ihe same old story. i Hanen, drill leader; Jan Huckstedt, love; Sara Sims, religion; Judy Van Epps, nature; Frances Wetherell, immortality; Julie Babrielsen, fidelity; Rhorina Burrelle, patriotism; Marilyn Birdsall, service;" Reginia JSmith, confidential observer; Susan Cockran, outer observer; Diane Haevernick, musician; Synthia Craig, choir director, and Gayle Carpenter, lecturer. Appointed to serve as pages were Pat Palazzl, Sally Dixon, Sally Morgan and Linda Ayers. Courtesy officers are Pam secret father com- Peggy Wymore, "service point chairman; Coleen Miller, seven steps chairman; Susan Wilson, hospital favors; Nancy Parker, big, little sister, chairman; Beckie Warwick, historian; Eileen Thomas, publicity; Elan Daily, sickness and distress, and Jan Mc-Clousky, grandparents, chairman.

Members of the choir for the coming term are Linda Kirkelie, Bonnie Lines, Vicki Coddington, Robin Moran, Lois Nylund, Janice Johnson, Jerri Mattick and Rhonda Van Kopp. Bank is still the only MONDAY, JAN. 18 Jaycee-ettes 8 p.m. home of Mrs. Ron Lewin VIP TOPS Club 7 p.m.

Catholic Church basement TUESDAY, JAN. 19 PEO CH. 1:15 p.m. American Legion Post and Auxiliary p.m. Legion Hall Lebanette TOPS Club 7 p.m.

Girl Scout Hut WEDNESDAY, JAN. 20 Business and Professional Women's Club 6:45 p.m. Cascade School Cafeteria THURSDAY, JAN. 21 Lebanon Junior Women 8 p.m. home of Mrs.

Pat O'Malley -FRIDAY, JAN. 2Z Flora Club 12 noon Masonic Temple, RNA Club 1 p.m. Strawberry TOPS Club 7 p.m. Catholic Church basement MONDAY, JAN. 25 Gold Star Mothers 12 noon -Veteran's Memorial Albany Senior Women's Club p.m.

home oY Mrs. Charles Langmack Royal Neighbors 8 p.m. Scout Hut Alpha Zeta Chapter 8 p.m. home of Mrs. Gary Dennison daily interest Wilkinson-Westersund wedding at Peace Lutheran, Pendleton Women Relief Corps to install officers The John F.

Miller Relief Corps will conduct a special meeting Jan. 21 at the home of Mrs. Ed Hart, 1248 Franklin St. at which officer for the year 1971 will be installed. Department Inspector Mrs.

Cora Millet will be installing, officer. Accepting office will be Mrs, Harry Swager, president; Mrs. James Sandors, vice president; Mrs. Gale Burkhart, treasurer; Mrs. Ray Wordehoff, chaplain; Mrs.

Ed Hart, conductress; Mrs. Fanny Smith, guard and Mrs. Jessie Guyton, ass't guard. Color bearers to be installed will be Mrs. George Clem, Mrs.

Pat Blessington, Mrs. L.O. Sanderson and Mrs. Sidney Johnson. Mrs.

Winningham is patriotic instructor. Letters from Zenith protest POW treatment Patter by Peg WE READ SOMEPLACE If you want to get your spouse home quick from a vacation, send your local newspaper with something clipped out. RETURNS SOUTH Mrs. Barbara Eilers has returned to Riverside, Calif following attendance her at the funeral of her aunt, Mrs. Ed Schliske.

A former Lebanon resident, she is now employed as a buyer for Harris Department Store in San Bernadino, Calif. Mrs. Cecil Mason, Mrs. Eilers' mother, is remaining here because of the serious illness of her mother. i The next meeting of theclub.

be a trip to Salem on to visit Mrs. Edith Bennett a member who is now a resident of the' Lutheran Home. Members are asked to meet on the IGA Market parking lot at noon to form car pools for the trip. Pace relatives return to US Recent visitors with the Dr. Terry Pace family were Mr.

and Mrs. Stanley Bennett, Seattle, and their son and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Bennett. The younger family have recently returned from two years of Peace Corps duty in Truk Island in Micronesia.

Following their completion of -duty they made a trip around the world before returning here. The older Bennetts while visiting on Truk became interested in a young native who is now attending high school in McMinnville under their sponsorship. The Paces and the Bennetts were dinner guests of Mrs. Edith Bennett in Salem. is the mother of Mrs.

Pace and Stanley Bennett McDevitt was bridesmaid. The attendants wore floor length gowns with violet velvet skirts and ivory blouses and carried pink sweetheart roses in colonial bouquets. Roger Wilkinson stood with his brother as best man and ushers were John Wilkinson, also the bridegroom's brother and Kri' Westersund, the bride's brother. At the reception following the ceremony, Mrs. Francis Warner, the bridegroom's aunt; Mrs.

John H. Wilkinson, sister-in-law of the bridegroom and Miss Janet Bissinger were at 'the serving table. Miss "Susan Westersund guest book. Following the reception the couple left for a wedding trip at Vancouver, B.C. They are now at home in Springfield where -Wilkinson is quality control manager for Roseburo Lumber Company.

Both Mr. and Mrs. Wilkinson are graduates of Oregon State University. She was a hostess for Continental Airlines before her marriage. testant will receive an official Miss America charm bracelet.

Miss Congeniality will receive" atrophy. The Miss Linn County Pageant is sponsored annually by the Sweet Home Business and Professional Women's Club and is a preliminary to the Miss Oregon and Miss America Pageant. Any girl in obtaining information or an entry blank should contact pageant chairman. Mrs. Howard Daniels, 610 8th Ave.

Sweet Home immediately' Springfield will be the home of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Bruce Wilkinson who were married at Peace Luth'eran Church, Pendleton, 26. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Swen Wester-sund, Pendleton, and the bridegroom is the son of Mrs. John R. Wilkinson, Star Rt. 1, and the late Mr: Wilkinson. The ReV.

Arthur Bachmann officiated at the ceremony using'a wedding band that had belonged to the grandmother of the bridegroom who was married in Minnesota in 1886. For her wedding the bride chose a gown of candlelight -satin trimmed with insets of lace and seed pearls and styled with a chapel train. Her fingertip veil was held by a band of roses and ivory velvet ribbon and she carried a bridal arrangement of pink roses, stephanotis and. white carnations. Mrs.

Lonnie Holloway, Ontario, Was matron of honor and miss Andrea Westersund was maid of honor. Both are sisters of the bride. Miss Jane "iris PRIEKUS, KOMANS AND COUNTRyMBN Vffjt'V I LEND US YOUR MONY I iiM.i,:i ihrrm4 r. ir' jT JT I CITIZENS VALLEY BANK fcMh hi mm hm tomt I Eight Locations Albany. Brownsville HstoSy Ifldspsn- Eg 1 1 Mtfff 4.

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1 Department and project chairman explained -activities that the club will be involved in during the next two years. Reports from department heads included Home Life, Education, Public Affairs and Projects included craft classes, clothing center, special program, ways "and means, civic improvement, Red Cross blood' program, city council meeting, and the school symbol for sports activities at Lebanon Union High School. Plans for a work day at the" clothing center on Friday, Jan. 15 were revealed. Husbands and wives planned to erect needed clothes racks and shelves.

The club will be involved in the Mother's March of Dimes on Jan. 28. Mrs. Mary Ray and Mrs. Harold Eilers, both members of the club will be co-' chairmen for the Lebanon area.

Mrs. Bill Croco will be club chairman. Citizens Valley bank in town that pays on regular savings; ft?) I CITIZENS VALLEY BANK Entries are now being taken for the 1971 Miss Linn County Pageant to be held March 27 at the Sweet Home High School auditorium. To be eligible a girl must be 18 years of age on or before Labor Day and no older than 28 years of age. A talent presentation lasting no -more than three minutes is -required and this may include dancing, singing, dramatic or comedy rading, musical instrument, art, sewing, creative poetry or writing.

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