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The original documents are located in Box 8, folder "1/12/76 - League of Republican
Women of D.C." of the Sheila Weidenfeld Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential
Library.
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A
Bicentennial SALUTE to Fashion
UNDER THE GRACIOUS PATRONAGE OF
MRS. FORD
THE LEAGUE OF REPUBLICAN WOMEN
of the
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
cordially invites you to attend
A BICENTENNIAL SALUTE TO FASHION
Luncheon
Monday, January 12, 1976
at twelve o'clock
Ballroom, Mayflower Hotel
R.S.V.P.
Door Prizes
Fashions by
Card attached
Frankie Welch of Virginia
MRS. BRUCE EDMUND CLARK
'League' President
and the
EXECUTIVE BOARD
will host a Reception in the Presidential Room
at 11:30 A.M.
for
DISTINGUISHED GUESTS
*
Fashions modeled by
Wives of members of the Senate
and
Wives of Members of the House of Representatives
Cash Bar
Detach and mail with your check
LEAGUE OF REPUBLICAN WOMEN OF D.C.
Bicentennial Salute to Fashion — Monday, January 12, 1976
Name
Address
Please reserve
table(s) of ten at $150.00 per table.
Check enclosed for $
Please reserve
ticket(s) at $15.00 per person.
Check enclosed for $
SEALE
FORD
Please reply before Monday, January 5, 1976
Make checks payable to League of Republican Women of D.C.
LIBRARY
Tickets at door day of luncheon.
All seats reserved --- reservations will be honored in
the order checks are received.
Tables of ten to be reserved in one name only. Check or
checks covering total cost must accompany reservations card.
Sheila
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 8, 1976
MEMORANDUM TO:
PETER SORUM
FROM:
SUSAN PORTER
SUBJECT:
Action Memo
Mrs. Ford has accepted the following out-of-house invitation:
EVENT: Luncheon
GROUP: League of Republican Women of the District of Columbia
DATE: Monday, January 12, 1976
TIME: 11:30 Reception
12:00 Luncheon
PLACE: Mayflower Hotel, Washington, D.C.
CONTACT: Mrs. Bruce E. Clark, President
O: 347-5113
H: 667-5109
PRESS: Ms. Dorese Bell, 966-4124
COMMENTS: Mrs. Ford was for many years an active member of the League
of Republican Women of the District of Columbia and will
attend their luncheon. She is also Honorary Chairman of
the luncheon. The luncheon is called the "Frankie Welch
Congressional Wives' Luncheon Style Show" and the
style show will be presented by Frankie Welch.
Preceding the luncheon will be a reception. Mrs. Ford
does not wish to spend a great deal of time at the
reception and feels that the thrust of her attention
should be upon the guests attending as opposed to the
-2-
VIPs. I would think, however, that she might want to
drop by for quick photographs at the conclusion of the
reception. I might also mention that they are planning
to have a baby elephant ("Gabriel") which should make for
some enjoyable photographs. The file is attached.
Thank you.
C: BF Staff
Red Cavaney
William Nicholson
Max Friedersdorf
Gwen Anderson
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REGRET
LEAGUE OF REPUBLICAN WOMEN OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
SUITE 310, 1130 SEVENTEENTH STREET NORTHWEST, WASHINGTON, D. C. 20036
DI 7-5113 - 5114
MRS. BRUCE E. CLARK
December 11, 1975
PRESIDENT
MRS. FRANK MEDICO
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT
Susan Porter
MRS. ROY E. JAMES
Appointment Secretary
SECOND VICE PRESIDENT
The White House
MRS. L. WILLIAM BONSIB
Washington, D. C.
THIRD VICE PRESIDENT
MRS. EUGENE C. RACCA
Dear Miss Porter:
FOURTH VICE PRESIDENT
MRS. SANDEL M. POWELL
Following our telephone conversation, I thought it
RECORDING SECRETARY
would be helpful to put in a letter the big plans
made for our fashion show and luncheon in the
MRS. GERARD F. MACDONALD
Mayflower Hotel ballroom, Monday, January 12th.
ASSISTANT
RECORDING SECRETARY
We are delighted to have the First Lady as our
MISS ANN BABINGTON
TREASURER
Honorary Chairman and the League is most hopeful
she will make every effort to attend as our distin-
MRS. H. N. MISENHEIMER
guished guest. We do need her help.
ASSISTANT TREASURER
MISS EDNA BEACHLEY
Since January is the first month of the new election
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
year, the League plans to make this an important
MISS THERESE KARGER
kickoff event to rally women to work extra hard for
ASSISTANT
the victory of Republican candidates across the
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
country as well as in the District. The program
theme will be a call to all Republican women to
DIRECTORS
rise up in the fighting "Spirit of 1976" to bring
in at the home-stretch Republicans in the upcoming
MRS. HUGH SCOTT
MRS. CLAIRE LEE CHENNAULT
national and local elections.
MRS. CASEY M. JONES
MRS. J. WILLARD MARRIOTT,
It would be a great boost to our national effort if
MRS. RUSSELL E. SINGER
(GLADYS MONTGOMERY)
the First Lady could participate at the luncheon by
MISS EVELYN NEE
saying a few encouraging words perhaps four or
MRS. PIERRE M. PURVES
MRS. DOROTHY W.S. RAGAN
five minutes - to build contagious enthusiasm among
MRS. A. G. RONHOVDE
Republican women, and to make them know the important
MISS ROBERTA VAN BEEK
role they play in final victory for our candidates.
MRS. BARBARA D. DIMOCK
Advance publicity is vitally important to create a
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
solid turnout for our "Spirit of 1976" luncheon.
As I mentioned to you, the Wildlife Reserve in Largo,
Maryland just happens to have a wonderful baby elephant
named "Gabriel". The Director, William Natter, Jr.,
said it is quite possible to bring to the driveway of
the White House this charming rascal, with your
permission of course.
LEAGUE OF REPUBLICAN WOMEN OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
SUITE 310, 1130 SEVENTEENTH STREET NORTHWEST, WASHINGTON, D. C. 20036
DI 7.5113 - 5114
November 19, 1975
MRS. BRUCE E. CLARK
PRESIDENT
MRS. FRANK MEDICO
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT
MRS. ROY E. JAMES
SECOND VICE PRESIDENT
MRS. L. WILLIAM BONSIB
THIRD VICE PRESIDENT
MRS. EUGENE C. RACCA
Mrs. Ford
FOURTH VICE PRESIDENT
The White House
MRS. SANDEL M. POWELL
Washington, D. C.
RECORDING SECRETARY
Dear Mrs. Ford:
MRS. GERARD F. MACDONALD
ASSISTANT
RECORDING SECRETARY
I do wish to thank you most sincerely for your graciousness
MISS ANN BABINGTON
in accepting the Honorary Chairmanship for our Frankie Welch
TREASURER
Congressional Wives' Luncheon Style Show.
MRS. H. N. MISENHEIMER
ASSISTANT TREASURER
The League is most appreciative of your kindness and we
are looking forward to having you with us if it is at all
MISS EDNA BEACHLEY
possible for you to do so,
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
MISS THERESE KARGER
We will be in touch with you in the very near future as
ASSISTANT
to the progress we are making on our Style Show.
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
Again, our many thanks.
DIRECTORS
Sincerely,
MRS. HUGH SCOTT
MRS. CLAIRE LEE CHENNAULT
MRS. CASEY M. JONES
mClark
MRS. J. WILLARD MARRIOTT, JR.
MRS. RUSSELL E. SINGER
(GLADYS MONTGOMERY)
MISS EVELYN NEE
BEC/fhm
President
MRS. PIERRE M. PURVES
MRS. DOROTHY W. S. RAGAN
MRS. A. G. RONHOVDE
MISS ROBERTA VAN BEEK
MRS. BARBARA D. DIMOCK
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
BF PENDING TO CONSIDER
January 12, 1976
Leg.ofRep.Women of D.C.
November 13, 1975
noted al.
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Dear Mrs. Clark,
flow much I appreciated your gracious letter
telling 06 plans for the Frankie welch Congressional
wives' Luncheon Style Show and inviting me
to serve as Honorary Chairman. Although I do
not yet know whether my January schedule will
permit me to be with you, it would be a special
pleasure to have my name listed in this way
reflecting my admiration for the efforts of
this organization. I am also grateful for this
opportunity to convey mg Congratulations to
you on your recent presidency and the accomplish-
ments 06 the League 06 Republican Women of the
District of Columbia in increasing the membership
of the League.
with encouragement to all who are working
toward the success 06 this occasion and my
warmest best wishes,
Sincerely,
15/ Betty Ford
Mrs. Eruce Edmund Clark
President
League of Republican Women
of the District of Columbia
1130 Seventeenth Street, Northwest
Washington, D. C. 20036
SP/sr
FORD of DERATE LIBRARY
c: BF Honorary Affiliations (accept)
BF Pending To Consider (January 12, 1976, Mayflower Hotel)
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Dear Mrs. Ford,
You are invited to have your name
listed as Honorary Chairman of the
Frankie Welch Congressional Wives' Luncheon
Style Show to be given by the League of
Republican Women of the District of Columbia
on January 12th at the Mayflower Hotel
X Lend name and
congretulate
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confraidement
Attendance:
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Accept
Consider closer to the date
Regret
Thank you,
susan
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GESTAL R. FORD LIBRARY
LEAGUE OF REPUBLICAN WOMEN OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
SUITE 310, 1130 SEVENTEENTH STREET NORTHWEST, WASHINGTON, D. C. 20036
DI 7-5113 - 5114
October 27, 1975
MRS. BRUCE E. CLARK
PRESIDENT
MRS. EUGENE C. RACCA
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT
MRS. FRANK MEDICO
Mrs. Ford
SECOND VICE PRESIDENT
The White House
MRS. ROY E. JAMES
Washington, D. C. 20006
THIRD VICE PRESIDENT
MRS. L. WILLIAM BONSIB
Dear Mrs. Ford:
FOURTH VICE PRESIDENT
MRS. SAMUEL M. POWELL
In just one month we have brought the League of Republican Women
RECORDING SECRETARY
of D. C. to life again. For October and November we have had a
MRS. GERALD F. MACDONALD
steady stream of new members and reinstatements as you will notice
ASSISTANT
RECORDING SECRETARY
from our November Bulletin which is enclosed,
MISS ANN BABINGTON
TREASURER
Among our outstanding programs for the year, first priority is
MRS. H. N. MISENHEIMER
given to our "Frankie Welch Congressional Wives' Luncheon Style
ASSISTANT TREASURER
Show" to be staged at the Mayflower Hotel Ballroom on January 12th.
MISS EDNA BEACHLEY
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
You are cognizant of our project, I am sure, through your dis-
MISS THERESE KARGER
cussion with Frankie regarding your Michigan Scarf and your conver-
ASSISTANT
sations with Mrs. Weidenfeld regarding the famous Bicentennial Scarf.
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
In June of this year, as President of the Charles N. Crittenten bene-
DIRECTORS
fit, I asked you to be my Honorary Chairman and you were gracious
MRS. HUGH SCOTT
in consenting to do this,
MRS. CLAIRE LEE CHENNAULT
MRS. CASEY M. JONES
MRS. J. WILLARD MARRIOTT, JR.
MRS. ALEXANDER MONTGOMERY
I am now your recently elected President of the League of Republican
MISS EVELYN NEE
Women of which you were a recent Director.
MRS. PIERRE M. PURVES
MRS. DOROTHY W.S. RAGAN
MRS. A. G. RONHOVDE
Will you please once again honor me by allowing us to use your name
MISS ROBERTA VAN BEEK
as our gracious Honorary Chairman for the January event, and in
addition put a circle around the January date to also be present at
MRS. BARBARA D. DIMOCK
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
our function. We would be so very delighted and appreciative.
We are expecting 800 guests and with your support the Style Show
will certainly be a noteworthy success,
We are anticipating your affirmative support in our League's
endeavor.
Fondly,
Phylles Mrs. Bruce Edmund Clark
BEC/fhm
President
+1: 667 - 5109
To the attention of Mrs. Weidenfeld.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 9, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MRS. FORD
VIA:
RED CAVANEY
FROM:
PETER SORUMPAS
SUBJECT:
YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE
D.C. LEAGUE OF REPUBLICAN
WOMEN'S LUNCHEON
Mayflower Hotel
Monday, January 12, 1976
Attached at TAB A is the proposed schedule for the subject event.
APPROVE
DISAPPROVE
BACKGROUND
The League of Republican Women of the District of Columbia
begins 1976 with a "Bicentennial Salute to Fashion" featuring
creations by Frankie Welch. You are Honorary Chairman of
this event having been an active member of the organization for
many years.
PROGRAM
The Host Committee has asked that you make brief remarks prior
to the fashion show which has been scheduled. They also asked if
you would personally award the first door prize, an autographed
picture of the First Family, which you donated. I advised Mrs.
Clark, your hostess, that you would discuss this with her during
the luncheon and decide at that time whether this would be appro-
priate prior to your departure.
1/9/76
5:05 pm
PROPOSED SCHEDULE
MRS. FORD'S PARTICIPATI ON IN THE
D.C. LEAGUE OF REPUBLICAN WOMEN'S LUNCHEON
Mayflower Hotel
Monday, January 12, 1976
11:55 am
Mrs. Ford boards motorcade on South Grounds.
MOTORCADE DEPARTS South Grounds en route
Mayflower Hotel (DeSalles Street Entrance).
[Driving time: 5 minutes]
12:00 noon
MOTORCADE ARRIVES Mayflower Hotel.
Mrs. Ford will be met by:
Mr. Steve Harper, Senior Assistant
Manager, Mayflower Hotel
Mrs. Ford proceeds to ballroom entrance to greet
Mrs. Bruce Clark, President, D.C. League of
Republican Women.
12:05 pm
Announcement
12:05 pm
Mrs. Ford, escorted by Mrs. Clark, proceeds
to Head Table and remains standing for invocation.
OPEN PRESS COVERAGE
ATTENDANCE: 600
NOTE: Mrs. Ford will be
seated second seat, stage right.
Mrs. Clark will be on her left
and Mrs. Barbara Dimock will
be on her right.
12:07 pm
Invocation sung by Mrs. Richard E.
Marriott.
12:10 pm
Welcoming remarks by Mrs. Clark.
12:12 pm
Greeting by Mrs. Eugene Racca, Luncheon
Chairman.
- 2 -
12:15 pm
Luncheon is served.
1:15 pm
Luncheon concludes.
1:16 pm
Remarks by Mrs. Clark concluding in the
introduction of Mrs. Ford.
1:20 pm
Mrs. Ford's remarks.
FULL PRESS COVERAGE
1:23 pm
Remarks conclude.
Mrs. Ford returns to her seat.
1:24 pm
Fashion Show by Frankie Welch begins.
2:25 pm
Fashion Show concludes.
NOTE: Mrs. Ford may choose
to award the first door prize
prior to departing.
2:27 pm
Mrs. Ford departs Head Table en route motorcade
for boarding.
2:30 pm
MOTORCADE DEPARTS Mayflower Hotel en route
South Grounds.
[Driving time: 5 minutes]
2:35 pm
MOTORCADE ARRIVES South Grounds.
Sheila
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 10, 1976
MEMORANDUM TO:
MRS. FORD'S STAFF
FROM:
SUSAN PORTER
SUBJECT:
Weekly Bulletin, January 12-18, 1976
MRS. FORD'S SCHEDULE WEEK OF JANUARY 12-18. 1976
On Monday, January I2 at 11:45, Mrs. Ford will attend the League
of Republican Women of the District of Columbia Luncheon at the
Mayflower Hotel. The file is in the Advance Office: the event will
be handled by the Advance Office.
-On Tuesday, January I3 at 7:00 p.m., Mrs. Ford will travle to
Philadelphia to participate principally in the unveiling of a
sculpture entitled "Bicentennial Dawn" which is located at
Independence Mall. The file is in the Advance Office; the event
will be handled by the Advance Office.
-On Wednesday, January 14 at 3:00 p.m., Mrs. Ford will visit the
Martin Luther King Memorial Library. She will be accompanied
by approximately 18 children from the D.C. Chapter of Jack and
Jill. The file is in the Advance Office; the event will be
handled by the Advance Office.
FYI
-On Saturday, January 10 at 9:00 p.m. on Channel 9, Mrs. Ford
will appear on the Mary Tyler Moore Show.
-Thursday, January 15th is Martin Luther King's birthday.
is
GENALD
FORD
att
-Saturday, January 17th is Ben Franklin's birthday.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 1976
THE WHITE HOUSE
OFFICE OF THE PRESS SECRETARY TO MRS. FORD
Mrs. Ford is the Honorary Chairman of the League of Republican Women of
the District of Columbia's luncheon which she will attend at the Mayflower
Hotel today at 12:00 Noon. in the Grand Ballroom,
This reception/lunahenn/fashion show will represent the kick-off to the
Bicentennial year with the theme "Spirit of 1976." Women's Republican
clubs from the Metropolitan area will be represented. approx 600 will
attend There w/bea
Mrs Ford will give remarks at the conclusion of lunch. The fashoon
show will be sponsored marrated and directed by Frankie Welsh of Alexandria,
Seated Virginia. at latter willinclude
Those at the head table include: Mrs. Ford, Senator and Mrs. Dole (Kan
Mrs. David Mathews, Mrs. Bruce Clark (President),
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 1976
THE WHITE HOUSE
OFFICE OF THE PRESS SECRETARY TO MRS. FORD
Mrs. Ford is the Honorary Chairman of the League of Republican Women of
the District of Columbia's luncheon which she will attend at the Mayflower
Hotel today at 12:00 Noon. in the Grand Ballroom.
This reception/luncheon, fashion show will represent the kick off to the
Bicentennial year with the theme 'Spirit of 1976." Women's Republican
clubs from the Metropolitan area will be represented. approx. 600 will
attend with rep.
Mrs. Ford will give remarks at the conclusion of lunch The fashion from
show will be sponsored and directed by Frankie Welsh of Alexandria, the
area
Virginia.
Those at the head table include: Mrs. Ford, Senator and Mrs. Dole (Kan.),
Mrs. David Mathews, Mrs. Bruce Clark (President),
head Table to be finished
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MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 1976
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary to Mrs. Ford
Mrs. Ford is the Honorary Chairman of the League of Republican Women of
the District of Columbia's luncheon which she will attend at the Mayflower Hotel
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today at 12:00 Noon in the Grand Ballroom.
Approximately 600 will attend including representatives of Women's Republican clubs
from the Metropolitan area.
There will be a fashion show after the luncheon which will be narrated by
Frankie Welch of Alexandria, Virginia. The models will be wives of members
of the Senate and House of Representatives.
Seated at the head table with Mrs. Ford will be: Mrs. Bruce Clark, Mrs. David
Mathews, Mrs. Mary Louise Smith, Mrs. Patricia Lindh, Mrs. Frank Medico,
Mrs. Roy James, Mrs. Eugene Racca, Mrs. Barbara Dimmock, Mrs. L. William
Bonsib, Mrs. Richard E. Marriott and Mrs. Marjorie Ward Lynch.
# # # # #
Press Pick-Up: 11:40 AM
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 1976
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary to Mrs. Ford
Mrs. Ford is the Honorary Chairman of the League of Republican Women of
the District of Columbia's luncheon which she will attend at the Mayflower Hotel
today at 12:00 Noon in the Grand Ballroom.
Approximately 600 will attend including representatives of Women's Republican clubs
from the Metropolitan area.
There will be a fashion show after the luncheon which will be narrated by
Frankie Welch of Alexandria, Virginia. The models will be wives of members
of the Senate and House of Representatives.
Seated at the head table with Mrs. Ford will be: Mrs. Bruce Clark, Mrs. David
Mathews, Mrs. Mary Louise Smith, Mrs. Patricia Lindh, Mrs. Frank Medico,
Mrs. Roy James, Mrs. Eugene Racca, Mrs. Barbara Dimmock, Mrs. L. William
Bonsib, Mrs. Richard E. Marriott and Mrs. Marjorie Ward Lynch.
# # # #
two bisles
Press Pick-Up: 11:40 AM
STATE S. FORD LIBRARK
mon, gan 12
LEAGUE OF REPUBLICAN WOMEN OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
SUITE 310, 1130 SEVENTEENTH STREET NORTHWEST, WASHINGTON, D. C. 20036
DI 7-5113 - 5114 For Further Information:
Dorese Bell
Publicity Chairman
MRS. BRUCE E. CLARK
January 9, 1976
966-4124 or Di. 7-5113
PRESIDENT
MRS. EUGENE C. RACCA
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT
RADIO, TELEVISION, PRESS, PHOTO NOTICE
MRS. FRANK MEDICO
SECOND VICE PRESIDENT
DATE:
MRS. ROY E. JAMES
MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 1976
THIRD VICE PRESIDENT
MRS. L. WILLIAM BONSIB
EVENT: MRS. GERALD FORD WILL SPEAK AT A LUNCHEON
FOURTH VICE PRESIDENT
OF THE LEAGUE OF REPUBLICAN WOMEN OF THE
MRS. SAMUEL M. POWELL
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
RECORDING SECRETARY
MRS. GERALD F. MACDONALD
PLACE:
MAYFLOWER HOTEL BALLROOM
ASSISTANT
RECORDING SECRETARY
TIMES: VIP RECEPTION, 11:30 A.M.
MISS ANN BABINGTON
ARRIVAL OF MRS. FORD, 11:40 A.M.
TREASURER
LUNCHEON, "SPIRIT OF 1976", 12 NOON
MRS. H. N. MISENHEIMER
ASSISTANT TREASURER
INTRODUCTION OF MRS. FORD, 12:15 P.M.
FASHION SHOW, FRANKIE WEICH OF ALEXANDRIA, 1 P.M.
MISS EDNA BEACHLEY
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
The First Lady will launch a national drive for
MISS THERESE KARGER
ASSISTANT
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
all Republican women to rally behind Republican candidates
for victory this election year. Mrs. Ford will speak at
DIRECTORS
Reception, Luncheon, Fashion Show given by the League of
MRS. HUGH SCOTT
MRS. CLAIRE LEE CHENNAULT
MRS. CASEY M. JONES
Republican Women of the District of Columbia at the
MRS. J. WILLARD MARRIOTT, JR.
MRS. ALEXANDER MONTGOMERY
hayflower Hotel Ballroom, Monday, January 12th. She is
MISS EVELYN NEE
MRS. PIERRE M. PURVES
sponsor and honor guest of the kickoff event to launch a
MRS. DOROTHY W. S. RAGAN
MRS. A. G. RONHOVDE
MISS ROBERTA VAN BEEK
strong "Spirit of 1976" rally for women's support during
this Bi-Centennial year in the upcoming national and local
MRS. BARBARA D. DIMOCK
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
elections.
Cabinet, Congressional and Ambassadorial wives,
as well as over 600 party supporters from Maryland and
Groups
Virginia Women's Republican Clubs, The Republican Women's
Forum, The Republican National Committee and Junior Re-
publicans will be represented.
Non-League members and guests are welcome to
make reservations through the D. C. League office at
347-4113.
LISA GERALD ? FORD
LEAGUE OF REPUBLICAN WOMEN OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
SUITE 310, 1130 SEVENTEENTH STREET NORTHWEST. WASHINGTON, D. C. 20036
DI 7.5113 - 5114 For Further Information:
Dorese Bell
Publicity Chairman
966-4124
MRS. BRUCE E. CLARK
PRESIDENT
MRS. FRANK MEDICO
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT
MRS. ROY E. JAMES
SECOND VICE PRESIDENT
FOURTH VICE PRESIDENT
Frankie Helch, Designed
HEAD TABLE OFFICERS AND GUESTS ( left to right)
ad,ass To Si-Contennine Comm
Mrs. Frank Medico, First Vice President
Mrs. Roy E. James, Second Vice President
MRS. L. WILLIAM BONSIB
Mrs. Marjorie Ward Lynch, Under Secretary of HEW
THIRD VICE PRESIDENT
Mrs. David Matthews, wife of Secretary of HEW
MRS. EUGENE C. RACCA
Mrs. Gerald Ford, First Lady
Mrs. Bruce E. Clark, President
MRS. SANDEL M. POWELL
Mrs. Eugene C. Racca, Chairman, Fourth Vice President
RECORDING SECRETARY
Mrs. Patricia S. Lindh, Special Asst. to President (Women)
Mrs. Mary Louise Smith, Chairman of Natl. Republican Cte.
MRS. GERARD F. MACDONALD
Mrs. Barbara D. Dimock, Immediate Past President
ASSISTANT
RECORDING SECRETARY
Mrs. L. William Bonsib, Third Vice President
Mrs. J. Willard Marriott, Jr., Director
MISS ANN BABINGTON
TREASURER
VIRGINIA REPUBLICAN WOMEN'S CLUBS REPRESENTED
MRS. H. N. misenheimer
ASSISTANT TREASURER
Colonial Republican Club
MISS EDNA BEACHLEY
George Mason Republican Club
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
Mt. Vernon Républican Club
MISS THERESE KARGER
Martha Washington Republican Council
ASSISTANT
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
MARYIAND - Rock Creek Republican Club
DIRECTORS
CONGRESSIONAL WIVES MODELING
MRS. HUGH SCOTT
MRS. CLAIRE LEE CHENNAULT
Mrs. Gilbert Gude, wife of Maryland Congressman
MRS. CASEY M. JONES
MRS. J. WILLARD MARRIOTT, JR.
Mrs. J. Glenn Beall, Jr., wife of Maryland Senator
MRS. RUSSELL E. SINGER
Mrs. Charles W. Whalen, Jr., wife of Ohio Congressman
(GLADYS MONTGOMERY)
MISS EVELYN NEE
Mrs. John J. Rhodes, wife of Congressman of Arizona
MRS. PIERRE M. PURVES
Mrs. Richard S. Schweiker, wife of Pennsylvania Senator
MRS. DOROTHY W.S. RAGAN
Mrs. Trent Iott, Wife of Mississippi Congressman
MRS. A. G. RONHOVDE
MISS ROBERTA VAN BEEK
Mrs. Guy Vander Jagt, wife of Michigan Congressman
Mrs. James A. McClure, wife of Idaho Senator
MRS. BARBARA D. DIMOCK
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MRS. FRANK MEDICO
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MRS. GERARD F. MACDONALD
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MISS ANN BABINGTON
TREASURER
VIRGINIA REPUBLICAN WOMEN'S CLUBS REPRESENTED
MRS. H. N. MISENHEIMER
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Colonial Republican Club
MISS EDNA BEACHLEY
George Mason Republican Club
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Mt. Vernon Républican Club
MISS THERESE KARGER
Martha Washington Republican Council
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MRS. CLAIRE LEE CHENNAULT
? Mrs. Gilbert Gude, wife of Maryland Congressman
MRS. CASEY M. JONES
MRS. J. WILLARD MARRIOTT, JR.
Mrs. J. Glenn Beall, Jr., wife of Maryland Senator
MRS. RUSSELL E. SINGER
? Mrs. Charles W. Whalen, Jr., wife of Ohio Congressman
(GLADYS MONTGOMERY)
MISS EVELYN NEE
Mrs. John J. Rhodes, wife of Congressman of Arizona
MRS. PIERRE M. PURVES
Mrs. Richard S. Schweiker, wife of Pennsylvania Senator
MRS. DOROTHY W.S. RAGAN
7 Mrs. Trent Iott, Wife of Mississippi Congressman
MRS. A. G. RONHOVDE
MISS ROBERTA VAN BEEK
Mrs. Guy Vander Jagt, wife of Michigan Congressman
Mrs. James A. McClure, wife of Idaho Senator
MRS. BARBARA D. DIMOCK
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UNDER THE GRACIOUS PATRONAGE OF
MRS. FORD
THE LEAGUE OF REPUBLICAN WOMEN
of the
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
cordially invites you to attend
A BICENTENNIAL SALUTE TO FASHION
Luncheon
Monday, January 12, 1976
at twelve o'clock
Ballroom, Mayflower Hotel
Door Prizes
R.S.V.P.
Fashions by
Frankie Welch of Virginia
MRS. BRUCE EDMUND CLARK
'League' President
and the
EXECUTIVE BOARD
will host a Reception in the Presidential Room
at 11:30 A.M.
for
DISTINGUISHED GUESTS
*
Fashions modeled by
Wives of members of the Senate
and
Wives of Members of the House of Representatives
Cash Bar
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22-
OUR NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS
MORNING POLITICAL STUDY GROUP
Conference Room, 1130 17th Street., N.W.
The Six Most Important Words:
10:30 A.M. Coffee
"I admit I made a mistake."
11:00 A.M.-Program
The Five Most Important Words:
"You did a good job."
Speaker: BERNARD YOH
Consultant, Accuracy in Media, Inc.
The Four Most Important Words:
The Hon. Fred S. Schwengel
Subject: "How Accurate is the Media."
"What is your opinion?"
This is a program that everyone should hear.
The Three Most Important Words:
Mr. Schwengel is an authority on our Republican
Mr. Yoh has been active in the Washington-
"If you please."
heritage. Please be reminded that League mem-
Based Matopma; Accuracy in Media organization
bers may bring as their guests any number of
since it began in 1969 and has the responsibility
The Two Most Important Words:
interested friends. This is one of the finest
for receiving complaints against the media, filing
"Thank You"
Political Study programs to be sponsored by the
those complaints with the media and for research
Republican Party and should NOT be missed.
programs. He speaks often throughout the coun-
The One Most Important Word:
try and on radio and television talk shows as a
"We"
THURSDAY, JANUARY 8th-10:30 A.M.
spokesman for Accuracy in Media.
MORNING POLITICAL STUDY GROUP
The Least Important Word:
Director: Mrs. L. William Bonsib
Conference Room-1130 17th Street, N.W.
"I"
Phyllis
Speaker-THE HON. FRED S. SCHWENGEL
Co-Director: Miss Jacqueline Ann Wakeling
President, United States Capitol
Coffee Hostesses: Mrs. Carl J. Friberg
Historical Society
Mrs. Charles Dayhuff
Subject: "REPUBLICAN HERITAGE"
GOP
Mr. Schwengel ably served the State of Iowa
JANUARY 1976
in the U.S. House of Representatives before
Coming Soon
CALENDAR
becoming President of the U.S. Capitol Historical
An Invitation to
Society. In addition to a wide range of activities,
the Vice President's House
Jan. 12-Business Meeting omitted
he also serves as president of the Republican
Heritage Foundation. He will show the award-
for League Members
Style Show and Luncheon
winning film, "City of Wilderness: Washington,"
ONLY
Jan. 8-Morning Political Study Group
the USCHS contribution to the Bicentennial
Celebration.
Jan. 19-Board Meeting
IN MEMORIAM
Director: Mrs. L. William Bonsib
Jan. 22-Morning Political Study Group
Co-Director: Mrs. Louise Stockdale
Mrs. Edward J. Cummings
Coffee Hostesses: Miss Yvonne C. Vilar
Mrs. Marguerite A. Winter
Mrs. Louise Stockdale
A most cordial welcome to the following:
NEW MEMBERS
Mrs. Carl B. Balluff (Vivienne)
527-5090
1911 No. Harvard St. Arlington, Va. 22201
Mrs. Charles A. Bloedorn (Polly)
229-8558
5304 Wriley Road, Bethesda, Md. 20016
Miss M. Glendora Dueland
927-2502
7302 Yale Ave., College Park, Md. 20740
Mrs. Jessie H. Judson
338-3360
2433 Tynlaw Road, NW, DC 20007
Miss Virginia Claire Lynch
293-2612
2440 Virginia Ave., NW, DC 20037
Miss Frances L. Menges
521-7738
1217 S. Oakcrest Road, Arlington, Va. 22202
Mrs. J. Peter Murphy (Barbara)
229-7780
5300 Boxwood Court, DC 20016
Mrs. Adaila N. Olson
525-0284
1812 Queens Lane, Arlington, Va. 22201
Mrs. Radmila Staples
780-8157
916 Emerald Drive, Alex., Va. 22308
Mrs. Louise A. Stockdale
360-5758
7816 Martha Washington St., Alex., Va. 22309
Miss R. Beatrice Sydnes
927-2502
7302 Yale Ave. College Park, Md. 20740
Mrs. Edwin B. Walker
Crystal Square Apt. 1009
1515 So. Jefferson Davis Highway,
Arlington, Va. 22202
Mrs. Frankie Welch
549-0104
305 Cameron St., Alex. Va. 22314
REINSTATEMENT
Mrs. Chapin N. Stone (Frances)
362-5184
4200 Cathedral Ave., NW, DC 20016
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A
Bicentennial SALUTE to Fashion
UNDER THE GRACIOUS PATRONAGE OF
MRS. FORD
THE LEAGUE OF REPUBLICAN WOMEN
of the
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
welcomes you to
A BICENTENNIAL SALUTE TO FASHION
Luncheon
Monday, January 12, 1976
Ballroom, Mayflower Hotel
PROGRAM
INTRODUCTIONS
Mrs. Roy E. James
INVOCATION
Mrs. Richard E. Marriott
WELCOME
Mrs. Bruce Edmund Clark, President
GREETINGS
Mrs. Eugene C. Racca, Chairman
LUNCHEON
FASHION SHOW
Frankie Welch of Virginia
Commentary by Mrs. Welch
DRAWING FOR DOOR PRIZES
Mrs. Joseph Ives
Music by Devron
MENU
Chilled Juice
Roast top Sirloin of Beef
Stuffed Tomato Florentine
Pomme Duchess
Bicentennial Eclairs
Corn Bread
Coffee
DOOR PRIZES
Autographed Photo of First Family
-Mrs. Ford
$250.00 Gift Certificate
-P. J. Nee Co., Bethesda and Rockville, Md.
"Escape Weekend" for two at a Marriott -Gift of Marriott Corporation
Frankie Welch Dress
-Gift of Frankie Welch of Virginia
Morning at Elizabeth Arden
-Gift of Elizabeth Arden
Cameo
-Gift of Tiny Jewel Box
$50.00 Gift Certificate
-Gift of Clarence Shoe Store
$50.00 Gift Certificate
-Gift of Camalier & Buckley
Man's Vest
-Gift of Britches of Georgetown
Evening Bag
-Gift of Riziks
Bottle of Champagne
-Gift of Circle Liquor Store
½ gallon Bicentennial Bourbon
-Gift of Woodley Liquors
Waterford Crystal Paperweight
-Gift of Mrs. Thomas F. Dawson
$50.00 U.S. Savings Bond
-Gift of Mrs. Hobert S. Tyrrell
Needlepoint Pillow
-Gift of Mrs. Benjamin Evans
$50.00 Gift Certificate
-Gift of La Cuisine,Virginia
Linen Luncheon Set
-Gift of Mrs. Montgomery Singer
$25.00 U.S. Savings Bond
-Gift of Mrs. Henri H. Norair
Bottle of Champagne
-Gift of Northwest Airlines
Flight Bag
-Gift of Japan Airlines
Bottle of Perfume
-Gift of Mrs. Joseph Ives
Bottle of Magruder Champagne
-Gift of Magruder's
COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN
Mrs. Eugene C. Racca-General Chairman
Miss Ann Babington
Mrs. Stella P. Nichols
Mrs. Roy G. DeVecchio
Mrs. Loren Keith Olson
Mrs. Gilbert Gude
Mrs. Samuel M. Powell
Mrs. Joseph Ives
Mrs. Paul J. Seltzer
GERALD FORD LIBRARY
Mrs. Roy E. James
Mrs. Mary Kay Taylor
Mrs. Richard E. Marriott
Mrs. Yvonne C. Villar
Mrs. Frank Medico
Mrs. Joseph C. Wells
Mrs. Frances H. Michie
Mrs. Frederick W. Winkelman
Our appreciation and thanks to:
Frankie Welch of Virginia for presenting our
"Bicentennial Salute to Fashion"
Our models today are wives of members of the
U.S. Senate and of the U.S. House of Representatives.
To these ladies we wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation.
Estee Lauder-table favors and model's make-up
by special New York Representative
Mr. H. A. Post for his assistance with invitations and program
The generous donors of the door prizes
and to ALL of you for your loyal support and presence here today.
Lott, wife
of Rep. Trent
Lott (R-Miss.),
models the braless
look under
a red chiffon
poncho dress from
Frankie Welch
for 600 Republican
women. In they
background
is First Lady
Betty Ford. Louise
McClure, wife of
Sen. James A.
McClure (R-Idaho),
below left, and
Claire Schweiker,
wife of Sen.
Richard S.
Schweiker, (R-Pa.),
below right, model
Photos by James A.
Betty Ford: 'A Reu
Not a Campaign I
By Donnie Radcliffe
during forthcomi
"I'm not exact
Betty Ford called it "a reunion," not.
by that," Sheila 1
really a eampaign "debut" because it:
press secretary,
was her club and she belongs to it.
what else they ex
Even so, there was the distinct feeling
of election-year politics in the wind
She said the p
yesterday as 600 women turned out for a
had been distril
fashion show.luncheon of the League of
were in Vail. A le
Republican Women of the District of
at yesterday's li
Columbia, at the Mayflower Hotel.
dated Jan. 9.
Mrs. Ford told
Advance billing of Mrs. Ford's
to accompany and I
presence had promised that she would
campaign trips -
launch "a national drive for all
that she "hopes
Republican women to rally behind
Hampshire alth
Republican candidates for victory
schedule.
When the going gets tough,
She will be "S
Republican women get going," Mrs.
Bruce E. Clark, league president, told
know if I'll be sj
said. "I think I'll
the crowd seated in the ballroom among
stuffed elephants and a red, white and
She joined hea
blue color scheme.
cluded GOP Na
Louise Smith,
"I put my hear-hear to Mrs. Clark's
assistant Patricia
remarks," Mrs. Ford told the audience.
Mathews, wife of
With our getting going, we oùght to have
a very successful Republican year."
Congressional
She stopped short, however, of laun-
modeled a select
ching any national "Spirit of 1976" rally
merchandise fr
for the support of Republican women
Alexandria.
Carol Vander Jagt
Star
Betty Ford
Betty Rhodes
The lady from Michigan.
A scarf in her honor.
Minority Leader's wife.
1/13
Eleni:
Model Wives
For the GOP
The Mayflower Hotel ballroom was
jammed with Republican partisans, in-
cluding First Lady Betty Ford. "This is
my club (League of Republican Women
of The District of Columbia)," she told
women assembled yesterday for a
luncheon-fashion show. "I belong to it,
and feel right at home."
Eight years ago a similar show, also
featuring Frankie Welch clothes and
Congressional wives as models, "intro-
duced the daisy print that was the cam-
paign design," Mrs. Ford recalled.
A Betty Ford scarf was unveiled at
yesterday's luncheon, and part of the $7
price will go to The White House Histori-
cal Association. The audience was filled
with women who had just bought the
scarves and couldn't wait to put them on.
Mrs. Ford, asked if she would actively
campaign this year with her husband,
said "I'll give any speeches I can, but I
don't know as I'M be speaking on issues. I
Claire Schweiker
leave that up to him.'
Nancy Beall
A Pennsylvania display.
Washington Star Photographer John Bowden
Model from Maryland.
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MRS. FORD
WASHINGTON (AP) -- FIRST LADY BETTY FORD JOINED TODAY IN URGING
REPUBLICAN WOMEN ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO START WORKING HARD TO BRING
VICTORY TO GOP CANDIDATES IN THE FALL.
MRS. FORD ECHOED THE WORDS OF MRS. BRUCE CLARK, PRESIDENT OF THE
LEAGUE OF REPUBLICAN WOMEN OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
THE PRESIDENT'S WIFE ATTENDED A LUNCHEON-FASHION SHOW OF THE LEAGUE
TO KICK OFF A VICTORY DRIVE FOR THE GOP.
SHE TOLD REPORTERS THAT SHE PLANNED TO ACCOMPANY PRESIDENT FORD IN
HIS CAMPAIGN TRAVELS 'WHEREVER I CAN GO'' AND SHE SAID THAT INCLUDED
HIS FORTHCOMING TRIP TO NEW HAMPSHIRE FEB. 7-8.
ASKED WHETHER SHE WOULD BE MAKING ANY SPEECHES ON HER OWN MRS. FORD
REPEATED WHAT SHE HAS SAID BEFORE: "I'LL BE SPEAKING, BUT I DON'T
KNOW AS I'LL BE SPEAKING ON ISSUES. I THINK I'LL LEAVE THAT UP TO
HIM.''
SHE TOLD SOME 600 WOMEN AT LUNCHEON THAT IF WOMEN GET GOING IN THE
CAMPAIGN "WE OUGHT TO HAVE A VERY, VERY SUCCESSFUL REPUBLICAN YEAR.'
01-12-76 16:20EST
BETTY FORD SPEAKS AND CONGRESSIONAL WIVES MODEL NEW FASHIONS AI
LUNCHEON OF THE D.C. LEAGUE OF REPUBLICAN WOMEN, MAYFLOWER, NOON.
LUNCHEON SERVES AS KICKOFF OF NATIONWIDE CAMPAIGN TO RALLY WOMEN'S
DORESE BELL, 966-4124.
SUPPORT FOR GOP CANDIDATES IN THIS YEAR'S ELECTIONS. CONTACT:
EVENT: BETTY FORD ADDRESSES A LUNCHEON OF THE LEAGUE OF REPUBLICAN
WOMEN OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
TIME: RECEPTION AT 11:30 A.M. LUNCHEON AT NOON. INTRODUCTION OF MRS.
FORD AT 12:15 P.M.
LOCATION: BALLROOM OF THE MAYFLOWER HOTEL.
CONTACT: DORESE BELL, 966-4124.
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(BETTY)
WASHINGTON (UPI) -- BETTY FORD SAID TODAY SHE THINKS HER HUSBAND'S
ELECTION CHANCES "LOOK REAL GOOD" AND "I DON'T REALLY HAVE A LOT OF
FAITH IN THE POLLS."
MRS. FORD SPOKE TO REPORTERS AT A LUNCHEON OF THE D.C. LEAGUE OF
REPUBLICAN WOMEN, OF WHICH SHE HAS BEEN AN ACT IVE MEMBER FOR YEARS.
AT THE END OF THE LUNCHEON, MRS. FORD MADE IMPROMPTU REMARKS.
"WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH, THE REPUBLICAN WOMEN GET GOING."
SHE SAID SHE WANTS TO ACCOMPANY HER HUSBAND "WHENEVER I CAN GO AND
WORK AS HARD AS I CAN FOR HIM" IN HIS ELECTION CAMPAIGN.
"I'LL BE SPEAKING (ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL) BUT I DON'T KNOW IF I'LL
BE SPEAKING ON THE ISSUES," SAID MRS. FORD. WHEN ASKED IF SHE WILL
CAMPAIGN WITH FORD IN NEW HAMPSHIRE THE WEEKEND OF FEB. 7-8, SHE
SAID, "I HOPE SO."
MRS. FORD HAS FARED WELL IN THE POPULARITY POLLS BUT THE PRESIDENT
HAS LOST GROUND RECENTLY. "I DON'T REALLY HAVE A LOT OF FAITH IN THE
POLLS," SHE SAID.
MRS. FORD SAID SHE WILL BE SITTING IN THE EXECUT IVE GALLERY NEXT
MONDAY NIGHT WHEN THE PRESIDENT DELIVERS HIS STATE OF THE UNION
ADDRESS, BUT IS NOT CERTAIN WHETHER ANY MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY WILL BE
IN WASHINGTON, EXCEPT POSSIBLY FOR JACK, 23.
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MRS. FORD
WASHINGTON (AP) -- FIRST LADY BETTY FORD JOINED TODAY IN URGING
REPUBLICAN WOMEN ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO START WORKING HARD TO BRING
VICTORY TO GOP CANDIDATES IN THE FALL.
MRS. FORD ECHOED THE WORDS OF MRS. BRUCE CLARK, PRESIDENT OF THE
LEAGUE OF REPUBLICAN WOMEN OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
THE PRESIDENT'S WIFE ATTENDED A LUNCHEON-FASHION SHOW OF THE LEAGUE
TO KICK OFF A VICTORY DRIVE FOR THE GOP.
SHE TOLD REPORTERS THAT SHE PLANNED TO ACCOMPANY PRESIDENT FORD IN
HIS CAMPAIGN TRAVELS ' WHEREVER I CAN GO'' AND SHE SAID THAT INCLUDED
HIS FORTHCOMING TRIP TO NEW HAMPSHIRE FEB. 7-8.
ASKED WHETHER SHE WOULD BE MAKING ANY SPEECHES ON HER OWN MRS. FORD
REPEATED WHAT SHE HAS SAID BEFORE: "I'LL BE SPEAKING, BUT I DON'T
KNOW AS I'LL BE SPEAKING ON ISSUES. I THINK I'LL LEAVE THAT UP TO
HIM.''
SHE TOLD SOME 600 WOMEN AT LUNCHEON THAT IF WOMEN GET GOING IN THE
CAMPAIGN "WE OUGHT TO HAVE A VERY, VERY SUCCESSFUL REPUBLICAN YEAR.''
01-12-76 16:46EST
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FIRST LADY FILES
March 17, 1976
Dear Mrs. Clark:
Thank you so much for your letter. Our
very hectic schedule has prevented me
from writing you earlier. You did a
wonderful job putting together the Style
Show Luncheon and Mrs. Ford and I thoroughly
enjoyed it.
I was very eorry to hear about your accident
and subsequent illness. I hope this letter
finds you well.
Sincerely,
Sheila Rabb Weidenfeld
Press Secretary to Mrs. Ford
Mrs. Bruce Edmond Clark
President
League of Republican Women of
the District of Columbia
Suite 310, 1130 17th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036
SM/fp/Jan. 6th Style-Show Luncheon
GERALD R. FORD LEBRARY
FIRST LADY FILES
March 17, 1976
Dear Mrs. Clark:
Thank you so much for your letter. Our
very hectic schedule has prevented me
from writing you earlier. You did a
wonderful job putting together the Style
Show Luncheon and Mrs. Ford and I thoroughly
enjoyed it.
I was very eorry to hear about your accident
and subsequent illness. I hope this letter
finds you well.
Sincerely,
Sheila Rabb Weidenfeld
Press Secretary to Mrs. Ford
Mrs. Bruce Edmond Clark
President
League of Republican Women of
the District of Columbia
Suite 310, 1130 17th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036
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