Memorandum from Edith Helm to Bess W. Truman

Oct 31 October 8, 1951 MRS. TRUMAN: There was originally on the list the names of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Johnston. Mr. Simmons, on second thought, felt that if the Johnstons were invited that a number of other people, who are in what I believe is called Defense Production, should also be asked. Possibly you and the President might want to ask the Johnstons anyway. Mr. Simmons also suggested General and lifs. Marshall, whose names I have added to the list. I talked over the question of asking Mrs. Elphinstone and Lieut. Parker. Ir. Simmons made some inquiries and apparently it is expected that as they are staying at Blair House that they should attend that private luncheon. Your original list, as you remem- ber, included them, the Snyders, the Lovetts and the Webbs but as we had this "hint" from the British Ambassador that he thought the Princess would like to be alone at that luncheon, I imagine the Lady-in-Waiting and Lieut. Parker are expected. No arrange- ments seem to have been made for then to lunch out that day. Mr. Simmons tells me the Snyders, the Lovetts