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' WEDNESDAY. APRIL 24. 1963 President's Sister 'In Background' (Editors note: This is the third of five profile - inter views of "the other Kennedy women" the President's sisters and sisters-in-law. To day's subject is Pat Kennedy Lawford.) By VERNON SCOTT United Press International Santa Monica, Calif. - Url -Pat Kennedy Lawford has succeeded in a most difficult accomplishment she has managed to stay pretty well in the background although her brother is President of the United States and her husband a movie star. At 35, Mrs. Lawford rep resents the Kennedy family on the West Coast. Califor nia casual is how she describes New York Mrs. Peter Lawford, sister of President Kennedy, has succeeded in a most difficult task - manag ing to remain in the back ground even though her broth er is President of the United Stales and she is married to a well-known actor. (UPI). her life with her husband, Peter, and four children in their beach - front Santa Mon ica home. Like her famed sister-in-law, Jacqueline, Mrs. Law ford is in the process of com pletely redecorating her Spanish-style home, which previ ously belonged to the late movie mogul, Louis B. May er. Tall, slender and athletical ly inclined, the President's sister is "in" with the Holly wood set, and was a mem ber of the socially active movie crowd long before her brother became president. Meet at Convention She had worked for Kate Smith and the National Broad casting company in Holly wood before she met her husband-to-be. And when they did become romantically in volved it was at the 1952 Re publican convention, of all places, where both were spec tators. In April of 1954 the cou ple was married in the Ken nedy family home. The bride's brothers were ushers for Ac tor Lawford. Because the Lawfords duck publicity they rarely venture to motion picture premieres or parties in night clubs, pre ferring instead to entertain at home. Occasionally they can be found having dinner with friends at LaScalla res taurant in Beverly Hills. Mrs. Lawford, however, is far from the typical Califor nia housewife. Works With Children She is a member of the board of directors of the Ken nedy Chi'1 Study Center in Los Angeles, spending many hours a week working with the children. She also is an active member of SHARE which provides for orphans in countries throughout the world. When lime allows, the Law fords dash off to the Riviera Country club, a 15-minute drive from their home, for 18 holes of golf. Lawford says that his wife is the better golfer. They also ride horseback, and Mrs. Lawford is a tcn . uitili Privacy prevails when the couple swim it's in the family pool rather tnan the ocean whose combers break only a few feet from their patio wall. Mother of Four For the most part Mrs. Lawford's life is devoted lo her children. Christopher. 7. Sidney. 5, Victoria. 3. and Robin. 1. In the past year Lawford produced his first movie. "Johnny Cool." and Mrs. Law ford was a frequent guest on the set. At home two servants care for the housekeeping and rooking, although Mrs Law ford is an accomplished cook herself. In the evening when friends drop by and most of them are show folk it is not unusual for Pat to retire to the kitchen to pre pare a snack. She dresses in colorful and very chic blouses, shorts and Capri pants around their rambling house. In public she is attired expensively and in the height of fashion. President's Favorite A great fSYDfttt of the President's. Mrs. Lawford was surprised on her birth day last year when her hus band took her to a plane and flew her to San Francisco. where more than a dozen of the Lawford's friends had gathered from Hollywood for a dinner party. The President, although not present, was in on the conspiracy from the beginning. The Lawfords visit Hyan nis Port, the Florida White House and Pennsylvania ave nue every year, most of the time taking their brood along. She still admits it is a great thrill to visit the White House where she and Lawford fre quently spend the night on visits to the most renowned Kennedy of them all. Both Pat and Peter keep their ears to the ground politically, too. 4 $ Regularly 5.98 to 7.98 cotton, dacron and cotton, seersucker, rayon linen, print jackets. Rajah coats, overblouse, short sleeve and sleeveless. These every day prices range from 26.95 Yes, many are 39.95 regardless-4 days $ Our everyday price is 3.98. These famous name slips are lavishly trimmed with beautiful lace and embroidery. 4 days to save. Stock upl ln f ..! Kho ramnatffnrH tnr hex brother. I Forsake "Clan" The Lawfords no longer are members of Hollywood's i so-called "clan." Rather, they mix socially with a wide va riety of picture people, from . Janet Leigh and her husband i to song writer Jimmy Van Heusen and producer Arthur Loew Jr. Around these people, indi-1 i viduals she has known for i years, Mrs. Lawford's reserve breaks down and she moves easily in the conversational give and take of "show biz." The Lawfords resent being called "hipsters," but they IT'S A WONDERFUL STORI DAY SPECI41 SELIING 4 days savings on BLOUSES 199 Silk Wool, Blends luxurious LAMINATED COATS no Your favorite lacey NYLON SUPS MEDFORD Orchid Society Slates Session A meeting of the Rogue Val ley Orchid society is planned for Friday, April 26, at 7:30 p.m. at the D. J. Bolton home, 1701 Panorama drive, Med ford. Interested orchid grow ers are invited. are definitely "hip" to the special lingo of Hollywood. Politics is a favorite topic with the Lawfords, sports a favored pastime. But the highpoint of any given day is when Mrs. Lawford's big brother calls from Washing ton to say hello and to in quire about his nieces and nephews. to 39.95. only. MAIL TRIBUNE. MEDFORD, OREGON Speaker Listed Dr. Stewart Atkinson, Southern Orgeon college in structor and clinical psychol ogist for the Family and Child Guidance clinic, will be the guest speaker of the evening circle of Women's fellowship of the Congregational church, Thursday, April 25. Beginning at 8 p.m. the meeting will be held in the home of Mrs. Em mett Bullard. 22 North Berk eley way. Assisting Mrs. Bull ard will be Mrs. Harry He'd enrich and Mrs. Riley Win chcll. Devotions will be led by Mrs. Porter Lombard. All wo men of the church are invited to attend this newly-organized evening group. 4 days SUMMER $ 14.99 Regularly 17.95 end 19.95. New arrivals specially priced for 4 days only. Arnel jerseys, miracle blends, sheers, graduation dresses, Vi sizes, sheaths, full skirts and jacket dresses 4 days to save. 4 days only save on COTTON ROBES 3.4? $ Floral prints, stripes, checks and novelties in care free drip-dry cotton. Everyday price 3.98. Save these 4 days only. 4 days savings on Cotton Knit Dresses $ 7.99 usually to 14.98 cotton knit dresses and shifts in a wide array of solid colors and beautiful woven jacquards. 4 days to save. Medford Woman Returns Home Mrs. Fred Rankin, 18 Rich mond avenue, has returned to her home here after spending more than a month in Blair, Neb. and in Paradise. Calif. Mrs. Rankin, who was call ed to Blair by the death of her sister-in-law, visited her brother, Mark Bcaty and oth er relatives in Sioux City and Omaha. Returning West, Mrs. Ran kin spent the Easter holidays with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce McDonald, an dfamily in Par adise, Calif. O'Brien - A former princi pal of Selma school, Bill Love, Hemct, Calif, visited in the Illinois valley last week. only DRESSES Trip Reviewed For Members Ashland - Members of the Senior Citizens' club who were brave enough to face Tuesday's wintry weather had an afternoon trip across the United States with George Babcock. They saw the coun try from New York to Oregon through the narrator's de scription. A presidential gavel, gift of Herbert Specht, was received and a game presented by the Soroptimist club was played for the first time. Mrs. Delta Martin and Mrs. Belle Dieck man were hostesses. The meet ing was held in Trinity Parish hall. 4 $ Dance Lessons Slated Tonight v Round dancing lessons will I no obligation to continue, the be given this evening from 8 to 10 o clock in the Country square, one mile west of Tal ent junction on Colver road, officers of the Buckles and Bows Square Dance club have announced. Instructing will be Mrs. Floyd Workman. Cur rent and old round dances will be danced and reviewed. All interested square dancers are invited. Beginners square dance les sons will be sponsored by the club every Monday from 8 to 10 p.m. begining April 29 in the Country square. Anyone interested in learning modern square dancing la invited. The first two lessons will be giv en without charge and with 4 days savings Dacron Batiste Sleepw 1 79 Everyday prices 3.98 end 4.98. Baby dolls, ceprls, shift gowns and sleepcoets in Dacron Polyester Batiste. Save these 4 days only. 4 days only save on MATERNITY BLOUSES 5.79 Instead of 5.95. From your favorite assortment of styles at tremendous in our Stork Nook. days only save on CAPRI PANTS 4.49 Usually 6.95 to 8.95. Nationally famous manufio-turer-in capri and surfer styles-jacquard woven cotton fabrics in plaids, stripes and novelty weaves. Save 4 days only. officers point out. further in formation may he obtained by calling Mrs. Workmen, 535-1150. The Workman will instruct. Missionaries Guests Here Central Point-Mr. and Mrs. R. L. West were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Isaacs, Central Point. Mrs. West, formerly Miss Audrey Isaacs of Medford, is a niece of Mr. Isaacs. For the past 10 years the Wests have been serving as missionaries ln Japan. While here Mr. West spoke at the Central Church of Christ. on maker. A hug 4-day savings
