Kennedy Aide Seeks to Clear Mary Jo Kopechne’s Name
Wendell Pigman, aide to Robert F. Kennedy, defends Mary Jo Kopechne’s reputation saying she was devoted, competent, and not involved in any immoral behavior or heavy drinking. He recalls her long hours and service as his secretary from 1965 to 1967 and her role with the Kennedys during the 1968 primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Kennedy
Mary Jo
Wendell Pigman
Robert F. Kennedy
D-N. Y
Miss Kopechne
Edward M. Kennedy
Pigman
Kennedy
Richard McCarthy
Sen
Robert) Kennedy
Kennedys
Kopechne
Plymouth
Caldwell College
New Jersey
Ethel Kennedy
Ethel
Miss Yirkovsky Weds Dennis Wyatt In Marion Ceremony
Miss Sandra Lee Yirkovsky daughter of Mr and Mrs James Yirkovsky of Marion married Dennis Wyatt son of Mr and Mrs Dean Wyatt in a 7 o'clock Saturday ceremony at Marion Bethel Baptist church. The reception followed for 250 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandra Lee Yirkovsky
James Yirkovskys
Twelfth Street
Dennis Wyatt
Dean Wyatts
Seventh Street
Marion
William Larson
Marion Bethel Baptist Church
Darwin Bengford
Odebolt
Carol Johnston
Springville
Bonnie Yirkovsky
Cage
Caron Brown
Joseph Virkovsky
Charles Steffes
Donald Yirkovsky
David Viktora
Roger Yirkovsky
Mary Lynn Yirkovsky
Illinois Family Are Weekend Guests
Mr and Mrs Howard Manos and their three children Laurie Cheryl and Michael of Monmouth NL were weekend guests of Florence Fellmer at 1949 Grande avenue SE The children will stay on through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Manos
Laurie
Cheryl
Michael
Monmouth, NL
Florence Fellmer
Grande Avenue SE
Henry P Howells Welcomes Daughter on Summer Visit
Miss Willa Deane Howells, who has spent the summer playing for the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra, arrived Monday at the home of her parents, Mr and Mrs Henry P Howells, 2110 Blake Boulevard SE, for a week's visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willa Deane Howells
Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra
Henry P. Howells
Blake Boulevard
First Lady Pat Nixon Visits Bangkok Snake Farm
Pat Nixon tours Bangkok with Queen Sirikit visiting the Red Cross and a snake venom farm. She watches cobra force feeding and venom extraction, recalls her daughter's 14 inch alligator gift, and learns of the school for the blind founder Genevieve Caulfield. The tour includes canal rides, floating markets, and a royal palace banquet.
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Bangkok
Pat Nixon
Sirikit
Thai Red Cross’ Serpentarium
Thailand
Nixon
Miss Murray to Be feted at miscellaneous shower
Miss Theresa Murray daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Murray will be honored at a miscellaneous shower Tuesday at 7 30 p m given by Mrs Elmer Trachta of 34 Twenty fourth Avenue SW with co hosts Mrs Donald Trachta and Miss Sandi Trachta. She will wed Pat Driscoll on August 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theresa Murray
Robert Murray
Elmer Trachta
Twenty-fourth Avenue
Donald Trachta
Sandi Trachta
Miss Murray
Pat Driscoll
Bill Driscolls
Owen Street
Headstart Mothers Donate Toys To Hospitals
Mothers from Head start class 2 at Van Buren elementary will donate stuffed frogs to pediatric wards at Mercy and St. Luke's hospitals and two Iowa City institutions. The volunteers are Mrs. Harry Behrens Mrs. Darla Blair Mrs. James Cooper and Mrs. Alyce Carlson of Hiawatha.
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van Buren Elementary
Pediatrics
Mercy
St. Luke’s Hospitals
Iowa City
Harry Behrens
Darla Blair
James Cooper
Alyce Carlson
Hiawatha
Bridal Shower Held for Sandra Corbett in Minneapolis
Mrs. Elmer Rehder and Mrs. Art Sundermeier hosted a Sunday shower for Miss Sandra Corbett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Corbett, ahead of her August 9 wedding to Michael Rochford of New Hampton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Rehder
Thirty-third Street
Art Sundermeier
Sandra Corbett
William Corbett
First Avenue
Miss Corbett
Michael Rochford
Merle Rochfords
New Hampton
Local Wedding: Sandra Tank Weds James Klahn in Wheatland
Miss Sandra Jane Tank and James Russell Klahn wed at Zion United Church of Christ in Lowden with Rev. Arthur Tinge officiating. A reception followed at the church and a second at the Legion hall. The couple plans to reside near Wheatland where Mr Klahn farms with his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pati Giebelstein
Harlan Strunk
Alden Klahn
Ronald Tank
Miss Betty Koehn Is Feted At Personal Shower
Miss Betty Koehn daughter of Ervin Koehns of Ladora was honored at a Sunday afternoon personal shower hosted by Mrs Vernon Hessenius 111 Thirty-first street SW with co hosts Mrs Ronald Mary and Mrs Stuart Bruzek. She will marry Ross York son of the Ed Yorks of Ladora on Aug 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Koehn
Ervin Koehns
Ladora
Vernon Hessenius
Thirty-first Street
Mmes
Ronald Mary
Stuart Bruzek
Miss Koehn
Ross York
Ed Yorks
Laundering Mops With Fabric Softener Tips
Laundry guidance suggests adding fabric softener during mop washing to enhance fluffiness and improve dust pickup after treatment. The tip emphasizes better texture and cleaning performance.
Duke and Duchess to Stay at Quinta Patino in Portugal
Suzy Knickerbocker reports the Duke and Duchess of Windsor will visit Portugal in August as guests of Antenor Patino at Quinta Patino near Estoril. The estate features a grand main house with priceless European art, a new wing including a breakfast room and sauna, and a 120-member staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke and Duchess OF Windsor
Marbella
Windsors
Antenor Patinos
Quinta Patino
Estoril
Portugal
Patinos
Duke
Beatriz
Antenor Patino
Antenor
France
England
Junior Girls Golf Winners at Ellis Park Event
Eighteen girls competed in the junior girls golf event at Ellis Park. Sue Ropp and Ann Colby led as guests with the low team score on nine holes while Denise Kucera posted the most golf on holes No 2 and No 6. Sandy Schulte earned medalist honors. Next week features the O Bassett tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Ropp
Ann Colby
Marcia Renfer
Roxann Oxenfield
Kris Zisko
Shelley Bright
Angie Statler
Ann Kellogg
Kandie Reeves
Joy Miller
Peggy Binder
Sandy Schulte
Ellis Park
Denise Kucera
O. Bassett
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Margaret A. Kilgore
Washington
UPI
Mary Jo Kopechne
Ted Kennedy
Miss Yirkovsky
Wisconsin Dells
S. Eighth Street
Joseph Kopechne
Ted
Mrs. Wyatt
Bigelow
Jenkins Carpet Cleaners
Karpet
Illinois
Society For Women Features
Frances Lewine
Mrs. Nixon
Palace
Chakri Palace
School For the Blind
Genevieve Caulfield
Suffolk, Va
Pat
Miss Caulfield
Saigon
MT. Vernon Road
Sandra J. Tank, J.R. KlahnWed
Wheatland
Mr. Klahn
Instrument Sales
Boddicker Schools of Music
First Ave
Lindale Plaza
By Suzy Knickerbocker
Sury
Beauvais
Rembrandts
Guardis
Canalettos
Goyas
Chinoiserie - Lacquer
Holbein and
Cranach the Elder
Indian Creek
Channel 9
Irene Dunne
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