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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1971
Page
6
A reader confesses unresolved maternal resentment toward her three month old son after a difficult marriage separation and infidelity. She seeks adoption help near Worcester Massachusetts while Dee shares guidance on adoption options and emotional support.
All ten House children attended a reunion hosted by Mr. and Mrs. W. O. House at 1105 E. Peach Ave last weekend. Guests traveled from Tulsa Hawthorne Ojai Turlock San Luis Obispo and Fresno to join relatives including Dale Penny Athel Lynn Billy and Monica among others.
Mrs Rueben Carlson 634 N First St named president at April luncheon in Lions Inn. Officers named include Rodney Atkinson vice president Wendell Swanson second vice president Leonard Akronowitz third vice president Seymour Okun recording secretary Marion Grover corresponding secretary William Dillehay treasurer John McAllister parliamentarian. Installation May 12. Procurement of donations: $200 each to DAWN House and Lompoc Museum.
First United Methodist Church women plan the fall bazaar with chairmen named for publicity gift table boutique and toy booths. Dates set for October 29 30 with work parties starting April 22 and monthly second and fourth Thursdays. Prize for best original bazaar theme.
The Begg family hosted a Sunday reception at 415 S. I St marking Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Begg’s 25th anniversary. Family members included James, John and wives, Lt. Lester Begg and Patty with their son Christopher, and Tina Marie Begg, plus many relatives and guests. The event featured a re modeled wedding cake topper and bridal orchid motifs, with formal attire and a 100 guest register. Beta Sigma Phi chapters in Lompoc announced a 40th founding anniversary with a luncheon and ceremonies, noting the organization’s growth to about 12,000 chapters and 200,000 members across multiple regions.
The Lompoc Valley Historical Society hosts its third annual trash and treasure sale on Saturday April 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fabing McKay Spanne home on Walnut Ave and L St. Items include fruit jars bottles Bibles 1925 National Geographic magazines linens china glassware primitives frames Coca Cola ice chest kitchenware beds a sofa furniture and a rear yard plant sale with cacti featured.
Mrs. Goodwin received a gold gavel for her pin marking her as the first president of Chapter SQ of P.E.O. The presentation occurred at the home of Mrs. Eugene McAllister with Mrs. Robert Scott as newly elected president leading. Mrs. Charles Pence gave a program reviewing The Cottey Sisters. The next meeting is set for April 27 at Mrs. Goodwin’s home, 550 Mercury Drive. all visiting and unaffiliated P.E.O. members are welcome and asked to call 6-803].
A court of honor for Boy Scout Troop 103 was held at Clarence Ruth School with Jr. Assistant Scoutmaster Mark Hilden and Assistant Scoutmaster Robert Harrison presenting awards. New Tenderfoot recipients included David Kopowski Jerry Gordon David Smith Ruben Castro Mark McAdams and Teddy Coffee. Second class went to Carry Small Robert Livick Gary Reid Thomas Love and John Love. First class to Eric Wahlberg and Richard DeVaux. Star recipients were Richard Farrell Gregory Hamon Mark Hamon Thomas Hicks and Mark Hilden. Merit badges earned by several scouts covered topics from automobile safety to citizenship and first aid. A three year pin went to Eric Wahlberg two year pins to multiple scouts, one year pins to several others, and adult leaders received pins as well. Special plaques honored Mrs. Janet Begg and Mrs. Shirley Kowalik. The Mothers Auxiliary sponsored a spaghetti dinner to raise funds for troop scarves designed by auxiliary members, and Mrs. Oliver McAdams was elected president with Mrs. Russell Norcutt and Mrs. Jerry Kowalik in new roles.
Colorado Springs couple Mrs Sonja Ilona Bickel and Mr Steven John Fish wed in Lompoc with 150 guests. Officiant Bishop W Ray Bishop. bride’s parents Armin J Bickel of Vandenberg Village and groom’s Charles L Fish of 1108 W Lime. Bride wore satin empire gown with lace. attendants included maid of honor Jeanette DeBusk and best man Dennie Runkle. Reception decorations featured pink and white carnations. couple to Santa Barbara for their honeymoon. Bride a Allan Hancock College student. groom formerly at Allan Hancock College and BYU and now stationed in Colorado Springs. Birthday anniversaries of the month noted for Auld Lang Syne gathering at Recreation Center 1058 C St on Thursday 7:30 p.m.. Eve Arden hosting.
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