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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1956
Page
10
Two readers respond to the April 9 editorial on Recreation in Lompoc. One parent praises supervised teenage dances and urges ongoing community support, while another reader agrees evaluation is desirable for the town’s ten year old recreation effort.
Carlyle A Stadley writes on April 24 1956 about city council action to acquire a Community Center for all ages. He notes Recreation Commission to gather public suggestions and run a flexible program while denying the center is a baby sitting service. He warns the swimming pool may shift focus but urges continuation of playgrounds auditorium events and team games.
The Lompoe Mental Hygiene Committee promotes National Mental Health Week April 29 to May 5 with programs in Santa Barbara led by Milton Babitz and Carl Holton. Events include a Sunday film and talks on home life and the Geneva Conference, backing by local agencies and the United Nations.
The Great Lakes Carbon Club and J-M Club won two matches to seize the league lead in the Recreation Department volley ball tourney. Carboneers beat Booster Club two games to one 15 11 15 17 15 3 while J-M defeated American Legion 10 15 15 5 16 14 and Camp Cooke Hospital beat Dee Bee Post 15 8 8 15 15 5. Tonight Dee Bee Post vs Booster Club American Legion vs Great Lakes Camp Cooke Hospital vs J-M.
Charley Estrada dominated on the mound with 13 strikeouts as Atascadero beat Lompoc 10-5. The Braves made seven errors, three more than the Greyhounds, tying Lompoc and Atascadero for second place as Santa Maria led the league.
Lompoc High Braves travel south for the Russell Cup track meet in Carpinteria, one of California’s oldest prep school events. Coach Terry Roberts leads a 35 athlete squad after a rain postponement. Lompoc eyes a team victory with Class C entries as hopefuls.
Miss Kristy McCabe hosted the Noweton Campfire Group at 111 South L Street on Monday April 16. President Miss Virginia Anliker led the meeting which discussed ceremonial gowns and the May Council Fire, with the evening focused on making headbands. Present were Virginia Anliker Sharon Haskett Suzanne Lemnes Carolyn Heiber Linda Jansson Karen Warner Kristy McCabe and leader Mrs Axel Jansson. Sharon Haskett was named hostess for the next meeting.
A Social Security office representative will visit Santa Barbara next Thursday afternoon to discuss issues with Lompoc residents. The sessions are set for after 2:00 p.m. in the Community Center penthouse where conferences will be held.
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