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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1969
Page
4
Readers report a flurry of homecomings and trips after summer vacations. Families and friends from Bass Lake, Buellton, Burlingame, Denton, Eureka, Lompoc, Don ner Pass, Lake Nacimiento, Marysville, Stockton, and other locations shared return dates and destinations. Several groups toured Disneyland, Solvang, Oregon, Colorado, and Lake Tahoe while recounting college plans for Allan Hancock students.
A Tuesday baby shower at Mrs Lou Rubenstein's home honored Mrs James Diane Pederson. Co hosts were Lee Bowman Vicki Butler Michele Huggins Sandy Putman and Ann Trueman. Guests from Santa Barbara Santa Maria Van Denberg and nearby areas enjoyed games refreshments and door prizes.
The Lompoc Women of the Moose elected and installed Mrs. Harold Dix as chaplain with installing officer Mrs. Kenneth Sorenson. A garage and bake sale is set for September 12-13 at Mrs. Robert Kennedy’s home to fund Mooseheart utility remodels. A child wardrobe for River side School for the Deaf was completed, and several members returned from the California Moose Association convention in Sacramento. A full convention report will be given at September’s second meeting. Next chapter meeting is September 8 at 8 p.m. at the Moose Home.
The Mental Health Clinic staff will meet at the Lompoc Library from 1 to 3 p.m. on Wednesday September 3 to discuss present and future goals. The session is open to the public and will include Dr. Norbert McNamara of Santa Barbara and other staff members.
Col and Mrs Otto Haney hosted a farewell for Col and Mrs David H Parger at 706 Ash Vandenberg AFB. About 30 guests enjoyed hors d oeuvres including stuffed lobster prunes bacon wrapped morsels and a tamale dip recipe shared from a 1966 embassy function in Norway. The recipe features tamales chili with beans cheese and seasonings and is paired with Fritos.
Barbara Jellow chairs an organizational meeting at the Lompoc Library on Monday September 8 at 7 30 pm to form a Teens for the Handicapped chapter, part of the Youth California Council for Retarded Children. About 50 youths 13 to 25 are invited. Santa Maria already has a similar group. A Santa Maria speaker and YCCRC films will be shown, with literature distributed and orientation details provided.
Lompoc Valley TOPS Club postpones its weekly weigh in to Tuesday 7 to 8 p.m. at Tahitian Village Recreation Center. Queen of the week will be announced and a social night follows. Winners from the over 200 pounders and under groups will be honored. low weight losses will be rewarded in three weeks.
The Lompoc Hospital announces several births from August 17 to 22. Notable newborns include Tabatha Lee 7 pounds 9 ounces to Ronald and Mrs. Douglas of 1117 Lupine, Clarke Andrew 9 pounds 6 ounces to Gordon and Mrs. Phillips of 3407 Via Dona, and Michael Wayne 7 pounds 14 ounces to Jerry Wright of 925 West Hickory. Other entries include Mark Allen 8 pounds 5 ounces, Tamara Lynn 8 pounds 8.2 ounces, Kathleen Monica 6 pounds 10.2 ounces, and additional births to Ambler and Humphrey families at local addresses.
A compilation of Dear Abby letters covers topics from compulsive telephone use and loneliness to gamesmanship, teenage drug risks, parental concerns about long hair, and teaser notes about Abby’s responses. The page quotes readers and Abby style replies including admonitions and guidance.
A close Tuesday match at Village Country Club featured the Women’s Golf Association competing in a best 12 hole format. Winners included Jean Sullivan Marge Jensen Alice Watts and Wilma Lilly in first flight Elsie Brisco Dorothy Mac Clure Joyce Campbell and Carol Bratz in second flight and Billie Carlson Alice Roughen Pat Brooks and Vivian Irvine in third. The group held its monthly meeting after play as new member Betty Fisher was introduced and Ann Gowdey earned the August medallion. September events include the Katie Mackie Tournament September 16 18 and 19 and a luau fashion show September 2 at 2 p.m.
The Y M C A announces fall start for Princess and Guide programs at Lompoc. Indian Princesses and Indian Guides foster family togetherness with mother daughter and father son groups. Meetings include costumes, parties, campouts, crafts, and hikes lasting two days and one night. Recruitment begins opening week of school with pamphlets. call RE 6-9622 or attend four info nights at 7:15 p.m. on Sept 16, 17, 18 and 22.
The Lumen Vitae League of the Children’s Home Society in Santa Barbara County outlines a year of events. A membership luncheon on September 27 at Alpha Clubhouse is led by Mrs. Berker and Mrs. Ward. associates party on October 23. Holiday House bazaar October 24-25. and a flea market next April chaired by Mrs. Crompe. Contacts for memberships and donations are listed along with current officers: May, Crompe, Linhart, Martin, Holt, Longtin.
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