Santa brings Christmas cheer at Lompoc Grange party
George Burroughs past master led the Grange Christmas party with a potluck, gifts for children, and a sing along to Jingle Bells. Decorations by Wilma Eiles and Vaunlla Brown, tree donated by George and Mrs. Vierra. Volunteers and performers included the Fairbanks, Henderson, Burroughs, Armstrong, and Fletcher families with carols, stories, and dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Burroughs
Lompoc Grange
The
Grange
Wilma Eiles
Vaunlla Brown
George Vierra
D. Piley
Verna Meyers
Josie Manfrina
Lola Elvig
Mel Deldine
Estelle Fraters
Orville Stubbs
K.C. Fairbanks
Ruth Armstrong
Harold Edman
Amy Stubbs
Lawrence Armstrong
Babe Grossini
Santa
Laura Henderson
Gregg Beard
Fletcher Brothers
Don
Bob
Jennie Johnson
Fletcher
Jimmy Godwin
Fairbanks
Ronald Fairbanks
Dean and Devin
Kenneth Fairbanks
Walter Ploch
Shelley
Stacey
Steven
William Wetzel
Patty Caffin
Carolyn Salla
Santa Maria
Dear Abby letters spark clash on self defense and civility
A reader argues with Dear Abby over self defense in school and suggests using force if provoked. Another letter challenges a violent response and condemns knifing or shooting. A third note asks about thermostat etiquette at a bridge club gathering and Abby replies with personal guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby
Memphis
Bridge Results in Lompoc Vandenberg Duplicate Tournaments
Duplicate bridge results show teams taking first and second places across multiple sessions from December 1 to December 9 in the Lompoc Vandenberg area. Notable names include Sue Helmuth Norbert Baumgarten and John Turnbull Lyle Holloway with frequent podium finishes. A Christmas party is planned at the Officers Club with reservations by calling 733 4026 along with regular game schedules at Alpha Clubhouse and Officers Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lompoc-Vandenberg
Sue Helmuth
Norbert Baumgarten
John Turnbull
Lyle Holloway
Betty Brown
Cleone Stoor
Ruth Strube
Ruth Ballantyne
Marie Richey
Barbara Holcomb
Jo Gowenlock
Grace Probst
Mary Louise Wallace
Beanie van Houten
Alex Turner
Elmo
Donna Swinnen
G. Stoll
K. Nakagawa
Rose Kenton
Hope Howard
Officer’s Club
Alpha Clubhouse
Officers Club
La Honda Elementary Christmas Program Planned This Week
La Honda Elementary announces its annual Christmas program for Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the school cafetorium. Kindergarten through third grade students will perform songs and parodies under Mrs Walton Mrs Heavners and Mrs Adams classes with readers rhythm and dances. The event invites parents and community members with seating limited and early arrival encouraged.
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la Honda
Cildren
Ramona Rae Andrade Weds Steven Lee Miller
Ramona Rae Andrade and Steven Lee Miller wed at Queen of Angels Catholic Church on November 30 in a late morning ceremony officiated by Father Peter McGee. The couple, both Cabrillo High School graduates, plan a Santa Barbara honeymoon after visiting Bishop for open heart surgery.
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Ramona Rae Andrade
Steven Lee Miller
Queen of Angels Catholic Church
Peter McGee
Abel James Andrade
Lato
Mission Hills
Robert W. Miller
Calle Nueve
Lillian Jeanne Andrade
Everett Luxton
Marie la Riva
Andrade
Santa Barbara
Bishop
High
Sierras
Cabrillo High School
Beattie Motors
Winston’s Valley
West North Ave
Second annual Christmas time progressive dinner hosts
Alpha Alpha Rho sorority Beta Sigma Phi held a second annual Christmas time progressive dinner with husbands as guests. Evelyn Hunt chaired the event with champagne punch and hors d oeuvres at Glenda Miller s home then salad and shrimp cocktails at Eva Tolman s, roast beef at Brigett Whealy s, concluding with dessert and gag gifts. Attendees included Harry Graham Rexford Dickerson David Angle Robert Lebel Tom McCall and Pat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Alpha Rho
Beta Sigma Phi
Evelyn
Phillip) Hunt
Glenda Miller
Eva Tolman
Brigett
Norman
Evelyn Hunt
Messrs
Mmes
Harry Graham
Rexford Dickerson
David Angle
Robert Lebel
Tom McCall
Pat
Pauleen Berch and Charles Sudden wed in Las Vegas
The couple married December 7 at the Little Church of the West in Las Vegas. The bride, Pauleen Berch, wore a beige dress with a white orchid corsage, and Rev. Robert W. Richards officiated. The Suddens plan a December 29 reception at the Royal Coach Restaurant in Lompoc with family attendance.
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Charles Sudden
Lompoc
Little Church of the West
Las Vegas
Pauleen
Bunny) Berch
Robert W. Richards
Bernice Morgan
Sharon Snedigar
Royal Coach
Hapgood School Runs Campbell Labels for Education Drive
Hapgood School organizes a Labels for Education drive sponsored by Campbell Soup to raise audio visual and athletic equipment. Principal goals include a Kodak Carousel projector and a 3M overhead projector, with a Jan 7 deadline and more than 110 items available. Community members are urged to donate Campbell’s labels to reach 20,300 labels.
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Hapgood School
Campbell Soup Company
Campbell’s Soup
Glenn Skinner
PTA
Hapgood
Girl Scouts organize holiday community service in Lompoc area
Brownie Troop 329 led by Nona Trimble collects used toys and canned goods for Christmas Cheer. Junior Troop 146 under Lorraine Puppe makes placemats for seniors at Bethany Lutheran Church. Cadette Troop 157 creates Life Saver dolls for younger girls and plans gift wrapping with Troops 157 and 279 at Sally's in Lompoc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nona Trimble
Lorraine Puppe
Bethany Lutheran Church
Timothy Hall
la Purisima
Vandenberg Afb
Bethany
Nancy Thompson
Jackie Toler
Lompoc
Sally’s
Ursula Petty
Lompoc Hospital
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Lula May Onstott
Mesa Oaks
Donald L. Lewis
Garden Grove
Kathy Lewis Edwards
Christopher Kenyon Edwards
Fay Onstott Lewis
Onstott
Celina
Texas
Edith M. King
Corrie Cidney
Eddie Roselli
Jennie Lee Doscher
Cecelia Sweet
Delilah Riley
Dear Abby
Celia
Pittsburgh
Chuck
Pennsylvania
L.A
Calif
Elmo Swinnen
Flo Kanner
Muriel Hennessy
Vivian Bramble
Crestview
Barbara Neustel
Caroline Hughes
Heidi
Maria
John Beazley
Ore
Lompoc Record
Betty Laurent
Unit 292 Ladies Auxiliary
Fleet Reserve Association
del Norte Mobile Estates
North Ave
Rusty Nordhagen
Southwest
Mrs
Steven Miller
Pauleen Berch, Charles Sudden
Vegas
Girl Scouts
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