Christmas Spirit and a Love-Life Dilemma
Mary plans to leave George and asks a friend to drive her to the airport, while a reader advises telling George and staying out of it. A 19 year old shares her struggle with having a unisex name Peter and urges parents to choose appropriate names, Bethany Lyn Brown explains.
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Dear Abby Readers Debunk Cat Myths
A reader argues cats secretly favor cat haters, noting house cats detect who dislikes them. The letter claims cats approach their least favorite person to provoke, citing decades of experience. Dear Abby responds with a light end note that no one is perfect in understanding cats.
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British Theme Spices Local Wives Club Christmas Party
The Transatlantic Brides and Parents Club hosted a Knees Up Lambeth Walk at Community House on West Maple Ave. about 50 British brides celebrated with English carols, Miss America style contest winners, and traditional snacks like sausage rolls and Scottish shortbread.
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School Cast Stages Mr. Grumpy’s Toy Shop at PTA Meeting
El Camino PTA December gathering featured an all school cast presenting Mr. Grumpy’s Toy Shop led by Nancy Straight. Tim Heywood played Mr. Grumpy while toys and angels helped him rediscover Christmas cheer.
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Miss Lachele Mathers Weds Russell Walker at Vandenberg AFB
Miss Lachele Mathers became Mrs. Russell Walker in a Dec 16 ceremony at Vandenberg AFB Chapel 1 with Rev. Vancil V. Gibson officiating. The bride’s parents are Mr and Mrs Richard Mathers of Yucca Drive, VAFB. The groom is supported by usher George Harris and his brother Jeff Mathers. A reception followed in the NCO Club Cork Room. the bride will graduate from Cabrillo High.
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Betty Laurent Editor Marries in 1973
Betty Laurent editor wed in 1973 after a short trip to Big Bear. Her husband, a 1969 Norwalk High School alumnus, serves in the U S Air Force and is stationed at Vandenberg. The couple will reside at 513 North Fifth Street.
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Bridge play results in Lompoc area duplicate events
Results from recent Lompoc Vandenberg duplicate bridge tournaments show multiple winners by session. December 5 North-South winners Ruth Roth and Betty Sheldon. East-West top pair Lou Long and Dewey Huskey. Subsequent Swiss Team and Officers Wives events crowned joint leaders, with overall winners Cleone Stoor Ruth Strube and Ruth Roth Betty Brown.
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