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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1973
Page
6
A sequence of reader letters criticizes Dear Abby for advising a worried wife to write cheerful letters. Respondents urge respect and practical support, advise spouses to communicate, and deal with issues of parental care, housing arrangements, and health concerns. The column ends with a reprimand over a request to gift a child as a Christmas surprise.
December 6 Melville Linzay weighing 7 pounds 20 ounces was born to Mr. and Mrs. Don B. Morse at 1305 East Oak Avenue. December 13 Lori Coleene weighing 6 pounds 13 ounces was born to Mr. and Mrs. Duane C. Buckley at 710 B North First Street.
More than 200 visitors attended a weekend open house at the Spanne house, a Victorian era landmark in Lompoc Valley. The event, tied to Lompoc Centennial Year 1974, showcased restored rooms reflecting pioneer life, with a handmade Christmas tree and toys from yesteryear. Guides and hosts included Jim Magnuson, Dorothy Cutting, Evelyn Cameron, Shirley Phelps, Elsa Wygal, Earl Calvert, Gene Friis, Myra Manfrina, and others, with Boy Scout Steven Masters assisting.
Debbie White was installed as honored queen of Bethel 349 International Order of Job's Daughters at the Lompoc Masonic Temple on December 9. The ceremony featured installing officers, pageantry, and musical performances with guests, local families, and DeMolay ushers in attendance.
Miguelito Chapter 176 Order of the Eastern Star celebrated a holiday Christmas party Tuesday night with hosts Alma and Alden Lewis. Pat Elder and Cal Coats led duties as officers announced caroling by Job's Daughters Rainbow for Girls and DeMolay Boys. A live Santa distributed gifts while Cub Scout Pack 103 hosted a brief award ceremony at Clarence Ruth School.
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