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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1974
Page
4
A reader asks about proper funeral clothing for herself and her children, wondering if dark colors or gloves and jewelry are appropriate. Abby advises wearing what one would normally wear to church and not buying new items for the funeral.
Dear Abby offers marital-friendship advice while a reader urges better contact after a divorce. A San Bernardino column shares a grandmother’s plea for grandchildren and a betrothal notice details Kathy Carl and Tommy DeLong with families in California and Hawaii.
International House hosts an informal Sunday gathering for visiting foreign college students from 2:30 to 4:30 at Valley of the Flowers United Church in Vandenberg Village. Activities include ping pong and volleyball with refreshments. the public is invited.
California State University Northridge presented mezzo soprano Jane Williams in a senior recital in Recital Hall. Selections included Scarlatti Schumann Rossini Saint Saens Lalo Leroux Duparc and Massi and the piece Reflections in the Cranes Eye for voice flute cello and percussion by Larry Delinger of Allan Hancock College. Delinger taught Williams at Lompoc High School.
May Letson and Mrs Charles Letson visited friends in San Bernardino over the weekend, staying at 1133 Orchid. The trip was spent with local acquaintances and familiar faces.
Parents Without Partners invite members and cardholders with children to a Christmas party tomorrow at the Mountain View Mobile Homes recreation center at 2 PM. Grandmothers are included as guests. Santa will visit and gifts will be given.
Captain Henry Sweetser Chapter DAR hosted a Christmas gift exchange at Mrs. Kermit E. Neitzel’s home with co hostess Mrs. C Purvis Glines. Regent Mrs. Willie M. Harris led a brief business meeting and election of delegates to the state conference in San Francisco.
Callie Gartrell of Cheboygan Michigan and Lompoc has been selected for the 1975 edition of Who's Who in the United States a biographical dictionary of outstanding citizens. The reference book is widely housed in libraries across the United States and the Western World and carries a Library of Congress index number. Gartrell formerly lived in Lompoc from 1961 to 1964 and served as counselor and school psychologist for the Lompoc School District.
Parents Without Partners announce a Christmas caroling tour on December 23. Members meet at 411 North H Street Apartment D and depart to sing door to door. Participants should call 736-2746 or 736-3283 before 3 p.m. to confirm plans.
Charmayne Goswein and Cecia Milanowski hosted Eagles Auxiliary 1700 at 312 Princeton Place Crestview Terrace. A large decorated cake, fresh flowers and candles graced the refreshment table as members held their annual Christmas gift exchange. Elaine Carlson played accordion carols. guests included Sandi Lake Jill Elsie Murray Mary Trigueiro and Sophia Tipper.
The Girls Club of Lompoc Valley hosts its annual Christmas party tonight from 7 to 10 p.m. at the clubhouse 122 North G Street. Members and guests enjoy guitar-filled entertainment, decorations, and a donated cookie gift to seniors, with a Santa Michael a focal point and tours to Santa Barbara and Goleta noted.
Miss Pamela Ann Rouleau and Miss Connie Lee Rouleau became brides of Jesus Ortega Torres and Enrique Duran Aguilera in La Purisima Catholic Church. Fathers, attendants, and guests filled a traditional double wedding with receptions at Veterans Memorial Hall and couples settling at local addresses.
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