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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1977
Page
4
A columnist reflects on turning 74 and 47 years married, arguing that living apart in interests sustains a strong bond. The piece celebrates individual private selves within a long partnership, noting shared reading tastes, mutual respect, and plans for aging with dignity and humor.
The Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce Women’s Division held a Christmas luncheon at The Valley Club with festive decorations. Attendees included Louisa Van Ansdal Ruth Ann Edwards and guests Phyllis Moore Janet Begg and Minnie Miller. Bruce Cubbison was elected president of the Lompoc Shrine Club with new officers named.
Birth notices list eight newborns from November to December including Cambi Lynn, Shannon Maureen, William Paul, Jennifer Alison, Anthony Fernandez, Ryan Timothy, Jessica Rae, Mandy Pauline, and Barry Joseph with parent names and addresses. The Omega Pi Beta Sigma Phi secret sister party at Pat Osborne’s home raised funds via a Christmas centerpiece drawing. Glenda Ruckman attended as chapter advisor.
Santa Claus played by Kevin Fletcher with Harvey Whitaker entertained about 340 Hapgood School students during a PTA sponsored Christmas program. Whitaker, known locally as Wonderful Witt, and Fletcher are Airmen with the 4392nd Security Police Squadron from Vandenberg AFB.
Dear Abby advises that a 25 year old single woman with a good life need not marry to be fulfilled. To dodge unwanted suitors she can suggest a coffee date or simply say no, noting many women would welcome a genuine match rather than pressure.
Soroptimists gathered at Dorothy Osmundsen's home for their Christmas party with co hosts Betty Elms Charlotte Dickinson Mary Silva Mary Southern Gladys Buzan Laura Atkin Faith Bremner and Virginia Sands. The evening featured carols a potluck dinner gifts for members and donations to Christmas Cheer. Ada Glover bid farewell as she moves to a Crocker Bank position in San Luis Obispo. Additional attendees included Helen Rudolph Marjorie Gentile Mary Mandibles Frankiease Ada Glover Angie Guerra Mary Penney Lil Jansson Fran Houston Evian Harvey Winnie Massey Vadna Sands Evelyn Litzinger Fern Mitchell and Thelma King.
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