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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1969
Page
4
A reader bulletin from Dear Abby includes multiple questions about handling advice overload after a husband’s heart attack, unreliable suitors who promise calls, a wife wanting more nights at home, and a surprising wedding situation. Abby advises delaying major decisions, avoiding further purchases, and not acting on unwise counsel.
Big Chief Bright Flame and Little Chief Little Flame welcomed the Okizu Nation YMCA Indian Princesses and Taus to the Shawnee Tribe annual Christmas party on December 17. Attendees decorated the Christmas tree with personal ornaments, sang carols, and Santa distributed gifts while rainbow punch and holiday cookies were served. Little Fawn Michelle Ruhland of the Cachuma Tribe won the game Pin the Star on the Christmas Tree.
Latest Lompoc Hospital birth report shows multiple newborns with parents and birth weights including Kelli Colleen 6 pounds 10 ounces to Gilbert and wife at 1808 Somerset Court, Johna Jean to John and wife at 1201 W College Ave, Frank to Manuel and wife at 1242? oz, Mark Taylor 8 pounds 5 ounces at 1105 N Third St, Christopher Carl 8 pounds 10 ounces at 1121 N Poppy, Aaron Gerard 8 pounds 5 ounces at 223 N D St, Michael Lee 7 pounds 4 ounces at 1104 N Lupine, and Karl Lee Louise 8 pounds at Cebada Canyon.
Mr and Mrs Mike Beardsley announce the birth of a baby girl named Terri Lynn born December 15 at Santa Maria Hospital. The newborn weighed 5 pounds 7 ounces. Paternal grandparents are Ralph Beardsley and wife of 904 West Lime Street. maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Sirl Myhand of 237 Oakridge.
Holiday guests expected for Christmas Day at Betty Laurent’s home include her son James Laurent and family from Gardena and daughter Jean Pollastrini from Van Nuys. Other visitors arrive from San Francisco, San Pedro, La Mirada, and Ky for open house events and holiday gatherings with local residents.
Miss Mary Lou Lira and Larry Martinez wed in a La Purisima Catholic Church double ring ceremony on December 20. The couple exchanged vows before family as a pearl and satin lasso signified their union. Proceeded by a detailed reception at J-M Union Hall in Norwalk with ornate decorations and family participation.
The Boots N Bows teen square dance club graduated its first beginners into the basic Ameri can Square Dancing program at City Hall Auditorium. Diplomas were given by past presidents and officials of the club and Associated Square Dancers, with 13 named graduates listed. The welcome and details about the next six weeks of instruction were announced, noting sessions start Jan 8 at City Hall Auditorium for ages 13 to 18.
Miss Betty Scott entertained guests at a holiday open house Sunday afternoon at 4. Buffets offered holiday refreshments and invited attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Ruh and daughters Yvonne and Jeanette, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Berry and son Mike, Esther Harris, Dicey Dodson, Michael Scott, and Dale Harvey. Ada Scott assisted the hostess.
Officers of the D M office and their wives attended a Christmas dinner at the Officers Club. Fifty guests gathered for a social hour on the patio with hors d oeuvres. A centerpiece was presented to Capt and Mrs Emory Wood. Col and Mrs Frances Krause organized the evening with humorous slides shown after dinner.
A surprise baby shower for Mrs. Larry Mendez was hosted at 325 N Third St by Mrs. Richard Ostlie with co hosts Mrs. Don Frisby and Mrs. Dave Long. Attendees included many friends and relatives. gifts and stork bingo games marked the event with Angie Pasquini, Lyn Waibel and Tina Martinez winning prizes.
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