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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1956
Page
5
A collage of social notes and oddities describes menus and experiments in dining, from mustard on apple sauce to peanut butter with garlic and onions. It also covers Hollywood sidewalk glitter plans, etiquette questions, and lighthearted local trivia.
Mary Jo George sails to Panama to join Sgt. Van George with news from Fort Amador. Lompoc social updates cover farewells, visits, cousins, and a high school birthday gala for Eddie Terrones, plus antique gun and player piano exhibits from Reno and Woodland.
A March of Dimes benefit show titled DeeBee Spectacular is scheduled for Sunday February 5 at 2 00 pm in the Branch USC Post Theatre. The program features music from Bill Nelsons Lompoc Orchestra vocal solos by Pvt John OBrien Captain Charles Brecher and others plus a one act play Mondays Ordeal with listed actors. The USDB March of Dimes Committee leads the event with Coast Guard support and local Lom poc clubs coordinating.
Evelyn Toor, former University of Illinois and Stanford faculty member, will present a SpaceShip Tour program to Lompoc Community Woman's Club members on Wednesday February 3 at 8 p.m. in the Alpha Clubhouse. A city club reviewer calls it magnificent entertainment. Also at the meeting prize winners from a recent art contest will be announced and displayed.
Mrs Curtis Levens announces the Lompoe local Mrs America contest is active with application blanks available at multiple shops. Mrs Clyde Hester chairs the local committee, focusing on homemaking skills rather than beauty, open to married women over 21.
At the January 25 meeting in the Community Center Penthouse Lompoc Players announced new officers Merilyn Lair as executive director Dolly Rivaldi as secretary and treasurer with Ed Burke as director Mary Brughelli as art director and Bill Moody as technical director. The group postponed Death Takes a Holiday and will explore skits readings or excerpts for local clubs. A birthday cake for Ed Burke and Mary Brughelli was served to members.
Lompoc Community Woman's Club executive board met at Mrs. Dean Martin's home to hear reports on the School Tax and Bond Election and the Mental Hygiene Clinic. C Epperly reported Heart Fund Drive plans with red hearts in local stores by February first. A Garden Section luncheon is set for February 14 at Mrs. Kermit Hover's home with Mrs. Gertie Slater as hostess.
Saturday evening the Mr and Mrs Club marked its 12th year with hosts Mr and Mrs K C Fairbanks of 335 South N street. Members attending included Francis Beattie R D Manfrina Emmet Schuyler Henry J Dettamanti and Earl E Neiman with guests Henry Flora Harold Edman and John Beattie. Prizes went to Beattie Manfrina Dettamanti and Harold Edman. Emmett Schuyler to host February meeting.
The Lompoe Hospital Women's Auxiliary invites new members as it seeks funds to replace old hospital drapes. President Mrs. Genn Schuyler notes dues finance the project and upcoming meetings include February 13, with donor memberships at one dollar per year welcome for prospective members.
Mary Fairbanks introduces Charles Lockwood at the Grange meeting to discuss the forthcoming School Tax and Bond Election. Plans for a Potluck on February 15 and an Enchilada Sale on February 4 were set, with orders available at 10 36 a m and by phone to Mrs Tony Armas.
The Lompoc Hammond Organ Society announces its next meeting Friday February 3 at 8 00 p m in the home of Mrs Arthur Sill The program will discuss renewed interest in the pipe organ for church use Interest attendees may call Mrs Robert McAnlis at 3204 for details
The Court La Purisima No. 1267 of Catholic Daughters of America sets a rummage sale for February 4 at Foresters Hall. Co chairmen are Mrs Ernest Quijada and Miss Irma Bortolazzo with assistance from Misses Barbara Rowe Genevieve Murphy and others. Sale starts 9 30 a m and donations are requested tomorrow afternoon or by telephone to Mrs Rivaldi at 6451.
Mrs Milford Barrick and Mrs Raymond Abernethy served as hostesses for the USDB Officers Wives Club luncheon on January 19 at the clubhouse. The group welcomed new member Mrs Chester Williams and bade farewell to Mrs Nicholas Kisch and Mrs Hanson. Mrs Elmer Leaver introduced her mother in law as a guest before a white elephant bingo game raised funds for the March of Dimes.
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