Golden anniversary for Eric and Clara Petersen
A large group from Lompoc Santa Ynez Valley and Santa Barbara gathered at Alpha Clubhouse to honor Eric and Clara Petersen on their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple wed in 1922 at Solvang Lutheran Church and moved to Lompoc in 1926 where Eric worked as an architect and contractor until 1958.
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Lompoc
Santa Ynez Valley
Santa Barbara
Eric
Clara Petersen
Clara Rasmussen
Solvang Lutheran Church
Alpha Clubhouse
Eric Howard Petersen
Gloria
Jeff
Martin
Los Gatos
Jack
Virginia) Hudson
Connie
Christine
Terry Earle
Ithaca
N.Y
Dale
Carolyn) Hanst
Karen
Curtis
Dear Abby column prompts name etiquette and family respect
A reader seeks advice on being called Nellie by daughter in law and prefers Mom or Mrs Smith. Abby suggests explaining discomfort, proposing mutually respectful forms, and addressing name choices early to avoid future friction. A confidential note also advises coordinating with a separated father about visits to minimize tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby
Nellie
Illinois
Smith
Candles light the outdoor wedding at Santa Barbara courthouse
Miss Sandra Marie Vazquez and Mark Wyatt wed in a candlelit ceremony under the Santa Barbara County Courthouse arch. Judge Frank Kearney presided. Music by Carolyn Rick and Bryce McMyrtle added a festive touch with Lara's Theme and The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Barbara Co
Sandra Marie Vazquez
Mark Wyatt
Frank Kearney
Carolyn Rick
Bryce McMyrtle
Santa Barbara
Lara
Dr. Zhivago
Chris Wyatt
el Paseo
el Sombero
E.W. Cox
Avenue Flowers
Cheryl Swanson
Harry Shipman
Lompoc
Nicki Santaluci
Edgemont
Oscar J. Vazquez
North Poppy
Allan Hancock College
J.C. Penney’s
Dunedin High School
St. Petersburg, Fla. Jr. College
USAF
Calfin
Goleta
December Cub Pack 62 Campfire Roles And Engagement News
Cub Pack 62 held a make believe campfire at First Methodist Church with Webelos conducting the program. Robbie Storms presented a science project and Webelos shared camp-out adventures at Vandenberg AFB. Awards went to Jules Manfreda, Jimmy Lauderdale, David Oliveira, Daniel Hodgson, Al Lafferty, Clark Smart, Jeff Walters, Mike Garrett, and others for wolf, bear, silver arrows, and Webelos colors. Engagement ring for Kay Ellen Strum announced by fiancé Dennis Michael Strawn. Details include Cabrillo High School and Hancock College graduations for the couple and their Village Inn employment. Christmas hospital visits by Pack 62 featured candy canes, gifts, and soap balls. Various holiday events and several members listed with patches and roles.
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First Methodist Church
Webelos
Robbie Storms
Vandenberg Afb
Jules Manfreda
Wolf
Jimmy Lauderdale
David Oliveira
Daniel Hodgson
al Lafferty
Clark Smart
Jeff Walters
Mike Garrett
Arrow of Light
Alex Orem
Mike Herber
Kay Ellen Strum
Dennis Michael Strawn
Billy P. Strum
Neptune
Vandenberg Village
Loren D. Strawn
Saturn
Cabrillo High School
Allan Hancock College
Cabrillo High
Hancock College
Village Inn
Les Bondietti
Dwayne Anderson
Andy Leroy
Tad Gautreaux
Joey van Metre
Lompoc Hospital
Santa
Richard Storms
Ben Lauderdale
Den
Vandenberg Red Cross honors its volunteers
Vandenberg Red Cross held an awards ceremony recognizing new volunteers and those receiving outstanding service honors. Col James W. Decker spoke. Betty Shoults received the outstanding achievement award for her clinic work. Tabs and pins were awarded to numerous volunteers for 2 to 11 years of service.
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Vandenberg Red Cross
James Poulos
Red Cross
James W. Decker
Marilyn Revill
Betty Shoults
American Red Cross
Anne Kenworthy
Ann Gosdin
Lenore van Wyk
Vera Jensen
Sylvia Murphy
Andie Cody
Mary Holdsambeck
Allyn Dee
Kay Stewart
Janise Brown
Ruth Fant
Bette Ressel
Betty
Shifflett
Julie Shepard
Ofelis Scoggins
Sue Wright
Sharon McDuff
Anna Mawhinney
Linda As Cerenas
Sharon Cochran
Barbara Harvey
L. Maria Lockwell
Tanya Guest
Sue Lindsey
Jackie Mead
Peggy Mills
June Parsley
Cathy Shifler
Debbie Sanders
Carol Crumley
Mary Warner
Vandenberg
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Eric Petersens
Dr. Petersen
Daryl A. Nielsen
Donlon Hanley
Harvey Rasmussen
Jens Rasmussen
Bernard Hanley
Jim Green
Solvang
David Jamison
Sandra Asselstine
Denise
Jeanine Moniot
Bob Asselstine
Bob Rasmussen
Leo Hanley
Jim Salsbury
Louie Miniot
William Hanley
Daryl Nielsen
Jack Nedegaard
George Petersen
Lloyd Huyck
Herbert C. Rios
Alden Lewis
Othe
Mr. and
Mrs
Eric Petersen
Bruce Fall Photo
Dear Abby
Highland Park
Sandra Vazquez
S.B. Courthouse
Robert Imler
Kevin O’laughlin
Chico
Donica Ostini
Dan Duffy
Lambda Iotas
Pete Quist
Xi Lambda Iota
Beta Sigma Phi
Jack Ross
John Davison
Jerry Long
Lionel Holter
Marjorie Browning
Robebert
Bill Sumter
Earle Simpson
Holter
Patti Felde
Art Association
Kenneth Randall
Lompoc Valley Art Association
Winnie Herry
Vi Edwards
Mary Ferrence
Joyce Cloud
Margaret Brett
Jane Todd
Cathy Capshaw
Beverly Stoller
George Searson
Ruth Roberts
Royal Coach
Glenda Johannesen
Dalores Casteel
Woman’s Club
Marvin Douglass
East Oak Ave
Cottage Hospital
Betty Laurent
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