Reserve Unit May Bring Armory Here
A proposed Army Reserve unit in Lompoc could lead to an armory in the city depending on funds and priority. Sixth Army notes armory construction is limited to communities with existing Reserve units, while Brig General Burbach says a successful unit could create an armory possibility. Camp Cooke will support training for a Santa Barbara San Luis Obispo infantry battalion. Santa Maria has $75,000 armory approved and larger plans for Santa Barbara are under consideration. Paso Robles is campaigning.
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Lompoc
Sixth Army
R. N. Young
Claude E. Burbach
California Military District
Army
Camp Cooke
Santa Barbara
San Luis Obispo
Santa Maria
Paso Robles
Texaco To Celebrate Opening In Lompoc
A two day Grand Opening is planned for the Chambers and Newman Texaco Services Station at Ocean avenue and G street in Lompoc. Operators Omer Chambers and Paul Newman invite the public with gifts and a free drawing on Saturday evening. Dee Galbraith was the general contractor.
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Chambers and Newman Texaco
Ocean Avenue
G Street
Omer Chambers
Paul Newman
Lompoc
Burglarized Cafe In Los Alamos Reports Thefts
Far'ow's Cafe in Los Alamos was burglarized yesterday morning and $80 in silver dollars was taken. The sheriff's department noted the armory located there and described armories as sought after for civic and military use.
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Ow’s
Los Alamos
Sheriff's Department
New Lompet Theater Presents Disney Africa Film and Western Nights
A four hour program at the New Lompet Theater lets moviegoers choose favorites. Disney’s The African Lion showcases wildlife including cheetah elephants and wildebeest with photographers Milotte. Liberace in Sincerely Yours sparks mixed reactions while Honky Tonk stars Clark Gable and Lana Turner. Billy the Kid features Robert Taylor in a classic western.
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New Lompet Theater
Elma Milotte
Africa
Liberace
Time
Marazere
Clark Gable
Tana Turner
Gable
Card Sharp
Lana Turner
Billy the Kid
Robert Taylor
Fims
Pag board adopts hands off policy amid damage concerns
The Pag board maintains a strict non intervention stance as concerns arise about possible additional damage. Community members weigh options to address risks and seek guidance on next steps.
New Manager Named Here By P G E
G J Jim Gleason who has led this district of the Coast Valleys division for over a year is named manager of the Madera District in the San Joaquin division of Pacific Gas and Electric Co. Lloyd C Stone is promoted to succeed Gleason as general foreman of the San Luis Obispo District. Stone, born in 1903 in Pennsylvania, began as a delper with Midland Counties Public Service Corporation in 1922 and rose to chief posts before his promotion. He will reside in Santa Maria with his wife Mrs Margaret Hoare.
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G. J
Jim” Gleason
Coast Valleys
Pacific Gas and Electric Co
Madera
San Joaquin
T. E. Ward
Salines
Lloyd C. Stone
San Luis Obispo
Gleason
Ward
Stone
Delper
Midland Counties Public Service Corporation
San Joaquin Power
Ele
Pennylvenia
Margaret Hoare
Santa Maria
Banks Get Recognition For Help on Bond Sales
The U S Treasury extended formal thanks to Lompoc banks for leadership in boosting Savings Bond investments during 1955. Representatives from Bank of America and Security First National accept awards. officials note banks’ role in informing the public and supporting the Pay Roll Savings Plan. Savings Bond sales in 1955 reach a wartime high, with millions owning bonds worth over 40 billion dollars. The program highlights extended auto extension provisions for Series bonds.
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Treasury Department
Lompoc
Department
G. L. Cotsemmeyer
Bank of America
Raymond William
Security First Nationa
Secretary of the Treasury
George M. Turarey
R. J. Moulton
Southern California Advisory Committee For
Savings Bonds
W. C. Eller
Southern California Volunteer Group
Aoort
Eller
The Purpose of Kindergartens
The article outlines how public kindergartens since 1873 aim to develop physical, mental, emotional, and social skills through a balanced routine of active play and quiet work. It emphasizes muscle use, fine motor activities, diet guidance, and early socialization to prepare children for collaborative living and learning.
Kindergarten Social Play Builds Minds and Bonds
The passage notes how children in kindergarten collaborate to build relationships and shared projects, such as towers or houses of blocks, acting out stories, and planning to entertain visitors. It emphasizes discovering interests and aptitudes to maximize each child’s potential as kindergartens have existed in American public schools for over 80 years.
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America
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SAF
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