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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1975
Page
4
Dear Abby readers share memories of the old post office game with a postmaster, closet, and whispers leading to quick or long kisses. Some describe a modern version called pony express, while others recount England style rules and awkward outcomes.
Cabrillo High School basketball players and 26 travelers flew from Los Angeles to Hawaii aboard a United 747. They toured Pearl Harbor, the Dole plant, beaches, and cultural centers, met Kailua hosts, traded gifts, and celebrated New Year with fireworks. The trip, a three game win, was a first plane ride for six travelers and the coach, and strengthened team ties.
New arrivals include Jay Allen born December 17 at Cameron Hospital to Mr and Mrs Clair Harlow with maternal grandparents Bud and Susan Burton. John Eric LaRue born Christmas Eve to Mr and Mrs John David LaRue of San Diego, with paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Clair Harlow and Mr and Mrs John S LaRue. Betsy Lynn Hibbits born January 1 in Marian Hospital to Mr and Mrs Robert W Hibbits, with grandparents Mr and Mrs Robert Hibbits and Mr and Mrs Herman A Eckner. Betrothal announced for Donna Watson and Terry D Soldar, plans for a spring wedding. both sets of parents listed and backgrounds included.
The Children's Home Society hosts a melodrama titled Dirty Work at the Crossroads under Lumen Vitae League with casting sessions January 14 to 16 at Hapgood School Auditorium. Director Kay LaRue will lead the production with tickets for February 22 going on sale after January 29. auditions are open to the public and food provisions include sandwiches and beverages.
Cynthia Carmen and Steven Alan Haacke wed in a January 4 ceremony at the Los Angeles Temple LDS. They hosted 150 guests at the Lompoc Chapel reception. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. Carmen, and the groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Haacke, plan to live in Provo Utah after a Northern California honeymoon.
Robert C Lilley will be guest speaker at the Girls Club of Lompoc Valley annual installation dinner on January 25 at the Royal Coach Restaurant. Rev Kenneth R Boyd will be sworn in as president. No host cocktail at 6:30 p.m. Dinner at 7. Reservations via phone or mail. dinner is $5.50 with centerpieces offered for sale.
Richard Madison spoke to Lompoc Community Woman's Club on reviewing insurance annually to ensure coverage matches current home reconstruction costs and avoid depreciation on repairs. The January luncheon welcomed new members and announced a nominating committee.
The Girls Club of Lompoc Valley outlines an accelerated schedule for 1975 with daily activities, outings, and cultural trips in Southern California. Highlights include Disneyland days January 25 26, various classes led by local instructors, and monthly Girls Club nights plus teen and adult programs.
Lompoc Toastmistress met in the Pacific Security National Bank community room with the theme Key to Improved Conversations. Members heard talks on Preparing for Good Conversation and Good Listening, with Barbara Miller and Barbara Greenwood assisting and a forthcoming mini-workshop on January 21.
The son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Ford Jr. celebrated his first birthday December 2 at the family home, 1316 W Olive Ave. Attending were grandparents, an aunt, cousins, friends, and related relatives. Cowboys and horses decorated the cake while several relatives sent cards and gifts from Kentucky Alaska Oregon and California.
Invitations announce a ninth birthday party for Theresa Goodrick hosted by Mr and Mrs Loren Goodrick at 565 Mars Ave Vandenberg Village. Guests include Tami Schupferling Amy Jaeger Joanne Crosby Sandra Wilder Ammalee Buse Linda Jackson and Lisa Misty Goodrick with Theresa’s grandmother Mrs Thelma Goodrick of St Louis attending.
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