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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1971
Page
4
Readers weigh in on cash gifts for children. Some say money teaches savings and avoids spoilage, while others praise cash as a thoughtful present. Grandparents share experiences with checks and back-and-forth gift sizing, urging practical alternatives.
Alpha Zeta Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha begins a layettes project sewing newborn items for needy families. Members will meet Wednesday at Mrs. Marshall Andersons home to sew and plan donation to Lompoc Hospital maternity ward.
Bethel 349 members raised funds for two programs at Masonic Lodge 262. Two thirds go to the Job's Daughters educational fund and one third to aid severely burned children. Various reports praised activity and upcoming events including a chicken dinner on Feb 6 and a Pt. Conception Lighthouse visit.
The Lompoe Gem and Mineral Club meets Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the Pioneer Park Recreation Center to discuss Jade Its History and Where to Find It. Jade specimens will be on display and a Q A session follows the talk.
Peace Lutheran Women announce a monthly session titled What is My Role as a Lutheran Woman in the Community. The meeting next Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the church fellowship hall features a panel with Mrs William Mosby, Mrs Felix Scheffler, Mrs Duane Leigh, Mrs Fred Norman, moderated by Mrs Gerald Wergedal. Mrs James Cumberland and Miss Ada Van Roekel handle devotions and refreshments.
Mrs Mary Jo Snyder Stovall and Mr Paul Michael Stovall wed Saturday in Vandenberg Chapel. Bride, a Cabrillo High School graduate and medical assistant, plus groom in the Navy, will reside in Idaho Falls after their honeymoon at Lake Tahoe.
The Lompoc Loafer Trailer Club held its monthly outing at El Capitan State Park over the weekend. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Homer Brady, Mr. and Mrs. George Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Archie Bishop, Mr. and Mrs. Ole Lunden, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Summers, Mr. and Mrs. John McCarthy and son Ray, Mr. and Mrs. Jess Mitty, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Trimble, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert McCarthy and sons Kenneth and Rodney. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Pete Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Adolf Summers. Hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Robert McCarthy, events included a coffee and doughnuts hour, a potluck, a campfire round-up, a pancaked breakfast, and a Sunday furnished by the club.
Errol Haines reviews a duo piano recital by Howard and Patricia Barr presented for Community Concert members. The program featured Bach, Haydn, Brahms, Saint-Saëns, Debussy, Poulenc, Rachmaninoff, Infante, Lutoslawski, Riegger, Pinto, Arensky, and a Zhivago Laura theme encore. The new SD 10 Baldwin grand pianos drew interest but some balance issues and a few stiff passages tempered the night.
The Tres Condados Council holds its eighth annual meeting January 27 at Santa Barbara City College with 150 delegates expected. Mrs James Millis of Lompoc becomes Northern Santa Barbara District chair. newly elected directors will be installed by Mrs Henry Prairie. A featured talk by Miss Jody Berscheidt covers World Center programs and international exchange opportunities. Lompoc delegates and local attendees from Santa Barbara and nearby communities listed.
Councilman George Cotsenmoyer will address the Lompoc Valley Republican Women Club luncheon at Foster's Smoke House noon Thursday. He will discuss city government and accept an American Flag from Congressman Charles Teague. Reservations via Mrs. George Ward at RE 6-6942. Tickets $1.95 including tax and tip.
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