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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1973
Page
6
Mr and Mrs Ernest Gardner celebrated their 64th anniversary in Lompoc Hospital with cake, cards and gifts. Married June 30 1909 in St Paul Minnesota they lived in Seattle before moving to Solvang 24 years ago. He retired from the railroad and helped restore the Santa Ynez Mission. They have 12 children, three of whom are still living.
Deborah Ruenell Bailey and Henry Theodore Richter wed in a Saturday ceremony at a Church of the Nazarene before 95 guests. Officiant Rev. Gene Ashlock led the double ring vows as family and friends watched, with detailed gowns, attendants, and a Sacramento Oregon wedding trip mentioned. The couple plans to live at 504 B South I Street after returning from their trip.
Boy Scouts plan summer camping trips at Rancho Alegre near Lake Cachuma with three periods for ages 11 and up led by Ernie Esparte. Adult and youth helpers from WAFB and Lompoc join sessions from July 1 to August 6 with themes from Nature to Huck Finn Day and daily swimming. Registration remains open via the Scout Service Center and bus transportation from area towns is included.
Shirley Jean Overbaugh and Stephen M. Ward married Tuesday June 26 in Judge Arden Jensen’s Solvang home. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Harry A. Kelliher, wore ice blue satin with seed pearls. the groom is son of the late Maurice Ward and served in WW II. They return to Santa Maria for their wedding trip.
At the champagne branch members of Omega Pi Chapter Beta Sigma Phi enjoyed a baby pictures guessing game and a gift exchange. Joanne White hosted the event at 1109 East Hickory with Cheryl Blakeman hosting a farewell coffee for Julie O Neal and Judie Quinney. Special guests included Pat Simpson and Marjorie Browning. A Western style barbecue is planned for Saturday July 7.
Westside 4-H Club members prepare project entries for the Santa Barbara County Fair in Santa Maria. Susie Balaam will enter Shabula in horse show events including trail pole bending barrel race and rescue race. Debbie Balaam has Kid in two and three year old halter. Koasha the filly enters yearling class halter showmanship and equitation.
Orville Stubbs, retired from Shell Oil, will serve Santa Barbara County Grange members as range insurance agent after Claude Pratt's resignation. He can be reached at 812 East North Ave or 6-0597. A tri county conference is set for July 18 at Grover City Grange Hall with Ted Amick and Chester Deaver. Local efforts push for the Grange community beautification project and a Ken Adam park picnic area as 1974 entries. Birth notice: Jeffrey Hyland Haskell born June 28 at Lompoc Hospital weighs 7 lbs 7 oz. siblings Tammy Renee and Robert Benton greet him.
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