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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1974
Page
2
The Record provides closing stock quotations via Lang and Co located at 3865 F Constellation Road Lompoc with phone 733 3551. The listing covers a range of market prices as compiled by the broker for the final session.
Feature on Sheldon Gee, pathologist at Lompoc District Hospital, detailing his autopsy work in two mortuaries, hospital and coroner cases, and his views on death. He discusses why autopsies are performed, differences between hospital and coroner autopsies, challenges, watching observers, and how autopsy affects his outlook on life.
The Santa Barbara County Maid contest faced a residency qualification mix up after Darlene Quinn was crowned. The rule requiring one year California residency before July 19, 1974 was later deemed an error by contest director Jim Carey, who took full responsibility. The state requires only residency, while counties may add rules. A 14-year-old boy’s cigarette lighter caused a grass fire at Live Oaks Ranch near Santa Ynez, fanned by strong winds.
Batt Chief Richard Marshall directed county firefighting units at a ranch about two miles north of Santa Ynez. A rummage sale by THE LA Purisima Council of Catholic Women runs today 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and tomorrow 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the parish hall on South I Street and Olive Avenue.
The Visit directed by James Moll debuts at Allan Hancock College, with Claire Zachanassian tale of wealth and moral critique. Performances run July 26 27 and August 1 4 7 11 16 20 24 29 and September 1. Tickets from Pacific Conservatory Box Office, Santa Maria. Seats $2 and $3. Contact numbers provided.
Santa Barbara area groups announce programs and happenings for seniors, youth, and residents. Fixit program for low income seniors requires calls to Harry Jones for record entry. Hospitality House hosts weekly activities. Cabrillo Majorettes sell peanut brittle. Lompoc events include Trash and Treasure Sale, GI Forum dance, potluck with candidate Gary Hart, Archeological Society formation, rummage sale, Blood Bank, and swim meet with regional teams.
Funeral services for Mary Elizabeth Hill 90 are at Gregory McPeek Mortuary in Weather Texas with interment in Lompoc. She was born 1884 in Alabama and lived in Lompoc 13 years with daughter Iva Mae Cox. survived by sister Geneva Blackerby brother Spencer Blackerby three grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services for Herchel B Ashley 65 are at James A Reardon Mortuary Oxnard with interment at San Fernando Mission Cemetery. Born 1908 in Kentucky he died at Lompoc District Hospital after a short illness and recently moved from Oxnard. He worked as a driver salesman for Mel o dee Ice Company. survived by three sisters and two brothers.
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