Center crowns a festival queen at Lompoc care center
Miss Clara Hafer, 81, was elected queen by residents of Lompoc Convalescent Care Center after a popularity vote. Betty Crossman, Margaret Gunderson, Eva Tighe, Mattie Pearce and Mary Kohler joined her on the court. Photographs by Victor B. Gallant were posted. ballots prompted a lively campaign as residents, families, staff, and visitors voted last Thursday. Miss Hefer, a long-time resident, previously lived at 512 South Street after moving from Lompoc Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Hafer
Lompoc Convalescent Care Center
Betty Crossman
Margaret Gunderson
Eva Tighe
Mattie Pearce
Mary Kohler
Victor B. Gallant
Lompoc Hospital
Tricia Campbell
Clara Hefer
Lompoc
Lechner
Barba
Mission Hills
Jim
Irene Haven
South H Street
Russ
Fairest
Decker
Upland
Alpha Club
Dear Abby and civic notes mix in a crowded column
A compilation paragraph covers advice on child ID bracelets, a marriage privacy query, a nursing graduate joining the U S Army, a Lompoc Flower Festival queen crowning, local social events, a health checkup program for first graders, and community visitors. It references Michelle Obermire, Lompoc residents, and county health services.
Mormon ceremony unites Connie Facer and William Block
The Los Angeles Temple hosted a double ring wedding for Connie Facer and William Block on June 11. The couple, with ties to Vandenberg Village and Mechanicsburg, Pa., plan a San Diego trip after a Cal Poly student bride and an Air Force base groom.
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Los Angeles Temple
Connie Facer
William Anton Block
Conrad L. Facer
Muirfield Place
Vandenberg Village
Kenneth E. Block
Mechanicsburg
Christine Stucki
Terri Stomberg
Patty Drake
Cathi Gentile
Claudia Stratford
Debi Bray
Tara Stromberg
Bruce Strombergs
Bill Wilson
Faye Jenson
Eva Parkinson
Facer
San Diego
Cal Poly
Vandenberg Air Force Base
North F Street
Apt. C
Shower Fetes Miss Bowser At Debbie Bowser Bridal Shower
A bridal shower at 3341 Via Arnez hosted by Mrs. Gary Phillis honored Miss Debbie Bowser bride elect of Stephen Jeffers with co hostess Mrs. Dennis Laffoon. Pink and white decor highlighted the refreshment table as prizes were awarded and many relatives attended or sent regrets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Phillis
Arnez
Debbie Bowser
Stephen Jeffers
Dennis Laffoon
Josie Aguilar
Debbie
Steve
Wes Huffman
Lisa Farrens
La Purisima Church to Ring Bell for Bicentennial
La Purisima Catholic Church plans a July 4 bicentennial celebration with a four minute bell ring after a flag ceremony and parade from the school yard. Veterans will carry flags, several community groups will participate, a high Mass follows with patriotic hymns and a coffee reception.
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la Purisima Catholic Church
America
United States
Norbert H. Riegel
Eugene Frankhouser
Knights of Columbus Color Guard
Catholic Daughters of America
Council of Catholic Women
Guadalupe Society
Christian Service Committee
Italian Catholic Federation
Portugueses Guild
Boy Scouts of America
Camp Fire Girls
Girl Scouts
James Burnham
Lawrence Rodriguez
Richard Butler
Andrew McGrath
Larry Cazenave
Norbert Riegel
Melva Riegel
Leona Zeeman
Marie Courtney
Don Wilson
Art Hyland
Sue Barnacastle
Loretta Hannah
Dee Frankhouser
Michelle Septer
Mary Cabral
Ruth DiStefano
Ingrid Manfreda
Frank Silva
Louise Hernandez
Victor Sousa
Lompoc Grange Plans July 4 Bell Ringing Bicentennial Observance
Local Grangers will ring bells at home on July 4 and raise the American flag to honor the bicentennial year. Many will join the Vandenberg AFB celebration as Grange Hall plans a luau July 8. Members report activity with Grange Sprouts Little League and hear talks on immigration, land use, and rights. Births and graduations noted: Celeste Lee Bradshaw born June 27. Deborah L. Stokes graduates from Cal State Fresno nursing program.
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Lompoc
American Forum
Mary
Kenneth) Fairbanks
Italy
Josie Manfrina
Switzerland
Estelle Fraters
Portugal
Lawrence Valenzuela
India
Spain
George Tuers
Gertrude Lehman
Laura Henderson
Orval Stubbs
Grange
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Abby
Robert Roy II
Robert Roy
Orlando
Dear Abby
J.L.E
Wife
University of Maryland At
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Eldon Elam
Valley Florist
Alex Turner
FCI
Alfreda Whitter
Queen of Angels Catholic Church
Alice Metcalf
Santa Barbara Winery
American Legion Auxiliary
Veterans Memorial Hall
Santa Barbara County
Lompoc Health Center
Veterans Memorial Building
Locust Ave
H Street
L.A. Temple
Vandenberg
Non- Commissioned Officers Club
NCO
Helen
Tex Teichert
Pat Johnson
W. Maple Ave
Lompoc City Park and Recreation
Mrs
William Block
Bruce Fall
Miss Bowser
Charles Bowser
LeRoy Jeffers
Santa Barbara
Ruth Davis
Paul Kolvitz
Joann
Vic Morgan
Bill Powers
Mark Powers
Andy Terrones
Robert Quintonez
Barbie
Harold Cutting
Dale Horenberger
Jonie Goode
Mary Shanks
Gay Thorson
Esther Harris
Art Harmon
Paul Tognetti
Ursula Townsend
Della Kestel
Ellen Sanchez
Maryly Thorson
Judy Dominguez
Johnny Bowser
la Purisima
Lompoc, Calif
Cindy A. Haupt
Mark E. Rogers
John D. Haupt
Oakridge Road
Ernest Rogers
North Road
Cabrillo High School
France
Cabrillo High
United States Army
Fort Lewis
Wash
Bruce
Michael Bradshaw
Live Oak
Celeste Lee
Deborah L. Stokes
Rodney Walter
Altair
Cal State University
Fresno
T of Nursing
Stokes
Rodney
Cindy
Lisa
Eugene R. Stokes
St. Agnes Hospital
Lompoc Record
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