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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1956
Page
5
Mari na Svetlova Prima Ballerina and her touring company appear at Lompoc High School auditorium tonight at 8 15 with segments from Les Sylphides and the Nutcracker Suite. The program features Elba Ocampo Jack Beaber and Theo dor Haig with two piano solos. Admission by membership card. back stage and reception plans coordinated by Concert Association and Vi Ma Society with ushers doorman and lighting staff named.
Mrs. Cecil Thompson hosted a pink and blue shower for Mrs. David Kollenborn formerly Lena Triboli on February 21 at the Alpha Club. Guests enjoyed bingo and Bavarian Whips while a bassinet centerpiece and babyhood decor highlighted the affair. many attendees and guests from Lompoc Santa Marta and Santa Barbara sent gifts or attended.
Grace Miguelito Chapter hosts Friendship Night with Japanese decor from Captain and Mrs. Albert Brokaw collection. Betty Canfield crafts lanterns and pink fans. camellias from Mrs. LeRoy Begg and Mrs. Carl McCabe adorn tables. Stella Reed chairs refreshment committee. next meeting March 13 chaired by Neva Reynolds.
Twelve Tonawanda Campfire Girls led by Mrs. Jess Mitty and Mrs. Ed Ingram hiked to Miguelito Park on a Wednesday holiday. The group documented three nature examples for the Trail Seekers Bank while each girl carried a lunch. Members include Bonnie Bigelow Carolyn Brandon Diane Canfield Linda Coker Judith Ingram Sharon Lawrence Peggy Hawkins Mary Mitty Judith Sweet Maureen Golob Donna Webb and Pamela Dalquest.
Mrs. Arthur Sill president of the Hammond Organ Society will conduct the regular meeting Friday March 2 at 8 00 p m in the home of Mrs Walter Anderson 334 South L street The program includes piano and organ duet numbers performed by Mrs E J Godden and Mrs Walter Anderson.
Subscribers who normally receive their records by home delivery and who fail to receive their copies by 5 36 p m on Thursday are asked not to the carriers by calling 751
Local gardeners share weekly guidance to boost specimens for Lompoc’s Annual Flower Show. Focus on fertilizing established plants, mulching to curb weeds and conserve moisture, and cautious care of frost damage. Plan sowing for nasturtiums to snapdragons and plant perennials from divisions now.
The Eagles Auxiliary held a potluck at the Alpha clubhouse with Madame President Mrs. Joe Trigueiro presiding. They announced a Food Sale on March 17 at Safeway and a Rummage Sale on May 26 at Foresters Hall, plus initiation ceremonies planned for March 5 for new member Mrs. Lucille Woolard.
Hallie Friis chief companion of the Companions of the Forest of America Honda Circle 708 announced a pot luck supper at 6 30 p m on Wednesday March 7 in the Foresters Hall for all members and their families. The meal precedes the regular meeting and all members were urged to attend.
The Rebekah Past Noble Grands Club met February 23 at Clare Westrope's home with Leela Fabing as co host. Betty Vance was initiated and welcomed. canasta prizes went to Marguerite Bounds Laura McLaughan and Mae Foster. Guests included Irene Bird Lucille Matlack Hilda Sechrast and Mrs Mae Foster of San Mateo. Next meeting set for March 22 at Katherine Rasmussen home with Marian Schuyler and Emma Hilderbrand as co hosts.
The fourth in the current series of Baby Sitter Instruction Course was held in the 4 H club room on February 22. Girls enrolled heard psychologist Glenn Curtis discuss Understanding Children Pre-School Age and offered coping suggestions while a film illustrated characteristics from infancy to ten years old.
The annual PTA Carnival set for Friday March 2 begins at 130 pm with a family dinner 500 to 700 pm. Chairs oversee booths including White Elephants Movies Popcorn Flying Saucers and other games with many volunteers listed for tickets kitchen crafts and games.
The Community 4-H Club invites the public to a Box Social on Saturday, March 3 at 6 30 p m in the Grange Hall. Ladies and girls will bring box suppers to be purchased by men and boys. Club readers Mrs A Rivaldi and Mr Neal Elms say the annual event funds the group’s general work program.
Edwina Mae Hamby daughter of Mr and Mrs E M Hamby 228 South Street has finished Air Force basic training at Lackland Air Force Base near San Antonio The course assesses aptitude for specialized work and prepares her for technical training and future assignment in the Air Force Human Resource Research Center and Officer Military School are noted at Lackland.
The Okihi Wahanka Campfire Girls hosted a February Valentine gathering at the Community Center with escorts Bruce Holloway Arthur Wilson R B Lilley Jim Bohl Bob Beattie George Stillman and Barry Manfrina. Mrs Norman J Kinley spoke of three around the world trips to the Nipinu and Okihi Wahanke groups.
Pythian Sisters of neighborhood Temples Mission Temple No 69 meet at 6 30 p m in Knights of Pythias Hall for a potluck supper before the regular meeting and initiation program.
Mrs. Lila Jacobs welcomed friends and family at 229 South N Street on Wednesday February 22 for her 75th birthday. Attendees included Eva Jacobs Ray Jacobs children and grandkids of the Lompocan figure with cake ice cream and gifts on display from nearby and far friends.
Mr W W Herrier celebrated his February 29 birthday with a buffet at his 136 North F Street home. Hosts welcomed guests including Mr and Mrs Harold Finan Mr and Mrs Russell Benhart Mr and Mrs T W Bird Mr and Mrs Matt Howerton and Mr John Woodfin. He shares the leap day birthday with twin brother R R Herrier of Salinas California.
Kathy Lower presided at the February meeting held at Mrs. Elsa Wygal’s home. Members discussed two forthcoming dinner events to honor the 1956 Birthday. National dues collection was announced. Attending were Irene Jordan, Beth Showers, Ann Wygal, Kathy Lower, Joan Vanterberge, Jeanette Trigueiro, and Ruth Glidden. Ann Wygal and Ronnie Foley served refreshments. The next meeting set for March 6.
Donna Mathiesen and Floyd Gene Swindle plan to marry this Saturday March 3 at the Cross Creek ranch home of Al Romain. The ceremony will be performed by Reverend Paul L. Hall with family and a small guest list present.
Five judges were appointed to assess local entrants for the Mrs Lompoc contest backing the Mrs California and Mrs America titles. The committee includes Mrs Milton Duncan Judge H T Reed Mrs Boyd Canfield Mr Don Jackman and Mrs K C Fairbanks. The panel will meet March 21 at the Alpha clubhouse to start interviews as contestants bring a self baked cake. More than 15000 in prizes including a De Soto Fireflite V8 sedan gas dryers and gas ranges are offered. Applications are obtainable from gas company offices markets and appliance stores.
Veril Campbell reports on the State Grange Officers Convention in San Luis Obispo. Local Grangers met Friday February 24 at the Grange Hall with Mary Fairbanks presiding and Bessie Davison as pianist. A Visitors Welcome Committee was named and seven charter members attended. The next Grange meeting is set for March 9.
The Happy Blue Bird Group led by Mrs. Kenneth Tolles and Mrs. Loura Russell enjoyed a picnic at Ryan Park on February 22. Blue Birds Devotedly ate hotdogs and potato salad and shared punch and cupcakes amid games and friendship with DeEtte Carey and many others.
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