Dorothy Jean Arnold Betrothed to Michael Gonnella
Dorothy Jean Arnold, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. Arnold of Vandenberg Village, and Michael Edward Gonnella, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Gonnella of San Bruno, announce their engagement. Miss Arnold, a California State Polytechnic College senior, plans sociology studies at Hayward State College. Gonnella, a Cal Poly graduate with mechanical engineering honors, works as an engineer for Bechtel in San Francisco. The couple plans a May 6 wedding in Lompoc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard F. Arnold
Rigel Ave
Vandenberg Village
Dorothy Jean
Michael Edward Gonnella
Edward Joseph Gonnella
San Bruno
Lompoc High School
Miss Arnold
California State Polytechnic College
San Luis Obispo
Serra High School
San Mateo
Cal Poly
San Francisco
Bechtel Corporation
Dear Abby letters about servicemen writing home
Readers share methods to keep in touch with loved ones in uniform and Abby answers with a brisk, supportive tone. A mother uses stamped postcards to ensure weekly contact. a writer crafts a chorus to prompt letters. a mother recalls letters after a son’s death. Abby invites readers to write for guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby
Bill
Abington
Mass
National Guard
Amigos to Host Potluck Dinner Benefit
The Lompoc Santa Barbara Chapter invites all to a dime-a-dip dinner on Saturday March 11 at Valley of the Flowers United Church of Christ to raise funds for Amigos de Las Americas projects. Dinner proceeds support sending more youths to work in Central and South America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lompoc
Santa Barbara
Amigos de Las Americas
Valley of the Flowers United Church of Christ
Constellation Road
Central
South America
Amigos
Americas
Fashions in the Garden Style Show by La Purisima Council
La Purisima Catholic Women present Fashions in the Garden on Thursday March 9 in the parish hall at 324 South I St. curtain time 8 p.m. Fashion and coiffure teams, models, and contributors from local shops shine as proceeds support La Purisima Catholic School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Purisima Council of Catholic Women
South I St
Inn
Moore’s
House of Petite
R.J. Meier Ltd
H&M _ Shoes
Avenue Beauty Shop
Binnie Blanchard’s
Artistic Coiffures
Albert Lafferty
G.E. Benson
Billy Moye
James O'Neill
Mmes
LeRoy Begg
William Clark
Harlan Bratz
Pete Riegel
Andrew Dutra
Robert Rojas
Lawrence Cazenave
Karl Braun
Avenue Flower Shop
Binnie’s
Braun Pharmacy
Chuck's Nursery & Gifts
Colonial Inn
el Zarape Cafe
Hi Restaurant
H&m Shoes
Kings Furniture
Lompoc Valley Bowl
Stillman’s Cleaners
Happy Steak House
la Purisima Catholic School
Pamela Ruth Bentley and Thomas Coxsey Marry in La Purisima Ceremony
Pamela Ruth Bentley wed Thomas Michael Coxsey at La Purisima Catholic Church in a double ring service officiated by Rev. Andrew McGrath before about 40 guests. The couple, both Lompoc High School graduates, plan a Montecito Miramar honeymoon and reside at 503 South I Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Purisima Catholic Church
Pamela Ruth Bentley
Thomas Michael Coxsey
Andrew McGrath
Lloyd E. Bentley
Calle Lindero
Mission Hills
Patrick P. Coxsey
North Third St
Judith L. Duffy
Michael Dawson
James F. Coxsey
Bentley
Montecito Miramar
Lompoc High School
Allan Hancock College
South I St
Bridge results highlight late February duplicate events
The Lompoc Vandenberg area reports weekly bridge results with multiple N-S and E-W winners from Feb 24 to Feb 29. Top pairings include Marie Richey with Ruth Strube and Herschel Roberts with Ruth Roberts, plus various other groups across North South and East West sections. Community notes list club hours, beginner games, hiking, PTA elections, and a fall bazaar with details and contact numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lompoc-Vandenberg
Marie Richey
Ruth Strube
Myra Larsen
Nel Johnson
Barbara Jaenicke
David Dale
Mickie Alven
Marvin Stoor
Eileen Niesen
Theresa Turnbull
Herschel
Ruth Roberts
R.L. Dinkel
Betty Brown
Elmo Swinnen
Jenna Longtin
Ross Cullins
Mary Ann Goodnow
Barbara Holt
Sue Helmuth
Judy Burns
Famye Stevens
Frances Wallace
Minna Blinsky
Joyce Richerson
Mary Tripp
Ethel Dawson
Pat Ward
Jeane May
Clara Sloan
Mike Godbee
Louis Freeman
Norbert Baumgarten
Dan Boone
Tom Preece
Betty Sheldon
Dan Ausbrooks
Sally Cullen
Ray
Peggy Bright
Ruth
Art Roth
Helen Roblish
Birthday tributes honor Margaret Stockton on 90th milestone
Friends and relatives gathered for three days of celebration marking Margaret Stockton's 90th birthday in Lompoc. The event included four generations, gifts, a special red rose, and an anniversary cake, with her family and many local guests in attendance. She moved from Kansas 47 years ago and is active in several organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Stockton
Paul Stockton
Redlands
Stockton
Ava
Robert) Sudden
Santa Barbara
John Sudden
Thousand Oaks
Bob
Mark
Lynn
Iuis
Jack) DeGroot
Ruth
Paul) Stockton
Millie
John) Sudden
Emma
Jack
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Dorothy Jean Arnold
Hayward State College
Mary Paxton Keeley
Dear Abby
Mrs. S
Los Angeles
Cal
Amigos Group
Catholic Council
Mmes. Alves
William Armstrong
Joseph Maguire
Jay Nippert
Hartley Glidden
Mrs
Thomas Coxsey
la Pusisima
M.W. Sugar
Rod Alexander
Covina
Alpha
Ocean Ave
Bats
Don Ausbrooks
Vandenberg Officer's Club
Lompoc Hills
Sierra Club
Miguelito Elementary School
Clarence Ruth Pta
Miguelito Circle
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
East Fir Ave
Mies
Lee Elder
Franklin Wilkins
Vincent Guarigia
Albert Lipsius
Arnez
Robert J. Hoover
Merchantville
N.J
Scottsdale, Ariz
Valley Life
Betty Laurent
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