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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1956
Page
2
Floods prompt conservation engineers to conduct a survey and pursue non reimbursable Federal funds to finance the project. About $300,000 had earlier been earmarked for a flood control program in the area.
Scouts of Troop 63 hiked 13 miles on Saturday aiming for hiking merit badges. Destination was the Purisima base scout camp with Jimmie Howell Narvell Howell Morris Chill George Chill David Johnson and Scoutmaster Fred Farlow participating.
The Lompoc Record is published weekly at 112 Mast Ocean Avenue Lompoc California. It is adjudicated as a legal newspaper under Court Decree No 47065 and entered as second class matter in the Lompoc post office under the 1879 act.
A historical notice notes contagious diseases and medical costs, quoting a certificate holding obligation to pay for medicines and surgical items. It contrasts town health economics with county rates, mentioning a $5 annual subscription and a $100 yearly outside-county expense for hootch.
The city council adjourned to discuss ongoing talks with contractor G. A. Phares over the municipal pool contract. Phares demanded $3,000 for a change order approving extra concrete for arches and wall footings, a sum not formally approved by the council. The panel plans to open the pool to the public on March 24.
City council voted to authorize bidding on 1,680 feet of water main on South Seventh street to complete a loop in the Rodman Tract area. Utilities department estimates the project will cost about $3,000.
Four babies welcomed this week into local families. David Gonzalez Castillo born March 1, 7 pounds 8 ounces, son of Carlos A. Gonzalez at 130 South J Street. Joycee Jane Giovanacci born March 4, 8 pounds, daughter of Frank C. Giovanacci at 211 North F Street. Denise Marie Buzin born March 4, 6 pounds, daughter of Reymond W. Buzan at 12114 South B Street. Kathleen Marie Mann born March 5, 8 pounds, daughter of William F. Mann at 231 North C Street.
Representative Teague said weather data and Army resistance threaten Camp Cooke remaining a standby site as Navy officials push for Lemoore. He urged re‑examination by the House Armed Services Committee and said the chances for a Cooke installation are slim but he will push for a favorable decision. Assistant Defense Secretary Fleete backs reviving Camp Cooke over new sites.
Santa Barbara officials explain how the wool payment depends on the sale price. With the 1956 marketing year starting April 1, 1956, chairman George Northman notes that the payment equals the percentage needed to raise the national average return to 62 cents per pound, so higher selling prices yield larger payments.
Lompoc residents are urged to back a March 20 vote to fund a new school gymnasium. Officials argue the facility would support physical education for all students, provide space for dances and commencement, and allow carry over sports like badminton and table tennis.
At Tuesday's council meeting district attorneys O Melveney and Meyers warned the legal path for curb work could quadruple expenses. About 20000 dollars in bonds may be required to finish curbing in the city. The panel debated whether perimeter streets facing farmland should be curbed on both sides and if those streets fit into the district plan under the Improvement District Act, which allows formation without an election but requires formal owner input.
Community leaders urge 100 percent support for a strong scouting program in Lompoc. Volunteers are asked to provide time or financial aid and training courses are available for both men and women through Burch Cotsenmeyer or P O Box 573.
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