Inside Dope Prompts Foolhardy Trout Hunt
A writer recalls chasing rumored fishing “sure things” only to find crowded streams and the folly of public enthusiasm. He notes past false leads from local tips and long drives, choosing solitude in remote streams while continuing to fish for the simple hope of catching a trout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wildernness
Hollywood Park
General Electric
Sierra Nevada Mountains
Los Angeles County
Surf
High Port
Golden Gate Bridge
Retire at sixty not a fixed rule says law dean
A Cal law school dean condemns compulsory retirement as a clumsy device that robs capable elders of work. He cites Ben Franklin at 70 in 1776 and Methuselah at 600 as examples, then critiques government officials who disparage taxes and Civil Defense. He urges reforms to Washington's job placement program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal
Ben Franklin
Methusiah
Methuslah
Internal Revenue
Congress
Washington
Reed Fills In for Stricken Goleta Justice
Judge H T Reed assigned to serve as Justice of the Peace in the Goleta Court and Lompoe court for two months. He fills in for Judge R A Lillard who is ill and expected to be away two months. Reed will handle morning local court affairs and travel to Goleta in the afternoons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T. Reed
Goleta
Lompoe Court
R. A. Lillard
Reed
Rain totals surge as Lompoc season reaches 15.31 inches
A storm delivered 57 inches of rain citywide and up to 1.27 inches in outlying districts as it moved out. Lompoc’s season total rose to 15.31 inches, two inches above the 40 year average, with the Jalama district reporting 1.26 inches to noon and a season total of 22.13 inches. The weather bureau predicts clouds and showers this afternoon and evening, clearing tomorrow morning, with breezes up to 20 mph. Planting operations faced delays but growers welcomed the rain, especially flower farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lompoc
Weather Bureau
Jalama
Construction Starts on DB Housing Project at Branch DB
Bulldozers began work last Wednesday on the first permanent family housing at the Branch DB. The 36 unit project by E. H. Moore & Sons of San Francisco includes 18 two bedroom and 12 three bedroom apartments for NCO and officers, with Richard J. Neutra and Robert E. Alexander as architects.
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Branch
NCO Club
E. H. Moore & Sons, General Contractors
San Francisco
Richard J. Neutra
Robert E. Alexander
County Board Approves Five Percent Salary Increase
The Board of Supervisors approved a five percent across the board raise for county employees not reclassified since the start of the year. About 55 percent of workers are affected, costing the county roughly 257000 more next fiscal year and potentially raising the tax rate by 8 to 9 cents. The move follows reinstating a 10 cent capital improvement levy, with a possible total tax increase up to 20 cents. A county salary survey will be conducted by the State Personnel Board to align pay with similar jobs and ensure consistency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
McClellan
State Personnel Board
FFA Boys Take State Awards at Cal Poly
Lompoc Future Farmers of America members earned 21 ribbons and three medals at the State FFA championships. Jack Dutra won gold in vegetable crops identification and placed high in lettuce judging and broccoli, while Bill Sudden won silver in vegetable crops judging and tied for third in broccoli. Eddie Perry earned silver in farm mechanics, and the team finished seventh overall with strong showings in tractor driving and identification events. An all freshm an agronomy team placed fourth with ribbons in barley and alfalfa seed judging.
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Lompoc
Cal Poly
Jack Dutra
Bill Sudden
Eddie Perry
Dutra
Sudden
Eldon House
Perry
Rites Held For Victim Of Drowning
Funeral services were held in Solvang for 11 year old Buellton boy Joe Smith who drowned in a reservoir on the Ritter ranch Sunday evening. Deputy Sheriff Victor Alves of Lompoc found the body early Monday morning after a search by the family. The boy slipped into the 16 foot deep reservoir near the Smiths home on the Santa Rosa road.
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Solvang
Buellton
Ritter Ranch
Joe Smith
John William Smith
Dep
Victor Alves
Lompoc
Smith
Santa Rosa Road
New Award Set Up for Floral Parade
A new Mayor's Trophy will be awarded for the outstanding non floral entry in the floral parade set for June 23 during the Flower Festival. The sweepstakes prize remains for the top floral entry. Judging focuses on originality appearance parade handling and theme Melodies In Flowers. Mrs Merilyn Lair chairs the children's section with Curt Levens coordinating the festival committees.
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Merilyn Lair
Curt Levens
Open House Scheduled At USDB In Lompoc For Armed Forces Day
Col Sam F Muffie and the staff at the Branch USDB Lompoc extend an open invitation to the public for Armed Forces Day Saturday May 19. Tours of the new Troop Barracks run 9 30 to 10 00 a m and 1 30 to 2 00 p m. Visitors may also view the start on family housing set for completion early next year. President Eisenhower urges citizens to display the flag and attend local observances to learn about national defense.
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Sam F. Muffie
USDB
Lompoc
United States
Eisenhower
Lompocans
Lompocan
Union Leaders Laud Johns Manville Plant Safety Record
International officers of the Chemical Workers Union met Local 146 leaders at the Johns Manville plant, praising a two year top safety record and discussing officer training and a planned merger with the Oil Chemical Atomic Workers union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chemical Workers Union
Johns- Manville
M. J. McClure
Marshall Shafer
John Gernak
Oil Chemical Atomic Workers Union
Sales Tax Estimates Boosted for County Blanket Tax
The State Board of Equalization raises projected yearly sales tax revenue under a blanket county program from 1,046,200 to 1,446,200 and urges Board of Supervisors to act by June 1. Cities and unincorporated areas see higher projections. Santa Barbara County has not acted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Equalization
Board of Supervisors
Poppy Days Plans Set For Lompoc
Lompoc American Legion Auxiliary prepares for Poppy Days on May 25 and 26 with Mrs. William Proud named Poppy chairman. Four thousand red poppies, made by hospitalized veterans, enter distribution in the valley to support a program aiding disabled veterans and veteran children.
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Lompoc
American Legion Auxiliary
William Proud
Oyee
The
Auxiliary
Valley Flower Fields Bloom Across Lompoc Valley
Lompoc Valley’s famous flower fields begin to bloom with sweet peas and early perennials. About 1,500 acres are expected to be in bloom through summer and fall, down from 1,600 last year. The Lower Valley holds most acreage, with early plantings showing drought effects but later plantings thriving. The Chamber of Commerce reports a flood of inquiries on viewing times, noting peak bloom in June.
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Lompoc Valley
Chamber of Commerce
Hospital Day Observed With Open House at Lompoc Hospital
The Lompoc Community hospital holds an open house and tours with hospital auxiliary hostesses serving tea. Miss Patricia Wandler reports a new medical library a librarian specialist garden patio and new equipment including a $2000 surgery table and a resuscitator. In 1955 1310 patients entered for 10425 patient days with 116 major surgeries and 221 minor surgeries. 193 infants were born. The hospital is tax supported and run by the Lompoe Hospital District board. originally built by the Federal government.
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Lompoc
Miss Wandler
Lompoe Hospital
Road Work For Year to Cost 31700
The fourth supervisorial district sets a minimum budget of 31700 for road improvements in 1956 57. Four major projects are listed: Bailey avenue from Ocean to Olive at 4000, West Olive between 13th street and Bailey at 7000, Jalama road west of the Southern Counties substation about half a mile at 12000, Santa Rosa road from Chalk Rock grade to Salsipuedes bridge at 8700.
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R. B. McClellan
Bailey Avenue
Ocean
Olive Avenues
Olive Avenue
13Th Street
Jalama Road
Southern Counties
Santa Rosa
Chalk Rock
Salsipuedes Bridge
Eminent Author to Speak Here
Jay Monaghan eminent author historian and consultant to the Wyles Collection of Lincolniana at UC Santa Barbara will speak at the Lompoc University Club dinner meeting tomorrow at 7 00 p m. The event at the Alpha clubhouse Reserva is open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Monaghan
Wyles
University of California, Santa Barbara
Lompoc University Club
Alpha
Reserva
Burglar Steals $35 From Local Church
Police report a church safe was emptied of cash and a private residence at 225 North I street also reported entered. Neighbors saw activity Tuesday night while Mrs. Nina Hounshell was out of town. city police were notified Tuesday morning.
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Baptist Church
Nina Hounshell
North I Street
Hounshell
Valley Fiesta to Showcase Valley Children May 20
Valley residents are invited to a May 20 fiesta featuring a children's costume parade plus a program on the platform with performances by Hapgood School Glee Club and Spanish dances from the Marjorie Hall School of Dancing. Ted Grant and others coordinate participation with volunteers from local groups arranging festivity sections and hospitality.
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Hapgood School Glee Club
Marjorie Hall School of Dancing
Ted Grant
William Schuyler
Barbara Rowe
Chamber of Commerce
la Purisima Mission Association
Rotary Club
Cal-Veg packing shed option taken for Lompoc operation
M E Nelson of Lom pocan linked with Phelan and Taylor announces plans to revive Lompoc vegetable industry by leasing the Cal Veg packing house on West Laurel and launching farm operations. Ralph Haven named administrative manager to oversee Lompoc work, with 500 to 800 carloads yearly target.
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M. E. Nelson
Phelan & Taylor
Arroyo Grande
Ralph Haven
Phelan &Taylor
Haven
India
West Laurel Avenue
Lompoc
Cal-Veg
Nelson
Puritan Ice Company
Research Team to Be At Cooke
Col Sam F Muffie announced that an Army team of civilians and military personnel will be assigned to Camp Cooke for the summer starting about June 1. The unit will study how local atmosphere affects government equipment and instruments and will gain a deeper understanding of local meteorological conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam F. Muffie
USDB
Camp Cooke
Lompoc 20-30 Club President Faces Reception in Santa Barbara
Jack Carr, president of the Lompoc 20-30 club, offers the group’s services to Santa Barbara 20-30 fans for judging California entries in the Miss Universe contest, while Colonel Sam F. Muffie inspects two white deer near his Marshalia Ranch home and Alice Milligan shows angling skill on Salsi puedes creek.
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Jack Carr
Lompoc
Santa Barbara
California
Sam F. Muffie
Marshallia Ranch
Alice Milligan
Salsipuedes Creek
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DB Housing
Klein Blvd
Santa Lucia Canyon Road
Motor Pool Road
FFA
Santa Barbara City
Santa Maria
Guadalupe
Santa Barbara County
Los Angeles
Valley
Patricia Wandler
Kiwanis
American Legion
Junior Alpha Club
Camp Fire Girls
County of
la Purisima
Division of Beaches and Parks
Cooke
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