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Newspaper

Lompoc Record

Location

Lompoc, California, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1956

Page

3

Elks Parade Marshal Named Grand Marshal Is Santa Maria

Lieut. Gen. Robert Nichols Young, commanding general of the 6th Army Headquarters, accepted the Elks Recreation Foundation invitation to be grand marshal of the 13th annual Elks Rodeo parade in Santa Maria on June 2. The general, born in Washington, D. C., has a long WWII record including roles with the War Department General Staff and the 70th Infantry Division.

Robert Nichols Young Sixth Army Presidio of San Francisco Santa Maria U. S. Army 6Th Army Headquarters Elks Recreation Foundation John Weldon General Young Goodwin J. Knight Washington, D. C Infantry Reserve United States War Department General Staff 70Th Infantry Division Young U.S. Seventh Army Europe 3Rd Infantry Division Colmar Strasbourg Alsace Washington

Special Mothers Day Music at First Presbyterian Church

The First Presbyterian Church hosts special music for Mothers Day during the 11:00 worship led by Rev. Paul L. Hall. Robert G. McAnlis directs the Chancel Choir with the anthem O Make our Hearts to Blossom. Children join a junior sermon and activities, while adults attend classes and a Coffee Hour in Westminster Hall.

First Presbyterian Church Paul L. Hall Robert G. McAnlis Clokey E. J. Godden Westminster Hall Westminster Fellowship Christian Witness Program

Local Business Notes and Military Career Highlight

Western Auto and May Furniture executives attend regional trade events in Los Angeles and Fresno while Sears and J C Penney store managers plan upcoming conventions. The piece also notes a paint update for Ruth and Harry’s Market and weekend hours for an East Ocean automotive shop. A lengthy biographical item summarizes General Young’s ascent from infantry officer to lieutenant general, detailing command roles in Korea and San Francisco.

School Lunch Menu Week May 14–18

The week’s meals list hot dogs and salads on Monday, spaghetti with meat sauce on Tuesday, meat loaf on Wednesday, ham sandwich on Thursday, and chili beans with spinach on Friday. Each day includes milk and a fruit or dessert option.

Vets Warned On Deadline For Santa Barbara Tax Exemption

Veterans owning property in Santa Barbara County have until May 28 1956 to apply for the annual $1 000 property tax exemption. County official John W. Mattes notes the filing window runs from March through May at the County Tax Assessor offices and that spouses may file for their husbands. Widows and some widowed parents may also qualify under state law covering World War II and Korea veterans.

Santa Barbara County John W. Mattes California Korea

Contest Winners Announced in RCA Puzzle Contest

Moore's Department Store announced the RCA puzzle contest winners. Betty Larsen of Lompoc took first prize a television set, Mrs. B. A. Balzer of Lompoc second prize a portable radio, and Blanche C. Blezinger of Lompoc third prize a record player.

RCA Moore’s Department Store Betty Larsen Lompoc B. A. Balzer Blanche C. Blezinger

County Assessor Office Hours Listed in Lompoc

The County Assessor's office in Lompoc is at 110 North H Street with hours from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The dates range from 1947 or between June 27 1950 and January 31 1955.

Lompoc North H Street

Richfield Agent To Attend L A Marketing Session

Lompoc agent L. J. Begg of Richfield Oil Corp will attend an all day marketing session in Los Angeles at the Statler Hotel. W. G. King Jr. will present Richfield's 13 million dollar accelerated refinery and research expansion program to meet Southern California growth. F M Jordan will present plans and introduce Thomas Mitchell. Other participants include M F Bach John Ward Judy Marsh Joyce Winfield Kai Jorgensen.

L. J. Begg Richfield Oil Corporation Lompoc Richfield Los Angeles Statler Hotel W. G. King Jr Tell Cali Fornia F. M. Jordan Thomas Mitchell M. F. Bach John Ward Judy Marsh Joyce Winfield Kai Jorgensen

Notify subscribers if records not received by 5 36 p m Thursday

Notice warns home delivery subscribers to inform carriers by calling 3751 if their copies fail to arrive by 5 36 p m Thursday. The item directs readers to report missing deliveries to ensure prompt service.

Want ads will sell your unwanted items

Lompoc Record notes that want ads offer a simple way to dispose of unwanted items. Readers are urged to place ads to reach buyers, with service details and contact options provided by the newspaper.

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