Crime report details multiple thefts at local properties
May 26 reports show 25 hp Evinrude motor valued at 250 dollars stolen from a boat at 508 Beach Drive. Items stolen from a purse include eight dollars cash seventy five in travelers checks and credit cards. A wallet was taken from room 251 at the Sea Dome Inn. A 1984 Chevy Chevette was stolen from the American Legion Post on Main Street. A white Toyota and a stuffed bear were taken from display at The Little Brick Shirt House and later recovered. A camera bag with cameras lenses and flashes was stolen from a Sea Dome Inn room totaling 2422 dollars. Authorities investigated multiple incidents with no forced entry or witnesses in several cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Bernarr Kelly
Destin
Greg Cameron
John Warren Alford
Sea Dome Inn
Johnny Eubanks
Mountain Drive
Marion J. Hargraves
American Legion
Main Street
Jim Krieger
Glen Skelton
Little Brick Shirt House
Walton County
Charles H. Taylor
Santa Rosa Beach
Pensacola
Gwen C. Herrin
Coast Guard Reports Multiple Boat Incidents In Gulf Area
A sequence of coastal incidents includes a 16 foot craft disabled at Garniers Bayou entrance towed by a 41 footer owned by Tom Downey of Fort Walton Beach to a private mooring. May 25. A 46 foot vessel named Second Chance ran aground in the ICW and was refloated with escort to harbor, owned by Frank Ready of Destin. May 25. A 13 foot boat owned by Joel Reams of Flint Texas suffered engine failure in the bay and was towed ashore by auxiliary Her Choice. May 25. A 25 foot craft owned by Lynn Willett of Columbus Georgia was reported overdue at Gulf Station Panama City and located 23 miles south of Destin May 25. May 27. A 26 foot Baja owned by Leslie Tucker of Valparaiso was disabled south of Ben's Lake Marina and towed to Hudson's Marina by Buddy II.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garnier’s Bayou
Tom Downey
Fort Walton Beach
Second Chance
Frank Ready
Destin
Joel Reams
Flint
Lynn Willett
Columbus, GA
Panama City
Leslie Tucker
Valparaiso
Ben’s Lake Marina
Buddy II
Hudson's Marina
City weighs millage and hidden taxes in revenue plan
Destin signals possible support for a total 2-mill tax if needed but cautions against rushing. McIlroy says the full levy may not be required and a two week wait will clarify. Finance, license fee work groups draft standards from other cities as officials mull state funds and fire district rate options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Destin
McIlroy
Finance Committee
Destin Festival Committee Announces Prize and Pageant Details
Police and citizens discussed city service needs while Destin residents push for visible fixes. The Bowlegs Festival Committee unveiled a $750 Alpha sailboard prize donated by The Boat for this year’s treasure chest. Carolyn VanBuskirk said Miss Northwest Florida Pageant openings remain for June 6, reviving a former Tower Beach Casino event drawing dozens of contestants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowlegs Festival Committee
Carolyn VanBuskirk
Florida Players Face Ring Ruling After NCAA Decision
Criser questioned the finality of the ruling on Florida Gators championships with players who bought rings after the executive committee decision. The NCAA must decide if rings can be kept. Lomas Brown is named as the player involved, while Lloyd Blue declines comment amid possible future decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Criser
NCAA
Florida
Gators
Lomas Brown
Obituary of Robert B Beaird of Brazoria TX
Robert B Beaird of Brazoria Texas died May 30 in Angleton after a lengthy illness. A 1981 Destin Log Senior Citizen's Rodeo Award recipient, he is survived by son Kenneth B Beaird and Fran Beaird of Destin and granddaughters Kathryn Beaird and Alicia Hutchison of Destin. Services set for 10 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church of Brazoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert B. Beaird
Brazoria
Destin
Angleton
Beaird
Destin Log
Kenneth B
Fran Beaird
Kathryn Beaird
Alicia Hutchison
First Baptist Church
Beulah Neese Dies at 88 After Long Alabama Life
Beulah Neese May 88 of Destin died May 30 1985 in a Fort Walton Beach hospital after residing in Mobile for 35 years and Destin for 20. Widow of George A. May she was a First Assembly of God member. Survived by sons J C Neese Mobile and H L Neese Jr Baton Rouge daughters Kittye Burnett Destin Agnes Barry Pensacola Phoebe Neese Kenosha Eunice Kittrell Gonzales La Trudy Lemay Senatobia Miss brother Vester Pierce and Lillie Tanner both Mobile 17 grandchildren 27 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Funeral 11 am today McLaughlin Mortuary Chapel Rev David Rhoads officiating Burial 1 pm Bayview Pensacola. McLaughlin Mortuary in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah Neese May
Beach Drive
Destin
Fort Walton Beach
Baton Rouge, la
Kittye Burnett
Agnes Barry
Pensacola
Phoebe Neese
Kenosha
Wisc
Eunice Kittrell
Gonzales
Trudy Lemay
Senatobia
Miss
Vester Pierce
Lillie Tanner
Mobile
McLaughlin Mortuary
David Rhoads
Bayview Cemetery
William Toole obituary at Grayton Beach 54
William Bill Toole of Grayton Beach died May 29 1985 in Fort Walton Beach hospital at 54. A Walton High School and Florida State University graduate, he worked 26 years as an engineer at Vitro before retiring. Survived by wife Helen Janet, daughter Elyce Butler and son Stan Toole of Mobile, mother Exey Toole, brother Buford Toole. Funeral 3 p.m. at Point Washington Methodist Church. graveside 5 p.m. Magnolia Cemetery. Remains placed at church one hour prior. Pallbearers listed. Clary Godwin Funeral Home DeFuniak Springs handled arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Bill’ Toole
Grayton Beach
Fort Walton Beach
Freeport
Mr. Toole
Walton High School
Florida State University
Vitro Corporation
Helen
Janet’’ Toole
Drayton Beach
Elyce Butler
Stan Toole
Mobile, Ala
Exey Toole
Buford Toole
DeFuniak Springs
Point Washington Methodist Church
Michael Columbo
Magnolia Cemetery
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William Collette
Michell Polk
Texas
Coast Guard
Dorman
The
Billy
First National Bank of Destin
P.O. Box
Miracle Strip Parkway
Main
William “Bill” Toole
Robert Wayne Infinger
Jeffrey Infinger
van Butler III
Aubrey Mullins
Ronnie Toole
Albert Butler
Clary Godwin
William Kemper Jennings
U.S. Hwy
Sandestin
White-Wilson Medical Center
Airport Rd
White-Wilson-Destin Medical Facility
Destin - 1000
Airport Road
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