Bridge Deal Opposed by Anna Maria Bucks County Protests
The City Commission approved the County Commission’s submerged land and Palma Sola Bridge deal rejection. The county rejected the State Road Department’s plan to grant right of way in exchange for submerged land. Police reported last month: one arrest, 17 traffic warnings, 13 complaints, 1 theft, 3 broken into homes, and 3,175 miles patrolled. An emergency littering ordinance with a $10 fine was adopted and trash collection dates set for June 25–29 with advance notice to residents.
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Anna Maria
Palma Sola Bridge
State Road Department
Holmes Beach
Virgil Mora
Police Department
Creech
Bradley Waldron
Irving Green
Bay
Walden
Green
Waldon
Rogero
Man Burned In House Fire In Bradenton
Earl Smith aged 52 of 1024 4th St. Ct. W. suffered severe burns yesterday when a kitchen fire spread to the living room dining room and bedroom of his one story frame home in Bradenton. He was found on the bedroom floor and admitted to Veterans Memorial Hospital in fair condition. Firemen said the blaze caused extensive damage and the cause was listed as unknown.
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Bradenton
Earl Smith
4Th St. Ct. W
Veterans Memorial Hospital
Smith
Manatee County building permits show big weekly total
Building permits for Manatee County reached 148274 for the week ending June 2. Notable items include Sifrit Morning side subdivision residence 30000 and Williams Elwood Park residence 12000. Other entries list residences across Bradenton Anna Maria Ellenton Oneco and Palmetto with values from 3000 to 10000.
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Bradenton
Manatee County
Robert L. Sifrit
Morningside Subdivision
R. Pratt
45Th St. W
H. C. Williams
Elwood Park
Sidney Wilkinson
Bayshore Gardens
Dale Woods
51St St. W
Howard and Marie Goodrich
20Th Ave. W
R. Walker
Jacaranda,St
Anna Maria
Mr. Corbett
Bay Blvd
Clara Blickendefer
Saunders Road
Larry Amlong
Ellenton
A. C. Gilso
Palmetto Point
Manatee Ice and Cold Storage Company
Oneco
John Watson
Scientists Debate Role of Fossil Fuel Emissions in Warming
Some scientists argue that carbon dioxide from burning coal and oil is driving global warming. Other researchers call for more data before drawing firm conclusions about the climate impact.
Must Work Top Motel Operator Says Advertising Pays Off
Venice group hears Louis Suter urge active promotion for motels and hotels. He cites a study showing many family run properties earn under 3000 dollars yearly. Warren Henderson distributes Venice area lodging pamphlets for summer advertising. City official Victor Betty pitches civic office center and Venice beach fishing pier to curb erosion.
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Venice
Louis Suter
Florida
Warren Henderson
Victor Betty
Obituary of Venice Official Raymond Whittaker Found Dead
Raymond C. Whittaker 56, first Venice city clerk, attorney and former newspaper man, was found shot dead in his St. Petersburg home. Suicide ruled by acting coroner Edward P. Silk. Whittaker left a typed obituary and instructions for cremation, notes to relatives, and cited ill health and financial troubles. He helped aid Eskimos, reported in Chicago, and led an expedition to Mt. McKinley bodies. he led Sarasota Clearing House and served as secretary manager of the Sarasota Clearing House Assn. and former president of the Associated Credit Bureaus of Florida.
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Venice
Raymond C. Whittaker
St. Petersburg
Edward P. Silk
Whittaker
Florida
St. Valentine’s Day
Chicago
Mt. MoeKinley
Sarasota Clearing House Assn
Associated Credit Bureaus of
Hospital Cases Are Improving in Englewood Area
Hospital cases from this area show Rupert L. Sanderson of Point Comfort confined to Sarasota Hospital after a major operation progressing satisfactorily. Audrey Dixon in Venice Memorial Hospital also satisfactory after major surgery. Wilson Row of Englewood in Georgetown Hospital Washington DC in critical condition. Pete Truman recovering at his sister’s home in Miami after a slight stroke and partial paralysis.
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Englewood — Hospital
Rupert L. Sanderson
Point Comfort
Sarasota Hospital
Eldred
Audrey) Dixon
Venice Memorial Hospital
Wilson
Pine St
Englewood
Georgetown Hospital
Washington, D. C
William Hyde
Pete Truman
Mrs. M. Parker
Miami
Legion Women Opposing Bill Meeting Report
The Woman's Unit of Lemon Bay Post No. 276 held a bi monthly meeting at the Woman's Club. They finalized plans for a combined Legion and Unit installation of officers in June at the Lemon Bay Woman's Club Englewood. Mrs Donald Weekes reported from Daytona Beach that most women's groups nationwide oppose the Bradley Bill on reduced compensation for veterans and their families.
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Lemon Bay
American Legion
Woman's Club
Legion
Rummage Sale Nets Over $100 for Legion Auxiliary
The Community Club rummage sale for the American Legion Auxiliary raised over $100. Chairman Mrs. Frederick Starr praises the committee and all who donated or purchased. Assisting Starr were Mrs. J Raymond Long Mrs Williamaste Mrs He Hart Mrs Harry Snyder and Mrs Harry Wyatt.
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Frederick Starr
Mrs. Starr
J. Raymond Long
William ‘Aste
He » Hart
Harry Snyder
Harry Wyatt
Memorial Day Services at Englewood Legion Grounds
Englewood Lemon Bay Post 3276 American Legion held Memorial Day Services at the Legion grounds with an invocation by Rev Ira Howard and a talk by Rev Edgar Stauffer. After colors, three volleys fired by the firing squad. Boy Scout Troop 26 received a flag, presented by Commander William Haste to Howard Davis. Cement Last Supper plaque donated by Samuel Hummel will be hung at Scout Headquarters. Venice High School Band played selections.
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Englewood
Lemon Bay Post
American Legion
Legion Grounds
Ira Howard
Community- Presbyterian Church
Edgar Stauffer
Methodist Church of
Boy Scout Troop No. 26
William Haste
Howard Davis
Samuel Hummel
New Point Comfort
Bradenton Officials Eye Jail Upgrades and Land Sale Debate
Bradenton commissioners plan to consult a jail construction expert to assess costs for upgrading the county jail on the courthouse’s third floor. They also rejected selling submerged land near Palma Sola Bridge after protests and questions about ownership arose amid a push to finance a new island entrance and a bridge project.
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Bradenton
J. E. Creech
Nathan Mayo
State Commissioner of Agriculture
Venice OES Group Plans All Day Sewing Meeting
Venice Chapter No. 248, Order of Eastern Star, will hold an all day sewing and planning meeting tomorrow starting at 10 a.m. at 221 North Park Boulevard, the home of Mrs. Edith Mason. Members should bring a sandwich. hostess will provide beverage and dessert.
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Venice
Order of Eastern Star
Edith Mason
North Park Boulevard
Venice Jaycees Install Officers After Picnic
The Venice Jaycees hold a family style picnic supper at Nokomis Beach at 5 p.m. District vice-president Max Crow of Fort Myers acts as installing officer, installing president Jim Dunaway and four new board members Bill Funk, Bill Edmondson, Al Feinsod Jr., and John Modifer.
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Venice
Venice Jaycees
Nokomis Beach
Max Crow
Fort Myers
Jim Dunaway
Tom Smith
Bill Cheek
Raymond Edge
Sam Herron
Sec
Retary
Bill Funk
Bill Edmondson
al Feinsod Jr
John Modifer
Englewood Club Hosts Salad Demonstration
County agent Mrs. Saleah Brown demonstrated a summer salad at the Home Demonstration Club meeting at Mrs. George Summerman's home. The salad, a Sarasota restaurant specialty, mixes tomatoes lettuce celery onions artichokes radishes sausage eggs anchovies and ham with oil and vinegar mayonnaise or sour cream. The next Englewood meeting is set for June 26 at M Henry Jeaan on Broadway.
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Saleah Brown
Sarasota
Jasie
M Henry Jeaan
Broadway
Englewood
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Bucks County
Bill Brier
George E. Whiting
George E. Whiting Agency
Main
Manatee
W. T. Fox
Little Pittsburgh Road
John Mays
Washington Park
Albert Eaves
Oneco Road
Richard Himes
Wauchula Road
Funeral Home
Shannon
13Th St. W
C. J. DeBats
Manship Direct Mail
HAL Warren & CO
Golf St
Southern Gas & Electric Corp
Cummer Arcade
Gas Engineering Serv
Civil Service Board of the
City of
William C. Clark
City Hall
Sarasota County Health Department
Memorial Hospital
W. L. Wright
Edwin F. McCann
Public Hospital Board
Emmet Addy
John Burker
Don Laurent
Harold Glascock
Arnold Funk
Hoke S. Bowden
Betty
Venice Beach
Self
St. Pete
Legion Women
Woman's Unit of the
Englewood Post
Venice High School
Heam
al Rogero
State Road Board
County Commission
H. C
Tom) Slaughter
Ralph Clark Jr
Charles H. Owens
Carl Scott
William Grimes
Commission
Don Wollam
William Kendall
Madelon Snyder
Fred Rich
Douglas Howze
Palmetto
Snyder
Sion
Wollam
Kendall
Venice Oes
E. L. Wiederkehr Watchmakers
Western Electric Watch
S. Pineapple Avenue
Perfection Water CO
Fourth Street
11Th ST
Grover Voyles
Bermuda
Jaycees
Homeemonstration Club of
George Summerman
Holiday
Olds
Oldsmobile
Cooke Motor CO
Washington Blvd
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