Resignations Questioned by Sarasota Board of Public Instruction
Sarasota officials criticized teachers who resign without specific reasons. Three resignations were tabled: Joseph M. Camp Venice High School supervising principal Margaret Camp Venice Elementary School and John P. Van Deusen Englewood Elementary School. Board urged clearer reasons while noting teachers may seek better positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarasota
Joseph M. Camp
Venice High School
Margaret Camp
Venice
John P. van Deusen
Englewood
van Deusen
Carl Strode
Sanders Heads Jewish Center Election at JCC
The Jewish Community Center at 6th Street and Washington Blvd elected Robert Sanders president, succeeding Max Kolodner. New officers include Paul Paver first vice president Ernest Kolodner second vice president Cecelia Levy treasurer Isidor Edelson financial secretary and Sidney Kalin recording secretary. New directors are Harry Waldman Samuel Idelson and continuing directors William Cohen Joseph Twain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewish Community Center
6Th Street
Washington Blvd
Robert Sanders
Max Kolodner
Paul Paver
Ernest Kolodner
Cecelia T. Levy
Isidor Edelson
Sidney Kalin
Harry N. Waldman
Samuel A. Idelson
William Cohen
Joseph Twain
Sarasota Tourist Boom Near Advertising Goal
Sarasota County Chamber of Commerce reports strong tourist activity and rising inquiries as its summer advertising drive nears completion. With 7 700 raised of 8 500 expected, registrations jumped 80 percent year over year, about 5 620 visitors last month. The Pages junket spurred 17 national newspaper stories. Tarpon Ball guest Powell Crosley invited. Hoover Commission study groups formed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarasota County
Swalm
Chamber
National Air Lines
Sarasota
Wayne Hibbs
Powell Crosley
War Memorial Proposal Ready for Sarasota Council
A memorial for Sarasota war dead is to be discussed at the Sarasota Council for Patriotic Observances meeting in the VFW Hall tomorrow night. Plans aim to dedicate the memorial on Memorial Day, with final Flag Day plans also set for the same meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarasota
Sarasota Council For Patriotic Observances
VFW
Tommorrow
Sarasota cafe owner charged for employing a minor
A Sarasota restaurant proprietor, Fred Shultz, 29, of 1383 Prospect Street, was arrested yesterday on charges of employing a minor. Beverage Agent Lee Hodge made the arrest and Shultz posted a $50 bond.
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Sarasota
Fred Shultz
Prospect St
Sheriff's Office
Lee Hodge
Shultz
Moonshiners Face Court at Two Day Session
County Judge John D. Justice heard 20 cases over two days with six moonshine charges. Guilty pleas led to fines ranging from 50 to 150 dollars or 35 to 100 days. others faced penalties for reckless driving and license issues. Notable defendants include Sarah Anderson of Sarasota and Rex Edward Payne from Homestead Air Force Base.
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John D. Justice
Justice
Sarah Anderson
Sarasota
Wallace Carter Jr
Johnnie W. Abner
Jeep Driver Escapes After Highway Flip Near Venice
James Demopoulos of Manasota Gardens was uninjured when his jeep station wagon flipped several times seven miles south of Venice on Highway 775. He said he was blinded by the lights of an oncoming car on a curve and walked home afterward, staying within half a mile of the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venice
Englewood
Demopoulos
Classes Begin In Newtown For Young Mothers
Five weekly prenatal care classes for expectant Negro mothers start at 2 30 p m tomorrow in the Newtown Project at 19th St and Orange Ave. Mrs Elizabeth Stager and Miss Lottie Oliver of the Sarasota Visiting Nurse Association and the County Health Department co sponsor the series with the County Medical Society. Topics include pregnancy hospital procedure labor delivery baby bathing and formula making. A 50 cent nominal fee will be charged for the series.
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Newtown Project
19Th St
Orange Ave
Elizabeth Stager
Sarasota
Visiting Nurse Association
County Health Department
County Medical Society
Lottie Oliver
Health Department
Miss Oliver
VNA
Lee defeats Greene for Sarasota County Democratic chair
Former Sarasota County Attorney Dick Lee won the chairmanship of the County Democratic Executive Committee at a meeting last night. He was nominated by John Midas after the nominating committee backed Greene for reelection. New officers elected include Mrs. Mary Gibbs as vice chair, Mrs. Polly Corrigan as secretary, and Mrs. Mary Lou Bullington as treasurer with one long term. Kathleen Cutler declines renomination to seek supervisor of registration.
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Sarasota County
Dick Lee
Gale Greene
Democratic Executive Committee
Lee
John Midas
Greene
Kathleen Cutler
U S Sponsorship Swimmers Itch Research In Florida
Dr Lawrence Penner of the University of Connecticut plans a Florida summer research visit on schistosomiasis known as clam digger or swimmer s itch. He will base at Archbold lab near Sebring due to Sarasota facilities, studying how southern water infections reach New England. The ten year study, funded by the U S Public Health Service, involves four associates and former Sarasota collaborator William Hegener.
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Lawrence Penner
University of Connecticut
Sarasota Bay Area
New England
Archbalt Laboratory
Sebring
Sarasota
Penner
Infec
William Hegener
Florida
U. S. Public Health Service
Sarasota Chamber invites two airlines to expand air service
The Sarasota Bradenton area seeks better air service and invites Eastern and Delta to extend operations. The chamber will lobby the Civil Aeronautics Board if needed, citing National Airlines growth and a new terminal to accommodate two carriers. Eastern serves the Midwest and Midwest tourism, while National plans Chicago links.
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Sarasota - Bradenton
Chamber of Commerce
Ted Swann
Eastern
Delta Airlines
Civil Aeronautics
National Air Lines
Airtel
Midwest
Sarasota High School 311 Seniors Graduate in Prideful Ceremony
In the Municipal Auditorium Sarasota High School awarded 311 diplomas led by Superintendent Carl C Strode. Awards totaling 19825 funded by local groups and the PTA highlighted the night alongside merit certificates for 58 158 country wide National Merit entries. Joe Deeds and Dorothy Stockbridge were named Hall of Fame nominees.
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Carl Strode
Carol Ann Henry
Sarasota High School
Joe Deeds
Larg
Carl C.strode
Superintendent of Public Instruction
L. Snow Evans
Kiwanis
Barbara Hedgpeth
Harriet Howe
John Adams
Key Club
Keyette Club
John Brownrigg
Women's Hospital Auxiliary
Karol MacDonald
Carlyn Sellers
Pilot Club
Sandra Oliver
Sarasota Bank and Trust Co
Kathryn Ruth Hudson
Russell L. Mize
Syd Solomon
Florida Federation of Art
Bob Spring
Sally Hayden
Frank S. Singer
PTA Assn
PTA
Dorothy Stockbridge
Paul Yauillo
Lee Harris
Cone
Ellen Cobb
Assn
Joe Deds
Sally Miller
Ruth McLennan
James Noe
High School Glee Club
Eugene Mathis
Barbara Hedgepeth
W. C Banks
Larry Reynolds
Deeds
Sarasota Pastor Returns From Civil Defense Course
Rev. Louis F. Hoffman of Bee Ridge Presbyterian Church, the sole Florida clergyman at the Federal Civil Defense Administration Staff College, completed a four day religious affairs program at Battle Creek Michigan with 60 clergy attendees. He serves as staff chaplain for the Sarasota County Civil Defense and praised cross faith cooperation. Col Gregory Freeman credited the experience as useful for Sarasota Civil Defense.
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Louis F. Hoffman
Bee Ridge
Hoffman
Sarasota County
Gregory Freeman
Sarasota
Dragline Hits Car On Trail During Road Work
A dragline accident on the North Trail widening project at 40th Street damaged a Tampa car driven by Thomas Macon Jr. Police reported about 50 dollars in damage and no arrest. Several others were summoned for speeding or muffler violations including James Bernard Faltz and Norman E. Trisch.
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Thomas Macon Jr
Tampa
40Th Street
John C. Wingate
Wingate
James Bernard Faltz
Llth St
Fred Walker
Leon Swain
Almy Cox Jr
Carol Blaine Turbeville
James Edmund McClure Jr
Manuel Lane
John R. Grimes
John B. Ganas
Norman E. Trisch
Bahia Vista
Community club schedule for Sarasota area evenings
In Sarasota today at 6 30 p m Lions Club meets at Lions Den p m Sarasota Lodge BPOE Elks Club Sarasota Lodge IOOF Odd Fellows Hall Tomorrow at noon Exchange Club meets at Orange Blossom Hotel Sarasota Shrine Club at Holiday House Format notes show multiple organization meeting times in Sarasota with venues such as Lions Den Odd Fellows Hall and Holiday House
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P.m. Sarasota Lodge
BPOE
Elks Club
Sarasota Lodge
IOOF
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Exchange Club
Orange Blossom Hotel
Suit Seeks 60000 For Fire Loss At Celery Plant
W. E. Burquest and William Stockbridge owners of Burquest and Stockbridge celery packing plant sue Atlantic Coast Line Railroad and the New West Florida Ice Co. in Sarasota Circuit Court for 60000 damages after a December 28 1954 fire destroyed the packing plant office and a building with contents valued at 50000 and caused loss of income.
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Sarasota
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
New West Florida Ice Co
W. E. Burquest
William Stockbridge
Burquest and Stockbridge Celery Packing Plant
Fruitville Post Plans Ceremony for Legion Officers
The Glenn Peters Post 266 American Legion will install new officers at 8 p.m. at Union Hall Lime Avenue Al Conley Venice district officer will install Ralph Keadle as commander C H Ridenour first vice commander W O Wells second vice commander Mrs Audrey Gerry adjutant Z Andrew Gerry historian Elwood McDonald service officer O W Albritton chaplain Auxiliary officers will be installed by Mrs Uveda English Bradenton immediate past district president with Mrs Ralph Keadle president Mrs C H Ridenour first vice president Mrs Elwood McDonald second vice president Mrs W O Wells secretary-treasurer Mrs Ivan Smith historian Mrs Joe Gould chaplain Mrs Jack Allen sergeant-at-arms and Mrs Augusta Smith assistant sergeant-at-arms.
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Glenn Peters
American Legion
Union Hall
Lime Avenue
al Conley
Venice
Eighth District
Ralph Keadle
C. H. Ridenour
W. O. Wells
Audrey Gerry
Z. Andrew Gerry
Elwood McDonald
O. W. Albritton
Uveda English
Bradenton
C.H. Ridenour
Ivan Smith
Joe Gould
Jack Allen
Augusta Smith
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SHS
William Cone
David Dollner
Joe Barth
The
Municipal Auditorium
Sandy Oliver
Margaret Ingram
Philip Hiss
Sanders
Jewish Center
Emily Mays
Kathryn B. Strong
Ruby Horton
Glossie Atkins
Iona Coleman
Rex Edward Payne
Homestead Air
James Demopoulos
Manasota Gardens
Newtown
Sarasota, Florida
News
Mary
U.S
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Michigan
Swarm
National
Chicago
Delta Air Lines
Earl Mohn
Dale Montgomery
W. H. Cone
Donald McIntosh
Sandra C. Oliver
John Bradley Adams
J. E. Barth
David Dolmer
Battle Creek, Mich
Lions Club
Lions den
Fruitville
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