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Newspaper
Sarasota News
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1961
Page
6
New York reports that both public and private debt are set for renewed borrowing, with total net debt reaching 883 billion at the start of the year. Government, corporate, and individual sectors each rose in 1960 despite a recession, and 1961 shows signs of increased borrowing as inventories and capital needs rebound.
Port Charlotte Chamber of Commerce discusses curbing outsider shady business practices. Notices urge newcomers to verify proposals with the chamber, and Richard Kneipper proposes involving the Civic Association in warnings. The group highlights recurring complaints of repeat dupes sacrificing a dollar to unscrupulous actors.
Punta Gorda shows new navigation aid towers for WCCF. Two 456 foot towers rise on the north fork of Alligator Creek three and a half miles south of town. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla has coordinates North 26 53 33 West 82 03 04 for plotting on charts.
Port Charlotte Florida station WCCF plans to start broadcasting by end of June. The day station will operate 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. from sunrise to sunset with AM and FM coverage and three daily United Press International teletype news updates.
Major Leslie Y. Harkness retires to Port Charlotte and leads a concert band effort with 17 registered musicians. Maurice Styles, former high school band director, will assist with organization at House of Burt. Beginners may receive lessons to join the top band as talent surveys show local promise.
In Portageville Missouri six children died when a house burned Monday night. A seventh child was critically burned and Aaron Forest ten, injured with burns over sixty percent. The mother Jesse Mae Forest escaped barefoot in her nightgown as neighbors helped rescue. The fire destroyed the home and left the Forests, a Black family, grieving.
The Federal Home Loan Bank Board chair Joseph P. McMurray announced that federally chartered savings and loans may pay extra dividends to savers who make regular monthly deposits or keep funds undisturbed for three years or more.
Excavation on the Fair Lane Acres pool started this week with plans to swim by July 4 or sooner. The pool will adjoin the new shuffleboard courts in the third addition. A six foot alligator near the lake has residents concerned. the Wild Life Department will act as needed. Neighbors and residents share travel updates and new arrivals as regular summer activities continue with weekly beach picnics and nearly 40 residents participating this week.
ENGLEWOOD Gerald Hicks son of Mr and Mrs Wiley Hicks Grove City and John Sammons son of Mr and Mrs William Sammond Point O Pines Venice High School juniors have been elected to attend the 1961 Florida Legion Boys State session in Tallahassee starting June 18 Hicks known as Jerry is an outstanding athlete in football baseball and basketball sponsored by Lemon Bay Post 276 Englewood Sammond a Key Club and National Honor Society member and junior assembly vice president is a speed boat enthusiast sponsored by the Englewood Rotary Club Both were recommended by Venice High faculty for scholastic attainment leadership potential and character.
In Chapel Hill North Carolina the University of North Carolina awarded an undergraduate degree in history to a Negro for the first time. David Dansby of Greensboro, 22, received a bachelor of arts degree in political science and the university noted his above average academic record. About 35 Negro students attend the 8500 student university.
An alkaline non cold powder claims to stabilize false teeth for a firmer, more comfortable bite without altering taste or feel. Advertises availability at drug stores nationwide with the promise of quick results and improved denture comfort.
Loyd Pool served as master of ceremonies at the Civic Association Newcomers Party held at the Community Center in Port Charlotte. About 150 attendees heard Col. Joseph Shaw welcome newcomers and recount the association’s history while Mrs. Margaret Ogden introduced the entertainment. Marge and Vic Kephart performed organ music and singing, with Vic leading group singing, followed by dancing.
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