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Sarasota News

Location

Sarasota, Florida, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1959

Page

2

Memorial Tree Honors Virginia Gill at Fruitville School

The Fruitville PTA dedicates a ficus exotica shade tree to memory of Virginia Gill who taught for 11 years. A plaque will mark the living memorial while family and students attended the ceremony. Also notes summer vacations and local community events at Fruitville School.

Virginia 8 Gill Fruitville Parent-Teachers Assn Marvin Sirus PTA Z. Andrew Gary Fruitville School Bee Ridge Baptist Church Charles Vann Virginia Ship Baptist John Whitt Merle Julie) Alderman Julie Tampa James Horton

Weather Roundup and Five Day Forecast Update

Partly cloudy through tomorrow with scattered showers today. Highs 80 to 85, lows 70s. Winds easterly 5 to 12 mph. Five day forecast normal temperatures 87 to 91 high and 67 to 77 low. Precipitation moderate and south region showers decreasing early week then rising later. Nationwide cities show varied conditions from rain to clear skies with several states noting rain and clouds.

Gulfview Reclassification Zone Hearing Set in Venice

A public hearing on rezoning the Gulf view area from residential to business is scheduled in Venice City Hall. The hearing precedes the city council’s semi monthly meeting and follows a zoning board recommendation for several Ponce de Leon Avenue lots.

Venice Gulfview City Hall Council Ponce de Leon Avenue Zoning Board of Adjustment Miami Avenue

Schools Out Warn Drivers as Venice Police Urge Caution

Venice Police Chief John Shockey issues annual school’s out warning to motorists. Drivers should slow near playing children and residents must report strangers loitering near groups. Bicycles may be impounded. children should not go to parks alone without supervision.

Venice John Shockey Shockey

Legion and Auxiliary to Install Officers in Venice

Mrs. Steinwachs and Ralph E. Breeden will be seated as auxiliary president elect and post commander elect at a joint installation in the Venice Legion hall. Other new officers include L. J. Robinson as first vice commander, Lauren Britt as second vice commander, and Robert Gregory as chaplain.

N. Yeoman Auburn Ala Ralph Wilhelm Jr Ralph Alabama Polytechnic Institute Venice Ralph E. Breeden American Legion A.C. Steinwachs Breeden Berry L. Bellamy Legion Steinwachs C. M. Stevens L. J. Robinson Lauren Bud) Britt Robert Gregory William Abbott Robert Hardy Aot T-At-Arm Stevens Marjorie Adorian Alice Lumley Violet Wallace Clara Snedecor C. Rasmussen Mary C. Riles Re Legion Jack McKilhaney Kermit Wise J. Leighton Count) Cornwell A. L Ans Council Roy Cowan County Veterans Commission Tommy Thompson Sarasota Robert Tice Fort Myers Vel

Woman marksman killed by boy at Pittsburgh exposition

Mamie Alice Peniman 38 of Sun Valley Calif died when a year old boy aiming a stage prop rifle during a frontier exhibit at the Pittsburgh Bicentennial in Point Park accidentally fired. Frank Monaco rushed to protect his wife and the boy was detained for questioning. The victim’s husband Frank 40 and daughter Mary Alice 5 witnessed the tragedy as the show was about to begin.

Pittsburgh Frank Wild Billy Cody John Monaco Frontier Village

Tamiami VFW Post Special Meeting Tonight

A special VFW post meeting is set for 7 30 p m at the Civic Center. Commander R F McKenna urges all members to attend.

Tamiami Vfw Post Soem Memorial Vfw Post Civic Center R F. McKenna

Obituaries: Alexander Cooney and Winthrop Mellen Honored

Obituary notices for Alexander Cooney 88 of 1229 South Jefferson Ave. with service at Robarts Funeral Home led by Rev Grover Sew ell and for Winthrop Warren Mellen 65 of 258 Island Circle with service at Robarts Funeral Home led by Rev J Moody McNair. Cooney formerly of New Haven Conn moved from Miami and served on the Florida State Racing Commission. Mellen retired DuPont chief engineer, survived by wife Es ther and daughter H Dalton Wood among others. Burial planned at Four Corners Baptist Cemetery Tow ers N.Y.

Alexander Cooney Jefferson Ave Robarts Funeral Home Grover Sew Pine Shores Church Coooney New Haven Mary H. Tucker Hillview Dr Clinton K. Tucker White Plains N.Y Mary H. Evans Glenside Teale Brothers Charles Ricker St. Wilfred's Episcopal Church Four Corners Baptist Cemetery Towners Winthrop Warren Mellen Island Circle Robarta Funeral Home J. Moody McNair Flrst Presbyterian Church DuPont, Wilma and Wan Esther H. Dalton Wood Georgetown Charles W. Mellen Syracuse Margaret Rathburn Charles Chappell

Manatee DAR Chapter Hosts Luncheon

Venice group My- Frank Mulhern chapter regent announces a 1:30 luncheon. Reservations must be made by tomorrow. Manatee DAR chapter at Bradenton will host the event.

Venice My- Frank Mulhern Manatee Dar Bradenton Hostesa

5 More Cubans Fleeing To Florida

In Key West Florida a group of Cuban refugees arrived after crossing from Havana in a small motor boat. They reported immigration authorities helped with $700 to purchase the 1 foot craft used for the voyage.

Florida Key West Fla Havana Key

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