Bauer Joins Lynn Optical Co. New Bradenton Resident
Bill Bauer known as "Bill" runs Lynn Optical Co. office in Saras ota after moving from Indianapolis. A former U S Air Force radar specialist and optician, he and wife Letha Mae have daughter Suely. He enjoys sports, fishing, and electronics, and is active in Bradenton clubs and local leagues.
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Lynn Optical Co
Sarasota
Tan
Charles W. Bauer
Bill
Gow White Haines
Indianapolis
Trial Co
Florida
United States Air Force
North Africa
England
Anca
Italy
Air Force
Public Hearing Planned by City Planning Board on Zoning Changes
City Planning Board held a routine session discussing plat approvals for South Gate development and Glen Ridge addition. Traffic circle merits, off street parking needs, rezoning for a furniture store, and a potential city planner position were debated. a public hearing was scheduled.
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City Planning Board
South Gate
Glen Ridge
6Th St
C. F. Schopley
Sarasota Merchants Propose Regulations for Fund Solicitations
The Sarasota Merchants Association approves regulations to govern fund drives by civic, charitable, and religious groups. Groups must apply two weeks before soliciting, list drive details, and receive Blue Cards if approved. A special committee screens applications and directs contributions to cardholders only. The group backs reapportionment by Gov. LeRoy Collins for a separate Sarasota County senate seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarasota Merchants Association
Chet Shing
al Dodson
Association
Chamber of Commerce
Board of Realtors
LeRoy Collins
Sarasota County
Higel Reports Postal Receipts Up 10 Percent in May 1955
Postmaster Gordon Higel announced May 1955 postal receipts reached $32,240, up from $29,109 in May 1954, a $3,131 increase. Year to date, five months totaled $220,030 versus $213,012 last year, with monthly gains except January, reflecting a continuing rise since 1950.
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Gordon Higel
Higel
Second Salk polio vaccine shots in Manatee schools
Bradenton announces second shots of the Salk polio vaccine for eligible first and second graders. Nurses and doctors from the Manatee County Medical Society and health department will administer across several schools Monday through Wednesday with schedules listing times and physicians such as Dr. Sidney Smith, Dr. Albert A. Simkus, and Dr. Roy Gunther among others.
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Bradenton
Manatee County Medical Society
Health Department
Palmetto Elementary
Sidney Smith
Parrish
Albert A. Simkus
Ellenton
Irving E. Hall
Palm View
W. E. Wentzel
Rubonia
Wentzel
Samoset
Marjorie L. Warner
R. V. Beeler Jr
Oneco
Warner
Beeler
Prospect
South Area Civic Association Hosts Get Acquainted Meeting
The newly named South Area Civic Association held its annual get acquainted meeting at Phillippi Shores Elementary School. Ten new members joined after a brief business session as Otis Kiesow showcased slides from a trip to Mexico and Guatemala. A Fourth of July beach party and picnic is planned for Crescent Beach at 5 30 p m for members and friends.
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South Area’ Civic Association
Phillippi Shores
Otis Kiesow
Mexico
Guatemala
Crescent Beach
County Commissioners Meet at Florida Hotel Tampa
The 10th State County Commissioners meeting convenes at the Floridian Hotel in Tampa with officials gathering to discuss regional governance and county affairs. County leaders participate in sessions likely addressing budget, policy, and interagency coordination.
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State County Commissioners
Floridian Hotel
Tampa
Telegrams Pushed for Sarasota Manatee Senate Representation
Residents of Sarasota County flood Tallahassee with telegrams urging passage of a re apportionment bill to grant separate Senate representation for Manatee and Sarasota counties during the Florida Legislature's special session. The Sarasota Chamber of Commerce and the Realtors Board urge contacting state senators to back the measure.
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Sarasota County
Tallahassee
State Senate
Manatee
Sarasota
Chamber of Commerce
Florida Senate
Realtors Board
Zima Charged With DWI and Resisting Arrest
Raymond Zima, 37, of 2561 Bahia Vista, charged with driving while intoxicated and resisting arrest. Arrested on South Trail at 6 30 p m by Patrolmen George Doughty and Frank Vericella. Beatrice Fallon, 33, of 1126 Westway Dr, charged with reckless driving by Patrolman A J Ochs and released on summons to court.
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Raymond Zima
Bahia Vista
Zima
South Trail
George Doughty
Frank Vericella
Beatrice Jeanne Fallon
Westway Dr
A. J. Ochs
Siesta Key Survey Planned For Island Elementary School
Siesta Key families will be surveyed in October by the Siesta Key Association to assess the feasibility of a future island elementary school. Association president W W Naramore said land should be reserved now to avoid rising costs, though a school is not expected for several years.
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Siesta Key
Siesta Key Association
W. W. Naramore
Barbara Ingram
Naramore
Board of County Commissioners
McMahon
Board of Adjustment
Woods Fire Ravages Bradenton Area For Six Hours
A six hour woods fire between List and 59th Street from Manatee to Ave B in Bradenton burned about 77 acres including woods and an orange grove. Several houses and garages were scorched and a house trailer damaged. Fire crews from the Florida Forestry Service Bradenton Fire Company Palmetto and Anna Maria helped. Cause cited as trash burning. No injuries reported.
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Bradenton
List
59Th St
Manatee
Ave. B
Florida Forestry Service
Palmetto
Anna Maria
Ed Kinder
Tape Is Ruled Out In Escape Trial
Court testimony features transcripts of conversations involving Long Miss King Miss Cone and others about threats pipes two by four and a trap setup. Witnesses describe tape handling jail conditions and a Beale statement noting alleged incidents without corroborating love making claims.
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Smiley
Long
Miss King
Miss Cone
Cramer
Hale
Paderwski
Con
Theounty
James Beale
Baran
Beale
Summer Teen Program Opens With Free Dance
A free dance at the Community Center kicks off the end of the year youth program. The event opens membership sales for next year and allows only members to run for Youth Center board offices or vote. The Community House and Parks and Recreation oversee a three age group summer agenda including swimming golf tennis and bowling with schedules starting June 1.
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Community Center
Community House
Youth Center Board
William Blackburn
Lido Pool
Bobby Jones Golf
Payne Terminal
Department of Parks and Recreation
Lloyd Dillard
Bunner Smith
Youth Center
Blackburn
Women’s Republican Club Tea and Fashion Show Attracts 400
An overflow crowd of about 400 attended the Women’s Republican Club of Sarasota County tea and fashion show at Holiday House. Twenty two models displayed Lois Lee’s fashions ranging from negligees to raincoats while committee members and guests from Tampa St Petersburg Lakeland and Bradenton observed. A July 14 dessert bridge at Holiday House will raise funds for the 1956 campaign.
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Women's Republican Club
Sarasota County
Holiday House
Lois Lee
Club
Ways and Means
A. Lewis Watson
Tampa
St. Petersburg
Lakeland
Bradenton
Helene Morris
Forrest Showalter
Showalter
Vero Beach
Horton Held
Republican Woman’s Club
Miami
Frances Mason
Republican Party
Sarasota
Jill Fridinger
Pat Hayden
Judy Gernhard
Jane Bamford
Patsy Mead
Arthur Murray Studios
Lois
Campbell
Joy
Jack Campbell
Herbert Barry
Campbells
Salem
Ohio
Capbell
Women’s Republican Club
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Milwaukee Braves
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Merchant's League
Citrus Ave
Ben Drymon
Citizens Bank
State St
Laurel
Golf
Morrell
Ralph Farell
Salk
Richard Meaney
Manatee Elementary
Joseph Ganey
South Civic Unit
Realtors
R. Zima
J. W. McMahon
Stickney Pt. Bridge
Florida State Board of Health
Nancy Trousdale
T.M. Trousdale
Trousdale
Thesota Jaycees
WSPB
University of Tampa
Paderewski
Yedonioy
Thorn Ernest
Cleo Groven
Harry W. Schaefer
Sinon P. Ambraz
Bertrand Baker
Scott Woods
Norman Fridinger
Wylie M. Coomdance
Ferris E. Reave
Albert Carson
Edwin McCann
James, Wood
Lee Kinzer
Glen Potter
Mabel Frazer
Gustin Nelson
Andrew Sandegren
Arthur Murray Studio
Phyllis Burbage
Cecil Page
Inez Woods O'Brien
Stuart Jenney
Dom Kimmick
Tom Hill
Betty Purdy
Merrell Ingram
Pat Taylor
Patsy
Linda
Barbara Mead
Rita English
Peggy L. Birchard
Morris
Watson
Boyd Gernhard
Thomas Mead
Wharton G. Ingram
George F. Hammer
Harold W. Stippich
Clarence Coffman
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