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Newspaper

Sarasota News

Location

Sarasota, Florida, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1962

Page

3

Young Democrats Convention Opens Saturday At Longboat

Delegates to the Florida Young Democrats state convention meet at Longboat Key with sessions and a lunch featuring U S Rep John Brademas of Indiana as principal speaker. Awards will honor outstanding Florida Young Democrats and clubs ahead of district caucuses and a Saturday luau and dance. The event concludes Sunday with a buffet breakfast and final business session.

Young Democrats Dick Pettigrew Mary Lyons John Lyons Russell Thomas Far Horizons Longboat Key Longboat U. S John Brademas South Bend Ind Adlai Stevenson Outstanding Young Democrat of Florida Young Democrat Club Young Democrat College Club

Life Saving Program Opens Monday At Kensington Pool

A Red Cross Senior Life-saving course starts Monday at Kensington Park Pool under Emily Hepburn and Roger Lehrer. Classes run two hours, with sessions through June 27 on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday. entrants must be 16, swim 440 yards, dive to six feet, and tread water one minute to qualify for the emblem.

Red Cross Emily Hepburn Sarasota County American Red Cross Kensington Park Pool Roger Lehrer

Three Area Men Graduate From Yale

Three area residents will receive Yale University degrees in New Haven Connecticut. Roger P Belanger of 3015 Hillview Street earns a Master of Forestry Chandler C Thompson of 7648 Cove Terrace earns a Bachelor of Arts and Douglas M North of 1809 Indiana Avenue Bradenton earns a Bachelor of Arts.

Bradenton Yale University New Haven Conn Roger Philip Belanger Hillview St Chandler Cowles Thompson Cove Terrace Douglas McKay Indiana Ave

Mrs Littrell Named To State Committee

Saraso ta resident Mrs Ray R Littrell has been named to Gov. Bryant's Committee on Employment of the Handicapped. She serves as vice president of the Florida West Coast Regional Association for Mental Health and chairs patient services for the Sarasota County Mental Health Association. The group aids G Pierce Wood Memorial Hospital and the Sarasota Memorial psychiatric wing. she will attend a Miami Beach conference June 22-28.

Ray R. Littrell Sarasota Farris Bryant Littrell Florida West Coast Regional Association For Mental Health Sarasota County

Six Arrested in Newtown Alcohol Raids

Raids by city police, county deputies, and state beverage agents in the Newtown area resulted in six arrests on charges of possession and sale of non tax paid alcoholic beverages and selling liquor without a license. Thelma Washington posted 200 dollars bond, Hollis Cribb 200, Willie Dennard 200, Alice Love 500, Ruby Horton 6500, and Isiah Palmore 700.

Newtown Thelma Washington 27Th Street Lonnie Selph Hollis Willie Cribb Osprey Avenue Willie Mae Dennard Mango Avenue John Townsend Dewitt Coburn Alice Love J. Ogonowski Ernie Agnew Ruby Horton Isiah Palmore

Grange Members Hear Discussion On Shrubs

Anton Malefyt of Palmer Nurseries spoke on plants and shrubs at a Sarasota Grange No. 180 meeting Friday night. The session will be at 7 30 PM in the County Agricultural Building. A literary program will be presented by Mrs. Joseph Cables, Mrs. Osman Trask and Mrs. Vincent Andrews.

Anton Malefyt Palmer Nurseries Sarasota Grange No. 180 County Agricultural Building Joseph Cables Osman Trask Vincent Andrews

Sherman Tells Grads To Keep Their Courage

Howard Sherman addressed 345 Sarasota High School graduates at Ringling Museum of Art Commencement. He urged courage to follow what is right as students face life’s questions. Valedictorian Alan Freeman and salutatorian Robert Lee Somers led the ceremony with remarks and scholarships were awarded to Somers and Susan Hodges.

Sherman Grads Howard Sherman Sarasota High School Ringling Museum of Art Calvin Grimm Harvey M. Albee Russell Wiley Alan Freeman Robert Lee Somers Victoria Turner Joy Wilbanks Somers Susan Elizabeth Hodges William Drennan

Police report roundup of traffic and theft incidents

Police reported multiple incidents including Robert Eugene Carlton charged with opening his car door into oncoming traffic causing an accident. John Hopstal Jr. named in the other car, with $250 damage. additional minor crash on Goldenrod and South Tamiami Trail with $85 damage. A doctor and wife skidded off North Boulevard of Presidents, car damage $1,500. no injuries. A house break in on Jefferson Avenue yielded a gold wrist watch, silver ring and cash stolen. Several drivers charged with speeding or red lights violations. One improper U turn on 32nd Street and U S 41 led to a charge against Robert L. Cobb. other driver involved named. Improper left turn cited on Lemon Avenue and Main Street.

Robert Eugene Carlton Tenth St John Hopstal Jr Carolina Ave Goldenrod South Tamiami Trail John Patric Woods Pinehurst St Ernest A. Stafford Afton Circle North Boulevard of Presidents Leonard Selby Cooper Actors Gardens Andy Nold Jefferson Ave Robert L. Cobb Bradenton Road 32Nd Street U.S. 41 Roland L. Creel Cornelis Circle West Merle Edward Alderman Woodlyn Ave Joseph Francis Glancy Oak St John Wendell Wallace Central Ave Chester Ward Pearl Ave Raymond Stackhouse Herndon Place Rita Jeanette Miller Schwalbe Drive Lemon Avenue Main Street B. J. Shumway

Sarasota Adult High School Holds Graduation in Riverview

Graduation exercises for Sarasota County Adult High School were held in the Riverview High School Auditorium. Sharon Kelley received her diploma from Don Self as part of a class of 23 graduates. Speakers included Elsie Pitts and Marguerite Moore, with Frank Commander presenting diplomas on behalf of Dr. Russell Wiley. A reception followed in the Riverview Cafeteria.

Sarasota County Riverview High School Sharon Kelley Don Self Dale Patrick Aylward James Borzykowski Joyce Timmerman Bowes Claudene Causey Reva Ruth Cole Rosalie Elizabeth Dezelsky Darrel Albert Jonson Sharon Elizabeth Kelly Jamie Anne Lawson Marguerite Hughey Moore Elsie Mae Pitts Donald Richard Sherwood Leslie St. John Widder Fred Witte Roger Louis Blakely Charles W. Borst Michael Falkenstein James Douglas Hamilton Richard Joseph Martin Sheila Kuschel Mollek Helen Shindler Barbara Stevens Marjorie Kilcourse Wagser Marian Verheul Marguerite Moore Elsie Pitts Frank Commander Talla- Self Russell Wiley Riverview

New Plan Outlined to Unite Sarasota County Industry

Sarasota County Commissioner Boyd R. Gernhard proposed a coordinated plan to mobilize eight major business facets into a single aggressive economic development organization. The chart centers on the Board of County Commissioners and the Light Industry Council with eight associate groups from real estate finance transportation labor publicity government utilities and industrial relations. The plan seeks about 150 associate members including chamber presidents and leaders from banks realty and industry.

Sarasota County Boyd R. Gernhard Board of County Commissioners Light Industry Council Board of Realtors Gernhard Chambers of Commerce

Local Man To Get Honor At VEW Meet

Jack Lewis, former commander of Sarasota VFW, to be honored at Florida VFW state convention in Clearwater. Sarasota VFW posts record member growth, top state Americanism award. Events include speeches by Robert E. Hansen and George Smathers plus a Sunday rally for Sam Story’s national junior vice commander bid.

VEW Jack Lewis Sarasota Veterans of Foreign Wars Florida VFW Clearwater Lewis Kok Thomas B. Glaze U.S. Navy Robert E. Hansen St. Paul

Stenoscript Course At Sarasota Vocational School

A nine week stenoscript course begins Tuesday at Sarasota Vocational School. Classes meet in Room 110 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 to 10 pm. Registration is 1 dollar and the book costs 8.25. Instructor Mrs Madeline Stark Weather teaches a phonetic shorthand system.

Sarasota Vocational School Madeline Starkweather

City Recreation Plans Summer Fun For Kids

The City Parks and Recreation Department announces a seven week summer indoor program at the Community House starting June 18. Ages eight to 18 may register beginning Monday 9 30 a.m. to 5 30 p.m. Activities include arts and crafts baton class rhythm band choral singing and dance orchestras with trained instructors. A small material fee applies to arts and crafts and baton lessons cost 10 cents per session. Weekend dances and daily crafts create a full schedule through Friday and Saturday sessions.

Civic Center City Parks and Recreation Department Madge Latchet Virginia Reddick William Blackburn Mary Beth Summers Ross Justice Richard Boland

Clean Beach Aim of Manatee Town

Bradenton Beach adopts emergency measure creating sanitation officer post to enforce beach area sanitation. Councilman Paul Maggar named officer with right to issue summons to mayor's court for fines up to 10 dollars. City will place padlocked refuse cans at the beach to deter removal.

Bradenton Bradenton Beach Anna Maria Island Paul Maggar

Court Ruling Allows Osteopath Practice in Duval Hospital

BRADENTON The ruling by Circuit Judge Hugh Taylor at Apalachicola that an osteopathic physician can practice in the Duval County Hospital is expected to spur a new bid by Palmetto osteopath Dr W B Horn for admission to Manatee Memorial Hospital. After the ruling the hospital board held an emergency meeting and approved Dr Raymond B Mabrey to practice at the Duval hospital. Dr Horn has sought admission to the local medical staff for eight years and is likely to renew his bid.

Bradenton Hugh Taylor Apalachicola Duval County W. 8. Horn Palmetto Manatee Memorial Hospital Raymond B. Mabrey Duval Hospital Horn North Florida

Manatee Junior College honors graduates and announces leaders

Approximately 122 sophomores graduated at Bradenton campus with Dr. Henry L. Ashmore delivering the commencement address. Honors went to Lilly G. Wilkinson and others as nursing and arts graduates received diplomas. Alumni association officers were named and SGA changes approved by a two thirds majority. The Lancers earned third place at the National Junior College Baseball tournament, marking a second consecutive third place finish.

Ly Barrie Lamonte Manatee Geraldine Scott Vera Jo Strickland Beverly Boston Jean Irving Roxie Reeves Betty Shemwell Alumni Association Flora Hampton Gayle Lingo Cora Jesnen Philip Nuss Student Government Association Bill Aldridge SGA Roger Hobbs Judie Lucio Cathy Dillon Jim Andreasen Lance and Shield Mark Provost Sandra Graham MJC Publications Board Kay Cecka John Askins Miss Graham Shield Provost MJC Lancers Colorado United States Lancers Wynn Rusty Gifford Jay Foley al Byrd Richard Pack Gary Self Dallas Mathews Tom Wheaton Jim Adamson Linda Pruitt MJC Caplan Bob Watrous Hope Semler Jim Jackson Mikey Sally Schoenfeld Judy Warner Sunny Whitaker Marnie Chaplin Judy May Bill Witte Brute Mr. Jones Cabana Toogie Doug Crepeau Bradenton Stan Huguenin the Lance Lindsay Haley Linda Penn Mosie Ralph Wilson Feeny Sam Bell David Myers Veteran’s Club George McFadyen Kaye Summers Max Reeves John Seago Mike Chelius Don Menne Rosemary Walker Joe Haley Tommy Reott Amtigone Manatee Junior College

Intra mural awards crowned at campus finals

Final results from campus intramurals name Civitans best men’s league and Independents best women’s. Independents win tennis volleyball and basketball. Band and softball go to Bowling and Band. Kettes swim. Men’s awards go to Civitans in flag football tennis bowling and swimming. Animals win basketball and softball. Medals go to Margaret McKay Judy May and Vicki Dennison in girls swimming. Pete Crosland Rusty Massingil and Ken Orbits in men’s events. Bruce McKay and Carol Muir win diving.

Civitans Margaret McKay Judy May Vicki Dennison Pete Crosland Rusty Massingil Ken Orbits Bruce McKay Carol Muir HPE Peggy Ann Sheehan Miss Sheehan Managua Nicaragua Tom Garcia Edison Junior College Fort Myers Plant High School Tampa Mike DePalmer Sheehan Garcia

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Kensington Pool Yale Sharon Kelly City Recreation Plans Clean Beach Aim of Manatee Town Peop Barrie Toogie Lynn Marilyn Heistand Henry Lamb Phi- Rho Pi Dick Hall Circle-K Civitan Jimmy Andreasen Bal de Noel Ginger Lilly Wilkinson
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