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Newspaper
Sarasota News
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1957
Page
9
Howard Toney, 17, the lone survivor of a two car crash near Fort Walton Beach, remained missing after returning home late. His parents Clarence and Mrs. Toney kept lights burning and watched for him overnight, having previously funded his hitchhiking trips.
Venice Golf and Country Club hosts Mixed Scotch Foursome with low gross 86 by Ernie Whitesell and ae Nelson of Bob Jones Golf Club Sarasota. Venice pairs Ed Doyle Kay Durfee post 72 net to win. Runners include Jim Irene McPherron 77 and Sam Travis Polly Walther 77, Chuck Dot Neubauer fourth at 79.
London dispatch reports a heat wave blamed for a deadly train wreck on the London to Glasgow line. One person killed and five injured when an express train derailed after rails expanded, sending it into a stationary freight at Uddington in Scotland.
The Sarasota Civil Air Patrol unit will hold its regular meeting at 7 30 p m Thursday at the Sarasota Bradenton Airport.
Elder W E Dopt pastor of the Sarasota Seventh Day Adventist Church has been reappointed to remain in Sarasota. He directed the youth program during Maitland camp meeting, which ran ten days, with about thirty Sarasota Church members attending sessions.
A 10 year old boy was given probation for a year after pleading to a petit larceny charge for stealing two baseball gloves from Maas Bros. store. He was arrested by Patrolman G E Kierce at 420 p m and brought before Juvenile Counselor Lynn Silvertooth.
County officials set a September 1958 occupancy target for a proposed 76000 health center on Hawthorne Street approved by the City Board of Adjustment. They seek federal aid, discuss submitting the application, and note the nearby YMCA center site.
Robert W. Hoffman faced county court after a dispute over a private swimming pool. The 14-year-old Maurice Faust and three companions were using the pool without permission. Hoffman testified he defended his property by taking the boys’ bicycles. a witness saw him grab Faust by the neck. Hoffman's lawyer argued a right of defense, while the boy’s attorney said Hoffman overstepped his rights.
Army Sgt. Jack C. Newberry has been assigned to the 9771st Technical Service Unit at Dugway Proving Ground Utah. He entered the Army last April and completed basic training at Ft. McClellan Alabama. His wife lives in Dayton Ohio and his mother Mrs Evelyn P. Geyer resides at 6498 S Trail.
William J. Riley of 4731 Winchester Drive reported four hubcaps stolen from his car. The theft occurred Saturday night while the vehicle was parked behind the Sarasota Hotel, and the incident was reported yesterday.
Sarasota County residents under 15 or over 65 will not need to buy freshwater fishing licenses for another year. Florida residents pay 2 dollars annually, non residents 10.50. Short range licenses cost 3.25 for 14 days or 1.25 for three days. First two licenses were sold yesterday to Ann Dora Noris and Dr. Clarence H Schmidt of Sarasota.
John W. Schaub Jr. urges complete organization of the School Grey Ladies by June 30. Members must complete a 20 hour basic first aid course in 10 two hour sessions. Miss Lottie Oliver and public school staff will provide instruction. PTA members urged to recruit.
City officials county leaders and the Chamber push to host a $600000 federal marine lab by the U S Fish and Wildlife Service on a five acre City Island site. Local support grows as hearings near with a delegation planned to press the bid in Washington.
County commissioners study an inventory of all movable county property to prevent loss and to log purchase details for year end. They also review whether the Ringling Bros circus lease remains valid, with taxes paid for publicity. The audit praises financial management but notes a minor overdraw by Commissioner McCann.
Sarasota County commissioners defer hiring a consulting engineering firm to study drainage needs until after a Thursday joint meeting with the Sarasota-Fruitville Drainage District. Potter and Nelson review engineering firm applications and plan to report next week. A July 9 special election will decide a proposed countywide drainage district, with 2394 voters eligible in unincorporated areas.
In Sarasota County two trials were on tap with Judge Russell Thomas presiding. Joseph Parker faces charges of shooting a dog while Marvin Carver is charged with driving while intoxicated. Two DUIs were decided yesterday with Chester Thompson fined 20 dollars and Anthony Purzner fined 150 dollars. Leola D. Hodges pleaded guilty to petit larceny and paid a 50 dollar fine.
The Florida State Community College Council recommended a Sarasota site but the bill amends to place the six state junior colleges in Manatee County instead. Sarasota had been eliminated. the Manatee site was singled out by the Legislature while other counties Volusia Marion Madison Bay and Putnam will permit colleges.
Four county meetings are planned over the next two days. A zoning hearing is set for tomorrow at 1 30 p m to review rezoning north of 17th Street to Myrtle Avenue. On Thursday two public hearings examine widening the South Trail between Venice and Sarasota.
Laurie W. Tomlinson announced a revised farmer's gas tax refund guide No 308 to help farmers file Form 2240 claims for the year ending June 30. The booklet and forms are available at the district IRS office 202 Post Office Building and at county agents, banks, and post offices. Claims must be filed on or after July 1 and by September 30, 1957.
Pfc. William M. Lawrence graduated June 14 from a 200 week carrier equipment repair course at the Army Southeastern Signal School Fort Gordon Ga. Lawrence son of Mr and Mrs Archie Lawrence Rogie 1 Nokomis entered Army September 1956 and received basic training at Fort Jackson.
Dan Morrow of the Orange Blom som Hotel told city police yesterday a theft occurred from his car glove compartment. He reported about $150 stolen while the vehicle was parked at the Lide Casino.
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