Warren and Oza Warren in Sarasota Shoe Store History
The Warren duo, Oza and her son Johnson, built a Sarasota shoe business after earlier ventures in groceries and dry goods. Oza moved from Millen Georgia in 1924 and opened her store in 1934, while Johnson, who served in the Army, joined after World War II. Their family life, gardening, and love of flying reveal a quiet, self reliant enterprise.
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Warren
Johnson
Stillmore
Oza
Sarasota
Ora
Warrens
Central Ave
Mr. Warren
Karen
Banker Earns Diploma From School of Banking
Sam D. Hill assistant cashier at Palmer First National Bank and Trust Co. received a diploma at commencement exercises last week, marking completion of the School of Banking of the South program.
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Palmer First National Bank & Trust Co
School of Banking of the South
Sam D. Hill
Peninsular Telephone to Build New Three-Story HQ
Construction will start on a three story Bamboo Lane and Pine Court building for Peninsular Telephone Co to double capacity. Low bids from Paul Smith Construction and Chester Mabry await final award. project costing about 325000 with air conditioning elevator service and off street parking.
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Peninsular Telephone Co
Bamboo Lane
Pine Court
Taylor Scott
Currin
McAnulty Co
Bradenton
Scott
Peninsular
Sea board opens North Gate Terminal for development
Sea board Airline Railroad opens North Gate Terminal a 160 acre site west of U S 301 for industrial use with 12 lots leased. R B Scarborough and A J Mitchell say the area south of Tampa is unique for SAL and ground was acquired to support Sarasota growth. First building a warehouse for Sarasota Precast Concrete Co with more warehouses planned as spurs are added.
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North Gate Terminal
87Th St
U.S. 301
Seaboard Airline Railroad
R. B. Scarborough
A. J. Mitchell
SAL
Tampa
Sarasota
37Th St
Mitchell
Booker High School
Sota Precast Concrete Co
Sarasotan Sentenced To Death For Rape Of 11 Year Old
Marvin D. Phillips a Sarasota truck driver was sentenced to die in the electric chair for raping an 11 year old girl in Naples. Edward Weaver Jr his attorney filed an appeal for a new trial within 15 days. Phillips had no prior local record and lured the girl by posing as a policeman before driving to a wooded area and attacking her with a hunting knife.
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Marvin D. Phillips
Sarasota
Naples
Edward Weaver Jr
Phillips
Fire destroys Acker home in Samoset. family left homeless
Flames swept through the frame house of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Acker as they ate dinner in Samoset. Firemen arrived too late to control the blaze. four month old Joy was carried to safety. The house valued at 6000 was insured. Gordon 12 was away visiting.
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Samoset
Keith Acker
Bradenton
Acker
Joy
Breakin Investigated at Bradenton Insurance Agency and Print Shop
Police investigate a breakin at Claude Hebb Insurance Agency and Printing Shop, 511 10th Ave. W., Bradenton. The office was ransacked with forced entry through a window. stamps and change remained untouched according to officers.
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Bradenton
Claude Hebb Insurance Agency
10Th Ave. W
Sarasota Drainage District and County Edge Toward Tax Settlement
The Sarasota-Fruitville Drainage District and the Board of County Commissioners met to pursue a settlement on 40 763 68 past due taxes. They questioned ownership of five parcels and planned further talks after owners were identified and the tax amount to compromise was set.
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Sarasota-Fruitville
S. R. Blackwell
Albert D.carson
Nelson
Blackwell
Old Whitcomb
Charlie Hagerman
Wood
Notices Being Prepared New Legal Document Filing Fees on Aug 2
Sarasota County will implement higher circuit court filing fees on August 2 while Hillsborough follows later. County clerk W A Wynne says notices are being prepared for attorneys. increases cover circuit filings from 7.50 to 10 dollars, subdivision plats from 2 to 10, one page deeds to 1.75 with 0.75 for each extra page, and other documents from 1.25 to 1.50 with 1.00 for first page and 0.75 for additional pages.
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W. A. Wynne
Sarasota County
Hillsborough County
Wynne
R. A. Gray
State Clerk's Association
Drainage District Tackles Canals and Easement Swaps
The Sarasota-Fruitville Drainage District approves cleaning a canal between Euclid Street and Milmar Drive and urges development residents to keep it clear. It also agrees to swap easements near 17th and 22nd Streets and East Avenue to secure clear title while ensuring draglines can access the canal for maintenance.
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Sarasota
Fruitville
Power Park Citizens Assn
Euclid St
Milmar Dr
Cnal
R. Blackwell
Power Park
Harold Whitcomb
Whitcomb
17Th
22Nd Sts
East Ave
Beca
Airport Poised For Four-Engine Plane Service In Sarasota
Sarasota's Chamber of Commerce heard a proposal for four engine transport plane service from National Airlines at yesterday's noon luncheon. Matt Pilcher said the airport is fully equipped to handle big airliners ahead of winter. Freight rates may fall as local carriers and 21 states agree on through rates. A $479000 contract at the airport installation was secured with New York Rubber Co. Swalm noted 652 inquiries from a five state newspaper campaign, a 30 percent rise from last year. Registrations at the C C desk are up 30 percent. Plans for a Civic Center area building were outlined. Twenty two of 28 directors attended the meeting.
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Sarasota
Chamber of Commerce
National Airlines
Plaza
Board of Directors
James A. Haley
George A. Smathers
Chamber
New York Rubber Co
Todd Swalm
Tennessee
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
Swalm
C of C
Ben J. Drymon
Civic Center
Pilcher
Hooded Armed Men Hold Up Coleman Near Britt's Garage
Oneco resident W. H. Coleman, 60, was robbed last night by two hooded armed men as he approached his house trailer near Britt's garage. They stole 22.50 in cash. Coleman described one thief as five feet one inch, the other five feet six inches. Deputy Clyde Crews found the likely parking spot for the robbers' car and is pursuing two leads.
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ONECO
W. H. Coleman
Britt
Coleman
Clyde Crews
Merchants Form Group to Push U S 301 Four-Lane Upgrade
Sarasota County merchants and property owners met at the Holiday House to form the 301 Highway Association to advocate widening U S 301 to four lanes. Randolph Calhoun was elected president with Bert C. Cohn as secretary treasurer. a 7 member board was named. The group planned a June 30 meeting with over 100 merchants expected and invited State Road Board member Al Rogero.
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U.S. 301
301 Highway Association of
Sarasota County
Randolph Calhoun
Bert C. Cohn
Calhoun
Joseph Aliota
Bert Montressor
Emory A. Yoder
Donald Crawford
James Singleton
Ralph J. Ogburn
Cohn
Singleton
al Rogero
U.S. 41
Ted
State Road Board
Rogero
Road Board
Bayfront Drive
Highway 301 Association
Holiday House
Don Crawford
Jim Singleton
Ralph Ogburn
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