City rejects all bond bids plans to readvertise
The City Commission spurned four bids on the $600 000 storm sewer bond issue and authorized fiscal agent R W Spragins to readvertise at once The lowest bid came from Adams Sloan and Co led by William L Adams at 3 8 percent net Adams cited possible market deterioration and urged a higher rating while Spragins and Pickett favored postponing until a better rating or rate could be achieved The bonds mature in six annual installments from 1969 to 1974 and a minor rating shift could alter thousands in interest over the life of the issue
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Spragins
Jack Teale
William L. Adams
Sarasota
Miami
Adams
Adams, Sloan and Co
New York
Spragins
BAA
Florida
Charles H. Pickett
Barcus, Kindred and Co
Stranahan, Harris, and Co
Stubbs, Smith and Lombardo Inc
Thornton, Mohr, and Farish
Shields and Co
Leedy, Wheeler and Alleman and Assoc
Pierce, Carrison, Walbern Inc
Goodbody and Co
Pine Shores Bible School To Hold Closing Exercises
Closing exercises for the Pine Shores Presbyterian Church Bible School will be at 7 p m tomorrow at the church. The school enrolls 150 pupils from age four to junior high. Staff includes Kindergarten and Primary teachers plus Intermediates and Juniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Shores Presbyterian Church Bible School
Grover C. Sewell Jr
Bible School
Holton Sutherland
Bert Dixon
Margaret Birchard
R. R. Meeks
Robert Hill
North Trail supermarket zoning approves plan despite no action
City planning board voiced support for a North Trail supermarket on Colleton Drive to Myrtle Avenue while delaying final decision for a July 16 public hearing before the City Commission. Landowner Mrs. Muriel Smith Ashby would sell to M H Hollingsworth if rezoned to BB-1. a Kwik Check would be built with parking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Planning Board
Colleton Drive
Myrtle Avenue
City Commission
Planning Board
Ben J. Drymon
Gerald Ludwig
Lamar B. Dozier
Dozier
Muriel Smith Ashby
M.H. Hollingsworth
Hollingworth
South Gate
Airport Shopping Center
Bay Island
Sec
Ted Wilson Named Chairman of FIPE Program Committee
Ted Wilson city superintendent of parks and recreation has been appointed chairman of the program committee of the Florida Institute of Park Executives. The panel will plan the mid winter meeting set for December 8 in Sarasota. Wilson also serves on FIPE's education committee and will meet with Dr. Robert L. Fairing of the University of Florida extension division on July 10 in Fort Lauderdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Wilson
Parks and Recreation
Florida Institute of Park Executives
Wilson
FIPE
Gainesville
Sarasota
Robert L. Fairing
University of Florida Extension Division
Fort Lauderdale
Sarasota Hosts Its First Annual Soap Box Derby
Entries near thirty as Sarasota prepares for a July 14 Derby with riders from Hillsborough Pinellas Manatee Sarasota and Charlotte Counties. Local sponsors include THE NEWS with prizes from Collins & Aikman Argus Shell and Keating. Winner advances to Akron Ohio for national finals on August 12 with a $5000 college scholarship. Race on U S Highway 301 between 3rd and 9th Streets will close the road for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarasota
Hillsborough
Pinellas
Manatee
Charlotte
Bradenton
Tampa
St. Petersburg
Altman Chevrolet Co
Jaycee
City Pier
Bill Tatum
Collins & Aikman Corporation
Shell Oil Company
Stanley Tool Board
T H. Keating
Akron
Ohio
United States
Oyster Bay Vandalism Report Sparks Sheriff Inquiry
County law enforcement investigates vandalism in the Oyster Bay subdivision south of Bee Ridge Road on U S 41. Deputies report street signs knocked down and bricks stacked across roads in several locations. Investigators are processing the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
Bee Ridge Road
U. S. 41
Maas Brothers Building Safe After Fire Scare
A loud bang in the partially completed Maas Bros store at Main Street and Ringling Boulevard came from a short circuit in large electricity carriers in the transformer room. Transformers rated 333 KVA were installed by Florida Power and Light Co. Two of three carriers burned through. insulation smoke occurred. No fire danger. power shut off by fuses outside the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maas Bros
Main Street
Ringling Boulevard
Florida Power and Light Co
Power Company
Installation of 40 And 8 Group Officers in West Palm Beach
New officers of Societe 40 and 8 Voiture Locale 797 were installed at the American Legion Coliseum with Lowery Davis of West Palm Beach as installing officer. A buffet supper followed in honor of Frank T. Weisenberger who succeeds Horace Potter as chef de gare. Remaining officers installed include Ben Seale guard de la porte Andrew Federson amminier Boyd Gernhard commis voyageur Elmer Shering chef de train and Jack Royal campiste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Societe
American Legion
Lowery Davis
West Palm Beach
Pioneer jeweler starts 33rd year in Sarasota
E L Wiederkehr owner of Sarasota oldest jewelry store at 36 S Pineapple Ave begins 33rd year in business tomorrow. His patrons include Ringling family and detective William Burns. Wiederkehr recalls cutting a ring from John Ringling’s finger and early Sarasota memories from 1921 storm to Ringling Causeway era. He plans no celebration and will attend Florida Watchmaker’s Association meeting in Orlando.
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E. L. Wiederkehr
Sarasota
S. Pineapple Ave
Wiederkehr
Ringling
John Ringling
Circus Fame
Ringlings
William J. Burns
Zurich
Switzerland
United States
Nyack
N.Y
Florida
High Springs
ACL
Fort Myers
Thomas A. Edison
Harvey Firestone
Mira Mar
Ringling Causeway
Orlando
Florida ‘Watchmaker’s
Assa
Medfly spraying delayed by late aircraft arrival and fly findings
The spray program head, Bob Griffith, said two Stearman planes may begin fogging areas from Palmetto to Sarasota County after a delayed fuel delivery. Spraying targets infestations around Tuttle’s Grove, Nokomis, Osprey, Laurel, and Englewood, with six passes planned about 10 days apart. A temple orange with the first Medfly larva was found on Lockwood Ridge Road and sent to the State Plant Board lab.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Griffith
Griffith
Sarasota-Bradenton
Palmetto
Sarasota County
Stearmans
George Hickey
Tom Shaw
Tuttle’s Grove
Phillippi Shores School
Osprey
Kunze’s Grove
Nokomis
Laurel
Englewood
State Plant Board
Miami
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Miami Laboratories
Ethel Rawls
Lockwood Ridge Road
Wendell Cooper
Alden Grosland
Calomondia
Planning Board Maps Sarasota Future Zoning Needs
The City Planning Board advances a major effort to shape Sarasota zoning focusing on a medical center near Memorial Hospital. Land use data compiled by Ed Osgood guides use, with Kenneth Thompson urging priority studies of a Medical Center district between South Trail Osprey and Waldemere Hillview, a 27th Street rezoning with a parking zone, and land use between Cocoanut Orange Avenues and 1st 8th Streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarasota
City Planning Board
Memorial Hospital
Ed Osgood
Ben J. Drymon
Leech Drawing Wins $200 Prize in Sacred Heart Contest
Sarasota artist Hilton Leech wins second prize worth $200 in a national competition honoring the Feast of the Sacred Heart centenary. The Sacred Heart drawing was juried by Rev. Anthony Louck of Notre Dame Louis Mentone and Alfredo Crimi, with first prize awarded to Mrs. A Kennedy of the Sarasota Art Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilton Leech
Sarasota
Father Dial
Xavier University
Cincinnati
A. Kennedy
Sarasota Art Association
Miami
Anthony Louck
Notre Dame
Louis Mente
New York
Alfredo Crimi
Traffic Violations Lead to Multiple Sarasota County Arrests
In Sarasota County yesterday, Gene B Whatley 25 of Miami faced reckless driving while drinking with a $75 bond. James T McCrowell 19 Sarasota a no license charge with a $35 bond. Stewart Hamilton 30 Sarasota charged for allowing an unauthorized driver with a $35 bond. Luther A Eborn 77 St Petersburg summoned for improper passing after a collision at Highland Street and Old Bradenton Road. damage about $100 to Genevieve DeMar 44 of Walker Circle as she attempted a left turn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarasota
Gene B. Whatley
Miami
Bill Blackburn
James T. McCrowell
Central Ave
D. L. MecMahone
Stewart Hamilton
Walker Circle
Wingate
Anson Named to Florida Chamber Post
Robert Anson of 4962 Brywill Co. has been named divisional co worker of the agricultural division of the Florida State Chamber of Commerce to assist the newly elected chairman Willard M. Fi field of Gainesville. Anson is president of the Florida State Florists Assn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Anson
Brywill Co
Florida State Chamber of Commerce
Willard M. Fifield
Gainesville
Anson
Florida State Florists Assn
Largest Vacation Bible School Ends at First Baptist
The First Baptist Church wraps its largest Vacation Bible School with 291 enrollments and an average daily attendance of 250. Commencement tonight at 7 30 in the church auditorium features a student display of handwork and a 11 department program for ages three to 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
First Baptist Church
Bible School
Sarasota Sends Four To Health Conference
Four Sarasota County residents plan to attend a three day Health Conference in July 2022 at Florida State University hosted by the State Department of Education. Attendees include Minnie Proffitt Mary Yager Jean Matheson and Lottie Oliver with sponsor support from the Sarasota Tuberculosis and Health Association and Phillippi Shores PTA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarasota
County Pta Health Council
City Manager Kenneth Thompson Heads to Summer Camp
City officials anticipate a brief absence as City Manager Kenneth Thompson travels with his 12 year old son Chuck to a summer camp in North Carolina and will be away until Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Thompson
Chuck
North Carolina
Bible School of the Bay Shore Mennonite Church Sees 169 Enrolled
The Bible School of the Bay Shore Mennonite Church reports 169 pupils enrolled with an average 155 during the first week. Commencement exercises are set for 7 20 p m today at the church. School staff includes nursery leaders Mrs. Dave Brunk and Mrs. Velma Schrock and many teachers across grades 1 to 8. Transportation and secretary roles are noted, with T H Brenneman as pastor and director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School of the
Bay Shore Mennonite Church
Bible School
Dave Brunk
Velma Schrock
Uriah Mast
Joyce Miller
Melvin Miller
Janice Eicher
Albert Miller
Don Brenneman
Ernest Stutzman
Andy Helmuth
Irvin Eicher
Edith Miller
Joan Heiser
Ernest Miller
Leona Yoder
Willis Miller
Lester Yancey
Wayne Stutzman
Jacob Witmer
T. H. Brenneman
Bay Haven Catholic Vacation Bible School Ends With 185 Graduates
Vacation Bible School at Bay Haven Baptist Church concludes with 185 children under 16 enrolled during the two week program. The article lists nursery to intermediate departments, their superintendents, teachers, and a refreshment committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay Haven Baptist Church
Bradenton Road
James Revell
Laura Mae Winters
Edith Bell
Pat Dean
Garrett Gay
Gordon Shirah
Ed Every
Clyde Jones
Ada Brown
Barbara Tucker
Elaine Stripling
G. E. Mooney Sr
Fred Herrii
Ed Denham
Martha French
John Wiley
Mildred Collins
Fred Morrow
Sidney Johnes
Charles Beall
Grace Dunlap
Jesse Alday
Wayman Byrd
County To Get Tax Roll July 2
Preparation of the county tax roll accelerates for presentation to the Board of County Commissioners on July 2 when the commission sits as a board of equalization. Budget meetings start around July 18 and the tax rate is set in August. Tax assessor Glover Ashby reports workers are racing to complete the roll and budget prep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Board of Equalization
Glover Ashby
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