Jacobs Run Oleanders At Busy Ice Cream Shop
The Oleander Ice Cream Co owners Elsie and Ed Jacob, with son Bruce and twin daughters Jean and Janet, run a seven day shop in Sarasota after moving from Hinsdale. They balance ice cream making, bookkeeping, and family life while serving customers and supporting local institutions.
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Oleander Ice Cream Co
Elsie
Bruce Jacob
Oleander
Mamma and Papa
Chicago
E Wen
Dr Junior College
Northwestern University
Evanston
Hindale
Til
Miami
Florida
Jacob
Southeastern
Jacobs
Fort Myers
Bradenton
Kentucky Military Institute
Jean
Janet
Killer Taken To Raiford
A 20 year old Georgia youth, Chester F. Dyer, transferred from Sarasota County jail to the Raiford state penitentiary to await the final decision on execution or life imprisonment for the murder of Robert H. Jones, a Georgia produce trucker, on March 2, 1954. The pardon board denied life imprisonment, ordering a full psychiatric examination at a state mental institution. Dyer's lawyers claim he is feeble minded.
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Bruce Jacob
Hinsdale
Principia
Elsah
Ill
Florida State
Tallahassee
Sigma Chi Fraternity
Sarasota
Rushees
Georgia
Sarasota County
Raiford
Robert H. Jones
Pardon Board
Thomas W. Butler
Sarasota Court
Dyer
Chester F. Dyer
Dalton
Raiford Penitentiary
Ross Boyer
Russell Mize
Tax Board Set for July 4 Meeting on Assessments
City treasurer and ex officio tax assessor Charles H. Pickett announced the 1955 assessment roll will be submitted to the City Commission as the Board of Equalization at 2 p.m. July 4 in City Hall. The Independence Day holiday prevents a quorum. petitions should be filed with the treasurer for July 11 at 7:30 p.m. in City Hall.
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Charles H. Pickett
City Commission
Board of Equalization
Pickett
Pledge Violator Rearrested in Bradenton Burglary Case
Willie Ezell Cortex, one of 15 youths released on good conduct pledges, was re arrested for burglary in Bradenton. State Attorney W Mack Smiley said Ezell failed to keep his promise to find a job and faced multiple complaints since May 5. Another pledged violator, Dick Dodge, also faces burglary charges.
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Bradenton
Willie Ezell
Cortex
W. Mack Smiley
Ezzell
Smiley
Dick Dodge
4Th Ave. E
Sarasota Laws Pass Without Gov Collins Signature
Twelve Sarasota related bills became law without Gov. LeRoy Collins signing. Key measures include countywide zoning authority, a potential extra judge for the 12th Judicial District, and a three member population commission to assign judge seats. Other acts cover drainage notices, county microfilming, a dog pound with rabies vaccines, salary boosts for county officials, electrical and plumbing code bond requirements, real estate licensing prerequisites, and boosted retirement for a presiding circuit judge in Sarasota.
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LeRoy Collins
Board of County Commissioners
Sarasota
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Sarasota County
Marilyns Film Premiere Set for Florida Theater
Sarasota announces a southern premiere of the Cinemascope production Seven Year Itch starring Marilyn Monroe and Tom Ewell. The Florida theater will show the film tomorrow night at 11 30 announced manager Harry Vincent. The comedy is based on the Broadway stage production and built for laughs.
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Sarasota
Marilyn Monroe
Tom Ewell
Florida Theater
Harry Vincent
One Parcel Left to Buy for 2nd Street Widening
The city has purchased another right of way parcel on 2nd Street leaving one parcel to acquire before widening between Washington Blvd and Osprey Ave. The Berry property covers 100 ft frontage, 17 ft deep, bought for 1200 dollars. Ethel McRae will sell 50 ft frontage, 17 ft deep for 700 dollars. Plans call for a 38 ft street with two traffic lanes and two parking lanes, with right of way 60 ft wide except 47 ft between Osprey and Link Ave. Maas Brothers Inc agreement will be kept after title clearance.
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2Nd St
Washington Blvd
Osprey Ave
Harold Farmer
Ken Thompson
Charles W. Berry
Links Ave
Ethel McRae
Farmer
Osprey
Link Ave
Maas
St Pete Man Fined 75 For Worthless Checks
Homer R. Danison of St Petersburg was fined 75 dollars and sentenced to 22 days by County Judge John D Justice for issuing two worthless checks. The sentence was retroactive to his jail time, with credit for time served. He paid the fine and was handed to local authorities over warrants for additional bad checks linked to dog track losses.
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St. Petersburg
Homer R. Danison
John D. Justice
Danison
Singing Convention At Samoset Church Details
Samoset Church of God hosts the Manatee Sarasota Singing Convention on Sunday starting at 1 30 p m. Mrs June Romine secretary treasurer invites the public to attend.
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Samoset Church of God
Manatee- Sarasota
June Romine
Manatee County Begins Tax Equalization Budget Work
The County Commission will sit as a tax equalization board starting July 5 to begin work on the 1955 56 budget. Budget hearings may start July 6 with 15 to 20 complaints expected. The operating budget is 1,059,543.89 dollars with 29,600 set to pay off general obligation bonds. The budget excludes school and special tax levies and must reach Tallahassee for approval by August 1.
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Bradenton
County Commission
Tallahassee
Motorist Halts Blaze Saving Bradenton Home
A passing motorist, Robert Molter of Oneco, spotted thick smoke from the unoccupied Lynn Gilmore residence on 51st Street between Manatee Ave W and Cortez Rd. He called the fire department. Fire Chief A W Harris says the blaze likely started in a closet under an attic fan, causing heavy smoke damage and melted plastic venetian blinds.
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Bradenton
Lynn Gilmore
51St St
Manatee Ave
Cortez Rd
Robert Molter
Oneco
Molter
A. W. Harris
Kiwanis Club Hosts Gordon Higel Speaker in Sarasota
Gordon Higel prominent Sarasota postmaster and pioneer family member addressed the Kiwanis Club at a noontime meeting in the Orange Blossom Hotel. His remarks highlighted local community efforts and civic service.
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Gordon Higel
Sarasota
Kiwanis Club
Orange Blossom Hotel
Two Summer Film Rallies At SYC Teenage Meet
The Sarasota Youth for Christ hosts two summer film rallies at 8 p m tomorrow in the Golf Street Auditorium. Dust or Destiny screens a full color nature film detailing hearing and pigeon homing instincts. Dr J Moody McNair pastor of First Presbyterian will headline with a new UFC choir debut under Joe Slade and instrumental by Jefferson Lilly. The 90 minute event welcomes all Sarasota teens.
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Sarasota
UFC
Joe Slade
Jefferson Lilly
Fernandez Named VP of AP Radio Association of Florida
Charles Fernandez of WKXY Sarasota was named vice president of the Associated Press Radio Association of Florida at a Miami Beach meeting. He also will head the continuing study committee to review AP news reporting this year and report its findings.
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Charles Fernandez
WKXY
Sarasota
Associated Press Radio Association of Florida
Miami Beach
AP News
State park funding plan advances for Florida system
Florida officials expect faster park development as the State Board of Parks approves a two year budget of 1 296 897 with 526 500 for capital outlays. The plan increases spending by 731 140 over the prior biennium and covers 33 active sites with regional meetings set before Tallahassee October. Sunrise Recreation Inc proposals for Stacré Hugh Taylor Birch Park are tabled for further study.
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ST. Augustine
Florida State Park
Emmet L. Hill
State Board of Parks and Historic Memorials
Carl Hawkins
Hill
Parks Department
Sunrise Recreation Inc
Fort Lauderdale
Parks Funds $48,000 for Myakka River State Park Improvements
The next year’s appropriations include 48000 for Myakka River State Park improvements. Plans cover a contact station two ranger residences and a refreshments building at the park.
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Myakka River State Park
Myakka Park
State charges Brooks with breaking and entering in separate attack case
A new trial motion is filed for John Brooks 32 year old delivery man found guilty of assault with intent to attack a white woman. State Attorney W Mack Smiley also files direct information charging Brooks with breaking and entering a Siesta Key home to assault a 16 year old white girl on two dates May 30 and June 5.
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John Brooks
W. Mack Smiley
Brooks
Siesta Key
Jerry Hussey
Bradenton
W. A. Wynne
Hussey
Ooks
Abe
Smiley
Rooks
Newtown Woman Charged on Property Destruction Warrant
Eletha Mills was arrested yesterday by Deputy Sheriff z. Royal on a warrant charging destruction of property. She was released on bond per sheriff's office report.
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Oman
Eletha Mills
Z. Royal
Sheriff's Office
Palm Avenue Loses Noted Palm Hotel Resident Dog
Palm Avenue mourns Sonny a small Maltese poodle and daily Palm Hotel companion who died yesterday morning. Owner Mrs Geneva Wrahse shared Sonny’s long life with 16th birthday last August and a daily sunshine stroll along the palm fringed avenue. At an estimated 112 human years, Sonny’s age highlighted his longevity and place as a beloved local figure.
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Sonny
Palm Hotel
Geneva Wrahse
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Philadelphia
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Gov. Collins
Fruitville
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Samoset Church
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