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Sarasota News

Location

Sarasota, Florida, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1961

Page

2

Rosary and funeral notices for Sarasota area residents

Recitation of the Rosary for Nadine Bloise Thorp 47 at 8 p m Sunday Teale Brothers Downtown Funeral Home Sarasota. Celebration of Mass Monday 9 am at St Martha’s Church with Rt Rev Charles Bisiander officiating. Burial in Sarasota Memorial Park. Also listed are notices for Arthur Ballentine 70 died in Sarasota and Emma C Rydberg 46 died in Wilhelms Nursing Home, with details on survivors and funeral arrangements.

Nadine Bloise Thorp Teale Brothers Funral N. Orange Ave St. Martha's Thelie Church Charles Bisiander Buria Sarasota Memorial Park Thorp Evans- Wille Ind Sarasota Arthur R. Ballentine Goldenrog St Donald New Providence N. J Robert M. Berg Charleston W. Va The Robarts Funerai Me Emma C Emma Caroline Rydberg Wilhelms Nursing Home Sweden Chicago Rydberg Ruth Wilhelm Harold Rydberg Fred Rydberg Hill Wilson-Hughes Samuel J. Hardy Bay Pines Veterans Hospital St. Petersburg Bethlehem Baptist Church William Palmette France Germany Masrene Hardy B. P. Hardy Orlando L. ©. Hardy Orleans Galilee Cemetery Horton Seniors Funeral Home Ralph J. Duval Ralph J Duval Gibsonton St.Petersburg Duval Funeral Home Tampa

Briscoe Receives AB in Zoology at IU Commencement

William C Briscoe of 246 Grant Dr Sarasota recently graduated at Indiana University s 132nd commencement in Bloomington Ind He earned the AB degree in zoology from the university

William C. Briscoe Grant Sarasota Indiana University Bloomington Ind Briscoe

Kennedy and Kennedy Attend Optometric Convention in Denver

Dr. K. B. Walter Kennedy Sara set a optometrist and Mrs. Kennedy attend the 64th annual congress of the American Optometric Association in Denver. Vision In the Space Age is the convention theme for the four day event ending Tuesday.

K . Br. Walter Kennedy Sara Seta Optometrist American Optometric Association Denver

Traffic Mishap Brings Lawsuit

A Sarasota and New York City resident is sued for 630000 by the Lottridge family over a February crash on Highway 41. The defendant Joseph Kass in a 1960 model car crossed the center line and collided with Hubert Lottridge, 63, in a 1958 station wagon. Lottridge died within 30 minutes at Charlotte Community Hospital.

Charlotte County Sarasota New York City Florida Highway Patrol Kass Hubert Lottridge Lottridge Charlotte Community Hospital

Price Jr. Charged Over County Liquor Bill Routing

Sen Ed Price Jr of Bradenton faces charges tied to blocking the Sarasota County local bill exempting the county from new liquor licensing amendments. Rep G M Nelson reports to the Sarasota County Republican Party League detailing Price’s comment and the bill’s constitutional questions. Nelson criticizes the bill drafting and urges rewrite of the Florida constitution. Erickson highlights committee work and praises correctional institutions. Harding announces Erickson’s and Bull’s election to the Sarasota County Republican Executive Committee.

Ed Price Jr Bradenton Sarasota County G. M Nelson Republican Party League Price Senate Nelson State Attorney General’s Office Attorney General Erickson Public Roads and Highways State Correctional Institutions Committee Fos Hendrick League Warren Harding Leonard Bull

Charlotte County Doubles Tax Assessments Ahead of 1961 Roll

Charlotte County tax assessments rise from 40 to 80 percent, boosting the tax roll from 36 million in 1960 to 1453 million for 1961. County officials plan a July 10 presentation to the Board of Equalization, with budget talks following and a public hearing to advertised millage rates. The sheriff requests a 120,100 budget increase. Over 45,000 assessment cards mailed. map of reassessment by Honeycutt Associates will be copyrighted and sold at cost plus a modest markup.

Charlotte County Claude Roberts Board of Equalization Sheriff's Department Prayis Parnell Roberts Honeycutt Associates St. Petersburg Commission James Miller

Police report captures multiple traffic and intoxicated driving charges

Sarasota police report lists John Phillip Anselmino 55 of 300 Stevens as charged with failing to obey a traffic light after a two car crash at Bahia Vista and the South Trail. Lela Mae McCormick 1819 Central Ave was the other driver. Damages were about 300 dollars per car. Also charged were Donald Lighthall Johns Irvin Vieter Bulifant and Allen Morris for traffic light violations. Deputies reported Devlin Theodore Richard 31 held after being drunk with a pistol and a .22 rifle, Rév Daniel Wetherington charged with unsafe equipment and running a red light, and Donald Joseph Perry charged with reckless driving.

John Phillip Anselmino Stevens Sarasota Bahia Vista South Trail Lela Mae McCormick Central Ave Donald Lighthall Johns Ocean Blvd Irvin Vieter Bulifant Roberts Point Circle Allen Morris Leonard Reed Ave Brookside Daniel Wetherington Annie St Donald Joseph Perry Spencer Lane Middletown Ohio

Forum group to hear Selons on how laws are made

The Sarasota County Information Forum will sponsor a meeting this week on how legislative acts are proposed and handled. Speakers include Sen Ed Price Jr and Reps Gus Nelson Ralph Erickson. The June 28 session at 7 45 p m is at the South Gate branch of First Federal Savings and Loan.

Senate House of Representatives Sarasota County County Commission Warren Henderson Fred Haigh Hensghel] Haye William P. Riddoch W. L Jack) Hahn

Child Treated After Auto Mishap In Sarasota

A child was treated in the emergency room of Sarasota Memorial Hospital for apparently minor injuries after an automobile accident. Clifford Wallace, 31 4, of 5407 S. Lockwood Ridge Rd Sarasota, was dismissed after emergency treatment about 9 p.m. Friday.

Sarasota Memorial Hospital Clifford Wallace S. Lockwood Ridge Rd Sarasota

Beauty contest at Side Casino stirs Sarasota crowd

Laugh A Minute Grips Samoor Grotto staged its annual beauty contest at Side Casino in Sarasota. Contestants were burlesque and hairy chested, with Miss Loose Shingle (Russ Smith) winning and Miss South Gate Clipper (Ray Dick) runner up amid praise for announcer Al Winkel and judges Ruby Drayton and Col. John DeWitt. A buffet and dance closed the night.

Sarasota Samoor Grotto Side Casino Grotto Russ Smith Ray Dick Stan McLain Art Hill Oscar Brown Philippine Islands Tractor Gazette al Winkel Tractor Gazette Ruby Drayton Molly Cardamon Col John DeWitt John McLaren Kelly Feusse Miss Loose Shingle Philippine Islands Tracter Gazette Samoor Grotto Lido Casino Grette

Republicans at Sarasota County League meeting

Republicans gathered Friday night at the National Bank of Sarasota for a county league meeting. Attendees included Rep. Ralph Erickson, League president Warren G. Harding, Mrs. Virginia Meade supervisor of registration, Rep. G. M. Nelson, and County Commissioner Fred Haigh.

Sarasota County Republican Party League National Bank of

Revolution with betting game sweeps London and beyond

A social gambling surge hits Britain as officials note annual spending near two billion pounds. Eric Morley of the organizing body says the game is a social revolution and the first recreation women can join alone. Clubs sponsor trial play under liberalized laws with guest access and modest admission.

Eric Morley

Phone Company parking rezoning protest at board meeting

The Board of Adjustment Finance reviewed a petition from a phone company seeking zoning changes with provisions after the City Planning Board had approved with conditions. Four nearby property owners testified in opposition to the rezoning request.

City Planning Board

Builders Plan Cooperation With Council

A Sarasota County builders council will work with County Commissioners on building problems and related legislation. The plan emerged from a Friday meeting of builders and commissioners including Fred Haigh Warren Johnson Kenneth Brumbaugh and Harry Sprague. Contractors represented were Jack Lavender Dewey Kennell and Paul Paver.

Sarasota County Fred Haigh Warren Johnson Kenneth Brumbaugh Harry Sprague Jack Lavender Dewey Kennell Paul Paver

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Mrs Nadine Thorp Arthur Ballantine New York Life Metor Gerald F. Clark Gry Lie New York Life Insurance Company Cape Leyte Drive Hubert Lettridge of Detroit Coust Punta Gorda Joseph Kass Charlotte Selons Revolution London Bingo Craze Sarasota Federal Main Stickney Point X.Y Tech Federal Savings Southside Bee Ridge Road Venice Tamiami Trail Andrew J. Olsen Nixon Council Anb Discount House Armed Forces Fate Atncleasen Aitvort
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