American dream melts away in Venice ice cream franchise tale
John A. Grove and two Cleveland partners invested 18 500 to buy a Florida franchise in Nokomis Village but faced lawsuits and publicity, recouping only 5 000 with another 5 000 promised. Grove sells a machine, operates Annie Abercorn's parlor, and links a chance finding of the Earl of Abercorn name to his saga.
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John A. Grove
Venice
Grove
Cleveland
Bird Bay Plaza
Richard W. Retzlaff
Jeffrey A. Groscost
Nokomis Village
Florida
Linda
The
Plain Dealer
Bobby Branagan Ice Cream Co
Phoenix
Ariz
Quality Flavors, Inc
Sunshine Flavors, Inc
Ohio
Barricini Co
Miami
Annie Abercorn
Annie
Abercorn
Earl of
James Hamilton
Renfrewshire
Ireland
James I
Mary Queen of Scots
Smitty's Supply Expands With SCORE Guidance in Venice
Smitty's Supply and Mobile Home Service opens at 787 Venice Bypass in Gulf Coast Plaza. Merrill L. Smith expanded his mobile home business after SCORE adviser Robert Taylor aided planning. Ayleen Ball Smith minds the store. Jay Rodgers is involved. stock includes plumbing and hardware supplies for mobile homes.
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Ayleen Ball Smith
Smitty’s Supply and
Venice
Venice Area
Service Corps of
SCORE
Smitty's
Venice Bypass
Gulf Coast Plaza
Smitty - Merrill L
Taylor
Merrill
Smitty
Briggs Named Manager of Claims Department at Blalock Agency
James T. Blalock Insurance announces Charles W. Briggs as manager of the Claims Department. Briggs joined January 5 and comes from Tampa where he supervised Kemper Insurance operations. He previously worked 11 years with Kemper in Mason City Iowa. He and his wife Doris and their son Bryan reside temporarily in South Venice.
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Charles W. Briggs
James T. Blalock Insurance Agency, Inc
Jay H. Lumley
Briggs
Venice
Tampa
Kemper Insurance Group
Kemper
Mason City
Iowa
Doris
South Venice
Bryan
Longenberger Named Assistant Secretary at Coast Federal
Caryl F. Longenberger, Venice Gardens Coast Federal branch manager, elected assistant secretary of the branch administration division by the board. She has nine years with Coast Federal in Venice, previously head teller and loan officer, and acted as branch manager for Southbay Englewood and Venice Gardens offices. A Pittsburgh native and Thiel College graduate, she holds a psychology degree and serves with the Institute of Financial Education, Venice Area Chamber of Commerce, and United Way board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caryl F. Longenberger
Coast Federal Savings and Loan
Venice Gardens
Longenberger
Coast Federal
Venice
Southbay
Englewood
Pittsburgh
Thiel College
Greenville
The
Institute of Financial
United First Federal Promotes Seven in Venice Area
United First Federal Savings and Loan announces seven promotions or transfers in the Venice area. Allen M. Gardner is promoted to vice president and Venice-Rotonda-North Port regional coordinator, formerly Venice office manager. Dorothy A. Williams moves to Venice as assistant vice president and branch manager from South Venice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United First Federal Savings and Loan Association
Venice
Allen M. Gardner
Venice-Rotonda-North
United First Federal
Gardner
Colorado
Dorothy A. Williams
South Venice
South
Local Gala Draws 400 Plus Prominent Families
A social event drew over 400 of the region’s finest families, with attendees arriving in formal dress to mingle and support charitable causes. The scene reflected a high society gathering filled with conversation and charity.
Seminar on Motor Vehicle Repair Act Set in Venice
Florida Automotive Service Council director Robert Harris will hold a seminar at the Venice Area Chamber of Commerce on February 9 at 7 30 p m. The session targets businessmen affected by the new Motor Vehicle Repair Act and will explain compliance steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Automotive Service Council
Robert Harris
Venice Area
Storm Isn’t Over Yet Says Market Outlook
February 3 1981 commentary notes money supply drop feeds a downtrend with Fed funds and prime rate lower but uncertain how long the correction will last. Reagan policies add uncertainty while traders should expect a weaker market and investors hold cash for better buys. Al Goldman signs off.
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Fed
Carter
Reagan
al Goldman
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Charles Briggs
United First
SUN Coast Gondolier
Illinois
Jacaranda West
Whitney
Tommie Sapp
Tommie
Whit
Country Club Village
A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Weekly Market Report
Sam
Jacaranda Wy West
Center Road
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