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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1978
Page
3
The column offers quirky remedies and superstitions for common fears and ailments on Friday the 13th. It lists odd cures such as feeding a child snails and minced mice for whooping cough, riding a bear to avoid illness, and swallowing spider web balls for asthma. It contrasts these with lore about avoiding unlucky signs and hoping for better weather while winter lingers in colder regions.
Officials say Monday night weather caused some crop damage but frost effects may take days to appear. By Tuesday night the full extent remains uncertain, with assessments continuing to determine harm to the harvest.
An Englewood gas station owner, Joseph Taylor, 36, was pinned against a wall by a runaway car while directing a vehicle onto a hydraulic lift at Joe's Gulf on 99 McCall Rd. He is in satisfactory condition at Venice Hospital with lacerations to his lower legs. The driver, Glenn Smith, 77, of 180 Magnolia Ave, did not face charges. the incident is ruled industrial.
In Northampton Mass Jill K Conway president of Smith College will visit Sarasota on Saturday January 14 as guest of honor and principal speaker at a noon luncheon at Zinns Restaurant Mrs George Van Gorder of Siesta Key heads the Sarasota Bradenton campaign for the event.
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