County board weighs Oaks land price and referendum plan
The board debated a $30 million referendum for the Oaks land amid urging for a vote. Officials differed over timing and appraisals with chair Beverly Clay seeking more studies while supporters argued a referendum must proceed to avoid delay.
Curious Visitors at Gun Range Draw Varied Interest
A gun range owner recalls strangers passing through on a Friday asking for a handful of rounds. He notes housewives, professionals, and businessmen among the visitors, saying you wouldn’t believe all the people who are interested.
Obituaries for Hugh Cronin and Beth Adams Kemp
Hugh M Cronin 83 of North Port died March 18 1981 at St Josephs Hospital He worked 33 years at General Motors Fisher Body and retired 1963 He leaves wife Rose Cronin son Daniel Cronin brother De Verne Cronin sister Lucille Shields and two grandchildren A Rosary was held at Farley Funeral Home Mass at San Pedro Catholic Church and burial at Gulf Pines Memorial Park Beth Adams Kemp 68 of Venice died March 18 1981 Born in Hammond Louisiana she came to Venice area 10 years ago from Vienna Virginia She was a member of Venice United Church of Christ and Venice Nokomis Womens Club She leaves husband Elwin Kemp daughter Ellen Kemp and sister Mrs C S Barrett Burial was at Gulf Pines Memorial Park Memorial services to be held later Rawles Funeral Home Venice handled arrangements
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Chesebro Ave
North Port
St. Joseph's Hospital
Lapeer
Mich
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Cronin
Fisher Body
General Motors
San Pedro Catholic Church
Holy Name Society
United Auto Workers Union of
Flint
Rose D. Cronin
Daniel P. Cronin
McGungie
DeVerne Cronin
Flushing
Lucille Shields
Farley
Christian
Beth Adams Kemp
Glendale Rd
Venice
Hammond
Vienna
Gulf Pines Memorial Park
Rawles
School board caught in recruiters crossfire
A woman who lived through world wars recalled the country had no trouble getting volunteers and urged the young could be relied upon in time of need. Britz warned that without board cooperation recruiters would buy similar lists from yearbook or class ring firms. Armstrong urged recruits to pursue advanced educations and board member Tom McElheny, with seven years of service, said the military promotes continuing education and advancement.
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Britz
Military
Tom McElheny
City OKs vacating easements after bond issue shift
At 10 15 the mayor called a hearing with Grey present to grant the easement vacating. Venice attorney Donald O Connell and Rev Richard Hafer for SWFRC urged the move as no opposition appeared. The bond closing had been allowed after a temporary shift of one building and will revert to the original site if the easements are vacated. Council unanimously approved the resolution and adjourned 12 minutes after opening.
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Venice
Donald O’connell
Richard Hafer
SWFRC
O'Connell
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