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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1980
Page
2
Louis Sinclair recalls a childhood ritual of weekly kitchen baths for families without tubs. A copper oblong tub, hot water heated on a stove, and a mother or aunt scrubbing the back as children soak and dry off. The author reflects on the transition to bathtubs and one boy’s bath anxiety.
The piece reflects on past retail culture noting that five and dime and department stores operated six days a week while Sundays were off limits. It contrasts then with modern ads that promote Sunday shopping despite restrictions, framing the debate with nostalgia and social habits.
The author contrasts corner groceries becoming large discount marts with the rise of seven day operation and Sunday business. He notes many seniors shop Sundays, argues for keeping stores closed on Sundays for church and family time, and suggests savings on gas and a return to weekday shopping.
A columnist blasts Miss America pageant decision makers for firing Bert Parks after years of service to pursue a rebranded image. He argues Parks remains a deft emcee with stage presence and vocal skill while noting replacements lack credibility. The column also rails against bans on Clayton Moore in the Lone Ranger role and warns against replacing Captain Kangaroo.
Elinor Hudson McArthur urges a new venue in Venice to showcase original plays and local talent from Venice Port Charlotte and Sarasota. She criticizes Venice Little Theatre for repeating the same productions and cliques and offers to help by sharing original works free of royalties.
Workshop sponsors in Venice credit four banks First National Bank of Venice South County Bank Southeast Bank Venice Nokomis Bank and Trust Venice Area Chamber of Commerce Venice Area Art League Venice High School Key Club Gondolier and Herald Tribune for financing and organizing Small Business Workshops held April 15 16 and 17.
Martha P. Burke of Nokomis thanks the Venice Hospital staff including doctors nurses Pink Ladies and White Knights for three weeks of major surgery care and urges support for the hospital’s continued operation and expansion.
A collage of aphorisms from various sources including Abba Hillel Silver, Heine, and Emerson. The lines touch on charity as wealth, freedom through purpose, nature as visible thought, and common sense as simple reasoning.
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