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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1982
Page
5
A World War II era paratrooper recounts a 125 mile trek from Fort Benning to Montgomery and back home to Fort Benning fueled by a meal in a Mississippi home. An African American couple provide pork chops greens corn fry and sassafras tea before he returns to training.
Younquist Brothers Drilling of Fort Myers sent a letter to Venice city attorney after Venice chose Alsay Pippen of another bidder for five test wells at the reverse osmosis plant. The council accepted the 48 day bid over Younquist's 60 day plan, prompting protest and a possible court challenge while work is set to begin.
A commemorative plaque was placed in Venice City Hall chambers honoring the late William Schmelzer, former Venice Planning Commission member who died of a heart attack on Sept 18, 1981. The plaque, hung on the west wall near new city hall panels Schmelzer suggested for maps and meeting reference, reflects gratitude for his service.
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