29 May 1980
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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1980
Page
1
Rebecca Eger announces a bid for another term in the upcoming local election. The candidate emphasizes continuity and community priorities as campaigns begin heating up in district politics.
The report records daily 8 am temperatures and rainfall, detailing 1.56 inches for the week, 2.93 inches for the month, and 11.26 inches for the year. Readings cover the preceding 24-hour period on the shown dates.
Coupon listings feature Chick Fil A Debonair Pinch A Penny and Ven China Glass across pages 18 22 31 noting savings and shopping names. The compact notice highlights discounts and where to find them within the issue.
Venice High School class of 1980 receives a special tabloid section in the Sun Coast Gondolier on May 31 with graduation pictures. Extra copies will be sold at newsstands and the paper office on East Miami Avenue for families and friends to keep as mementos.
On Memorial Day an early Gulf storm drew surfers and boaters to Venice beaches. Waves and choppy seas sent vessels toward the jetty mouth where two boats capsized. two young men clung to a hull as rescue efforts and continued danger unfolded.
Venice City Councilman Frank Proctor 70 says he will seek the mayoral post in the December election. Proctor, an 18 year resident, is finishing his council term and also serves as vice mayor and ex officio Planning Commission member. Incumbent Mayor Harry E Case will not run again. Also open are the council seats held by Proctor and R L Anderson who will run for County Commissioners.
County commissioners approve 18 000 for widening U S 41 Business at Avenue del Circo in Venice. The plan adds a left turn lane from the northbound approach across from Wolfer Motors, with minor widening resurfacing and restriping to ease chronic northbound backups during peak hours and circus traffic.
Richard Harrell a 20 year old Venice area airman returned home for a week long leave after two months aboard the nuclear carrier USS Nimitz which ended a six month Persian Gulf tour with a port call in Norfolk Virginia on Memorial Day President Carter appeared on the ship during the port visit and Harrell spoke with him Harrell the son of Mr and Mrs William Harrell will rejoin training in Virginia next week with his wife Rhonda and their seven month old daughter and he plans to attend airman apprentice training while service members look forward to increased benefits and bonuses announced by Carter
Area veterans groups will hold Memorial Day events Saturday May 31 starting at 10 15 a m at the old Veterans Memorial Park on West Venice Avenue with a parade to the new park by the Venice Beach Pavilion for an 11 a m ceremony Venice High School Band and U S Marine Corps Junior ROTC Drill Team will participate Boy Scout Troop 159 leads flag raising with Will DeMarco Chien Li Chung Harry Bedomenico and Pat Harrison Meyer Trapp will lead the pledge and Mrs Elda Giberson will sing The Star Spangled Banner
Venice Mayor Harry E Case proclaims June 5 as Walter Farley Day at a council session. The Black Stallion will premiere in Venice with 6:30 and 9 p.m. showings at Venice Twin Theatres on June 5 and 6, with tickets distributed to students and key supporters. The film debuts statewide in Sarasota on June 6.
The Sun Coast Gondolier offers free student want ads from May 1 through June for employment or goods. Ads must be 20 words max, typed, and mailed or dropped at 200 East Miami Avenue. no phone orders. Coupons appear in Classifieds. ads run also in Sun Coast Times on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
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