Sears leads microwave oven sales with 80 recipe model
Mary Lou Merritt of Sears explains rising popularity of microwave ovens with 32 percent of Americans owning one by 1980. Sears touts an 80 pre programmed recipe oven and promotes microwaves as safe with minimal radiation risk. Prices range from 200 to 600 dollars as holiday gifts.
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Mary Lou Merritt
Sears, Roebuck and Company
Sears
Miss Merritt
Mary Lou McClintock
Summit, N.J
United States
Two Venice residents named to Parks Recreation Advisory Board
Mayor Harry Case appointed John Hamilton landscape architect and Arthur Dunscombe nurse anesthetist at Venice Hospital to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. They replace Evelyn Cogan and June Lee Reninger, who served since 1977. Carlyle Jones reports progress on West Venice Avenue median planting Hecksher Park and irrigation projects while noting vandalism and litter concern. The board also discusses West Blalock Park upgrades and potential South Jetty area plans. The group includes Ruth Pfister John Sullivan Norman Van Zandt Burr Standley Jones and ex officio City Councilman Kalajian. liaison with Sarasota County is Paul Atrochin.
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Venice
Parks and Recreation Advisory
Harry Case
John Hamilton
Arthur Dunscombe
Venice Hospital
Evelyn Cogan
June Lee Reninger
Carlyle Jones
West Venice Avenue
City Hall
Hecksher
West Blalock Park
Ruth Pfister
John Sullivan
Norman van Zandt
Burr Standley
Jones
John Kalajian
Neville Announces 1980 Retirement From Sarasota County Commission
James Neville, Sarasota County Commissioner, says he will not seek re election in 1980 and plans to finish his final year. He recommends Mabry Carlton Jr. as successor and praises Carlton while Carlton declines comment. Neville notes 25 years of public service and environmental leadership.
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Sarasota County
James Neville
Neville
County Commission
Mabry Carlton Jr
Sarasota
Carlton
Republican Executive Committee
John Blair
Cattlemen’s Association
Commission
Reubin Askew
Winners announced in Sun Coast Gondolier carrier contest
Cathy String and Cherie Lutman were named the first two winners for reaching 20 points in the Sun Coast Gondolier subscription sales contest. Eighty contestants, all news carriers, compete as the event ends today with a trip to the Disney World park near Orlando.
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Disney World
Orlando
Sun Coast
Cathy String
Cherie Lutman
Cathy
Cherie
Farley Eyes Venice Premiere For The Black Stallion
Venice resident Count Cornwell plans a fan committee to organize a grand Venice showing of The Black Stallion. He envisions a town celebration and aims to provide access for every child, funding tickets through local donations.
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Cornwell
Venice
Farley
Hypnotism Offered as Tool for Various Problems
Borden explains hypnotism as a relaxation and suggestion method not a cure-all. He notes its use by some cities to help witnesses reveal subconscious facts and will speak at a Venice Area Women’s League fundraiser on November 7 at Venice Junior High. He charges 30 dollars per half hour, treats about 25 patients per half-day, and uses biofeedback tape for remainder of sessions. In obesity cases sessions may be costly, with twice weekly visits for several weeks then weekly reinforcement. many Venice area women have found it worthwhile, with some losing over 100 pounds.
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Borden
Venice Area Women’s League
Venice Junior High
Rieth starts People Bank in city
Rieth initiates a People Bank in the city with names addresses and phone numbers of residents willing to share knowledge. Present council members and recent office holders have already deposited their details.
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Rieth
People Bank
City Hall
Rentals Signal Early Boom as Snowbirds Move to Florida
The Venice area shows rising rentals and higher daily car traffic with many out of state plates. Observers say the tourist season appears to be starting earlier each year and some plan permanent Florida moves ahead of schedule.
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Florida
Venice
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