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Newspaper
The Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1966
Page
1
In this Venice column FEACHLE EDGE voices observations on pop culture parodies and a local figure resembling William G. Loeffler. Readers report cracked windows at the beach house near the pavilion and urge repairs. The piece condemns vandalism and calls for city action via Councilman Edward S. Raymond.
Venice pollster Baynard reports Burns leading Kelly and High in a May 3 Democratic primary runoff plan. The 80 percent response sampling shows Burns 50 percent, Kelly 32 percent, High 18 percent, with a Burns Kelly runoff likely. Baynard notes possible shifts as campaigns heat up.
City and county officials joined to demand immediate safety precautions at a dangerous railroad crossing on the U S 41 by pass where a night crash killed James Walker age 49 of Boca Grande. His southbound car struck a Seaboard Railroad freight train at 10 30 p m near newly completed crossovers. Mayor Smyth D Brohard led the call.
Readers warned that the Venice by-pass intersection with the U S 41 railroad crossing is a hazardous, confusing junction. Virginia Jones urges proper lights and an overpass, while County Commissioner Warren works with the State Road Board and Vince Nuccio to secure safety measures.
Venice visitor Bryant Baker, renowned sculptor of presidents and public works in 40 states and 10 countries, muses on aging and his return to a redec orated New York studio. He recalls a 1932 33 tarpon trip, details vast commissions from Taft to Kennedy, and notes a life devoted to sculpture with little time for marriage.
Nearly 200 Venice High School seniors will receive diplomas at commencement Friday June 10 in the Ringling circus arena Venice Airport. This 1966 ceremony marks the second year in the circus winter quarters arena after outdoor and gymnasium venues due to expanding class size. Baccalaureate for the class of 1966 will be held June 5 the preceding Sunday.
The Venice High School expansion plans call for a new library and repurposing the existing library into two classrooms and three guidance rooms. Construction will begin in spring and finish before the fall term. Bids close May 10 at 8 p.m. Sarasota County Board of Instruction. Prom and banquet dates set with Prom on May 13 at Kentucky Military Institute and banquet April 27 in the school cafeteria. Prom king and queen candidates named. Senior Class Day scheduled for May 5 at Jamay.
Sarasota County Commission hears survey by library planning expert praising Venice and Englewood libraries. Joseph L. Wheeler notes Venice’s strong building and rising circulation toward 100,000 in a few years, while Englewood shows 5,900 January circulations toward 80 000 to 90 000, yet both receive less county support than Sarasota. The call: integrate into a four-county system to meet future population needs.
Mrs Charlene Rule assists Mrs J A Ward as Ward accepts the Frigidaire portable dishwasher grand prize at the Venice Area Electric Cooking School and Appliance Exposition held at Venice Gardens Recreation Center. The two day event drew about 700 people with prizes donated by Savemore Furniture and Appliance De Sears Venice Electric Appliance and others.
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