Family visits fill Nokomis home with relatives from near and far
The Wrede household on Bayview Parkway Nokomis hosted a busy weekend with Sheri Montgomery of St Petersburg visiting from Tampa along with Mr. and Mrs. G J Montgomery. Also present were Mrs. Wrede's brother and wife Wayne Hagerty of Richmond Virginia and their children Gregg and Janet. The gathering included Mrs. Charles Wrede and children Charles Jr and Karen Ann of Lakeland and Tom Wrede Jr. The group enjoyed time together and planning for a neighborly get together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Wrede
Bayview Parkway
Nokomis
Sheri Montgomery
St. Petersburg
G. J. Montgomery
Charles Wrede
Charles Jr
Karen Ann
Lakeland
Wayne Hagerty
Richmond, Va
Gregg
Janet
Tom Wrede Jr
Pioneer Days Decorations Contest Opens for County Residents
Englewood Chamber of Commerce invites participation in Pioneer Days contest with more than 400 in awards for best decorations and original ideas. Open to residents of Charlotte Lee and Sarasota Counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Englewood
Kavanaughs Move From Southampton to North Port
Mrs. Kavanaugh and her husband Edward, former NYU buildings chief and Columbia Lincoln Corp. executive, relocated from Southampton, Long Island to North Port a year ago, where they reside at 357 Malaluka Road. Edward is a former NYU superintendent and past National Power Engineers member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York University
Suffolk County
Riverhead
N. Y
Kavanaugh
Edward
Columbia-Lincoln Corp
New York City
National 1. of Power Engineers
Fved
Southampton
Teo Island
North Port
Lcke
Yeside
Malaluka
Belvidere Commission Debates Bond Ballot and Federal Funds
Commissioners discuss a $3.1 million bond referendum and the potential for more than $4.5 million with possible federal grants. The panel asks voters to know that federal funds may be available but decisions on usage would come later if the bond passes. Chairman L L Parker says each tract of land would need separate negotiation and approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Parker
Gondolier
City tax office space dispute over drive-up window
Miss Hagerman disputed the Sarasota tax office space proposal saying it would not meet her needs. The board offered to relocate the tag office to the former Circuit Court Clerk space while keeping mail room storage in the basement but she said this remains inadequate. Parker noted Hagerman’s new space exceeds the national average of 150 square feet per person for efficiently run offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sota
Miss Hagerman
Sarasota
Circuit Court
Robert Zinn
Cycle Accident Injures Rider
A motorcyclist, Wayne B. Wakeford, 35, of Venice, suffered scratches and abrasions when his bike drifted off State Route 775 north of Englewood and hit a shoulder hole. Treated at Venice Hospital and released. Vehicle damage estimated at $40. No charges filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne B. Wakeford
Venice
Englewood
W. P. Dixon
Wakeford
Venice Hospital
Dixon
Canal Dredging Aims to Link Estates Lake Channel
The Intracoastal Waterway dredge Charleston will cut through the land link between Country Club Estates lake and the new canal over the weekend. Engineer Jim Vann says the cut will lower Estate water by five to six feet and create a nine foot minimum depth at mean low tide to connect Lemon Bay and Roberts Bay by salt water, aiding trailer park access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club Estates
Charleston
Jim Vann
Vann
Trailer Park
Lemon Bay
Roberts Bay
Admissions and Discharges list for Nokomis and nearby towns
August 2 to 4 lists admissions and discharges by name and locale across Nokomis Venice Englewood Arcadia North Port Charlotte Port Charlotte Laurel Boca Grande Charlotte Harbor Fort Myers. Individuals named include David Bass Laurence Codner Samuel Oakley Esther Fritchen Lydia Domm Loretta Scott Loretta Scott Doris Hargis and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Bass
Placida
Laurence Codner
Englewood
Samuel Oakley
Sarasota
Virginia Gentry
Venice
Virginia Anderson
Nokomis
Wilhemina Inskeep
Englwood
Marcus Covington
Helen E. Lee
North Port Charlotte
Hope Mills
Esther Fritchen
Helen Clayton
Wallace Suephenson
Irma Robinson
Arcadia
Loretta Scott
Mildred Wreesman
Elsie Powis
William Bigler
Port Charlotte
Dennis Webrand
Lydia Domm
Lydia Ash
Albert Jones
Alonzo Hall
Harry Watson
Pringle Terrill
Leroy Haskins
Doris Hargis
Boca Grande
James Tyler Truett
Charlotte Harbor
Lyster Wester
Patsy Hutchinson
Matalie Adams
Bertha McCoy
Baby Girl
Laurel
Joseph Paul
Arthur Breeden
Fort Myers
Delta Heller
North Port Charlote
Ellen Ford
Charles Salo
Dorothy Roberts
Three Venice youths cited in city traffic crackdown
Three Venice area residents received traffic tickets Wednesday as the police department widens its effort to curb violations. Ronald Herbert Johnson, 17, Nokomis Route 2, disobeyed a red light. Charles Arnold Farling, 16, 729 Cadiz Road, cited for careless driving. Luke Haberk, 1101 Nokomis Ave., ticketed for disobeying a stop sign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venice Area
Ronald Herbert Johnson
Nokomis
Ernest Cowan Jr
Charles Arnold Farling
Cadiz Road
Cowan
Luke Haberk
Nokomis Ave
Frank Covill
Driver Sentenced In City Court For Weekend Jail Time
Venice Municipal Judge John J. Blair gave Mark A. Saccullo a 10 day jail term to be served on five weekends and added four points to his reckless driving record. The court also listed separate fines and points for Schweichert Hodges Case and Eichelberger, with Mason Jr. receiving a suspended $35 fine and three points for failure to have a vehicle under control. A careless driving charge against Blaira was dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venice
John J. Blair
Mark A. Saccullo
Blair
Saccullo
Gregory P. Schweichert
Charles R. Hodges
Charles R. Case
George P. Eichelberger
Jerry D. Blaira
John W. Mason Jr
Fianchey Recovers Boat But Engine Still Missing
A 12 foot aluminum boat stolen from Harley H Hanchey of Venice Farm Road early last week has been recovered. The engine, a 519 horsepower unit, did not return with the boat and remains missing. Hanchey reports the recovery and continues to search for the engine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley H. Hanchey
Venice Farm Road
Hanchey
Kiwanians Back Free Press At Annual Convention
Venice Kiwanis President Paul H. Maurer reported that Kiwanis International affirmed active support for the news media and freedom of the press despite questions of information sources. Delegates debated ethics after a reporter was fired for not revealing a source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis International
Portland
Ore
Venice Kiwanis
Paul H. Maurer
Maurer
Lyndon B. Johnson
U.S
Eugene McCarthy
Minnesota
Venice
Sheriff Finds Missing Boat After Neighbor Tip
The Sarasota County sheriff's office pursued leads when a neighbor reported a boat floating in a canal. The boat was located by Hanchey and brought home, with hope that the engine may soon be recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarasota County
Protect Nurses Urges Wide Action After Dormitory Tragedy
40 et 8 Jack Wilkins of the American Legion calls for nationwide protective measures for nursing students in dormitories. He recalls the Chicago nursing dormitory killings and suggests a student safety booklet as a practical step, noting hospital security as ideal but costly. The 40 et 8 sponsors a tuition scholarship at Manatee Junior College, with Volture active in child welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Wilkins
American Legion
Chicago
Wilkin
Manatee Junior College
Volture
Driver Injured In Bypass Crash Near Venice
Vaughn Dunn Lacklove, 69, was slightly injured when his car halted at a stop sign on the Venice Bypass was struck from behind by a truck driven by Fred Geller, 38, of Daytona. State Trooper Campbell said Geller’s brakes failed and the impact caused $25 damage to the car. no charges were filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaughn Dunn Lacklove
Venice
C. E. Campbell
Lacklove
Fred Geller
Daytona
Campbell
Geller
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Ronald Regan
California
Calif
Hagerman
Estates Lake
Gulf Garden Center
S. Trail
Duracrete
Duracrete Spray Co
Larry's Mower Service
Jacobsen, Snapper & Toro Mowers
Harry Drehouse
Estil
Tamiami Trail
Itm. P. Toole Inc
Realtor
Action TV
Judd Whitmore
Adams & Houser Hardware Inc
Hoover Appliances
Houseware
Lucas Paints
Garden Tools
S&h
Venice Shopping Center
W. Venice Ave
Rudy's Welding Service
Fla
Airlines
Steamshi
Hertz Car Rentals
W. Venice
Ave
Auto Service
General Repairs
Venice Ave
the Cycle & Mower Center
Milan Ave. E
Emory Shaw
S. Tamiami
B & W Auto
Amazing! News
Mallory
Duracell
J & H Drugs
S. McCall Road
SFS Savings Account
Sarasota Federal
C Lly
Sign of the Golden Eagle
Fide Rail Savings and Loan Association
Downtown
South Gate
Gulf Gate
St. Tamiami Trail
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