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Newspaper
The Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1966
Page
1
A planner criticizes using a 193 arery UUG annual debt payment instead of 140 596 21 dollars for the general fund debt expense. The notice precedes a November 22 City Council public hearing on a civic auditorium referendum for freeholders, with plans to be prepared before a possible spring vote.
The Ringling Bros Barnum & Bailey Circus prepares for the 1967 season at Venice winter headquarters. Rehearsals start Dec 19 with new acts from Europe and familiar performers like the Flying Goonas and Stephen brothers. Jack Joyce trains ponies on the lot. Hugo Schmitt drills an elephant with its mother. Admission is 1 for adults and 50 cents for children, under five free.
Venice police under Chief John C. Shockey increase night checks on youth gatherings and cars carrying alcohol. Extra officers will patrol holiday weekends as out of town vehicles from St Petersburg are seen driving through Venice. Vandalism Friday included theft of signs at Venice Airport damage at Gulf Restaurant and Beach Casino and mischief along Nokomis Avenue.
Four brand new television sets valued around 1500 dollars were stolen from Tom's TV Sales and Service at 1833 5S Tamiami Trail Venice area late Tuesday night or Wednesday morning. Deputy Harley Harn said entry was gained by forcing open a back door and a light truck likely aided the theft though no tire marks appeared on the driveway. Owner Tom Halstead added a small amount of change was stolen.
A hitchhiker to Venice police reported two men with two machine guns in a white Chevrolet traveling south from Venice at 2:07 a.m. Tuesday. Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office later clarified the guns were toys. The note suggests an early Christmas shopping scare.
Venice Police Chief John C. Shockey warned parents and youths that serving alcohol to minors at teen parties risks trouble. The police department had received information about underage drinking at home gatherings.
Editorial quotes Shockey warning that illegal alcohol service to under 21 carries fines and jail. Minors drinking can face possession charges. those under 17 go to juvenile authorities, older youths face city or county courts and FBI fingerprinting. A conviction could ruin college, military, or professional plans.
One of three candidates, Frank Winesette, reenters the Venice City Council race after filing minutes before the deadline. He faces Luther Luck and Douglas A. Sturges in the nonpartisan contest.
Major Larry E. Scoggins of Venice earns the Distinguished Flying Cross with Oak Leaf Cluster, a Bronze Star, and multiple Air Medals as commander of a UH-1D helicopter in Viet Nam. Captain Robert T. Brannon of Venice Gardens receives the Air Force Commendation Medal for meritorious service in Southeast Asia.
Copies of a confidential labor availability survey were mailed in South County as part of Sarasota County IDC efforts. The Florida Development Commission will tabulate responses from 17 to 65 plus, including retirees who can introduce former employers. The survey aims to show labor availability to attract manufacturers and potential plant sites.
The Venice Area Board of Realtors will install new officers led by Kermit L. Micklethwait as president at a dinner meeting next Tuesday at Cyro's. H. N. Bud Wimmers serves as vice president and J. Herschel Morris as secretary treasurer. A 6 30 p.m hospitality hour precedes a 7 30 dinner with installation by John R. Wood. outgoing president Earl D. Edge. Larry Redford will be welcomed as a new member.
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