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Newspaper
The Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1966
Page
2
Column notes rising living costs and a playful take on spray shaving as a modern convenience. It also promotes Sunday In New York at the Venice Little Theatre with Beall's and the box office selling tickets, plus a holiday bumper sticker quip and a Caribbean conference report from Florida.
Venice voters head to the polls tomorrow to decide a three way nonpartisan council race for the seat of David Hamilton. Candidates are Dr. Luther Luck an optometrist Frank Winesette a real estate sales manager and Douglas Sturges a Venice postal employee. Polls run 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Venice Civic Center for registered municipal voters only.
Ringling Bros Barnum Bailey plans a Bulgarian flavor for the 1967 program. Sofia sent 45 performers by air on Dec 22 for rehearsals, including 9 Silagi troupe and 10 Dabritsch swing act. New features include a Bulgarian perch duo and a Viva Mexico horse act with 24 riders.
A Laurel family of seven is homeless after a $25 000 fire destroyed Curtis Bass's three bedroom frame home behind Tropical Gardens nursery. Union Volunteer Fire Dept of Nokomis fought the blaze with pond water. Fire Chief Frank Hyder was hospitalized for smoke inhalation but in good condition. The family lost clothing personal belongings birth certificates and Christmas gifts. two guns were saved. The cause remains undetermined.
Dr. Douglas R. Murphy and William H. Beer were elected directors of the Venice-Nokomis Bank after four directors resigned last week. Bank president Robert S. Baynard thanked the outgoing trustees Frank C. Raeburn Richard O'Shaughnessy Sr O. L. Mahon and M. A. Braswell for long service. Dr Murphy a Venice resident since 1925 is Venice Hospital chief of surgery.
The Norfolk Dredging Co. began removing a 200 by 200 foot oyster bar in Roberts Bay that posed a navigation hazard. The $3,600 project is funded by WCIND and local groups including Eagle Point Inc and the Venice Area Chamber of Commerce with a $600 share available from boaters.
Fullback Ward Curry of Venice High School was named to the Class A Region II All-Star offensive backfield. Also honored were Corral Coast Conference players Guard Dale Rawles David Hodges and Ralph Costantino plus others from Palmetto Southeast and Cypress Lake on the regional list.
Venice businessman Robert L Anderson asks local business leaders for feedback on operating and maintaining Lake Venice Golf Course. The poll seeks views on course condition, impact on the area, and member affiliations, amid calls to reclaim the privately financed course.
Forest Ranger Pete Knauff of the Florida Forest Services Venezia Tower urged South Countians to avoid burning trash during the dry season. He advised contacting the Forest Service or local fire department before burning and noted cooler, drier conditions with higher winds increase the fire risk. Call Bradenton headquarters at WX-6011 to relay calls to Venezia Tower with toll-free service available.
November permits totaled 130 522 pushing eleven month total to 2 954 169 just shy of 3 million. no business or public building permits were issued in November 1966 or 1965. residential activity declined with four residence permits totaling 41 850 and one duplex permit 8 500. dredging in Roberts Bay added city construction but alterations and additions rose to 60 972 in November 1966.
The State Road Dept announced openings for 14 bridge tender positions on the three new Inland Waterway spans at Venice. John Sweinhart, assistant maintenance engineer, said the north bridge will be the first to receive signed tenders. Pay starts at $232 monthly. applicants should be 35 to 55, reside in the Venice area.
The Venice Nokomis Rotary Club announces its third annual turkey shoot at the Citgo U S 41 Turin Street site behind the Citgo Station. Hours run 9am to 5pm Saturday and 12pm to 5pm Sunday. Each round costs 1 with shells provided. Card donations are 50 cents with winners notified after 10 contestants finish. Proceeds fund Rotary projects.
The Ven ice Kiwanis Club laid plans for its annual Christmas tree sale at a noon meeting. The sale begins December 10 on the Kentucky Military Institute parade ground and runs daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. An array of spruce and scotch pine trees in all sizes will be offered.
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