David Rapp Celebrates 50 Years as Mason in Venice
David Rapp, longtime Venice resident since 1945, was honored for his 50th anniversary as a Mason by the South Fallsburgh N Y Masonic Lodge where he is a past worshipful master. A charter member and former secretary, he was the lodge’s first 50 year Mason and received an engraved plaque and a 50 year medal during a large gathering. The Rapps live at 800 Madrid Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Rapp
Venice
South Fallsburgh
N. Y
Masonic Lodge
Rapp
Madrid St
Venice Gondolier item brief
Local Venice paper notes a brief item dated December 5 1966 detailing community news and upcoming events in the GONDOLIER edition.
Editorial on private enterprise and youth freedom
The piece argues that young people benefit most from free enterprise and private property. It warns schools rarely teach basic economics and stresses that representative government relies on individuals earning a living free from political control. It calls for directing federal education funds toward teaching economics to preserve liberty and prosperity.
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United States
U. S
Religion, Literature, and Moral Seekers in the Library Column
The column surveys faith, ethics, and literature with quotes from Arnold Santayana Whitman and Franklin on religion’s role. It reflects on prayer’s efficacy and notes Alexis Carrel’s perspectives within a library note.
Venice artist Leila Watlington shows nine paintings
Mrs. Watlington exhibits a nine work collection at A. G. Edwards & Sons 137 West Venice Ave opening November 25 for six weeks. The oil polymer acrylic and casein pieces span 1961 to 1965 showing development from representational to non objective with The Mob winning Venice Area Art League honors.
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Venice
Leila Watlington
A. G. Edwards & Sons
West
Venice Ave
Venice Area Art League
Newspaper Subscription Rates by County and Out of County
The notice lists subscription prices for county residents at 5.25 dollars annually, 3.25 dollars biannually, 2.75 dollars quarterly, and 0.10 dollars per copy. For out of county readers the rates are 6.25 dollars per year, 4.25 dollars biannually, and 3.00 dollars per three months.
Newspaper Classified Agency Notices
Advertising and news service credits printed in the local paper credit the Associated Press for local Republications and AP dispatches. Listings show representatives in Florida, New York, Atlanta, Detroit and other locations.
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Associated Press
Florida Press Service
Gainesville
Fla
American
New York
N. Y
Atlanta
Detroit, Mich
Art League Program On Painting Principles And Practices
Lois Bartlett Tracy presents a program on Painting Principles and Practices for the Venice Art League. The noted artist lecturer and writer has shown in 40 American museums and exhibited in NASO circuit shows and at the National Academy. She has earned numerous awards in a long career.
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Lois Bartlett Tracy
Venice Art League
Civic Center
Barcelona Avenue
Tracy
National Association of Women Artists
National Academy
Round Dance Basic Class Starts Tonight
A round dance basic class begins this evening at the Venice Civic Center on Barcelona Avenue. The eight week course runs Mondays from 7 to 8 15 p m with the Gondoliers of Venice round dance club following from 8 15 to 11 p m. Instructors are Mr and Mrs Byron M Markle assisted by the Gondoliers Club.
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Venice Civic Center
Barcelona Avenue
Gondoliers of
Venice
Round Dance Club
Byron M. Markle
Markle
State of
Florida
Round Dance Council of Florida
West Coast
Round Dance Teachers Assn
New Officers for TOPS Club at Circus City Meet
Mrs Henry Buckner was elected leader of Circus City TOPS with Mrs Thomas Vining as co leader. Other officers named include Mrs Paul Dunning secretary Mrs Donald Smith treasurer and weight recorders Mrs Betty Burkette and Mrs Betty Todd. Club meets Mondays at 7 p m in Venice Bay Recreation Center. Exercise classes at 6 30 p m. Installation and Christmas party set for Monday Dec 19 with gift exchange and contest prizes.
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Henry Buckner
Circus City
Big Tops
Thomas Vining
Paul Dunning
Donald Smith
Betty Burkette
Betty Todd
TOPS
Venice Bay Trailer Park
Local Ad Prospectus Teases Wide Readership
An advertising notice promises broad exposure as a local business places a classified ad. The message targets hundreds of prospective customers, highlighting potential reach and market visibility for the listing.
Venice United Church of Christ Men’s Fellowship Tonight
The monthly Venice United Church of Christ Men’s Fellowship meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Towne Educational Building on Shamrock Boulevard, Venice Gardens. Guest speaker is retired U.S. Navy Captain Hubert E. Paddock, 1914 Annapolis graduate. Refreshments will be served. All men and friends invited.
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Venice United Church of Christ Men’s Fellowship
Towne
Shamrock Boulevard
Venice Gardens
U.S. Navy
Hubert E. Paddock
Annapolis
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Ism
Library Column
B. Larz Newton
Friends OF the Library
Matthew Arnold
George Santayana
Walt Whitman
Benjamin Franklin
Alexis Carrel
William James
Harvard
E. E. Kellett
Philo
Sophia
New Venice Area
Oye
Bill Phillips Ford
Don Dunkle
Gene L. Green
Democratic Women’s Club
South Sarasota County
Victor Bo
Vincent C. Ockenfels
Mary Schram
Elaine Tempas
Paul Taylor
Gondolier
Bill Dodge
Mrs. Watlington
Memphis Academy of Art
Memphis
Wally Devlin
Sarasota
Herbert Stoddard
Sophie Johnstone
New College Fine Arts Institute
Syd Solomon
Balcomb Greene
Conrad Mara-Relli
James Brooks
Granada Ave
Sunodt
Sunoco
Venice Gardens Area
John Cox
Tampa
Don Elliott
The
Gondolier Publications,Inc
Miami Avenue
Sarasota Memorial Park
Sloan Oud Wirdare
Jerry
Shoe Comfort Shop
S. Tamiami Trail
Venice, Fla
Tops Club
United Church of Chiist Men's Fellowship Tonight
Sarasota County
Lovely Lake Waterfront
Olympic Pool
Gulf Beaches
Venice Gardens OF Venice, Inc
U.S
Tamiami Trail
Sarasota Federal Savings and Loan Association
Main
South Gate
Bee Ridge Rd
Gulf Gate
Stickney Pt. Rd
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