Venice Lions Club Forges Legacy Since 1947 Civic Roots
Venice Lions Club formed July 15 1947 with 38 members after Venice rehabil itation days and Army withdrawal. Founding president Philip Mallory left a deep imprint with long time members Dr Talmadge S Thompson J Douglas Arnall H E Weltz and James M Dick still active. The club grew as a major local fund raiser featuring Beach Casino lease barbecues and donkey baseball with the American Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Venice Lions Club
Venice
U. S. Army Air Force
U. S. Army
Philip Mallory
Talmadge S. Thompson
J. Douglas Arnall
H. E
Dutch) Weltz
James M
Jim) Dick
International Lions Club
American Legion
First Impressions of Entry Halls and Venice Lions Club History
The article highlights entry hall decorating ideas to maximize space with mirrors, chests, and connectors for storage. It then traces Venice Lions Club activities from 1951 to 1967, noting eye health programs, school screenings, sight aid donations, and leadership changes led by Hoke S. Bowden and Guy S. Penner.
Flagler Walters Wedding at The Crews Methodist Church
Miss Vicki Lee Walters and Howard Eugene Flagler wed at The Crews Methodist Church Winston-Salem N C. The ceremony featured Reginald Cook with attendants including Mrs John T Wallace and Patricia Wallace. After a reception the couple plans to reside in Chicago following a trip to Klinger Lake Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crews Methodist Church
Winston-Salem
N. C
Vicki Lee Walters
Howard Eugene Flagler
Ralph J. Walters
Venice
Flagler
Holland J. Flagler
Chicago, IL
Reginald Cook
Henry Vanhoy
John T. Wallace
Ann Whicker
Connie Nelson
Jane W. Duncan
Smithfield
N.C
Patricia
Mathew Wallace
Henry Cowan
Chicago
Ill
Robert Flagler
Oxford
Bill Duncan
Mike Smoker
Sturgis
Mich
Don Whicker
K. A. Whicker
Venice High School
Hartford Airline Personnel School
Hartford
Jr Division Trip Reminder to Asolo Theatre Festival
Members of the Venice Nokomis Woman's Club Jr division are reminded today is the reservations deadline for a trip to the Asolo Theatre Festival in Sarasota. The group departs Monday evening Aug 8 at 7 30 p m from the club parking area on North Harbor Drive to see Moliere The Miser. Call Mrs Charles Koch or Mrs Raymond W Edge to reserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venice-Nokomis Woman’s Club
Asolo
Sarasota
Woman’s Club
North Harbor Drive
Charles Koch
Raymond W. Edge
Englewood Baptist Church Plans Vacation Bible School
Englewood arrangements announce Vacation Bible School at First Baptist Church. Rev. Samuel Daniels will supervise. A preparation meeting Saturday and classes start Sunday with daily films crafts refreshment and a field trip. Final session Sunday July 31 at 10 am with program at 11 am. Hostess Mrs G H Whiteaker. Carol Bianche secretary. Teachers listed for various age groups.
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Englewood
First Baptist Church
Samuel Daniels
Floridaland
G. H. Whiteaker
Carol Bianche
Fred Bianche
Dan McLeroy
Pat Lawrence
Norman Taft
HAV Tops 2,500 Hours During June
Hospital Auxiliary Volunteers report June totals of 211 workers contributing 2,677.5 hours across services including Morning Aides 178 hours and Evening Aides 95 hours. Chairmen list names such as Mrs. Bess Chamberlain and Mrs. Harold Clapp. luncheon programs pause in summer with activities moved to St Marks Parish Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venice
Sarasota Federal Savings and Loan Assn
Christopher Magee
HAV
St. Marks Episcopal Church
Bess Chamberlain
Harley Seiss
Sylvia Trier
Carl Henlein
Edward Hatton
F. W. Radske
William Birmingham
Glen McGuire
Edwin L. Swenson
Harold Clapp
Ernest Hale
A. J. Nadzel
You're Engaged Let The Gondolier Be Among First To Know
A reader announces an engagement and invites news coverage in The Gondolier. The brief note signals upcoming wedding plans and requests inclusion in the society column.
Ex Peace Corps Worker To Present Program At Venice Church
Walter D. Thurau a former Peace Corps worker in Afghanistan will present slides and commentary on the people of Afghanistan and India at 7 30 p m Tuesday meeting of the Women s Society of Christian Service at the Venice Nokomis Methodist Church Mrs Thurau also served in the Peace Corps with her husband for two years
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Walter D. Thurau
Peace Corps
Afghanistan
Afganistan
India
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Venice-Nokomis Methodist Church
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Venice Lions Is
P. S
Britton’s
House OF Furniture
Fila
Venice-Nokomis
Hoke S. Bowden
School For the Blind
Daytona Beach
Florida Foundation For the Blind
Osprey
South Trail
Nokomis
Venice Area
Charles A
Chuck) Reiter
Robert W
Bob) Hardee
Lions Club
Lions
Reiter
James A
Jim) Hightower
George E
Bud) Youngberg Jr
Guy S. Penner
By Ron Britton
Englewood Baptist Church
Pittman
Ward Martin
James Beale
Earl N. P. Rawles
W. C. Weisgerber
Ann Cobb
Rondel's
S. Tamiami Trail
Sears
Savings and Loan Association OF
Venice, Florida
Sarasota County
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