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Newspaper
The Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1966
Page
1
A lighthearted note describes a family bird nest on a trellis prompting mock calls for federal aid. The piece humorously tracks feeding, watering, and disruption as eggs approach, hinting at Washington funding for bird care. Also mentions a found full upper denture and clears up church name status for Venice Nokomis Methodist Church.
Mrs D J Wildes and her children Skipper Jeff and Becky arrived from Hawaii where Joe Wildes served in the Navy. Joe plans a three week vacation before reporting to a new post in Annapolis Maryland. The family will stay in Nokomis to visit Mrs Wildes' parents.
Two area winners Nancy Lynn Bradley 19 Miss Venice and Sharon Leigh Kristick 19 Miss Charlotte County join 50 contestants entering Miss Florida Pageant in Sarasota June 12 through 18. Bradley, a Venice native and Manatee Junior College graduate, aims to study psychology at the University of Florida. Kristick, Port Charlotte Bank employee and Detroit native, was 1965 Venice High Prom Queen. Pageant tickets offer four-night access. advance “packages” and association memberships available via Sarasota office.
Sarasota County Commissioner L L Parker urged immediate signal installation at the Seaboard Airline crossing after a car struck a southbound train. He said SRD had promised blinkers by May 15 but work had not begun. Four riders were unharmed. damage totaled about $1,130.
Mrs. Sam Dillon named acting librarian of the Venice Area Public Library pending a successor to Dorothy Lantz whose resignation became effective Friday. George E. Youngberg Sr. said several candidates are considered and a decision is hoped soon. Starting salary offered is 6500. Dillon has served as assistant since March 1964 and is active in Venice Little Theatre. Current staff includes Mrs. Maurer, Mrs. Danklefs, and Mrs. Durfee.
Venice residents and visitors may not understand yield signs. The GONDOLIER reprints the Florida Highway Patrol definition: triangular signs require a full stop when traffic is present, but allow proceeding cautiously if the way is clear.
Lance Roper remained in serious condition at Sara sota Memorial Hospital after a Tuesday morning explosion at the Bonita Motel in Venice. Investigators cited a lit cigarette near gas from an open range burner as the probable cause and noted state approved appliances and proper ventilation in the apartment.
Lifeguard Don Breding reported the Venice public beach has a new white nylon hand line to help swimmers exit the water. The line, with floats, is anchored to a concrete post and attached to a red and white Styrofoam buoy, replacing the temporary hemp rope and oil drum setup.
The Venice Area Public Library releases its summer schedule with a major change closing all day Saturdays from June 18 and reopening on September 10. Regular hours are 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7 to 9 p.m. two evenings weekly, Monday and Thursday.
Loveland receives 500 for building fund from Venice Nokomis Rotary Club president Leon Terry in thanks for services to retarded children. Venice High seniors Janie Johnson and Jane Ridlon win first and second prizes in the Rotary essay contest The World and My Personal Goal. Johnson presents a dramatic excerpt about a child abducted into a totalitarian world.
Alan S. Foster reports on a two week VISTA training class in the Venice area with five coworkers. The group graduated Saturday at Tallevast and a wedding joined Foster and Susannah Miller. Foster noted SUN officials pushed Washington to assign two VISTAs to Venice Laurel, likely soon.
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