Venice junior high awards honor top students
Robert Hamilton and Phyllis Free win top VJHS awards at the annual awards program. The ceremony named citizenship, science, typing, and athletic awards for multiple grades with numerous students honored for achievements across clubs, journalism, and public service.
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Robert Hamilton
Phyllis Free
Venice
Delores Gooch
Steve Brown
John Sleasman
Jeff Stone
Kirk Tischler
Pierce Eichelberger
Mark Ward
David Rose
Ben Steele
Dick Austin
Terry Leas
Harvey Rohlwing
Carl Buckelew
County Firing of Bridges Sparks Political Clash
County Commission tensions flare as Jim Bridges, long time public works supervisor, is ousted amid accusations of inefficiency. Democrat John R. Johnson condemns move as political while Bridges and secretary Suzanne Dysert resist resignations. Several Republicans signed the firing papers. others object or withhold. Bridges reports multiple job offers amid the controversy and notes prior raise.
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Jim Bridges
South County
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Bridges
Warren
Public Works Department
Commission
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Dysert
Ion
County Commission
Venice Area happenings set for July fourth fireworks
Venice news notes the Venice Area Junior Chamber plans for a July fourth celebration with fireworks and co chairmen Robert Bellcase and James Hill. The Miss Venice contest is postponed. A 45th wedding anniversary celebration for Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Peterson is reported at Casey Key.
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E. C. Peterson
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Bullard Wins House and Cash in Florida Contest
Venice area civic leader Rockwood Bullard was named among five top prize winners in a national contest by Proctor and Gamble and other sponsors. He won a $13,980 Mackle-built home plus $4,500 in cash and pledged $1,500 of his winnings to the Venice Area Public Library fundraiser.
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Gillis H. Tidwell
North County
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Casey Key
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Publix
Venice
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Bob Smith
New Venice
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Proctor and Gamble
John Bonner
Mackle Bros
Publix Markets
Florida
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Deltona Corp
Miami
Florida Development Commission
Bullard
Venice Area Public Library
George E. Youngberg Sr
First National Bank of Venice Board
Venice Area
Venice Council Studies Airport Lease for Thangars and Charter Service
Venice city council reviewed a proposal by Dr. Luther Luck a local optometrist to lease two and one quarter acres of the airport fronting Base Avenue for thirty years. The plan includes six T hangars a charter flight service and a flight school with six more Thangars planned within a year. Estimated first six hangars cost twelve thousand five hundred dollars. FAA approval still required.
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Venice
Luther Luck
Venice Optometrist
Base Avenue
Fette Aircraft Service
Luck
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Federal Aviation Agency
FAA
Map Of Area In The Works
The 1966 Venice area map, published by Byron Markle, goes to press in July for Aug 1 distribution. Markle says at least 20 000 maps will be printed, a one third increase from last year, with four color printing and updated city boundaries including newly annexed areas. Advertising must be received by June 23.
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Byron Markle
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Chamber of Commerce
Freedom To Be Right Graduation Theme Graces VHS Commencement
Ray Richard Joel son delivers the valedictory at Venice High School's 36th annual commencement in Ringling Auditorium. He speaks on democracy as birthright and danger, praising freemen who govern themselves and warning that self reliance carries risk amid history’s martyrs and social pressures.
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Venice Hospital
America
Ray Richard Joelson
Venice High School
Ringling Auditorium
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Freeman
Jackson
Orphan Aid Drive Leads Soldiers to Help Kore a Children
Pfc Johnny Kramarczyk a Venice visitor and former Gondolier subject seeks civilian aid for orphans near his Korea stationed post Readers can write to Pfc Kramarczyk U S 51539044 Fourth Missile Command 226th Signal Co APO San Francisco California 96208 to offer assistance The May 20 issue reported his campaign for support from civilians
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Venice
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the Gondolier
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U.S
Fourth Missile Command
226Th Signal Co
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Calif
License Office Opens For Area In South County
Sarasota County Judge John T. Graham announces a new Venice location for driver and hunting fishing licenses. Starting today licenses issued five days weekly at 232 Pedro St Venice from 8:30 to 1 and 2 to 5. Hunting fishing licenses go on sale Tuesday with a combined license price of 10.50.
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Venice
South County
Sarasota
John T. Graham
William Whitney
Whitney
Pedro St
Fire department adds new information line
The Venice Fire Department now provides two numbers for public use. Report fires at 488-4411, unchanged. For information inquiries, call 488-7333.
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