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Newspaper
The Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1968
Page
1
Television producer Jack Cooper plans a new version of A Christmas Carol with child Scrooge and Pa Ma Scrooge. He tasks writers to create motivation for Scrooge while staging a stylized, behind the scenes family tableau.
Ray Arnold and Riki Neumann were chosen from a 14 member court by Venice High School faculty at the 1968 junior senior prom held at Kentucky Military Institute. Princesses Debra Bennett Annette Carpenter Janice China Deborah Haselby Rose Moore Linda Reiter. Princes William Bowles Robert Hamilton Paul Pfeuffer Harvey Rohling Martin Thompson Randy Willis. Neumann daughter of Col. Richard T. Neumann born in Yokohama. The couple presided over a night of dances, festivities, and after parties marking the seniors’ farewell and juniors’ turn next year.
Cheri Smith, 16, of Venice faces head trauma after a rock toss in Venezia Park Saturday. She lost a class ring, wandered dazed with a small brown and white dog nearby, then walked to Venice Hospital for four stitches. Police or witnesses are not cited.
The Venice Area Chamber of Commerce asks all downtown merchants to close from 10 30 to 11 30 a m on Memorial Day to allow employees to attend services at Veterans Memorial Park. City and county offices post office banks and savings and loan institutions will close for the day.
Mayor Charles A. Brown told a Republican Club meeting that residents should work to improve the city’s image and seek the truth before spreading rumors. He said false publicity harms property owners and the city.
The group urged residents to solve city problems by mutual understanding and cooperation. Commissioner John McCrork pledged harmony with the mayor. Civic Association President Albert Goll urged speedy completion of the ambulance service questionnaire and announced a Memorial Day program at the Civic Center. Ernest Hallen was named the new Republican committeeman for North Port Charlotte.
An alleged midnight shooting at the Venice Municipal Fishing Pier triggered a pursuit by Venice Police, Sarasota County deputies, and the Coast Guard. Three men from Sarasota and Nokomis were arrested on aggravated assault warrants. two were released on bonds.
The Venice taxi company ceased operations on Saturday, leaving residents with no public transport. Concerns from elderly and mobility challenged residents prompted calls to The Gondolier. Raymond Fuller of the Venice Area Chamber of Commerce said the issue is serious and will seek a local or external firm to start a new taxi service.
A cautionary piece warns parents that ornamental plants pose real poisoning risks for children. It lists Gloriosa lilies, lantana, oleander, poke weed, jimsonweed, privet, and hydrangea as especially hazardous, noting deadly doses, skin reactions, and accidental ingestions by toddlers at play.
The Gondolier announces free classified ads May 26 to June 20 for students to request jobs or offer services. Ads capped at 20 words include age and contact. Venice Police and city offices will seek student hires, with eight summer positions for high school students or recent graduates.
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