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Newspaper
The Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1966
Page
5
The June meeting of the Cecilian Music Society will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. in the home of Mrs. Garrett Mosure Sr. at 612. The program features a noted violinist and teacher who will speak to members.
Venice Area Garden Club members meet Thursday at 10 a.m. in the Sarasota Federal Savings and Loan parking lot. The tour visits Draggoo hibiscus gardens, D. R. Van Sickler groves featuring lychee and carambola, and Oscar Scherer State Park for a picnic. Co hosts are Hightower Courtney Wyckoff. program by Kennard on Arabian music. Dues due by meeting.
C A Nick Keller executive secretary of the Venice Area Chamber of Commerce will attend a week long seminar for chamber of commerce executives at the University of Georgia in Athens from June 12 to 18. Speakers and help come from several universities nationwide and the session is sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce of the U S.
Venice Elementary School PTA officials Mrs. Robert Graf newly installed president and Mrs. George H. Boyd Jr immediate past first vice president attended a four day Leadership Course at the University of South Florida in Tampa. They participated in Wednesday and Thursday sessions.
The piece envisions nuclear power under tight control as a key technology to dredge harbors and remove river rapids. It could cut channels linking the ocean with subsurface desert regions, enabling improved navigation and access.
Publishers announce a diverse summer lineup led by more fiction including first novels by new authors. Major WWII themed history books and biographies fill the list with titles from Crichton to Knowles, Lambert to Dylan plus a batch of detective and spy novels and art and travel portraits.
Venice area library update of top sellers includes fiction titles The Double Image by MacInnes The Source by Michener The Valley of the Dolls by Susann The Adventurers by Robbins The Embezzler by Auchincloss and non fiction In Cold Blood by Capote The Last Battle by Ryan The Proud Tower by Tuchman Papa Hemingway by Hotchner with on order status for selected titles.
Guidance for new college students on affordable wardrobe planning. Emphasizes under-buying, choosing a durable suit, weather appropriate coats, and avoiding impulse accessories. Advises against flashy cosmetics and lingerie, promotes practical shoes and boots, and cautions against extreme fashion trends for different climates.
Delegates from Grace Methodist and Venice Nokomis churches will attend the 124th Florida Annual Conference in Lakeland Tuesday through Friday. Leaders include Rev. John Louis Jones and Rev. Ed Dinkins with other church members such as Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gamble and Hugh C. Kefauver and Mrs. Bruce Rigby. Rev. Dr. Kermit Long leads the General Board of Evangelism.
The HMS Phoebe Chapter of the Daughters of the British Empire invites the public to its final card party of the season on Thursday at 1 30 p m in the Venice office community room of the Sarasota Federal Savings and Loan. Refreshments will be served. Attendees may bring their own cards. Hostesses are Mrs. Edward Lewthwaite and Mrs. Francis Rycroft. Reservations via Mrs. George Key at 488 4924.
Esthers Wednesday will host their annual picnic at the Venice Municipal Beach Pavilion. The event starts at 12 30 p m and invites all eligible members of the Order of Eastern Star to attend. Participants should bring a picnic basket and their swimming suits.
A 14 year old Venice student would have competed nationally if still in high school. Miss Thompson spent summer 1964 in Venice and hopes to return. Susan Goss was installed as vice president of the Sarasota English Council. Elaine Zach earned an associate degree and a secretarial award at Webber College. John Kritch directed A Roomful of Roses and Much Ado About Nothing at Venice festival. George Mahar, Venice High English teacher, directed four VLT productions and reviews the play A Man For All Seasons opening July 12. A word warns residents about baby armadillos and public parks.
A party last Thursday honored Mr and Mrs Charles Barrett on their 25th anniversary. Ten municipal park residents organized a covered dish luncheon at Trailer Acres with about 20 neighbors joining. The Barretts, longtime Venice residents now moving to Trailer Acres, plan summer in Michigan. Albert Wickenhauser and wife set off on a two month trip visiting Laurel Mississippi Denver Colorado and relatives. Wickenhauser, a twice retired police officer from Denver and Venice, led the group. Little Theatre fans learned two local directors participated in a Friday Ringling Museum Asolo Theatre program reviewing five plays by the festival company.
A new corporation Above The Clouds Memorial Society Inc is filed by Secretary of State Tom Adams, described as dealing in sculptors. Venice Chapter 372 of the American Association of Retired Persons also incorporates to view aging as a modern social achievement. A postal card from Louis Suter notes a Navy League flight from Venice Municipal Airport carrying delegates from Key West, Miami, Pompano Beach and local residents to a national convention in Santa Monica after a stop at Jacksonville Naval Station.
Mrs Louis Suter visits son Louis Suter Jr a Venice High School graduate now at Southern California University San Diego after a four year US Navy 7th Fleet tour. Claire Suter helps at the Venezia Hotel while Miss Suter works the winter season at the Biltmore Terrace Hotel Miami Beach.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Kukkuck of 264 Center Road Venice Gardens will host Venice Grange members and friends for a social gathering after 11 am All visiting Grangers are invited to attend.
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