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Newspaper
The Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1966
Page
1
The editorial argues for a new multipurpose Civic Center Auditorium to replace the aging World War II era building in Venice. Delaying two to three years risks higher costs, longer construction, and lost civic use, while a new facility could attract regional and state conventions.
South Sarasota County largely backed Republican candidates, with notable exceptions. Incumbent L L Parker lost the county commission seat to Democrat William Car. Kirk carried the county to win the governorship, while Henderson led South County voters to the State House and praised the county's unity amid tax concerns. Beach bond defeat deepened. Election machinery ran smoothly with no long lines at closing.
Greats of the circus world and nationally known musicians join a two day tribute December 10 11 to Merle Evans Ringling Bros Barnum Bailey bandmaster 46 years with the circus Emmett Kelly will be master of ceremonies at a luncheon December 10 after a parade of circus personalities to the Sarasota Motor Hotel A Circus Hall of Fame presentation December 10 and a Sarasota Concert Band concert December 11 Evans guest conducts the new bandstand at Ringling Museum grounds A museum reception follows Evans home is Sarasota The circus returns to Venice winter HQ November 22.
Councilman David Hamilton announced he will not seek re election to the Venice City Council in the December 6 municipal contest. He plans to stay on the Water Board and join the Civic Center building committee while continuing municipal duties on the fishing pier project.
Venice High School Student Government fields a Veterans Day program at 10 30 a m Friday on the athletic field honoring the nations 30 million veterans. The event is in cooperation with the Venice Area Veterans Council with prizes from the VAVC and remarks by Maj Gen Costello. Admission limited to attendees from local schools and invited veterans groups.
Venice City Council rejected a Hamilton referendum plan on a new Civic Center auditorium citing charter limits. The panel favored informal sessions to study fiscal aspects and consider a Dec 6 ballot if a freeholders referendum with bond financing is chosen. Council Vice President Anderson praised the project as financially sound without tax hikes.
Sergeant Robert E. Cornelius, a 20 year veteran with two wars, earned a third Combat Infantry Badge with three stars. He served in Africa with the 3rd Division, Italy, Austria, Korea with the 2nd Indianhead Division, and An Khe Vietnam before posting for reassignment and retirement to New Jersey.
Ringling Bros Barham Bailey Combined Shows prepares for final legs of the 1966 tour. The silver train arrives north of Center Road early Tuesday morning November 22 to unload and stage a brief parade to Ringling Arena. Rehearsals likely move up for the 1967 premieres on January 10 and 11 after this year’s last performances in Charlotte and Montgomery before Bird?
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