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Newspaper
The Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1966
Page
1
City leaders push for an auditorium funded by non residents and city merchants. Mayor Brochard says growth demands an auditorium while keeping taxes steady. David Hamilton chairs the planning committee and favors a special election after project details are finalized.
Venice residents were urged to mail early as Postmaster J Douglas Arnall warned of 20 mailing days left before Christmas and a projected eight billion pieces to be delivered. Tips included using ZIP codes, wrapping packages securely, including return addresses, and sending certain gift parcels by specified dates to ensure on time delivery.
Peachie Edge reports festive plans as Christmas and New Year galas loom with parking woes and the return of the circus. Venice council hones a public auditorium debate while Ralph Anderson earns praise for calm handling. Venice Little Theatre previews Once Upon A Mattress with tryouts on Dec 11. Venice High Key Clubbers organize a December canned food drive. Nokomis near Thanksgiving hosts a family gathering as relatives travel for Max Willis’s new assignment. Miami hosts the Beaux Arts Costume Ball with the Americana theme.
Adensz Marcinkiewicz a 25 year old Polish circus worker from Warsaw was charged with carrying concealed weapons resisting arrest and being drunk and disorderly after firing a small hand gun Tuesday evening in Myakka Lanes Police Chief John Shockey reported He posted 100 bond and reportedly returned to Poland Patrolman Robert Galvin noted no damage at the scene suggesting only blank cartridges were fired.
Ringling Bros and Barnum Bailey Circus crews prepare Ringling Arena for practice after a long tour. Riggers install gear for flying acts and animals rest in cages as Dec 19 rehearsals begin ahead of the 1967 program premiere January 10 and 11.
South Sarasota County Memorial Hospital Association nominees include four incumbents M A Braswell Christopher Magee Roy L Leach and Earl N P Rawles and two outsiders Charles R Miles owner of The Men s Shop and Charles E Bruin vice president of Sarasota Federal Savings and Loan. All terms are three years with floor nominations possible. Voting eligibility requires dues by December 1.
A small amount of cash and a box of business papers and checks were stolen from Venice Millwork and Supply on Base Avenue early Friday. This marks the second breaking and entering raid on the plant in about a year, with about $25 in cash taken, mostly in change.
Venice council asked the Federal Housing and Home Financing Agency for a 27500 loan to survey and plan relocating up to 80 to 100 low income families now in substandard housing. The city may extend water and sewer lines if the project proceeds, with location options and future annexation considerations noted.
South Venice will start a ferry service to its Gulf beaches on December 12 funded by a 150000 settlement from WCIND. The service, for South Venice and Sunset Beach residents, will use family ID badges and include a dedication at 2 p.m. on December 11 with Capt. Fred Kirkhan operating the boat.
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