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Newspaper
The Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1966
Page
1
Venice area notes run of Stalag 17 starts tomorrow at 8:30 PM for five nights with ticket sales daily through Saturday at Beall's Department Store and at the theatre box office from 7:30 PM. Also highlights Bosses Night dinner by BPW Club with colorful decor and humor remarks on gender roles.
State Senator Warren S. Henderson unveiled two new tax relief ideas at the Venice Kiwanis Club to offset rising assessments. The first allows quarterly payments without penalty, easing cash flow though not the total burden. The second would make unpaid taxes a first lien on the property to curb forced sales and protect tax revenue.
Pat Valdo veteran general director of Ringling Bros Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows says the 1967 version of the Greatest Show on Earth will be better than this year's, which has drawn record crowds. The circus opens a six day stand in Dayton, Ohio, then Charlotte North Carolina, Montgomery Alabama, and Birmingham Alabama before a Venice train arrival on November 22.
The South County United Fund drive is well underway with about one third of the $34 156 goal raised. Harvey Rohlwing UF board president praised North Port Charlotte South Venice and Venice Gardens for strong community support. Girl Scouts distributed United Fund posters in Venice area stores under Mrs John West supervision.
Venice jumps to a 21-0 lead and builds a 28-14 halftime edge before finishing strong to defeat Cypress Lake 41-20. Key plays include a 31 yard Dalton to McDonald pass and Curry one yard TD runs as the Indians extend a 10 play 71 yard drive.
The Dixie Lime and Stone Co. plant six miles east of Venice will likely keep its A-2 zoning with plans to expand in line with a county advisory report. Manager Charles Rickett cited noise reduction measures including a new west pit pump and smaller blasting shots. The advisory committee praised cooperation and noted no criticism of water discharge into the Myakka.
Sarasota County Commissioner Wright charges underassessing unimproved land hurts development and sales. He cites a 40 percent gap between tax appraisals and actual sale prices from 100 transfers this year and 25 last year, including a parcel valued at 68 000 sold for 120 500.
The Venice Area plans Courtesy Week from Oct 31 to Nov 5 with a three day sales clinic by Howard J. Wisehaupt of Flagler Beach. Wisehaupt, dubbed dean of salesmanship instructors, will speak to Venice High School Lions Kiwanis and Rotary at no charge. The clinic runs 8 to 8:50 a.m. on Nov 1 2 and 3 in the Gulf Theatre, cost three dollars for all sessions, reservations via Chamber office 488 4106 or 488 2393.
Nor folk Dredging Co plans move the Charleston through Hatchet Creek bridge to opposite Fisherman's Wharf then back five miles to clear silting and a dam in the Intracoastal Waterway. Work aims to restore Roberts Bay access for Venice Bay Trailer Park residents and finish spoil areas.
Venice recorded two fires Friday in a rare fire day. A shorted wiring started a blaze at John Winslow’s home 337 S Harbor Drive causing damage of about 500 dollars. No flames at Tamiami Abstract after a light fixture caused heavy smoke with 150 dollars damage.
Venice High School students will receive a NATO briefing at an assembly Wednesday at 2 30 p m in the school gym. Navy officers from NATO nations compose the briefing team, guests of the Venice Navy League at its sixth annual dinner Wednesday at Fisherman s Wharf.
Sarasota County reports 47,186 registered voters, up 610 from last year, with Florida statewide total at 2,463,832. Democrats lead with 1,964,533 to 465,605 Republicans and 33,694 others. In Sarasota, 22,034 are Democrats and 23,962 Republicans, with 1,190 in other parties.
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