Venice High to Administer National Merit Qualifying Test
Venice High School will host the National Merit Scholarship qualifying test at 9 a.m. February 28 for 1967-68 Merit Scholarship entry. Venice semi finalists James D. Park and Charlotte Gordon Carter must take a second qualifying test to advance. Participants pay a $1 fee remitted to Science Research Associates, aiding score evaluation and college financing guidance.
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Venice
John E. Davis
Davis
Science Research Associates
VHS
James D. Park
Charlotte Gordon Carter
Asbury Cook 63 retired cotton classer dies at home
Asbury Cook of 2021 Pine Street Englewood died Tuesday at home aged 63. A former U S Department of Agriculture employee in Birmingham for 25 years, he moved to Englewood five years ago from Arcadia. Survived by wife Lillie, two sisters and one brother. Funeral at Rawles Funeral Home with burial in Arcadia at Oak Ridge Cemetery.
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Englewood
Asbury Cook
Pine St
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Norma
Tenn
Asbury
Arcadia
Agriculture Department
Birmingham
Ala
Lillie Cook
Doyle Cook
Rosie Muse
Nocatee
Opal Hall
Rawles
Ralph Adrian
Church of Christ
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Venice area notes birth display hike and arts group update
Great grandparents Mrs. Fred Geisser of Venice Gardens welcomed a granddaughter Kimberly Dawn to their family. Lee Geisser of Mt. Prospect Illinois and his wife are parents. Creative Pictorialists from Venice Sarasota and Bradenton will show works Oct 31 for two weeks at First Federal Savings and Loan Venice. Girl Scout Troop 152 enjoyed a hobo hike and cook out at Venice Beach Pavilion led by Mrs. Evelyn Smith and Mrs. Shirley Willison. Mrs. Carl L Hamilton named to Asolo Theater Festival Assn board in Sarasota to support attendance fundraising and artistic growth.
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Fred Geisser
Pepper Tree Rd
Venice Gardens
Lee Geisser
Mt. Prospect
Ill
Kimberly Dawn
Venice Geissers
Venice
Sarasota
Bradenton
First Federal Savings and Loan Assa
Venice Beach
Evelyn Smith
Shirley Willison
Venice - Nokomis
Carl L. Hamilton
Asolo Theater Festival Assn
Ringling Museum of Art
Florida State University
Venice Police Nab 3 Suspects for Burglary and Shoplifting
Venice police arrested three men Friday for burglary and shoplifting. Joe Willie Brown 26 of Manatee County was tied to the Venetian Auto Parts break in while Leroy Peterson 36 and Leroy Davis 26 of St Petersburg were also taken into custody after a shoplifting report at Kwik Chek. All were held in the Venice city jail.
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Venice
John Shockey
Joe Willie
Gorilla Shorty) Brown
Manatee County
Venice Avenue
Brown
Venetian
Mounted Police
MacLeod
Modern miracles and rapid scientific progress in everyday life
A survey notes scientists worldwide advancing discoveries that promise dissolvable paper, protective materials for aircraft, water safe wood, and home television recording devices. It highlights breakthroughs in security, materials, and consumer technology, signaling rapid progress and a hopeful era.
Kiwanis Discusses Estate Tax Lien Impact and November Ballot
Kiwanis members consider estate tax lien implications if the owner dies and the estate cannot settle until the tax lien is satisfied. The discussion notes 13 constitutional amendments to be voted on at the November 8 election and urges study by the 1967 Legislature.
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Henderson
Dolomite River Plant Faces Dust and Noise Improvements
The committee reports chemical analysis shows water near the Dolomite pit similar to the Myakka River upstream. Fish live in the pit as improvements are proposed to reduce dust and noise. Dixie Lime and Stone Co. took over the plant a year ago from West Coast Rock Co. The plant employs 11 to 15 men.
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Myakka
Dolomite
Rickett
Dixie Lime and Stone Co
West Coast Rock Co
Knight Faces Graduation Hit at West Point
Army coach Bob Knight, in his first season at the Military Academy, could lose five players to graduation next June. Returning lettermen include Mike Silliman, Bob Seigle, Dick Murray, and Bill Helkie, with Jack Isenhour also slated to graduate.
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ARMY
West Point
N. Y
Bob Knight
Ohio State
U. S. Military Academy
Mike Silliman
Louisville
Bob Seigle
Mt. Healthy
Ohio
Dick Murray
Ramsey
N. J
Bill Helkie
South Bend
Ind
Jack Isenhour
Kingston, Tenn
Venice Indians Top Panthers in Upset Bid at Home
Venice built a 28-14 lead behind a Thomas Nave passing combo and a 38 yard scoring pass, then held Cypress Lake in check after halftime. The Indians finished 3-3 overall and 3-1 in conference as Curry sprinted 78 yards for the longest Indian run in years and Rolfs added five successful extra points.
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Panthers
Thomas
Nave
Venice
Cypress Lake
Joe Climate
Indians
McDonald
Curry
Pete Garcia
Phil Rolfs
Jim Prevatt
Venice Prevails In High-Scoring Football Clash
Venice 41 Cypress Lake 0 led by McDonald 3 yard run and 40 yard pass from Dalton with Rolfs kicks. Curry added two more scores, Nave connected on 43 yard pass and Cimato 38 yard run. Final burst Curry 78 yard run.
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McDonald
Rolfs
V—Curry
V—Mcdonald
Dalton
Cl—Nave
Thomas
Cl—Cimato
Cv—Curry
Local Birth Announcements for Florida Families
Mrs and Mrs Whitney of Sarasota announce the birth of their son Orson Ellis Whitney on October 18 at 8 55 p.m. Mr and Mrs Lloyd R Jenkins of Nokomis report a daughter Heidi Jenkins born October 18 at 5 15 p.m. Mr and Mrs John A By laska of Boca Grande announce a daughter Cheryl Renee By laska born October 19 1966 at Sil aan.
Home again Brig. Gen. Lyle H. Miller and wife return
Brig. Gen. Lyle H. Miller U S Marine Corps Ret and Mrs. Miller spend summer at his boyhood home near Battle Creek Michigan They reside on Granada Avenue Venice
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Lyle H. Miller
U.S. Marine Corps
Bank Women Attend Gulf Central Group Meeting
Bank women from Lakeland and nearby towns attended a Gulf Central Group meeting and annual officer election. Attendees included Venice Nokomis Bank vice-president Mary Eddy and assistant vice president Alice Lumley, Venice First National Bank officers Grizilda Payne Carmen Laughnan and Margaret Slack, and Englewood Bank vice president Margaret Leach.
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Lakeland
Gulf Central Group
National Assn
Venice
NATO briefing team to explain Atlantic strategy in public session
Vice Admiral William E. Ellis heads a public briefing on NATO activities in the United States. The Allied Command Atlantic briefing team will explain counter communist expansion and place colored map symbols on a large North Atlantic map to illustrate key points.
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United States
William E. Ellis
U.S. Navy
Allied Command Atlantic
Admiral Ellis
North Atlantic Ocean
Admissions list spans Venice Nokomis Englewood area names
A long admissions roster lists individuals by date mid October 1966 across Venice Nokomis Englewood Port Charlotte and nearby towns. Names include Margaret June Joseph Thelen Arthur Norton Cecily Boudreau Tiandra Bulaska Gloria Shakeshaft Irene Witmer Lillian May June Jenkins Juanita Whitney and many others with several babies noted. Some entries show multiple surnames and partial fragments.
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Margaret June
Venice
Joseph A. Thelen
Arthur L. Norton
Nokomis
Cecily Boudreau
Tiandra Bulaska
Boca Grande
Gloria Shakeshaft
Port Charlotte
Irene Witmer
Lillian B. May
June Jenkins
Juanita Whitney
Sarasota
Baby Girl Jenkins
Baby Boy Whitney
Baby Girl Bulaska
Grace Fox
Englewood
Meda Balsinger
Ruth Burrows
Arthur Bower
Albert Gerst
Era Williams
George Shipley
Clifford Peene
Alva Shook
Wesley A. Johnson
Natalie McClaren
Gladys Them
Earl Sukevich
Data
Bear Hoebie
Alice Yates
Phyllis A. Stubley
Hilda S. Leach
Leo Fox
Frank Heller
N. Port Charlotte
Arnold E. Wilson
Phillips to Report on IDC Progress at Sarasota Dinner
William H. Phillips of Venice, president of the Industrial Development Council of Sarasota County, will give a progress report at the IDC annual dinner in the Sarasota Motor Hotel. IDC executive director Robert F. Drabik will also report. Featured speaker is W. Palmer Van Arsdale, newly appointed chairman of the Florida Industrial Commission.
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William H
Bill) Phillips
Venice
Industrial Development Council of
Sarasota County
Sarasota Motor Hotel
Sarasota
IDC
Robert F. Drabik
W. Palmer van Arsdale
Florida Industrial Commission
Venice Yacht Club hosts mixed bridge night
Mr and Mrs Alonzo Myers will host a mixed bridge session at the Venice Yacht Club at 8 p m Wednesday. Members and guests are invited with advance dinner reservations encouraged. Couples and foursomes may participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonzo Myers
Venice Yacht Club
Pensioned Vets To Receive Questionnaires In November
Income questionnaires determining VA pension amounts will be included in November payments. Recipients must return the form by January 31, 1967 to keep pensions, which depend on other income. Also sent to the parents of deceased veterans.
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Veterans ‘Administration
Veterans Fee Cards Return Urgently For DIC Claims
Veterans receiving dependency and indemnity compensation must return forms promptly. Ensure cards are not folded or mutilated during handling to preserve validity.
Thank You Note From Claude Kean After Venice Hospital Stay
Claude Kean, commissioner, thanks all visitors and participants in his seven teen days in Venice Hospital. He extends gratitude to the nurses and hospital staff for their care and support during his stay.
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Venice Hospital
Hos
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Rudy's Welding Service
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