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Newspaper
The Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1966
Page
3
The feature laments rising popularity of minis and microskirts, noting how fashion shifts affect perceptions of women. It contrasts old associations with Minnie Mouse and Minnie Pearl to modern urban style trends seen in cities like Miami and Venice, including police car designs.
Mrs. Thomas B. Glaze, of Ladies Aux to Tamiami Memorial Post 8118 VFW, was named Department Publicity Director of the Year in New York, winning top state publicity director in two categories. In Maryland, Venice fossil hunter Mrs. Margaret C. Thomas featured in Calvert Independent. Lynn Michael Hill leaves Nokomis for UT Martin teaching after a Tennessee PhD path.
Miss Linda-Rose Stevenson daughter of Mrs Daisy Stevenson of Venice and Miss Beverly Biss whose parents are Mr and Mrs R J Fiss of Venice Gardens attend Oxford College of Emory University in Oxford Ga Stevenson spent the summer on a study tour.
Meder was named to the Englewood Street Lighting District governing board by Haydon Burns. The Englewood Furniture Store owner received a letter from U S Representative James A. Haley and a state secretary of state appointment notice. He and wife Eloise run Calhoun Center shop on Indiana Avenue and are active in Rotary, Chamber, church trustees, Loveland School board, and golf.
A Sarasota woman Kathleen H. Sutherland suffered compound fractures and chest injuries after driving north in the southbound lane of U S 41 north of Noko and colliding head on with a semi truck. The truck driver Henry G. Spence was 41 of Mango and both swerved to avoid impact. The Sutherland car was totaled and truck damage and charges were pending.
Mayor Smyth D. Brohard underwent major surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota on Thursday and is recovering well. Mrs. Brohard accompanied him and notified associates. the Brohards expect to return home in about a week per latest advices.
Englewood Bank cashier Robert L. Vasbinder told Englewood Rotarians that clear job responsibilities pay advancement prospects and fringe benefits are essential. He urged two way communication so workers understand their tasks and compensation and can suggest improvements to help the business succeed.
The City of Venice will receive 11127.89 and North Port Charlotte 730.07 from July state cigarette tax collections. Ben Morris, director of the state beverage department, announced the net state total of 5348223.32 with 2192063.53 going to the state general revenue fund. the remainder went to qualified municipalities.
Venice Area Chamber of Commerce executive director C. A. Nick Keller warned South County residents about long distance magazine sales pitches that offer subscriptions for only the postage. He urged people to demand written details and hang up on such solicitors, noting magazines cost less at newsstands than the “free” plan.
Charles D. Worstall announces a five member committee to hire an attorney and experts to represent the Venice Gardens Home Owners Association in opposing sewer and water assessments by Venice Gardens Utility Corp. Exon chairs the panel. Burker Smith Bowman of Sarasota to represent the group. A public hearing date is pending Sarasota County action.
Venice Police Chief John Shockey announced a speed limit increase on eastbound East Venice Avenue from 25 to 35 mph through the East Gate area. New speed signs have been installed. The 40 mph limit remains applicable westbound on the north part of the divided street under state control.
Venice Police Chief John Shockey criticizes the State Highway Dept for removing 15 mph school zone signs on the Tamiami Trail and U S 41 Bypass East Venice Avenue. He actions a protest plan with parents and civic groups, seeking reinstatement of slow speed zones to protect crossing children.
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