Sixteen year old Milton Nielson’s long road back from coma
The Nielson family faced a stalled recovery as Milton, once 115 pounds, sank to 65 and required nasal feeding and a trachea incision. After seeking aid from state officials and relocating between Sunland Home and home care, Milton showed gradual improvement. A 3,500 mile Ontario trip, a hospital stretcher donation, and a birthday party mark a hopeful turn as he regains movement and smiles.
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Punta Gorda
Nielsons
Sunland Children’s Home
Fort Myers
Gig
Nielson
Milton
Wayne
Virginia
Marmora
Ontario
Milton, Jr
Hunter Ambulance Service
Grove City
Florida Shrimp Growers Eye No 1 Spot
The Florida Board of Conservation reports Florida is the third largest producer of shrimp in the United States and is rapidly moving toward the top position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Florida
Florida Board of Conservation
A New County Movement in 1946 Sarasota South County
In 1946 south Sarasota County residents challenged Sarasota City dominance arguing neglect of schools and roads Venice Englewood Nokomis and Laurel would lose influence under urban bias while a new county would mean new costs and offices. Public reaction was mixed and the movement faded, yet the episode warned future county officials of south county discontent as its population grew.
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Sarasota City
Gulf Shores
Venice Gardens
South Venice
Venice East
Fom
South County
Sarasota
Venice
Laurel
Nokomis
Englewood
South
County Board Grants Flexible Break Policy
The county board allows supervisor discretion on break policies favored by workers. Huston cites many employees cannot leave during 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. shifts and some simply forgot. The plan underwrites related costs, Huston says would be modest and worthwhile.
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Huston
Farmers Believe Bamboo Blossoms Foreshadow Famine
In parts of Asia farmers hold that bamboo flowering signals looming famine. The belief ties to periodic mass flowering events linked to hunger, affecting local crop planning and spiritual practices.
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Parts
Asia
Millard A. MacConnel 71 Dies in Venice Florida
Millard A. MacConnel 71 of 432 Alhambra Road died Friday at Venice Hospital. Native of Saginaw Michigan he lived in New Orleans as sales manager of U S Rubber Co for 30 years retiring to Venice six years ago. Survived by widow Nina a son Donald of St Petersburg and one grandchild. Services held Saturday at Farley Funeral Home with Rev Denis Dean Patterson officiating. interment Arlington National Cemetery Fort Myer Virginia.
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Millard A. Macconnel
Alhambra Road
Venice Hospital
Donald MacConnel
St. Petersburg
Farley Funeral Home Chapel
Denis Dean Patterson
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Arlington National Cemetery
Fort Myer
Local Christian Church Forms with Deaconesses and Pulpit Plans
1ST CHRISTIAN appoints Richard McClellan and others as deaconesses while Dr. Russell Kilmer fills the pulpit on Sept 27 and Oct 4 as Rev Peery attends an International Convention in Detroit. The church is part of the Disciples of Christ with 8000 churches and over 2 million members in the US and Canada. Florida Christian Missionary Society and First Christian Church of Sarasota assist establishment.
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Richard McClellan
Charles Clemmons
Larry Whisler
van Jacobs
H. C. Schoeneman
R. W. van Pelt
Lester Mintle
Russell Kilmer
Peery
Detroit
Christian Churches
Disciples of Christ
Indianapolis
United States
Canada
National Boards
Florida Christian Missionary Society
First Christian Church of
Miss Neota A. Plummer Dies at 86 in Venice Area
Neota A. Plummer of Venice Municipal Trail er Park died Thursday in a local nursing home. A Polk County Iowa native who moved from Des Moines five years ago, she belonged to Venice Nokomis Methodist Church. Survived by sister Mrs Oren A. Decker and several nieces and nephews. Services by The Rev. John L. Jones at Nokomis Methodist Church. Rawles Funeral Home handling arrangements.
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Neota A. Plummer
Venice Municipal Trailer Park
Polk County
Iowa
Venice
Des Moines
Plummer
Venice-Nokomis Methodist Church
Oren A. Decker
John L. Jones
Nokomis
Rawles Funeral Home
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Long Coma
Charlotte County
Iwo Jima
Janice
Wendy
Adams Assists
Tom Adams
Milton, Nielson, Sr
Tallahassee
Adams
Wielsons
Lee County
Georgia Avenue
Allen Convalescent and Nursing Home
Ponce DE Leon Ave
Snyder
Venice Avenue
Sarasota County
L. M. Proffit Ins. Agency
Laurel P. O
P. O. Box
Bill
Sarasota Federal
South Gate
Bee Ridge RD
Sarasota Ceral i and Loan Association
Ulf
Stickney Point
Tamiane Tram
Smokey
W. T. Grant Co
Venice, Fla
the Pines
Charles Erb
S. Trail
First & Finest Shopping
Dick & Meadows Pharmacy
Venice Ave
Medical Center
Office Machines CO
Underwood — Olivetti
Stuart Merrick
Miami Ave
Taylor Hardware & Paint CO
Venice Seed & Feed Store
Dial
Byron Dance Studio
Gulf Theater
Myrtle Byron Liebel
Dierker
Evon
W. Venice Ave
Gulf Theatre
Harry Orient
Peter Sellers
Paula Prentis
Chartroose
Sarg
N. Trail
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