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VOLUME 5 NUMBER 48 PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY

DEVOTED TOTHE INTERESTS

OFSANIBEL

andCAPTIVA ISLANDS

The FinestShellingBeaches

in theWestern

Hemisphere

DECEMBER 9, 1965

DEMOCRATIC CLUB

FORMED

The new Sanibel-Captiva Democratic Club met at the office ofPriscilla Murphy recently and made plans for a membership campaign«h is now under way. All Island Democrats, whether in residenceot, are urged to sign up at $1.00 per year dues per person. Winterors are just as welcome as permanent Island residents. Conductingthe membership drive on Sanibel are Priscilla Murphy, Reggy Maloneyand Roy Bazire. Mary K. Cunningham will sign up Captiva members.Plans for sponsoring speakers for the coming year were discussedat the last meeting. Officers of the club include Roy Bazire, President,Griffing Bancroft, Vice President, Richard Wiebe, Secretary, andAlbert Muench, Treasurer.

OUR TIKI HUT IS OVER FLOWING WITH

GIFTS,TOYS and DECORATIONS

Open Monday thru Saturday 9-6 Sundays 10-4:30

AUDUBON MEETS TONIGHTThe Sanibel-Captiva Audubon Society will have some distinguished

guests at its meeting tonight at the Community House on Sanibel. Mr,C. Russell Mason, Executive Director of the Florida Audubon Societyand Mr. Ernst T. Christensen, Chief Park Naturalist of the EvergladesNational Park, will be on hand and will speak to the local members atthe 8 P.M. meeting. Weather permitting. Mr. .Mason hopes to majke,atrip to Cayo Costa Island to investigate possibilities of sanctuaryposting of parts of the Island in cooperation with local property ownersand the local Audubon Society.

GReenleaf 2-4011Claire T. Walter & Jas. S. Pickens, Realtors

Reg. Real Estate BrokersSANIBEL-CAPTIVA REAL ESTATE

the sea horse

has just received a boatloadof the most

exciting clothesthis side of waikiki beach

exotic dresses,fascinating swim suits,

aloha shirtsblossom-bright prints

come in and seethe best from hawaii

Established 1961B. DUFF BROWN

Owner and Publisher

Duff & Virginia Brown. „ . . . . . . .EditorsProduction:

Caroline Lowry, Mary Lou WaldronEthel Snyder . ' . . . . . . . , . . .Sanibel ReporterMargaret C. Dunham CaptivaReporterFOR SANIBEL NEWS:Write Miss Ethel Snyder, Gulf Drive, Sanibelor call GR 2=20214FOR CAPTIVA NEWS:Mrs. MargaretC.Dunham,GR2-3251.PleaseDO NOT telephone between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.ISLANDER OFFICE:140 Delmar Road, Fort Myers Beach, orcall MO 4-6792.

RATESDisplay ad rates on requestUnclassifieds;

Per word. . . „ . „ . „ . . . . . . .3(5Minimum cash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .750Minimura^charge. .$1.00

SUBSCRIPTIONSLocal $3.00Off-Island. . $3.50Sepond Class Postage paid at Fort MyersBeach, Florida. 3393!

The New 1966Tide Chart Books Are In

WITH COMPLETE INFORMATION ON

SHELLINGCOLLECTING

CONSERVATION.FISHING

REALTOR

SANIBEL ISLAND, FLORIDA GR 2 - 4501

The Island StoreCAPTIVA

GROCERIES• FROZEN FOODS

mODDMENTS

fiirconditioned by .Tropjgasl

OPEN T to T

BREAKFAST-LUNCH -SNACKS

TAKE-OUTS

THE HOLTZ'S

SNACK

GR 2-3321

ISLANDER

WHO'S WHOON SANIBEL

Mr. & Mrs. RICHARD T.WOMBWELL left their home inBayville, N.J., this fall to lo-cate a new spot in Florida.After touring the State, theymade their choice — Sanibel, ofcourse! Dick and Mary haverented tha Alden cottage thruPRISCILLA MURPHY. RUTHand CHARLES ALDEN will moveinto a new apartment behindAlden's Aqua Studio.

To celebrate, the Wombwellswere guests of honor at a partygiven by Priscilla at her home.Other guests included Mr. &Mrs. ALVIN MAST, Mr. & Mrs.JOHN VAN ARSDELL, Mrs.HOWARD SCHRINER,Mrs.DANMALONE and daughter ELSIE,Mr. & Mrs. E.H. CARNAHANand ROY BAZIRE. Unexpectedand surprise guests wereMr. &Mrs. GEORGE REDDINGER ofClearwater and Mr. & Mrs.VIRGIL COMMIRE of MelborneBeach. (Virgil is Priscilla'sbrother).

Mr. &. Mrs. RICHARK KOSSof Des Moines, Iowa, spent a fewdays at their home in theColony.It was an unexpected visit, butDick and Mary just couln't r e -sist at least a brief stopoveron their return from a trip toSouth America.

HERBERT and EMMY LULEWIS write that they will beat home in "MoonsheU" on GulfDrive from December 15. Theyare flying down this time, havingarranged to havethecar — alongwith their two dogs — driven tothe Islands.

Miss DOROTHY HERBISONand Miss RUTH GIDDINGS ofthe University of Chicago Hos-pital have been visiting at Shali-mar Cottages. They are friendsof BETTY SEARS and EVELYNPEARSON of the Nutmeg House.Last year, they purchased prop-erty in La Costa Isles on CayoCosta Island through PriscillaMurphy, Realtor. Shown the lotthe other*day, Dorothy saidshe's ready to move down andstart building right awayf

12-9-65

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Open 9 till 9 daily. Open Sundays

Our "thank yougift to y o u . . .

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andCALENDAR

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THE LEADING BANK IN SOUTHWEST FLORID-

* * * IN FORT MYERS * * *

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Captiva, Florida GR 2 - 3011Electronics has been my business since 1921

CAPTIVA I! $ AMI BERADIO AND

RECORD PLAYER M£PA IR $

H. A. VROOMAN1 1/2 MILE NORTH OF THE BRIDGE

Sanibellsland, Florida

Sanibel and Captiva

Btod ICONDUCTED BY

JeafuteFor Reservations Call GR 2-2611

ATLAS TIRES-TUBES- BAfTERIES 'ACCESSORIES

WRECKER-TOWING-ROAD SERVICEEXPERT SERVICE

Reynolds Craft ShopST Main Road, near Casa Ybel Road /

Flor ida Min ia tures & R a r e ShellsSHELL BOXES FRAMES - TABLES

Shellcraft "Supplies and FindingsCeramics-Leather & Misc. Items

The Handmade Gift is the Thoughtful Gift

coconut

Restaurant

OPEN - 7;30 a.m. to

Corner of Torpon Sta>y Wo,

GR 2-2751

DAYS A WEEK

9:00 p.m.

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We Mail Books Anywhere

CMdrenyoulovelove books

TANNERtioxtk Satolina

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NOW SHIPPING

HOMEMADE JELLIES & PICKLFS

FOR THE HOLIDAYS

ALSO THE FINEST

FLORIDA CITRUS FRUIT BASKETS

OUR OWN BRANDIED FRUITCAKES ON HAND.

Daily 8 to 5 GR 2-3121

ISLANDBAKESHOP

Closed Sunday

INSURANCiANDREW i t mamwSANISE!.- CAPTIVA REAL ESTATE

OFFICE

•Ufticc ruone: GR 2-4011 S kHome Phone: GR 2-3891 ^ ^

AUTO - HOME • BUSINESS - BONDS

Etile MototteSPECIMEN SHELLS

E. corner of Prisdlla Murphy, (Realtor)Bldg. Periwinkle Way GR 2-2001

SANIBEL LIBRARY OPENHOUSE

The Library Open House lastweek was well attended. This de-lightful party was planned andexecuted by Mrs. J.P. Glass andMrs. Al Muench who, with theircommittee, provided deliciousrefreshments. Mrs. Leon Levy,Mr. & Mrs. Don Simonds andMr. & Mrs. Art Swanson wereresponsible for the decorations.The delightful young ladies whoserved were Melissa Muenchand Susan Holtz. They were as-sisted by Mrs. Tom Messon,Miss Frances Heyser, Mrs. R.S,Neblett and Miss Joyce White.Miss Pauline Wilson and Mrs.Harry Romine were kept busychecking books in and out. The"Book Borrowers" were im-ptressed by the many neatly re-covered books — the handiworkof a group of volunteers underthe direction of Mrs. P. CaseThomasson of Fort Myers. Thewilling workers were Miss Hey-ser, Mrs. Neblett, Mrs. Glass,Miss White, Mrs. Musson andMrs. Romine.

McTHING'S THE THING

'.'Mrs. McThing" went intodress rehearsal last week at thePirate Playhouse and the firstfull - dress performance, we aretold on good authority, washighly successful. This playpromises a dramatic first nightDecember 18. Get your ticketsnow as they're selling fast.

BIRTHDAY GIRLS

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to a be-loved and grand lady, Mrs.SPENCER EWING, and to alittle lady new to the Islands,Nass PARTICIA EICHENAUER.Both celebrated birthdays onDecember 3.

UnelastlfiritROOMS AVAILABLE:at La Hacienda. Enid P. Dona-hue, phone GR 2-3381.

* * * * * *REAL BARGAIN!20 foot M.F.G. day cruiser,90 H.P. Evinrude. Power lift,bunks, head, automatic shift,complete set of canvans andheavy duty trailer. 11/2 yearsold. Originally $4,600, now only$2,500. See it at Nave Plumbing.

* * * * * *FOR SALE:Three bedroom home on water-way on Sanibel. Private dock,car port, large lot. $16,500.Sanibel Captiva Real Estate.GR 2-4011.

* * * * * *POODLES:Groomed Professionally. CallEDison 4-5531.

* * * * * *ARE YOU EATKsu OUT? We'reopen every day for three mealsa day — breakfast, 8-9:30 a.m.;lunch, 12-1 p.m.; dinner, 5:30-7 p.m. Eat at CASA YBEL inthe Casa Ybel Dining Room.

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SANIBEL ISLAND, FLORIDA

OR 2.3041

HOUSE OF TREASURESSonibol Island, Florida

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GREETING CARDS

Ifgjfc NOTES and STATIONERYK GIFT PAPER, TRIMS and RIBBONA CALENDARS CALENDAR TOWELS

IHOME DECORATIONS and ACCESSORIES- PLAYING CARDS. . . for the CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY^I

Sanibel Island, Florida

Open 9 till 9 . . Open Sundays

CHRISTMAS GIFTS&

STOCKING STUFrERS

BAB* CLOTHES-MUSICAL TOYS-

CAROLINA, Soaps, Candies & Sachets

CHRISTMAS MUSICAL BELLS

OLD FASHIONED POP CORN POPPERS

"SUPEK BALLS" - "SILLY PUTTY"

CHRISTMAS WRAPPINGS & .CARDS

MAILING PAPER, TAPE, LABELS, TAGS, etc.

Open 9 to 5 Closed Sundays

ISLANDER

Xween lAraters InnDining Room

Captiva (stand, Florida

0PENIN6SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11

Serving Breakfast, Lunchand Dinner Daily

Reservations requested butnot required. GR 2-39H

12-9-65

WHO'S WHO ON CAPTIVAMr. DAVE WILLIAMS, who

was formerly a photographerfor the Canadian Government,is back on Captiva for a fourmonth stay at Andy's Cottages.He recently made a trip of a-bout a thousand miles up theAlbany River from his home inSault St. Marie, searching forplaces to build cottages. Meg-san Lake, ahundred miles northof his home, was much to hisliking.

Mr. & Mrs. RALPH BROY-LES of Fort Wayne, Indiana,are staying at Mid-Island Cot-tages. Other visitors there areMr. & Mrs. RICHARD MURDYand their two small daughters,for their yearly two week stay.

New visitors to Mid - Islandare Mr. & Mrs. A. STANLEYBARBER, of Hampton, N.J.

Mr. & Mrs. A.S. MORGEN-ROTH have arrived on the Islandand are occupying the Dr. An-

derson cottage, formerly theScott McFarlane cottage.

Mr. HOWARD MARSHALL,the son of the late Mrs. ED-WARD VANDENDALE, is herefor a visit.

Mrs. HOMER HINDMAN isr e c o v e r i n g nicely at LeeMemorial Hospital after a bitof surgery. Dr. Hindman is stay-ing at the GEORGE BECKERS'in Fort Myers. Everyone's goodwishes to both of them.

. Mrs. JOHN ARCHIBALD, Jr.,who is Mrs. Hindman's neice,has come to the Island fromBuffalo, N.Y.

Mr. ALVIN BLANK, whospent some time at the MayoClinic last summer, has re-turned for a check-up. Mrs.Blank reports that he is quitepleased with the results.

The Blanks' five grand-daughters made their visit to

The End Of A Shelling Trip With Jerry Way

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BETTYS of SANIBELTop End of Sanibel Island, at the Captiva Bridge

FOR FISHING, LIVE SHELLING OR DREDGING TRIPS

PHONE BETTY GR 2-2701

Pre-Christmas Savings!

LAROUSSE WORLD MYTHOLOGY

THE GREAT WINES OF EUROPE

SPLENDORS OF THE EASTTemples, Tombs, Palaces of Asia

GREAT HOUSES OF BRITAIN

ABU SIMBEL

LAROUSSE ENCYCLOPEDIA OFMODERN ART

HERBAL - Joseph Wood Krutch

Macintosh Book

Regular Christmas.Price Price25.00 19.95

12.50

25.00

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15.00

20.00

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Shop

10.95

20.95

SANIBEL ISLAND, FLA.GR2-3O4I

serving breakfast, lunch & dinner

Specializing In SeaFoocis B 5COMPLETE BREAKFAST SERVED

LUNCHDINNER

8;00a.m.11:30 a.m.5:30p.m.

-11:30a.m.-2:30p.m.- 8:30p.m.

7 Days a Week GR 2 -2411 Sanibel Island, Fla,

their grandmother pay off, whenCindy founrl BOTH a live anda dead Bleeding Tooth.

Mr. ARTHUR DIEHL fromLong Island is the house guestof the RAY BOOTHS, and ishere for the season. Mr. Diehlis a marine mechanic.

That excavation near theCommunity Hall is the beginningof a house being built by Mr. &Mrs. CHARLIE ROSSI. They saythey hope to be living in it inabout three months.

A teen - age record hop washeld at the Captiva CommunityCenter on November26. Thanksare due to Mrs. C.O. HEN-DRIKSEN and Mr. & Mrs. KARLWIGHTMAN, who chaperoned,and to KAREN BOOTH & PAMHALZMAN, who acted as host-esses.

CAPTIVA LIBRARY

The Shell Club has held twomeetings devoted to a discussionof raising shells in salt wateraquaria. In this connection, theCaptiva Library has a volumeentitled "The Salt Water A-quarium In theHome"by R.P.S.Straughan. Better reserve it inadvance.

Since November 1, the Li-brary has been open two extrahours of each week-from ita'Aon Saturdays. The plan was toaccomodate "those people whocannot get to the Library onTuesday or Friday mornings.The response has been some-what disappointing, so the staffhas decided to keep on the theSaturday opening thru Decemberand go back to the regular twodays a week if the demand 1Bnot greater than it has been.

UNUSUAL CHRISTMAS ITEMSPlace C ards - Bridge Tallies - C andles - Ear - rings & pins

A complete line of Lauren FordChristmas cards &r notes

Fisherman Zippo lighters

Presscraft n otes 8r books

GLORY of the SEACome in and see the Beautiful Conus Gloria- marls

EDITH H. MUGRIDGE, Owner GULF DRIVE SANIB& ISLAND, RORIDA

12-9-65 THE ISLANDER

BETTy PAILLF-.COLOR CONTROL SPECIALIST

WRITE FOR FREE MAILER

%HEP'SPHOTO SERVICE

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MORE WHO'S WHO ON SANIBEL

CHURCHILL & HAYES HUS-SON arrived on the Islands tospend the Thanksgiving holidayshere. Thery are living on theirfarm outsideof Knoxville, Tenn.,mighty busy raising horses,cows, etc. There is some badnews, though, for their Islandfriendsj they have sold theirSea Shell Shop on Gulf Drive.We hope they still continue tocome for a visit now and then.

Dr. LESLIE G. MOELLER,Dean of the University of IowaSchool of Journalism, paid a sur-prise visit to ROY BAZIRE, analumnus of the school, the dayafter Thanksgiving.Dr.Moellerwas visitng on the Islands withhis son and family for the first

time and stopped in to locatethe lot which Roy has deededto a scholarship fund in Journal-ism in Memory of JOHN F.KENNEDY.

Mr. & Mrs . RICHARD STEIN-MAN of Mequon, Wisconsin,spent two weeks on Sanibel fortheir "second honeymoon" andloved it so much that they planto return this winter.

Among the many Thanks-giving holiday visitors to theIslands were Msgr. BERNARDGRINGRAS of Saint Leo Collage,Sant Leo, Florida, here with Mssister and the Rev. &. Mrs.ALBERT J. ROWELL of PortOrange, Florida. They came toarrange the purchase of Captivaproperty thru Priscilla Murphy,

BOWLINU

We also sell beach umbrellas at

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ISIAND. HOilDA

ISLAND INN

CENTRALLY AIR CONDITIONED

MOTEL - EFFICIENCIES

Others here buying propertythrough her office was W.M.KERSEY of Kersey Nurseriesin Lake Wales, who is buyinga lot in Sanibel Shores.

BOB FORD and his family,along with his sister, LAURA,all of Sarasota, are now in theirnew home on Blind Pass .

Mrs. CLINTON E. SEARSof Birmingliam, Michigan, isspending several weeks withher daughters, Miss BETTYSEARS of the Nutmeg House,and BARBARA BILLHEKylERof High Tide Cottages. She'llreturn North for the Christ-mas Holidays and then be backon Sanibel in February, stay-Ing until April.

'EM OVER

BE A FRIEND

It's great to be a friend. It'sgreat to have a friend. Wouldn'tYOU like to be a friend? AFRIEND OF THE LIBRARY! Justdrop in any day the SanibelPublic Library is open (Tuesdayand Saturday — 10 to 12 A.M.)and talk to the volunteer at thedesk. The minimum membershipfee is only $1.00. You'l} receivea membership card — and whileyou're there, do browse and bor-row one or more of the manywonderful books available. Re-member that the Library hasmoved to a new location in TownSquare.

The Island Bowling Team wonthree out of four games Sundaynight in the Beach ClassicLeague, Gogolin, bowling forDottie's Fashion and Gift Shop,was still going in good shape!183 was his high game. Legelwas just bowling his average,and Doc Bryant was glad when.

. it was over as he was comingup witi splits. The team movedup from 4th to 3rd place now —four games out of 1st.

(GO GET 'EM TIGERS!)

NOW/OPEN

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anna.GR 2-9921

Light-house end of Sanibel

THE SEA HORSE ART GALLERY

ORIGINAL PAINTINGS IN ALL MEDIA

In The Tropical Garden of T-he-Sea Horse Shop

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- Uripwood - Jpecimen Jn<Closed Mondays

Located on Main Road, 1/2 mile North of Post Office3C

Tin Piece Vesk SetINCLUDING

BLOTTER - PEN and BASE - NOTE PAD - CALfNDAR

LETTER OPENER

ALSO MATCHING ACCESSORIES

METAL. FLOOR BASKET 3°° SOOKENDS 2°°

ASH TRAY |5O STATIONERY RACK 2°°

PENCIL CADDY l°° MEMO BOX 2°°

Macintosh Book ShopSANIBEL ISLAND, FLA.

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PRISCILLA MURPHY andDOTTIE BOOKER recently Bpenta few days at a retreat atCenacle, Lantana, Florida. A-fter returning, Priscilla flew offagain, this time literally on aflying trip to Detroit to visitwith her sister, Mrs. THERESAMcCLOY and family.

rFINE STATIONERY In Gift Boxes

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OR TO CUR

FAMOUS FISHING GROUNDSFOR THE B-I-G ONESI

Always calm watersReservations suggested GR 2-2411

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Live Bait- Rental Boats - Motors - Fishing Tackle for R*erft"or S.*'

FINE TOILETRIESCAMERAS

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DOLLS

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Christmas TreesAlafce Your Tree Glow With Beauty!

tree ornaments and lightsINSIDE & OUTSIDE

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NEW SHIPMENTS OF

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