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Port St. Joe, site of the $10,000,000 duPont Kraft Paper Mill and the St. Joe Lumber & Export Co., one of the South's largest Saw Mills. THE ST I "-- r ' The Star is dedicated to setting forth the Advantages, Resources, Attractions and Progress of Port St. Joe and Gulf County. . The Home Newspaper of Northwest Florida's Future Industrial Center PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA, FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 1942 NUMBER 15 Lifeboats are shown pulling away from the coastwise lumber schooner "Absaroka' shortly after she was torpedoed off the Cali- fornia coast north of Los Angeles. "Use Tax' For Cars Becomes Effective On February Firs every Motor Venicel 86 nr Mu Get Stamp; Another Stamp iReu'l&'d t irin'g Ju ii Tlir6ie'i een a lot of talk around Port St. Joe about the federal gfi ~rniimen~i 's tax on automobiles, bV no one seededd to know lih6 f wa:s to ,b'e .cdiiec6ed n6r eiacti hW mu-h it would be, some 6s. nig it would be $5 arid sonie 7 and that it would be paid at th time of purchasing 1942 license -tags. Well, here's the dope: The fedlerai 'tCxiisi called a "use' tax and will be imposed February 1, 1942, on all motor vehiCles used for highway transportation, include -ing automobiles, trucks and motor -cycles. The initial cost will be $2.09 which will cover the period from February 1 to June 30, 1942, and internal revenue stamps evidence ing the payment of the tax will be 'or sale at the local postoffice by Postmaster H. A. Drake and his minions. During the month of June an- other stamp, costing $5, must be purchased which will evidence the payment of the tax for the entire fiscal, year beginning July 1, 1942, and ending June 30, 1943. This makes a total payment of $7.09 this year, but it will be but $5 next year-unless the government needs more money, when it prob- ably will be boosted This "use" tax will affect more individuals than all other classes of federal taxes combined. The payment of this tax will give to each car owner a consciousness that he is contributing to the de- fense of his country In a time of emergency. Postmaster Drake will have the "use" stamps on sale shortly, and every motor vehicle owner should go to the postoffice and secure a $2.09 stamp to put on his car. The law provides severe penal- ties for anyone whb fails, to pur- chase a stamp and affaix it to his car. The stamp can be affixed to the instrument panel, to the back of the rear vision mirror, on the windshield, on the rear or side window, or any place else where it will be conspicuous and will not become mutilated or detached. And while you're buying your "use" tax from P. M. Drake, why not buy a few defense stamps' too? Visitor From Trinidad Mrs. J. F. Johnson of Trinidlad is the guest of her sisters, Mrs. Joe Gloeckler and. Mrs. W. D. Dare, is d V-e i ,i y t- , e I- I ' Highland View Resident Killed On Hunting Trip Servi'ed Keld Tuhsiday At Sto6i'lirt As a result o'f the ~acldental disilch'rge of a sh!ig Sunday evening. Johnny Smiih, 34, a resi- dent of Highland View, died almost instant'ily while on a hunting trip' near In'd'ian Pass. Smith, with hif brother Os icar, Carl IDes, Charles Parrett and Dewey Davis, had been' hunting on Bicycle Riding Quite the Thing Residents of City Going In for "Walking Sitting Down" In a Big Way A large number of residents of Port St. Joe have purchased, bi- cycles since the tire ban went into effect, and even some of our most prominent and dignified citizens may be seen "walking sitting down" as they go to and from their places of business, We imagine that in some in- stances Junior has had to give up his Christmas bike to Pop, as lo- cal hardware stores say that they are unable to fill orders, andt that when they do get a bike or two bn the floor that customers drag them away when, the clerks' backs are turned. Some of us may think that some people look silly on a bicycle and that it's ire'ly a grandstand play. But that isn't the case, for every ounce of rubber 'n'd every gallon of gasoline saved is just that much more for shortening the war. Some may think it silly, but chances are they, too, will be pedaling a bike about town in the course of a few moons. It won't hurt them nearly as much as they may now imagine. In fact, it will be good for most of us, getting us out into the open every day and giv.ing. gnma menhYnnPrlTPrd) i, VA,,1-_~ thn iSo c ue n-neeaeo exercise. the island and while he was shov- wouldn't be at all surprised t *ing a 'boat into the water Parrett We wouldn't he at all surprised t see a -lot of portly paunches t1 s- starteed to remove "a shotgun from see portly punches ds their car. The un was discharged appearing when most of us use the eir c. The gun was charge bicycle instead of the automobile. in some manner and a charge of heres a ord of arni abd ~And here's a word of warning buckshot entered Smith's abdomiien, buckshot entered Smith's o motorists: Don't drive too fast causing almost instant death. d ws b t to te o- on the city's streets and keep your fhe bodr was brought o t he o- eyes peeled at all times i for many fce of Dr. J. R. Noro in thibicycle riders are just learning to city. The case was investigated byhandle their two-wheel teeds and ., V. P- w, f handle their two-wheel steeds and Sheri11f B. E. Tarker1, WhoU sLtadcU that no inquest was necessary as it was clearly established that the shooting was entirely acciden- tal. Funeral services were held Tues- day for the deceased in Southport, near Panama City, where he was born and reared and where he had resided before coming to this city to work for the St. Joe Paper com- pany. Besides hit. brother he is survived by his wiodw and one child. ----- c(-----. 4-- STATEMENT SHOWS HEALTHY CONDITION OF FLORIDA BANK many others who haven't ridden a bike in years are getting back into practice. As a consequence a lot- of cyclists do considerable weaving about as they pedal along, and it's hard to tell whether they are preparing to turn, stop or just keep going straight ahead. So drive carefully and watch for bi- cycles-they have as much right on the streets as you have in your car. SP S. CAUSE today's armies travel The Florida Bank at Port St. -on rubber and practically all Joe showed increased deposits the world's supply comes from the amounting to $163,070 in its an- Dutch Indies and Malaya, in the nual statement of condition issued Pacific war zone, the average mo- this week by S. L. Barke, vice- tourist has no choice in the matter president andl cashier. of taking care of his tires or put- Deposits in the bank at close ting his car away for the duration. of business on December 31 to- taled $378,377.17 as compared with The things that can be done to ,lAOn a, ;,, 1n7R f prolong the life of any tires, new I 1: iF Automobile Tires Now As Plentiful As Hen's Teeth JAP TWO-MAN SUB ".. / This official U. S. Navy photo shoWs a Japanese two-man sub.- rarine beached on Oahu Isldnd. The smallness of, this craft is emphasized by its shallow dis- placement in the surf almost at the shoreline. AIR RAID FILM AT PORT WEDNESDAY "When Air Raids Strike" is the latest March of Time film sched- uled for showing at the Port thea- tre Wednesday with a comprehen- sive, and iutormative pictiirizailon of civilian defense andi lair raid precautions, both in this "country and in Great Britain. The picture points out the needs of America's civilian defense pro- gram and shows how, through hard and bit'!er experience, Great Brit- ain's celebrated air raid precau- tions system has been perfected. The film contains many valu- able lessons in modern civilian de- fense methods, and should be seen by everyone. Attend Baptist Convention Among those attending the state Baptist convention Monday night n Panama City were Rev. and Mrs. R. F. Hallford and Mrs. J. 0. Baggett. ignore this rule you burn up the tread. 5. Avoid, striking cubs, road holes, rocks, etc. This can result in broken cords or blowouts:. Drive slowly and! carefully over rough pavements. 6. iCheck wheel alignment twice a year. Misalignment causes scuff- ing and uneven wear. A tire a -Tire Rationing Board Names Inspection Committee and Issues Application Blanks For Would-De Tire Buyers. 'The Gulf county tire rationing board, made up of Basil. E. Ken- ney, chairman, H. H. Saunders and C. G. Costin,' met last Friday to name a tire inspection com- mittee for the county and to work o.ut plans for allocating, the. quota Sof tires allowed Gulf county by 'the OPM. The inspection committee, made up of W. M. Howell at the St. Joe Motor company, J. Lamair Mil- ler at Miller's Standard service .station, Alex Young at the Kenney Mercantile company and Claude E. Lister at Lister' S'tore in WewVI a- hitchka, met with the board Sun- day for instructions and procedures to follow in inspecting tires. Despite the .extremely heavy in- roads the rationing of tires will make in their business, all dealers in tahe county have pledged 100 per cent co-operation and privately expressed the opinion that the ra- tioning and inspection of tires has been placed in unusually capable hands. The rationing and sale of new tires, which is under federal regu- lation, will be strictly limited to trel, police and safitaitibn" trucks and cars, physicians, ambulances, mail cars and trucks, buses, trucks used in the transportation of ice, fuel and food, highway mainten- ance trucks, and all vehicles neces- sary to carry on essential de- liveries. The new laws were generally interpreted to mean little inter- ference with business vehicles, but passenger autos, will have to use whatever equipment they already have or purchase used or re- treaded tires. If you would like to buy a new tire, the first thing you do is go to your tire dealer and obtain an application blank. Then sharpen half a dozen pencils, gather your (Continued on page 3) ESTIMATE WORK WILL BE RESUMED ON CITY HOSPITAL JANUARY 22 Word received yesterday by J. L. Sharit'from the district WPA office at Jacksonville stated that it is estimated that work will be resumed on the municipal hospital here about January 22, and ,that the estimated completion date is set at June 30 of this year. Hold up of work is dlue to the necessity of submitting new da,-a inder the superseding order signed The increase o. a deposs is a or used, are numerous and simple half inch out of line will beresident Roosevelt The increase of deposits is a I t week by President Roosevelt. gener indcrase o of sit is a and are embodied in the following dragged sidewise 87 feet every _____ __ general indication of improving mile. business conditions in this section. 10 rules: mie. NAMED MEMBER OF BOY ____ 1. Have worn tires retreaded 7. Repair all cuts leaks and SCOUT EXECUTIVE BOAR PORT NEWS instead' of buying new ones. Cost breaks promptly. Delay may cause At a meeting of the executive S.S. Mont Louis, Canadian regis- of retreading has been set by the damage that can't be repaired. board of the Northwest Florida try, sailed Monday with cargo of government at $7.50 and $6.45 for Breaks and cuts should be vulcan- District, Boy Scouts of America, more' than 1,500,000 feet of lumber ordinaryy size tires. Retreads will ized whenever possible; blowout held last week in Pensacola, M. from the St. Joe Lumbr & Ex- rive you about 80 per cent as patches should, only be temporary, p. Tomlinson of this city, an ar- port company fr use at the ov- much mileage as a new tire. 8. Change wheel positions every dent Scout worker, was elected to ernment offshore base at Trini- 2. 'Cut out high speeds. Your 5000 miles. Switching recommended nembership on the board. dadi Another vessel is expected tires will last twice as long at 40 plans the spare th let front to dock for lumber January 26. miles per hour as at 60 miles per wheel; the left front is moved to Will Enter Army to dock for lumber January 26the left rear, which is transferred Horace Kelly left yesterday for Shour. to the right front; the right front Montgomery, Ala., for examination In Atlanta On Business 3. Inflate tires weekly to the is moved to the right rear, and before entering the army. ,George Tapper returned Satur- recommended pressure. Never let the right rear to the spare rack. day from Atlanta, Ga., where he pressure fall more than 3 pounds 9. Don't park your car on an Attend Wedding spent several days on business, below recommended minimums. oil-coated floor. Oil acts on rub- Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brown at- -- --- 4. Doii't stop short or make ber like acid on metal. tended the Behrens-Brown wdding BUY DEFENSE BONDS- STAMPS jackrabbit starts. Every time you 10. Don't speed around curves. in Apalachicola last Saturday. VOLUME V -- ------- .._ I THE STAR Published Every Friday at Port St. Joe, Fla, by The Star Publishing Company W. S. SMITH, Editor Entered as Second-class matter, December 10, 1937, at the Postoffice, Port St. Joe, Florida, under Act of March 3, 1879. Subscription Invariably Payable In Advance One Year........$2.00 Six Months......$1.00 Three Months..........65c -4f Telephone 51 )1- The spoken word is given scant attention; the printed word is thoughtfully weighed. The spoken word barely asserts; the printed word thoroughly convinces. The spoken word is lost; the printed word remains. %ur Country "'~t.- Right or Wrong WE MUST EXPECT BAD NEWS BEFORE ACHIEVING VICTORY NEWS DISPATCHES from the Far East have not been exactly pleasant. The gal- lant marines defending Wake Island finally lost to an enormously numerically superior force;-Hong Kong could not withstand the siege of land, sea and air forces; Manila was declared an open city, evacuated by bur fig'it- ing forces and taken over by the Japs, and the situation in the Philippines now is un- ddoubtedly critical. On the other hand, the Russian offensive, which-has successfully shattered German de- fenses and caused the Nazis to retreat along a huge front, has given great hope to the United States and its Allies. A magnificent British offensive in Libya is another phase of the war that has caused the United States to -rejoice. In either case, the tendency to become de- jected or in high spirits, depending on the news of the moment, has caused the people of the United States to place undue emphast~ upon f .latest wvar, bulletins. They forget that for years military and naval experts have been almost unanimous, in their belief that Japan could take over the Philippines, Hong Kong and other Far Eastern islands it they were willing to pay the price. Problems of supply and reinforcement are too compli- cated over the long route to these positions to make their defense a certainty. The important thing to remember is that the loss of such positions does not infer the loss of the war, and that the manpower ane material expended by the Japanese in con- quering these strong spots must greatly weaken their war machine. It is evident that the Japs are going to experience appalling losses before they can take the Philippines. It is also important to remember that Ger- man withdrawal along the Russian front does not mean that the Nazi machine is ready to collapse, although there is unodubtedly dis- sension and revolt brewing inside Germany and the conquered countries. Germany has reserves of men and materiel that still make it o-' of the deadliest war machines in the world. There is still tremendous striking power left in Hitler's legions. Prime Minister Winston Churchill makes no secret of the difficulties that lie ahead for the English-speaking peoples. He pre- dicted in a -recent speech that there will be bitter news before the tide turns against-the dictators. On December 7, 1941, we received a shock that has wiped out the danger of this coun- try ever believing we are engaged in a "phony war." The latest dispatches from the Philippines have dispelled all belief that it will be an easy victory. Before final victory is achieved, the United States will pay just about all it possesses into the war chest. We will spend money for war machines on a scale that will make our present efforts seem puny and ineffectual. We will buy Defense Bonds in amounts that will dwarf the campaign of the last few months into significance. From this effort will come victory. From any *less effort will come defeat. PREPARE FOR EVERYTHING! Writers of the Washington Merry-Go- Round column, who usually know whereot they speak, have issued the following warn- ing: "Don't laugh too hard at these east coast air raid precautions. Hitler has now bombers capable of a suicide bombing flight acquired some production in long-range from France. These could fly the Atlantic, drop their bombs, and their crews could either bail out or head for some frozen beach in the Canadian wilds to refuel fron- fifth columnists and attempt to escape home." Another noted commentator, Walter Lipp- man, advises: "Let us face the fact that the purpose of civilian defense is to enable the civilian population to do its full duty to the fighting forces. It must be organized so that civilians, can in emergencies and disasters take care of themselves and not bother the military. It must be organized so that noth- ing is wasted by civilians that is needed by the army and the navy. It must be organized .so that civilians cease to regard themeslveb as spectators at a football game and go to work doing for themselves things that would otherwise divert time, energy, attention and supplies from the conduct of the war." That is what the people of Port St. Joe and Gulf county should realize. Also the fact that everyone possible who has not already been assigned a job on the Gulf County De- fense Council should send in their name to the council's headquarters indicating therr willingness to co-operate, together with their qualifications in any particular field. SILVER LINING We Americans must pull in our belts. For a long time we've been hearing that the time was coming when we'd have to do that. Now the time is here. Rationing of automobile tires and the prohibition placed upon the sale of new cars brings home the fact that as war production speeds up, there will be other shortages, and we'll have to get along with less. In some cases, of course, we'll be able to buy substitute products, for industrial re- search has been busy developing new ma- terials that will come in handier now thaii ever before. In others we'll have to do with- out and. get more use from the things we already have. There are many ways in which we will have to adapt our standard of living to the necessities of war. As we do it, we can be glad of one fact-most of the materials thai we are doing without are going into weapons for the men in our armed forces; our short- ages are a concert reminder that industry Is busy with war production to make our vic- tory certain. For years hens on the farms have been laying eggs in the old buggies pushed to the back end of the barn. Looks like the biddies will have to make their nests someplace else what with the automobile and tire restric- tions. There may develop a demand for those buggies-provided horses can be found to pull 'em. We note in a news story that Florida is suitable for the growing of mahogany. The growing of coffee and tea would be more to the point-they'd both go good with our Everglades sugar. Scientists inform us that the jellyfish is the lowest form of life. They should revsc their findings and put the Japanese on the lowest level. Our wife says she notices the government allows us a $1500 deduction on our income tax and that she wants half of it. The blanks have been mailed out and the well known income tax problem is again with us. Frost is on the pumpkin right now. And It killed all our radishes and- pepper plants. THE WAVE WILL RISE ., .. S-. ,~.-' . ._" . S.S. LEHIGH SUNK BY TORPEDOES ~b ..m..--.--- ---- :-- -..- ; ' The three photos above are a sequence of pictures made as the S.S. Lehigh started to settle and finally went to the bottom of the sea. These pictures were made by the radio operator from a lifeboat following the torpedoing of the vessel. The Low Down from Willis Swamp --------.-.-. Edit-or The Star: I've been so doggone busy here lartly trying' to track down two big 'gKto :-'n's I couLId use their hides for :eti '.-"' .m car tires that I ain't had u, vL' .vrite none. But T done k' i.', 'e 'gators. and got my tires - the o- fc p see why-hv . Olle thing be' system ,"lil for us Land ) i.. rIlcy--Enprla".V!' Sso's they're good miles. Think I'm 'lee patented. on Mr. Churchill n,1d it's easy to , !'1ime Flinister. b; ~hnt England's : it is somnthin' 'iare in 'our own Ve're a democ- a king. I'm nalw.. "'pp'li' off around home, when &' body'll listen, and sayin' we should dope up some system where our president is not nil the ,me: climbing' either into or out .' a dress suit and wearing' hisse!l .at at social ruckuses. TWe go to work and elect the best man find ton run our country, and then we don't let him run it. We want to shake hands with him all the time. In England, they get themselves a king to do the hand shakin' and a prime thinister to run the office. Yours with- the low down, JO SERRA. The press is referred to as the T r-'- th Estate, with the clergy, nobles and commons composing the other three estates. Notice of Registration Notice is hereby, given that the registration books of the City of Port St. Joe, Florida, will be open for the purpose of registration of all qualified; electors who are qual- ified under Ordinances No. 35X and 70X and Chapter 18816 Laws of Florida. Acts of 1937. Said bcoks will .be opened on January 28, 1942, and will remain open 3fr registration purposes un- til February 6, 1942, between the hours of 9 o'clock A. M. and 12 M., and 2 o'clock P. M. until 5 o'clock P. M. each dav except Sunday and holidays. All persons desiring to register shall call at the City Hall for such purpose. M. P. TOMLINSON, City Auddtor and Clerk as Registration Officer, City of Port St. Joe. 1-23 FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, IqO~ THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA PAGE TWO I THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA PAGE THREE SDR. J. C. COE --DENTIST- Office Hours: 9 to 12; 1 to 5 Sunday By Appointment Costin Bldg. Port St. Joe DR. C REICHERTER ,REGISTERED OPTOMETRIST, EYES EXAMINED-GLASSES FITTED Ritz Theatre Building First Floor PANAMA CITY, FLA. LET US FILL THAT PRESCRIPTION Bring us your next prescrip- tion. Only fresh, full quality materials are used. Only qual- ified pharmacists do the compounding LeHARDY PHARMACY ,ROOM AND BOARD BY THE WEEK S ?0 Dining Room Open to the Public Club Breakfast, 6 to 9....25c Lunch, 12 to 2...........40c Dinner, 6 to 8 ...........40c 'MRS. M. O. FREEMAN Corner Reid Ave. and 3rd St. Griffin Grocery Building <- ^ J ^ ^ ^ - WORK comes in BOTTLES' clean painted surfaces WITH CONCENTRATED PAINT CLEANER I Harmless to paint and hands. Pour a little in water, wet surface, wipe and SURPRISE! .The Job 'is Done. 264 at your Drug, Hardware, Paint, jor Grocery Store. If your dealer does not stock send 250 and a 90 $tamp to I W. B.CHAPMAN Laboratory Colorado Springs, Cole. Wave SSpecials Permanent Waves $2.50 Oil Waves $3.50 Shelton Creme Oil Wave $5.00 - All Waves Guaranteed - W. T. CARR and EUNICE Senior Operators CARR'S BEAUTY SHOP EAST MILLVILLE Coastal Hiway Near Panama City ^^^A^ --- -- ^A A^ ^ ^ ^ Society Personals . LANETA DAVIS, Editor f METHODIST CIRCLES IN MEETINGS MONDAY Circle One of the Methodist So- ciety for Christian Service met at the home of Mrs. Joe Grimsley Monday afternoon with seventeen members present. After the devo- tional the circle discussed plans for the year under the leadership of Mrs. R. W. Smith, chairmali. At the close of the meeting t'he hostess served delicious refresh- ments. iCircle Two was entertained at the home of Mrs. J. L. Sharit Mon- day afternoon. Mrs. G. A. Patton gave t'he devotional followed' by a talk by Rev. O. D. Langston in which he asked, for pledges for the year. Following other routine Business, the hostess served re- freshments to those present.. Circle Three met Monday after- Inoon with Mrs. B. J. Hull. Mrs. SEdwin Ramsey led th'e devotional, followed by an interesting article read by Mrs. D. B. Lay. Pledges. for the year were. discussed, following which the hostess served refresh- ments. WOMAN'S'CLUB MEMBERS TO.ATTEND DISTRICT MEET A number of the members of the Port St, Joe Woman's, club are planning to attend, t'he district meeting of the Florida Federation of Women's clubs to beheld Tues- day, January 20, in Marianna. Speakers at the meeting will be Mrs. T: V. Moore of Miami. state defense chairman, and Mrs. Ralph A. Smith. They will talk on "Edu- cation Our First.Line of Defense." MRS. J. A. CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINS CLUB Mrs. J. A. Christmas entertained the Tuesday Bridge club at her Highland View home this week. Scores were, tallied after several progressions and prizes presented:. SDelectable refreshments were served by the hostess to her guest's. BEHRENS-BROWN S Announcement is being made of the marriage of Miss Erline Brown of Apalachicola to Russell Behrens Sof Jacksonville, formerly of this city. The marriage .ook place in Apalachicola Saturday; January 10. at the home, of the bride. This couple has many friend's in Gulf and Franklin counties who will join The Star in wishing them much happiness. D-T A TTO MIIET THURSDAY ( .- I. A. I V r,, 1i 1i ,, w. . The regular meett'ing of the Par- ent4Teachers association will be 'held Thursday evening, January 22, in the high school auditorium. J. B. White, county agent, will be guest speaker for the occasion and Miss Erline McClellan will be in charge of the music for the meet- Sing. A short business meeting will Follow t'he program, with Mrs. T. V. Morris presiding. ST. JAMES AUXILIARY MEETS The. St. James Auxiliary of the Episcopal church held its regular meeting this week at the beach home of Mrs. W. R. Roberts Jr. The regular business routine was carried out, after which a social hour was enjoyed. .f * GARDEN CLUB TO MEET On Wednesday, January 21, at 3 p. m., the Garden Circle mem- bers are asked to meet at the home of Mrs. G. A. Patton. Plans for the year will be discussed and officers appointed. ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Goforth an- nounce the engagement andl aD- 'proaching marriage of their daugh- ter, Ora Lee, to Mr. Kenneth Dahi of Blue Island, Il. BUY DEFENSE BONDS Chu arches ' d' WOMAN'S CLUB HOLDS FIRST j 0. E. S. TO ORGANIZE MEETING OF NEW YEAR DEFENSE KNITTING CLUB The Port St. Joe Woman's club There will be a special meeting held it's first meeting of the new of Gulf Chapter 191, Order of year Wednuday of last week in the Eastern Star, Tuesday evening in club room at the Centennial build- in: with the president, Mrs. R. W. Snith, in the chair. The meeting was opened by singing "America, th.1 Beauciful," followed by the Salute to the Flag and prayer. Mrs. Floyd' Hunt gavb an inter- esting and helpful talk on "The Woman In Defense." For the con- clusion of the program she used a portable phonograph and played many beautiful selections,. Mrs. E. Clay Lewis Jr., con- ducted. ,'he current events quiz, in which Mrs. Roy Gibson had tht highest score. The interest was very evident and all members took part in the discussion. Mrs. Charles Boyer, Mrs.. Roy Williams and Mrs. William Shu- ford assisted Mrs. T. V. Morris in serving refreshments. WHALEY-CHAFIN Announcement is being made of the marriage of Miss Claryce Chafin, daughter of Mrs. Ella Cha- fin of Wewahitckha, to William Edward Whaley of this city on Wednesday, January 14. The marri- age too place in Apalachicola. the Rev. Father Howard officiat- ing in the presence of a few close friends. Following a short wedd- ing trip the young couple will be at home. to their friends in this city, where they both are em. played by the St. Joe Paper com- pany. .-.--:--------- AUTOMOBILE TIRES NOW AS PLENTIFUL AS HEN'S TEETH (Continued from Page 1) wits and prepare to answer a to- tal of 30 questions contained, on the application blank. After you finish answering questions, yot sign a long statement swearing you have told the truth, the whole tr.ith and nothing but the truth. so help you. Then you return it to the dealer from whom you hope you can purchase a tire. When your application is in, one dr more of the members of the tire inspection board named above will look over the tires on you; car'and decide whether or not you really need a new tire or tires The committee will then file itr findings and report with the ra- tioning board, which will meet every Thursday evening at 7:30 in theDefense Council office in the Costih building on Monument ave Rue. If the board decides you car have a tire or tires ypu can go to your dealer and plunk the cash lown. for them-if the dealer has any new tires. your size in stock. If the board rejecTs your applica- tion for any reason, then, brother. you are right back where you started from. The whole business of tire ra- ioning is going to be tough on a ot of folks. It entails a great deal- of personal sacrifice on the part af the rationing board and inspec ion committee members, who have volunteered their time and serv- ces without any remuneration whatsoever. It's going to be though o buy new tires., but Gulf county folks know that Uncle Sam is In a war that he is determined to win, so they're smiling, reraeltin okes about the tire -lh."Iage and making the new .--,1.tions. to heart. And here's, a fini. t"' Forget bout "borrowing" tires off sone I ne else's car. There'F :' mighty teavy penalty in store for you if ou get "caught in the act." ---- -...----- C. J. Sullivan and Sammie Da- is were business visitors Satur- ay in Dothan, Ala. thie Masonic hall for the purpose of formn f i n in I ullOlrDg a defense knitting club. All members are asked to be present at 7:30. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Graves of Newville, Ala., and Mr. and Mrs. Gary Jones of Headland ,Ala., ex- )Oct to spend the week-end in this city visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Sullivan and baby returned to the city Friday after a several days' visit with relatives in Florala, Ala. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cummings of Chattanooga, Tenn., have re- turned to the city for a three months' stay. Mr. Cummings is connected with the Southeastern Pipe Line corporation. MILK FOR HEALTH You want your health all winter, so help insure a vital supply of energy by drinking milk every day. By the glass, with cereals or in cooked foods, milk is' defense for good health in the winter time! Gulf County Dairy PO RT A Martin Theatre .E- Port St. Joe Fla. THEATRE OPENS SATURDAYS SUNDAYS AT 1:00 P. M., CONTINUOUS PERFORMANCE DAILY AT 2:45 P. M. SATURDAY ONLY JANUARY i7 )"j< A&Wkilled 1 ACTION! SDOC ROBP ^ THRILLS I Iih .. .- witth WINDY HAYES Plus NEW SERIAL with "Riders of Richard Arlen 1 Andy Devine Death Valley" Jeanne Kelly CHAPTER 2 SUNDAY MONDAY January 18 19 AS CO-PILOTS THEY ARE CO-RIOTS! THEYR'EOUTTO ' F3 BLITZKRIEG .t THE "BLUES"! LATEST WAR NEWS Miniature - "GHOST TREASURE" TUESDAY January 20 FF _il EDMUND LOWE WILLIAM GARGAN PEGGY MORAN FRANK ALBERTSON ON THE STAGE ---- IN PERSON GLEN HUGHES AND HIS MUSICAL "REVUE" Music Girls Dancing Ted Lewis In "IS EVERYBODY HAPPY?" WEDNESDAY ONLY -- JANUARY 21 Special Issue: "WHEN AIR RAIDS STRIKE" - PLUS REGULAR PICTURE PROGRAM JOAN DAVIS-JINX FALKENBERG "Two Latins From Manhattan" FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 19,1, A Lot of Sausage The United States consumes 864,000 worth of sausage every ay of the year. RMlIn ; PAGEFOU TH STA, PRT T. OE. ULFCOUTYFLORDA RIDY. ANU'R~ 6. 942 TIMELY AVIATION PICTURE COMING TO PORT Bud Abbott and Lou Cosvello. in is Abbott and Costello's wild ride a scene- from "Keep 'IEm Flying," in a runaway plane. There is a uproarious comedy laugh-film com- mile-a-minute chase in which a ing to the Port theatre Sunday and motorized torpedo takes Costello Monday. Others, in the cast are on a jaunt ,over the countryside. Martha Raye, Carol Bruce, Dick Abbott and Costello portray air Foran and William Gargan. school "grease monkeys," while The picture is highlighted by the Misses Raye and Bruce are' sensational aerial sequences that seen as USO hostesses. The film will have audiences holding onto is backgroundled against Uncle their .seats. Exceptionally exciting Sam's drive for air supremacy. Tire Retread Prices Fixed Maximum Charge of $7.50 For Best Grade Rubber Set On' Most 'Commonr Size Government price officials this week laid down a ceiling on charges for tire retreading' and are now working on a plan to fix maximum prices for used tires. The retread schedule goes into effect next Monday. At the pres- ent time there are no shops ir. this section equipped to do retread. ing, but if the war continues for any length of time we wouldn't b- surprised .to see the necessary: equipment installed by some ente: prising business concern or indi- vidual. Persons retreading or top cap. ping the 6.00x16 tires oojmmonly used on low-priced cars may charge no more than $7.50 if best grade camelback is, used or $6.45 if they work with second grade camelback. Larger passenger car tiresand truck tires have corre- spondingly higher prices. If dealers sell retreaded tires they may charge the maximum re- treading fee for t'he type tire in- volved, plus $1.50 for the tire car- cass.,'.__ __'__ _ 'OTI 1-------1-- X Your Income Tax Forms for filing returns of in- come for 1941 have 'been sent to persons who filed returns last year. Failure to receive a form does not relieve a taxpayer of his obligation to file. Forms miay be obtained) upon request' from the offices of collec- tors and deputy collectors of in- ternal revenue. A person should file returns on Form 1040, unless his gross in- come for 1941 does not exceed $3000 and consists wholly of sal- ary, wages or other compensation for personal services, dividends, interest, rent, annuities or royal- ties, in which event he may elect to file on Form 1040A, a simplified FLORIDA'S HERO Capt. Colin P Kelly Jr., 28, of Madison, Florida, whose death : o d:u with the news that he had scroed three direct o rb .-'ts ,n personally sinking 'h, J-ionese battleship Haruna. Kelly was "nm.de a captain in '910 aft 'r t:-ii ir.q in various flying and bombing schools. The tax may be paid in full at the time of filing or in four equal' in- stallments. i, !:.embler that single persons or married persons not living with husband or wife, who earn as much as $14.43 a week for the 52 weeks of t'he year. and married persons living together who have aggregate earnings of as much as $28.85 a' week for the year, are required to file returns. Ecra.i contributed almost half the steel;, more than one-thirdl the copper, 29 per cent of the zinc and 22 per cent of the aluminum used for defense production in 1941. Notice of Regular Municipal Election Notice Ais hereby given that the regular municipal election for the election of one City Commissioner for the full term of three years form. for the City of Port St. Joe will be held in the City .Hall in the The return must be filed with blheo he C otyHalnth The return must be filed with City of Port St. Joe on Tuesday, the collector of internal revenue Februaryj 17, 1942. for the district in which the tax- "e e )ol.ls will open at 8 o'clock payer has his legal residence or A. M. and close at 7 o'clock P. M., Eastern Standard Time. principal place of business on or T NSO efore midnight of March 16, 1942. 2-6M. P. TOMLINr aSON. before midnight of March 16, 1942. 2-6 City Auditor and Clerk. Forty-four Per Cent In 19l7 draft In the World War draft in 1917 there were 23,908,576 men regis- tered, or 44 per 'cent of the male population. There were draft dodg- ers numbering 337,648. In North Carolina waters 345 species of fish have been identified REPORT OF CONDITION of Florida Bank at Port St. Joe of Port St. Joe in the State of Florida at the close of business on December 31, 1941. ASSETS Loans and discounts (in- ciuding $ none over, crafts) ...............$ 66,054.73 United States Govern- inent oouadions, direct and guaranieeu ....... 13,000.00 Cash, balances with other banks, including re- sern e Lalances, ail d c.sh items in process oi collection .......... 223,218.45 Bank premises owned $ none, furniture and fix- tures $2,167.30 ........ 2,167.30 Other assets .......... 218.80 TOTAL ASSETS ......$416,366.54 LIABILITIES Demand deposits of in- dividuals, partnerships, anu corporations .....$336,405.12 Time deposits of indi- viduals', partnerships, and corporations ...... 20,703.47 Deposits of States and po- litical subdivisions .... 19,974.11 Deposits of banks .... ... 262.bu Otner deposits certifiedd and officers' checks,, etc.) ............ ...... 1,031.97 TOTAL DEPO'SITS .... $378,377.17 Other liabilities ........ 25.56 TOTAL LIABILITIES (not including subordi- nated obligations shown below) ................ $378,402.73 CAPITAL ACCOUNTS Capital '* ..............$ 25,000.00 i urplus .......-- -..... 5,700.00 I Undivided profits ..... 4,763.81 i servess (and retirement acLount for preferred capital) ................ 2,500.00 TOTAL CAPITAL ACCOUNTS .........$ 37,96-3.81 i L:OOAL, LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL ACCOUNTS ........:. $416,366.64 This bank's capital consists of $ none of capital notes and deben- ntues; rirst preferred stock with iomal par value of $ none, total re- Lirable value $ none; second pre- ferred stock with total par value af $ none, total retirable value $ none; and common stock with total par value of $25,000.00. MEMORANDA Pledged assets (and pe- Scurities loaned) (book value): Other assets pledged to secure- deposits and other liabilities( includ- ing notes and bills re- discounted and' securi- ties sold under repur- chase agreement) -....$ 7.2,000.00 TOTAL .... ............$ 72,000.00 Secured and preferred liabilities: Deposits secured by pledged' assets pursuant to requirements of law 15,000.00 TOTAL ...............$ 15,000.00 On date of report the re- quired legal reserve against deposits of this bank was ............$ 75,675.43 Assets reported abo ve Which were eligible as legal reserve amounted to ....................$275,925.71 I, S. L. Barke,. Vice-President and Cashier, of 'the above-named bank, 'do solemnly swear that the above statement is true, and! that it fully and correctly represents the true state of the several fiiat- ters herein contained and set forth, to the best of my knowledge and belief. S. L. BAIRKE. Correct-Attest: HARRY A. SAUNDERS J. L. SHARIT ROBERT BELLOWS Directors. State of Florida, County of Gulf, ss: Sworn to and subscribed be- fore me this 9th day of January, 1942, and I herebyl certify that 1 am not an officer or director or this bank. WILLIAM J. EDWARDS, (SEAL) Notary Public, State of Florida at large. My commission expires Decem- ber 22, 1944. Private Richard Mahon of Tyn-. dall Field spent .the week-end in the city visiting relatives. IN FULL REALIZATION OF ADDED PROBLEMS INCI- DENTAL TO CITY GOV- ERNMENT AND NATION- AL EMERGENCY ... I should like to serve the people of Port St. Joe as City Comrmis- sioner, and pledge my best ef- forts for arny civic betterment possible under existing revenues. YOUR VOTE AND SUPPORT WILL BE APPRECIATED Faithful y, B. (Brandt) B. CONKLIN *------****** MIDWA7YPARK On Waterfront, Calhoun-Gulf Ii County Line Main Entrance for YOUR Fishing Pleasure DEAD LAKES Good Fishing Good Boats Good Cabins Good Beds Good M'eals Good Guides COME IN AND REST! I Am YOU'R Servant- Let Me Serve YOU' JOHN HENRY JONES I.-4 WHITE TOP TAXI COMPANY FOR PRO1MrT SERVICE PHONEB 1 00 SDAY OR NIGHT -- TAXtS ALWAYS AVAILABLE f! FRONT 6f ST. JOE TEXACO SERVICE STATION S-NOTICE This is tn notify dll parties who have been in the State for one year, and Cour6ty for six months, that the Registration Books will be open the first Monday in February to register all :" who wish to vote in the 1942 May Primary. Books will be open in Precincts of the County by the following Deoutiy Supervisors of Registration: PRECINCT, NO. 1-Wewahitchka. Supervisor's Office at Court House. PRECINCT NO. 2-Wetappo. Superviosr's Office at Court House, Wewahitchka. PRECINCT NO. 3-White City. Mrs. Della Spotts. PRECINCT NO. 4-Kenney's Mill. Mrs. J. B. Trawick. PRECINCT NO. 5-Dalkeith. Edgar Lanier Store. PRECINCT NO. 6-Overstreet. Raymond Hardy. PRECINCT NO. 7-Port S.t Joe. Mrs. C. C. Taunton. PRECINCT NO. 8-Highland View. W. C. Forehand. Respectfully yours. CLAUDE G. RISH, Supervisor of Registration. Gulf County, Florida. : -- -- -- - -- *** - -- .. .. M JONS suffer less from Headache, Acd Idigestn, Di of Colds "Morning After" and Muscular Fatigue because they have heard-and believed-Alka-Seltzer radio announcements. To these millions, the relief obtained by the use of Alka-Seltzer is worth far more than the genuine enjoyment they get from the broadcasts. The most important parts of our radio program, both to you and to us, are the commercial announcements. Once you have tried Alka-Seltzer we believe you will agree with us. But try Alka-Seltzer because it is an unusually effective medi- cine not because you enjoy the radio programs. WHY ALKA-SELTZER IS SO EFFECTIVE The pain-relieving analgesic in Alka-Seltzer is in complete solu- tion, ready to ease the distress as soon as you swallow it. The painrelieving action is made more effective by alkaline buffers. The alkalizing elements in Alka-Seltzer reduce excess stomach S', i acidity. Get Alka-Seltzer the next time you pass, a drug store. Large package 60# Small package 30# k Try a glass of Alka-Seltzer at your 4 Drug Store Soda Fountain. EQ d ~ ' ^ ------- --- .,_, PAGE FCUR FRIDAY. JANUARY 16. 1942 m THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA |