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SROBERT TAYLOR in "BATAN" THE The Home Newspaper of Northwest Florida's Future Industrial Cent.r VOLUME VI PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA, FRIDAY, JULY 30, 1943 NUMBER 43 T'Ph Sft.. r ,..- I..- nf l ( e tar wants potos of ulI county men serving in the armed forces. Pictures, which Fl d S W should be in uniform, will be returned.) Florida Sand W ill Illlil i ll) l~illl i.III ii ll..ill:- n,!.illi,,i .:.1iiiiii PAUL JOHNSON TELLS OF HIS ACTIVITIES IN CAMP; IS RATED AS BOMBARDIER .The following letter. was re- ceived this week from Aviation Cadet Paul K. Johnson in response to our recent appeal for letters from men in the service: Dear Mr. Smith I have been wanting to write you since I have been here, but I was waiting to see what I was going to be classi- fied as. I have been here for four weeks now and I was classified yesterday (July 24) as a bombar- dier. I will be leaving here some time in the future-you can never tell just when.. *This is tht Nashville Army Air Center, hence the N. A. A. C. it is known as the A. A. F. C. C., (Army Air Force Classification Center). The second week I was here we started our exams, and) 1S took a week to finish them. First came an all-day mental test, then we had our psychomotor exame, where we. had to line up different colored ilghts and put square pegb in square holes, etc. We wert, timed' on all these and our scores were recorded electrically. Then we had an interview witn a psychiatrist and he asked us all sorts of questions about why, how and! when we joined the'air force. The last exams we had were, th', physical and they were the most important. We had a night vision test in the darkest 'place I have ever seen. When we finished the exams, wu were called out in formation, and ever since we. have been drilling, taking P. T. (physical training), and going to lectures all day long. Some of the fellows have been on K. P., but I have been lucky so fai. I do enjoy reading AL L of The Star, for I read. every bit of it, including the adis. So keep up the good work and "Keep The Stai Flying" this way. Sincerely yours, A/C Paul K. Johnson. fr PAUL FARMER GRADUATES AS AVIATION MECHANIC, Sgt. Paul J. Farmer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul D. Farmer of this city, has. completed his course, or studies as an aviation me.chan e in the Army Air Forces, school at Amarillo, Texas. His graduation from this technical school now fits him for airplane: maintenance and he will be sent to some air base where he will assist in, keeping (Continued on page 6) LEGION WOULD RAISE FUNDS FOR CIGARETS At a recent meeting of Gulf County Post 116, American Legion, $25 was voted by members for the purchase of 5000 cigarets to be sent to men in the service. Each package .of sinokes will bear a printed slip stating that they are a gift from the local post. Legionnaires feel that this is a worthy cause, and request that locs' citizens and, organizations sinall or large contributions df a $250 "Cigaret Fund" to 01,000. cigarets, to be sent to- men- i n service. 'Anone, desiring to contribute, to the fund may leave donations with Post Commander T. M. Schneider or with W. S..Smith ati Th.e Star office. Names of contributors will be published at a later .date. Bring Many Men Back to Our State Now Finding Its Way Into Hun- dreds of Thousands of Ser- vicemen's Shoes By RUSSELL KAY Florida "sand" is finding its way into hundreds of thousands of shoes, that but for the war it would never have reached. Service men *rom every state in the Union haisj visited Florida, and countless others will follow them. Perhaps you have heard) many of these men in uniform speak in uncomplimentary terms about this state. They gripe about the sand, the heat, the. mosquitoes, the na- tives-just about everything is wrong to hear most of them tell it. Perhaps you have resented this attitude; perhaps you are afraid they will spread that kind. of talk wherever they go to the detri- ment of Florida. Calm your fears. Their reaction is -natural and normal when you stop to consider it. These chaps are, not with us by choice. They' are stuck off in camps that afford little in the way of comfort. They work and. study as they, have never worked, andi studied; before. They miss their homes and their friends and want to go back to them. Consider the fact that thousands of Florida- boys are scattered throughout the country training in other states. They spend their time talking about Florida and griping about everything they find elsewhere. . Sooner or later these lads find themselves blended in some unit on a foreign shore, and instead or Floridians, New Yorkers, Califor- nians or Iowans they all become "Yanks." No matter where they (Continued on page 3) Kiwanis Trailing In Dressing Race Masons Leading League By Mar- gin of 106; Other Groups Aid In Vital War Work The Masonic lodge continues to lead in the Red, Cross surgica; dressing race with a total of 984 dressings to their crediit in two sessions at the Red Cross room. The Kiwanis club is in a poor sec- ond place, with 878 in two sessions. As the Masons did not make dress ings last Friday night, the civic club expected to pass them with their meeting last night. The Machinists' Local apparent- ly has dropped out of the .league after making 323 dressings on its first try, but other .groups have entered' and apparently' will- soon be challenging the first-place 151a- sons. A group of young people hat (Continued on page 2) SISTER OF MRS. FLORA CONNELL PASSES AWAY Mrs. Lizzie White,* sister of Mrs. Flora Connell of this city, passed 9way last Friday at hey' home-' nM Columbus, Ga. Funeral services were held Sunday!e SThe- Star- joins with'. the. many friends' of Mrs. Connell in extend- ing sympathy. Nationwide Molly Pitcher Tag Day Washington, D. C.-On August 4th, Holly Pitcher is stepping out of the can history to Iell War Bonds water to thirsty so ldiers during theg blistering Revolutionary t battle of Mon- i south and took bver her 'hus. band's cannon When he was Wounded, has long been a symbol of the heroism Of American women. In her honor, bighdes of modern Molly Pitchers will take their stands on nation-wide Molly Pitcher Day at street corners, building entrances, and in public places p sell the bonds and stamps that back up our mod-' em fighting men. A red-white-and-bide M Volly Pitch- er Tag will be given to everyone who purchases a bona or stamp on that day. Members ofthe American Legion Auxiliary, and of the Inde-f pendent Food Distributors Council unit of Molly Pitchers. will aid and augment 'local Women's War Sav- ingsll beStaffs to make up the volun- teer sales force. They will use water pitchers to hold their supplies of tags and War Stamps. The slogan on the tags will read "Fill the Pitcher with Bonds and Stamps on Molly Pitcher Day," and the goal of the sales force will be to "tag" the 'total population. Full Allotment Under Race Law Goes to Counties State Assures Counties of Suffici- ent Aid to Make Up Shortage In Race Track Allocations Good news to Gulf county, tax- payers who have to foot the bills, and our county commissioners and' school board, who have to make up the county budget, is the an-' nouncement yesterday from Talla- hassee that in keeping with prom- ises made county officials more than a year ago by Governor Hol- land- and State Comptroller Lee, the full allotment of state aid promised each county under the racing laws will be made avail- able. The announcement carries added assurance with the state- ment that state warrants for $10,- 000-more than half the $19,000 deficit now pending on the year ending Septembemr 30 will reach the counties by tomorrow. iThis means it will not be neces- sary for Gulf county to raise the money by local millage levy and that the 1943-44 budget can be (Continued on Page 2) Price Correction The. price of "Famous 72x84 In. Reversible, 100% Wool Blankets" in the advertisement of Costin's Department Store on page three of this issue should' read $8.95 instead of $5.98, the figures being reverse at the time they were. set. Price on their 72x84 part wool pairs should be. $3.95 instead of Home Nursing Class Formed First Session Held Monday Morn- ing at Health Office; Women Are Asked to Join 'The first class of the Red Cross home nursing course was held ai the health office on Sixth street Monday morning by Mrs. Margaret Helen Ewing, R.N., the Red Cross instructor who will conduct the entire series of classes. Officers were elected as follows: President, Mrs. J. L. Temple; Vice-president, Mrs. B. E. Kenney; secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Johnson; program committee, Mrs. Franklin Jones, Mrs. C. Brooks; hospitality committee, Mrs. J. Frost, Mrs. It. Brinson; publicity committee, Mrs. Birath, Betty Sue Watts. Mrs. Ewing demonstrated mat- tress turning and, bedmaking Mon- day, and then asked for volunteers. Two ladies quickly responded ana each couple then had a try at it. All were benefited by this lesson on how to make a comfortable bea. Wednesday's instruction was on how to bathe a pac:ent antd now to change the bed linen with the patient on the bed. All women of the' city are urged to sign up for ,,bi, course of in- struction. Ci-'-:e are held on Monday and Wed'stinsdaya from 39 to 11 a. m.; 2:30 to 4:30 p. m., ana 7:30 to 9'30 p. m. Next Monday, August 2, is the last day anyone may sign for the course. The next issue of The Star will carry a complete list of those taking the instruction. COSTIN'S OFFERING COATS AND BLANKETS ON LAY-AWAY PLAN Costin's Department Store, today is advertising a "Lay-Away Plan" on women's winter coats and blank- ets-"The sensible, easy, thrifty way to shop," according to the aci. The store has in stock a large variety of coats which can be paid .or under this plan. They are warmly interlinedi, made full to fit over suits and come in a number of styles that are good for all oc- casions. Costin's was lucky in large purchase of all part wool blankets, and being offered on the plan. making a wool and these are lay-awav Thrifty housewives will do well to drop in at Costin's now, while there are plenty of blankets and coats to choose from. FLORIDA BANK HERE IS NAMED AS DEPOSITORY FOR WITHHOLDING TAX iS. L. Barke, president of the Florida Bank here, announces that the local banking house has quali- fied with the federal government as a depository for withheld taxes andi has been so designated. Under the 1943 current tax pay- ment act, all employers withhold- ing taxes of $100 or more per $3.98. month are required to deposit these 'The first error can 'be '.laid to taxes in a designated depository the typographer, but the second nqt later than the tenth of the was the fault of Glenn Boyiles,' nbe- mbnth following the withholding. cause he tried to go fishing Wed- -Receipts will be issued by the nesday afternoon-without success bank. which.are, to be sent in by -in-tead of reding proof on the employers with their quarterly re- ad: In fact, we-reially could 'blame port to the collector of internal Glenn's fisbin- trip for both er- revenue. No charge is made by the rors. We will! J bank for this service. Local Motorists Can Use 'A' Books In Eastern Area B, C, E and R Books Are Now to Be Used Until All Stamps Are Gone Local motorists will be enabled to use, their "A" ration ,books for trips in' and out of the, .eastern gasoline shortage' area by special provisions announced here yester- day by C. G. Costin, chairman of the Gulf county war price and ra- tioning .board. These provisions are necessary, he pointed, out, since eastern mo- toris.ts are now using "A-6" cou- pons, while those in Gulf county are using "A-7' coupons. In' order to overcome difficulties' in travel "across the border," a new amend- ment to. the gasoline rationing reg- ulations sets up procedures, by which "A" ration holders here may exchange any of their valid "A" coupons for other coupons. that may be used in the 'area in which they expect to travel. Mr. Costin further stated that holders of "B" an'd "C" supple- menal rations for passenger cars and "E" and "R" non-hdghway use -are no longer required toeapply for . renewal of their rati.in aat the, .ate specified! on the .J'. .L- bf the cou- pon books. Now it will be possible for the holders of these rations to con- tinue to use their stamps until they are exhausted, unless there is a change in the purposes and, uses to which the vehicle was put at the time the' rations were issued. The erstwhile expiration period is now the earliest date at which renewal may be made. Persons who run out of stamps prior to the renewal date are in danger of going with- out. Canal Bridge At White. City Out Structure Removed This Week To Allow for Dredging; De- tours Not-So Good Highway No. 6 between this city and Wewahitchka was closed to traffic this week when the floating bridge across, the intracoastal canal at White City was removed by the state road: department to allow for dredging operations to widen and deepen the waterway. Road depart- ment officials say the structure will not be replaced possibly for several weeks. During that period motorists de- siring to get to tie county seat will be compelled to go around by Beacon Hill and Overstreet, this section of road being in bad con- dition according to reports, or go to Panama City and come back on the paved road leading from Mill- ville to Wewahitchka. Removal of the bridge and the long detour is interfering greatly, with fishing ambitions of resi- dents of this section, particularly Glenn Boyles and 0. D. Langston.; -.---7-..-k NOTI CE Turn right now to the Pore the-: a-ter advertisement and ree if' your name is in it. If so, you can; call at The Star office and -get a free pass to the Port. : SUNDAY and MONDAY at PORT THEATRE F(DYICTORY I BUY aLTAT99 L VNI'so IVAR BONDS AN P STAMPS STAR I llllllllllllllIllnll11!11111111111111:11 AEC CENSUS OF CHILDREN IN COUNTY IS BEING TAKEN A census of children of school age in Gulf county from the ages of six to 16 years, and also pre- school children from one to six, is underway, the work being done by Mrs. Fred Maddox of this city and Mrs. H. A. Whitton of Wewa- hitchka, The census, which is under the supervision of Superintendent Tom Owens, will give a complete file on every child of school age in the county as well as records on pre- school age children. Superinten- dent Owens estimates that there are approximately 1,450 children of school age in the county at the present time. KIWANS TRAILING IN DRESSING RACE (Continued from Page 1) gathered at the. Red Cross room the past two Wednesdays and. have X score of 625, taking third, place. The Pilot club made dressings at their meeting Tuesday night, turn- ing out 200. They expect to do much better next week. The score now stand's: Masonic Lodge .............. 984 Kiwanis-Club ............... 878 Young People ............... 625 Machinists' Local ........... 323 Pilot Club .................... 200 More members of all groups are asked to be present at the meet- ings, as the local Red Cross .room is far behind schedule. In fact, it is now working on allotments that, should have been completed' last December 1. Women of the city are urged to go to the sewing room each afternoon of the week from Monday through Friday in order that this. vital work may proceed more rapidly. Send The Star to your man in the service-only $1 ,or a year. 1llullllIIIIlllllllll1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 RATION NOTES Meats, Cheese, Fats and Canned Fish-Red stamp T became valid July 25. Unused P, Q, R and S stamps expire Saturday, July 31. Coffee-Stamp i2 (War Ration Book 1) good. for one pound thru August 11. Canned Fruits and. Vegetables- N, P and Q stamps now valid; ex- pire August 7. Sugar-Stamp 13 good, for five pounds expires August 15; stamps. 15 and 16 good for five pounds It needed for canning, through Octo- ber 31. Shoes-Stamp 18 valid for one, pair through Octolber 31. Gasoline-No. 7 coupons in new basic ration books. now valid for four gallons. Stoves-Nation-wide rationing of heating and, cooking stoves is now scheduled to start in mid-Augusi. Purchase certificates wi:l be is- sued by local' ration boards. FULL ALLOTMENT UNDER RACE LAW TO COUNTIES. (Continued from page 1) made up byl our county officials with full assurance that they can anticipate the maximum state aid from racing and allied tax laws. Whatever the war's effect on rac- .ing, the state assures counties of sufficient state aid' from other sources to. make up any shortage in the full race track allotment. The announcement said that the commissioners have kept faith with hte taxpayers these past two years under the governor's tax program: and that the state in- tends to keep faith with the coun- ties so that the tax relief brought by the Holland program is con- tinued' the coming year. "The best way to encourage tax like a Letter From Home . . The Star, mailed each week to men in the armed services, has been described that way by some of "our boys.! As a contribution to morale, The Star has fixed a special reduced subscription rate of $1.00 a year to men in the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, wherever they are stationed. This special rate is made in the face of rapidly advancing production costs, which may force the withdrawal of this offer later. Friends and relatives of service men, desiring to take ad- vantage of this "military" rate, 'should act now. 0 KEEP 'EM WRITING! A Gift He'll Appreciate . Military Stationery with his name imprinted,, together with the insignia of the branch of service with which he is serving Marines, Army, Navy, Coast Guard or the Air Corps. THE STAR "Your Home Town Newspaper" PORT ST. JOE FLORIDA - m payments is to keep tax levies low," the announcement concluded, "and. we have outstanding evi- dence of this, truth in the fact that tax collections for the, 1942 tax roll -now being closed in the various counties-is breaking all records. Some, counties, have collected 100 per cent of the' real estate roll and many are 99 per cent or better- an un-precedenited achievement in Florida tax history." ----c---i- BE ON GUARD F!oridians are warned to be on guard against slick book salesmen offering a set of encyclopedias and claiming that "school authorities" will require that each child have a set. There Is no such require- ment anai no one has been author- ized such solicitation. School of- ficials :and parents are cautioned to be on guard. Advertlsiln doesn't cost-it PAYS! eHAUs* m nrsa St.emek. l After" *s CM Dbtrlat i net. w M r W t1 Pesant.r Thkty-aft and heir NERVINE Inam.. V .klMm Ixts y. Sdlstiem. Tad U and NO " L5Quid 25 ad Sa.d R d di a e.6 00M and Me only as directed. SINGLE Dr. Mles AntU- ' Pain Pill often relieve s -f Headachek, MuulVar Pain U\ or Functional Monthly Pral-25f lo* t2, 126 fort1.O. Get them at ror drtO stotM. Read directions / and use onl y as directedl. f -v |* n n i ni nnn i n n n n n n n i n n***Eu...... *E *iP) OPEN LETTER To Poultrv and Livestock Owners of GULF COUNTY S INCE there's not enough protein feed to go around, we must stretch our present supply to produce all the meat, milk and eggs necessary for VICTORY. This means we dare not waste precious feed on unthrifty livestock or poul- try. We must cull unprofitable producers save more pigp stamp out disease and parasites prevent costly losses. We know from our many farm contacts that most of these production '"accidents" can be prevented. We are convinced that our food goal. can be 'reached without additional labor or expense, and with the feed we now have, simply by plugging unnecessary production leaks and stopping easily- preventable loss and waste. Accordingly, as our part in the "Food for Victory" effort, we have volun- teered for "active duty" in the service of feeders of this community to help stamp out such wasteful Production Saboteurs. We will gladly call at your farm at any time to assist in such feed-saving practices as culling chickens- worming pigs--disinfecting houses, birds and animals against parasites and disease-checking feeder and watering space, etc. We also offer a helpful war-time production survey of your livestock and poultry, based on a series of practical production guides suggested and recom- mended by both national and state agricultural authorities. This "feed-stretchet" service is offered to every feeder of this community regardless of the feed he is using. Nor will you be obligated in any way. We only wish to share with you and other uptriotic Americans the important task of winning the War! St. Joe Hardware Co. Your Local Feed and Seed Dealer PORT ST. JOE FLORIDA *E. u I.W..EEUSUIPEEEEUEEEUEEUEEUEEEEEEE,,,,, YOUNG FOLKS MAKING the group making 32,5 dressings. SURGICAL DRESSINGS Mrs. Smith hopes that more young people will be on hand. next Last week six young girls, un- ay afternoon at 2:30 to i Weduesday afternoon at 2:30 to der the direction of Mrs. Watson aid in this work. Smith, gathered at the Red Cross room 'to make surgical dressings, . turning out 300. Wednesday this Milkweed floss is being used as number was augmented by three a substitute for kapok in life pre- more girls, Miriam Watts, Betty servers and flying suits, Lo.u -IcQuagge and Betty Sue Me- ----- - Phaul, and one boy, R. S. Carver, Send Thre Sar to a friend. Announcement--- Current Tax Payment Act of 1943 . All employers withholding taxes of $100.00 or more per month are required to deposit 4 these taxes in some designated depositary I not late than the 10th of the month follow- ing the withholding. For the convenience of those who require it, we have qualified and been designated a Depositary for Withheld Taxes. We issue official receipts which you send in with the 'quarterly report as evidence of payment of these taxes. We will be glad to,',serve you, again, in this manner. FLORIDA BANK AT PORT ST. JOE I THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA FRIDAY, JULY 30, 1943 PAGE TWO 0 FR.DA, JY 3,TY M FLORIDA SAND WILL BRING MANY MEN BACK TO OUR STATE (Continued from Page 1) may find themselves, they don't like it. Their thoughts and then talk is of "the good old U. S. A.' But what about the day when the war is won and these men re- turn to peaceful occupations? For a time they will settle down in their home community where, they will find countless joys and bless- ings that they learned, to value and appreciate because of contact with the outside world. But as they grow older and op- portunity presents itself, they will think again of Florida. And when vacation time comes, they'll -bundle the family in the car or plane and tour south again for a look at Mi- ami, Jacksonville, Tampa or some other town. They will get a genu- ine thrill on this return trip and many will remain as permanent residents. The sand is in their shoes-and it will bring them back! During the past two years we have entertained many service men in our home. Today many of these chaps are in foreign service and we hear from them frequently. Some who griped the most about Florida now wish they were back and talk of the pleasures they found here, the delightful climate -and it is my guess that every one of them will drift 'back sooner or later when the opportunity af- fords. Another thing, they will be rio- ing about in their own private planes after the war, much as we learned to travel about in automo- biles following the last war. It will be only a matter of hours for a trip to Florida, and ,they'll be coming back and bringing, others with them. Florida is destined to be more popular than: ever after the war,, you can count on that. Get acquainted& with the service men, treat them kindly, for they are going to be our future cus- tomers and prospective citizen,-. ORGANIZATION WILL SOLVE FARM PROBLEMS .Confusion which has plagued Florida farmers, and growers ever since government agencies started controlling the marketing of. farm produce has reached a chaotic stage, according to William L. Wil- son, director of state farmers' markets. A frank out-and-out discussion regarding regulations imposed on farmers by the government was held in Marianna and the, farmers attitude was summed up in this statement: "All we want the gov- ernment to do for us is leave ub alone." .if Attending the meeting were Sen- ator Claude Pepper, Congressmah Bob Sikes, Commissioner of Ag- riculture Nathan Mayo, Secretary of State R. A. Gray, Superinten- dent Coiln English and about 400 Jackson county farmers. Farmers not only in this section but throughout the state and na- tion see organization as the, only answer to their problems, and in view of this fact are forming local farm bureau units to affiliate with the state and national organiza- tions. ruse our LaymrA P * ii I C yor The Sensible, Easy, Thrifty Way To Shop I Created for you who do your spending carefully, our Lay-Away Plan is the wisest, easiest, way to buy a Win- I * ter coat. Come in today, choose a brand new style from fresh, full assortments, $14.75 to $29.50! Pay a small : * amount down, additional payments whenever you wish (there's NO CARRYING CHARGE), and have your coat paid for by the time the first cool weather arrives! L ------- -- --- --- -Mj Favorite Classic Styles in Rich Fabrics Here are coats you'll buy now and enjoy day-in day-out when cold weather comes! Warmly interlined, made full to fit over suits in the classic balmacaan, reefer and boxy styles that are good for all occasions. $14.75 to $29.50 Choose Now From a Full Assortment of Blankets 980 to $8.95 Reserve your purchase with the first deposit, then plan additional in-between payments as you like! Before you realize it, they'll be paid for, ready to use when you need them most! 42 ~ -i ~-.-41 'Fart NEW SWITCHBOARD AT WEWA EXCHANGE The telephone system at Wewa- ' .chka, which was recently ab- bed by the St. Joseph Tele- .one & Telegraph company, is iuig given a complete face-lifting o.b with the installation of a mod- ern switchboard and new wiring. A robot that distinguishes colors in the same way that the human eye does, has been developed tor accurate measurement and match- ing of colors. You'd expect to pay more for these flufO blankets in soft plaids of rose, blue, cedar. 5% woopjl495% cotton, deeply napped. Wide 4 in. sateen binding; 3V2'lb. weight. Expect years of service 3': pound single blanket from this warm 3'2 lb. with 4-inch rayon taffeta blanket; 4 in. rayon satin binding. Jacquard border. binding. Rose, cedar, Solid color rose, blue, blue, and green, green, cedar. COSTINS Department Store FRIDAY, JULY 30,-.4943 THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE~, GULF COUNTY, FLOFL116 PAGE THREE SAGEPOU TH STR, PRT T. OE.GUL COUTYFLOIDAFRIDY, ULY30,194 THE STAR .Published Every Friday at Port St. Joe, Fla., by The Star Publishing Company W. 8. SMITH, Editor IB.Aered-as Second-class matter, December 10, 1937, at the Postotfice, Port St. Joe, Florida, under- Act of March 3, 1879. Subscription Invariably Payable In Advance I One Year........$2.00 Six Months...... $1.00 Three Months.......... 66c -..{ Telephone 51 )- s The spoken word is given scant attention: athe printed word is thoughtfully weighed. The spoken word barely asserts'; the printed word thoroughly convinces. Thle spoken w'od is lost; the printed word remains. Our Country y Right or Wrong WE CALLED PART OF IT .A few days :ago John Blount asked us what we thought would happen in Italy. -We told him that in' our opinion Mussolini would be unseated and that King Vittorio Emanuele would- take over the reins of gov- ,ernment. Well, we called the turn on that. "We also told John that when the king took over that the Italian people would demand, that -peace be made with the Allies, but be- lfore that could happen the king. would be assassinated by the Germans and that a leader favorable,, to the Axis powers would take over; that the demands of the Italian people for peace would be ignored by this new leader and that before the capitulation of Italy a de- cisive battle would be fought, probably in the vicinity of Perugia, with the Allied forces rising Sardinia and Corsica as stepping stones. to central Italy. Then. the Germans would -withdraw to Brenner Pass, leaving ItalianR ,soldiers, as usual, as a rearguard. We'll sit hback.and see just how good a, prognosticator we are regarding our latter predictions. ' .Several months ago City Clerk Mark Tom- linson asked us why we didn't editorialize oni how we thought the war would go,. and at that time, in this column, we stated practic- .ally the same things'we told Mr. Blount, add- ing that other attacks on the Fortress Europe would be made via the Gironde and Loire -river valleys in France and that operating bases would be established .near Poitiers, in the east-central part of France. Also that a third invasion wing would enter France by a. Mediterranean port, perhaps Marseilles, .and strike ,northward, driving the Germans into the Jura mountains. All of these maneu- vers naturally would be aided by the French' people. We -also predicted at that time that more than likely Hitler would make a stab at in- vading Turkey via the Dardanelles and thence into Syria in a last desperate attempt to se- -cure oil and minerals and get control of the Suez Canal and the eastern end of'the Med- iterranean and the Persian Gulf. On what do we' base, our predictions? Well, history has a habit of repeating it- self. Perhaps not identically, but cause ana effect work with remarkable fidelity to a general .pattern. And human nature and the ways of men change but slowly. We don't know how things stack up inside Germany, but small bits of information man- .age to trickle out which indicate that the people are getting tired of the- war, just as -they did during World War I. Germany man- aged to last four years then Gerinany now has been at war with the -civilized world for four years. One more des- perate bid for -victory has been made against the Russians and has been stopped. During "World War I Verdun was the place where a a mighty army bled itself to death. Stalin- grad last winter was the Verdun of this war. The German army is greatly weakened, the people are starving and face the prospect of another drear, cold, fuelless winter. Will they revolt? We say they will., In any event, Hitler's d:,v.'nfall will. be swift and sudden, and when his war machine begins to disintegrate his enforced allies will turn on him and line up with the Allies for the kill. A GOOD MAN WILL SEEK RE-ELECTION We are in receipt of a betterr from -Secre- tary of State Bob Gray in %which lie states that he will be a candidate fAr'ie-election in the spring primaries' and he trusts that The Star will look with favor upon ;his candidacy. 'We have always been a strong supporter of Mr. Bob, and we don't hesitate a minute in coming right out and saying -that he's our candidate for secretary of state for thie rea- son that since he has been in office he -has attended to his job in a thorough and com- po!tent manner, is always courteous to every- body and has stuck to his policy of "prompt, efficient and courteous service;," which he chose as his motto when first elected to the office. Personally, we don't think. -Bob will have any opposition, but if he does there is no doubt in our mind that the people of Florida will return him to office by an overwhelmingg majority. We need more men up there in Tallahassee like Secretary of State Bob Gray. AMERICA'S COUPON MADNESS One thing people refuse to hoard. That's a ration coupon! It burns holes in pockets, starts stampedes, and tricks people into buy- ing all kinds of things they don't really need. You'd thiiik an unspent coupon was a disgrace. As the mountaineer did, who, 'confronted by his coupons, wrote Washington: "I want to- be patriotic, but I can't affqrd to buy all this sugar." '': 1e number 17. ..,That was,.a close one. The.- ; .I- an.:-.t forgot it. Then came the deadline, June 15. Frantic Americans tore into town with Ration Book. No. 1, its prec- ious coupons 17 scorching their fingers. ioiue stores were mobbed. Clothes were torn,- feet were trod upon, shoe clerks ran Ava around in a whirl, and exhausted merchants closed their stores that night with a litter of boxes on the floor and half their stock swept off their shelves. 'It isn't just shoes, either. Coupon 17 isn't the only guilty one. There are those little red and blue points. They're dangerous, too. Let an expiration date come around and ac- cumulated coupons come pouring forth in a torrent. Frenzied buyers rush to turn their points into meat and canned goods, regard- less of whether they actually need them. it doesn't make sense. It isn't patriotic. But it happens time and time -gain. Some- times you may even find yourself doing it. It is easy to be swept into the current, but it is a current of emotion rather than season. The very fact that there are extra points in the book at the end of the period is assur- ance that there is nothing to worry about. It's time people stopped to think, .and refuse to be mesmerized by ration coupons.-Christian Science Monitor. ,Tan y Italians are contemplating a sight- seeing trip to'the U. S. free of cost. Ameri- can soldiers in Sicily are discovering civilians dontiihg Italian uniforms and' surrending as soldiers in the hope of being gent to prison. camps in this country. One thing we've never been able to figure out: Do noor folk'; have more dogs, or do they get po r- by reason of so many dogs? It Works one way or the other.---Exchange. Notice the kids zipping up and down Reid avenue on bicycles, regardless ,of traffic. Its a mystery to us.ho/ some of em keep from getting killed at least twice a da'y. Keep smiling! ryTHEY D0 JrA Y 1F.'YOU WANTr 7o ,E4 r /6/q;~ JY0U.GOO7r4gL.EA4QA' /IOWNTO/10ta A OR4-' Am. 410.90. ml- 0 tatLN . 0 - "Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content le from Commercial News Providers" * * $1333.53 Received From AAA 'ar,'ners and cattlemen in Gulf county signed up under the AAA program for 1942 receive $1233.53. In 1941 they received $98. Nine:y per cent of this money was earned by improving pastures. Advertising doesn't cost-it PAYS! FRIDAY, JULY 30, 1943 THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE. GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA PAGE FOUR R J ,4S P T G O AE DANCE AT CENTENNIAL !illilHlItllHIIIHiIUIIgI lffllliml illIIII AUDITORIUM TONIGHT C IT The Port St. Joe Pilot club is c s JET I snonsoring a dance this oven'in. nLj.iir.wviQ --Q-.M -e at the Centennial auditorium, witu music to be furnished by the 1l5- piece Tyndall Field orchestra. The affair is mainly for servicemen, and the public is invited to attenQ and. show the boys a good timc. Reserved; tables may be secureca by contacting Miss Nell Connell or Mrs. Dorothy Sexton. Proceeds of the dance will be used by the Pi'ot club for furnish- ing a room at the new hospital. DR. J. C. COE DENTI ST -- Office Hours: 9 to 12 1 to 5 Sunday By Appointment Costin Building Phone 55 Dr. L.H.Chelgren OPTOMETRIST Eyes BB Glasses Tested Fitted OFFICE IN COSTIN BLDG. Open Fridays Only-9 a. m. to 6 p. m. PERMANENT OFFICE 120 Harrison Avenue, Panama City Buck Alexander Insurance Agency - ALL KINDS OF - INSURANCE Phone 101 -:- Costin Bldg. I i ROOM AND BOARD BY THE $8. 0 WEEK 80 Dining Room Open to the Publik Club Breakfast, 6 to 9... .265 Lunch, 12 to 2...........40c Dinner, 6 to 8 ...........40c MRS. M. 0. FREEMAN, Corner Rekd Ave. and 3rd. St. Griffin Grocery Building 1 4 .1^ ALKA-SELTZER 2 y)ai& uv n vA O OCCASIONALLY, I wake up in the morning with a Headache. It sometimes wears off along the *middle of the forenoon, but I don't want to wait that long, so I drink a glass of sparkling ALKA,-SELTZER. In just a little while I am feeling a lot better. Sometimes the week's ironing tires e and makes me ore and makes me ad tiff Then it's ALKA-SELTZER to the escue -ak tablet or two and a little makes ne.feel more like wLgh- ' And when I eat "not wily but too we," ALKA-SELMT2 Re Aid Jdigestioa that oe aten Ata Seltzer brijaa- =W .It hr.M reliu thram =n At I )u r. Non" O , :3p .ullllg a uuut-u LI-ib Uvt-musj METHODIST INTERMEDIATE LEAGUE ELECTS OFFICERS The Intermediate League of the Methodist church last Sunday elected officers as follows: President, Betty Sue McPhaul; vice-president, Maxie Brown; sec- retary, Sara Brinson; treasurer, Charles Smith. BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Chandler announce the birth of an 81/2-poundc son on Friday, July 23. * Mr. and Mrs. Sidney L. Bishop are th proud, parents of an 8%- poun,' daughter, 'born Fridlay, July 23. Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Sales are announcing the arrival' of a 51/2- pound daughter at their home on Wednesday, July 28. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Presnell an- nounce the birth of a 7-pound daughter on Thursday, July 29. Mrs. Paul D. Farmer andi chil- dren visited in Apalachicola Tues- day iwth .relatives, The Star Ii tike a letter from home to your mail in the Bervile*. Send it to him for only $1 a year. SnunnURCHES -;- tPERSOUNALS tIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIi I lu llllilllllu llllll lllllllt llllllll PILOT CLUB MEMBERS MEET AND MAKE DRESSINGS The members of the Port St. Joe Pilot club met at the Red Cross surgical dressing room for their regular semi-monthly meeting last Tuesday evening with ten mem- bers percent and Mrs. Basil E. Ken- ney and Miss Mari.gene Smith as guests. There were, approximately 200 dressings made and discussion was held on plans for the dance to be held this evening at the Centen- nial auditorium. Proceeds. from the dance will go to the club's fund for furnishing a room at the new hospital. There was. some discussion anent curtains for the day room at Camip Gordon Johnston and it was pro- posed that at the pext meeting of the club, August -10, that this be the main topic, and every member is urged to be, present, as the day room must be completed soon. Several members at Tuesday night's meeting volunteered to take shifts on the AWS airplane spotting tower, while several who could not serve volunteered to get observers in their stead. MRS. DODSON HOSTESS AT PARTY FOR SMALL SON Mrs. I. W. Dodson entertained Monday of last week at her home vith a birthday party for her two- year-old son, Wayne. Games ann other entertainment were enjoyed by the young guests and ice cream and cake was served by the: hOs- tess, who was assisted' by Mrs. B. 7. Tryon, Mrs. Roscoe Byrd and Mrs. E. W. Mears. Enjoying the party with young Master Wayne were Peggy Raye ITvrd. Harrel 3Somerset, Norman and Lamar Sdtton, Sandra Crav- ford, Billy Mears, Frances Jones, Jane Tryon, Yvonne Bagley, Ter- rence Hiinote, Ruth Coe, Margaret Lois Blount, Albert Collier and Sonja Anne Blount. r ' FOUR FROM HERE ARE ' ATTENDING BAND SCHOOL Four local school students, Fay Morris, Maurice Maize, Betty Wal- ler and Jimmie Palmer, left Mon- day for Tallahassee with Frank Lodwick, band. director for the Ap- alachicola, Port St. Joe and Car- rabelle schools, to attend the band school, which will continue for five weeks. Students. attending the school will receive instruction in reading music, band,. drill and music ap- preciation. thn junta / LETTERHEAD. It's your representative. It speaks for you in places you cannot go. You want your letterhead. to give your prospect assurance that it represents a :firm of high standing. LET US DESIGN YOUR NEXT LETTERHEAD THE STAR 'Year Home Town Newapqr" MRS. LANGSTON ENTERTAINb ORCHIDS INTERMEDIATE LEAGUERS INTERMEITE LEAGUERThe editor of The Star extends, :Mrs. O. D. Langston entertained The editor of The Star extends 0. D L o e orchids to Mrs. B. W. Eells, Mrs. with 4 party at her home Thurs- orchid to Mrs. B. W. Eells, Mrs- day afternoon of last week for Gus Creech, Mrs. J. L. Sharit, Miss nine members of the Intermediate Nell Connell, Mrs. T. V. Morris, nine members of the Intermediate Mrs. 0. D. Langston and Mrs. Pail League of the Method'ist church. I D. F D . D. Farmer for their contributions. The hostess served delicious re-in the way of personals and society e to hr yn ge in the way of personals. and society freshments to her young guests items. We thank them from the- Those who wereabsent are urged bottom of our heart, hope that they to attend the next party. keep up the good work and that HUBBARD-LOGAN others will join with them in con- HUBBARD LOGAN I tributing news items. Announcement was made last ri *e *i week of the marriage of Cpl. Ray- mond Hubbard Jr., of Birmingham, Women are braver than' men: No Ala., and Miss Ruth Grace Logan man could be confident and non- Ala.,of this city on July 17. chalant with only a zipper-hold. of this city n July 17. between him and nudity. Rev. W. C. Cowart, pastor of - the Methodist church at Auburn, An old-timer is a person who can Ala., was the guest several days remember when a woman who had this week of Rev. and Mrs. 0. D. scarcely anything to wear stayed- Langston. at, home. ,- --T -,- -rT T T ^ -- - - T T ,. ^ THEATRE --;W A Martin Theatre Port St Joe, Fla. THEATRE OPENS SATURDAYS SUNDAYS AT 1:00 P. M. CONTINUOUS PERFORMANCE DAILY AT 2:45 P. M. Figure It Out Yourself. How can you effectively oin in saving all the little children of the world from hu- man slavery, death and injury from the Nazis and Japanese? Put more and more of your pay into war bonds every-payday. Your savings will go to war in the form of war equipment and other munitions. How much more should you put into war bonds? The only ones who can answer that are-you and your fam- ily. It's up to you to decide just how much more you'll do to win the war. ' If you were fighting in the Solo- mons or in Africa or forcing a land- ing in Europe you'd like to feel that the folks at home were back of you -all. the way-you'd be proud of your family and your friends if you knew they were buying war bonds not at 10 per cent or 15 per cent, but with every cent beyond that which they need for necessities. wit SUNDAY MONDAY August 1 and 2 NEWS EVENTS Mrs Watson Smith "VOLCANO" TUESDAY, AUGUST 3 Chapter 10 of Serial "Perils of the Royal Mounted" WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4 "YOUNGEST PROFESSORr "WEAPONS FOR VICTORY'" "White Sails" THURSDAY FRIDAY. August 5 and 6. T-. la ",.'',ir l'i. i.d: Novel Comes o' Life!" BAPTIST CHURCH SERVICES R. F. Haliford, Pastor 9:45 a. m.-Sunday Sithool. 11:00 a. m.-Morning worship. Topic: "Fellowship with God." 7:0W p. m.-B. T. U. 8:00 p. m. Evening worship. Topic: "Rising Darkness." The true disciple of Christ will, if at all possible, be present when the Great Teacher's school is In session, i.e., when services are be- ing held at his church. EPISCOPAL CHURCH Services every Sunday evening at 7:30 o'clock. S. ** METHODIST CHURCH Rev. 0. D. Langston. Pastoi 9.45 a. m.-Church school. 11:00 a. .m.-Morning worship. 6:30-Youth Fellowship. 7:30-Evening worship. The Woman's society meets Monday at 3 p. in. First Tuesday after first Sunday, official board meeting. Wednesday, 7:30 p. m., prayer and Bible study. Choir practice. Wooden fence posts treated with chromated zinc chloride last three to ten times, longer than if un- treated, A*A* *101- r,* --- ----------a- UIQ~B~BB~QQ~~: FRIDAY, JULY 30, 1943 THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF -COUNTY, FLORIDA PAGE FIVE. SATURDAY, JULY 31 "LAND OF THE OPEN RANGE" CHAPTER NO. 1 OF NEW SERIAL "Overland Mail" Also- RAY JOHN PAUETTE MILLAND WAYNE GODDARD DOORS OPEN THURSDAY ONLY 10 A. M. You Have Been Waiting For It. ,So Don't Miss., It the. Wild Wind" Mrs John Bldunt LAST TIMES TODAY Barbara Stanwyck in- "LADY OF, BURLESQUE" NEWS and SHORT SUBJECT .&&A A-&ALA A- I AA&A &A6 A A &I AEL SIT ST S J ....GUL CO T. F R V I l'O WINTER FEED IS BIGGEST PROBLEM OF CATTLEMEN One of the greatest problems or any cattleman is winter feed, ac- cording to County Agent J. B. White. "The winter feeding prob- lem is different in various parts ot the country and is larger in differ- ent sections," said Mr. White. "Here. -the winter feeding months are December, January?, February, to the middle of March. In these months a cow will lose from 100 to. 150 pounds. "In this section velvet beans ana field, oats are, the main winter feeds. However, there are several other winter feeds that can be used but have not been tried. Last year shocked sugar cane was fed on C. L. Morgan's farm very suc- cessfully, and he, plans: to feed it again this winter. "This week C. W. Horton put up some silage for winter feed in a trench-silo built to hold about 15 tons of feed. The materials for the silage, are corn and sograin. It this proves successful it will be cheap winter feed," concluded Mr. White. LETTER OF APPRECIATION RECEIVED FROM NAVY MAN The Kiwanis club last weeK re- ceived a letter of appreciation from Lieut. R. M. Ogden who was the commanding officer of the first Coast Guard vessel stationed here with the C. G. air patrol. Lieut. Ogden stated that "the of-' ficers and crew of the ship retain pleasant memories of your little city and the acquaintances and courtesies encountered there." He stated that his boat is now stationed at an advance base "tha. is more backward than advanced as far as, civilization andi its com- forts are concerned. The port does ont have much to offer-one ci- nema and a park around which the girls promenade each evening. The girls walk counter-clockwise and' the boys walk the other way. The old folks sit on the benches, to supervise and visit, paying five cents for the use of a bench." Among other things the lieuten- .ant said: "We all appreciated the numerous favors done by your club and 'by individuals while we were stationed in your excellent bay. Thanks for everything. Some day I hope it is my good fortune to return and enjoy your hospital- ity again." With the Colors >> (Continued From Page 1) our flying fortresses in the air for Allied Victory. In addition, Sgt. Farmer com- pleted a course as an aerd.al gun- ner in January at the Lareco Army Air Field and has been thoroughly drilled in military tactics and de- fense. Johnson Brothers Transferred Pfc. James G. Johnson, who ha been stationed at Fort Knox, Ky., for 'some time, has been trans- ferred to Pine Camp, N. Y. Harry D. Johnson, who hlas been Iat Camp Chaffee, Ark., is now Pfuc. Johnson and' is now way out at Camp Cooke, Calif. Advertising doesn't cost-It PAYS!, CLASSIFIED AIDS AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE FOR SALE--Two 1937 Ford's. One with and one without tires. For cash only. St. Joe Lumber Com- pany. 7-23tf MISCELLANEOUS LEGAL FORMS-Warranty Deeds, Mortgage Notes. Rent or Lease Contracts, Promfssory Notes, and Purchaser Agreements. We carry a stock of these blank farms at all times. T., Star, Phone 51. FISBAl.T.'..Fresh, clean worms ft I are. guaranteed to get 'the fish 'for you. See Eddie Beverly i in the .8b rt ,ld colored quarters. * LOOK WHAT'S COMING TO THE PORT! "Reap the Wild Wind, "Ba- taan," "Hitler's Madmen,'" "F'ying Tigers," "Du.Barry Was a Lady," "Edge ,of Darkness," "Air Force," "Mission to Moscow" and "Bom- bardier." In order that everyone will have a chance to see "Reap the Wild Wind" the doors of the theater will 3pen at 10 a. m. Thursday, Au- gust 5, the first day. -K OPA SAYS TOP PRICE ON ONIONS IS 9c PER POUND The highest legal price shoppers in Port St. Joe should pay ror any type of onion in any store is nine cents per pound, according to word received here yesterday from the OPA district office at Jacksonville. In face of an acute shortage of onions resulting from the fact that crops are late this year, vio- lations of price ceilings are being reported to the OPA office from points in .this section. The short- age is expected to end with light shipments of onions within the next week or two. The nine-cent ceiling price is thL top for al.l types of onions. The stylishly dressed woman is an intensely .interesting study in .the delicate balancing of conceal- ment and revelation. KEEP THEM ON THE JOB! Comfortable, well repaired work shoes are, an aid .to foot health. At the first sign of wear, have us repair! The LEADER SHOE SHOP JU ST HELP OUR BOYS In the Armed Services Enjoy Their Leisure Hours,' OUR MEN NEED BOOKS * ,t . STATE CHECKS MUST BE CASHED IN SIX MONTHS State warrants "state checks" to most folks-must be cashed within six months from date of is- suance or turned- in to the comp- tro-ler for re-issue under the pro- visions of a new law passed by the 1943 legislature. The state comptroller and state treasurer have advised banks that after .September 1 no state war- rants will be paid' by the state treasurer unless they are pre- sented within the six months liml- tation provided by the law. Many persons receiving ipa. uimnt from the state for services. ~-.i' plies or pensions have been, iu the habit of not cashing the, warrants promptly and as the number increases bookkeeping problems mount until the practice has be. come expensive to the state. So the legislature decided to stop it. A single blast furnace has set a world's record by producing 43,, 000 tons of iron in one month. ATTENTION You Can Still . BUILD REPAIR REROOF PAINT INSULATE Your Home 0N Up to $200 ON EASY LOANS -- See Us For Estimate - We Do Millwork and Build Boats St. Joe Lumber Co. PHONE 69-J The more we try to understand politicians, the more admiration we. have for the high order of in- telligence possessed by the Mal Hatter. " WHAT'S NEW?c *Your physician is continually study-i ing the advances in medicine and surgery. He watches new investiga-.' tions in both fields, and is prepared,' when necessary, to prescribe new products developed in famous research laboratories. We, too, keep abreast of new developments and are ready at all, times to ill your physician's prescrip.. tion-promptly and accurately. 1- W. uw Mrck Prescripiom Chu.ca LeHardy Pharmacy We Fill Any Doctor's Prescription Phone 5 Port St. Joe OPENED AN UP-TO-DATE In Conjunction With Our Store, Located At. St. Joe Lumber & Export Co. OPEN SUNDAY MORNINGS FROM 9 TO 11 WE CARRY A COMPLETE LINE OF TRESH FISH AT ALL TIMES MULLET SNAPPER STEAKS SNAPPER GROUPER STEAKS GROUPER- SNAPPER THROATS PAN FISH FRESH SHRIMP BLUE FISH SCALLOPS OYSTERS CRAB MEAT FRESH WATER CATFISH - ALL DRESSED WHILE YOU WAIT WHEN YOUR MEAT STAMPS BEGIN TO RUN LOW (AND OTHER TIMES), WE INVITE YOU TO COME BY AND GET A REAL TREAT IN FISH THAT ARE FRESH AND PROPERLY DRESSED ' Kenney Mercantile ...Copa. PORTST. JOE. PHONE'1i36 ... .ELORIIA - ALU YOU CAN SPARE 11 - ,, -- II~SI w ~-I- ,PAGE SIX FRIAY JLYi- 94 THt STAR, FORY~ ST. JO~E, GULF COUNTY, FLOR16A |