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4HliiumiliirittmlilunHHiluhiliiHmtiNiilititlttil WITH TH S (The Star wants photos of Gulf county men serving in the armed forces. Pictures, which should bo in uniform,r will be.returned.). BECOMING HOUSEWIFE CPL. WM. C. ROBERTS "The army can make a good housewife out of a man," was the information given by Cpl. William C. Roberts from the island of Sal- pan in a letter to his mother, Mrs. W. A. Roberts of Beacon Hill. The description of KP given by the, corporal included "garbage cans, pots and pans, huge kettles of food, sweaty steam, scalding ,coffee, potato peeling, cutting meat by the hour, chow line, table clean- ing and, lots of other things." Among other household chores 'described' by Roberts, the washing of clothes was compared with the nursery rhyme, "Rub-a-dub-dnb, three men in a-.ub-onuy we use 'buckets," he saia. "Hot water Is something we never see except ia the chow line; imagine shaving in cold water, but we must shave. Of course, it is always crowded, so you just go right ahead, and find yourself getting washmaid's knuckle from scrubbing." Even technique in sewing Is learned in the armed services, he said, referring to an eitra pair of fatigues which he revised into a pair of shorts and a jacket. Roberts, a member of a service group of a bombing squadron, has been in the service over a year and overseas over three months. REUNION IN ITALY DUE TO ARTICLE IN THE STAR Italy, Oct. 16, 1944. Dear Editor Bill-Through your column each week in The Star two more St. Joe boys have met over- seas. I knew that "Casey" Jones was near me here, for I saw his name in the register down town in the Red Cross service club. His mother. sent him the writeup you had in the paper about me-, and he immediately located me with the help of the Red. Cross field direu- tor. So Saturday he, comes into my house here, and we are the two happiest guys in Italy. , We talked' all day Sunday and for two nights, about everything batk home and about people we know back there. We two were kids together up in Blountstown, along with Gordon Farris: and Pidgeon Traweek, so we've, hau lots to talk about. We both have heard lumber and' sawmills all our lives, so we practically had one running here in our house. It certainly is good to see a fel- low from home 'way over here, and I was almost as glad to' see him as if it liad, been either, one of my brothers who are now in France. So this is to let you know, Ed- itor Bill, that we enjoy your col- num, and all the home paper for (Ceoniuaed on page 6) THE The Home Newspaper of Northwest Florida's Future Industrial Centyr VOLUME VIII PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1944 NUMBER 5 New Hotel Is, Vital Need of City Right Now Loss By Fire of Outdated Port Inn Leaves Port St. Joe Without Hostelry Destruction by fire of the Port Inn two weeks ago leaves Port St. JOe with no hotel accommodations for the traveling Public or those who come here on various jobs lasting from one to five months, such as the oil surveys of the county conducted by a number of oil -companies,. Even though the destroyed. 80- room hostelry was some 35 years old and extremely outmoded as Blountstown and St. Joe Play 0-0 Tie Won From Chattahoochee Week Previous By 30 to 18;' Play At Apalachicola Tpnight Last Friday the St. Joe Sharks, in their second 11-man game of the season, played a scorelss tie tilt with the Blonntstown Tigers in *that city. The previous Friday the six-man team defeated Chat- tahoochee 30 to 18. The Sharks started off by tak- ing the ball to the, Tigers' one- yard line, but the Blountstown lads lightened, their defense and St. Joe lost the ball on downs. The entire first half was played in Bloun.tstown territory, but the Sharks could not produce a scor- ing punch, despite the, fact that they outplayed their opponents to modern conveniences, at least and did not allow them to get it provided' ,accommodations for those who would tarry in our city for a time. During the past few years the Inn has) done a thriving business, practically all rooms being taken the greater part of the time, anid the revenue derived by the busi- ness houses is already being felt if the comments of some mer- chants, is any criterion. , 'Mayor J. L. Sharit stated yes- terday that something should' be done as soon as possible to remedy the situation, as all available ac- commodatiions in the few rooming houses are already taken and' a number' "of pi'ivate liome owners have taken in roomers until some- thing can be done about construct- ing a new hotel. Meanwhile, a large number of people, employed here, have been forced to secure accommodations in Apalachicola, Wewahitchka and Panama City, within 30 yards- of their goal. The. game with Apalachicola, originally scheduled to be played here tonight, has! been transferred to Apalachicola diue to. the' fact that some changes must be made in the lighting at the field before 11-man ball can be played on it. It is expected the Sharks will meet Apalachicola here next Fri- day night.- ' On Friday night, November 17, the Sharks. will meet Blountstown under the lights at Centennial Field in the second and) last 11- man game to be played here dur- ing the current season. New Electric Rates Are Effective Dec. 1 First of Three Reductions Planned For This Territory By Flor. commuting to and from their work i da Power Corporation daily. I The mayor stated' that if neces- With publication of an adver- .sary the city commission would tisement in. this issue of The -Star, issue revenue debenture bonds for the Florida Power Corporation re- the construction of a new hotel leases the new rates "on electric if no private interests or indi- service that become, effective, with viduals could be prevailed, upon to all'bills rendered' by the company undertake the project, after December 1. The matter was taken up at the The new rates, which will bene- regular meetings of the Kiwanis fit the company's residential and and Rotary clubs, yesterday, and it commercial service customers, are. is anticipated that some favorable designed to bring about reductions action will be taken in the' near. in cost as well as simplification in future to provide for the construc- the schedule for electric service. tion of a modern hostelry to' care In commenting on the reduc- for the needs, of the traveling pub- tioon, J. C. Farnell, manager for lic. Florida Power here., stated that x----- this was the first of three reduc- LOCAL POLICE CAPTURE tiolls planned for This teroitto-y. YOUTHFUL STICKUP MEN "This first reduction, which is Three young men, George" W. system-wide, will give our custom- Roberts 19, Claude, Cochran 19, ers an annual saving of $325,000," and Harold Yarbour 17, were ar. he. said,, "ind the customers of rested Thursdiay evening of' last Port St. Joe and vicinity are get- week by Police, Chief John Ro- ting their proportionate share or wan, Officers Charles Kidd and D. this amount, for the company has W. Smith, andi Deputy Sheriff never discriminated ,between cus- Homer ,Coe on a call from Gads- tomers living in sparsely setteld den, Ala., officers that the trio areas and those living in larger was wanted for holding up a cafe towns in the system." owner at gun-point and taking During the past 10. years Flor- $150 from the till. ida Power has made rate reduct- Officers from the Alabama city tions with an accrued saving to arrived in town Saturday and it's customers of more than three ' took the. boys back with them. million dollars, stated Farnell. E. Clay Lewis III Transferred To California The many friends of t. Clay M/iSgt. and) Mrs. J. P. Smith and Lewis will regret to learn that he daughter left Monday for Sacra- I is confined at his home d.ue to mento, Calif., where Sgt. Smith . illness. We wish'for him a speedy will be stationed. return to good health. -To Pensacola Hospital In Hospital for Treatment 'Mrs. Pete Strange left Monday Mrs. Gus Sempler was brought for Pensacola. where lAe;,will un-. to the municipal hospital Sundaf dergo treatment at'a hospital fore I from BVluntstow7 for tre?.tmenl. a few days. STAR 6th War Loan Drive Gulf County War Will Open Nov. 20 n Will en Nov. 20 Fund Drive Is Now Gulf County's Quota Is $158,000;f State Executive Manager Meets At Half-WayMark With Local Committeemen L. P. Sutton, chairman of the With Buit One Week to Go, committee in charge of the Sixth Many Mcre Contributions War Loan Drive, announces that the campaign will officially open Must Be Forthcoming on November 20 and continue un- til December 6 and, that the quota Chairman Harry McKnight said set for Gulf county is $158,000, of yesterday that the Gulf County which $71,000 must be Series E War Fund total now stands at bonds.. $1,024.24, adding: "While we are Karl Lehmann, executive man- still far short of our goal of $2285, ager of the Florida war finance we are confident that it can and committee, met with the local will be reached if all of our ap- committee yesterday afternoon at peals are answered. Many indl- the city hall for the purpose of viduals have responded gener- outlining procedures to be fol- ously, but only about one-fifth of lowed during the campaign, our letters have been answered to Other members of the commit- date. That Is a very poor show- tee, as given, by Chairman Sutton, ing in view of the fact that a good are: Horace Soule, co-chairman; many of our 'exepcted' contribu- S. L. Barke, banking; Glenn L. tions haven't shown up yet. We Boyles, community; H. A. Drake, still believe that the citizens, of postoffice; J. L. Sharit, corpora- Port St. Joe and surrounding ter- lions; Mrs. B. J. Hull, federal ritory will not let us down. How- credit union; Floyd Hunt, payroll ever, with only a week to go in savings; T. G. Frary, labor; Buck the drive, things will have to pick Alexander, Frank Hannon, insu- .up very fast." ance; Mrs. George Wimberly, busi- The chairman stated' that last ness houses; J. B. White, agricul- week the Port theater made an ture; W. A. Biggart, schools; W. outright contribution of $50, the W. Barrier, merchants; Gene Hol. Panama Seafood company joined ley. newsboys; T. M. Schneider, the $25 club, and the Gulf Hard- service organizations; Harry Mc- ware company boosted its gift to Knight, special events; Ben Rivers, $30. theaters; W. S. Smith, publicity; "Individual contributions of $5 Mrs. G. B. McLawhon, woman's have, come in, stead-ily," said M-, division, assisted, by Mrs,... GG. A. Knight, ,"there being 2 members Patton, Mary Stewart, Mrs. Basil of that club to date. The $4 club E. Kenney, Mrs. A. L. Ward, Mrs. claims a new member, and a $10 W. S. Quarles, Mrs. Noble Stone clun recently sprang up, claiming and Mrs. William Roberts; Day- two members; another gave $15. mon Peters., interracial. Some individuals have requested "The merchants, civic and labor that their names, be withheld, so, organizations are expected to take in fairness to all, we, have discon- a very active part toward making tinned publishing individual names it possible, for us to meet our in connection with gifts." quota," said Chairman Sutton yez, In connection with her contrl- terday. "Gulf county has con- bution, the following letter was tribute well in manpower to the received, from Mrs. Ella G. Chafin: lighting forces, and, we at home "Dear Mr. McKnight-I am very must buy bonds so that they may glad to enclose my gift for the have the best of fighting equip Florida War Fund. Since I have meant. We have done it before, a son in the navy and two sons and we can surely do it again." in the army, I have no choice as Sto where the money will be spent HALLOWE'EN CARNIVAL other than to say 'Spend it where NETS P.-T. A. TIDY SUM it is most needled, or where, it will --- do the most good.'. My chief con- Gross receipts of the Hallowe'en cern is to do anything I can to carnival staged Saturday by the hasten Victory and world peace, Parent-Teachers Association wero and the speedy and safe return of $806.96, of which $529.28 was net (Continued on Page 2) profit. This money will all be used ----------- for the benefit of our schools in ROBBERS MAKE BIG HAUL the purchase of books for the 11- AT LOCAL SERVICE STATION brary, equipment for the play- ' ground and for the lunchroom. J. Lamar Miller's Standard ser- The, P.-T. A. desires to thank vice' station was entered Saturday everyone, particularly the. busl- night by ambitious burglars and 18 xess concerns of the city, for their grade III tires that had just been donations and, co-operation in mak- recapped, one new tire, two new ing the carnival the success it truck tubes, $40 in cash, 200 spark was. plugs, four new storage batteries ----- ----- and, a number of tube repair out- Savannah Guests fits were taken. Estimated value Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Montgomery of the haul is between $600 and had as their week-end guests Mrs. $800.. E. J. Mulligan. Miss' Margaret Entry was made through a back Mary Evans., Bert McEllin and window of the station, the steel Richard McNamara of Savannah, frame of the window being torn Ga. Mrs. Montgomery returned completely out. with them Sunday to Savannah for The local police are working on several weeks' vacation. While the case and serial numbers of the there she will undergo treatment tires have been given to all local by a specialist, law enforcement officers. ----- ----- --- Weeik-end Visitors Attend Guinn Rites ,Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Horn and Mrs. W. L. Waller and daugh- Iaughter, LaRue, of Dothan, Ala., ter Betty and Rev. R. F. Hallford risi ed4 their, daughter and family, attended the funeral services for Mr. 'and Mrs. Dan Brooks, over Mrs. Ruth Guinn in Apalachicols the wee-k-end, last week. PAGETWOTHESTA, PRT T. JE, ULFLOUTYFLOIDA RIDY, OVEBER3, 944 GULF COUNTY WAR FUND (Continued from page 1) our boys to the good old U. S. A." "While we are publishing this letter without asking Mrs. Chafin's consent, we know that she wilt not mind," said McKnight, "be- cause our purpose in so doing is to help Mrs. Chafin and millions of. other patriotic mothers to re- alize the wish that is closest to their hearts. "Sometimes duplications are made in our sending letters to In- dividuals; such are by no means intentional, and we hope that they will be overlooked. "We have just one more week to go, and we do hope that every letter sent out will bear fruit be- fore the campaign closes. "I would like everyone to read the following telegram from Gen- eral Dwight D. Eisenhower in re- gard to the War Fund," concluded Chairman McKnight. The tele- gram follows.: "All Americans know it is a privilege to contribute to the na- tional and community War Funds' in this year of liberation. Com- plementing our military campaigns the services which flow from these funds, reach out to friends and neighbors at home and abroad and to the oppressed peoples of the world. "Sincerely, "'Dwight D. Eisenhower." Home Prom Hot Springs Thos. McPhaul returned Tues. day morning from Hot Springs, Ark., where he has been for sev- eral week taking treatment at the famous springs. Mr. Tom says he feels great and gained weight while there. ic- Mrs. R. A. Costin and Mrs. Na- *mi Lanier spent Tuesday in Pan- ama City. Mrs. Lanier remained over for a few days. New Employe At Quality Mrs. Oscar Gilmore of Tampa, formerly of St. Joe, has returned to our city and is, employed at the Quality grocery. Her many friendLs- welcome her back. -..--,-_---. Buy Parker Residence Mr. and Mrs,. J. A. Garrett re- cently purchased the Byrd Parker- home, on Third: Street and have moved there to make it their home. ere thee Good Aewsd , Ne )ATE SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE WITH DECEMBER FIRST BILLS The annual savings to our customers is in excess of $325,000. FIRST of three reductions WHICH WILL BRING OTHER S A V I N G S TO YOU. Residential Rate: The new rates, which will benefit the company's residential and commercial service customers, are designed to bring about substantial reductions in cost, as well as simplification in the schedules for modern electric service. The new residential service schedule, which will be available throughout the territory served by the company, fol- lows. For rates on commercial service see column at right of advertisement.. RATE PER MONTH $1.00 for the first 12 KWH or les.s BeS per KWH for the next 48 KWH 4c per KWH for the next 40 KWH 21/2c per KWH for next 100 KWH 1/2c per KWH for over 200 KWH The More You Use The Cheaper it Gets Commercial Rates: Operating efficiences due to generating plant improvements, combined with sayv- inSs effected by our refinancing pro- gram, make possible this rate reduction which means an annual saving to our customerss of more than THREE HUN- DRED AND TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS based on our present volume 3f business. Two other rate reductions are planned For the days after Victory, barring run- away inflation or other conditions be- fond our control. It is our desire to continue to reduce rates for electric service whenever possible, consistent with sound business practice. During the past 10 years this company has passed on rate reductions with an accrued saving to our customers of more than THREE MILLION DOLLARS. The recent war years have prevented us from carrying on our normal rate reduction arogrom before the present time. This rate reduction, and the others planned, is ample proof of our faith in the future growth and development of this territory. Speaking for all employes, we shall always try to earn the confi- dence of every customer. President. President. Where the customer's service conditions meet the specifications of the new rates, commercial light and commercial power service will be billed under the lower of the following rates: .. DEMAND RATE Demand Charge: $15.00 for the first 10 KWH or less $1.00 per KW for over 10 KWH Energy Charge: 3c per KWH for first 1,000 KWH 2c per KWH for next 9,000 KWH 11/2c per KWH for next 40,000 KWH lec per KWH for over 50,000 KWH BLOCK RATE $1.00 for the first 12 KWH or less 6c per KWH for the next 138 KWH 41/2c per KWH for next 350 KWH 4c per KWH for excess over 500 KWH When commercial customers have two or more services for various classes of use, such as separate services for light and power, the service must be com- bined to meet the rate requirement. In some instances where changes cannot be made in customer's wiring, or where present rate billings are lower than those under the new schedule. the ex- 'istihg contracts will continue so that no customer will be adversely affected by the new rate. Up Goes The Cost of Living--- Down Comes The Cost of Electricity! FLORIDA POWER CORPORATION I THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, PLORIDA FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1944- PAGE TWO FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1944 AdvertisIng doesn't cost--It PAYSI QUICK RELIEF FROM Symptoms of Distress Arising from STOMACH ULCERS DUE TO EXCESS ACID FreeBookTellsofHomeTreatmenfthat Must Help or It Will Cost You Nothing Over two million bottles of the WILLARD TREATMENT have been sold for relief of symptoms of distress arising from Stomach and Duodenal Ulcers due to Excess Acid- Poor Digestion, Sour or Upset Stomach, Gassiness, Heartburn, Sleeplessness, etc., due to Excess Acid. Sold on 15 days' trial Ask for "Willard's Message" which ully 4oDlains this treatment-free--at CARVER DRUG COMPANY PHONE 136 W PORT ST. JOE, FLA. NOW OPEN! BEACON BAR AT VAN'S Beacon Hill Complete Stock of--- WHISKIES GIN RUM PLACE WINES BEER CORDIALS HOURS WEEK DAYS 9:00 A. M. TO 11 P. M. SATURDAYS 9:00 A. M. TO 12 P. M. ATTENTION Home Owners! You can now secure Lumber for maintenance and repair " Most Materials Are Available Loans Are Available For Repairs Soderberg Lumber Co. PHONE 69 -J THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF. COUNTY, FLORIDA 'THANKSGIVING IN FLORIDA NOV, 30 Governor Holland has announced that Florida's Thanksgiving Day this year will be November 30, the last Thursday as usual. The an- nouncement was made in response to requests from various mer- chants' associations. The governor said that the last Thursday of November is fixed by a 1941 state law as Thanksgiving and he has no authority to change it. Send The Star to a friend. Kenney Mercantile Company THE STORE WHERE YOUR DOLLAR HAS THE MOST CENTS A Complete Line of Groceries Meats Dry Goods "'I J. L. SHARIT, (Seal) MTayor. NAVY IS LOOKING FOR AIRCREWMEN Specialist Al Wilkins of the navy recruiting service announces that it is accepting a limited num- ber of applications for aircrew- men, known in the navy asi "the men who fire the guns and keep the planes flying." Successful candidates are as- sured of 12 months of technical training, with s.:hool graduates re- ceiving silver navy wings, thus qualifying them for flight pay. Basic requirements for enlist- ment include ages of 17 to 27 SHINE YOUR SHOES! We have the largest stock of Shoe Polish in Port St. Joe. All makes! All col- ors! .. Paste and Liquid. The LEADER SHOE SHOP BABY TODAY an ADULT JNNOIIII YOUR young son or daughter will be part of a better world you are helping to build for tomor- row. They will succeed or fail according to their edu- cation and ability. Wise parents are providing now to assure their children a secure place in tomorrow's world. You can do likewise with Jefferson Standard's Educator Plan and spread the cost by making small deposits while your child is still young. At no cost to you, let us come by and talk with you and your wife about it. FRANK HANNON OFFICE ST. JOE MOTOR CO. TELEPHONE 37 PORT ST. JOE WE DO MILL WORK AND BUILD BOATS Creech Says Hard ,"", ,,""1"" ,,""'"""""""""""""'"""'",,, SProclamation Job to Clear Japs Procamation Off Peleliu Island Whereas, It is the privilege and duty) of every citizen, by exercis- -ing the right of the franchise, to Holed Up n Caves and Tunnels put into practice the principles ot Holed Up In Caves and Tunnels democracy which our fighting men With Steel Doors, and Pillboxes are defending with their lives on Wtworld battlefields; and, With 4-Foot Concrete Walls Whereas, Votes cast on Novem- 'ber 7 will govern the determina- tion of issues and the selection Kenneth Creech, with the Sea- of officers to guide our state ane bees in the South Pacific for the nation during the closing monthai past year and a half, writes to his of war and during the critical pe- brother, Gus, that lie is now on riod of readjustment to peace; ann, thW island, of Peleliu, in -the Palau Whereas, It is of paramount im- the island of Peleu, the Pala portance that this general election group. Previously he had been on of 1944 reflect the mature judg- Munda. Says Ken, in part: ment of a true majority of our "I have had. no time. to write people, since getting here. With the pe- Now, Therefore, I, J. L. Sharit, mayor of the city of Port St. Joe, mission of the island command I by virtue of the authority vested, can tell you that I ant on Peleli- in me, call upon all our public island, in the Palau group. The Is- spirited organizations, civil ann land is 5% miles long and 2y/ private, to interest themselves in stimulating their members and the miles wide, with a mountain sex-- members of the community gener- eral hundred feet high running al- ally, in casting a heavy vote oft most the length of the island. election day, and upon every citi- Trees are pretty thick, but not zen to inform himself of the is- as large as where we were before sue? at stake and to vote, and as- as large as where we were before. sist members of his family, em- "The Japs are pushed back in ployes and others, to vote, in ae- the mountain and, have all sizes cordance with their convictions, of caves and tunnels made witn on November 7. steel doors. It is pretty hard In witness whereof I have here- stee doors. It is pretty hard unto set my hand a caused to get them out, but our artillery be affixed the seal of the city o' sure is giving them a working Port St. Joe this the 20th day, or over There is so, much noise that October, A. D. 1944. Try These Aids to GOOD FARM SANITATION LICE KILLER .1"", Convenient flock treatment for lice and nits on poul- tRy. Won't stain feathers, blisterfeet. ROOST PAINT Kills lazgae rounc(- worms, safi, eco- nomical, easy to administer. Purina Pigtabs WORM 0 fawer Effective large I QN:t roundworm treat- --- meant for poultry. Costs only about 2c per bird. Use CHEK-R-TON ST. JOE HARDWARE CO. Phone 30 Port St. Joe I "m m i ra, ram a * you can't get much sleep "It sure was some sight when IL all started, but I never want tu see another one. The first few days I hardly had a hole deep enough to get my (censored) be- low the ground. "There are several sand beaches only a few hundred feet long and the rest of the coastline is jagged, coral rock. The Japs had pillboxes with walls and top 'of concrete three and four feet thick, and coral rock all over that. They sure were hard to knock out, but things seem to be in pretty fair shape now. "This island is much hotter than where we were last and not as much rain. There are some chickens here a little larger than our bantams and they fly like quail. Several of our boys have had fresh chicken to eat. There is not much drinking water here "We can see a number of other island from this one and they all look alike. I had -a grandstand seat when operations, started on another island close .by." Seabee Creech's letter, written ,Sept. 26 on Jap rice paper, was re- ceived last week by Gus Creech. PAGE THREE years, maximum weight of 185 pounds and a maximum height of 72 inches. They must also hav normal visual acuity. The training program opens with eight weeks of indoctrination anti military drill at U. S. Naval Air Technical Training Center at Memphis, Tenn. Local applicants should apply at the office of the local selective service board today, when Special- ist Wilkins will be there between the hours of 1 and 4 p. m., or they may apply any week-day at the Navy Recruiting Station, Post- office Building, Marianna. The "RIGHT -TO WORK" Amendment simply guaran- tees all workers the right to employment whether they belong to a union or not. It will put an end to the evil practice of forcing worK- ers to pay some union over- lord for a "Permit" before they can get a job. "IT IS SIMPLE AMERICANISM" Vote for Amendment No. 5 Nov. 7th i 4' Paid Adv. 44 TE F F E R S 0 N', A N D -A R D L 1. -F. E .1 IN S U A, N C E C 0 M P A N Y R El N S 8 0 R a. ff,O B T H, C A R 0 L 1 9 A i I PAGEFOU TH STR, PRT T. OEGULFCOUTYFLOID RAYNOErER314, THE STAR Published Every Friday at Pert St. Joe, Fla, by The Star Publishing Company W. 8. SMITH, Editor Entered as second-class matter, December 10, 1937, at the Postoffice,.Port St. Joe, Fla., under Act of March 3, 1879'. SUBSCRIPTION INVARIABLY PAYABLE IN ADVANCE .One Year.......$2.00 Six Months.......$1.00 --*. Telephone 51 3-- TO ADVERTISERS-In case of error or omissions in adver- tisements, the publishers do not hold themselves liable for damages further than amount received for such advertisement. 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. Our Country Right or Wrong BEHIND THE SPEECHES After listening to a few of the "debates" between Roosevelt and Dewey and other ma- jor party leaders in the pre-election campaign, our natural reaction is awe. How does it hap- pen that we are winning the war if the charges of political incompetence on both sides are anywhere near true? As a matter of fact, we would not be win- ning the war if our fate had been left to- the foresight and initiative of any political party. We were preparing for the war in ways the politicians never dreamed of, long' before Pearl Harbor. The array of armament and supplies that American factories' were able to turn out after our peril was generally recog- nized was not due to any previous political planning by either party. The real reason why this country is Win- ning the war is that behind the speeches is the cold fact that the people were ready for war because of the alertness of their indus- tries. SECtURITY FROM SECURITY A caustic columnist, H. I. Phillips, recently said-: "The security situation has reached a point where people are beginning to demand security from security." This is good solid satire and just what we need. There are all sorts of security to conjure with, and public leaders today are certainly conjuring overtime. The way that word "se- curity" is juggled about and the magic it is supposed to obtain and contain and maintain is astounding. It is a rarity for anyone to write or think about security trenchantly, because it has be- come most proper and popular to exalt "per- nicious -sentimentality." That telling phrase was used in the title of an editorial nearly a hundred years ago-an editorial about Har- riet Beecher Stowe, by the way. It will never do for us to permit "pernicious sentimental- ity" to rule and govern the U. S. A. Those words may well describe any number of col- umns on a myriad of subjects of the nation's Congressional Record. If it be treason to say so, it is a higher treason to be silent. A breeze as refreshing as has been felt on the planet in many a year is that which flows from the oratory of the few who dare to say that planned, rigid security is no thing to Use as a basic economic or international scheme; that we, all of the two billion of us, are too young now, too immature, as well as too healthy, to be thinking all the time about se- , curity for this, that and the other. We seem, so far as this mortal world is concerned, to be young and vigorous and enthusiastic. Are we enthusiastic merely about promises re- garding retiring in senile security? A drive forward, rightly resulting in security, is one thing; a stupor brought on by promises of security is quite another thing. Democracy is one thing; communism is another. Energy is one thing; apathy is another. The seeking, striving, struggling, straining, crying-out for perfection have meant growth and advancement, not only materially but spiritually. To limit ourselves to a material- security line of thought might temporarily obstruct our spiritual advancement. A planned security, laid down in black and white on the assumption that a perfect mortal arrange- ment had been achieved and (heaven forbid) supported by statute and sword cannot bene- fit any people except robots. A planned se- curity of economic life and of international relations that can be forced upon any group of people will never benefit either the forces or the forces. Security from OUR PRESCRIPTION DEPARTMENT 0 We are justly proud of our pre- scription department and cprdially invite you to inspect it. Only regis- tered pharmacists conipound pre- scriptions, and only the finest chem- icals, pharmaceuticals, and biologi- cals are used. Visit us and become better acquainted with our service. SWe we Merck Presripion Chemicals Smith's Pharmacy Phone 5 ,, Port St. Joe We Fill Any Doctor's Prescription anxiety or from doubt is a security widely sought and nei- ther. a dignified dble nor a plati- tudinous peace plan can guarantee it. It can be gained only individu- ally, and only as the individual takes the problem up with his Creator. ATTENTION OF HUNTERS CALLED TO BAG LIMITS With the hunting season getting underway, Gulf county nimrods are urged to observe bag limits in or- der that there will be sufficient game for all. Hunters are limited to one buck in a day, and a total of two for the season. Quail bag for the day is 12, and 200 for the season. One turkey can be taken in onb day,. and no more than three In th e se ason : Possession of a day's bag of lb squirrels is allowed, while the sea- son limit is 200. l III IIIIIIIIll IIIIIIlll lll I lIIIIU Illillltllllll ll 1 llllll llt1 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Jl111 I llllllllll llllIIIIIll li l IIII IIIIIllll llill nlilllll ll Dear Editor Bill:. I read Ben Rivers' letter in the October 20 issue of The Star, and, while I might agree with Ben on some of the things he mentioned, I have to disagree on others. It isnt fair at all to our St. Joe servicemen to be led to believe that we don't know a war is going on. This wornout phrase is uncalled for, as Port St. Joe is, just as war conscious as. any community in the U. S. A. Ben says except for "a few who realize a war is being fought, etc." It should be termed "a few who do not realize a war is being fought." Port St. Joe has done much more proportionately, in the. war program, than most cities her size. I know that we. are slow in getting started, and, have to have pins stuck in our sterns some- times before moving, but we usually get what we go after. Wq have made exceptionally fine rec- ords in all the war bond drives. We have exceeded our quotas many, many times. -We have al- ways gone, over the top in our Red Cross .drives. Last year' we raised, more than twice our seemingly large quota for the year before. This War Fund drive will be met. The people of Port St. JoB won't let this, down. Right now, Chairman McKnight has $800 hr this fund,. which leaves a balance of $1.500 to be raised by Novem- ber 11. 'I am sure that Port St. Joe will come across. I believe ttat Ben will agrer that these various fine records could not have 'been made unless MOST OF THE PEOPLE of Port St.. Joe had participated in these drives. What will they say of our city next? We've been termed a mod- em Sodom, and .a war-unconscious (except' for a few) city. Person- ally, I say that Port St. Joe is just an average American city, like. Walla-Walla or Brie or Bowling Green and points in Georgia. FLOYD L. HUNT, President Port St. Joe Oct. 25 Rotary Club. Every ads carries' a message- a message that will save money. ---v vv v- ---- I v ------- When our fighting men return are they going to be compelled to PAY for a PERMIT TO WORK? Will they be FORCED to join a union and pay exorbl- tant initiation fees, dues and assessments in order to hold a job? The Passage of the "Right- to-Work" Amendment No. 5 on the ballot November 7th will prevent this evil. "IT IS SIMPLE AMERICANISM" Vote FOR Amendment No. 5 Nov. 7th Paid Adv. 9%w ga OD m I 9.%4- a e. "Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content Available fromrCommercial News Providers" IN- 0- M-A o 0 m S&" 0'Oft. __ W m o * w gni - e -* - -m . e * -am :Now- Among the migratory birds, the days bag on dove Is. 10; duck 10;' geese 2, and coot 25. The duck bag limit includes not more than one wood duck, and in addition five singly or in the ag- gregate of mallards, pintails, or widgeons. Neither the Florida duck or the black duck are in- cluded in the extra :bag :tmit which relates only to the greenhead mal- lard. S.<#I.KWA^ o it uelf at home. .o U Tl'K i; aEach kit contains P'er- U A manent Wave Solution d shampoo, curlers and TF S wave set. Safe. Money back gusar- antee. Git a Charm-Kur Kit today. Weeks' Dry Goods 'Store 11-3* Al k a -Seltze r AB 0 METHOD A-- Alka-Seltzer, start taking it at once to relieve the Dull, / Aching Head, and the Stiff, Sore Muscles. B Be careful, avoid drafts and sudden changes in tempera- ture; Rest preferably in bed. Keep warm, eat sensi- bly, drink plenty of water or, fruit juices. Be sure to get enough Vitamins. C -Comfort your Sore, Raspy, Throat, if caused by the cold, by gargling with Alka-Selt- zer. If fever develops, or symptoms become .more. acute call your doctor. ALKA-SELTZER is a pain re-) lieving, alkalizing tablet, pleasant to take and unusually effective in action. f Take it for Headache, Muscular Pains and for Indigestion, Gas on Stomach, when caused by excess stomach acid. At your drug store-Large package 60*, Small package 30*, by the glass at soda fountains. .. FRIDAY, -NOVE14BER 3, -1944 THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, .FLORIDA PAGE FOUR qb 40. -.0.4mmomm 41mmmw - R N 3 1 I Invested At F. S. C. W. Attend Woman's Club Meet Miss Marjorie Philyaw of this Mrs. R. G. Boyles, Mrs. G. A. city was among the 299 seniors Patton and: Mrs. Nobie Stone at- invested Tuesday night of last tended the district meeting of week at the traditional ceremony women's' clubs held! last Saturday of investiture at Florida State Coi- in Panama City. Mrs. Stone is the lege for Women, Tallahassee. She newly-elected president of the Port now has the privilege of wearing St. Joe Woman's Club. the academic cap and gown, and --- - thus officially becomes a senior. Mrs. H. A. Drake and, her sister, Pvt. Joe K. Tucker of the WACs, Mrs. Archie Williams of Carra- left Sunday for a visit with their belle was a visitor in town Tues, sister, Mrs. Tom Yancey, in Marl- day and Wednesday. anna. :FIRS R. F. HAL 9:45-S T BAPTIST CHURCH "HOLDING FORTH THE WORD OF LIF LLFORD, Pastor SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1944 Sunday School for all. E" Telephone 156 11:00 Service for Members of THIS CHURCH ONLY! 7:00-Baptist Training Union. 8:00-Evening Worship. Sermon topic: "WHAT IS YOUR PRICE FOR CHRIST?" EVERYBODY WELCOME! - ----- - -- "' AMENDMENT NO, 5 Is a Threat To. Florida's Welfare Who Wants This Who Will Bear the AMENDMENT.? Burden? The Speculators Who The Farmer and Grow' Get Rich Out of De- pressed Values. er Who Has to Sell His, Crops. The Mortgage Holders Who Profit When Times The Wholessler and Re- Are Bad. tailer Who Must S e I I The Employers Who His Goods. Profit Most When The Manufacturer Who Wages and Are Must Sell in Order to Low. Keep His Plant Going. (And the Owners of Property and Securities) WHY? Because if industnV and business "'find it Impossible to continue present contractuOll relations between man- ,,agement and labor in Florida, relations which must continue, we cannot avoid chaos and confusion at the expense of the general welfare. THIS AMENDMENT WILL AFFECT EVERY FLORIDA POCKET ADVERSELY Remember the author of Amendment 5 Is the same man who led the fight against the Homestead Amend- ment in 1934. The adoption of which, we 11 know, ran out of business in Floridai the tax speculators who grew rich In buying'upr delinquent taxes. The author of Amendment No. 5 on the bal lot Tuesday, November 7, gave you what h; boasted of good advice in 1934. Can you depend upon this man's advice now-when he tells you Amendment No. 5 gives you the "Rij;ht to Work" ? at a time when everyone who wants work has a job waiting for him If he Is able and willing. BE T DECEIVED VOTE AGAINST AMENDMENT NOO 5 CITIZENS COMMITTEE OPPOSED TO AMENDMENT NO. S .GWd PoUtical AdvwUwment) '~rl#UIIIUllrrm~##HItlllun81tllltlt#ttl~ ,PERSONALS Mrs.. Andy Jordon returnedi Sat- urday. night from Orlandlo, where she was called by the illness of her husband's mother. Mr. and Mrs. Elgin 13ayless and, sons of Tallahassee, vis-ited Mrs. Nora Howard, over the week-enu. Mrs.. W. H. Howell, and daugh- ter, Edwina, and Mr. and Mrs. Donad Birath and ba)by left Sun- day for Cottondale, On Monday they continued on to Dothan,, Ala., to visit Mrs. Kate Harrell, who Ib ill in the, Frazier-Ellis hospital. All -aturned h6me Monday night. Mrs. Jack StricUandi returned to her home in Altha Monday after a week's visit here with Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Perry. iMr. and Mrs,. C. A.- McClellan and, daughter, Miss Erline, spent Sunday in Blountstown visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. C. Guillroy of the Club Cafe left last Friiddy morning for Tampa, called by the illness, of her sister. Mrs,. W. M. Upshaw spent last Friday inPanamaCIty visiting her daughter, Mrs. Jonny ToddL Pasco Davis and son, Lt. Com- mander Jim Davis of the Mer- chant Marine, and son, of Panama City; spent Tuesday afternoon here with their sister and aunt, Mrs. El'en Kirkland. Mrs. May Parker of Panama City isl visliting here this week with her daughter, Mrs, M. A. Freeman. Mr. and Mr&. & F. Jones- Of Brunswick, Ga., visited Monday and Tuesday with their daughter, Mrs. G. F. Kelley. Mrs. Kelley ac- companied her parents, back to Brunswick for a visit. Mrs. W. G. Booth and son of Panama City are visiting this week with Mr. and Mrs. G. E, Mc- Gill. Mrs. Joe, Childs and daughter Ann, and mother, Mrs. Charles Hill, returned Monday to their home in West Point, Ga., after a delightful visit here with Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Shuford. Proctor VanHorn of Pensac6.a was a visitor in town this week. Van's Recreation Hall at Beacon Hill was formerly operated by Mr. VanHorn. I Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Hinson of Panama City were, in town Thurs- day and Friday of last week on business and visiting relatives.. Mr. and Mrs. Henry McClellan of Blountstown were, overnight guests Monday Of Mr. and Mrs. Charier. McClellan. Mrs. George, Sandburg of Witch- ika Falls, Texas, arrived Saturday for a few days' visit with her sis- ter and family, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Evans, returning Tuesday to her, home. in the Lone Star state. Miss Virginia Pridgeon left Sun- day to return to School in. Ala- bama. She was accompanied as, far as Marianna by her parents, Mr. and Mrs,. W. C. Pridgeon. Mrs. W. A. Child arrived, Mon- day to remain' with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Saunders, while her husband, Lieut. Childs, ls'-'away,,'O'n` f6kelkii diity". he., being stationed in the, Canal Zone at Me present time. Mrs. D. F. Tryon and daugther left Thursdlay for Amsterdam, Ga., where she plans to meet her hus- band, who expects to get a fur- lough beginning November 10. U Visiting g -With Farni ly Donaldf'A. Birath, BM 1/c, of the, U. S. Coast Guard, arrived, Thurs- dtay of last week from Morgkfi City, La., where he is stationed at Peggy I-lardy and Sarah Brinson. After other business was dis- posed, of, the group adjourned and enjoyed a weiner roast in the yard. Later games were, played by the 22 members of the class who were present. F HAVE you tried Alka-Selt- zer for Gas on Stomach, P, Sour Stomach, "Morning After" and Cold Distress? if not, why not? Pleasant- prompt in action, effective. Thirty cents and Sixty cents. MILUSNERVINE OR relief from Functional Wer- 'Fvous Disturbances such as Sleep- lessness, Crankiness, Excitability, Nervous Headache and Nervous -In- digestion. Tablets 350 and 750. 'Liquid 25# and $1.00. Read dir6c tions and use only as directed. IMME 1 1 9 A SINGLE Dr. Miles Anti- Pain Fill often relieves Headache, Muscular Pains or Functional Monthly Pains-25 for 250, 126 for$1.00. Get th at your drug store. R and use only LATEST NEWS EVENTS "WHY DADDY" WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Chapter 2 of Serial "Desert.Hawk" Short "WAR SPEED.UP'P THURSDAY and FRIDAY November 9 and 10 ------------- -------~-~- """" THEATRE OPENS SATURDAYS SUNDAY A Martin Theatre SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4 GENE AUTREY in - "South of the Border 11 Chaoter 12 of Serial "RAIDERS OF GHOST CITY" Three Stooges in "DIZZY PILOT" SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5 a n d - MARCH of TIME Have You Made YOUR Contribution to the War Fund? FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1944 THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA PAGE FIVE I CHURCH SCHOOL CLASS Elected Class Representative MEETS WITH MRS. HURLBUT Miss: Amelia Gibson, Who is at- the senior class, of the Metho- tending Marion College at Marion, dist church school met Tuesday Va., recently was elected as rep- night with their teacher, Mrs. AT. resenstative, of her class, on the K. Hurlbut, at which time officers ,tudent government body of the were elected as follows: Presi- college. She also is a reporter 011 dent, Wayne Taunton; vice-presi- the school paper, "The Squib." dent, Wade Barrier Jr.; secretary- U treasurer, Noland Rawls; member- Mrs. H. M. Hammock and her ship committee,, Jack Barr, Betty brother, James Bass of Wewa- McPhaul and Dorothy Minus; at- hitchka, were called Saturday to tendlance committee, Katie Pitts,, 1 the bedside, of their mother at Nov. 7th Paid Adv. A St. Joe, Fla. S AT 1:00 P. M. LT- 2:45 P. M. MONDAY and TUESDAY rc4L CHARLES B)ICKFORD tonsilectomy before returning. Perry. - - - - - - Should a person be required to pay tribute to a union overlord for the "Right to Work"? Should a person be required to join a union against his or her will in order to secure employment? The RIGHT TO WORK Amendment, No. 5 on your 44 ballot Nov. 7th, if approved '4 will GUARANTEE the "Right. to Work" to everyone reg ard- less of unions. 4 4 41IT IS SIMPLE AMERICANISM" Vote for Amendment No. 5 THEATRE~t~ PAE S D EIFISSALC Al)S << with the colors UDJ-I.K11,J. DLYAU "ruL7. (Continued from page 1) , RATES-One cent per word for one inser- that matter. tion (count initials and figures as single My pals and I have built us a words); minimum charge 25 cents. Addi- - tional insertions of same ad take lower "home" out of stone, and we have rate To eliminate bookkeeping, all ads must be paid for at time of first insertion. I a good tile floor. We are using a FOR SALE tent for a roof. Not a bad place at all. We have a sign on the -SHOTGUN FOR SALE-16 gauge wall: "'Tain't Much But It's L. C. Smith, and 2 boxes shells; Home." $65. See Dan J. Brooks at the laundryv ..-97r PAUL K. JOHNSON. 'FOR SALE-Fine saddle horse, saddle and bridle. See Mrs. La- mar Longshore, Wewahitchka, Fla. Phone. 9. 11-31f FOR RENT ROOM FOR RENT-Pleasant room with double bed. See Mrs. C. M. Palmer, 9th Street. 1* FOR RENT-Five-omin furnished' house and 3-room unfurnished house. See Karl Knodel in Oak Grove, MISCELLANEOUS FISH BAIT Fresh, clean worms that are guaranteed to get the fish for you. See Eddie Beverly in the Sheffield colored quarters LEGAL ADVERTISING PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that, In response to one certain petition, tip State Soil Conservation Boardl will hold, a ,public hearing at the County Court House, Wewahitch- ka, Gulf County(, Florida, on No- vember 10, 1944, 2:00 p. m. to con- sider the desirability and neces- sity of creating, in the public in- terest, a soil conservation district to include all lands lying within the boundaries of Gulf County, ),lorida, except that included with- in the incorporated limits of towns and cities, within said County. Ac- tion taken pursuant to the Florida Soil Conservation Districts Act, Chapter 582, Acts of 1939. All owners, and occupiers of land within the limits of the above de- scried territory, and all other in- terested persons have. the right to attend this hearing and be hear. ' Published November 3 and 10, 1944. A. P. SPENCER, Administrator State Soil Conservation Board. Notice of Election To the Sheriff ot Gulf County, or the State of Florida: Be It Known, That I, R. A. GRAY, Secretary of State of the State of Florida, do hereby give notice that a GENERAL ELECTION will be held in Gulf County, State of Florida, on Tuesday next suc- ceeding the first Monday in No- vem.ber, A. D. 1944, the said Tues- day being the Seventh Day of November For United States Senator from the State of Florida, for six years from January 3, 1945. For Eight (8) Presidential Elec- tors. For Representative of the Third Congressional District of the State of Florida, \n the Seventy-ninth Congress of 'the United States. SFor Governor of the State of Florida.' For Secretary of State of the State' of Florida. For Attorney General of the State of Florida. For Comptroller of the State or Florida. For Treasurer of the State of Florida. For Superintendent of Public Instruction of the State of Florida. For Commissioner of Agricut- ture of the State of Florida. For Two (2) Justices of the Supreme Court of the State or Florida. For One (1) Railroad Co.mmla- sioner of the State of Florida. For State Senator for Twenty- fifth Senatorial District of the State of Florida. For One Member of the House of Representatives of the State of Florida. For County Judge. For Shaiff. For ClAAk of the Circuit Court. For County Assessor of Taxes. For Tax Collector. For County Superintendent of Public Instruction. For; Supervisor of Registration. For Five County Commissioners. For Two Members of the County Board of Public Instruction. In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and. affixed the Gieat Seal of the State (SEAL) of Florida, at Tallahas- see, the Capital, this the I twenty-fifth day of Au-; gust, A.D. 1944. R. A.. GRAY, 9-8 11-3 ,Secretary of State. 1 Tn TT n.' Byrd E. Parker, Sherifft Ou,t Couaty. In Miami for Reassignment . T/Sigt. Paul J. Zimmerman has arrived at Army Air Forces Re- distribution Station No. 2 in M'. ami Beach for reassignment pro- cessing after completing a tour of duty as a B-24 Liberator engineer- gunner in the North African thea- ter of operations. Home From Alaska Area Pfc. Braxton. McMullen left Mon- day for Camp Bowie, Texas., after , spending his furlough visiting his parents, Mr. and' Mrs,. John Mc- Mllon. Braxton spent 18 monti~s in the Aleutian Islands and Alaska and this was his first furlough home. *t Seabee Dick Porter Home Richard Porter, OPO1/c, of the Seabees, is home. on a 30-day fur-, lough. Since he has been home he and' his family have spent most Return To Town Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Denton have moved back to their home here af- ter being away for several months We welcome them back. Mr. and Mrs, J. H. Hodges of Apalachicola were shopping here last Friday. of their time in Apalachicola with mon of Shawnee, Okla., visited relatives and .friends.' Mrs. Speakmon's mother, Mrs. Frank Manning, for a few days ADDRESSES this week while en route to San Burley E. Parker, V6-A-S, Co. Diego, Calif., where Ensign Speak- 1994, Naval Training Station, mon will be stationed. Great Lakes, Ill. I Lt. (j.g.) Carl N. Kelley, BO3 WAC Visitor 1446, Room 108, Whiting Fiele, IPvt. Joe K. Tucker, WAC from Milton, Fla. Rome, Ga., is visiting her sister J. M. Hardy, MM 2/c, Small and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. H. Craft Navy 59, c/o Fleet Postot- A. Drake. Pvt. Tucker has visited fice, San Francisco, Calif. here many times in the past and ----- her many friends, were congratu- Visitors From Oklahoma ;lating her being in the service, o! Ensign and Mrs. T. L. Speak- her country. PREPARE NOW FOR WINTER! Have your exposed water pipes checked now before cold weather sets in. We can insure them against freezing by providing proper insulation. For All Types of PLUMBING, PIPEFITTING and INSULATION BOWEN AND CHRISTMAS4 PHONE 2-Gulf Hardwar Co. PORT ST. JOE Outlaw the "Closed Shop." Guarantee employment to every person, union and non- union alike. Specifically protect the right of employees to bargain collectively. "IT IS SIMPLE AMERICANISM" Vote FOR Amendment No. 5 Nov. 7th Paid Adv. - I . ..-. ..-. ..-. -. .-.-. ..- . . ..L ^. ^ THE 141,405 CUSTOMERS Use the Friendly Services of Florida National Group Banks From Key West to Pensacola virtually every major center of commerce, industry, agriculture and recreation in Florida is served by one of the 15 member banks of the Florida National Group. The total number of customers of these banks is 141,405. This is' a large segment of Florida's popu- lation and of its various types of business enterprises. Remember this, because the services we give these customers daily have en- during effect on Florida's growth and prosperity., A bank in, itself is nothing but a repository for money. It's the men who operate the bank and the customers who patronize it who make a bank an important implement for community pro- gress ... or who can keep it from being little more than a con- venient place to keep money safe and idle. All banks of the Florida National Group are devoted to the constructive policy of helping in the development of their com- ' munities, their state and the Southeast by making loans that will create new enterprises or help in the expansion of established enterprises. These banks are not interested in keeping dollars idle because there is no progress when money does not work. This policy outlines our con-' ception of our duty to our 141,405 customers and to the area we serve. We provide the most modern facilities and friendly service, yes! -but we look beyond this to our customers' opportunities to con- tribute to the growth of the whole community and to the ways in which we can give them maxi- mum assistance through loans and services to further their own and' their state's advancement. This we believe to be our duty. This is the policy we follow, well- knowing that as our customers prosper and as Florida grows, we will grow and prosper, too. FLORIDANTOA GRUPofBAK The "Right-to-Work" Amendment DOES NOT Prevent a person joining a union. Interfere with the right to strike. Prevent picketing. Prohibit collective bargain- ............ i ................ PAGE SIX THE STAR, PORT ST. JO)E, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA. FRIDAY, OEBR .14 j IT DOES |