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. lil itilmhl ilfflilIifl flill i lll i'ill iilllt ilHI ll WITH T" WW iHHii1llllllllllilliillll lll til llfllIIIIlli illll iiiilllli BILLY MONTGOMERY WANTS HIS FRIENDS TO WRITE HIM South Pacific Dec. 17, 1944. Dear Editor Bill--Sorry to have waited so long to write, but I have been pretty busy since I've been overseas. I received The Star today and have been getting it reg- ularly ever since I have .been in the Marine Corps. -'ou don't know how good it makes a fellow feet over here in these godforsaken is- lands to receive the home town pa- per. About the only, news that I get out here is what mother and Betty, my sister, write me and the paper. Everybody else. seems to have forgotten about me. I was very sorry to hear about Willis Rowan, Howard Taunton and Cornelius Kirkland. I went to school and worked in the same de- partment at the paper mill with Cornelius. *Well, Christmas is coming closer -and this will make the third one that I have been gone from home. My first overseas. I have seen one campaign so far, but expect to see more before my two years overseas are up. I noticed in The Star where you are collecting shoulder patches. Well, the 6th Marine Division patches haven't come out yet, but as soon as they do I will send you one. I .read in the paper about what -nm1i nonearninz the UY THE STAR The Home Newspaper of Northwest Florida's Future Industrial Center . VOLUME VIII PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1944 Farm Census to Be Taken In County Will Begin January 8. School or Instruction for Enumerators Held In Wewahitchka A school for the instruction ot enumerators for the 1945 farm and ranch agriculture census was held in the postoffice, building at We- wahichka Thursday, Friday and Saturday of last week under the supervision of E. Jay Whittle, lo- cal supervisor of district 4. Attending' the school were Mrs. Pauline Pridigeon, Wewahitchka; Lee D. Duggar, Bristol; Mrs. Von- cile W. McLeod, Apalachicola; Roy A. Parrish, Blountstown;- Emanuel G. Suggs, Altha, and James H. Mc- Call and, Mrs. Irene Anderson of Panama City. The 1945 farm census is under supervision of the department of commerce, with the assistance of the department of agriculture, war food administration and agricul- tural -specialists from other de- partments of the federal govern- ment.' Due to the war emergency, this census is of the utmost im- portance at this time, as the infor- mation gathered will be vital for future planning and allocation of farm material needed. This census will begin January Sfl[W YEAR'S WISH Mvay Health, Happiness and Good Fortune come to each of you during the next twelve months. And may you be prosperous as never before-may the new times for which you have hoped so long actually appear and cheer your days. THE STAR NUMBER 13 Ration Rules Are T ighter Points, On Butter Boosted; Most Meats To Require Points; Stamps Cancelled A tighter and broader food ra- tioning program became effective Monday midnight in Port St. Joe and elsewhere in the nation when OPA pulled home-front belts up a notch by returning point-free meat and canned vegetables to the ra- tion list and 'invalidated- all red and blue point stamps issued be- fore December 1. Butter was raised from 20 to 24 points per pound and all sugar stamps (including all outstanding hoem.e canning coupons) except Nu. 34 were cancelled. Point-free meats going back on the ration list next Sunday include utility beef, better grades and cuts of veal, bacon, pork shoul- de.rs, spareribs, beef and veal liver, some sausages and meats, in tin or glass containers, and have point values ranging from 1 point for shortrib beef cuts and shanks to 13 for better steaks. Canifed vegetables returned to the list are asparagus, green and wax beans, corn, spinach and peas. Asparagus, beans and spinach will Veterans of Foreign Wars. I think 8, 1945, and the bureau of the cen- IIIIllillIIIIIlllllllllIIllillllllllll!llllllll!, ast Rites Held 10 points, and corn and peas 20 that is a very good idea. I have sus is advising all farmers to be*. Ii t s ei points for No. 2 cans. sent in my, application, Oh yes prepared to give value of crop, ChriStmas LihtS The, move was necessary, ac- sent in my application. Oh yes, reageplanted, amount and value For B.H.Dickens cording to OPA, because civilian dress. (It' below-Kenned) of livestock, poultry products anil Shine Thrui Fog supplies of sugar, butter and com- At the prebn.t time I am in the other items to., the enumerator- Services Held Friday At Metho. mercially canned fruits and vege- notor seiondriving a jeep for when he calls. -" is suggested that tables are at the lowest point motor scin, driThe Christmas morning fog dist Church With Interment In the executive officer, but am the farmer have this data prepared The Christmas morning fog dst hurch With interment since the war began and meat sup- beforehandthe executive officer, but am hung low over Port St. Joe Mon- Panama City Cemetery dwindling. thinking about going in the garage___ day like the shadow of war that The changes were, made over as a mechanic. dimmed the Christmas light in Funeral services for B. H. Dick- he christmas holiday week-en Last week we had a war bond Legion Plans the hearts of men. It was Christ- ens, who died at his home of a the Christmas holiday week-endrs to drive over here. There are about 9 mas for children with all the heart attack, were held last Friday to offset a rush of hoarders to 600 in this battalion and a'to- On New Home traditional joys, but most adults afternoon at the Methodist Church "stock up." gether we 'bought around $66,000 felt a tightening of the heart as with Rev. 0. D. Langston and Rev. Some "moaning" has been heard worth of bonds. You can see by they contemplated the tr uie W. A. Daniel officiating. Follow- in Port St. Joe, over the new reo that that we Marines are not only Will Finance 80 By 100-Foot Club- meaning of our greatest holiday, ing' services at the church the strictions, particularly by those fighting in, this war but are help- House Through Sale of Non- Port St. Joe carried on, making body was taken to Panama City for who held a large number of blue ing to pay for it. Interest-Bearing Bonds most of the day under conditions burial. and red stams,e buact we should Well, news has played out, so vastly different from celebra- Active pallbearers were T. H. all recognize the tact that if we I will secure the butts for now. It At a special called meeting tons of yesteryear. There were Stone, C A. McClellan, G. A ichave unused stamps on hand the is almost time for taps. Willis V. Rowan Post 116, Amer- Christmas dinners, the exchange kins, Horace Soule, Dave Gaskin, indicates that we didn't need the Pfc. Wm. A. Montgomery. can Legion, held Tuesday ni ght, of gifts and an earnest effort to Roy Connell, Ralph Davis and B. food at the time. the stampswere H & S Btry, 1st Bn, 15th Marines plans were discussed for the erec- make the day one not soon for- E. Parker. Honorary pallbearers intended for use. 6th Marine Division tion of a permanent home for the gotten by the children, were J. L.hiTemple, N. Comforter, F L a old stams ar e urged to destro c/o Fleet Postoffice organization. This was necessary, Lighted Christmas trees in J. S. Shiriey, H.. A. Pledger, F. L. all old stamps at once, as grocers San Francit Psco, Calif. as the lot on. Which the present windows of homes throughout Hunt, George Suber, J. B. White, will not be permitted to accept San Francisco, Calit ands has been purchased by the city, as ell as a few out- E. C. Pridgeon C. W. Matthew, hem. REGULAR CORRESPONDENT Charlends "has" Brown, who expects door trees, shone through the R. G. Boyles. W. W. Barrier, A. D. List of stamps now valid will be Paul K. Johnson, in Italy, is one to erect a two-story store ahd of- swirling fog softly and empha- Lawson, G. A. Patton, B. A. Alex- found in another column. of our most regular writer of let- fice building on the site next sum- sized strongly "Peace on earth, ander, N. H. AllemorDaniels, W. JAN. 1 IS DEADLINE 'tore. Too bad some of the other mer.good will toward men." Gus Creech, N, H. Allemore, W. JAN. 1 IS DEADLINE ters. Too bad some of the other mer. A. Daniel, S. A. Young, Robert FOR AUTO TAGS boys about the world don't do like- The post contemplates erection IllllllAIIIIIIIllllIIlIIlllIIlllllllllllillllllllllIllllllllllllll Tapper, M. J. Ward', W. C. Roche, rO UT wise, as we want to hear from all of an 80 by 100-foot log clubhouse Dr. J. R. Norton and H. C. Mc- Maye a lot of motorists n Port of them regularly. Says Paul: somewhere on the beach in the vt, Former Nurse Visits Dr.iht. R. Norton and H. C. M t. Joe don't ofrealize it, but i wePort Italy, Dec. 13, 1944. cinity of Beacon Hill at an estl- Miss Myrtle McKenney, who was St. crowded t o a- remember correctly the it, but If we Dear Editor Bill-I have just mated cost of $3000. Money is to one or the first nurses at the 10- c h sorrow ded to ca- remember correcuring 1945 auto te deadline 'heard some news from home that be raised by the sale, of $50 non- sal hospital and is now attending paity with sorrowing friends and afor securing 1945 auto tags is justMonday, sounds like our boys have really interest-bearing bonds, to members the University .of Arkansas at the large number of floral tributes around the corn been making a name for them- of the post, and. to any outsiders Fayetteville, Ark., is the guest the large number of floral tributes to be e act. shelves. The folks wrote me that my who care to help the organization, Miss Ethel Thurman, R. N., during p the casket testified Locally the tags may be secured brother Harry had beea slightly the bonds to be redeemed from the holidays.towas he high esteem in which he frhis community. Moto Co. And Wewahitchka, UnclSt. Joe wounded and that J. W. Nichols year to year as finances permit. was held Pn this community. Motor Cidgeon tax collector, wncle had, also been wounded. It is good Bonds to the amount of $500 Spend Christmas Here Holidays gladly take yon tax collector wy. to know that Foy Scheffer has were taken at the meeting Tues- Clyde Gentry, S 2/c, and wife, of Guests for Holidays gladly take your money. been heard from and that he is 'day night. Lake City, spent O.ristmas here Dr. holidays Childers Are Visitors d their guests during the holidays Childers' Are Visitors doing all right. ----- with Mr. and Mrs. George Cooper. Mrs. Ward's father, W. J. Lister, vt. adi Mrs. F. E. Childers and Haven't had but one Star since Visiting In Louisiana Clyde returned to his station Mon- Mrs.Ward's f Katherine Lister Pvt. and Mrs. haire, Fl., visited aild sister', Miss Katherine Lister baby from Chaires, Fla., visited I've been here,, but my folks have Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Thurman and day night, of Pensacola. Dr. and Mrs. L. H. Bar.tee during been sending me some old copies daughter Betty and Mr. and Mrs. ----- --- ----- the holidays. Pvt. Childers has in the Christmas packages. I am C. M. Warner and daughter Retha "Cousin Roy" Gets Discharge Visit Here During Holidays, been in the infantry and stationed still "sweating out" my other Louise left Sunday morning for "Cousin" Roy B. Evans arrived Foster Tally, S 2/c and family, of at COmt Robinson, Ark. He has copies of our home paper and I Bastrop, La., to visit with relatives from Birmingham Tuesday night Greencove Springs, visited here been transferred to the artillery, at 'hope.they get here soon. and friends during the holidays, to return to civilian life, having with Mrs. Anna Balkcom during Fort Sill, Okla. The rainy season is here now, ---- received a medical discharge from the Christmas holidays. -------- and I have seen plenty of this Spend Christmas In Cottondale the Seabees. -- Here On 15-Day Furlough Italian mud we heard so much Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Howell and Visitors From Vero Beach gt. and Mrs. Winston Jones and about in the States. We have built family and Mrs. Kate Harrell Called To Mobile James 0. Holt, S 2/c, and wife, son of Tampa arrived Thursday us a shack here, and it is fairly spent Christmas in Cottondale, the J. B. Trsweek left SaturdAy for of Vero Beach, arrived Tuesday night of last week for a 15-day comfortable as I write this. guests of Mr. and, Mrs.r W. B. IMobile, Ala., called there due to foray a bort visit with, relatives and furlough here with Sgt. Jones, (Continued on page 6) IShores. the i'.ness of realtives. Friends, mother, Mrs. A. M. Jones. I 1A U T -S- L O R RIDA.DEME 2- . 4R4, llnuiniiiIIiwlmurnnnnIn I Today, as on previous oc- Casions, we greet you with all the sincerity that is in our hearts-and thank you for your thoughtfulness in the year just closing. May the coming months bring you a large share oj prosperity and happiness. 4 4 J. R. Hunter CLERK CIRCUIT COURT May the New Year see the realization of your ' every, ambition and may you enjoy health, happi. ness and prosperity. Best of luck to each O1 you during,the New Year, is our sincere wish. Edd C. Pridgeon COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR t Me Get You Some AN OMILSNt 1 ANTI"PAIlNPILlS^ l ITH YOUR responsibilities, can you afford to let a Head- ache, Muscular Pains, Functional Monthly Pains or Simple Neural- gia slow you down? Dr. Mijes Anti-Pain Pills hhave been bring- ing relief from these common dis- Fomforts for nearly sixty years. kCountless American ousewives consider Anti-Pain Pills almost ;s much of a necessity in the medicine cabinet, as is flour in the kitchen cupboard. They have Dr. Miles Anti-Pain Pills in the house, many of them ca;ry, theselittle pain relievers Pin rpurse- or hapd- bag. ,They are prepared fbr these minor aches and pains that 'onie- times obuir in almost every family -ARE YOU? Dr. Miles Anti- Pain Pills are pleasant to take and do not upset the.Istmacl.,, ,. Get Dr. Miles Anti-Pain Pills at your drug store. i Regular package 25 tablets 25*, Economy package 125 tablets $1.00. Read directions and use only as direc- ted-., STARDUST and MOONSHINE By THE OTHER FELLOW There was a vacant chair at the Kiwanis Club meeting last night. Captain Ben Dickens wasn't there, and no more will his smiling face be seen at the meetings, nor will his dry humor liven, future Ki- wanis gatherings. His wise advice and kindly counsel will no longer be given to friends, and neighbors of all classes. His fearless stand against injustice or the things he thought were wrong for his town and community will no longer be made by him. And yet, he will al- ways live in the hearts of a myriad of friends who loved him. But most of all, his presence in his home and, as a considerate hus- band and father will be deeply missed. Captain Ben was an antidote for gloom and grouch. He consist- eantly tried to spread cheer. He was a true, Kiwanian. A good citi- zen and a good Christian. How sad that death must take its toll of such a man! And how sad that those friend's who are left to nourn so often fail to appreciate the true greatness of such a man until he has gone from them for- ever! What a wonderful thing -it would, be if his virtues and ability could be emulated! The world Is indeed better for Captain Dickens having lived. "He is, gone, but his spirit lives on. Spend Holidays In Georgia Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Waller and Joyce spent the holidays in Macon, Ga., visiting their son, Billy, who is stationed at Camp Wheeler. Mr. and Mrs. M. V. McFarland of Jacksonville are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robertl Bliows dui- ing the. holidays. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Gilmore of Lake Charles, La., arrived Satur- day night to spend the holidays here with Sgt. and Mrs. Fred Gil- more. Mr. and Mrs. 0. L. Benton of Tallahassee visited their daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Parker, during the holidays, Those from Wewahitchka at- tending the installation of officers of the 0. E. S. were Mrs. Estelle' Griffin, Mrs. Alma Parker, Mrs. Harriett Rowell andi Mrs. Annie Avery. Miss Evelyn Taunton, who is employed at Camp Gordon Johns- ton, spent the Christmas holidays here with her mother, Mrs. C. C. Taunton. Iewr /e and Many of 'em! We wish you all the joys of the New Year and a future of lasting pros- perity, with success re- suiting from your every effort. --------------- -9 BEACON BAR BEACON HILL We WM Be Open New RATION NOTES ,Processed Foods Only stamps now valid (at 10 points each) are Blue X5, Y5, Z5, A2 and B2. Five more stamps will be validated on January 1. Meats and Fat's- Only stamps now valid (at 10 points each) are Ried Q5, R5 and S5. Sugar Only stamp now valid (for 5 pounds) is No. 34. ,Shoes-Airplane stamps No. 1 2 and 3 valid indefinitely. Gasoline-A-14 coupons are now valid through March 21, 1945. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. W. A. Daniel, Pastor Sunday school 9:45 a. m. Preaching services every first and third: Sunday at 11 a. m. You are cordially invited to wor- ship with us. METHODIST CHURCH Rev. 0. D. Langston. Pastor 9:45 a. m.--'hurch school 11:00 a.m.-Morning worship. 6:30 p. m.-Youth Fellowship. 7:30 p. m.-Evening worship. Woman's Society meets Mon- lays at 3:00 p. m. Prayer meeting, 3ible study and choir practice ,Vednesday at 7:30 p. m. EPISCOPAL CHURCH Services every Sunday evening at 7:30 o'clock. thn l just a / LETTERHEAD! It's your representative. It speaks for you in places you cannot go. You want your letterhead to give your prospect assurarieA tha+ it represents a firm of high standing. LET US DESIGN YOUR NEXT LETTERHEAD THE STAR "Your Home Town Newspaper" To the friends and good: customers of this firm. We are grateful for your patronage and trust that we may continue to merit a con. tinuance during the coming New Yeat. SODERBERG LUMBER Co. Send The Star to a friend. past year one of the best in the history of this firm. May we extend the wish that the New Year, for you, will be gladdened a little by our appreciation and good wishes. LeHARDY'S BAR AdrtI~I~g- doesn't eot-~ -It ~A'Y5~ ONCE It is our pleasure to ext,3d i".c compliments of the 'New Year to our friends and to ccxpress our hope that the next twelve months will bring to you and yours the abundance ol good things and good health you so richly deserve. MILLERS Drug Store B & B CAFE MUST BE SOLD I desire to express my appreciation for the business and co-operation I have received from the people of Port St. Joe. Due to circumstances beyond my control I am forced to dispose of the B & B Cafe and .am offering it for sale. I would like to dispose of the business within the next ten days if possible. Write me at P. 0. Box 181, Blountstown, Fla., or contact Mrs. R. A. Costin. J. D. CAMERON. To the Public We will start producing and distributing GRADE A RAW MILK in Port St. Joe and Wewahitchka on January 2, 1945. Local stores, cafes and drug stores will handle our products. We will also make de. liveries to homes if notified. For home deliveries phone our dairy at Wewahitchka. 1-4* ichols and HWarden Dairy Io LET'S START SANEW As we pass another milestone of time, let's stop just long enough for us to express our sentiment of the season. We cherish the thoughts of the fine associations that have been ours .. and take this method of expressing a true appreciation. St. Joe Lumber and Export C6pany - + A-v w- vi L pf FRIDAY, EC)EZEM 'ER 29,1 1944 PAGE FOUR STHE STAR, POCRT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA I I FRIDY, DCEMBR 29 194 THESTAR POR ST.JOEGULFCOUNY, FORIDiPAilTHE Our New Year's wish is that we may continue to merit the goodwill of our friends who have been so loyal to us in the past. "Spending Holidays Here The treasury's "conscience fund" Mrs. Annie K. Miller of Grace- recently received a $1 bill, ac- ville is spending the holidays here cording to a press story. It was with her daughter and son-in-law, probably sent in by some govern- Mr. and, Mrs. J. R.iSmith. meant $1-a-year-man. U (^ icc e t, - .. are measured in many ways, but somehow we like to accept the standard of achievement as evidenced by the number of fine friendships formed in our associations with the people of this area in tke past NEUW YEAR ... ....* Kenney Mercantile Company .. ,. ., .. .. T ~ T T " , ~..S L~ A In appreciation of the loyalty of our many friends, we find our- selves again eagerly awaiting the opportunity of wishing each one a New Yeai filled with Health, Happiness and Prosperity, Happy New Year and many more of them, CARVER DRUG COMPANY Army Time Is Timely Theme 'Z-Time" and 24-Hour Clock In Preventing Mixups All Over the Globe On the hunch that few things are more puzzling to a layman than the army's way of reckoning time, the editor of The Star de- cided to delve into the matter and see what he could discover. The results are the following top- drawer notes on the most timely of all subjects, time itself, G. I. version: In the first place-and this is where the trouble begins the army must protect itself from hav- fng an order for 6 in the morning mistaken for an order to be acted upon at 6 in the evening. Hence the 24-hour clock. In the 24-hour clock system, 12 noon is 12 o'clock just the way it's always been. But 1 p. m. becomes 13 o'clock, 2 p. m. becomes 14 o'clock (or "four- teen hundred hour" as the army calls it), and so on. Are you still here? Next we come to "Z-time." The army also guards against misunderstandings about time differences that arise because, for example, it's lunch- time in Port St. Joe. when it's tea- time in England. So for all the messages that go between two different time zones say from Tyndall Field to Washington- time is set down in a time reading that is constant anywhere in the world at a given moment. 'The reading arbitrarily chosen for this purpose is the time of day it happens to be in Greenwich, England, which is right outside of London and incidentally is also zero longitude on your atlas. The time numbers, say 1400, are fol- lowed by the letter Z. To interpret what .time that is where you are, you just add or subtract the time difference between your house and Greenwich. ,So-o-o, if you live in. Port St. Joe an'd you're reading this page of the almanac at 7:30 p. m., it's 1930 for the troops training at the Apalachicola air field and 1830 for those at Tyndall Field. But for the ones who are fighting around the globe, wherever they may be, it's 2330 Z. Which is a great com- fort and, convenience to the war department and as such certainly seems worth putting up with-at least for the duration. DOUBLE FEATURE? Marines seated on felled palm trees and boxes filled the squad- ron movie area on a recently-cap- tured island in the South Pacific. It was quiet, except for voices on the crude screen. Behind the screen, and to the left, lay the jungle, black under a moonless sky. Suddenly, shots rang out of the You have been most considerate of us In the post with your fine friend- ships and patronage; for both we are grateful. May we continue this pleasant association in the future. Quality Grocery AND, MARKET /' . dense undergrowth. Marine guards YE ED ACKNOWLEDGES A behind the movie-goers fired back. FINE BOX OF CITRUS FRUIT Tracers arced overhead. Patrons The editor of The Star acknowl. hit the dirt. edges with thanks a fine box Of Mixed citrus fruit (tree-ripened, The disturbance ceased as ab- t l situha eg a too, from the delicious flavor) sent ruptly as it had begun. Leather- by J. L. Perritt, who manages the necks ,cautiously resumed their Idywild Nurser at Fort Myr, seats. An irriated voice stage- Idylwlld Nursery at Fort Myers. whispered: Getting to be a regular habit with whispe :J. L.-he remembered us In a "Damn those Japs. If they don't J. L.-he remembered us I s like the show why don't they just similar manner last Christmas, leave quietly?" Advertising doesn't cost--It PAY8I IS A LONG TIME But we enjoy every one of them that we spend with our friends of this community. Your friendships and patronage ore appreciated by the manage- ment and personnel of this firm, and it is our sincere wish that we can continue to be of service to you throughout the. coming year. fl il 1E4 lfA l 'Y It is with earnest appreciation of your patronage in the year just closing that we wish to say to each of you: "Best Wishes for the New Year!" GULF HARDWARE & SUPPLY COMPANY ------L---~----t' --' '-' f~---L--~---------- ---- -- ~Is I FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1944 THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA PAGE THIUI 14, PAE,- FOURe T4'4 Er ~TR.QT-T.40,,.GU.LF COUT-Y-,--FWot. -FRIDAY, O&.OEM35 AG -2 944, THE STAR Publlehed IEvry Frjidy ,t Pr$ St. JoS, F1I. by The Star Pullshjng. Company W. 8. sqiITH, Edittr Entered, as second-clas master, December 10, v987, at the Potoff ce, iort tt." Joe, Fia., under Act of March 3, 1879, SUBSCRIPTION INVARIABLY PAYABLE IN ADVANCE One Year....... $2.00. Six Months....... $ .100 -4f Telephone 51 ]j- TO ADVERTISERS-In case of error or omissions in adver. ti.emsnts. the publishers do not hold themselves liable for damages further than amount received for oueb 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 WAITING TO GO! A new industry has matured in this war, with a future so fantastically unlimited thaf its full significance can scarcely be grasped. That industry is aviation,' and particularly commercial air transport. The people of the United States, who would almost rather travel than eat even in normal times, are now, after several years of war-enforced confinement, nearly bursting with anxiety to start moving. As soon as conditions permit, they will hit the road for far away places on everything that will carry them, from bicycles to airplanes. And that means that every community will of necessity have to have an airport of some kind or be by-passed by the post-war aerial expansion: Port St. Joe will be one of those communities, to be left out in the cold unless jTHO)F ATTENDINQGAL9WEL, we start right now,to, make plans, for- an air-. INAUGURATIpN ,AR.,AS!.,RP port-or even. a landing strip as a starter. IOF ATL..EAT LACE TO SLEEP The, Civil Aeronautic Administration has Every room in the hotels, auto, v, courts and apartments of Talla- recommended .the expenditure of $4,905,550 aot haar been sold ofut for- .hasseehave been sold out for on airfields ini Northwest Florida as part of weeks, covering the inaugural pe- its billion dollar post-war program. But al- riod, !but the chamber of commerce though we scanned the list carefully, we, of that city has, appointed a spe- could not find Port St.. Joe on it. Of course cial 'housing committee; and guar- .. .. -antees a place to sleep to alll who it may be that the money is being allocate .atees a place to sleep to allwiar to those communities where air fields have Cald weh next Tuesday. already been established. but we would still We imagine the greatest incon- like to see Port St. Joe included in those venience will be the time spent plans for expanding air traffic facilities af- standing in line in front of eating places waiting for a table. ter the war. ___-- __._ True, we have rail and water transporta- Advrtising doesn't cost-it PAYS! tion facilities, and, we are located on a main highway, but these modes of transportation will not be sufficient when the new air age begins to develop. We should be up on our , toes right now planning for this new and . faster means of transportation. Port St. Joe is ideally situated for com- mercial air transport with South America, which is going to,be one of the biggest post- war customers of this nation. As a hopping off point of transport planes we are better situated than Miami or Tampa, since we are closer to the manufacturing, centers and the. long rail haul down the Elorida, peninsula would be eliminated, creating both savings in . transportation costs and time. Planes are now on drawing boards or in Our wish is that suc. process of construction that will make a mere ac*a.my. attendd your duck pond of the Caribbean, a mere .hop, step Now Year. - and jump to the South American markets. We t should and MUST be in a position to take our rightful place in this new era, but we won't unless we start doing something about it now. L. ~ - ,. .. , We are grateful for you; consideration of our ser- vices during the past year. The trust and confidence you have shown in us are our incentive to. attempt greater things in the years to come. We are resolved to always keep thought- fully,in mind your needs and desires so that we may more efficiently serve you, A HEARTY INEW YEAR'S GREETINGS To our faithful old friends and our cherished new ones we send these greetings of the New Year. May the coming year be for you a happy one and may it be our privilege to add to its success. CHESTNUT'S. GROCERY, AND MARKET MOTHER, AM I GOING TO IBE A SUCCESS IN LIFE .?. SCHNEIDER'S DEPARTMENT STORE The New Year brings our sincere Greetings to all our customers and an appreci- ation for the consideration we have enjoyed during the past year. Our good wishes to every one of you and yours. COSTING'S DEPARTMENT STORE .WE WI,4L BE CLOSEPD,ALL : DAY NEW YEAR'S May Be Yours Throughout the coming year and in the years, to come. B. E. Parker SHERIFF TAT'S UPTO YOUSON. BUT DAD'S GIVING YOU A iWASRT WITH JEFFERSON STANDARD PLAN. IT COSTS LITTLE MORE THAN A DIME A DAY. FRANK HANNON OFFICE ST. JOE MOTOR CO. TELEPHONE 37 I J M S N D F N A C i.k -E.E 0 2 0 ,. I H C 0 L I WMlfRP OCE- YOUR JEFERS6N STANDARDAGENT 'FOR DETAILS AT a NO COST TODAY. WE WELCOME The And in doing so, cooperation, we have we are mindful of the splendid had during the years past. We are not without appreciation when thinking of the splendid patronage that has been ours, and we wish to thank each of you for whatever part you may have had in the progress of this firm. Happy New Year to you and yours. JANUARY 5 O S .. J. LAMAR MILLER'S STANDARD SEIIlC'E - ~:~ ~~~PB IIL Here Fr.on Fort Myers wJ 3. OL,,,Perritt, who manages the Idylwl4d Nursery at Fort, Myers, was in town .Sunday passing out Christmas greetings to his .many friends. He was proudly showing photos of his cabin, cruiser, but what struck everyone's eye were the gorgeous gals that adorned his boat In all the pictures. _____ --_--_ Spending Holidays In Marianna Mr. and Mrs., Pete Ivey are spending the hol days in Mari- anna. Some parents will. tell their kids all, kinds of lies and then spank them for lying. I , L ES~S"TSR OCL PAGn TUHR Mr. and Mrs. Carl Smith of Greensboro and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Smith cf Chattahoochee were Sun- day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Smith. Do It Yourself-at Home PERMANENT WAVE KI1 Completewith curlers, fl It's easy to o and sat e for every type of hair. For amazing results-be sure to ask lor Charm-Kurl. Over 6 million sold. Weeks Dry Goods Store. 1-19* 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 N'-- For Good Eats Short Orders Sandwich eh s Plate Lunch 50c and "The Best Coffee In Town" THE FRIENDLY LUNCH Mrs. A. J. Owens, Manager Phone 9123 Between A & P and Suwannee Stores FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH .104 F.- -. "HOLDING FORTH THE WORD OF LIFE" R. F. HALLFORD, Pastor Telephone 156 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31 9:45-Sunday School for all. 11:00--Morning Worship. Sermon topic: "TAKING STOCK." 7:00--Baptist Training Union. 8:00--Evening Worship. Student Night At Christmas. EVERYBODY WELCOME! 0 ' est of Luck 0 FOR A t HAPPY NEW YEAR May every happiness be 4 I with you on this -New Year's day and the three hundred and sixty four other days of the year. Servingyou in the post ' year has been a pleasure we hope to continue during the next twelve months and the years to follow. b FlriaBa.nk at Port St.Joe --------- Home From Oregon Mrs. Horace Soule and son, and Mrs. Naomi Lewis arrived Satur- day night from Ashford, Ore., where they have been for the past several months. --K Cpl. Raymond J. Damour from Tyndall Field spent the holidays here as the guest of Sgt. William Coody and Miss Myrtice Coody. Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Bayless and sons of Tallalhassee, spent the holi- days here as guests of Mrs. Nora Howard. Mrs. W. C. Pridgeon, Wandia Mae Spencer and Virginia Pridgeou shopped Tuesday in Panama City. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Handley and son and Wilbur Horton, of Pensacola, spent Sunday and Mon- day here as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frid Maddox. Mrs. Rochelle Jackson left Sat- urday night for Monticello for the holidays. I 0. E. S. AND MASONS HOLD 'JOINT INSTALLATION A joint installation of officer of the Masons and Order of East ern Star was held Wednesday eve ning in the Masonic hall with D C. Smith, L. W. Owens and Bert Hull acting as installing officers for the Masons. and Florrie Con nell, Lovie Coburn, Leslie Spillers and Myrtice Coody acting as in- stalling officers for the, 0. E. S. Officers installed for the Mason. were: J. L. Temple, worthy mas- ter; George Cooper, senior war- den; D. L. Owens, junior warden; C. G. Costin, treasurer; G. C. Ad- kins, secretary; Fennon Talley, senior deacon; T. G. Manasco, ju- nior deacon; E. Hall, senior sen- tinel; T. A. Owens, junior sen- tinel; Tom Byrd, tyler; B. J. Hull, mars-hall; 0. D. Langston, chap- Ilain; L. W. Owens, trustee. Officers -installed for the East- ern Star were,: Zola Maddox, wor- thy matron; Dick Spillers, worthy patron; Pauline Smith, assistant matron; Watson Smith, assistant patron; Lovie Coburn, secretary; Esther Bartee, treasurer, Alma Parker, conductress; Estelle Grit- fin, assistant c onductress; Mable Christmas, marshall; Wilma Coop- er, chaplain; Myrtice Coody, pi- anist; Lydia Adkins, Ada; Ruth Ramsey, Ruth; Euphamie Roberts, Esther; Edith Hewitt, Martha; Patty Gibson, Electa; Harriett Rowell, warder; Bessie Powell, sentinel. After the very impressive, in- stallation ceremonies, members and visitors were invited to re- main for refreshments of sane- wiches, cake and coffee. WOMAN'S CLUB PLANS FOR V PROGRAM ON JANUARY 3 Concluding the holiday festivi- ties, the following program will be presented by the Port St. Joe Wo- man's Club in the club rooms at the Centennial Building Wedsnes day afternoon, January 3, at 3:45 o'clock. The theme for the afternoon will be the relating lof "Woman In the Home," portrayed by Mrs. Gale Traxler andi Annette Ward; "Wo- man In Democracy," portrayed by Mrs.. R. V. Coburn and Jack Ma- hon, and "Woman In the Bible," portrayed by Mrs. Albert Ward and Nor.man Allemore, Jr. Musical accompaniments will be rendered by, Mrs Nobie Stone, president ot the club. Guest speaker for the afternoon will be Mrs, Charles Travis Dren- sen of Apalachicola and Washing- ton, D. C. Mrs. Drennen has been nost active for years in woman's club work in Hot Springs, Ark., Columbus, Ga., and the two above- mentioned cities where she now nakes her home. She will bring o the women of Port St. Joe a nesisage of vital importance. Decorations for the afternoon rill be arranged by Mrs. Joe Whit- ield, member of the American homes department, and Mrs. G. A. 'atton, vice-president of the cluo. rhe program is being improvised y and is under the direction or [rs. Ned Porter, chairman of the imerican homes department. Return From Tampa Mrs. Ralph Williams and grand- aughtefr, Mary McLawhon, re- irned' Friday from Tampa where hey visited relatives for the past wo weeks. ,Mr. and Mrs. Russell "Chalk" :cKeithen and sons of Carrabelle missed through town last Friday eu >ute to Panama City for a visit ith Mr. McKeithen's parents, Mr. nad Mrs. Jack McKeithen. "Chalk" ;cently received! a medical dis- large from the navy. Mrs. J. E. Rollins and daughter eggie spent Christmas in Monti- 1lo, guests of Mrs. G. B. Arrant. Cadet Ashley Costin spent Fri- .y and Saturday in Marianna, the lest of Capt. George Tapper. "MUSICAL MOVIELAND" NEW YEAR'S EVE SHOW AT h1100 P. M. "MEET MISS BOBBY SOCKS", Visiting With Coburns Mr. and Mrs. George Gore anid s Elaine, of Dothan, Ala., arrived . Saturday to spend the holidays , with Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Coburn. S Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Carver ann son spent Sunday and Monday in - Live Oak, guests of Mrs. Carver's s mother. Port A Martin Theatre THEATRE OPENS SATURDAY CONTINUOUS PERFORMAN MONDAY and TUESDAY January 1 2 IwUet Than "Alexander's Ragtime Bead" - Short Subjects LATEST NEWS EVENTS "The Lady Fights Back" WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3 STHE Also - Chapter 10 of Serial "Desert Hawk" THURSDAY and FRIDAY January 4 5 ,--- LATEST NEWS EVENTS "EGGS DON'T BOUNCE" ear We feel deeply grateful for the consideration you have so kindly extended to us in the past and take this opportunity, at the close of the year, to thank you for all the fine things that have been ours to enjoy. In the New Year we pledge continued effort on our port to merit your goodwill. In appreciation of this consideration, and the splendid patronage resulting from it, we extend to you and yours a cordial greeting for the New Year. May it be filled with all the good things you so much desire. CARD OF THANKS We desire to express our-heart- felt appreciation to those who of- fered assistance and words; of sym- pathy during our recent bereave- ment We especially wish to thank those who remembered, with floral tributes. Mrs. B. H. Dickens. and Family. Subscribe to The Star-$2 year. theatre Port St. Joe, Fla. S SUNDAYS AT 1:00 P. M. 4CE DAILY AT 2:45 P. M. SATURDAY, DEC. 30 GENE AUTREY in "Ride, Tender- foot, Ride" Chapter 7 of Serial "Mystery of the River Boat" - FEATURE NO. 2 - A DISNEY FEATURE "SALUDOS. AMIGOS" SUNDAY, DEC. 31 ill _ THE -PORT ST.;itiiT 8T JOE, GULF~ COUNTY, FLORIDA 9 A XN LI Attend Schollas Funeral iThose from here attending the The Low Down funeral services of Charles Schol- las in Apalachicola last week were from Mrs. Mamie Lovett, Mr. and Mrs. Willis Swamp Patty Lovett and Martha, Phillip Lovett, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Coe, Ella Lovett, Charles Brown, Jack Editor The Star Everywhere Fowler and Mr. and Mrs'. Fred you look, it's the old alphabet. Maddox. If you don't know the AAA and -. the other outfits all the way down Mrs. E. C. Oason and daughter to "and so forth," and join one of Hazel, of Apalachicola, were visit- 'em, you're just a taxpayer and ing in town Wednesday. Mr. Cason mebbe none too bright. is employed at the St. Joe Paper It used to be the. Greek letters Company mill now and the family that counted. Nobiuddy knew what will move here soon to make their the letters meant, 'cept it was an- home. other sorority or sumpthin' to Mr. and Mrs. Bert Hall and sons join and, have a skookum time at spent Christmas in Blountstown, dad's expense. But it ain't much the guests of relatives, different now, the way we use the iMr. and Mrs. George Wimberly English for ou, its run at Uncle and children left Saturday for Sambo's expense vs. dad's ex- Lakeland to spend the holidays pense under thi Greeks. with Mr. Wimberly's mother. There's one outfit we don't hear much about. It's the ZZ. The ZZ stands for zig-zagging, which a CLASSIFIE AS lotta Bureau Boys are doin', tryin- to cover their tracks so's they kin stay a little longer on the payroll REAL ESTATE FOR SALE and keep their "Exempt" car. FOR SALE--Lots 33 and 35 in They ride free and exempt whilst Block 20, Port St. Joe. Write Ada the taxpayer walks and mops his Rich, 162 Commerce Street, Ap- brow-and pays the bill. alachicola, F-a. 1-19" -To identify who is a ZZ we need MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS bigger sighs on Exempt cars. We IS YOUR BAND INSTRUMENT furnish 'em with free gas we WORKING FOR THE ENEMY? should see what the gents, look Every musical instrument is need- ed today to hasten VICTORY-to encourage and inspire on the home and on the fighting fronts. If your instrument is collecting dust, put it into uniform. We will pay cash for it and enlist it in aic- tive service. Write PhiliDs' Music Mart, Panama City, Fla. 1-26* APARTMENTS FOR RENT APARTMENT FOR RENT-Three rooms, furnished; lights and water included; $30 month. See Paul Farmer, Oak Grove. tf FOR RENT SIGNS-Two for 25c at The Star office, ti WANTED TO RENT HOUSE WANTED-Desire to rent unfurnished house as soon as possible. See Mrs. Dan Brooks Jr., phone 157. 12-8tf WANTED TO BUY WANTED-Small electric heater. Call at The Star office. tf CASH! CASH! It's the patriotic thing to cash in on your unused musical instrument. We will. place it in- active service either on the home front or in the hands, of our fighting men. The more music we have-inspiring, cheering, encouraging-the sooner Victory will be won. We will pay CASH Write Philips' Music Mart, Panama City, Fla. 1-26* MISCELLANEOUS FISH BAIT Fresh, clean worms that are guaranteed to get the fish for you. See Eddie Beverly in the Sheffield colored quarters. You have been most considerate of us in the post with your fine friend- ships and patronage; for both we ore grateful. May we continue this pleasant association in the future. Smith's Pharmacy Phone 5 "Port St. Joe We Fill Any Dootor's PresoVrItlOn ^^:wwwwwwwwq&*a^rq Yours with the low down, JO SERRA. Returns To Duty Harold Powell, SO 2/c, left Mon- day night to return to duty at Mo- bile after, spending the holidays here with his wife. j-K Pvt. Fred MoLean from Camp Blanding spent Christmas' here 4 with relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Hughes and -son spent Christmas in Blounts- town with relatives. IF ANYBODY HAS- Eloped " Married Divorced Had a Fire Sold a Farm Been Arrested Been Your Guest Started in Business Left You a Fortune Bought a New Home Swiped Your Chickens Met With An Accident Had a Visit From the Stork THAT'S NEWS TELL THE EDITOR Phone 51-The Star May the New Year be filled with Joy and Pros- perity for all is our sincere wish. Our business relations ,post have been most 'pleasant, and it is with Home On Leave 'Capt. George, Tapper from the Marianna Air Base is home on a 10-day leave with his, parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tapper. Harry Trawick, MoMM 3/c, was liome for a few days' leave during the holidays, visiting friends and relatives. Sgt. and Mrs. Charles Stewart and son returned Tuesday night from South Carolina, where they spent their vacation. Mrs. Harvey Childs of Panama City was called here last Friday due to the illness of her mothe-r, Airs. Sally Montgomery. George Philyaw of Mount Berry School at Rome, Ga., arrived FrI- day for the holidays here with his parents. James Greer and Miss Onnie Lou LeiHardy spent the holidays visit- ing relatives in Cusseta, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Perry and children spent the holidays in Don- aldeonville, Cairo and Bainbridge, Ga., visiting relatives. No one has ever been able to explain why it is that a person who snores never has insomnia. PORT THEATRE SPECIAL NEW YEARS EVE TREAT 11:60 P. M. Late Show To Greet The New Year MAKE UP A NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY this thought in mind that we take advantage of the occasion to wish each of you all the good things of life during the coming year and the years to follow. CREECH & BROOKS LAUNDRY < With the Colors d c/o Postmaster, San Francisco. WT/,S Frank W. Locke, 32938124, --- Batt. A, 616th FA Bn., APO 345, (Continued from page 1) c/o Postmaster, New York, N. Y. Lots of luck, and keep The Star A. E. Harrelson, Qm 2c, CBRD, coming. Camp Parks, Calif. Paul K. Johnson. CHOICE SHOULDER PATCH ON E DAY 'T/Sgt. Bill Coody added a real VITAMIN JUrTAiLEr.; choice shoulder patch to the ed T HI'NK of It Your min- *imum daily requirements itor's collection this week. It was of A and D Vitamins or of the 15th Air Force. Now we need leaant table it. Rememb one of those from the 20th Air the name ONE-A-DAY Force preferably one that has (aI. been over Tokyo on a B-29. OR. NE RV N E SD o0 TENSE nerves make rno e .... *-'you Wakeful, Cranky, We. note with a change of ad- dress that Pvt. Frank M. Locke, stationed at Camp Swift, Texas, for some time and now overseas, has been promoted to technical sergeant. ADDRESSES Corporal Leo Kennedy, 34248804 3437th Ord. MAM Co., APO 709 RttledssT Dr. Miles Nervine helps to lessen Nervous Tension. Get iat your drug store. Read directions and use only a directed. Aka-SeItzer : W HEN Headache, Mus- cular Pains or Simple Neuralia, Distress after Meals, Gas on Stomach, or T "Morning After" intWrft with your work or spoil l your fun, try Alka-Seltser. U EU EEIEil~E~EiEU~ U Emmm----U E- K-. )4ELTHHAPIN ESS*SUCCESS f PLEDE FOR THE lEW EAR As the New Year approaches we pledge ourselves to an even greater and more efficient service than ever before. In maintaining this policy we trust that we may continue to merit your friendship and patronage. .ISSt. Joe Hardware Co. PORT ST. JOE FLORIDA ui S- Arm u-u-u-u1 -u _1, u1u U U~~ PAGE SIX ~-- - T - llUWIIU lftrlbF =rj i -a ,.~i-- n-- THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA FRIDAY, DECEM-BER 29, 1944 _- a IN |