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MAJOR BEN DICKENS HOPES
TO BE HOME BY CHRISTMASi
Major 'Ben H. Dickens is on his
way home, having landed in Sai
Pedro, Calif., December 13 from
Pearl Harbor, being one of 756
high-point Army veterans whom
the ."Magic Carpet" brought back
tosthe States aboard the USS Ship-
ley Bay.
Major Ben headed for Camp
Blanding for his discharge, anff
hopes to be home tomorrow.

War Veteran Re-enlists
Chas. B. Oliver of Wewahitchka,
recently discharged from the serv-
ice, re-enlisted Wednesday at the
local recruiting office. He was
signed up by Sgt. L. M. Broughton
of the Panama City recruiting of-
fice. A recruiting officer is in this
city every Wednesday at the local
selective service office.

Loren Cooper Home From Army
Mr. and Mrs. George Cooper
spent last week-end in Georgia vis-
iting relatives. They were accom-
panied home by 'their son, Loren,
who has just recently received his
discharge from the Airmy.

Discharged From Navy
Benjamin,F. Odom, MM1/c, ot
Wewahitchka, this week received
'his discharge from the navy at
the Jacksonville separation' center.
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John Ford Discharged
John Ford has just recently re-
ceived his discharge from the
army and will again' make his
home here.-


Stores of City Will Close

Tuesday and Wednesday

Due. to the fact that Christmas
this year falls on Tuesday and the
business establishments of Port St.
Joe observe Wednesday afternoon
closing, all business concerns ot
the city have agreed to be closed
all day Christmas day and Wed-
nesday.
So housewives are urged to see
that they have sufficient',groceries
on hand to tide them over that
period. However, everyone should
have sufficient leftovers from the
Christmas dinner to care for all
emergencies.

New Year's Eve Ball
Will Usher In 1946

The year 1946 will be brought in
with. proper festivities Monday
night, December 31, with a grand
'ball tolbe staged in the Centennial
Auditorium sponsored by Willis
V. Rowan Post 116, American Le-
gion. Music for the affair, which
'begines at 11 p. m. and continues
until the wee sma', hours, will be
provided by the,Harborcrafters or-
chestra from Camp 'Gordon Johns-
ton.
Tickets will be $2 for civil-
ians and' $1 for servicemen, and
table reservations may be made by
calling 138-J.

Expects To Open Inn In February
Walter Gardner says he's having
a tough time getting fixtures and
~,'nipment for his eating place on
Pailii Point, but that he hopes to
be able to open at least by Febru-
ary first.
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. Spending Holidays In Oklahoma
Mrs. G. R. Mize left Sunday Dort
Oklahoma where she will spena
the holidays with relatives and
friends. 'Shi expects to be awayo
about three" weeks.


VOLUME IX PORT ST. JO(E, FLORIDA FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1945 NUMBER 12


War Fund Drive Is

Closed With $2,057

Of This Amount $1000 Goes Toward
Port St. Joe Community
Playground

At the close of the Community
War Fund Drive last week, Port
St. Joe netted $1000 for the play-
ground fund, Chairman Harry Mc-
Knight reported yesterday. From
the over-all county drive, the Na-
tional War Fund netted $1,057.28.


Contribution's not heretofore ac-
knowledigedi are as follows:
$25.00-Lottie W. Gander, Gult
Oil representative; Southeasstern
Pipeline Company, Dr. and Mrs. J.
R. Norton.
$10.00-Mrs. R. A. Costin.
$6.00-E. C. Cason, Joseph A
Mira, Charles Brown, R. R. Minus.
$5.00-Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Co-
burn, R. M. Spillers, 'Buck Alex-
ander.
$4.00-F. G. Davis, W. Ebersole.
$3.00-G. C. Adkins.
$2.00-H. A. Drake. Chester Ed-
wards, Franklin' Jones, Mr. Smith.
$1.00-Betty Sue Watts. Lenora,
Johnson, Dorothy Trawick, J. W.
Ford, W. K. Kendricks, J. W. Par-
rish, W. B. Richardson, Everett
McFarland, A. S. Chason, Grace
Branch, M. A. Freeman, James F.
Tryon, G. L. Kennington, Marion
Core. Mrs. McCormick, '60c; Mrs.
Broadhex, 30c.


Body of Joe Thompson

-Found Last Thursday

The. body of Joe Thompson. Ap-
alachicola baker, who failed to re-
turn from a hunting trip Decen&-
ber 5. was found, Thursday after-
noon of last week on a jetty In
Apalachicola Bay by A crew of
government surveyors.
The body was clad only in un-
derwear and socks, and opinion is
that he may have been caught in
a squall and endeavored to swim
to the mainland from Goose Island
where his boat, motor, gasoline
can, gun case and one of his de-
coys were found'.
Funeral services were held last
Friday in Apalachicola, with inter-
ment in the Magnolia cemetery.

Ta Spend Holidays In Alabama
Mrs. Thos. McPhaul. and daugli-
ter Betty will leave tomorrow to
spend the holidays with Mrs. Mc-
Phaul's sister, Mrs. J. ,L. Also-
brook, in Birmingham, Ala.

Home From School for Holidays
The Misses Sara Jo Costin anu
Fay Morris arrived yesterday from
Gainesville, Ga., to spend, the holl-
lays with their parents.


Subscription To Star

Ideal Christmas Gift

Want to give someone a gift
that will be a. reminder every
week of -the coming year?
Well, a gift subscription to
The Star will do just that.
We already have entered 23
gift subscriptions and would 'like
to have as many more to replace
names taken from our lists by
the boys in service returning
home.
We mail a gift certificate with
'your name on it as the donor to
everyone receiving a subscrip-
tion as a gift.

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FOR A
GRAND
DLD-FASHIONED
AMERICAN
CHRISTMAS


May your Ship re-
turn to port next
year abundantly fill-
ed with health, hap-
piness, and prosper-
ity. Merry Christmas
to you all.


THE STAR


C.


Mrs. Sarah Williams


Rotary Hears Talk


Is Called By Death On Military Merger


Passes Away At Home Thursday
Of Last Week; Services
Held Saturday

Mrs. Sarah Williams, .78, passed
away Thursday night of last week.
of pneumonia at the home of. het
daughter, Mrs. Pearl Smith.
Mrs. Williams was born in' Syca-
more, Ga., October 24, 1867, and
came to Port St. Joe In 1936. She
is survived ,by four children, C. C.
Williams and Mrs. Pearl Smith ot
this city, and, Mrs. J. A. Kelly anat
A. E. Williams of Pensacola.
Funeral services were held Sa-t-
urday morning at 10 o'clock from
the Methodist Church with Rev. U.'
D. Langston of this city and Rev.
A. M: Shirah of Pensacola in
charge.
Interment was in Mount Pleae-
ant cemetery at Chattahooches.


Camp Gordon Johnston Officer
Addresses Club At Meeting
Last Wee ":.'4. .

St. Joe Rotarians heard' Major
Dale K. Spencer, Camp' Gordon
Johnston, public relations staff
member, talk on the proposed mili-
tary merger at its luncheon Thurs-
dlay of last week. Following the
address with eyes fixed on a
graphic outline of the proposal, Ro-
tarians heard Major Spencer clar-
ify the advantages of a unified
armed forces command.
Spencer pointed out that the
main feature of the plan was fixed
responsibility. The present armed
forces, with 'the air force on equal
footing, would ibe under an armed
forces .chief of staff. The depart-
ment would' be headed by a secre-
tary of armed forces. a cabinet


Active pallbearers were .William i member appointed' by the presi-
Williams and Ben Williamsof this dant, the conimanedr-in-chief. Di-


city. 'Buford Kelly, Warren Kelly,
Wayne Williams and Johnny. Beal
of Pensacola. Honorary palThbearers
were S. N. Smith, Monroe Smtin,
Fob I Smith. Frank Simith, J. D.
Smith and P. A. Howell.
Those from out of town attend-
ing the last rites for Mrs. Wil-
liams were Mr. and Mrs. Johnny
Bell. Mr. and Mrs. .. A. Kelly and
sons Bernard and Warren, Mrs.
.Jonny Mae Walker. Mr. and Mrs.
J. B. Kelly and children, Mr. and
Mrs. A. E. Williams and son, Mrs.
Ethril Hamiburger. Mr. and Mrs.
V. J. Joyner, Mrs. Florida Howeli
and Rev. and. Mrs. A. M. Shirah,
all of Pensacola; S. N. Smith antd
Bol) Smith, Atlanta. Ga.; Monroe
Smith. Monroe, Ga.; Frank Smith,
Tallahassee, and, Mr. and Mrs. J.
D. Smith, Telogia, Fla.
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rectly responsible to the so-called
civilian branch of the military, the
commander-in-chief and the secre-
t-ary, would be a chief of staff from
each branch of the command- to
advise on military policy, strategy
and budget requirements.
Rotary memPbership is made up
from a large group of business.
men, many of whom only a shor.
time ago were serving in the mili-
Stary services, and for them Major
Spencer's address brought a vital
issue.
Before the program. Sam L. Mc-
Call, a new member, received, in-
structions in the principles andt
ideals of Rotary from Floyd Hunt.
Climaxing the program. Program
Chairman S. L. Barke urged all
nehnebers to purchase presentsand
have them wrapped for the Christ-
mas gift etrab bagr at the next!


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Miss McClellan Home for Holidays meeting. -lers will l)e sworn in.
Miss Erline McClellan of Atant. I _____- I -
Ga., is expected to arrive home trf- Receives Diploma Return From Vacation
day to spend the Christmas hoit- Mr. and -Mrs. James Greer spent Mr. and Mrs. Frank Manning
ays with hey' parents. Mr. and Mrs. Sunday in Dothan, Ala., and were and grandson. Tommy Speakmau,
C. A. McClellan. accompanied home by Miss Onnie i have returned. from two weeks' va-
-.Louise LeHardy for the, holidays. cation sent in Texas and, Loulst-
Another Job to Finish Miss LeHar:dy has received lerlana. Mrs. Manning's mother, Mrs.
diploma from the Campbell Busi- A. Premeaux of Banedra, Texas,
Fight TB With Christmas ness College in Dothan, having accompanied them home for an ex-
Seals completed a secretarial course, tended visit.


Five Negroes Held

In Knife Murder of


14-Year-Old Youth


Dan Alex Conley Killed and
Brother Seriously Hurt
Saturday Night


Dan Alex Conley, 14, is dead and
his brother, Beverly Conley, 35, is
in a serious condition as the result
of being attacked by five negroes
Saturday night while 'they were on
their way to their home at Ken-
ney's Mill.
The five negroes, who slasheea
the Conleys with knives, were
rounded up by Deputy Sherift
Homer Coe and Acting Chief of
Police Buck Griffin and are being
held in the county jail at Wewa-
hitchka on a murder charge. They
are Homer Sapp, Eli 'Blount, John
Sibley, Archie Harrell and Ida
Corbett.
The body of 'the younger boy
was found Sunday morning in the
swamp near Kenney's Mill. Beverly
Conley is in' the local hospital in
a serious condition.
Cause of the attack and killing
areo being investigated by States
Attorney L. D. McRae and his aa-
sistant, E. Clay Lewis.
nimneral services were held for
Dan Tuesday morning in Wewa-
hitchka, with Rev. Watler Pitts of-
ficiating. Interment was in Jellh
cemetery. He .. ',, ,,. ,. ,'f
and Mrs. A. Z Conley ithj.'c"it).
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Pvt. Hammock Tiurns Fund

Over To City Playground

,Billy Hammock stopped in at
The Star office yesterday and ins
formed the editor that as much as
he appreciated, the thought be-
hind the fund being raised for his.
benefit, he would not be able to
accept it.
"I realize it would be an almost
impossible job to return the money
to individual contributors, and so
I would like to authorize you to
turn the money over to the com-
munity playground fund," said
Pvt. Hammock.
Late contributions, which bring
the fund to $331.95, are Mrs. Roy
F. Gaskin $5, A Friend $15, Gult
Hardware & Supply Co. $25, T. H.
Jon'es $1. S. L. Barke $5, and A
Friend $2.
As per Billy's request, the ed-
itor will turn the fund over to
Harry McKnight today to be added
to the playground fund.


Legion' To Swear In New

Members January 15th

Willis V. Rowan Post. 116, Am-
erican Legion hopes to start off
the new year with at least 100
new members, veterans of World
War II. added: to the roster.
And to mark the event. a ban-
quet will be held at the new club
house at Beacon Hill on January
15. at which 'time the new mem-


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MODERN BEAUTY SHOP
IS IN NEW LOCATION

We've all been wondering wh3y
Sol Shirey was remodeling his store
building on Monument Avenue for-
merly occupied by the Creech &
Brooks Laundry office, and now we
know the Modern Beauty Shop
has moved to that location from
two doors up the street.
Miss Lillie Pearl Watkins is en-
tranced with her new location and
will continue to give her usual
fine service to her customers.
Alex LeGrone will expand his
plumbing shop to occupy the build-
ing formerly used by 'the beauty
shop.



HOLIDAY


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The candle symbolizes
the light that occasions
thoughts of happiness
and good will toward
others We hope it
wiHl express our sincere.
wishes for a joyous sea-
son hnd smooth days for
the coming year.

QUALITY*GROCERY
AND MARKET
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KIWANIS NEWS H. Harvey and daughter Doro-
thy were visitors Monday in Tal-
lahassee.
Six members of the Panama Citylah and Mrs. Wilbur Wells and
Kiwanis Club were guests of the
childTren of Amarillo, Texas, were
local club at its meeting Thursday visitors in town Wednesday on
evening of last week at Mrs. J. W.
Simmons' boarding house. Presi-
dent Frank Nelson of the visiting .


group gave a most interesting
talk, the theme of which was "The
Importance of the Civic Club to
the Community." In answer 'to his
own question, "Is a civic club
necessary to the advancement of
a city?" Nelson replied. "EmphaL-
ically. yes. A city or town is just
as strong as the civic clubs which
support it."'
The Port St. Joe club was highly
commended, for its progress and
activities in the face of the handi-
caps that have existed during the
past four years. Nelson also cited
President-elect Tom Owens for the
splendid talk he made at a recent
meeting of the Panama City club.
Other visiting Kiwan'ians were
Johnnie Powell, Fred Bishop, Ira
Hill, Fred Bishop, Ralph Bennett
and. Sam Fleming, the latter twu
adding spice to the program by
their witty recitations.
Everyone enjoyed the food. so
much that the Panama City boys
seriously considered moving to St.
Joe.
The club met at the same place
last evening to hold the annual
Christmas program.

Miss Jimmie Palmer of Knox-
ville, Tenn., is spending the holi-
days here with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. C. M. Palmer.
Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Cason, have
as their guest this week Mrs. Ca-
son's father, C. C. Parker of Jack-
sonville; also her brother and., wi'e,
Sgt. and Mrs. E. G. Parker of Lake
City.
G. G. Gainous and son Jack of
Wewahitchka and Lt. and Mrs: Joe
Gainous of Wisconsin were guests
this week of'Mr: and Mrs. Leroy
G~linitK = ,


HAPPY*



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This young man, burdened with all
the trappings for a Merry Christmas,
personifies our desire for all of our
good friends and neighbors The
desire that all of your burdens will
be happy ones and that they will rest
;'Ahtly upon vo'a dtbr.-- f-'.. r sr-,."



ST. JOE LUMBER AND


EXPORT COMPANY


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Be Yours I

That is our Christmas
wish to you ,. Not
only through the brief
Holiday Season but for
continued days and years
of ever-increasing good
fortune.

J. R. HUNTER
Clerk Circuit Couirt


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Seal Skins
The processing of seal skins, a
carefully guarded commercial se-
cret, is both long and complicated.
Months are required to bring a skin
from the raw state to its final silken
luster. The work requires consid-
erable skill, and lack of manpower
has now restricted the output of fin-
ished skins to about 45,000 a year.


Jordan's Banks
Reedy thickets line the banks of
the River Jordan. Clumps of tam-
arisks, willows and poplars are
common; there are planted groves
of eucalyptus and clusters of olean-
der. The Christ's thorn abounds
around the Sea of Galilee. Fields
of kaffir corn and vegetables pat-
tern the countryside.


Bob Sikes Threatens OPA Moldy Corn
Farmers should not feed moldy
Stir-Up If Suit Against corn to horses or sheep, but it does
not injure cattle, and hogs can be
Crestwiew Man Goes On allowed to eat all of it they want,
advises Prof. F. B. Morrison of the
---- New York State college of agricul-
Alabama Judge Accues Solon of ture.


Intervening In Violation Case


Crop Insurance
Buckwheat serves as crop fail-
ure "insurance." It can be planted
later than any other grain crop, and
can be grown on some poorly
drained;soils that cannot be fitted
in time to be planted to other
grains.


Just a little sign of our feeling toward you, our


friends, during this Holiday Season.


J. LAMAR MILLER'S STANDARD

SERVICE STATION


We Can Handle a Few More Orders for
Christmas Delivery' .
BUT HURRY!

Open Daily from 10 to 5 Except Sunday and Wednesday
When We Are Closed All Day.

NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY!.


BOYLE STUDIO
PANAMA CITY FLORIDA


According lo a statement made
,by Federal Judge John McDuffie
of Mobile, Ala., Congressman Bob
Sikes allegedly threatened to have
the Office of Price Administration
investigated unless a ration viola-
tion charge against one of his con-
stituents was droplied.
Judge McDuffie 'said Sikes' re-
t.'i'. ac 'vity on io).ehal' of W alter
H. Ward, Crestview; wholesale oil
distributor, on a charge of conspir-
acy to violate gasoli,.e ration regu-
lations, was extraordinaryy."
His remarks, according to an As-
soiiated Press dispatch out of 1no-
bile. were prompted by a state-
ment by U. S. Attorney Albert J.
Tully that Sikes had,,sent a tele
gram to the late S. .1 ,l n i OTA Ad-
ministrator Ailbert 'Collins threat-
ening to have 'the agency investi-
gated unless the chargeg e against
Ward was dropped.. .
Tully told the c9qurt Sikes also
had sent a telegram to Represen-
tative Frank Boykiniof Mobile ask-
ing him to contact him (Tully) in
Ward's behalf, but that Boykin de-I
clined. He said both telegrams
were sent after Ward had been In-
dicted.
A mistrial waste' declared in
Ward's case when a jury which had
been trying the case for two days
reported it was hopelessly dead-
locked.
Over defense objections, Judge
McDuffie permitted Tully to eA-
amine Ward concerning the tele-
grams, and. in instructing the jury
he said they were not to consider
any activity on the part of the con-
gressman as evidence against the
defendant.
In admitting testimony regarding
Sikes' activity, Judge McDufrie de-
clared: "If a congressman can in-
terfere with the courts of this
cconutry. we are getting in a ibad
N way.

Speak well of your enemies. Re-
member, you made them


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Once a year we. have the pleasure ofWishing you

a Merrv Old Christmas and a Bright, Happy New
Year!


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THE STAR
Published Every Friday at Port St. Joe, Fla.,
by The Star Publishing Company
W. S. SMITH, Editor
Entered as second-class matter, December 10, 1937, at the
Postoffice, Port St. Joe, Fla., under Act of March 3, 1879.
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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.


Owur Country "-S R

PAGEANT IN BETH:
There was nothing spect;
new about their entrance in
Mary on a donkey, Joseph on
in his hand. No one noticed
They were poor, ordinary, lo
common peasants come to s
rolls, footsore and weary, ty
who had come for days in ste
the city they called their ow
Bethlehem, tiny village, lay
Judean hill. Swollen with st
with activity, moaning aloud
sic and lustful laughter-this
through which Mary and Joes
way, searching for a room. F
they went in desperation
there was no room, not a sirigl
Mary, heavy with child. At la
quiet outskirts, they chanced ul
built for cows, and there bene
of beasts Mary brought forth h(
him in swaddling clothes, and
manger, because there was no
in the inn.
Somehow nature went wild
world turned topsy-turvey-all
for joy and bowed toward the
appeared to shepherds on th
sangs the news that He had
whom the prophets spoke, for w
had waited. A giant star fell
and traced a route across the
Wise men saw the star and set
to adore. Nature rejoiced and I
for He had come, this Child
Christm'as Day-He, the Chri
of the world.
Aged prophets, centuries be
about His coming-holy me
beards, on speaking terms with
had told them Adam's crime
be reversed; that He would sen
to ransom Adam's children.
ised, and now His Word was
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Here 'Tis Christmas Tim,
again and we extend our neigh-
borly best wishes for a Joyous
Holiday Season.

GRIFFIN GROCERY
AND MARKET


eight or Wrong

LEHEM
acular, nothing
to Bethlehem-
foot, the halter


had come to save the world from sin.
Strange birthplace for so great, a birth-a
stable filled with cows! Strange place to
cuddle at Mary's breast, to feel the touch of
gentle hands, to listen to her lullabies Strange
birthday for the Son of God!
But that is what He chose-a strange begin-
ning for a strange career. For thirty years
He would live unknown, as Joseph's son in
Nazareth, earning His bread with labor and
sweat, a lowly Nazarene. And then one day
He would leave His home and foot His way
through Palestine, raising the dead, curing the
sick, giving sight to the blind, His heart on
fire to do the work for whiicti He had come.
People would follow Him, praise His name, on
Sunday try to make H-Iim king, and on Friday
nail Him to a cross.
Strange career for the Son of God, nestled
now in Mary's arms. Strange indeed, that
this little Child should come to earth that all
men might be saved. Wondrous, that this
Child who suckles should be the God who
made us.i Strange, but true. And breathless,
we adore!


; no one cared.
wly Nazarenes, THE DIGNITY OF MAN
ign the census- .
g the cesus- Human rights have not always been sacred.
pical of others
pica of others There was a time when life was woefully
:ady streams to .
cheap, 'when property rights were all that
n11. mattered.
prostrate on a ,
prostrate on a In those Dark Ages men lived and died and
rangers, aching with far less knowledge of what the rest
was the village of the world was like than a seven-year-old

ph picked their child knows today. Few could read. Bibles
rom inn to inn were chained to pulpits for the exclusive use
but always of the clergy. And man was chained, too--
e bed, even for chained to the twin pillars of poverty and
e bed, even for ignorance.
st, alone in the Ignorance.
pon a rude shed Man has come a long way since then. His
oath the breath children are entitled to a decent education. It
er son, wrapped is his privilege to share in the responsibilities
Said him ill a' of government. The Bible is to be found in
room for them almost every home.
Yet it is through no accident that man has
that night, the achieved his present dignity. Man's freedom
Creation shook-" is closely bound to the greater availability of
stable. Angels' a common commodity-paper.
e hillside and WVith the 'coming of paper came man's
[ come, He of thirst for knowledge. Schools sprang up. The
Ihom the world Bible was printed. Newspapers and books fol-
from its orbit lowed. Every great invention hhs its roots in
midnight sky. the wisdom preserved on paper. Our people
t out on camels are linked into a single unit in everything
laughed for joy from education to commerce by paper.
i of Mary, on Mankind has won the battle for human dig-
st, the Saviour nity. But the battle against poverty, ignor-
ance and disease is scarcely begun. To win it
before, had told man must fight with textbooks, through the
en with bushy medium of the press, with the filter and blue-
God. For God print papers of the laboratory, with sanitary
would one day packaging. In fact, man must fight it with all
d His only Son the millions of uses to which paper has been
God had prom- adapted in its battles for human progress.
s Flesh; Christ Mankind will win this battle, too.



S. The Season's

-SHew (" Greetings


At this, our first peace-
time holiday season in five
years, may I wish for each
of you a Christmas rich
with happy memories and a
New Year with continued
peace, prosperity, and con-
tentment for all.

BOB SIKES


THEY COST 50 LITTLE
AND HELP SO MUCH.


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SBeah Club
Martin's eah l


Now Under New Management
W. V. (BILL) PEEKE

On the Gulf Between
Port St. Joe and
1 Tyndall Field


M:O DINE AND DANCE EVERY NIGHT
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We went hunting a Christma:
Wish for you and bagged thit
one-Merry Christmas and the
Happiest of New Years.

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FRFODAY, DECENNBER 21, 1945


THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA


PAGE FOUR







Gifts for the Whole Family












K ACCOMPANIED BY PARENTS
SATURDAY ONLY MBER
9 A*,M. I."?
HORNS for the Girls POPGUNS for Boys
Be Sure To Bring the Kiddies In for Their Free Gifts

Select Your Gifts Here for All the Family! a
We Will Have Your favorite Sc Candy Bar!
KODAK FILMS PERFUMES JEWELRY
TOYS MEN'S SETS LADIES' SETS BOOKS
Sand Hundreds of Other Gifts Too Numerous to Mention!

SMITH'S PHARMACY
Have Your Prescriptions Filled Here By a Graduate Pharmacist
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1945


Au i .


Outodor Xmas Tree
- MI~. A. D. Lawson and, Jimmy
-.White have put upl a beautifully-
lighted Christmas. tree on the
wooden awning in front of the
SLawson building on Reid Avenue.


E A S 0 WS
B E S T


Merry Christmas
Friends! May you
nrid this one of
your Happiest
Holiday Seasons
and may a Pros-
perous New Year
follow it up.

LeGRONE'S
: PLUMBING /

HEATING,


Home From Alaska for Holidays
Ens. T. L. Speakman, who ham
just returned to the States after
five months spent at Attu, Alaska,
will spend the holidays here with
his wife and son and Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Manning.


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I, NE/dHBON


We and Ours wish You and
Yours a heartful of Christmas
Cheer and a Prosptrous Happy
New Ye-ar


THE LEADER SHOE

SHOP


ED'S REC110 SHOP

LOCATED IN

ST. JOE FURNITURE AND

APPLIANCE COMPANY


We Feature All of the Popular


DECCA VICTOR COLUMBIA

CAPITOL RECORDS


We do not handle any Classical Records,
buit we will be glad to order any, you desire

COME IN AND VISIT OUR SHOP
ED EELLS. Owner


Another Job to Finish
Fight TB With Christmas
Seals


Fund Raised To Install I SERVICES HELD FOR WEWA
S GIRL KILLED IN ACCIDENT
Plumbing for Mrs. Redd Funeral services were held in
Wewahitchka Monday afternoon
A fund in the: amount of $261.30 for Hildery May Strickland, 16,
was recently raised, to have plumb- who was killed! Saturday night in
ing installed in the home of Mrs. an auto accident in the county
J. L. Redd, who is well advanced seat town.
in years, and( whose, home lacked )
,a modern plumbing installation. Of John Cawthon Visits ]
this amount $97.50 was collected Capt. John R. Cawthon of Mi.-
by Mrs. J. T. McNeill and the bal- neapolis, Minn., a former employs
ance of $164.80 was, raised by in the St. Joe postoffice, was a vis-
other interested, friends. itor herd Tuesday. He states that
'Those contributing were: J. O. he expects to receive his discharge
Bragdon $5, Jimmie McNeill $2, within the next two weeks.
Mrs. J. T. McNeill $5, Mrs. Wins-
ton Jones $1, Mrs. M. P. Tomlin- Ed Bartee Home For Holidays
son $1, Mrs. George Suber 50c, Segt. Edward Bartee from Geor-
Mrs. Ralph Swatts $1, Mrs. B. H. gia Military Academy in Milledge-'
Smith $1, Mrs. George Patton, 50c, ville, Ga., arrived Saturday for
H. S. Lilius $1, Robert Bellows $5, the holiday vacation.
B. B. Conklin $5, Edwards Eells $1,
J. C. Culpepper $1, Rev. and Mrs. iDuring 1944 California produced
0. D. Langston $5, E. Clay Lewis 24,150,000 pounds, of copper valued
$1, Mr. and Mrs. lBuck Alexander at $3,236,000.
$2, W. W. Barrier $2, Horace Soule -
$1, Otto Anderson $2, Victor An-
d'erson $1, J. L. Temple $5, A. D.
Lawson $5, Dr. A.- L. Ward $5, T. '
R. L. Carter $2.50, T. H. Stone $10,
C. G. Costin $5, Mrs. R. A. Costnm
$5, Mrs. J. D. Lane $2,' Mrs.. J. S. "
Shirey $5, Frank .Rowan $1, H. A.
Campbell$5. S .& 6 N
W. R. Fore $1;tJ..E. White $1.' A
.Joe Ferrell $2, C. Roche $5, B. '
A. Pridgeon $1, -Nick. Oomforter
$10, Dr. L. H. Bartee $10, G. A. 1
Whittington $2, Mrs. Oscar Rob-
erts $1, E. H. Vanlandingham 50c,
Tom Parker $5, George Adkins $1,
M. W. Milstead $1, F. M. Seagers m IT
$1, A. J. Paine $1, G. Wimberly $1,
B. H. Smith $1, S. C. Pridgeon $S, f RAKNPA
George Parrish $1, J. F. Miller $2, I 'L TA'( "7
B. F. Daughtry $5, Miss Ruby Ault- IL T
man $1, Ralph Swatts $5, Frank /W
LbHardy $5, John Griffin $1, G.
B. Sheffield $1, R. W. Wilks $2, 3. '
R. Chestnut $2, A Frienl $10, Casgn
Donation $5, Methodist Missionary
Society $25, Salvation Army $20,
R. G. Boyles $2, H. A. Drake $1,
Claude Brogdon, $1, I. C. Nedley
$1, J. 0. Baggett $1, Jimmie Greer
$2, T. M. Schneider $1, Alex Le- "
Grone (discount on material $24.30.
Total amount of material and
labor furnished, $273.77; balance
due on material and labor $12.47.
.t \We wast to broadcast to


you, our many friends, Our Best


Wishes for a Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year.

ST. JOE HARDWARE COMPANY
MtiK M MMEjM^^E~^^^^ f~^ ^~~fiM S


.LEGAL ADVERTISING


NOTICE OF FICTITIOUS NAME l a as a*^*^*^* -^--' a "--- -
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to
Chapter 209538 Laws of Florida, Acts of
1941, the undersigned persons intend to "
register with the Clerk of the Circuit Court .
of Gulf County, Florida, four weeks after
the first publication of this notice, the 0
fictitious name or trade name under which
they will be engaged in business and in
which said business is to be carried on,
to-wit: CARVER DRUG COMPANY, Port St.
Joe. Florida. A LJ


J. GALE TRAXLER.
12-211-11 W. C. ROCHE,
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
... House Bill No. 1862
Notice is hereby given that St. Johns Rivet
S'ront Co.. the holder of the following certifi-
/ cates has filed said certificates for a
tax deed to be issued thereon. The certifi-
cate numbers and years of issuance, the
X description of the property, and the names
in which it was assessed are as follows:
Certificate No. 13. Year of issuance 1942.
Description of Property:
E 1/2, S 1/2 df SW 1/4, NE 1/4 of
SW 1/4, less Canal Rvy 23 A. Sec.
5, Twp. 6 S, R 11 W,
S.Name in which assessed: St. Joseph Land
& Development Company.
All of said property being in the County
of Gulf, State of Florida.
Unless such certificate or certificates
shall be redeemed according to law the
property described in such certificate or
4B_ certificates wvl t..:- sold to the highest bid-
der at the cu-rt h.j' e- door on the first
f onday in r...: m inih -of January. 1946,
which is the 7th day of January. 1946,
J. R. HUNTER,
(SEAL) Clerk of Circuit Court
S11-30 12-28 of Gulf County, Florida,
Yep, it's that time
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
agin and = e wish House Bill No. 1882
Notice is hereby given that St. Johns River
Front Co.. the holder of the following certifi-
$ou and yours a very cates has filed had certificates for a
..,.--' an y a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certifl.
i p5 ..- .-_. cate numbers arind vars of issuance, the
.... Ce r u and description of the properry, and the names
in which it was asnessed are as follows:
may Santa fill your Certificate No. 14. VF:.r of issuance 1942.
S\Description "f Pr.:,p-rtr:
SSt 1/2, SW 1/4 of NE 1/4 of NE 1/4,
S oclng with a the SE 1/4 of NE 1/4. less 54 A. Canal
Rwy Sec. 7 T'wp. 6 S, R 11 W.
nicst stuff '*n things. Name in which assessed: St. Joseph Land
:- c& Development Comriny. .
All of said property being in the County
of Gulf. State of Florida.
UTliless such certificate or certificates
MOfDERN BEAUTY SHOP Fhall be redeemed according to law the
M O D R, B A U O property described in such certificate or
certificates will be sold to the ,highest bid-
LILLIE PEARL WATKINS, Owner and Manager der at the' court house door on the firi?
Monday in the month of January. 1948, i
which is the 7th day of .Tanuia,-. 104. I
J. R. HTTN RtER,
SSEAL) Clerk of Oircuit Court
11-30 12-'28 .. ,,of Gulf County. Florda,


ST. JOE BAR


Dirt Track Races To Be
Feature of Tampa Fair

Three Days Scheduled With Top-
Notch Drivers Expected

Three days of automobile racing
have been scheduled for the Flor-
ida State Fair at Tampa, starting
with an opening day program on
Tuesday, February 5, and following
with' meets on each of the sue-
ceeding Saturdays.
Sanction for the professional
competitions has been'applied for
from the International Motor Con-
test Association, largest sponsor-
ing organization of dirt '.track
events in the world. Entry blanks
have been forwarded' to more than
100 leading dirt track speed .stars.
The fair Will be held from Feb-
ruary 5 through February 16.

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THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA


Low Land St:.caik c:. C.:'.tincnt
A man could walk from Gaiveston,
Texas, due north to the Arctic circle
without rising more than 2,000 feet
above sea level.


$300.00


MONEY T

-- NO ED TAPE --
IT ONLY TAKES ABOUT FIVE MINUTES
TO GET UP TO $300.00!
At

Confidential Loan Co.
PORT ST. JOE FLORIDA


$300.00


$300.00


THE
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We welcome this, the most
hopeful Christmas in many
years and wish to join the world
Senewed e for t riverss al
peace this coming new year and
many more to follow.



CHESTNUT'S GROCERY


AND MARKET


II I


MERRY


With the nose tingling fragrance of Pine and Fir Trees and
Holly wreaths, we welcome another Christmas. May it be a
source 'of real pleasure for you and yours followed by the
Happiest New Year you have ever enjoyed!

LeHARDY'S BAR


Haitian Fretdom
Haiti became the second free
American nation when Dessalines
declared its independence on Janu-
ary 1, 1804.


Japan landed more than 200
bomb carrying unmanned paper
balloons in western North America
)ut of perhaps thousands launched,
but the bizarre attack fell flatter
than a pancake as a military wea-
pon. Details. of the strange balloon
attacks, hitherto secret to keep the
enemy from learning the results,
are now disclosed' with relaxation
of censorship.
At-.the end, of July nearly 230 of
the lethal 'balloons., or their ex-
ploded remnants, had been re-
covered. They fell from Alaska to
Mexico and as far east as MichT-
gan, but most frequently in Brit-
ish Columbia, Oregon, Washing-
ton. California and Montana.
Many more were sighted and are
still being recovered in isolated*
areas, where unexploded bombs re-
main a menace. Possible duplica-
tions in reports of balloons sighted
and the fact that many may have
come down unseen in mountainous
areas., make uncertain' the exacr.
number that actually, reached this
continent.

The name sugar applies to more
than 100 substances having dis-
tinctive properties and scientific
hames-for example: sucrose, glu-
cose, fructose, lactose, maltose.
Advertising doesn't cost-it PAYS!


CHAVERS-FOWHAND FURNITURE
COMPANY


S


GULF HARDWARE & SUPPLY COMPANY


"300.00


Christmas Nears, Trade
Is Good, Say Merchants

Expect Grand Rush On Day Before
Xmas By Last-Minute Shoppers

Business in Port St. Joe the last
two weeks has been exceptionally
good. according to merchants con-
tacted( by the editor of The Star.
But all of 'em expect a grand
rush in the next three days, cul-
minating in a big rush on 'the
(day before Christmas-next Mon-
Jay.
Biggest sales are in clothing 'for
men, caused probably by tthe boys
returning home from service. Cer-
ti:in metal specialties, toys, ladies'
hosiery and silk underwear are
ilso in great deniand'. In fact, one
locall concern registering names
for nylon stockings has Tb ee n
:wamped, with registrants, getting
bout five times as many requests
.or those hard-to-get stockings as
they'll have on hand'.
Shoppers are coming in here in
treat numbers from Apalachicola
ind WC wahitchlka seeking items
iot ,available in our neighboring
communities, all of which is wel-
com'ed by local merchants.

Jap's Paper Balloons
Not Much As Weapon


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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1945


PAGE SEVEN


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S.G H G- I2


G. W. CHAMBERS HELD Panama City and that the man held
UP IN PANAMA CITY him up a few minutes later, took i
$72 from him, a ladies' purse and
G. W. Chambers of this city re- a ladies' wrist watch. He then tore
out the wiring, leaving Chambers
ported to Panama City police Sun- out the wiring, leaving Cham
da.y morning that he had been car stranded on the road.
robbed by a hitch hiker east of
that city. He said he picked up Little Red Riding Hood was
the man about six miles out of 'ucky-sbe only met one wolf.


Bayberries Contain

Good Candle Wax

Growing in the sandy soil from
Alaska to Florida is a shrub known
as the Bayberry. The branches are
thickly beset with gray, wax-giving
berries. In early Colonial days ani-
mal fats were rather scarce, so that
the children gathered these berries
for making candles. Today, the light-
ing of Bayberry candles on Christ-
mas eve is a custom the country
over.
These candles are more brittle
and less greasy than those made
from tallow. They are translucent
green, and when the flame is ex-
tinguished, the resulting odor is as
sweet and pungent as incense.
In the event that some may want
to make their own4candles, here are
directions:
Cover the berries with water and
boil for an hour. The oil comes to
the top but it is often soiled with
leaves and small twigs, so it should
be strained through a cloth. When
this wax becomes cold, it will form
a cake at the top of the water. It
should be heated again, preparatory
to molding the candles. If you have
candle molds you will, of course,
use them, if not, you may fasten
several wicks to a piece of wood.
which can be dipped into the hot
wax, using a tall container of small
diameter. each coat should chill
and become hard before dipping
again, and the. dipping should con-
tinue until the desired diameter ii
obtained.
Advertising doesn't cost- -It PAYS!


STo w w voW

A MERRVY CI$ATMS4$

uW WAPPYV AIW YEAR


ST. JOE FURNITURE AND

APPLIANCE COMPANY


CARVER DRUG COMPANY


Truly a Garland Gem of Quality
set in white gold trimmed mount-
ing, 14 K. yellow gold $ .-
mounting...... ...... $Vu


The finely carved wed-
,ling ring ............


$1000


C


The exquisiteness of this Garland
Gem of Quality is enhanced by
the two side diamonds 0 ^00
in the mounting..... 100
The matching wedding ring is sec
with five brilliant dia- $s5 00
monds.......... U


A brilliant blue-white diamond set
in a tailored mounting 50
with two line diamonds 5
The matching wedding ring is
set with three fine dia- i00
monds .............. 00


For the biggest moment in'her life and yours-choose a Garland Ring
The same high standard for 80 ears. Priced from $32.50 to $300.00.


LILIUS JEWELRY COMPANY


v C EEURIO. DAR FRIENDS

A bright tree's branches heavy with Christmas cheer
Bend down to welcome you for a bright New Year
Glistening with tinsel and bauble, too
It beckons to the world with a joy that's true
From us'ns to you.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.



A O P FOOD STORES


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THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY,, FLORIDA


FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1945


PAGE EIGHT


JIMMY WHITE, Manager


PORT ST. JOE, FLA.










FRIDY, ECEBER21, 945THESTA, PRT S. JE, ULFCOUTY, LORDA AGENIN


Woman's Club Enjoys Methodist W.S.C.S. Holds

Christmas Program Annual Christmas Party
One of the loveliest affairs of The Woman's Club room in the
the early Christmas season was Centennial Building was the scene
the December meeting of the Wo- of a most enjoyable affair Monday
man's Club held in the beautifully afternoon when members of the
decorated club room under the Methodist W. S. C. S. met for their
leadership of the club president, annual Christmas party.
Mrs. Nobie Stone. Beautifully decorated for the oc-
The program, presented by Mrs. casion with the usual Christmas
Charles Brown, was enriched by a tree and Yul'tide greenery, the
truly inspiring talk on "The Prince room was a -:iii- place for the
of Peace" by Mrs. Miriam Drennan presentation of the Christmas
of Apalachicola, and two vocal play. .The Church," directed by
numbers. "The Holy City" and Mrs. R. G. Boyes anId including in
Star of the East," by Mrs. Aubrey its cast Moesdames J. T. McNeill,
Marks, accompanied by Mrs. A. S .1. L. Sharit. J. L. Temple, Winston
Ham, both of Apalachicola. Two Jones and Miss Virginia Swvatts.
other welcome visitors from our Special Christmas music was rec-
reighboring city were Mrs. Sallie dered ,by Mrs. Noble Stone, the
Mahon and Mrs. H. L. Oliver. Chiristmas story was read by Mrs.
During the afternoon Mrs. B. E. Bayles, a duet was sung by Mrs.
Kenney made an earnest appeal to Temple and Mrs. Elmore Godtrey,


members of the club to assist in
the sale of Christmas Seals in the
fight against tuberculosis.
A social hour followed the meet-
ing, at which time the hostesses
served delicious fruit care and
coffee and presented each member
and guest with a Christmas co2--
sage.
Hostesses for this occasion were
Mrs. Robert Bellows, AMrs. Robert
Tapper and' Mrs. J. L. Sharit. Serv-
ing on the decorating committee
were Mrs. G. A. Patton, Mrs. M.
P. Tomlinson and Mrs. R. Swatts.

Write a letter today to that boy
of yours in the service.



Fssy~i~i


[ANGAROO S FIGHT '' STRIINGm
.OR RIPPING AT S-htEIR OPPONENTS
WITH THE POWERFUL,GOUGE-LIlK
IhAIL WITH WHICH THE MIDDLE
fIbE IS ARMED. WITH THIS A EB4
AN BADO KANGAROO CAM 00
CONSiDERABLE DAMAGE

BE AWARE! Just because we
are endeavoring to make a liv-
ing from our business -is no rea-
son we should n.ot be touched
with thej.iner sentiments of life.
We hope to succeed because we
have learned the needs of the
people of this community. May
you gather joy and happiness in
-1946.

fii'tfi'l [I- F F-'Ar iETI


and the entire, group joined in
singing a number of carols.
At the conclusion of tie pro-
gram a short business meeting was
held, at which time names were
drawn for the circles for 1946 as
follows:'
Mary Vic Mauk-Mrs. J. L. Shar-
it, chairman; Mrs. Edwin Ramsey,
co-chairman; and Mesdames R. W.
Smith, :G. F. Suber, Ralph Swatts,
B. H. Smith, H. C. Brown, G. S.
Croxton, J..T. McNeill, C. H. John-
son, Nobie Stone, S. L. Towery,
W. W. Barrier, T. McPhaul, M. K.
Hurlbut, B. H. Dickens, T. S. Gib-
son, A. S-. Chason, Charles Lup-
ton, Emma Redid-, C.. Neidig, L. H.
Bartee, Floyd Hunt, P. J. Lovett,
and Gene Holley.
Ruth Lawrence Circle-Mrs. M.
P. Tomlinson, chairman; Mrs. C.
A. Brown, co-chairman; and Mes-
dames R. A. Costing, Frank Mann-
ing, 0. E. Branch, B. E. Rawis,' A.
M. Jones, G. A. Patton, R..H. Brin-
son. John Rowan, J. L. Temple, G.
C. Adkins, Watson Smith, C. W.
Matthews, John Maddox, R. V. Co-
burn, Jesse Smith, Alma Jones, R.
R. W ill.-. Joe Grioil-. J. -J rrnI
week, H. A. Drake, T. H. Stone, D.
B. Lay, and Carl Armstrong.
Refreshments consisting of de-
licious open-face green and rea
Christmas sandwiches, cookies,
bonbons and coffee, were served
by the hostesses, Mesdames Gus
Creech, Winston Jones and Geo:rge
Suber.

MRS. EVANS HONORS SMALL
DAUGHTER ON BIRTHDAY
Mrs. Roy Evans honored her
little daughter Jane. on her third
birthday Wednesday in her home
oin Long Avenue. After the. arrival
of Santa. Claus, who gave each
child a gift, games were enjoyed
by all. The hostess presented each
small guest with toy animals filled
w:th candy- as favors.
Birthday cake and ice cream
was served to about twenty-five
little friends who enjoyed the af:-
ternoon with Jane.

Send- The Star to a friend.


EVERYBODY WELCOME !

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH



*-


"HOLDING FORTH THE WORD OF LIFE"
R. F. HALLFORD, Pastor Telephone 156
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1945
9:45-Bible School for all.
10:55-Morning Worship. Sermon Topic:
"THE VIRGIN BIRTH."
6:25-Baptist Training Union.
7:30-Evening Worship.
CHRISTMAS PAGEANT, "And the: Kin Came!".
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William M. Coody and

Evelyn Mae Simon Wed
William M. Coody of this city
i and Miss Evelyn Mae Simon of
Baton Rouge, La., were married
Saturday night at the St. Jame,
Episcopal Church, Baton Rouge,
with Bishop John L. Jackson of
New Orelans officiating.
The bridle was radiant in a wed-
ding dress of white satin brocade,
the bodice having a net yoke with
a full ruffle, and a peplum was
made over the, full skirt, which
ended in a long train. The short
veil was a Marie Antoinette style
and, was caught to her fair hair
with orange blossoms. Her bridal
bouquet was of white roses and a
cascade of streamers was arranged
from this. Her only ornament was
a string of pearls, a gift from the
groom.
Preceding her to the altar was
her only attendant, Miss Nancy
Cobb, her cousin.
The bride was accompanied to
the altar by her father, George H.
Simon, who gave her in marriage.
Lt. Sanford Simon, brother of
the bride, was the best man.
Following the wedding, a recep-
tion was held at the home of the
bride's parents, following which
the young couple left on a brier
honeymoon trip to New Orleans.
Mr. andl Mrs. Coody arrived In
Port St. Joe yesterday and will be
the guests of Mr. andl Mrs. W. S.
Smith for several days.
Mrs. Coody is a graduate of
Louisiana State University, Baton
Rouge, where she was a member
of Phi Mu. Mr. Coody has recently
received his discharge from the
Air Corps after five years' service.
He and his bride will go to Tusca-
loosa, Ala., after the Christmas
holidays, where he is enrolled at
the. University of Alabama.


J. A. M. Club Enjoys
Christmas Party
riFhe J. A. M. Club met Monday
evening at White City with Mrz.
S. C. Pridgeon for its annual
Christmas party.
The living room of the Pridgeon
home where the guests assembled
was most attractive with its holi-
day decorations and( Christmas
tree with the many beautifully
wrapped packages.
iThe hostess served a delicious
buffet supper consisting of friea
chicken potato salad, string -beans,
peach pickle, hot rolls, fruit cake
and coffee, following which Mar-
guerite Pridgeon, in the role of St.
Nick distributed -the., presents to
the members.
Next meeting of the clubwill be
on January 1 at the home of Mrs.
J. A. Connell on Third Street.

BAPTIST W. M. S. MEETS
WITH MRS. T. V. MORRIS
The Baptist W. M. S. met Mon-
day afternoon at the home of Mrs.
T. V. Morris for the Royal Serv-
ice program and, Christmas par.,.
Circle One was in charge of the
program, which was opened by
singing "Joy 'to the World." In the
absence of Mrs. Curtis Palmer,
leader, Mrs. C. A. McClellan'
brought the Bible study and prayer.
The topic, "Facing Tomorrow With
God," was developed by Mesdames
McClellan., Staton, Dendy, Costin,
Maddtox and Baggett. A solo, "O0
Little Town of Bethlehem," was
rendered by Mrs. Doniald Birath,
with Miss Edwina H.d1well accom-
panying at the piano.
Donations of food., clothing and
money were given for a needy
family. Christmas gifts were ex-
changed- by the members, and oc-
licious refreshments were served
by the social chairman, Mrs. Durel
Brigman, and committee.
The meeting was closed with
prayer by the president, Mrs. W.
C. Pridgeon, and, it was announced
that the society would not meet
next Monday, December 24.

'Write a letter today to that- boy
of yours in the service.


Masonic Lodge Elects

Officers for Year
At the regular meeting of the lo-
cal Masonic lodge held! last Friday
night the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year:
G. W. Cooper, worthy master:
F. Talley, senior warden, D. L.
Owens, junior Warden; C. G. Cos-
tin,. treasurer; G. C. Adkins, secre-
tary; T. G. Manasco, senior dea-
con; Watson Smith, junior dea-
con; Lamar Jordan, senior stew-


ard; Robert Shaw, junior steward:
J. H. Greer, marshal; A. D. Rob-
erts, chaplain.
Officers will be installed at a
joint installation ceremony with
the Order of Eastern' Star on De-
cember 27.

Spending Holidays In Arikansas
Mr. and' Mrs. C. E. Boyer and
sons, Charles and George, left yes-
terday for BE.ebee, Ark., to spend
the holidays with Mr. Boyer's par-
ents.


Port Theatre


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Port St. Joe, Fla.


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which are deservedly yours.


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THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA


PAGE NINE


FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1945









PAGETENTHESTAR POT S. JE, GLF OUNY, LORIA FID.\YDECEBER21,194


Scant Space For Travelers
The Office of Dafense Transpor-
tation states that thousands of peo-
ple who want to travel during the
holiday season will not find train
space. This will be due to heavier
troop movements homeward.

Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Chatham and
son were transacting business in
Dothan, Ala.. Saturday.
LEGAL ADVERTISING
NOTICE TO APPEAR
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT. GULF
COUNTY, FLORIDA.
IN CHANCERY.
W. C. Roche, doing business as
Confidential Loan Company,
Plaintiff,
vs.
Willie.i. Joseph Jones, et ux,
'Defendants.
On Monday, January 7, 1946, Wil-
liam Joseph Jones, one. of the de-
fendants in the above entitled
cause, which is a suit 'to foreclose
a mortgage' held by the plaintiff
on the following described land,
to-wit:
Lot 17 on Block 100S of Mill-
view Addition, Unit No. 1 of
the City of Port St. Joe, Flor-
ida, according to 'the official
may on file in the office of the
Clerk icf ti" Circuit Court of
Gulf County, Florida, in Book
No. 1, page 33,
is required 'to file an appearance
in said suit in the office of the
Clerk of the above styled Court.
Witness my hand, and the seal
of said Court at Wewahitchka, Gulf
County. Florida, this 5th day of
December, 1945.
(Court Seal) J. R. HUN1TER,
As Clerk of Circuit Court,
Gulf County, Florida.
E. CLAY LEWIS, JR. 12-14
Attorney for Plaintiff. 14
NOTICE TO APPEAR
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, GULF
COUNTY, FLORIDA.
IN OHANGERY.
Estell Harris, Plaintiff,
vs.
Stephen Jack Harris, Defendant.
TO:' Stephen Jack Harris, ASN
14047135. Hdq. & Base Service Sqd.
384th Air Service Gp. (Sp.), APO
72, c/o P. M., San Francisco, Calm-
fornia.
On Monday, January 7,' 1946, Itle
defendant in the alpove entitled
cause, which is a suit for divorce,
is required to file an appearance
in said suit in the office of the
Clerk of the above styled Court.
Witness my hand and the seat
of said Court at Wedwahitchka, Gulf
County. Florida, this 8th day of
December, 1945.
(Court Seal) J. R. HUNTER,
As Clerk of Circuit Court,
Gulf County, Florida.
E. CLAY LE.IS, JR. 12-14
Attorney for Plaintiff. 1-1
NOTICE TO APPEAR
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, GULF
COUNTY; FLORIDA.
CASE NO. 1 No. 781
Port St. Joe Terminal Company,
A' corporation. Plaintiff,
vs.
Charles C. Smith, doing business
as Charles C. Smith & Company,
Defendant.
On Monday. January 7, 1946, the
defendant Charles C. Smith, doing
business as Charles C. Smith &
Company in the above entitled,
cause, which is an action ex de-
licto, is required to tile an appear-
anice in said suit in the office ot
the Clerk of this Court.
Witness my hand and the seal
of said Court at We'wahitchka, Gulf
County. Florida. this 8th day of
December. 1945.
(Court Seal) J. R. HUNTER,
As Clerk of Circuit Court,
Gulf County, Florida.
],. CLAY T.EWIS. JTR. 12-1I
Attorney for, Plaintiff. 1-'4
NOTICE TO APPEAR
IN THF CIR.CUTT COURT. GULF
. COUNTY. FLORIDA.
CASE NO. 2 No. 782
Port St. Joe Terminal Comnany.
A corporation. Plaintiff.
vs.
Charles C. Smith. doina business
as Charles C.-Smith & Company,
Defendant.
On Monday. January 7. 1946. the.
defendant Charles C. Smith. doing.
business as Charls C. Smith &
Company, in the a,.)ovp entitled
cause, which is an action ex le-
lieto, is required to filp an appear-
ance in said suit in the office of
the Clerk of this Court.
'Witefos rmy hindl anid 'the seal
of pj p-...,. t nt Wewahitchka. Gulf
County. Florida. this 8th day of
December. 1945.
(Court Seal) J. R. HUNTER,
As Clerk of Circuit Court.
Gulf County. Florita.
E. CT7AY LEWIS, JR. 12-14
Attorney for Pliintiff. 3-4


Mr. and Mrs. C. A. McClellan
have as their guest their niece,
Miss Catherine Corbin of Blounts-
town, who has just received her
discharge, having been a Re'i
Cross nurse and serving more than
three years overseas.
Mrs. S. D. Spears of Blounts-
town was the guest of Mr. anj Mrs..
J. B. Gilbert this week.
Ashley Costin, who is attending
the Gulf Coast Military Academy
at .Gulfport, Miss., is expected' to
arrive home today for the holiday
vacation.



CLASSIFIED ADS

FOR SALE
FENCE POSTS-Can furnish cy-
press or pine posts, any length,
at nominal cost. See I. C. Lupton,
corner of Eighth Street and Long
Avenue. 3-8-46*
CHRISTMAS TURKEYS If you
want a turkey, see J. 'L. Suggs
or write me P. 0. Box 464, Port St.
Joe. 12-21"
OUTBOARD MOTOR 51 h. p.
Johnson. See Gus Creeh at the
Creech & Brooks laundry. 12-14
HOUSEHOLD GOODS FOR 'SALE
FURNITURE"-Large Krohler easy
chair and ottoman (we don't
have room for it), $40; large end
table. $7.50; GE food, dehydrator
(we don't particularly want to sell
this as we may get a dog, and it
would make as' ideal electrically-
conditioned doghouse), $30. See
Mrs. W. S. Smith at The Star of-
fice. 11-Ttf
HELP WANTED
WANTED-Stenographer. Write
Box 456, Port St. Joe, Fla., giv-
ing qualifications, experience and
address. 12-14 21
APARTMENTS FOR RENT
FOR APARTMENTS See The
Shirey Apartments. 8-3
MISCELLANEOUS
For Dependable
TAXI SERVICE
CALL 234
J. P. BASS, Owner 914tf
FISH BAIT Fresh, clean worms
that are guaranteed to get the
fish for you. See Eddie Beverly
in the Sheffield colored quarters

CHRISTMAS CARDS
WITH YOUR NAME IMPRINTED
BOX OF $2.00

.See Wesley Ramsey at The Star
Office after 4 p. m.

LODGE NOTICES
MASONIC TEMPLE F & A.M-
Port St. Joe Lodge 111. Regular
A meetings 2nd and 4th Fri-
-, 6-days each month, 8:00 p. m.
Members urged to attend;
visiting brothers welcome. J. L.
Temple, W. M.; G. C. Adkins, Sec.


JAPS TO HAVE MEAGER ATTEND 0. E. S. BANQUET
RATIONS FOR HOLIDAYS Those attending the 0. E. S.
banquet at Wakulla Springs Tues-
The Japanese 'government took day night honoring Mrs. Mamie
a peek into its'.nearly-bare cup- Lander, most worthy grand ma-
board this week and. promised., for tron, Order of Eastern Star of the
the traditional ,week-long New General Grand Chapter of 'the
Year's holiday: United States,: were Mrs. Frank


Each resident 'will be permitted
to buy three pits of sake (rice
wine), except single women, who
are cut off with one pint.
Smokers will be allowed to buy
30 cigarets, and a daily ration of
four instead of the current 'three
is promised for January.
Rationing may also be relaxed
slightly for the holidays on such
items as special rice for tra-
ditional cakes, and fish and vege-
tables.
As usual, however, people with
money will patronize the black
markets.

Mrs. W. C. Pridgeon and dnaugm,
ter Virginia, and Mrs. Ellen Kirk-
land andi daughter Margie shopl:ed
Tuesday in Panama City.
Mrs'. Harotil ,Powell and Mrs.
Horace Soule were shoppers Mon-
day in Panama City.
Miss Bertha PSmith, superinten-
dent of the municipal hospital, left
Wednesday for Atlanta, where she
will spend the holidays.
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Write a letter'today to that boy
-f yours in the service.


HoBL


"I will honor Ch...
ma ina my hears and
Sry to keep it all the


--So wrote Charles
Dickem .

And in our muad
V way, may we add our
Ssincer5m good wishes
so you all fo t
O happy season and the
Year ahead.




EDD. C. PRIDGEON
County Tax Collector


Manning. Mrs. Florrie Connell and,
Mrs. Lovie Coburn.

Ediward and Tom Bartee left
ye!:terlay to spend the holidays
with relatives in Mobile, Ala.
Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Enfiner spent
last week-end in Marianna, guests
of Mrs. Enfinger's daughter, Mrs.
L. W. Young.


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Today, we, even as the wise men or
old bring gifts to little children in
honor of Him .. In this way we-ex-
press our thanks for the blessings we
have enjoyed ... ..So our gift to you is
the wish that the blessings of happiness

and joy always attend you.



Florida Bank at Port St. Joe ,
L


The Following Grocery Stores




To Be Closed All


Day Dec. 25


-26


Chestnut's Grocery


A &P Food Store

Quality Grocery


Griffin's Grocery


Suwannee Store

McCoy's Grocery


Sneeds Market
4/ U 1 'U t *


It's our pleasure to wish you one of the best

lHoliday Seasons you've ever experienced and may

the New Year shower you with all best wishes.






Kenney Mercantile



Company


Spending Holidays With Parenlts
Miss Carolyn Baggett andl Miss
Willa Dean Lowery, who are at-
tend.ing Stetson University at De-
land, are home. to spend the holi-
day vacation with their parents.

CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank all our friends
for their kind, words and sympa-
thy and for the beautiful floral
offerings during the illness and
death of our beloved mother and
grandmother, Mrs. Sarah Williams.
C. C. Williams and Family.
A. E. Williams and Family.
Mrs. J. A. Kelly and Family.
Mrs. Pearl Smith and Son.

Subscribe to The Star-$2 year.


T7HE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA


FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1,945


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