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PFC. RICHARDS SENDS US
COPY OF OKINAWA PAPER
The other day we received a
copy of "Super-Fort," official news-
paper of the. Eighth Air Force,
published! on Okinawa. It was sent
to us by Pfc. H. P. Richards and is
an interesting, well-printed paper.
Among other things it contained a
number of photographs of the de-"
struction wrought in Tokyo by our
'B-29s.
Thanks, Pfc. Richards, we al-
ways, appreciate papers from you
boys in the service.

HOME ON TERMINAL LEAVE.
Opl. James Traweek of the First
XMarine/ Air Wing arrived' home on
terminal leave last i Friday morn-
ing after 19 months spent in the
South Pacific theater of opera-
tions. Jimmy looks fine and, fit
as a fiddle.

HOME FROM SOUTH PACIFIC
Major Ben H. Dickens arrived
home Saturday on ',furlough after
spenditig two years in' the South
Pacific theater of operations dur-
ing 'which he participated, in five
major invasions. 'He expects to
receive his discharge from the
service March 21.

HOME FOR HOLIDAYS
Capt. Richard Mahon arrived in
town a few days ago from Wil-
mington, Del., to spend a, holiday
furlough here with his father and
brothers.

Gordon Farris Discharged
Gordon W. Farris has receiveM
his discharge from the' army at
Fort. McPherson, Ga., after 3ir
months' service. He wears ribbon
of the European (two battle stars),
Asiatic-Pacific and' American Thle-
aier ribbons, the Good Conduct.
Medhl and the D stinguished Unit
Badge.

Edwin Whitehurst Home
Sgt. Edwin Whitehurst has re-
ceived his discharge \from the
army and arrived here Thursday
night of last week. He is now at
home with his parents. Mr. and
Mrs. J. W. Whitehursr.

Discharged From iNavy
A. E. Johnson was d'ischargeu
from the, navy on December 14 at
the naval personnel separation
center at Jacksonville.
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Don't Forget Legion's

New Year's Eve Ball

Everyone is urged to keep in
mind the New Year's Eve ball to
be staged in, the Centennial AU.-
ditorium next Monday night ue-
ginning at 11 o'clock and' which is
being sponsored by *the American
Legion.
,Music for the affair ushering in
1946 will be provided by the Har-
borcrafters orchestra from Camp
Gordon Johnston.

To Make Home In Lake Wales.
Willard Hatcher, who has been
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for more than a year, will leave
tomorrow for Lake Wales, where Return To Georgia After .Visit
he will make his future home. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Horn and
_.__ son James returned yesterday to
Spend Holidays Here their home in Thomasville, Ga.,
iMr. and Mrs. W. L. Horn and after spending the Christmas holl-
daughter of Dothan,,Ala., returned days here as the guests of Mr.
to their home yesterday after and1 Mrs. Gus Creech and Mr. and
spending five days here visiting Mrs. Dan Brooks, Jr.
with Mr. arid Mrs. Dan Brooks Jr. -
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Spend Holidays In Dotha'n Mr. and Mrs. Y. L. 'Wages were
Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Coburn spent called to Fitzgerald, Ga., Monday
the holiday season in Dothan, Ala., due to the illness of Mrs. Wages'
guests of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Gore. father.


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VOLUME IX
*
Christmas Seal

Sale Campaign

Is Nearing Goal!

Chairman Reports That $725 HasI
Been Reported In On tde
Goal of $850

Gratitude to 'the people of Gult
county for their support of the
79th annual .Christmas Seal Sale
was expressed yesterday by Harry
IT. Saunders, sale chairman.
Saunders reported that $725 had
heen realizedi to date in- the canm
paign which opened November 19
with a goal of $850.
"This sum represents numerous
contributions from a large cross-
section of our community," he
said. "It will be used to support
the expanding program of the tu-
berculosis association, a program
which is based on the needs o0
the county and, which is designed
to maintain the best .possible
health standards.
"There are a few persons who
have not yet remitted for the
seals sent them, and we would ap-
preciate it very much if those In-
dividuals would send in their con
tributions as soon as possible. Re-
member, that half' of the proceeds
from the sale of these seals re-
mains in Gulf county. ">
"I want to take this occasion to
thank the many men and: women.
and the boys and girls who have
given so generously, of their time
to make this campaign a success."
concluded Mr. Saunders, "and to
thank each person who 'bougl-i
Christmas Seals."


Rotary Club Aids

High School Class

Dispose of Turkeys .Scheduled for
Shoot; Also Make Contri-
bution to Scouts

Rotarians of this city came to
the aid of the junior class of the
Port St. Joe high school ana
raffled off to members of the cluO;
twoturkeys the class failed to dis-
pose of at a turk.ep shoot sched-
aled the earlier part of Christmias
week. Bad weather prevented lo-
cal nimrods from appearing at the
target range for shots at the tur-
key target.
The raffle, hqld at Rotary s
Christmas meeting, netted; the ju-
niors better than $30. Gale Trax-
ler Jr., Junior Rotarian, won the
first fowl by drawing chance No.
1. Floyd Hunt won the second on
his No. 2 chance. Herbert Brown,h
acting in place of Basil E. Kenne'y,
who got an early start for Miami
and the Orange Bowl meet, pre-
I sided over the raffle.'
Before he left for the Orange
'Bowl game, President Kenney, an-
nounced that..approximaitely $100
had already been ;donated. by Ro-
tarians toward' the' Boy Scout fund
campaign.


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PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA FRIDAY, 'DECEMBER 28, 1945 NUMBER 13


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NEW YEA


As anoth New Year gets under way, we
wish to express again our greetings and td
say to you'that our hearts are grateful for
the share of fortune it has been our lot to.
enjoy.

We trust this message to each of you will
embody all the sincerity and feeling that is in
our thoughts t' this season. We are well aware r
of the fact that without your own generosity
we would not have enjoyed such a splendid
business during the past year. Therefore, at
tp;' thpe start of another'year, we pause to so'"

"Happy New Year."





THE STAR-


L. McCollhm New Local Officers Seek
Manager of Theater! Escaped Prisoners-

he Port the.-ter has a new iSheriff Byrd Parker, Acting Po-
lager in. the pesron of N. L. Me- lice Chief Buck Griffin and Deputy
lom of Americus, Ga., former Sheriff Homer Coe were searching
ploye 'of the Martin Theaters, this section Wednesday for fivu
has just received, his dis- negro prisoners who had, escaped
rge from the army. Mr. Me- from a state road camp near Pan-
ioom took over management o.e ama City that morning.
local theater Wednesday and The fugitives are Isaac Wash-
and his wife and' son are "at ing-ton, serving 15 years for armed
ne" in the aparitmeint above the robbery; Frank McCarthy, serving
water. 121/2 years for grand larceny; Saul
Ir. and Mrs. Ben Rivers let, James, serving 5 years for grana
dnesday for Greenville, Ala., larceny; Wesley Williams, serv-
ere Mr. Rivers will manage the ing 10 years for grand larceny,
z theater. and John Powell, serving 10 years
--- .-- for breaking and' entering.
ITOR IS REMEMBERED ---- -
WITH BOX OF XMAS FRUIT Holiday Guests
-M. and Mrs. John R. Smith had
ouis Perritt, way down south as their guests during the Christ-
Fort Myers, again remembered mas holidays Mrs. Smith's mother
editor of The Star this Christ- and brother,/ Mrs. J. E. Miller and
s with a fine box of assorted Jesse Miller of Graceville.
us fruit,. -----
his seems to be an annual cus- Visiting Sisters
of Louis', and there's nothing Mrs. Raymond Hubbard of Birm-
can do about it-except say: inghami, Ala., is the .guest of her
n-7 thanks, Louis, and a Merry sisters, Mrs. Roy Evans and Mrs.
istmas to you and yours! John Gaskin, during the holidays.

Georgia Visitors Called To Mother's Bedside
Ir. and Mrs. William Oliver and M:. and Mrs. Carol Warner were
Ralph of Thomasville, Ga., called, to Louisiana la-t Saturday
guests this week of Mr. and 'ue to. the illness of Mrs. Warner's
3. Tom Parker. mother.


Economy Guided


Legislators At


First Meeting


Believed Expenses of Self-
Government Would Be
Burden On People

By R. W. PATRICK
Member of Governing Board. P. K. Yonge
Library of Florida History, Univ. of Florida
One hundred years ago the mem-
bers of Florida's first general as-
sembly acted on the principle of
"he governs best who governs
least", and the meagerness or
their appropriations, implied their
conviction that "least government"
and "least expensive government
were synonymous terms, for a to-
tal of only $56,009.57 was expended
between July 26, 1845, and' Novem-
her 1, 1846. On a yearly basis, this
would amount to less than $45,000.
The legislators of 1845 quickly
indicated their determination to
economize. At the second meeting
of the house of representative.,
Buckingham Smith of St. John.
county introduced a resolution au-
thorizing the expenditure of. $30
for pens, ink, paper and inkstands
for the collective use of all mem-
bers of the. house, but Joseph L.
Smallwood of Gadsden county o.-
jected to such an extravagant use
of the taxpayers' funds. His reso-
lution, which called on each house
member to furnish his own writ-
ing material at his own expense,
,was adopted and' Sminlta's ti'ited.
Later iin the session the senate
and house provided a salary of
$1500 a year for the governor and
compensation which ranged from
$500 to $800 for the heads of the
executive departments. The legis-
lators' own salaries were fixed at
$3 per day, and expenses of 10
cents per mile were allowed them
for travel to and from Tallaha0-
see. In the one and one-thirdi years
between July 26, 1845, and Nou-
vember 1, 1846, alinost 50 per
cent of the entire cost of govern-
ment was allocated to defray the
cost of the legislature. The second
most expensive item in the bua-
gt related to the courts, which
amounted to $12,018.25 for judges,
solicitors, contingent expense anu
the supreme court.
More than $6,600 was spent nla
the prosecution of criminal cases,
andl the cost, of the executive
branch of the government, includ-
ing salaries for the governor, his
secret:ir.' and the cabinet mem-
b)ers, was S5,8;8.56. Only one o!
the other five general classifica-
tions of expenses amounted, to a
sizeable sum, and that was for
$1,937.13, which represented the
cost of the state census of 1845.
The almost unbelievably low fig-
ure of less than $50,000 per year
for the state government in 1845
may shock the modern Floridlian,
who is accustomed to think 'of
state appropriations i.n terms of
millions rather than thousands.
There were, however, certain po-
litical and' economic conditions
which made possible the small ap-
propriations of 1845.
Those who had objected' to Flor-
ida's admission into the Union had
done so on the ground that the
expenses of self-government woula
be too heavy a burden for the peo-
ple to 'hear. The demand for econ-
omy, therefore, was widespread
and it influenced, the legislators
.to fix salaries below a just stan-
(Turn to Economy Guided page 6)


newspaper of Northwest Florida's Future Industrial Center


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PAETOTESAPOTS.JE UFCUNY LRD RDYDCrBRm,14


THE STAR
Published Every Friday at Port St. Jee, Fla.,
by The Star Publishing Company
W. S. SMITH, Editor

Entered as second-class matter, December 10, 193-7, at the
Postoffice, Port St. Joe, Fla., under A"ct of March 3, 1879.
SUBSCRIPTION INVARIABLY PAYABLE IN ADVANCE
One Year....... $2.00 Six Months.......o$1.00
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TO ADVERTISERS-In case of error or omissions in adver-
tisements, the publishers do not hold themselves liable for
damages further than amount received for such advertisement.
The spoken nord 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

INTO THE' NEW YEAR
There is no good reason why New Year's
.affords a better time to make a good resolu-
tion than any other season of the year. Any
date on which one may reach the conclusion
that one woulA be better for desisting from
some practice to which one is addicted, or to
adopt a course which one has not hitherto fol-
lowed, is a good time to begin. However, New
Year's is a favorite date because it is the start
of another year. The slate is wiped clean then
and a new account is opened. It is easier to
make a resolution than it is to keep it. Reso-
lutions have to do with improvement. It does
pot require resolution to do worse than one
did in the old year. A worse course offers few
difficulties in execution. To do better is the
one which requires fortitude and persistence.
Despite resolutions we may make, most oi
us do not change greatly from year to year.
It's the trend, though that makes the chief
difference. With some the direction is on an
ascending plane, while with others there is
a down grade, and the latter is the easier
course to pursue, though the difference be-
tween the two may not be especially per-
ceptible. Most' of. those who improve a' little
do not do so conspicuously, while many of
itihose who grow worse do not do so at a
rapid rate. The result depends on the kind of
4 groove in which one is running-for we do
run in grooves very largely. The person mov-
ing on a plane surface without any ruts to
hold him in his course is an exception.
We do sot decry New Year's resolutions.
Good ones made and broken may be much
better than none made at all. Yet, one who
never thinks of change of habits and motives
except at the inception of another year will
not get very far in personal uplift. These
dates come too infrequently and there are
not enough of them in a lifetime.
As we contemplate the events and trends
of the last four years, while we set foot on
the threshold of a new year, it does seem that
we have been purged of much of our selfish-
ness as we learned to know and appreciate
the problems and woes of our fellow men ant
w.pmen. Much has been lost ,in 'the last four
years, but much that is valuable has been
gained. Let us resolve not to lose sight o?
these invaluable lessons as we progress to-
ward the realization of those aims and ideals
for which we strive during 1946.

Keep smiling-and Buy Bonds!


The Low Down
from
Willis Swamp

Editor The Star:
You know, these, here soap ana
tooth powder ads where if'n you
don't use same, nobuddy will tell
you-but then shun you-wal, its
something' the same or. is gonna be,
with Mr. Truman. But not about
.soap, I don't mean that. Harry, 1
usually say-not Mr. Truman-he
bein' from IKansas City and my
Susie from Topeka, anid, me thinking"
the. world o' her and her thinklh


THE MORNING AFTER
A battle-weary world this week got the
bad news on the cost in dollars and cents of
its latest wartime binge. It came in the form
of a survey by Researcher James H. Brady of
Washington's American University, which
disclosed that the world spent during the pe-
riod of hostilities just ended the stim of
$1,154,000,000,000 that's one trillion, one
hundred and fifty-four billions, you know-
and, incidentally, that doesn't take into con-
sideration some $230,000,Q00,000 in property
damage. Furthermore, these figures do not
include cost of armaments and property dam-
age in China, for which figures are not now
available.
Broken down, the survey places United
States expenditures at $317,600;,00,000. Rus-
sia spent $192,000,000,000, and the United
Kingdom $120,000,000,000.
On the other hand, the war cost the Axis
powers about $468,939,000,000, with Germany,
spending $272,900,000,000, Italy $94,000,000,-
000, and Japan $56,000,000,000.
Now, suppose that money had been used for
world betterment instead of destruction?-
The Miami Post.

SEA SERPENTS
It's good to know the season has started
as auspiciously as possible under existing cir-
cumstances. There's something reassuring
about the total scheme when reports about
the sea serpents begin to creep into the news.
Men need something solid and substantial to
which to cling in these turbulent times.
We have never had the privilege of observ-
ing a full-grown, horrendous sea serpent, but
the recent descriptions are on the plane \v.-
expect-and enjoy. It's a long, big-bodied
snake-like monster. It has scales as big as
platters that glisten, metallically in the sun:
It's slithering, serpentine neck is lifted yards
above the briny deep, it's head is a fascinat-
ing ugly affair with tall,; pointed, hairy ears
and protruding black, beady eyes. It's speed,
is remarkable, either in a straight line or play-
ing tag with a ship.
Sea serpents are something solid and re-
assuring. Now as soon as the first report o01
Vermont's panthers arrives all will be set for
the season.-Wall Street Journal.

Congress has been talking about raising the
postage rates on newspapers and magazines
to boost postoffice department receipts. We
suggest that the congressional frank be elimi-
nated and politicians be made to pay for their
mail like ordinary citizens. Our wastebasket
right now is full of guff sent to us postage-
free by members of' congress.

A government expert is a guy who special-
izes in a field so narrow that every day he
gets to know more and more about less and
less until le finally knows everything about
nothing.

With new cars, tires and gasoline back 01.
rhe market, be sure in crossing a street inter.
section that the little prayer your mother
taught you is on your lips.

Don't forget after next Monday to write
it "1946."


nobuddy kin do wrong if'n thay the war ends? Could that have any-
are from. that neck o' the woods- thing to do with it?
Harry, he needs to b ewlsed up. Susie, I sez, you catch on quice
What you driving' at, sez Henry. -you're a bright gal.
Its the war, I sez. Here, 'tis months
and months since the shooting' Yours with the low down,
stopped-and the sailors and sol- JO SERRA.
diers is coming' home in droves, an'
still Harry don't know the war's
over. He's supposed to declare or- DON'T WAIT ...
ficially when the war ends, but he until your shoes are entirely
don't do so, so I deduct he's a little worn outl Have them repaired
slow and don't know. And like with now. We give you savings and
no soap-and BO, I'm sending' him satisfaction with quick and
this here little note, and mebbe dependable service.
git him off the dime.
How 'bout all the jobs, sez Su- THE LEADER SHOE
sie, and the bureaus, and this and SHOP
that, that last fer 6 months after ..


M ANY a man makes a resolution to start the New
Year right-to put off no longer his plans to provide
for the future of his wife and children.
Resolve now to give yourself and your family the
right start this New Year with our "Planned Pro-
tection"-life insurance that meets your every need.
Call or write your Jefferson Standard representative
today. He will be glad to prepare a plan'tailored to
your own situation and show you the many advan-
tages' derived from carefully planning your life in-
surance. There is no obligation.


FRANK HANNON
Office St. Joe Motor Co. Phone 37






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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1945


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FRIDAY, UhJr-M E Y' 40T S O TLT RH


r the race track, the grandstand and
OrK Is Progressmg On bleachers have been repaired and
Repairing Fair Grounds rebuilt, and indications are, that
all will be in readiness for the
opening on, February 5 of Florida's


The thousands of GI's who at
one time or another during the
-war period were stationed at Plant
Field in Tampa, would hardly
recognize -their old home today, for
real progress has been made in
converting the former military
-post back to its original status as
a fair grounds..
Ever since 'the army moved out
swarms of workmen have been
busy transforming the dralb grounds
and buildings into a colorful ex-
position. site. Painters and carpen-
ters are following in the wake of
the cleanup squads, electricians
are busy rewiring to provide for
miles of gayly-colored streamers,
tons of clay have been placed on


first State Fair since the war.
Since the last fair was held,
hundreds of new industries have
sprung up in Florida and visitors
to the fair are going to be amazes
to find Florida-made products on
display that they never dreamed
were being produced in this state.
Magnificent 'exhibits of fruits
and vegetables, poultry and cattle,
as well as commercial exhibits,
will tell the story of Florida's de-
velopment, displays of school ana
women's work, arts and crafts will
all be outstanding. The flower
show, which has always been one
of -the finest features of the fair,
promises to be bigger and better
than ever.


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y ,We ore" grateful for your
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
r to come, We are resolved


S" to always Keep thought-
^fully in mind your needs
and desires so that we may
more efficiently serve you.


SCHNEIDER'S DEPT. STORE


J. LAMAR MILLER'S STANDARD

SERVICE STATION


GIVES $200 TO HOSPITAL
Hugh G. Martin, owner of the
Poirt theater, this week sent a
check for $200 to Mayor J. L.
Sharit as a contribution toward
the municipal hospital.

Advertising ifoesn't cost-it PA'S!












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

Smith's Pharmacy


Phone 5 Port St. Joe
We Fill Any Dootor's Prescription
A, A, A, A, A. ^. A^ *A. A. A. A A


Our wish is that suc
cess may attend you
New Year.


Let's Go!


DANLEY Furniture Company


Great '1ritain taxed'its bachelors Approximately 250 pounds, of
in 1695 to pay for the war with roses yield only one ounce of attar
France. of roses.









for the New Year
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\ }We have found that
w6 'i ^ friendship in business is
its greatest asset and we
are grateful for yours.
That's why we desire to convey our compliments of the
New Year to all our friends and to express our sincere
wishes for your prosperity' in the coming year.




Kenney Mercantile.

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


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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.


CHESTNUT'S GROCERY

AND MARKET


OPENS RECORD SHOP M T S OF COUNT
Ed Eells has opened a record MINUTESOFCOUNT
shop in the St. Joe Furniture: and
Appliance Company store and is Wewahitchka, Florida
handling Victor, Decca, Columbia December 11, 1945
and Capitol phonograph records. The Board of County Commis-
He does not handle classical re- sioners met this day in regular
cords, but will be glad to order session with the following mem-
cords, but will be glad to ord bers present: W. R. Connell, Chair-
them for anyone desiring them. man; W. C. Roche, Vice-Chair-
----- (- man; J. S. Daniels, J. C. Martin
S" and Basil E. Kenney, Jr. Clerk,
Capt. James Cook rediscovered Sheriff and County Attorney were
New Zealand and circumnavigated present and acting.
the island for thefirst time in 1769. Minutes of stated and interven-
adopted.
*........... : : ing meetings w ere read and
Application of Mrs. Pansy Bailey
St. Clair for series 71/2 COP Lisuor
-- License for consumption on prem-
_7 ises was filed., and, as filled, was
approved.
| Commissioner Martin moved that
the Clerk of this Board, together
With the Chairman hereof, is
hereby authorized and directed to
cash or redeem the $88,000 of Se-
ries G Government 'Bonds, or as
i~. many as are now redeemable, now
owned and held by Gulf County
Canal Toll Fundi; that said Chair-
man and Clerk of this Board are
hereby authorized and, directed to
execute all necessary papers for
cashing said bonds; that the pro-
ceeds received from cashing said'
Government Bonds shall be de-
May the New Year see posited into the Gulf County Canal
May the New Year see Toll Fund and warrant be immedl-
the realization of your ately issued to necessary parties
every ambition and may for the purpose of redeeming as
you enjoy health, happi- many of. the Gulf County Canal
ness and prosperity. Bonds at a price of 1031/2, plus ac-
Scrued' interest, as funds may be
Best of luck to each of available; said Gulf County Canal
you during the New Year, Bonds, shall be redeemed? begin-
you during the ew or ning with number 200 and down.
is our sincere wish. The said motion' was seconded by
Commissioner Kenney and unani
THE LEADER SHOE mously approved. \
The Home Demonstration Agent
Sand Farm Agent filed their month-
SHOP ly reports, respectively, and the
. . . ****. same were approved.




HEALTH *MAPPIN ESS-SUCCESS






PLDG FOR



THE rlWYE R
-A,


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.



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rY COMMISSIONERS

The Monthly Activity report or
the Gulf County Health Depart-
ment was also filed, examined
and approved.
Whereupon the following bills
were presented, examined', ap-
proved and' ordered paid from the
several County Funds as. follows,
General Fund
B. E. Parker, cost bills --$ 38.00
W. R. Connell, salary, less
tax a 47.40
J. S. Daniels, salary and
mileage', less tax ------ 51.90
J. C. Martin -- 54.40
Basil E. Kenney Jr. 55.10
W. C. Roche ---- 52.60
E. Clay Lewis, Jr., salary
less, tax --------------- 39.50
Miss Wilma Alsobrook, sat-
ary and expenses ------ 100.00
J. R. Hunter, salary and
express paid ----------- 147.90
C. G. Rish, salary less tax 74.30
W. T. Strange; county indg. I0.00
Mrs. Polly Hardy -- 10.00
Mrs. Etta Rhames ---- 10.00
The Star, printing minutes& 35.00
J. E. Lanier, salary and
yards, less tax --------123.00
State TB Sanatorium, Gulf
County patients ------ -- 77.50
Daffin Merrcan.tile Co., a/c 3.25
Dr. J. -R. Norton, a/c ...--- 40.00
Bishop Office Equipment
Co., a/c --------------- 95.23
H & W B Drew Co., a/c -- 24.36
St. Jos. Tel. & Tel. Co., a/c 5.55
The Gulf County Breeze,
stationery ------------ 13.00
Wewahitchka, Power L. &
I. Co., a/c ------------- 92.21
Chestnut's Gro. & Market,
groc. for coun. indigent 15.00
Postmaster, county postage 7.00
20% Tax a/c, Nov ------ 16.80
Gulf Drug Co., medicine for
prisoners 5.10
5% Tax a/c, Nov. -------- 7.50
Dr. A. L. Ward, examina-
tion drowned' person --- 5.00
J. E. Whatley, a/c ------- 7.00
E. C. Pridgeon, on com. etc 517.91
Samuel A. Patrick, four-
fifths commissions ---- 1500.00
SW. C. Roche, expenses Jax
self and Connell --- -----60.00
Fine and Forfeiture Fund
E. Clay Lewis. Jr., salary
and convictions ---------$145.00
B. E. Parker, cost bills --- 647.12
State Game & Fresh Water
Fish Comm., arrest tickets 48.33
J. E. Pri-dgeon, cost bills 160.35
J. R. Hunter, recording con-
victions ------------ ---18.00
Road, and Bridge Fund
B. E. Parker, cost bills --$150.00,
I G. T. Rhames, road work-- 12.1u
Chas. Whitchard -- 63.80
Ivey Adkins -- 71.30
William Branch --- 4.00
Archli Kemp -- 24.00
Charlie, Porter -- 20.00
Silas Whitchard -- 30.00
R. L. Redd ---- 32.00
Lawrence Kemp --- 22.00
Cecil Martin 4.00
B. Barber ---- 12.00
Amos Rhames '" __ 28.Ou
Donald Rha.mes 20.00
A. B. Rhames .. 16.00
NCary Thomas -- 8.00
Jim Daniel. Jr. --- 18.00
Glenn Daniels --- 14.00
E. C. Rhamnes --- 34.00
Sam Rhames ---- 12.50
J. R. Hunter, recording --- 2.95
A. N RR. Co., a/c ------- 24.79
Standard. Oi ICo, a/c ----- 90.0b
Burford-Toothaker Co., a/c 10.95
Wewa. Hardware Co., a/c-- 62.01
Pridgeons Supply Store, a/c 5.00
St. Joe Motor Co., a/c ---- 12.00
Sunny State Service, a/c -- 3.70
Gaskin Bros. Lbr. Co., a/c 418.73
C. C. Corbin & Co., a/c --- 10.00
C. H. Collins Garage, a/c -- 5.35
City Service, Garage, a/c -- 101.45
D. M. Thomas, salary, less
tx --------------------132.60
A. J. J.Tenks, sal.. less tax 133.56
20% Tax a/c, November 1640
5% Tax a/c, November --- 7.50
Gulf'Hardware Co., a/c .--- 10.51
Carv Thomas, road work
(Oct.) ---------------- 28.00
J. L. Sharit, moving tractor 34.00
Agriculture and Livestodk Fund
C. R. Laird, salary, .less tax $115.90
20% Tax a/c, withheld --- 9.10
Mothers Pension Fund
Mrs. Minnie .Paul, mothers
pension -------------- $6.00
Mrs. Jessie Walsingham 3.00
Mrs. J. C. Laurimore '" --- 6.00
Mrs. Julia Odom --- 3.00
Mrs. Rosa Stevens ---- 3.00
Mrs. R. L. Williams -- 3.00
Mrs. Eliza Williams -- 6.00
Mrs. Corine '.Jenks ---- 3.00
$200;000 Canal Bond Fund
Wewahitchka State Bank,
Sto retire 5 Bonds and pay
interest 1/1/46, .----- $8400.00
Canal Toll Fund
$200.000 Canal Bond Fund
transfer ,-----------$8359.50
R. J.. Pltts. salary, less tax 125.80
20% Tax a/c; withheld 9.20
J. L. Sharit.'miscellaneous 52.00
Court House & Jail I. & S. Fund
Wewaliitchka State Bank,
to retire 3 bonds and pay
interest 1/1/46 ....----$4470.00


NE-W


NOTICE OF FICTITIOUS NAME


to come before the Board at this
time, it dtid then adjourn un-til the
next regular meeting in January,
19,46, the same being the 8th day
of said month, unless called in
special session by the Chairman.
Attest: W. R.'Connell,
J. R. Hunter, Clerk Chairman

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


YAR


And in doing so, we arc mindful of the splendid
cooperation we have 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.


Gulf Hardware & Supply Co.


uu ill i i i ll I iillfllIiil nlil


I~flCU


S. 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 iith
the people of this area in the past.


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.


MILLER DRUG STORE


4/E WELCOME


7Th


NOTICE OF FICTITIOUS NAME
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to
Chapter 20953, Laws of Florida, Acts of
1941, the undersigned persons intend to
register with the Clerk of the Circuit Coury
of Gulf County, Florida, four weeks after
the, first publication of this notice, the
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.
J. GALE TRAXLER.
12-21 1-11 W. C. ROCHE,
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
House Bill No. 1862
Notice is hereby given that St. Johns River
Front Co.. thie holder of thile following certifi-
cates has filed said certificates for a-
tax deed to be issued thereon. The certifi-
cate numbers and years of issuance, the
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 of SW 1/4, NE 1/4 of
SW1/4, less Canal Rwy. 23 A. Sec.
5, Twp. i S, R 11 W.
Name in which assessed: St. Joseph Land
A Development Company.
All of said property being in the County
of Gulf. State of Florida.
Unless such certificate or certificates-
shal be redeemed according to law the
property described in such certificate or
certificates will be sold. to the highest bid-
der at the court house door on th ftint
Monday in the month of January. ,.1948,
which is the 7th day of January. 1946;
J. R. HUNTER,.
(SEAL) Clerk of Circuit Court
11-30 12-2S of Gulf County, Florida,
(


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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1945


NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
House Bill No. 1862
Notice is hereby given that St. Johns River
Front Co.. theholder 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
description of the property, and the names
in which it was assessed are as follows:
Certificate No. 14. Year of issuance 1942.
Description of Property:
S 1/2, SW 1/4 of NE 1/4 of NE 1/4,
SE 1/4 of N 1/4, less 54 A. Canal
R-vy See. 7, Twp. 6 S, R 11 W.
Name in which assessed: St. Joseph Land
& Development Company.
All of said property being in the County
of Gulf, State of Florida.
Uailess such certificate or certificates
hall be redeemed. according to -law the
property described in such certificate bo
certificates will be sold to the highest bid-
der at the court house door on the first
Monday in the month of January. 1946,
which is the 7th day of January. 194.6,
.I,T, HNTBIBM.
(SEATL) Olerk of Circuit Ooutt
11-30 12-28 of Gulf County, vlorida,


There beingg, 4o other business


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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1945 THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA PAGE FIVE


Mrs. Pearl Smith and son Harry Mr. and: Mrs. B. H. Smih have
Lee left last Saturday -to spend the as their guest Mrs. Smith's sister,
holidays in Pensacola with Mr. Mrs. Dill Chambers of Tampa.
and Mrs. J. A. Kelly and Mr. and Chas. Pridgeon of Wewahitchka
Mrs. A. E. Williams. was a visitor here Monday.
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EVERYBODY WELCOME!
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH


"HOLDING FORTH THE WORD OF LIFE"
R. F. HALLFORD, Pastor Telephone 156
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1945
9:45-Bible School for all.
10:55-Morning Worship. Sermon Topic:
"THE UNBROKEN CIRCLE."
6:25-Baptist, Training Union.
7:30-Evening Worship.
STUDENT NIGHT AT CHRISTMAS.
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Christmas Party for
Hurlbut Employes
Mr. and Mrs. Miles K. Hurlbut
entertained employes of Miles' 5,
10 & 25c Store with a Christmas
party December 19. Covers were
laid for twelve- at the Friendly
Lunch where fried, chicken, fruit
salad, cake and coffee were 2un-
joyedi by all.
After dinner, games and con-
iests were enjoyed at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Hurlbut. During the
merrymaking the doorbell rang
and Santa Claus entered with a
sleigh full of gifts for all. After
opening the presents and singing
Christmas carols. Mrs. Hurlbu'
served fruitcake and coffee.
Those present at this annual
party were Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Du-
Bose, Misses Elise and Betty
Tharpe,, Rosa B. Adams, Pauline
Sanders, Margaret Mincey, Doris
and Dora Jones, and Kenneth
Hurlbut.

Birth Announcements
Mr. and Mrs. Austin Huggins
are. the proud parents of a son,
born december 18.
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Blakeslee
announce the birth of a son on
December 20.
Lt. and Mrs. Stanley Campbell
of Tyndall Fieldl are announcing
the birth of a son December 21.
Mr. and. Mrs. W. E. Money are
the proud parents of a son, born
on Christmas Day.
Mr. and Mrs. Emory L. Robert-
son of Wewahitchka announce the
birth of a son on December 25.
,Mr. and Mrs. B. R. WVhitfield ot
Wewahitchka announce the birta
of a son on December 25.
Mr. and Mrs. John Alvir Faulk
announce the birth of a son O
December 26.
(Looks like. the gals are losing out
here lately. All births occurred
at the municipal hospital.)
METHODIST CHURCH
Rev. 0. D. Langston, Pastor
9:45 a. m.-Church school.
11:00 a. m.-Morning worship.
6:30 p. m.-Youth Fellowship.
7:30 p. m.-Evening Worship.
Woman's Society meets Mon-
days at 3 p. m. Prayer meeting,
Bible study and choir practice
Wednesday at 7:30 p. m.
Miss Royce Goforth of Cham-
pagne, Ill., spent the holidays
here as the guest of Mrs. B. H.
Dickens.
' Mr. and, Mrs. Oris Miller o0
Blountstown were guests of rela-
tives here during the holidays.
Mrs. Ruth Logan of' Washing-
ton, D. C., was the. guest of Mr.
and Mrs. Roy Evans during the
Christmas holidays. -
Mr. and Mrs. Durel Brigman
spent Christmas in Westville, Fla..
with Mr. Brigman's mother.
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Carr re-
turned !Monday to their home in
Tuskegee, Ala., after visiting here
fnr sevrnal weeks.


Bill Ferrell returned home last Mr. and Mrs. Gaston Dickens of
Friday night from Charlotte and Jacksonville spent Christmas here
Gaston, N. C., where he visited as the guests of Mrs. B. H. Dickens
friends for a week. and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Powell Mrs. B. H. Saddler and children
spent the Christmas holidays in of Tampa spent the holidays here
Cottondale visiting relatives, with her mother, Mrs.'L. C. Wise.
Mr, and Mrs. Gene Holler ant James White, manager of the A
son spent the holidays in Blounts- & P Store, spent the holidays in
town visiting relatives. Geneva, Ala., with his mother.


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Thomas Chatham, AM 3/c, and Variety "STORY OF A DOG"
wife, of Vero Beach, spent the Sport: "SALMON FISHING"
holidays here with Mr. and Mrs.
Cliff Chatham.
Mr. .and Mrs. Thos. R. L. Carter MONDAY and TUESDAY
spent the holidays in Kissimmee, December 31 January I
guests of their daughters, Mrs. -i.. ..
Bob Buckles and Mrs. Pete Bernal. "Ieo'
Cecil Costin Jr., spent Christmas Eddie
here with his parents, Mr. and BUGEN
Mrs. C. G. Costin. Vwoni
Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Mosley andAKE
Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Mosley Jr., of
Quincy spent Christmas here as
tha guests of Mrs. B. H. Dickens.
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1945


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


PAGE FIVE


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PAGE_ SIX TH TR OTS.JE UFCUT, LRD RDY EEBR2,14


Economy Guided

(Continued From Page 11
dard--the first governor of the
state, for instance, received $1000
less than the last territorial gu-
ernor.
One hundred years ago the con-
ception 'that an office holder
should be paid in honor, not In
m"ney, was more prevalent than
LEGAL ADVERTISING
NOTICE TO APPEAR
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, GULF
COUNTY, FLORIDA.
IN CHANCERY.
W. C. Roche, doing business as
Confidential Loan Company,
Plantiff,
vs.
Willia;.; 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
ma: on file in the office of the
Clerk of the Circu:t 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.
t Witness my hand and the seal
of 'said Court at Wewahitchka, Gulf
'County. Florida, this 5th day o'
December, 1945.
(Court Seal) J. R. HUNTER,
As Clerk of Circuit Court,
Gulf County, Florida.
E. CLAY LEWIS. JR. 12-14
Attorney for Plaintiff. 1.4
NOTICE TO APPEAR
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, GULF
COUNTY, FLORIDA.
IN CHANCERY.
Estell Harris, Plaintiff;
Ys.
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, Cali-
fornia.
On Monday,- January 7, 1946, the
defendant in the above 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 sea,
of said Court at Wewahitchka, 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.rIS, JR. 12-14
Attorney for Plaintiff. 1-1
NOTICE TO APPEAR
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, GULF
COUNTY, FLORIDA.
CASE NIO. 1 No. 781
Port St: Joe Terminal Company,
A corporation. Plaintiff,
VS.
Charles C. Smith, doing business
as Charles C. Smith & Comnany,
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 file an appear-
ance in said suit' in the office 'or
the Clerk of this Court.
Witness my hand and the seal
of said Court at Wewahitchka, Gulf
County. Florida. this 8th day of
December. 1945.
(Court Seal) J. R. HUNTER,
As Clerk of Circuit Court,
Gulf County, Florida.
E. CLAY 'LEWIS. JR. 12-1i
Attorney for Plaintiff. 1-4
NOTICE TO APPEAR
IN Th~' CIRCUIT COURT, GULF
COUNTY. FLORIDA.
PA)SE NO. 2 No. 782
Port St. Joe Terminal Company,
A corPoration. Plaintiff.
vs.
Charlep C, Smith. doing business
as Charles C. Smith & Company,
Defendant.
On Monday. January 7. 1946. the
defendant Charles C. .Smith. doin:a,
business as Charles C. Smith &
Compaqr. in the pihovp entitled
cause,\ which is an action ex te-
licto, is required to file an. appear-
ance in said suit in the office of
the Clerk of this Court.
Witness my hand and the seal
of eqci- C',rt at Wewahitchka. Gulf
County. Florida. this 8th day of
December. 1945.
(Court Seal) J. R. HUNTER,
As Clerk of Circui't Court,
Gulf County, Florida.
E. CUAT LEWIS, JR. 12-14
Allorney for Plaintiff. 3-4


it is tod-ay, although the theory
still applies. with unabated vigor
to those who serve the state as
legislators. In 1845 there was nu
state government in a modet-,
sense, for its activities were neg-
ligible and its direct effects smaii.
Accepted. modern necessities such
as roads, schools, old age assist-1
ance, workmen's compensation, un-
employment insurance, and the
numerous commissions and boarc:e
which protect and benefit the citi-
zen were not a function of the
state. In a haphazard way some o?
them fell within the province' of lo-
cal government, but the greater
number were simply non-existent:
As the state grew in, population
and wealth and as civilization be-
came more complex, necessity dic-
tated the assumption, of more ani
more duties by the state, and as
the services performed' by 'the
state grew in number and, scope,
the cost of government was mul-
tiplied over and over.
The past 100 years have brought
tremendous increases in the sums
paid to public officials. The gov-
ernor's salary has been multipliect
eight times and the attorney gen-
eral's eighteen times. One import-
ant body of public servants, the
members of the st a legislature.
receive:; little n more' today 'thand
those similarly employed in 1845;
in one respect 'their compensation
is actually. less, for 100 years ago
John Baldwin, 'the representative
of Dade county, was credited with
1760 miles of travel at 10 cents
per mile.
Although state appropriations
are county? today in millions, not
thousands. the burden of govern-
ment is relatively lighter than it
was in 1845.
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Returning Vets Need
Social Security Cards

iA veteran returning, to a civilian
job in commerce or industry will
need a social 'security card when
he goes to' work, declares Harry
N. Scott, manager of the Dothau,
Ala., social security board field
office, which serves Port St. Joe.
If his cards,was lost or misplaced
while in service, a duplicate, or an
original card if he did not have
one before going to war, may be
secured at no cost by applying al
the nearest' social security board
field, office. Any postoffice will
give the address of the office serv-
ing his territory.
"If he had a card before going
to war," Scott said;, "he should
not get a nhew number. The same
number he had before entering
the service is the number he
should, now have, if he and his
family are to get all old-age and
survivors insurance benefits to



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


Precaution Against

Colds, Flu Is Urged

Preventive Measures Are Given
By State Health Depart-
ment, Director


A warning to the public 'to take
every precaution against colds
anid flu was sounded here yesti-
clay by the Gulf county health de-
partment.
Reports of flu at near-epidemic
proportions are reaching the state
health office and a warning has
been'issuedi by Dr. R. F. Sondag,
director of the bureau of prevent-
'able disease's, that an epidemic
might be in the offing unless
folks are ( ipful not to expose
themselves and others, unneces-
sarily. Particularly did he stress
consideration for others by not
mixing with groups and crowds
when coughing, sneezing and run-
ninig a temperature. He listed' the
following preventive measures:
Reduce opportunities for direct
contact infection, such as in
crowded, halls, stores and buses.
Avoid kissing. Do not use com-
mon towels, glasses, eating uten-
sils or toilet articles. -Dishes should
be washed in' a strong soapy wa-
ter and scalded thoroughly.
Everyone should he extremely
careful to cover his nose and
mouth when. sneezing or coughing.
Instruct others to do likewise.
Don't be prudish! Each 'tiny drop-
let contains millions of germs.
Public eating establishments
should exercise scrupulous clean-
liness with dishes and utensils
when preparing and serving toot.
work without thl -approval of their
individual customer.
To minimize the severity of
heavy colds -and flu, patients
should go to bedi at the beginning
of the attack and not return tu
work without the approval of their
physicians.
Avoid chilling, faigue or depriva-
tion of customary bodily comforts.

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

which they may be entitled in the
future."


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DINE AND DANCE EVERY NIGHT
Specializing in
FRIED CHICKEN AND STEAK
.DINNERS
Also Sandwiches and Refreshments


We Take Pleasure In Serving You On Birthdays,

Anniversaries and All Occasions


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


FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 19455


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