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*IIflUIIOIHEUUIIUIWDIUIfilllm~WUIIIIIIIIH THE STAR The Home Newspaper of Northwest Florida's Future Industrial Center Official Newspaper of Gulf County VOLUME IX PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA FRIDAY, JANUARY 4, 1945 NUMBER 14 !lllllllllllllilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllillllllllllllllllll CPL. WILLIAM ROBERTS EXPECTED HOME SOON According to word received by The Star from Pacific Fleet head- quarters at Pearl Harbor, Cpl. William C. Roberts, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Roberts of Beacon Hill, is on his way home aboard the USS Montrose. He left Guam December 15 and was scheduled to arrive in Los Angeles shortly af- ter the first of the year. Spends Holidays Here Capt. William Tapper, who ,is stationed at Wright Field, Dayton, Ohio, spent the holidays here with his parents, Capt. and' Mrs. Robert Tapper. Expects To Receive Discharge ,Clyde Gentry, S 2/c, of Lake City spent several days here recently with his wife and son. He expects to receive his discharge some time in March. Returns To Quantico Pvt. Earl Gilmore left Wed.ies- day night to return to his post or duty at Quantico, Va., after spend- ing the .holidays here with hbr parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Gil- more. Returns To Birmingham J. 0. Evans, S 1/c, left last eve- ning to return to Birmingham, Ala., where he will receive new orders. J. C. spent the holidays here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Evans. Hunt Presents History of Rotary Accomplishment Closing the year for Rotary, Floyd Hunt wen-t back into the ar- chives of the clqb a.td presented a history of Rotary achievements -since its installation in 1942. Hunt pointed out the good the community had accomplished thru Rotary activity. He said not all ot the civic projects Rotary proposed had been completed' or actually be- gun, but that these projects would come up on the 1946 calendar for 'further development and. consider- ation. Playground improvement, aid to hospitals and libraries, war !bond drives and school assistance were among the. civic aid -projects enacted by the club during the past three years. In presenting the history Hunt said that inl reviewing the roster of the club it was noted that or the original 30 charter members 26 were still active', Visitors at this last meeting of the year were Carter McFarland, Jacksonville Rotarian, Chas. Wall and' Conaly Ward. Asa Montgomery Looking Fine Mrs. Asa Montgomery and son James, and Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Lewis and children returned: home last Friday from a five-day visit. in Orlando where Mr.' Montgom- ery is in the state TB sanatorium. Mi's. Momitgomery reports that Asa has. put on 20 pounds and: is look- ing and feeling tine. Attend Maddox Services Mrs. Louise Maddox and Mr. and Mrs. Malin Merritt of Colum- bia, Ala., attended the funeral ser- vices of George Maddox here Wed- nesday. Returns To Gainesville IMrs. Ada Hammock left this week for her home in Gainesvillo after a month's visit here with havi Typhus Fever Is On Flames Destroy George Maddox Increase In Florida! Cabin Court At | Called By Death Says Health Board! Besides Endangering Health of Our1 son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and school after spending, the holidays Mrs. Austin Huggins. here. Highland View Funeral Serv[ces Held Wednesday i.- I With Interment In Jehu Forehand Property Goes Up In Cemetery Smoke With Loss Esti- I .mated At $10,000 George R. Maddox, 62, passed ,---- away on the first day of the newy The, Port St. Joe fire depart- year at the home of his sister, meant was called out at 10:45 Wed- Mrs. Nora Howard following a nesday morning, to fight a blaze three months' illness due to heart trouble. at Highland. View that completely Mr. Maddox was a native of this destroyed, the 24-cabin court be- section, having been born Decem- longing to W. C. Forehand. The her 3, 1883, near Beacon Hill. He Tyndall Field fire lads were called was a salesman for the Beck and out also, but arrived on the scene Greg Hgardwate Company of At- too late to be of assistance. alnta, Ga., and. had made this city The fire, which Mr. Forehand his' home for the past 15 years. said he believed had started from Funeral services were held Wed- an overheated flue, had gained too nesday, afternoon at the gravesid-e much headway when the fire in Jehu cemetery, near Wewa- fighters arrived, and their efforts hitchka, with the Rev. W. A. Dan- were devoted .to saving nearby ier officiating. Pall bearers were dwellings. C. A. McClellan, Arthur Lupton, Mr. Forehand places his loss in OsCcar Bragdok, Jack Pridgeon, B. the neighborhood, of $10,000 on the B. Conklin, Stets1on Prid'geon and cabins and contents, none of whicn Patty Lovett. The profusion of was covered ,by insurance. The floral tributes testified, to the es- greater part of the furnishings, teem in which Mr. Maddox was were saved, though quite a bit was held' by those who knew him. destroyed. Deceased is survived by one sis- ____ ter, Mrs. Nora Howard. of this city. County Has Huge Job UP Lists 12 Biggest Ahead On Home Repair News Stories o '45 Citizens, Rats Cause Property Damage of $44,000,000 Yearly A bead has been drawn by the state board of health on one small flea, just one species or a family of 500 varieties which plague man- kind. It is the, flea which lives in the greasy, germ infested, ill- -smelling confines of the rat's fur, and transmits the germ of Flor- ida's fast increasing typhus fever to the human. A person may be bitten at home, at his desk, in a picture show, a public eating place anywhere, where a rat has lost its fleas. Now the flea can't spread typhus un- less the rat on which it has been living is infected-but the rat in turn can't become infected unless the flea transmits the germ. It's a sort of "which comes first, the chicken or the egg" idea. Granting 'that the flea has been living on a typhus infested rat. He drops off, knocks around for a day or two, then gets hungry. Your baby is playing in his crib, so the flea being of a friendly nature, hops in too, fastens himself to the tender skin and proceeds to feast. But as he feasts he emits the ty- phus germ. He drops off, the child scratches the bite, and"the typhus germ is on its' way through the in- nocent -victim's system. ' The fever is spread only thru the -rat flea. It is a serious illness, but seldom fatal. It causes both agonizing pain and months of te- dious convalescing. State board of health authori- ties say there is only one way to control typhus, and that is by throttling the rat. Yet it is difft- cult to paint a rodent control pro- gram to a person or group merely through description of how ty- phus fever devitalizes. Primary way of arousing inter- est so far has been through lurid but true pictures of its economic aspect. For rats can't' survive without food and a place to live. Old houses must 'be put in condi- tion so that rats can't enter, and rats that are inside must be an-' nihilated through poison. Houses in the process of construction should be rat-proofed as a mattf.r of protection against disease and property los.s. And by all means keep the garbage can clean ana covered with a well-fitting lid. It is a blight on a state and its citizens to allow an estimated $44,000,000 worth of property dam- age every year by rats. Miles Dime Store. Is Bought By McCoy's Emmett Daniels and,, Mrs. Mc- Coy have purchased the Miles K. Hurlbut 5, 10 and 25-ceant Store and took possession yesterday. Hereafter the store will be known as McCoy's 5, 10 and 25- cent Store and will ,be owned and operated 'by Mrs. Gladys McCoy, C. E. Daniels and J. F. Daniels. --- ------------ Return To School Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Pridgeon re- turned, home Tuesday night from Auburn, Ala., where they had taken their daughter Virginia and the Misses Margie Kirkland and Betty Jo Lane, .who returned to The United Press selection or the 12 biggest news .Lories of 1945 judged- -i terms t. 'iuriri :. sig- nificance and headline display, are as follows: April 12-Roosevelt dies at Warm Springs. April 28- Italian partisans exe- cute Mussolini. May 1--The Hamburg radio an- nounces Hitler's death. .May 6--Germany signs surren- der at Rheims. June 26-United Nations organ- ize for world peace at San Fran- cisco. Charter completed. July 26-La.bor party iwin.s Brit- ish elections. July 28 Bomber crashes into Empire State. building. August 2-Potsdam declaration. August 2 Truman announces use of first atomic bomb on Japan. August 14 Truman announces Japan accepts surrender terms. November 20-German war crim- inals go on trial at Nu'lenberg. November 21-UAW strike at General Motors. The above selection attempts to list only the first 12 in importance andi does not exclude hundreds or other important events in 1945. Return From Arkansas Visit Mr. and Mrs. C. E. 'Boyer and sons returned home last Friday n,,< in ..o ine e ,,. ,,, i^ i 'from Beebee, Ark., where they vis- cording to the report. Ample funds, cited Mr. Boyer's parents during at low interest charges, are avail- the Christmas holidays. able for such work through com- m ercial banks, savings and' loan IIllllll IIlllll llllllll llllll lllllllll ll lllllllllllllllllllllllll associations, credit unions and Announcing Arrival of mutual sayings banks, it is pointed out. Miss Port St. Joe of 1946 BAND BOOSTERS TO MEET To Miss Betty Jo Rich goes the honor of being the first The regular meeting of the baby born. in Port St. Joe in Band Boosters Association will tbe 1946. held. Monday night. January 7, ar The young. lady, daughter of 7:30 p. m. at the school house. All Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Rich, ar- mem'bers are urged, to be present. rived in our fair city at 1:25 I -a. m., January. 1, 1946, and Returns to Military College I when interviewed by a repre- iSgt. Edward Bartee has re- seritative of The Star stated turned to military college at Mill-I she was greatly taken by Port edgeville, Ga., to resume his studies St. Joe and intended making after. spending the holidays here this her future home. and in Mobile, Ala. IHIlUlllfl lflll Hii llllilliHiliH I Joe Mira to Head March of Dimes Drive In County Campaign Will Open January 14 and Continue Through 31st; 'Birthday Ball Jan. 25 -Joe Mira, who has been named chairman of the Gulf county March of Dimes, committee, to raise funds for the fight on infantile paraly- sis, yesterday announced that the appeal will open January 14 and continue, through January 31. "All people," Mira said, "have come to know that the Nationai Foundation for Infantile Paralysis is a necessary and invaluable force in our national life. We know how effective. it has been in epidemics of polio, providing medi- cal care and' treatment for polio- myelitis patients, regardless or age, race, creed or color. 'We, realize that much of the knowledge of the disease and its treatment results from scientific research made possible by the na- 'tional foundation. I am sure that everyone will contribute more gen- erously this year than ever 'before." As in former years, half of all the money collected in Gulf county will remain here to finance the hospitaliza-tion, care and treatment of local sufferers. The other hair goes to headquarters of the na- tional foundation and is used for continuing research, education anTf emergency ild t- e'iEtc-i ftu-u out the nation. iMr. Mira announced that the an- nual birthday ball will be held at the Centennial Auditorium Friday- night, January 2.5, with music pro- vided by the Camp Gordon Johns- ton orchestra. Band Director Would Organize City Band Stanford Beckham, director of the high school band, would like to form a Port St. Joe city band, and feels that there are a suffici- ent number of musicians here to set up such an organization. "I already know of quite a num- ber of people who play various in- struments who would, be glad of a chance to become a member of a city band," said Beckham, "and there are probably a lot more who with a little instruction would be- come good, players." Mri. Beckham is talking up the matter, and contemplates calling a public meeting if enough interest is shown. There should be a sufficient number of ex-high school band Sme.mbers to form the nucleus of ]a city band, he points out. _____ ______ Addition Is Being Made To Lewis & Sons Garage ,Starting off the new year with a bang, the M. G. Lewis & Sons Garage has underway a 50 by 57- foot concrete block addition to the present garage building which will give 2600 square feet of addi- tional floor space. Three sides of the structure will he practically all plate glass win- dows and will be used as a display room for Hudson and Willis cars and International trucks. Visitors From Canal Zone Mr. and "Mrs. Tom Fleming Smith of Cristobal, Canal Zon*, were visiting relatives here Rte past week. More. than $271,000 is expected to be spent 'during the next five- years by Gulf county home own- -ers onremodling ah' Paii"-or c. The year .194,6 promsies to inagu- rate one of the greatest eras in American history for home repairs and modernization, according to estimates released by the Title Council of America. "Few develop- ments will contribute more to em- ployment and general prosperity In any community," according to the chairman of the council's resi- dential construction committee. Because of lack of materials and manpower during the war, the ma- jority of the. county's 2,051 dwell-' ings are in need of some kind of repair or remodeling work. Kit- chen improvements and moderni- zation of bathrooms, installation of tiled showers andl in some homes addition of a second bath top the nation's list of most wanted im-; provements. Outside paint jobs are needed on 50 per cent of homes, and addition of rooms and construction or porches also rank high in remodel- ing plans, according to the report., New roofing and heating plants are required by many dwellings. Home owners in Florida will spend an estimated $78,045,000, and those of the nation more than $5,500,000,000 for major repairs lflop in th e nt f 'ive ars c- a PAGE TWO THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA FRIDAY, JANUARY 4, i94~ THE STAR Published Every Friday at Port St. Joe, Fia, 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. SUBSCRIPTION INVARIABLY PAYABLE IN ADVANCE One Year.......$2.00 Six Months....... $1.00 --.4 Telephone 51 ) - TO ADVERTISERS--In case of error or omissions in adver- tisements, the publishers do not hold themselves liable for damages further than amount received for such advertisement. The spoken word is given scant attention; the printed word is thoughtfully weighed. The spoken word barely asserts; the printed word Thoroughly convinces. The spoken word is lost; the printed word remains. Omr Country Right or Wrong .t HOW ABOUT AN ABOUT FACE, CLAUDE_- Since Senator Claude Pepper has returned from his junket around Europe we wonder if he will continue his stand to allow the Atlan- tic Coast Line to buy stock control of the Florida East Coast Railway in face of the fact that at an interstate commerce commission hearing held at West Palm Beach it was brought out, that practically everybody but Senator Pepper and ACL officials are in fa- .vor of the St. Joe- Paper Company taking over the line? In the West Palm Beach hearing the in- vestors, the trustees operating the railroad, the operating officials, the Railway Brother- hoods representing all the employes, the ship- pers served by the Florida East Coast Rail- way, county and city officials along the line, chambers of commerce, civic organizations, newspapers, connecting railroads, and citizens of the east coast generally were all' united in support of the duPont interests taking over operation of the FEC. Now let's see what Claude is going to do, since it w.as at his behest that the interstate commerce commission reopened this case to determine the public interest. Looks to ug as though the public has spoken in no uncertain terms and that the senator will not find in the record of the hearing one single scrap ot evidence to justify his continued support of the Atlantic Coast Line. Better change your tune, senator, for attes. all' you get your votes in Florida and not from those northern bankers, who dominate the Coast Line. THERE'LL BE A HOT TIME . The political action committee of the C10 is reported as planning a vigorous entry into the Florida spring primaries with the avowed purpose of defeating all congressmen who voted for the Smith-Connally anti-strike bills and other restricted legislation. Such a black- list would cover every Florida representative except Congressman Rogers of Fort Lauder- dale, who entered congress since the bill was passed. Yellowstone Park has 70 active geysers, hat never have to worry about re-election. Biggest Boating Boom In History Faced By Florida Florida is bursting, war restraints for its biggest boating boom, ac- cording to, the state's top U. S. Coast:Guardi officer, Commodore J. steadily since t 1944." Mrs. Patty LovE Martha spent se cantly in Valdos her son and family Jimmy Morton. Mrs W S lothb E. Whitlock, who says: daughter, the "Pepole have more, money than and Barsbara ever. Sport fishing is one of the Miss Loine most fascinating pastimes known aachicoa, ere to Americans. Everyone .who can terday., afford one wants a boat of some description." Mr. and; Mrs. .More-than 20,000 motorboats al- as their guests .ready have been registered with days Mrs. B the Coast Guard. in the 7th Naval James Smith as District. Lake City. "The licensing office at Miami," ,Mr. and Mrs. days Whitbeck, "is 'kept 'busy log- and children r going changes 'of- ownership the Friday from La best boating interest barometer, spent the holiday This barometer has been rising berly's. mother. MURDER OF 1776 What has become of the spirit of 1776? Is there nothing left of that but a stirring pic- ture of three men with drum 'and fife and flag? Have we lost all the courage and char- acter that caused this country to be? Are we such a craven or stupid lot that we will allow ingenious forms of corruption to bribe us into citizenship imbecility? It is done in cleverly subtle ways. We are being schooled to accept the leader- ship that is definitely taking us into a -com- munistic state. Dr. Morley, the president oi Haverford College, and Dr. Byrd, president oi the University of Maryland, have declared that we are vacating the American principles and practices to accept a socialized state. It is a tragic truth. The "Spirit of 1776" today is nothing more than a picture of three men with drum and fife and flag. Senator Harry F. Byrd reports a still fur- ther alarming fact which confirms the in- dictment of our government by these two alert, intelligent, and patriotic college heads, Senator Byrd reports that a careful review of inquiries reveals "the amazing fact that nearly all the bureaucratic agencies are plan- ning to increase rather than decrease their personnel in the postwar era." That means an un-American nation. What do we do? Nothing. Just take the tax bill and get it postmarked before the dead- line. We Americans have become a lot of sheep. The once proud America, the Republic of our songs, our legends and our literature, is gone. Once every American was inspired by the gospel of the Bill of Rights. The Bill of Rights is gone. "Sweet land of liberty" is no longer a sweet land of song. The American people are no longer American they have become a bunch of spineless saps. And we, day will come when this bureaucracy will have no taxable people left to plunder. And we, the once strong, self-reliant, proud Ameri- cans, stand by to see the "Spirit of 1776" mur- dered., And who murdered the "Spirit of 1776"? We ourselves did. Tulsa (Okla.) Tribune. TAG DEADLINE JANUARY 15 For the benefit of those motorists of Port St. Joe who have not yet procured their 1946 license plates from Uncle Edd Pridgeon, we draw attention to the fact that January 15 is the deadline for meeting this obligation. Beai in mind, too, that no less an authority than the governor himself has declared that un- der no circumstances will this deadline be extended. Under the circumstances the wise driver will apply for his tag as soon as possible, for by doing so he will avoid the delay and an- noyance that inevitably attends the period of last-minute rush. Which reminds us that we'd better get our own tag before that said rush begins. A poor man sure has a hard time. Just as he bolts the door against the wolf the stork flies in the window. he summer of GOOD CAUSE FOR WORRY "Why is Jim pacing up ana - down in front of his house like ett and daughter that?" sveral days re- "He's terribly worried about his ta, Ga., visiting wife." ly, Mr., and: Mrs. 'Is that so." What's she gotVr "The car." )bins and grand- ----- --- Misses Ida Louise Jean Owens, and 'elton, all of Ap- visitors here yes- Harry Brewton had s during the holt- Brewton's brother, nd two children of ;George Wimberly returned home last keland, where they ays with Mrs. Wim- Move To Gulfport Mr. and Mrs. N. L. Johnson left last Friday for Gulfport, Miss., to make their future home. Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Hughes of Mobile, Ala., were the guests of their daughter and- family, Mr. and. Mrs. Rush Chism, over the week-end. Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Trexler had as a recent guest Charles R. Allen of Atlanta, Ga., who has just re- turned, from India where he served with the air aorps. /, .,./*,". ,- ,! ,',- ,', ,,:J- - I M N NA n> M F% I F01NDATIOIN K>H INT.vV111.P.I iM .1'sit-. IN( Itdino conurh For millions of Americans, Franklin D. Roosevelt, who re- fused to accept defeat from infantile paralysis, symbolized the nation's fight against the Great Crippler organized and directed by the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, which the late President founded. The above poster was prepared by the Nation- al Foundation for its 1946 March of Dimes. January 14-31. 4 January 31 ,THE LAST AY 4 FOR MEN NOW IN THE ARMY TO 4 RETAIN THEIR PRESENT GRADES BY REENLISTING... Men now in the Army who re- enlist before February 1 will be reenlisted in their present grade. Men honorably dis- charged can reenlist within 20 days after discharge in the grade they held at the time of discharge, provided they re- enlist before February 1, 1946. There's a long list of attractive reenlistment privileges in the new Armed Forces Voluntary Recruitment Act of 1945. The ability to keep your present grade is only one of them, but this privilege expires on January 31. There are plenty of other reasons why many thousands of men have enlisted, and more thousands are enlisting every day. You'll certainly want to know all of the opportunities open to you. If you'll read them carefully, you'll know why a job in the new peace- time Regular Army is being regarded today as "The Best Job in the World." HIGHLIGHTS OF THE NEW ENLISTPMENrT PROGRAM 1. Enlistments for 11/2, 2 or 3 years. (-year enr. tments permitted for men now in Army with 6 months' service.) 2. Enlistment age from 17 to 34 years inclusive, except for men now in Army, who may reenlist at any age. 3. Men reenlisting retain present grades, if they reenlist within 20 days after discharge and before February 1, 1946. 4. The best pay scale, medical care, food, quarters and clothing in Army history. 5. An increase in the reenlistment bonus to $50 for each year of active service since such bonus was last paid, or since last entry into service. 6. Up to 90 days' paid furlough, de- pending on length of service, with fur- lough travel paid to home and return, for men now in Army who enlist. 7. A 30-day furlough every year at full pay. 8. Mustering-out pay (based upon length of service) to all men who are discharged to reenlist. 9. Option to retire at half pay for life after 20 years' service-increasing to three-quarters pay after 30 years' ser- vice. All previous active federal mili- tary service counts toward retirement. 10. Benefits under the GI Bill of Rights. 11. Family allowances for the term of enlistment for dependents of men who enlist before July 1, 1946. 12. Opportunity to learn one or more of 200 skills and trades. 13. Choice of branch of service and overseas theater in the Air, Ground or Service Forces on 3-year enlistments. PAY PER MONTH- tar RETIREMENT ENLISTED MEN Base Pay INCOME AFTER: Per 20 Years' 30 Years' In Addition to Food, Lodging, Master Sergeant Month Service Service Clothes and Medical Care or First Sergeant $138.00 $89.70 $155.25 Technical Sergeant 114.00 74.10 128.25 (a)-Plus 20% Increase for Staff Sergeant 96.00 62.40 108.00 Service Overseas. (b)-Plus Sergeant . 78.00 50.70 87.75 50% if Member of Flying Corporal 66.00 42.90 74.25 Crews, Parachutist, etc. (c) -Plus 5% Increase in Pay Private First Class. 54.00 35.10 60.75 for Each 3 Years of Service. Private .. 50.00 32.50 56.25 SEE THE JOB THROUGH REENUST NOW AT YOUR NEAREST U o A U. .& ARMY RECRUITING STATION S. S. ARMY SELECTIVE SERVICE OFFICE BE A Port St. Joe, Floorida Wednesday Afternoons "GUARDIAN OF VICroRY" AIR. GROUND. SERVICE FORCES PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA 210 Harrison Avenue THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA ., FRIDAY, JANUARY 4, 1945 PAGE. TWO LJUL) FRIDY, ANUAY 4 195 TH STR, PRT T. OE, ULFCOUNY, LORDA PGE HRE ENJOY FAMILY REUNION The home of Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Trexler was the scene of a family reunion over the holidays when the entire family got together for the first time in six yeors. Pres- ent with Mr. and Mrs. Trexler were their two sons. Philip of Notre Dame, Ind., and Ralph, re- cently discharged from the navy at Chicago; daughter Joan, who is a senior at Touri Hospital in New Orleans, and son-in-law and daugh- ter, Mr. and Mrs. N. R. Haire of Amarillo, Texas. Fred. Maddox and Joe. Walker of St. Andrews, both serving in the Merchant Marine, .spent Monday here with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mad- dox. We Save Your Soles and Heel You While You Wait! THE LEADER SHOE SHOP BAPTIST YOUNG PEOPLE PRESENT XMAS PROGRAM The Intermediate and Junior G. A.'s, the Intermediate and Junior R. A.'s and 'the Sunibeam classes of the Baptst Church rendered a beautiful Christmas program at the church Monday afternoon for the members of the Woman's Mis- sionary Society. Miss Bernice Posey gave: an en- joyable talk on the importance of the Y. W. A. training for young women, following which all were invited to the basement for .re- freshments of dainty sandwiches, hot chocolate and coffee. It was announced that the busi- ness meeting for January will be held at the church Monday after- noon at 3 o'clock, and that the Sunbeams will meet at the same hour. COMMUNION SERVIbE The regular quarterly commun- ion services will be held at cut Presbyterian Church next Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. J. 0. Baggett and daughters,- Alma a n d Carolyn, spent Christmas in 'Bonifay with Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Allen and sons. 'Miss Elaine Gore of Dothan, Ala., was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Coburn for several days. - -.. --.---- -.-- --__-__-__--_ $300.00 $300.00 MONEY TO LOAN NO RED TAPE -- IT ONLY TAKES ABOUT FIVE MINUTES TO GET UP TO $300.00! , S. At . Confidential Loan Co. PORT ST. JOE LORIDA $300.00 -:- $300.00 EVERYBODY WELCOME,! FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH i ira->.. "HOLDING FORTH THE WORD OF LIFE" R. F. HALLFORD, Pastor Telephone 156 SUNDAY, JANUARY 6, 1945 9:45-Bible School for all. 10:55--1\orning Worship. Sermon Topic: "A GOOD RULE FOR THE NEW YEAR." 6:25-Baptist Training Union, 7:30-Evening Worship. .0 "THE SAVING POWER OF THE LORD'S SUPPER." -----..-.-_ ---, . Kenney Mercantile Company THE STORE WHERE YOUR DOLLAR HAS THE MOST CENTS A Complete Line of I Groceries- Meats Dry Goods PHONE 136.W WE DELIVER 0. E. S. and Masons In Joint Installation Members of the Order of East- ern Star and Masons gathered! aL the Masonic hall last Friday eve- ning for a joint installation cere- mony. The ceremony opened with a prayer by W. C. Forehand, fol- lowed by o song, "In the Garden," the Salute to the Flag and, the na- tional anthem. The officers for the Masons were then installed by J. L. Temple and S. C. Pridgeon. as follows: G. W. Cooper, worthy master; F. Talley, senior warden; D. L. Owens, junior warden; C. G. Costin, treasurer; G. C. Adkins, secretary; T. G. Manasco, senior deacon; Watson Smith, junior deacon; Lamar Jor. dan, senior steward; Robert Shaw, junior steward; J. H. Greer, mar- shal; A. D. Roberts, chaplain. A bondiburning ceremony was then held, followed, by a song, "Blest Be the Tie," after which officers of the Order of Eastern Star were installed, by Mrs. Flor- rie Connell. worthy matron; Dick gpillers, worthy patron; Leslie Spiller, marshal; Mrs. Effie Jones, chaplain., and Ira Mae Carr, pi- anist. Taking office were Pauline Smith, worthy matron; Watson Smith, worthy patron; Alma Parker, as- sociate matron; B. E. Parker, as- sociate patron; Lovie Conurn, sec- retary; Sybil Scheffer, treasurer; Estelle Griffin, conductress; Wil- ma Cooper, associate conductress; Florrie, Connell, marshal; Bessie Powell, chaplain; Myrtice Smith, organist; Mable Christmas, Ada; Lyda Adkins, Ruth; Della Mize, Esther; Onnie Greer, Martha; Ruth Ramsey, Electa; Virginia Talley, warder; George Cooper, sentinel. After the installation, a delicious dinner consisting of baked chicken, dressing, green beans, stuffed; cel- ery, carrot salad, rolls, fruit cake and coffee was served to those present. Attending the ceremony from the Panama City 0. E. S.' chapter were Mrs. Effiie Jones, Mrs. Mae Beck, Mrs. Iva Mae Carr, Mrs. Effie White and Mrs. Violet Gainer. Y. W. A. ENJOYS CHRISTMAS PARTY AT BAPTIST CHURCH The Y. WV. A. of the Baptist Wo- man's Missionary Society enjoyed a Christmas party at the church last Friday night. The junior Sun- day school department and base- ment had been beautifully decor- ated for the occasion Iby Miss Vir- ginia Pridigeon and committee. The guests were registered at the door by the Misses Betty Sue Watts and Alma Baggett. Games and contests were conducted by Mrs. Rochelle Jackson and Miss Carolyn Baggett. A delicious plate and coca-colas were served, by Mrs. T. V. Morris, Young People's leader, assisted by Mrs. Mel Mag- idson. Birth Announcements Mr. and Mrs. N. D. Allen an- nounce. the birth of a son on De- cember 28 at the municipal hos- pital. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Taunton of Wewahitchka announce the birth of a daughter Decemlber 30 at the municipal hospital. MRS. CONNELL HOSTESS TO J. A. M. CLUB TUESDAY Mrs. J. A. Connell was hostess to members. of the J. A. M. Clui Tuesday night at her nome on Third Street. After the regular' session of the club, the hostess served a delicious buffet lunch consisting of baked ham, pea salad', pineapple sand- wiches, hot rolls, lemon cheese cakel and coffee. The next meeting- of the club will be January 14 at the home of Mrs. C. G. Costin. MARRIAGE ANNOUNCED Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Aultman an- nounce the marriage of -their daughter Ruby to S/Sgt. Charles Forbes, sonic of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Forrbes of Blountstown. The cere- mony was performed at 5 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, January 1, at Bainbridge, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Prid:geon Jr., and sons spent Sunday afternoon in Wewahitchka, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ed;d C. Pridgeon. Subscribe to The Star-$2 year. *VA L'a THE SLOWEST AND THE MST -IELPt.ESS AND DEFENSELESS OF ANIMALS. IT VW/ILL HANG FOR HOURS IN THIS POSITION.. There nothing slow about the service at the LILIUS JEW- ELRY CO. We try to bring people the advantages of BET- TER JEWELRY. Our stock of fine jewelry, novelty Jew- elry, leather goods and dia- mond rings is complete . and our watch repair service is as dependable as ever. .--,-, -,^l'4^ 4^, *. T' ^ T T -- T T- T---- T T- W-- - Port Theatre A Martin Theatre Port St. Joe, Fla. THEATRE OPENS SATURDAYS SUNDAYS AT 1:00 R. M. CONTINUOUS PERFORMANCE DAILY AT 2:45 P. M. SATURDAY, JANUARY 51 HIT NO. 1 '"DEAD OR ALWE HIT NO. 2 METHODIST CHURCH Rev. 0. D. Langston, Pastor 9:45 a. m.-Church school. 11:00 a. m.-Morning worship. Also 6:30 p. m.-Youth Fellowship. Chapter 6 of Serial 7:,30 p. mt.-Evening Worship. Woman's Society meets Mon- "SECRET AGENT,X-9" days at 3 p. m. Prayer meeting, Bible study and choir practice r Wednesday at 7:30 p. m. SUNDAY, JANUARY 6 PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH I PENNY SINGLETON and 1 Rev. W. A. Daniel, Pastor ARTHUR LAKE as 10:00 a. m.-Sunday school each Sunday Jimmy Greer, supt. THE BUMSTEADS in 11:00 a. m.-Preaching service. First and third Sundays. First and third Sundayng. IFE W ITH Services at Beacon Hill every first and third Sunday night. Harry V. Forehand, of Kokomo, HB LO DIE" Iid., left Saturday after a week's visit here with his parents, Mr. I BLONDIE and Mrs. W. C. Forehand. Mr. andi Mrs. C. W. Horton spent -- Also - the Christmas, holidays in Marl aOes 'MARCH anna as guests of Mrs. Horton's Latest MARCH TIME' inothepi Mrs., Ella -XM- Cook. ' MONDAY and TUESDAY January 7 and & LATEST NEWS EVENTS "FOOTBALL THRILLS OF 1944" WEDNESDAY ONLY, JAN. 9 BROADWAY HIT! Chapter 8 of Serial "JUNGLE RAIDERS" and "SCREEN SNAPSHOTS" THURSDAY FRIDAY January 10 and 11 LATEST NEWS EVENTS Cartoon "The Cat Came Back" F ~--;;-- --i~-~-.I- ,-~~-I--.- -1 I I , TrHE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA FRIDAY, JANUARY 4, 1945 PAGE THREE I PAGE FOUR THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA FRIDAY, JANUARY 4, 1945 A year will be required to over- Returns To University F come the Jap destruction of oil Miss Carolyn Baggett returned refineries of Balikpapen, Borneo. to Deland Tuesday morning to re- sume. her studies at Stetson Unl- LEGAL ADVERTISING versity after spending the. holl- NOTICE OF FICTITIOUS NAME days here with her parents, Mr. notice is hereby given that pursuant toand Mrs. J. Bagget. p Chapter 20953, Laws of Florida, Acts of and Mrs. J, O. Baggett. pn 1941, the undersigned persons intend to d register with the COlerk of the Circuit Court of Gulf County, Florida, four weeks after Miss Christine Cargle returne-- la the first publication of this notice, the home Tuesday night after spend- en fictitious name or trade name under which they will be engaged in business and in tig the holidays in Chiefland vis-I which said business is to be carried on, '"u . vi: \'VIR I)RUG COMPANY, Port St. citing relatives and friends. | o Joe. Florida. '- o J. GALE TRAXLER. 12-21 1-11 W. C. ROCHE, APPRECIATION tlh While we have sustained a great fo NOTICE TO APPEAR loss in the fire that consumed the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, GULF F'orehand Court and much of the w COUNTY, FLORIDA. contents that will be very hard to la IN CHANCERY. replace, we would have sustained ar W. C. Roche, doing business as a much great loss, in fact almost Confidential Loan Company, irreparable, had it not been for the Plantiff, hundreds of good friends from all vs. 3v- r this section-Highland View, William Joseph Jones, et ux, Bay View Heights. Port St. Joe, Defendants. Oak Grove and, the Kenney Mill On Monday, January 7,1946, Wil- section. Everyone was so lovely to liam Joseph Jones, one of the ae- and so generous with their help, ca fendants in the above entitled both in fighting fire and remov- da cause, which is a suit 'to foreclose ing goods and, so wonderful about a mortgage held by the plaintiff it, that the knowledge of having on the following described land, so many fine friends makes the to.wit: loss by this fire seem small, of Lot 17 on Block 1008 of Mill- We just haven't the ability to view Addition, Unit No. 1 of form proper words to express our the City of Port St. Joe, Flor- great appreciation for the work ida, according to -the official and, affection shown, to us by all. map on filp in the office of tho We feel confident that had it not Clerk of the Circuit Court of been for the splendid work of 'the Gulf County, Florida, in Book Port St. Joe fire department and fo. 1a pg 3, the excellent work in their assis.t- No. 1, page pance b god friends, this fire is required to file an appearance dance bhave dfriendshal of thisfire in said suit. in the office of the Would have destroyed half or this Clerk said soft in the styloffice of t village. Even the good fire fighters Clerk of the above styled Court. 1 rl Witness my hand and the seal from Tyndall Field came, but uthe of said Court at Wewahitchlka, Gulf fortunately did not learn, of the County, Florida, this 5th day o .tire until it was too late 'to be of Count, Florida, ts day vice. December. 1945. HNE, We want everyone to know that (Court Seal) J. HUNTEr, we are very grateful for the as- As Clerk of Circuit Court, distance of each and every one and Gulf County, Florida. greatly appreciate, the fact of hav- E. CLAY LEWIS, JR. 12-14 ing o many, loyal friends. Attorney for Plaintiff. 1 4 Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Forehand. NOTICE TO APPEAR Advertising doesn't cost-it PAYS! IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, GULF .. COUNTY. FLORIDA. Estell Harris, Plaintiff, teTn s.' CLASSIFIED ADS Stephen Jack Harris, Defendant. d db TO: Stephen Jack Harris, ASN FOR SALE it 14047135. Hdq. & Base Service Sqd. r 384th Air Service Op. (Sp.), APO FENCE POSTS-Can furnish cy- in 72, c/o P. M., San Francisco, Call- atpress or pine posts, any length, d fornia. at nominal cost. See I. C. Lupton. b On Monday, January 7, 1946, the corner of Eighth Street and Long p defendant in the above entitled Avenue'. 3-8-46 c cause, which is a: suit for divorce, OUTBOARD MOTOR 5 h. p. is required to file an appearance Johnson. See Gus Creeh at the in said suit in the office of 'the Creech & Brooks Laundry. 12-14 Clerk of 'the above styled Court. Witness my hand and the seat HOUSEHOLD GOODS FOR SALE of said Court at Wewahitchka, Gulf County, Florida, this 8th day of FOR SALE -Baby bed with mat- December, 1945. tress, and onel bat:inette. See (Court Seal) J. R. HUNTER, J. E. Whatley, 4th house, west As Clerk of Circuit Court, Long Ave. on south side 16th S'. Gulf Cpounty, Florida. FURNITURE-Large Krohler easy E. CLAY LE-6'IS, JR. 12-14 chair and ottoman (we don't Attorney for Plaintiff. 1-h have room for it), $40; large end table, $7.50;. GE food, dehydrator NOTICE TO APPEAR (we-don't particularly want to sell IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, GULF this as we may get a dog, and it COUNTY, FLORIDA. would make as ideal electrically- CASE NO. 1 No. 781 conditioned d-oghouse), $30. See Port St. Joe Terminal Company, Mrs. W. S. Smith at The Star or- A corporation. Plaintiff, fice. 11-7tt vs. Charles C. Smith, doing business LOST AND FOUND as Charles C. Smith & Company, LOST -Man's wristwatch at Cen- Defendant. tennial Building New Years iEvi, On Monday, January 7, 1946, the -Elin with green crystal, Rt defendant Charles C. Smith, doing to Gus Creech. 1-4 11 business as Charles C. Smith & Company. in the above entitled ROOMS FOR RENT cause, which is an action ex de- licto, is required to file an appear- BEDROOM, with hot water. Pre- ance in said suit in the office or fer lady or couple. See Mrs. B. the Clerk of this Court. R. DuBose at Miles 10c Store. Witness my hand and the seal A RT ENT O RE of said Court atWewahitchka, Gulf APARTMENTS OR RENT County, Florida, this 8th day of FOR APARTMENTS See The December, 1945. Shirey Apartments. 8-3 (Court Seal). J. R. HUNTER, As Clerk of Circuit Court, I4ISCELLANEOUS 'Gulf County, Florida. E. CLAY LEWIS. JR. 12-1* WILL PROVIDE four lurnishei. Attorney for 'Plaintiff. 1-41 rooms rent free to responsi.hle _____ parties who will care for year-old NOTICE TO APPEAR child in daytime, for. me. See ltalph IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, GULF lt COUNTY. FLORIDA. For Dependable CASE NO. 2 No. 782 Port St. Joe Terminal Company, TAXI SERVICE A corporation. Plaintiff. CALL 234 v J. P. BASS, Owner 914tf Charles C.>Smith. doing business as Charles C. Smith & Company, SCRATCH PADS 4 x 7 inches, Defendant. 100 sheets to pad. Blues or white On Monday. January 7, 1946. the bond paper; 3 'x 5-inch, about 40 defendant Charles C. Smith, doins sheets to pad, white only; 15c per business as Charles C. Smith & pound. The Star. 10-12 tf Compan-. in the ghovP entitled cause, which is an action ex ae- FISH BAIT Fresh, clean worms lieto, is required to file an appear- that are guaranteed to get the dance in said suit in the office of fish for you. See Eddie Beverly the Clerk of this Court. In the .Sheffield colored quarters Witness my hand and the seal of said Court at Wewahitchka. Gulf LODGE NOTICES County. Florida, this 8th day of MASONIC TEMPLE F & A M- December. 1945. Port St. Joe Lodge 111. Regular (Court Seal) J. R. HUNTER, A meetings 2nd and 4th Fri-' As Clerk of Circuit Court, days each month, 8:00 p. m. Gulf County. Florida. /Ay\ Members urged t. attend; E. CLAY LEWIS, JR-. 12-14 visiting brothers welcome. J;.. L.' Altorney for Ptlintiff. 3-4 Temple, W. M.; G. C. Adkins, Sec., SA VALUABLE DOCUMENT. 'our doctor's prescription is a valuable document. More than a piece of paper hearing queer words and odd characters, t represents his years of training, expe- ience and skill applied directly to your individual case. As such, the prescription deserves the care and accuracy exercised by our registered pharmacists and the purity and uniformity of the prescription chemicals and drugs we dispense. ,. We us. Merck Prmcripos Cnchemicoal Smith's Pharmacy Phone 5 We Fill Any Doot Port St. Joe or's Prescrlptlen Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Howell and family spen-t thea holiday season In Cottondale, guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. 'B. Shores and Mrs. Kate Har- rell. wrcre the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dick Spillers here Wednesday. They expect to return here soon to make their home. - - - - - - A9 "Copyrighted Material' Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers", - - lp IL i - *. - I THE STAR, PORT ST. -JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA FRIDAY, JANUARY 4, 1945. PAGE FOUR prisonerss of War Will Be Shipped Home By April The war department bureau of public relations has announced that risone'rs of war would be with- rawn from military areas Iby the ast of March, 1946, and -that all nemy prisoners would be shipped it of the United States by the end f next April. The war department release said here was "considerable pressure or the retention of prisoners of ar in this country .as a source ot bor," Ibut pointed out that there re now 1,800,000 persons drawing employment compensation. Home From Mississippi Visit Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Croxton re- lrned home last week from a va- ation in Mississippi visiting tnew- aughter. _----t->------ Write a letter today to that boy I yours in the. service. * " - - * Mr. and Mrs. W. 0. Nichols and New GI version: Praise th J. W. Herring from California Lord, the ammunition passed mi To Returning Service Men and Women I will be glad to assist you in your insurance problems BUCK ALEXANDER RON HAUTEY CUBAN RUM 89 PROOF Was $4.66 $325 NOW oyi HAVANA CLUB Puerto Rican Rum $ 25 86 Proof Was $4.21. NOW.........- RON CHIKOTO Puerto Rican Rum 3 f 86 Proof Was $4.21.' NOW.......... A ST. JOE BAR Martin's Beach Club Now Under New Management c. kW. V. (BILL) PEEKE On the Gulf Between rPort St. Joe and STyndall Field $ 0 DINE AND DANCE EVERY NIGHT SSpecializing in FRIED CHICKEN AND STEAK DINNERS Also Sandwiches and Refreshments We Take Pleasure In Serving You On Birthdays, Anniversaries and All Occasions |