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Title: The star
Uniform Title: Star (Port Saint Joe, Fla.)
Physical Description: Newspaper
Language: English
Publisher: W.S. Smith
Place of Publication: Port St. Joe Fla
Creation Date: December 13, 1946
Frequency: weekly
regular
 Subjects
Subjects / Keywords: Newspapers -- Port Saint Joe (Fla.)   ( lcsh )
Newspapers -- Gulf County (Fla.)   ( lcsh )
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Spatial Coverage: United States -- Florida -- Gulf -- Port Saint Joe
Coordinates: 29.814722 x -85.297222 ( Place of Publication )
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Additional Physical Form: Also available on microfilm from the University of Florida.
Dates or Sequential Designation: Began in 1937.
General Note: Editor: Wesley R. Ramsey, <1970>.
General Note: Publisher: The Star Pub. Co., <1970>.
General Note: Description based on: Vol. 2, no. 7 (Dec. 2, 1938).
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THE


STAR


The Home Newspaper of Northwest Florida's Future Industrial Center


PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1946


Port St. Joe School Seal

Is Recommended

For Accreditation


Sales Slow Local Stores Methodist Pastor

Says Saunders Having Rush of Kiwanis Sneaker


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.- nChairman urges nose vWhno av
Not Yet Made Return To
Committee Finds Educational Pro- Do So At Once
gram Here Running Along
In Fine Order Residents of Gulf county who
have not yet acknowledged rece-ipt
Prof. W. A. Biggart informs us of their 1946 Christmas, Seals were
that the Port St. Joe school has re- urged to do so promptly in a state-
ceived a favorable recommendation inent issued yesterday by Harry
from the Florida committee of the Saunders, seal sale chairman.
commission on secondary schools Chrislu m d$ Pointing out that
pf the Southern Association of Col- letters enclosing the
leges and Secondary Schools for seals w e r e mailed
inclusion in the association as an out to reach resi-
accredited school, and that while dents November 25,
the recommendation has not yet Saunders said that
been officially acted, on, it will give a large number of
membership in the association to 194 people had forgotten
the local school this year.. retiie to make their re-
The following letter has been re- deastTbwrculs*s turns so far.
ceived by Mr. Biggart from J. H. "In the rush of Christmas prep-
Wise, chairman of the Florida arations," the chairman said, "peo-
committee: ple sometimes forget to acknowl-
Dear Mr. Biggart-I was glad that edge their Christmas Seals. We
the Florida committee was able to
recommend your school to the tire anxious to have all returns
Southern Association for accredita- in as soon as possible.,The work of
tion. I am not expecting any hitch the association in 1947 depends
in nr recommendation whe n it is __ "i -te f ii,- cei-si-.i


ain ourA reommetnuait ,u i,v upon the success of this unChristmas
presented to the central reviewing Seal sale.
committee for final action at the ea sale
Memphis meeting next month. "We want to put our 1946 seal
Not only was your Southern As- sale dollars to work as early as
sociation report in good order, but possible in 1947. We can do this if
Mr. D. E. Williams, whom I asked returns are nade promptly. To
to inspect your school, reports that
he has scarcely found a more alert date, seal sale, returns total $317,
and intelligent group of teachers which is but 26.4 per cent of our
and that everything concerning $120.0 quota. We hope that there
your educational program seenimed will be a decided increase in re-
to be running along in good, order.:
I congratulate you on your success t.turns by the end of the week."
and hope that your. school .may -----
continue to improve so that year SCHOOLS TO RECEIVE $7,494
after year you will far exceed the F SALARYFUND
minimum-standards set by the ac- FO S
crediting agency. The fifth installment of ten pay-
Sincerely yours, ments from the state teachers sal-
J. Hooper Wise, ary fund to the counties will be
Chairman. made Monday. According to fig-
Efforts have been made for the d M a A to fig-
Efforts have been made for the ures released from the office of the
past five years to have the local superintendent of public instruc-
school placed upon the accredited supetinteldelt of public instruc-
list, and many changes and im- tion at Tallahassee, total payment
to the 67 counties this month is
provements have been made during $1,782,912.89.
that time with the matter in mind. Gulf county will receive $7,494.34
of which $6,295.37 is for instruc-
Port Theater Announces tional salaries and $1,198.97 for

Plans For New Equipment transportation. -
FATHER OF MRS. CREECH
iManager N. L. McCollum of the DIES IN GEORGIA HOSPITAL
Poit Theater is running around Dr. C. A. O'Quinn, head of the
just' bubbling over with excitement Madison county health department,
and anticipation. Seems he has a and father of Mrs. Gus Creech of
flock of new equipment coming in this city, died Monday morning at
which, he avers, will make the lo- a Thomas.ville, Ga., hospital of a
cal movie house second to none in cerebral hemorrhage
the entire nation. Mr. and Mrs. Creech, Kenneth
He gabbled to us about 45 amp. Creech and. Mr. 'and Mrs. J. E. Rol-
high intensity lamps, two new rec- lines attended the funeral services
tifiers to replace. the present DC field Tuesday in Moultrie, Ga.
generator, an automatic changeover __
and new rear shutters, but it was BOYLES DEPARTMENT STORE
all Greek to us, so we asked him IS OFFERING YULE BARGAINS
to put it in plain English. Ipage three of this issue of The
"Well," said Mac, "when we get Star should be of much interest to
this stuff installed the people of those seeking useful and beautiful
'Port'St. Joe and vicinity will enjoy Christmas gifts, for the Boyles De-
the very best in motion picture en- apartment Store .has an ad. on that
tertainment, and we will have as age offering many bargains, the
bright and clear a picture as any majority hard-to-get items.
theater in the U. S. No more faded We suggest you drop in at the
or blurry pictures. All these new Boyles store with your Christmas
improvements, which will set us shopping list.
back plenty, is in keeping with the
Port policy of bringing to the peo- Brother In Serious Condition
ple of Port St. Joe the very best Mrs. Ellen Kirkland and Mrs.
and latest from the, entertainment Fred Maddox visited Wedhesday
'world." with the latter's brother, P. M. Mc-
Farland, who is in a, serious condi-
PORT NEWS tion in the Marianna hospital as
the result of an accident suffered
Sailed- two weeks ago.
Dec. 7-Gulfgem, W. W. Mills. -----------
Dec. 11-Raleigh Warner. Rev. 'Billy' To Take Xmas Trip
Dec. 13-L. L. Abshire and E R. Rev. W. A. Daniel is planning to
Kemp. spend Christmas with his former
To Arrive- congregation in Junction City, Ar-
Dec. 15-Gulfgem and Atlantic kansas. and also expects to visit
Coast. with his sister in Texas.


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with the OPA off, Port St. Joe mer-
chants, in the 11.3,ii lt'. ha,.i re-
fused to advance their prices be-
yond what was dictated by sound
business judgment, because they
know it is smart business to lieep
costs down and prices low. They
deserve all the praise we can give
them for holding prices in line.


C. G. Rish Dies At

Municipal Hospital

C. G. Rish of Wewahitchka, died
at 8 o'clock yesterday morning at
the Port St. Joe Municipal hospital
where he had been undergoing
treatment since December 2. His
wile, Mrs. Edna Rish, was at tVhe
bedside at the time of his passing.
The body was taken to the Wil-
son funeral home in Panama City.
Funeral arrangements had not yet
been completed as The Star went
to press yesterday.
Mr. Rish, well and, favorably
known throughout Gulf county, had
been county supervisor of registra-
tion for a number of years past.

Death Takes Daughter of

Mr. and Mrs. John L. Ford

Ramona S. Ford, infant daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Ford, Jr.,
passed away at the municipal hos-
pital Wednesday morning. Besides
her parents she is survived by one
isiter, Martha Virginia.
Graveside services were held
yesterday afternoon at Mt. Pleas-
ant cemetery, near River Junction.
The Comforter Funeral Home was
in charge of local arrangements.

Gentry Baby Undergoes Operation
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Gentry and
Mrs. George Cooper are at the bea-
side of their small son and grand-
son. George Albert Gentry, who un-
derwent an operation Tuesday at
a Dothan, Ala., hospital. Last re-
port was that the baby was re-
covering nicely.


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Xmas Buying

Merchants Generally Are Holding
Prices As Low As Possible In
Spite of Wholesale Boosts

With more merchandise available
than at any time in the past five
years, Port St. Joe stores are ex-
periencing a rush of Christmas buy-
ing which is far ahead of last year,
a sui vey by The Star shows, and
avery indication points to the big-
gest Christmas since before the
war from the standpoint of sales
volume.
Included in the wider range or
merchandise available to stores
this Christmas are such household
appliances as aluminum pans, pres-
sure cookers, radios, refrigerators
and a few washing machines-all
of which :have been scarce for so
long that they are being bought as
gifts.
The larger volume of' goods in
stock is one reason Yuletide sales
will be ahead of last year, but an-
other is the fact that prices of
many items are up over those of
a year ago.
During the last year and a half
before it went out of existence,
the OPA granted approximately 150
price increases, but only to pro-
ducers and wholesalers. Retailers
were not allowed any markups, de-
pite the fact that their costs had
gone up too.
The Star's survey shows that


VOLUME X


NUMBER 11


Rev. Tubb Uses As Subject Human
Relationships and the
Golden Rule

Rev. Lloyd Tubb, pastor of the
Port St. Joe Methodist Church,
brought an inspiring message, to
tie Kiwanis Club at its Wednesday
luncheon. The theme of his ad.
dress concerned human relations
and the. golden rule.
"This world of ours is today a
closely knitted group of nations
that no longer can isolate them-
selves from each other," he stated,
and. with- a note of caution, added,
"ao.'l peoples of our communities
ire in closer touch with each other
and those of other communities
and nations as well, and are often
guided by selfish interests. Just
as the referee in a football game
bases his decision upon a hook of
.'ixed rules, we must learn to abide
by fixed rules if our world is to
obtain peace and security. Those
age-old rules are presented in the
Bible. Jesus, Himself, gave us the
golden rule by which people have
been guided d.o w n through the
ages, and it is still applied. suc-
cessfully."
Mr. Tubb was, presented by Past-
President R. Glenn Boyles. Other
guests were Key Clubbers Bernard
Pridgeon and Randall Brady.

APPALACHICOLA MINtSTER
TO PREACH HERF SUNDAY
The Rev. Raymond MacBlaIn,
pastor of Trinity Episclpal Church,
Apalachicola, will conduct the 1 i
o'clock service next Sunday at St.
James Episcopal Church. There wili
be no service at 7:30 a. m., but
Sunday school will meet at 9:30,
the usual hour.
'lThe Rev. Mr. Byrne, pastor of
St. James, will leave here with
Mrs. Byrne and their two sons this
afternoon for a visit with relatives
in Mobile and Pensacola, and Sun-
day Mr. Byrne wTil conduct services
at the Episcopal churches in Fort
Walton and. Destin, returning here
Sunday night.

LIBRARY MEMBERSHIP
CARDS TO GO ON SALE
Mem.bershi'p cards for the Port
St. Joe Public Library will be of-
fered for sale by the Junior Wo-
man's Club beginning Monday.
Individual memberships will be
$1 and family memberships $2.50.
The library is housed on the sec-
ond, floor of the A. N. depot.

ATTEND KEY CLUB MEET
Five local boys journeyed to
Miami to attend the annual con-
vention of Key Clubs. They were
President Wade Barrier, Gene Far-
ris, Tom Farris, Chuck Gibson and
Bill Traweek.
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0. E. S. BAZAAR TOMORROW
Mrs. Pauline Smithi, worthy ma-
tron of the Order of Eastern Star,
announces that there will be a ba-
zaafr held. tomorrow. The display will
be in the window of the St. Joe
Hardware Company.

Visiting In Bainbridge
Mr. and Mrs. Foy Scheffer, Jr.,
are visiting in 'Bainbridge, Ga., this
week with the latter's parents,' Mr.
and Mrs. C. Dodson.

Shop In Panama City
Shopping in Panama City Tues-
day were Mrs. Peck Boyer, Mrs. A.
D. Lawson, Mrs. E. C. Pridgeon and
son Anthony and Tom Bartee.


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Santa Claus To

Visit Port St. Joe

December 21st

In Spite of Heavy Schedule, Salnt
Nick Persuaded By Jaycees
To Call Here

Hey, kids! Santa Claus is colm-
ing to Port St. Joe on Saturday af-
ternoon, December 21.
Negotiations had been underway
for some time by the Junior Cham-
.ber of Commerce to have Saint
Nicholas include this city in his
itinerary, and for a time it was a
bit doubtful whether or not he
could make it, but a radiogram was
received yesterday afternoon by
George Tapper, Jaycee president,
stating that the jolly old saint had
managed, to find time for a brief
stop here.
,Santa will arrive by plane about
3 o'clock and will be transported to
town from the airport by the city
fire truck to preside at a Christ-
mas tree to be erected on the Va-
cant lot adjacent to the police
station.
Previous to Santa's arrival there
will be a program of songs and mu-
sic at the scene of the tree. The
Jaycee committee In charge of ar-
rangements has invited Miss Er-
line McClellan and the high school
glee club to sing carols and an-
thems, some of which the audiences
will be invited to join in singing,
and Stanford Beckham and the
high school band have been asked
to appear. A committee member
at.-ied he hoped the members t*,
these two organizations would see
fit to give their time to help make
this a great community occasion.
The committee chairman empha-
sized that this Christmas tree is
for all the children, of Port St. Joe
and nearby areas, both white and
colored. He also said that there is
no objection to the grownup chil-
dren coming to see Santa, but he
requetsed them not to line up with
(Continued on Page 2)

First Tilt of Basketball

Season Here Tonight

The basketball season for the'
Port St. Joe high school opens to-
night with both the girls' and boys'
teams meeting teams from Kinard
at the Centennial Auditorium. The
girls' game is called' for 7 o'clock.
We have been informed that the
Kinard lassies anticipate an easy
victory over the local girls, but
the Saints state they will only over
their dead bodies (we understand
hair-pulling is taboo).
The boys have been practicing
.hard, and while they are confident
of winning, they know from past
experience that Kinard is a tough
nut to crack.
Bleachers have been erected in
the auditorium and hose who come
early are assured of seats.








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poinsettias and lighted tapers at
each end. Appetizing sandwiches,
cookies and nuts were served to all
who called.
METHODIST CHURCH
Loyd W. Tubb, Pastor
Sunday Services.
9:45 a. m.-Church school.
, 11:00 a. m.-Morning worship.
6:30 :p. m.-Youth Fellowship.
7:30 p. m.-Evening worship.
Choir practice every Wednesday
at 7:30 p. m.

SANTA CLAUS
(Continued from Page 1)
the not-grownup children for the
fruit and candy that Santa will
give out to the youngsters. -
Committee members arranging
for Santa's visit are Jimmy Greer.
the Rev. Tom Byrne, Buck Griffin,
.. S. Shirey, Horace! Soule, John
Blount and Opp Moore, all mem-
bers of the Junior Chamber o~
Commerce (but not very junior).

BOY SCOUT NEWS
By Gene Chism
Monday was Board of Review
night, and up for advancement
before H. C. McKnight, chairman,
were John Barrier, first aid; Fer-
rell Allen, woodwork; Louis Geog-
hagian and Billy Cutree, second
class; Earl McCormick, 1st class.
There were one or two new mem-
beis present, and with all there are
now about 10 boys in each patrol.
The Scouts are really working to
attain first class rank in order to
be eligible for the two-day cruise
on the aircraft carrier USS Saipan.
Remember, boys, Monday, 7:30
at the Centennial Building.
Cuib Pack No. 47 will hold its reg-
ular meeting next Thursday night,
Deceiilber 19 at the school. Both
parents and Cubs are urged to at-
:tnd. The pack has reached its
membership capacity for the. pres-
ent. having added five new mem-
bers recently. They are Robert
Price, Roy Marshall, Billy Joe Rich-
ards, John Alvin Johns and James
Elliot Martin. Other boys wishing

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Leo Kennedy, Manager
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Port St. Joe, Florida


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another vacancy a.ppears. per year at the North Pole than at
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ADDITIONAL SOCIETY
SILVER TEA AND PROGRAM
IS ENJOYABLE AFFAIR
A silver tea sponsored by the Ju-
nior Woman's Cluib was held re-
cently at the home of Mrs. B. E.
Kenney. Decorations of red roses,
Chrysanthemums and poinsettias
were in profusion throughout the
house. Little Bobbie Ward and
Ann Kenney presented the silver
tray to the guests as they arrived.
The following program was pre-
sented during the course of the af-
ternoon: Piano selections by Mrs.
Nobie Stone; a reading by Mrs. J.
T. McNeill; vocal solo, "Night and
Day," by Gwendolyn Birath, accom-
panied by Mrs. S. L. Barke; piano
selections by Mrs. Charles Brown;
piano selections by Merita Sutton;
numbers by a trio from the high
school glee club, accompanied by
Miss Erline McClellan; vocal solos,
"Sweet Mystery of Life" and "Noc-
turne," by Norma Jean Lewis.
Pouring tea from 4 to 5 p. m.
were Mrs. Frank Hannon and Mrs.
Howard McKinnon, and from 5 to
6 p. m. Mrs. Walter Johnson and
Mrs. Doris Whealton.
The table created a festive at-
mosphere with a centerpiece, of


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-FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1946 THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA PAGE THREE


Star of Bethlehem
Phenomenon of Age
The Star of Bethlehem has been
the subject of extensive research
and discussion.
- Modern astronomers have consid-
ered several natural phenomenon
theories without attaching too much
[;eight to any such hypothesis.


: Skeptics regard the whole thing
4as mere invention, colored with Ori.
_ntal imagery, designed to honor
Christ; and faith accepts the star as
the supernatural phenomenon which
proclaimed the birth of Jesus..
The first chapter of the gos.
,pel according to St. Matthew be-
gins:
"The book of the generation 01
Jesus Christ, the son of David, the
son of Abraham ."
And conIrming Bethlehem as the
city of David, the angel of the
Lord declared:
"For unto you is born this day,
In the city of David, a SAVIOUR
which is CHRIST the Lord." St.
Luke 2:11.
Considering tradition, which ac-
cepts that King David's shield
formed a six-pointed star, the Star
of Bethlehem appropriately
stood over where the young
Child was," St. Matthew 2:9.

Used As Good Luck Charm
Rings of mistletoe were worn
around the neck in Sweden to. pre
vent sickness.

CAPITAL WOULD BE SEAPOR'
, Tallahassee would become a sea
port on an inland waterway linking
Apalachicola and. Atlanta undel
plans, of government engineers.
This projected ,barge canal thus
stole a march on the propose'
cross-state canal when Presideli
Truman unfroze $70,000,000 to
planning this tri-state waterway.

Beware of Snow-Bird Swindlers
State welfare heads are warning
oldsters to beware of snow-bir
swindlers who collect $10 on
promise, that pension checks wi:
be upped $5 monthly.

Northeast of Phoenix, Ariz., is
mountain resembling a mammoth
camne.l lying prone.


t ASIA MIGRATES OVER
ANO 10 MORE FAVORABLE-
STREAMS. THIS USUALLY
HAPPENS DURING THE. VER1.
ORY' SEASON-
There's no more favorable shop
in Port St. Joe to buy Zircon
Rings the birthstone
bf those born in December
than the LILIUS JEW-
ELRY COMPANY. We feature
Diamond Rings, Watches, and
also have expert watch re-
pairing.


The Tattler BOYL

Published Weekly By Featuring
BOYLES, "Tips From Across Our
DEPARTMENT STORE Counter To Wise
Port St. Joe, Florida Shoppers"
Vol. I Friday, December 13, 1946 No. 20
SAYS
GREETINGS OF THE SEASON, SHOPPERS:
Here comes..ol' Santa with a Yule-erry risr
tide message that cramps our style WITH SPECIAL
again and puts us on the sideline. It's a"
message, customers, that we cannot af-
Sford to ignore, so we are going to give le Valu es
kt [ that bewhiskered old gentleman the W
space that he needs this week to tell
you a story of Christmas Savings before
he gets here. The following telegram
gives us orders which we have no re- YULE VALUE NO. 4
course but to follow:
,- HOLIDAY FROCKS
C-A X T ---A--1--) A A ----------- --------l


1 A. i- 1 1.[ i'L Ir 1. I A VL MANY REDUCED AS MUCH AS 33V%... N. UW
NORTH POLE, DEC. 9, 1946 7 95 to $14 75
BOYLES DEPARTMENT STORE 7.95 to
PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA Top fashions of the season in this remarkable 4
URGENTLY REQUEST YOUR "TATTLER" COLUMN AND ALL group. Colors and fabrics that you'll wear
ASSISTANCE POSSIBLE IN MAKING A PRACTICAL AND for many months yet. Crepes, gabardines
ECONOMICAL CHRISTMAS STOP SPECIAL YULE VALUES
OFFERED WITH ENTHUSIASM AND CHRISTMAS SPIRIT WITH and novelty spuns in high colors, navy and black.
PROFITS FORGOTTEN WOULD BENEFIT MY CLIENTELE IN Sizes 9 to 46. A NEW FROCK FOR
THE LARGEST WAY STOP USEFUL, PRACTICAL GIFTS AT CHRISTMAS WILL COST LESS AT BOYLES!
SAVING PRICES TOP MY LIST STOP I'LL BE SEEING YOU..
FAITHFULLY, SANTA. YULE VALUE NO. 5 YULE VALUE NO. 6
Cute, Sassy
Alright, Santa, just read this copy we are sending you. You can count GAGE HATS A A T RI
on us for one hundred per cent co-operation. We have both Values for Misses and Women
and Christmas Spirit and we want to help you make this the best can be had for H A T S
Yuletide season ever.
$P3.$95 for girls
YOURS WITH CHRISTMAS SAVINGS, $3.95 r is
R. GLENN BOYLES, (Some at $2.95) $1.95
Boyles Department Store. Two prices only o Th. none miss will
r higher! Values up to $7.95 The little or big miss will
T included in this exclusive be tickled pink with one of
. NEW SHIPMENT MARGARET O'BRIEN AND "AIRESS" selection of right up-to-the- these to wear ChristmasI
GIRLS' DRESSES $3.95, $4.95 minute millinery! Values up to $2.95.

S YULE VALUE NO. 9 YULE VALUE NO. 7 YULE VALUE NO. 12
.1 This Space Reserved For Pre-1947 COATS AND SUITS What would be more prac.
it PEACE ON EARTH, FOR MISSES AND WOMEN! tical or useful?
S GOODWILL $16.50 to 34.50CANNON TOWELS
TOWARDS MEN, 59c up
the greatest message ever Just the garment you'll want to wear right on through spring. Bright, They have been mighty
known the greatest message ever cheerful, glorious colors in smooth all-wool fabrics with workmanship scarce,buthave we haven mighem
Sknow to messanknd, the and details of stylish, figure-flattering hand-picked garments! You'll galore now! A soft, absorb-
a best message of all! step lively and nimbly in these for'Christmas! ent gift that is sure to
please! Just compare this
value! Use it yourself or
YULE VALUE NO. 10 YULE VALUE NO. 8 give it! yourself or
a : "The National Underwear" What Would Please HIM More?
H A N E S Leather or Fabric Coats and Jackets YULE VALUE NO. 13

Winter Weight FOR MEN AND BOYS! 5% wool Plaid Double
$1 49 and $1.95 Santa thinks this a practical, useful gift! BLANKETS
Unin uis re^. an Economical, tool Our lea- $4.15 Pair
The Union Suits are $1.95. their goods are priced at least 20 per cent
Shirts and Drawers $1.49 under replacement costs. We have se- Full sizes 70x80 double,
each. Customers, a elected smart-appearing, long-wearing lea- blue and rose.ank.... Gorgeous
lucky telephone call got ther garments that brave the chilly win- in solid and soft variegated
these for us! All sizes! ) ter winds without flinching. Sizes for colors.
Now for a warm Xmas! boys, 4 to 16; men's 34 to 46. If this item
strikes you, don't wait! Buy it today if YULE VALUE NO. 14
you lay it away! YULE VALUE NO. 14
YULE VALUE NO. 11 smart, Practical
Whoop 'Em Up Values! YULE VALUE NO. 15 YULE VALUE NO. 16 BLOUSES
Leather and Plastic A warm thought for Boysoreeau Whatt fior Misses and Womenmore use
PURSES TOPCOATS Glorious, Colorful Chenille FOR ONLY
for Misses and Women $4.95 to $7.95 SPREADS $2.95
$1.95 to $5.00 Sizes to. $9.95 to $14.75 Have been priced up to
$1.95 to $5.00 mlWelgtlnyfO' $4.70 in this Value Group.
All wool tweeds and mel- We'll get plenty of Oh's Here's a quick pick-up .
You'll simply marvel at tons, some with caps to and Ah's on these remark- Wear it or give it! White
these special values that match. Former values to able values. Full bed size. and colors, every one a
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THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA


rPRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1946









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THE STAR
Published Every Friday at 306 Williams Avenue,
Port St. Joe, Fla., by The Star Publishing Co.
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
-.0 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 rord is given scant attention; the printed word
in 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"

A FINANCIAL MESS
The annual meeting of Florida League of
Municipalities has come and gone. History not
worth recording has been made On a plat-
form neither original nor creative, Florida"
cities have as much hope as an unfortunate
who fell from the dock, is going down for the
third tnme, and has both ends of the rope
thrown to him.
The league deserves a better break than
bland statements of negative reactions, which
has been the unanimous outburst from all. But
an uncritical analysis indicates the situation is
even worse than first supposed. Perhaps the
league, and the lights behind it, asked for it.
If they asked for it, they certainly got it. If
they did not ask for it, then discredit falls to
the shoulders of top general E. P. Owen Jr.,
who certainly has been exposed to politics suf-
ficiently long to be out of the ranks of ama-
teurs. What did they get?
City finances, nationwide, are under shadow.
Centralized government is on the march, the
property tax base evaporates- progressively,
and the demands at the city levels become
more complicated, more numerous and expen-
sive. Being dependent on disappearing sources
the cities have stood by and seen the tax base
pre-empted by both state and federal machin-
ery. This is a nationwide spectacle
In Florida the spectacle is written in even
darker hues. Why? Because Florida cities
have been down and out since the 1925 land
boom. Coupled to this destructive
erosion is another erosion-the homestead ex-
emption. Repeal of this statute is out of the
questio!i. but rx\ision i)f revenue system is
not impossible. Some cities have utilized util-
ity levies as stopgaps, and other patches. This
staves off the problem temporarily. The basic
problem lives and grows and makes its assault
against the whole area the more dangerous.
The Leaov.- of Municipalities has listened to
speeches that skirted this problem for ten
years, and for ten years have done precisely
nothing about it. Perhaps the greatest disser-
vice of the league to both the cities, who they
falsely set themselves up to serve, and to the
state as an economic unit, is that the Florida


Fake Herman Goering Will
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and testament being circulated In,'
Washington is causing serious '
consideration to be given releasing
his last written words.



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League of Municipalities stands in the way
of anyone doing anything.
At the 1946 Miami League of Mu-
nicipalities meet, the agenda was unusually
bare. Speakers were about the same as always
but with notable faces absent because the po-
litical steam under the boiler is about gone, or
fading. For those with Florida's future at
heart, the observer looked in vain. There was
nothing. Basic economic questions were by-
passed, ignored and embalmed. Since the gov-
ernor's tax committee considers all taxes but
property taxes, and since the facts on Florida
cities is nowhere to be found in proper form,
the disinal picture is depressing. Proptrty
taxes are the root trouble of the cities, and
revenues to replace this displacement is the
top job to be done.
Perhaps the Association of 'City Managers,
announced some time ago from Miami, could
do something practical. It is now certain the
League of iM]unicipalities will not. And the
governor has told them there is a fight to get
any of the state money. Unless the case is
handled intelligently, argued from basic eco-
nomic facts, who can blame him for his posi-
tion ?
The League of Municipalities has answered
many curtain calls. But the house has tired of
the performance long since. The curtain is
down, lights out, cobwebs over the joint.
Florida cities desperately need new leader-
ship. -Jacksonville Chronicle.

A CONSPICUOUS OMISSION
Senator Pepper, in his speech at New Or-
leans, covered practically every issue of the
day, national and international-except one.
So far as he is reported in the press reports,
the senator said not one word about-the most
pressing and important question of the day:
Is John L. Lewis to be permitted to tie up the
entire country by keeping his miners out of
the mines?
Senator Pepper didn't touch on that grave
situation. His record on union labor matters
makes the reason for his omission obvious. He
dared not say a word against a union boss, and,
at the same time, he dared not openly antago-
nize the overwhelming force of public opinion,-
which condemns Lewis and his dictatorial as-
sumption of power, regardless of law and pub-
lic safety.
Pepper has to be careful that he does not
offend either the labor bosses or the people
who vote. It is a difficult role, and it takes a
super-smart politician to play it.
-Tampa Tribune.


We question that statement by an eminent
scientist that space doesn't exist. It doesn't
seem plausible, for if there were no space, we
wouldn't have anywhere to put anything. Or
could he have been trying to rent a house?

Live your life so that he who writes or se-
lects the inscription for your tombstone will
not be looked upon as an unmitigated liar.


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Meets Next Thursday


The Bay-Gulf district of the Gull
Coast Council, Boy Scouts of Am-
erica, will hold its annual district
meeting next Thursday, December
19, at 7 p. m. at the Cove hotel,
Panama City. "Tickets for Port St.
Joe are being handled by B. B.
Conklin, and for Wewahitchka by
Rudy Gaskin.
L. F. Nelson, president of the
Gulf Coast Council and. a promin-
ent business man from Century,
will be present and deliver the
principal address. The, program will


include election and installation of
officers.
Scouting is surging forward, in
this area and the emphasis is be-
ing placed upon the senior scout
program, which includes air scout-
ing, explorer scouting and sea
scouting, and is for youths of 15
years and over.
The meeting is open to all scout
leaders and adults, and the ladies
are especially invited.
President Truman's secret ambi-
tion, according to Washington gos-
sip, is to return, to the senate from
Missouri, which has no vacancy un-
til 1951.


THREE LOCAL TEACHERS


THREE LOCAL TEACHERS
ARE ISSUED CERTIFICATES
The state department of educa-
tion issued 500 teachers certificates
during the month of November, ac-
cording to figures, released by Su-
perintendent of Public Instruction
Colin English yesterday.
On the list were three residents
of Port St. Joe, Miss Margaret Le-
ona Smith and Ernest M. Bailey
receiving graduate certificates, and
Miss Marjorie Philyaw a provis-
ional certificate.
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THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTtY, FLO6RIDA








PO


A Volunteer Santa
Speaks His Heart
"I know what it is to be a dis
appointed kid on Christmas morn.
ing-
"I always wanted a boat,/but m3
folks were poor and I never got
one that's why I became Santa
Claus, I guess.


Volunteers of America worker
plays hostess to some of the or-
ganisation's Santas.
"Working for the Volunteers ol
'America, I've played Santa to thou.
sands of youngsters during the last
16 years. I read a lot of minds, too,
during the depression when people
plodded past my cardboard chim-
ney; folks are happy now and the
carols, that gave them a far-away
look while war almost blacked oul
the Christmas Spirit, make them
smile and drop coins in the chim-
ney.
"It's fun to have a part in the
happy Christmases of so many
youngsters. Most of those that I see
come downtown with their mothers,
,and I try to get a nod of approval
before I make any definite prom.
Ises-kinda make sure the kids
won't be disappointed.
"Just the same, I can't help
thinking about the kids I never see
who want dolls 'nd dishes, drums
and sleds, picture books, skates,
trains and boats; what a lot
of helpers Santa needs to see that
all these things get to the right
places at the right time!
"Wish we could be sure there will
be no broken hearts this Christ.
mas."
Building Home At Wewahitchka
C. C. Williams of this city is
building himself a six-room home
at Wewahitchka. The residence, 30
\by 48 feet, is being constructed of
concrete blocks at an estimated
cost of $6000. Mr. Williams also is
the owner of the Golden Bend fish
camp on the Dead Lakes.
Bonded Bourbon Badk On Market
Bonded bourbon began reaching
the market this month, just in time
for Christmas-at $7 to $10 a fifth,
replacing many n e vw "blended"
brands, many made of potato peel-
ings.
Bearabaitin.g, once a popular
English sport, was prohibited by
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PASSED BY COMING CONGRESS
Legislation which will deal with
disputes in industries vitally af-
fecting the nation's welfare may
be expected of the coming congress,
U. S. Senator S'pessard L. Holland
is on record as saying at a meet-
ing- of the state chamber of com-
merce at Miami.
The alternative, said Florida's


junior-senator, is public ownership ..I
of these vital industries. This he
decried, and he cited nations which
have resorted to such a solution
along with the trials and tribula-
tions which have attended the et-
fort.


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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1946


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Social Activities

Personals Clubs Churches
MYRTICE 0. SMITH, Editor PHONE 51


J. A. M. CLUB IS ENTERTAINED
MONDAY BY MRS. W.S. SMITH
Mrs. W. S. Smith was hostess
Monday evening to members of the
J. A. M. Club at her home on Wil-
liams Avenue. Christmas berries,
roses and narcissis were the dec-
orations used in the living room
where the guests assembled. A
contest on popular trademarks was
enjoyed, with prizes going to Mrs.
Leroy Gainous. and Mrs. A. D.
Lawson.
The hostess served a congealed
fruit salad with sandwiches, stuffed
celery, fruitcake and, coffee to the
following: Mrs. Peck Boyer, Mrs.
A. D. Lawson, Mrs. Verna Smith,
Mrs. Leroy Gainous, Mrs. Florrie
Connell, Mrs. B. A. Pridgeon, Mrs.
C. G. Costin, Mrs. S. C. Pridgeon,
Mrs. W. H. Howell and Mrs. W. C.
Pridgeon.
The next meeting of the club,
the annual Christmas party, will
be held December 16 at the home
of Mrs. Boyer on Fourth Street

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PANAMA CITY, FLA.


MRS. TOMLINSON ENTERTAINS
SMALL DAUGHTER AT PARTY
Mrs. A. P. Tomlinson entertained
her small daughter, Celia Eliza-
beth, at a Cuhristmas birthday party
Saturday afternoon.
The little guests were presented
with party hats and Christmas
carols were sung to start the party.
P/'esents were placed around the
Christmas tree and a number of
games were played around the tree,
following which the guests were in-
vited to the dining room where a
table decorated in the season's
colors was centered by a birthday
cake topped with red and green
candles. Cake and ice cream were
served and each child given a bag
of candy upon departing.
Enjoying the party, with: Cella
were Mary Faye Towery, Frances
McGill, Michael Roche, Mary Lou
Anderson, Phylis and Ann Skinner,
Julia Brewton, Gerald and Tommy
Huggins, Ouida Dean, -Carol Le-
Hardy, Gail Weeks, Phil, Brenda
Joyce and. Rosemary: Tomlinson,
Diana Lay and Wayne Hall.
Mrs. Tomlinson was assisted in
serving and entertaining the chil-
dren by Mrs. M. P. Tomlinson.

ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED
Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Dees an-
nounce the engagement and ap-
proaching marriage of their daugh-
ter, Mary Lydia, to Robert Bryan


Baxley on Decembe.r
bridge, .Ga.


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HOWDY, WORLD
Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Deckard ot
Apalachicola announce the birth of
a daughter on December 11 at the
Port St. Joe Municipal Hospital.

Announcements are beifg re-
ceived by friends of Mr. and Mrs.
William E. Hurlbut of the arrival
of a 71/2-pound son, William Ches-
ter, on November 28. Mr. and Mrs.
Hurlbut, who reside in Lake Wales,
are former residents of this city,

JUNIOR WOMAN'S CLUB
HOLDS XMAS MEETING
The Junior Woman's Club held
its Christmas meeting Tuesday eve-
ning in the club room at the Cen-
tennial Building. The room was
beautifully decorated with Christ-
mas greenery and softly burning
candles, and the colorful little tree
was based with some sixty gifts
from members to the children's
home in Pensacola. Additional gifts
were contributed by Robert Bel-
lows and Harry Saunders.
Mrs. Basil E. Kenney introduced
Mr. Saunders, who addressed' the
club on the most outstanding in-
dustries of Florida, giving special
emphasis to development of the
Gulf coast and particularly Port St.
Joe.
Another interesting guest was
Mrs. Foster Kruse, district ofticei
of Junior Woman's Clubs, who gave
pointers on junior club work and
congratulated the local club on its
advancement.
The group sang Christmas carols
in a festive atmosphere, following
which coffee and fruitcake was
served by the hostesse.ss, Elizabeth
Prows, Deda Gilbert, Murnice Gas-
kin and Mickey Farmer.

LOCAL GIRL MEMBER
OF COLLEGE CHOIR
The college, choir of Florida State
College for Women and the Talla-
hassee branch of the University o!
Florida, of which Miss Patricia
Laney of Port St. Joe-is a member,'
presented Handel's famous ora-
torio, "The, Messiah," In their In-
itial concert in Tallahassee last
Sunday evening.
The group gave their first per-
formance the previous Wednesday
afternoon when they sang "The
Messiah" under auspices of the
Jasper high school in Jasper.
A new organization this year,
the choir is the school's only mixed
choral group, working under the
directionn of Herman Gunter, Jr.,
assistant professor of voice.

BOYLES STORE EMPLOYES
ENTERTAINED AT SUPPER
Employes of the- Boyles Depart-
ment Store were entertained Wed-
nesday evening of last week at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Boyles
with a buffet supper, following
which games were played and, a
general good time enjoyed.
Present were Mrs. W. M. Skip-
per, Mrs. Harry Trawick, Mrs.
Katherine 'Brock, Mr. and Mrs. A.
T. Owens, Mr. and, Mrs. Ralph Rich,
Miss Sarah Brinson, Miss Betty
Jean Peacock, Miss Doris Rich,
Howard Kelley, Claude Cowart, Er-
nest Smith and Will Ramsey.

MEETING OF WOMAN'S
CLUB IS POSTPONED
The Decemiber meeting of the
Port St. Joe Woman.'s Club sched-
uled, for December 11 has been
postponed until Wednesday, De-
cember 18.
The Christmas program, to be
presented at that time, will be a
study of Paelstine, led by Mrs. No-
bie Stone.
This will be one of the most Im-
portant meetings of the year, as
the club is sponsoring a silver tea
and' children's, clothes shower, and
the public is cordially invited.

MRS. MOSELY IS HOSTESS TO
SUSIE PEACH FOSTER CIRCLE
The Susie Peach Foster Circle of
the Methodist Church met Monday
afternoon With Mrs. W, T. Mosely,
Jr., at which time plans were dis-


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R. F. HALLFORD, Pastor Telephone 156
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1946
9:45-Bible School for all.
10:55-Morning Worship. Sermon Topic:
"CHRISTMAS WISDOM."
6:25-Baptist Training Union.
7:30-Evening Worship. Sermon Topic:
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cussed for'the Christmas program Pastures and feedlots are prf-
to be presented December 23 by all ary souce.s of worm infestation
the circles .at the home of Mrs. R. in animals.
A. Swatts. Each member is asked
to bring a can of food at that time
for some, family in need. ,
Following the program, which
was given by Mrs. Walter Johnson
and, Mrs. Roy F. Gaskin, the hostess
served fruitcake with whipped
cream and coffee to her guests.

Mrs. Roy S. Gaskin was the
week-end guest of Mr. and Mrs.
John Gaskin of Wewahitchka.

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Formerly Connected With LeGrone Plumbing and Heating


* CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING MOONSTARDUST and

Star Want Ads Bring Quick Results At Small Cost. -
Th' glorious Yuletide is fast ap-
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE FOR SALE preaching and this is the first year
FOR SAL F-Perfection all range we have ever got first crack at the


SEE CARTER
Registered Real Estate Broker
317 REID AVENUE
Day Phone 201; Night 105-2 Collect
about the following this week's
specials.
The building material situation is
improving and a number of veter-
ans and others have been making
application for construction loans.
Others are contemplating applying
for loans to finance purchase of
some one of the remaining houses
on sale'. We have only three houses
listed eligible for FHA or G. I.
Loans or the combination of the
two. Come in and we will be glad
to explain these loans, whether you
decide to apply or not. Remember,
loans for construction, financing
and refinancing existing structures.
Three houses in Oak Grove, $1100,
$1450 and $1850. Good terms. Also
lots in Oak Grove Subdivision No.
2; reasonable prices and terms.
Drive out and look at the new con-
crete stucco house on Garrison,
first house on the right; $6750.00
You can apply for FH,A Loan on
this, or combination FI-A and GI
' if a veteran.
A neat and clean little house, cor-
ner Woodward and 10th. Very rea-
sonable at $3500.00. Immediate
possession. -
The Ibeautiful LeGrone place on 7th
Street, $10,500.00, and you can get
the furniture- very reasonably.
Want a place to move Into at
once? No waiting. Have one on
7th; $2500.00 plus mortgage.
The former Echols place on Hunter
Circle, $6000.00. Good terms on
this by FHA Loan and perhaps the
whole amount for a Veteran under
G. I. Combination. There are sev-
eral figuring on this now.
ROOMS FOR RENT
FOR RENT-Bed'room with all con-
veniences. 1025 Long Ave. 1*
LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO LIVE?
;STOP looking! Immediate posses-
sion of attractive, comfortable
quarters. Move right in and- save
your money. It doesn't cost a cent!
Join the U. S. Army and latch on
to a future at the same time! Earn
-big money and learn a profession!
An opportunity of a lifetime awaits
bright young men between the ages
of 17 and 34. Go to nearest Army
Recruiting Station for additional
details, U. S. Army Recruiting Sta-
tion, 210 Harrison Avenue, Panama
City, Florida.
APARTMENTS FOR RENT
FOR A-PARTMENTS See The
Shirey Apartments. 8-3
LODGE NOTICES
MASONIC TEMPLE F & A M-
Pbrt St. Joe Lodge 111. Regular
meetings 2nd and 4th Fri-
days each month, 8:00 p. r .
\ Members urged to attend;
visiting brothers welcome. G. W
Cooper, W. M.; G. C. Adkins, Sec.
SAMARITAN LODGE NO. 40, 1. 0.
0. F.-Meets every Wednesday
night at 8 o'clock in Masonic hall.
All members urged to attend and
visiting' brethren invited. W. C.
Forehand, N. G.; W. H. Sansom.
Secretary. '
Ad ertoing 4*Wn't *---it PAYSI


in good condition. Call at No.
517, Fourth Street. 12-20*
WATER HEATER-Puritan hot wa-
ter heater (oil), 30 gallon; in
good condition. Phone 332W. 1*
FRYERS FOR SALE-See Hubert
Hall, Oak Grove. 12-20*
WOOD-Pine. or oak in any length
or size, $24 cord. See Geo. Har-
per, White City. 12-27*
HEATER -Circulating oil heater,
in excellent condition; $59.50.
See J. R. Chestnut, phone 222 or
187. 11-29tf
UNUSED MATERIALS Auto-
matic gas water heater; French
doors and lock set; 1-gal, glass tank
for oil cook stove; rock wool insu-
lation. USED MATERIALS-Iron
folding cot; buffet; 30-gal. kero-
sene drum. Mrs. A. M. Jones, Sr.
Phone 79-J. ll-15tf
SHOWCASE- 8-foot;" plate' glass
all around, $40. Also drink box,
$20. Walter's Bar and' Grill, Bea-
con Hill Highway. 11-15tr
RECONDITIONED OIL STOVES-
Plain and table-top models. We
buy and sell. St. Joe Sign Shop.
phone 94. 9-27tf
HOUSEHOLD GOODS FOR SALE
BABY BED-Screened-in; Al con-
'dition; $20. See Austin Huggins,
The Leader Shoe Shop. tf
SPECIAL SERVICES
EXPERT DRESS MAKING
Mrs. J. A. Dixon
1025 Long Ave. 20*
LEGAL ADVERTISING
NOTICE OF FICTITIOUS NAME
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to
Chapter 20953, Laws of Florida, Acts of
1941, the undersigned person intends to
register with the Clerk of the Circuit Court
of Gulf County, Florida, four weeks after
the first publication of this notice, the
fictitious name or trade name under which
she will be engaged in business and in which
said business is to be carried on, to-wit:
MODERN BEAUTY SHOP, Port St. Joe, Fla.
First publication Dec. 6, 1946.
12-27 NAOMI COSTIN LAMNIER.
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 Court
of Gulf County, Florida, four weeks after
the first publication of this notice, the
fictitious name or trade name under which
hey will be engaged in business and in which
said business is to be carried on, to-wit:
K AND B STORE, Highland View, Fla. (P.
0. Port St. Joe, Fla.) First publication De-
cember 6, 1946. 12-27*
BROOKS KENNINCTON.
KATHERINE BROWN.


Christmas wrapping paper, ribbon
seals and tags. Every year we buy
rour or five dollars worth of fancy
paper, beautiful seals and yards
and, yards of ribbon, increasing the
amount from year to year in hopes
that maybe some Christmas we
would have some to wrap our pres-
ents. Heretofore our wife has al-
ways beat us to it, leaving short
remnants of ribbon, a few crumpled
piecess of paper large enough to
wrap a two-fer cigar, half a dozen
seals that have had the gum licked
off 'em, and nary a tag. Conse-
quently we were forced to wrap
our gifts in old newspapers, tie
them with strips cut from the pre-
vious year's gift neckties and us'e
gummed kraft tape for labels. Yep,,
we played smart this year, done
our shopping early and used up all
the paper, ribbon, seals and tags.
And speaking of Christmas gifts,
this week we received one of those
ball pens from the Reynolds Pen
Company filled with a 15-yeai- sup-
ply of ink (if we don't write too
much). And here we just bought
one from Dan Brooks for $12.95.
(Haven't paid him yet, though!)
Looked out my second-story bed-
room window Tuesday morning
and was quite startled for a mo-
nent. Thought Doc Ward had
opened a private burying ground.
He's had a bunch of wide, white-
painted posts with pointed tops
placed around his new building on
Fourth Street.' At a distance they
somewhat resemble gravestones.
Got a change of address for John
Dendy's paper. It is now c/o State
Road Dept., Chipley, Fla. .
Notice that new door on LeHardy's
Bar! Customers can go in now
without having that old double
screen slap them on the fanny. .
We understand that when Durel
Brigman moves his furniture store
into that new building being built
by Bo Brown, that Emmett Daniels
will move his grocery store into


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NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the Pharn
City Tax Assessment Roll for the

City of Port St. Joe, Florida, for Yol V
the year 1946 will ,be submitted to
the equalizing board for approval Y Ourl
on the 17th day of December 1946,
at the City Hall at 8:00 o'clock P.
M. All persons desiring to have
corrections made in suck roll, whe-
ther in the listing, valuation of Have Y
property or otherwise, are request-
ed to file with the undersigned on Con
or before the. 16th day of Decem-
her 1946, their petition setting forthSmith
their objections to such assess- S th
men.t and the corrections which
they desire to have made.
Witness my hand and the official hn
seal of the City of Port St. Joe. JOhn
Florida, this 4th day of December PHARM/
1946. ,
(Seal) M. P. TOMILINSON, Phone 5
City Auditor and Clerk
2t as ex-officio Tax Assessor. 4yt j


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By
Robert Smith
ICEUTICAL CHEMIST
Port St. J-.


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Vol JAMES BASS
At Sunny State Service Station


i Records! Records!
WE HAVE ALL THE LATEST
HITS! ALBUMS, TOO
ST. JOE FURNITURE AND
APPLIANCE COMPANY


Plumbing GENERAL PLUMBING
REPAIRS SEWER CLEANING and REPAIR

G. W. BRODNAX
Phone 94 At St. Joe Sign Shop



SSI ERS SCHNEIDER'S
Clothing for All the Family
-THE MOST COMPLETE LINE IN
THE CITY


COMPLETE SERVICE
WE HANDLE ALL TYPES OF INSURANCE
FIRE LIFE CASUALTY BONDS
We recommend fire insurance because its easy to start a fire

C c y BUCK ALEXANDER


MEET YOUR
FRIENDS
AT

LeHARDY'S BAR


WILKS JEWELRY COMPANY
Diamonds and Jewelry
WE TEACH WATCHES TO
t. TELL THE TRUTH



McGill's Refrigeration Service
DOMESTIC and COMMERCIAL
Appliance Service and Acetylene
Welding
Phone 299 Port St. Joe, Fla.


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THE STAR
Phone 51 Port St. Joe, Fla.


the :building vacated by Brigman.
Haven't heard wIo'll move into
Emmett's former location. .
Troy Jones is progressing rapidly
with his remodeling job on Fran-
ces' GrilT. and he hopes to be open
shortly. Says he's going to special-
ize on barbecued chicken, and will
also operate a delicatessen..


CATHOLIC SERVICES
Mass is held at St. Joseph's
Chapel the first Sunday of each
month at 8 a. m. Second, third and
fourth Sundays at 10 a. m.

Expect Tumble In Canned Foods
Those in the now predict that
canned foods will take a tumble in
the spring.


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