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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 20, 1946
Frequency: weekly
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Subjects / Keywords: Newspapers -- Port Saint Joe (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


VOLUME X PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1946 NUMBER 12


Your Xmas Seal

Donation Keeps

Association Up

Those Who Have Neglected To Pay
For Seals Sent Them Are
Urged To Do So At Once

Some time ago, back in Novem-
ber, most residents of Gulf county
received a letter from the Gulf
County Tuberculosis Association
containing an invitation to partici-'
!pate in the work of the association
-by purchasing the Christmas Seals
enclosed.
Many of us promptly accepted
that invitation by buying the seals.
A few of us intended to accept, but
somehow we forgot to send in the
money 'for our seals. Our negli-
gence did not mean that we were
not interested in the association,
that we did not want it to continue
its excellent work in preventing
the spread of tuberculosis in our
community. Far from it-we want
the work to go ahead. We simply
forgot that the association cannot
function unless 'we purchase the
seals, the sale of which is the sole
support of the association.
It still is not too late to answer
the invitation of the tuberculosis
association. We can still show our
interest in its work, we can still
participate in its community health
program by sending in the money
for our seals today.

Special Christmas Services

Sunday At Baptist Church
Next Sunday the First Baptist
Church will be the scene of Christl-
mas services offering a rather at-
tractive vareity.
At the morning services, the mu-
sic, the sermon and every other
part of tHe. service, will feature
the proper emphasis on Christmas.
Congregational singing will consist
of Christmil 5knigs, the organist
will 'present music appropriate to
the season, and the pastor will
speak on "Happy Birt-hday, Dear
Jesus!"
The evening .service will be; held
at the regular hour of 7:30 ann
will feature a Christmas cantata,
"A Chorus In the Skies," tby Frea
B. Holton, presented by the youthl
choir under the direction of Miss
Erline. McClellan, with accompani-
ment by organist and pianist.
Everyone is cordially invited to
attend and enjoy these services.

RECEPTION TO BE HELD FOR
METHODIST PASTOR TONIGHT
A reception in honor of the Rev.
and Mrs. L. W. Tubb will be. held
at the Methodist parsonage this
evening from 8 to 9:'30 o'clock. It
is being sponsored by the Woman's
Society of Christian Service.
All members of the congregation
and interested friends are cordially
invited to attend.

Vet Office Closed For Holidays
The contact officer for the Vet-
erans Administration, who is at the
selective service office every Wed-
Tiesdday morning, announces that
be will discontinue his calls here
until January 8.

Home From Visit
Mrs. Bill Ferrell and daughter,
Lina Ann, returned home Tuesday
from a visit of several days in
Quincy with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Neeley Nix.
Return From Business Trip
Mrs. W. J. Ferrell and Mrs. Tom
Braxton returned Monday from a
business trip to Jacksonville.


Holy Communion To Be

Observed At St. James

There will be a midnight celebra-
tion of the Holy Communion on
Christmas Eve at St. James Epis-
coipal Church. The service will be-
gin at 11:45 p. m. with the singing
of carols. Carols will also be
used throughout the service itself
wherever hymns and chants are
called for. For those who are not
able to attend the midnight service
there will be a celebration of the
Holy Communion at 11 a. m. on
Christmas Day.
On this' coming Sunday the regu-
lar schedule of services will be re-
sumed: Celebration of the Holy
Communion at 7:30 a. m., Sunday
school at 9:30 a. m., morning
prayer and sermon at 11 a. in.
All the regular and Christmas
services of St. James are open to
the public, there being no restrict.
tion placed upon attendance.

Last Rites Held Friday
For Claude G. Rish

Funeral services were held last
Friday in We'wahitchka for Claude
G. Rish, 58, supervisor of registra-
tion for Gulf county, who passed
away the previous day at the Port
St. Joe Municipal Hospital. The
service was conducted by the Port
St. Joe Masonic Lodge, of which
Mr. Rish was a member. Interment
was in Jelhu cemetery.
Mr. Rish is survived by his wife,.
Mrs. Edna Rish, and three chil-
dren, Micliell. Lucillheat-i.Alex, of
Wewahitchka; one sister, Mrs. J.
R. Neves of Ft. Gaines, Ga., .and
four brothers, H. E., James F. and
Roy P. Rish of Wewahitchka, and
Ralph F. Rish of Brunswick, Ga.

White City Demonstration

Club In Christmas Meeting

The newly-organ.ized White City
Home Demonstration Club held its
December meeting at the commun-
ity hall with 15 members present.
Mrs. Wilma Revell, home demon-
stration agent, assisted by Mrs.
Margaret Hardy, conducted an in-
stallation, program which was very
im pressive.
After a brief business period the
meeting was turned over to Mrs.
Dorene Spears and Mrs. Jeanette
Antley, who conducted a series of
games that were enjoyed by all.
Imnmediately following the pro-'
gram the members gathered about
the Christmas tree and opened and
displayed each lovely and useful
gift. The tree was beautifully dec-
orated by Mrs. Ella Stebel and
Mrs. Malbel Christmas.
At the close, of the meeting Mrs.
Blount and Mrs. Croxton served
cocoanut cake and coffee to those
present.
Attend Xmas Program At DeLand
Mr. and Mrs. J. 0. Baggett and
Miss Alma Baggett returned Tues-
d.ay from DeLand, where they at-
tended the Christmas program at
Stetson University. They state the
outstanding feature was Handel's
oratorio, "The Messiah," presented
Sunday afternoon by the college
glee club and symphony orchestra.
Miss Carolyn Baggett, a junior at
the university, 'was among the
singers in the chorus.
---- ------
Expected Home For Holidays
Miss Margie Smith, who has been
attending junior college in Marion,
Va., is expected home today to
spend the Christmas vacation with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Watson
Smith.


Santa Claus Will

Pay Port St. Joe

Visit Tomorrow


Jolly Old Saint Will Bring Yule
Gifts To White and Colored
Youngsters

By TOM BYRNE
Local Representative Claus & Co.
Hear ye! Hear ye! Santa Claus
is coming to town!
All you children, and mothers
and fathers-Santa Claus is going
to be in Port St. Joe tomorrow at
two Christmas trees. He will ar-
rive by plane and be brought in
from the airport by the fire truck,
visiting the white folks at 3 o'clock
at a Christmas tree already set up
on the vacant lot next the police
station on Reid Avenue, and greet-
ing the colored folks at 6 o'clock
at a tiee to be erected in front of
Peters' store in the colored, quar-
ters.
Santa will come with a pack on
his, back full of bags of candy and
fruit for each. child, The, high
school band will beon hand to
greet Santa, and the.high school
glee club will welcome lim with
song. There 'will also be a program
at the tree in the quarters.
Members of the Junior Chamber
of Commerce, composed of young
and old citizens of Port St. Joe, are
on the welcoming committee and
are arranging for this visit, and are
providing the tree, its' decorations
and will help Santa.to bring his
gifts of candy and fruit. A com-
mittee of ladies is helping also by
making ready some of the things
to go into Santa's pack.
The Jaycees are anxious that
Santa receive a real welcome iln
Port St. Joe, since arrangements
f his visit were made at the last
minute, rather crowding his sched-
ule for this section, and are urging
everyone to turn out for this cele-
bration. Those who are children by
reason of their tender years, and
thos-e w ho are children in heart
regardless of their years, are in-
vited to the tree. Santa will have
plenty for all the young people, but
the chamber is asking the indul-
gence of the older children by re-
questing them to stand back when
Santa calls up the young ones for
their gifts.
The group of public spirited city-
zens making up the Jaunior Cham-
ber of Commerce are hoping to
make this Christmas tree, or some
similar celebration of the Christ-
mas season, an annual community
.ffair. and plan to set the prece-
dent this year for better celelbra-
tions in the years to come.
--k
No Birthday Ball Scheduled

In Infantile Paralysis Drive

Joe Mira, Gulf county chairman
of the annual drive for the National
Foundation for Infantile Paralysis,
which is held. each January, an-
nounced yesterday that there will
be no dance held this year.
It has been the custom in the
past to stage a "President's Birth-
dlay Ball" each year the latter part
of January.

PORT NEWS
Sailed-
Dec. 13-E. R. Kem9p.
Dec. 15-Atlantic Coast.
Dec. 16-Gulfgem.
Due To Arrive-
Dec. 21-E. R. Kemp.
Dec. 22-Gulfgem.
Dec. 26-Gulfking.
Dec. 27-E. R. Kemp.


The Star Will Be Issued
Early Next Two Weeks
----
Next week's issue of The Star
will go to press about Tuesday
noon in order that the Christ-
mas greeting advertisements of
the business establishments of
the city will be in the hands of
our readers on Christmas Day.
So look for your Star next week
Tuesday evening or Wednesday
morning.
The New Year's edition will
follow the same schedule, for the
same reason, so we ask that
those of you who have news items
to please get them in to the of-
fice by Monday evening, for both
weeks. We will certainly appre-
ciate your co-operation.
We would like particularly to
have stories of Christmas parties
held recently to grace our Christ-
mas edition.



Fire Tuesday Morning

Damages LeHardy Bar

The fire department was called
out about 12:45 Tuesday morning
to extinguish a blaze in the Le-
Hardy Bar and Billiard Parlor.
The. blaze, which was confined to
t partition and a small section or
the ceiling, apparently started from
a lighted cigaret carelessly tossed'
into a trash box by some thought-
less customer.
Dainage to the interior of the
build.iing was estimated to be in
the neighborhood of $300, and dam-
age to stock at about $250, all of
which was covered by insurance.


Jaycees Sponsoring
Basketball League

A city basketball league, spon-
sored by the Junior Chamber or
Commerce, will begin play immedi-
ately after the Christmas, holidays'.
It is planned to have four teams in
the league, three of which already
are sponsored by the St. Joe Paper
Company, McCoy Stores and Mer-
chants.
All basketball players who have
not yet been signed up by one ot
the above listed teams are asked
to leave their name and address
at the Carver Drug Store


------MRS. VAN HORN-----DIES
MRS. VAN HORN DIES


Mrs. Carrie Bell Van Horn, 73, a
life-long resident of this section,
passed away at her home in We-
wahitchka at 6:30 Tuesday night.
Funeral services were held, from
the family home yesterday after-
noon, with interment in Roberts
cemetery.

HeretFor Holidays
Mel Magidson from F. S. C. W.,
Tallahassee, Cecil Costin Jr., from


Local Man Dies

of Heart Attack

While Driving

J. K. Williams of Highland View
Stricken Tuesday While
En Route Home

John Kendeall Williams of High-
land View died almost instantly of
a heart attack about 12:30 p. m.
Tuesday while driving his car on
Garrison Avenue en route hdme[.
A colored man in a car following
Williams' jeep with a trailer at-
tached saw the car swerve sud-
denwly from. the road and go into
the ditch. When he stopped his car
he found, Williams slumped over
the wheel. A passing taxi-driver
alsp stopped andi then drove to the
school house .and, informed Chief of
Police Buck Griffin, who immedi-
ately rushed to the scene and then
put in a call to Dr. J. R. Nortonm
After examination, Dr. Norton an-
nounced that Williams 'had died
almost instantly.
Williams is survived by his
wife, Mrs. Luna E. Williams, and
two sons, K. T. and Eugene Wil-
liams. of Highland View; one sis-
ter, Mrs. 0. S. Pusey, and, two
brothers, Otis and Orie Willanrl,
all of Fayettville, N. C.
Funeral services were held, at
Big Tree Baptist Church, near
Moultrie, Ga., yesterday afternoon
at 3 o'clock, with interment in the
family plot. The Comforter Fu-
neral Home was in charge of local
ararngements. -.


Need of Library Indicated
By Withdrawal of Books

Further proof that the public 11i
brary being sponsored by the Ju-
nior Woman's Club will fill a long-
felt need, here is indicated by a
report yesterday from Miss Mar-
jorie Philyaw, school librarian, in
which she stated that while regu-
lations do not allow the withdrawal
of books from the library by stu-
dents over a long holiday period,
the requests have been so numer-
ous that the rule was waived this
Yuletide and up to y sterday more
than 80 books had been taken out.
"And the amazing part of it is,"
said Miss Phiflyaw, "that the greater
part of the books issued had not
been assigned for home study. This


seems to indicate that the students
are eager to read good books."


Edward Bartee Home On Leave
Pfc. Edward Bartee arrived last
week from Scott Field, Ill., for a
short visit with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. C. E. Boyer, before re-
porting for overseas duty.

Patient At Hospital
Friends of Mrs. W. C. Pridigeon
will learn with regret that she is
a patient at the local hospital. We


the University of Florida. Gaines- wish for her a speedy return to
ville, A'isley Cos-tin from Gulfport, health.
Miss., and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Carr
from Tuskegee, Ala., are spending
the holidays here with Mr. and a
Mrs,. C. Z,. Costin.

Home For Holidays
The Misses' Virginia Pridgeon \
and Betty Jo Lane arrived Tuesday
from Auburn, Ala., to spend the
Christma's .holidays here with their N
parents.

Have Visitors From Georgia
Mrs. 0. L. Benton and son from --)-.
Bainbridge. Ga.. visited here last
week with her daughter and fam- E.|
ily, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Parker. ,








PAGE TWO THE SAPRSD


FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20 1 6


Highland View Is Taking will erect soon. 1 Martin Sells Beach Club;
I Yes, let me call attention to J.
On Aspects of Metropolis E. Pittman's handsome new gro- Enters Woodwork Business
cery store that is so well lighted
By W. H. WEEKS and equipped. Also to the new gro- Martin has sold Martin's
(Editor's Note: The views ex- cery and. meat market that is n"-
pressed herein are strictly those of ing stocked by Katherine -Brown Beach Club at Beacon Hill to JacK
Mr. Weeks and if they bear any re- and Brooks Kennington, who have Prince and. Fred S. Higgins who
semblance to anything dead or so skilfully converted the building plan many improvements at this
live. that is merely a coincidence. formerly occupied', by Mack Miller np uilar establishment.


As many as 40,000 weed seeds A combine has been developed
have been counted in a square foot which digs, sacks an< loads pota-
of soil. toes.


Anyway, if we didn't print this ef-
fusion, W. H. would be in on our
necks yelping about "class distinc-
tion" and "suppression of news.")
Greetings from Highland View,
Florida! Nine years ago an open
forest, but today you will find a
busy little village that is growing
into a progressive community that
is beginning to sparkle like the
tinsel on the overburdened Yule
tree.
We have four churches, seven


into one as modern as tomorrow.
W. H. Weeks is expanding his
store into the *space formerly used
by the Pittman Grocery and will
modernize it with fluorescent light-
ing.
The newly-established postoffice
will be in the Weeks building after
January 1, with Mrs. Weeks as
acting postmistress.
(We'll have to disagree with you
on that last statement, W. H., since
Uncle Sambo recognizes only post-


grocery stores, one dry goods store, masters-never postmistresses-so
one door and woodworking factory, your will will have to be a post-
a dry cleaning establishment, a master.-Ye Ed.)
cafe and fish market, an electric ----
shop and a patent on our expansive Paper Shortage Worries Uncle Sam
view of St. Josephs Bay and glor- The alarmingly serious news-
ious sunsets that beggar all de- print shortage has overlapped to
scription. other fields. Uncle Sam is worried
Watch for our new sign at the about getting paper for your in-
Port of Entry that W. C. Forehand come tax blanks.


Mr. Martin has purchased the
St. Joe Wood Works from A. H.
Mathews and secured a half inter-
est in the St. Joe Sign Shop from
G. W. Milstead. He contemplates
expanding into the furniture man-
ufacturing business, both wood and
metal, and expects eventually to
employ at least 20 men.


ST. JOE SIGN SHOP
"If It's Made of Wood, We'll
Make It"
WINDOWS, DQORS, SASH,
SCREENS, BOATS, KITCHEN
CABINETS, OR ANYTHING
MADE OF WOOD OR
PLYWOOD 1-10*
Ask Us for Bids and Free Estimates
Your Business Solicited
Phone 94 Third Street


4A'JAA)r'


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TRIUMPH!


How beautiftilly it takes
to a town setting. The
jacket soft with forward
flare the skirt
following a straight line.
Swansdown tailored in
Pacific all wool crepe.
.Sizes 10 to 18.

$49.50














As seen in
Mademoiselle


Mouchette's Style Shop


Was 6.50
TRAVEL IRON





6*14.95
Does away with "suitcase
wrinkles." A rare value! .


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SUr


"Breakfaster"
Cooks breakfast
right at the table. 0
See it today!


CHECKERBOARD AND CHECKERS
TELEPHONE SET CHRISTMAS TREES


TRAIN SET


PERCALE DOG


SEWING AND EMBROIDERY SET,


PLANE SET


BABY SEAT


~ C~d0 0I LCLh L


ARCHERY SET


SCOOT PLANE


TEDDYBEAR XYLOPHONE


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HORSESHOE GAME KIDDIE WAGON
KIDDE PULL TRAIN WHEELBARROW
ROCKY MOUNTAIN EXPRESS
COLORED BLOCKS IN WAGON
PERCALE DOGS, 4 STYLES
DeLUXE PAINT SET CUDDLY PANDA
STEAM SHOVEL BOUNCING HORSE


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ARCHERY SETS
Were $5.95 NOW $4.76!




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PAGE TWO


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


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FRIAYDEEMBR 0, 94 TH SARPOT S. OEGUF CUNY, LOIDAPA TIRE


Powell On Police Force
Haiold Powell is the latest addi-
tion to the city police force.
Advertising doesn't cost-it PAYS!

(6uaranttrrb
Super Powerful
ROACH SPRAY


offers DOUBLE
YOUR MONEY
SBACK if not
satisfied with
results.


Pints 59c Quarts 98c
Gulf Hardware & Supply Co.
Port St. Joe, Florida


Visiting In Mississippi
Mrs. G. S. Croxton left Tuesday
for Fayette, Miss., for an extended
visit with her daughter and fam-
ily, Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Noble.

Portland' cement comes from
England.


$50 BORROW $300
AT ONCE
ON YOUR OWN
SIGNATURE OR
SECURITY

CENTURY LOAN
COMPANY
Leo Kennedy, Manager
PHONE 61
Port St. Joe, Florida


Opening Tonight!



FRED'S BEACH CLUB
(Formerly Martin's Beach Club)
BEACON HILL
Ten Miles West of Port St. Joe-Route 98


FRIDAY, DEC. 20


DINING AND DANCING

SHORE DINNERS

STEAKS CHOPS CHICKEN


NO COVER CHARGE!
Minimura Charge of $1.00 Per Person for
Beverage or Food

YOUR PATRONAGE WILL BE APPRECIATED


FRED S. HIGGINS
Manager and Operator'



SEE THESE SPECIALS AT


ST. JOE SIGN SHOP
OIL CIRCULATING HEATERS
OIL 2-BURNER HEATERS
OIL COOK STOVES
LIVING ROOM SUITES
BREAKFAST ROOM SUITES
WOOD HEATERS ICE BOXES METAL BEDS
STRAIGHT CHAIRS ROCKING CHAIRS

REMEMBER We Repair or Manufacture
Anything Made of Wood or Iron.
WELDING BRAZING CABINET WORK
MILL WORK- SIGN PAINTING
We Make Windows, Doors and Screen Window
Frames We Specialize In Oil Stove Repairs.


WE BUY ANYTHING OF VALUE!
WHAT HAVE YOU? TURN IT INTO EXTRA CASH!



ST. JOE SIGN SHOP
Plenty of Quarter-Round and Door Stop On Hand.
PHONE 94 SEE US FOR YOUR NEEDS!


LETTERS
TO THE EDITOR
, . . . . .
Mt. Vernon, Ala.
Dec. 11, 1946
Dear Brother Bill-Here's writing'
at you. Enclosed: is check for my
subscription to The Star.
We are, very comfortably situated
here. We have a very nice pastor's
.'ome. The. church is located just
across the street. We have a loyal
group of people here and they
have given us a cordial welcome.
The prospect for a successful year's,
work looks good.
Incidentally, I have learned that
this is mighty good fishing terri-
tory. Come on up and we will ag-
gravate some of the finny tribe.
Kindest regards to Mrs. Smith,
Wesley and you.
"0. D."
(Ed, Note.: For the information
of those few who perchance do not
know who "0. D." is, it is Rev. 0.
D. Langston, former Methodist pas-
tor here.)

Caldwell's Stand On Cigaret
Tax Amazes Mayor of Ocala

Mayor John Marshall Green of
Ocala, chairman of the legislative
committee of the Florida League
of Municipalities, states that he is
amazed at the disfavor with which
Governor Caldwell looks upon the
proposal of the league that the
state legislature reallocate to the
cities taxes, collected within the
cities on the sale of cigarets.
"In labeling this effort a raid oni
the state treasury the governor ap-
parently has forgotten that by far
the greatest portion, of funds comes


NEW ELECTRIC LINE I.S
BEING BUILT INTO COUNTY

The Gulf Coast Electric Co-op-
erative, which recently purchased
the power and light company in
Wewahitchka, has a crew of men
busy running a high power line to
the county seat from its power
plant in Bay county.
The Gulf Coast Co-op will also
take over the line recently erected
from Kinard through the Buckhorn
section by the Graceville Co-opera-
tive.


Advertising don't cost--It PAYSI


DR. C. L. REICHERTER
OPTOMETRIST
EYES EXAMINED-GLASSES FITTED
*
Ritz Theatre Building Hours: 8 to 5
First Floor Phone 560
PANAMA CITY, FLA.


The Tattler


SPECIAL!
Silver King
PEN and PENCIL SET
Guaranteed $3.50


SPECIAL I
Silver King
FOUNTAIN PENS
Guaranteed $1.95


Vol. I Friday, December 20, 1946 Number 21


Yule Values Ring Christmas

Bells At Boyles Department

11 Store F


DEAR SHOPPERS:
Yes, Yule Values with more
punch and less profit are hitting
the mark! Hundreds of wise cus-
tomers are saving many dollars on
practical, useful gifts for the en-
tire family from Boyles Depart-
ment Store. Here's another pleas-
ant thought no bills from
this store to take the joy out of
a brand New Year that will soon,
be here! "Pay Cash and Pay Less"
,- Mi IT -n^ man", v /^ n n


from within the municipalities ,utlu als imiea "a ry as nan
themselves," said Green. "The gov- Worry Less:'
ernor says that if the proposed
legislation is adopted, the state I Wouldn't it be a fine thing if
would 'smother the cities wif a all.hearts could be as warm ann
kindly attention.' What is meant generous and all 'faces as inIl_,:
ly that is not clear, but in an) and cheerful throughout the en-
case it would be better to be tlhe year as at C'hristmas, time?
smothered with kindly attentions Wouldn't it be great if we thoughli
than to) be starved for lack of at- ot others all through the year as
tention. much as we are thinking now? Is
"The state has already curt-aileu this practical and possible? Could
the opportunities of the municipali- we afford it? Suppose you answer
ties 'to adequately provide for while we make a note that it does
themselves at home by homestead not always take money to express
exemption, limitations on the power thoughtfaluess and consideration,
of cities to tax liquor and other tolerance and goodwill. That
forms of business, and no substi- thought would ease the. financial
tute for this loss of revenue has burden to some extent while ft-
been provided." nances do play a very prominent
_part in the matter of living and
Spend Week-end In Jax working. While we are talk-
Mr. and. Mrs. Ed. Ramsey spent ing finances it might be well to
two days in Jacksonville last week mention
where Mr. Ramsey consulted an YULE VALUE NO. 17
eye specialist. Useful, Attractive
I WOVEN RUGS
$1.99
I (Values up to $3.45)


I it'Vo4 1


Perfect Beauty
is one of the elements
that contribute so much
to peace and comfort
in our every service.
When the need arises,
let us serve


Comforter Funeral Home
218 SEVENTH STREET
PHONE 326 Day or Night
24-Hour Ambulance Service


A pleasant customer from Carra-
belle last week who has had a
great deal of difficulty finding
wearable, comfortable shoes, ex-
pressed e'er delight over three pair
of "Natural Bridge" wonder shoes.
which she now owns. Now she-
knows, her shoe problem ends here!

Popular high school students
Jack Ricketson and George Con-
nell did some nice pinch hitting
for us last Saturday. Seems that
Jack, Sara B. and Betty Jean P.
were in a race for high score and
Jack did some personal shopping
to make it more interesting! .
Here comes
YULE VALUE NO. 19
(DeLuxe)
Men's and Boy's
Leather Coats and Jackets
20% OFF
MARKED PRICES!
They must go regardless of profit!
. It won't be long until the
Spring Suits will be hanging where
these garments were. Better make
a note of this and ring another
Christmas hell with savings!

Space does not permit us to do
justice to many items, so we'll
merely mention a number of values
to help you make out your Gift
List. For Her Genuine
Leather Handbags, $5.00; Leather
and Fabric Gloves, $1.50 to $4.95;
Slips, $2.50 to $4.70; Robes, $7.95
to $16.50; Sweaters, Linens, 'Ker-


chiefs, nmbroidered Pillow uases,
A bright, cheerful color assort- j Bed Jackets, Head Scarfs, Bed-
ment, sizes 24x34 and 27x36 with spreads and Blankets, Coats and
fringed ends. These will make Dresses. .... .For Him White
gifts sure to please! Just try to Sport Sihrts, Socks galore, Ties by"
match this value! the hundreds, Gloves (Stecson),
Wright Hats $7 to $10, all wool
It was good to see Mrs. C. A. Sweaters with or without sleeves,
LeHardy, Sr., about town last week Genuine Leather House Shoes, Van
Christmas shopping. It is good that Heusen Sport Shirts, Genuine
years do not dim the Christmas Pigskin Traveling Bags, Flannel
spirit! There's plenty ot Robes, Lawn or Linen Handke.r-
Christmas spirit in chiefs, plain or initialed, all wool
YULE VALUE NO. 18 Galbardine Pants, Leather and Plas-
S,_ -^ n .,--, i W..-4 tic Belts, and Rand Shoes.


0uu rPer C.ent Wool Worsted-
MEN'S SUITS Customers, please don't get t*'le
idea there's nothing to be had this
27.50U to $35.00 yar. We could go on and
Single and Double Breasted, on thru the nite! Bring this list
Shorts and Regulars, 35 to 40. with you and we'll add. to it while
This is a pleasant surprise you're here. Let us wor
our apology to those customers with you and help you make this
who have been informed that we the most pleasant ChrIstmas ever:
did not expect to have another suit Yours for 365 Days or
shipment before Christmas. We're Christmas Spirit,
glad to have this opportunity to! R. GLENN BOYLES.
get this information to you in P. S.-Pre-1947 Coats, Suits and
time. Frocks arriving NOW!


FRIDAY, DECEMRER 20, 194-9


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


PACE THREE








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


PAGE FOUR


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
tPostoffice, Port St. Joe, Fla.. under Act of March 3, 1879.
SUBSCRIPTION INVARIABLY PAYABLE IN ADVANCE
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-. TO ADVERTISERS-In case of error or omissions in adver-
tisements, the publishers do not hold themselves liable for
damages further than amount received for such advertisement.
rhe spoken wrord is given scant attention; the printed word
is thoughtfully weighed. The spoken word barely asserts;
the printed word thoroughly convinces. The spoken word
is lo-t; the printed word remains.


Our Country


Right or Wrong


THE START OF A MOVEMENT?
It is with a great deal of satisfaction that we
view the successful efforts of the Port St. Joe
Junior Woman's Club in establishing a public
library in our city, and we trust that every
thinking person will see to it that they secure
a membership in it, for an institution of this
sort will fill a long-felt need here, not only
for the older generation but for the young-
sters who, when school closes are deprived of
the use of a library until the following term.
It.was such a move as this instigated by the
Junior WVoman's Club that resulted in the
magnificent public library system that today
serves the state of California, providing books
all descriptions for every city, town and ham-
let that does not have a public or Carnegie
library.,
.Quite a few years ago in California a few
small towns established libraries similar to
the one that opened here this week, the books
being voluntary contributions by interested


citizens. Other small towns and out-of-the-
way hamlets followed suit and soon these li-
braries were exchanging books with one an-
other. Small weekly papers here and there be-
gan boosting for county libraries for their
particular counties to supply books for these
scattered libraries. They kept pounding away,
and soon the people were demanding that such
central libraries be established, and they were,
here and there about the state.
A very small village was levied to care for
these county-wide library systems, and most
of them could not afford 'the more expensive
books for research work and such, and so the
small papers again took up the cudgel from
all sections of the state, suggesting that the
state of California establish a central library
to furnish any book or books upon request to
the county libraries. This was finally accom-
plished, and today every town in California
has access to books that formerly were avail-
able only in the larger centers of population.
Could be that with the aid of clubs in other
cities of Florida working on similar projects
that this little library here in Port St. Joe
will be the nucleus of a state-wide library sys-
tem that would supply books to every town
and hamlet in the state that today is.without
facilities of this type.

The earlier tuberculosis is discovered, the
easier it is to cure. Christmas Seal funds are
used to aid efforts to find the disease early. If
you have not yet sent in your contribution for
the seals you received through the mail, do
so today.

It is better to take pains to prevent acci-
dents than to have accidents give you pain.

One thing, you don't have to fill a horse
with alcohol to keep him from freezing.


This gift miusft-weighfive pounds, contain nothing perishable
or inflammable and have a lot of ME in it I"

U. S. movie fans constitute 65 Caesar, Charlemagne and NaIpoa-
per cent of the world's film audi- eon all used the Saar Valley as a
ence. highway -to conquest.


I l -

The Low Down
from
-Willis Swamp

Editor The Star:
Today I am on "Widom versus,
Education." To explain it, sort
short like and quick, I'd say "wis-
dom" is whut Mr. Franklin and
Mr. G. Washington and the May-
flower folks used when they set
our govt. up in bizness and got it
clickin'. And "education" it s
more .like sumthin in a book that
you prove with figgers and die-
grams but which, when you try it,
it don't work so hot, like in Soctal-
ism where the book sez the profits
go to the people, but which in prac-
tice it turns out they ain't no profit
to go eny place.
You take a -bride and you nibble
on one of her biskits made ac-
cordin' to the latest book-it don't
hold a candle to one of gramma's
gems. Wisdom and "know how"
cum from experience.
We bin thru a book era. In govt.
it the book sez to raise; less corn
so's prices'll be good and tnlv
farmers pay attenshun and raise
less corn and it gits scarce, then
next year another book will ex-
plain how to rashun corn so's
everybhddy will git his share. Twu
'books are wors.er then no books,
you mite say-when the govt. gits
mixed up with corn and perfessers
versus leaving' it to the farmers.
Yours with.tShe low down,
JO SERRA.



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With Christmas Near Methodists Are Asked To scores of childriea in this home
during 1947.
Honor Roll Increases' Remember Children's Home it is pointed Qut that in spite of
.all difficulties of past years, the
The honor roll for -the Port St. With "White Christmas" (Sun- home has grown larger, is taking
Joe schools for the first period re- Cday, December 2,2) just around the care of its children better, and Is
cently published had 78 names oni coiner, the board of directors ot living within its means. Everything
it, but the roll for the second pe-i the Methodist Children's Home at is being done to provide a home
riod, as presented by Prof. W. A. Selma, Ala., in a final appeal, again atmosphere for the children rather
Biggart, contains 104 names. Could calls on Methodists of West Florida than the usual institutional type.


it be because Christmas is just
around the corner? Tbhe roll fol-
lows:
First Grade--Mike Morton, Phyl-
lis Skinner, Bulene Johnson, Ray-
mond Earl Pickerman, Bobby MI-
nus, Elaine Wood,, Jerome Strick-
land.
Second Grade-Jean Mahon, Bar-
bara Mitchell, Martha Jean Ham-
mock, Frances McGould, Maxine
Walker, Wayne Davis, Billy Me-
Keithen, Celia Tomlinson, Gerala
Huggins, Donald Kinard, Michael-
Roche, Shirley Dykes, Blair Shu-
ford, Bruce Parker.
Third Grade Marietta Chafin,
Robert Nedley, Mary Agnes Cul-
1epper, Do.otrhy Gay, Frank Le-
Hardy, Thomas Seigers, Patty Goa-
win, Freddie Wages, Mae Strick-
land, Rachel Wimberly, Annette
Ward.
Fourth Grade-Ruth Lynn Ram-
sey, Jessi James Hardy, Sandra
Crawford,! Patsy Wilder, i.nn Ken-
ney, Linda Gail Pyle, Boncile Mc-
Cormick, Carolyn Brignman, Harold
Anderson, Barbara Bond, Wayne
Gay.
Fifth Grade-Judith Mahon, Hil-
dreth Dunlap, Sibbie Brinson, Glen
Garrett, Bobby McKnight, Evonne
Strickland, Ralph McLawbhon.
Sixth Grade-Jane Allemore, Bes-
sie Jean Ruley, Ruth Coe, Jacque-
lyn Keoney, Billy Jo Rich, Daisy
Boyette, George Adkins, Talmadge
Barnes, Walter Allen, Fred Cannon,
Alfred, Broussard,, Bill Jones, Ro')-
ert Price, Donald Ramsey, Jenny
Henderson, Joyce Causey, Salne
Laniet, Nita Vern Love, Annette
Peeples, Allie O'Brian, Leroy Gain-
ous.
Seventh Grade Alice Guilford.,
Jimmy Le-G' ne oi'ris RichIBobby
Gibson, Ernestine Durant, Waddell
Biggart, Barbara Boyles.
Eighth Grade-Eula Mae Burk-
e'tt, Virginia Gloekler.
Ninth Grade-Alice Elder, Mon-
zell Miller, Maxine Guilford.
Tenth Grade Oharles Guilford,
Jane Cabhtham, Memorie Porter.
Eleventh Grade Maxie Brown,
Irene Wilder, Peggy Hardy, Bobby
Broussard, Marion Watts, Tommy
Owens, Katherine Jones, Dorothy
Minus, Ben Elder, Inez Hill.
Twelfth Grade-Mary Otis En-
-finger, Ernest Smith, Helen Heu-
derson, Carol Ann Whitney, Jewel
McMullon.
Christmais Visitors
Miss Gertrude Boyer of St. Louis,
iMo., aad Mrs. H. H. Tillman of At-
lanta, Ga., arrived here. Tuesday of
last week to be the guests of Mr.
and. Mrs. C. E. Boyer and Mr. and
Mrs. Ed Ramsey until after the
Christmas holidays.


Building


Materials
IF YOU NEED
CEMENT
BRICKS
GRAVEL
FILL DIRT
BUILDING SAND
CEMENT BLOCKS
See -
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PHONE 321


and Alabama to make plans for Checks made payable to the
generous contributions on that Methodist Children's Home may be
tlata in their respective churches mailed to Virgil McCain, superin-
to assure the proper care for the tendent of the home, Selma, Ala.


JF YOU'LL STOP JUST ONCE AT
ST.JOE
ELECTRIC SMOP
'1'LL DISCOVER THEIR
NEQUALEB


Now Located at Highland View, Near Chestnut Grocery


Will Spend Winter Here More Sugar-Maybe
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Boyer of Women will have at least 25 per'
Beebee, Ark., arrived last week to cent, maybe 40 per cent, more aSU-
spend, most of the. winter here as gar next year for their tables. if
guests of Mr. and Mrs. ,Ed Ramsey dustrial users will be upped 10 to
and Mr. and, Mrs. C. E. Boyer. 20 per cent.



Your Old Tires Are


Valuable!

We will allow vou a $3.00 trade-

in on your old tires on the pur-

chase price of a new tire as

long as the present stock

on hand lasts.

Always Remember That Our Gasoline Is Two Cents Per
Gallon Less Than Any Other Brand Sold In Port St. Joe


Su.nny State Service
PHONE 227 C. W. "Red" HORTON


g LET US j


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CHRISTMAS


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WE HAVE IN STOCK THE FOLLOWING WHILE THEY LAST:

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JOHNNY WALKER SCOTCH Harwoods CANADIAN WHISKEY
DUNN and McVEY SCOTCH CANADIAN CLUB
SEAGRAM'S V. O.
OLD GRANDAD For That Christmas Fruitcake
OLD TAYLOR WINES BRANDIES LIQUERS
OLD OVERHOLT ALL KINDS AND SIZES
FOUR ROSES GRENADINE ANISINTH CLARISTINE
CARSTAIRS 1788 CHAMPAGNES

CANADIAN CLUB
WALKER'S DeLUXE
Hiram Walker's Christmas PacageI MALKERS ILX



LeHardy's Bar and Billiards Frank's Bar
1 REID AVENUE REID AVENUE


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


FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1946









PA~F ~1X THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1946


Cormick, voice and piano, "Little
Jack Horner"; Agnes Dykes, "Toy
Soldiers"; Annette Ward, "Evening
Bells"; Ruby Lee Farmer, "The
Merry Santa Claus"; Jane Allie-
more, "The Snow Man"; Alden
Farris, "Santa Claus Is Coming to
Town"; Boncile McCormick, voice,
"Away In the Manger," accom-
naniidr hv Jane Afi'emore


J. A. M. Club Enjoys Piano Pupils of Mrs. Frary Immediate ply following the ped ro
Christmas Party In Christmas Program the Chritmnas, tree to enjoy tl=
Opening of gifts. A written musi-
The annual Chriistmas party or The piano pupils of Mrs. T. G. cal contest was held and a prize
the J. A. M. Club was held Mon- Frary last evening were presented awarded for the best score. Re-
day night at the home of Mrs. C. in a Christmas program held at the freshments closed the celebration.
E. Boyer on Fourth Street. After Frary home, as follows: X .
all the guests had arrived, a pic-i Linda Gail Pyle, "Tie Chimes";
ture was made of the club mem- Boncile McCormick, vocal, "Silent 4-H CLUB ELECTS
bers grouped in, front of the tra- Night," accompanied, by Jane Alle- The Port St. Joe 4-H Club this
ditional Christmas tree loaded witn more; Reid Lewis, "Winter Song"; week named the following officers
attractively wrapped packages. Annette Ward, "Jingle Bells"; June for the ensuing year: Bessie Jean
The living and dining rooms of Wise, her own composition, "Dance Ruley, president; Judy Mahon,
the Boyer home wore a festive of the Christmas Stocking"; Sally vice-president; Peggy Philyaw, sec-
holiday air with the decorations ot Lanier, "Away In the Manger"; retary-trea.surer, and Sally Lanier,
Christmas berries and bowls of Anais Lillius, nursery rhyme, "Hot reporter.
narcissus. The table where the' Cross Buns"; Ruby Lee Farmer
buffet dinner was served wa.s laid and June Wise, duet, "Silent' ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH
with a beautiful lace cloth with a Night"; Shirley Stripling, "Bells Thomas D. Byrne, Pastor
centerpiece of fern and narcissus. Do Ring." Sunday services will be held as
The menu consisted of a fruit' Alden Farris, "White Christmas"; follows:
juice cocktail, roast turkey with Linda Gail Pyle, voice and piano. 7:30 a. m.-Holy Communion.
dressing, steamed rice and giblet "The Sleig'h"; Carlene Campbell, 9:30 a. m.-Sunday school.
gravy, congealed vegetable salad, "Christmas Carol"; Boncile Me- 11:00 a. m.-Holy Communion.
home-made cucumber pickles, can-
died' yams, stuffed, celery, cran-
berry sauce, hot rolls, ambrosia,
cake and .coffee, which was served
to the thirteen members of the club
and one visitor. Mrs. W. E. Boyer
of Beelbee, Ark.
After the delicious repast, gifts
were exchanged and when opened ,
caused a chorus of oh's and ah's.
Each guest expressed her pleas- a
ure to the ,hostess of a most en-
joyable .evening as they departed
for their various homes.
First meeting of the new year
will be held January 6 with Mrs.
Florrie Connell at her home on
Third Street. se

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.
Bayview Worship each Sunday
morning at 10:00 o'clock. Church I
school following worship service,
We extend a cordial invitation .. .....
to all to attend these services. --. -. --. '

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


or



Social Activities

Personals Clubs Churches
MYRTICE 0. SMITH, Editor PHONE 51


GUINEA PIG
16 NOT A PIG BUT A
tOOE-N, AND DOES. NOT
COME. FROM GUINEA. IT
ORIGMIATED IN SOUTH
AMERICA.
We can't come to each of our
customers' doors to extend our
greetings, so we are taking this
opportunity to say to ALL of
you: "Let there be light, song
and gladness in your hearts."
That is the wish we send you
with this Christmas greeting:
MERRY CHRISTMAS!


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your Ford. Nor does anyone but a Ford dealer
have the latest Ford repair methods-designed by
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Will Visit In South Florida and, Mrs. Christmas will visit in
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and Mrs. Charles Stebel expect to Beach.
leave Sunday for South Florida to t
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20,1946


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


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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1946 THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA PAG SEVEN


St. James Sunday School

Plans Christmas Party
The Sunday school of St. James
Episcopal Church -will* have its
Christmnas party at 7 o'clock Mon-
day evening, December 23, in the
parish house. There will-be games
for the younger children as they


day season, gather, and then the singing of
Preceding the shower the hon- carols.
oree was presented with a beauti- The much-loved Chrnisms puein,
ful corsage by the co-hostesses, "Twas the Night Before Christ-
Mrs. Gibson and Mrs,. Fred McLean. mas," and, the story of the birth of
The refrerjiment table was coi- Jesus from the Gospel of St. Luke
ered with a lace cloth and centered will be read. Santa Claus will pay
with a low arrangement of youpon a visit to the children gathered
flanked by lighted tapers in crys- about the lighted Christmas tree,
tal holders. At one end of the table and will give out candy and fruit.
was placed the punch ,bowl, bal-
anced at the opposite end, by a sli- This party is for all childern who
ver tray holding decorative cook- belong to St. James Church, wne-
ies. Miss Sarah Kelley and Miss their or not they are yet old enough
Margaret Belin presided at the Ito attend Sunday school. Adult
punch bowl, while the bride's, book i members of the congregation are
was presiided over by Mrs. Robert' invited to witness the festivities,


Tyler.
During the appointed hours many
guests called, and the honoree re-
ceived an assortment of lovely and
useful gifts.
.K t a *t
GRAYDON FAIRCLOTH
-Mr., and Mrs. W. F. Faircloth oft
White City. announce the marriage
of. their daughter, Nelile, to Wil-'
liam K. Graydon of Montgomery,
Ala., on December 10.

Visitors From Bainbridge
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Thursby and
children of Bainbridge, Ga., visited
here Tuesday with Mr. and .Mrs; C.
Thursby.


and. au members of the church wimi
present their gifts for *the Christ
mas basket to go to some family
to make its Christmas brighter.
The gathering of articles for the
Christmas basket is under the aus-
pices of the Women's Auxiliary or
St. James Church.
st At at
Students Home From University
Walter Johnson and Tommy Kel-
ley, students at the University of
Florida, Gainesville, arrived here
Wednesday. Tommy will visit for
a few days before continuing on to
Chapman, Ala. Walter will spend
the holidays here with his parents,
Mr. and. Mrs. J. E, Johnson.


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EVERY BODY


WELCOME!


FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH


"HOLDING FORTH THE WORD OF LIFE"-
R. F. HALLFORD, Pastor Telephone 156
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22, 19.46
9:45-Bible School for all.
10:55-Morning Worship. Sermon Topic:
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DEAR JESUS!"
6:25-Baptist Training Union.
7:30-Evening Worship.
CHRISTMAS CANTATA.




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C. W. 'Red' Horton
SUNNY STATE SERVICE
PHONE 227 PORT ST. JOE, FLA.

Always Remember That Our Gasoline Is Two Cents Per
Gallon Less Than Any Other Brand Sold In Port St. Joe


SSocial Activities

Personals Clubs Churches
MYRTICE 0. SMITH, Editor PHONE 51


Marigene Taunton Is
Honored At Shower
The home of Mrs. Roy Gibson,
Jr., was' the scene of a lovely tea
shower last Saturday afternoon,
complimenting Marigene Taunton,
bride-elect, whose- marriage to John
Morris Lane will highlight the hol.-


HOWDY, WORLD
Mr. and Mrs. William G. Darcey
of this city announce the birth ol
a son, December 12, at the munici-
pal hospital.

Mr. and Mrs. Foyal Pitts of this
city announce the birth of a'daugh-
ter, Brenda Floy, on December 13
at the municipal hospital.

Mr. and Mrs. Ellis H. LiviigsTpn
of Port St. Joe are announcing the
birth of a son, Robert Ellis, at the
municipal hospital, December 13.

Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Grimsley of
this city are the proud parents. of
a son, born December 13 at the
municipal hospital.

Mr. and Mrs. John Henry Boy-
ette of Tyndall Field announce the
birth of a son, David Frank, on De-
cember 14 at the Port St. Joe Mu-
nicipal Hospital.
ot
Mir. and Mrs. S. L. Turner of Ap-
alachicola announce the birth of a
daughter on December 15 at the
Port St. Joe Municipal Hospital.

Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Baxley of
Overstreet are the proud parents
of a daughter, born December 15
at the Port St. Joe Municipal Hos-
pital. The young lady has been
named Sandra Diann.
It
Mr. and' Mrs. W. H. Linton of We-
vahitchka announce the birth of
a son, Terry Wayne, on December
16 at a Panama City hospital.

Mr. and Mrs. John Allen of Ap-
alachicola announce the birth of a
daughter on December 18 at the
Port St. Joe Muncipal Hospital.
sn
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Gregory o.
Sumatra announce the birth of a
daughter on December 19 at the
Port St. Joe Municipal Hospital.

BAPTIST CIRCLE THREE
!N MEETING MONDAY
Circle Three of the Baptist W.
-M. S. met Monday with Mrst. Tom
Strickland at her home on Garri-
son Avenue. Yuletide decorations
were used beautifully in the home.
Mrs. W. 0. Nichols, circle chair-
man, opened the meeting by read-
Ing Luke 2:1-20. This was followed
with prayer by Mrs. Strickland and
several Christmas selections were
read by Mrs. Nichols, after which
committee chairmen gave: their re-
ports. Replacing the annual ex-
change of gifts, the members
brought presents for needy chil-
dren.
The meeting was closed witn
prayer by Mrs. W. C. Pridgeon, W.
%M. S. president, following which
the hostess served fruitcake and
coffee to the ten members and two
visitors present.
It V .t
METHODIST W. S. C. S.
ENJOYS CHRISTMAS PARTY
The Woman's Society of Chris-
tian Service of the Methodist
Church were entertained Monday
afternoon 'with a Christmas party
at the .home of Mrs. Ralph Swatts,
which was beautifully decorated
with cedar, Christmas lights, tree
and other holiday decorations.
The Susie Peachi Foster Circle
was in charge of the regular pro-
gram, which was presented by Mrs.
Roy Gaskin, Mrs. John Blount,
Mrs. W. T. Mosely and Mrs. W. F.
John-son. Little Glenna Boyles sang
"Silent Night," Ruth Ramsey gave
a reading on "Parson Brown" and
Mrs. E. M. Godfrey sang "0 Little
Town of Bethlehem."
The members presented the food
for the Christmas baskets which
are to be given to the needy and
following adjournment, the hostess
served fruitcake and coffee to her
guests.

Visitors From Tallahassee
Mrs. J. L. Hughes and sons ol
Tallahassee were guests Saturea.l
of Mrs. Toni Strickland.


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MARY FAYE TOWERY IS hers present. Mrs. T. V. Morris
HONORED ON BIRTHDAY brought the devotional from the
Mrs. S. L. Towery honored her second chapter of Luke. Gifts were
little daughter, Mary Faye, on her brought to fix a Christmas box ana
seventh birthday' last Friday after- an offering of $7 for war relief was
noon with a party at the Towery taken. Following a brief business
home on Garrison Avenue. After session, the meeting was closed
enjoying games on the lawn, the with prayer by Mrs. C. W. Enfinger.
small guests gathered on the front A social hour was enjoyed at the
porch around a lace-covered, table conclusion of the meeting, during
centered with a two-tier pink and which the hostess served tasty re-
white birthday cake bearing seven freshments to her guests.
lighted candles.
After singing "Happy Birthday,"
the guests were served cake, ice (Additional Society On Page 8)
cream, soft drinks, Christmas can-
dies and nuts. Favors of vari-col-
ored balloons were presented to Y our R audio
each child, after which the' hon-
oree opened the many lovely gifts IS THE MOST
she received. .. IS THE MOST
Enjoying the affair with Mary MODERN LINK
Faye were Dolores Chism, Glenna
Boyels, Maxine Walker, Celia Tom- WITH THE
lins'on, Ann Ward-, Jane Allemore,
Bobby Ward, Reid Lewis, Dorothy OUTSIDE WORLD
Singletary, Gail Fleis lel, Frances
McGill, Jean Mahon, Elizabeth Ann Keep It In Tiptop
Brown, Marie Talley, Patty Brooks, Condition!
3onja Ann 'Blount, Blair Shuford,
Jerome Strickland, Edward Smith, HAVE YOUR RADIO
Bill Chism, Jimmy Wilks, Dekky HAVE YOUR RADIO
Traxler and Kenneth Hurlbut. CHECKED REGULARLY
Assisting Mrs. Towery in serv-
ing and entertaining were Mrs. S.
B. Shuford, Mrs. Tom Strickland'
and Mrs. Rush Chism. f R a

MRS. FAIRLY HOSTESS
TO BAPTIST CIRCLE ONE PHONE 320
Circle One of the Baptist W. M.
U. met with Mrs. P. B. Fairley Opposite Port Theater
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THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA


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PAGE EIGHT


WHO'S WHO IN PORT ST. JOE

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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

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.
House in Oak Grove, $2000. Good
terms. Also lots in Oak Grove-Sub-
division 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, Loan on
this, or combination VF1A 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 beautiful 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 oni
this by FHA Loan and perhaps the'
whole amount for a Veteran under
G. I. Combination. There are sev-
eral figuring on this now.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES


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LODGE NOTICES
MASONIC TEMPLE F & A M-
Port St. Joe Lodge 111.- Regular
A meetings 2nd and 4th Fri-
days each month, 8:00 p. .m.
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.


FOR SALE
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electric hot water heater, 60 gal.
$65. Phone 106. 12-20 2t
FOR SALEc-Perfection oil range
in good. condition. Call at No.
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FRYERS FOR SALE-See Hubert
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WOOD-Pine. or oak in any length
or size, $24 cord. See Geo. Har-
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in excellent condition; $59.50.
See J. R. Chestnut, phone 222 or
187. 11-29tf
UNUSED MATERIALS Auto-
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Phone 79-J. 11-15tf
RECONDITIONED OIL STOVES-
Plain and table-top models. We
buy and sell-. St. Joe Sign Shop.
phone 94. 9-27tf
WOODWORKING
KITCHEN CABINETS BUILT IN
Door Frames, Window Casings,
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LEGAL ADVERTISING
NOTICE OF FICTITIOUS NAME
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to
Chapter 20953, Laws of Florida, Acts of
1 941. the undor'si-ii d vson intends to
register with the Clerk of the Circuit Court
of Gulf County, Florida, four weeks after
ihe first publication of this notice, the
oitl in'- nanie or trltr o ianiOe under which
she will )be engaged in business arid in which
-. : s1 is to lo carried on. to-wit:
MODERN BEATT'r SIIOP, Port St. Joe, Fla.
First publication Dec. 6, 1946.
12-27 NAOMI CosIrl t.\NIER.
NO OF FICTITIOUS NAME
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to
Chapter 20953, Laws of Florida. Acts of
'141. the understand persons intend 1o
register with the Clerk of the Circuit Court
"I Cilf County. Floridl f,,,r weeks after
the first publication of this notice, the
fictitious nine or trade name under whichh
thley will be enrag'ed in business and in which
h>id blsinf"s is to be carried on, to-wit
K AND B RTORE. Highland View, Fla. (P.
0. Port St. Joe, Fla.) First publication De-
romber 6, 1946. 12E-27*
TROOKS KENNINGTON.
KATHERINE BIOWN.


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ADDITIONAL SOCIETY

BAPTIST CIRCLE 2 MEETS
WITH MRS. L. R. HOLIDAY
Circle Two of the Bapist W. M.
U. met Monday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. L. R. Holiday on tae
shore of St. Josephs Bay.
Mrs. E. C. Cason opened the
meeting by bringing the devotional
from Jer. 10, 1-6; Acts 2, 1-22, tak-
ing as her subject "Xmas versus
Christmas." Mrs. Holiday then leo
in prayer. Minutes were read anil
reports received from the treas-
urer and various chairmen.
It wa.s announced that there will
be a Christmas program given at
the church at 3 p. m. Monday, D(a.
cember 23, 'by the young people,
and the Royal Service program
will also be held at that time.
The meeting was dismissed with
prayer by Mrs. J. F. Miller, folloy,-
ing which Christmas packages were
enjoyed and the hostess served a
salad plate with sandwiches ana
soft drinks to the eleven members
and two visitors, Mrs. Louis Pres-
nell of Tampa and Mrs. J. A. Pat-
terson.
Next meeting of this circle will
be held in January at the home of
Mrs. Y. L. Wages in Oak Grove.

SENIOR 4-H GIRLS MEET
The Senior 4-H Club girls met
December with Mrs. Wilma Revell,
home demonstration agent, present,
and record books and recipes were
issued. Two new members were
welcomed, into the club, Maxine
Guilford and Jean Pickett.


Gasparilla Pageant To
Be State Fair Feature

Swinging into pre-war stride, the
Florida State Fair at Tampa. will
revive the famous Gasparilla pi-
ratical pageant and parade as a
highlight of the 1947 agricultural
and industrial exposition February
4 to 15.
Not since 1941 has the sparkling
celebration that annually attracted
more than 100,000 visitors to
Tampa, beenn held, and with the re-
organization of th e Gasparilla
Krewe the mammoth celebration
will be presented on a more gigan-
tic scale than ever, officials say..
The pirate ship, Gaspar, which
served as base headquarters for
the coast guard harbor patrol dui'-
ing the war, has been sent to. the
Tampa shipyard ways for recondl-
tioning and will again sail up old
Tampa Bay with its motley crew
of make-believe pirates to "sack"
the city and celebrate the occasion
with high jinks and hilarious rev-
elry.
-It pays to advertise --try it!
It pays to advertise -try it!


Plot To Drive Down Stocks? drive down the stock market, then
Dinner table talk in Washington move in for a major killing.
is that a deep, dark, sinister plot -- ----
exists among some powerful stock More than 130,000,000 blood
market speculators working in donations were made in the United
league with John L. Lewis.- to States during the war.


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