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Let's Put the Gulf County Red Cross Chapter "Over the Top" THE STAR OFFICIAL .. NEWSPAPER OF GULF COUNTY The Home Newspaper of Northwest Florida's Future Industrial Center VOLUME X PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1947 NUMBER 21 Seventeen Vetoed March of Dimes Total Jaycees Plan Bills To Go Before Tops Previous Years Clarification of 1947 Legislature Joe Mila. Gulf county chairman City's Chart for the March of Dimes campaign, rep' tortedl yesterdavyIitiat the Solons Will Decide Whether Gov- ernor's Disapproval Should Be Overridden or Sustained A partly out-of-date $2,500,000 ap- propriation for construction of tu- berculosis sanatoria is among 17 vetoed acts of 1945 which will go to the 1947 legislature (which con- venes April 8) for votes on whether Governor iMjllard. Caldwell's disap- proval should be sustained or over- ridden.' Most of them are local bills ap- plying to situations in specific counties and were passed late in the session and vetoed after the 1945 legislature adjourned. The con. stitution requires that they be sub- mitted to the succeeding legisla- ture. If two-thirds of the members of each house., favor overriding they become law. The major general law in the packet of two veto messages rest- ing in the vault of Secretary of State Bob Gray at Tallahassee Is the tuberculosis sanatoria appro- priation. Caldwell was sharply crit- icizedi by his opponents when he rejected the measure. Another bill that the governor vetoed would have turned over to the counties all lands that came to the state for non-payment of taxes and had not been sold by the state by October 1, 1943. Caldwell ohb- jected that the bill would cut $1,- 000,000 off state revenue expecta- tions for the next two years and ,was passed too late for attempts to replace the loss from other sources. Other vetoed bills included: One directing the, state to trans- ,fer to the city of Daytona Beach all Halifax River sand bars, is- lands, -shallow banks and, sub- (Continued on page 6) Wimico Lodge Reopens Today With Free Supper Wimico Lodge. at White City, a favorite stopping place for fisher- men and hunters, which has been closed since 1941, will reopen to- day under the management of J. A. Christmas, and as a gesture of good will, Mr. Christmas is extend- ing everyone an invitation, to drive out there this evening and 'be his .guests at an Italian spaghetti sup- per which will be served from 7:30 until 9:30. The lodge has been completely renovated, inside and out, and is .completely modern and up-to-date. Drive out this evening, look the ,establishment over, and partake of the management's hospitality. WHAT'S HAPPENED TO OUR BALL FIELD AND MARKERS? The baseball season will soon -roll around, again, and the thought comes to us: What has been done about that new 'ball field that was started' near the Centennial Audi- torium? Seems to us there was a contribution of some $600 ma-de to- ward the project 'by the St. Joe club of the Gulf Coast League. And, too, while we're "What's Becoming Of," the Jaycees some time back were all enthused over putting up some street markers in conjunction with their house num- bering campaign. Wouldn't it be nice if we could. follow the street markers out to the new baseball field? drive this year topped all previous years with a total collection of $641.53. Of this amount $66.51 was charged off to expenses, leaving a total of $575.02, half of which will be retained in Gulf county and the other half sent to the Naitonal Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. The dime card's brought in a to- tal of $286.26; the coin boxes re- turned' $117.01; basketball games, $211.15, and school collections and gifts came to $27.11, The first graders won the prize of $2 for the greatest amount con- tributed by school children, and they voted unanimously to turn it back to the March of Dimes fund. Wewahitchka Man Slain By Beverage Dept. Agent Clifford W. Whitfield, 39 of We- wahitchka, was killed about 7:30 Wednesday night of last week on the highway about five miles north of Bristol 'by Officer H. L. S-teven- son of the state beverage depart- ment. The, news came into Port St. Joe about Thursday noon, but your editor was unable to get of- ficial confirmation on the killing. According to testimony given at a hearing in the Liberty county courthouse, Stevnison'was driving down the highway when a car pulled, up in front of him and Whit- field got out of the car and walked back to Stevenson's machine, say- ing: "Is that you. Steve?'' .Stevenson answered in the af- firmantive, according to the testi- mony. and asked what he could do( for Whitfield, whom he recognized. Whitfield then cursed Stevenson and said': "Now I've got you where I want you.'" Following" this, according to the court records, lie pulled a .38 re- volver from his bosom, but before he could shoot, Stevenson fired twice, one shot hitting Whit- ield directly between the eyes and killing him instantly. Leaving the body where it fell, Stevenson drove back to Bristol and notified Sheriff S. G. Revel of tile occurrence. A coroner's jury which investi- rated the shooting held' that the beverage department agent acted in self-defense and no charges were preferred against him. It was brought out that Whitfiela( was carrying $1,234.28 in cash and M195 in checks on his person at the time of his death. TEXAS QUAIL TO BE RELEASED IN COUNTY Five hundred Bob White quail are soon to be released in Gulf county for the purpose of restock- ing the county for the benefit ot hunters. The birds, which were secure- from the state conservation depart- ment through the efforts of George Tapper, will 'be shipped in from Texas and will be equally dis- tributed in the areas around Port St. Joe, Wewahitchka and Over- street. GRASS FIRE The fire department was called out Sunday afternoon to extinguish" a grass fire at the rear of the Tom Strickland home on Garrison Ave- nue. Prompt action by the fire lad- dies prevented it from becoming a destructive woods fire. er Would Have Four Commissioners And Mayor Elected At Large; Ask Help of Voters At the regular meeting of the Port St. Joe Junior Chamber of Commerce held Monday night, a resolution was passed to work for amendment of the city charter. A committee appointed several weeks ago to study the charter recom- mended to the body that the con- flicting sections, namely sections 9, 20 and 136, be clarified in the interest of better city government. Tht body recommended that in particular section 9, which pro- vides for the election of city- com- missioners and their terms of ot- fice, be' amended, to allow for the election of four commissioners and a mayor-commissioner, the mayor- commissioner to be elected by the people on a direct vote and to hold office for a two-year term. oUnder this' proposal, the four commissioners would be elected by a direct vote of the people, but they would qualify and run in groups. The term of office for each com- missioner would' be.. two years and a.n election for the selection of two commissioners would be held every year. The Jaycees are asking the gen- eral public to ret them know how the: feel about this suggested amendment of the city charter, as it is the hope of the chamber to have the charter straightened out during the coming session of the state legislature. A committee was also appointed Monday night to secure a speaker from the citizens education com- mittee to talk to all local civic clubs on the work the educational committee is doing to improve the school facilities of the state. --'- Warning To Motorists We wish to notify the public that there is a $50 fine assessable for obstructing the right-of-way of the fire truck. There is also a heavy fine for running over the fire hose. Won't you please co-operate with us? ST. JOE FIRE DEPT. ATTEND ICC HEARING Mayor Horace Soule, Commls- sioner W. C. Roche and George Tapper were in Jacksonville Wed- nesday and. Thursday attending a hearing before the inter-s.tate com- merce commission on the petition of the Waterman Steamship Com- pany. which is seeking to provide servicee to Port St. Joe. TWO CAGE GAMES TONIGHT The 'boys' basketball team of the St. Joe high school will meet the Chipley team tonight at the Cen- tennial Auditorium, and the local girls will tangle with a team from Leon high school. Tallahassee. The fir?-t game is called for 7:30. Both of these tilts should be well worth seeing, and everyone is urged to attend and boost for the Saints. SCOUT MEETING TO BE HELD The Bay-Gulf Scout district will hold its bi-monthly meeting in this city next Thursday. according to .word from Howard Sapp of Pan- ama City, district vice-chairman. Executives from Port St. Joe, We- wahitchka and Panama City are expected to be in attendance. Kerosene Heater Cause of Highland View Blaze The dwelling of John Carroll at Highland View was completely de- stroyed by flames about 9:30 Mon day morning and in addition Mr. and Mrs. Carroll lost their house- hold furnishishings and all their clothing. It is believed the fire started from a kerosene heater which Mrs. Carroll had left burning while she went to the store. Mr. Carroll was at work at the paper mill. The Port St. Joe fire department was called, to the scene, but could do nothing Ibut keep the fire from -atching a nearby dwelling. Won- derful co-operation was given the fire department by Highland View residents, who carried .water to re- plenish the tank on the fire truck. Highland, View has, no fire plugs. Last Rites Conducted For Mrs. Florence West Funeral services for Mrs. Floi- ence West, a resident of Port St. Joe for the past 33 years, who died Tuesday of last week at the hos- pital in Chattahoochee, were held last Saturday from the Apalachi- cola funeral home, with the Rev. L. W. Tubb, pastor of the Port St. Joe Methodist Church, officiating. Interment was in Magnolia ceme- tery, Apalachicola. Active pallbearers were Robert Bellows. C. G. Costin. W. C. Prid- geon, J. L. Sharit, S. C. Pridgeon and A. D. Lawson. Honoraray pall- bearers were Arthur Lupton, T. H.F Stone, NV. J. Belin and Capt. Rob- ert Tapper. Mrs. West had made her home here with her daughter, Mrs. Ver.na S.mith. for several years past. In .and Wyatt Lewis. Cottonwood, Ala. addition to Mrs. Smith, she is sur- A look at the map would seem rvived 'by one son. Carl Matthews to indicate that there are but two of Louisiana; one granddaughter, outlets to the Gulf for such a line Mrs. John Lane of Atlanta, Ga., after i reaches Wewahitchka-Ap- and a grandson. Carlyle Matthews alachicola or Port St. Joe. of Orlando. -' Those from out of town attend- Last Rites Held Saturday ing the last rites for Mrs. Wes' For Clarence M. Johnson were Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Sch ramm ancd Clarence M. B. Johnson, 68, died Mrs. Homer Cain of Dawson, Ga.; last Fri-day morning at the municl- Mr. and Mrs. John Lane of At- pal hospital following a lengthy ill- lanta, Ga., and Manning Smith of ness. He was born at Guardo, Ala., Texas. but -had been making his home in Port St. Joe for a number of years. MRS. VON EGLOFFSTEIN DIES Mr. Johnson is survived by his SUDDENLY WEDNESDAY NIGHT widow, Mrs. Fannie Johnson; four Mrs. Frank Von Egloffstein, 23, sons, Louis, Joe and James, all of of Highland View, died suddenly this city, and Paul, who is attend- Wednesday night about 11 o'clock ing' school at 'Bowling Green, Ky.; it the municipal hospital. Besides two daughters, Mrs. Lucille Mc- her husband, she isi survived by a Knight and ,Miss. Mary Johnson, tive-months-old baby. Funeral ser- both of Port St. Joe. and three vices were held in Panama City. grand children. The Von Egloffsteins had been Funeral services were conducted residents of this section for the at. 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon at past three or four months, Mr. Vor. the Methodist 'Church by Rev. L. rEgloffstein being employed at the W. Tubb, with interment in thL local bus station. family plot at Hosford. Pallbearers -- were Coleman Tharpe, Pat Bray, BOYLES DEPARTMENT STORE Cliff Chatham, Ernest Cowart, R. IS CONTINUING DOLLAR DAYS F. Scheffer and Grady Manasco. Glenn Boyles states that. due to T The Comforter Funeral Home requests of customers who were was in charge of arrangements. unable to take advantage of his ___ big dollar day sale last week-end WOMAN'C CLUB SPONSORING he is continuing it today and to DANCE TOMORROW EVENING morrow, with many items not o.- The Junior Woman's Club is feared. last week. A few of tile many sponsoring a dance tomorrow eve- bargains being offered will be ning at the' Centennial Auditorium found in his ad on page three. for the benefit of the pul.ic 11- -_ ---- brary. Admission will be 50 cents, Home From Business-Pleasure Trip and table reservations can be made Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Spillers re- by calling 73-J. tfirbed Wednesday from a business --- ---- and: pleasure trip to Georgia and Called Here By Death Alabama. Mrs. Spillers stopped oft Mr. and, Mrs. John Lane of At- in Attapulgus', Ga., to visit with lanta. Ga.. were called here last relatives and Mr. S. went on to week by the death of the latter's Birmingham, Ala., on business. grandmother, Mrs. Florence West Plans Discussed For Gulf-Dothan Railroad Project Would Serve Cottonwood, Malone, Marianna, Blountstown and Wewahitchka A Gathering at Marianna last week, representatives from points along a proposed north-south railroad front Dothan, Ala., to the Gulf discussed plans and the feasibility of such a rail line. A steering committee was ap- pointed following the session 'to take over further plans and call a meeting when necessary to further the project. Named to the group were Otis Padget't, chairman, and Charles Wandeck, Marianna; Floyd C. Lister, mayor of Wewahitchka; Albert E. Cason. mayor of Blounts- town; N. 0. Baldwin of Altha; R. A. Willis of Greenwood; Joe M. Beall of Cottonwood. and L. E. Johnson of Malone. '. !-t: Topics discussed as essential were the shortest and most direct route from Dothan through Cotton- wood', Malone, Marianna, Blounts- town, Wewahitchka. and on to the Gul!; the necessity of ascertaining tonnage from shippers, along the proposed route, and the matter of sale of stock to residents at points touched. Others present at the meeting in addition to the above were L. S. Pender and, R. A. Willis, Green- wood; T. K. Snipes and E. Hugh.es, Malone; Jack Branton and M. IK. Musgrove, Altha; Marion Knight and 0. 0. Hiller, Blountstown, C. L. Morgan. D. Gaskin and C. R. Laird. Wewahitchka; J. T. White, mayor, J. Christmas, K. L. Todd -PAGE TWO Gulf County May Join In State DDT Spraying Program Health Board Would Provide Spray, Equipment and Supervision; County To Furnish Labor Got any roaches in your pantry, bedbugs in your bed., nits in your hair, ants in your pants, or bees in your bonnet? If so, here's a golden opportunity to be rid of 'em. Dr. Te:ry Bird, Gulf county health officer, said yesterday that this county has officially been of- fered the opportunity to partici-I pate in the Florida State Board of Health's house to house spraying program this year. He said that the health department will fur- nish the DDT, spraying equipment and supervision, and the county is asked to provide only the labor for actual spraying. DDT house spraying is not dan- gerous to residents, but is, sure death for disease-carrying insects, such as mosquitoes, flies, fleas, lice, bedbugs, etc, and Dr'. Bird stressed the fact that they could cause cases of malaria fever, yel- low fever, dengue fever, encephali- tis, typhoid fever and infantile par- alysis. "Our health problems are our re- sponsibility and. as the country re- turns to normal, we must begin to accept a part of that responsibIl- ity," said Bird. "For a small dona- *tion or appropriation and a little wo-k, we can be rid of these pes- tiferous household insects for an- other year and thereby assure in a large measure a protection against such diseases as I mentioned." According to the doc, the actual expense to the county will be two and one-half man hours per house, the value p'r man hour to be based an the prevailing labor wage of the county. "Funds for this program are sep- arate and apart from the regular: appropriation for health work and must be raised, in. the county prior to spraying time," said Bird. Attends Concert In Jax Miss Marjorie Philyaw attended a concert in Jacksonville last Fri- day night presented by James Mel- ton. She reports that it was a grand performance. Building Addition E. J. Rich this week started an addition to his market on Reid Ave- nue, necessitated by a rapid in- crease in his business. The addi- tion, of concrete blocks, will be I 241/2 by 25 feet. THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA STARDUST and MOONSHINE Hello, suckers! And there are probably two or three more in town besid-es Ye Ed. We be- lieved, we knew all the tricks of the "snow birds" who come down from the North each winter, but we. were taken in by one of the durn slickers Tuesday. For some time we had been contemplating pur. chasing a new set of the Encylo-' pe'lia Britannica, and when this gazabo came in andi stated that he was selling three sets of encyclo- pedias here for advertising pur- poses, at a greatly reduced price, and was throwing in a new diction- ary (one of those big b.abys) and a complete set of world books, we, gullible cuss that we are, fell for his line and signed on the dotted line. Then he gave us a receipt- neatly folded. "just in case, he got killed"-and departed. .. We, being quite busy, tossed the "re- ceipt" on the desk and( went about our work. Later we looked at it and discovered that it said "It is understood that nothIng in this of- fer is free." So all we get is our one set of books for which we paid the full price. .. Last time we got hooked by one of those birds was back in 1924. Thought we had learned our lesson, but ap- parently time had alleviated' the pain of that last harpoon. Anyway. we ought to be immune for another 20 years. Anyon. want to get together with us, and form a "So- ciety for the Prevention of Cruelty to Suckers"? We sure had a good time at that surprise birthday party for Youal Wages. And was that chicken pur- lieu good!! If you don't -believe us. just ask Mrs. George Cooper or Jimmy Greer. Last time we saw Mrs. Cooper she was up to her el- bows in the kettle getting her fourth helping. We lost count on Square A Dance T -- TheHut Apalachicola Thursday Nite, Feb. 27 ----- MUSIC BY George Padgett and His Florida Swingbillies iioiim THE BAYOU GE GUERNSEY FARM of Panama City are now making daily QUALITY PASTEUR WHOLE MILK CREAM BUTTEI CHOCOLATE MI] IE IT ORGE IS, Inc. ly deliveries of SIZED MILK LK ASK FOR THIS MILK AT YOUR GROCERS Watch for Announcement of Names of Grocers, Cafes and Drug Stores Using These Pasteurized Products - - - -.I. Jimmy, but he let his belt out three times. And speaking of food, while h's ( wife was up in Georgia taking a e special diet, Gordon Thomas was writing to her telling her of the new electric stove that had been installed at their home and of the big juicy steaks with shoe string potatoes he had been enjoying. .. Bet she was burned up, since ali she was getting per meal was two soda crackers, and a leaf of lettuce. Two extremely proud fathers in town this week-Murray Lloyd and Bill Ferrell. ... From the way Bill's little brother Joe Is strutting around, you'd think he was the new papa. He says it's the first male critter born into the Ferrell clan for quite some time. And Murray came in and handed us two cigars. Bet if it had been a boy he'd have presented us with an en- tire box. NOTICE I have bought back the St. Joe Wood Works from J. C. Martin and G. W. Milstead, and they are no longer connected with same. All sorts of wood work done, and win- dows and doors made to order. A't H. MATTHEWS. Visit Here Over Week-end rell, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Ferrell Mr. and. Mrs. W. J. Clark of and other relatives and friends. Greensboro visited here last week- -- end with Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Fer- Send The Star to a friend. MADAM BROOKS PALMIST AND BUSINESS ADVISOR TELLS PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE- If you ara sincere in your search for help, this message is for you. This gifted reader gives help on all affairs of life, love, marriage, courtship, Business ventures, luck. If you are unhappy in your home, separated from a loved one, undecided as to how to help yourself, then see MADAM BROOKS. Satisfaction guaranteed. Readings Daily and Sunday for both white and colored. Hours 1 from 10 a. m. to 8 p. m. Located just three miles out on Tyndall Field Highway. Look for sign at Pitts Place. , PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA 3-7* MONARCH COFFEE NO. 2 CAN TOMATOES 19c OCEON SPRAY No. 1 Tall CRANBERRY SAUCE 27c LIBBY'S No. 21/2 Can FRUIT COCKTAIL 43c CLEANSER OLD DUTCH Can 7c LARGE SANIFLUSH Can 22c MOTHER'S OLD-FASHIONED CORNMEAL 10 lb bag 59c YOUR CHOICE OF BRANDS ONE GALLON CAN MILK S LARGE 39C COOKING OIL $2.98 MARKET SPECIALS 'A ' BREAKFAST SLICED BACON PICNIC HAMS FRESH GROUND HAMBURGER RUMP ROAST ALL BRANDS CIGARETTES Carton $1.85 N. B. C. Pkg. Shredded Wheat l1c Produce FRESH CABBAGE lb. 5 FRESH CARROTS Bunch 90 FRESH LETTUCE Head 11 COOKING APPLES lb. 130 LARGE LEMONS Doz. 230 FRESH CELERY Stalk lb. 55 lb. 43 lb. 270 lb.- 39c KELLOGG'S CORN FLAKES 6 oz... 6c 11 oz... 10c AUNT JEMIMA GRITS Pkg. 14c No. 2 CAN ENGLISH GREEN GIANT PEAS 26c SWEET MIXED PICKLES Quart 46c ALL BRANDS MAYONNAISE Pt. Jar 48c HONEYMOON COFFEE 3 lb Bucket $1.05 PURE 12 ILARD 3 lb. Pkg. 95c WE STOCK MANY BRANDS OF WHISKIES Four Roses Imperial Carstairs White Seal Sunnybroek Hill and -ill Schenley's Reserve Lord Calveht Calvert Reserve Golden Wedding Old Thompson Paul Jones Calvert Special Three Feathers Mt. Vernon Carstairs 1788 St. Joe Bar St. Joe Liquor Store PORT ST. JOE, FLA. PHONE 114 McCOY FOOD STORE PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA SPECIALS for February 21 and 22 U. S. NO. 1 POTATOES 10 Ibs. 33c I I , ~LMMMMMMMMMhMWCACVCM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 19477 PAGE THREE FR~~IDA.FBUR 21 194 H TR OTS. ,GL ONY LRD Gulf Residents Buy $2156 In Bondsbonds. Total for the state during Residents of Gulf county during the mouth was $6.186,699. the month of January bought $2156 worth of Seiies E U. S. savings The mountain beaver has no tail. SQUARE DANCE EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT To the Music of George Padgett and His, FLORIDA SWINGBILLIES STEAKS SEAFOODS SANDWICHES ALL KINDS OF DRINKS Walter's Bar & Grill (2'/ Miles from Port St. Joe on Beacon Hill Highway) W. I. GARDNER, Owner OPENING! LYNN'S GARAGE HIGHLAND VIEW, FLA. NEAR CHESTNUT'S GROCERY We Are Equipped To Do All Types of Mechanical, Body and Expert Auto Painting We Have a Small Quantity of the Best Paint Obtainable SEE US-We May Be Able To Save You Money! LET'S BE RITZY! We have just received and installed a new press, one of the latest and best known types on the market, to be used in addition to the modern facilities on hand prior to this new installation. Installing this new equipment has greatly stepped up our dry clean- ing service and will enable us to have your clothes ready RIGHT ON TIME. DRY CLEANING OF DISTINCTION When we clean and press your clothes they receive individual, careful and expert handling and also a personal inspection to see that they are done to our own satisfaction. So when you have dry clean- ing to be done, let us do it for you and see for your- self the improved appearance of your clothes. QUALITY ALWAYS BEFORE PRICE! RITZ DRY CLEANERS (Located Next to Sunny State Service Station) Manager and Operated By L. J. MAULDIN WE PICK UP AND DELIVER PHONE 227 PORT ST. JOE, FLA. No Salary Return Yet By Railroad Commissioners We've been watching the papers carefully for news that Jerry W. Carter and \V. B. Douglass, menm- bers of the. state railroad commis- -.icia, had turned back into the state treasury their "overpayments" of salary of $1500 annually which SUipposedly they owe the stale since .June, 1945., but haven't seen a word onil the matt-er. O1' course, it comnies to quite a isum. and pe,hlaps the gentlemen just laven'l got that inuch cash on hand. The matter of these "ovei.pay- inents" arose when a circuit judge ruled: that the increase Carter and Douglass 'have been getting was an invalid increase. Eugene. Matthews who retired from the commission .Januaiy 1 would also have to make a return of back salary, if the de- cision is sustained. The court decision was on, the matter of State Senator Wilbur King, the ruling being that he could take his elected' post as a member of the railroad, commis- sion provided he took a salary cut. A recent ruling of the supremnu court denied State Senator Fraser the comptroller's office because a legislature of which he was a meim- ber voted an increase in salary of the office. The more recent court interpre- tation allowed King, whose case was stra-ngely similar to that of Ed Fraser, to take his railroad com- mission job. CANAL CLOSED AT WHITE CITY FOR PAST TWO DAYS The intracoastal waterway at White City was closed to naviga- tion from 7 a. m. Wednesday until 7 a. in. today for the purpose of placing the channel span in the iew lift bridge now under con- struction there by Cleary Brothers Construction Comany. Attend Style Show In Atlanta Mr. and Mrs. M. K.- Hurlbut and L[. L. Zimmierman attended a style show in Atlanta, Ga.. last week in the interest of Mouchette's Style Shop and Zim's Men's Wear. They also attended an "after dark" fash- ion show at the Ansley hotel on Monday night. Advertising doesn't cost-it pays! LEGAL ADVERTISING COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE In the Circuit Court, Gulf County, Florida, IN CHANCERY. Jerry Gant, Plaintiff, vs. Alice Wright Gant, Defendant. The State of Florida, To: Alice Wright Gant, whose rest- dence and address is: c/o Alice Butler, 618 East 131 P. L., Los Angeles, California. You are hereby notified and or- dered to appear on the 3rd day of Ma.rch. 1947, before the above styled court to the bill of complaint for divorce filed against you in the above entitled cause. WITNESS my hand and' official seal at Wewahitchka, Gulf County, florida, this 28th day of January, 1947. (Court J. R. HUNTER, Seal) Clerk of Circuit Court, Gulf County, Florida. E. OLAY LEWIS, Jr. 2,;7 Attorney for plaintiff. 2-28 NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR FINAL DISCHARGE OF ADMINISTRATRIX In the County Judge's Court, Gulit County. Florida. IN PROBATE In re: The estate of CHARLES RDISON STIBEL, deceased. To All To Whom It May Concern. Notice is hereby given that I have filed my final returns, as the Administratrix of the estate or Charles Edison Stebel, deceased, that I have filed my petition for final discharge, and that I will ap- ply to the Honorable J1. E. Pridgeon, County Judge of (_ulf County, Flor- ida. on the 2Sth day of February, 1947. for approval of the same, ant for final discharge as Administra- trix of the estate of Charles Edison Stebel, deceased. January 27th, 1947. JANE SMITH. Adminnistratrix of the estate of Charles Edison Stebel. E. CLAY LEWIS. Jr. 1-31 Attorney for Administratrix. 2-21 BY POPULAR DEMAND! DOLLAR DAYS WILL BS REPEATED Friday and Saturday, Feb. 21-22 READ THIS COLUMN TODAY! The Tattler Published Weekly By BOYLES DEPARTMENT STORE Dnrt St .I Joe Florida Featuring "Tips From Across Our Counter To Wise Shoppers" Vol. 1 Friday, February 21, 1947 No. 36 DEAR SHOPPEiRS: items that you'll want to know Yes, this has been the Biggest about: Finest quality "Virginia Event in the history of our business Manor" Sheets by Dan River, 63x99 and by popular demand we repeat 81x99, 72x99, 90x108, 81x108. . this Sale with more Sensational Pillow Cases 42x36. Un- Values added. ,Some of the values bleached Sheeting. 27-inch we offered last week are gone, but and 36-inch Solidi Color Outing you'll find others, just arrived, to Flannels. 42 inch Rayon take their place. Hundreds of eager Satin in white, black, tearose. and shoppers had a three-day thrill and blue. ... Plenty of Nylons. . we want those who were unable to Hundreds and hundreds of yards get here, last week to have the op- of beautiful Yard Goods, and it's portunity to share in these remark- beginning to look like old times, able Savings! Wise customers are again! finding out that Boyles Department Editor Smith is holding us down Store means business when it ad- on space or we would tell you more vertises a Sale! Spring merchan- sensational news. Be sure dise is rolling in by the truckload to read these Dollar Day Specials and we've got' to have space to below and you'll find plenty more show it! We must mention a few when you get here! A NEW DOLLAR DAY FEATURE! Glorious Stripes and Checks, Fast Color Ginghams and Chambrays 2 Yards . About 250 yards to sell, and it won't be here long! We're forgetting what it should sell for! It's a girl for the Ronald Childers That gives Ronald and Myrtle a and we may !be a little late, but boy and a girl .. Just what we want to thank Ronald for those the doctor ordered, no doubt! Or fine cigars he was passing around. should we say what Ronald ordered. A NEW DOLLAR DAY FEATURE! Just Arrived! Don't Miss! 44-INCH CURTAIN NETS Listen! 3 Yards . $1 Cream background with colored woven dots. We had to strain a trace to give you this one, and we're still wondering how we did it. Just closed our eyes and marked the price regardless of profit! If you want it, better cemo early! President Opp Moore and Secre- CUBIE LAIRD, GLENN BOYLES. tary Norris McCollum have or- Cubie, where were you? der.ed this writer to put the names Boyles had previous orders to meet of the following absentees at Kr- Lie wife at Panama City. . wanis last week in big, bold type. President Opp, what would you Alright, boys, here goes: have done? A NEW DOLLAR DAY FEATURE! Remains of Last Week! 84 Pr. Misses and Women's Shoes $1.00 a Shoe $2.00 a Pair No use to say more. You've already seen some of these whopping Values! 93 PAIRS CHILDREN'S SANDALS, TOO! 1 Table BOYS' SWEATERS. Sizes 16 t 16 $1.00 36-inch OUTING FLANNEL, pink only. 3 yards -- $1.00 1 Table COTTON DRESSES and UNIFORMS -- --- $2.00 LISTEN TO THIS ONE! 36-inch COTTON PRINTS. 3 yards $1.00 Just got here in time. Will you get here in time? That's all the space we have this bring you news and Values that time, folks, but you'll be hearing will make your shopping much from us again next week. easier and more economical.. . We are doing our level best to Look for next week's Tattler! Yours with More Dollar Bargains, DEPARTMENT B YLE STORE R. GLENN BOYLES Fender Work THE STAR, PORT ST., JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA .FRIDAY, FEBRUAjRY 21, 1947 I- 1. .- I t rk PAGE FOUR THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1947 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-cla s matter, December 10, 1937, at the Postoftice, Port. St. Joe, Fla., under Act of March 2, 1879. SUBSCRIPTION INVARIABLY PAYABLE IN ADVANCE One Year.. ... $2.00 Six Months....... $1,00 -+< Telephone 51 }-- TO ADVERTISERS-In chose 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 r:ord is given seant attention; the printed ward Is thoughtfully weighed. The spoken word barely asserts; the printed word thoroughly convinces. The spoken word ls lost; the printed word remains. Our Country Right or Wrong A HOME IS BURNING NOW Somewhere, as you read this, a home is burning. Irreplaceable possessions are being swiftly turned to ash. There is a strong likeli- hood that someone is dying the most horrible of deaths-cremation alive. It may be trite to say that your home can be next on the grim list of these disasters, but that is true, as witness the several recent fires here in Port St. Joe and Highland View -the Pridgeon home and the Beckham home in this city, the John Carroll home and the two cottages of W. C. Forehand at Highland View. If your home is next, the chances are the fire will begin from one of four causes. Check your own habits and premises and answer these questions, First, are you careless with matches and smoking materials? This accounts for 30 per cent- of all fires. Second, is your heating aquipment-stoves, chimneys, fireplaces, etc.-faulty? Twenty- four per cent of all fires begin here. Third, are you careless in using kerosene, heater oil, gasoline and itflamimable cleaning materials? They give 12 per cent of all fires their start in life. Fourth, is there anything wrong with your electrical wiring and appliances? Failure to make repairs in time to this equipment causes 10 per cent of all fires. If you can answer "no" to all these ques- tions, your home is relatively safe from fire. But stop and think of the recent fires we have had, look over your home and inspect it be- fore you make your answer. Don't guess- remember that the owner of that home which is burning to the ground this minute probably thought it was safe too-and he was horribly wvron1g. SOCIALISM MARCHES ON It has often been stated that the appetite of the socialists is insati-able. (Once -hey maLke in- roads (on a nation's industries, it is simply a matter of time until the whole economy comes under socialistic attack. As we remarked last week, keep your eye on England, which i- going socialistic, and developments there during- the past ten days is a vivid dem-on traction of what can happen. The labor government took over the coal mines, and the people of that country are suf- fering from a lack of coal. Production has been lo-i-wered, ntot increased, and the miners arc as dissatisfied as ever. The government is now preparing to take another long step by socializing the electric industry. .And, to top it all ff. it is planning to extend vast and com- pletely dictatorial governmental powers over farming, farm lands, and the farmers them- selves. The farm bill is written in optimistic terms, antd heavily stresses such alleged benefits ias guaranteed prices and assured markets for ag- riculture. I'ut it has teeth in it- sharp teeth. For instance, the government reserves the right, under the terms of the bill, to dispossess farmers lV compulsory purchase H their land if they- fail to comply \ ithl government direc- tives and advice given by government agen- cies. In other words, the bill is written on the familiar totalitarian principle of "Do what we tell you-or else !" There is a lesson here for all of us in the United States-1no economy can be part social- ist and part f:ee enterprise. That is the basic issue when our government socializes any in- dustry or part of an industry and makes pri- vate enterprise in that field impossible. If gov- ernment is to provide any of our services, gov- ernment may eventually provide our food, our newspapers, and everything else. Hlistory,- which is simply a collection of precedents, proves that conclusively-as Eng-- land is proving it now. WHAT IS VALUE? Our reaction to the price of any commodity is naturally conditioned by past experience. So. when looking over back issues of The Star, comparing today's prices with those of 1937 and 1941, we received a shock. It's very easy to get into the habit of thinking that "normal" prices, to which we will some day return, are- those of a vanished year in which a five-dollar bill would do a job that it takes a ten or twenty to accomplish now. The hard truth of the matter is that prices are not going to return to the remenlbered lows. short of an economic debacle of the ut- most severity. We have, for example, some $26'',N'.',\. ', ) worth of federal debt, which in itself is an inflationary factor. We are pay- ing record wages to all classes of labor, and in many important fields output per man-hour has declined while costs have risen. We are fastened with the highest taxes, corporate and individual, in our history, and these are reflected inevitably in all prices. We are, in short, living in a high-priced economy, and there can be no valid comparison of the pres- ent with the past. The best we can hope for is honest value from o'.;r P1rt St. Joe merchants-which is simply the lowest prices, quality for quality, commensurate with the conditions of the times. Our merchants are our most depend- able friends in giving us that. They are the men who pare their operating costs in order to hold price raises to the minimum, and lower prices when they can. They are the men who buYv with care, so that we will get the most for our money. They can't perform the im- possible-but they can and do do all in their power to protect the purchasing power of that green folding stuff we carry in our wallet. Rule for success: Work on the construction crew instead ilF the wrecking gang. Keep smiling--and buy U S Savings Bonds. Given Assignment In Japan Capit. Estaene K. Haisten. who has been visiting here with his mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. Hiamp Bynum, left yesterday for Camp Stoneman, Calif., on his way to an assignment in Yoko- hiimia, Japan. Mrs. Haisten and 0wo sons wiIl remain here with Vv. anid Mrs. Bynum until the cap- lain c;ii send' for them to come to .Jti:uiti, which lie hopes will be within the next three or four months. Returns Home After Visit Here Mrs. Bill Carr returned Suinday to hr home in Tuskegee, Ala., af- ter a week's visit here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Costin. It pays to advertise-try it! Choose Your Pharmacist As You Would Your Physician Have Your Prescriptions Compounded At Smith's Pharmacy By John Robert Smith PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMIST Phone 5 Port St. Joe *4# +**0**+ S"Copyrighted Material 6 Syndicated Content - Available from Commercial News Providers" -~ - - ~ S. - -CAM 4b - 4w S. w Now Located at Highland View, Near Chestnut Grocery kinda time to look under the kiv- frnst. and t'other soz tonight it'll T'he Low Down vers: And that there item of I1. C. rain and he warmer. And next day from stakes, I hairk back to when th- iwe find neither rain ner frost-an' railroads served a 6-bit dinner at both gents is in the weather dog- Wills Swamp their eaten 'houses. The manager hotise. hisself, 5with a platter of sizzling' Andrt in your own affairs, there's stakes on the crook of his elbow, some govt. guy a-watchin' you or Editor The Star: ast you which one-a big one or a tellin' you whut's hest to do, or My topic this week is "Shud we small one. vice versa, and you know fer sure nmake the govt. better versus jist Govt. is o doggone obig now that he's jist guessin'-or reading' outa bigger and showie.r like we bin it's stumbling' over its, own feet. some book. My proposal is, cut 50 doing' fer a dog's age?" Iffen folks Take housing One Top Kick se- per cent off all budgits-see what wuz gittin' happier and, more con- rents should cum down 10 per cent. happens then to the govt. and us ntted unde-r Big govt. I would say Uncle Harry he sez tut-tut. 'taint 'Steaks might even git bigger. And okay, but as 'tis, with more tmur- so. And. even them weather guys the weather does as it pleases ders, more taxes,, more devorces, can't git together. One gent he sez enyhow. more delinquency, less tranquility, for the fruit and vegetable growers Yours with the low down, fewer Kansas City stakes it's to git their heaters a-goin', it will JO SERRA. --- "WE BOUGHT THIS PORTABLE PORCH LIGHT SO WE COULD USE THAT SOCKET UP THERE FOR FOUR \OP,E OUTLETS /" Don't Ceverload your wiring system. When you build or modernize provide ADEQUATE WIRING. 0 FLORIDA POWER CORPORATION E w= 2 w. m. THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTfY, FLORIDA FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1947 j I , . PAGE FOUR 33rzA DI F Visitor From Atlanta Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Drake had as their guest last week-end M 's Drake's sister. rs. Knowl- Tucker of Atlanta, Ga. We Have Just Received a Fine Line of SMALL LEATHER * ITEMS 3iUfclds, Change Purses, Men's Belts, Sam Browne SBel'ts, Wrist Watch Straps, * Dog Harnesses, Key-Kits * and Key Rings, Suitcase 0 Handles, Truck Drivers' * * Billfolds, Skate Straps. * We Also Stock a Full Line of " All Types of Shoe Polishes # t THE LEADER SHOE SHOP o We Doctor Shoes, Heel Them, * Attend Their Dyeing and 0 * Save Their Soles 4 *, * STYLE BILT * VENETIAN BLINDS * Made To Measure of STEEL WOOD # * ALUMINUM Our Aluminum Blinds are * plastic coated, easy to clean, rust-proof, will not chip, and will not sag, are noiseless and close tightly. b /'^^s ^ AND REMEMBER To Get Your Order In Early for Those DISTINCTIVE STYLE BILT AWNINGS All Prices are f.o.b. Atlanta P. J. LOVETT' Phone 184 P. 0. Box 403 4 PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA New High Speed Era Requires Intense Study Better designs, new structural materials., more economical power limits, and control devices with zuper-humaui. intellect are needeC hlorie travel taster than sound is ical aircraft industry experts irepl t. Recent successful test flights or the XS-J, list American pian - ,lesigned to fly at supersonic speeG spo lights tlie enormity of tasks o head. Because wind tunnels cannot simulate conditions through the transonic speed range, the XS-i is being developed by the extremely expensive and hazardous means of free fall drops and flight testing. One of the puzzlers is how to design a plane that will fly at tei- rifle speeds and. yet land at rea- sonable speeds. Expeiuiments indicate a danger- ous increase in surface friction heat in supersonic flight. Manufac- turers are searching for means to insulate and provide for heat dissi- pation on ultra high speed missiles and planes. One of the chief needs ;s stronger materials. Researchers are ex- perimenting with sandwiching ma- terials and studying alloys of the metal beryllium. Control of high speed planes and missiles is another poser. Much faster control mechanisms are needed, which will literally an- ticipate necessary changes in sta- bility and directional control. Exist- ing electro-servo mechanisms are not fast enough, and radar signal- ng equipment does not cover long enough range's. The principal problem in power- plants is how to make one wit-h an effective range. The XS-1 used a ton of fuel a minute on its first test run. Experts are eyeing com- binations of gas; turbines, rockets and ram jet engines for guided missiles and personnel carrying craft. Mlastitis Clues One of the first clues to mastitis can be seen when the milk from the infected cow is strained as it will not flow readily through the filter. --4----^----- Employee Deaths Railroad employee deaths for 1943 were 988-5 per cent above the 1942 total. Injuries numbered 45,778, an increase of 30 per cent. For ALL MAKES of Cars and Trucks Body Fender Work Wrecks Repaired Glass Installed Dents Removed PAINTING Two-Tone Any Colors Complete Satisfaction a 'Must' With Us MOTOR OVERHAULS or REPLACEMENTS SEAT COVERS Individually Tailored Plaids Two-Tones Floor Mats Door Trims Headliners Has Scaety Catch ..._ , j5QrIJiiAr e'. The har''denel and tempered steel blades do the job quickly, effortlessly. Eighit- inch. Supreme Qualify Square Meal for All Plants VIGOR 25 lbs.--- 1.40 1 . 10 lbs -.--- 850 You'll need about four pounds for very 100 !quare feet. . Wonderful for flowers and all growing things. For Years of Service Spading ^y 1.98 Supreme quality. Tines are true-tempered flat steel. 30- inch, D-type handle. Reg. 25e Package Burpee', Super Giant ZINNIA SEEDS Come In Today rough Strong GARMEN HOE 45 ^4 A very fine qual- ity, socket-type hoe that can take plenty of tough workouts! 48-inch handle. Anyone Can Make Wcals feruftiful c e DOVER WHITE Gallon Covers Wallpaper with One Coat Dries to the Touch in One Hour In White and Gorgeous Pastel Colors The miracle paint that makes home decorating easy. A high quality, resin emulsion, water-mixed paint that -.s a long-lasting, washable finish. One gallon is enough fe an average size room. WALL-TONE ROLLERS . . ... 9c AT AMAZING LOW PRICES DELUXE 6.00-16 CHI AMPIONS pus, tax While the cost of some commodities has gone up 100% or more, the prices of Firestone De Luxe Champions aver- age only 9.1% above 1941. They're the safest, longest-wearing tires ever built! A top quality rake for lawn and garden. Extra strong and wear-resistant. 60-inch handle. Can't Rust Alum iuiun CLOTHESLINE A lifetime investment. Easy to handle, easy to keep clean. Fifty feet. Has 68-Inch Cord Plugmaster CORD 1.39 The plug fits all types and sizes of terminals. Can be used also a.s an extension cord. Underwriters ap- proved Army- Type Right Angle 9,X FLASH. 1.75 Plastic case, not affected by corrosion, oil, grease or water-it will even lighl under water! Two-cell; pre. focused. beautiful HgAh Gloss rAPDD ORYING ENAMEL EN MEI Dries in four to six hours to a rich finish. Flows on smoothly. Many lovely colors. i rW. 4ELLS' Ownerp te. WEELLSitOwner PORT ST. JOE FLORIDA ALL WORK UNCONDITIONALLY G-U-A-R-A-N-T-E-E-D 24 HOUR WRECKER SERVICE Day Phone 129 Night Phone 170-W PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA .. ----- i---- --- PAGE FIVE THlE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1947 I" Ed"tteries Ba, tteries PAGESIXFHESTA, PRT T. JE, ULFCOUTY.FLOIDA RIDY, EBRARY21,194 Seventeen Vetoed Bills possible for organizations to tic uP under the same owners-hip together lands without taxation for years as employment units for purposes and never use them. of the state unemployment com- (Continued From Page One) bill to permit operation of a pcEnsation laws. merged bottoms within the city dog race track in Bay county from A series of bills providing for limits. i _eemberI 1 to the succeeding Oc- 'rel'unds of amusement license An act to permit a 12-month ex- .): 1, which would allow slint- taxes paid by sponsors or fairs in tension of the time allowed for me- racing that is now hianned by isca1lbia, Hardee a n d Orange construction of a dog racing track general state law. counties. in Escambia county without a new' An act. whi,.'l wild direct the ---- referendum. The track was built stale to turn over to P'alm Beach NOTICE and put into operation despite the i coanly certain tax foreclosed lands The trustee-s of Jehu cemetery. governor's veto. without re. -ervaioln of oil anld min- ra ve cleaned up the grounds, and An act to exempt from taxation eral rights, lake this method, of notifying all all real estate of "every religious or One that t pliemit t.1hi city who are interested or have love charitable institution now engaged of Orlando to prohibit transporita- ones laid to rest in this cemetery, in the support, maintenance and ion of illicit liquor in the city who would care to make a contiI- care of orphanages." Caldwell said limits and seize ears used to haul !bution for the upkeep. to send it did not define "religious" and i it. their donation to Mrs. R. R. Davis, charitablel" andi might make it A hill to prohibit lumping firms \Vewaliitchka, Fla. ATTEND STATE JAYCEE MEETING AT PALATKA a George Tapper, president of the Port St. Joe Junior Chamber of Commerce, alind Jake Belin were in atend-ance at the state Jaycee con- I'eience held last week at Palatka. The conference heard a report from the citizens committee on edu- cation and voted unanimously to support ite proposed program. The .Jaycees also voted to sup- port a state boxing commission antl woilk to pass a 1)ll in the legisla- ture which would allow champion- ship bouts in the state and set up rules and regulations to promote both professional and amateur box- ing and wrestling. Every ads carries a message- message that will save money. $30 CASH $300 FOR TAXES AND OTHER EXPENSES On Your Own Signature and Security CENTURY LOAN COMPANY Leo Kennedy, Manager PHONE 61 Port St. Joe, Florida / GREAT NEWS FOR YOU! A GREAT ADDITION FOR US! suits and coats are now exclusively ours -'..'... This Nationally Known and ., Nationallv Advertised >line of suits and coats '., was never more style-right --oeveCr more excitiii' than in the initial collection , we now have on display. '\ The name Swansdown implies Fashion leadership, -, perfect fit, good taste, long wear and distinction. All of these features will contribute to your enthusiasm for these new suits and coats. This is our cordial invitation to come in and see the new Swvansdown styles, exclusive with us. / Mouchette's Style Shop / ./ I I ~td STYLED BY ivl>^ 1 IRMINOMPF FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1947 THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA PAGE SIX I FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1947 THE STAR, PORT ST.. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA PAGE SEVEN Social A Personals Clu MYRTICE 0. SMITH, Editor Mrs. Parker Honored With Shower By Church Circles All circles of the Baptist W. M. ,S. nuet Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. C. G. Costin with Mrs. W. C. Pridgeon presiding. The meeting was opened with the Lbrd's Prayer repeated in uni- son. After a few items of business were transacted and circles held :a short meeting, all came together and enjoyed a contest conducted by Mrs. Costin. A miscellaneous slower was then held for Mrs. Tom Parker. A beau- tiful basket laden with gifts which had; been given by the Methoddst and Baptist ladies and friends was brought in and. presented to the honoree by little Marietta Chafin. The gifts were then opened by Mrs. Parker, who expressed her thanks and spoke of a. shower given her by Mrs. Costing 20 years ago. Delicious sandwiches, cakes and punch were served to a large num- ber from the missionary societies of the Methodist and Baptist churches. The Costin home was beautifully decorated, for the occa- sion with potted prim roses and petunias. The Baptist W. MA. S. will meet next Monday at 2:30 p. m. for a mission study class, at which time the mission book, "Shining Like the Stars," will be taught. Mrs. Gainous Hostess To J. A. M. Club Monday The J. A. M. Club met Monday evening with Mrs. Leroy Gainous at her home on Eighth Street. On arrival of the guests they were invited to the dining room where a lace-covered table with a centerpiece of mixed flowers anm lighted tapers held a. bountiful bur- fet supper consisting of chicken en casserole, fried chicken, steamed rice, green lima beans, vegetable salad, deviled eggs, celery, hot rolls, apricot delight and coffee. An hour of sewing and a'contest followed the repast, prizes going to Mrs. W. C. Pridgeon and Mrs. A. D. Laws-on. Enjoying, this affair were Mes- dames C. G. Costin, W. C. Prid'geon, A. D. Lawson. C. E. Boyer, W. H. Howell, B. A. Pridgeon, H. A. Drake, E. C. Pridgeon W. S. Smith, Florrie Connsll and. Verna Smith, and two guests, Mrs. M. I. Lupton andi Miss Sara Kelley. The next me-eting of the club will ibe with Mrs. W. H. Howell on March 3. METHODIST CIRCLES ENJOY MEETING AT CHURCH The Woman's Society of Chris- tian Service met at the M.ethodlsa Church Monday afternoon, the sea- sion being opened, with the singing of "Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us," followed with prayer by Mrs. W. T. Mosely. Sc ipture readings were given by Mrs. J. L. Sharit, Mrs. Watson Smith, Mrs,. George Patton, Mrs. A. M. Jones, iMrs. A. S. Chason and Mrs. Loyd Tu'bb. "C'hildren of One World" was the subject for the afternoon, anfi those taking part on the program were Mrs. John Blount, Mrs. Gus Crech, Mrs. Walter Johnson, Mrs. E. MI. Godfrey and Mrs. Roy Gas- kin. Everyone was urged to attend "World Day of Prayer" at the Presbyterian Church Friday after- noo:., following which the meeting was closed with prayer. Mrs. I. M. Bussells of Washing- ton, D. C., is here for an extended visit with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bellows. SI Ramsey-Wooden a a Mr. and Mrs. H. 1. Woden of El- IV I lt C bert'a, Ga., announce the marriage of their daug-hter, Frenchie, to Mr. Wesley Ray Rams ay, son of Mr. bs Churches andI Mrs. Wesley Ramsey of this PHONE 51 ity, on Saturdiay, September 28, 1946, at Jeffersonville, Ga. The I S- -__ -- young, couple aie making their Y IWages Honored om in, Port St. Joe, where the Y. L. Wages Honored groom is a valued employee of The With Surprise Party sti,. Mrs. Y. L. Wages entertained for her husband with a surprise birth- HOWDY, WORLD day dinner Sunday evening at their Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Ferrell an- home in Oak Grove. nounce the birth of a son, Williamn At the appointed hour the guests David, on Friday, February 14, at were invited, to the yard where a the municipal hospital. table load td with a chicken dinner with all the trimmings and cein- MTr. and Mrs. Murray Lloyd are tered with a two-tir -birthday cake the proud parents of a daughter, awaited their .pleasure. born Tuesdiay, February 18, at the Guests were then entertained in municipal hospital. The young lady the living room wl i various con- has been named, Elesa Diane. tests and games, and Mr. Wages was presented with many gifts. .Present to enjoy the occasion were Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Daniel and daughter Patsy, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Wimberly, Mr. and, Mrs. W. S. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. George IV. Cooper, Mr. and Mrs. Jam-s Greer, Mrs. Gladys McCoy, Mrs. J. F. Mil- ler, Mrs. P. A. How-ell and Charlie Mahon. On taking their departure, all wished Youal many more happy birthdays. CARD OF THANKS We desire to express our appre- ciation to those who extended sym- pathy and remembered with floral offerings in the death of our hus- band and father, C. M. Johnson. We especially desire to thank the nurses and doctorss, and Mrs. J. B. Traweek, who rend-ered services during his illness. Mrs. C. M. Johnson and family. Tin, one of the earliest metals discovered, is mentioned in several books in the Bible. 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. ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH Thomas D. Byrne, Pastor Sunday services will be held as follows: 7:30 a. m.-Holy Communion. 9:30 a. m.-Sunday school. 11:00 a. m.-Holy Communion. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH Highland View AV. G. Mizelle, Pastor 10:30 a. m.-Sunday school. 11:30 a. m.-Mornthg worship. 7:45 p. m.-Evangelistic service. Prayermeeting Wednesday eve- nings at 7:45. Radio program over WVDLP, Panama City, 7:30 to 8 a. in. EST Thursday mornings. Every ads carries a message- a message that will save money EVERYBODY WELCOME! FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH "tHOLDING FORTH THE WORD OF LIFE" R. F. HALLFORD, Pastor Telephone 156 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1947 9:45-Bible School for all. 10:55-Morning Worship. Sermon Topic: "THE ELEVENTH COMMANDMENT." 6:25-Baptist Training Union. 7:30-Evening Worship. Sermon Topic: "WHAT IS A GOOD MAN?" OPEN TODAY WIMICO LODGE Free Italian Spaghetti Supper S SERVED FROM 7:30 TO 9:30 TONIGHT Everyone is invited to drive out, enjoy the FREE SUPPER and inspect the remodeled and refurbished Lodge. J. A. CHRISTMAS, Manager n ,a, ... ...g., ...; ;.,- 0 .; :: . 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. Churcih school following worship service. We extend a cordial invitation 'o all to attend these services. CARD OF THANKS Words cannot express our thanks and appreciation for thie kindnesses a.nd' sympathy, Jor the cards and beautiful floral offerings sent dur- ing our recent be'e;ivement. Mrs. Verna Smith. Mr. and Mrs. John Lane. DR. C. L. REICHERTER OPTOMETRIST EYES EXAMINED-GLASSES FITTED Ritz Theatre Building Hours: 8 to 5 First Floor Phone 560 PANAMA CITY, FLA. Advertising doesn't cost-it pays! SPort Theatre" i A Martin Theatre '-- Port St. Joe, Fla. * * * * THEATRE OPENS SATURDAYS SUNDAYS AT 1:00 P. M. CONTINUOUS PERFORMANCE DAILY AT 2:45 P. M. LAST TIME TODAY MONDAY TUESDAY ,. February 24 and 25 '3I -Also- NEWS and VARIETY WEDNESDAY, FEB. 26 - HIT NO. 1 - BAIT.. ,ts' uib YR S ?:.7 withKAY FRANCIS HIT NO. 2 WAKELY Lee' "L sses" WHIL Jean cARLIN Also - Chapter 11 of Serial "KING OF THE FOREST RANGERS" THURSDAY and FRIDAY February 27 and 28 REBECCA SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22 PROGRAM DOUBLE FEATURE FEATURE NO. 1 - - FEATURE NO. 2 - Richard DIX Lestie B:COOKS Mari CLFPR IFR Chapter 13 of Serial The Purple Monster Strikes and CARTOON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23 L oVi AND LARCENY! Luclle Ball "ohn lodiakn TRAVELOGUE and ANIMAL SHORT --- ----------- IB~------P I~~s~~gl_ IIR THE STAR, PORT ST.. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA PAGE SEVEN FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1947 Impressively Beautiful Just as a beautiful church window inspires', so does the quiet dignity of our service. Experience that comes only from years of service is your guarantee of complete satis- faction when the need arises. Comforter Funeral Home 218 SEVENTH STREET PHONE 326 Day or Night 24-Hour Ambulance Service .T * THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, rULF COUNTY, FLORIDA WHO'S WHO IN PORT ST. JOE T.10 SPEND YOUR MONEY AT HOME WHERE YOU WILL GET ANOTHER CRACK AT IT OSP E ' ^ s THESE WELL-KNOWN BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS OFFER YOU GOODS AND SERVICES UNEXCELLED Uh -r ST. JOE SIGN SHOP UPHOLSTERING FURNITURE REPAIR STOVE REPAIRING S --- FREE ESTIMATES FOR DEPENDABLE SERVICE PHONE 94 FREE PICKUP AND DELIVERY THOSE. R. L. CARTER Abstracts of Title Loans on Real Estate Registered Real Estate Broker REID AVENUE PORT ST. JOE, FLA. X WILKS JEWELRY COMPANY Diamonds and Jewelry WE TEACH WATCHES TO TELL THE TRUTH * CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING * Star Want Ads Bring Quick Results At Small Cost. REAL ESTATE FOR SALE WE HAVE FOUR FINE HOMES ON OUR LIST One on Palm 'Boulevard. One corner Palm and 16th Street. rOne on Seventh Street. One on Garrison Avenue. Two of the most desirable lots on Monument Avenue. Immediate possession on most of these and loans can be arranged These will not be on the market long, so if interested come in and let us tell you aboct them. CARTER Registered Real Estate Broker 317 REID AVENUE Port St. Joe, Florida HOUSE FOR SALE Practically elew three-bedroom house on Long Avenue to sell for only $6000; down payment $2,458,' balance on easy -terms with interest at 41/2 per ceilt. 'WE ALSO HAVE about 38 acres of land for sale, situated approxi- anately 31/2 miles south of city on ,Gulf Coast Highway. 1-17tf FRANK HANNON Registered Real Estate Broker 'Office: St. Joe Motor Co. Phone 37 FOR RENT CONCRETE MIXER for rent, .$5.00 1per day. Spillers and Nichols, phone 83. 2-21tf OFFICE SPACE-Two offices in Costin Building, Monument Ave- nue. See Mrs. R. A. Costin, phone 200 J. 2-14 28c ROOMS FOR RENT NICE FRONT ROOM, ho.t water, connecting bath, gas heat. See R. A. Swatts, phone 104 or 63, Port S. 1oe. 2-21* 'ROOM FOR RENT-All modern conveniences; $6.00 per week. Phone 281- J. 1-10tt APARTMENTS FOR RENT FOR APARTMENTS See The Shirey Apartments. 8-3 SPECIAL SERVICES HAVICO FEED SERVICE Contact us for weekly deliveries or HAVICO COMPLETE FEEDS Dealers solicited. HAVICO MILLS Phone 45 Havana, Fla. BABY CHICKS BABY CHICKS-Get new price list and, save money. WORTHWHILE CHICKS, 101 W. North Avenue, Baltimore 1, Md. 6-20* LOST AND FOUND FOUND-Single key in holder. Owner may have same- by calling at The Star office and paying for this advertisement. 1 It pays to advertise -try it! FOR SALE FOR SALE-Oil circulating heater, practically new; $65. Call 177W, Poit St. Joe. 2-28 3-7 OUTBOARD MOTOR-5 li.p. John- son, first class condition, $135; 14-foot boat, $45. Will sell both for $165. See Pete Ivey. 3-7* FOR SALE-Baby bed, Baby buggy and stroller. Last house on right, Long Avenue. 3-7* ALL METAL GATES, ANY SIZE. aletal Fence Posts, Grape Arbors, and Playground Equipment, See- Saws, Swings. we make them all. ST. JOE SIGN SHOP FOR SALE-Three-burner oil stove with oven. Telephone 279 or 150, Port St. Joe. 2-21' HELP WANTED MALE OPENINGS NOW FOR PICKED MEN GOOD PAY AND EXPENSES If you can measure up to the stan- dards of the peacetime Regular Army. you now have an unusual opportunity. By enlisting for three yeais you can choose one of the famous fighting divisions now on occupation in Japan and Korea. T'he divisions in which you can enlist include such outstanding units as the 1st Cavalary Division, 6th Infantry Division, 7th Infantry Division, 24th Infantry Division and 25th Infantry Division, each of which had a great battle record during the war. After initial training in the IT. S. you can join the unit of your choice and take part in the interesting work of maintaining a just peace in the Far East. You'll have, the advantage of 20 per cent extra pay for overseas service. Starting base pay for a Private overseas is $90 a month in addition to food, cloth- ing. good' quarters. medical and dental care. And you'll enjoy ex- cellent living conditions, plenty of sightseeing, sports and recreation, and the satisfaction of doing a worth-while job. Enlistments open to men 18 to 34, inclusive (17 with parents' consent). Get full details at U. S. Army Recruiting Station, 210 Harrison Avenue, Panama City, Floridia. Recruiting officer is in Port St. Joe every Friday at the postoffice. 1 SWAP RADIO Emerson 7-tube table model; just been worked over by Gulf Radio Lab. We got a new one for Christmas. Aiee it at The Star office. 1-10tt LODGE NOTICES MASONIC TEMPLE F & A M- Port St. Joe Lodge 111. Regular *\ meetings 2nd and 4th Fri- ,\ V days each month, 8:00 p. rn. Members urged to attend; visiting brothers welcome. D. L. Owens, 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. B. A. Pridgeon, N. G.; W. H. Sanaom! Secretary, LEGAL ADVERTISING COMPLAINT FOR-DIVORCE In the Circuit Court, Gulf County, Florida. IN CHANCERY. Irma Lee Ledsinger, Plaintiff, vs. Frank T. Lede singer. Defendant. The State of Florida, To: Frank T. Ledsinger, whose residence and address is: Route 2, Trezevant, Tennessee. You are hereby notified and or- dered to appear on the 10th day of March, 1947, before the above styled court to the bill of complaint for divorce filed against you in the above entitled cause. WITNESS my hand and official seal at Wewahitchka, Gulf County, Florida, this 6th day of February, 1947. (Court J. R. HUNTER, Seal) Clerk of Circuit Court, Gulf County, Florida. E. CLAY LEWIS, Jr., 2-14 Attorney for plaintiff. 3-7 NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR FINAL DISCHARGE OF EXECUTRIX In the County Judge's Court, Gult County, FlIrida. IN PROBATE. In re: The estate of THEODORE VAIL MORRIS, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that I have filed my final returns as Ex- ecutiix of the estate of Theodore Vail. Morris, deceased; that I have filedd ily 6?tition for distribution and for final discharge; and that on March 17th, 1947, I will apply to the Honorable J. E. Pridgeon, County Judge of Gulf County, Flor- ida, for approval of said final re- turns and for an order of distribu- tion and for final discharge as Ex- ecutrix of the will of Theodore Vail Morris. deceased. February 17th, 1947. 'PHYLLIS KIRK MORRIS, E. Clay Lewis, Jr. Executrix. Attorney for Executrix. 2-213-14 Malone Takes Honors In NW Florida Cage Tournament; Saints Drop Out First Round The Malone high school basket- ball team defeated Marianna 32 to 29 last Saturday night to take, top honors in the Northwest Florida Conference basketball tournament held Thursday. Friday and Sa'tur- day at DeFuniak Springs. In the first game of the Thurs- day night session, Malone's Tigers proved too much for the Port St. Jot high school basketeers and overwhelmingly defeated them by a, 63-22 score. Buster Owens was top scoring man for the Saints, atc counting for 10 points. Other scores Thursday were Bay High 27. Milton 15; Marianna 52, Graceville 36; Apalachicola 43, Quincy 14; Tate 50, Catholic High 13; ,Niceville 36, Crestview 20; and Bonifay 31, Chipley 30. Results of the quarter-finals Fri- (lay morning: Tate 26, Niceville 21; Marianna 41, Bay High 20; Malone 37, Walton High 23; Apalachicola 15, Bonifay 17. Results of semi-finals: Mariauna 32. Tate 31; Malone 51, Apalachi- cola 23. Finals: Malon e 32, Marianna 29. GULF COUNTY HAS 11 STUDENTS AT F. S.C. W. All of Florida's 67 counties are presentedd at Florida State Col- lege for Women, Tallahassee, a re- 'ent check shows, with 11 attend- ing from Gulf county. The largest number of students omnles from Dade county, which 'ias 285 women enrolled. Second is Duval with 242, and Hillsborough runs close behind with 240. Eighteen states are represented at the college, with a total of 55 out-of-state students. In addition there are two women from Wash- ington, D. C.. and one each from the Canal Zone and Puerto Rica. -- -- The giant sand dunes of Kitty Hawk, N. C.. shift as fast as 20 feet a year. car- WHEN YOU NEED KEROSENE Call 200-W Our Specialty-Wash, Polish and Wax Good Gulf Gas, Oils and Grease GULF SERVICE STATION -' -- FAN'S FLOWERS 0en A Floral Arrangement for Every Occasion "FLOWERS ARE THE PERFECT GIFT" PHONE 246 We Make Deliveries DONWT FOR QUICK, DEPENDABLE for f t PLUMBING SERVICE CALL EDWARD LeGRONE ;------ PHONE 88 OR 233-W - Formerly Connected With LeGrone Plumbing and Heating [r A I WHEN YOU NEED A TAXI PHONE 287 JAMES BASS At Sunny State Service Station HRecords! Records! WE HAVE ALL -THE LATEST HITS! ALBUMS, TOO ST. JOE FURNITURE AND APPLIANCE COMPANY Plumbi GENERAL PLUMBING SREPAIRV SEWER CLEANING and REPAIR G. W. BRODNAX S Phone 88 Brooks Sporting Goods CUSTOMERS SCHNEIDER'S are Our bes . 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 0 uKeys BUCK ALEXANDER ucces$, L MEET YOUR FRIENDS LeHATRDYBA LeHARDY'S BAR PBJRTMIfG Let Us Design You a Letterhead To Fit Your Business THE STAR Phone 51 Port St. Joe, Fla. Undergoes Operation Mel Magidson of Tallahassee spent the week-end here to be at -lie bedside of his wife, who under- went an operation' Saturday morn- ing at the municipal hospital. We are glad' to report that Mrs. Magid- son is improving and will soon re- turn to her home. Redwood Bark From redwood bark is derived in- sulating wool and fibers for weav- Ing or felting fabrics. ----X---- George Washington selected the present sight of Pittsburgh as a favorable site for a fort. Spends Week-end With Parents C. G. Costin Jr., who is attending the university at Gainesville, spent the weeik-end here with his par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Costin. ------)<-__-_ Returns Home Mrs. Gordon Thomas returned home Monday from Albany, Ga., where she had been under the care of a specialist for the past two weeks. Girl Scouts Girl Scouts of America, a youth organization, wer' founded in Sa- vannah, Ga., In 1912. .' ,-: Advertlelng ***e't **,--it PAYt1 PAGE EIGHT FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1947 |