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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: February 21, 1947
Frequency: weekly
regular
 Subjects
Subjects / Keywords: Newspapers -- Port Saint Joe (Fla.)   ( lcsh )
Newspapers -- Gulf County (Fla.)   ( lcsh )
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newspaper   ( sobekcm )
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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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A partly out-of-date $2,500,000 ap-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
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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]


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ORGE

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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


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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


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THE STAR
Published Every Friday at 306 Williams Avenue,
Port St. Joe, Fla., by The Star Publishing Co.
W. S. SMITH, Editor
Entered as second-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

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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
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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.


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"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


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


FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1947


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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.

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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.
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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


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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






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true-tempered flat steel. 30-
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Reg. 25e
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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.
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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




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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
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1.75
Plastic case, not affected
by corrosion, oil, grease or
water-it will even lighl
under water! Two-cell; pre.
focused.


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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1947


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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


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-'..'... This Nationally Known and
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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
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exclusive with us.


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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1947


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


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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.

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EVERYBODY WELCOME!
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"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?"






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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.


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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1947


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WHO'S WHO IN PORT ST. JOE T.10

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THOSE. R. L. CARTER
Abstracts of Title Loans on Real Estate

Registered Real Estate Broker

REID AVENUE PORT ST. JOE, FLA.


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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
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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.
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The giant sand dunes of Kitty
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feet a year.


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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.
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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.
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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-
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