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Let's Put the Gulf County Red Cross Chapter "Over the Top" S THE STAR The Home Newspaper. of N r OFFICIAL.: NEWSPAPER OF GULF COUNTY VOLUME X PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA, FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 1947 NUMBER 24 5 Teachers of County Mobile X-Ray Unit 'Bargain Bride' Visit Apalachicolal Coming To County Promises To Be Class Rooms Today Public Forum To Be Held for Ben- efit of Teachers and Patrons; Band Concert This Evening Chapman high school of Apa- lachicola today will be host to the teachers of Gulf and Franklin counties. It will be the second an- rnural visitation day program for the two counties, Port St. Joe hav- ing been host to the teachers a year argo. The white teachers of Port St. Joe, Parrabelle and WewaThitchka will begin class visitations in the host school at 1 o'clock. They will observe the teachers at work and will be provided opportunities to discuss techniques, procedures and classroom routine with the teach- ers they observe. A public forum on school-com- munity relationships for the bene- fit of thie teachers and school pa. trons. will being at'4 o'clock. Two lay personnel and two teachers will appear on t0he panel. Cory Hen- riksoni will discuss "'What Is a Good Public Relations Program?" and, Col. L. P. Dodd will discuss- "What the Ptblic Expects of the Schools." Mrs'. Blanche Anderson --iill represent the teachers' ver- sion of "What the Teacher Has a Right To Expect of the Commun- ity" and Mrs. C. H. Johnson will complete the panel by projecting several ste-ps tliat malg"fe taken to promote a more wholesome school- community relationship. Nobie H. Stone, general supervisor, will act as master of ceremonies and as timekeeper for the panel. Since the purpose of this, forum is to .bring the school and the com- munity closer together, every par- int and' school patron is urged to Will Be In Port St. Joe March 31 To April 2, and In Wewa- hitchka April 3 A health project which should be of vital interest to every resi- dent of Gulf county is to be. un- de taken March 31 through April 3. X-rays of the adult groups of the population will be undertaken in a determined effort to further control tuberculosis by finding all unknown cases of the disease in the county. ..Because of the. nature of the disease, every unknown case of TB presents a threat to the entire community. Tuberculosis is a com- municable disease which seldom has recognizable signs or symi.- toms in its early stages. Neverthe- less, during this stage the indi- vidual may transmit the disease to others. Moreover, the ind.ivfdtual may be losing his health, for the earlier treatment is begun the bet- ter the chances for recovery. Control of tuberculosis depends upon finding these people, so that they may receive treatment at once and the rest of the commun- ity protected from infection by them. The means for finding these un- known, cases is available to us. It is the X-ray which can "see" the disease before it reaches the stage where the symptoms ai'e obvious. The mobile X-ray unit of the Flor- ida -State Board of ;Iealth will be in Gulf county to X-ray every .per- son 15 years of age and. over, com- ing to Port St. Joe March 31 to April 2, and Wewahitchka April 3. It will not be required to undress for the X-ray, the new slogan be- ing "Keep Your Shirt On." It is free and all reports will be confl- dlential. Everyone is urged to have be present .and to participate in their chest X-rayed to protect the discussion.. Th.e visiting teachers will be the guests of the Chapman teachers at a fish supper from 5:30 to 7 p. m., and visiting band' students will also be guests at the supper. The culminating event of the visitation ,program will be the tri- school band concert to be given in the school auditorium at 8 o'clock. Stanford Beckham of this city, R. P. Herring of Garrabelle and Fred- erick Worman of Apalachicol'a will conduct parts of the program. A total of more than 100 students will play ii the concert. A similar concert will be held !by the same combination in Port St. Joe on,.M:'R.:h 27, and in Carra- 1'-lle on April !1. Boyles Birthday Party Continues Thru March Glen.t Boyles announces that ho is continuing his big first birthday celebration sale through the re- mander of March due to the fact that he feels there are quite a number of folks who, due to the prevailing wave of colds, have been unable to take advantage of the many bargains. he is offering during this sale. Shopping Here Monday Mrs. Nannie Roa.n of Apalachi- cola was a shopper here Monday. Egyptians Used Animal Glue Egyptian tombs of the time of King Tut-An.kh-Amen haTe yielded a number of wooden articles glued with animal glue. themselves, their families and the community from that dread dis- (Continued on Page 2) Seven Injured Sunday As Taxi Overturns A White Top Taxi, said 'by Pa- trolman 0. R. Davis to have been traveling at a.n excessive speed, overturned; about 11:30 Sunday morning on the highway near Wal- ter's Bar and Grill and ended up against a power pole. Passengers, in the car, which was driven by Sam Bradley. were J. C. Evans, Dewey Vinson, A. J. Payne. Dick Campbell, Fred Coe and Thomas Coleman, all of whom were rushed to the municipal hos- pital for treatment. - Patiol.ma.n Davis reports that Evans, Bradley, Coleman and Vin- son were released from the hos- pital after 'being treated for cuts and bruises, but that Pay.ne, Coe and Campbell are in rather seri- ous condition and are still in the hospital. iBradley was held o-n a charge of reckless deriving and was released after appearing in court. SPONSOR DANCE FRIDAY The Junior Woman"s' Club is sponsoring a dance next Friday night, March 21, at the Centennial Auditorium. Tickets will be sold at the door. Whaley Johnson Visits Whaley Johnson was shaking hands with. friend's here one day this week. Hilarious Play Junior Class Will Present Annual Show At School Auditorium Next Friday Evening Next Friday evening at 8 o'clock in the high school auditorium the junior class will present its annual class, play, "The Bargain Bride," a cleverly-contrivedi farce so chock, full of screamingly funny compli- cations that it is guaranteed to keep the audience in an uproar from first curtain rise until the fi- nal curtain falls. Cast for the play, which is -un- der the direction of Mrs. M. Yent Revelle, is as follows: Jimmy Smith, a radio contest fiend Claude Cowart Minnie Peterson, the apartme-nt house maid,------Hazel Burnette Hoasnna Bugg, the negro cook, afraid of spooks --Marie Jones Dexter Dorner, Jimmy's' room- mate and, pal ---Jack Ricketson Mrs. Florabelle Fizby, the land- lady, a gay widow--Sara Brtnson Wendy Hill, Jimmy's heart In- terest -------Margaret Mincey Cissie Trent, Dex's ditto ....---- --------- --- Dorothy Minus Miss Oma Ormsby, Dex's aunt from Omaha --------Peggy Hart Tucker' Trent, Cissle's widower father -----------Bill Traweek Miss Thompkins, from Silky Suds SInc. ------------Carolyn Smith Mrs. James. Smith, the new ten- ant ----------Betty Doris Dees EDWARD EELLS IS ELECTED TO UNIQUE ORGANIZATION Edward, L. Eells of Port St. Joe has .been elected to the Order of Gownsmeir at the University of the South, Sewaiee, Tenn. Considered one of the unique, or- ganizations of the American col- lege scene, the order requires that each member wear tve black aca- demic gown each day to all classes. Founded at Se-wanee in the early 1870s, the order.has come to ex- ert great influence in the stu- dent body in keeping alive the tra- Commission Endorses Jaycee Resolution To Amend City Charter Plan Proposed To Be Submitted At Coming Legislative Session Would Correct Discrepancies and Provide New System For Election of Commissioners and Mayor The Junior .Chamber of Commerce placed before city offi- cials at the last meeting of the mayor and commission a Jaycee resolution favoring an amended city charter. The Jaycees plan to place before Representative-elect George Tapper a revised charter, one that is known as the Jaycee- sponsored bill, which it is anticipated will meet with the ap- proval of the local citizenry, so that he can place the amend- .ment before the next legislature Ship Line Will Serve Port St. Joe Under Temporary Certificate Word was received here Wed- .nesday that the interstate com- merce commission had granted a temporary certificate to the Pan-Atlantic Steamship Company to operate its vessels into vari- ous ports on the east coast and the Gulf, including Port St. 'Joe. Other ports to be served by Pan-Atlantic are New Orleans, Mobile,:Panama City, Tampa, Mi- ami, Boston, Phifadefi ha, -Balti- more and New 'York, thus giv- ing Port St. Joe an outlet to all of these ports. The line, which operates ships of'7500 gross tons, will also ac- commodate passengers. '*** *****'.. . .... *<' *....... ***' WHY? It is only fair and natural that the average citizen of Port St. Joe, on being asked to contribute to thr on 1 d C.nqi r ill n thel au n s t in the form of a local bill during one of its early sessions. Jake Belin represented- the Ju- nior Chamber of Commerce at the council meeting, and George Tap- per, Jaycee president and repre- sentative-elect, witnessed the ses- sion in order to get the reaction of city officials to the chamber of commerce resolution. Belin informed, the city commis- sion that a special committee. ap- pointed by the chamber of com- merce to study the city charter had made its report to the body. He stated, that the chamber wanted no'W to It hi'i [r- t I, _- .i'..u ,-,I of its proposals and hoped to get a unanimous endorsement from the commission of the proposed re- visions. The Jaycee spokesman stated that the committee had found' sev- e.-al conflicting discrepancies in the charter since it was last amended 'by an act of the 1945 legislature. The mayor and commis- sion heard Belin say that the char- ter, when last amended to provide for five commis's4one.rs and their terms of office, did not carry with tion: "Why?" It isall the more it a cleancut pattern to provide Sfor legislative action. He pointed ditions, of the school. C nz u Le muoret--,mun' aLe - Membership i the order sim- zn does not need the services that Memibe.rship in the order is'lim- ited to upper classmen, juniors Red Cross gives. and seniors, who maintain a high Ordinarily our average citizen, standard of scholarship and who when misfortune occurs, when onu are recommended to the dean by of the family is sick, ,requires all e facultymended to the dea by operation, a big hospital bill, either _____u__t__ sells a bond, goes into the say- LAST SHIPMENT OF QUAIL ings account, or s.e.es his or her IS RELEASED IN COUNTY banker and foregoes the new cai The fiial shipment of 100 pai or another year, decides that the of bob white quail arrived Friday otherb yearm, or goes into a cado from Texas for release in Gulf another year or goes nto a cam- county and were put out Saturday paiBut ofre auction of expour formense- by Allen LeGrone in the south e-nd by Allen LeGroe i the south end iers or sailors, often just recently of the county and by Herbert married or handicapped by being Helms in the north section of the coels in the north section of the out of touch with civilian life and county. its manifold problems, has suc' This make-s a total of 500 quail i io r u c a misfortune, there is often no re- released in the county during the t t re serve of any kild, and the future past few we-eks, the birds having s o an i a t fuur ast few weeks, the birds having looks black. But something must been secured through the state lie done to save a life or forestall conservation department. oe a lonpg- period of seiii-invalidisn of Attend Parker Funeral someone near anid dear. He has no Those from out-of-town attend- one to turn to but the great or- ing the funeral services of Tom E. (Continued on page 6) Parke.r on Thursday of last week were Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Oliver Visiting With Parents and son Ralph, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Rowan vis- Oliver, Alton Oliver, W. D. Kindron iited Sunday in Dawson. Ga., with and John EI. Oliver. Thomasville, their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. Ga.; .. D. Oliver, Monticello, Fla.; and Mrs. Wilbur Norton. Mrs. Nor- Mrs. J. S. Oliver and son Willie, ton returned here with her par- and Carl Ulmer, Cairo, Ga.; 0. L. ents' for a short visit. Benton, 'Bainbridge. Ga.; Mr. and - Mrs. M. B. Benton. Mr. and Mrs. K. Spending Weerk In Jax B. Benton and Edward Benton, of Mrs. R. V. Coburn left Monday Tallahassee. for a week in Jacksonville. out that the present charter did not, in a sense, provide for action on the part of all five. members of the council, for it held an act or resolution would carry when only two members voted favorably, al- though it was possible for a ma- jority of the members to dissent. The Jaycees also asked for en- dorsement of its plan 'to elect city legislative officials. City fathers were informe-d the chamber would recommend an amendment to the charter to provide for the election of a mayor. Under the plan the mayor would be elected to office on a direct vote by the people. He (Continued on Page 3) Community Meeting Wednesday Evening The Gulf County Tuberculosis and Health Association is sponsor- ing a community meeting Wednes- day night, March 19, at 8 o'clock in the high school auditorium in connection with the coming of the mobile X-ray unit to Gulf county March 31 through April 3. All members of the board of di- rectors of the association are re- quested to be present, and a cor- dial invitation is extended to the entire community to attend, as at this meeting an attempt will be made to answer all questions con- cerning TB and services of the mo- bile X-ray unit. nauiai iecaue w aveage L'i 11 A(LF -T T GNA,1 MINUTES OF COUNTY COMMISSION Wewahitchka, Florida, R. D. six Caterpillar tractor, and March 11, 1947 also ask for an alternate bid, on The Board of County Commis- an angle bulldiozecr. sioners of Gulf County met this Moved, seconded and carried d(ay in regular session with the that the Standard Oil Co. be noti- following members present: W. R. fied not to put any fuel oil in the Connell, chairman; W. C. Roche, courthouse tank until the contents vice-chairman; J. S. Daniels, J. C. of the ta'hks are checked by the Martin and Basil E. Kenney Jr. janitor. iSheriff and county attorney were Whereupon the following bills also in attendance, with Thos. R. were presented', examined!, ap- L. Carter acting as deputy clerk, proved and ordered- paid from the clerk being absent due to illness. :eve-ral county funds, to-wit: The meeting came to order at General Fund 10:00 a. m. and the following pro- j. E. Pridgeon, insanity ceedings were had.: cases -------------$ 15.00 The minutes, of February 4 were Pridg----------------eon's S---pply Store, a/c 1.60 read and adopted. Pridgeon' y Stor a/c 160 The farm agent, health unit and John A. Hughes, insanity 5 fied case -----------------------5.00 home demonstration agent filedA.se Ward...insanitycase 5.00 their respective reports for the A. ard. nsity cases (.00wo month of February, 1947, and the E. Lanier, witness (two 400 same were ordered filed in the oat- L.insante insanity case 5.00 fice of the clerk of the circuit JL. HNoBarteeon, insanity case 5.00 court as past of the records of the J. R. Norton, insanity case 5.00 county. H. Linton came beforcourt house -------------239.00 ''m. H. Linton came before the B. E. Parker, sheriff, cas9t board, with reference to his con- ills, February 1947--iffcost 53.00 tinuance in. acting as county serv- Vewa Hardware Co., a/c 3.85 ice officer. He reported that h1 Chestnut's Grocery and Mar- had been advised by the county Chestnut's Gy indigent Ma- 15.00 superintendent of public instruc- St indigentge -- 10.00 tion that the county school board Welana Parish "--- 10.00 was. discontinuing the $100 month- Delaa Parish 10.00 ly it had heretofore contributed to Sally Ramsey ------mento10.00 his salary. They had offered him Leona Taylor, supplement to a position in the county schools alary eves------------------25.00 and that he would like to continue Wilna A. Revell, salary and for the county on a part-time basis expenses ------- 125.00 until such a time as the contem- plated' reorganization of the serv- ice officers in. the state wask put into. effect. The board accepted his proposition without objection. Senator Drew Branch brought before the board a proposed, road from Wew'ahitchka to. Wakulla through part of Gulf and the lower part of Liberty county. He left a map for the further consideration of the, board and' asked that the board approve the designation of such road' which, under present plans, would come into Wewa- hitchka by the Cochran Landing road'. No action was taken. IPlanst for a new health unit building f or iWewahitchka were presented, by Mr. F. E. Trammell of the health department for Dr. Byrd of the health unit. No action was taken. Mr. Alf Millergre.. postmavster of Wewahitchka, reported that the * condition of" the rural route nearly' 5 10% Ring-jaw was, such that the posto- - fice department would cancel the route and. discontinue, same un- less the road was made passable. It was the opinion of the commis- .sion irs that this condition would be. automatically bettered with the h, completion o6 the ditches' in the S1 BIL new road, between Beacon Hill and Wewahit-chka. The superintendent /. of the county roads, A. J. Jenks, was instructed to make -temporary PAY- necessary repairs. -R.L TAXES B. T. Taylor gave a report on :9q gyILiOn the sewer line for the courthouse, that water seeping into the l,ipes was as much as was going through them from the courthouse. Mr. F. E. Trammel. of the health depart- ment was asked' to contact the dis- trict engineer of the health de- partment and ask him to make an inspection of the drainage system and fecormendnlations as to recti- fying present conditions. Horace Sotile, mayor of Port St. Joe, asked for county assistance for the St. Joe Fire Department in view of the fact that so many out- H of-town calls were answered and as a result of same the city was \ going to have to purchase a re- serve fire engine. This was ob- Since 1939, railroad ejected to by Attorney E. Clay had three general pay Lewis Jr., on the grounds, that the proper cure for this condition was 526/ o%, and the price through the legislature and by the terialsandsupplieshav creation of a fire district covering portion-s of the county affected. No action was taken. But when the war e It was moved and seconded that the railroads were still the county pay Joe Stebel $1000.00 the railroads were still ,!r the moving of his house from at rates no higher, and State Highway No. 71 and unaul- lower, than when the v mously carried. W. C. Roche reported that at a recent meeting ot the Association Without increased reve of County Commissioners he wascould not meet these appointed on several committees could not meet these andt asked if the board wished him provide improvements to attend meetings of said comrn- andfacilitiesimprov mittees. W 'thout objection he was and facilities-improve instructed to attend same, at the essential for the low-c( county's expense. Commissioner Roche also stated that $25 should passenger services which be paid: to E. W. Simmons%, presi- to America's high stan dent, State Association of County Commissioners, as payment on at.. to'ney's fees in Tallahassee to at- Under these circumsta tend, to the legal matters of said most a year after the la association. This was. also agreed to without objection, increase-the .Interst SMoved, seconded and carried Commission recently that the county purchase road pa- trol that has already been adver- average increase in ft tised. 17 6/ Moved, seconded and carried 17/io%. that the county advertise for bid's i inra on a li/2-ton, l1A-yard dump truck Of all the price increa with cab. also a bulldozer blade and a winch to fit a three-cyllinder employes have raises totaling es of fuel, ma- erisen 616/io %. ended in 1945, haulin-g freight d in some cases war began. enues, railroads costs and also in equipment ements that are ost freight and h are necessary dard of living. ances-and al- ast major wage ate Commerce approved, an eight rates of ses in America today, few have been so little and so late as that in the price of railroad transportation. How important are healthy rail- roads to a prosperous country? Only when the railroads are finan- cially healthy can they provide the new equipment, improved road beds, and better terminal facilities needed for still better service to you. The defense of the nation depends upon the continuance of the efficient transportation which served the na- tion so well in the last war. The railroads are among the largest employers of labor. They buy over 100,000 different products. They pay big taxes-taxes which are spent not only for public schools, public health, and police and fire protection, but even for highways, airways, airports and inland waterways. Railroads are America's lifeline- keeping goods flowing among the 48 states day and night in all weather. They can continue to do this only if there is a reasonable balance between income and outgo. Like yourself, the railroads must make ends meet! We are publishing this and other ad- vertisements to talk with you at first hand about matters which are impor- tant'to everybody. Treightt rates ar~e going up.. E. Clay Lewis, Jr., retainer 5 J. S. Daniels, per diem and mileage ---------------- J. C. Martin ---- 1 W. C. Roche ----- Basil E. Kenney Jr. 1 Mrs. C. G. Rish, salary ---- 7 J. R. Hunter, clerk, sal., etc. 14 20% Tax a/c, Hunter --- St. Joseph Telephone & Telegraph Co., a/c --- D. T. Bridges, repairs and plumbing --------------- 1 P.F.McDaniiel, Ru'by Atkins 2 Samuel A. Patrick, balance on '43 roll --------------- State TB Sanatorium, county indigc,.nt at Marianna --- 3 State TB Sanatorium, county indigent at Orland.o ---- .. E. Whatly, a/c ------- 4 II & W B Drew Co., a/c --- 4 Conncll ITe & Water Co. a/c 1 Standard Oil Co., a/c --- Gulf Coast Elec. Co-op., a/c 2 Edd. C. Pridgon, commnis- sion on '46 roll, etc. ---- Bish.op Of'ice Equip. Co. a/c State Road Dept. of Florida 6 county maps ---------- J. F. Laiier, salary (janitor and: yardman) ----------' 1 Gulf County Breeze, a/c -- W. C. Roche, expenses to Jacksonville ------------- 4 -The Star, a/c ------------ E. W. Simmons,- attorney's. fees at Tallahassee for Association --------------. Fine and Forfeiture Fund Britt's Cafre, seven dinners, jurors -------------------$ 50.00 Byrd E. Parker, sheriff, . 'cost bills Feb. 1947 .- 922.10 8.00 E. Clay Lewis, Jr., salary 13.00 and convictions --------70.00 11.20 J. R. Hunter, clerk, rec. 11.20 convs. and pay roll wit- n5.00 nesses, court '47 --- 77.05 43.20 J. E.P'ridgeon, cost bills etc. 27.10 9.80 Road and Bridge Fund Standard, Oil Co., a/c ---....$165.49 .40 St. Joe Sign Shop, a/c __- 7.00 McGowin Serv. Station, a/c 28.91 5.00 iMcGowin Motor Co., a/c --- 265.70 20.18 Prescott's Garage, a/c .. 20.00 Lori',y's, Garage, a/c ------ 77.10 2.74 Pridigeon's Supp. Store, a/c 13.75 Thos. R. L. Carter, a/c ---- 189.37 38.75 EdI Odom, salary, ferryman 135.00 A. J. Jenks, salary, exp. 163:26 3S.75 20% Tax a/c, Jenks ----- 16.00 12.50 5% Tax a/c, Jenks ---- 9.25 48.36 Wewa Hardware Co., a/c -- 6.37 .8.50 Gaskin Bros. Lbr. Co., a/c- 99.73 71.48 Byrd .E Parker, sheriff, 98.55 co.,t bills Feb. 1947 -- 140.00 Willie. Lester, road work __ 120.00 13.00 Lloyd Whitfield -- 102.00 32.73 Archie Kemp ---- 70.00 Alva F.. Kemp ---- 62.00 1.20 Agriculture and Livestock Fund C. R. Laird, salary and exp. $157.60 25.00 20% Tax a/c,' Laird ---- 17.40 13.00 County Service Officer Fund W'illiam H. Linton, salary 12.00 I and expenses -----------$100.00 15.00 Mother's Pension Fund Mrs. Allie Porter, mother's pension ------- $3.00 5.00 Mrs. Minnie Patterson 3.00 M Mrs. Minnie Paul .-. 3.00 I Mrs. Ruby Atkins .-- 3.00 4.55 Mrs. Izella Lester --- 6.00 ----- ---------- FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 1947. THE STAR. PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA PAGE TWO Mrs. Rosa Stevens "----- 3.00 Mrs. Fred G. Hall --..... 3.00 Mrs. Jessie Walsingiham 3.00 Mrs. Eliza Williams --- 6.0U Mrs. Corine Jenks --- 3.00 Mrs. Carrie Bell Parish 6.00 Mrs. Shellie Davis ----- 3.00 Mrs. Annie Williamson 3.00 Mrs. Alma, Lee Jones ----- 6.00 There being no further business to come before the board at this time, it diidi adjourn until the regu- lar meeting in. April, the same be- ing the 8th day of said month, un- less called in special session by the chairman or vice-chairman. s/ W. R. CONNELL, Attest: COhairman. J. R. HUNTER, Clerk. By: s/ THOSE. R. L. CARTER. -----_ ----4--<___------ MOBILE X-RAY UNIT .(Continued from Page 1) ease--t blerculosis. This service is being made avail- able by the state board of health in co-operation with the Gulf County Tube'rculosis and' Health Association and the Gulf county health department. Flowers for Sick When sending flowers to a friend who has just undergone an opera- tion, wait for two or three days, because even small amounts of ether in the air ruin flowers, and the patient is usually too sick at the time to enjoy them. ,~!ILAT MARCH 71T ,O S O G F U Commission Endorses (Continued from Page 1) would qualify for the mayor's of- fice and announce his candidacy ior that post, and if elected would serve a two-year term in the of- fice. Under this system the old procedure whereby the commis- sioners chose their mayor would he thrown out. It is further proposed under the Jaycee resolution that four com- missioners, in addition to the jnrayor, would hold office. Commis- sioners would -hold two-y .3-r terms of office under a staggered, elec- -ion plan whereby two commis- sioners would be elected every year. The. comminissioil'rs would be elected from the entire voting populace but would qualify for of- fice in groul;s and would he brack- ered on the. ballot to show from which group they were candidates. The city commission took im- mediate action on the Jaycee-s-pon- sored, measure, voting unanimously tod endorse the resolution, but re- quested that a draft of the charter with the proposed amendments inserted, be placed 'before the city clerk, who would in turn get the city attorney to adivIse the mayor and conmmnissioners on its legal as- pects. The commission also voted to inform Senator Carl Gray of its action taken on the measure in or- der that he would know of the commission's endorsement. The commission also favored the immediate advertising of th.e pro- posed charter revisions in order to comply with state laws, which pro- vide for a 30-d'ay notice before any action is taken to start proceed-- ings. At the conclusion of the meeting Representative Tapper stated that h..e favored the changes in the city charter as the Jaycees had' pro- posed them, but that he would take no action in thile legislature t.) amend the charter until tilhe no- tice of the intent to amend had been published in The Star and the general public had had an op- portunity to study the proposal and notify him of its feeling. (The pro- posed changes are advertised in this issue of The Star.) The chamber of commerce an- nounced that it would have its adaft completed within the next few days, and after its compls.tion the voters will have an opportun- ity to familiarize themselves with the proposal. EIGHTH FUND INSTALLMENT FOR SCHOOLS WILL BE PAID The eighth installment of 10 pay- ments from. the state teachers sal- ary fund to Gulf county will be made tomorrow by the state de- partment of education. Total ot the payment will be $7,494,34, ot which $6,295.37 is for instructional salaries and $1,198.97 is for trans- portation. Total payments to the 67 coun- ties .from the fund for this month is $1.782,912.89. S***#*********** 4 We Have Just Received a 0 Fine Line of SMALL LEATHER ITEMS Billfolds, Change Purses, j Men's Belts, Sam Browne * l Belts, Wrist Watch Straps, * Dog Harnesses, Key-Kits , and Key Rings, Suitcase 4 Handles, Truck Drivers' ' Billfolds, Skate Straps. 0 We Also Stock a Full Line ot All Types of Shoe Polishes STHE LEADER SHOE SHOP * We Doctor Shoes, Heel Them, * Attend Their Dyeing and * Save Their Soles 0 BOYLES FIRST BIRTHDAY NOW IN FULL SWING! DROP IN TODAY AND JOIN THE FESTIVITIES! BOYLES FIRST I Birvathday Partly- CONTINUES TO BE A FEI VIAL OF VALUES!! (PLENTY OF FUN, TOO!) Read About It! Run To It! Buy and Save! A Birthday Party Bedroom Thriller! ONLY FIVE TO SELL! FULL SIZE! Chenille Bedspreads$7.95 You'd think we were exaggerating if we told you what they're really worth, so we'll let you be the judge! The width, length, breadth, depth and beauty of one of these values is displayed on the ledge inside our store. Who'll be the lucky one! A new shipment of BATES SPREADS in twin and full size may also be seen here on display. A Birthday Party Window Thriller! Introducing a New Product of the Atomic Age! TRIMZ READYMADE DRAPERIES $1.44 PAIR They're made of paper that looks like beautiful fabric! They're fadeproof, non-inflammable, cleanable, no ironing. They are easy to hang . you can pleat them! Solid colors or beautiful floral patterns. Priced special as a Party Favor! If you're still not sold, see them .. we'll wrap 'em, NEGLECTED MEN! A BIRTHDAY PARTY FAVOR FOR YOU, TOO! JUST UNPACKED! FINE, ALL WOOL SPORT COATS $16.75 SPECIAL BIRTHDAY PRICE! Yes, men often do without to give wife, daugh- "ter or son their needs, and we're making this spe- cial offer to give you a lift! We think that men should have a part in this celebration and we are sure you will appreciate 'this useful, practical garment so attractively priced. Every man needs at least one! 12 to sell! MRS. SEW AND SEW! READ! TAKE HEED! ,THE 567 YARDS, OF CRISP, COLORFUL SEERSUCKER Being Featured As a BIRTHDAY PARTY Favor At P54r Yard The Published Weekly By BOYLES DEPARTMENT STORE Port St. Joe, Florida Tattler Featuring "Tips From Across Our Counter To Wise Shoppers" Vol. 1 Friday, March 14, 1947 No. 33 Double Barrels Are Being Used At Our First Birthday Party! Continues Through March! 1HOWDY, DEAR SH-OPPERS: like to list the names of every We're having such a wonderful guest, but space does not permit BIRTHDAY PARTY must tell you this time, and we'll say, thanks, first that we've decided to cele- again for your presence. brate during the entire month of Editor Smith, we feel that GUS MARCH (March came in like, a CREECH's name should be listed lion and we roared with it!) We 'in big, black, bold type Gus had two big Thompson Birthday actually came in with a Birthday Cakes (will Thompson',s Bakery, Gift in his hand nothing Apalac'hicola, Florida, please send less than a rich, mellow, gold- its a check for this advertising .. banded Tampa Nugget, which the the cake was excellent!) consumed writer accepted with a great deal on Friday, March 7, the first day, of pleasure, astonishment, pride with the help of Cocacolas, Royal and humility. Now Gus can tear Crowns, Cheeries, Dr. Peppers, etc. up all our handkerchiefs, sheets, Hundreds of eager shoppers en- towls, etc., in his laundry and we tered into the fun with real Birth- won't have the heart to say a word! day enthusiasm! they ate We regret that the unfavorable .. drank bought. weather and a gre-at deal of illness saved! The management and mem- prevented many from attending bers of our personnel who had the this Festival of Values on the first 'I.. +1-+'- - privilege and pleasure of serving you pleasantly and happily extend to you a million thanks for your patronage, the good wishes and kind words you spoke, the splen- did Birthday Spirit you displayed w.hichl made this event a most suc- cessful one. Our personnel consisted of the following: Mrs. Marium Skipper (served Values,!), Mrs. David HII- note (served Birthdfay Party Fa- vols), Mrs. Mailyn Dickson (served R.ady-to-wear Birthday, Specials!), Mrs. L. E. Denhanl (served, Birth- day Cake and, d-rinks!), Miss Sara Prins on (served Birthday Nylons $1.34), Mrs. A. S. Chason (serveT telephone calls-, Values too!). Miss Betty Jean Peacock (served Birth- day Luxury Undies), Will 'Spe.eu Ramsey (served Men's Hats, Sox, Shoes). Howard Kelly (served as window trimmer, card writer, anti salesman;, too what a man!), Mae McKeithen (served anything 'he got hold of!). We, expected YoU we were prepared . you came w. e had a won- derful time together! We notice on our Birthday Guest Register that visitors came i'0om1 the. following cities: Atlanta, Ga., Panama City, Fla., Apalachicola, Fla.. Wewahitchka, Fla., Freeport, Fla., as well as hundreds from Port St. Joe, our own city. We'd days thna s one reason we've decided: to maKe a wuole' nlonth of it. Watch our windows . watch "The Tattler" for new, sensational Birthday offer- ings. Glorious spring merchandise, better than ever, is arriving daily. We'll try to keep you posted thru this medium, but we want you to come and see it with your own eyes 'feel it with your fin- gers and purchase it with your money! The report of the Citizen's Com- mittee on Education heard at the high school auditorium last Tues-. day evening, March 4, was inter- esting and helpful. We believe the results of this progranl will mean a better educational system for the gie.at state of Florida. Let us back it up one hundred per cent and help to make this possible. , Speaking of results, sometimes it takes a great deal of patience and time we've worked for over a year to get '"Lovable Bras- sieres" for you (ladies only) . watch for them soon! they're really Lovable, and we know you'll love them! With this kind thought we'll leave, it with you and plan Birthday Specials for you, a few of which will be mentioned in an- other part of this "Tattle." Yours with More Birthday Party Spirit, R. GLENN BOYLES. A CORRECTION, PLEASE! .\ 46-inch Leatherette in blue and wine was advertised in last week's paper. Carl Armstrong was good enough to tell MS that the tape line shows 44 inches wide. This was an er- ror that we regret. Our thanks to Carl for calling our at- tention to this shrinkage! While you are shopping for Yard Goods take a peek at these post-war items that Expressman Frank Ro- wan collected on recently! FINE QUALITY MAYON CREPE Solid white, pink $ 129 Printed BEMBERG $ 1 75 and blue. Yd. ___a Exquisite! Yd-. -- m RAYON BENGALINE for drapery or upholstery. In crh' 36-inch and 48-inch widths. Bright, 98 g is in the spotlight and unrolling rapidly. Just a warn- and colorful. 36-inch per yard 98 C m ing to those who want to enjoy summer comfort with- FLORAL PATTERNS, 48 inch $1.49 yd. out ironing, with savings you'll pay more later . we toss this tip ... better catch it! 36 in. GLAZED CHINTZ 50c yd. m BOYLES DEPARTMENT STORE S "PAY CASH AND PAY LESS" -:-- PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA CROWDS ARE ATTENDING BOYLES FIRST BIRTHDAY PARTY! HAVE YOU PAID US A VISIT YET PAGE THREE THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA FRIDAY MARCH 7 1947 I AE T TSL THE STAR Published Every Friday at 306 Williams Avenue, Port St. Joe, Fla., by The Star Publishing Co. W. S. SMITH, Editor Entered as second-class matter, December 10, 1987, at the Postoffice, Port St. Joe, Fla.. under Act of March 2, 1879. SUBSCRIPTION INVARIABLY PAYABLE IN ADVANCE One Year.......$2.00 Six Months.......$1.o00 -4E Telephone 51 1- TO ADVERTISERS-In case of error or omissions in adver- tisements, the publishers do not hold themselves liable for damages further than amount received for such advertisement. The spoken rord,.is given scant attention; the printed word is thoughtfully weighed. The spoken word barely asserts; the printed word thoroughly convinces. The spoken- word in lost; the printed word remains. Our Country S Right or Wrong FREIGHT RATES AND THE CONSUMER The freight i-ate increase granted the rail- roads a few months ago, after an exhaustive inquiry by the interstate commerce commis- sion, will have small effect on the cost of most commodities to the consumer. In the case of cotton, for instance, the in- creased rate on the raw material and the fin- ished product together will probably add less, than one cent to the retail price of a shirt. The same thing is true of wool and other fabrics. In the food field, the effect will be similar. The additional cost in New York of a can of fruit or vegetables shipped from Florida will be less than one-third of a cent. And 10 pounds of potatoes shipped from Maine to New York will cost about one cent more. The additional charges on manufactured commodities also will be small in comparison to the value of the finished product. The average consumer, in short, will be af- fected hardly at all by the rate increases. And those increases were absolutely unavoidable if an industry performing a vital public serv- ice;,- on which 'the entire commerce of the na- tio'n depends, was to be kept healthy and pro- gressive, and able to meet today's operating costs,'as is pointed out in an advertisement in this issue of The Star sponsored by the South- eastern Railroads. An injunction is to be sought against the city of Gainesville by three theaters operating there to prohibit the enforcement of a re- ceritly enacted ordinance levying a tax upon theater tickets. The suit will he brought on the grounds that the tax is discriminatory and unfair to theater patrons. If successful, we probably will see a similar suit filed here in Port St. Joe by the Martin theaters. Prosperity is one thing in the world the least to be trusted. !A woman who talks brilliantly isn't half as popular as one ,who listens sympathetically. A woman doesn't make a fool of a man- she starts the job and he finishes it. WHERE'S THAT 'DREAM HOUSE'? A great many people must feel a sense of frustrated sadness now as they remember those wartime advertisements appearing in The Star which pictured the "dream home" of the future-a miracle of convenience, beauty and functional design, in which all you had to do was to touch a few buttons and silent ma- chines would press your clothes, mix your drinks and do practically everything else. These advertisements were tied in with pleas- to buy more war bonds so you'd have the wherewithal to purchase the dream house once peace returned. Peace has been around quite a while now, but the dream house hasn't put in an appear- ance, and neither have the highly-touted gad- gets. In fact, we just got a new refrigerator from Danley's after having our order in for some 14 months, and it's just about like the prewar models-hasn't got a built-in radio, a hot and cold running maid, nor anything super like that. The grim truth is that obtaining any kind of a house at all here in Port St. Joe is the toughest problem faced by a large num- ber of our residents. Most commodity short-" ages are being rapidly made up-but the hous.s- ing shortage grows worse than ever. Existing homes that were worth three or four thousand a few years ago now command six or eight. And when you enter the never-never land of new construction, anything can happen-and. usually does. The reasons for high costs are obvious enough. Labor costs about twice as much as it used to, and complaints are heard that la- bor productivity is low. Material costs run to as high as three times the prewar level. We know, for we have been in need of more floor space in The Star building to install new equipment, but we found that by the time we paid for the new addition we wouldn't have any money to pay for the equipment. Land values have followed the trend. But, logical as high costs may be, that doesn't help solve the basic problem-which is that homes cost a great deal more than the average family can possibly afford to pay. So far as existing homes are concerned, they are still being listed at very high prices,- but they seem to be moving slower than thev did a few months ago, probably due to buyer resistance. The owners want big money-the buyers wanf to pay less. l.t's comparable to the old analogy of the irresistible force and the immovable object. What it all adds up to is that housing is a problem to which no one has found a solution. The dream home is farther away than ever. so far ai' the bulk of us is concerned--and it's come down to a question of how to get four walls, a roof and a floor at a price we can afford. Many authorities are afraid the situa- tion will get worse before it gets better. When a woman pines to look spruce it doesn't mean that she is interested in forestry. Keep smiling-and buy U S Savings Bonds The Low Down from SWillis Swamp Editor The Star: For today, folks, the subject is potatoes. Irish potatoes-not sweet potatoes. Ifren it wuz sweet pota- toes that the govt. is orderin' dumped, I'd be even more agitated. In the Jax Times-Union t'other ,.ity I seen where the AAA tells che farmers the deadline is near on agreeing' to how menny acres thly kin plant-so's to have jist anuff spuds fer everybuddy. And )n another page the T-U told. 'bout the govt. dum.pin' 20,000,000 bush- els of the 1946 crop-unusable sur- plus, the 3A sed. And with them there bonuses paid fer jist the ker- rect number of acres calkalated fer .ast year-like it is planned agin WE STOCK MANY BRANDS OF WHISKIES Four Roses Imperial Carstairs White Seal Sunnybrook Hill and I-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 PHONE 114 PORT ST. JOE, FLA. Baby Blankets You can make four baby blankets from one regular size blanket. Cut the blanket into quarters and bind with ribbon or blanket binding. This plan gives enough baby blank- ets for frequent laundering. "Copyrighted Material * ." Syndicated Content . Available from Commercial News Providers" 4 J. H. RICHARDSON Star Rt. 3 Panama City, Fla. * 0 -* this year-and with 20 million bushels, being' dumped, the 194( medidlin' is costing' the govt, 80,000,- 000 smackers in cash munney. An' 80 million in munney ain't small potatoes-when you add enuther 900 million frogskins whut it is costin' to run our U. S. A. agricul- ture dept. "Is thet sposed to be a joke," sezs Henry-"that there small potatoes crack? Iffe.n it is," he sez, "no- buddy is gonna laugh much on in- kum tax day-it comes to about 7 bucks fer every man, woman and offshoot." Now, I sez, you're catchin' on or as we sumtimes say here around Willis, you're now cookin' on the front burner. Yours with the low down, JO SERRA. The first U. S. patent was issued in 1790 to Samuel Hopkins. for a new method of- making pot and pearl ashes. THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA FRIDAY,- MARCH 14, 1947 PAGE FOUR FDY MRH1, 97TE TR OR T OE UFC.ONY FOIAPAEFV Social Activities Personals Clubs Churches MYRTICE 0. SMITH, Editor PHONE 51 RHEA WOOD OBSERVES FIFTH BIRTHDAY Mrs. Rhea Wood honored her little ran, Rhea Il, on his fifth bititlday last Saturday with a party at her home on Palmn Boule- vard.. The party table was decorated with pink, white and green crepe ,paper streamers extending from the chandelier to each corner of the table, with the birthday cake serving as a centerpiece. Favors of paper hats were given each small guest. After the honoree had opened the many lovely gifts he received, .Mrs. Wood served fruit drinks and cake to the following: Gail Weeks, Patty and Danette Brooks, Linda LeHardy, Freddie Owens', Tommy Huggins, Clay Lewis III, Bobby, Victor and Franklin Chandler, and Elaine Wood and Tommy Wilder of Apalachicola. Assisting Mrs. Wood in serving were Mrs. Malzie Spivey and Mrs. W. G. Varnador, 'WAYNE GAY CELEBRATES 11TH BIRTHDAY WITH PARTY Wayne. Gay, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Gay, was honored on his 11th birthday Thursday of last week with a party at the Gay home on Fourth Street. After a number of games' were enjoyed, WVayne. blew out the candles and opened h'is gifts, fol- --owing which all the children 'ad- journed to the Carver drug store where they were served, cake, ice cream, cookies and coca-colas. Those. enjoying the afternoon as guests of the honoree were Linda Gail Pyle, Ann Kenney, Barbara Jo Bond, Ruby Ann Milstead, Jim- mie Martin, Ouida'Dean. Carolyn Brigman, Patsy Ann Beckham, Ger- ald and Tommie Huggins', Frankie LeHardly, Jimmy Lindsay, Martha Ford. Phil Tomlinson, Bob Smith, Charle.s Boyer, Tommie Stokes and Ronnie Chism. Mother .Is Visiting Mr. and Mrs. Bob Tyler have as their guest for an extended visit the former's mother, Mrs. W. T. Tylci of R:.ch'i'ond, Va. Have Guests From Savannah Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Navironski and Miss, Lelia McDa.naugh of -Sa vannah, -Ga., were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Hobaugh, re- turning Monday to Savannah. .INSPIRATION Close attention to every de- tail-helping to carry the bur- den of those we serve-per-- s.onal interest and feeling in problems that arise in times of bereavement. These are the things which our friends tell us, is an inspiration. When the need arises, let us serve. Comforter Funeral Home 218 SEVENTH STREET PHONE 326 Day or Night 24-Hour Ambulance Service MARY VIC MAUK CIRCLE MEETS WITH MRS. CHASON The Mary Vic Mauk Circle of the Methodist W. S. C. S. met Mon- day afternoon at the home of Mrs. A. S. Chason. the meeting being opened with prayer by Mrs. R. A. Cost:n. Aiter a short business ses- sion, Mrs. J. L. Sharit gave the fourth c'arapter of the study book, "Locating the Solution of Present problems of Relationship." The meeting closed with the Lord's Prayer, following which the After the year song, "Here. Am try, and Circle Three with Mrs. E. hostess served sandwiches, potato I, Send Me," was sung the seventh V. Skin-ner at Oak Grove. chips, and hot chocolate to Mrs. chapter of Act, was:taught by th' V . J. L. Temple, Mrs. B. H. Smith, pastor. R. F. Hallford. During the Miss Verna Lee Pope of White Mrs. J. L. Shlarit, Mrs. G. S. Crox- brief business session it was an- City had as her guest over the, ton, Mrs. D. C. Spears and Mrs. R. niunced that the circles woual week-end Miss Lula Addie Whit- A. Costin. meet next Monday as follows: Cir- field of Wewahitchka. at 1 t Ke One with Mrs. J. 0. Baggett ' BAPTIST W. M. S. HOLDS Circle Two with Mrs. W. J. Daugh- Additional Society on Page 7 oimL~iUUY IViinwninLAY BIBLE 'STIUUY MOIUNDAY The Bible study of the Baptist NVoman's Missionary Society was held, at the church Monday after- noon with a good number in at- Home-made Biscuits Served for Breakfast Regular Plate Lunch served at Meal Times DR. C. L. REICHERTER, OPTOMETRIST All Kinds of SHORT ORDERS and EYES EXAMINED- GLASSES FITTED SANDWICHES S Ritz Theatre Building Hours: 5 8 to 5 First Floor Phone560 Bus Station Cafe PANAMA CITY, FLA. Port St. Joe, Fla. 1^___oe,_a. U SHALL WE ASK / AT ALL PEOPLE WHO KNOW ABOUT UNCLE FAT0 TOW F THE RELIABILITY OF 6TAY Fo FOUR 0F HIM? , THIAN I'VI NOTHING IST. JOE NNE. ONLNBOUeHT STJOE ^ ONE TRKEY.sJ ELETR I SHOP S THANKFUL ABOUT al ~ffimi j d-T- u gH IT N Now Located at Highland View, Near Chestnut Grocery ys BRING YOUR FORD Aback home!" THERE A IN YOUR FUTURE i' '. ? ESTIMATES FREE-USE OUR BUDGET PLAN PHONE 37 PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA ,-.I- --------- -- - THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA PAGE FIVE FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 1947 r als WE= STe JOE MOTOR CeOMPDANY PAGE SIX THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA FRIDAY, MARCH 7, '1947 Employers Urged To List Jobs Available Jobs are 'being sought through the Fiorida State Employment Ser- vice office. by 22 applicants in Gulf county of whom 17 are veterans and five are women, R. J. Heyser, manager of the district office at Panama City said this week. Employers are urged by Heyser to list their job openings with the employment service for the dual purpose of filling their own needs and helping to maintain the econ- omy of the community. Job applicants include: Prntfs- sional and managerial, 1; clerical and. sales, 2; skilled. 2; unskilled 2, and semi-skilled', 15. The mosn significant number of applicants by individual occupation are founz in. the machinist, IBM operator. aud;itoi', welder and truck driver occupations. Current jo.b openings totaling 15 at the Port St. Joe employment 'of- fice show a heavy demand for saw mill laborers and process labor. Employer job orders and appli- cations for jobs should be made at the employment service office at the Port St. Joe city hall 'Thursd'ay afternoons from 1 to 3 o'clock. WHY? (Continued From Page One) ganization. which during battle days looked after him and his dear ones at home-the American Red Cross. Our GI's are proud, and right- fully so, and of course we are proud of then The GI does not want it generally known how close he may be. to the borderline of poverty. There is no publicity to A Red Cross loan, no mortgages ot record for the world to see, and the Red Cross continues to help hihn as it did in w'aitime days. SIf the loan burden becomes too great for the Port St. Joe chap- ter, the secretary contacts other sources, such as public welfare, the. board. of county commission- ers, and the ladies who constitute the various' church charitable or- ganizations., and such organiza- tions as the American Legion and .other veterans clubs. It is true that the veterans se:v ice officer of Gulf county has been oi great help to the boys and their dependents in problems, pensionS, claims, and. privileges under the GI .Bill of Rights. I am sure we all agree that we. are especially for- tunate here in Gulf county to have a man as painstaking, sympathetic and thorough as William Linton to direct such activities. But Mr. Lin- ton in his setup is unable to make loans, nor does he have the facili- tiesi of the e.d Cross, which has chapters in every city, town or crossroad village in the U. S. Ha has plenty to do 'and is doing a fine job. - The cause for contributions thru our chairman, Mrs. Mildred Ken- nington, are becoming smaller, and for the year to, come we 'have fig- ured they will continue to be less. We are asking for less than half of what was required last year. Only a small percentage goes to national headquarters, the. bulk go- ing to Gulf county needs-approxi- mately 19 and 81 per cent. We are going to try to keep the same of- fices across from the Port theater, MONEY for Income Taxes NOW ! CENTURY LOAN COMPANY Leo Kennedy, Manager PHONE 61 Port St. Joe, Florida and salaries and other administra' If you have any further doubts tion expenses has been cut in half, as to the necessity of Red Cross, so that we will have about $1000 why not come in and let's talk it available for continued home and over, 'and may I speak for our veterans service, home nursing,. chairman and ask that you be as lifs savings, andl accident prevent. liberall as possible in helping ua tion. keep this good work going. Of course, the disaster provisions of Red Cross will be available as always under the able direction or Robert Bellows and his corps ol assistants. Respectfully, THOSE. R. L. CARTER, Executive Secretary, A. R. C., Gulf County Chap. 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 (2V Miles from Port St. Joe on Beacon Hill Highway) W. I. GARDNER, Owner Alaska's Coldest and Hottest Spot icecorded! tbuperatures all the way Fort Yukon is both the coldest from 78 degrees below zero to 100 and hottest spot in Alaska. It has degrees above. MODEL 1- J STANDARD SINGLE CHAMPION LIST PRICE $127.00 SMITH'S PHARMACY PHONE 5 PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA FOR HEALTH'S SAKE ALWAYS ASK FOR BAYOU GEORGE GUERNSEY FARMS PASTEURJIZED DAIRY PRODUCTS Produced By the Finest Herd of Purebred Guernseys In Florida TRY OUR GUERNSEY MILK TODAY FOR BABY'S FORMULA Its Rich, Creamy Flavor and Easy Digestibility Makes a More Satisfactory Diet Look and Ask for "GUERNSEY MILK" In the Square Space-Saving Bottle With the Covered Pouring Lip Get It Today At Your Favorite Grocers r PAGE SIX THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 1947 FRIDJAY, MAl-RCH~r i4, 147-' ATTEND 0. E. S. INITIATION Out-of-town visitors attending in- itiation ceremonies of t1le local chapter of the Order of Eastern Star held Tuesday night in the Ma- sonic hall were Mrs. Effie Jones, Mrs. Catherine Reicherter, Mrs. Effie T. White, Mrs. Belle Har- mon, Mrs. Wilma Holmes, Mrs. Mae Beck and Mrs. Nell Harmon of Panama City Chapter 102, Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Parker, Mrs. Har- riet Rowell, Mrs. s stell'e Griffin and J. M. Harris of Wewahitchka. At thi; .o ting. Mrs. Rush Chismn received the degrees of the order and, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Wilson were received by demit from the Cross City 0. E. S. chapte.r. 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. * *: Social Activities Personals Clubs Churches MYRTICE O0. SMITH, Editor PHONE 51 JUNIOR WOMAN'S CLUB ENJOYS 'BOOK TEA' A "book tea" was given Tuesday evening by the Junior WVoman's Club in the club room at the Cen- tennial. Building, each guest and club member attending presenting the library committee with a book. The club room was beautifully decorated for the occasion with pink azaleas and gladolius. Following tli business session, a splendid talk was given by Miss Ma.ljorie rPhilyaw .on the adfvant- iges of a public library. A table of new books recently purchased for the memorial library was dis, played. Completing the. program was a song, "Sylvia," rendered by Miss Sara Ceva Philyaw, accompanied by Miss Sara Jo Costin. Hostesses for the evening were Mrs. Basil E. Kenney, Mrs. Charles P.r -UWIL ... --! r 0 U -P7. orBUI \ILBrown andc memble-rs of ite execu.U tive board. R New members present were Mrs. R. A. Cooper. Miss Melba Nedley and Miss Joan Trexler. Guests were, Mrs. Catherine Bioodks, Mrs. Eileen Buchert and members of the se- nior club. 1P are. B ADAMS MANASCO ,Miss Imogen e Manas'co, daughter AT TH RIHT PRCE of Mr. and Mrs. Orady Manasco, AT THE RIGHT PRICE and' James Adams were married PHONE Friday, Ma'ch 7, in Donaldsonville, PHONE 108 G-a. They were attended by Mr. and. Mrs Loveless Munsford of for -- this city. The young couple are at \ K f home to their many friends at the Shirey Apartments. The groom is e employed at the St. Joe Paper THE PLUMBER Comrpany and M"- A. .-, m j an employs of the .' N. Railroad. MOM 'USL UR'NE TIRES SEAT COVERS -. RADIOS HEATERS MECHANICAL REPAIRS PAINT AND BODY WORK SPOTLIGHTS, ETC. fE CASARECmR m RAtIaLm COMING SLOW Keep the Old Car Running and Looking Good Until Your New FORD Arrives! SMALL DOWN PAYMENTS FROM 6, 8 OR 10 MONTHS TO PAY Let Us Make You An Estimate On Complete Repairs To the Old Car ST. JOE MOTOR CO. PHONE 37 PORT ST. JOE, FLA. MR. AND MRS. CARTER WARD ARE FETED ON BIRTHDAYS Mrs. J. C. Spotts and Mrs. Wal- te:' Stafford entertained Saturday night with an informal party at h;ie Ward home at White City in '.oiior of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carter Ward, who celebrated Lheir (;Sth birthday anniversaries. Arrangeim.-nts of spring flowers were used in decorating the living ti;d lining room-. The dining table, overlaid with an e.cru lace cloth, was centered by a three-tier birth- day cake., flanked by lighted white tapers in. crystal holders. After the gifts were presented and opened, a delicious salad course was served, following which those pres-e.nt enjoyed games and con- tests. Invited to be with Mr. and, Mrs. Ward on this occasion were Mr. .nd Mrs. Stetson Pridgeon, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard' Pridgeon, Mr. and Mrs. G. S. C!'oxton, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Owens, Mrs. Fred Hall. Miss Edna Davis, Miss Eva Dan- iels, Mrs. Hazel Pendleton, Rev. Billy Daniel, Kenneth Creech, Rus- -1,r L c'-rone. and Lemmie Ward. Mrs. Croxton assisted the hos- tes;ses in caring for the guests. HOWDY, WORLD- IMr. and Mrsi. J. Burns of this city announce. the birth of a son on February 28. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Lanier of We- wabitchka announce the birth of a son on Thursday, March 6. Mr. and lMr-. r-'J,- n:wI,..of We- wahitchka announce the birth of a daughter on Friday. March 7. Mr. and Mrs. James Whitehurst of this city are announcing- the birth of a son on Marc-h S. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Jackson of this city are announcing the birth 4f a daughter on March 9. mIr. and M.s. F. Grey of We- ,i:hii 'a iannou -'e the birth of on March 10. -. .d Mrs. C. .Gu -iford of Bl,)]unttown are announcing the birth of a daug-hter on -March 10. .r. l M-rs. Paul! J. PFa'mep ar he lyoud parents or a daughter. bar-. \Ved.nesday, March 12. (All births occurred at the Port St. .sn. Municipal Hospital.) 0. 0. O. F. CONFERS DEGREES ON SIX AT SPECIAL SESSION Samaritan Lodge No. 40, I. 0. 0. P.. held a special meeting last Sunday afternoon in thbe Masonic hall for' the purpose of conferring all degrees, of the order to the fol- lowing .:il.i'te's:. F'rpd L. Hill, C. W.- '!. C. A. Lupton. Tool B. Tovetl eorge W. Cooper and J. R. Che',niut. Fou-r vsitins brothers from Scar- I-t. Lodci- No. 75. Lynn Haven, at- '"nded tl'-, meeting. 'being L. Ray T-ncobs. J. V. Staincil. J. E. Cook-e. u-i-l V. F. Hunter. At the conclusion of the meet- ing. refreshments, were enjoyed by ol1 present. CHORAL GROUP MEETS The young women of the Cath- o"c Choral Club me.t Monday at the home of Mrs. George Anchors, with the president, Mrs. Lamar Hardy, presiding over the business session. All memniers of the choir are urged to remain for practice immediately following Lenten de- votions. this evening at 7:30. It pays to advertise--try it! CARD OF THANKS To our many friends who helped us in any way during the illness and death of our husband and fa- ther. and especially the nurses at thie h')::itai, we extend our sincere thanks and appreciation. V'.e wish to thank eslieci'ally those who re- nisembered with prayers, cards and floral offerings. Mrs. Tom Parker and family. RESIST SATURDAY, MARCH 15 DOUBLE FEATURE PROGRAM - FEATURE NO. 1 - - FEATURE NO. 2 - -- Also -- First Chapter of NEW SERIAL "Son of the Guardsman" SUNDAY, MARCH 16 SAlso -- Technicolor Short "FOREST COMMANDOS" ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH Highland View W. G. Mizelle, Pastor 10:30 a. m.-Sunday school. 11:30 a. m.-Morning worship. 7:45 p. m.-Evangelistic service, Prayermeeting Wednaesday eve- nings at 7:45. Radio program over WDLP, Panama City, 7:30 to 8 a. m. EST Thursday mornings. OLIVIA de HAVILLAND LEW AYRES in Nunnally . Johnson's HOPi sM.ITCH [L NEWS and ANIMAL SHORT WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19 HIT NO. 1 YOU,T 00,v.,ii :i ig.. --- -' ," -- ^ l LESLI' PR C'0-iS SI Y YJIMM LLOYD . S J EFF D0!'I[LI ROBERT STil'1-_ 4 HIT NO. 2 BOB STEELE in - "Desert Patrol" Also- Chapter 2 of Serial "CHICK CARTER" THURSDAY and FRIDAY March 20 and 21 I JEANNE r CRAIN ALAN YOUNG ", 7,,inj EVERY BODY WELCOME! FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH "HOLDING FORTH THE WORD OF LIFE" I4 R. F. HALLFORD, Pastor Telephone 156 SUNDAY, MARCH 16, 1947 S 9:45-Bible School for all. [ 10:55--Morning Worship. Sermon Topic: "It's Always Darkest Just Before the Dawn." S 6:25--Baptist Training Union. S 7:30-Evening Worship. Sermon Topic: 4 "ONE NEVER DOES GOOD ALONE!" Port Theatre A Martin Theatre --- Port St. Joe, Fla. THEATRE OPENS SATURDAYS SUNDAYS AT 1:00 P. M. CONTINUOUS PERFORMANCE DAILY AT 2:45 P. M. ,4*4 0-e C*,* 0 f0 LAST TIME TODAY MONDAY TUESDAY .. .. March 17 and 18 FRIDAY, MBMI.,r-I I'+, i: -tt .......... - pp~ IL-l=lr I 'P PAGE SEVEN THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA i, A p t I1 Ad 1447 ilh LiON Ell"L Kr'-" THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, e WHO'S WHO IN PORT ST. JOE ^ -(- SPEND YOUR MONEY AT HOME WHERE YOU WILL GET ANOTHER CRACK AT IT THESE WELL-KNOWN BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS OFFER YOU GOODS AND SERVICES UNEXCELLED S ST. JOE SIGN SHOP STOVE REPAIRING FREE ESTIMATES FOR DEPENDABLE SERVICE PHONE 94 %N 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. ^r. lI]lI1 WILKS JEWELRY COMPANY l Diamonds and Jewelry WE TEACH WATCHES TO Le-^l TELL THE TRUTH * CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING * Star Want Ads Bring Quick Results At Small Cost. REAL ESTATE FOR SALE HOUSING PICTURE BRIGHTER We closed our third' GI Loan this week and three FHA Loans total- ing almost $15,000. Several more Fapplcations for FIIA Loans' and combined FHA and GI Loans' are being processed and inquiries are coming in daily. Several apart- ments and, private homes have been started and it looks like. the beginning of the housing comeback has arrived,. The picture is stilt critical, as shown by the numbers of men and women inquiring for accommodations daily. "We still have to offer the prettiest and best-located building sites on Monument at 13th and 15th Streets size of these corner lots total 94 by 150. Reports from builders and contractors indicate that building material prices, are being stabil- ized. If you want money to build, see us. Remember, we have helped, to se- cure loans for construction of 9 out of 10 houses built in Port St. Joe -since 1938. We have the following houses for sale at prices well within the limit of the late Real Estate Ad- vance: The former Roberts place on Gar- -rision now owned by John Duren. A substantial, well built house with two bedrooms. FHA and GI Loans can be secured. Three-bedroom house, corner 16th Street and Palm Boulevard in prac- tically new condition; just repair- ,ed' and repainted inside and out. Already under mortgage-you pay the cash difference, Immediate possession of two-bed- room house on east side of Palm Blvd., one lot from 13th Street; very reasonable, you pay the cash difference and' assume mortgage. Will have listings and terms on several other houses within a few days. Remember, Abstracts of Ti- tle furnished with every sale-lot or house. FOR RENT 3-bedroom house, finished, on Long Avenue. Year's lease required. CARTER Registered Real Estate Broker 317 REID AVENUE Port St. Joe, Florida FOR SALE-5-room house, com- pletely furnished. $1000. Located at Highland View. See Dewey H. Reeves', Box 585, Port St. Joe. 2 LOT IN HIGHLAND VIEW-110 by 54 feet; second lot from Meth- odlist Church. See G. C. Spivey at LeHardy's Bar. 3-14tf HOUSE FOR SALE Nice three- bedroom rouse on Long Avenue. Can get possession quickly. Easy terms. LARGE CORNER LOT on Oarrl- son Avenue. This is ideal for your new home. FRANK HANNON Registered Real Estate Broker Office; :t. Joe Mlotor Co. Phone 37 FOR SALE CORNET-Brand new Frank B- flat cornet, with alligator leather case. See Mrs. Alex LeGrone, city. Phone 233. 3-14tf SHINGLES-210 lb. green asphalt shingles, $8.50 per square. Also 90 lb. slate surface, roll roofing in red or green at $3.75 per roll. C. L. Costin, Beacon Hill. 3-7 4-4 TWO NICE GAS COOK STOVES. All kind's of linoleum. See us for bargains in any kind of stove or repair work. ST. JOE SIGN SHOP, phone 94. 3-7.3-28 FOR SALE--Medium size Butane Gas. Heater; new. Call 201. PERSONAL 1,000.000 AMERICANS CAN'T BE WRONG Ye-, over 1,000,000 Americans have thought it over and decided to serve in the United States Army- the new peacetime Army. Why? Because of the high pay, and the chance to save money. Because of tree food and lodging. Because of travel and adventure in far-off hands Because of the finest medi- cil and dental care. Because of the sports and recreation oppor- tunities. Because of the satisfac- tion in helping Uncle Sam keep the peace. Because of the retirement pay and the security. Remember: over 1,000,000 able Americans have qualified. Go to your nearest Army Recruiting Station for full details, 210 Harrison Avenue, Panama City, Florida. Recruiting officer is in Port St. Joe at the postoffice every Friday. FOR RENT CO,NCRETE MIXER for rent, $5.00 per day. Spillers and Nichols, phone 83 or 304. 5-9* APARTMENTS FOR RENT FOR APARTMENTS See The Shirey Ap'rtments. 8-3 LOST AND FOUND LOST Monday, pair black kid gloves, either at McCoy's store or Creech Laundry. Return to The Star office. Reward. 1 LOST-StTand of pearls Sunday night in vicinity of McCoy Dime Store or crossing street. Reward awaiting finder. Return to Mrs'. Al Smith, Frances' Grill. 1* SPECIAL SERVICES ARE YOU IN BUSINESS? Whether you do a cash or credit business, I can take your books anb within a' few hours each day show you your daily operating profit or loss. If interested drop a card to P. 0. Box 49b, Port St. Joe, and I will call on you. 4-14* WASHING WANTED -Experienc- ed work. Stop at wood yard in quarters or write P. 0. Box 214, Port St. Joe. 14* BABY CHICKS BABY CHICKS-Get aew price list and save money. WORTHWHILE CHICKS, 101 W. North Avenue, Baltimore 1, Md. 6-20* 24 to 48 Hour Service On Kodak Rolls Photos of Anything, Any- where-Day or Night O.J. BENTON Postoffice Box 964 PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA METHODIST CHURCH Loyd W. Tubb, Pastor Sunday Services 9:45 a. n.-Church school. 11:00 a. m.-Morning worship. 6:30 :p. m.-Youth Fellowship. 7:30 p. rn.-Evening worship. Choir practice every Wednesday at 7:30 p. m. Bayview-Worship each Sunday morning at 10:00 o'clock. Church school following worship service. We extend a cordial invitation to all to attend these services. CATHOLIC SERVICES Mass is held at St. Joseph's Chapel the first Suaiday of each month at 8 a. m. Second third and fourth Sundays at 10:15 a. m. Advertising doesn't cost--It PAYSI LODGE NOTICES Cart* WHEN YOU NEED SB KEROSENE Call 200-W r..... Our Specialty-Wash, Polish and Wax Good Gulf Gas, Oils and Grease GULF SERVICE STATION FAN'S FLOWERS A Floral Arrangement for Every Occasion S"FLOWERS ARE THE PERFECT GIFT" PHONE 246 We Make Deliveries ftQWT FOR QUICK, DEPENDABLE PLUMBING SERVICE CALL EDWARD LeGRONE -- PHONE 88 OR 233-W - Formerly Connected With LeGrone Plumbing and Heating WHEN YOU NEED A TAXI -PHONE287 SJAMES BASS At Sunny State Service Station A Records! Records! WE HAVE ALL THE LATEST HITS! .. ALBUMS, TOO CT fVT E'TnWTTTTTDVr AxT- MASONIC TEMPLE F & A M- S1. JUL rFURINIIUREt. AJN Port St. Joe Lodge 111. Regular APPLIANCE COMPANY f, meetings 2nd and 4th Fri- A ..A '/\' days each month, 8:00 p. m. S. Members urged to attend; visiting brothers welcome. D. L. PL M Owens, W. M.; G. C. Adkins, Sec. Plumb GENERAL PLUMBING SAMARITAN LODGE NO. 40, I1 0. EEPAE SEWER CLEANING and REPAIR 0. F.-Meets every WednesdaySEWER CLEANING and REPAIR night at 8 o'clock in Masonic hall. G W. B R 0 DNA All members urged to attend and G.,W. B R A visiting brethren invited. B. A. Phone 88 Brooks Sporting Goods Pridgeon, N. G.; W. H. Sansom. Secretary. LEGAL ADVERTISING COMPLETE SERVICE N 0T INT CE S ^V WE HANDLE ALL TYPES OF INSURANCE Notice is hereby given that the W HD TP O NRA C City of Port St. Joe. Florida, will FIRE LIFE CASUALTY BONDS apply to the Legislature of the We recommend fire insurance because its easy to start a fire State of Flor'ida at its 1947 session KyO Vo for a special act applicable only to BUC K A.LEXANDER the City of Port St. Joe, Florida, uccesCA revising the Charter of said city whereby: 1. The governing body shall MEET YOUR be four Commissioners and a Mayor. FR ENDS 2. The term of office shall be for two years. -- AT ,, 3. At the first election held - under this act two Commnission- LeHARDY'S BAR ' ers shall be elected for a term I of one year and two Commis- s,ioners and: a Mayor shall be elected for a term of two years, with two Commissioners elected W Let Us Design You a Letterhead annually thereafter and a Mayor T Fi biannually. To Fit Your Business 4. The Mayor and Commis- sioners shall be elected at large T T A R and candidates for Commisesion- .- TH E STA R ers shall qualify and be elected Phone 51 Prt St. Joe Fla. in groups, the candidate recelv-oe, Fa ing highest number of votes in each group be elected. 5. Three affirmative v o t e s Protect Shrubbery Lark Not a Lark shall be necessary for passage of Snow sliding from the roofs of The meadowlark is not really a three members present shalt con- houses will break down unprotected I lark. It belongs to the species that stitute aquorumn sll co shrubbery. A sloping board placed includes American blackbirds and CITY OF PORT ST. JOE. over the plants will keep this from American orioles. ,By M. P. Tomlinson, breaking the branches. N O T I C E City Auditor and Clerk. N O T I C E Notice is hereby given, that the NOTICE OF FILING PETITION NOTICE is hereby given that the City of Port St. Joe, Florida, will FOR FINAL DISCHARGE Trustees of the Internal Improve- aplyp to tthe Legislature of the OF EXECUTRIX ment Fund of the State of Florida, State of Florida at its 1947 session In the County Judge's Court, Gulr musuant to law. will offer for sale, for a special act applicable only to County, FlQrida. IN PROBATE. for competitive bids, in Tallahas- thl (City, of Port St. Joe, Florida, In re: The estate of THIEODORE see, Florida, at 11:00 o'clock A. authorizing and empowering the VAIL MORRIS, Deceased. M. April 15, 1947, for the land in City Commission of the City of Notice is hereby given that I Gulf County, described as, follows.: Port St. Joe to levy and collect a have filed my final returns as Ex- Lots 1, 2, 3 and W1/2 of NW/4 tax of not to exceed one cent per ecutrix of the estate of Theodore of Section 6, Township 9 South, gallon on each and every gallon of Vail Morris, deceased; that I have Range 9 West, containing 19S.11 gasoline or other like products of filed my petition for distribution acres. petroleum sold or stored within the ,nd for final discharge; and that The purchaser is required to pay City of Port St. Joe, and to exempt on March 17th, 1947, I will apply the advertising cost. said City from the provisions or to the Honoirble J. E. Pridgeon, THE TRUSTEES OF THE IN- any and all other existing laws County Judge of Gulf County, Flor- TEIRNAfL IMPROVEMENT FUND prohibiting municipalities from ida, for approval of said final re- reserve the right to reject any and levying and collecting any gasoline turns and for an order of distrihu- all bid's. tax or other tax measured or con- tion and for final discharge as Ex- BY ORDER of the Trustees of puted by the sale, purchase,. stor- ecutrix of thie will of Theodore Vail the Internal Improvement Fund of age. distribution, use. consumption Morris, deceased. the State of Florida. or other disposition of gasoline or February 17th, 1942. MILLAiRD F. CALDWELL, other like products of petroleum. PHYLLIS KIRK MORRIS, Attest! Governor. CITY OF PORT ST. JOE, E. Clay Lewis, Jr. Executrix. F. C. ELLIOT. Secretary 3-14 By M. P. Tomlinson, Attorney for Executrix. 2-213-14 Trustees I. I. Fund. 4-11 City Auditor and Clerk. FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 1947 PAGE, EIGHT I______________________ |