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HELP PROMOTE PORT ST. JOE BY - JOINING THE JUNIOR 5 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE THE STAR "TRADE AT HOME" SPEND YOUR MONEY WITH LOCAL MERCHANTS AND GET ANOTHER SHOT AT IT "Port St. Joe The Outlet Port for the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee Valley" VOLUME XII PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1948 NUMBER 4 Varied Events Can oose Issue Call For Toys For Christmas Distribution Be Depicted For As usual, the local Moose Lodge is laying plans for underprivileged Inaugural Floats kids and this week started collect- ing used toys 'for their Christmas Gulf County Planning for Two Floats In Inaugural Celebration By.HARLAND PRIDGEON Plans are shaping up in Gulf county for participation of the en- tire populace in the spectacular in- augration of Fuller Warren when he assumes office as chief execu- tive of Florida next January 4. As Gulf county's participation with floats is to exemplify county- wide interest in the inaugural cere- monies, everyone in Gulf county is asked and urged to contribute to ward the fund necessary to pay for the floats. Those desiring to assist are asked to immediately contact Harry McKnight in the south end of the county and Dave Gaskin in the north end of the county, and to make your contri- bution as liberal as possible-any amount from a dime to $1000 will Le graciously accepted. Some of the outstanding events which are being considered and .can be depicted on the county's floats are: The signing of the state consti- tution in St. Joseph hi 1838. The railroad. which extended *.from St. Joseph to lola, on the east (Continued on page 10) Sharks Lose To Niceville 31 7 'Locals Put Up Strong Fight Against Conceded Conference Champs By JAMES CHATHAM The football game last Friday night at Centennial Field between the St. Joe Sharks and the Nice- -ille Golden Eagles was a fast and 'hard-fought game despite the 31-7 score in favor of the Eagles, who are the favorites to cop the North- west Conference championship. The Eagles chalked up their first score, after nine minutes of play and in the second quarter crossed the goal line twice. In the same quarter the Sharks made their only, score when Bill Fleming took the ball on the kickoff and, with nice interference by his mates, made a spectacular 80-yard run to the goal line. Buster Owens added the ex- tra point with a successful kick. The invaders shoved over two more counters in the third and fourth quarters, respectively. Niceville gained 330 yards by' rushing and 124 yards by passing, while the Sharks gained 123 yards on the ground and by passing. The Eagles had 24 first downs to St. Joe's 6. St. Joe received but 10 yards in penalties, while Niceville Was penalized 65 yards. New Son Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Oliver re- turned Wednesday night from Jack- sonville,.accompanied by their new son, Otis Eugene. As is customary with all\new fathers, C. R. has been passing out the usual brand of ,"proud papa" cigars. Moose Meet Monday There will be a regular meeting ,of the Loyal Order of Moose, Lodge 1No. 1035, next Monday night at 8 ,o'clock at the Moose home. All members are urged to be present and visiting brethren are invited St attend.- baskets which will be loaded with toys, groceries, fruits and nuts and distributed Christmas Eve to the needy families of Gulf county. Anyone having old toys to do- nate are asked to leave -them in the lobby of the Moose home at the corner of Reid Avenue and Third Street, or phone 363 and they will be picked up. They do not necessarily have to be "used" toys, for many persons last year gave brand -new toys to the lodge for distribution. All used. toys will be checked over, repaired and repainted by lo- cal Boy Scouts. Most Voters In South Will Have 4-Way Choice Special Florida Law Specific- ally Forbids Any Device For Voting 'Straight' Though at first 't seemed .likely that Truman electors would ndt ap- pear on the ballots of several Southern states, it now seems as- sured that voters in every state be- low the Mason-Dixon-. line will have at least a four-way choice-with the possible exception, of Alabama. In Alabama, nothing but legisla- tive action can put Truman electors on the ballot. Regular "Democrat" electors 'chosen in an early-sum- mer primary were all pledged to vote against Truman in the elec- toral college. So unless the legisla- ture is called into special session to change the law, the presidential choice in Alabama will be limited to electors pledged. Truman electors got on 'three Southern ballots only through legis- lative action. In Florida, Georgia and Louisiana, special sessions were called, to change election laws and to make it possible for pro- Truman and pro-Thurmond Demo- crats .to have separate slates of electors. In Georgia, the new law requires electors for all candidates to swear (Continued on page 5) -k Father of Mrs. Johns Is Taken By Death Friends ef. Mrs. J. M. Johns and family will regret to learn that her father, T. E. Coleman, passed away Tuesday at the home of his daugh- ter Mrs. Curtis Dukes, in Daytona. Mr. and Mrs. Johns left Wednes- day for Daytona. Funeral services will tle held to- day at the Baptist Church of Baimb, Fla., where Mr. Coleman's will be laid to rest beside his wife, who passed away 24 years ago. Deceased is survived by six sons, four daughters and 20 grandchil- dren. Attends Parents' Golden Wedding R. Glenn Boyles left Wednesday by plane from Tallahassee for Mount Airy, N. C., .to attend the 50th wedding anniversary of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Boyles. Mrs. Boyles will leave the first of the 'wqek to attend the spring mer- chandise showing of Southeastern Travelers, Inc., Atlanta, Ga. She will be joined there by Mr. Boyles and spring purchases will be made for Boyles Department Store. Mine Sweeper Is Assigned To St. Joe for Navy Day Tom Coldewey Calls On Navy Personnel To Assist In En- tertaining Visitors In a letter received Wednesday by Mayor J. L. Sharit from Lieut. G. C. Nelson, public relations of- ficer at the U. S. Navy Mine Coun- termeasures Station at Panama City, Mayor Sharit was informed that the USS Plover, a mine sweeper, had been assigned to this city on Navy Day. October 27, and that 'it is desired that you utilize the ships and its officers and men in whatever way desired which will be of mutual interest and benefit to the city and the navy." (Could have 'em lay some mines in the-bay preparatory to World War III.) The ship will be open for public inspection and everyone is invited to go aboard the Plover and look her over while she is tied up at the city dock. Tom Coldewey, local navy re- cruiter, is in charge of arrange- ments and is calling upon all ex- navy personnel to get in touch with him immediately in order that ar- rangements may be made in ob- servance of the day and for enter- tainment of the officers and crew of the minesweeper. Amendments 1 and 2 Topic of P.-T. A. Meet Speakers Says Two Measures Must Be Voted Down In November Living Conditions Bad In Germany, Says Mrs. Smith Mrs. Anna Smith returned home Tuesday from a three months' trip to Germany to visit with her par- ents and other relatives in Heidel- berg, whom she had not seen for 19 years. While away, Mrs. Smith visited in England, Holland, Belgium, Lux- embourg, Switzerald and France, spending but five weeks of her va- cation with her folks. She made the trip both ways on the SS Amster- dam of the Holland-American Line. Upon her return she was met in Jacksonville by her husband, D. C. (Mike to you) Smith. Mrs. Smith found her folks all well, but reports that living condi- tions are very bad and that the population is fearful of an impend- ing war. Warren Brands Road Department Info 'Malarkey' Says Desperate Attempt Being Made to Secure Adoption Of Amendment No. 1 Continuing his fight against the proposed "Gasoline Tax Amend- ment," Fuller Warren yesterday followed up his last week's state- ment by declaring that the state road department is. 'putting out a lot of misleading, menidacious, ma- larkey on the subject. His com- plete statement follows: "The state road department is putting out some shabby propa- gfanda in a frantic attem tn to q- By MRS. RALPH SWATTS cure adoption of the proposed Discussion of Amendments 1 and amendment taking away $6,000,000 2. scheduled for action in the No- a year from the schools -and the member election, formed the basis general revenue fund. In its fren- of the Parent-Teacher Association zied efforts to make this $6,000,000 program held Tuesday evening in a year available fol- bondholders, the school auditorium. road contractors and other money- At this time the guest speakers, hungry interests, the road depart- James L. Graham and Claude An- ment recently released a threat drews, both from the state depart- that federal funds for Florida roads ment of education, Tallahassee, ex- would be withdrawn unless the plained to a large group ofanter- state stops 'diverting' gas tax reve- ested parents why these two nue. amendments are so objectionable "That is a lot of misleading, men- to the school program and why dancious malarkey. The- state of they should be defeated. The speak- Florida is not diverting gas tax ers were presented by County Su- revenue. The seventh cent of the pervisor Nobie H. Stone. gas tax, which the proposed amend- Due to the illness of the presi- (Continued on page 6) dent, Mrs. Charles Brown, the meet- - ing was conducted by the vice-pres- Local Attorneys To Hold ident, Mrs. Nobie Stone. Rev. Lee Down Clay Lewis' Office Graham, gave the devotional and Down Cl ewis' Office music was furnished by Mrs. Sal - music was furnished by Mrs. Sal At the last meeting of the board Cuchiari's fifth grade, who sang a of county commissioners. E. Clay novel Hallwe nof county commissioners..E. Clay novel Hallowe'en number. Lewis Jr., who will take over the Mrs. Edwin Ramsey, convention ars. in, R et, c t en robes of Circuit Judge Ira Hutchi- chairman, announced that the preos- son on November 1, tendered his ident, Mrs. Brown, and the secre- (Continued on page 10) resignation as county attorney and ( u prosecutor in county judge's court, effective that date, which was ac- Seven-Year-Old Boy cepted by the board. Is Bitten By Rattler Applications having been filed With the board by Silas R. Stone Clyde Farmer, 7-year-old son of and Cecil Costin Jr., attorneys of Mr. and Mrs. Paul D. Farmer of this city, for the positions held by Oak Grove, is rapidly recovering at E. Clay, the board, upon motion of the municipal hospital from the ef- Commissioner Basil E. Kenney Jr., fects of a rattlesnake bite received appointed Attorney Costin as at- last Friday afternoon, torney for the board and Attorney Clyde ran over the diamond-back Stone as county prosecuting attor- while riding his bicycle. He went ney in- the county judge's court, ef- back to examine the rattler and it fective as of November 1. struck him just above the little toe --- --- of his right foot. Attend Family Reunion --- ----- Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Cook and W. G. A. Patton Improving 0. Peters spent Sunday in Colquitt, Friends ,of G. A. Patton will be Ga., where they attended a family glad to know that he is improving reunion at the home of Mr. and after an illness of several weeks. Mrs. Marion Cook. Fire Control Proposal Is Real County Need Measure Will Be Put Up To Taxpayers At November General Election Gulf county has an opportunity to buy $30,000 worth of forest fire protection for $6000 It has a chance to improve the worth of its wood- lands by a proven $1.89 a year per acre and bring another $30,000 pay- roll yearly into the county, all for an outlay of a few cents an acre. That is the bargain offered by the proposal to go in for county-wide fire control with the co-operation of the Florida Forest Service. The proposal calls for the county to put up $6000 a year toward the operating expenses of the fire pro- tection service here. That amount is calculated by multiplying 2 mills times the valuation of the non-ex- empt property. This means that all the tax-paying citizens of Gulf county would share in the cost of the fire protection service, al- though if a landowner is not pay- ing taxes at present, then no fire control tax could be levied on his property, but he would still receive fire protection on his lands. If Gulf county will put up that $6000, the state will put up four times that amount annually. This (Continued on Page 3) ------------- Commissioners Fivor Closed Fishing Season Pass Resolution Asking That Fresh Waters Be Closed Two Months H. 0. Pridgeon, county conserva- tion officer, came before the board of county commissioners at its last meeting and asked that the board go on record as favoring a two- month closed fishing season in the fresh waters of the county. The following resolution was of- fered by Commissioner J. S. Dan- iels, seconded by Commissioner J. C. Martin and voted upon unani- mously by the board: "Whereas, the board of county commissioners of Gulf county is of the opinion that all fresh water lakes, rivers and their tributaries should be kept closed during the months of April and May of each and every year, and the above men- tioned months have been the offi- cially closed season for the past several years and has met with the approval of the population of this county; "Therefore, be it resolved by the board of county commissioners of Gulf county that the months of April and May of each year be pro- nounced by the game and fresh wa- ter fish commission of the state of Florida as the closed season on all fishing in fresh water lakes, rivers and t heir tributaries in Gulf county." SERVICES AT WHITE CITY Rev. Loyd Tubb, pastor of the St. Joe Methodist Church, states that he will hold a preaching serv- ice at White City this evening at 7 o'clock. The people_of White Cit:.y and adjoining communities are in- vited to attend. Visit Relatives and Friends Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Pierce and children spent the week-end in Fountain and Youngstown visiting relatives and friends. PAGE TWO THE STAKE, -SoiI Activities Social Activities Personals Ch MYRTICE 0. SMITH, Editor ubs Churches PHONE 51 PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA TFM4 ALLEN TWINS OBSERVE FIFTH BIRTHDAY Lauren and Lucious Allen of Mill- ville celebrated their fifth birthday at the home of their grandmother. Mrs. J. 0. Baggdtt, Saturday after- noon from 4 to 5:30 with a party. Hallowe'en decorations were used throughout the Baggett home. The small guests and mothers gathered on the front lawn, where a relay race of dropping peas in pumpkins was enoyed, as well as pinning on the cat's tail, winner of the latter event being Mary Ellen Henderson. Pictures were made, and after the gifts were opened, two birthday cakes were placed on each side of the punch bowl on a gaily decorated table. After the re- freshments, favors of hats for the boys and umbrellas for the girls were presented. Enjoying this affair with the two honorees were Pat Lewis, Jimmy Montgomery, Johanna Vanderberg, Mel Magidson, David Rich, H. B. and Mary Ellen Henderson, Peggy Pyle, Charles McKinnon, Don and Cathy Birath, Norman Hall, Tomi Watts, David-Harvey, Kitty Jones, Jackie Sheffield, Jennifer McKin- non, David Nance and Stephen Whealton. Mothers present were Mrs. C. G. Costin. Mrs. Don Birath, Mrs. W. D. Jones, Mrs. Ralph Nance and Mrs. Doris Whealton. Mrs. Baggett was assisted in en- tertaining and serving by Mrs. L. L. Allen and the Misses Alma and Carolyn Baggett. BAPTIST G. A.'S MEET'WITH SONJIA ANNE BLOUNT The Girls' Auxiliary of the Bap- tist Church met Monday with Son- jia Anne Blount with the president, Jane Keels, in chage. The meeting was opened by singing the G. A. song ,"We've a Story to Tell to the Nations." The devotional was given by -Lynda Gale Pyle from Rom. 10:1-4. Gail Bateman, program chair- man, then took over the meeting and developed the topic "Holidays All Over the World." Follbwing roll call and reading of the min- utes it was voted to send a box of candy and a get-well card to Mary Agnes Culpepper, who is a.patient at Warm Springs, Ga. Following prayer by Mrs. W. M. Chafin, counselor, the meeting was dismissed with prayer by Gail Bateman. The business meeting of the G. A. will be held next Monday at the church. MRS. SWATTS NAMED TO FLORIDA P.- T. A. BOARD Mrs. J. Floyde Griffin of Tampa, president of the Florida Congress of Parents and Teachers, this week announced that Mrs. Ralph Swatts of this city, has been named as a member of the state board of man- agers of the organization which is to meet in annual convention at West Palm Beach November 9-11. PLEDGED TO SORORITY Among 240 women pledged by Florida State University's 14 na- tional sororities at Tallahassee, was Miss Hazel Burnette of this city, who was taken into Zeta Tau Alpha. Visits Daughter Mrs. Harriet Rowell of Wewa- hitchka spent Monday here with her daughter, Mrs. Florrie Connell. HELLO, WORLD! Mr. and Mrs. Herman Stripling of this city are the proud parents of a daughter, born Sunday, Oc- tober 17 at the Port St. Joe Mu- nicipal Hospital. The young lady has been named Karen Annette. CHAIRMEN ARE NAMED ON CHILDREN'S COMMITTEE The Gulf county children's com- mittee met Tueslday evening at Ho- tel St. Joe with R. A. Cooper, chair- man, presiding. Greater part of the meeting was given over to discus- sion and organization of the com- mittee into sub-committees. Pres- ent were Mrs. R. A. Costin, Mrs. T. A. Owens, Mrs. R. C. Hallman, G. F. Lawrence, B. E. Kenney Jr., Jake Belin, Marion Craig, Gale Traxler, and F. E. Trammell of this city, Judge J. E. Pridgeon and Rev. G. F. Hinton of Wewahitchka, and Dr. Terry Bird of Apalachicola. Sub-committee chairmen named were: G. F. Lawrence, recreation for Port St. Joe; W. H. Linton, rec- reation for Wewahitchka; Mrs. C. A. Brown, health, St. Joe; Rev. G. F. Hinton, health, Wewahitchka; Mrs. Robert Tapper, dependents and delinquent children,' St. Joe: Dave Gaskin, dependent and delin- quent children, Wewahitchka. The executive committee is com- posed of R. A. Cooper, chairman; C. L. Morgan, Wewahitchka, vice- chairman; Mrs. R. C. Hallman, sec- retary; Jake Belin, educational publicity. FORTIETH BIRTHDAY OF R. A.'S IS OBSERVED Saturday afternpon Mrs. Wesley Ramsey entertained the Junior R. A.'s and G. A.'s of the Baptist church with a party at her home celebrating the 40th birthday of the Royal Ambassador organization. After a period of games and fun, the guests gathered around the din- ing table on which was a huge birthday cake, decorated in the R. A. colors of blue and gold. Gifts were unwrapped, each consisting of money, the total amount being $8.75 which will be given to the candy fund for the children of Eu- rope. Mrs. W. I. Carden, past G. A. leader, was presented with a beau- tiful pin by her girls. The boys and girls and their honor guests, Mrs. Carden and Mrs. J. 0, Baggett, were-served delicious birthday cake and ice cream by Mrs. Ramsey, assisted by Mrs. W. M. Chafin, G. A. leader, and Mrs. George Cooper, R. A. leader. 'Y. W. A. ORGANIZES AND ELECTS OFFICERS A group of young ladies met Mon- day night at the home of Mrs. Ralph Nance for the purpose of organiz- ing a Young Woman's Association. After enjoying several games, the guests were served dainty sand- wiches, cupcakes and Russian tea. Plans for the Y. W. A. were then discussed and a majority of the of- ficers elected, as follows: Jeritza Edwards, president; Irene Wilder, vice-president and publicity; Peggy Wise, secretary-treasutrer; Marian Watts, program chairman; Saranell Clements, community missions; Betty Doris Dees, social chairman. The remaining officers will be se- lected at the next meeting to be held Monday, November 1, at the home of Miss Saranell Clements. SHEFFIELD-JOHNSON Mrs. Sarah Johnson of this city and Roscoe Sheffield of Apalachi- cola were united in marriage Tues- day, October 19, .in Donaldsonville, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. Sheffield will make their home here for the present. Visitor From Orlando Mrs. Minnie Davis of Orlando is visiting here this week with her sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Cook. All visited relatives in Quincy Wednesday. (Additional Society on Page 9) * Handsome Streamlined SPOTLIGHTS fa4E S4& A Harvest Value! Ap 00 TO e TRADE-IN ALLOWANCE FOR YOUR OLD BATTERY on a New Guaranteed BAirtoTER BATTERY CAR HEATER CHROME CLEANER and PRESERVER * One Can Cleaner * One Can Preserver Get Both for 65C FirestoEe Itol : & Auto Supply SB. W. EELS, Owner-:-- Port St. Joe, Florida MMMMCMMMMMMCV~^~^^"M"M"^M^^M"mI ~i~I~i~'~c~~ TRADE and SAVE.1 PAGE THREE FRDA. CTBR 2,198 H SAR PRTS. JOE, 1. GUL COUNTY,-- FLORIDA -------u MRS. V. R. CHAPMAN DIES AT HOME IN NEBRASKA Mrs. V. P. Chapman, a former resident of Apalachicola and well known to older residents of Port St. Joe, passed away last week at her home in Grand Island, Nebr., after a five months' illness. She was, before her marriage, Miss Cecile Comforter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Comforter of Apalachicola, and was a cousin of W. P. Comforter and a niece of Nick omforter of this city. FIRE CONTROL (Continued from page 1) would amount to $30,000 from both county and state funds, to be spent in Gulf county to man and operate the fire protection service. To go in for this county-wide fire control, a majority of the voters must approve it in a referendum. To put the matter to a vote, the owners of 51 per cent or more of the lands in the county must sign a petition for the purpose. This condition has been met, and at a regular monthly meeting of the Gulf county board of commission- ers the petition was presented to the commissioners who accepted it and unanimously agreed to place the question of county-wide fire control on the ballot in the Novem- ber general election. Neither the petition nor the referendum vote would be a hard and fast commit- ment, however. Even though thq referendum carried in November, the county commissioners could ,still turn down the proposal if s o m e unforeseen circumstances arose to make participation in the, fire control plan inadvisable. A growth study which the forest service made in Gulf county in 1946 showed that the value of frequently burned timberlands increased 13 cents an acre per year while the value of infrequently burned tim- berlands increased at the rate of $2.02 a year. But increased timber value is not the only benefit the county would receive from forest fire con- trol, by a long shot. There are the intangibles of beautification, with its' impact on the tourist trade, of water control in which forests play a vital part, and of. the protection and food" that woods furnish our game. The tourist trade in 1946 amount- ed to\ $790,000,000, according to a report by the state chamber of commerce,' and Gulf county re- ceived its share directly or indi- rectly from the tourists, them- selves and from the money they paid, in taxes in those sections of the state that cater to the tourist trade more than does this area. There is also the highly tangible matter of crack fire protection for .dwellings and other structures in rural areas throughout the county. The forest service rangers will not commit themselves officially to fighting non-woods blazes-under- standably, since their duty is for- est fire fighting. But their policy is always to fight fires wherever and whenever they break out. Sev- eral -montlis ago forest service fire " fighting crews in Hamilton county saved nearly $3000 worth of equip- ment owned by a sawmill operator. when his mill caught fire. When a school building in Madison county caught fire earlier this summer, the county ranger there dispatched three fire trucks to the fire, and they were able to save one wing of the school building valued at $60,000. So the county of Madison saved $60,000 by paying approxi- mately $8000 for their share of county-wide fire protection, and at the same time was receiving fire protection on its forested lands. -. A dozen other Florida counties now have county-wide fire control. and at least that many, and maybe more, are going to vote on this question November 2. Gulf county has the opportunity to obtain this fire protection also-next month. I BOYESRECORD OCTOBER VALUES CORE A TOUCHDOWN WITH ANOTHER RECORD BREAKING DOLLAR DAYS EVENT! F ,, -9 I - TOP OF THE PAGE DOLLAR DAYS FEATURE! 800 YARDS ON SALE! 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'A Special Purchase Close Out! Outing Flannel 5 Y rds for $1 Assorted stripes in a firm, medium quality. This is a record price and it will un- roll fast! DEAR, SHOPPERS This week we are attending the Golden Wedding Anniversary of our parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Boyles, Mount Airy, N. C. This once in a lifetime event even over- shadows Boyles Record Dollar Days, Friday, Saturday and Mon- day, although we know you'll be celebrating this Savings Event also. Yours for More Golden Wedding Anniversaries and Dollar Day Values, .R. GLENN BOYLES. Phone 252 Port St. Joe, Florida DOLLAR DAY SPECIAL! TT a t| DOLLAR DAY SPECIAL! SPENCER'S DOUBLE THICK Te T a tt le Probably Your Last Chance This Year To Buy Published Weekly By Featuring FIRST QUALITY 81x99 TRAINING PANTS BOYLES "Tips From Across Our DEPARTMENT STORE Counter To wi.. FULL SIZE SHEETS Port St. Joe, Florida Shoppers" 5 Vol. Ill Friday, October 22, 1948 No. 12 $2.00 Each .h.uniyi.i ie1 ^o The quantity is limited you nay be disappointed unless you ome early! "LANGTRY" LL UNBLEACHED SHEETING 4 Yards $1.00 Our regular 35c quality muslin a firm, dur- able quality suitable for many uses. Here's a Wipe 'Em Dry Value! 20x40 TERRY TOWELS 2 for $1.00 Seldom you see a value like 'this a practical, handy size that you can use every day.... White with colored border get 'em fast! It's Boyles Made-to-Order Value Event DOLLAR DAYS! Made To Fit Your Pocketbook! Read About It! I eBa -I--- 8116igrsaP~i~--~--------rp~-~~ 1 ~B~a~8-Y~-~sP~P~r~n~~ A w THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1948 PAGE FOUR THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1948 THE STAR Published Every Friday at 306 Williams Avenue, Port St. Joe, Fla., by The Star Publishing Co. W. S. SMITH, Editor EBnter i as ecomndclass matter, December 10, 1987, at 6 Postoffice. Port St. Joe, Fla.. under Act of March S, 1879. SUBSCRIPTION INVARIABLY PAYABLE IN ADVANCE One Yeur.......12.00 Six Months........1.00 -"41 Telephone 51 ].- TO ADVERTISERS-In case of e-or or omissions In advor- tisements, the publishers do not ho!d themselves liable for damaugw further than amount received or much adverti emse. The spoken w7ord is given scant attention; the printed word It thoughtfully weighed. The spoken word barely asserts; the printed word thoroughly convinces. The spoken word is lost; the printed word remains. Our Country Right or Wrong FIRE CONTROL PLAN IS VITAL In this issue is an outline of what the pro- posed fire control unit for Gulf county will do for residents and how it is to be worked out. The measure.will appear on the November 2 general election ballot and either be okehed or rejected by the voters. A large majority of the landowners have already approved the proposed unit by pe- titioning the board of county commissioners to submit the question to a vote of the people whose judgment will be the deciding factor in whether or not the county shall have a coil- trolled fire unit under the supervision of the Florida Forest Service. If the plan is approved, the forest depart- ment will then come in and set up the unit, paying four-fifths of the cost and the county one-fifth. The total annual budget will be $30,000, which will cover the cost of operation and maintenance. With the greater portion of Gulf county devoted to forest lands and our timber supply rapidly reaching the diminishing point, it would seem most advisable for the people of the county to .vote favorably on this question and thus set Xi- motion a plan for the .protec- tion and development of forest resources which are playing such an important role to- day in our industrial well-being. This is a most important matter which should not be overlooked by any county voter on November 2. Copyrighted Material. Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers" "WITHOUT UNDERSTANDING" Men whose motives are of the best may un- wittingly undermine a nation's liberties. The late Justice hBrandeis, one of the greatest of liberal jurists, touched on this when he said: "Experience should teach us to be most on our guard to protect liberty when the govern- ment's purposes are beneficent ... The great- est danger to liberty lurks in insidious en- croachment by men of zeal, well-meaning but without understanding." Many specific examples of this could be cited here and abroad. 'And one current ex- ample, whose importance may not be widely realized, lies in the aggressive campaign to force compulsory medical insurance down the throats of the people of our country. Those who favor it say that it is not socialized medi- cine. Yet, as history shows,,whenever the gov- ernment dominates the practice of medicine, complete socialization always follows. Lenin, who was certainly one of the world's foremost authorities on totalitarian tech- niques, once sail: "Socialized medicine is the keystone to the arch of the socialist state." That is, completely logical. For under social- ism, the state must be top dog in everything- including the standards of medical service the people are to receive. Regimentation must be complete if it is to succeed. The Star is fighting against the destruction of private medicine as a part of the larger fight it has been waging the past eleven years to guard our freedoms. Justice Brandeis went to the heart of the matter when he warned against "insidious encroachments by men of zeal, well-meaning but without understanding.' The South is asking no more now than it has been asking since 1865, and that is to let us solve our own local problems. 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The legislators revised the gen- eral election ballot system to pro- vide Floridians with a simple, di- rect way to vote for any one of four candidates for president. MOST VOTERS (Continued from page 1) that they are not Communists and have never been Communists, but even the Wallace electors took this oath, so the ballot will list Dewey, Truman, Thurmond and Wallace electors separately from the so- called "straight" Democrat ticket, which is .headed by Senator Rich- ard B. Russell instead of by Tru- man. In Louisiana, the legislature per- mitted a. separate slate of Truman electors, but specified that it must use some other symbol than the official Democrat rooster, which will be placed above the States Rights electors. Truman electors. therefore, will be designated by a donkey in Louisiana. Some Southern states, notably Texas, where Socialist Norman Thomas will appear on the ballot, will list minor candidates in addi- tion to the four majors. In general, all three new elec- tion laws (Florida, Georgia and Louisiana) make it a simple mat- ter for Democrats who do not wish to vote for either Truman or Thur- mond, to "split the ticket" and vote Republican. Florida's new law specifically forbids any device f or voting "straight," and voters here must; perforce, make individual choices in all races-national, state and lo- cal. The-Georgia device of listing presidential electors for all parties separately from the straight Demo- cratic ticket (in Georgia no other slate of state and local officials is offered) also makes.it mandatory for voters to choose a president separately from the state ticket. t ' LAST TIMES FRIDAY Yvonne Tony De CARLOMARTIN PETER LORRHE Plus - NEWS and CARTOON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23 DOUBLE FEATURE PROGRAM ---TEATURE NO. 1 - - FEATURE NO. 2 Plus - Chapter 14 of Serial "TEX GRANGER" SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24 Also - SPORT and "SCREEN SNAPSHOTS" MONDAY and TUESDAY October 25 and 26 Also - NEWS and TRAVEL WEDNESDAY, OCT. 27 2 B.A R GAIN 2 FEATURES BARGAIN FEATURE NO. 1 BARGAIN FEATURE NO. 2 DON 'Red' BARRY in - 'Jesse James, Jr.' Plus - Chapter 3 of Serial G-Men Never Forget THURSDAY and FRIDAY October 28 and 29 NEWS and CARTOON )*S*W6 ~*WS S 6@~WS.@.*9t@.9SWSI... ST. JOE BAR Cold Weather Is Coming Time To Re-roof WE GUARANTEE FIVE YEARS ON WORKMANSHIP AND TEN YEARS ON MATERIAL PHONE 114 PORT ST. JOE, FLA. - ~C~.L'lr ~Ld~CISI~~ :FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1948 4 THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA PAGE FIVE Mr. and Mrs. 'Kid' Dean Have Taken Over Wimico Lodge SPECIALIZING IN SEA FOQDS STEAKS CHICKEN DINNERS Accommodations for Fishing Parties Whiskey Beer Wine Dancing o* O*O* S SoSo S eS 5955 Se*o*@oee 1Port Theatre A Martin Theatre Port St. Joe, Fla. - a THEATRE OPENS SATURDAYS SUNDAYS AT 1:00 P. M. CONTINUOUS PERFORMANCE DAILY AT 2:45 P. M. 00COOO ( PAESXTESAPR T OGL OUTFOIAFIAOTBR2,14 Game Commission fied by the game and fresh water State Auditors Far commission. However, the commis- To Study Problems sion said, mullet, herring and other Behind In Checking salt water fish periodically enter fresh waters, thus creating a "con- Enforcement Confusion Caused By fusing~jurisdictional problem." As Much As Three Years In Ar- Salt Water Fish In Fresh Water The joint session will come at rears On Some Offices --- the end of a two-day meeting called The game and fresh water fish to study the controversial two- State auditors are as much as commission will meet in Tallahas- month closed fishing season in Bay, three years behind in checking on see with the state board of conser- Gulf, Calhoun, Franklin, Jefferson, the financial affairs of some state ovation next Tuesday to iron out Jackson, Leon, Liberty, Wakulla and county offices, but State Au- "jurisdictional problems" in sev- and Gadsden counties, which are ditor Bryan Willis said that they eral of the state's tidal streams. closed during April and May. are gradually catching up with the Commission officials said that backlog that was built up during salt water fish moving over fresh the war years when trained men water lines have caused "consider- I Corn Follows' Cotton for the work were not available. able confusion" in enforcement ef- Corn frequently is grown after "It's embarrassing to me to tell forts of the two agencies. fea dressing of nitrogen and the plant how far behind we are," Willis Fresh water lines are established ressing of nitrogen and the plant said, "but there isn't much we can Fresh water lines are established 'food left over from the cotton, the I said, "but there isn't much we can by county commissioners and rati- corn will show good growth. ido about it. The law requires an audit of all offices once a year, but we have never been given enough money to do the job." WARREN BRANDS (Continued from page 1) ment seeks to take away from the schools was imposed in 1937 and has never been used for road build- Ing. So it has not been and is not now being 'diverted.' "Furthermore, the road depart- ment fails to explain why the fed- eral government, having stood idly by without objection during the 11 years the seventh cent of the gas tax has been used for schools and general revenue, is now suddenly about to cut off federal aid for PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS TO BE VOTED ON IN NOVEMBER, 1948 r, V" NOTICE OF ELECTION WHEREAS, The Legislature of 1947, under the Constitution of 1885, of the State of Florida, did pass 11 Joint Reso- lutions proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Florida, and the same were agreed to by a vote of three-fifths of all the members elected to each house; that the votes on said Joint Resolutions were entered upon their respective Journals, with the yeas and nays thereon, and they did determine and direct that the said Joint Resolutions be submitted to the electors of the State at the General Election in November, 1948. NOW, THEREFORE, I, R. A. GRAY, Secretary of State of the State of Florida, de hereby give notice that a GENERAL ELECTION wlJ be held in each county in Florida on Tuesday next succeeding the first Monday in November A. D. 198, the said Tuesday being the SECOND DAY OF NOVEMBER for the ratifeatioan r rejection of the said Joint ResaiAtlom proposing Amend- mne,~s to the Comea tion at the State of U1orida, vic 1 HOUSE JOwOT. ESOLmO sNO. 1268 A JOINT ESOLUTOK Proposing an Amendment to Article IX of the State ConstittLoen by adding thereto an addi- tional Section proiding that all excise taxes upon gasoline or other motor fuel S products collected and retained shall be used for public highway, street and air- port purposes, and prescribing the dis- tribution and use of certain portions of said taxes. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLA- TURE OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA: That the following Amendment to Ar- ticle IX of the State Constitution by add- ing thereto an additional section pro- viding that all excise taxes upon gas- oline or other motor fuel products col- lected and retained shall be used for public highway, street and airport pur- poses, and prescribing the distribution and u..e of certain portions of said taxes, .is hereby agreed to and shall be sub- mitted to the electors of the State for ,ratification or rejection at the next Gen- 'eral Election to be held in 1948. as follows: SECTION 17. All excise taxes now or hereafter imposed upon gasoline or othor like products of petroleum or upon all ;combustible gases and liquids used in internal combustible engines for the gen- .eration of power to propel vehicles and aircraft, which are collected and retained 'shall be used exclusively for the lease, acquisition, construction, reconstruction. i repair, operation and maintenance of ; roads, streets, bridges and rights of 'way therefore or for airports, or for the 'payment of indebtedness and interest 1 thereon incurred for the lease, acquisi- 'tion, construction, reconstruction, repair, f operation and maintenance of roads, Streets, bridges and rights of way there- for or for airports, Of all State excise taxes collected and retained upon gasoline r other like products of petroleum, ex- lc"pt aviation fuel, not less than four ,cents tax per gallon on such products shall be used by the State Road Depart- S ment for state road purposes in the man- .' ner provided by law. One cent or more tax per gallon upon gasoline or other 'like products of petroleum, except avis- tion fuel, shall hereafter be imposed -by -the Legislature and the proceeds retained distributed among the several counties and used in the same manner as the Second Gas Tax is distributed among the several counties and used by the State Board of Administration, the State Road Department and the several Boards of County Commissioners as provided in Section 16, Article IX. of this Conistit"u- tion but with no limitation as to the duration of such tax; provided 80% sur- plus funds shall be expended by the State Road Department 'for state ro:Is in the county, as directed by the Board of County Commissioners thereof. Any taxes that may be imposed upon aviation fuel shall be used exclusively fcr air- ports and access thereto in the manner provided by law, Nothing in this Section shall repeal or modify Section 16, Article' LX, of this Constitution. This Section shall tklcro efct .T ly 1. 1949. HOUSE JOINT IR .I)LUTION NO. 1007 A JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing to Amend Saction 17 of Article XII of the Constitution of the State of Florida. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLA- TURE OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA: That the following Amendment to Sec- tion 17 of Article XII of the Constitution of the State of Florida relating to educa- tion is hereby agreed to and shall be sub- mitted to the electors of the State of Florida for ratification or rejection at the General Election to be held in 1948 as follows: SECTION 17. (a) The Legislature may provide for the issuance by the County Board of Education of each coun- ty of bonds for the exclusive use of the public free schools within the county, whenever the same shall have been ap- proved by a majority of the votes cast in an election in which a rhajority of the freeholders who are qualified electors residing in such county shall participate, but no bonds shall be issued hereunder which, together with the school indebt- edness of such county including special tax school district indebtedness incurred prior to the adoption of this amendment and indebtedness incurred under the pro- visions of this paragraph, shall exceed fifteen per cent of the assessed value of the taxable property of the county ac-, cording to the last assessment for county purposes prior to the issuance of such bonds. Any bonds issued hereunder shall become payable serially within not to exceed twenty-five years from the date of --mnnce as prescribed by the Legis- lature. Whenever any county has voted in favoi of the Issuance of such bonds a special tax for the payment of the interest on said bonds and the principal 1--of es the same shall become due S-,--'* -'-all be levied on the tax- able property within the count' in ac- cordance with law providing for the levy of taxes and such tax shall not be ap- plied to any purpose other than the payment of the principal and interest of said bonds. (b) In addition to the bonds authorized in paragraph (a) above, and subject to the limitations and provisions thereof and of Section 6 of Article IX of the Con- stitution of Florida, the Legislature may also provide for the issuance of Special Capital Outlay bonds by County Boards of Education for school capital outlay projects hereafter acquired or construct- ed, but said bonds shall be limited to projects and amounts approved by the State Board of Education as prescribed by law and shall become payable serial- ly as prescribed by law within not to exceed twenty years from the date of issuance; Provided, that no Special Cap- ital Outlay bonds shall be issued here-' under which, together with the school indebtedness of such county including speckil tax school district indebtedness, shall exceed twenty per cent of' the assessed value of the taxable property of such county according to the last assess-I meant for county purposes prior to the issuance of, such Special Capital Outlay Bonds.. The principal of and interest on such special bonds shall be payable Ifron a fund established in each county comprised of moneys authorized and ap- portioned by the Legislature for school capital outlay and debt service purposes and moneys provided by the county from county school revenue sources including ad valorem taxes, as authorized or re- quired by the Legislature subject to the limitations of the Constitution relating to ad valorem taxes for school pur- poses. Such bonds "shall not be bonds or debts of the State of Florida or enforce- able against the credit or taxing power of the State. 3 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 869 A JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution by add- ing thereto an additional Section creat- ing two additional Senatorial Districts. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLA- TURE OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA: That the following Amendment to Ar- ticle VII of the State Constitution, by adding thereto Section 6 creating two additional Senatorial Districts, is here- by agreed to, and submitted to the elec- tors of the State for ratification or re- jection at the General Election in 1948, as follow : SECTION 6. There is hereby created two additional Senatorial Districts to be known as the Thirty-ninth (39th) and Fortieth (40th) Senatorial Districts. The Thirty-ninth (39th) Senatorial District shall consist of Monroe County. The Fortieth (40th) Senatorial District shall consist of Washington and Calhoun Coun- ties. Nothing herein shall disturb the Thirty-eight (38) existing Senatorial Dis- tricts. A special election shall be called in the said Thirty-ninth (39th) Senatorial District and in the said Fortieth (40th) Senatorial District within Seventy-five (75) days after the election in 1948, to elect a Senator from each of said Dis- tricts. The Senator elected from the Thirty-ninth (39th) Senatorial District shall hbld office from his election, for a term ending on the First Tuesday after the First Monday in January, 1952; andI the Senator elected from the Fortieth (40th) Senatorial District shall hold office from his election for a term ending on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in January, 1950, and thereafter Sen- ators, elected from said Districts shall' hold office for a term of. Four years. Provided: that the Legislature is author- ised by law to alter or abolish 'said Dir- tricts whenever representation in the Senate is reapportioned. 4 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 179 A JOINT RESOLUTION, Proposing the Amendment of Section 4, Article III of the Constitution of the State of Florida relating to the eligibility of members of the Legislature, their compensation and remuneration. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLA- TURE OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA: SECTION 1. That the follow w ing Amendment to Section 4, Article III of the Constitution of the State of Florida relating to the eligibility of members of the Legislature, their compensation and remuneration, is hereby agreed to. and shall be submitted to the electors of the State of Florida for ratification or re- jection at the next General Election to be held in November, 1948; that is to say that Section 4 of Article III of the Constitution of the State of Florida shall be amended and as amended shall read as follows: "SECTION 4. Legislators, qualifica. tions, salaries, etc. Senators and mem- bers of the House of Representatives shall be duly qualified electors in the respective counties and districts for which they 'were chosen. The pay of. members of the Senate and House of Representatives shall be ten dollars a day for each day of the session; and in addi- tion thereto they shall be paid for sub- sistence not more than seven dollars and! fifty cents a day for each day of the session, and mileage to be paid to and from their homes to the seat of govern- ment by the nearest and most prac- tical route at the rate of not more than seven and one-half cents per mile for not more than four round trips in any regular session nor for more than two round trips in any special or extraordi- nary session." 5 . HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 118 A JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an Amendment of Section 1 of Article XVII of the Constitution of the State of Florida, relating to the Amendment of said Con- stitution BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLA TURE OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA: That the following Amendment of Section I of Article ,XVII of the Con- titutian of the State of Florida. relatieg to the amendment of said Constitution, be and the same is hereby agreed to and shall be submitted to the electors of the State of Florida for approval or re- jection at the next General Election to be held in the year 1948, that is to say, that Section 1 of Article XVII of the Constitution of the State of Florida be amended so as to read as follows: SECTION L Either branch of the Leg- islature, at any regular session, or at any special or extraordinary session thereof called for such purpose either in thL governor's original call or any amend- ment thereof,, may propose the revision or amendment of any portion or por- tions of this Constitution. Any such revision or amendment may relate to one subject or any number of subjects, but no amendment shall consist of more than one revised article of the Consti- tution. If. the proposed revision or amend- ment is agreed to by three-fifths of the members elected to each House, it shall be entered upon their respective Jour- nals with the yeas and nays and pub- lished' in one newspaper in each county where a newspaper is published for two times, one publication to be made not earlier than ten weeks and the other not later than six weeks, immediately preceding the election at which the same is to be voted upon, and thereupon sub- mitted to the electors of the State for approval or rejection at the next Gan- eral Election, provided, however, that such revision or amendment may be sub- mitted for approval or rejection in a special election under the conditions de- scribed in and, in the manner provided by Section 3 of Article XVII of this Constitution. If a majority of the elec- tors voting upon the amendment adopt such amendment the same shall become a part of this Constitution. 6 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 66 A JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an Amendment to Article V of the Consti- tution of Florida, relating to the Judi- cial Department by adding thereto a Sec- tion relating to the retirement cf Judges of the Supreme and Circuit Courts. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLA- TURE OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA: That the following Amendment to Ar- ticle V of the Constitution of Florida, by adding a Section to be known as Section 46 of said Article V, is hereby agreed to and shall be submitted to the electors of the State of Florida for rat- ification or rejection at the next Gen- eral Election tO be held in 1948, as fol- lows: SECTION 46: Justices of .the Supreme Court and Judges of the Circuit Courts, eligible to retire with compensation, may instead of resigning elect to retire, in which case they shall be qualified to continue to perform all of the functions of their respective offices when called up- on by the Chief Justice, if it be a Supreme Court Justice, or by the Senior Circuit Judge of his Circuit, if it be a Judge of the Circuit Court. They shall severally receive the same retirement compensation as if they had resigned. Upon assign- ment by the Governor to any other Cir- cuit such retired Circuit Judge shall have the same jurisdiction and powers as other 'Circuit Judges. No such re- tired Justice or Judge shall be required to perform duties without his consent. Call to duty may be by special or gen- eral revocable order. Any Justice or Judge who may have resigned before this amendment becomes operative, may come within its terms by filing a certifi- cate of his willingness to do so with the Clerk of the Supreme Court. 7 HOUSE JOI:'T RESOLUTION NO. 1379 A JOINT rzSOLUTION Proposing an Amendment to Article VIIIt of the Consti- tution of the State of Florida relative to assessment of property for taxes and the collection of taxes, by adding thereto ad- ditional sections to provide that in the County of Saint Lucle, State of Florida. the County Tax Assessor shall assess the. property of the County for the purpose of levying State, County, School and Municipal taxes levied by the State, County, County School Board, School Districts, Special Tax School Districts and Municipalities of the County, and that the County Tax Collector shall collect the said tax. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLA- TURE OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA: That the following Amendment to Ar- ticle VIII of the Constitution of the State of Florida relative to the assessment and collection of al taxes in the County of Saint Lucle, State of Florida, by adding thereto additional sections to be known as Section 13 and Section 14, be and the same Is hereby agreed to and shall be submitted to the electors of the State of Florida for ratification or rejection at the General Election to be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, 1948, as follows: SECTION 13. 1. From and after Jan- uary 1, 1950, the County Tax Assessor In the County of Saint Lucie, State of Florida, shall assess all property for all State, County, School, and Municipal taxes to be levied in the County by the State, County, County School board, School Districts, Special Tax School Dis- tricts and Municipalities. 2. The Legislature shall at the Legis- lative Session in 1949 and from time to time thereafter, enact laws, to take effect only after approval by the electors of said County at a referendum called for that purpose, specifying the powers, func- tions, duties and compensation of Co'unty Tax Assessor, designated in Paragraph I of this Section 13, and shall likewise, pro- vide by law for the extension on the assessment roll of the County Tax Assess- ir of all taxes levied by the State, Coun- ty, County School Board, School Districts special Tax School Districts and Mun;'.- palities. SECTION 14. 1. Fram and after Janu- ary 1. 1950, the County Tax Collector of the County of Saint Lucie, State of Florida, shall collect all txea levied in the County by the State, County, County School Board, School Districts, Special Tax School Districts and Municipalities. 2. The Legislature shall at the Legis- lative Session of 1949, and from time to time thereafter enact laws to take effect only after approval by the electors of said County at a referendum called for that purpose, specifying the powers, func- tions, duties and compensation of Coun- ty Tax Collector designated in Paragraph 1 of This Section 14, and shall likewise provide for the collection, care, custody, reporting and disbursement of all taxes collected by the County Tax Collector. ge SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 984 A JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an Amendment to Article VIII of the Con- stitution of the State of Florida relative to assessment of property for taxes and the collection of taxes, by adding there- to additional sections to provide that in ,the County of Broward, State of Florida, the County Tax" Assessor shall assess the property of the County for the pur- pose of levying State, County, School and Municipal taxes levied by the State, County, County School Board, School Districts, Special Tax School Districts, Port Districts, Drainage Districts, and any other taxing districts, and, munici- palities of the County which by ordi- nance request their taxes to be so assessed and levied, and that the County Tax Col- lector shall collect and distribute the said taxes. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLA- TURE OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA: That the following Amendment to Ar- ticle VIII of the Constitution of the State of Florida relative to the assessment and collection of all taxes in the County' of Broward, State of Florida, by adding thereto additional sections to be num- bered by the Secretary of State, be and the same is hereby agreed to and shall be submitted to the electors of the State of Florida for ratification or rejection at the General Election to be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, 1948, as follows: SECTION-From and after January 1, 1950, the County Tax Assessor in the County of Broward, State of Florida, shall assess all property for all State, County, School, and Municipal taxes to be levied in the County by the State, County, County School Board, School Districts, Special Tax School Districts. Port Districts, Drainage Districts, and any other taxing district and municipali- ties which by ordinance request their taxes to be so assessed. The Legislzture shall at the Legislative Session in 149 and from time to time thereafter, enact laws specifying thie. powers, functions, duties and compen- sation of County' Tax Assessor, desig- nated in the first paragraph of this Section, and, shall likewise, provide by law for the. extension on the assessment roll of the County Tax Assessor of all taxes levied by the State, County, County School Board, School Districts, Special Tax School Districts, Port Districts. Drain- age Districts, and. any other taxing dis- tricts, and municipalities, whosa taxes may be assessed by the County Tax Assessor pursuant to the first paragraph of this section. SECTION From. and after January 1, 1950, the County. Tax Collector in the County of Broward, State of Florida, shall collect, all taxes levied, in the County by the State County, County School Board, School Districts, Special Tax School Districts, Port Districts, Drainage Districts, and any .other taxing districts. and municipalities, whose taxes may be assessed by the County Tax Assessor pursuant to the first paragraph of the preceding Section hereof. The Legislature shall at the Legisla- tive Session of '1949, and from time to time thereafter enact laws specifying the powers, functions, duties and compensa- tion of County Tax Collector designated in the first paragraph of this Section, and shall likewise provide for the collection, care, custody, reporting and disburse- ment of all taxes collected by the County Tax Collector. 9 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 885 A JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an Amendment to, Article VIII of the Con- stitution of the State of Florida relative to assessment of property for taxes and the collection of taxes, by adding there- to additional Sections to provide that in the County of Volusia, State of Florida, the County Tax Assessor shall assess the property of the County for the purpose of levying State, County, School and Municipal taxes levied by the State, County, County School Board, School Districts, Special Tax School Districts and Municipalities of the County, and that the County Tax Collector shall col- lect the said tax. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLA- TURE OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA: That the following amendment to Ar- ticle VIII of the Constitution of the State of Florida relative to the assess- ment and collection of all taxes in the County of ,Volusia, State of Florida, by adding thereto additional sections to be known as Section 16 and Section 17, be and the same is hereby agreed to and shall be submitted to the electors of the State of'Florida for ratification or re- jection at the General Election to be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, 1948, as follows: SECTION 10. 1. From and after Jan- uary 1. 1950, the County Tax Assessor in the County of Volusia, State of Florida. shall assess all property for State, County. School, and Municipal taxes to be levied in the County by the State, County, County School Board. School Districts, Special Tax School Districts -1 Municipalities. '2 The Legislat",re shall at the Legis- tive Session in 1949 and from time to 'me thereafter, enact laws specifying the owners functions, duties and compensa- lion of County Tax Assessor, designated 1 In Paragraph 1 of t i Sectlon 16. and shall likewise. provide b law for the extension on the assessment roll of th& County Tax Assessor of all taxes levied by the State, County, County School Board, School Districts, Special Tax School Districts and Municipalities.. SECTION 17. 1. From and after Jan- uary 1, 1950. the County Tax Collector in the County of Volusia, State of Flor- Ida, shall collect all taxes levied in the County by the State, County, County School Board, School Districts, Special Tax School Districts and Municipalities. 2. The Legislature shall at the Legis- lative Session of 1949, and from time to time thereafter enact laws specifying the powers, functions, duties and com- pensation of County Tax Collector desig- nated in Paragraph 1 of this Section 17, and shall likewise provide for the col- lection, care, custody, reporting and dis- bursement of all taxes collected by the County Tax Collector. 10 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO., 93 A JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing; an Amendment to Article VIII of the Con- stitution of the State of Florida relative to assessment of property for taxes and the collection of taxes, by adding there- to additional Sections to provide that in the County of Pinellas, State of Florida, the County Tax Assessor shall assess the property of the County for the purpose of levying State, County. School and Mu- nicipal taxes levied by the State, County, County School Board, School Distrcts, Special Tax School Districts and Munic- ipalities of the County, and that the County Tax Collector shall / collect the said tax. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLA- TURE OF THE-STATE OF FLORIDA: That the following 'amendment to Ar- ticle VIII of the Constitution of the State of Florida relative to the assezsmcnt and : collection of all taxes in the County of Pinellas, State of Florida, by adding thereto additional sections to be known as Section 13 and Section 14, be and the same is hereby agreed to and shall be submitted to the electors of the State of Florida for ratification or rejection at the General- Election to be held on the first Tuesday alter the,first Monday in November. 1948, as follows: SECTION 13.,, 1. From and after Jan- uary 1, 1950, the County Tax Assessor in the County of Pinellas, State of Flor- ida, shall assess all property for all State, County, School, and Municipal taxes to be levied in the county by the , State, County, County School Board:' School Districts, Special Tax School Districts and Muricipalities, 2. The Legislature shall at the Legis- lative Session in 1949 and from time to time thereafter, enact laws specifying the powers, functions, duties and compen- sation of County Tax Assessor, designated in Paragraph 1 of this. Section 13. and shall likewise, provide by law for the extension on the assessment roll of the County Tax Assessor-of all taxes c1vied by the State, County, Couhty Frc"'-; Board. School Districts, Special T-" School Districts and Municipalitscr. SECTION 14. i. From and a-s",r Jan- uary 1, 1950, the County Tax C ''-ter in the County of Pinellas, Stt cft F''-- ida, shall collect all taxes l-v'.d Iin the county by the State, County. County School Board. School Districts. Special Tax School Districts and Municinallties. 2. The Legislature shall at the Legisla- ' tive Session of 1949, and from time to time thereafter enact lav/s specifying the powers, functions, duties and compensa- tion of County Tax Collector designated in Paragraph 1 of this Section 14, and shall likewise provide for the collection. care, custody, reporting and disbursement of all taxes collected by the County Tax Collector. - S 11 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 16 A JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an Amendment to Article V of the Consti- tution of Florida by adding thereto an additional Section relating to the elec- tion for the term of six (6) years of the Judge of the Court of Record in and for Escambia County, Florida. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGIS- LATURE OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA: 1. That Article V of the Constitution of the State of Florida be amended by adding thereto an additional section to be known as Section 48 of said Article re- lating to the election of the Judge of the Court of Record in and for Esoambia County, Florida, and the same is here- by agreed to and shall be submitted to the electors of the State of Florida for . ratification or rejection at the General Election to be held on the First Tues- day after the First Monday in November, 1948, ap fOllows: SECTION 48. The Judge of the Court 'of Record in and for Escambia Coun- ty shall hereafter be elected by the qualified electors of said County as other State and County officials are elected for a term of six (6) years. The first election for said office shall be held at the General Election in 1950 and subsequent elections shall be held each six (6) years thereafter. The first term of office under this amendment shall begin on the First Tuesday after the First Monday in Jan- uary, 1991. Any vacancy in said office, which occurs prior to said First Tuesday after the First Monday in January, 1951, shall be filled by appointment by the Governor and confirmation by the Sen- ate as heretofore provided by the Con- stitution, but in no case for any longer than the First Tuesday after the First Monday in January, 1951, and the term or tenure of office of any one af,_ pointed to said office for the term be- ginning In 1947 shall expire -a sld First Tuesday after the First Monday in January, 1951. 2. Any provision of the Constitution in conflict herewith is hereby repealed. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF I ,o.] hereunto set my hand and affixed, q<,- Great Seal of the State of Florida at 'al- fahassee, the Capital, this the Ist day aof August, A. D., 1948. R. A. GRAY. ' Secretary of Stati. Florida roads. "The people of Florida won't be frightened into voting for this pro- posed amendment by the flimsy fairy tale dreamed up by the road department. The road department will have to cook up one with more body to it. Its adolescent attempt to scare the adult people of Flor- ida into voting for this amendment by threatening the loss of federal funds is entirely too flatulent to fool anybody. "A few weeks ago, I had a long talk about Florida roads with an official of the United States Bu- reau of Roads and he assured me the federal government would con- tinue to allocate federal funds to Florida for building roads." PAGE SIX THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1948 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1948 THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA PAGE SEVEN Radio Program Is Sponsored By Episcopalians WDLP To Broadcast "Great Scenes From Great Plays" This Evening Rev. Lee Graham, pastor of St. James 'Episcopak Church, states that tonight at 8 o'clock, eastern standard time, Miss Celeste Holm, motion picture academy award win- -ner, and Walter Abel will be heard over station WDLP, Panama City. in the famous Broadway success, "Dark Victory." This is the fourth radio presen- tation of "Great Scenes From Great Plays" sponsored by the Episcopal families of Port St. Joe, and Rev. Graham said that at the conclusion of the presentation that Rev. Tom Byrne, former local pastor, now of Panama City, will make a brief talk. Miss Holm's portrayal of Judith Traherne in "Dark Victory" en- ables her to rise to new dramatic heights, and Walter Abel as Dr. Steele, the great surgeon with hu- man sympathy for all mankind, gives her every opportunity to dis- play her dynamic artistry. How a woman conquers a great and abiding inward fear through love is the fundamental theme of "Dark Victory." The great lesson dramatized in this play is that love can always conquer fear-a prin- ciple demonstrated by millions of sincere Christians throughout the world who know how the love of God brings them greater peace and security-helps them rise above the myriad fears and uncertainties of our modern world. "That's why the Christian church is doing so much to relieve the tensions born of fear," said Rev. Graham, "tensions between nations as well as individuals. That's why so many are discovering how much more complete and secure their lives are when they make the teachings of the church the .foun- dation of their entire existence." Attend Birthday Dinner At Wewa Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Ferrell, Mrs. Tommy Braxton and son Wayne, Mrs. Florrie Connell and Mrs. Ellen Kirkland spent Sunday in Wewa- hitchka with Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Rowell, it being Mrs. Rowell's birthday. A delicious dinner was enjoyed. 0 i C .I a,. St. Joe Electric Shop SERVICE REPAIR CONTRACTING Phone 377 Costin Building PORT ST. JOE, FLA. Attend Tobacco Festival Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Coburn at- tended the tobacco festival held in Quincy last week. While there they visited with Mr. and Mrs. Otha Rowan and family and other rela- NOTICE FOR DIVORCE IN (GULF COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT, STATE OF FLORIDA-IN CHANCERY. CECIL .1. SKINNER, Plaintiff, vr. EUNIRL SKIYNElt, Defendant On Monday the 22nd day of November, A. D. 1948, the defendant, Euniirl Skinner. is required to appear to the bill filed against her herein. This order to be published for four con- serutive weeks in The Star, a newspaper pub- lished in said Gulf County. Florida. Witness my h;nli and seal this 4th day of October. 1948. (S EA I') C ECIL (". ('(STlI N. . Soilicitor for Complah .1. i IHINTEIR Clerk Circuit Courl, Gulf County. lo'rida. nant 10-22 11-12 NOTICE FOR DIVORCE IN GULI COUNTY CIRCUIT COUIjT, S-TATI'' OF ILORIDA-IN CHANCERY. WIL All I'. CADY, Plaintiff, vs MARYi J E1NET1TE CADY, Defendant. On Monday tlhe 22nd dyiv of November. \ 1). 1948, the defendant, -lary .leamntte Cady, i.i required to appear to the bill filed against her herein. This order to be published for four con- secutive weeks in The Star. a newspaper pub- lislhed in said Gulf County. Florida. Witness my lind and seal this 16th day of October, 1946. (SEAL) .J. R. HUNTER, Clerk Circuit Court, Gulf County. Florida. CECIL (I. COSTING. Jr., Solicitor for Comlainant. 10-22 11-12 tives and friends-. Attending Legion Convention expect to return home tomorrow. -- Mr. and Mrs. Vic Anderson left - Justice is the goal, not neces- Saturday for Miami to attend the The average student takes too sarily the product, of our courts. American Legion convention and long to learn too little. 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JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA PAGE SEVEN FROM 11-5 408 REID AVENUE Z4 4ve I "km dzaalz/ Monument Avenue PG EiT THE STAR, PORT ST.JOEGUFOUNY, 19 4 ~* A 1 "Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers" Religion does not require that a man be blind to common experience. Commissioners Name Officials For Election At their October meeting, the board of county commissioners ap- pointed the following persons to serve as inspectors and clerks for the general election November 2: Precinct 1, East Wewahitchka- Mrs. L.. Joines, Ross Stripling, B. B. Barber, inspectors; W. E. Gil- bert, clerk. Precinct 2, West Wewahitchka- Jim Harris, A. Stevens. Mrs. Clem- mie Davis, inspectors; J.- B. Mc- Daniel, clerk. Precinct 3, Dalkeith-Mrs. Wal- ter Crutchfield, Mrs. Buster Till- man, Mrs. Jennings Davis, inspec- tors; Mrs. Chas. Whitfield, clerk. Precinct 4, Overstreet-Edna L. Hardy, Alice Guilford, J. M. Mor- ris, inspectors; Nadine H. Hardy, clerk. Precinct 5, Highland View and Beacon Hill-W. H. Weeks, T. O. Richards, Mrs. Katherine Brown, in- Sspectors; Mrs. Lillian Kennington, Clerk. Precinct 6. White City-Mrs. G. S. Croxton, Mrs. Alton Hardy, J. A. Stebel, inspectors; Mrs. C;LI It- vens, clerk. Precinct 7, Kenney's Mill-Louis Johnson, Carl Cowart, F. Scheffer. inspectors; E. F. Gunn, clerk. Precinct 8, North Port St. Joe- Mrs. Blanche Clements, Mrs. A. D. Lawson, Mrs J. H. Chafin, in- spectors; Mrs. XV. M. Howell, clerk. Precinct 9, South Port Ft. Joe- W. M. Chafin. Mrs. Rushl C;ism,. Terry Hinote, inspectors: Mrs. i. R. Minus, clerk. Visit In Blountstown Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Miller visited in Blountstown Thursday of last week with their son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. O. O. Miller. Trees are Florida's third most valuable crop. Only citrus and vege- table products bring more income. to the state and its people. LONGER SSHOE WEAR -made. foi co-e i Smart man! Runs a business ... 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DIXIE OIL COMPANY Panama City, Fla., *' 'Er I~L-8-I-L~-~ ~-UI ~L L~L---I FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1B45 7HE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA E;GHT 34 Harri~on Ave. P~Et~sare 299 FR illl lll! ll'!| l! l !l!!lli Il tllll~l l llilllll l lill!ll ll!!lllllll ADDITIONAL SOCIETY ill! lil lll! llfit i l ;ill il!;i 1 !il iiill ll ll lll illi ml i MRS. MILLER HOSTESS TO BAPTIST CIRCLE MONDAY Circle One of the Baptist W. 51. U;. met Monday afternoon with Mrs. J. F. Miller at her home in Oak Grove with Mrs. C. A. McClellan. chairman, in charge. Topic for the meeting was "Our Youth Rely On Christ As Their Foundation for Life." Mrs. W. C. Pridgeon gave the devotional from Mlatt. 7:24-27, and prayer was by Mrs. C. MI. Palmer. During the brief business session it was decided that present officers would remain in office for the ensuing year. Following dismissal with prayer by Mrs. L. J. Keels, the hostess served delicious refreshments to the 14 members present., Next. meeting of this circle will be with Mrs. C. M. Palmer. WESLEYAN SERVICE GUILD IN MEETING THURSDAY The Wesleyan Service Guild met Thursday evening of last week at the Florida Power Corporation of- fice for its regular service. Miss Margaret Smith gave the devo- tional, followed with prayer by Mrs. Loyd Tubb. A chapter, "The Prayer of Jesus," from the book "Great Prayers of the Bible," was given by Mrs. Ben Dickens Jr. At the conclusion of the meeting, refreshments were served to those present. Next meeting of the Guild will be October 28 with Mrs. Loyd Tubb at her home on 16th Street. .t Ir s BAPTIST CIRCLE TWO NAMES NEW OFFICERS At the regular meeting of Circle Two of the Baptist W. M. U., held Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. W. I. Carden dn 6th Street, officers for the new year were elected as follows: Mrs. W. J. Daughtry, chairman; Mrs. D. W. Smith, co-chairman; Mrs. J. J. Clements, secretary, and Mrs. S. J. Taylor, treasurer. After a- short business session, the meeting was closed with prayer by Mrs. Daugh- try. During the social hour, the hos- tess served sandwiches, cookies, po- tato chips and coca-colas to the 12 members present. One new mem- ber, Mrs. E. H. Vanlandingham, was welcomed at this time. The November meeting of this circle will be held at the home of Mrs. T. E. Parker. Visitors From Macon Mr. and Mrs. John Gaskin and daughter, Mary Charles, of Macon, Ga., made a short visit in our city' Monday. APPRECIATION We wish to thank our many friends for their kind interest, for the cards, letters and flowers, and also the nurses and doctor for their kindness shown our small so-n. Clyde, during his illness and stay in the hospital. * Mr. and Mrs. Paul D. Farmer. Wvvhat GOES INTO PRESCRIPTION? T HE ingredients your doctor orders, of course; but also there goes the scientific knowl- edge and skill of experience of our expert pharmacists. That's why you may bring prescriptions to as with confidence. Have your prescription com- pounded by a Graduate Phar- macist of an accredited School of Pharmacy JOHN ROBERT SMITH Pharmaceutical Chemist We Fill Any Doctor's Prescription PHONE 5 PORT ST. JOE .*.-:.:*.-.:** ** --." ***. ***.* SUNDAY SERVICES At the Churches METHODIST CHURCH Loyd W. Tubb, Pastor 9:45 a. m.-Church school. 11:00 a. m.--Morning worship. 6:30 p. m.-Youth Fellowship. 7:30 p. m.--Evening worship. Prayer service Wednesday eve- sing at 7:30. Choir practice at 8. BEACON HILL PRESBYTERIAN 4:00 p. mn.-VVorship service. 3:00 p. m.-SSunday school. Thursday 7:;30p.m.-Bible study and prayer. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. L. J. Keels, Pastor 9:45 a. m.-Bible school for all 10:55 a. m.-Morning worship. 6:25-Baptist Training Union. 7:030--Evening services. Prayer service Wednesday eve- nings at S o'clock. V <1, tp ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH Rev. Lee Graham, PastorS. McNAIR HOSTESS TO BAPTIST BUSINESS WOMEN 22nd Sunday after Trinity. The Baptist Business \Voman's 7:30 a. im.-Holy Communion. Circle met Monday evening witl 9:-45a. .- dy school adMrs. Lillian McNair at her home children's church. on\ Third Street. 11:00 a. m.-Morning prayer and Devotional thoughts and intro- sermon. duction of the topic for the eve- Junior high recreation at the par- ning were given by tie program ish house this evening at S o'clock. chairman, Miss Mildred Watkins. IlOthers taking part in the discus- PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH sion were Misses Betty Sue Watts, Rev. Samuel J. Allen, Pastor Alma Baggett and Mrs. McNair. 10:00 a. m.-Sunday school. Refreshments of weiners, cookies 1-1:00 a. m.-Worship service., and coca-colas were served to the 7:00 p. m.-Youth Fellowship. members present. 7:30 p. m.-Evening service. VIt Midweek meeting Wednesday at Many who flee from evil don't un- .:00 p. mi. derstand that it is in their hearts. RAi:. '.DS MUST. OPERATE around the clock every day and night of the year. A'!Lhcugh they know this, leaders of 16 rail- road unions are demanding a five-day, Mon- day through Friday, week for one million railroad employes. They want 48 hours pay for 40 hours work -in itself a 20% wage increase. They also demand a minimum of 12 hours pay for any work performed on Saturdays, and 16 hours pay for any work performed on Sunday and holidays. On top of all this they want an additional increase of 25c an hour for every employee! You'd Pay the Bill! Summing up these demands, they mean that these union leaders seek to force the railroads to give one million employes an annual raise which would average $1500 per employee! The total cost of this would be no less than 1W billion dollars per year, which is more than twice the expected net income of the railroads this year. You'd pay the bill, because if these in- creased costs are forced on the railroads, Joe gathered Monday evening at S A S A the Legion home and, after con- S j siderable hot and heavy discussion, drew up a resolution requesting From the Files of The Star that the commissioners not impose such a tax. The, resolution stated 1 that the petitioners were willing to City To Ask Aid for Electric Plant co-operate in any manner possible At a recent called meeting of the in order to raise funds through city commission a resolution wvas other ways and means. passed authorizing the comniission- - ers to file an application with the Wallace Finlay, publisher of the federal government through the County Record at Blountstown, was FEA for a loan and grant to aid in a visitor in town Monday. He was financing the construction of an a visitor at The Star office and electric generating plant and dis- gave us his usual line. If we were tribution system. It was not stated as big and husky and ugly as Wal- whether the city would take over lace and had the soft bureaucratic the lines of the Florida Power Cor- job he's got, we wouldn't have a portion or go into completion with care in the world., the power company. Carrabelle Wins From Sharks The St. Joe Sharks trekked down Dr. Charles Reicherter to Carrabelle last Friday and came OPTOMETRIST limping back with a 40-0 lacing bur- dening their shoulders. They meet EYES EXAMINED -GLASSES FITTED the Florida Hi Demons of Tallahas- see today on the local gridiron and feel sure of a win. Ritz Theatre Building Hours: 8 to 5 Sales Tax Rumor Brings Opposition First Floor Phone 560 Following rumors that the city NAMA IA Y-rV FLA Commission was considering pass- age of a sales tax- measure to boost [ city revenue, business men of St. Closed Wednesday Afternoons they must have still further rate and fare increases.. Demands Unreasonable These employes have had substantial raises during and sincp the war. Their average week- ly earnings are higher than the average weekly earnings of workers in manufacturing indus- tries. They have more job security than the average worker in American industry. They also enjoy paid vacations, a retirement sys- tem and other advantages more generous than the average worker receives. In contrast with the demands of these 16 unions, which add up to the equivalent of 48c an hour, the Conductors and Trainmen recently settled their wage request for an increase of lOc an hour. Railroads Run for Everybc-':-- Not Employes Alone The railroad industry must serve nrit oce but many groups-producers, businessmen, ship- pers, parsengers and the general public- night and day, every day of the year. These unions are' proceeding in utter disregard of this important difference between railroads and other industries. Industrial plants can be shut down over weekends and holidays, but freight, mail, express and passengers must continue to move. Everybody who enters rail- road employment knows this. Strike Threat On September 18, 1948, the leaders of these 16 unions began taking a strike vote. But the threat of a strike will not alter the opposition of the railroads to such unreasonable demands! We are publishing this and other advertisements to talk with you at first hand about matters which are important to everybody. -W/P& DOPA 5 ....Weee nd s h 611l i 'I million Dollr oa Block! FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22,.1948 THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA PAGE NINE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1948 PAGE TEN ~HE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA Star Want Ads Bring Quick Results At Small Cost. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Star Want Ads Bring Quick Results At Small Cost! Try 'Em! RATES-11!/ cents per word for one inser- tion (count initials and figures as single words); minimum charge 30 cents. Addi- tional insertions of same ad take lower rate. To eliminate bookkeeping, all ads must be paid for at time of first insertion. FOR SALE 1946 CHEVROLET 4-door sedan, radio, underseat heater; superior condition; original owners; $1750. See at Rainey Cottage, at Beacon Hill. 10-29* CIRCULATING OIL HEATER with drum, stand and pipe. Complete $35. Call Frank Hannon, phone 61. B'lCYCE-Ranger model girls' 28- inch wheel bicycle. Second hand but in first class condition. Apply Howell's Bicycle Shop. 10-22tf PHONOGRAPH RECORDS! 1000 slightly used records at 25c each. A wide variety to choose ,from. See Evelyn LeHardy, 4th Street. 10-itf CAFE 14 stools. 3 tables, gas cooking equipment, electric re- frigerators. All equipment new. See Gene Holley. Phone 257. 10-22* GUEST CHECKS-(100 to pad). Large, $6 per 100 pads: 10 pads, 75c. Small, $5 per 100 pads; 10 for 60c. Also onion-skin "COPY" second sheets, $2.25 per package of 1000 (don't ask us to break a package). THE STAR. 10-24tf ELECTRIC RANGES-Two second hand electric ranges in first class condition. See Roche's. S-20tf TIMBER-R-R!-Have for sale four 4 in. x 10 in. x 18 ft. timbers, se- lect No. 1 pine, used but slightly for skidding heavy crates, $30. The Star, phone 51. 9-3tf FOR RENT ROOMS FOR RENT-Two bed- rooms. Call at 1317 Long Avenue. Mrs. W. A. Johnson. 1* FOR RENT-Neat one-room gar- age apartment with private bath and kitchenette. Within walking dis- tance of town. Call 396 in eve- mings. 10-29* 4-ROOM HOUSE in Oak Grove- Partly furnished; indoor bath. ,See Chester A. Pitts, Kenney's Mill or at LeHardy Billiard Parlor. 1* FOR APARTMENTS See The Shirey Apartments. tf FOR RENT-Two-room furnished apartment; private bath and en- trance. Ideal for couple. FOR RENT Three-bedroom fur- nished cottage at beach. FRANK & DOT'S AGENCY Phone 61 10-15tf CONCRETE MIXER for rent, $5.00 per day. Spillers and Nichols, phone 83 or 304. 10-22* REAL ESTATE FOR SALE 6-ROOM HOUSE-Lights, running water, bath; $1500. See Ross Hudson, Oak Grove. 10-29* FISH BAIT BODEEDLE WORMS-For these famous fish worms call C. L. Arm- strong or R. M. Spillers. sole dis- tributors: 75c per 100. Phones 19:3 or 83. 11-12* SALESMEN WANTED FURNITURE SALESMAN-Experi- enced preferred. Port St. Joe's leading furniture store Danley Furniture Company. 10-itf LOST AND FOUND LOST-Rose color coat, size 20. lost on highway between Bragdon's Store and Kenneys Mill. Reward if returned to The Star office. 1* It pays to advertise- try it! SPECIAL SERVICES ,For COMPLETE WEATHERSTRIP- PING and Insulation Service see R. M. Spillers. Phone 83. P. 0. Box 683, Port St. Joe. 10-22* LEGAL ADVERTISING NOTICE I will not be responsible for any debts contracted by Mrs. A. T. Thames after this date. First publi- cation October 15. 1948. 11-5* A. T. THAMES. LODGE NOTICES SAMARITAN LODGE NO. 40, 1. 0. 0. F.-Meets first and third Wed- nesdays at 8 p. m. in Masonic hall. All members urged to attend; visit- ing brethren invited. James Greer N. G.; W. C. Forehand, Secretary. VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS, Howard C. Taunton Post No. 8197 -Meets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at Florida Power office. Leo Kennedy, commander. R. A. M.-Regular convocation of St. Joseph Chapter No. 56, R. A. M., 2nd and 4th Mondays. Air visit- ing companions welcome. H. R. Maige, High Priest; Robt. Shaw, Sec MELODY REBEKAH LODGE NO. 22-Meets second and fourth Wed- nesdays at 8 p. m. in Masonic hall. All members urged to attend; visi- tors invited. MASONIC TEMPLE F & A M- Port St. Joe Lodge 111. Regular A meetings 2nd and 4th Fri- days each month, 8:00 p. nr. Members urged to attend; visiting brothers welcome. Fennon Talley, W. M.; G. C. Adkins, Sec. ! Plumbi GENERAL PLUMBING REPAIR R SEWER CLEANING and REPAIR G. W. BRODNAX ,' PHONES 268 OR11 Title Insurance Real Estate Loans ABSTRACTS OF TITLE TOMLINSON ABSTRACT COMPANY, Inc. Telephone 364 Agent: Title & Trust Company of Florida f s ,Come In and See i- THE NEW GULF TIRE 1j 5/ Our Specialty-Wash, Polish and Wax Good Gulf Gas, Oils and Grease GULF SERVICE STATION MEET YOUR FRIENDS AT- LeHARDY'S BAR s COMPLETE SERVICE WE HANDLE ALL TYPES OF INSURANCE FIRE LIFE CASUALTY BONDS We recommend fire insurance because its easy to start a fire es BUCK ALEXANDER CHOSEN GLEE CLUB MEMBER Miss Norma Jean Lewis of this city has been chosen a member of the choir and glee club of Judson College, Marion, Alabama, as the result of the tryouts held at the college. Miss Lewis is the daugh- ter of Mrs. Ethel Lewis. She is a freshman this year and plans to major in speech during her college years at Judson. A--A- krDOD' t C NAMED 'TOPPER' OFFICER Palm Beach, when the state con- gress celebrates it silver anniver- sary November 9-11, and that Mrs. Ralph Swatts would represent Re- gion II. During the social hour, the group was served chocolate and orange cake squares and coca-colas from a refreshment table covered with a gay Hallowe'en cloth and centered with a bowl of yellow daisies. Nap- kins and plates also carried out the Paul K. Johnson, a senior at the Hostesses for the occasion were Bowling Green Business Univer- Mesdapnes Otto Anderson, McLean sity, Bowling Green, Ky., has been Elder, Ralph Swatts and Joe Mira, named treasurer of the "Toppers" and the ladies were assisted by Mr. fraternity for the fall semester. Mira. Paul is taking a four-year course in - higher accounting and will gradu- VARIED EVENTS ate in May of next year. (Continued from page 1) side of the Dead Lakes. Some of AMENDMENTS I AND 2 the old trestle still stands in the (Continued from page 1) lakes. tary, Mrs. Paul Fensom, would rep- Arbor Day, which was inaugu- resent the St. Joe P.-T. A. at West rated in Wewahitchka under the 1. What is a county-wide fire control unit? A county-wide fire control unit is an or- ganization jointly financed by the County and State for the prevention and suppres- sion of woods fires. This organization con- sists of sufficient personnel, fire, towers, telephone, lines, radio equipment, trucks, tractors and plows and other equipment to give adequate protection to the lands of the county from fire. 2. How many acres will be protected in the county? About 337,000 acres of forest land will be protected from fire. 3. How much will it cost the county?-The county's share will be approximately $5,687. 4.. How much will the state pay? The stqte's share will be approximately $24,643 toward the yearly operating bud- get, in addition to the initial costs of con- struction of towers, telephone lines, houses and other capital improvements. 5. Where does the county's share come from? Either from the 'general reve- nue fund, or from a special tax levy on non-exempt property in the county. This tax levy can in no case exceed 2 mills. Homestead exemptions apply to this tax. 6. Would the Forest Service fight a house fire? Yes, the fire control unit is pri- marily a forest fire fighting unit, but many homes, schools and businesses have been saved by the quick action and modern equipment of the fire control crews in counties having this type of protection. 7. Is fire protection worth what it costs?- Yes, it is worth to the people of the county many, miny times what it costs. It has been found that timberlands that are burned over annually increase in value through timber growth less than 40c per acre per year. On unburned land the in- creased value through timber growth amounts to more than $2.00 per acre per year. If burned over annually, the lands of our county would only grow about $134,800 worth of timber per year where it would be possible to grow $674,000 worth of timber per year. This means that Gulf county could profit about $539,200 more per year through a sound program of fire control. Average growth on burned over land is 35 board feet per acre per year, but by protecting the land from fire it will produce an average of 175 board feet per acre per year. 8. Whose land would be protected?-All lands in the county wanting protection. Landowners, both large and small, would benefit equally. 9. Could a landowner burn his own lands if he wishes? Yes, he could, as long as he complied with Florida's Forest Fire Laws. It would be advisable, but not necessary, to notify the Forest Service ranger that you intend to burn. 10. Would the landowner be obligated to any forestry practices? No. The stqte or county would not have the authority to impose any regulations on the land con- cerning forestry practices. Remember, however, good forestry is good business. 11. Would the Forest Service assist land- owners who wish to control burn their property? Yes, if possible. The ranger's work is primarily the suppression of wood fires, not the systematic burning of large acreages of the county. 12. Would the Forest Service plow fire- lines? Yes, but not needlessly over the entire county. The cost of plowing miles and miles of firelines that may never be used would be prohibitive. It has been found through experience that fighting fires with tractors and plows is much more effective and cuts costs of fire suppression considerably. 13. Who can vote on the issue? Every qualified voter in the county, regard- less of whether or not he owns land. All citizens would benefit from forest fire pro- tection; therefore, it directly or indirectly affects each and every person in the en- tire county. 14. When will we vote on the issue? At the November General Election. The matter will be left to the citizens of the county. A majority of those who vote on the issue will determine the outcomeof this referendum. 15. If a majority of those that vote on the question favor a county-wide fire con- trol unit what action will be taken? A favorable vote would give the County Commissioners the authority to sign a con- tract with the Florida Board of Forestry and Parks for the establishment of a coun- ty fire control unit. "<, 16. When could fire protection begin? - Fire protection could begin as soon as funds are available, and after the initial construction of imporvements is completed'- Facts About County-Wide Forest Fire Protection For Gulf County stately oak tree which still stands in Alf Millergren's yard, and which today is a nation-wide observance. The famous Dead Lakes with its 80 square miles of water and in- numerable tributaries, the mecca of thousands of staunch followers of Sir Izaac Walton. This body-of water is the third largest body of fresh water in the United States and is famous for its beauty. Tupelo honey, noted for its de- licious flavor and other qualities not found in\any other honey pro- duced in the continental U. S. The above suggestions are but a few which could be included in preparation of. the Gulf county floats. The people of the county are urged to make their contributions as soon as possible. Give what you can, be it little or much-it will all help to -make this a real Gulf county contribution to the success of the inauguration of Fuller War- ren. ~-p-sb--.al-a~s~.~~~a~p-~g--ms~-~--c~g --~L- ~L~p~gs-~-~-l rHE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA PAGE TEN |