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HELP PROMOTE PORT ST. JOE BY JOINING THE JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE I T'HE STAR "Port St. Joe The Outlet Port for the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee Valley" "TRADE AT HOME" SPEND YOUR MONEY WITH LOCAL MERCHANTS AND GET ANOTHER SHOT AT IT iI VOLUME XII NUMBER 13 PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1948 City Aglow With Christmas Lights And Decorations Hundreds of Indoor and Outdoor Trees, Street Lights and Win- dow Displa)-y Add Joyous Note ine:d nim -i i I '. ]|- 1ditLr ii f Tile Star r,,..-. itri i if de il .Il'l-. col.'red I lirt and C'hrlr tniam- [ti r de,-intt tile ijl.: -p ini. tnTen Port S .Ie V ha. tli ir I ii'ti i tiliul in. -dan, e I i our 'opiri I t L' ; l s b ndu'. is -,at iln ,ile l.i fli ,if ai r *,nld I rd . note. Two outstanding door treatments that caught our eye were the Chat- I beon Monumenrt Avenue and the B Sii1lta Cl ,,iih i. d,,o r ,o ,f o lioll1- B. Conk lin home on Garrison Ave-rd With beautiful door treatments, bute tir(and anyway, we did L.nd ow wh cc',r]i- r]e ili>hi A."H ; ho ,'ll Ill- a' sided in half of the m). But regardless of what we think, 1 Club judges will have the final say note. Two outstanding door treatments that caught orave b eye were the Chato on Monument Avenue and the B. B. Conklin home on Garrison Ave- nue. There were many more homes with beautiful door treatments, but they are too numerous to mention (and anyway, we didn't know who residedd in half of them). But regardless of what we think or saPor, the Port St. Joe Garden Club judges will have the final say as to which is the most has beeoutstand- ing. The foursly in judges (names un- known), have been peeking hither an Weduresday evening of thlaseekt eekthis thvening will make theirdecision, awarding some lucky householder $5 in cash for the decorations that (Continued on page 9) Local Kiwanis Sponsors ClubiAtyWewahitchka The Port St. Joe Kiwanis Club for some time past hast mebeen work- ing assiduously in an effort to form a cndlub at Wewaitfred Jchka,oines and on Wednesday evening of last week-end in neighboring city which has 29 char- ter members. The new club is headed by anubie Laird as president, Byrd Parker as vice-president, and Geompanige Core, secretary-treasurer. The first meet- ing was held last evening and was attended by several members of the St. Joe club. day toHave othristmas Guests Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Joikes and son Freddie spent last week-end in Hartford, Ala., witharelatives. Mrs. Joines father, J. M. Riley, and nephew,, Joe Riley, accompanied them home for the Christmas holMr. day. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Riley of Hartford are expected to arrive to- day tohe .joindthe ofher, for Christmas. Coming To Spend Yuletide Mr. and Mrs. Paul L. Dickey of TuNorfscaloosa, Ala., are expected holiday guest arrive today to spend the Yule sea- son t the lattformer's paets Mr. and and Mrs. J. L. Dickey. Anybody Find A Coin Purse? If the finder- of a coin purse in the postoffice. Wednesday will re, turn it to Mrs. C. -M. Palmer, it will be gratefully appreciated. Holiday Guefsts Mr. and Mrs-. .. :W Perdue of Norfolk, Va., are the, holiday guests ot,,'the latter's par.eAts, Mr. *and Mrs. Cliff Chatham. Father and Mother "Killed In Car Crash Mrs. George Wimberly and son George Jr., returned home Wednes- day from Valdosta, Ga., where they were called last Friday due to the death of Mrs. Wimberly's parents, Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Corbitt, who were killed in an automobile ac- cident. An aunt of Mrs. Wimberly's was also seriously injured and is in a, critical condition. The sympathy of the entire com- munity goes out to the family in their -hour of bereavement. LEGION POST SPONSORING DANCE NEW YEAR'S EVE Willis V. Rowan Post 116, Ameri- can Legion, has completed prepara- tions for a New Years Eve dance to be held next Friday night, De- cembpr 31, at the Centennial Audi- torium to which the public is ex- tended an invitation. Dancing begins at 9:30 and will continue into the small hours of the morning. Table reservations can be made by phoning Charles Wall at the St. Joe Motor Company. Attend Key Club Meet At Apalach John Blount, and Frank Hannon of the Kiwanis Club; Warren Kim- sey, Kiwanis Ifiternational repre- sentative, and Charles Guilford and Gene Chism of the local Key Club, attended a Key Club meeting at Chapman high school in Apalachi- cola Thursday of last week at which Kimsey was the speaker. A grand meeting is reported and an excellent meal was served by the home economics class. -K Tells of the Bees and Flowers L. L. Lanier of Wewahitchka was guest speaker at the Kiwanis Club meeting last week and told his lis- teners of the bees and flowers, tak- ing as his subject "Beekeeping In Gulf County." Expected For Yuletide Mr. and Mrs. Thoiias 1ijatham of Vero Beach are expected to arrive today to spend the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Cilff Chatham. ----------- To Spend Christmas In Georgia Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Shuford and son Blair expect to spend Christ- mas in West Point, Ga., guests of Mrs. Charles Hill. --.-K--- Visitors in Panama City Mrs. Mae Parker and Lamar Frit.-niaa v.i-r si'iti-rr Monday in Panama City Westinghouse Low Bidder On Woodruff Dam Work When bids were opened Tuesday at Mobile, Ala., on three electric power generators for the Jim Wo6druff Dam near Chattahoochee, the Westinghouse Electric Manu- facturing Company was the appar- ent low bidder. Three bids, each in excess of $1,000,000, were received, the others being from General Electric and Allis-Chalmers. The new dam is a part of the multi-million dollar Apalachicola- Chattahoochee-Flint waterway. GIRLS CAGE TEAM TO PLAY IN APALACHICOLA DEC. 29 The Port St. Joe girls' town team will play the Apalachicola girls' basketball team in the Oyster City next Wednesday evening, Decem- ber 29, and also attend a meeting of the Apalachicola Valley Confer- ence. i The local young ladies will also stage a practice game at the Cen- tennial Auditorium the evening of December 28 and invite all cage fans to be on hand. Wimberly Recovering George Wimberly, wljo suffered painful injuries .Thanksgiving Day when the C. G. Costin boat burned, and who has been in the hospital off and on since that time, is much improved and expects to be out of the hospital today. -K Fire Does Little Damage The fire department was called out about 7:30 Saturday evening to the Jones apartment house on Eighth Street. Seems an oil stove back-fired and flared up, but only damage was caused by smoke.- Home From College Luther Cardin,, a ministerial stu- dent at Howard College, Birming- ham, Ala., .arrived last Friday to spend the Christmas season here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Cardin. Here From Atlanta Mr. and Mrs. John Lane and daughter Laura Beth of Atlanta ar- rived last Friday to spend the holi- day season with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Lane and Mrs. Verna Smith. To Spend Holidays Here Mr. and Mrs. George Gore of Do- than, Ala., expect tq spend the holi- days here with their daughter. Miss Etaine Gore. Merchants To Make Big Cash Distribution This Afternoon At 4 i1000 Frogskins Will CG To T-.-.elke Luck, Indviduals As Geiture cof Good Will By Business Firms I i Ud Vlil I dliln [ t -'>:'i I 1,-[I .h .- hra '.'e 4-i d -t \v>,ld. -i [Ul C lii I '-ti l'l tail ainl- hutid ,'.' i' I r ;r 1,2l-,li - Jr' t lIi l 11- .ash. nlri ii tile R e_. (I I ii I r', h "i.] .I _- r t, i ,, 1 "t hn.K\ inrdividuali; ltcd The awiiai'l 1o h r, mad I_ tII at.i- t! t:l l av.' ral Jd .. ''.-. e._i h. I rIt aZIIiL!- a' -I I U i. -iR li t'. liE i n,.: ra n ir l e .- :l- .i -d a dl n d ,- , may not be present will be duly notified. This profit-sharing idea is some- thing new, and if results are justi- fied, the local merchants plan to continue it from year to year. Sixteen Turks Are Taken Home From Moose Shoot Sixteen lucky individuals (or, we should say, 14) staggered happily home from the Moose lodge turkey shoot last Friday bearing beautiful gobblers to adorn the Christmas dining table. The shot was. held in the old ball "park from dawn to dusk, but the real play was late in the after- noon, and had there been lighting available, probably would have con- tinued until well after dark, since the marksmen were still at it at good dusk and several turks were still in the cage. Lucky marksmen were Jim Bob- bit, Elmer Redd (3), Austin Hug- gins, L. C. Wood, Doc Ward, P. L. Atkinson, Lloyd Pitts, Jack Fowler, J. B. Pitts, Bill ,Hammock, George Davis, I. C. Lupton, Barney McCoi- mick and Major Hobbs (he got his on a drawing). Proceeds of the affair went to the Moose Christmas basket fund. ------ ------ CO.RRBCTION Last week we inadvertently said that the local schools would reopen January 4 and "close again on Jan- uary 4 to allow students to attend the inaugural ceremonies at Talla- hassee." .. The schools will re- open January 3, close January 4 for the inaugural, and open again on January 5. Paintings On Exhibit Mrs. Karlene Owens, local artist, has three paintings on display in the Jacksonville Fine Arts Gallery this month. They are of Fuller War- ren, Mrs. Sara Kenney of this city, and Coach Wally Butts. Christmasing In Alabama Prof; and Mrs. Marvin Rooks and two sons are spending the Christ- mas vacation period in Foley, Ala., with Mrs. Rooks' parents. Rev. and Mrs. C. E. Avinger. --K- Expected For Holidays Miss Ann McDaniel of West Palm Beach is expected to arrive today to spend the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Loui Tappan. ______-- -- Spending Christmas With Father Lovett Mahon of Frostproof is here to spend Christmas with his father, Charlie Mahon. C Gulf Fire Control Plan Will Become Effectiv July First Counts Coommi;sioner- Okeh Plan; Other BLusiness Transacted At Regular MeeLing X lie ri-' ialr il__ti1i .'4 hie I ,-rd] f i A nhhli i-k li- r-''" G ulf '-,:urnt.. i l[.li a lh _- t.-urN h.t'i.i in i--lithlika i; P Gar .tI the traie L.ir.c rd f for.~- ry and [pIrks ,aite trt-..re thel reii ber' and dils- . .- : d (lI%,r- tntl. "].'ir d i ou.I ty [ire Lnu. tr-ln_ Iacr- eenienhr. sl,:in? tint Hi '- a1l e r lerht be.: [iijl- t-I'l',li, 0lo Jul:, l M iNtll I l' tI. et '-i-ct w as F:i-, !ii- l.> ,ri[rd b. f 'ul iyn' i.e 'ii,. asr r ii.._k .j.. i,2 -..r- il. lieI Edd C. Pridgeon, tax collector, rouuu; B. E. Parker, sheriff, $2000; J. Earl Pridgeon, county judge, $1000; J. F. Miller, Pete Strange and Tobe Gay, county commissioners, $1000 each; Tom Owens, superintendent of schools, $2000; J. A. Whitfield, Jimmy Greer and Chauncey Costin, school board members, $1000 each. The bonds were approved. by the board and premiums ordered paid from the general revenue fund on the following: Clerk of court, (tax assessor, tax collector, sheriff, county judge and the three county commissioners. Reports were received from the county farm agent and home dem- onstration agent, bills against the county were order paid'after be- ing approved, and other minor mat- ters taken up by the board. Motor Scooter Rider Sideswiped By Car Mrs. Marion Bailey of Long Is- land, N. Y'., and A. C. Bailey of At- lanta, Ga., were called here Tues- day to be at the bedside of their son and brother, Richard Bailey, who suffered serious injuries in a motor scooter-car accident Satur- day night. Bailey, who was still unconscious yesterday at the local. hospital suf- fering from internal injuries and shock, was one his way from Bea- con Hill to the paper mill, where he was on the night shift, when, it is reported, one of two cars rac- ing on the highway sideswiped his scooter. Have Sons Home For Holidays Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Boyer have their two sons home for the holi- days-Edwards, who is stationed at Mitchell Field, L. I., and Tom, who is a student at Georgia Military College, Milledgeville, Ga. Here From Birmingham Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Upshaw, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Upshaw and daugh- ter Joylynn, and W. M. Upshaw, all of Birmingham, Ala., arrived here yesterday to spend the Christmas season with relatives, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Pridgeon. Home On Christmas Furlough. Rct. Billy Parker, who is sta- tioned at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, arrived home Sunday to spend the Christmas season ,with his mother, Mrs. Tom Parker. Shoppers From County Seat Mrs. J. E. Pridgeon and Mrs. M. C. Brock of Wewahitchka were shoppers here Wednesday. PAGE TWO THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1948. C HSTMA) "'We eclo Quality Grocery and Market HELLO, WORLD! Mr. and Mrs. George McLawhon of this city are the proud parents of, a daughter, born Monday, De- cember 20. The young lady has been named Edith Nannette.' Mr. and Mrs. Horace A. Braxton of Wewahitchka announce the birth of a son on Tuesday, December 21. (All births occurred at the Port St. Joe Municipal Hospital) ,Home From F. S. U. Miss Peggy Hardy, a student at Florida State University, Tallahas- see, is home to spend the holidays with her parents at their home near White City, and also with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Pervis A. Howell of this city. 4 at I t a Visiting Parents During Holiday Miss Erline McClellan, member of the high school faculty at Mari- anna, is here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. McClellan, for the holiday season. We Like Meat; Too! We're a brand new con- cern in Port St. Joe and, like the rest of you, we like meat on our table occasionally .... We can have it, too, if when you have any plumbing wor- ries you CALL ---- Homes Plumbing MASTER PLUMBERS Phone 399 Port St. Joe L Methodist W. S. C. S. Holds Annual Christmas Party The Womans Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church held its annual Christmas party Monday night at the parish house, which was attractively decorated for the occasion with poinsettias, youpon and greenery. Each mem- ber brought a gift of food to pre- pare boxes for needy families, and these were placed under the hugh tree, which was beautifully decor- ated. The program, in charge of Miss Pat Laney, was opened with a scripture reading by Miss Barbara Boyles while Miss Merita Sutton at the piano softly played "Silent Night."' Miss Laney sang two vocal solos, after which Mrs. A. S. Cha- son gave a Christmas story. "Ave Maria" was sung by Miss Lenohr Brown, accompanied at the piano by her mother, Mrs. C. A. Brown, after which the entire group of 35 joined in singing Christmas carols. Following dismissal by prayer, delicious sandwiches, cookies and coffee were served the members and guests present. AVANT-GOODSON Mrs. W. C. Goodson of this city announces the marriage of her daughter, Inez, to Corporal James Albert Avant, U. S. Air Force, Tyn- dall Field, on November 17, 1948, at Bainbridge, Ga. Following a wed- ding trip to Montgomery, Ala., and points in South Florida, the young couple are making their home in Panama City. . SKINNER- HUNTER Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Hunter of Perry. Fla., announce the marriage of their daughter, Evelyn, to Cecil Skinner of this city on December 18 at 8 p. m. at the home of Mrs. Blanche Clements with the Rev. W. B. Holland officiating. Visiting With Ward Family Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Spotts and children of Green Cove Springs are visiting during the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Carter Ward at their White City home. * EASY CREDIT Parent-Teacher Association Enjoys Christmnas Program With an estimated 175 in atten- dance, the Port St. Joe Parent- Teacher Association held its an- nual Christmas program in the high school auditorium Thursday evening of last week with Mrs. Charles Brown, chairman, presid- ing. Following the usual business ses- sion, the Christmas program was opened with a scripture reading by Miss Barbara Boyles, after which the pupils of Mrs. Tom McPhaul's kindergarten sang three Christmas songs. Miss Lenohr Brown then sang "Ave Maria," after which the dancing class of Mrs. Paul Fensom presented a winter fantasy, "The Snownian's Dance." The fifth grade students, under direction of Miss Eva Bryant, pre- sented a Christmas playlet, "The Three Wise Men," after which the evening was brought to a close with the singing of carols by pu- pils of the sixth grade under the direction of Miss Margaret Smith and Mrs. Glenn Grimsley. MISS FRANCES LEWIS OBSERVES NATAL DAY Little Miss Frances Lewis cele- brated her ninth birthday last Sat- urday afternoon at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Duffy Lewis, on Seventh Street. A number of games were enjoyed during the af- ternoon, after which pictures were taken of the group. The children were then taken to the dining room where the birth- day cake, topped with nine lighted candles, was cut and served with ice cream after singing of "Happy Birthda.y." Each little guest re- ceived assorted candies as favors: The honoree was the recipient ol many lovely gifts from her guests. and all told her of the wonderful time they had had as they de- parted. Visitors From California Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Rowan Jr., of Long Beach, Calif., arrived this week for a visit with Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Rowan and other relatives. PHONE 223 0 0 0 0 ae a 0 a e Social Activities Personals Clubs Churches MYRTICE 0. SMITH, Editor PHONE 51 S S. S S S S S S S S S LAST MINUTE GIFT SUGGESTION "BOOKS OF HAPPINESS" LAST TIMES FRIDAY! HAYWARD O'KEEFE NEWS and 'CARTOON Saturday XMAS DAY --- Plus ---- SHORT and SERIAL Dangers of the Canadian Mounted Police SUNDAY, DECEMBER 26 )WI I'Henr] MORGAN S Radio's Joking Jester! .b H-b.r ..d B .. dw.i. Annual Christmas Party Held At St. James The annual Christmas party for the children of St. James Episcopal Church was held last Sunday. A Christmas pageant, in which the entire Sunday school took part, was held at 7 o'clock in the church, and at the conclusion of the pageant, the children were met at the door by Santa Claus, who escorted them to the parish house, which had been transformed for the occasion into a gala Christmas scene. The children were served punch and cookies and each received a gayly wrapped gift from Santa. Miss Sara Gill served as Santa's helper and the refreshments were in charge of a committee made up of Mrs. Gordon Thomas and Mrs. Frank LeHardy, who were assisted in serving by ladies of the church. Mrs. Tom Alsobrook was respon- sible for decorating the parish house, and Mrs. Buster Owens was general chairman of the affair. The evening of entertainment for the children was concluded with all joining in the singing of Christ- mas carols. Tells Rotarlans of New School Plan Nobie Stone was the principal speaker at the Rotary Club meet- ing last week and told Rotarians of "The New Plan for Elementary Training In Our Schools." Guests at the meeting were Harlan Prid-- geon, Jack Connell and Floyd Lis- ter of the Wewahitchka club. mar mma.0a aaaam4, MONDAY and TUESDAY December 27 and 28 Also --- NEWS and CARTOON WEDNESDAY, DEC. 29 DOUBLE FEATURE PROGRAM --- FEATURE NO. 1 --- 06 ba~b --- Plus --- FINAL CHAPTER of SERIAL G-Men Never Forget *= *ee** e*e***** THURSDAY and FRIDAY December 30 and 31 0. ...00 0 0 0 0 0 I 0 a0 a a a a a a a a 0 0 008441 Home On Xmas Leave Cpl. Ernest E. Gay, who is sta- tioned at Keesler Field, Miss., is home to spend Christmas with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Gay. To Spend Christmas In Wewa Mr. and Mrs. Buster Owens and sons will spend Christmas Day in Wewahitchka, guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Owens. Additional Society on page 9., Dr. Charles Reicherter OPTOMETRIST EYES EXAMINED-GLASSES FITTED Ritz Theatre Building Hours: 8 to 5 First Floor Phone 560 -, PANAMA CITY, FLA. Closed Wednesday Afternoons CHURCH OF CHRIST SERVICES Sunday Afternoon 3:30 At the Parish House CONGREGATIONAL SINGING Sermon By J. LEO PATTON A Cordial Invitation To ,Attend Is Extended the Public U illlllllllllll1llllllllllllll llllllll IIIIllllllll lllIIIIIIIIlll 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. 0 ** 0 0 s *0, *: 0 04 444 Now Open! A Modern Bedding and Awning Store for Port St. Joe. When you need . AWNINGS VENETIAN BLINDS INNER SPRINGS BOX SPRINGS COIL SPRINGS ROLL-AWAY BEDS BABY BEDS and MATTRESSES See us for terrific savings, as we sell direct to you! HOLLYWOOD BEDS A SPECIALTY! Dixie Mattress Co. Next Door To Brooks Sporting Goods Store FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1948. THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA PAGE TWO - I v v i Star Want Ads Bring Quick Results At Small Cost. Wimico Lodge OPERATED BY MR. AND MRS. 'KID' DEAN ----- SPECIALIZES IN ----- SEA FOODS STEAKS CHICKEN DINNERS Accommodations for fishing Parties Whiskey Beer Wine Dancing w pmI May the true joys and blessings of that first Yuletide be yours today- . 'Peace on Earth Good Will Toward Men:' A triple wish for all Jof you is ours. Good Cheer! Good Friends! Good Health! ST. JOE MOTOR COMPANY Sales F O.R D Service Phone 37 Port St. Joe, Florida Cannon Fire Hails Christmas in Rome A cannon fired from the historic Castle of San Angelo at sunset on Christmas Eve proclaims the be- ginning of the Holy Season -in Rome. By nine o'clock everyone is in church to witness the -colorful and solemn processions of ecclesiastic dignitaries which precede the elab- orate midnight Mass. Since everyone has fasted for twenty-four hours, festive banquets are in order after the religious solemnities. It is a gala after-mid- night in Rome: hotels and res- taurants remain open, families and friends gather around sumptuous tables in gaily decorated homes; and in anticipation of'the festivities,. many people attend church dressed in formal attire. Between Christmas and Epiphany, the Calabrian shepherds-Pifferani -revisit the homes where they were most cordially welcomed during Advent when they came down from the hills to play their Italian bag- pipes before the shrines of the Vir- gin. The Pifferani play for their Advent hosts during the post-Christ- mas holidays and receive gifts of wine, dried figs, and small sums of money from their hosts.- Nut-Bowl Filled From Many Lands Nuts from all over the world go into your nut-bowl at Christmas. Like Christmas traditions, the nuts so popular at this time of year are a mixture of many varieties and different histories. The English walnut, for instance, is not English at all. It originated in Asia centuries ago and was called "the food of the gods." The round little filbert and the almond came from the Old World. Other nuts, so familiar at Christ- mas, the hickory nut, the black wal- nut and the chestnut, .to say nothing of the pecan, are strictly American. The pecan is native to America and is found nowhere else. Two other American nuts worthy of mention are the chestnut and the butternut. Although many nuts originated in other parts of the world, almost ev- ery variety known is now grown on American soil and experts are con- stantly searching for more kinds of nuts to transplant to this country. The keeping of Christmas or saint's days, and the making of mince pies were illegal in the early Massachusetts and New Haven col-. onies. The strict religion of the Pur- itans banned observance of holy days. So They May See Eight eyes arranged in rows across the head are found on most spiders. 1YA DLE Y ^^ --- ' $250 TO $1500 PLUS I TAX THE SOPHISTICATED AND REGAL PERFUME Yardley PNroducts ,for Aerica are created a England and finished the U.S.A. from the orginil English formulae, combining imported and domestic ingredients. Miller's Drug Store "The REXALL Store" Phone 50 Port St. Joe, Fla, iI IiIi I Iili l IIi u IIitlifiIIIIIIIIIIIi tiiiiiiiinIn IIII1IIIIIIImii Spending Xmas With Parents P. B. Fairley Jr., student at Flor- ida State University, Tallahassee. is home to spend the Christmas vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Fairley. Home From University Tom 'Owens Jr., who is attending the University of Florida, Gaines- ville, is home to spend the holiday vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Owens. Home From Military College George Suber Jr., who is a stu- dent at Georgia Military College, College Park, Ga., is home to spend the Christmas holidays with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Suber. Spending Holidays In Jax Mrs. B. H. Dickens left Saturday for Jacksonville to spend Christmas and New Year's with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Gas- ton Dickens. The Tattler Published Weekly By Featuring SBOYLES "'Tlp From Aeres Our DEPARTMENT TORE Counter To Wise 40 S Port St. Jee, Ferilda Shoppers" Vol. Ill Friday, December 24, 1948 No. 20 0 44 . We add our voice to -V the chorus of Qood Cheer that greets ourT. a community this; :.-."- --'': e "Holiday Season-... "" THE BIRTH OF JESUS 0 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called SBethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of SDavid:).I S To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with 0 child. , And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. - And she brought forth her first-born son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because There was no room for them in the inn. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were W sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. S For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Sa- 0 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe 1 S the heavenly host praising God, and saying, 0 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will 0 toward men. -Luke 2:4-14. Holiday Season - -~ * T . * And Jsephalsowentup fom Glile, ou of he cty o Nazaret, int Judea unt the cit of Daid whc is called i -p~riR a~w~-- "se9lplaR THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE. GULF COUNTY, FLUMOAlb PAGE THREE FRIDAYDCME 2418 l ~i~i~i~i~~ Hom or Holiday THE STAR Published Every Friday at 306 WiHiams Avenue, Port St. Joe, Fla., by The Star Publishing Co. W. S. SMITH, Editor Entered as second-class matter, December 10, 197, at the Positoffice, Port St. Joe, Fla.. under Act of March 3, 1879. SUBSCRIPTION INVARIABLY PAYABLE IN ADVANCE One Year ....... $2.00 Six Months ....... S.A01 -4 Telephone 51 )1-- TO ADVERTISERS-In case of ezror or omissions in adver- tisements, the publishers do not hold themselves liable for damages further than amount received ior uch adverttsemens. The spoken word is given scant attention; the printed word Is thoughtfully weighed. The spoken word barely asserts; the printed word thoroughly convinces. The spoken weid is lost; the printed word remains. Our Country Right or Wrong A NEW DAY IS BORN We call it Christmas-tomorrow. Centuries ago it was Yuletide. Before that, the Nativity. Whatever human beings have named it, one thought has been behind it all-the birth of a new hope, the dawn of a new day. So tomorrow, Port St. Joe may pause in its business of being a progressive American city and look backward as well as forward. We can take stock of our community past to see if it measures favorably with what it should be;, to find out if we've overlooked those principles of good living-whether or not you care to call it Christianity-which prompts a man or a com- munity to serve his fellow men or the commun- ity as a whole. In this past year we have made mistakes. We have erred as it is only human to err, but our troubles and unhappiness can be wiped from the slate if only we will take. cognizance of the Christmas spirit which surrounds every one of us at this time of year. Our civic and fraternal organizations-the wel- fare bureau, the churches, the service clubs, the lodges-are doing their best to make it a happy Christmas for those less fortunate. In fact, they have worked for several months past toward 10 YEARS AGO From the Files of The Star Mill Worker Seriously Injured R. S. Ferguson, 25, employed as a winderman at the paper mill, suf- fered a brain concussion and se- vere body bruises Sunday when his clothing caught in the reminder. The huge machine was stopped al- most instantly by fellow workers and Ferguson was rushed to a Pan- ama City hospital where physicians reported him as in a "serious con- dition." Birth Announcement Mr. and Mrs. Austin Huggins an- nounce the birth of a 71/2-pound son on December 16. The young man has been named Gerald Normand. Move Old Building For New. P. 0. The old frame building on Reid Avenue, erected in 1913, and occu- pied by the postoffice and the Ma- sonic hall, this week was moved to the adjoining lot by C. Neidig to make way for erection of a modern building to house the postoffice, Masonic hall and one or two small offices and% store rooms. The Ma- sons are selling $7500 worth of bonds locally to finance construc- tion of their new home. Cash Awards For Students Four Gulf county high school girls this week received awards for essays on "What Sugar Production Means In Florida" in a state-wide contest. Sarah Thomassoi of We- wahitchka was awarded $5 for the 18th best essay for the state; Julia Cawthon of this city received $5 first prize for the best essay in Gulf county; Alma Collinsworth of this city, second prize of $2, and Marigene Smith, also of this city, $2. for the third best essay in this county. Baptist Training such an objective. For that reason it can be truly said that the people of Port St.. Joe more than ever before have proved the spirit of Christmas has been active for more than the usual week. The community has been welded into a stronger unit because of its charity work. It has put many a shoulder to the wheel in the past year to help others over the rough spots. Port St. Joe's record stands equal with that of any other small city of its size in this matter. With this in mind, we can appreciate more fully than ever the real meaning of Christmas. And the editor of The Star, believing it his duty to point out these things, extends his con- gratulations and admiration to and for those in- dividuals and organizations who have carried a heavy burden uncomplainingly. The editor knows their Christmas tomorrow will be all the happier for having helped others, for having worked together. We wish our readers a sincere Merry Christ- mas and urge them to continue through the next twelve months with the same spirit as they have shown in the past year. NOTE ON BUREAUCRACY Before the war, in England under the old sys- tem of private property and free enterprise, there were 2600 employes in. the ministry of agricul- ture and fisheries. Under Socialism, this figure has risen to over double that, and now amounts to 7100. The peculiar thing is that before the war, in 1939, the total acreage of crops and grass in Eng- land was 31,679,000. In June, 1947, this acreage had dropped to just a little more than 31,000,000, or a drop of over 650,000 acres. Bureaucrats, it seems, don't plant or harvest anything but red tape. -Exchange. If you can't find what you want in Port St. Joe, try Wewahitchka. Keep your dollars as close to home as possible and you will improve the economic' condition of Gulf county. We know a lot of girls here in Port St. Joe who know they can make some man a good hus- band. Union Meets Here The Baptist Training Union of the Northwest Coast Association held its quarterly meeting here Sunday at the Baptist Church. As- sisting ministers were Rev. J. W. Sisemore, Rev. E. D. McDaniel, Rev. G. C. Williams, Rev. 0. H. Garrett and Rev. 0. S. Sims. Drive for Cleanliness In. - Rest Rooms of Service Stations Is Redoubled Working through local health de- partments, the Florida State Board of Health will redouble its efforts to see that filling stations maintain clean rest rooms, according to Da- vid B. Lee of Jacksonville, chief sanitary engineer. "The state board of health is charged by law with the inspection of rest rooms and the enforcement of the law which makes it manda- tory for such places to be sani- tary," he pointed out. "All county sanitarians have been urged to tighen up on their routine inspec- tions to see that the required high standards of cleanliness are being maintained." "Clean rost rooms are vitally necessary, primarily for the protec- tion of the public's health," Lee emphasized, "but they are also necessary if establishments are to make good first impressions on their customers." Uncle Sam Catches Jimmy White Jimmy White, former manager of the A & P store in this city and- for the past two years in charge of the company's store at Cairo, Ga., writes us to change the address on his Star to Fort Jackson, S. C., as he has been inducted in the army. "This man's army is strictly for* anybody that likes it-I DON'T,' writes Jimmy. Started Silk Industry Introduction of the mulberry tree and the silk industry into America is credited to William Kenrick. OUR TRADITIONAL WISH FOR YOU, ISONE OF JOY-FILLED DAYS DURING THIS HOLIDAY SEASON. $CHN IDER'S, Department Store ^f-^ W.-a-- w- ^- ^S-s - o a- A %p Copyrighted Material 6Syndicated Content - Available from Commercial News Providers" - ii S " * STradition mrets WE HOPE the present in the holiday YOUR AY season, and \ \// OVERFLOWS we're happy * Sto add our \ . greetings JOY AND to the rest i : CREECH BROTHERS McGowinMtor Laundry andDry : Company : Cleaners ve** **** **** 44 4=- Ex-Governor Rivers Says Dixiecrats Out Blames Party Split to Bunch of Hotheads and Extremists The political future of the Dixie- crats or States' Rights party is doomed, according to E. D. Rivers, former governor of Georgia, who recently visited Florida. He blamed the party split in the last election to "a bunch of hotheads and ex- tremists from both the North and the South." Rivers described the Democratic platform as presented in Philadel- phia at the national convention as a "sane and moderate plan," but that some "hotheads and extrem- ists" weren't satisfied and caused the party rift. "It is not to the South's best in- terest to have the states' rights is- sue settled by the extremists. It should be settled on a national, not sectional basis, by moderates from both the North and South," he de- clared. "The Dixiecrts' chief politi- cal issue was the states' rights question, and since the South re- jected the issue by a three to one majority, the party is thoughh" A sextant is used to measure an- gular distances between objects. 19- THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, r;ULF~COUN.TY, FLORIDA FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1949` PAGE FCr" * Home For Holidays Miss Eloise Coleman and Miss Maxie Brown, students at Virginia Intermont College, are. home to spend the Christmas vacation with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Coleman and Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Brown. What1 GOES INTO PRESCRIPTION? THB ingredients your doctor ,orders, of course; but also there goes the scientific knowl- edge and skiN of experience -of our expert pharmacists. That's why you may bring prescriptions teo 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 PAGE FIV" THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA '... '~ -A - ^/^" *T'R' R Y CHRISTMAS ci: ^" ^ i 8 3 That's our greeting to you in this '-, *...*.. 4 ,' ..: .:- : "* .9." mr*T,,. f/'id.,tly scent of/ t/e .L;r' is typical .' Chonimas. It h i /n tMat spirit r iat 1 e wish for v u all the joys rd bA sings of Sath Yuletide -. saw~. n 'F,( C) .l "- a MAY THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON BRING YOU MANY BLESSINGS AND MUCH JOY ST. JOE HARDWARE COMPANY AND HAPPINESS. IaIJARnY'q RAO Harden Dairy Looking For New Customers E. C. Harden, operator of the Harden Dairy of Wewahitchka and supplying milk to Port St. Joe, states that in the past he has been unable to provide milk for all who wanted it-in fact, he said, he's had to dodge housewives who wanted to take milk from him. "But now," said Mr. Harden, "I can take on all customers, as I am now deliver- ing milk from the Bassett Dairy in Tallahassee." The Harden Dairy can provide pasteurized and homogenized milk, cream, cottage cheese and orange juices in unlimited supply. So if you need any of these products, just run down Mr. Harden and give him your order. BILL PARKER TAKING MEDICAL TECIi COURSE Ret. William J. Parker, son of Mrs. T. E. Parker of this city, has been entered as a student in the medical technician course at the medical field service school, Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas. The medical field service school trains both officers and enlisted men for medical service in the army. The course is a highly con- centrated one, preparing personnel for a technical job of importance in the medical service. It pays to advertise try it! g and GULF HARDWARE AND SUPPLY and - FRANK'S BAR COMPANY ' B B si fr~ *404 4 .44 As the Spirit of Christmas unfolds itself over the countryside, w'e add our ,,eetinej and bh.t , ih ,:'f thle -.':-d,':,il. ,,-0 "OLD-FASHIONED *, CHRISTMAS!" WE HOPE YOU HAVE 4 ONE, AND THAT THE THOUGHT OF SUCH A DAY BRINGS YOU A FLOOD ( OF HAPPY MEMORIES. S SA Eostin's apartment store S 4 4 A Christmas of joy and content-: ment; of peace, good cheer and ihappliness-that is our wish for you and yours this j, ',:' s Yut I,. ide season. i o ^..-. /918 St. Joe Paper Company itW32i6~48~3WWI~ ," -.-). 4.A. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1948 - --- -- u PAGE I . APALACHICOLA ROOFING AND REPAIR COMPANY Fred Anthony, Mgr. APALACHICOLA, FLA. Cold Weather Is Coming Time To Re-roof WE GUARANTEE FIVE YEARS ON WORKMANSHIP AND TEN YEARS ON MATERIAL WW Wwwwwwwwwwwwwl A Merry Christmas to you. And that's a wish we'd like to shout to the utter- most parts of the earth. But right novi, we'll be content to tell you quietly and very sincerely that we )hope this Christmas will bring you the peace and serenity that you deserve: CHAVERS-FOWHAND FURNITURE COMPANY PORT ST. JOE FLORIDA I / Cheerily we add our voiceto the many happy ones raised in the wish... M JERRYY iwK. Capt.- Co.wart Returning Home From Okinawa Capt. Robert W. Cowart of this city' is returning, home for leave and reassignment after a 22-month tour of overseas duty with the Army of Occupation in Okinawa. * He will be accompanied aboard the army transport bound for San Francisco by his wife, Josephine, and their son, Robert Jr., 41/, who joined him at his station in Manila in August 1947. After leave spent visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. Y. Cowart of this city, and Mrs. Cowart's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Herring of Dillon, S. C., Captain Cowart will report to his new as- signment in the United States. In Okinawa he has been execu- tive officer for his unit, the 514th Engineer Construction Battalion, which transferred to that island from Manila in May. Previous to his overseas duty with the army in the Far East, Captain Cowart had served 22 months in the European theater during the war. It\Pays To Advertise Try It. ' At Christm s- time we want you to know we're grateful for your patronage. MILLER'S DRUG STORE , I Along with Christmas , i pine and holly... may "k*, health, wealth and happiness deck the halls of your home. FLORIDA BANK AT PORT ST. JOE MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION II I Patrolman To Make It A Safe and Sane Yuletide Urges Motorists To Abide By Reg- ulations and Keep Out of Court Excess speeding, running red lights, parking on bridges and other traffic violations will be curtailed throughout Gulf county during this Yuletide period, warns State High- way Patrolman Olin Davis. Motorists are urged by Davis to abide closely with traffic rules and regulations throughout the Christmas holidays. He said that any person caught operating a mo- tor vehicle .while under the influ- ence of alcohol will have a rough and rugged Yuletide. "We're going to keep the highways of the county safe and sober all through the holi- days," Davis said. He also urged those who are planning to make trips during the holiday to have their cars checked for faulty brakes, steering gear, bad tires, lights, horn add windA, shield wipers. "Keep your car un- der control at all times," he said, "and beware of approaching cars traveling at high speed." PLENTY OF MILK! During the four years we have been delivering milk in Port St. Joe we have never had sufficient to care for all customers. Now we are handling BASSETT DAIRY MILK from Tallahassee and are looking for new business. Pasteurized and Homogenized Milk Light and Heavy Cream Cottage Cheese Chocolate Milk Orange Juices - PLENTY AT ALL TIMES!- HARDEN'S DAIRY WEWAHITCHKA FLORIDA I .: .: S> * e -to -A:rtl; ,,fx - -~ oc-r11wentive thCs.'a - .- wrl1..h his happy tIl~Ada, &asofI I a ik-iti~i -back to iht. 0irit- of the. first C A Ij~if..~,we- wish [o'(I hI.~, mg~of thle scas- iw. GULF SERVICE STATION A. R. TOMLINSON I ~c~MmnnmY~ FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1948 THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA SA r, 0 lI * #. 7 '' F A .4, .948 TOC YP SUNDAY SERVICES At the Churdhes KENNEY'S MILL BAPTIST Rev. W. B. Holland, Pastor 10:00 a. m.-Bible school for all 11:00 a. m.-Morning worship. 6:00 p. m.-B. T. Y. 7:30-Evenikng services. Prayer service Tuesday evenings at 7:30. W. M. U. meets Wednes day evenings. Everyone is cordi ally invited to attend all services ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH Rev. Lee Graham, Pastor Friday, Dec. 24, Christmas Eve 11:00 p. m.-Festival celebration of the Holy Eucharist. Saturday, Dec. 25, Christmas Day. 10:00 a. m.-Holy communion. Sunday, Dec. 26, St. Stephen's Day 7:30 a. m.-Holy communion. 9:45 a. m.-Sunday school. 11:00 a. m.-Morning prayer and sermon. You are invited to listen in over the Mutual network this evening at 8 o'clock to a special Christmas program presented by the Protest- and Episcopal Churdh. HIGHLAND VIEW METHODIST Bayview Church Loyd W. Tubib, Pastor 10:00 a. m:-Morning worship. Church school following worship service. CATHOLIC SERVICES Mass is held at St. Joseph's Chapel the first Sunday of each, monta at S a. m. Second third and fourth Sundays at 1-0:15 a. m 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- ning at 7:30. Choir practice at 8. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. Samuel J. Allen, Pastor 10:00 a. m.-Sunday school. 11:00 a. m.-Worship service.. 7:00 p. m.-Youth Fellowship. 7:30 p. m.-Evening service. Midweek meeting Wednesday at 8:00 p. m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. L. J. Keels, Pastor 9:45 a. m.-Bible school for all. 11:00 a. m.-Morning worship. 6:25-Baptist Training Union. 7:30-Evening services. Prayer service Wednesday eve- nings at 7:30 o'clock. BEACON HILL PRESBYTERIAN 4:00 p. m.-Worship service. 3:00 p. m.-Sunday school. Thursday 7:30 p. m.-Bible study and prayer. Venetian glass workers were once confined to their own special island to prevent their secrets from being discovered by foreigners. TO RIDE A WHIZZER 6 MILES ON A PENNY/ The fun begins the moment you step out on a Whizzer- powered bike. Takes you 125 pleasure-packed miles on a gallon of gasl Free demonstration. WHIZZER BIKE MOTOR $111.25 *ldlding All Necessary Attachments, Only ST JOE MOTOR CO. Phone 37 Port St. Joe, Florida Can we come in with a gay note to sing out... Best WVishes? ROCHE'S GULF INVESTMENT COMPANY p Spending Xmas In North Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Dickens Jr., are spending Christmas in Chicago with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Goforth. They expect to be home New Year's Day. Advertising doesn't cost, it PAYS! Spending Christmas With Mother Spending Holidays With.Parents Miss Norman Jean Lewis, who is Miss Hazel Burnette, a. student attending school at Judson College, at Florid State University, Talla- Marion, Ala., is spending the holi- lassee, is home to spend the holi- day vacation with her mother, Mrs. day vacation with her parents, Mr. Ethel Westbrook. n and Mrs. S. L. Barke. L ' ( ~ L440 L' ~ ~ L~L'.~i '~ ~; ;~ ~., OUR CHlRISTMAS WISH, IN SMILES. 5out Leave C.a9 114U 0 all qw)ti5S IL i5la flh se-ot ST. JOEELECTRIC SHOP YOUNG'S FOOD STORE It's an ideal time - to wish for you all the good things in life. We re delighted to extend this holiday greeting to all our friends. St. Joe Luiber & Export Company Kenny Mercantile Comipany FRH:)AY, DECEMBER 24, 1948 THE STAR, PORT ST. JO-E, GUO-` COUNTY, FLORIDA PAGE SEVEN PAGEEIGT TE STR, ORTST.JOEGUL CONTY FLOIDAFRIAYDECEBER24,194 L U .. NTA. There'll be no lack in Santa's pack if you join the new Christmas Club NOW! SChoose One of These Classes Deposit Weekly Receive In 50 Weeks I i ) S $ .25 . .. $ 12.50 .50.. ..... .. 25.00 i 1.00 ... 50.00 (0 w5.00 .. . 250.00 SFLORIDA BANK AT PORT ST. JOE S Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Today is 81000 IN. CASH PRIZES FREE To Be Distributed At 4:00 P. M. Today On the Vacant Lot Across the Street From the Postoffice On Reid Avenue By the Port St. Joe Retail Merchants Association YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE PRESENT! FIRST PRIZE $500 IN CASH SECOND PRIZE $200 IN CASH: 2 Prizes of $50 Each 8 Prizes of $25 Each No owner, manager or any member of their immediate families of the firms listed above will be eligible to participate in this gift distribution. However, employes of these firms may participate provided they do not use tickets issued by the firm with whom they are employed. Courtesy Important When Sending Cards The exchange of cheerful Christ- mas cards between friends is one of our most delightful Yuletide cus- toms-and like all other social re- lationships, it is governed by sim- ple, common-sense rules of eti- quette. You may properly send your hol- iday greetings to almost everyone-- business and professional associ- ates, if you wish, as well as social acquaintances and relatives. Be sure to choose appropriate cards, however. If Aunt Jennie is a garden enthusiast, she'll probably appreciate a beautiful flower print more than a dozen Santa Claus de- signs. Special Titles. Cards with special ,titles, such as "Merry Christmas, Mother," are available for mothers, wives. sweet, hearts and practically all relatives, including the in-laws, and are a mark of individual thoughtfulness. If you can spare a moment or two, pen a brief holiday note on each card. It adds a warm sincer- ity and a touch of your individual personality to your Yuletide greet- ings. Christmas time is a sentimen- tal and nostalgic season for every- one, and many a friendship has been kept alive through the years by the annual exchange of holiday greetings, Colored ink is entirely proper both for signing the card and ad- dressing the envelope. provided it harmonizes with the color scheme of the card itself. Signatures need not be formal, except on engraved Christmas cards. You may have your name neatly printed if you wish, or take your pen in hand and sign the greetings your- self with a holiday flourish. "Mr. and Mrs." Married couples may omit the "Mr. and Mrs.". if they prefer and sign their cards simply "Paul and Jenny Wilson." Either the hus- band's name or the wife's may ap- pear first.- Children in the family rate a place in the signature, too. In addressing the envelopes, it is best to send one card to a husband. and wife, and separate cards to oth- er adult members of the family too. As an alternative, one card may be. mailed to the whole family if you are careful to write the names of each individual on the envelope, in- cluding the children. Use three-cent stamps for your Christmas cards, following the rule of good taste which says that first- class friends deserve first-class mail. It is entirely proper to write Seeks Unusual Postoffices SOur 'Christmas card this year re-, ceived from Paul Johnson was post- marked "NOEL, MO." Last year the envelope bearing his card con- veying us Yuletide greetings was mailed from Santa Claus, Ind. Paul seems to seek out the unusual post- offices from Which to mail his an- nual greetings. There are about 800 different kinds of wood known to the timber trade. "** **g 0'4* **z4 **4 9g- 0* ** gg* a * We Now Serve DRAFT BEER * ST. JOE BAR * PHONE 114 PORT ST. JOE, FLA. 0 Agaaag gaaa ** se asa see s ,@ e &* s 9 S. And lots of it, for friends, old and new. 5 RICH'S CURB MARKET mail. it.s eillrlJ.jy proeto write your return address on the enve- lope, to help friends keep tab on L L changes of address. Selecting attractive Christmas N cards for each of your friends is a delightful pre Christmas activity. Don't treat it as a sober social re- sponsibility. Plunge in with a smile and the gay holiday scenes on the cards will soon fill your heart with Yuletide cheer and sentiment. We Hope... 7 that your home is bleed' 0 oTY.I-IG.H =,with all the contentment Possible during this Once again, as the holiday season. glow of the holiday '. W e're stopping season envelops, ^ by with a cheery the lnd, we extend greeting. our friendliest greet-, Ings and warmest wishes for a joyous Yuletide season. B. E. PARKER EDD. C. PRIDGEON T Sheriff County Tax Collector GEORGE CORE MRS. C. G. RISH COMFORTER Clerk of Circuit Court Supervisor of Registration FUNERAL HOME J. E. PRIDGEON SAMMY PATRICK County Judge County Tax Assessor I L.ii FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1948 THE STAR, PORT ST.. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA PAGE EIGHT I THEDay., t FRDY ECME 4,'98TH TR PR T JE UF ONY FUIAPAENN $easori's .9 T i -- ntual values of ', Chrictmas is tei church ,pire in the d wtancr L l's not locgei o htr t pkw of the Swan ":,, Wlaf <^ :c ..t - FAN'S FLOWERS Santa Claus School Trains Jolly Gents In a colonial farmhouse at Alolon, N. Y., there's a Santa Claus school and it's the only educational insti- tution of its kind in the world. Graduates wear white wig and whiskers, red suit trimmed in white fur, wide white belt, and black leather boots. A course at the school prepares the prospective Santa Claus to prop- erly shake when he laughs like a bowl full of jelly, remain calm when a child glares and yells "there ain't no Santa Claus" and maintain prop- er diplomatic relations with a parent *who thinks Santa has given her tot the brushoff. Tinsel Old and tarnished tinsel can be made to look almost as bright as new by washing it in warm soap suds to which a few drops of am- monia have been added. Dry tinsel with a towel and hans it up t, finish drying. S** i ' 11A-[7 ri .7 ADDITIONAL SOCIETY BAPTIST CIRCLE TWO ENJOYS XMAS PARTY Circle Two of the Baptist W, M. U. met Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Dave Smith for the Christmas party. Mr%. H. G. Har- vey, program chairman, read the Christmas story from Luke 2. A brief business session was held, af- which Mrs. W. J. Daughtry led in prayer. While Mrs. Zola Maddox read a Christmas poem. Mrs. Smith pre- sented Mrs. Daughtry, circle chair- man with a beautiful potted poin- settia, and Mrs. J. D. Harrell was also the recipient of a gift. Yuletide decorations were carried out in the living and dining rooms and in the refreshments, which consisted of fruitcake, open-face sandwiches, salted nuts, candies and coffee. Next meeting of this circle will be held with Mrs. S. J. Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Carr and little daughter, Carolyn Lee, of Tuske- gee, Ala., arrived Monday to spend the Yuletide holidays with the C. G. Costin family. MRS. SMITH HOSTESS TO J. A. M. CLUB AT YULE PARTY The J. A. M. Club met Monday night for its 21st annual Christmas party and dinner with Mrs. Myrtice Smith in her home on Williams Ave- nue. The table was laid with a lace cloth and centered with a lovely potted poinsettia flanked by lighted red tapers. Another novel Yuletide feature were the gumdrop novel- ties. On arrival of the guests they were served a delicious turkey din- ner, buffet style, with all the trim- mings, which was prepared by the various club members. After each had satisfied their appetites, the gaily wrapped packages under the tree were distributed and opened for all to see. The hostess pre- sented each member with a Christ- mas corsage as a favor. The guests, upon departing for their homes; voted it a lovely evening. All mem- bers of the club were present with the exception of Mrs. Ned Gainous and Mrs. Elaine Pridgeon. Next meeting of the club will be on January 3 with Mrs. Gladys Boyer at her home on 4th Street. r t W Most men are actuated by two motives only-the drive, to get money and the fight to keep it. The Christ-child lay on Mary's lap, His hair was like a light. (0 weary, weary were the world, But here is all aright.) The Christ-child lay on Mary's breast, His hair was like a star. (0 stern and cunning are the kings, But here the true hearts are.) The Christ-child lay on Mary's heart, His hair was like a fire. (0 weary, weary is the world, But here the world's desire.) The Christ-child stood at Mary's knee, His hair was like a crown, And all the flowers looked up at Him, And all the stars looked down. -G. K. Chesterton. Deepest Gorge Hell's canyon of Snake river, the nut meat turbulent Idaho river which often is iohydrate, tagged the nation's "wildest river," d 56.3 per is 1,000 feet deeper than Grand canyon of, the-Colorado. If you ever drive with y f ^/f. with your family /^/ ANY DRIVER who takes the family out driving should be glad to know that there is such a tire as the Gulf Tire. For we have every reason to believe that this tire is one of the safest, most skid-resisting and longest- wearing tires on the market today. A look below will show you why: The Gulf Tire runs cooler (and safer) at high speeds because of a special ingredient in the rubber. Less chance of blowouts and carcass fail- ures with this Gulf Tire because a double breaker strip cushions shocks. Hundreds of sharp sawteeth help the Gull Tire fight skids. Their flbx-wiping action breaks up water film on wet roads. 7 ribs give the advantage of a "riding bar" right down the center of the tire. Thus, just where the load pressure is greatest, you ride on rubber- not on a groove. This tire can stand punishment, because it has a stronger carcass with more cords and stronger cords in every ply. The tire lasts longer-wears more evenly, edge to edge, for its flatter tread design spreads the wear over wider contact area and over many more miles, Sidewall shields protect the Gulf tire against curbstone bruises. Warranty accompanies every Gulf Tire-is honored by Gulf Dealers everywhere Carver Drug Company ST. JOE MOTOR COMPANY 'p o Greeting to a lo :. ,.all our friends -" this Christmas S 0 CITY AGLOW (Continued from page 1) look most attractive from the street. The business district is also a beautiful sight, particularly Reid Avenue, which carries strings of overhead lights from First to Fifth Streets. Of particular beauty is a seven-foot lighted star atop the flagpole at the A. N. depot. And, too, a large lighted tree with lights blinking on and off intermittently, set up by A. R. Tomlinson at his Gulf service station, deserves a bouquet. All business houses have gor- geously decorated windows loaded with Christmas gifts, and the tree erected by the Junior Chamber of Commerce opposite the Miller Drug Store adds a note of gaiety to this festive season. This tree was the scene late yesterday afternoon of the annual visit of St. Nick to St. Joe, and the genial old saint made the small fry happy with gifts of toys, nuts, fruits and candies. Value of Walnut The native black wall contains 11.7 per cent carb 27.6 per cent proteins and cent fat. t PAGE NINE THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLURIVA FRIDAY,. DECEMBERt 24, 1948 ..... I .... # r PAGE TEN THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1948 CARD OF THANKS Much Family Fun We take this opportunity to thank our many friends for their kind-' In Group GameS ness in the death of our infant i daughter, who passed away Mon- "Make it a real family Christmas day. December 13. especially the this year by having Santa pack a entire staff at the municipal hos- few hobby supplies or games into pital. We also thapk the employes his pack that the whole family can of the St. Joe Land & Development enjoy together." This suggestion Co. for the beautiful flowers, comes from E. H. Regnier, a recre- Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Denton. ation specialist at the University of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Danford. Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Rushing. There are many hobbies that can Mr. and Mrs. J. IH. Danford. help build companionship between parents and children. Mothers and CARD OF THANKS daughters like jewelry construction We wish to express our heart- and tapestry weaving. Dad and felt thanks and appreciation to our Junior go in for model-making-air- host of friends in Port St. Joe, Ap- planes, boats, trains and other alachicola, Tallahassee. Pensacola t and throughout the state for the items of special interest to the male many acts of kindness shown dur- population. ing the long illness and passing of Everyone enjoys operating a our beloved wife, mother and aunt, printing press. Small presses turn Mrs. Tessie Spear. These meant so out newspapers that have a real much to her during her illness, and professional look. Shellcraft and to us. We are thankful for our lo- woodburning are hobbies that pro- yal and devoted friends. May God duce genuinely useful articles. For bless you. family fun, rubber-tipped darts, in- Emory M. Spear. door plastic horseshoes and marble Adolph pear. games are excellent. Freda Deen. "Christmas is a time of "togeth- erness," says Regnier. "Let's cap- Sporting New Truck italize on the situation by starting P. D. Prows has discarded his a game or hobby that will encour- ancient truck and bought a new age the same type of companion- 21/2,ton International truck from ship the year around." the M. G. Lewis & Sons Garage, local International distributors. It pays to advertise try it! CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Star Want Ads Bring Quick Results At Small Cost. RATES-11/2 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 FOR SALE-Heater, wood or coal; Singer sewing machine almost brand new. Phone 71. 12-24* OUTBOARD MOTOR-10 h.p. Mer- cury motor; Holland plywood boat and trailer. See H. S. Lilius, phone 162 or 173. 12-3tf GUEST CHECKS-(100 to pad). Large, $6 per 100 pads; 10 pads, 75c. Small, $5 per'100 pads; 10 for 60c. Also. onionskin "COPY" second sheets, $2.25 per package of 1000 (don't ask us to break a package). THE STARl. 10-24tf REAL ESTATE FOR SALE Beautiful Waterfront Lot for sale *south of new Methodist Church. Only $1200. For Sale-Three bedroom house, with garage, $5400. Terms can be arranged. FRANK & DOT'S AGENCY Registered Real Estate Broker 211 Reid Avenue Phone 61 FOR RENT FOR RENT-Cafe fully equipped with dishes, cooking utensils, re- frigerator, stove. Living quarters in building if desired. E. M. Spear, Bus Station, Port St. Joe. 1-7* :FOR APARTMENTS See The Shirey Apartments. tf SPECIAL SERVICES PRESCRIPTIONS! We now have a fully qualified Registered Pharnmacits to fill your prescriptions. CARVER DRUG CO. PHONE 27 12-10tf FOR LONG DISTANCE MOVING Call 94 or see Chris Martin, lo- cal agent for VanHorn Transfer & Storage Co. Complete estimates. Prompt, courteous and efficient service. 1l-12tf KEYS DUPLICATED! WHILE YOU WAIT! 35c Each 2 for 50c Brooks Hardware Company For COMPLETE WEATHERSTRIP- PING and Insulation Service see R. -M. Spillers. Phone 83. P. 0. Box. 683, Port St. Joe. 12-24* LODGE NOTICES SAMARITAN LODGE NO. 40, 1I-O. 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. MELODY REBEKAH LODGE NO. 22, 1. 0. 0. F.-Meets 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 8 p. m. in Masonic hall. Visitors invited. Eliza Lawson, N. G.; Pauline Owens, Secretary. MASONIC TEMPLE F & 6, M- Port St. Joe Lodge 111. Regular A meetings 2nd and 4th Fri- 4 days each month, 8:00 p. lm. Members urged to attend; visiting brothers welcome. Fennon Talley, W. M.; G. C. Adkins, Sec. Our First Plate Glass Capt. John B. Ford, several of whose great-grandsons still are associated with the glass business, was the first American to make plate glass. Steel Pipes and Tubes Last year the oil and natural gas' industry received approximately one-third of total shipments of steel pipe and tubes. Advertising doesn't cost, it PAYS! xl WHITE HOUSE DOOR ... If you were having Christmas dinner at the White House this is what you'd see as you approached it. England has two towns with Christmas names. Christmas Pie is a small village near Guildford, Sur- rey, while Christmas Cummon is near Oxford and Henley. Logs Ride in Trucks Three-quarters of all logs and lumber in the United States are shipped entirely by truck. REASON SEASON GIVE yourself a Christmas present -the gift of opportunity. Holiday time is a good time to get set for the future in a real career with the new U. S. Army and U. S. Air Force. Active life. Exciting work. Investi- gate now. Call at 201 Harrison Ave- nue.,Panama City, Fla. Technical training. Free retirement plan. Se- curity for the future. Recruiting of- ficer in Port St. Joe Thursdays and Friday at the postoffice. WE HOPE YOUR NEW YEAR START? ON A CHEERFUL NOTE AND HOLDS THE TUNE ALL THROUGH 1949. Suwannee Store C. S. MELVIN, Mgr. AThei nw ly scent o the Spirit of Chntntas. It s Sthat spirt ,at u,, i wi' for S .v' all the joys ,,d blessings of S ,/.'Y, Yuletide season. THE LEADER SHOE SHOP Plumbing GENERAL PLUMBING REPARV SEWER CLEANING and REPAIR SERVI. W. BRODNAX PHONES 268 OR 11 Title Insurance Real Estate Loans ABSTRACTS OF TITLE TOMLINSON ABSTRACT COMPANY, Inc. Telephone 364 Agent: Title & Trust Company of Florida FRIENDS AT- LeHARDY'S BAR K COMPLETE SERVICE WE HANDLE ALL TYPES OF INSURANCE FIRE LIFE CASUALTY BONDS 7k We recommend fire Insurance because its easy to start a fire BUCK ALEXANDER Here's the International Trained engine ing, expert who turns out top-flight jobs in he's our shop. When we say International paid Trained, we mean trained in the best tenai a!d latest servicing and repair practices to k< according to International engine re- profi building methods. We mean he's an engi. expert in the use of International de- ly. C si,,ned and approved machines for test- putti M. G. LEWIS & SONS GARAGE repairing and reconditioning. And out 'to make money for you! He's to hold your operating and main- nce costs to a minimum. His job is eep your trucks in shape to roll up table mileage ... recondition truck nes completely, economically, quick. 2ome in and talk to us today about ng his skill to work for you. Phone 6 Monument Ave. Port St. Joe, Florida I iNIRNATIL LI- d 31 Im THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY,.FLORIDA FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1943, PAGE TEN |