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HELP PROMOTE PORT ST. JOE BY JOINING THE JUNIOR 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, DECEMBER 31, 1948 NUMBER 14 Mrs. Nell Mitchell Takes Top Prize In Cash Distribution All Awards, With Exception of $25, Remain In Community After three months of expectant waiting, residents of Port St. Joe and neighboring communities gath- ered on Reid Avenue opposite the postoffice at 4 p. m. Christmas Eve to hold their breath as $1000 in cash awards (a profit-sharing plan inaugurated by local merchants) were made. The names were drawn by little 4-year-old Sarah Kathryn Cumbie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Cumbie, and, after being handed to Jake Belin, who emceed the pro- ceedings, were inspected by J. T. Campbell, M. K. Hurlbut, Clarence Pridgeon, Wayne Buttram, Emmett Daniell, Robert Bellows and Durel Brigman, members of the Retail Merchants Association, who acted as judges. A hush of expectancy hung over the crowd as the first ticket was drawn for the top award of $500, and breaths were released in a huge sigh as Belin announced that Mrs. Nell Mitchell was the lucky individual (Mrs. Mitchell was in Milton visiting her parents at the- time and was informed, by telegraph that she had fallen heir to ,the $500). The winner had made a pur- chase at the Quality Grocery. The $200 award went to Mrs. B. F. Daughtry on a purchase from Rich's Curb Market, and she was right on hand to receive two crisp $100 bills from Vic Anderson. The two $50 awards went to Mrs. Ferrell Allen on a purchase from Roche's Gulf Investment Co., and (Continued on page 8) Scooter-Car Crash Fatal To R. Bailey Dies At Hospital From Injuries Re- ceived Week Previously Funeral services were held Sat- urday (Christmas Day) from the Comforter Funeral Home with the Rev. S. J. Allen officiating, for Rob- ert Britton Bailey, who died Christ- mas Eve at the municipal hospital from injuries received the previous Saturday night when the car being driven by Charles Deckard collided with the scooter he was riding to work at the paper mill from his home at Beacon Hill. Interment was in Magnolia Cemtery at Apa- lachicola. Pallbearers were Denver Miller, W. D. Jones, Rush Chism, I. C. Lupton, E. B. Young and Curtis OBrian. It is understood that Deckard's car passed over Bailey's body after he was thrown from the scooter. .He was immediately rushed to the hospital by Deckard, but failed to regain consciousness during the week he was there. Bailey, 40 years of age, a native of Pennsylvania, is survived by his wife, Caline, and two children, Da- vid 5, and Brenda 8, of Beacon Hill; his mother, Mrs. Marion B. Bailey of Hollis, L. I.; one brother, Alex- ander C. Bailey of Atlanta, Ga., and a sister, Mrs. L. S. Martz of De- troit, Mich. Holiday Guest Maurice Fain of Bainbridge, Ga., was the guest of Miss Carolyn Baggett during the holidays. Santa Claus Gets Rousing Reception On Annual Visit Passes Out Gifts To Some 1200 Cheering and Happy Kiddies A throng of at least a thousand kiddies and about half that num- ber of adults gave Santa Claus a rousing welcome Thursday after- noon of last week on his annual visit to Port St. Joe, sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce. Old Saint Nick arrived at the gayly lighted tree 'aboard the city fire truck accompanied by a large truck loaded with bags of candy, fruits, nuts and toys, which were distributed to the youngsters by Mr. Claus and his two helpers, Jake Belin and George Tapper. . Bringing the Yule spirit to the assembled throng, members of the high school band under the direc- tion of Bandmaster C. F. Harrison, played a number of Christmas carols. After passing out some 1000 bags at the tree on Reid Avenue, Santa and his helpers went to the colored quarters and made the youngsters there a happy crowd. , All in all, it was an enjoyable oc- casion-not only for the youngsters but for the adults as well--and the Junior C. of C. is to be congratu- lated for its efforts in putting on this annual Santa Claus Day with its. resultant development.. of a friendly and happy holiday atmos- phere. St. Joe High Band All Set To Play At Warren Inaugural Plans have been completed for seriding the local high school band to the inauguration of Governor Fuller Warren in Tallahassee next Tuesday, with school buses to be used for transporting the students. The St. Joe band, under the di- rection of C. F. Harrison, will be among the 50 bands participating in the mammoth inaugural parade. HOME AT BEACON HILL CONSUMED BY FLAMES The Port St. Joe fire department was called out at 2:45 a. m. Satur- day in response to a phone call from Beacon Hill, where the dwell- ing of Mr. and Mrs. Angus Rhames was completely destroyed by fire. Mrs. Rhames and several of their ten children were in Frink at the time. visiting relatives. All of their household goods and personal pos- sessions were destroyed, including a Christmas basket delivered that day by the Moose lodge. The lodge immediately made up another huge basket for the relief of the ,burned- out family. Spend Christmas In Milton Mr. and Mrs. Tom Mitchell and children spent Christmas in Milton with Mr. Mitchell's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wade Mitchell, and Mrs. Mitchell's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Payne. Spend Christmas In Georgia Mr. and Mrs. George W. Cooper and Mrs. Clyde Gentry and sons spent Christmas in Ocklocknee, Ga., with relatives. Visit In Pensacola Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Williams and children were visitors Tuesday in Pensacola with Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Tripp and family. City Commission Sets Tax Levy At 23 Mills Same Rate As Previous Year; Will Raise $40,000 In Revenues The city commission has set the 1948 tax rate at 23 mills, the same figure as last year, which will raise approximately $40,000 on an as- sessed valuation of $1,746,000. Of the ampunt derived from the taK, $12,600 goes to interest and sink- ing funds. Budget for the ensuing year was set up by the commission as fol- lows: Street paving, $12,000; police department, $10,000; executive de- partment, $2,300; scavenger depart- ment, $9,500; street lights, $1,200; fire department, $5,200; legal ex- penses, $500; office, $4,600; street maintenance, $15,000; park -main- tenance $3,500; audit, $600; con- tingencies, $500; short time debts, $8,400; hospital, $6,000; baseball park, $5,000; interest on municipal building bonds, $3,600. Balance of the estimated budget will be derived from licenses, fines and forefitures and taxes on utili- ties, amusements, cigarets and pe- troleum products. WATCH NIGHT SERVICES A watch service will be held to- night at the Baptist Church under sponsorship of the Baptist Train- ing Union, beginning at 10:30. All interested are cordially invited to attend. A watch night service will also be held at 11 o'clock this evening at the Presbyterian Church. Re- freshments will be served after the service and everyone is cordially invited. "Begin the new year with prayer,' urges Rev. S. J. Allen, pas- tor of the church. Holiday Visitors Miss Alma Daughtry of Washing- ton, D. C., and Sam Bruno of Vir- ginia were guests during the holi- days of the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Daughtry. Postmaster Reports Largest Xmas Mails Praises Patrons for Co-operation In Wrapping and Early Mailing Postmaster H. A. Drake reports the largest Christmas mails ever handled here and wishes to thank the public for its fine co-operation during the Yule period. For the past several years the Christmas mails throughout the na- tion have increased considerably, and early mailing by the public each year has been urged by the postoffice department. Mr. brake states it was this early mailing that helped to prevent his force becoming swamped, as was the case at some of the larger postof- fices, and better preparation of parcels as to packing, wrapping and tieing was noticeable. He added that while the postof- fice here is not equipped with a metered postmarking machine, the stamp sales records indicate that some 56,000 Christmas cards were mailed at the office. He estimates a somewhat lesser number were re- ceived in incoming mails. Although the nearby Highland View postoffice was established as an independent office January 1, 1947, and is now serving many fam- ilies formerly patrons of the local office, the gross postal receipts at Port St. Joe are expected to ex- ceed the 1946 figures by several hundred dollars, which is an indi- cation that our city is showing a steady growth. Takes Over Cafe Mrs. Ferrell Allen Wednesday took over Gene's Cafe adjoining the A & P Store and will operate it in future. She invites the public and her many friends to drop in, even if it's only for a cup of java. Guests From Georgia Mr. and Mrs. Ben Sellers of Daw- soil, Ga., are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Hudson. The old year is breathing out its last hours in a hush of expectancy. But in that quiet we know that there are horns waiting to be sounded, bells waiting to be rung, hearts waiting to be lifted with bright new hopes. May 1949 be a happy New Year for. you! THE STAR THE STAR Dr. J. R. Norton Dies Suddenly of Heart Attack Is Stricken At Wewahitchka While In Attendance On Dr. Thos. Meriwether Services were held here yester- day at the Presbyterian Church for Dr. J. R. Norton who died early Wed- nesday morning at Wewathitchka following a heart attack. Rev. S. J. Allen conducted the services and pallbearers were members of thd Port St. Joe Kiwanis Club. 'The body was taken to his home in Har- rison, Ark., for interment. Dr. Norton, 38 years of age at the time of his death, had been practic- ing in Port St. Joe for the past 10 years and had made a host of close friends. He had been attending Dr. Thos. Meriwether in Wewahitchka for some time past and had made a call at the Meriwether home Tues- day evening. It is understood that he was stricken while attending Dr. Meriwether and passed away before the arrival of Dr. Anderson of this city, who had been called to ad- minister to him. The body was taken to a Panama City mortuary and was brought to this city at noon yesterday, with services being held at 3:30 o'clock. Dr. Norton is survived by his mother, Mrs. Mary Norton of Har- rison, Ark.; a young son and daugh- ter, also of Harrison; three bro- theri, Dennis '..:: ... .::, Oknlm Clyde of Harrison, Ark., and Woody of Harbison, Okla, and two sisters, Gussie and Sue, both of Harrison. Deceased was an active member of the Port St. Joe Kiwanis Club, of which he was past president, and had served the past year as lieu- tenant-governor of 'District Two of Kiwanis. Moose Bring Cheer To 68 Families of County Organization Expresses Thanks To Those Who Aided In Work The local Moose Lodge brought Christmas cheer into 68 homes in Gulf county this year when they distributed baskets of food, fruits, clothing and toys to needy families. For several months the lodge had been staging benefits of various kinds to raise money for .the pur- chase of foodstuffs and clothing for the baskets and 'this, with dona- tions of food, clothing and toys from local citizens and business houses, was distributed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day by lodge members. The lodge, through the columns of The Star, desires to express its thanks to the merchants and citi- zens of Port St. Joe for their as- sistance in this worthy project. COMMISSION CALLS FOR BIDS ON COURT HOUSE ADDITION The board of county commission- ers of Gulf county are calling for bids on an addition to the court house and jail at Wewahitchka to cost between $20.000 and $22,000, the bids to be opened at 10 a. m. February 8, 1949. Cost of the project will be .paid off by a four-year levy not to ex- ceed five mills on all taxable prop- erty in the county. In Texas On Business. Alfred Joines left Christmas Day for Houston, Texas, on a two week business trip. ,~ ~~ -~- THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA %~ 9~~W ~ - Social Activities Personals -- Clubs MYRTICE 0. SMITH, Editor. - Churches - PHONE 51 Reception Wednesday Evening Honors Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Howell On 25th Wedding Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Donald Birath were hosts Wednesday evening, Decem- ber 29, at a reception held at Hotel St. Joe honoring the latter's par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Howell, on their twenty-fifth wedding anni- versary. The banquet room where the guests were entertained was attrac- tively decorated with silver bells and the mantel held a beautiful ar- rangement of white gladioli and asters,'flanked by tall white tapers in silver holders. The lace-covered table, holding the huge punch bowl, was adorned with silver decora- tions and tall white tapers in silver holders. In an adjoining room the gift table was laden with many lovely and appropriate gifts mark- HELLO, WORLD! Mr. and Mrs. James A. Otom of Highland View announce the birth' of a daughter, Sandra Joy, on Sun- day, December 26. Mr. and Mrs. James C. Oliver of Warner Robbins, Ga., announce the birth of a son, Gene Lamar, on Monday, December 27. (All births occurred at the Port St. Joe Municipal Hospitql) Visitors From Alabama Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Otts and chil- dren and Mrs. Mary Sexton of Brownsville, Ala., are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Sexton at their home at Kenney's Mill. Spends Week-end With Father Miss Alma PT.-p. of Jacksonville spent the week-end here as the guest of her father, W. 0. Peters. Tussy Wind and Weather Lotion Regular $1 size...now only 50, large $2 size...now $1 all prices plus fax soothes rough, chapped hands creamy-smooth...fragrant softens skin from head to toe protects against weather exposure guards against complexion dryness doubles as a make-up foundation -' Come in or phone today Sale for limited time only! Miller's Drug Store ing this silver anniversary. Miss Edwina Howell, Mrs. S. L. Barke and Mrs. William Shores rendered appropriate music during the eve- ning. Assisting in serving, presiding at the register and over the gift table were friends and fellow mefibers of the J. A. M. Club and Ordter ogf Easter Star. Dainty cakes, candies and .punch were served to the more than 75 friends who called dic'in' the eve- ning to pay their i .~- ,irs to .the honorees. Out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Erbie Rowell of Panama City and Mr. and Mrs. William Shores and Miss Marilyn Barber of Cot- tondale. MISS JOYCE SEXTON HOSTESS AT CHRISTMAS EVE PARTY The home of Miss Joyce Sexton at Kenney's Mill was the scene of a lovely Christmas Eve party when she entertained about fifty of her .friends and also honored her house guest, Miss Gwen Clark of Pasca- goula, Miss. The home was attrac- tively decorated in the Yule theme. After various forms of enteirtain- ment had been enjoyed, the hos- tess served dainty Christmas sand- wiches, fruitcake and cokes to her - guests. On departing for their respective homes, all voted it a lovely party and wished the hostess a merry Christmas. GIBSONS HONORED ON 52ND WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Mr. andPMrs. T. S. Gibson were honored Christmas Eve with an an- niversary birthday dinner given by Mrs. C. L. Gibson, the occasion be- ing the 52nd wedding anniversary of the honorees and the 77th birth- day of Mr. Gibson. The dinner was highlighted by a three-tier anniver- sary cake and a beautiful birthday cake bearing 77 candles. Enjoying this occasion with Mr. and Mrs. Gibson were the C. L. Gib- son family, the C. R. Smith family, the James Wise family, Mrs. Med- well Hill and Miss Joan Clenny. ENTERTAIN FOR HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF '47 Mrs. James Wise and Miss Peggy Wise were joint hostesses Tuesday evening, December 21, at the form- er's home, when they entertained members of the class of 1947 of the Port St.'Joe high school. Gifts were exchanged, Christmas carols sung and reminiscing of days gone by enjoyed. Sandwiches, brownies,, candies and punch were served by the hostesses to their guests. REBEKAHS INITIATE THREE INTO ORDER Melody Rebekah Lodge No. 22 held an initiation service Wednes- day evening of last week at their lodge room in the Masonic building at which time three candidates, J. M. Harris and Mrs. Estelle Griffin of Wewahitchka and Watson Smith of this city, received the degrees of the order. After the ceremony, refreshments were served to all present. Spend Week-end In Mississippi Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Fairley and I son P. B. Jr., spent the week-end in Moss Point and Ocean Springs, Miss., with relatives and friends. Visiting Son and Family Mrs. C. J. Buttram of Cottondale is the guest this week of her son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Buttram. SUNDAY SERVICES o We hail it : 0 . "t o. with the spirit ''1j of sincere good fellowship. 8t} Homes Plumbing MASTER PLUMBERS Phone 399 Port St. Joe PAEGF TWO At the Churches HIGHLAND VIEW METHODIST Bayview Church Loyd W. Tubib; Pastor 10:00 a. m:n-Morning worship. Church school following worship service. CATHOLIC SERVICES Mass is held at St. Joseph's Chapel the first Sunday of each month at 8 a. m. Second third and fourthh .Sundays at 10:15 a. m METHODIST CHURCH Loyd W. Tubb, Pastor 9:45 a. m.-Church school. 11:00 a. m.-Morning worship. 6:30 p. mn.-Youth Fellowship. 7:30 p. m.-Eveningworship. 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:-F":,-R.ipr-t rarifin- Union. *Prayer service Wednesday eve- nings at 7:30 o'clock. BEACbN HILL PRESBYTERIAN 4:00 p. im.-Worship service. 3:00 p. m.-Sunday school. KENNEY'S MILL BAPTIST Rev. W. B. Holland, Pastor 10:00 a. in.-Bible school for all. 11:00 a. m.-Morning worship. 6:00 p. m.-B. T. U. 7:30-Evening 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 7:30 a. m.-Holy communion. 9:45 a. m.-Sunday school. 11:00 a. m.-Morning prayer and sermon.. Send The Star to a. friend. SPort 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. FRIDAY NITE 11:10 P. M. MONDAY and TUESDAY -.. ... U .M ,. January 3 and 4 NEW YEAR'S EVE LATE SHOW! JOE PALOOKA in - "FIGHT NG MAD"' Saturday New Year's Day ROOTIN', T00TIN' FUN! --- Also --- CARTOON and SERIAL Dangers of the Canadian Mounted Police SUNDAY, JANUARY 2 w SANU W&n.'eI COtR[y JoaNne PAGE --- Plus - Latest March of Time "White Collar Girls" NEWS and SPORT WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5 LOVE arid.TOUCHDOWNS! ---- Plus --- SPORT and First Chapter of NEW SERIAL "Dick Tracy Returns" THURSDAY and FRIDAY January 6 and 7 JIIIS of HOME Tom Drake. Edmund Gwenn Janet Leigh :lassie' LAST TIMES TODAY! 3 ...... W U U~W E~E B U U EU ~W U U U ~ U WW UU4 lrlm-x I vv METHODIST ME.NS CLUB Ei'ECTS )EW OFFICERS The Mep's Club ,of the Methodist Church miet Tuesday evening at the church for its "regular meeting with the president, J. Lamar Mn- ler, presiding. Following the business of finish- ing up the year's'work, officers for' the ensuing year were elected as follows: Fennon Talley, president; J. L. Temple, vice-president; Cliff Colley, treasurer; Wayne Buttram, secretary. Plans were made for '49, and on the fourth Tuesday in Janucry the new officers will be installed and take over their respective duties. FIVE NEW MEMBERS INITIATED INTO R. A. The Junior R. A. boys of the Bap- tist Church met Monday, Decem- ber 20, for their regular meeting, at which time five new members were initiated into the union, being W. L. Smith Jr., H. B. Henderson,. Douglas Walters, Alvin Johns and Julian Johns. Luther Cardin was guesst speaker for the group at this time. Last. Monday the boys, accom- Ir FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31, 194 panie and the ancient cemetery, each boy; carrying a lunch and all enjoying a picnic. Home From Holiday Visit Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Howell re- turned home Tuesday night f rom Lyons, Ga., where they visited rela- tives during the holidays. Here From Savannah Mrs. C. C. Taunton and son Pierce of. Savannah, Ga., are the guests during the holiday season of Mr. and Mrs. Roy "Bud" Gaskin. 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 -- IIIIII IIIIIi llll ll lllllll il lllli lllfjillnllf ll lll i11ii iiiii I l ,llll111111111111111llll11111111Willl111111 [111lll111111lIllllllit MEMORIAL LIBRARY CHURCH OF CHRIST Open Tuesdays and Saturdays SERVICES 3:00 p. m. to 5:30 p. m. Sunday Afternoon 3:30 One Year Membership $1.00 At the Parish House 0 CONGREGATIONAL SINGING CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR Sermon By Saturday: 9:30 to 10:30 a. m. J. LEO PATTON Entertainment Refreshments A Cordial Invitation To Attend Fee 10c Per Child Is Extended the Public illl -I-lU llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllillllllllli- Uli ll.l -1!.lllll!ll-llllllllllllllllllllllll9llllllillllillllillllll ...... =-a -, ^e 6 8 8 *j *** e r 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 44. 4. 0 44. This is a good time, we think, to pledge ourselves to better serving you. We appreciate past favors and hope to merit your, continued good will. FLORIDA BANK AT PORT ST. JOE MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION 10 YEARS AGO From the Files of The Star Ask Loan for Hospital The city commissioners at their meeting Tuesday night voted unan- imously to file the necessary appli- cation papers with the WPA for a loan to construct a $50,000 hospital here capable of accommodating 30 patients. Mayor Sharit stated that the sponsor's share of $26,422 had been assured, together with $15,000 for necessary equipment, and that the project would not cost the city one red cent. Upon this assurance, Commissioners B. W. Eells and B. A. Pridgeon gave their consent to the filing of the application. WPA Grant for Sewing Rooms President Roosevelt, on Decem- ber 23, approved a WPA project in the amount of $23,307 to maintain and operate the sewing rooms in Gulf county for the ensuing year. Budget Compiled; Tax Rate Set The tax rate for the city of Port St. Joe was set at 61/2 mills for the coming year by the city commis- sion, based upon a total assessed valuation of $1,585,000, which will raise $10,300 in revenues. The bud- get, as approved, is as follows: Po- lice department, $3900; scavenger department, $1990; executive de- partment, $2120; fire department, $456; street lights, $900; office ex- penses. $412; legal expenses, $300; general salaries, $360; street main- tenance. $2760; public improve- ments, $3000; contingencies, $1500. River Development May Aid City Advocates of waterway develop- ment are seeking federal approval of a $25,000,000 project for the Chattahoochee River to develop it for transportation purposes as well as for the production of hydroelec- tric power. Should the federal gov- ernment approve the plan, it would aid materially in the development of Port St. Joe, the logical outlet to the Gulf through the intracoastal canal. Visitors From Macon Mr. and Mrs. David Hinote of Macon, Ga., spent a few days here during the Yule season with the former's sister and family, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Lyons. Send The Star to a friend. A/w e/eat 1949 May your year be blessed by threes: Happy Days! Fruitful Days! Friendly Days! ST. JOE MOTOR COMPANY Phone 37 Sales F 0 R D Service Port St. Joe, Florida Buck Alexander Insurance Agency Have Host of Holiday Guests Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Jones of Ken- ney's Mill had as their guests dur- ing the Christmas holiday their son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. E. "Casey" Jones of Jacksonville; their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Evans of Mattoon. Ill.; Mr. Evans' mother and sister, Mrs. E. E. Evans and Miss Dena Evans of Indianapolis, Ind. Miss Dora Helen Jones, who had been visiting her sister, Mrs. Evans, in Mattoon, returned to her home here after a visit of several weeks in the North. * We Now Serve DRAFT BEER ' ST JOE BAR PHONE 114 PORT ST. JOE, FLA. , PaHOmE am. 11 PO m Rm T ST OE, FLA. Wimico Lodge OPERATED BY MR. AND MRS. 'KID' DEAN ---- SPECIALIZES IN----- SEA FOODS STEAKS CHICKEN DINNERS Accommodations for Fishing Parties Whiskey Beer Wine Dancing The Tattler Published Weekly By BOYLES DEPARTMENT STORE Port St. Jo*, Florida b Featuring "Tips From Aeroes Our Counter To Wiu Shopperi" Vol. Ill Friday, December 31, 1948 No. 21 Mr- Ig ta ' DEAR SHOPPERS: New Year better prepared than While we're taking inventory of ever before. We've been making merchandise we find ourselves plans for months for 1949. New counting other assets which are and interesting things will happen neither seasonable or perishable, here during this year. Progress in . Your patronage, goodwill and the past paves the way for greater friendship has made us very happy progress in the future. Savings you this year more too, it have made here mean greater say- has made 1948 Boyles Department ings in the future. Pleasant shop- Store's greatest year in Port St. ping youve had here will be even Joe. Humbly and sincerely we ex- more pleasant in the future. We press our heartfelt thanks and deep look forward with faith, hope and appreciation to you, our customers pleasure. We are grateful for this and friends. We've made an honest opportunity to render a service to effort to serve you to the best of you, our customers and friends. We our ability. We know we have pledge anew our very best efforts made mistakes and failed to please in your behalf, as well as our own. you at times. but we shall try to We expect only a return commen- use these mistakes to promote bet- surate with faithful service ren- ter service to you in the future. dered. We solicit your continued The years we've had the privilege patronage on this merit only. of serving you have been filled with We, at Boyles, join in wishing all rich experiences which we believe a Happy and Prosperous New Year. will prove to be mutually beneficial Yours On the Line for 1949, in the future. We approach the R. GLENN BOYLES. Phone 252 Port St. Joe, Florida 0 .'*e@es *s s*es*@ .-..4 FIDAY. DECEMBER 31, 1948' r THE STAR, PORT ST. JOIE, GUVi COUNTY, FLORIDA PAGE THREE r i .. **"r- THE STAR Published Every Friday at 306 Williams Avenue, Port St. Joe, Fla., by The Star Publishing Co. W. S. SMITH, Editor Entered as second-class matter, December 10, 1937, at the Postofice, Port St. Joe, Fla.. under Act of March 3, 1879. SUBSCRIPTION INVARIABLY PAYABLE IN ADVANCE One Year....... $2.00 Six Months....... $1.0O -.4 Telephone 51 TO ADVERTISERS-In case of eiror or omissions in adver- tisements, the publishers do not hold themselves liable for damages further than amount received for such advertisement. 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 word is lost; the printed word remains. Our Country Right or Wrong THE "NEW" YEARt The New Year will be a repetition of old ex- periences, a re-enforcement of old laws, a reaf- firmation of another common saying which is that human nature changes little and human re- lationships are much the same today as they were when the first philosophical writer first set his chisel to' work on the stone tablets whereon were written the observations and records of that far-off time when the human race first began to discover the antiquity of the planet and the uri- swerving laws that govern it. We enter upon the New Year, to be sure, but in it we shall be responsive to the same forces as heretofore. We will be rewarded as we put ourselves into harmony with divine statutes and punished as we disregard them. There are but two lamps by which our feet may be guided- those of experience and conscience. If we profit by one and hearken to the other, we shall avoid many of the pitfalls that lie ahead-the same old pitfalls, in the same old places, hidden in the The Low Down from Willis Swamp Editor The Starr: I see where in that there check -up on loyalty to our fare land that 2,110,521 govt. employes have bin foundd above suspicion. Sumpin like 619 resigned when the check up got a-goin'. The remaining' 4756 are ain't sitting' so pritty-they are in IIIlI IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIImnm IIIIIIIIIIIIIIiiIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllilI FOR EVERYONE e IN THIS' i GREAT i COMMUNITY. 0 ST. JOE ELECTRIC SHOP fer more study. But the main same old manner. If we play the game in accord with the rules laid down by that "still, small warning voice within," we shall escape the old retributions for the same old errors that men and women have been making for thousands of years. GOVERNMENT AS A PRICE FIXE14 There is much to be said both for and against the government's direct support of agricultural prices, which makes it impossible for them to, fall below a prescribed level. But, whether you ate for or against the policy, you should under- stand the influence it has on keeping the cost of food, along with some other commodities, high. The government recently spent $82,000,000 to hold up egg prices-and disposed of the eggs it bought at a loss of over* $24,000,000. Early in the year it bought potatoes at $2.75 per hundred pound bag and sold them back to farmers for almost nothing, with the stipulation that they could not be used for human, consumption: It bought large quantities of raisins and honey to keep the price high. And it has spent hundreds of millions to prevent major farm crops, such as grains and cotton, from falling in price below a fixed level. Price support will be continued under Pres- dent Truman's administration, as everybody but the eventual consumer favors it. However, those who blindly blame processors, manufacturers and their home town retailers for gouging the public should realize how potent an influence it is on the cost of living-particularly on the ne- cessities of life. So, next time you go into your grocery store and feel like denouncing the owner as a burglar or a second Jesse James, keep that in mind. The government is the most powerful price fixer there is. Funny thing about "civilization," it's a tough baby-no matter what comes along, it always gets over it eventually. point in my ree- serch today ain't on the loyalty questshun of 2,110,521, it's on the questshun, of where in Sam Hill kin Uncle Sam find places to put 210,521 and have 'em earn their salt. We're a sorry lot iffen it takes that meny govt. folks to keep us in line. But whether we want these guys to look after us or not, it cuts no ice. There they are on the payroll. And jist last week I got in the mail a list of 415 pamphlets fer the farmer and his wife-all of 'em A steady flow of happy days all through the New Year is our wish for you. !;9 Quality Grocery and Market turned out by them slide rule am- atours up there in the agriculture department. It's a kind of a insult," I calls it. Sendin' me 415 booklets. as iffin I wuz none to alert or able to run my own shebang. I resents it. And these here expensive' and excess govt. employes who've taken us by the hand, as. iffen we were simple, to lead us to the Promised Land, they aint nowhere near the w-^w sw- w front gate-Utopia and that there goldun entrance still ain't nowhere in site. Yours with the low down, JO SERRA. Not What It Seems Our attention has been called to a couple of lines in the story last week on the Moose turkey shoot. We said, "Sixteen lucky individuals staggered happily home from the shoot bearing beautiful gobblers." . Does sound odd, doesn't ijt? However, the marksmen had hAd nothing to drink, we merely meat that they, were staggering undey the weight of those fat turkeys. Now A Sergeant We note in changing the address of Carl Guilford, who is with the air force in Alaska, that he has been promoted from corporal to sergeant. It pays to advertise try it! )- We Sense... a New Year filled with plenty of good things for the people of' this community. We're happy and | pro ud to be a part of it. Best wishes! B. E. PARKER EDD. C. PRIDGEON - Sheriff County Tax Collector GEORGE CORE MRS. C. G. RISH Clerk of Circuit Court Supervisor of Registration J. E. PRIDGEON SAMMY PATRICK County Judge County Tax Assessor ALL ALBOARD 0l(14( FOR THE /I We want our wish of I//// nodl I ink tn travel with A rv, s,-, A year V brimming with, material and spiritual good things for you. MILLER'S DRUG STORE I ffiflfililii FRIDAY, D.ECEMBER 31, 1948 THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA PAGE FOUR THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORrDA 'There's a gay carnival ^^^1rit abroad in the land, poised on. the brink of the New Year, As the S annals of its pages are recorded.' we,.tiust they w 11 contain a- sagli of peace an: aind x t .ieitij. GULF SERVICE STATION A. R. TOMLINSON Cleveland Farm Clubs To Train At Marianna Twelve Cleveland Indian farm clubs and about 400 minor league players will be concentrated at Marianna for spring training next year, according to a press dispatch. Officials expect the former army air base to be in readiness by March 10, when the first groups arrive for a six-week period of in- struction. Hank Greenberg will su- pervise the training program. The following teams will partici- pate in the training program: Class A-Wilkes Barre, Pa., and Dayton, Ohio. Class B-Spartanburg, S. C., and Harrisburg, Pa. Class' C-Burlington, Iowa, and Pittsfield, Mass. Class D-Green Bay, Wis., Ba- tavia, N. Y., Union City, Tenn., Iola, Kan., Cordele, Ga., and Strouds- burg, Pa. Power Superintendent At Mill We've just discovered that M. B. Graham of Plymouth, N. C., about a month or so back, took over the position as power superintendent at the paper mill, replacing S. L. Towery, who lis now with the Ray- onier Corporation at Fernandina. Advertising doesn't cost, it PAYS! Tliere's a .V .h Year dawnmig - year Whi:h, ic trust, will lhlt in store for You and yours htaih, happiness and pospentv m un. bounded meanmre. l. ; " .-VI i k '\ LeHARDY'S BAR and - FRANK'S BAR S~.i~m2mii~SB A YEAR CHOCK FULL OF THE BEST OF EVERY- THING IS OUR NEW YEAR WISH FOR YOU. GULF HARDWARE AND SUPPLY COMPANY MAY YOUR TABLE BE FILLED WITH GOOD FOOD AND YOUR HOURS WITH WORTHWHILE DEEDS ALL THROUGH THE YEAR __ THAT LIES AHEAD. Eostin's Dcpartment Store In the traditional carnival atmosphere of.New Year's Eve, we pause at the . magic stroke of 12 to turn the leaf on Young Mr. 1949. \ A"" i.y *; .-:.":..3... i i. ': ..: For all of you, on this joyous occasion, we wish happiness and prosperity in the coming year. St. Joe Paper Company 1 1 .7 rr;rPa~tss~est~ FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1948 PAGE FIVE THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor Bill: Enclosed you will find check for $2.00 as down payment on a three months' subscription at $127.15. I can't pay all this at once during Christmas, since I have to pay Santa Claus. I can't afford to miss The Star, since it is my only way of keeping check on my friends in good old St. Joe. Port St. Joe can truthfully claim the friendliest peo- ple in the world. We sure miss them. Give our regards to the wife, and here's wishing you and her and all our friends there a Very Merry Christmas. OPP MOORE, DeFuniak Springs. .9' The successful merchant passes through three stages: (1) Adver- tising (2) selling (3) retiring. NEW LEASE . on security can be yours in a worthwhile career with the new U. S. Army and U. S. Air Force. Steady employment. Job training. Free re- tirement plan. Educational advant- ages. For the ladies, a career in the WAC or WAF. Your recruiter is eager to tell you the full story. See him now at 210 Harrison Avenue, Panama City, Fla. A new lease on your life. Recruiting officer in Port St. Joe at postoffice each Thursday and Friday. Bounds' Visit Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bounds and daughter of Macon, Ga., visited here Monday with Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Lawson and other friends. Time whirls on in its inexorable flight. We trust the New Year will see all your most cherished Good Health Good Cheer Good Friends Good Fortune- May that be your lot in the Coming year. hopes come true. HAPPY NEW YEAR! COMFORTER FUNERAL HOME We're hoping for a.- few more smiles for '9a all of us as we look . forward to another year with you 9 ., 9,77/ ROCHE'S GULF INVESTMENT COMPANY COUki 15 GOM catiitt5 to exteU4 besf wishes lot C HAPPY NEW YEAR This is the time, old friends meet, so we re in line to wish you well. Wee hope the coming year brings fulfillment of your fondest hopes. St. Joe Lumber & Export Company YOUNG'S FOOD STORE Kenny Mercantile Company To ALL OUR FRIENDS i WW"aasoB~is PAGE SIX FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31, 194&. f~_#tt~F~'~-PP"'P~-~~ Fr IA .....H R. .P .. ST JO. CO Y Star Classified Ads Bring Quick Results At Small Cost! -SAV'E 2150 : On Innersprings and Box Springs * We make any kind of Mattress, Venetian Blinds, * Awnings (canvas, redwood or aluminum). Rug Cleaning DIXIE MATTRESS COMPANY L. J. "Red" Herring, Mgr. Next To Brooks Sporting Goods PHONE 223 EASY CREDIT 4 0 0 0 0 4 s4t*e *so..*AweS I I 4 4 4 4 0 0 w wVq I There are more riches in 9 the simple, joyous arrival of a New Year than any golden coffers can hold. We choose some of them for you in 1949-health, i B peace of mind, security and the love and respect 7 of your friends. In short, a HAPPY NEW YEAR. J. Lamar Miller's Standard Station and Bulk Plant Warren Names County Supporters As Colonels Eighteen Persons From Gulf Will Serve Oh Staff During Term Governor- Elect Fuller Warren has announced the names of those chosen to serve on his official staff during his four-year tenure of of- fice, an on the list are 18 of his staunch Gulf county supporters. Members of his staff, chosen from close personal friends and politi- cal supporters, will hold the honor- ary rank of lieutenant colonel in the state militia. In forming his staff, Warren em- phaisized that because of the ex- pense involved, no official uniforms will be worn, but instead, each member will be furnished with an arm band designating that he is an officer on the governor's staff. This insignia will be worn at all official state functions. Those named to the' official gov- ernor's staff from Gulf county, and who are planning to journey to Tal- lahassee for the inauguration next Tuesday are George Tapper, Mrs. SBasil E. Kenney, Charlie McClellan, Fred Maddox, Harry McKnight, Sol Shirey, Gene Holley, Otto Ander- son, Dr. A. L. Ward, C. G. Costin, Fritz Scheffer and Buster Owens, of Port St. Joe; Floyd Lister, Roy Rish, Dave Gaskin, C. F. Hanlon and Violet Gaskin of Wewahitchka, and E. Clay Lewis (now a resident of Panama City. The House Must've Been Crowded Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Buttram had as guests over the holidays Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Buttram and three chil- dren of Slocomb, Ala., Mrs. C. J. Buttram and Miss Blanche Buttram of Cottondale, and Mr. and Mrs. James Hubbard Jr., and two chil- dren of Rockford, Ala. Return To Home In Atlanta Mr. and Mrs. Harold Palmer and children left Wednesday to return ,to their home in Atlanta, Ga., after a visit of several days here with the former's mother and sister, Mrs. C. M. Palmer and Miss Jimmy Palmer. Spends Christmas With Daughters Jimmy Greer returned home Sun- day night from Cusetta, Ga., where he spent Christmas with his daugh- ters, Miss Judy Greer and Mrs. Frank Manuel and family, and with Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Zackry. . I This Gulf Tire can stand up to rough roads and take real punish- ment. Here's why: The Gulf Tire has a consider- ?biy stronger carcass. It's built with a new type cord and has more cord per inch in every ply. Then vulcanizing welds all plies together. They work as a unit to resist bruises. And they're inter- locked around high-tensile steel wire beads. WILL OPEN MONDAY JAN. 3 A MoPs NE SS"er Modern Self-Service FOOD LOCATED 321-323 REID AVE. O RT T. OR PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA Make plans now to visit this ultra modern food store the first shopping day in the new year. You'll be glad you did because A&P's policy of low prices every day in the week saves you money. --- WATCH FOR OUR AD NEXT WEEK--- * Less chance of blowouts and carcass failures with this tire because a double breaker strip cushions shocks. - The tire lasts longer-wears more evenly, edge to edge, for its flatter tread design spreads the wear over a wider contact area. * The 7 zigzag ribs of the Gulf Tire fight skids. Their flex- wiping Action breaks up water film on wet roads. * The 7 ribs mean there's a "riding bar" down the center of the tire. Right at the point of greatest pressure, the load rides on i ibber, not on a groove! " At high speeds, the tire runs cooler (and safer) because of a special ingredient in the rubber. * Sidewall shields protect tire against curbstone bruises * Warranty accompanies every Gulf Tire-is honored by Gulf Dealers everywhere! ST. JOE MOTOR COMPANY Phone 37 Port St. Joe, Florida ter a pleasant visit here with his day here with Mr. and Mrs. J. 0. schoolmate, Ashley Costin. Baggett. If you drive on Rough Roads- / READ THIS ABOUT THE GREAT GULF TIRE EXPECT TO START WORK' SOON ON NEW CITY HALL It is hoped by city officials that construction will begin about the middle of January on the new mu- nicipal building to be erected on the corner of Williams Avenue and Fifth Street. The work will be done by the Alabama Construction Company of Ozark, Ala., on a bid of $81,781. -4( Visits Schoolmate Andre Brewton returned to his home in Panama City Tuesday af- APPRECIATION "A friend loveth at all times"- Ps. 17:17. We wish to. thank our friends in Port St. Joe for the nice Christmas cards. We appreciate be- ing remembered so much: Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Owens, TVewahitchka. Visitors From St. Pete Mr. and Mrs. J. B1. Henning and daughter Frances of St. Petersburg were guests during the holidays of Mr. and Mrs. Pete Strange. Week-end Visitors Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Allen and sons , of Millville spent Sunday and Mon- _ ~h-lsaae~a~ sa~ba-~s~ a~P~~~e~c~%a~ara~P~g I Lc~C ~-- ~as~ ~ r-8-~a~p-l a" a THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLUAIDA PAGE SEVEN PP~nV- ECEBER31.194 .& Ah a IAUL GIVE SUBSCRIPTIONS AS GIFTS The publisher of The Star did not push the sale of subscriptions to this rag as Christmas gifts, but despite that, 16 regular subscribers gave gift subscriptions to friends and neighbors. As one of them said, "This is the best way I know of to keep from coming over and borrowing my pa- per before I get to read it." Holiday Visitors Visiting during the holidays with Mrs. Verna Smith and Miss Sara Kelly were Mr. and Mrs. Homer Cain, Miss Mamie Kelly and Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Schramm, all of Dawson, Ga. Have Guest From Alabama Mr. and Mrs. C. A. McClellan had as their guest last week-end Alex Thomas of Eufaula, Ala., a nephew of Mr. McClellan. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Saliva and daughter of Dothan, Ala., spent the week-end here with the latter's par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Cook. Have Holiday Guests Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Vanlanding- ham had as their guests during the holidays Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Cason of Crestview. Mrs. Vanlanding- hanm's father, J. A. Cason, who makes his home here, returned to Crestview with the Casons for a visit. Visit Daughters and Sisters Mrs. Carrie Amos of Panama City and Cpl. Francis Amos of Ft. Knox, Ky., were guests over tihe holidays of their daughters and sis- ters, Mrs. Carl Oliver and Mrs. Wayne Buttram anil families. Attend Norton Services R. S. Carver and son R. S. Jr., of Live Oak were here yesterday to attend the funeral services of Dr. J. R. Norton. Spend Xmnas Day In Millville Mr. and Mrs. J. 0. Baggett and the Misses Alma and Carolyn, Bag- gett spent Christmas Day with Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Allen and sons at Millville. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Star 'Want Ads Bring Quick Results At Small Cost. RATES-1% cents per word for one inser- tion (count initials and figures Is single words); minimum charge 30 cents. Addie tiosal insertions of same ad take lower rate. To eliminate bookkeeping, all ads must be paid for at time of first insertion. 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 3-room unfurnished apartment, with private bath. 1317 Long Avenue. Mrs. W. A. Johnson. 1; 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 Apartmen4ts. tf LOST AND FOUND REWARD OF $240.00 for the return of one plat- inum bracelet, containing 109 diamonds and 28 genuine blue sapphires. Return to The Star. 1-14* SPECIAL SERVICES PRESCRIPTIONS! We now have a fully qualified Registered Pharmacits 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 and Sporting Goods Co. For COMPLETE WEATHERSTRIP- PING and Insulation Service see R. M. Spillers. Phone 83. P. 0. Box 683, Port St. Joe. 12-24* Advertising doesn't cost, it PAYS! 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. 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 & A, M Port St. Joe Lodge 111, Regular meetings 2nd and 4th Fri- SG.- days each month, 8:00 p. nM. Members urged to attend; visiting brothers welcome. Fennon Talley, W. M.; G. C. Adkins, Sec. Plumbi* GENERAL PLUMBING REPAIR SEWER CLEANING and REPAIR SERVI G. 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 T O U . COMPLETE SERVICE WE HANDLE LL TYPES OF INSURANCE FIRE LIFE CASUALTY BONDS We recommend fire Insurance because its easy to start a fire BUCK ALEXANDER Inauguration Work Is Well Under Way Inaugural Platform and Parade Re- viewing Stand Near Completion The hammer and nail work for Fuller Warren's inauguration as governor, to be held at Tallahas- see, began Monday of this week and is rapidly nearing completion. A huge inaugural platform, 140 by 41 feet, capable of accommodat- ing 850 persons, is being built on the east steps of the capitol, to- gether with the reviewing stand for the big parade on January 4. Nearby, tables and other equip- ment to be used for the big free barbecue have been set up to feed an estimated 30,000 persons. There will be 40 serving lines at the 'cue, each capable of handling 500 per- sons an hour. A special corps of cooks will begin barbecuing 30,000 pounds of beef and 10,000 pounds of pork Sunday in pits covered by a huge tent loaned for the occasion by the Ringling Brothers Circus of Sarasota. Governor Caldwell will deliver his farewell address shortly after 11 o'clock, Warren will be sworn in at 12 noon, and the barbecue will start about 12:45 p. m. The parade is expected -tof get under way at 3 p. 1m. Governor Warren and his sister, Miss Alma Warren, will have open house at the governor's mansion during the afternoon, and four in- augural balls will bring the cere- monies to a close Tuesday night. MRS. NELL MITCHELL (Continued from page 1) to Mitchell Pitts on a purchase from Boyles Department Store. Awards of $25 went to Mrs. C. T. Price of Houston, Texas, on a pur- chase from Schneider's Department Store; Mrs. Jennie Mae McKinnon. on a purchase from Miller's Drug- Store; Charles Pate of Kenney's Mill, on a purchase from the St. Joe Hardware Company; E. M. Walker, on a purchase from the St. Joe Motor Company; A. V. Bate- man, on a purchase from Rich's Curb Market; Rufus Walden of Highland View, on a purchase from Boyles Department Store; Dewey Davis, on a purchase from Danleys Furniture Store, and Mrs. James Lindsay, on a purchase from the Quality Grocery and Market. This profit-sharing plan was so successful that the local merchants are considering making it an an- nual affair. --------(------* Visitors From Wewa Mrs. Alfred Joines and son Fred- die returned Monday from a visit in Wewahitchka. They were accom- panied home by Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Joines, who will also visit with Mr. and Mrs. Chauncey Costin while here. What GOES INTO A 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-us 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 Former Residents Visit Claude "Buddy" Strickland and wife of.Broxton, Ga., former resi- dents of this city, spent the holi- days here and in Highland View visiting the A. W. Thomas and Wise families and calling on old friends, all of whom were glad to see them again. Mr. Strickland is employed as head filer at the Coleman Lum- ber Company of Broxton. Recent Visitors Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Bryan of Mo- bile, Ala.. were recent guests of Rev. and Mrs. Loyd Tuhb. They were accompanied to Abbeville and Montgomery Wednesday by Loyd Bryan Tubb for a short visit. Spend Christmas Here Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Horn of Mont- gomery, Ala:, spent the Christmas week-end here with the Brooks and Creech tribes. W. L. caught up on his fishing while here. 5 V. A"' THFJOYS OF S[t,' 77 SEASON $.S 'TY WITH Y O AIL YEAR. THE LEADER SHOE SHOP Guests From Tennessee Mr. and Mrs. James Daniell and children of Winchester, Tenn., ex- pect to return to their home today after a visit of several days here with Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Daniell and other relatives. --------4---- Spending Holidays With Parents Miss Carolyn Baggett will return to Chattahoochee Sunday, where she is a member of the high school faculty, having spent the Christ- mas season here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. 0. Baggett. Guests From Tallahassee Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Drake had as their guests Wednesday Mrs. L. B. Nelson and Mrs. Homer Godwin of Tallahassee. It pays to advertise- try it! S. U-';:- looking S ,rwuarj t 1d, i coming ( yjr ittlh optimism. a rI \\. IrvU to do ,', .'; ", arid we hi d. /,yr ,u every '... ',c possible. .- - STEPHENS CASH AND CARRY Here's how to hold down the expense of truck clutch trouble. See us about factory reconditioned replacements whenever clutches show signs of wear. You get new clutch service from our reconditioned clutches, and you buy them for much less than new clutch cost. The same goes for all our reconditioned units-brake shoes, crankshafts, carburetors, generators, and Many others. Take advantage of this money-saving opportunity now. And see us for complete truck maintenance service-any make or model. M. G. LEWIS & SONS GARAGE MONUMENT AVENUE PORT ST. JOE, FLA. A SM& - - - - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1948 rHE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA PAGE EIGHT f |