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HELP PROMOTE PORT ST. JOE BY JOINING THE JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE f THE STAR "TRADE AT HOME" SPEND YOUR MONEY WITH LOCAL MERCHANTS AND GET ANOTHER SHOT AT IT "PorS St. Joe The Outlet Port for the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee Valley" VOLUME X.lI PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA, FRIDAY,. FEBRUARY 25, 1.949 NUMBER 22 'Im Engineers Ask Bids On Lock and Spillway of Woodruff Dam 'Lock Chamber To Be 450 By 82 Feet, and Spillway To Be 1584 Feet Long Plans and specifications for con- struction of the lock and fixed-crest spillway forming part of the Jim Wodruff Dam to be built on the Apalachicola River near Chattahoo- chee, were released last week to prospective bidders by the Mobile district office, Corps of. Engineers. The dam, when completed, will be composed of a fixed-crest spill- way, navigation lock, gated spill- way, hydroelectric power plant and riprap-covered earth embankment, in that order, from east to west across the river. - The contract for the lock and fixed-crest spillway will be the sec- ond construction contract on this project. The first contrast, now ,completed, was for constructing ap- proximately three-fourths of the earth embankment. The new contract will be for plac- -ing about 129,000 cubic yards of *concrete in the lock, together with lock gates and operating machin- ery, and about 124,000 cubic yards -of -concrete in the fixed-crest spill- way. The lock chamber will be 82 feet wide by 450 feet long, and the ,spillway will be 1584 feet long. Jim Woodruff Dam, located about 1000 feet downstream from the con- fluence of the Chattahoochee 'and Flint Rivers, is the first of three. :dams which have been authorized by congress for providing slack-wa- ter navigation' on the Chattahoo- chee River from its mouth to Col- umbus, Ga., and on the Flint River from its mouth to Bainbridge, Ga. 'Navigation depth from the intra- coastal waterway to' Jim Woodruff Dam is six feet 'at present 'and will be increased ultimately to nine feet. In addition to improved navigation facilities to be provided, hydroelec- tric power generating units will be installed at two of the dams, and the reservoirs are expected to pro- vide' extensive public recreational facilities. The generating capacity to be. installed at Jim Woodruff Dam will total 30,000 kilowatts and 'will furnish about 206,000,000 kilo- -watt hours of energy in an average year. Paper Mill To Resume Operations Thursday Harry Saunders, mill superinten- dent, informed The Star Tuesday that the paper mill would 'resume operations next Thursday, March 3, with maintenance crews beginning to trickle back to the plant next Monday to prepare f6r operations. The mill has been closed down since February- 2. WORK STARS ON NEW CITY BASEBALL PARK Work of pouring the foundations for the new city baseball park, to be located on city property adjoin- ing the Centennial Auditorium, was completed this week, and laying of the concrete blocks is well under way. The work is being done by city employes. It is hoped to have the park well toward completion by the time the 1949 season of the Gulf Coast League opens. Patient At Hospital Friends of Mrs. Homer Coe will learn with regret that she is a pa- tient at the municipal hospital. Bay-Gulf Scouters In Meeting Monday Date Set for Annual Camporee; , Local Troop Receives Charter Preliminary plans for the annual Boy Scout camporee, to be held on March 25 and 26 at Tyndall Field, and the presentation of its c'harey- to Troop 47 of this city, marked the monthly round table of scout' offi- cials and scouters :held here Mon- day evening at the Episcopal par- ish house. Reports of committee chairmen were received, and at this time it was announced that the annual campaign for funds had passed the two-thirds mark with more than $4000 of the $6'116 'quota already subscribed. At the conclusion of the dinner, which was prepared by J. T. Simp- son, local scoutniaster, Charles Cal- lahan, his assistant, and four mem- bers of the troop, Donald Ramsey, John 'Barrier, Bobby Lee Ramsey and Tommy Simpson. District Com- missioner Lt. Col. W. B13. Merrill opened the. meeting by calling on District Chairman Earl Boone, who in turn called for reports from Charles Lawrence, camnporee and camping chairman, Dr. Franklin H. Reeder, health and safety chair- man,- and Capt. Wayne P. Sage, leadership and training chairman, who outlined plans for the leader- ship training course to be held in Panama City March 1, 8 and 15. ' Knot tying was demonstrated by the four scouts of the local troop who had assisted in preparing the' dinner, after which Col. Merrill pre- sented the charter for Troop 47 to Scoutmaster Simspon, at the same time conferring white lanyards. on Mr. Simpson and Harry McKnight, of Cub Pack 47. Ted Childers, scout field execu- tive, stated that detailed plans and the program for the camporee will (Continued on page 7) Lenten Services At St. James' Church Children's Services Mondays; Spe- cial Services Wednesdays Next Wednesday, March 2, is ob- served by the Christian church throughout the world-as Ash Wed- nesday, the beginning of the season of Lent. Taking as an example the 40-day mat of Jesus Christ in the wilderness after His baptism, the church calls its members to a 40- day'period of careful self-examina- tion and soul--searching-a time of spiritual nourishment.. Following the time honored prac- tice of the church, Rev. Lee Gra- ham, pastor,, announces that St. James' Episcopal Church has sched- uled the following special services for the season Of Lent: Children's Lenten service on Monday afternoons at 4 o'clock. The young people of the church will conduct this service, singing in the choir, reading the lessons and lead- ing the worship. A special talk by the pastor will be addressed to the .young people. All young folks of the city are invited. Wednesday evenings at 7:30, lit- any and sermorf, with congrega- tional singing. Special services for Holy Week, April 10 to 16, will be announced later. All are welcome to these services. Spend Week-end in Macon Mr. and Mrs. Rush Chism spent last week-end in Macon, Ga., visit- ing relatives and friends County Commission Signs Away AlI Funds For Road-Bridge Work Appeals To State Road-' Depart- ment for Return of Half obf 20% 'Gas Tax Money Back in September of last year the board of'commissioners of Gulf county signed over to the state road department the county's 20% of the gasoUne tax fund for a period of two years to repay a loan from the road department of $27,000 for construction of roads in various parts of the. county.. Now the members, have awak- ened to the fact that all they have in the road anid bridge fund kitty is $4,174.17,- which must last them until the end of the fiscal year, which is September 30. Thip comes to about'. $350 a month. Which will just about pay salaries and leave nothing for construction. So. in desperation, and with a prayer iii their hearts, the. commis- sioners have appealed to the state road department to allow them to repay their loan over a period of four years, instead of two, which would give them about $500 a month from the 20% over a period of four years. ' The petition probabl-y will 'be acted on favorably, since we do not believe state road officials would. be so hard-hearted-as to turn down this pitiful plea., County Gives Generously To State Children's Home The people of Gulf .county opened their hearts in the recent drive for funds, "food and clothing for the Children's Home Society of Florida, contributing .$717.12 in cash and food and clothing to the amount of $553. Port St., Joe gave $560.12 in cash and $513 worth of .food and clothing, while Wewahitchka con- tributed $513 in cash and $40 worth of food and' clothing. Quota for the county was set at $300.. The sponsoring committee for the county was made up of Floyd Hunt, chairman;' Mrs. C. G. Costin and C. L. Morgan, vice-chairmen; Mrs. Marc Fleishel Jr., Mrs. Basil Ken- ney Jr., Mrs. Floyd Hunt, Mrs. E. C. Lewis Jr., Harry McKnight, Mrs. George McLawhon, Mrs. Basil E. Kenney, Joe Hunter, Rev. G. Hin- ton and Mrs. J. M. Griffin. _k Attends Clerk's Convention George Core, clerk of the circuit court, attended the annual clerk's convention held February 18 and 19 in Orlando. "I miet 60 clerks and all of the state comptroller's staff," said George. "I went as a rookie, but was in good hands, as W. S. Weaver, clerk of Bay county, and E. W. Bowles, clerk of Jackson. county, went along with me." Mother Passes Away Mr. and Mrs. L. J. "Red" Herring and children, Rodney Louis and Carlo Jean, returned Wednesday from Geneva, Ala., where they were called Monday due to the death of Mr. Herring's mother, Mrs. Pauline Herring. Convalescing Barbara Jo Bond is convalescing at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Hunt, after un- dergoing an operation last week'1at the municipal hospital. Grahams, Return Mrs. Lee Graham, laughter Mar- ion, and son Bill have returned from Gainesville. t Eight-County Forestry Fence Law Is Main Program Set In Motion Topic At Session of Timber Production and Conserva- tion To Be Linked With Schools A full-fledged forestry program designed to .wrap up all avenues to greater timber production and geared to an educational program in the high schools was in motion this week in eight counties, includ- ing Gulf. Industry leaders, county agents, county school superintendents, for- est and park officials, and conser- vation enthusiasts met Tuesday in Panama City for a luncheon-meet- ing at which the vast and long-, range program was outlined, and endorsed. . The meeting was sponsored by the forestry committee of the Pan- ama City Chamber of Commerce and John Rainey, manager of the C. of C., presided. He murged.other county co-operation in the program, pointing out that "when one county prospers, all counties here prosper and anyway, this program is too big for one county." Ie declared that 7000 families in the eight-county area-Bay, Wash- ington, Calhoun, Gulf, Holnies, Wal- ton, Franklin and Jackson--depend upon forest products for theii' live- lihood and the direct income of the section fromn forestry in 1947 was $14,000,000. 'The figure, he.,said, in- cluded the value of stumpage cut for all uses and direct payrolls from ,all phases of the industry. The meeting voted tQ sponsor es- say':contests in senioi high schools of the eight counties to determine county -winners and finalists for a district contest. Each winner-will receive a' $25 bond and the district winner will' receive a like award. The meeting endorsed the general subject, "Why My County' Should Grow More Trees," for the essay contest, which will be open to both white aind negro high school 'stu- dents. Construction Work Begins On City Hall New Municipal Structure Will Be Credit To Port St. Joe Actual construction work on Port St. Jca's new municipal building, to be located at the corner of Fifth Street and Williams Avenue, got under way this week under the su- pervision of John Elzea of Ozark, Ala., whose concern, the Alabama Construction Company, was low bidder on the job, having beqn awarded the contract December 6 by the city commission for a price of $81,781. The jail equipment'will be furnished by the Decatur Iron & Steel Manufacturing Company at a cost of $5,497. The new building; to be of mod- ernistic design, will house the city offices, fire station and jail. Cost of the project, is to be paid out of the 10 % utility tax levied some time back by the city dads, especi- ally for this purpose. Sixty per cent of funds derived from the tax are allocated for payment of the reve- 1nue debentures over a period of 19 *ears. Visits Parents Jack Ricketson of Savannah, Ga., was in town last week-end visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Ricketson. Visit Here Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Otha Rowan and sons of Quincy visited here Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Coburn. Cattlemen's Assn. Lay Plans For Annual Pasture and Cattle Tour To Be Held During May A By CUBIE LAIRD The state fence law was the main topic of discussion at the annual meeting of the Gulf County Cattle- men's Association held Wednesday of last week in Wewahitchka. Presi- dent Clyde Brogdon gave.a report on his trip to Orlando where he at- tended a meeting of cattlemen called to discuss this matter. Rep- resentative Geoige Tapper was in attendance at the meeting last vyeek and the body 'unanimously voted .that Tapper work to hold cattlemen's livestock liability'down as low as possible and get all ex- tension possible on the bill. There was discussion on the marks and brands bill and Presi- dent Brogdon announced that this bill- had been tabled by the state cattlemen's association. The local association made plans for the annual pasture and cattle field day tour, and members are looking forward to visiting one an- other's places during May on the field day, exchanging ideas and en- joying a good barbecue dinner. The matter of pasture grasses was discussed, as well as clover, dairying and lime, "Uncle" Edd Pridgeon giving a report at this time on acquiring liming materials. A. D. Lawson presented for discus- sion the subject', of government spraying along the coast to control dog flies. At the conclusion of the meeting officers for the ensuing year were elected, Clyde Brogdon being re- elected as president, A. D. Lawson, vice-president, and C. R. Laird, secretary-treasurer. Attending the meeting were A. D. Lawson, Clyde Brogdon, C. 14. Faircloth, John Griffin, J. T. Land, Ruel Griffin, Roy Rish, Thomas Mc- Daniel, Fred Maddox, Dave Gaskin and Edd C. Pridgeon. Visitors pres- ent were Rep. George Tapper, Wil- liam Roemer and County Agent C. R. Laird. State Spending $642,800 On Roads of Gulf County The 1949 state road department budget shows that $642,800 is- to be spent on roads in, Gulf county to- taling 35% miles. Several of the projects already are underway. Mentioned are the Beacon Hill- Wewahitchka road at $150,000; Wil- lis Landing road, $248,500; White City bridge approaches, $38,000; road to Niles, $48,600; streets in Highland View, $10,800; streets in Oak Grove, $16,300; state highway through -Port St. Joe, $82,000, and A. N. railroad signals at crossings in Port St. Joe, $10,000. PREACHING SERVICE AT WHITE CITY TONIGHT Loyd W. Tubb, pastor of the le- cal Methodist Church, announces that preaching services will be held this evening at 7:30 o'clock in the community house at White City. The public is invited to attend. Home From Louisiana Trip Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Warner and daughter Louise have returned home after spending a week visit- ing in Bastrop, La. They were aa- companied by Mrs. W. C. Warner and Miss Irene Warner, who will visit here with the Warners. PAGE TWO Eastern Star Elects Officers for Year At the regular meeting of Gulf Chapter 191,. Order of Eastern Star, held Tuesday night in the Masonic hall, the following officers were elected, for the ensuing year: Wilma Cooper, worthy matron; Joel A. Harris, worthy,patron; Della Mize, associate matron; Watson Smith, associate patron; Florazelle Connell, secretary; Mary Forehand, treasurer; Ruth Ramsey, conduc- tress; Onnie Lou Greer, associate cofiductress. Appointed officers were* Callie Howell, chaplain; Mildred Spears, marshal; -Elwyn Blount, Ada; Eula Dickey, Ruth; Pauline Smith, Es- ther; Lois .Chism, Martha; Marie Costin, Electa; Sara Morgan, pi- anist; Essie Williams, warder; Er- THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA 'China' Is Study Topic of Methodist W. S. C. S. The .Methodist W. S. C. S. met Monday in a joint session at the home of Mrs. Edwin Ramsey, and at this time studied the book, "China, Twilight At Dawn?" which told of the difficulties of mission- aries in China. The study was con- ducted by Mrs. Gus Creech and Mrs. C. A. Brown. Special decorations for the oc- casion, arranged by Mrs. Massey Ward, consisted of Qowers and ber- ries and a group of Chinese figur- ines enveloped in pear blossoms. An interesting exhibit of Chi- nese articles was on display, in charge of Mrs. J. L. Temple, and consisted of jewel boxes, teakwood chests, rice bowls, chopsticks, a golden wine set, handwoven lace Social Activities Personals ?Clubs Churches MYRTICE 0. SMITH, Editor PHONE 51 SUNDAY SERVICES At the Churches .......... ..*..*.******.**.********* * ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH Rev. Lee Graham, Pastor . Feb. 27 Quinquagesima Sunday S7"30'a. m.-Holy communion and meditation. ' 9:45 a. m.-Sunday school and high school confirmation class. 11:00 a. m.-Morning prayer and sermon. Tuesday, March 1- Meeting of the Horace Soule Circle of the Wo- man's Auxiliary at the home of Mrs. H. S. Lilius, 8 p. m. Wednesday, March 2-Ash Wed- nesday. 7:30 a. m. Holy communion; 7:30 p. m. litany and penetential office. Thursday, March 3-Meeting of the adult study group at the home of H. M. Maige on 16th Street at 7:30 p. m. The public is cordially invited to all services of this church. 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. U. 7: 3--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. HIGHLAND VIEW METHODIST Bayview Church Loyd W. Tutibb, 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 month at 8 a. m. Second third and fourth 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. 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.- BEACONHILL PRESBYTERIAN 4:00 p. m.-Worship service. 3:00 p. m.-Sunday school. IllIIllI llllllllllli ll lll llllllll l lll ll I IIIIl l l i 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 UlIllIllltll ll lllllllllll! IHIillllllllillill;llII I;;' illllll llilil MEMORIAL LIBRARY Open Tuesdays and Saturdays 3:00 p. m. to 5:30 p. m. One Year Membership $1.00 CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR SSaturday: 9:30 to 10:30 a. m. /- Entertainment Refreshments Fee 10c Per Child dliii ui iliii iiiiiiiiiiiii iionieHilluii i lluiiiuiuui HELLO, WORLD! Mr. and Mrs. Effor.d Lee Walker of Carrabelle announce the birth of a son, Jerry Efford, on Monday, February 14. Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Scheffer Jr., of this city are the proud parents of a daughter, born Wednesday, February 1. The little lady. has been named Sandra Kay. Mr. and Mrs. William B. Grins- lade of Wewahitchka are announc- ing the birth of a son, William Lloyd, on Saturday, February 19. It Mr. and Mrs. Jacob D. Brake of this city announce th6 birth of a daughter, Sandra Jean, on Monday, February 21. Mr. and Mrs. Noah Johnson of this city are announcing the arrival of a son on Tuesday, February 22. (All births occurred at the Port St. Joe Municipal Hospital) It. at Visiting In St. Augustine Mr. and Mrs. Alton Dendy and BEACH CLUB NOW OPEN! 4: -. 0. 3-18* .:4 4.:. ,: .I.-. nest Cowart, sentinel. tablecloth, mandarin coats, wedding Assistant officers are: Estelle clothes and numerous small ar- Griffin, assistant to worthy ma- tiles. Mrs. J. J. Messina of Ap- tron; George Cooper, assistant to alachicola, who was born in China, worthy patron; Alma Parker, as- was present, dressed in Chinese sistant to associate matron; Dick robes and shoes, and explained the Spillers, assistant to associate pa- uses of the various articles as well tron; Marguerite Pridgeon, assist- as the clothing. ant to secretary; W. C. Forehand, Latest hews on developments in assistant to treasurer; Lovie Co- China were read from Time maga- burn, assistant to conductress; Zola zine, and Mrs. R. W. Smith read a Maddox, assistant to associate con- poem translated from the Chinese. ductress; Ella Glynn, assistant to During the social hour, refresh- Chaplain; Margaret Thomas, assist- ments were served by members of ant to marshal; Myrtice Smith, as- the Ruth Lawrence Circle to 25 sistant to pianist; Lyda Adkins, as- members and guests present. sistant to Ada; Erline Buckert, as- The meeting next Monday will be sistant to Ruth; Flossie Wilson, as- held at the home of 'Mrs.' Ralph sistant to Esther; Leslie Spillers, Swatts. assistant to Martha; Bessie Rob- Kt ,O pt erts, assistant to Electa; Minnie MRS. BAGGETT HOSTESS TO Cowart, assistant to warder; Cal- BAPTIST CIRCLE ONE lice Gurton, assistant to'sentinel. ,. Mrs. J. Q. Baggett, president of Attending the meeting from We- the Baptist W. M. U., was hostess wahitchka were Mrs. Estelle Grif- Monday afternoon at her home to fin, Mrs. Ella Glynn, Mrs. Sarah members of Circle One. Morgan, Mrs. Ella Chafin, Mrs. Mrs. C/ A. McClellan, chairman, Alma Parker, J. M. Harris arid Joel gave the devotional from Eph. 4:6- A. .Harris. 16, her topic being "World Ties," Date for the installation of the and followed it with -prayer. new officers will' be announced at a Following usual business of the later date. circle. Mires McCle'llan nd Mrs.m XW. MRS. COSTIN HOSTESS TO BAPTIST CIRCLE TWO/ Circle Two of the Baptist W. M. U. met Monday afternoon with Mrs. C. G. Costin for its circle program. Mrs. W. J. Daughtry, circle chair- man, gave the devotional from Eph. 3:4-6, after which a short business session was held. I Mrs. E. C. Cason taught the first three chapters of the mission study book, "Co-operating Southern Bap- tists," after which the meeting was closed with prayer by Mrs. Daugh- try. During the social hour the hos- tess served refreshments to the 13 members present. Next meeting of this circle wilV be held with Mrs. J. 0. Baggett. WORLD DAY OF PRAYER TO BE OBSERVED MARCH 4 Mrs. G. A. Patton announces that the World Day of Prayer will be observed next Friday, March 4, the first day of Lent, at the Methodist Church. The subject will be "The Lord Is Thy Keeper." It Opt X PIANO RECITAL The piano pupils of Mrs. T. G. Frary will be presented in a recital tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock in the high school auditorium. A va- riety of modern and popular classic selections is promised. The public is cordially invited. Week-end Guests Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Alexander had as their guests over the week-end Mr. Alexander's sister, Miss Edna Alexander of Montgomery, Ala., and Jdiss Sadie Alexander of Quincy. C. Pridgeon taught three chapters of the mission book, "Co-operating Southern Baptists." During the social hour the hos- ,tess served refreshments to nine members and two visitors, Mrs. W. J. Belin and.Mrs. L. J. Keels. ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Knight of Man- hassett, Long Island, N. Y., an- anounce the engagement and ap- proaching marriage of their daugh- ter, Edith Jane, to Adolph Flatauer Spear, son of E. M. Spear and the late Mrs. Spear of Apalachicola and Port St. Joe. The wedding will be an event of March 5' at 5 p. in. in the Congregational Church of Man- hassett. Visitors From Panama City Mr. and Mrs. A. V. McClellan of Panama City visited here Monday with Mr. and Mrs. J. ,J. Clements. APPRECIATION We wish to thank our many friends for their floral offerings, cards and visits, also Dr. Ward and the staff of nurses at the hospital for the many kindnesses shown our granddaughter, Barbara Jo Bond, during her recent illness. Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Hunt. 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 low . FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1949 son are visiting this week in St. Augustine with Mrs. Dendy's par- ents.. YOUR CHURCH is an all-important source of comfort to those who mourn. Next to your church we endeavor to perform an un- obtrustive service to those we serve. Comforter Funeral Home 601 LONG AVENUE 24-Hour Ambulance Service PHONE 326 Day or Night Port Theatre, A Martin Theatre Port St. Joe, Fla. S * * THEATRE OPENS SATU CONTINUOUS PERFO LAST TIMES TODAY! RDAYS -SUNDAYS AT 1:00 P. M. ROMANCEE DAILY AT 2:45 P. M. .o MONDAY and TUESDAY February 28 March I NEWS and CARTOON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26 DOUBLE FEATURE PROGRAM --- FEATURE NO. I - asasaEE . layssssT w~m ^ s --- FEATURE NO. 2 -- 1 PUNCH-PACKED s - VIcGINIA GREYr ).,,- ----- Plus ----- Chapter 5 of Serial Frank and Jessie James SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2 "FAMILY NIGHT" B A R G A I N FEATURES BARGAIN FEATURE NO. 1 LEO GMACEY andTHE R IES BChapter 9 of Serial BARGAIN FEATURE NO. 2 A WESTERN THRILLER! "ROMANCE OF THE LROCKIES --- Plus --- Chapter 9 of Serial "Dick Tracy Returns" THURSDAY and FRIDAY March 3 and 4 STARMN EPHYLLIS CALLER w w 0 S 0 0 0 V --~-1 //7YInuris carn be B OYLES D O ES IT AGAIN WITH VALiUES!! I SALE! Continues Thru Saturday, Feb, 26 Sensational Windup Features Added This Week! They're SELL OUTS! DIRECT FROM THE MILL TO YOU! A SPECIAL QUANTITY PURCHASE OF FOR BOYS AND GIRLS . 2 to 14 Here's a sample of quality at a low price! Bright, new stripes in Spring colors, short sleeves you'll save& to supply summer needs NOW! A $1.25 Vqlue! NOW! for $1.50 Handling materials was the source of 4 fatalities and serious injury te 5,231 workers covered by the Workmen's Compensation Act during the year 1948. This large number of serious accidents and an additional 15,978 medical only cases cost Florida industry $1,022,716. The principal sources of the major losses were due to improper lifting and handling practices which developed a high percentage of hernias and back injuries. Dropping objects, cuts and abrasions were also high cost factors. Employers interested in receiving without cost, safety guides for the prevention of handling material accidents may direct requests to Workmen's Compensation Division, Flolrida Industrial Commission, Tallahassee. Warren Is Set On Eliminating Bolita And Bookmaking Orders Crackdown On Bookies In Miami Area and Arrest of Tampa Ticket Peddlers Governor Warren said'Monday he had directed Sheriff Hugh Cul- breath of Tampa to "arrest every bolita operator and peddler in Hills- borough county." in an effort to break up the Cuban numbers game that han flourished in Tampa for many years. Despite a reluctance to intervene in local law enforcement, he said; "because bolita apparently has s brought ;about a near breakdown in law enforcement and danger of ac- tual civil disorder in Tampa, I have decided to move against it." Warren said "flagrant sale of bo- lita for many years past" seems to be at the root of Hillsborough coun- ty's law enforcement troubles. "Ap- parently no determined and sus- tained effort has ever been made to stamp it out. Political races have been run with bolita as the issue. The outcome of such races has not eliminated, nor apparently even les- sened, bolita in Tampa." Meanwhile, over in the Miami area, deputy sheriffs, prodded by Warren's edict demanding that the bookie trade be wiped out, are keep- ing a constant check on the cigar stands and cabanas that once har- bored a large network of horse- books. The Miami Beach bookie syndi- cate, an influential organization which has been' working under a thin guise of legitimacy, has tem- porarily halted operations of its 200-odd "branches." A few arrests have been made of bookies who ignored the governor's decree, but most of the bookies in Miami Beach have taken heed of the terse message that was spread throughout the vacationland over Sthe week-end. It said: "Service will not be supplied." The crackdown is the most lethal in Florida's history, and it looks as though there will be no letup in the sudden "heat." Good manner is good form, even on the highways. FRONT AND REAR ARM .R CONVERTIBLE TOPS' ;ESTS HEAD LININGS FRONT AND REAR MATS TRUCK AND BOAT CUSHIONS Choice of Plastic, Fibre or Leatherette TAILOR MADE TO FIT YOUR CAR Your selection of materials, plus expert workmanship means another satisfied customer. COME IN FOR FREE ESTIMATES McGOWIN MOTOR COMPANY PHONE 129 PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA MOTHERS WILL CHEER SPENCER'S WHITE COTTON THIS VALUE! SNOR III& A &6 PAIRS Training frstPants a. A first quality garment that's first in value. Buy 'em by the dozen. Size 2, 4, 6. SPENCER'S DOUBLE THICK 5 Pairs cl V TRAINING PANTS. Sizes 0, 1, 2, 3 5 51.00 SAVE 20 Boyles Takes Less Profit . Gives More Value!' Nationally Known Dot and Dash COTTON FROCKS for Girls up to 14 $1.69 Fast colors Sanforized . new styles unpacked this week bright spring prints, stripes and plaids. Can you believe it? Come and see! This Value Has Amazed Everyone! Tillie Tyler Shirtmaker BLOUSES $1.55 each Sizes 32 to 46 Sanforized Broadcloth. Colors are White, Blue, Pink, Maize, Biege and Gray Yes, Quantities are Still Avail- able On These Four-Year Government Tested FOXCROFT SHEETS 81x99 81x108 . * $2.29 . $2.49 Pillow Cases 49c ea. Operators of tourist courts are buying in dozen lots. Your last chance at this. low price! Boyles Continues To Bring You Big CASH SAVINGS! The Tattler Published Wyeekly By BOYLES DEPARTMENT STORE Port St. Joe, Florida Vol. III' Featuring "Tips From Across Our Counter To Wise Shoppers" Friday, February 25, 1949 No. 29 PROVED AGAIN!... "Customers Are Never Scarce When Values Are Good Enough!" DEAR SHOPPERS We were told that it was no use that it was simply throwing money away to advertise that it was not the right time to start a White Goods Sale that it was no use to trim windows, make new low price cards and rearrange stock. Well, we did it anyway, believing the least we could do would be to stay right in there pitching for you. Thanks to you, our efforts were not in vain. Customers * came from miles around to share the Record Values offered. Even long distance calls came in for some feature items. We are grateful for your enthusiastic response and we are continuing this Great Sale through this week. New items have been re- ceived and the price knife has been applied to make this event one we'll long remember. New arrivals this week include a shipment of Haynes Fa- mous Panties. New spring colors in Romaine Crepes at a new low price. .". Piques and Chambrays summer colors that lift your spirit. Two pieces of Table Damask attrac- tively bordered in blue and rose. A soft, practical Kitchen Toweling at 25c yard.. .. 81-inch Brown Sheeting at a new low price. Baby Blankets at 39c each a beautiful wide Satin Bordered Gift Blanket for Baby at $2.95. Two new numbers in Harvey Casuals, both Patent Sandals they're walker-outers. Little Duchess Lovely Cotton Slips for girls 4 to 14 at a new low ,price. Boys' 8-ounce Blue Denim Dungarees size up to 16 $1.59. men's sizes $2.19. That's not all, but space is filled. Just "Pay Cash at Boyles and Save!" Yours Winding Up a Great White Goods Sale With Climactic Values, R. GLENN BOYLES. r~o~~v .i E SSEAT CO QV'ERPS I DOOR AND REAR QUARTER PANELS I M, PAGE THREE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1949 THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULVY COUNTY, FLORIDA WHITit 288 HANES KNIT L OTA THE STAR Published Every Friday at 306 Williams Avenue, Port St. Joe, Fla., by The Star Publishing Co. W. S. SMITH, Editor Entered as second-class matter, December 10, 1987, at the Poatof"ice, Port St. Joe, Fla., under Act of March 3, 1879. SUBSCRIPTION INVARIABLY PAYABLE IN ADVANCE ONE YEAR $2.00 SIX MONTHS $1.00 THREE MONTHS $127.15 -4 Telephone 51 )i- TO ADVERTISERS-In case of eiror or omissions in adver- tiement, the publishers do not hold themselves liable 1 damuag further than amount receiWed for much advertlse.mmt. The spoken word is given scant attention; the printed word is thoughtfully weighed. The spoken word barely asset; the printed word thoroughly convinces. The spoken word is lost; the printed word remains. Our Country Right or Wrong WE WANT NO PART OF IT Figures show that it would take plenty of cash to put into effect President Truman's social se- curity plan to provide for government care and aid to individuals every step of the way from the cradle to the grave. And plenty of moola on hand would mean that a flock of politicians would be squabbling over how, where and when to spend it, and, most important, by whom. Compulsory health insurance would pay the cost of birth, and during childhood medical and dental service would be provided. Grants to states by the federal government would pay part of the cost of schooling, and if a child were or- phaned, the government would assume the fi- nancial responsibility. After the child grew up and went to work, the government would guarantee him disability as- sistance, extending up to a lifetime pension, if lhe were injured on the job, and unemployment payments if he were out of a job. He and his family would obtain medical care under the compulsory insurance system, and good subsi- dies would be given low-income groups. When he reached the retirement age of 65 lxe would be entitled to a life pension. At death, his funeral expenses would be met, at least in part, by a gov- ernment check. Finally, his widow would be ]pensioned. A lot of people might like that kind of a sys- tem. That's exactly the way we raise cattle- provide 'em with a range, shelter, medical at- tention, feed 'em when range pickings are lean -but who wants to be a cow? There's no incen- tive to get out and do when you know you'll be taken care of whether or not you have a job. Personally, the editor of The Star wants no part of it. We were against the program when it was instigated in 1936, we've been against it since that time, and. we'll be against it as long as we've breath left in our battered carcass. We've always worked for what we got, and derived a lot of satisfaction from that fact. We've seen good and bad times, but never have we had to call on anybody for help-our pride wouldn't let us-and we'll be dadblamed if we're going to have a bunch of mealy-mouth politicians who are look- ing only at the vote-getting possibilities, ram pure unadulterated socialism down our throat. DO YOU SMOKE IN BED? Smoking in bed is one of the more prolific causes of fire-particularly fire which results in serious personal in jury and loss of life. Those who have the habit would do well to read a list of "Instructions To Guests Preparing To Smoke In Bed" which has been posted in the rooms of a New York hotel. It says: 1. Call the office and notify the manage- ment where you wish your remains sent. 2. Notify guests in adjoining rooms of your intention of endangering their lives, so that they may take necessary precautions to pro- tect themselves. 3. Go to the corridor and locate the nearest fire escape, so that-if you are fortunate enough to escape your room, you may reach safety. 4. Now sit down and think howv foolish it is for you to take this risk-you may enjoy your smoke while thinking it over. BUSINESS MAY BE GOOD, BUT WE Do NOT HAVE GUESTS To BURN, So PLEASE- HELP Us To PROTECT You. Those words cover a lethally serious problem. And what is true of hotels is .equally true of the home. Reniember these rules next time you feel like smoking in bed. The first place a screw becomes loose in the average head is the one that controls the tongue. -Clarendon, Texas, Leader. est ship yet to dock here, being 455 day by-a scorerof 18 to 5, and Mon- feet long and having a draft of 27 day night the Sharks defeated the feet. Merchants of the city league by a Sharks Win Two Games score of 17 to 10. The St. Joe high school basket- -------- ball team defeated Carrabelle Tues- It pays to advertise-try it! WE DOCTOR SHOES, HEEL THEM, ATTEND THEIR DYINB AND SAVE THEIR SOLES HOSPITAllZATIO0 N AGES 1 DAY TO 80 YEARS Insure With Your Home State Company. Liberal Benefit Policy. e. $6 to $10 per day for hospital room for 50 days, any number of trips per year. * Up to $200 for Surgery. * Also pays for anesthetics, X-rays and other "extras" up to $50. * No assessments or rate increases. RECOGNIZED AND ACCEPTED BY LEADING HOSPITALS. MAIL COUPON BELOW FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION NAME ST. ADDRESS ITY PHONE----. American Life & Accident Insurance Co. 547 GRACE AVENUE PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA A Legal Reserve Stock Company L bug out at those-handsomely col- I STARDUST d ored pictures of what. should come | TAKULLY JL and up when you plant the seeds... 10Y ARS A S MOONSHINE 'We used to get all enthused over Sthe catalogs, come spring, sit down From the Files of The Star and order a bushel or so of as- F We'll have to admit that the last sorted" seeds, prepare a plot of issue of The Star wasn't much, but ground according to the best pac- Teachers Win In Ladies' Ball Game u of T tices, carefully plant our seed, see The teachers came out victorious .you folks were lucky, to get a paper it come up, care for the plants lovy- 5 of any kind, the way we felt. ., ingly, pare their cuticle, tnm their th a score of 7 to 5 over the me others in the ladies' baseball game We'd come down the previous Fri- hair, chase off bugs and do every- postponed from last week. Funds day with some kind of doggone thing in our power to get some- raised will go toward purchase of miseryr" in our shoulders and could thing that looked like the pictures raised will go toward purchol band. ,barely manage to get comfortable in the catalogs. Result? new uniforms for the school band. con our favorite couch, but the Tag A few scraggly carrots, weazened To Seek $1 Angler's Fe, Stoe come out, so we managed, beets, undernourished onions, be- ,A dollar fishing license for all ly dint of much grunting and draggled tomatoes and. pale cu- residents of Florida will be sought groaning, tb throw together suffici- cumbers. .. After years of that, at the forthcoming session of the rent type to at least fill up the we said to heck with it, and when legislature in a bill sponsored by -pages-mostly quantity, not qual- we planted our garden we threw the Florida Wildlife Federation. At ity. .. Our wife took the matter the seeds into a hastily dug trench, present there is no license fee for under consideration and loaded us stomped the dirt down on "em, citizens fishing in their own coun- with various pills, instructions how sprinkled 'em down with the, hose' ties, but there is a $2.25 charge for to care for ourself and about took and vicious imprecations and just persons fishing outside their own all the skin off the editorial back dared 'em to grow. Result? counties. Under the new proposal -what with her applications of bear Cool, crisp radishes, huge to- the $2.25 license law would be re- grease, rattlesnake oil, penetrating matoes, luscious cucumbers, onions pealed and replaced by the $1 law. oil, essence of goose liver, and oil by the bushel. .' Seems that This license would permit fishing of wintergreen (personally, we ar,e old MQther Nature occasionally in any'fresh water in the state. of the opinion that she derived a likes to take a'dare. The bill would apply only to those -fiendish glee out of assaulting our fishing with a rod and reel, arti- poor defenseless ,back with those An employee of the St. Joe Paper ficial lure or fly. The bill was de- various unguents). However, Company, going into the postoffice signed only to affect sports fisher- as we set this, our back is once Tuesday morning and finding it men and not those who fish with more functioning properly and we closed in observance of Washing- a pole and line. hope it will continue in that fine ton's birthday, was overheard to re- Birth Announcement state indefinitely, for we shudder mark: "Guess it must be shut down Mr. and Mrs. Coy E. Martin an- to think of going through all that for repairs like the paper mill." nounce the arrival of an 82-pound Swedish massage rigamarole again. ----- son at Oneida, Ky., on February 8, If it does sneak back on us, we're Return From Texas 1939. Mr. Martin is an employee of going to grit our teeth and suffer Mr. and Mrs. Tom Mitchell and the St. Joe Hardware Company. it out without a yip or a groan, as two children returned Saturday Large Ship In Port did that Spartan youth when the from Houston, Texas, after a 10-day The SS Amasis of the Hamburg- wolf pup made a meal off his visit there with Mr. and Mrs. Terry American Line docked here Mon- tummy. Hinote, who have moved to the day from Hamburg with a cargo of Lone Star State to reside. salt cake for the paper mill. Pilot We've .been getting our annual ----- Fred Maddox, who brought the ves- batch of seed catalogs arid our eyes Advertising doesn't cost-it pays! sel in, stated that it was the larg- HIALEAH'S World Famous FLAMINGO DAY Thursday, March 3 Flamingo Parade Birds are paraded only once a year Flamingo Stakes The Kentucky Derby of the South FRIPAY, FEBRUARY- 25, 1949 PAGE FOUR THE STAR, PORTr ST. JOE, GULF CO.UNTTY, FLORMAA FRDAFERAR 2,19#TH SA, OT T.JEGUL CUTY I.ORO PG FV At Last! Some Dope On 'Pyramid' Clubs And' From the Dope It Seems That Those Who Join Are Dopes For several weeks past we, as well as most everyone else, has been hearing references to "Pyra- mid Clubs" over the radio, and won- dering just what it was all about. Well, the editor of The Star has received a little information on the matter, and is passing it along to readers for what it's worth. A friend of ours in California has sent us a paper with a sort of hazy description of how the thing works, and from our viewpoint it seems to be the old chain letter gag calling for a dime worked without getting messed up with Uncle Sam's mails. Here's the explanation we received: "When you join the club you pay a $1 fee, the only money paid in. There are 12 positions in the pyra- mid and you take the No. 12 spot, moving up each night until your name is on the top and you receive the money-$2,048 in cash 12 days after joining. "The second night you go with two .guests to another party. The third night you stay at home and the guests you originally invited go to a party, each with-two other in- vited guests. The fourth night you are the host. From then on, you may or may not attend the parties, but just sit back and wait for your name to appear at the top of the list." The article went on to state that these pyramid friendship clubs are under fire in the Los Angeles courts and the state attorney gen- eral had been asked for an opinion as to their legality. From where we sit, it looks to us that whoever joins up in one of these clubs is a dope, and is just shoving a few simoleons into some slick slicker's pocket. Spends Week-end With Parents Miss- Dorothy Minus, student at Florida State University, Tallahas- see, was the week-end guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Minus. The power needed to light an electric bulb for one hour would keep a small watch running for 4000 years. NOTICE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMIS- SIONERS CHANGE HOUR OF MEETING The Board of County Commis- sioners of Gulf County, Florida, -will hold their regular meetings one hour earlier, beginning with the March meeting. The new meeting hour will be 9:00 o'clock CWT (10:00 o'clock Port St. Joe time) instead of the usual 10:00 o'clock CWT meeting hour. / GEORGE Y. CORE, 2-1825 Clerk. HERE'S OPPORTUNITY Young man, that pot of gold at ihe end of the rainbow is not so hard to. get when you're trained to get ahead. You can get this training and education without costing you.a penny! The story is this: Find your places, in the, new U S Army or U S Air Force w h e r e limitless opportunities abound for ambitious men. For women, too, the WAC and WAF organizations hold promise of a bright future. See your recruiter today. He's at the U. S. Army and U. S. Air Force Recruiting Station. It's at 435 Harrison Avenue, Panama City, Fla. Re- cruiting Officer in Port St. Joe every Thursday and Friday at the postoffice. There's opportun- ity in a wide range of profes- sional, technical and administra- tive duties. Enlistment will mean a place for you to get educa- tional benefits offered nowhere else. Get full facts today and plan yourself a real future. OPPORTUNITY DAYS! FOR THE WISE SHOPPER! SALE STARTS FRIDAY, FEB. 25th S.RDYEB 5h REMEMBER THE OLD ADAGE A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY! 36 In. LL SHEETING r17c Yard First Quality! Suitable for Sheets or Curtains Another Golden Opportunity for Men! FIRST QUALITY WHITE DRESS SHIRTS .19 We can't overlook the little Misses while we're dish- ing out the Opportunities, so we give her a chance to get a NICE PAIR OF OPEN HEEL SHOES Only $2.95 In Tan or Red Sizes 12 to 3 Men! Take Notice! One Suit Underwear Shirt and Short $1.25 Suit Sanforized .DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY! MEN'S DRESS PANTS BROKEN 9 SIZES 1. PAIR LADIES' Children's Rayon Gowns ANKLETS $2.49 2pr. 29c Opportunity Is Knocking! LOOK! BEAUTIFUL TABLECLOTHS 54 x54 Floral Patterns S1.79 MOTHER This is your opportunity to buy the little girl a Summer Dress at a REAL BARGAIN! CINDERELLA DRESSES Size 3 to 6 Only . COSI WALK IN AND WALK OUT IN A PAIR OF Opportunity Shoes 1 lot Ladies .. $100 Pr. 1 lot Ladies .. $1.95 Pr. 1 lot Men's.. $5.95 Pr. 1 lot Men's Work $3-25 1 lot Ladies .. $5.95 Pr. 1 lot Ladies House Shoes $1.00 SUMMER SANDALS NOW ON DISPLAY! LADIES! HERE IS ONE -OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU! SPRING DRESSES 1 Rack $6.95 SPRING TOPPERS $17.95 DRESSES FOR NOW T Rack $5.95 For the lady who wants to make her dress, just TAKE A LOOK! BEAUTIFUL SPRING MATERIALS. Rayon Crepe Printed Rayon Butcher Linen. 89g YARD 100% Milliken Woolens $2.79 Yard PRINT CLOTH. 3 yards for $1.00 Fast Color "KIDDIES" DON'T FORGET TO ASK FOR YOUR TOM SAWYER BALLOON AND COMIC BOOK! Opportunity Special ! LEE WORK GLOVES $1.29 Short or Long Fisherman's Luck KNEE BOOTS $4.25 Pr. Don't Miss This Opportunity! BOYS' DRESS SHIRTS $1.69 ea. Sanforized C a Boys' Colored SWEAT SHIRTS 89c MEN'S FLORSHEIM SHOES $13.95 pr. Reg. $15.95 Men! Here's a Real Bargain! WOVEN RIB DRESS SOX 4 Pr. $1.00 Summer Shades opportunity Opportunity! Knock t my door!. KNOCK! KNOCK! BATH TOWELS 2 for 89c 20x40 Bright Colors Just Arrived! Beautiful Bates CHAMBRAY 40 in. $1.35 yd. BATES LAWN Spring Colors 98c yd. SHEETS Pepperell $2 69 81x99 --- -- Druid $289 81x108 -- - MEN'S KHAKI PANTS $2.79 pr. Sanforized Beautiful Dan River STRIPED CHAMBRAY 85c yd. 40 In. Wide KNOCK! KNOCK! Calling all men! GET THAT COOL, SHEER Summer Sport Shirt | NOW! Only $1 88 Solid Colors. 1 *U S DEPARTMENT STORE PORT ST. JOE, FLA. S. OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS BUT ONCE! CHILDREN'S OVERALLS ALL SI Al00 SANFORIZED PAIR Some Khaki and Some Fancy Blue r Ic ~1~ I~ Is L R FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1949 THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTYY; FILORIDA PAGE FIVE *FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1949 PAGE SX THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA MINUTES OF COUNTY COMMISSION Wewahitchka, Florida und of Gulf county, Florida, 'dur- February 11, 1949 Iing this fiscal year, and The Board of County Commis-' Whereas, due to the small bal- sioners met this day in special ses- ance remaining in this fund, it is sion for the purpose of adopting the desire of this board that its res- certain resolutions rescinding a solution dated September 30, 1948, resolution adopted by the board of be rescinded and the 20% surplus county commissioners at a special gasoline tax accruing to the credit meeting held on the 30th day of of Gulf county be returned to Gulf September, A. D. 1948. county to be applied in the road The meeting came to order at 2 and bridge fund of said county, and The meeting came to order at 2 Whereas, on September 4. 1948, p. m. with the following members the Board of County Commission- present: Tobe Gay, chairulan, Peteri of Gulf County, Florida, adopt- G. Strange, vice-chairmana; S. ed a resolution amending its pre- Daniel and B. E. Kenney Jr. The vious resolutions dated October 14, clerk. sheriff and county attorney ,47, and December 1, 1947, respec- were also in attendance. tiv(ely, making application to the Commissioner J. S. Daniel of- 'lorida State Inprovemnent Coinm- fered and caused to be read the fol- mission for the construction of cer- lowing resolution: tain designated roads in Gulf coun- RESOLUTION Ay, Florida, and requesting the com- Whereas, on September 30, 1918, mission to enter into a contract the Board of County Commissinm- with the State Road Department of ers of Gulf County adopted a reso- Florida by which the latter would lution requesting that the State agree to lease or purchase the roads Road Department of Florida con- described therein and pay therefore struct for Gulf county the following 1 out of the 80% surplus gas tax ac- roads, to-wit: Fourth Street and cruing to the account of the state First and Second Avenues accord- road department under the pro- ing to the unrecorded plat of the visions of Section. 16, Article IX of second addition to Highland View, the Constitution of the State of a distance of approximately 2300 Florida for expenditure, on state feet; also Duval Street in Oak roads in Gulf county, Florida, and Grove, 'a distance of approximately Whereas, it is the desire of this 660 feet: also Bayless Street in i board that the following described Maddox Subdivision, a distance of I roads, to-wit: Fourth Street and apprc-imately 660 feet; also First First and Second Avenues accord- Avenue in Beacon Hill from State 'ing to the unrecorded plat of the Road No. 386 to a point approxi- second addition to Highland View, mately 180 feet southeast of Sec- a distance of approximately 2300 ond Street, thence southwest to feet; also Duval Street in Oak State Road No. 3,0, a distance of ap- Grove, a distance of approximately proximately 3060 feet, and to pay 660 feet; also Bayless Street in the cost of construction of said Maddox Subdivision, a distance of roads from any funds which the 'approximately 660 feet; also First state road department may have 'Avenue in Beacon Hill from State available, and 'Road No. 386, to a point approxi- Whereas, by said resolution of mately 180 feet southeast of Second September 30, 1948, Gulf County, Street, thence southwest to State Florida, covenanted and agreed "Road No. 30, a distance of approxi- with the state road department mately 3063 feet; be included with that it would repay to the state the roads described in said resolu- road department all funds advanc- tion dated September 4, 1948. ed for the construction of said Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved roads from the 20% surplus gaso- by the Board of County Commis- line tax accruing to the credit of sioners of Gulf County, Florida, Gulf county, and would remit to 1. That the resolution adopted by the state road department monthly it September 30, 1948, be and the all sums of money received by it as same is hereby rescinded condition- its 20% share of the surplus gaso- al upon approval of the State Road line tax from the state board of ad- Department of Florida. ministration until such time as said 2. That the state board of admin- advance had been paid in full, and istration be, and it is hereby ire- Whereas, by said resolution of quested to remit to the said county. September 30, 1948, the state board for the purpose aforesaid, as and of administration was authorized when the same becomes available and requested to remit direct to for distribution during the fiscal the state road department monthly year ending September 30, 1949, the 20% surplus gasoline tax due twenty per cent (20%) of such to Gulf county, Florida, until such portion of the gasoline and other time as said advance had been re- fuel tax funds as are credited to paid in full, and said county and found to be in ex- Whereas, Gulf county, Florida, is cess of the amounts necessary to in desperate need of this 20% sur- meet the principal and interest plus gasoline tax due to its having payments falling due upon bonds of only the sum of $4,174.17 available said county and/or any special to spend in the road and bridge road and bridge district therein, to- i, * Where you've got a tough dump-truck problem-Interna- tional Trucks are your answer. These rugged haulers not only have the stamina a dump opera- tion requires, but International specializes trucks engines, transmissions, axles and other components to deliver the long, trouble-free service that holds costs at rock-bottom levels. Pictured here is Interna- tional Model KB-7, just one of many Internationals for dump- truck work. So, for any dump operation, see us for an Inter- national of the type and size to do your work best. M. G. LEWIS & SONS GARAGE MONUMENT AVENUE * A PORT ST. JOE, FLA. gether with an amount sufficient to meet sinking fund requirements of said county and/or special road and bridge districts, the remaining eighty (80%) per cent of such ex- cess to be remitted to the state road department for the purposes aforesaid, at the same time and in like manner, all under and pursu- ant to provisions of said-Section 16 of Article IX of the Constitution. 3. That the above described roads be included with the roads describ- .ed in said resolution dated Septem- ber 4, 1948, and made a part thereof. Board of County Commission- ers, Gulf County, Florida. By TOBE GAY, Chairman. Attested: GEORGE Y. CORE, Clerk. Thereupon J. S. Daniel moved that said resolution be adopted, ,which motion was seconded by Pe- ter G. Strange. Upon roll call the following voted: Aye: J. S. Daniel, peter G. Strange, B. E. Kenney Jr. ,Nay: none. The chairman then de- clared the resolution carried and adopted. There being no further business to come before the board it did then adjourn until the next regular 'meeting, the same being the 8th day of March, unless called in spe- cial session by the chairman or vice-chairman. TOBE GAY, Chairman. Atttest: GEORGE Y. CORE, Clerk. BEER AND WINE . ... DINE AND DANCE Fresh Water Fish and Other Good Home Cooked Meals 5 Miles North of Wewahitchka on Highway No. 7. Look for Sign BROCKETT'S LANDING "The Garden Spot of the Lake" OPEN DAY AND NIGHT "A Home Away From Home" fHE STAR, PO'RT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA PAGE S;X Spend Week-end In Atlanta Visiting In Blountstown Mrs. Verna Smith, Mrs. WV. A. Mrs. E. B. Dendy is visiting this Lewis, Miss Sara Kelly and Miss week' in Blountstsown with her Betty Sue Watts visited relatives son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and in Atlanta, Ga., last week-end. Miss Mrs. Oris 0. Miller. Emelin Belin accompanied them as - far as Abbeville, Ala., where she What you don't expect doesn't visited relatives, disappoint you. I WE KEEP YOU IN THE BEST OF 5 SPIRITS ST. JOE BAR * PHOI~E 114 PORT ST. JOE, FLA. X "Copyrighted Material' Syndicated Content '. Available from Commercial News Providers" . * PAGE SEVEN " "IfAV "E...A:Y 25.- 9ROR WHITE CITY NEWS By. MRS. GEORGE HARPER Our interdenominational Sunday school is progressing nicely since we have been able to get support from the various churches in Port St. Joe. The churches alternate in giving us a speaker at the church hour. Our Sunday school attend- ance has reached a total of 57. Monday night, Robert Donelson of Chicago entertained in the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Croxton by showing color slides and moving pictures of various vacation spots he and his wife visited recently. After the showing of the pictures, Mrs. Croxton served refreshments to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Antley, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Holsenback, Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong, Mrs. Ella Stebel, Mr. and Mrs. George Mook, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Braxton, Joe Stebel, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Spotts, Bud Hatcher, Mr. and Mrs. William Gal- lion of Champaign, Ill., and Mr. and Mrs. Donelson, who are visiting in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Croxton. Mrs. Stet Pridgeon is spending this week in Macon, Ga., visiting Mr. and Mrs. Harold Kirkland. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Price left on Thursday for a vacation trip, and before returning they will visit with Mrs. Price's parents in Kentucky. Mr. and Mrs. James Harper of Oak Grove are now permanent resi- dents of White City. 'Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hammond were called to Sumatra Saturday due to the death of Mrs. Ham- mond's uncle. Carl Holsenback and daughter, Martha, visited in Sumatra last week. The Home Demonstration Club recently added a piano to the com- munity building. Difficult to Cultivate Although rhododendrons and aza- leas are favorite plants of many flower-lovers, they at'e among the most difficult to grow and respond only if given soil and climatic con- ditions favorable to their develop- ment. They are comparatively easy to grow in the southern states where the climate is less rigorous, but in the northern states they are grown with difficulty, and some of the tender Asiatic species cannot be grown outdoors the year around. In the North the evergreen species often suffer from windburn in the winter and drought in the summer. -K Spending Week At Wimico Mr. and Mrs. Bob Kingry and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Coleman of Jackson- ville are spending this week at Wimico Lodge. Buying power is just as import- ant as production power. PUBLICATION DATE FEBRUARY 28th BAY-GULF SCOUTERS (Continued from page 1) be announced next week, and said that the camporee again will be held at Tyndall Field through the courtesy of Brig. Gen. J. K. Lacey. He also discussed the two-year "Strengthen the Arm of Liberty" crusade of the national Boy Scout movement. In attendance at the meeting, in addition to those mentioned, were Robert Wilmnarth, committeeman of Troop 83; B. B. Conklin and M. P. Tomlinson, members of the execu- tive board; J. C. Culpepper, Pack 47; Howard A. Linsenmiere, com- mitteeman; L. N. Schilling Jr., as- sistant commissioner; Capt. R. F. Merrift, publicity; R. F. Lawrence, Troop 48 committeeman, and Rev. Lee Graham. Wash Water It has been suggested that 160-de- gree water will wash clothes cleaner than 140-degree water. Tests at the Virginia Polytechnic institute have yielded this statement: "A temperature of 160 degrees for wash water gives best cleaning results, but 140 degrees is nearly as good and is recommended because it is more economical to maintain in the water heating equipment. Temper- atures above 170 degrees are not recommended except where boiling is done to sterilize white clothes." Visitors From Ohio Mr. and Mrs. Paul Culbertson of McClure, Ohio, spent last week-end here with the latter's sister and family, Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Smith. It pays to advertise-try it! W8hat GOES INTO PRESCRIPTION? THE 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 ring 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 $3.00 PER COPY GIRL SCOUT NEWS Girl Scout Troop 2 met Tuesday afternoon at the parish house with Mrs. Fred Sutton, Miss Inez Turk and Mrs. Marion Craig, co-leaders present. Games were played before the business session was held, at which plans were made for the program the girls will present at the March meeting of the .Woman's Club. Miss Turk directed the girls in folk dancing, which was enjoyed by all, after which the meeting was closed' with the friendship circle and the Girl Scout promise. Sonjia Anne Blotint, Scribe. Contractor Brings Famnily Here Mr. and Mrs. John Elzea and son of Ozark, Ala., are in Port St. Joe for a stay of several months, Mr. Elzea being the contractor for the new city hall to be erected at the corner of Williams Avenue and 5th Street. Attends Automotive Meeting J. R. McArthur, of the Garraway Chevrolet Company, was in Pensa- cola Tuesday to attend a district meeting of parts and accessory men of this section of the state. Week-end Visitors From Capital Mr. and Mrs. Mel Magidson and son Mell and Miss Sara Jo Costin, all of Tallahassee, spent the week- end here with Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Costin. THE STAR sil, fuf liveryt Is jeep PANEL 'JEEP' ENGINE POWERED 104" WHEELBASE Wi//lls-verlandSets the Pace in the PaneField LESS 'DEADWEIGHT' to cost you'money every mile. The "Jeep" Delivery has a J gross weight of 4,000 Slbs. with rated payload of a 'half-ton. Think how that will cut your gasoline and oil bills- saves tires, too. CAN'T BEAT 4 CYLINDERS for economy. The 63 h. p. "Jeep" Engine has the per- formance you need- but how it stretches gasoline mileage! And maintenance costs less with a 4-cylinder engine. LEVEL RIDEis abig"Jeep"Delivery feature. Front wheels independently sprung to smooth out bumps and l W keep tires vertical. Easier riding for the driver . ,Ilf0 more protection for the cargo longer wear S.from tires. BIG LOAD SPACE in the sturdy all-steel body of the "Je.ep" Delivery. Interior measures 117 inches O from dash to rear doors, 583 inches at widesi point, 48%. inches floor to top. Comfortable dri- ver's seat. PARKING'S NO PROBLEM with the"Jeep" / .. Delivery. Short turning radius and 104-in.wheel- base let you park easier 4'-in small curb space. Nimble and maneuver- able in traffic to speed up delivery service. FUNCTIONAL DESIGN gives the "Jeep" Panel Delivery distinctive style as well as practical efficiency. Note how the fenders give easy access to wheels...protected position of headlights ""'%~'S )'t .full-opening hood. MAIL YOUR ORDER NOW TO - THE BOOK CORNER 121 South Monroe Street Monument Avenue Phone 6 Port St. Joe, Florida S"THE WRATH AND THE WIND" An Exciting, Historical Novel of PORT ST. JOE AND APALACHICOLA BY A FLORIDA AUTHOR ALEXANDER KEY M. G. LEWIS & SONS GARAGE ~,..,,..,. .~~~ .... ~.. .~..~~,..~~. ..~~.., -~~~~~--~- ~ I-L -' - -- -- -~~ I .Gb-I THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA FIAFEBRUARY 25, 1949 Tallahussee, Florida PAGE EIGHT ThE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY. FL.OR4OA FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 194i Former Residents Visit To Attend 'Son's Wedding - Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Barr of An- E. M. Spear will leave Wednesday niston; Ala., were in town Tuesday for Manhassett, L. I., N. Y., to saying hello to friends. Mr. Barr attend the wedding of his son was connected with the Florida Adolph to Miss Edith Knight on Bank while residing here. March 5. ^-9 -- K The standard cord of wood is a The investment in Florida's wood- :stack of 4-foot logs, or split wood, lands and mills totals more than piled 4 feet .high and 8 feet long. $375,000,000. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING- Star Want Ads Bring Quick Results At Small Cost. RATES-1%- cents per word for one laser- REAL ESTATE FOR SALE tion (count initials and figures as single words); minimum charge 30 cents. Adt-FOR SALE-Equity in. 2-bedroom tioal insertions of same ad take lower FOR SALE-Equity in 2-bedroom Tate. To eliminate bookkeeping, all ads I home on Garrison Averiue. Tile inust bi paid for at time of first insertion., bath, electric water heater, gar- w -- > age, nice lawn, on 75x150- ft. lot. FOR SALE 'Will sell equity for $1000. FOR SALE-Two-bedroom home on FRYERS-On foot, 35c lb.; dressed McClellan Avenue with small cot- 55c lb. Phone Canal 2-W and stage on rear of lot that is now leave order. We deliver 4 or more. rented. Priced to sell at $4750.. "Slim" Antley. 3-4* FRANK & DOT'S AGENCY BABY CHICKS Registered Real Estate Broker 211 Reid Avenue Phone 61 'CHICKS C. 0. D.-New Hampshire Reds and all breeds, and ducks. FOR RENT Write for price list. David Nichols ARGE BE ROOM with tri ate -Hatchery, Rockmart, Georgia. 1* LARGE BEDROOM with private atceryRockat Gentrance and private bath. Cor- LODGE NOTICES ner 7th St. and Monument Avenue. Phone 172. Mrs. Verna Smith. 2-25 R: A. M.-Regular convocation of -- St. Joseph Chapter No. 56, R. A. FOR APARTMENTS See The M., 2nd and 4th Mondays. All visit- Shirey Apartments. tf ing companions welcome. Fennon SPEQIAL SERVICES Talley High Priest; H. R. 'Maige, 'Secretary. CARPENTRY AND REPAIR SAMARITAN LODGE NO. 40, 1.-O. If you need a room added to your 0. F.-Meets first and third Wed- house or a screen made, or repair mesdays at 8 p. m. in Masonic hall. work of any kind, see me. All members urged to attend; visit- A. H. MATTHEWS frg brethren invited. P. A. Howell, Box 911 3-18*" I.G.; F. L. Hill, Secretary. FILMS DEVELOPED! EMIDI fLOV 'REBEKAH LODGE n NO_.-R n4IA i- AnrJ L-... o -... A - %vr-L- *0- r.r-Qr--.P* ----u- 1-4%J- PRINTS MADE 2 -Hour Service 22, 1. 0. 0. F.-Meets 2nd and 4th Group Pictures and Real Estate Wednisdays at 8 p. m. in Masonic Views Our Specialty Ihal|. Visitors invited. Eliza Lawson, MAURCE MA'iGE 1-14 Port Theater Apts. Phone 109 MASONIC TEMPLE F & ,A M- TA Port St. Joe Lodge 111. Regular FOR LONG DISTANCE MOVING A meetings 2nd and. 4th Fri- Call 94 or see Chris Martin, lo- days each month, 8:00 p. m. cal agent for VanHorn Transfer & Members urged to attend; Storage Co. Complete estimates. visiting brothers welcome. W. L. Prompt, courteous and efficient Jordan, W. M.; G. C. Adkins, Sec. service. 11-12tf it Pays To Advertise Try It. KEYS DUPLICATED! LEGAL ADVERTISING WHILE YOU WAIT! 35c Each 2 for 50c NOTICE OF SALE * Notice is hereby given that the Board of Brooks Hardware and 'County Commissioners of Gulf County, Flor- ida, will offer for sale and sell at public Sporting Goods Co. ahetion to the highest.and best bidder for ,cash at the front door of the County Court IHouse of Gulf County, Florida, in the City of For COMPLETE WEATHERSTRIP. -Wewahitchka, Florida, on Monday, the 7th PING and Insulation Service see Following described personal property, to-wit: 683, Port St. Joe. 2-25* One (1) R. D. 6 Caterpillar Trac- tor. Serial No. 2H672W. The Board reserves the right to reject any ,or all bids. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA. Ulf Repair Shop .Attest: TOBE GAY, GEORGT Y, CORE, Chairman. SClerk. 2-25 -4 All Types Welding and NOTICE OF FICTITIOUS NAME G* nrr ' Notice is hereby given that pursuant to G neral Repair -Chapter 20953, Laws of Florida, Acts of . 19-41, the undersigned person intends to 9 Treister with the Clerk of the Circuit Court -of Gulf County, Florida, four weeks after Refrigeration 'the first publication of this notice, the fic- -titious or trade name, under which he will and Electrical Service 'be engaged in business and in which said (business is to be carried on, to-wit: TING- Second Street, Between Reid HTAM SERVICE STATION, Port St. Joe, Second Street, Between Reid [Florida. First publication February 4, 1949. and Monument Avenues 12-4 JAMES A. TRINGHAM, -26 Sole Owner. Title Insurance Real Estate Loans ABSTRACTS OF TITLE TOMLINSON ABSTRACT COMPANY, Inc. Telephone 364 Agent: Title & Trust Company of Florida MEET YOUR t AT- LeHARDY'S BAR COMPLETE SERVICE WE HANDLE ALL TYPES OF INSURANCE FIRE LIFE CASUALTY BONDS We recommend fire Insurance because ito easy to start a fire BUCK ALEXANDER GENERAL PLUMBING SEWER CLEANING and REPAIR G. W. BRODNAX PHONES 268 OR 11 m o '4- "Copyrighted Material - Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers" quo *4o-M w 0 ma 4 w-ma -ow 4- -40 40* 4m mo __ 0 " - tm nm.M-0 . -~ a..dlb - - 0 --~ -~ 0 a. - ew4 411 f 409% -f a. mm o qlb 4bpt.- -'0 40e dk .0 .4 qz 4=' a =. --06- 4b 0,4- .doo m w44 County Commissioner Fined $1000 for Shooting Ducks Out of Season The stiffest penalty for a game law violation in Florida history was meted out by Judge Dozier A. DeVane in federal court at Talla- hassee last week. A $1000 fine was imposed upon V. - G. Saungaree, Franklin county com- missioner,d $1000 for shooting ducks out of season. Sangaree, an Apalachicola mor- tician, was. also placed on five year probation aft pleading guilty to three counts of migratory bird act violations. The three violations werVane hunting, killing and possess- ing ducks during the closed season last November.n. Sticiangare, was arrested by game Bangaree was arrested by game wardens near Apalachicola last 1No- Sveember. .--..---< --.-- MAJORITY OF LEGISLATORS- WILL SUPPORT WARREN IN FLOOD CONTROL MEASURE MIAMI, Feb. 24 (FS'S)-A maj(o- ity of Florida legislators will sup- port the expected request by Gov- ernor Warren that they appropri- ate about $3,000,000 annually for flood control, according to a recent survey. More than 80% of the legislators indicated they will vote to appropri- ate state matching funds for -thd $208,000,000 South Florida control plan prepared by army engineer, Flood control has been described by Warren as Florida's number ond problem. Two-thirds stated they will vote to appropriate up to $3,000,000 a year in state funds. Some qualified their answer, saying they will vote up to that sum, if absolutely neces- sary, but doubt it will take that much. Every legislator indicated fa- vorable action on the state's con- tribution to the flood control pro- gram for 18 South Florida counties. SSeveral indicated that North Flor- ida has flood control problems, such as the Suwannee River basin, which was badly flooded early in 1947, and that the program should be made state-wide. A majority of the legislators from West Florida, the area most dis- tant from the 18 counties, favored state support for the project. Guest From St. Pete Mrs. Jewel Bailey of St. Peters- burg is the guest this week of Mr. and Mrs. Rush Chism. 1949 Turkey Crop With feed supplies more plenti- ful and more turkeys expected in 1949, the challenge to growers will lie in decreasing costs (while main- taining) production. and cil I Well Its! I Lots On Dead Lakes The C. F. Hanlon Subdivision is now open for sale of lots 50x140 feet, approximate size. All lots face streets or county highway or the Dead Lakes. Price of lots range from $400 down, mostly $325. These lots are sold subject to provision that they are for private camps or residences, and this clause is so stated in all deeds. Property on Dead Lakes is now scarce, and in a few years will not be available except -at a-pre- mium price. Better buy a place now in this choice subdivision. Terms can be arranged if desired. C. F. HANLON, Owner WEWAHITCHKA, FLORIDA " Pen Pen Once Served Today, modern methods get resu] LET US SERVE ALL YOUR PRINTING NEEDS FORMS, LETTERHEADS, CARDS, MENUS, ENVELOPES, STATEMENTS, ETC. THE STAR Your Home Town Newspaper Phone 51 t . ovr ~ _w ~ -t v-v--W^v FRIDAY, FEBRUjARY 2 6 1940;: i I "1 '" ' PAGE EIGHT rHE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY FLORMAA |