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HELP PROMOTE PORT ST. JOE BY JOINING THE JUNIOR CHAMBER OF q COMMERCE THE STAR "Port St. Joe-The Ouflet Port for the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee Valley" TRADE E AT HOME" SPEND YOUR MONEY WITH LOCAL MERCHANTS AND GET ANOTHER SHOT AT IT VOLUME XII PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA, FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 1949 NUMBER 23 Churches of City Make Plans for Religious Survey Ask Residents To Co-operate By Being At Home On Sunday, March 13 --The pastors of the Presbyterian, Methodist, Baptist and Episcopalian churches have made arrangements for a joint religious survey of Port St. Joe proper, to be made on Sun- day, March 13, and Monday, .March 14. The workers will be recruited from the four churches and each church will be responsible for a specific district of the city with the respective pastors acting as the leaders. The pastors are to ask for volunteer workers and instruct them as to the homes and rooming houses they are to visit. On Sunday, March 13, at 2 .p. m., the workers will meet at the parish house. The Baptist minister. Rev. L. J. Keels, will speak on the im- portance of the survey and give the necessary instructions as to the in- formation that is required. After prayer, the workers will go forth. It is the earnest hope of the pas- tors that this first joint effort of the four Protestant churches in Port St. Joe proper will receive the enthusiastic support of the people., Please remain at home on Sunday afternoon, March 13, between the hours of 2 and 4 o'clock. Those not reached Sunday will be visited on Monday, March 14 Senate President Will Work for Fence Law Florida Senate President New- -man Brackin, Crestview druggist and cattle raiser, said he will at- tempt to obtain a favorable senate committee report on the proposed fence measure and will work for passage of the bill at the spring session of the legislature. Brackin said he will also support Governor Warren's proposal to out- law by state statute the Ku Klux Klan in Florida. Brackin, who owns a herd of 70 Herefords, said that the fence law, if passed, should give Cattlemen 'until June 1950 to obtain wire and pasture land for their stock. Called Here By Brother's Illness Mr. and Mrs., J. W. Nichols of Jacksonville and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Russell of Tallahassee were called here last week-end due to the illness of the two ladies' bro- ther, Joe Manasco, who underwent an appendectomy Saturday at the municipal- hospital. Return From Baltimore Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Schneider re- turned home Tuesday from Balti- more, Md., where Mr. Schneider re- cently underwent an operation. His many friends are glad to know he is much improved in health." ' Attending Deisel School Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Thames' left last Friday for Jacksonville where Mr. Thames has entered a Deisel engineering school and where they will reside in future. Spend Week-end In Greensboro Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ferrell spent the week-end in Greensboro with relatives. Visitor From Macon Marvin Thurman of Macon, Ga., was visiting in town this week. State School Aid To Gulf County Cut $1,091_LastYear Legislature To Be Asked for Deficiency Appropriation of $256,016 State school aid to Gulf county was cut $1,091 last year, according to a report received yesterday from State School Superintendent Thos. D. Bailey. That's the amount of capital out- lay funds trimmed off the county's share of state funds under the mini- mum foundation program to keep the state-wide school program with- in the $42,000i00,0 top set by the 1947 legislature. The $1,091 withheld from the county was part of a state-wide slash amounting to $256,016. All counties received a proportionate decrease in the state funds. Total cost of the state school pro- gram set up by the 1947 legislature as a pattern for other statescame to $42,256,016. This was $256,016 over the limit placed by the legisla- ture. Increased enrollments, in- creased training of teachers and expanding programs of kindergar- tens. junior college,, vocational ag- riculture, trade and industrial edu- cation, summer programs and other education programs accounted for the increased cost. Gulf county had been scheduled to receive $17,689 in capital outlay funds under the program. It only received $16,598. Bailey has stated he will ask the 1949 legislature for a deficiency appropriation of $256,- 016 to replace the cuts. He has also estimated the cost of the school program for the next two years as amounting to $96,000.000. This is based on an estimate of $46,000,000 from 1949-50 'and $50,000,000 for 1950-51. In reviewing state school needs the budget commission trimmed the state school request to $84,000,000, holding it to its present $42,000,000 top. But both Bailey and Governor Warren have served notice they will urge the legislature to appro- priate the full amount. PERFECTION TRADE-MARK GIRL WILL VISIT THIS CITY "Miss Perfection," the beautiful living trade-mark of the Perfection Mattress & Spring Company of Birmingham, Ala., will be at the Chavers-Fowhand Furniture Com- pany next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in connection with a display of the new Spring Air mat- tresses and springs .... And is she perfection itself! Bet all the wolves in town will be on hand to meet the young lady! Free gifts will be presented those visiting the store during tle.three days and someone will be given a free mattress Wednesday. For complete details, see pages 4 and 5 of this issue of The Star. It's A Boy for the Powells Mr. and Mrs. James F. Powell announce the birth of a 71?/-pound son on Monday, February 28,' at St. Margaret's Hospital, Montgomery, Ala. This makes Chief W. A. Rob- erts of this city a very proud and strutting grandpappy. --------'----- Spending Week Here Mrs. Willie Ola Upshaw and granddaughter, Sharon Todd, of Macon, Ga., are visiting here this week with Mr. and Mrs. James Mar- tin, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Martin and Mr. and Mir. s-. C'. Pf'dgeon. Tupelo Bee Keepers Meet In Apalachicola Discuss Current Movement Toward Forming State Honey Co-op By CUBIE LAIRD The beekeepers of this section of the state met in an enjoyable and profitable session in the courthouse in Apalachicola Friday, February 18. These men and women repre- sent a cross section of the beekeep- ing industry of the area. Since the organization of this as- sociation a little more than a year ago, much progress has been made toward assisting beekeepers in this section in their mutual problems. John D. Haynie, extension agri- culturist, attended and .discussed the very nice honey exhibits at the state fair in Tampa this year. and also ways and means of honey ad-- vertising. The body discussed the current movement toward a honey co-operative for the state of Flor- ida, one of the aims of which is to obtain better markets for money through standardization of products. The association went on record as approving the spraying of DDT for dogfly control on the coast in Franklin, Gulf and Bay counties. This association has a regular meeting date of the third Friday in each quarter, the next regular ses- sion to be held in Chipley at the home of Paul Cutts on June 17 at 1 p. in. CST, where a good barbe- cue dinner will be served, after which a drawing will be held and prizes awarded. All members of the association are urged to attend. Engineer Predicts Funds Will Be Made Available For Water Control Plan Chief Engineer A. G. Matthews of the state division of water sur- vey and research predicts funds will be made available to finance the $208,000,t,00 South and Central Florida water control project. "The project area pays 45 per cefit of the taxes going into the state treasury," Matthews said. "Certainly, then, it is inconceivable that in this crisis in the financial history of the state that the people would jeopardize these tax returns. A drowned steer or a drought-killed tobacco crop pays no taxes or teachers' salaries." The joint federal-state project would require $37,000,000 in state funds over the next 10 years. Mat- thews made no recomfixendation on financing of the project, declaring "engineering is our function, not state finances." In 1945 the battle cry was "Flor- ida always seems to have too much water or too little." Rainfall so far this year is half normal and irrigat- ing has been started in the groves of Polk county. SENIOR SUPPER SCHEDULED The senior class of the Port St. Joe high school will sponsor a sup- per in the high school cafeteria at 7 o'clock the evening of Friday, March 11. Tickets will go on sale today and may be purchased from any member of the senior class. Attends Funeral of Brother Tommy Braxton attended the re- burial services Sunday in Marianna of his brother, Sgt. M. 0. [Praxton. killed in action in Italy in 1914. Convalescing After Operation Waring Murdock is convalescing at his home on Seventh Street af- ter undergoing an appendectomy at the municipal hospital last week ." -:tlhiS"'week..* .*.. .. -.,.. .:: School Lunchroom Meeting Needs of Growing Children Well Planned and Well Pre- pared Meals Fill Nutri- tional Requirements Port St. Joe's school lunch pro- gram is more than "meat and drink"-it is a part of the Ameri- can way of life where every child has a right to grow up in a healthy, happy environment. Children spend a large part of their everyday living at school, and a large share of the responsibility for their health and happiness must rest with the school. Principal Marvin Rooks and the faculty of the local schools have taken this responsibility seriously and are to be commended for the excellent progress that has been made this year in helping to meet the needs of all children. For those children who arrive on early buses, with perhaps a hur- ried breakfast or none at all for fear of missing the bus, there is provided an eight-ounce cup of choc- olate milk to give needed energy for beginning the day. From the lunch room these children go to the auditorium to relax and enjoy a motion picture until classes be- gin. At noon, with the assistance of' teachers, all children are provided with necessary equipment for clean hands 'before going to thlr lunch room-where a staff of trained work- ers have prepared a well-balanced meal providing one-third of the pu- pils' daily nutritional requirements. Seated at the tables with their teachers, they can engage in pleas- ant conversation with their friends, or music may be played during the meal for their enjoyment. The lunch room itself is inspir- ing with the lovely murals so gra- ciously done by Mrs. Karlene Owens and a small group of students tal- ented in art. This is not all, for it is a long day at school for primary children, and afternoons can be too long without an additional opportunity to renew tired nerves and muscles. So these children are provided a glass of fruit juice to carry them home refreshed and happy. YOUNG NOW OPERATING SUPERIOR DRY CLEANERS Alex Young this week took over operation of the Superior Cleaners, having secured the lease held for some time past by 0. M. Miley. and will operate it in the future. J. 0. Stone, who has been with the firm for some time, will be in charge of the plant. "We have excellent facilities," said Alex, "and the personnel in the plant has the know-how to do exceptional work. It will be my goal to give the people of Port St. Joe the very best in cleaning service." Visiting Here From Colorado Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Horton of Colorado Springs, Colo., are here visiting friends and relatives and transacting business. ------- -- ; Pridgeons Have Guests Mr. and Mrs. Harold Kirkland of Macon, Ga., are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Pridgeon at their White City home. -__ --- --- Visitors From Tallahassee Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Gatlin of Tallahassee are visitors in St. Joe Big Cut In State Costs Urged At Joint Tax Meet Senate House Panel Sug- gests That Overlapping Posts Be Abolished Sweeping economy moves in the state government w e r e recom- mended by the joint senate-house tax survey committee in a meeting held Sunday in Jacksonville. The group suggested that: 1. The state hotel commission be abolished. 2. The jobs of 62' motor vehicle tag inspectors be eliminated. 3. All overlapping state inspec- tion services be merged. 4. A state tax commission be es tablished. 5. Broad changes be made in the method of collecting beer and wine taxes. 6. Continuing appropriations be abolished. It did not suggest any new sources of state revenue. The committee adopted a plan to make the state board of health en- tirely responsible for inspecting milk and cream, a function it now shares with the state department of agriculture. It was estimated this would save $170,000 annually by eliminating the jobs of eight de- partment of agriculture inspectors. In regard to abolishing the state hotel commission, it was pointed (Continued on page 8) Governor Calls On Sheriffs To Investigate Woods Fires Governor Fuller Warren has called on Florida's sheriffs to conduct per- sonal investigations of woods burn- ing. He said most Florida forest fires are "criminally set." In a letter received by Sheriff Byrd Parker of Gulf county, the governor declared that woods burn- ers "must be arrested and prose- cuted to the full extent of the law in all cases." Preservation of the industry and payrolls created by the state's for- ests is of prime importance, War- ren emphasized. He said the indus- try's income last year was more than $130,000,000, while payrolls alone totaled $80,000,000. The Florida Forest Service is continuing an intensified forest fire control program in some counties, while in other counties only a par- tial forest fire protection program is in operation, the governor ex- plained. Warren, who campaigned for "Pine Tree Prosperity," pointed out that sheriffs, as chief law enforce- ment Officers in their counties, have the responsibility of enforcing t h e statutes prohibiting woods burning. Joins Hospital Staff Mrs. Rubye Cox, R.N., of Bain- bridge, Ga.. joined the staff of the Port St. Joe Municipal Hospital on Tuesday. We welcome Mrs. Cox to our midst. Sowells Announce New Arrival Mr. and Mrs. Dalton Sowell of Dunedin. Fla., announl,. tihs birth of a daughter, Charlotte Ann, on February 24. Mrs. Sowell will be remembered as Betty McQuaig. Visits Parents Ernest Smith of Macon, Ga.. was visiting here this week with his parents, Mr. and 'Mrs. B..H.'Smith. r S G, -- - Committees Named for Woman's Club Fete Committees were appointed this week for an historical pageant tc be staged at the May fete sponsored by the Port St. Joe Woman's Club the evening of May 13 at the Cen tennial Auditorium. The pageant, which will be in charge of Mrs. Ned S. Porter as general chairman, will depict spec- tacular highlights of American his tory from 149'2 to 1949. Mrs. Porter, author of the pageant, staged and directed it in Apalachicola in 1938, and on this occasion will bring it up to date. The various committees named are as follows: Selection of characters, election of queen, gathering of characters for practices-Mrs. Charles Brown. Mrs. Herbeit Brown, Mrs. Basil E. Kenney Jr., Mrs. Tom Alsobrook. Mrs. D. B. Lay. Costuming details (157 charac- ters)-Mrs. Massey Ward, Mrs. A. L. Ward, Mrs. Purvis Howell, Mrs. M. H. Elder. Stage setting, thrones, placards, lettering-Ralph Rich, Mrs. Buster Owens, Mrs. Ralph Rich, Mrs. B. H. Munn, Mrs. Rush Chisni, Mrs'. Fred Sutton. Props for pageant units, lighting effects-Cliff Chatham, J. T. Simp- son, Tom Owens, Bill Quarles. Seating arrangements, side dec- orations-Mrs. Edna Patton, Mrs, Paul Farmer, R. D. Prows, Paul Farmer. Direction and staging-Mrs. Ned Porter, Mrs. Paul Fensom, Mrs. NO-' bie Stone, Mrs. Dorothy Cucchiari. CITRUS RECIPE CONTEST OPEN TO HOUSEWIVES Mrs. Wilma Revell, home demon- stration agent, announces that the Florida State Federation of Wom- en's Clubs and the Florida Chain Store Council are sponsoring a cit- rus recipe contest which is open to all homemakers. The contest will close March 12. There are three classes of reci- pes that may be entered, cooked desserts, salads and breads. Those entering are asked to send their fa- vorite recipe to Mrs. Rodman Por- ter, District II Federation Director, Apalachicola, Fla. The recipes will be tested and judged, with the win- ners announced on March 15, There will be an $8 prize for each of the three classifications for this district, with the state prize being a washing machine. Announcement of the state winner will be made on March 27. Judges in this district will be Mrs. Wilma Revell and Mrs. J. Whitfield of Wewahitchka; Mrs. H. L. Oliver and Miss Sue Sanders of Apalachicola. Purpose of this contest is to pro- mote the use of citrus in daily food habits. J. A. M. CLUB MEETS WITH MRS. HOWELL Mrs. W. H. Howell was hostess Monday night to members of the J. A. M. Club at her home on Eighth Street. The evening was spent in sewing and visiting, by a glowing fire, as the temperature had taken a drop during the day and a hint of winter was ili the air. The hostess served a salad plate with banana cake and coffee to Mesdames Minnie Ola Drake, Ruby Pridgeon, Lola Costin, Marguerite Pridgeon, Elia Lawson. Florrie Con- nell. Gladys Boyer and Myrtice Smith and three visitors, Mrs. Don Birath, Mrs. Anna Smith and Mrs. Wilma Cooper. Next meeting of the club will be held with Mrs. Eliza Lawson. Young Woman's Auxiliary In Home Mission Meeting s The Young Women's Auxiliary of the First Baptist Church met. Mon- i day night at thie home of Mrs. Ralph J Nance, 1308 Long Avenue, for a - special Annie Armstrong home mis- sions meetirfg. I The meeting was called to order s by the president, Miss Jerry Ed- - wards, who asked for reports from - the various committees. The meet- * ing was then turned over to Miss I Katherine Jones, stewardship chair- man, who read a poem, "The Spirit t of Home Missions." Miss Edwards acted as representative of the lan- guage group and Miss Sara Nell Clements was representative" of Cutba. Panama and Costa Rica were represented by Miss Edwina Howell and the negro race by Miss Myrtle Simpson, followed by Mrs. Nance, who represented the immigrants, Miss Marian Watts, representing the good will centers and mission centers, Miss Irene Wilder, who represented the Jews, and Miss Jones, who was the "Spirit of Home Missions." The Young Women's Auxiliary was represented by Miss Sara Ceva Philyaw. The program was brought to a close by Miss Marian-Watts, who led the group. The hostess served delightful re- freshments of angel food cake, ice cream topped with strawberries, and coca-colas to the Misses Alice Elder, Edwina Howell, Irene Wilder. Myrtle Simpson, Katherine Jones, Marian Watts, Jerry Edwards, Sara Nell Clements and Sara Ceva Phil- yaw. Mrs. Nance was assisted in serving by her young son, David, and Miss Elder. f'fext meeting of this group will be Monday night, March 7; at the home of Miss Marian Watts, 1027 McClellan Avenue, when the YWA manual will be studied. LITTLE DIANA McKNIGHT HONORED ON BIRTHDAY Mrs. Harry McKnight honored her little daughter Diana on her sixth birthday last Friday with a party in her home at Kenney's Mill. After an enjoyable hour of games on the lawn, the little guests were invited to the living and dining rooms, which were attractive with spring flowers. The table was laid with a white linen cloth and held a beautiful birtfiday cake with six lighted candles and decorated with pink roses, and bore the inscription "Happy Birthday." Little Miss McKnight was lovely in her first formal party frock and wearing a pink corsage, a gift from her aunt, Mrs. Leonard Belin. Pictures of the group Were made, after which favors of toys were presented each guest, the birthday cake was cut and served with ice cream, cookies and candy. Enjoying this affair with the hon- oree were Kathleen Dowd, Louise Warner, Diana Gilbert, Babs Max- well, Janice Nell Gaskin, Carolyn' Traweek, Susan Gainous, Ann BPe- lin, Stevie Whealton, Johnny Hunt, Coleman Tharpe Jr., and Richard Scheffer. Mrs. McKnight was assisted in entertaining and serving by her son Bobby, Mrs. Leonard Belin and Mrs. T. Dodson. IllIIlIlIllI lllll illlllllll IIIIIIIIlllll ll|||l||lllllllllllllllllllll 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 UilHIHifflHItlilimtHHmHIHHItHNHIHIttflHINHilHl Social Activities Personals Clubs Churches MYRTICE 0. SMITH, Editor. PHONE 51 Dr. Charles Reicherter OPTOMETRIST EYES EXAMINED- GLASSES FITTED +1 Ritz Theatre Building FFrst Floor PANAMA CITY, FLA. Closed Wednesday Afternoons Hours: 8 to 5 Phone 560 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 Woman's Club Sees Program Presented By Girl Scouts. Following a brief business meet- ing Wednesday afternoon at the club rooms in the Centennial Audi- torium, members of the Port StV. Joe Woman's Club were entertained with an interesting program pre- sented by the Girl Scout Troop. During the business session, pre- sided over by Mrs. T. A. Owens, club president, two guests from Ap- alachicola were introduced, Mrs. C: M. Chauncey, state chairman of welfare and recreation, and Mrs. Rodman Porter, district II director of the Florida Federation of Wom- an's Club, both of whom were pre- sented with beautiful corsages by Mrs. Owens and Mrs. Ralph Swatts on behalf of the club. Mrs. Porter spoke briefly on the citrus fruit recipe contest now underway and urged all members to enter. Mrs. G. A. Patton announced that three dogwood trees had been pur- chased by the club for the hospital grounds and that they would be planted Thursday, after which the meeting was turned over to the Girl Scouts and their two leaders, Mrs. Rush Chism and Mrs. Marion Craig.. Mrs. Craig told of the 1949 goal of the Girl Scouts and outlined. briefly the ideals and aims of the scouts, after which the girls pre- sented an interesting program, in- cluding a brief skit. songs, dances. the scout promise, etc. Mrs. Chism expressed the appre- ciation of the Girl Scouts to the Woman's Club for its sponsorship, and the program concluded with the girls forming the friendship cir- cle and singing "Taps." Refreshments of Russian tea and cookies were served by the hostess committee, Mrs. J. L. Sharit, chair- luan, to the members and guests present. The executive committee of the club will meet March 30 with Mrs. R. R. Minus, and the next regular meeting of the club will be held on April 6., Visit In Calloway Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Davis and children spent Sunday in Calloway. guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Tra- wick. HELLO, WORLD! Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Norris of this city announce the birth of a son on Wednesday, March 2, at the municipal hospital. MISS CORA SUE SMITH IS HONORED ON NATAL DAY On Friday, February 25, Mrs. James Wise honored her sister, Miss Cora Sue Smith, with a party on her 11th birthday at her home on Eighth Street. After various ganies and con- tests had been enjoyed, the hostess MODERN BEAUTY SHOP We Stay Open Wednesday Afternoons By Appointment .Only ----- ALL SENIOR OPERATORS----- Janet Bailey Reba Pitts Dean Coleman *0 o *** *PT** * * *h SPort Theatre 0 A Martin Theatre Port St. Joe, Fla. 0 THEATRE OPENS SATURDAYS SUNDAYS AT 1:00 P. M. 0 CONTINUOUS PERFORMANCE DAILY AT 2:45 P. M. LATE SHOW TONITE SUNDAY, MARCH 6 J FRIDAY 10:45 P. M. LOUIS JORDAN in - "BEWARE" with an Al-Colored Cast LAST TIMES TODAY! "MY OWN TRUE LOVE" STARRING MELVYN DOUGLAS At- PFHi',1i7 CALVERTK --- Plus --- NEWS and CARTOON SATURDAY, MARCH 5 Chapter 6 of Serial Frank and Jessie James *0 4* 0.0 1**00 0 0 0 & The Port Theater Is Always Comfortable, In Hot Weather Or In Cold Weather SAlso --- Latest March of Time 000**** w** <* *0 MONDAY and TUESDAY March 7 and 8 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9 BARGAIN FEATURE NO. 1 BARGAIN FEATURE NO. 2 ROY ROGERS in - "UNDER WESTERN STARS" --- Plus --- Chapter 10 of Serial "Dick Tracy Returns" THURSDAY and FRIDAY March 10 and 11 ~IKiU-y.GARLAND ILMc* July qy - - - served .cake, ice cream and cold drinks to about 25 of the honoree's friends who had gathered to enjoy the evening, all of whom wished Cora Sue many more happy birth- days. Spend Week-end In Georgia Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Bray and children spent last week-end in Thomasville, Ga., the guests of Mrs. Bray's sister and family, Mr.-and Mrs. J. C. Woodham. (Additional Society Items will be found on page 7) ...... THE STAR, PORT ST.--OE, GULF COUNTY,TLtORIDA PAGE TWO FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 1949 FRDYMRC 148TE TRPR S.JOGLFCUNY FOIA AE HE Warren Says He Will Not Approve Tax On Fuel Oif Governor Fuller Warren has served notice on the citizen's com- mittee on water control that he will not approve a tax on kerosene and fuel oils to finance Florida's $3,700,- 000 annual share of flood control expense. The -group had offered that as a counter-move to the governor's pre- vious suggestion that the flood con. .trol project be financedby a state- wide tax on property, if the voters will approve a constitutional return to that form of tax. Flood control sponsors declare it would be impossible to get popu- lar support for a property tax. especially as homesteads would be included. S-(------ People who know a great deal seldom make positive assertions. I SEAT COVERS DOOR AND REAR QUARTER PANELS FRONT AND REAR ARM RESTS HEAD LININGS CONVERTIBLE TOPS 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 i McGOWIN MOTOR COMPANY J PHONE 129 PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA < ---4- Cabinet To Present Lawmakers Budget of $206,000,000 Tops By $53,000,000 Reve- nue In Sight for Next Biennium A budget calling for $53,000,000 more from the Florida general fund than the state has in sight for the next two years was recommended to the legislature Thursday of last week by the cabinet. It would allow the agencies and institutions about $30,000,000 more than they have for the current bi- ennium, but $52,500,000 less than they say they need for the next two years. The total general fund expense called for in the budget is $206,201,- 482, and it is estimated there will be only about $153.000,000 available from current sources to pay it. There was no hint about what new tax measures Governor War- ren and other leaders will propose to the legislature as a means of raising the money. It will take $26,500,000 a year in new taxes, and even more than that if the legislature tacks on a few extra items the cabinet left oat with statements of reluctance. The budget approved contains nothing at all for the water control system which Warren and most state officials agree is a "must." It will take $3,7000,000 a year. The public school budget for the next two years is $12,000,000 less than school leaders say is the mini- mum required to carry on the foun- dation program which Florida set up as a model for other states two years ago. , University and college budgets remained $11,000,000 below the $36,- 000,000 they said they must have, but still are $6,000,000 above what they now are spending. The building program suggested by the improvement commission was cut from $3.2,000,00 to $11,400,- 000. There is nothing listed for a new state medical college, which a sur- vey committee recommended be built at the University of Florida in Gainesville with a starting appro- priation of $6,500,000 from the 1949 legislature. Biggest increase allowed by the cabinet was for the welfare board. An appropriation of $32,931,000 was Published Weekly By BOYLES DEPARTMENT STORE Port St. Jee, Flerida recommended. That is $13,400,000 more than present expenditures. 'Nearly all of it will go to give monthly checks to thousands of new dependent children and aged. SGT. M. 0. BRAXTON'S RITES HELD SUNDAY Reburial services, with military lTonors, were held Sunday in Brax- ton cemetery at Marianna for Sgt. Millard 0. Braxton. killed in action in Italy in 1944 . Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eli Braxton of Marianna; three brothers, Thomas J. of this city, James E. of Bynum, Ala., and Sidney J. of Chattanooga, Tenn., and two sisters, Mrs. Ruby Ross of Marianna, and Mrs. Louis Ayers of Blountstown. bs Featuring "Tips From Aare- Our Counter To Wise Shoppere" Under New Mai gemeint Alex Young has this week secured the lease held by Mr. 0. M. Miley on the building and equipment of the "SUPERIOR CLEANERS," located at 219 Monument Avenue, and will continue to operate under the same name, and under the very capable management of Mr. J. 0. Stone, who has been with this firm for some time., We have the facilities and personnel in this plant to give you the VERY BEST IN CLEANING AND SERVICE, and to this goal we will strive from now on. . GIVE US A TRIAL- WE'LL DO THE REST. .- Listed below are a few GET ACQUAINTED SPECIALS, beginning Monday, March 7, through Saturday, March 12 MEN'S SUITS . .50o TIES .05 LADIES' PLAIN DRESSES .50 LADIES' PLAIN SKIRTS DOUBLE BLANKETS .50 S. .75 SINGLE BLANKETS'' .50 We Replace Buttons and Make Minor Repairs Without Charge SU rELIOR LEAr S 219 Monument Ave. J. 0. STONE, Manager PHONE 227 Port St. Joe, Florida p q - THIRD ANNIVERSARY EDITION - DEAR SHOPPERS: We never know what we're going to say when we sit down to type this column (Ed Note: So that's been the trouble all these years!). There's so much to talk about we never know just where to start. Holkever, it's easy this week, for we are celebrating the Third Birth- day of Boyles Department Store. We're still young enough to get a thrill from birthdays just like a three-year-old boy or girl . it's great to have a birthday. Some time this month we're going to celebrate with a Birthday Party. We're going to celebrate the whole month of March and it's going to be a great month. We'll have birth day favors for everyone. Everyone will be invited to Boyles Third Birthday Party we'll have a wonderful time together! You have made these three years happy ones for us. Hardships, difficulties, trials and tribulations have not dimmed the joy and pleasure of rendering a service to you. You have shown your appreciation generously by your patronage. We enter this fourth year of service better pre- pared in every respect to supply your merchandise needs in the most economical way. We pledge anew our efforts to carry on as we be- gun, namely: "To Render a Service To This Community Worthy of Its Patronage and Support." We're in- terested not so much in how much we make as in how well we serve. Phone 252 We believe the greatest joy and success that can come to an indi- vidual or to a business will be in "Service Rendered" .. not in' dollars made. Did you know that. we now have the.Famous Sell Patt "St. Joe" San- dals with the steel arch in Natural, Red and Green they'll soon be coming in White if you've never worn a pair you've missed something give your feet a treat step out into the sunshine. New Arrivals this week include colorful Plaid Ginghams at 59c yard new spring shades in Mojud Nylons Florida- styled Wembley Ties that'll lift your spirits and brighten your adam's apple 'Girls' Plastic Raincoats with hood at $1.95 . Diaper Shirts for baby just the ticket for summer. The new low price ($2.95) on Van Heusen ($3.50) White Shirts has set a new record in quality and value . we're selling 'em by twos, fours- and sixes we suggest a box. of four. Wise men are buying Cur- lee Tropical Suits now on lay-a-way. . Four new numbers ini Harvey Casuals (Sandals) have created ex- citement in the shoe department. Poll Parrot and Star Brand Sandals for girls and boys they fit . they wear you just can't beat 'em! Yours With the Birthday Spirit, R. GLENN BOYLES. Port St. Joe, Florida The Tattler Vol. II Friday, March 4, 1949 No. 30 THE STAR, PORT -ST. JOE, GULFP COUNTY, FL;ORfDA, PAGE THREE FRIDA, MACH -, 1949 -. ..Q-.r M-r qT-ME r. llti r COlNTYFLORIDA PA.GE FOUR 111 ~i 'r. r-n I 00- relaxes yo prepares yc Genuine Sprin provide luxurious advantages (au every body curve to everyone, re fect rest and relax. every night on S demonstration i about mattress qi trolled Comfort" . .:, 1* ,'N - SURFACE COMFORT u from today... 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COME IN AND GET THE "REAL INSIDE STORY" ABOUT MATTRESS QUALITY AND VALUE UNIT GUARANTEED 15 YEARS - u r.. .. FREE! A FREE SPRING AIR MATTRESS TO BE GIVEN AWAY MARCH 9 DON'T FAIL TO REGISTER FOR THIS WONDERFUL PRIZE! TELL YOUR FRIENDS! IT'S I L- q MARCH 7-8 9 I UF. OoMPANY H s-sF_ 'f I S a";?? **/f'^i-st-sIlk" THE STAR, POR-T ST. JOIE, OULV: COUNTY, FLORIDA PAGE FIVE PAESX'HESAPRTS.JE GL ONY FLOID FIAY MARC 1949 THE STAR Published Every Friday At 306 Williams Avenue, Port St. Joe, Florida, by The Star Publishing Company W. S. SMITH, Editor and Publisher Also Linotype Operator, Ad llan. Pre;ssmnan, Floor Alan, Reporter, Colunmnist, Janitor and Printer's Devil. Enwered as second-class matter, December 10, 1937, at the 'obtoffice, l'ort St. Joe, lla., under Act of March 3, 1879). SUBSCRIPTION INVARIABLY PAYABLE IN ADVANCE ONE YEAR $2.00 SIX MONTHS $1.00 THREE MONTHS $127.15 -*.{ TELEPHONE 51 }:'- TO ADVERTISERS-In cas" of error or omissions in adver- tisements, the publishers do not hold themselves liable lor danmags further than amount recci'ed for sich l advertisement. The spoken word is given scant attention; the printed word is thoughtfully weighed. The spoken word barely asserts; the printed w ord thoroughly convinces. The sspoken word is lost; the printed wornl remains. Our Country '"S:,' Right or Wrong LITTLE GUY GETTING TOO BIG' FOR PRESIDENTIAL PANTS More and more it looks like we were right a short time .back when we said that it appeared Harry Truman 'was letting his election to the presidency go to his head and that he was get- ting too big for his pants. His childish outburst Tuesday night of last week when, before a gathering that included a number of women, he stated that "if any S. 0. B. thinks he is going to get any member of my staff or cabinet changed by some smart-aleck state- ment over the air, he's mistaken," is no language for the president of the United States to use. It came as a disgusting shock to the millions who were listening to his speech over the radio and, in our opinion, cut Mr. Trumans stature down to the point where he can now walk under the belly of a snake with a top hat on. No public apology has been forthcoming from Truman as this is put in type, and we doubt seriously that any will be given by this strutting little bantam who apparently finds himself out of place in an office that seems far over his head. The president will fly to Key West next Sun- day for a two-weeks vacation and next Tuesday will fly to Orlando to receive an honorary de- gree from Rollins College. If those in charge of Rollins College had the courage of their convic- tions they would refuse to bestow this honor upon Harry, even though he is president of the United States, for while "S. 0. B." is a phrase particularly indigenous to the American langu- age, it is hardly becoming of an occupant of the highest office anyone in the world may be hon- ored with. The "local or special laws racket" probably will pop up in the next session of the legislature if, as rumor has it, the Florida League of Munici- palities carries through a proposal of its legisla- tive committee that cities be given authority to levy taxes on patent medicines, soft drinks and cosmetics. Port St. Joe already has a number of these "nuisance" taxes in effect, levying tolls upon petroleum products, cigarets, tickets of admis- sion to amusements, and 10 per cent on utilities. If this thing keeps up, first thing we know we'll be taxed for radios, bunions, and the right to breathe. Why build up other cities with Port St. Joe money? Keep your dollars at home where they will help build your own community. Take care of your pennies and your dollars will take care of the tax collector. Plant trees to insure. your future. They'll increase in value as you grow older. Mlnce Meat Pie Spearmint Taste For a different mince meat pie, Indiana grows more spearmint for add a cup of ,cranberries each cup oil than any other ,state in the of mince meat. Union. * Here's the truck-tractor over-the-highway haulers have been waiting for. The Interna- tional KB-8-1! It's a cost-cutter and a schedule- maker. Has extra power. Carries more net pay- load without exceeding its gross weight rating than trucks with the same power but more chassis weight..Get details sure-to make more money from over-the-highway transport. M. G. LEWIS & SONS GARAGE MONUMENT AVENUE PORT ST. JOE, FLA. fiTATIftgnOMa A & naon STARDUST and MOONSHINE Dear Editor Bill: I have read with interest your column about the "dingbats" and I must add that it is quite interest- ing. I should like to congratulate you on .your getting the new lino- .type, and I am as curious as Ben :Rivers as to where you put the ma- Schine. Ever since my January 21 issue of The Star didn't show up, I have been wanting to send in a com- plaint, but I have been too busy. I -have received all the other copies *.since January 21 so far, so that one .issue must have been lost. (Ed. Note: We received a letter Monday from Paul informing us that he received his January 21 issue the ,day after he wrote this letter and 'congratulated us on our speedy ser- vice in getting it to him.) I' J4u.t to show you that I read everything in your paper, I have found something on the editorial page which I don't understand. In the top left hand corner under "Subscription Invariably Payable in Advance" you have "Three Months $127.15." I have used every formula we have learned in mathematics of accounting and so far I can't see how you arrived at that figure if a subscription for one year fs $2.00. Maybe that new linotype has an electric calculator on it that we haven't heard of yet. The other day in my public speak- ing class I made a speech about you and your paper. It was just a short speech, but I told them all about The Star and the man -who keeps it going. Very sincerely yours, PAUL K. JOHNSON. Bowling Green, Ky. Ordinarily we would place this under "Letters To the Editor," but we believe it is more of the Star- dustish type, so here it is. Paul, in your mathematical calcula- tions as to how we arrived at the price of $127.15 for a three months subscription you didn't .take into consideration an outstanding hu- man trait-pure laziness. You see, when we take a sub for just three months we have to make out two file cards (a heck of a lot of work), thin a- the end df the three months we have to fill out a subscription notice, type an envelope and lick , stamp, and then if the three-month subscriber fails to renew within a couple of weeks we haveto expend further, energy filling out another blank and typing another envelope, all of which is very exhausting. The 'radio comedians are sure having a big time with President Truman's "three little letters." . Red Skelton said it was merely "Same Old Baloney." Judy Canova, in speaking of a relative, said he was' a college graduate, "a three-letter man just like President Truman." Poopsy was trying to show Dennis Day how to play poker and, after explaining a raise, told him to call. "What'll I call him," said Dennis. "You don't call him anything," said Poopsy. "Who do you think you are-the president of the United States?". Denver Miller says he's sure glad to see the paper mill start up, as his wife has had him cleaning the yard so much he's down in the back. "I'll bet I've moved every shrub and plant in the yard, except two big pine trees, and I told my ivife I'd be doggoned if I'd move them." Seems Mrs. Ed Pridgeon Jr., had a yen to go fishing one day last week, but Ed said tlt- motor was on the kibosh and anyway he had some beehives to repair-so they 'didn't go fishing. ... "Bet if lie had wanted to fish that motor would have been fixed in a hurry," said Mrs. P. "I never knew I'd live to see the day when I'd have to take a back seat for a dern bug." Honey Bee Plan Importance of honey bees for pollination is indicated by a new plan being tried in Ohio. Bees are needed so badly in that state that the federal government is now pay- ing owners a-subsidy of $1 for each hive maintained "and $3 for each hivje moved into. a field of red .ejover. PAGE SIX -,'.-TE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORJDA FRIDAY, MARCH.', 1949 FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 1949 ~~THSTRPOTS.JGUFeJNYFLIDPAEEVt ADDITIONAL SOCIETY (Continued from page 2) BAPTIST W. M. U. HOLDS ROYAL SERVICE PROGRAM The Baptist W. M. U. met Mon- day afternoon at the church foi' the royal -service program, with Circle One in charge. The meeting was opened with the singing of "0, for a Thousand Tongues," followed with prayer and the devotional from Luke and John by Mrs. J. 0. Baggett, the topic be- ing "Sufficient for All." Mrs. E. C. Cason, program chair- man, was in charge of the program, the topic of which was "Christ the Answer In City Streets." This topic was developed by Mesdames W. S. Smith, Wesley Ramsey, C. A. .Mc- Clellan, L. E. Voss, W. C. Pridgeon, J. F. Miller, J. H. Johns, E. C. Ca- son, E. B. Dendy and A. R. Tomlin- son. After a short business session the meeting was adjourned with prayer by Mrs. Homer Lovett. Visits Family J. R. Chestnut. who is employed in the Macon paper mill, is here this week with his wife and son. BUSINESS WOMAN'S CIRCLE ENJOYS MISSION PROGRAM The Business Woman's Circle of the First Baptist Church met Mon- day evening with M\iss Mildred Wat- kins, program chairman, for the home missions week of prayer pro- gram, the theme being "Committed Unto Us-the Word of Reconcilia- tion." Scripture, prayers, hymns and topics of unusual interest on the different phases of Southern Bap- tist work in the home mission ter- ritory challenged the members to deeper consecration and greater en- deavor that the "Word of Reconcili- ation" might be proclaimed. A worthy offering was made at this meeting. Last evening this group met with Miss Alma Baggett to review the book, "Co-operating Sduthern Bap- tist," by Dr. J. B. Lawrence of the home mission 'board. Sunday Visitors Mr. and Mrs. Lucius Allen of Ap- alachicola were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Coburn. Care of Woqql To avoid stretching wool while steaming, press with a "wriggling motion" rather than with the "pull- ing motion" ordinarily used. "-- "- ------------------------itr~n urj NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC After Saturday, March 5, Mr Earl E. Rich will no longer be connected with the Creech Brothers Laundry & Dry Cleaners LO ST ! A vegetable garden by waiting too late to apply WATKINS INSECT DUST as a control for insects. According to newspaper reports, Insect Dust will be scarce this year. Place your order now and be assured of getting your supply. ----- SEE OR WRITE ------ W. L. BURKETT, The Watkins Dealer P. 0. Box 482 Port St. Joe, Florida Now...see something new! Thanks to. Hudson's years-ahead, exclusive "step-down" design, here's the easiest riding and driving the safest automobile that ever floated you down the road! Head room to spare-and the roomiest seats of any mass- produced car in the country! Why not get all this in your new car? It's all. yours now ... but only in the . New Hudson only $2395.00 *Super-Six Sedan dellverd here ' Including Weafher-Control H*af(W The Moder Design for '49 M. G. LEWIS & SONS GARAGE Phone 6 Port St. Joe, Fla. , niW -, SUNDAY SERVICES At the Churches . . ... ..... .. 4 4 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. 7:30-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. HIGHLAND VIEW METHODIST Bayview Church Loyd W. Tubib, Pastor 10:00 a. m:-Morning worship. Church school following worship se.rvice. 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. in.-Youth Fellowship. 7:30 p. m.-Evening worship. Prayer service Wednesday eve- oing 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. nm.-Youth Fellowship. 7:30 p. m.-Evening service. Midweek meeting Wednesday at 3:00 p. m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. L. J. Keels, Pastor 9:45 a. m.-Bible school for all 11:00 a. nm.-Morning worship. 6:25-Baptist Training Union. 7:30-Evening services. Prayer service Wednesday eve- nings at 7:30 o'clQck. BEACON HILL PRESBYTERIAN 4:00 p. m.-Worship service. \ 3:00 p. m.-Sunday school. ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH Rev. Lee Graham, Pastor First Sunday in Lent 7:30 a. m.-Holy communion and sermon. 9:45 a. m.-Sunday school and high school confirmation class. 11:00 a. m.-H--oly communion. Monday, 3:30 p. m.-Business meeting of the day circle of Wo- man's Auxiliary. 4:00 p. in.-Chil- dren's service. Wednesday, 7:30 p. in. Litany, penetential office and sermon. Thursday, 7:30 p. m.-Adult class meets at home of H. M. Maige on Sixteenth Street. BROWNIE NOTES Brownie Troop No. 1 met Friday, the usual meeting day, and elected officers as follows: Blue Jay Pa- trol-Elizabeth Brown, leader; El- aine Musselwhite, treasurer; Judy Fensom, treasurer. Peacock Patrol -Jean Mahon, leader; Barbara Mitchell, treasurer; Imogene Wood, secretary. Troop scribe, Bobbie Ward. The meeting was closed with the Brownie promise and the friendship circle with "Taps." We are having our Brownie birth- day party on March 11. Bobbie Ward, Scribe. ATTENTION! All Customers of CENTURY LOAN COMPANY in Port St. Joe who are delinquent in their pay- ments are asked to contact MR. CLAUDE T. PORTER at 908 Jenks Ave., Panama City Phone 1596-J 3-4 25 METHODIST W. S. C. S. MEETS FOR FINAL STUDY ON CHINA The Methodist W. S. C. S. met Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Ralph Swatts for the final study meeting on the book "China -Twilight oi- Dawn." Mrs. J. L. Temnple was in charge of the devo- tional, and Mrs. Roy Gibson and Mrs. J. L. Sharit taught the lesson. The program feature of the meet- ing was a medley of Chinese tunes on the piano rendered by Mrs. C. A. Brown. During the social hour the hos- tess served punch and cookies from a table laid with a beautiful Chinese cloth and center with a bowl of azaleas flanked by two interest- ingly designed Chinese book ends. We know a lot of people who> hate to pay anybody for anything- IllllllllllllllllllllllIIll lllllllllll lllll llllillllllllllllllllllll MEMORIAL LIBRARY Open Tuesdays and Saturdays 3:00 p. m. to 5:30 p. m. One Year Membership $1.0Q CHILDREN'S STORY H'OU'R Saturday: 9:30 to 10:30 a. m.. Entertainment Refreshments Fee 10c Per Child IllIllllilIIIIIII lIIIllIIIIIIIIIIi llllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlIIllilil l FamousGuaranteed irestont_ NEW TREADS While they lasti Ne tirte safety at an unheard-of low phicel Frstole New teTreads have the same low ptread depth and wNidth the same non-skid protection treadyou get in n tiresContain the same quality rub- ber you get in new Firestone Tiresl Guaranteed tool Trade in those old onoth tires today1 Don't Miss These USED TIRE BARGAINS! SIX 6.00x16. ---------.50 FOUR 6.50x16 --------------.75 SEVEN 7.00x15 -----.-- $1.00 Fireto0ne Home & Auto Supply Store r FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 1949 THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF eOlUNTY, FLORIDA PAGE -SEVEN A B. W. EELLS, Owner Port St. Joe, Fla.. PAGE EIGHT THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, ~LO RI OA FRIi~AV, MARCH 4, i94~ State Gets Second Warmest Winter In Period of 34 Years Florida is having its second warmest and sixth dryest winter since the federal-state warning ser- vice at Lakeland began keeping records in 1915. That includes the months of November, December, January and February for all penin- sular Florida and some of North Ilorjda. The average temperature this win- iter has been 69.5 degrees. Normal ^ *^ 4 4 .4 ,*,4 4. 4. 1. 4* 4- 0.4. BEACH CLUB NOW OPEN! 4. 4:. : : + 3-18* -: ": *:4 :1 4:I for the four-month period is 64.5. Only winter to top this one was 1931-32, which averaged 71. Last winter was 64.7 and the winter be- fore 65.8. The coldest was 59.2 in 1939-40. Compared with a normal rainfall of 9.55 inches, this winter's 3.60 inches is pretty low. In 1934-35 the fall was 1.63 inches from November through February that year. That was the only winter rainfall was under 2 inches. Other dry winters were 1931-32. when only 2.24 inches made it both warmer" and drier than this one. Greatest winter rainfall, 17.60 inches, came in 1935-36 right after the dryest winter. Michigan's Big Game Michigan has an estimated 880,600 big game animals, mostly white- tailed deer. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Star Want Ads Bring Quick Results At Small Cost. RATES-1'/_ cents per word for one inser- REAL ESTATE FOR SALE tion (count initials and figures as single words); minimum charge 30 cents. Addi- FOR SALE-Equity in 2-bedroom tional insertions of same ad take lower rate. To eliminate bookkeeping, all ads home on Garrison Avenue. Tile must be paid for at time of first insertion bath, electric water heater, gar- - age, nice lawn, on 75x150- ft. lot. FOR SALE Will sell equity for $1000. FOR SALE-Two-bedroom home onf 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 FOR RENT Registered Real Estate Broker FURv RENT-3 modern furnished 211 Reid Avenue Phone 61 homes, desirable location. See W. C. Forehand, Highland View. 1 UNFURNISHED APARTMENT - Two bedrooms, bath, private en- trance. Phone 341-W or see Sanders Clhitty. 3-11* -FOR APARTMENTS See The S'hirey Apartments. tf it Pays To Advertise Try It. LODGE NOTICES R. A. M.-Regular convocation of St. Joseph Chapter No. 56, R. A. M., 2nd and 4th Mondays. ATr visit- ing companions welcome. Fennon Talley High Priest; H. R. Maige, Secretary. SAMARITAN LODGE NO. 40, .:-O. 0. F.-Meets first and third Wed- tnesdays at 8 p. m. in Masonic hall. All members urged to attend; visit- ing brethren invited. P. A. Howell, 1N.G.; F. L. Hill, 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, 'IN. G.; Pauline Owens, Secretary. -MASONIC TEMPLE F & M-_ 'Port St. Joe Lodge 111. Regular A meetings 2nd and 4th FrI- ,- days each month, 8:00 p. ni. \ Members urged to attend; -visiting brothers welcome. W. L. -jordan,'W. M.; G. C. Adkins, Sec. LEGAL ADVERTISING NOTICE OF SALE 'Notice is hereby given that the Board of TCouuty Commissioners of Gulf County, Flor- iida, will offer for sale and sell at public arictian to the highest and best bidder for t at the front door of the County Court House of Gulf County, Florida, in the City of "Wewahitchka, Florida, on Monday, the 7th Aday of March, 1949, the same being a legal -sales day, within the legal hours of sale, the Following described personal property, to-wit: One' (1) R. 1. 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. Attest: TOBE GAY, GEORGT Y. CORE, Chairman Clerk. 2-25 3-4 SPECIAL SERVICES, CARPENTRY AND REPAIR If you need a room added to your house or a screen made, or repair work of any kind, see me. A. H. MATTHEWS Box 911 3-18* FILMS DEVELOPED! PRINTS MADE 24-Hour Service Group Pictures and Real Estate Views Our Specialty 'MAURICE MAIGE 1-14 Port Theater Apts. Phone 109 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. GUEST CHECKS-(100 to- pad). Large, $6 per 100 pads: 10 pads, 75c. Small, $5 per 100 pads; 10 for 60c. Also onionskin "COPY" second sheets, $2.25 per package of 1000 (don't ask us to break a package). THE STAR. 10-24tf Gulf Repair Shop All Types Welding and General Repair Refrigeration and Electrical Service Second Street, Between Reid and Monument Avenues Title Insurance Real Estate Loans ABSTRACTS OF TITLE TOMLINSON ABSTRACT COMPANY, Inc. Telephone 364 Agent: Title & Trust Company of Florida MEET YOUR FRIENDS AT LeHARDY'S BAR P COMPLETE SERVICE WE HANDLE ALL TYPES OF INSURANCE FIRE L!FE CASUALTY BONDS We recommend fire Insfirance because Its eisy to start a fire ( ~. BUCK ALEXANDER 10 YEARS AGO From the Files of The Star FHA Maps City For Loans As the result of efforts during the past three months of residents of Port St. Joe to secure Feder'al Hous- ing Administration loans in all sec- tions of the city in order to take care of the housing shortage, a let- ter was received this week by the chamber of commerce from the state FHA director stating that in- sured mortgages up to 75% of the FHA valuation with up to 20 years' time for repayment will be avail- able here in certain designated areas. Will Seek Dogfly Control At the meeting of the chamber of commerce Tuesday night it was de- ,cided to take up with authorities in Washington the matter of investi- gating the dogfly that infests the coastal regions for a portion of the year and attempt to get an investi- gator to come here and study the habits of this pest, learn its breed- ing places and establish a method of control. Tattler Staff To Edit Star Through the courtesy of Editor Bill, the staff of The Tattler, high school news column, will edit next week's issue of The Star. All news and advertising will be handled by 'the staff, which consists of Dick Stepp, editor-in-chief; Bobby Co- burn, assistant editor; Al Schnei- der, sports editor; Opal Green and Dorothy Crockett, society editors, and Paul Johnson, joke editor. First. Shipment of Lumber Soon Basil E. Kenney, manager of the St. Joe Lumber & Export Company, states that the company hopes to make the first shipment of lumber of any consequence between March Make Progress Now There's. no time like the present to plan a real future for your- self. Especially in a career that offers you a chance for more ed- acation. That's why you owe it to your future to take full advant- age of opportunities now being offered in th6 new U. S. Army and U. S. Air Force. Yes, and the man who acts now is the man who will find himself inl a position to make progress, pro- fessionally and personally. You will learn from experts who are interested in giving you their best efforts. For your own prog- ress, investigate these excellent opportunities now. Yes, you can make progress in the new Army or Air Force. Discuss this today with your U. S. Army and U. S. Air Force Recruiter. He's at 210 Harrison Avenue Panama City, Florida Recruiting Officer is in Port St. Joe at the postoffice each Thurs- day and Friday. j t ~GOES INTO A 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 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 STM JOE 12 and 15, and that the final touches to the working mechanism of the huge saw mill will be -completed within the next '30 days. -------c-----*- BIG CUT IN STATE COSTS (Continued from page 1) out that the state board of health can do a better job of inspecting ho- tels from a sanitary standpoint, and that the state fire marshal already is checking hotels, in co-operation with Jocal fire chiefs, for fire haz- ards. It was pointed out that under the present system there is no way of determining whether state levies have been paid on beer and wine af- ter it reaches the retail level, and it was proposed that bottles and cans of beer and bottles of wine carry a stamp showing that the tax has been paid. The committee endorsed a state tax commission with "such powers as the legislature may prescribe," but it left to the future any specific method of setting up the commis- sion. Real Sportsmen A sportsman becomes friend of a farmer when to pay for any damage he while hunting on the property. a good he offers might do farmer's \ 4o oo o*oo* 0 4 0006 S U .oe. o # s et : WE KEEP YOU IN THE BEST OF SPIRITS ST. JOE BAR PHONE 114 o.e a 0 o~ PORT ST. JOE, FLA. I Walter's Bar & Grill 1 W. I. GARDNER, Owner (2'1 Miles from Port St. Joe on Beacon Hill Highway) . .. '_ . . - CHICKEN DINNERS STEAKS SEAFOODS SANDWICHES ALL KINDS OF DRINKS -- - - - - -- 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 S Pen and Pencil Once Served Well Today, modern methods get results! LET US SERVE ALL YOUR PRINTING NEEDS FORMS, LETTERHEADS, CARDS, MENUS, ENVELOPES, STATEMENTS, ETC. THE STAR Your Home Town Newspaper Phone 51 J 13~3~8 PppC~I~C~ F'RlbAY, MARCH 4, 1949 R10A rH~E STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, VLOI PAGE EIGHT "' " t 1 |