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THE STAR IS THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR GULF COUNTY THE STAR "TRADE AT HOME" SPEND YOUR MONEY WITH LOCAL MERCHANTS AND GET ANOTHER SHOT AT IT "Port St. Joe The Outlet Port for the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee Valley" VOLUME XII PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA, FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 1949 NUMBER 26 Superintendent Owens Tells P. T. A. of School Needs In Port St. Joe Cites Need for Expanded Educa- tional Facilities and Plans Un- derway To Meet Those Needs Tom Owens, county superinten- dent of public instruction, spoke be- fore the Port St. Joe Parent-Teach- er Association Thursday evening of last week at a meeting held in the high school auditorium telling of needs for expanded educational fa- ciliies and of the plans now under way in the city to meet some of those needs. Owens, outlining legislation com- ing before congress and the state legislature, urged every citizen "to go on record" individually as well as within his organized civic group to make his views known to repre- sentatives and senators. Quoting statistics to show exist- ing needs in educational fields, he said that while the southeast has one-third of the nation's children, including a large portion of the na- tion's negro population, the same area possesses only one-sixth of the nation's wealth. Owens stated- that in the local educational picture a new high school for Port St. Joe is in the blueprint stage and it is hoped that bids for its construction will be called for within the next two months. He also stated that plans are underway for a new colored school for this city. Stressing the fact that "the edu- cational' prZram-n 7 expensive," the- speaker urged his listeners to re- member ibar the natiu'5 greatest resource is its young Americans, and that each parent should de- sire to see his child receive the best education possible. Following the talk by Superinten- dent Owens; Mrs. C. A. Brown, pres- ident of the P.-T. A., appointed a committee composed of G. F. Law- rence, Fennon Talley, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Cooper and Walter Duren to meet with, Owens for the purpose of studying proposed school legis- lation. TRAINING STUDY COURSE TO BE HELD AT BAPTIST CHURCHURCH A training study course will be held from March 28 through April 1 at the Baptist Church from 7:30 to 9:00 o'clock each evening. Anyone desiring to take this course is cordially invited to be- present. Off On 10-Day Trip Mrs. Earl Pridgeon and Mrs. Mar- -vin Brock of Wewahitchka, and .Mrs. W. C. Fridgeon of this city loft Monday for a 10-day visit in Crowley and Lake Charles, La. Mrs. Earl Pridgeon and Mrs. Brock will visit Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pridgeon in Crowley, and Mrs. W. C. Prid- geon will visit Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gilmore in Lake Charles. Cecil Cos- tin accompanied them as far as Baton Rouge, La., and from there he continued on to Hot Springs, Ark., for a 10-day boil out in the curative waters. Pfc. Cowart Visits Pfc. Claude Cowart, with the Air Rescue Service at Orlando, spent a few days here last week visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Cowart of Kenney's Mill. Visits Husband In Tampa Mrs. John Lane spent the week- end in Tampa with her husband, who is in training in that city with the Cincinnati Reds' baseball team. Warren Will Offer Tax Program To Legislature Believes Suggestions Would Spread Burden Fairly and Equitably As Possible Governor Fuller Warren has an- nounced that he will offer the legis- lature "a definite and specific tax program" sufficient to produce "the required revenue" to meet state needs. He declined to say what ex- act measures he will recommend, but he did say it will not be a single tax. "It will be a combination-the idea being to spread the burden as fairly and equitably as possible, and it will be. based upon the abil- ity to pay-the soundest and fair- est basis of taxation," he said. Because he hasn't made known his tax recommendation, some leg- islat6rs fear that Warren might leave up to them the problem of finding the $40,000,000 a year ex- tra which cabinet members esti- (Continued en page 7) Bay Gulf District Boy Scout Camporee Opens Today At Tyndall Field Expect 400 Scouts To Be In Atten- dance; Public Invited To Witness Event Today and tomorrow some 400 Boy Scouts from Port St. Joe. We- wahitchka and Panama City will -pour in to Tyndall Field for the an- nual Bay-Gulf district Bor Scoul camporee.. The events will be i.-!.i at the scout cAmp on the field which has been made available through the courtesy of Brig. Gen. J. K. Lacey. Ten events Will be on the pro- gram this year, with each event having a possible score of 60 points or a grand total of 600 points. Pa- trols scoring 500 points or better will receive a proficient rating; 300 to 500 points will receive standard rating, while those below 300 will receive participating ratings. The events will be height judging, first aid relay, blindfold compass, fire building and water boiling, chariot relay, knot relay, sack race, nature study, camping and meal inspec-- tion. Scout units and their leaders will check in the camp by 4 p. m. to- day, make camp and prepare their evening meal. A campfire will be held at 8 p. m. with each troop pre- senting a stunt, followed by a fel- lbwship period. Early tomorrow morning the (Continued on page 7) BOB SIr Inez Tyler of Crestview were mar- ried Saturday in the First Metho- dist Church of Crestview, the Rev. H. W. Williamson, pastor, officiat- ing. J. J. McCASKILL PASSES AWAY J. J. McCaskill, 65, father of Mrs. C. R. Garraway of this city, passed away Sunday night at his home in Marianna. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning. Senior Class On College Tour With school closed and teachers attending a meeting in South Flor- ida, members of the senior class of Port St. Joe this week are making a conducted.tour of the state uni- versities at Tallahassee and Gaines- ville to acquaint them with the general activities of 'college life. 'Gator Will Get You If You Don't Watch Out You fishermen who go to De- pot Creek had better keep your eyes peeled, for apparently there is a voracious (for fish, that is) alligator taken up his abode in that section. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Conger of Highland View were fishing up there Monday and-Old Man 'Gator gulped several fish off the bot- tom of their stringer. The couple got away from there fast, going further upstream. They tied up at a likely looking spot, hung their, string of fish over the side of the boat and pro- ceeded to fish, when-kerwhaml Mr. ,Gator had followed that tasty string of fish, and this time he took the whole dadblamed she- bang, stringer adid all. The Congers estimate the var- mint was between eight and nine feet in length. A couple of nifty suitcases there for anyone who wants to go after 'em. Right Rev. West Will Visit St. James' Church Sunday The congregation of St. James!' Episcopal Church will welcome the Rt. Rev. Hamilton West, D.D., Bishop-Coadjutdol of Florida, next Sunday during his visitation of the' church. Bishop West will preach at the morning service at 11 o'clock and will. also ad]inuuis,_i the apostolic rite of c('Lutii'mi iln Following :the service, luncheon will be served in the parish house in honor of Bishop West and those who have been con- firmed. Members of the congrega- tion, guests and friends of St. James' Church are invited to the luncheon. Those persons to be confirmed are Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Maige, Mr. Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Miller, Mrs. G. F. Lawrence, Miss Margaret Law- rence, Mrs. C. R. Oliver, D. L. Owens and Lanell Rowan. Everyone is cordially invited to this service. ___ -(___ New Books Received .At Memorial Library The following, new books have just been received at the Memorial Library and placed on the shelves: Webster's new International Dic- tionary, "Giant Book of Sports." "The Standard Book of Etiquette" "The Big Divide" by David Laven- der, 'The Heat of the Day" by Eliza- beth Bowen, "Mary Wakefield" by De la Roache, "All Men Are Liars" by John S. Strange, and catalog of rainfall in Florida with monthly to- tals from January to December, 1947. Attention of the public is also called to the fact that the library now receives the weekly digest of opinions of the attorney general of Florida, which is available for any- one desiring to check it over. The library is open on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 3 to 5:30 p. m. __-------- SQUARE DANCE AFTER SHOW THIS EVENING The Junior Woman's Club is sponsoring a square dance at the ' Centennial Auditorium tonight im- mediately after the presentation of "Laff It Off" at the high school. Admission will be 50c a couple and no reservations will be taken A hillbilly band will provide the music and an expert caller will be present to call the dances. Gulf County Red Cross Drive Gets Underway Kickoff Breakfast Yesterday Offici- ally Opens Campaign Getting oft' to a late start. the annual Red Cross campaign for funds in Gulf county got underway yesterday at 8 a. m. with a kickoff breakfast held at Hotel St. Joe. Frank Hannon, fund chairman, presided at the meeting and intro- duced the Rev. Lee Graham, who made a brief talk on the work of the Red Cross and its functions in the community and nation. Wayne Buttramn, Gulf county chairman, made an appeal for com- munity-wide support of the drive. Workers present were Rev. Lee Graham, Frank Hannon, Wayne Buttram, Robert Bellows, Glenn Boyles, Floyd Hunt, Clarence Prid- geon, George Cooper, Mrs. Otto An- derson, Mrs. Ben Dickens and Mrs. Bob Smith of this city, George Core and Charlie Morgan of Wewahit- chka. Rep. Tapper Named To Head Agriculture and Livestock Committee One of Most Important In Forth- coming Session; Is Also Mem- ber of Other Committees Representative George Tapper of this city has been named by Rep. Perrey E., Murray of Frostproof, speaker-designate of the 1949 house of representatives; as chairman of :the agriculture, forestry and live- 'stock committee for the forthcom- ing legislative session. George's committee will receive bills Governor Warren is desirous of enacting into laws, such as pro- hibiting livestock from roaming on highways, rehabilitating the state's fast-dwindling forests, and assist- ance to farmers. Most controversial bills going to Tapper's committee will be those aimed at keeping cattle off the highways. One of Warren's chief campaign pledges was making the highways safe from roaming live- stock, and now it is up to George to see that that pledge is kept. Legislators have many ideas on how and when this should be done, and most of them agree that Gov- ernor Warren's pledge will be car- ried out. Representative Tapper has also been named as a member of co6m- hmittees on rules and calendar, fi- nance and taxation, public utilities and transportation, drainage and water control, and public health. CAPT: JOHN BROWN DIES Capt. John "Bo" Brown, father of Charles Brown of this city, passed )iway Sunday at his home in Ap- alachicola. Funeral services were held'Tuesday with his brother, the Rev. Father Charles Brown of Mo- Sbile, Ala., officiating. APPRECIATION The Port St. Joe Ministerial As- sociation .wishes to thank all of those who volunteered and gave of their time in the recently-conducted religious survey of the city. - Attend Welfare Meeting In Quincy f Rep. George Tapper and Robert Bellows of this city attended a nine- , county meeting of the District Two . welfare board in Quincy Wednes- a day of last week to discuss legisla- a tion in connection with the public welfare program. John Lane Is Showing Stuff With Cincinnati At Spring Training Camp Atlanta Sports Writer Interviews St. Joe's Up-and-Coming Sec- ond Baseman In Tampa The sports section of Monday's Atlanta Journal carried an interest- ing article in Ed Danforth's "Ear To the Ground" column on Johnny Lane of this city, who is in spring training at Tampa with the Cincin- nati Reds baseball club. Says Dan- forth: "John Morris Lane is working his way through Georgia Tech at sec- ond base for the Cincinnati Reds. John is a junior in electrical en- gineering and expects to graduate in two years, attending school two quarters a year. He hopes to get the second base portfolio before his diploma. - "Lane is one of the outstanding rookies of the Grapefruit League, and Manager Bucky Walters of the Reds is just about ready to give the young engineer the job. "'What can you do with a man. who can make plays beyond the av- erage second baseman?' Walters says. 'He comes up with balls every day that would get by most of them. We may decide that for the good of Lane and of the organiza- tion we will send him out one more year, but right now he is the best one we have or have seen.' "The Reds have won six of their eight spring games and Lane has started at second in all but one. They know what Bobby Adams and Jim, BhodwortlL can do, but they are giving Lane -a thorough exami- nation. "Twice in the game Sunday with the Yankees he showed his stuff. On a double play he did a careful pivot to nearly tear the glove off the first baseman's hand' with a sweeping throw. Then he took .a fast ground ball with a man on first, stopped the runner on the path in a collision and kept his bal- ance to throw around him and com- plete the play. It was cool work. He (Continued on page 8) SCHOOL PRINCIPALS OF COUNTY REAPPOINTED The trustees of the Gulf county schools met last week and recom- mended the reappointment of all principals for 1949-50. Those reappointed are Principal Marvin Rooks of the Port St. Joe high school, Principal Russell Mad- dox of the Wewahitchka high school, and the two principals of the colored high schools, Emil Twine of the George Washington high school, Port St. Joe, and John- el'Palmer of the George W. Carver high school, Wewahitchka. The trustees will meet at an early date to select teachers for the 1949- 50 school term. _------!----- Attend School Board Assn. Meet County Superintendent and Mrs. Tom Owens and school board mem- bers Jimmy Greer, L. P. Sutton and Chauncey Costin attended the ses- sion of the State School Board As- sociation at Tampa Wednesday and Thursday. Greer, Sutton and Cos- tin made the round trip by air from Tallahassee. Visitors From Apalach t Gene Austin and Jiggs Zangar- ' elli of Apalachicola stopped by The Star office Wednesday for a chat * with the editor. Jiggs, who is in the - printing business in the Oyster City, literally went into ecstaciees over our new typesetting machine. PAETO H TAPRTS.JOGLFCUTY LRIAFIDY ARH2, 99 LAST OFFICERS OF. 0. E. S. INSTALLED TUESDAY NIGHT At a regular meeting of the Or- der of Eastern Star held Tuesday .night in the Masonic hall, Watson Smith was installed as associate patron and Pauline Smith was in- stalled as Esther, Lovie Coburn act- ing as installing worthy matron and Leslie Spillers acting as installing marshal. These two officers were unable- to be present at the regular installation ceremony last week. Following this ceremony. Della Mize asked permission to approach the East, and proceeded to present Mrs. Coburn with a basket filled to overflowing with lovely handker- chiefs and*other gifts from mem-i bers of the order. Mrs. Coburn, in well-chosen words, thanked the chapter for the lovely surprise- and it truly was a surprise, as she hadn't heard -the tiniest rumor in regard to it. The hall was lovely in simplicity for the first meeting of the new of- ficers, who were most efficient in their respective stations. MRS. BAGGETT HOSTESS TO BAPTIST CIRCLE TWO Circle Two of the Baptist W. M. U. met Monday afternoon with Mrs. J. 0. Baggett at her home on 7th Street. The devotional, from Psalms 119:9-11, was given by Mrs. Dewey Davis. followed with prayer by Mrs. L. J. Keels. Mrs. Davis, program chairman, with the assistance of Mrs. E. H. Vanlandinghani, Mrs. E. R. DuBose and Mrs. Dave Smith, brought an interesting program on "What the Bible Means To Us." A short busi- ness session followed, and the meet- ing -was closed with prayer by Mrs. W. J. Daughtry. During the social hour the hos- tess 'served delicious refreshments buffet style. This being the pre- Easter season, the Easter motif was carried out in decorations and refreshments. Fourtteen members and four visitors enjoyed Mrs. Bag- gett's hospitality. The next meeting of this circle will be with Mrs. Dave Smith. Rouths Now In Draper N. C. Mrs. Mildred Routh sends us her new mailing address at Draper, N. C., with the following note: "Bill is starting the piping of the second large power plant for the Duke Power Co. on the Dan River here on the line between Virginia and North Carolina. We wouldn't want to miss an issue of OUR paper." SUNDAY SERVICES At the Churches ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH Rev. Lee Graham, Pastor Fourth Sunday in Lent 7:30 a. in.-Holy communion. 9:45 a. m.--Sunday school. 11:00 a. m.-Morning prayer and confirmation. Sermon by the Rt. Rev. Hamilton West, Bishop--coad-' jutor of Florida. Saturday, 10:00 p. m.-Listen to "One Great Hour." Monday, 3:30 p. m. Sewing meeting of Womans Auxiliary (day branch) in parish house. 4:00 p. nim.-Young people's Lenten service. Wednesday, 7:30 p. m.-Litany and sermon. 8:30 p. in.-Choir re- hearsal. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. Samuel J. Allen, Pastor 9:45- a. m..-Sunday school. 11:00 a. m.-Morning worship. 7:30 p. m.-Evening service. Wednesday, 7:30 p. m.-Prayer meeting. Friday, 7:30 p. m.-Youth Fellow- C--m-------------~~~~ TO VISIT LOCAL CHURCH ( BAPTIST CIRCLE ONE MEETS WITH MRS. W. S. SMITH Circle One of the Baptist W. M. U. met Monday afternoon with Mrs. W. Shelby Smith at her home on Williams Avenue. Mrs. E. C. Cason, program chairman. opened the e meeting with a brief talk on 'At Work In God's World," followed with scripture readings by Mrs. E. B. Dendy, Mrs. W. H. Howell and the hostess. Mrs. C. A. McClellan gave an in- teresting talk on home missions, Mrs. Cason told about "Cows As a Hobby"' becoming a paying busi- ness in China, Mrs. Wesley Ramsey gave a resume of the R. A. conven- tion recently held in Macon, Ga.. followed with'prayer by Mrs. Mc- Clellan. A short business session followed, and thU' meeting was dis- missed with prayer-by Mrs. Dendy. During the social hour the hos- tess served sandwiches, cake aand punch to the six members present. Place of next- meeting of this circle will be announced later. Have Guests At Beach Home Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Dellapent of Potsdam, N. Y., Mr. and Mrs. Barrett of Malone, N. Y., parents of Mrs. Dellapent, and Mrs. Floy Navidonski of Savannah, Ga., are spending the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Hobaugh at 'Beacon Hill. Mr. Dellapent and Mrs. Navidonski are brother and sister of Mrs. Hobaugh. Attend Birthday Celebration Mr. and Mrs. George McLawhon and daughter and Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Woods and family were in Al- ford last Sunday to.-attend the 50th birthday celebration of C. E. Byrd, father of Mrs. McLawhon and Mrs. Woods. George reports that ap- proximately 35. attended the affair and the food consumed was really a caution to the jaybirds. Spending Holidays With Parents Miss Erline McClellan arrived Tuesday from Marianna to spend the spring holidays here with her parents, ',Mr. and Mrs. C. A. McClel- lan. GIRL SCOUT NEWS Girl Scout Troop No. 2 met in the parish house Tuesday afternoon with their leader, Mrs. R. Chism. Games were played before opening of the meeting. During the business session Mar- tha Pearl Miller was elected presi- dent of the troop. The pledge to the flag was given, after which the troop divided into patrols. When each member's record was checked everybody chose a project. A num- ber of attractive coasters and dolls were made from crepe paper, after which the troop reconvened for "Taps" and dismissal. Sonjia Anne Blount, Scribe. Visitor From Tallahassee Miss Dorothy Jones of Tallahas- see is the guest this week of Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Tomlinson and Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Lay. She is a cousin of Mrs. Tomlinson and Mrs. Lay. MODERN BEAUTY SALON SPECIAL TWO $1 500 PERMANENT FOR THE PRICE OF ONE! (FREE EYEBROW DYE WITH EACH PERMANENT) ALL PERMANENTS GUARANTEED OPEN WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS BY. APPOINTMENT ONLY PHONE 41 SI .- .. .. = .*..., The Rt. Rev. Hamilton West, D.D., Bishop-Coadjutor of Florida, who will visit at St. James' Episcopal Church Sunday morning. HELLO, WORLD! Mr. and Mrs. Carl L. Armnstrong of this city proudly announce the addition of a son to their family, Randall Levoid Armstrong. born Sunday, March 20, at the Port St. Joe Municipal Hospital. Visiting Daughter Mrs. George Gore of Dothan, Ala., arrived Tuesday for a week's visit here with her daughter, Miss Elaine Gore. NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR FINAL DISCHARGE OF EXECUTRIX Notive is hereby given tiht 1 have filed y filial let ins as exct trix Ct of the slate of Bosil Edilwto d KeIne% Sr.. dic,casi; lhit I hal e fii li l VI y petitio t for listrlition ani film l dis r.irg', :lind l t oi _pril S, T \% ill apply 1o the l himio llb J .E. I 'ridge n, Co' nt" aJud g of t f t'Counitl\., Florida, for :1 p11 r twal of s a.id filial rclu0 K and1 for all o Ilud r of diitribl tio I1tn ] of finli l . ;!S executrix )f the will of Bail I . Sr.. dv'cecaied. SlARA EVANS KN.INEN_ . 3-1 s 4-S I'xecuItrix. Dr. Charles Reicherter OPTOMETRIST EYES EXAMINED- GLASSES FITTED -t= Ritz Theatre Building Hours: 8 to 5 First Floor Phone 560 PANAMA CITY, FLA. Closed Wednesday Afternoons MONDAY and TUESDAY March 28 and 29 LE.;: Ean xcr. ,.;;s '. BREND IJOYCE - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30 4 'ERROL FLYNN ! 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SMITH, Editor PHONE 51 ALL SENIOR OPERATORS LAST TIMES TODAY! ith JOHN WAYNE. NEWS and CARTOON SATURDAY, MARCH 26 DOUBLE FEATURE PROGRAM CARTOON and SERIAL SUNDAY, MARCH 27 IPort Theatre.I A Martin Theatre Port St. Joe, Fla. 4 I THEATRE OPENS SATURDAYS -,SUNDAYS AT 1:00 P. M. CONTINUOUS PERFORMANCE DAILY AT 2:45 P. M. *,*fC 4t4"> <>>e<->^ FRIDAY,- MARCH 25, 1946' rHE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA PAGE TWO R FIA n 0 THE ST R. PORT T LFI 'One Great Hour' Will Be Heard Tomorrow Evening Ministers of Port St. Joe urge everyone to be sure to listen in. to- morrow night on "One Great Hour," which will be heard at 10 o'clock over every national radio network. The hour-long program is a prelude to Sunday services during which churches all over the nation will take one simultaneous offering for world relief. "Let nothing keep you and your family from listening to this great radio program," says Rev. Lee Gra- ham of the Port St. Joe Ministerial Association, "and we want you to be sure that you and your family attend church services Sunday." _____ c------- It's A Son for the Schoellos' Mr. and Mrs. Jack Schoellos (nee Juleane Hinson of this city) are announcing the birth of a son on March 11 at the Franklin county hospital. IF IT'S BROKE Humble Brings In 771-Barrel Well The Humble Oil Company has brought in the biggest producing oil well yet drilled in Florida. The well, known as B-:2, is on the Lee Cypress Company tract in Collier county and lies west of Humble's Sunniland field. It was brought in at a depth of 11,585 feet and tests indicate it will produce a flow of 771 barrels a day. The well is the tenth brought in by Humble in the area. The pre- vious largest, known as No. 8, had a flow of 527 barrels a day. ___-^----- Week-enders From Tallahassee Mr. and Mrs. Walter Johnson of Tallahasee were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Johnson. Forest fires in America destroy enough timber each month to equal the volume of the Empire State building. . WE FIX IT! f MIW Tp IYiP n rl _,,sy Jo iiiiiiiiiii I I P.-T. A. Installs Officers The Port St. Joe Parent-Teach Association met at the high scho Thursday afternoon and. installE the following officers: Mrs. E. Horton. president; Mrs. T. Lar vice-president; Mrs. J. T. McNei second vice-president; Mrs. R( Gibson, parliamentarian; Mrs. L ,roy Gainous, secretary; Mrs. Ro ert Tapper, historian; Collis Lan treasurer. Woman's Club Installs Officers At a meeting of the Port St. J Womans Club held at the Port Inn ney, vice-president; Mrs. E.. Smith, officers for the ensuing year were i recording secretary; .Mrs. H. C. installed as follows: Mrs. W. A. Spence, corresponding secretary; SmithW president; Mrs. Basil Ken-1 Mrs. W. L. Bragg, treasurer. . .. . . . & A I& &A l A &A & A A A 10 YEARS AGO From the Files of The Star New Canal Bridge Opened The new drawbridge across thi recently-completed canal west Port St. Joe was thrown open t traffic Monday, and the woode bridge used as a detour is being torn down. The bridge, approx mately one-third of a mile long in eluding the approaches, was bui at a cost of $133,575. Ask Return of Canal Money J.. L. Sharit and E, Clay Lew Jr., representing Gulf county, a peared before the board of arm engineers in Washington, D. C this week in an effort to have r imbursed the $200,000 voted by th people of the county for the co struction of the canal link connect ing the intracoastal canal wit the Gulf of Mexico through S Joseph's Bay. The engineers turned down the plea, holding that local i terests performed the work on the own initiative, for their own pu poses, and primarily for their ow benefit. ie, ill, oy b- id, oe CHEVROLET AY-TRUC The Tattler Published Weekly By BOYLES DEPARTMENT STORE Port St. Joe, Florida b Featuring "Tips From Aerosa Our Counter To Wise shoppers" Vol. III Friday, March 25, 1949 No. 33 -*I As ANN&iB HEAVY-DUTY STAKE TRUCK 137-inch Wheelbase I1m mmw HEAVY-DUTY CAB-AND-CHASSIS with Dump Body 161-inch Wheelbase OFFICIAL REGISTRATIONS PROVE THERE &RE MORE CHEVROLET TRUCKS IN USE THROUGHOUT THE NATION THAN ANY OTHER MAKE) Phone 388 on the job! Right on the job day after day because they're tough and ruggedly built. .... Right on the job all of the time with a model to meet every hauling need! In every State in the Union, more Chevrolet trucks were sold last year than any other make. That's because only Chevrolet offers power with economy strength with convenience and duty- proved dependability in a variety of models to meet every need up to 16,000 lb. Gross Vehicle Weight! And only Chevrolet offers 3-Way Thrift-low cost oper- ation, low cost upkeep and the lowest list prices in the entire truck field! HEAVY-DUTY CAB-AND-CHASSIS with Refrigerator Body 141-inch WhR.lh b HEAVY-DUTY CAB-AND-CHASSIS with Refuse Body 161-inch Wheelbase Panels Stakes! Pick-ups! Platforms, Cab-over-engine and conventional chiassi, and cab, or chassis are available for special bodies built by reliable manufacturers. GARRAWAY CHEVROLET COMPANY Port St. Joe, Florida DEAR SHOPPERS: We've had a number .of requests for more "Tattle" in this column, and we want you to know that your interest is deeply appreciated. How- ever, we find it expedient to use more space to give information you would expect from a business of this kind. Selling merchandise is our business and the purpose of this column is to bring you "Tips From Across Our Counter." . For instance: Have you seen that beautiful Hanes Nylon Hose with the New Sandal Foot es- pecially made for heel-out shoes ... .a brand new creation that'll make a hit with you? Did you know there's new low prices on all Mo. jud Nylons? Did you know that we now have Mojud Slips (they're won- derful!)? Did you know that we have a Special Service on Made-to order Belts and Covered Buttons to match your dress or suit? There Phone 252 is so much to tell you every week it's impossible to get all of it in. A new shipment of Printed French Crepe brought oh's and ah's from our salesgirls the low price will amaze you! A new shipment of June Arden Frocks in regular and half sizes ($8.95 and $10.95) three shipments of Skirts in new spring fabrics and colors. . We've sold hundreds of Tillie Ty- ler Cotton Blouses another shipment including stripes, white and solid colors! ($1.55 32 to 46). Did you know that we have a spe- cial Curtain Material that sells for 25c a yard .. both attractive and resistant to salt atmosphere and laundering? Ask about it! . "Laff It Off" tonite at the school auditorium will afford first class entertainment for all! Yours with (the One and Only) Sell Patt St. Joe Sandals In Natural, Red and Green, R. GLENN BOYLES. Port St. Joe, Florida WILLIAMS ELECTRIC COMPANY Reid Ave., Next Frances Grill Phone 192 MOTORS REPAIRED ELECTRIC AND ACETYELENE WELDING STARTERS AND GENERATORS REWOUND QUALITY MEATS AND of HOME-DRESSED CHICKENS + to mHensCDL'iD49clb. ltn- DRESSED 1 i We Carry All Types of Seafood In Season * is and a Complete Line of Fresh Vegetables, : y Groceries and Frozen Foods. e-'' We have just installed a MODERN REFRIGERATED n- MEAT CASE and stock t- THE BEST IN WESTERN AND NATIVE MEATS ed Our Market Is In Charge of A. W. Murphy " in- r-ir ICE COLD WATERMELONS ALL SUMMER RICH'S CURB MARKET er PHONE 306 PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA * ed __________________ A. lik ^--i~UCC~CBL~-~ 'L~Lly~ULIC~CI~-L-~ _~1CICaqbll: I I I I c VaInAV MARCH 25. 1949 THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, OLORIDA PAGE THREE FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 1949 THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, QULF COUNTY; FLORIDA PAGE FOUR THE STAR Published Every Friday At 306 Williams Avenue, Port St. Joe, Florida, by The Star Publishing Company W. S. SMITH, Editor and Publisher Al- Linotypl Opeiator, Ad Man, Pressian. Floor Man, Reporter. Columnist, Janitor and Printer's Devil. Ent(ieI as second-class matter, December 10, 1937, at the Postoffiice. Port St..Jo. I'Fla.. unei r Act of March 3, 187'9. SUBSCRIPTION INVARIABLY PAYABLE IN ADVANCE uONE YEAR $2.00 SIX MONTHS $1.00 THREE MONTHS $127.15 --f TELEPHONE 51 }i- TO ADVERTISERS-In case of error or omissions in adver- tisements, the publishers do not hold themselves liable lor damages further than amount reeei~ed, for such advertisement. The spoken word is given scant attention; the printed word is thoughtfully weighed. The spoken ord barely asserts; the printed word thoroughly convince. The spolkn world is lost; the printed word remains. Our Country Right or Wrong RED CROSS DRIVE UNDERWAY The annual Red Cross drive opened in Gulf county 'yesterday and will continue until the quota assigned is reached. Theoretically, the campaign should have opened the first of this month and continued for thirty days, but due to "technical difficulties" it did not get underway until yesterday. The slogan for 'this year's campaign is "You, Too, Can Help Through Red Cross." This aid, as Fund Chairman Frank.Hannon points out, is for necessary community projects and for pro- viding the means for fellow human beings caught -as many of us are caught at one time or an- other-in unfortunate circumstances. Hannon emphasizes that this year a giver does not donate to the Red Cross, but, instead, gives through the Red Cross to his fellow men. With the Red Cross drive underway, every res- ident of Gulf county should remember that it is not only a privilege, but also a duty, to contribute to the drive for funds. America was settled by immigrants fleeing from nations where confiscatory taxation a.li po-. litical persecution made life unbearable. The fact" that government is becoming the dominant fac- tor in our lives should be warning enough of the peril we face. Today there are no new lands to flee to. PLENTY OF MEAT U. S. News and World Report has published a survey of the anticipated meat supply-a subject which is of unusual interest now, due to the tragic livestock losses caused by the devastating weather which hit western and midwestern states. Contrary, to popular belief, this survey says that the storms have not substantially changed the long-range outlook for meat production or prices. Losses were serious, but were small in relation to totals. Sheep, whose ability to survive in deep snow is less than that of cattle, were hardest hit. On the other hand, the storms had small effect on hog numbers. To sum up, this year's' meat supply will be about 145 pounds per person. That is approxi- mately the same as last year, and 12 pounds above the 1939 level. However, there has been some change in the makeup..of the total. In the near future there will be a little less beef and lamb, but there will be more bacon, ham and pork. The quality of beef, incidentally, will be high. The point of all this is that we need not fear a meat shortage because of weather or any other factor. YOU'VE GOT TO WORK FOR SUCCESS A daily column by a well known writer out- lines rules for success in life. But each of his little stories proves one quite important point: No success rule works-unless you do. In each .of his columns this writer tells the story of how some currently famous person rose from a humble beginning to real success in his particular field. But, no matter how startling each successful person's career proves to be, be- hind it all is a heck .of a lot of work-and more work-and more work. Most of the really successful people we see around us today didn't get that way just on "breaks," or on "connections," or on their old man's money. Most of them got to the top be- cause they were willing to thinly a little harder arid work a little harder. Think it over! No success rule works-unless you do. Believe us, it's true! Keep smiling-and buy U S Savings Bonds. - i I pI I g PHONE 102 "Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers" Kitchen Accidents Most kitchen accidents are due to falls. Avoid .these by using a safe step stool instead of a chair, stool or boxes for climbing up and by popping up that spilled grease and water to prevent a slippery floor. lllllllllllll! lllllllllllllllllll ll ll lllll llll lllllI I I I 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 Kll/ln ;IIIIIII! i;IiI;II!IIII!i lll IIII IIIIl tillill llllllllllllll MONUMENT AVENUE B AAA PORT ST. JOE, FLA. M. G. LEWIS & SONS GARAGE PORT ST. JOE, FLA. ----r- ----- -- ....... ~"''';-L 9:ra 6 Star Classified Ads Bring Quick Results At Small' Cost! ose oooee *** ** ** o***** ** * * WE KEEP YOU IN THE BEST OF : 00 SPIRITS ST. JOE BAR 0 0 PHONE 114 PORT ST. JOE, FLA. L 0 S T! 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 A NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC MR. H. G. HARVEY IS NOW OUR TOWN ROUTE MAN. See him or call us for free Pickup and Delivery CREECH BROTHERS LAUNDRY AND DRY CLEANERS FRDY MAC a5- 19 9H 8TARPOR ^ 'r-- ST:- JOE SUL COJNY .FQR- PAG FIVE-- MINUTES OF COUNTY COMMISSION Wewahitchka, Florida March 8, 1949 The Board of County Commis- sioners of Gulf County, Florida, met this day in regular session. The following members were present: Tobe Gay, chairman; Peter G. Strange, vice-chairman; J. S. Dan- iel, B. E. Kenney Jr., and J. F. Mil- ler. The clerk, sheriff and Attorney Costin were also in attendance. The meeting came to order at 9 a. m. and the following proceedings were had: The minutes of stated and intervening meetings were read, approved and adopted. The home demonstration agent and farm agent presented their re- ports for the month of February and the same were ordered filed in the office of the clerk of the cir- cuit court as part of the records of the county. The clerk made the following re- port on the auction sale of Mon- day, March 7, 1949, of certain per- sonal property belonging to Gulf county, to-wit: One (1) R. D. 6 Cat- erpillar Tractor, serial No. 2H672W. Mr. W. C. Forehand, P. 0. Box 67, Highland View, Florida, was high bidder with a bid of'$2,150. Where- upon B. E. Kenney Jr., moved that the board accept the bid of $2,150, and this motion was seconded by J. S. Daniel. Upon roll call, the fol- lowing voted: Aye-B. E. Kenney Jr., J. S. Daniel, J. F. Miller and Peter G. Strange; nay-none. The chairman then declared the motion had carried and instructed the clerk to accept the check of Mr. Fore- hand in the amount of $2,150 and turn the tractor over to Mr. Fore- hand. Mrs. Beard came before the board and asked that the county re- pair the road that leads to her home and business at Lake Grove. Chairman Gay notified Mrs. Beard that the county road department would do all they could to repair this road and,.keepAt in traveling -condition. Mrs. Ruby Langley came before the board and, 'asked for financial help,- and explained that her hus- band was ill and in the hospital in Pensacola and she had no way to make any money to feed her three ,,children. The board told Mrs. Lang- ley that they could not help her at this time because of a shortage of county 'i adi nt Ju .luid Cliairnir n Gvy Mitrui..-d the -clerk to place the names of Mrs. Minnie Paul $3.00 and Mrs. Eliza Williams $6.00 on the mothers pen- sion roll. Mrs. Wilma A. Revell came be- fore the bpard in connection with the 1949 home demonstration pro- gram. Mrs. Revell explained in de- tail the work that is to be done and just how it had to be done to serve the majority of the citizens of Gulf county. B. E. Kenney Jr., moved that the following resolution be adopted and seconded by J. F. Miller. Upon roll call, the following voted: Aye- Unanimously. The chairman an- nounced that the resolution had car- Tied and been adopted by this board: RESOLUTION Whereas, J. Chris Martin hereto- fore filed his petition for the vacat- ing, closing and abandoning of a certain alleyway in Gulf County, Florida, hereinafter described, and Whereas, the Board of County 'Commissioners of Gulf County, Flor- ida, called a public hearing to de- termine whether or not said alley- way should be vacated, closed and abandoned, and Whereas, notice of such public hearing has been duly published as required, and Whereas, at said hearing it was made to appear that said alleyway is not a state highway or a federal road maintained by the State of Florida; that said alleyway i not within the limits of any municipal- ity, and that this board has juris- diction of said alleyway, and Whereas, it has been made to ap- pear that the abandonment of said alleyway will not inconvenience the public in that adequate passage is afforded in the area to be closed, and that petitioner is duly qualified to present said petition; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the Board of County Commis- sioners of Gulf County, Florida, in open meeting duly assembled at the county court house in the city of Wewahitchka, Florida, this 8th day of March A.D. 1949, as follows: 1. That that portion of Block Nine (9) lying between 5th Street and 6th Street designated as an al- leyway, of the Beacon Hill Subdi- vision, according to the official plat on file in the office of the clerk of the circuit court of Gulf County, Florida, be and the same is here- by vacated, closed and abandoned as an alleyway. 2. That theclerk of. this board publish notice of the passage of said resolution as provided by law. 3. That this resolution shall take effect immediately upon its pass- age. Adopted at a regular meeting of the Board of County Commission- ers of Gulf County, Florida, held at the court house at Wewahitchka, Florida, on the Sth day of March A. D. 1949. Board of County Commissioners, Gulf County, Florida. By: TOBE GAY, Attest: Chairman. GEORGE Y. CORE. Clerk. The following bills were present- ed, examined, approved and order- ed paid from the several county funds, to-wit: General Fund Tobe Gay, salary ._ --- $ 50.00 J. S. Daniel, Wewa State Bank, salary and mileage 52.80 Peter G. Strange "---- 61.76 B. E. Kenney Jr. -- 57.84 J. F. Miller "--- 61.76 Geo. Y. Core,)salary,'less tax 215.00 F. M. Campbell, salary -- 25.00 Cecil G. Costin Jr. -.. 25.00 TWilma A. Revell --- 150.00 Mrs. J. A. Glenn -- 75.00 J. E. Lanier -- 125.00 Mrs. C. G. Rish, sal.. less tax 71.25 20% Tax a/c, February ......---- 22.50 County Officers & Emp. Re- , tirement Fund, February... 16.75 George Y. Core, recording deeds (county) ...---- --........ 5.70 Giles J. Patterson, legal ser- vices 75.00 TB Sanatorium, Gulf patients 193.75 Bishop Off. Supply Co., a/c 122.70 Commercial Off. Sup. Co., a/c 3.40 H & W B Drew Co., a/c .....- 87.83 W. T. Strange, co. indigent -.- 15.00 Grace Dunlap "--- 10.00 W. T. Enfinger --- 12.00 Mrs. John Bishop "-- 10.00 Mrs. Eva McKuhen .- 15.00 Mrs. Cumbie .---- 10.00 Mamie Brewer --- 10.00 Byrd E. Parker.;cost bills 132.22 Star Publishing Co., a/c -... 83.05 St. Joe Tel. & Tel. Co., a/c .-- 25.27 A. L. Ward, insanity case -- 5.00 D. H. Anderson ---.... 5.00 M. A. Hill ----- 2.00 J. E. Pridgeon ----.... 7.50 Gulf Drug Company, a/c 2.79 Municipal Hospital, co. ind. 7.50 Connell Water Works, a/c.... 18.00 Gulf County Breeze, a/c ---- 3.00 Gulf Coast Elec Co-op., a/c 27.34 Edd C P-idgeot. a '- .- .----- 200.00 Samuel A 'Pati,-:k. a L (ad- vance) 200.00 Commercial Off. Sup. Co., a/c 7.50 Standard Oil Co., a/c ---- 63.17 Wewa Hardware Co., a/c __ 1.70 Tobe Gay, expenses to Jack- sonville Commissioners' Convention 200.00 Fine and Forfeiture Fund J. E. Pridgeon, cost bills --. $118.00 Game & Fresh Water Fish Comm., arrest tickets 24.50 F. M. Campbell, salary and convictions 67.50 Cecil G. Costin Jr. 67.50 Geo. Y. Core, recording con- victions and Circuit Court costs 58.25 Byrd E. Parker, cost bills -.. 768.92 Road and Bridge Fund T. D. Whitfield, road supt. .$190.00 Co. Officers Ret. Fund -....- 10.00 Alvie Kemp, road work --. 140.Q0 Archie Kemp --- 3.5.00 B. F. Lanier "-- 35.00 W. M. Ross 25.00 J. A. Barrington "....... 161.00 N. J. Kemp -- 15.00 M. L. Whitfield --- 15.00 Byi-d E. Parker, guard around jail 140.00 Cecil G. Costin-Jr., expenses to Tallahassee .-----.----- 40.00 Sinclair Service Sta., a/c -- 4.50 E. R. Hilyer, repair grader-- 96.75 McGowin Motor Co., a/c ..-- .80 The Gulf County Breeze, adv. sale 5.25 Wewa Hardware Co., a/c -- 1.50 Standard Oil Co., a/c ---....- 210.15 Pridgeon's Supply Store, a/c 18.05 Mothers' Pension Fund Ruby Atkins, mothers pension $3.00 Izella Lester --..... 6.00 Rosa Stevens --- 3.00 Jessie Walsingham _----.... 3.00 Alna Lee Jones ---- 3.00 Grace Dunlap _-- 6.00 Mae Cream er --- 3.00 Mrs. Tom Parker ---.. 10.00 County Service Officers Fund William H. Linton, salary and expenses $96.25 Co. Officers and Employees Retirement Fund, Linton.. 3.75 Agriculture and Livestock Fund C. R. Laird, salary and exp. $160.40 Leona Taylor, salary ..---- 35.00 20% Tax a/c, Laird ---- 14.00 ; Race Track Fund I Road and Bridge, transfer -$883.75 Mothers Pension Fund 29.75 Ag. & Livestock Fund 193.58 General Fund 18.02 The Honorable J. L. Sharit, may- or of the City of Port St. Joe, Flor- ida, appeared before the board in behalf of the Municipal Hospital of Port St. Joe and read the' following resolution adopted by the City Com- mission.of PormtSt. Joe on the 1st day of March, 1949, to-wit: RESOLUTION INO. 159 It is hereby ascertained, found and determined that the City of Port St. Joe, Florida, is in critical need of immediate funds for the operation of the Municipal Hospital of Port St. Joe due to the large sum of.money expended on medical care for county charity and indigent pa- tients, and, Whereas, D. A. Smith & Com- pany, a firm of certified public ac- countants, practicing under the laws of the State of Florida, have audited the books of the City of Port St. Joe and have rendered an audit report in which they state, to-wit: The Municipal Hospital of the City of Port St..Joe has expended the sum of $16,928.53, as..evidenced 209 REID AVENUE by the accompanying audit report and the detailed schedule of ac- counts receivable, for the medical care of indigent and charity pati- ents for which it has not received any remuneration whatever. In ef- fect, the City of Port St. Joe is standing a large expense for char- ity patients residing in the county for which the county makes no con- tribution. Arrangements should be made with the county whereby a contribution is made to the munici- pal hospital for the charity patients hospitalized in the county. Whereas, said hospital is of great benefit to Gulf county as a whole in that it is the only hospital avail- able in the county and as such is morally obligated to give medical care to all persons alike, and as a result stands a large expense for indigent patients residing in the county, and, Whereas, it is the opinion of the City Commission of the City of Port St. Joe, Florida, that in the inter- est of the public health and welfare of all the people of the county that Gulf County, Florida, should be (Continued on page 6) ATTENTION! All Customers of CENTURY LQAN 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 3-425 PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA * N - 5-2~ Ez B * N /V-htom /al Wcf- AF~R'dcWM/" "And I'm in the clouds with joy! Imagine, all you do is put in clothes and soap, set the dial and forget it! In less than a half-hour clothes come out cleaner, v'hiter...spun dry, some ready for ironing immediately. That's for me... that new Frigidaire Fully- Automatic Washer. They're being made now, and I'm getting my order in early." * Fills and empties automatically. * Washes 8 Ibs. of clothes in less than a half-hour; cleaner, whiter. * Gives 2 deep rinses with "Live- Water" action. * Self-balancing needs no bolt- ing down. * Self-cleaning. * Can be hand-controlled for spe- cial jobs. c~ea PG)7MotP~~/r,#~ R6'V~;Bep 4/~,4/'4/, ALSOrSEE-THE NEWL Roche's Gulf Investment Co. . - I T HE 4STA-R,, GRT ST J04, G U LF 00 VNTY, F LQR Ia PAGE FIVE -. F.RIDAY, MARQH Z5-, 1,949 VW - Mm S S T JI "R IAY M 2 Nortonettes Emerge As Champs of Apalachicola Valley Cage Conference The Port St. Joe Nortonettes emerged as champions of the Ap- alachicola Valley Girls' Basketball Conference when they downed the Panama City All-Stars last Friday night 35 to 23 in the title playoff at the Centennial Auditorium. The Nortonettes stepped out in front early in the tilt and were never headed. At the half the score was Nortonettes 15, All-Stars 9. The consolation game saw Ap- alachicola triumph over CarrabellI by a 30-21 score. A tournament all-star team was selected by a committee from the local Kiwanis Club, which spon- sored the tourney, and the players named were awarded individual gold basketballs. Making up this mythical sextet were: Westburg of Carrabelle, Gilbert and Garrett of port St. Joe, forwards; Floyd of Apalachicola, Post of Panama City land Edwards of St. Joe, guards; Deda Gilbert of St. Joe, team cap- tain. A special award for sports- manship was awarded to Brannon of Carrabelle. COUNTY COMMISSION (Continued from page 5) morally and equitably obligated to share in the cost of medical care rendered its indigent citizens by the Municipal Hospital of Port' St. Joe, Now. Therefore, Be It Resolved by the City Commission of the City of Port St. Joe, Florida: Section 1. That the Board of County Commissioners of Gulf County, Florida, be, and they are hereby requested to contribute the sum of $8,464.26, that being one- half the amount expended on medi- cal care of .indigent and charity pa- tients. to the Municipal Hospital of Port St. Joe, Florida, to enable said hospital to continue to render necessary medical care to all the citizens of Gulf county. Section 2. That the Board of County Commissioners of Gulf County 'be furnished a copy of this resolution at the next regular meet- ing of that board. Adopted this 1st day of March, 1949. S -" J. L. SHARIT, Mayor. Attest: B. H. DICKENS, Jr., City Auditor and Clerk (Seal) The board, after considerable dis. cussion of the resolution and-sup- porting evidence offered by Mr. Sharit in behalf of the Municipal Hospital of Port St. Joe, decided that the proper method to approach this matter would be by a local bill to be introduced in the 1949 session of the legislature. . There being no further business to come before the board, it did then adjourn until the-second Tues- day in April, the same being the 12th day of said month, unless call- ed in special session by the chair- man or vice-chairman. ; giB"" TOBE GAY, Chairman. Attest: GEORGE Y. CORE. An acre of trees can produce much more cellulose each year than an acre of cotton. What GOES INTO.A PRESCRIPTION? T H ingredients your doctor orders, of course; but also there ioes the scientific knowl- edge and skill of experience .of er expert pharmacits. That's Ihy you may bring prescriptions to 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 Visits Parents Over Week-end Miss Annette Parker, a student nurse at St. Margaret's Hospital, Montgomery, Ala., visited here over the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Parker of Highland View. POLES, UP 103% Youth Counts Days To 17th Birthday Waiting To Enlist In U. S. Army Franklin Junior Pierce is a re- cruit in the U. S. army today. His future began on his 17th birthday. But the time leading up to his birth- Recovering From Appendectomy day moved slowly, as time is in- Mrs. Charles Parrott is conval- clined to do when one is anticipat- escing at her Beacon Hill home af- ing an important event. ter undergoing an appendectomy on This Port St. Joe youth literally March 13 at the municipal hospital. counted the days and watched the Some Price WIRE UP 103% clock, waiting for the day which would make him eligible for enlist- ment in the army. That day arrived March 10, and Franklin has now embarked upon a professional ca- reer that has few equals in civilian life. CORPORATION PARTNERS IN THE PROGRESS OF FLORIDA FOR 50 YEARS Jackson, S. C.,.for an initial period of 13 weeks' basic training, and will then be assigned, to the air- borne jump school at Ft. Benning, Ga., and will -be further assigned to one of the famous airborne di- visiorn nf the armv In a brief ceremony at the Pan- Recruit Pierce was originally con- ama City recruiting station, at- tacted by Recruiting Salesman T/ tended by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sgt. Warren C. Wilson of the Pan- Frank J. Pierce, Franklin was en- ama City recruiting station and ac- listed for an assignment to the quainted with the many varied paratroops. He will report to Fort benefits of a service career. Tag s Affecting GENERATORS UP 74% the Cost of Your Electric Service 1 And we can't help ourselves, for regardless of the prices of material we buy, we must supply you with dependable, ever-Reddy service. While oil still costs a lot more than before the war its price has recently begun to drop, but the cost of operations, maintenance and construc- tion continues at higher than pre-war levels. Your electricity today costs 29% less than it did 10 years ago. FLORIDA POWER I rrrs , I Now THE-STATRI-~PORT ST. Jovj GULF COUNTY,..FLOR-ID.A .FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 1949 PAGE SIX FRDV MAC 26,, -14 THE STR POR ST J* ~L CONY FLR0 PAG SEVEN ^. ...** WARREN WILL OFFER (Continued from page 1) mate is needed. Warren said "for years no new revenue has been raised for the state, yet during that time the pop- ulation of the state has greatly ex- panded, and the business of the state has had probably the most re- markable expansion in its entire history. "The realistic fact," said Warren, 'is that. more and more peo- ple are demanding more and more state services, and these new serv- ices cannot be provided without new revenue." It is fairly certain a severance tax on forest products and minerals will be included in any combination of new levies Warren might pro- pose. He has made no bones about favoring that sort of levy. Tax ex- perts estimate it would yield about $2,000,000 a year. About the only others he has hinted at are some sort of increased taxes on banks and utilities. He proposed a state-wide real es- tate tax earmarked for water con- trol, but it promptly drew opposi- tion from dozens of sources-in- cluding the governor's own citizens committee on water control fi- nance. Warren. in turn, said he opposed the water committee's recommen- dation of a tax on fuel oil. He said it was just another tax on the low income group. Later he said he might not oppose such a levy if it were not applied against oil used for home lighting and heating. It is estimated a fuel oil tax will yield $10,500,000, a tax on meals costing $1 or more would produce $3,000,000, and a tax on soft drinks would bring in $6,500,000, for a to- tal of $22,000,000. Tax experts estimate a general sales tax would produce almost the full $40,000,000 that Warren and the cabinet say is nedeed- but the governor campaigned on a promise to veto a sales tax, and has said he will do everything he can to sus- tain his veto. It would take but 32 votes in the house or 13 in the sen- ate to do it. BOY SCOUT CAMPOREE (Continued from page 1) scouts will cook their own break- fast and begin the events at 8 a. m. The noon meal will be prepared by the scouts and judged. Events will be scheduled again from 1:30 to 3:30 p. m. The camporee ratings will be awarded at 3:45, with the camporee officially closing at 4. Troop 47 of Port St. Joe has an enrollment of 76 boys, the largest in the district, and Scoutmaster J. T. Simpson reported yesterday that the following boys had signed up to attend the camporee: Douglas Williams, Billy Gilliard, Joe Frank LeGrone, Edward Creamer, Lamar Freeman, Billy Parrish, Ralph Mc- Lawhon, Bobby Plair, Bobby Gib- son, Bo Bray, Rudy Richard, Billy Joe Richards. Ronnie Chism, Alvin SIGNS IN THE SKY This is the air age, and yours can be an interesting, exciting rewarding life in the new U. S. Air, Force. Capable, ambitious young men who seek a career bright with promise for them- selves need look no further. Be among those headed for posi- tions of responsibility and lead- ership in the ever-widening Iield of aviation. Get on the highroad to success in this thrilling ac- tivity, a life you will enjoy, a life that spells a wonderful fu- ture. It's chock-full of opportuni- ties for training and education. aood pay. right from the begin- ning. Free retirement plan. Talk today to your Air Force Recruit. er. He's well qualified to h1lf- you. See him at 535-537 Harrison Ave. Panama City, Florida Recruiting Officer is in Port St. Jo.e at the postoffice each Thurs- day and Friday. Johns, James Stone, Robert Price, Phil Tomlinson, Lincoln Hall, Mil- ton Taylor, Donald Ramsey, Leroy Gainous, Bobby Smith, George Ad- kins, Warren Herring, Bobby Mc- Knight, Robert Walters, John Bar- rier and Charles Callahan. - The scouts will be, carried to and from the camporee on a school bus. "We hope the parents and friends of the scouts will visit them at the camporee and be there at 4 p. m. Saturday to see them get their FRONT AND REAR ARM R CONVERTIBLE TOPS awards," said Scoutmaster Simp- son. "We hope to win by the high- est score of points, and we should, as all of the boys have worked very hard." The public is cordially invited to attend the campore,e and see the scouts in action. Signs will be erected along the route to assist those unfamiliar with the area. True fir trees grow their cones upward. 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Come in now and see the money-saving price tags on 'Jeep' Station Wagons, 'jeep' Trucks, the Universal 'Jeep' and the Jeepster. M. G. LEWIS & SONS GARAGE MONUMEN AVENUE.PORT ST. JOE FLOR.DA SEAT COVERS DOOR AND REAR QUARTER PANELS TRUCK AND BOAT CUSHIONS PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA 11-111---~ __ Z, &YWH -FRI"dCY, MARCH 26,-1949 THE -STAR, PORT ST..JOf_, GULF- COUNTY, FLORIDA PAGE SEVEN ~"M~B: MONUMENT AVENUE ,PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA PAGE EIGHT JOHN LANE (Continued from page 1) is agile as a cat. "Lane signed with the Reds' Col- umbia Sally League club and had a good season. He started out with Columbia the next year, but looked so good he was moved up a notch to Tulsa. There he batted .328 in 133 games and led the league in ,ases on .balls and runs scored. He had a run of hitting in 28 consecu- tive games. "Lane has a purpose in life and patience. The chances are he will make' the grade both at Crosley Field and North Avenue." It Pays To Advertise Try It. View Moose Shenanigans Mrs. T. E. Parker and children, Marion, Bruce, Larry and Faye, spent last Saturday in Panama City taking in the Moose parade. Mrs. Parker's son-in-law, Mike Namy- nanik, who is stationed at the navy countermine station, marched with the navy unit in the parade. Mr. and Mrs. Namynanik, who make their home in St. Andrews, accom- panied Mrs. Parker home for the week-end. Visit Torreya Park Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ferrell and Mrs. Florrie Connell of this city, and Mrs. Bertie Williams of Wewa- hitchka spent Sunday at Torreya State Park near Bristol. THREE - BIG - DAYS! PORT ST. JOE. FLORIDA THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA To Make Room for Our New Easter and Summer Merchandise We Offer You This Great Big END OF MONTH CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Star Want Ads Bring Quick Results At Small Cost. RATES-11/ cents per word for one inser- tion (count initials and figures as single words); minimum charge 30 cents. Addi- tional insertions of same ad take lower rate. To eliminate bookkeeping, all ads must be paid for at time of first insertion. FOR SALE 'SINK Galvanized 2-compartment sink, with fittings. Price reason- able. Apply at Bus Terminal, Port 'St. Joe, Fla. 1*: 1941 STUDEBAKER COMMANDER -Good condition, $500.00 cash. 'Phone 10. 3-25* FOR SALE-Man's bicycle, child's tricycle, lawn mower and other garden tools. Call R. A. Cooper, phone 311-W. 3-25* LODGE NOTICES R. A. c,-egular .convocation of S61. Joseph Chapter No. 56, R. A. IW., 2nd and 4th Mondays. All visit- ing companions welcome. Fennon Talley High Priest; H. R. Maige, -Secretary.: SAMARITAN LODGE NO. 40, I:-0. 0. F.-Meets first and third Wed- inesdays at 8 p. m..in Masonic hall. All members urged to attend; visit- ing brethren invited. P. A. Howell, ,N.G.; F. L. Hill, Secretary. MELODY REBEKAH LODGE NO. 22, 1. 0. 0. F..-Meets 2nd and 4th NWednesdays at 8 p. m. in Masonic hall. Visitors invited. Eliza Lawson, N. G.; Pauline Owens, Secretary. MASONIC TEMPLE F & V- .>ort St. Joe Lodge 111. Regtula A meetings 2nd and 4th FrI days each month, 8:00 p. r0 S Members urged to. attend; visiting brothers welcome. W. L. ,Jordan, W. M.; G. C. Adkins, Sec Gulf Repair Shop H All Types Welding and General Repair Refrigeration and Electrical Service | Second Street, Between Reid .and Monument Avenues REAL ESTATE FOR SALE FOUR-BEDROOM HOUSE for sale. Also private bedroom for rent. Phone 161. 3-25tf FOR SALE-Equity in 2-bedroom home on Garrison Avenue. Tile bath, electric water heater, gar- age, nice lawn, on 75x150- ft. lot. Will sell equity for $1000. FOR SALE--Two-bedroom home on McClellan Avenue with small cot- tage on rear of lot that is now rented. Priced to sell at $4750. FRANK & DOT'S AGENCY Registered Real Estate Broker 211 Reid Avenue Phone 61 FOR RENT APARTMENT Downstairs. Fur- nished. Gas stove, electric refrig- erator. Call at 1815 Long Avenue or phone 296-J. 3-25 UNFURNISHED APARTMENT - 3 rooms and bath; downstairs. Apply 308 13th Street. 3-25* ROOMS FOR RENT-Running hot and cold water, gas heat. Corner Third St. and Reid Ave. See Mrs. A. D. Lawso., 3-1Stf FOR APARTMENTS See The Shirey Apartmants. tf SALESMEN WANTED MAN WANTED for Rawelighbusi- ness. Real opportunity. We help you get started. Write Rawleigh's, Dept. FAC-101-O, Memphis, Tenn. SPECIAL SERVICES 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 92, Panama City, Fla. 4Com- plete estimates. Prompt, courteous and efficient service. VanHorn Transfer & Storage company. KEYS DUPLICATED! WHILE YOU WAIT! 35c Each 2 for 50c Brooks Hardware and Sporting Goods Co. COMPLETE SERVICE WE HANDLE ALL TYPES OF INSURANCE FIRE LIFE CASUALTY BONDS We recommend fire Insurance'because its easy to start a fire BUCK ALEXANDER All Yard Goods In Stock Price I Chambrays Voiles Muslins Prints LADIES' DRESSES VALUES TO $1'4.98 ONLY $2.99 EACH PRINTS CREPES COTTONS LADIES' HANDBAGS VALUES TO $8.95 ONLY $2.99 EACH Federal Tax Inrcluded LADIES' PLAYSUITS VALUES TO. $10.98 ONLY $3.99 EACH SHORT AND HALTER SETS WERE $4.98 ONLY $1.99 EACH MEN'S SPORT JACKETS VALUES TO $22.50 NOW HALF PRICE MEN'S WINDBREAKERS VALUES TO $7.95 NOW HALF PRICE MEN'S RAYON PANTS VALUES TO $7.95 ONLY $2.99 EACH ,MEN'S WHITE AND COLORED GIRL'S DRESSES VALUES TO $4.98 Sizes 1 6 ---------_98c Sizes 7- 14 --- $1.59 LADIES' AND GIRL'S RAINCOATS VALUES TO $10.98 NOW HALF PRICE LADIES' AND GIRL'S SWIMSUITS VALUES TO $8.98 NOW HALF PRICE SKIRTS - VALUES TO $5.98 ONLY $2.99 EACH BOYS' SPORT JACKETS SIZES 4 15 VALUES TO $9.95 NOW HALF PRICE MEN'S FELT HATS ALL SIZES ONLY $1.99 EACH BOYS' PANTS WOOLS AND GABARDINES ONLY $2.99 EACH DRESS SHIRTS COMFORTER FUNERAL HOME 24- HOUR AMBULANCE SERVICE SANFORIZED $1.99 each ALL SIZES 601 Long Avenue Phone 326 Day or Night ]WIN MEET YOUR FRIENDS -- AT- B LeHARDY'S BAR Title Insurance Real Estate Loans ABSTRACTS OF TITLE TOMLINSON ABSTRACT COMPANY, Inc. Telephone 364 Agent: Title & Trust Company of Florida LADIES' SHOES MEN'S TIES WERE TO $4.98 PAIR Four-In-Hand and Bow Were to $1.50 NOW ONLY 99c Pr. ONLY 50c EACH PRISCILLA STYLE CURTAINS WERE TO $5.98 299 Pair NOW ONLY . II FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 1949 FRIDAY SATURDAY MONDAY I - . _to QO rgs-t-ce-oss |