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THE STAR IS THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR GULF COUNTY THE STAR "Port St. Joe- The Outlet Port for the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee Valley" "TRADE AT HOME" SPEND YOUR MONEY WITH LOCAL MERCHANTS AND GET ANOTHER SHOT AT IT VOLUME XII PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA, FRIDAY, APRIL 1,1949 NUMBER 27 OU XN E STORY OF DR. JOHN GORRIE, INVENTOR OF ICE MACHINE, TO BE USED IN NEW TEXTBOOKS / 'Laff It Off' Show Proves Big Success Presentation of Junior Woman's Club Draws Good Crowd "Laff It Off," .the hpme talent show presented last Thursday and Friday nights at the high school au ditorium by the Junior Woman's Club for the benefit of the Mem- orial Library, proved to be a huge and hilarious success, with large crowds attending both showings. The two-hour show, consisting of .a number of scenes, was too lengthy for a blow-by-blow description, and about all we can say is that B. B. Conklin as Dorothy Dix, with his "How To Bathe A Baby" act, stole the show, and Wayne Buttram as Daisy Mae had the audience in stitches with his impersonation of that famed comic strip gal. Little Miss Jennifer McKinnon walked away with honors as queen in the tiny tot contest, aind her king -was young .Master George Boyer. Runners-up in the contest, acting .as members of the court, were Princess Mary DellRamsey, Prince Albert Gentry, Duchess Diann Han- non and Duke Sonny Eells. All of those participating in the show deserve favorable mention for their'-part .in assisting, the Junior Woman's CYub in this worthy bene- fit, but eas we said, space is not available to list and give credit to the 80-odd actors taking part. ___ __- S Mill Closed Today; No Date Set for Reopening The St. Joe Paper Company mill closed down at 7 o'clock this morn- ing and no definite date has been set for reopening, d.ue to the order situation. The local warehouse, as woll as the warehouses at the Hackensack, N. J., and Houston, Texas, corru- , gating plants, are bulging at the seams with roll paper due to the fact, according to mill officials that purchasers of the finished product are practically buying from hand- to-mouth waiting to see what is go- ing to happen to the nation's eco- nomic setup; Teacher .Pushes Efforts for Recognition; Ninth Graders Will Read of Inventor Long-deserved recognition is be- ing accoi'ded Dr. John Gorrie al- t most 100 years after he made one of the greatest contributions to hu- * inanity-the machine for manufac- Sturing ice. - Through the efforts of Mrs. Lau- rel Hobbes, who teaches English at the John Gorrie junior high school in Jacksonville, the story of SD'. Gorrie's life is to be taught in the public schools. John Gorrie junior high school was opened 25 years ago and Mrs. Hobbes, a member of the faculty, desired to know something of the * man for whom the school was I named and started research on his f life. As a result, she has been noti- fied by Scott, Foresman & Com- pany of Chicago, publisher of the "Literature and Life" series of text- books, that her article entitled "John Gorrie, an Unsung Benefac- tor," has been accepted and will be included in the next revision of "Literature and Life" for ninth grade students. This is the text- book that is used in public schools throughout the country, including Florida. In 1833, at the age of 31, D-. Gor- rie came to Apalachicola, then the third largest cotton port on the Gulf of Mexico, to. become resident physician at the marine hospital. Because of the scourges of yellow fever and, malaria, Dr. Gorrie di- rected his efforts toward sanitary engineering, and urged draining of swamps and prevention of stagnant water. In his treatment of fever-stricken patients, he found that sleeping in cooled rooms gave them relief. That was what led eventually to the ice- mhking machine. Before he invented the machine, however, Dr. Gorrie devised the first known ai-conditioning appar- atus. That was in 1844 when' he made a vent in the ceiling of the hospital ward and hung a block of ice beneath the opening. Air from (Continued on page 8) Trapping In Apalach Really Pays Off Without mentioning any names we are passing this on to you and will tell you that it really hap- pened right here 1in Apalachicola: A local man caught two coons, skinned them arid prepared them properly for shipping to a New York furrier. Not knowing the price of furs of this kind, he sent the hides, weighing less than two" pounds, express collect. A few days later he received a check for fifteen cents, the fur- rier having taken out $1.00 for transportation charges. He took his "valuable" check to the bank and there was an exchange charge of ten cents. - We were unable to learn just exactly what he did with his "heavy" earnings. -ApAlachicola Times. MlUilllllllllllllllllllflllillitlli il llll lllllllllll illlll Gulf Coast League Baseball Season Will Open May 1 Tom Owens Named League. 'President; Buster Owens To Manage Saints Due to the resignation of Oris Miller of Blountstown as president of the Gulf Coast Baseball League, a, ,l y.etng.,w.gap ,'].el 'M;llnd,_;. nimbit at the Port St. Joe ci.\ hail f'or 'he purpose of selecting a new presi- dent. In addition to representatives of the local team, the meeting was attended by league members from Apalachicola, Wewahitchka, Talla- hassee and Blountstown. Represen- tatives from Panama City :were un- able to be present but telephoned that any action taken at the meet- ing would b6 acceptable to them. After some debate, Tom Owens of this city was named as president to replace Miller, L. G. Buck of Ap- alachicola was retained as vice- president, George Core of Wewa- hitchka was nanied to act as sec- retary, and Kenneth Whitfield of (Continued on page 7) Game Wardens Give Information Where Fishing May Be Done Fishermen Will Have Opportunity To Enjoy Sport Despite Closing of Wimico and Dead Lakes Knowing that all fishermen are anxious to know if and where they may fish during the two-months closed season on Lake Wimico and the Dead Lakes, the editor cornered a couple of our game wardens this week and, by deftly twisting their arms, managed to get some Infor- mation out of them. Allen LeGrone, who Wvatches over Lake Wimico mainly, informed us that all 'creeks flowing into Lake Wimico will be posted with signs 300 yards from their mouths, as will the intracoastal canal on both sides of the lake, 'and that fisher- men may fish above the signs. We queried him as to how fisher- men would get to these streams, and he told us that they could cross the lake, but woe unto them if they were caught stopping anywhere in the lake and dunking a worm or tossing out an artificial plug. They PORT ST. JOE SELECTED AS LOCATION OF HUGE EMANON RAYON CORPORATION MILL School Band Joining In District Band Meet Twenty-six Students In Pensacola Today for Annual Festival Twenty-six members of the Port St. Joe high school band, under the leadership of Bandmaster C. F. Har- rison, left this morning for Pensa- cola to participate in the annual sixth district Florida Bandmasters' Association school music festival. As a climax to the festival, the 19 bands participating will be massed in the Pensacola high school stadium for the rendition of five marches and the national an- them under the direction of various famous bandmasters. It is estimated there will be 1051 musicians on the field, and some idea of what this means may be derived from the fact that among the various instruments there' will be 86 slide trombones, 156 cornets, 17 base drums, 73 snare drums, 231 clarinets, 52 basses, 36 baritones, and other instruments in propor- tton. A total of 130 majorettes will lead the bands on the field. Members of the St. Joe band par- ticipating are Merita Sutton, Joyce Representatives of Northern Concern Feel This City Is Ideally Situated Three representatives of the Em- anon Rayon Corporation of Ithica, N. Y., were in Port St. Joe yester- day and in an interview with the editor of The Star, stated that they had, after looking over a number of sites along the Gulf of Mexico, decided that- Port St. Joe is the ideal site for the first of three mills their firm will build in the South. "We will be close to the source of raw material," said Mr. A. P. Ril- fule, vice-president in charge of op- erations of the Emanon Corpora- tion, "you have deep water right up to your front door and a rail con- nection that intercepts all the main railroad lines. "We have been planning these mills for more than a year, now," he went on, "and since our mach- inery has been on order for almost that length of time, we can begin construction within a very short time. In fact, we hope to be able to have the mill operating at full capacity by Christmas." The mill representatives declined to state exactly whe e the mill is Sexton Hurdis Chestnut, Bowman to be erected, but we gathered that Price, Bobby Ramsey, Elbert Sut- the location would bee east the wun. Donald Wi 1e, 'I iiaoLLy E city; W tth, a rai_: -:td sp'Ar-*onnect- Georg'e Hill, Jane Allemore, Ferrel Allini Ida Ethel Kilbourti, Betty Jo Tharpe, Francis Smith, Marietta Chafin, Judith Mahon, Loyd Tubb, June Smith, Frances Price, Bobby McKnight, Margie Weeks, Robert Price, Esther Allen, Dorothy Man- asco, Hazel Smith and Ann White- head. Red Cross Drive Is Showing Progress Frank Hannon, fund chairman of the local Red Cross drive, makes the following report this week: Re- ceived through Robert Bellows, spe- cial gifts chairman: International Paper Co. $77, Pure Oil Co. $25, Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. $25. Clarence Pridgeon and George Cooper, business area workers, re- port a generous response from busi- ness men and employes of several business establishments have co- operated 100 per cent. Jimmy Greer has been doing a lot of flying, and a favorable report is expected from him when he alights. It is hoped the local quota will be reached by April 9. ,^ -- -- '---- Robert Green's Is Latest Business Firm To Open Latest addition to Port St. Joe's expanding business district is the shop of Robert Green, adjoining Mouchette's Style Shop, on Reid Avenue, which will open tomorrow. Robert Green's, as the new store will be known, stocks only the best in furnishings for men, boys and small boys, and Mr. Green extends a cordial invitation to the public tp drop in and visit him tomorrow. TB ASSOCIATION TO ELECT There will be a meeting at the school auditorium Monday evening at 8 o'clock for the purpose of elect- ing new officers for the Tuberculo- sis and Health Association for the (Continued on page 8) Boy Injured By Reckless Driver Near White City John Henry Pope Jr., 12, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Pope who reside at the St. Joe forestry tower near White City where Mr. Pope is dis- patcher for the Florida Forest Ser- vice, is in the Port St. Joe Munici- pal Hospital recovering from a frac- tured skull sustained when he was struck down Saturday afternoon by a car driven by Brinson Smith of this city as he was walking along the shoulder of the highway. Smith, who was placed under ar- rest immediately following the ac- cident by Sheriff Byrd Parker, was charged with driving while intoxi- cated and personal injury and is out under $500 bail. He will come up for trial at the next session of circuit court. Report yesterday was that the injured youth was recovering. Famed Renfroe Valley Folks On Port Stage Direct from Renfroe Valley in the hills of old Kentucky, comes a stage show th#t, sh uld far surpass any live talent show ever before a'p- pearing in Port St. Joe, the "Laff It Off" cast excepted, of course. Those are the sentiments of Port Theater Manager Norris McCollum concerning his booking of "The Renfroe Valley Folks" for a big per- senal appearance stage show at the theater on Wednesday, April 6. There will be both matinee and night performances and the man- agement requests that as many as possible attend the matinee in or- der to obtain good seats. On many occasions where this show has played it has been necessary to turn many away due to lack of available seats. Stage show times are 4:28 p. m., will promptly be placed under ar- ensuing year. All interested are re-, 6:56 p. m. and 9:24 p. m. The screen (Continued on page 7) quested to be present, attraction is "Blondie's Big Deal." THE FIRST ICE-MAKING MACHINE :-*; wm **sa -B t ru : ,esman . RAE WOTH SAR PRTST JEGUF OUTY FORDAFRDA, PRL 94 Social Activities Personals Clubs Churches MYRTICE 0. SMITH, Editor PHONE 51 - -* S. PRESBYTERIAN AUXILIARY OFFICERS ARE INSTALLED The Presbyterian Auxiliary met at the church Monday afternoon with Mrs. R. D. Prows, the presi- dent, in charge, and at this time the new officers took their oaths of office. Mrs. R. D. Spillers had charge of the installation, and the following officers were installed: Mrs. Henry Campbell, president; Mrs. R. D. Prows, vice-president; Mrs. J. R. Smith, secretary; Mrs. T. Mitchell, treasurer; Mrs. R. D. Spiller, chair- man of spiritual life committee. Mrs. Spillers presented the retir- ing president, Mrs. Pi'ows, with a gift from the auxiliary for her two years of service as president, and Mrs. Campbell was presented with a beautiful corsage of rosebuds and sweet peas and a pledge of the sup- port of the membership during the coming year's work. The meeting was closed with prayer by Mrs. S. J. Allen. BAPTIST W. M. U. IN ROYAL SERVICE PROGRAM MONDAY The Baptist W. M. U. met Mon- day afternoon at the church for the regular royal service program. Mrs. Dewey Davis opened the meeting by having all sing the year song, "0 for a Thousand Tongues." Prayer was by Mrs. E. B. Dendy and the devotional, from Acts and Coll., given by Mrs. J. 0. Baggett. The program topic, "Christ, the Answer To Racial Tension," was developed by Mrs. W. I. Cardin, Mrs. C. G. Costin, Mrs. J. J. Clem- ents, Mrs. Dewey Davis, M'rs. E. H. Vanlandinghmniand Mrs. E. R, Du- Bose. A short business session followed during which world relief and a linen shower for the children's home were discussed. The meeting was then dismissed with prayer by SMrs. J. F. Daniell. The meeting next Monday will be a business session and all members are urged to be present. CATHOLIC WOMAN'S CLUB ELECTS OFFICERS FOR YEAR The regular meeting of the Cath- olic Woman's Club was held Mon- day of last week at the home of Mrs. Robert Tapper for the purpose of electing officers, and the fol- lowing were named: Mrs. W. E. Whaley, president; Mrs. Robert Tapper, vice-president; Mrs. B. W. Eells Jr., recording secretary; Mrs. William Roberts, treasurer. Next meeting of the club will be held April 4 at St. Joseph's Catho- lic Church at 3:30 p. m. Taking Training Course o Fred Scott arrived this week from Stetson University, DeLand, and has begun an eight-weeks' teachers training course in our lo- cal high school. Mr. Scott is a brother of Mrs. E. F. Gunn and while here he vill be the' guest of Mr. and Mirs. Gunn. Home From Vadation In Georgia Mrs. T. W. Davis of Altha, Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Pridgeon and Miss Edna Davis of White City returned home Sunday from a vacation of several days spent in Waycross and Blackshear, Ga., where they visited with relatives and friends. Visit In Round Lake Mrs. L. C. Wise and children, Donnie and June, and Mrs. Minnie Evans spent Sunday in Round Lake where they visited Mr. and Mrs. Harold Powell. -Mr. and Mrs. Eulie Pelham of Chattahoochee spent the week-end here with the latter's sister and family, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Ford. HELLO, WORLD! Mr. and Mrs. Paul James Farmer are the proud parents of a daugh- ter, born Friday, March 25, at the municipal hospital. MRS. PRIDGEON ENTERTAINS J. A. M. CLUB AT WHITE CITY Mrs. B. A. Pridgeon was hostess Monday night to members of the J. A. M. Club at her home in White City. Pansies and roses were used in profusion in the living room and dining room where the guests as- sembled. Soon after the arrival of club members, a delicious salad plate of pea salad, potato chips, corn crisps and deviled eggs, strawberry short- cake and coffee was served. The remainder of the evening was spent in fancywork and visiting. Present to enjoy this occasion were Mrs. Gladys Boyer, Mrs. Cal- lie Howell, Mrs. Marguerite Prid- geon, Mrs. Myrtice Smith, Mrs. Elaine Pridgeon and Mrs. Florrie Connell, and one visitor, Miss Edna Davis. Next meeting of the club will be with Mrs. Marguerite Pridgeon at her home on Third Street. To Attend Bankers Meet Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Barke expect to attend the 55th annual conven- tion of the Florida Bankers Associ- ation to be held April 9 to 12 in Miami. Return From Key Club Convention Gene Chism and Charles Guilford returned Tuesday from Washing- ton, D. C., where they attended the International Key Club convention. We can prove it GIRL SCOUT NEWS Girl'Scout Troop No. 1 held its regular meeting Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Rush Chism and Mrs. Fred Sutton, leaders, present. The meeting was opened by re- peating the pledge to the flag and singing 'America the Beautiful." Name and address slip samples were distributed among the girls, who will take orders. Price of the stickers will be 50c for 200. Patrol activities were taken care of and work in arts and crafts con- tinued for second class badges, af- ter which the meeting was closed by forming a circle and repeating the last Girl Scout law. Sonjia Anne Blount, Scribe. Spend Week-end In Perry Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Philyaw and children spent last week-end in Perry with Mr. Philyaw's sisters and their families, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Ellis and Mr. and Mrs. Stanley McCaskill. Visiting Daughter and Son - Mrs. Fannie Herring of Malone is the guest of her daughter and fam- ily, Mr. and Mrs. W. 0. Nichols, and her son and family, Mr. and Mrs. WN. J. Herring. Visitors From Blountstown Mr. and Mrs. Roy S. Gaskin of Blountstown visited here Monday and Tuesday with their sons and families, Mr. and Mrs. Bud Gaskin and Mr. and Mrs. Pat Gaskin. Visit With Casons Mrs. Amy Thomas and grandson, Garry Thomas, of Worthington Springs, Fla., were guests the' first of the week of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Cason. Friends of Watson Smith will re- gret to learn he is confined to his bed at home with a leg ailment. All wish him a speedy return to health. .,*," ^/.' *' * -:: -.. No job is too tough for the Bendix! No high pressure sales talk. We'll simply SHOW you how thor- oughly the Bendix automatic Washer can clean up on greasy, grimy overalls. Right before your eyes, we'll prove by other simple tests that the Bendix way is the easiest, gentlest and thrifti- est way. SEE THE PROOFAT Brooks Hardware & Sporting Goods PHONE 88 PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA SUNDAY SERVICES At the Churches . . 1 .*. ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH Rev. Lee Graham, Pastor 7:30 a. m.-Holy communion. 9:45 a. m.-Sunday school. 11:00 a. m.-Morning prayer and sermon. 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- ship. Visit Powells Mr. and Mrs. James Lindsay and children made a trip to Dothan, Ala., Sunday and 'stopped over at Round Lake for a short visit with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Powell. Mr. and Mrs. Al Smith have as their guests Mr. and Mrs. Troy Gar- rett of Sarasota. Rotes Hear Talk On Game Laws Holland Pridgeon, state game warden, of Wewahitchka was the principal speaker at the meeting of the Rotary Club Thursday of last week. His talk was on the new fish laws and general game conserva- tion. Called To Bedside of Mother 1Virs. A. J. Owens was recently called to Sarasota to the bedside of her mother, who suffered a broken hip in a fall and is in a Sarasota hospital. American railroads use about 95,- -000,000 crossties per year. SDr. Charles Reicherter OPTOMETRIST EYES EXAMINED-GLASSES FITTED 41. Ritz Thehtre Bullding Hours: 8 to 5 First Floor Phone 560 PANAMA CITY, FLA. Closed Wednesday Afternoons FREE FACIAL DEMONSTRATIONS On Wednesday, April 6, At I MODERN BEAUTY SHOP INTRODUCING LANOLA COSMETICS We will give special time to ladies working late ,.....*... .. ....... .. ... Port Theatre A Martin Theatre -. Port St. Joe, Fla. * * THEATRE OPENS SATURDAYS SUNDAYS AT 1:00 P. M. * CONTINUOUS PERFORMANCE DAILY AT 2:45 P. M. 0 * 0e*.e.Se 0 $ 4 LAST TIMES TODAY! IAFTERMOON NEWS and CARTOON SATURDAY, APRIL 2 DOUBLE FEATURE PROGRAM --- FEATURE NO. --- ualdoor Advenluret ;w ,I JOHNNY MACK HATTON."' --- FEATURE NO. 2 --- D'""'ILAWRENCE PxISCILA STIERNEY LANE CARTOON and SERIAL SUNDAY, APRIL 3 MONDAY and TUESDAY April 4 and 5 --- Plus --- NEWS and CARTOON 0** $*0414****** ** WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6 - ON OUR STAGE - IN PERSON "THE RENFROE VALLEY FOLKS" - ON OUR SCREEN - 0' PENNY ARTHUR SINGLETON LAKE -- STAGE SHOWS AT: -- 4:28 6:56 9:24 Children 25c Adults 50c ,\ THURSDAY and FRIDAY L ,April 7 and 8 Latest March of Time 3 "Asia's New Voice" .,ooo.o... ose oeoe ooo*,SS55*S S S o4 rHE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 1949 PAGE TWO r wi vo~eralls QB(Q~ F A Would Make Slash Pine Official Tree of Florida The legislature will be asked to make the slash pine tree Florida's official state tree. Members of the board of forestry and parks agree with State For- ester C. H. Coulter that the slash pine would fill the bill appropri- ately. Coulter said some time ago lie favors the slash pine because no other state has elected it and be- cause it's a tree which grows nearly everywhere in Florida. Florida has no official tree, al- though it has an official bird and an official flower. Champion Chopper To Appear Here Peter McLaren, who held the woodchopping championship of Am- erica and Australia for many years, will demonstrate his chopping skill in Port St. Joe next Tuesday at 4 p. m. at the Gulf Hardware & Sup- ply Company. As an added treat. McLaren will conduct a local chopping contest, and all choppers are invited to com- pete to determine who is the fast- est local man with an axe. New Member On School Staff J. A. Hatcher is now employed on the local school staff. He is serving as stock room clerk and will be re- sponsible for physical properties of the lunchroom, Game Commission Will Ask Licenses For All Fishermen Several Other Regulatory Bills Are Also On Legislativ.e Program Members of the state game and fresh water fish commission have agreed to ask the legislature to fix a $1.00 license fee for anglers fish- ing in their home counties. It would cost the cane-pole fisherman a dol- lar but save the rod and reel angler a buck. At present it costs nothing to fish in the county of residence with a pole and line. The proposed legisla- tion would require anyone over 15 and under 65 to have a license for any type of fresh water fishing. Thpe present license fee is $2 for persons fishing in their own coun- ties with rod and reel. They would have to pay only the $1 fee under the proposed law. The non-resident fishing license would be raised from $7.50 to $1 0 and the non-resident permit froun $2.50 to $5. Other bills on the commission's legislative ,program would: Require fishing guides to be li- censed. The license would cost $5 a year. License retail and wholesale frog dealers. A resident retailer would pay $5 a year; a non- resident $50.. Florida Power Reduces Cost of Juke In St. Joe The inflation adjustment on elec- tric rates here has been reduced to 8/2%, according to announcement made yesterday by Rich Porter, Florida Power manager for the St. Joe district. Citing the fact that the latest cut means a reduction of 50% in the inflation adjustment, which was in effect last year, Porter explained that the adjustment is based on the cost of fuel oil and the U. S. De- partment of Commerce composite- index of materials and construction costs. "I'm sure we're all glad to know that the oil price situation is re- turning to somewhere near normal. As a spokesman for Florida Power, I'm happy to announce this addi- tional saving to residential and commercial users of electricity in this area," he said. We, Acknowledge With Thanks We acknowledge with apprecia- tion a bunch of radishes and green onions sent in by Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Pridgeon from their White City rancho. Ye Ed dearly loves his green onions. The heaviest wood in the world. so far as is known, is black iron- wood. It is. a native of the Florida Keys and the West Indies. Resident wholesalers would pay $25; non-resident wholesalers $100. Buy the best of everything when available. Stock up on all kinds of commercial frozen foods when plentiful and prices low. Buy fresh foods at their peak of good- ness, right when they're in sea- son, freeze and store with all their quality and flavor locked in. .j,-i Shop once a week, or ever two weeks. Buy foods at tity prices and really save. .- by the bushel, berries 1 _-v-(J ,- crate, vegetables by the ha ice cream by the gallon, a or month's supply of m one time. ol Cook large, economical qus ~o. of roasts, stews, beans, g sauces, and freeze until n Have "planned-overs" ins -. i leftovers. WITH AN ELECTRIC FARM & HOME FREE ER.. To alike full advantage oF the con- venience and economy of frozen foods, you musl have your own individual Electric Food Freezer. You can gel one in a ~ size to fll your need exactly, whether for farm or city home. I evenly quan- Fruits by the amper, week's neat at entities gravies, needed. tead of It's easier to freeze foods-and you enjoy fresh, peak-of-good- ness flavor. You can easily pre- pare and freeze the fruits and vegetables you raise in your own --' garden, and save a lot of time ~'k and money, too! ,` Imagine having all the food vou need in the house at all tim--- from snack to complete meal! T. o , concern then, about unexpe -cj guests. You can :even prepare quantities of pies; cakes or bis- l cuts days ahead, freeze lh: ready to pop into the oven- bake first, then freeze. %I With your own EL S.. t Freezer you can ei berries at Christmas \' /.. in August. No need upon "fresh" fruits o shipped long distan mium prices. You ar master of your menu Enjof Convenienca and Economy with an Electric Farm and Home Freernrl SEE YOUR DEALER TODAY ectric Food enjoy straw- s, or oysters d to depend r vegetables ces at pre- e really the is! ek2"N FLORIDA POWER CORPORATION "PYCSH PY *S1 THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORI-DA FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 1949 PAGE THREE I .AG .OU .I STR POR ST-W,. JOE GUL COUT. FLR. FFI API -, 14 THE STAR Published Every Friday At 306 Williams Avenue, Port St. Joe, Florida, by The Star Publishing Company W. S. SrITH, Editor and Publisher Alse Linotype Operator, Ad Man, Pressman, Floor Man, Reporter, Columnist, Janitor and Printer's Devil. Entered as sevond-class matter, December 10, 1937, at the Postoffice, Port St. Joe, Fla., under Act of March 3, 1879. SUBSCRIPTION INVARIABLY PAYABLE IN ADVANCE ONE YEAR $2.00 SIX MONTHS $1.00 THREE MONTHS $127.15S .-. TELEPHONE 51 Y"-- TO ADVERTISERS-In case of error or omissions in adver- tisements, the publishers do not hold themselves liable for damages further than amount received, for such advertisement. The spoken word is given scant attention; the printed word is thoughtfully weighed. The spoken word barely asserts; the printed word thoroughly convinces. The spoken word is lost; the printed word remains. Our Country e r Right or Wrong WE HAVE BEACHES, TOO! We note where State Senator Olin Shivers of Chipley has been whooping and hurrahing and getting a lot of front page publicity from the fact that he is demanding that the state advertising board spend some of its money in the interest of Northwest Florida's beaches if it wants legisla- tors from this section of the state to back a pro- posed $500,000 advertising appropriation. Shivers says he will insist that the board spend -a part of its money for the beaches from Panama City to Pensacola, not earmark it all for the east and west coasts'. Note what he say: for the beaches from Panama City to Pensacola." We presume the senator has an inkling that hig senatorial district includes Gulf county and that the people of Gulf county helped elect him to office. But apparently the senator doesn't care to mention the fact that Gulf county has an ex- cedingly fine stretch of beach at Beacon Hill, part of which 'runs over into Bay county, and -that it is one of the safest beaches irn Northwest Tlorida, l I.vinrig no undertow like' sinme -'f the. 'beaches between Panama City and Pensacola. 'like to hear his future speeches-sound something I like this: that the board spend a part of I its money for the beaches from Port St. Joe to Pensacola." As long as the senator is digging for advertis- or try to pick up pocketbooks lying temptingly ing money for Northwest Florida's beaches, we'd on the sidewalk. S10 YEARS AGO From the Files of The Star 'Bill To Limit City Indebtedness At the forthcoming session of the state legislature, Representative E. Clay Lewis will introduce a bill to limit the bonded indebtedness of the city of Port St. Joe. Under pro- visions of the general laws of the ;state pertaining to cities, bonded indebtedness is limited to 20%, but in the case of cities operating un- der a charter form of government, similar to Port St. Joe, the indebt- ,edniess is set up in the charter. The -present city charter does not set a limit in this regard, hence the ne- cessity for amendment. The pres- ent bonded indebtedness of the city is '$375,000, but of this amount $200,- '000 is in water and sewer system Revenue debentures and therefore ,doesn't apply on the, bonded indebt- edness. Total assessed valuation of 'property here is $1,584,765, exclu- sive of homesteads; 15% of this amount would limit the bonded in- -debtedness to $267,714, while 20% -would come to $316,953. Form Recreation Association As a result of meetings held Fri- -association has been formed to be 'known as the Recreational Associa- tion of Port St. Joe, for the promo- tion and direction of all forms of sports and recreation in the city. T. M. Schneider was named chair- man of a committee to draw up a constitution and by-laws for the as- sociation, and he will be assisted 'by Tom Owens, .George Tapper, T. W. Wilson and Tom Coldewey. Gentry -Cooper Mr. and Mrs. George W. Cooper announce the marriage of their daughter, Juanita, to Clyde Delma Gentry on February, 5, 1939, at We- wahitchka, Judge Alton Dendy of- ficiating. Fire Opening Gun In Dogfly War The opening gun of the federal government's war on the dogfly in this section was fired last Saturday in Washington when the house adopted a resolution by Rep. Mil- lard Caldwell appropriating $6500 for the employment of a full-time entomologist to conduct a thorough- going study of the dogfly. *- Soill Classification Soil classification and mapping based on soil surveys in the field were begun in the U. S. in 1899 by Milton Whitney of the U. S. depart- ment of agriculture. Grading Wheat Any class of wheat containing over 10 per cent of wheat of an- other class falls in the subclass of mixed wheat, according to federal grain standards. Hybrid Seed With normal growing conditions, farmers in the U. S. add at least three-quarters of a billion bushels of corn to their average annual crop by planting hybrid seed. . WE KEEP YOU IN THE BEST OF SPIRITS ST. JOE BAR PHONE 114 PORT ST. JOE, FLA. SOCIALISM IS ALWAYS HUNGRY Recent press dispatches from England illus- trate perfectly the insatiable appetite of social- ism. There is a move underway to have the La- bor government take over England's pubs. It has also been proposed that the government na- tionalize football pools, which are one of the most popular forms of legal gambling in Britain. Another item says that Britain's motor industry has now become the biggest exporter of auto- mobiles in the world, and that a minister told the house of commons that the time may come when that industry will be nationalized. Finally, a dispatch says that toupees will be provided for all bald-headed men free of cost, with a twice- yearly free cleaning thrown in. Those who think that "a little socialism" may be a good thing-as long as it doesn't touch them -should think over the above, for if there is one thing sure about socialism, it is that it's never satisfied until it has devoured all enterprise and established a complete dictatorship over all of a nation's productive resources, including the la- bor force. There is a vital lesson in this for the American people. The trend abroad illustrates beyond a doubt that no country can be half socialistic and half free enterprise. The people can have one or the other, but never both. Now that spring is here it behooves every householder in Port St. Joe to scratch up a plot of -ground and plant flowers for his own delight -and the beautification of our city. We know of no greater satisfaction than .that of admiring a yard full of flowers grown through our own -ef- forts-unless it is that first radish and that first tomato of the year we grow. Today is April Fool's Day. Don't kick any hats CHICKEN DINNERS STEAKS SEAFOODS SANDWICHES ALL KINDS OF DRINKS Walter's Bar & Grill W. I. GARDNER, Owner (2%'Miles from Port St. Joe on Beacon Hill Highway) :------------ -i- 'Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers" - - - 0 - . - - - ~ - * - To set off her shapely legs, S slh keeps all her shoes in ; perfect repair... and re- dyed to harmonize with her new costumes. Gives her more - .. changes-and more glamour. S9. Bring in your worn shoes and let us make them look-and wear-like new. You'll be S/ Idelighted. ( 4( THE LEADER SHOE L ) h' SHOP WE DOCTOR SHOES, HEEL THEM, ATTEND THEIR DYING AND SAVE THEIR SOLES PAGE FOUR Twt S TAR, PORTi S:T. JOE, dtJLF COUNTY, FLORIDA FRIDAY,~ APRIL 1, 1949 I 0 LOST! 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 -- FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 1949 THE STAR, PORT ST. JdiC, GULF dCUINTV, FLORIBA Unified Program On Salt Water Fish Conservation To Be Given Legislature A unified program for the prep- aration of legislation on salt water fish conservation to be presented to the 'coming session of the legis- lature, was discussed at a recent all-day meeting of salt water fish- ing interests held at St. Petersburg. The meeting was attended by rep- resentatives of the Florida Brother- hood of Fishermen, the Florida Wildlife Federation, and the Flor- ida Commercial Fisheries Associa- tion, this latter being an associa- tion of commercialish dealers. Purpose of the meeting was to bring the largest organized groups of interested parties together in an attempt to reconcile differences of opinion and present a unified pro- ggram. . The Florida Wildlife Federation's proposal to establish a salt water fish commission was read and it was asked that this plan be ap- proved by all three groups. After considerable discussion it was indi- cated that the Florida Brotherhood of Fishermen and the wildlife fed- eration will stand together for the purpose of bringing about conserva- tion of salt water resources. Feeding Chickens Feed costs amount to about 60 per cent of the total cost of raising a pullet or keeping a hen a year. Therefore, good feeding practices are necessary for poultry to be most profitable. See the local county agent about good poultry feeding practices. GOES INTO PRESCRIPTION? T HE ingredients your doctor orders, of course; but also there goes the scientific knowl- edge and skiHl of experience -of , our expert pharmacists. That's why you may bring prescriptions to as 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 The Low Down from Willis Swamp Editor The Starr: So menny govt. predikshuns and statistics and guesses on what ka- lamity or upset- is likely to happen next has, me in a quandary on where to sound off. And the things threat- enin' us now is the same ones they promised us a dozen yeers ago cud never happin agin. Our path wuz to be. smooth-everything wud be jake-no more dips in bizness- granaries jist so full of wheet and korn, not too much, nor too little- jist enuf potatoes-balanced diets -eaze, and happyness 100 pet. Re- member? Now lookit. The govt, is demand- in' more munny fer more figgers and figgerers. Congress is listening . But I'm kinda curious to find Sinm- buddy who ever heerd of enubuddy -woman or man-who does eny- thilig about it when the BLS re- ports on whut is 'A Typical Family Budgit," or on "The Buyin' Habits of A Average Housewife,' or that "A Average House In New Orleans Sells fer 50 Bucks More Than One In Omaha." Mebbe if you live in New Orleans you shud take your foot in your hand and move to -Omaha and save 50 bucks. - L don't quite ketch on. So, folks, iffen eny of you know, let me know. And later on if prices shud drop in New Orleans, is it the idee to move bak there agin from Omaha? If congress-wud cull out 500,000 or 600,000 of them ameteurs, we mite git back silm of our old tran- quility. Yours with the low down, JO SERRA. Check Possibility of Cultivating Mullet. The University of Miami's ma- rine laboratory is checking on the possibility of cultivating Florida mullet. Its field station at Cedar Key is studying the spawning habits of the fish, the development of the young and their movements. It is also conducting experiments in ar- tificial breeding. Mullet fishermen produce over 50,000,000 pounds a year of this fish in Florida. The station is using a small tidal pool at its laboratory. A low dam topped by a fine screen allows the tide to flow in and out of the pond but keeps fish from going to and fro. To Ripen Bananas Slightly under-ripe bananas ripen best at room temperature, around 70 degrees. Wants Law Compelling All Public Officials To Take Anti-Commy Oath Rep. Perry E. Murray of Polk county, speaker-designate- of the 1949 house of representatives, wants the coming session of the legisla- ture to enact a law requiring, every officer and employee of the state and counties, cities and other sub- divisions of the. state, including legislators, teachers and university professors, to take and subscribe. an oath that they are not members of the Communist Party and that they do not advocate the overthrow of the government of the United States by force or violence. They also should be required to pledge allegiance and loyalty to the United States. "An adequate penalty should be provided for making the oath falsely," says Murray. "I do not think that any of our public funds should be paid to anyone who wants to overthrow our government by force and violence." A ring on the telephone is worth two in the tub. illllIIIIIIIIlIllllllllllllllllllllllllllllltnllillllilllllllllllllll, MEMORIAL LIBRARY Open Tuesdays and Saturdays 3:00 p. m. to 5:30 p. m. One Year Membership $1.00 CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR Saturday: 9:30 to 10:30 a. m. Entertainment Refreshments Fee 10c Per Child lllIIIIIIIIIIIIl IIIIIlIIIIIIIlll HilllllllllllIIII lll inlinu lliii I- -..- -. .~- ----.--- -.-. .- -----3- I illi-_ ( -r--ri-i^--~_ -; ---' --- --~ -- IF IT'S BROKE .. .WE FIX IT! AA. A- A A. A.AAL A. A. QUALITY MEATS AND $ HOME-DRESSED CHICKENS $ Hens DRESSED 4 IU We Carry All Types of Seafood In Season and a Complete Line of Fresh Vegetables, - Groceries and Frozen Foods. We have just installed a MODERN REFRIGERATED MEAT CASE and stock THE BEST IN WESTERN AND NATIVE MEATS * Our Market Is In Charge of A. W. Murphy ICE COLD WATERMELONS ALL SUMMER RICH'S CURB MARKET PHONE 306 PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA hONE 306 ^ I (A) Frigidaire "Master" Refrigerator: maxi- mum storage room, generous freezer space, utmost value. Big,' glass-topped Hydrator for fruits, vegetables. Handy new flat top. Sizes: 6, 7, 9, 11 cu. ft. (B) Frigidaire "De Luxe" Refrigerator: all advantages of "Master" model, plus big Super-Freezer Chest for frozen food storage. Aluminum shelves. Basket-Drawer for eggs, small articles. Sizes: 7, 9, 11 cu.'ft. (Q Frigidaire "Cold-Wall Imperial." Finest money can buy: combination refrigerator and home freezer. Locker-Top holds 70 lbs. of frozen foods. Cold-Wall comport. pment keeps uncovered food for days. 10 cu. ft. Liberal Terms -Trade-ins Roche's Gulf Investment Co. 209 REID AVENUE PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA PAGE FIVE WILLIAMS ELECTRIC COMPANY Reid Ave., Next Frances' Grill Phone 192 ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS MOTORS REPAIRED ELECTRIC AND ACETYELENE WELDING STARTERS AND GENERATORS REWOUND - - - - - Gome in! &e te trieliig 8ew R(GWAILE RIKE KATI A. A. A. A. A. A. A. A. A. State Playground Short Course for 13 Counties Thirteen counties, including Gulf, will participate in the second an- nual short course in supervised playground recreation to be held in Marianna from Monday to Friday of next week. The course will be conducted by the general extension division of Florida's state universities and will be one of several offered through- i out the state to teachers, 4-H clubs, Future Farnrer groups and Boy and Girl scout leaders. Expert instruc- tors will be employed to direct the training. Classes will include work in dra- matics. games, square dancing, pro- gram making, singing, anid various types of sports. It Pays To Advertise Try It. NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR FINAL DISCHARGE OF EXECUTRIX Notice is hereby given that I have file4 my final. returns as executrix of the estate of Basil Edward Kenney, Sr., deceased; that I have filed my pettition for distribution and final discharge, and that on April 18, 1949, I will apply to the Honorable J. E. Pridgeon, County Judge of Gulf County, Florida, for approval of said final returns and for an order of distribution and of final discharge as executrix of the will of Basil E. Kenney, Sr., deceased. SARA EVANS KENNEY, 3-18 4.8 Executrix, lllillliiiiiiiiiiiillllllliliiillll l IllllHf i ll iilill ifll 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 iillliilliliiiliilliliilllliiliilliinliliillliillillilliiilnllllllll PAGE SI-X THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA o FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 1949 PORT ST. JOE'S NEWEST SHOP! Everything for Men and Boys Popular Priced Clothing and Footwear for Men, Boys and Little Boys Those who are hard to fit. Those who like good serviceable clothes. Those who want most for their money. "OPENING SATURAY, APRIL 2. SYou Are Cordially Invited To Visit Us ROBERT GREEN'S 318 Reid Avenue Phone 372 Second Boor South of Theater THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GUL-' COUNTY, FLORIBA pp IL' PHONE 227, k A. F. Holman Killed In Wreck At Mexico Beach Arto F. Holman, 34, of Calloway was killed instantly and Herbert Whitaker, also of Callaway, is in a Pensacola hospital suffering from a broken back as the result of an automobile accident Saturday after- noon about 6 o'clock one mile west of the Gulf county line at Mexico Beach. According to a report by the high- way patrol, the Holman car, travel- ing west at a high rate of speed, left the road, swerved back and forth across the highway several times and crashed into the railing of a small bridge. The impact of the speeding vehicle ripped off the en- tire left railing of the bridge and lunged 60 feet further forward be- fore coming to a stop. The car was completely demolished. Two other men in the car, Cecil Rigdon of Springfield and Dofford Raffield of Panama City, were badly shaken up but did' not re- quire hospitalization. GAME WARDENS GIVE (Continued from page 1) rest and haled into court. LeGrone said people pester him to death about the big river, and he said that if anyone wants' to know, it's still 'way up and fishing in the -river is practically nonesca- matibus at this time. He is of the opinion that it will remain at high stage for some little time yet. Running across Holland Pridgeon in Wewa, he informed us that the entire area of the Dead Lakes is closed east of Highway 71, but that West Arm, near Pansy Bailey's place, will be open for fishing. For the information of those who are wondering about bass fishing, both wardens stated that there is- no closed season on bass, except as it applies to fresh water fishing in the above closed areas. Scout Troop 47 Wins Coveted Blue Ribbon Simpson and Jordan Receive Cer- tificates On Scoutmaster Course Members of Boy Scout Troop 47 of Port St. Joe are mighty proud lads today, the Flying Eagle patrol and the Beaver patrol having been awarded coveted blue ribbons, and the Panther patrol a red ribbon, second highest award, for their excellent presentation of lessons learned in scouting at the camporee held last Friday and Saturday at Tyndall Field. In addition, J. T. Simpson and Lamar Jordan were awarded cer- tificates of completion of the basic scoutmaster course. The boys enjoyed their night and day in the open, some of which pre- sumably was spent in sleeping, and all scout troops in the Bay-Gulf dis- trict were represented at the camp- oree with the exception of Wewa- hitchka. Judging of the ten events, which included meal preparation, camp site operation, and a number of competitions, was held all day Sat- urday, with awards being presented at 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon. GULF COAST LEAGUE (Continued from page 1) Wewahitchka was selected as treas- urer. Blountstown representatives re- quested that their mid-week games at home be played on Thursdays, since that was the afternoon busi- ness houses took a half holiday. It was suggested that, since Blounts- town has a well-lighted field, the games be played Wednesday nights. However, no decision was reached on this matter, which is to be discussed with their home town merchants by the Blountstown of- ficials before a decision is made as to which day the games. will be ~-- y ANNOUNCING Opening of the GULF RECAPPING SERVICE' (Formerly SUNNYSTATE) We are very fortunate in obtaining the services of Mr. Gibson Williams who is an expert in tire repairs of all kinds, to operate this plant. Mr. Williaids is no stranger to St. Joe, having installed and operated this plant for several years at its pres- ent location. May we ask that you bring us all your tires for expert recapping, vulcanizing, or what have you, at the very lowest prices possible Next door to Superior Dry Cleaners GULF RECAPPING SERVICE MONUMENT AVENUE ALEX YOUNG NO CHARGE FOR THE COMPLETE TEST Garraway Chevrolet Company PHONE 388 ---:--- PORT ST. JOE, FLA. FREE MOTOR TEST! ON ANY MAKE OF CAR OR TRUCK UNTIL WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 1949 ATTENTION!! MR. CAR OWNER DO YOU KNOW In operation of a a 6-cylinder car for 10,000 miles the dis- ........ tributor contact points open and close 90 million times? Each spark plug fires 15 million times? Ignition coil de- livers 90 million charges of 15,000 volts? The carburetor mixes 2,810,000 feet of air with 625 gallons of gasoline? The distributor shaft and motor revolves 15 million times? l We proudly announce the installation of a scientific SUN MOTOR ANALYZER and SUN DISTRIBUTOR TESTER , We cordially invite you to be pres- ., ent to witness this machine in opera- ,, .. tion. Any questions concerning the analyzers or the performance of your car will be answered. I Motor Analyzer DOES YOUR CAR HAVE ANY OF THE y A FOLLOWING FAULTS?' HARD TO START? Uses too much gas? Lacks power and speed? Knocks on 'a hills? Sluggish and no pep? We can restore that new car feel, that old time pep and power that gives complete motoring satisfaction. We will be happy ': to see youin our Service Department on or before April 6, 1949, for a com- plete test with Scientific Sun Motor Distributor Tester Testing Equipment. played. It was found that the league had better than $800 in the treasury, and as there was no particular use for the money, each team was voted $50 to be turned over to the cancer fund drive in the name of the vari- ous teams. Official opening of the season has been set for Sunday, May 1, at which time the Saints will play at Wewahitchka, Tallahassee at Ap- alachicola, and Panama City at Blountstown. (All of the Tallahas- see team's games will be played away from home, thus eliminating a long drive to the capital city by other teams.) At a meeting of players of the St. Joe team held Monday night at the Florida PowerCorporation of- fice, Buster Owens was selected to manage the team this season, and it was decided to officially open practice sessions next Monday at the new ball park next the Centen- nial Auditorium. Anyone who is of the opinion he is a ball player is urged to be on hand at that time or at other prac- tice sessions. Mrs. Earl Preston and son of Cy- Press, Ala., are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Blount. SUWANNEE STORE PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA WHITE MEAT Ib. 28c No. 2V2 VAN CAMP'S WHITE MEAT lb. 28c PO & BEANS--17c PORK & BEANS--17c DAISY HOOP HAPPY VALE CHEESE-- Ilb., ---45c No. 2 PEAS, 2 for 25c No. 21/2 CANS No. 21/2 CAN TRIP -----__49c RACER PEACHES -14c SOIL o. 10 GIass-$1.65 COOKING No. 5 Glass-- 85c DELICIOUS FLOUR COMPLETE LINE OF JIM DANDY FEEDS JULIETTE MEAL AND DYEDS GRITS JELLO-3 for----25c PDuIeIA Lard 2 and 4-lb. Cartons-. 18c lb. SL No 5 Glass--------60c I FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 1949 PAGE SEVEN PAGE EIGHT THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 1949 RAYON MILL (Continued from page 1) .iug with the docks. As the trio had other business to attend to, and as The Star was about ready to go to press, this was all the information available. (.Nice story, isn't it, folks? Wish- ft3l thinking. If you will look at the *dateline of today's Star you will notice .it says April 1-April Fool's Day. And "it you will check again,. ,you will find that Emanon is No- mame spelled backward and that Mr. A. P. Rilfule's name if pro- aounced rapidly, comes out -April -Fool. We had to have our little joke.--Ed.) It P to "Advertise Try It. BOY SCOUT NEWS Boy Scout Troop 47 met Monday night, the meeting being opened with the scout oath by Bobby Gib- son and the scout laws led by Billy Gilliard. Patrol meetings were held and the session closed with the scout- master's benediction. The troop attended the camporee last week and returned with two blue first place ribbons and one r.ed second place ribbon. The Fly- ing Eagle and Beaver patrols re- ceived the blue ribbons and the Panther patrol took the red one. Advertising. doesn't cost-i-t pays! CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Star Want Ads Bring Quick Results At Small Cost. RATES---/i cents per word for one inser- tion (count initials and figures as single words); minimum charge 30 cents. Addi- ,tioial insertions of same ad take lower -rate. To eliminate bookkeeping, all ads must be paid for at*time of first insertion. HELP WANTED IN WORST WAY W A N T E D Beautiful girl to be burned alive on the stage of the Port Theatre in "Dr. Neff's Madhouse of Mys- tery" on Saturday, April 16, for ' one midnite performance only. Good salary paid. Report to Dr. Neff in person. 4-1 8c LODGE NOTICES R. A. M.-Regular convocation of St. Joseph Chapter No. 56, R. A. 1VI.,.2nd and 4th Mondays. At visit- ing companions welcome. Fennon Talley High Priest; H. R. Maige, Secretary. SAMARITAN LODGE NO. 40, 1:-0. 0. F.-Meets first and third Wed- mesdays at 8 p. m. in' Masonic hall. ,All members urged to attend; visit- ing brethren invited. P. A. Howell, tN.G.; F. L. Hill, Secretary. IMELOOY REBEKAH LODGE NO. '22, I. 0. 0. F.-Meets 2nd and 4th 'Wednesdays at 8 p. m. in Masonic ;hall. Visitors invited. Eliza Lawson, 9N. G.; Pauline Owens, Secretary. VIASONIC TEMPLE F & A, M- -'ort 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. Star ads get results Gulf Repair Shop 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. 4-15* WANTED TO BUY WANTED-Baby carriage in good condition at reasonable price. C. L. Armstrong, phone 193. 1-8* FOR RENT APARTMENT-Private apartment, partly furnished; 3 rooms with bath. Phone 392-W, or call at 1317 Long Avenue. 1* GARAPE APARTMENT for rent. Unfurnished. Hot water. Close in on 6th St. Phone 235-J. 4-8* ROOMS FOR RENT-Running hot and cold water, gas heat. Corner Third St. and Reid Ave. See Mrs. A. D. Lawson. 3-18tf FOR APARTMENTS See The Shirey Apartments. tf SPECIAL SERVICES GRASS CUTTING-If you need the grass of your lawn or yard cut, contact "Zeke Hackett at Brooks Hardware & Sporting Goods Store. Phone 88. 4-1tf FILMS DEVELOPED! PRINTS MADE 24-Hour Service Group Pictures and Real Estate Views Our Specialty MAURICE MAIGE 1-14 Port Theater Apts. Phone 109 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 FOR LONG DISTANCE MOVING Call 92, Panama City, Fla. Com- 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. ____"___mq_________m A? i COMPLETE SERVICE WE HANDLE ALL TYPES OF INSURANCE FIRE LIFE CASUALTY BONDS We recommend fire Insurance'beoause Its east-to'etart a fire BUCK ALEXANDER COMFORTER FUNERAL HOME 24 HOUR AMBULANCE SERVICE 601 Long Avenue Phone 326 Day or Night MEET YOUR -' FRIENDS AT- , LeHARDY'S BAR Title Insurance Real Estate Loans, ABSTRACTS OF TITLE TOMLINSON ABSTRACT COMPANY, Inc. Telephone 364 Agent: Title & Trust Company of Florida .Every truck operator knows that a worn or defective clutch means expensive power loss and the danger of a com- plete breakdown in the near future. That's why it will save you money to see us immediately if there's a defective clutch in your truck. Our clutch fill Nlost service gives you two money-saving choices; MONUMENT AVENUE (1) At amazingly low cosIa can buy one of our International Exchange Units-a clutch that's been completely reconditioned in accordance with faci tory methods. We'll make te install tion or you can do it yourself. (2) Or you can buy a new International clutch; Whatever method you choose, you'll save money by bringing your clutch troubles to us today. PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA M. G. LEWIS & SONS GARAGE Gulf Recapping Service LOST ANY CAR-KEYS? CHIEF Now Open for Business BUCK GRIFFIN MAY HAVE 'EM NowRecently an epidemic of missing car keys was reported by motor- Alex Young this week reopened ists, and Chief of Police Buck Grif- the tire repair shop on Monumentn set out to solve the mystery, fin set out to solve the mystery, Avenue formerly operated as the which he did, and has returned a Sunny State and is prepared to do considerable number of keys to recapping, vulcanizing and other c nf recapping, vulcanizing and other those who had reported to him that types of tire repair. they had been taken from their The establishment will be known as the Gulf Recapping Service and cars. is being operated by Gibson Wil- however. says Griffin, he has a liams who installed number of keys still on hand,- the plant for Red Horton several mostly' for Fords-and anyone who lhas had their keys taken from their years ago. years ago. car which have not been recovered STOP SIGNS GOING UP AT may contact him-some of them STREET INTERSECTIONS nmay be yours. The city is erecting stop signs at all streets intersecting avenues and STORY OF DR. GORRIE state highways, and motorists are asked to observe these signs. (Continued from page 1) Heretofore "there have been but the vent passed over the ice, and a few stop signs along Long Ave- the result was an air-cooled room. nue, Fifth Street and at'highway' In those days the only ice avail- intersections. So keep your eyes able was brought in by schooners, open, Mr. and Mrs. Motorist. and not only were arrivals of ves- _____ ._ sels undependable, but the cost, Here From North Carolina ranging from 50c to $1 per pound Mr. and Mrs. George Harper and for ice, made such d- system im- son of Charlotte, N. C., are guests practical. of the latter's sister and family, Mr. Further improving on his air- and Mrs. Marion Craig. cooling system, Dr. Gorrie installed a steam-driven pump to force air Brother Dies through the room. As has been the Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Hunt were case in other inventions, an acci- called to Herring, Ohio, Sunday due dent followed that led to discovery to the death of Mrs. Hunt's brother, of the ice-making process. .__-_--_ A nurse in charge of the ward Aunt Dies forgot to turn off the pump as Dr. Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Davis were Gorrie had directed and the next called to Dothan, Ala., Tuesday due morning moisture on pipes into to the death of Mr. Davis' aunt. which air liad been drawn into the -----_ cooling system had frozen because Experiments With Corn of the increase in atmospheric Inbreeding studies with corn were pressure. conducted by Darwin as early as Seeing what had happened, Dr. 1786. In 1905, inbreeding experl- Gorrie then went to work- to per- ments were begun at the Universityprac- of Illinois agricultural experimentfect a machine that would be prac- stationo tical in the manufacture of ice, and, station. on May.6, 1851, he .obtained a pat- ent on it-the first known ice-mak- ing machine. The few years Dr. Gorrie had yet to live were mostly those of heart- ache. however. Despite the fact that 'he had invented one of the greatest boons of civilization he found himself the victim of 'smear" campaigns conducted by the ice trusts, who realized what such a machine would mean to the natural ice business. As a result, Dr. Gor-- rie was unable to obtain financing for his invention and he died on July 29, 1855, like many other great inventors, laughed at and,unable to overcome obstacles in his effort to work for the benefit of others. All his opponents succeeded in doing, however, was to delay me- chanical refrigeration for about .-20 years, for Dr. Gorrie left behind the basic process that has been de- veloped to provide comfort for mil- lions of people throughout the en- tire -world. Miss Bexie Wilson Taken By Death Miss Rebecca Wilson, 74, famili- arly known as "Miss Bexie, passed away last week at the Gadsden county hospital. She was an aunt of Mrs. T. S. C1pdewey of this city. Visitors From Savannah Mrs. C. C. Taunton and sons, Pierce and. Wayne ,of Savannah, Ga., spent last week-end here with Mr. and Mrs. Bud Gaskin. They were accompanied back to Savan- nah by little Janice Nell Gaskin, who will visit with her grand- mother for several weeks. Spends Week-end In St. Andrews Mrs. Medwell Hill spent the week-eind in St. Andrews with Mr. and Mrs' Mike Namynanik and Mrs. .Gene Lewis. 1IFFERNATIONAL THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA FRIDAY, APRIL-1, 1949 PAGE EIGHT |