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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-Ghattahoochee Valley" VOLUME XII PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA, FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 1949 NUMBER 45 Hearing On County School Budget Will Be Held Next Week Proposed Millage for St. Joe District Cut Almost In Half Over Last Year The Gulf county board of public instruction will hold a public hear- ing next Monday morning at 10:00 o'clock in the court house at We- wahitchka for the purpose of dis- cussing with the citizens of the county the proposed school budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1949, and ending June 30, 1950. The proposed budget, as set up, calls for a considerable reduction in millage over last year in the two school districts of the county. In the Port St. Joe district the mill- age last year was 13/2, while this year it is set at 71s/. In the Wewa- hitchka district the millage last year was 91/2, while this year it will be 61/2 mills. Anticipated receipts for the year, as shown in the proposed budget, are $1,3,850 from federal sources, $198,609.68 from state sources, and $66,825 from county and district sources, for a total of $279,284.68. Cash balance on hand is $57,879.02, giving a total of $336,879.02. Proposed expenditures are: Gen- eral control $12,778, operation of plant $13,400, instruction $173,446, maintenance $6500, auxiliary agen- cies $2SC., Sf. rfied charge_ $3600, other schools $5'600' ,'alta:i outlay $11,000. Total $253,174. Cash available in the construc- tion fund, according to the budget, amounts to $339,035.42, of which (Continued on page 8) State Dove Season Shortened 15 Days Hunters of Gulf county will have more time to hunt ducks and geese next season, but less time to shoot doves. The United States Fish and Wild- life Service has allotted Florida a November 29 to January 7 duck, goose and coot season this winter. Last year's season ran from Decem- Sber 10 to January 8. 'The dove hunting season was shortened by 15 days, to run from December 17 through January 15. Last year's season was from Decem- ter 18 through January 31. Bag limits will be unchanged from last season except that two geese may be taken daily instead of one. Each hunter may take four ducks, 15 coot and 10 doves. -__ --_ Home From Duty In Alaska S/Sgt. Carl Guilford arrived here Tuesday from Alaska, where he has been' stationed for some time out on the island chain, and is spend- ing the remainder of a 30-day leave at Overstreet with his parents, Mr. and Mrs.iJ. R. Guilford, "That is really rugged country up there," said Carl. "Where I was stationed the temperature remained between 20 and 30 most of the time." Scouts. Change Meeting Place Boy Scout Troop 47 will change its meeting place next Monday eve- ning from the Centennial Building to the recreation center on Wood- ward Avenue. The building is being fixed up by the scouts and will be ready Monday night. The Rotary Club, Troop 47 sponsoring institu- tion, has turned this building over to the boys for their use. Police Batting .500 In Burglaries, Not .667 Seems the lawyer retained to de- fend J. C. Evans, who is being held in the county jail in connection with the safe-cracking at the Mc- Gowin Motor Company, objects to the headline used last week "Police Department Batting .667 In Recent Burglaries." Avers it should be "Batting .500." "My client will enter a plea of 'not guilty'," stated the lawyer, "and since The Star goes to prac- tically every possible juryman, I would appreciate it if you would correct this, since it gives the im- pression Evans is guilty." Our story was based on police information, and if it is not correct, we are glad to make the head "Bat- ting .500," since no reputable news- paper will intentionally condemn a man in advance of his trial. Survey Indicates That Veterans Interested In Proposed Institute Details Outlined By Representatives of Veterans Administration and State Education Department The proposed veterans' institute for Gulf county was explained Wed- nesday afternoon b y representa- tives of the veterans' administra- tion and state department of edu- cation to County Superintendent Tom Owens and High School Prin- cipals Harold Bell of this city and W. C. Maddok ofVWewahitchka. A detailed explanation will be given members of the Gulf county school board next Monday, and the next proposed step, in case the county board endorses the plan, will be to select a director for the entire program and make applica- tion to the veterans' administration for official setting up of the school here, and possibly in Wewahitchka also. A survey in Port St. Joe has shown there are more than fifty veterans, including both white and colored, who are definitely inter- ested in the possibility of attend- ing this school. Further announcements will be carried in The Star for the benefit of veterans of the entire county. Saints To Meet Panama Seahawks Here Sunday Weather permitting, the Port St. Joe Saints will meet the Panama City Seahawks here Sunday after- noon at the local ball diamond. A number of recent games have been rained out, and fans are hoping for a fair day Sunday. The return game with Panama will be played Wed- nesday night under the lights in the neighboring city. But one game of the double- header scheduled with Tallahassee last Sunday was played, the Capi- tols taking it 5 to '2. It was sup- posed to be a seven-inning affair, but at the end of the seventh frame the score was tied 2-2 and it went on to nine innings. The second tilt was called in the top of the fourth due to rain. Another double-header with Tal- lahassee to have been played Wed- nesday was called off due to wet grounds. ----------- Called To Georgia By Illness J. F. Ford and son Buddie were called to Sylvester, Ga., Saturday due to the illness of Mr. Ford's father, W. S. Ford. Number of Cases Listed On Docket of Circuit Court To Convene Monday Morn- ing With Judge E. Clay Lewis Presiding Gulf county circuit court will convene next Monday morning at 10 a. m. CWT in the court house at Wewahitchka and at 9 a. m. each morning thereafter until the docket is cleared, with the Hon. E. Clay Lewis Jr., presiding. Cases on the docket as of August 1 are as follows: Homer Goff for unarmed robbery (a holdover from last term).. State vs. J. C. Evans and Robert G. Hollinger, charged with break- ing and entering with intent to commit felony. State vs. Nancy Evelyn Coleman, charged with murder in the first de- gree. Will go to the grand jury be- fore trial. State vs. R. M. Davis and Veree Davis Capps, charged with assault with intent to kill. This will also go to the grand jury. State vs. C. B. Batson and Van Jones, larceny of a cow. State vs. David H. Madison, lar- ceny of an automobile from M. G. Lewis & Sons Garage. State vs. Cicero Wood, charged with breaking and entering St. Joe Bar. A number of civil cases will come up, but' as of Adgist 1 none had been placed on the docket. Contracts Let for Two New School Buildings White School Goes To Georgia Co. and Local Contractors Get School for Colored Contracts were let Tuesday for construction of the new high school building for Port St. Joe and for the new school plant in the colored quarters of this city. According to figures from the of- fice of the county superintendent, the H. & H. Construction & Supply Company of Thomasville, Ga.. was low bidder on the high school in the sum of $161,900. Work is to be- gin within 10 days and the job is scheduled to be completed within 200 work days. Low bidder on the new negro school was D. K. Broadnax & Com- pany of Port St. Joe in the amount of $62,275.91, with work to begin within 15 days and be completed in 180 days. Mr. Broadnax estimates that 80 per cent of the labor on his job will be local, and stated that, as far as possible, all materials will be pur- chased within Gulf county. "We need to keep as much of this money at home as we can," he said. Visit Dr. Lewi;, In Atlanta Mrs. W. A. LeWis and mother, Mrs. George M. Johnson, spent the week-end in Atlanta, Ga., visiting Dr. W. A. Lewis. Mrs. Johnson con- tinued on to Draper, N. C., where she is visiting with her daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Routh. Spend Weekend In Montgomery Mrs. L. C. Wise, Mrs. Milton Cha- fin and Ed McFarland spent last week-end in Montgomery, Ala. Mrs. G. W. Childs of Osprey, Fla., re- turned home with them for a visit with Mrs. Wise. Scouts Have Big Time On Week's Camping Trip Twenty-two Boy Scouts of Troop 47 returned home last week after a week's camping trip at Lake Mor- ality, near Carrabelle. All report a big time on the expedition. Attending camp were Bo Bray, John Barrier, George Adkins, Leroy Gainous, Do'nald Ramsey, Timothy Elder, Milton Taylor, Phil Tomlin- son, Gene Chism, Ronnie Chism, Raymond Lawrence, Raymond Mc- Cormick, Bobby Smith, Bobby Mc- Knight, Ronnie Dean, Robert Wal- ters, Billy Jordan, Frank Young, Billy Quarles, Buddy Scott, Lamar Freeman and Tommy Simpson. Going with the boys were Scout- master J. T. Simpson, Will Ram- sey and Charles Callahan, assist- ant scoutmasters, and Tom Mont- gomery as cook. Fish Fry and Program Enjoyed By Port St. Joe and Wewa Kiwanians Evening of Hilarity Ensues As Two Club Gather for Joint Meeting In a hilarious party that left the guests uncomfortable from having laughed so' much, and a fish fry that left them stuffed to repletion, Kiwanis members of Port St. Joe and Wewahitchka and their ladies enjoyed "The Laugh Fiesta" in a joint meeting at Wewahitchka last week, an eight-feature funfest that never lagged from start,to finish. Prince Nur-Al-Din of Bagdad, a great oriental sand diviner who read the fortunes of various mem- bers in the shifting sands of his na- tive Arabian desert, was the "guest of honor." The members felt that there was a strong resemblance between the turbaned mystice and Norris McCollum. Following this clever interpreta- tion, the big laugh event of the eve- ning got under way. Three of the St. Joe club's youngest or "baby" members were asked to choose their "mamas" from the audience, other than their wives. Three com- plete layettes, including baby bon- nets, bibs and gowns, were rushed to the scene. When the mamas were asked to dress their babies, the fun broke loose. The babes were to be prepared for a sit-down race, their mamas to guide and plug for them. What followed was so un- expected and filled with surprise that you couldn't hear a word above the mounting crescendo of laugh- (Continued on page 5) -______ Off On Vacation Trip Mr. and .Mrs. C. A. McClellan and Miss Erline McClellan left yester- day on a week's vacation trip to points in Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee. They were accom- panied as far as Atlanta by Ashley Costin, who went on to Petersburg, Ala., to visit with friends. Recent Guests Mr. and Mrs. Rush Chism have had as their guests recently Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Hughes of Mobile,' Ala., Mrs. Jewel Bailey of St. Pe-' tersburg. Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Chism of Macon. Ga.. and Mrs. Elsie Gil- more, Mrs. Ben Wooten and Mrs. Bill Griffith of Birmingham. Ala. Enjoying Vacation At Beach Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Morman and son Ken and Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Haygood of Mobile, Ala., are enjoy- ing a week's vacation at Beacon Hill at one of the Costin cottages. New Proposed County Budget Is Submitted Cut of $14,662 Is Made By By Board After Public Hearing Tuesday Approximately 100 interested tax- payers and members of the Gulf County Taxpayers' League were on hand at the court house in Wewa- hitchka Tuesday morning when the board of county commissioners held a public hearing on the proposed 1949-50 county budget totaling $198,- 197.55 as published in The Star on July 15. Tobe Gay, chairman of the board, asked those desiring to have the budget reduced to stand up, and about 80 of those present rose to their feet. After this showing, the chairman asked Clerk George Core to read each item in the budget. Discussion was held on each item, and as a result several items were entirely eliminated and others re- duced. Entirely cut out were $4000 for repairs and upkeep on the court house and jail, $900 for home dem- onstration office help, and $9,138 for new equipment in the road and bridge fund. The free labor item in the road and bridge fund was boosted $1000 to $5,230. A number of other items were cut to a small extent. On the first reading pf the pro- posed budget the board eliminated $3000 each to the cities of Port St. Joe and Wewahitchka, which comes from the race track money, and $8,375 for the Port St. Joe Munici- (Continued on page 7) County Schools Will Open September 6 Official opening date for schools of Gulf county has been set for Tuesday, September 6, according to Tom Owens, county superintendent. This is a change from the original opening date, which had been set for Labor Day-September 5. Registration of students will take place on Friday and Saturday, Sep- tember 2 and 3, as previously an- nounced, then, after the holiday on Monday, school will get underway on the regular schedule. An announcement is made that should be of interest to parents of prospective first graders. For a child to enter school in September, he or she must become six years of age by January 1, 1950. City Registration Books To Be Opened August 17 ,.- Registration books of the city of Port St. Joe will be opened August . 17 at the city hall and remain open until August 26 to register qualified voters in preparation for the an- nual city election to be held next month. The books will be open from 9 a. m. to 12 noon and from 2 to 5 p. m. daily except Sundays. -----X-------- Undergoes Emergency Operation Little Judy Duren, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Duren, was car- ried to a Panama City hospital Sun- day afternoon for an emergency ap- pendectomy. Report is she is con- valescing nicely. Former Residents Visit Mr. and Mrs. Harold Powell an-d son of Round Lake visited here Sunday with friends. ~AGE TWOTHE STA PO T S J E, ULP COUN Y, LOR DA RIDA A GUS 5, 194 Social Activities Personals Clubs Churches MYRTICE 0. SMITH, Editor PHONE 51 Baptist W. M. U. Elects Officers and Receives Reports On Year's Work Just Completed The regular business meeting of fund, and Mrs. Wesley Ramsey, the Baptist W. M. U. was held at young people's leader, gave~an in- the church Monday afternoon with teresting report on the associa- 27 members present and one new tional young people's meeting held member, Mrs. Lonnie Bell, who was last week in St. Andrews, which welcomed into the Union at this was attended by 26 members and time. several W. M. U. members, all of The meeting was called to order whom praised the work the young by the president, Mrs. J. 0. Bag- people have accomplished. gett, after which Mrs. Homer Lov- Mrs. Ralph Nance, Y. W. A. ett brought the devotional, using leader, stated that Focus Week of for her scripture verses from the the Y. W. A. would be held August 5th and 6th chapters of Ephesians. 7 through August 13. She is mak- Her inspiring talk was based on ing plans for a good week's pro- Apostle Paul's work at Ephesus, gram. her theme being the most precious Mrs. Homer Lovett, stewardship possession given us by our Lord, chairman, announced she would "Our Time and How We Should conduct a stewardship course dur- Use It." ing August, and Mrs. DuBose, chair- Since this was the time of year man of the nominating committee. to elect officers and workers for stated that the following officers the new year, Mrs. Lovett gave a for the ensuing year had beem se- challenging message, urging every- elected: Mrs. E. C. Cason, president; one to give their best to the Mas- Mrs. W. C. Pridgeon, first vice- ter's call, president; Mrs. W. I. Cardin, sec- Following prayer by Mrs. E. R. ond vice-president; Mrs. W. Ram- DuBose, the minutes were read and sey, third vice-president; Mrs. J. adopted, and circle chairmen gave 0. Baggett, secretary, and Mrs. A. good reports with a total of fifty V. Bateman, treasurer. These offi- ladies present at circle meetings. cers were voted on and duly elected Mrs. G. W. Cooper read a letter of to serve for the year, beginning appreciation from the state train- their duties in October, when the ing school chairman expressing church year starts. thanks for the cash donation The meeting was closed with sent to be applied on the organ prayer by Mrs. W. S. Smith. 4H Boys and Girls From Gulf and Calhoun Counties Have Enjoyable Outing At Camp Timpoochee The district 4H Club camp was held last .week at Camp Timpoo- chee on Choctahatchee Bay near Niceville, with 48 Gulf county 4H boys and girls participating. Gulf county camped with Calhoun coun- ty, which also had 48 4H girls and boys present. Miss LaMittace Pearson, Cal- houn home demonstration agent, and Fred Greene, assistant county farm agent, accompanied the Cal- houn 4H members. The Gulf coun- ty farm agent, Cubie Laird, and Wilma A. Revell, home agent, ac- companied the group, and Mrs. L. C. Joines and Miss Marilyn Mad- dox acted as local leader for the Gulf county members. Highlight of the week was a treasure hunt Wednesday afternoon where the 4H'ers found their picnic supper at the end of the hike. Each evening the different squads .put on skits or stunts, which were greatly enjoyed by the campers. On the last evening the most talented performers were chosen to give special skits. Honor ribbons for the week in- cluded recognition for the best all- ,around girl and boy camper, best squad leader for girls and boys, and the honor squad for girls and boys. Best girl camper chosen was Dor- othy Sealey of White City, and the best boy camper was Charles Brog- don of Wewahitchka. The -girls' honor squad included Mrs. L. C. Joines, local leader, Gor- dene Stevens, Marie Gaskin, Doris Davis, Dimples Johnson and Aileen Grinslade, all of Gulf county; Shir- ley Peak, Catherine Peak, Ouida Honor squad for the boys in- cluded Oliver hiverr, Jim Franklin. Bedford Livingston and Jimmy Jer- nigan of Calhoun county, Charles Brogdon, Jimmy Howell, C. J. Land, Paul Smith and Bobbie McDaniel of Gulf county. Each morning after flag-raising, breakfast and the cleanup period, the girls and boys divided into groups and were instructed in dif- ferent phases of home and farm work. Louie Neiland taught the boys in the field of forestry, in- cluding subjects on forest tree identification, commercial uses of trees, useful and non-useful trees, method of tree planting, transplant- ing, timber estimation, and the timber-grazing-game program for Florida forest land and cut-over timber land. Classes for the girls included swimming, 'taught by Mrs. Ruth Agnes Carter, swimming instructor, who also taught the non-swimming boys how to swim. Handicrafts were taught by the two county home demonstration agents. The girls made, 4H calen- dars and bookmarkers from cork, and beads and bracelets were made from corolite. In the afternoons the girls and boys participated in outdoor games while the recreation director in- structed one group indoor musical games and recreational leadership. Evening programs ended Thurs- day with the beautiful 4H candle- light service on the lawn overlook- ing the moonlit bay. The group formed a huge four-leaf colver and dedicated 4H Club work to better Kemp and June Leonard, of Cal- living for each home, community houn county. and our country. BAPTIST INTERMEDIATE G. A. MEETS MONDAY The Baptist Intermediate Girls' Auxiliary met at the church Mon- day afternoon for the regular meet- ing, which was opened with prayer by Mrs. James Horton. Several songs were sung and the roll was called, finding a high attendance. The scripture, given by Shirley Stripling, was taken from, Malachi 3:10 and 1 Corinthians 16:2. A brief study of the "Forward Steps" was word, allegiance and Star Ideals. The standard of excellence was marked up and the meeting was closed with prayer by Sadie Ar- nette. Visitors From Illinois Capt. and Mrs. Stanley Miller and children of Scottsville, Ill., are vis- iting Mrs. Miller's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Smith. Captain Millers will leave soon for duty in Japan, and Mrs. Miller and children will Married on. reviewing the watch- join him there at a later date. CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS AND SUNDAY, SERVICES FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. L. J. Keels, Pastor 9:45 a. m.-Sunday school. 11:00 a. m.-Morning service. 6:55 p. m.-B. T. U. 8:00 p. m.-Evening service. ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH Rev. Lee Graham, Pastor Eighth Sunday after Trinity 7:30 a. m.-Holy communion. 9:00 a. m.-Sunday school. 11:00 a. im.-Holy communion. 7:30 p. m.-Evening prayer at Beacon Hill. Monday, 2 p. m.-Planning meet- ing of Sunday school teachers in parish house. Wednesday, 8 p. m.-Choir re- hearsal. CHURCH- OF CHRIST Services held at the parish house Sunday afternoons at 4:00. Con- gregational singing. Sermon by J. Leo Patton. A cordial invitation to attend is extended the public. it PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. Samuel J. Allen, Pastor Sermon topic for Sunday morn- ing will be the conclusion of the Lord's Prayer, "For Thine Is the Kingdom and the Power and the Glory, Forever. Amen." Our reason for expecting an an- swer to our prayer is not based on our own worthiness but on God- His sovereignty, His power and His glorious excellency. WHITE CITY NEWS By. MRS. GEORGE HARPER Mrs. Ella Stebel and son Bobby left Tuesday for a two weeks' visit with her daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nelson, of West Palm Beach. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Stevens and family moved Monday to Highland View to make their home. Adam Mook has moved his house- boat back to White City, near the bridge. Miss Opal Hatcher left Sunday for her home in Columbus, Ga., af- ter a visit here with her grandpar- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Bud Hatcher. Mr. and Mrs. James Harper and children are spending a few days in Andalusia, Ala., this week. They were accompanied by Mr. Harper's mother, Mrs. Estelle Harper, who had been visiting here for the past few weeks. Mrs. Carl Holsenback and chil- dren have returned home from a visit in Mobile, Ala. YOUTH FELLOWSHIP Sixteen young people enjoyed the meeting of the Presbyterian Youth Fellowship 'last Friday night with the games, cokes and cookies which followed. Yesterday the Youth Fel- lowship went on an outing to Way- side Park, where games were en- joyed and weiners and soft drinks were served. Malone Visitor Sidney Hall Jr., of Malone re- turned home yesterday after visit- ing here with Mr. and Mrs. W. 0. Nichols. He was accompanied to Malone by the Nichols', who are visiting there the remainder of the week. to I *r Return To Home In Pennsylvania Mrs. Carl Zimmerman and sons, Butch and Charlie, left via plane from Tallahassee last Friday night to return to their home in Steelton. Pa., after a month's visit here with her mother and family, Mrs. James Greer. Pastor Returns From Vacation Rev. L. J. Keels and family re- turned Monday from a month's va cation spent .in Ridgecrest and Asheville, N. C., and Columbia, S. C. HELLO, WORLD! Mr. and Mrs. Medwell Hill of Port St. Joe announce the birth of a daughter, Teresa Diann, on Sat- urday, July 30 at the municipal hos- pital. Mr. and Mrs. Angus Griffin of Wewahitchka are the proud par- ents of a son, Larry David, born Tuesday, August 2, at the Port St. Joe Municipal Hospital. WHITE CITY DEMONSTRATION CLUB PLANNING FISH SUPPER The White City Home Demon- stration Club met Tuesday morn- ing in a special meeting to discuss plans for sending a delegate to the state council meeting to be held in Gainesville the last of August. The meeting was opened by Mrs. J. C. Price, who stated that plans are underway for a fish supper on Friday, August 12, at the commun- ity building for which a small fee will be charged. The supper will be a help-yourself affair, and every- one is invited to come and eat all they want. The committee in charge of the fish fry is made up of Mrs. H. A. Hardy, menu planning; Mrs. J. W. Sealey, supervisor of cooking, and Mrs. George Harper, purchasing chairman. The public is cordially invited to come and enjoy this affair. Advertising Doesn't Cost It PAYS. PICNIC LUNCH HONORS MRS. EMMA REDD ON BIRTHDAY Mrs, Emma Redd was the guest of honor Sunday, her birthday, at a picnic lunch at Mexico Beach when Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Davis and family, Mrs. Tom Parker and chil- dren, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Powell and son and Mrs. Minnie Evans all enjoyed an outing and basket lunch with ice cream and birthday cake. Enjoy Picnic At Mexico Beach Mr. and Mrs. Otha Rowan and sons of Quincy, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rowan, Mr. 7and Mrs. G. L. Ken- nington and children, and Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Coburn enjoyed a picnic Sunday at Wayside Park, Mexico Beach. Guests From Louisiana Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Broom and children of Bogalusa, La., are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Rawls; -- -- Dr. Charles Reicherter OPTOMETRIST EYES EXAMINED GLASSES FITTED Ritz Theatre Building Hours: 8 to 5 First Floor Phone 560 PANAMA CITY, FLA, Closed Wednesday Afternoons *UU EU* Port Theatre A Martin Theatre "W Port St. Joe, Fla. ) THEATRE OPENS SATU ,CONTINUOUS PERFC LAST TIMES FRIDAY LAST TIMES FRIDAY x--AIR[ ROGERS 0 000000** 40&0 0**S SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 DOUBLE FEATURE PROGRAM --- FEATURE NO. I --- JIMMY WAKELY in - "RANGER RIDE" --- FEATURE NO. 2 --- --- Plus --- CARTOON and SERIAL LATE SHOW SATURDAY 11:00 P. M. "Professor Creeps" with - ALL COLORED CAST SUNDAY, AUGUST 7 ISABU aij USSELLTurhan BEY RDAYS SUNDAYS AT 1:00 P. M. ORMANCE DAILY AT 2:45 P. M. MONDAY and TUESDAY August 8 and 9 - WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10 ON STAGE IN PERSON! BOBBY JONES AND THE "PINE VALLEY FOLKS" - ON THE SCREEN Brian Constance AHERNE-* BENNETT ---- Plus --- CHAPTER 2 OF SERIAL "SUPERMAN" STAGE SHOWS AT 3:25, 6:10 and 8:55 THURSOAY-an-c FRIDAY.. August 11 and 12 --- Also --- CARTOON and NEWS THE CREEN -PROMISE Marpefite CHAPMAN Walter BRENNAN 000,0000 - - -1 THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA V FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 1949 i | FRIDY, UGUT 5,194 TH STA, PRT T. JE, UL) COUTYFLOIDA AG oTw" Fishermen! Get your Johnson TD morot NOW! No more long waiting lists. Prompt deliveries now being made. Im- proved for '49. Your fishing' friends will tell you... the Johnson TD is America's great fishing motor. Come in and see it! V OBC Certified Broke H.P. W etr 4000 r.,p. m. St. Joe Hardware Company PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA I S N SIA-MOTRSoI, J0MNS n WN"TBOARD MOTORS ^^^^^^^^I Game Commission To Get Deer From Texas Would Result In Saving of $60 On Each Deer Released In Forests of State This Fall Negotiations now under way will likely result in a saving of $60 on each deer released in Florida for- ests this fall, Coleman Newman of Tallahassee, director of the state game and fresh water fish commis- sion, reveals. Newman said he plans to confer with the director of the wildlife restoration division of the Texas game, fish and oyster commission in an effort to purchase 100 deer trapped by the Texas agency on the state's famous. Aransas Refuge. "We will attempt to buy, 100 Texas whitetails at the actual trap- ping and transportation cost and release them in various protected areas in Florida this fall," Newman said. The anticipated cost is $30 per animal, as compared to a price of 1$90 a head that has been paid in :previous years for deer purchased from. a Wisconsin deer farm and released in various deer sections throughout the state. In addition to the lowered cost, Newman expressed the opinion that Texas deer will become Ietter acclimated in Florida than the Wis- consin breed. NOTICE TO OUR READERS All cards of thanks, with the ex- ception of those after a death, must be paid for at time of insertion. A minimum charge of 50c is made for 30 words or less; 11/2c per word for all over 30. Pullorum Disease Veterinarians report that sulfa drugs are not an effective treatment for pullorum disease in poultry. Advertising doesn't cost-it pays! Electrical Contracting and Repairing Estimates Cheerully Given ST. JOE ELECTRIC SHOP PHONE 377 COSTIN BUILDING wwww-w--ww*^*ww*wwwww-*wwww- FOR AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY INSURANCE -- ...SEE ------ BUCK ALEXANDER Phone 101 208 Sixth Street A-------- ---0U GRIL---LE - MONEY BAYOU- GRILLE| SEAFOOD DINNERS Served from 6 p. m. to 9 p. m. SANDWICHES Served from 10 a. m. to 11 p.. m. BEER WINE What "ha GOES INTO.A PRESCRIPTION THE Ingredients your doctor orders, of course; but also there goes the scientific knowl- ed4e and skill of experience-of eor expert pharmacists. That's Swhy you may bring prescriptions t4a 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 I Observe Summer Health Rules and Beat the Heat Well Balanced Diet, Plent of Water and Frequent Bathing Are Best Bets Some persons "feel the heat" more than others, and suffer from it no matter how they try to keep cool. But many of us could be more comfortable during these stifling dog days with a little more attention to "summer health" rules. Our eating habits these dayz can do much to restore energy as well as comfort. A well balanced diet is needed in any season. But heavy meals are difficult to digest in hot weather. More fruits and vege- tables can be included in meals for hot days. They are easy to digest and rich in vitamins and minerals necessary to well-being. Perspiration is the body's cooling system, and since the body loses more moisture in hot and humid weather, it's wise to drink plenty of water throughout the day to re- place the liquid. Fruit juices also help replace the lost moisture in the body and nourish it at the same time. Frequent bathing is important in the summer. Extra baths keep the skin clean, take away more wastes that cause unpleasant odors, and eliminate the dirt that clings to the skin in summer and makes it vul- nerable to infection. Everyone should suit his own summer exercise to his particular health and strength. Physical exer- cise in moderation, out of the di- rect rays of the sun, sufficiently long after meals, is the safe rule. Though many people find trouble sleeping on hot nights, keeping reg- ular bedtime hours in the summer make the hot days more bearable. Those who have reason to doubt their physical stamina, would do well to check with their doctors be- fore indulging in summer sports. All Florida Beef Sold Must Now Be Marked As Such The law says a person cannot sell Florida beef in, any eating place, meat market or packing house without marking it Florida beef. But Attorney General Richard W. Ervin points out in an opinion to the state livestock sanitary board that the last legislature made no provision for enforcing the act, be- yond making it the responsibility of the state hotel- commission and sanitary board. The two- boards, says the attor- ney general, will have to do the best they can without extra appro- priations, but suggests Governor Warren might want to call this de- ficiency to the attention of the legislature in its special session. The mesozoic age came between the permian and .teritary ages. Published Weekly By BOYLES DEPARTMENT STORE Pert St. J.e, Florlds Featuring "Tipe From Aere as ur Counter To* WIee Shoppers" Vol. III Friday, August 5, 1949 No. 52 DEAR SHOPPERS-August will be a most interesting month at Boyles. We have many surprises in store for you! You'll have the opportunity to buy New Fall Dresses, Coats and Suits at savings you never dreamed of. The matter of fixing the boys and girls up for school this year will be easy on the pocketbook. We have a surprise coming up for school boys and girls, too. Yes, August will be ANOTHER GREAT MONTH! Orders for Boyles Famous Sandals come from San Antonio, Texas, and Wilmington, Delaware. Early Fall styles in Casual Shoes are now rolling quality up prices down! We meant to mention the first Fall shipment of Doris Dodson Dresses, but they're practically gone already! Another shipment will arrive soon! Have you seen those remarkable values in Maternity Frocks? Friends and customers of Mrs. Marium Skipper will be inter- ested to know .that she is behind the counter again at Boyles De- partment Store after a few months', absence. Ladies and gentlemen interested in a made-to-measure Fall Suit, Coat, Skirt, Pants see Herbert Odom, the Globe Man, at Boyles Wednesday and Thursday, August 10 and 11. Yours With Surprises Every Day, R. GLENN BOYLES. GOOD NE WS! BOYLES DEPARTMENT STORE PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA collaborating with MR. HERBERT M. ODOM of THE GLOBE TAILORING COMPANY CINCINNATI Extend to you and members of your family a cor- dial invitation to attend an advance showing of the newest fabrics and shades for Fall and Winter wear, tailored to your exact measurements and individual taste. REMEMBER THE DATE Wednesday and Thursday, August 10 and 11 PLACE YOUR ORDER NOW FOR SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER, NOVEMBER OR DECEMBER DELIVERY! AUGUST SURPRISE NO. 1 - Now For the First Time! STANDARD QUALITY, FULL CUT SANFORIZED SHORTS FOR MEN --- 49c Pr. Made possible by a quantity purchase direct from the mill. Attractive patterns and colors! FIRST QUALITY Swiss Ribbed UNDERSHIRTS----- Ea. 49c AUGUST SURPRISE NO. 2 - TWIN SIZE 63x99 DAN RIVER SHEETS ---$1.69 Famous for quality and a Back-to-School Must! 72 x 99---------------$1.79 81 x 99---------------$1.98 The Tattler - - - - - TH(E IS74R, pqRT 8T. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA' PAGE THREB FRtDAY, AUGUST 5. 1949 FO THE STAR Published Every Friday At 306 Williams Avenue, Port St. Joe, Florida, by The Star Publishing Company W. S. SMIti, Editor and Publisher Also Linotype Operator, Ad Man, Pressman, Floor Man, Reporter, Columnist, Janitor and Printer's Devil. Entered as second-class matter, December 10, 1937, at the Postoffice, Port St. Joe, Fla., under Act of March 3, 1879. SUBSCRIPTION INVARIABLY PAYABLE IN ADVANCE DNE YEAR $2.00 SIX MONTHS $1.00 THREE MONTHS $127.15 --4 { TELEPHONE 51 J-o"- 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 i Right or Wrong QUIT KICKING! According to some so-called experts here in Port St. Joe, the present downturn in business has been stimulated by the wait-and-see attitude of many consumers. It is probable, if it is so, that it has also been encouraged by that considerable group who simply feel that prices are higher than they should be and refuse to make avoid- able purchases until they come down. These attitudes are far from as logical and sensible as they sound. For one thing, they ob- struct the normal functioning of supply and de- mand and curtail needed production. The editor of The Star, who is building him a mansion on the Dead Lakes to which to retire shortly, goes right ahead buying building materials, fixtures and furniture at present market prices, looking at it this way: We're getting a higher rate for pur advertising and for our commercial printing, and, in proportion to everything else, the dollars we get for' our work have the same value, in pro- portion, to Jthe dollars we received five years ago or more, in regard to purchasing power. We have more of the dollars, but they're not worth as much and consequently can't buy as much as they could several years back. Prices of various items are higher, but the value of the dollar is considerably lower. Ergo: We're still getting the same value for our dollars. As far as prices go, who can judge a fair price under existing conditions? Rare is the farmer who is ready: to concede that he's getting too much money for his product. The same is true of manufacturers and distributors of virtually every necessity and luxury, the same is true of the publisher of The Star, and where is the workman who would advocate a wage cut? It is folly for anyone to establish in his mind an arbitrary con- ception of a fair price-on the other fellow's goods or labor. In reality, the United States at this moment is nearer to production-for-use under the capitalis- tic "profit" system than communism, socialism or any other theoretical social scheme could ever hope to achieve. The proof of this is all around us. Countless millions of -cars, telephones, wash- ing machines, gadgets, and abundance without end testify to the capacity of this country to fill the material desires of the people-at a price the people can pay. So why sit around in morbid curiosity waiting to see if things are going to pot? This country is going ahead, come what may, and so is Port St. Joe. As far as price, goes, you're getting your money's worth, and American productive genius and science have made available the greatest selection of goods for your use in the history of the world. So quit kicking, and try to quit tqorrying. DEMOCRACY'S OXYGEN Visiting German students, after a year in Am- erican schools, said that democracy was some- thing they couldn't study but that they could feel it. Our democracy was probably like fresh air to them. The exhilaration and pleasure of "living in it" was like the life-giving effect of oxygen in the air we 'breathe. The things that give life to our democracy are our free institutions and an opportunity to live a life unmolested by. powers beyond our control. Some of the elements that caused the German .students to "feel" our democracy are a constitu- tion to protect the rights of individuals, legisla- tive bodies to form the laws, a judiciary system to interpret the laws, and last, but not least, pri- vate enterprise as the tangible evidence of the freedom enjoyed by our citizens. It's no wonder the German students "inhaled the oxygen" of our democracy. i He's a-talkin' thru his chapeau. THE LOW DOWN Well, sister and brethren, the free and fancy spending' as it has ----- from ----- ; bin practiced by the Govt.-year in S WILLIS SWAMP i and year out-has either to be squelched or we'll be the next to -- send out a. SOS. And who is there Editor The Starr: with coin-of-the-realm to hear us, Today I sound off and take the unless mebbe Mars or Venus, and side of them there "selfish inter- that is as close as we wud cum to ests" that Uncle High-Hat Harry is getting help. finding' fault with-the ones urgin' that the Govt. cut spending' down to horse-sense dymensions. I bigger I'm one of the guys he's aimin' at- I'm fer less squanderin'-so I rec- kon I'm gilty. I wouldn't mind it so much, but he also sez that menny of these peeple.wud like to have a depresshun. I resents that part. Yours with the low down, JO SERRA. Good Control for Hogs The use of one pound of sodium fluoride in 99 pounds of dry feed is most effective in controlling stomach worms in hogs. The cdst of treatment is low, the results profitable, * Yes, Internationals are heavy- son? Proved performance! That duty truck champs. For 16 years means economy, dependability -note 16 years! -more new and long, trouble-free service. heavy-duty Internationals have Four-wheelers. Six-wheelers. A been bought by American com- size and type for every heavy- merce and industry than any duty job. And every truck spe- other make of truck. The rea- cialized, expertly. M. G. LEWIS & SONS GARAGE MONUMENT AVENUE PORT ST. JOE, FLA. -AA& TEN YEARS AGO From the Files of The Star County Business Men To Meet W. W. Barrier, president of the Port'St. Joe Chamber of Commerce, states that plans are underway for a joint meeting of the local body 'and 'the Business Men's Club 'of Wewahitchka in order to develop better business in Jthe county and develop a spirit of co-operation be- tween the two cities. The plans, as put forth, call for a joint meeting each month, to be held alternately in Port St. Joe and Wewahitchka. Birth Announcements Mr. and Mrs. 0. M. Morton an- nounce the arrival on August 2 of a 6%-pound son at a Panama City hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Talley an- nounce the birth of a 10%-pound boy at a Panama City hospital on July 31. Father of Local Men Dies Richard Gibbs Porter, 73, pioneer citizen of Apalachicola, died Tues- day in a Thomasville, Ga., hospital of bronchial pneumonia. He was the father of Richard G. Porter, em- ployed here by the Florida Power Corporation, and Ned S. Porter, personnel manager for the St. Joe Paper Company. Observes Birthday Bernard Pridgeon Jr., celebrated his ninth birthday last Friday with a' swim party at Beacon Hill. After enjoying games on the beach and sandwiches and iced drinks, the young people returned to the home of their host, where ice cream and cake were served to Ed and Tom &grtee, Benton Kelly, H. L. Hatton, Ihme inq andi Thrifty! Come in and drive America's Top Sports-Car Buy! Whether seedling trees are hand planted or natural reproduction they must be protected from fire in Drder to grow. Young trees are the forests of tomorrow, promising harvests of valuable timber. Hugh McPherson and Joe Wells. Kirkland Pridgeon Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Pridgeon are announcing the marriage on July 31, 1939, of their daughter, Janell, to Harold Kirkland, son of Mrs. Leila Kirkland of Graceville. The couple were united in marriage at Dothan, Ala., with Judge S. P. Poy- ner performing the ceremony. Milk Toll of Brucellosis Dairy farmers are losing fifty million dollars worth of milk' a year-due to brucellosis. That's the estimate of veterinarians of the U. S. department of agriculture. The two main methods of control are test-and-slaughter and vaccina- tion. People without responsibility are usually anxipus to solve tremen- dous problems. White sidewall tires available at extra cost. There's a New Low Price Tag on DRIVE IT-compare it with any sports car for easy handling in traffic, for road-hugging stability on highways, for fast getaway and quick stops. Compare it for the record mileage you get from its 'Jeep' Engine and standard-equipment overdrive. - )Compare it for the individuality of its true sports- car styling. different, distinguished. We invite you to drive the Jeepster and see what a great car its low price will give you. M. G. LEWIS & SONS GARAGE PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA MONUMENT AVENUE __ _._.. I FRIDAY,, AUGUST 6, 1949 PAGE FOUR -THE STP.%, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA F AES Final Week Put Gulf County 'Over Top' In Savings Bond Drive State Quota of $12,180,000 Is Ex-' ceeded By Almost * $2,500,000 S. L. Barke, Gulf county co-chair- man of the treasury department's U. S. Savings Bond committee, an- nounced yesterday that the report of the final week's sales in the Op- portunity Drive added $6,937 Series E. U. S. Savings Bonds to the total previously announced, bringing the figure for the entire campaign up to $16,066, which is 100.4% of the county's quota of $16,000. While the promotion phase of the Opportunity Drive ended on June 30, the accounting period was set to end July 18 to permit the pro- cessing and transmittal of sales at- tributable to the drive activity. The final week's, report added $3,348,302 to the state total which brought the state sales to $16,675,- 654, or 128.7% of its quota of $12,- 180,000. The country as a whole bought 120% of the national quota and Florida finished in a tie for 14th place in the national stand- ings, a record exceeded by only four states east of the Mississippi. River. In all, 52 of Florida's 67 counties oversubscribed their Opportunity Drive quotas, while only 15 failed of attainment by an aggregate de- ficiency of less than $200,000. FISH FRY AND PROGRAM (Continued from page 1) ter. Baby C. W. Long, encouraged by eager gesturing and pats on the back by his mama, Miss Edwina Howell, won the prize. Mickey Stone was a close second. On arriving, guests were met by Tom Owens, who presented them with folders to be used in a "merry mixer." These got the guests talk- ing at once, on friendly terms. The prize went to Mrs. Harold Bell. Ac- tion favors contributed to the mer-s riment during the fish fry. Pandora's box of wit, wisdom and satire brought 25 people to their feet at different times with humor- ous thrusts at human fads and foibles. Climax of the affair was "The Battle of the Sexes In Song." Spe- cial 'song books were distributed with clever wQords to well known tunes. General Harry McKnight was in charge of the men, and Gen- eralissimas Katherine Brooks and Royce Dickens led the women. The battle was declared a draw. Then joining together, as all fair part- ners should, they sang witty words to the tune of "Auld Lang Syne." Program Chairman Ben Dickens had for his assistants Glenn Boyles and Norris McCollum. You WanE. We'll Produce a Good Job at the Promised Time at a Moderate Price Your order will receive prompt attention in our shop and it will be printed at a reasonable price. You can be confident of delivery when Promised. Let Us Design Your Next Letterhead THE STAR "Your Home Town Newsnaper" THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY and MONDAY ONLY! PAPER DRAPES 77o CURTAIN SCRIM 3 Yds. for 770 CHILDREN'S COTTON SUN SUITS OVERALLS SHIRTS 2 for 770 CHILDREN'S BLOUSES Up To 77o Size 6 I BATH TOWELS 3 for 770 CHILDREN'S BATHING SUITS 77 each ARTEMIS SLIPS $2.77 CHILDREN'S POLO SHIRTS Sizes 77 I to 6 I7 LADIES' RAYON PANTIES First 779 Pair Quality Elastic Leg -STOP! LOOK! LISTEN!- HERE IT IS, FOLKS! You've had 88c Days, Dollar Days, Hot Days, and all kinds of Days. We now give you Dog Days and OUR FIRST "77c" DAYS. Don't fail to come in, because we are going to have some REAL BARGAINS for you. The Sale will last only four days THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND MONDAY! NANETTE DRESSES 3 to 6 $1.77 For Children-CALIFORNIA SUN BACK DRESSES ----$2.77 DAN RIVER STRIPED CHAMBRAY-3 yards __$1.77 NYLON HOSE-1 Pair ----77c 1 Lot PIECE GOODS-2 yds. for 77 c 1 Lot PIECE GOODS-3 yds. for 77c All CHILDREN'S SANDALS$ 1.77 Pr. MEN'S SUMMER 1 FLORSHEIM SHOES .. I I. 77 MEN'S SUMMER $47 FORTUNE SHOES ----- . WATCH FOR THE START OF THE BIG TOM SAWYER JINGLE CONTEST AT THIS STORE SOON! *k "him .TOM SAWYERS BIG. JINGLE CONTEST Enter He re MEN'S BLUE Chambray Shirts 2 for $2.77 'LEE' DUNGAREES $2.77Pair MEN'S SPORT SHIRTS $1.77 LARGE SIZES 77c OFF ON ALL MEN'S SUMMER PANTS TOM SAWYER BOYS' WASH SUITS S2.77 BOYS' WASH SUITS $1.77 TOM SAWYER BOYS' SPORT SHIRTS 77I Were 77 $1.49 TOM SAWYER BOYS' KNIT SHIRTS 77o BOYS' UNDER SHORTS 2 Pair for 779 CHILDREN'S DRESSES S1.77 LAY-A-WAY BLANKET SALE DOUBLE BLANKET LAY-A-WAY ANY BLANKET IN THE STORE 70,x 80 5% Wool S3.77 SINGLE COTTON BLANKET S1.77 SIZE 70 x 80 FOR DOUBLE BED Use Our Lay-Away FOR COLD WEATHER 77c FOR ONLY DOWN 25 PCT. WOOL DOUBLE BLANKET SATIN 'BINDING SIZE 72 x 84 $5.77 BABY BLANKETS SIZE 40x60 251., WOOL $1.77 WHITE SHEET BLANKET Size $1.77 70 x 95 SI 50 PERCENT WOOL DOUBLE BLANKET Size 72x84 $4.77 SATIN BINDING 50 PERCENT WOOL DOUBLE BLANKET Size 72 x 84 SATIN BINDING COSTIN'S DEPT. STORE ORT ST.DA PAGE RFVE. THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA FRIDAY., AUGUST 5, 1949 I PAGE SIX St. Joe Emerges As Pennant Winner In Junior Ball League Take 7-0 Decision Over Highland View In Final Tilt Behind No- Hit Hurling of Murdock Waring Murdock, husky right- hander, pitched St. Joe to the Ju- nior Baseball League pennant last week. He turned in his second straight no-hit game in succession against Highland View in taking a 7-0 decision. Murdock fanned 19 of the 21 men who faced him. But one man got on base-by a walk-and he was doubled off third as Pike Kilbourn, leftfielder, made a nifty throw after taking Billy Richards' drive. Kilbourn, Pierce Taunton and La- mar Freeman accounted for all the St. -Joe hitting with one hit each. Taunton's was a line double that 'drove in three runs. J. C. McArdle, Highland View's ace, lost his first game of the sea- :son. However, he allowed but three hits. His wildness and loose play *own crucial' occasions contributed to his defeat. St. Joe threw the race into a tie by winning from Oak Grove. Lefty Freeman regained his winning form and let the Grovers down with but three hits. He fanned nine men. Bob Paulk started on the hill for Oak Grove, and was relieved in the fanned several of St. Joe's 16-year- old lefty, who pitched good ball. He fanned several lof St. Joe's 16-year- old players in his three innings on the mound. FOUR FROM GULF COUNTY NAMED TO DEAN'S LIST OF 7N .COLLEGE ARTS-SCIENCES Four hundred thirty students of Florida State University, Tallahas- see, were named to the dean's list of the College of. Arts and Sciences for, the-spring quarter ending in .June. , Students must have a 2.0 (B) av- erage or above to be listed. They must also be enrolled in the Col- lege of Arts and Sciences. Those from Gulf county on the list are Howard L. Kelly, Patricia Laney and Charles Russell of Port :St. Joe, and Thomasine Campbell of Wewahitchka. Off On Vacation Coach Marion Craig and family left Saturday for a week's visit with relatives in Greenville, S. C. They will return by way of Jacksonville, where Craig will attend a coaching school at the naval air station. REDUCTION IN SHOE REPAIRING LEATHER HALF SOLES Men's Best Grade.--- -$2.00 Men's Second Grade-- 1.75 Ladies' Half Sole --- 1.50 Children's Half Sole.. 1.25 RUBBER HALF SOLES Men's Best Grade ---$1.75 'Ladies' Best Grade-- 1.50 Children's. Best Grade 1.25 RUBBER HEELS Men's Ladies' and Children v W. 3, s 65c 50c LADIES' TOP LiFT RUBBER OR LEATHER High heels 35c Oxfords ------ 45c The Leader Shoe Shop Our New Location 203 Third Street Phone 363 TTTA Not Necessary Now To Have 'Mixed' Fish String A new ruling by the state fresh water fish and game commission, according to Game Warden Allen LeGrone, changes regulations in re- gard to taking fresh water fish. The former ruling was 25 fish in all, but not over 8 bass on a 25-fish string or not over 20 of any one variety. The new ruling changes this to 25 fish, regardless of whether or not they are mixed, but still not more than S bass to the string, as that is the legal limit on bass. In other words, the entire string of 25 may be made up of 25 bream or 25 shellcrackers, or 17 shellcrackers and bream mixed and 8 bass. LeGrone says this will remove confusion in the minds of some dis- ciples of Izaak Walton, who were under the impression that a "mixed string" could consist of perhaps 24 bream and one shellcracker, or vice versa. Pine Lumber Leader Nineteen million acres of wood- land have produced enough pine lumber to put Alabama ahead of all states in this industry. Murdock Is Named As Most Valuable Player Choice Made By Youthful Players of Junior Ball League At Beach Picnic Waring Murdock, pitching ace of the St. Joe team, was named the most valuable player in the Junior Baseball League Friday of last week at an outing held at Wayside Park. He will receive the trophy donated by Port St. Joe Lodge No. 1035, Loyal Order of Moose, at an early date. Verlon Norris, Don Parker and Elzia Beck were named by Oak Grove, Highland View and Ken- ney's Mill, respectively, as their most valuable players. The youngsters consumed 206 hot dogs and 120 cold drinks at the picnic. Buddy Scott, St. Joe out- fielder, was declared the champion eater, putting away eight hot dogs and six cold drinks. His award for this feat was another hot dog, which he readily consumed. The boys and Coach Marion Craig wish to thank the Rotary and Kiwanis clubs and the Moose lodge for making the party possible. All of th kids and Coaeh Craig really enjoyed themselves. Lamar Freeman was named as spokesman for the group, and he will meet with the sponsoring or- ganizations and express personally the thanks of the boys. Speedy 'Flying Wing' The navy's newest shipboard Jet fighter, the Chance Vought XF7U-1; is rated in the "over the 600-mile- an-hour class." Two Westinghopse turbo jets power this new swept- wing fighter which is "potentially capable of speeds in excess of cur- rent models of operational jets, land or carrier based." the navy reports. -Plant pines to ear-n dollars and "Keep Florida Green." Craile' OU Output . Oil industry in the U. S. is refin- ing over 200 million gallons of crude oil per day at the present time. .i3S ^ \ q O e.smeS O SO0a sese*O*OS i SO S AO O S as aSo 0 WE NOW HAVE DRAFT BEER "ON TAP 0 0 ST. JOE BAR ' PHONE 114 PORT ST. JOE, FLA. HALF $16.50 Dresses $12.95 Dresses $10.95 Dresses $ 8.95 Dresses PRICE! NOW NOW NOW NOW $8.25 $6.50 $5.50 $4.50 :m,H,~oS BLOUSES 2 Price SKIRTS 2 Price I Strictly Cash! All Sales Final! No Alterations!, MOUCHETTE'S STYLE SHOP S 3.UDayNs Only-mmThIrsday, Friday and Saturday AUGUST 4, S AND 6 HATS | Price n ._m,,m n rTllrnuuclHlkr~ou,~H,~~l,~~lr~lra~cr 1 4r THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 100i AII.Su mer Dresses - ... -. ,i . NOTICE The following Gulf County Budget for 1949-50 is to supercede the budget that was published in The Star on July 15, 1949. The Clerk of the Circuit Court, as County Auditor, having submitted his estimates of revenue reasonably to be expected other than fromin taxes from October 1, 1949, to September 30, 190, as required under Sec- tion 129.1 Florida Statutes, 1941,. as fol- lows: General Revenue Fund Occupational Licenses .........$ 300.00 Beverage Licenses- . . 2,300.00 Railroad and Telephone ....... 120.00 Intangible Tax ........... ... -2,000.00 Miscellaneous ........... ..... .. 100.00 Advalorem T'Pax................ 10,755.00 Race Track-Transfer ........ 19,685 00 'OTL AI .................... 44,260.00 "5%c Reserve ............. 2,216.00 Available to Spend-95 % .... $42,044.00 Road and Bridge Fund Casoiine Tax ................ $ 41,000.100 Race Track-Transfer ......... 12,2(;0.00 Advalorcm Tax ............. ... 10,400.00 rTOTAL ............... ...$. 20,600.00 5% Reserve .............. 1,435.00 Available to Spend-95i% ..... $27,225 00 Fine and Forfeiture Fund Fines and Costs ............. .$10,000.0 Advalorem Tax .............. ,200.00 Race Track-Transfer ........ 4,365.00 TOTAL .................$20,065.00 5% Reserve ................ 1,006.00 Available to Spend-995% .... $19,060.00 Court House and Jail Building Fund Advalorem Tax .......... .....$ 8,375.00 Court House and Jail Interst and Sinking Fund Advalorem Tax ......... ..... $ 6,950.00 $200,000 Canal Bond Fund Advalorem Tax ..... ........ $ 2,600 00 Race Track-Transfer ........ 2,820.00 Available to Spend..............$ 5,420.00 County Service Officer Fund Advalorem Tax .............$ 150000 Race Track-Transfer ........ 765.00 TOTAL .................. $ 1,265.00 5o% Reserve .... ............. 65.00 Available to Spend-95% .....$ 1,200.00 County Co-operative Budget Fund- ; Fire Control Advalorem Tax .............. $10,469.00 St. Joe Municipal Hospital Advalorem Tax ..............$ ,37-5.00 Race Track Fund From Racing Commission .'. $35,000.00 Estimated Cash Balance ....... 10,000.00 Available to transfer to other 'Funds ................... $45,000.00 Agriculture and Livestock Fund Advalorem Tax .............. 1,750.00 Race Track-Transfer ....... 1,000.00 TOTAL .. ..................$ 2.750 00 5% Reserve ................ 133 00 Available to Spend-95% .... $ 2,617.00 Mothers' Pension Fund Race Track-Transfer ..........$ 800.00 / Health Unit Fund Advaloreinm 'Fax .............. $ 3,000.00 Race Track-Transfer ......... 3,315.00 TOTAL .............. .....$ l. 315.00 5 % Reserve ............ ....... 315.00 Available to Spend-95 .....$ 6,000.00 TOTAL BUDGET 1.......... $183,53'5.00 STATE OF FLORIDA, COUNTY OF GULF Before the undersigned authority person- aly came George Y. Core, Clerk of the Cir- cuit Court and. County Auditor in antd for said, State alnd County, who, being first duly sworn; says that the.foregoing estimate of revenue and receipts I .. *...r County, Flor- ida. other than from r- lvied, are rea- sonably to be expected from the 1st day of October 1949, to the 30th day of Septem- ber 1950, to the best of his knowledge and belief. Ss/ GEORGE. Y. CORE. Clerk Circuit Court and County Auditor, Gulf County, Florida. Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 3rd day of August. 1949. s/ .1. E. PRIDGEON, (SEAL) County Judge, Gulf County, Florida. In "accordance with Section 129 5. Florida Statutes 1941, the Board of County Com- missioners of Gulf County, Florida, have . made estimates of expenditures to be made for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1. 1949, and ending September. 30, 1950, for the several funds hereinafter set forth: General Revenue Fund County Commissioners Salary and 'Mileage ......... .....$ 3,500.00 Clerk Circuit Court Salary .... 3.000.00 Tax Assessor Commissions .... 3,200.00 Tax Collector Commissions . 3,200.00 Sheriff Cost ................ 600.00 County Attorney Salary ....... 600.00 Janitor Salary .............. 1,500.00 Lights. Water, Fuel, etc ....... 1,800 00 Home Demonstration Agent Salary 1,800.00 4H Club Short Course (Girls).. 125.00 Supt. Registration Salary ..... 900.00 Administration and Supplies ... 4,000.00 Legal Advertising ............ 800.00 Furniture and Fixtures ....... 2,000 00 Inquests'............. ..... .. 100.00 Insanity Cases ........... 100.00 County Indigent and TB Patients 3,100.00 J. R. Hunter-Pension ........ 600.00 Election Expense ......... .. 1,500.00 Premium on Officers' Bonds 200.00 City of Port St Joe........... 3.000.00 City of Wewahitchka ........ 3,000.00 Petty Cash ............... .. 200.00 Legal Services ........... 700.00 Insurance .................. .. 219.00 General Court Work ....... 300.00 Reserve for Contingencies .... 2,000.00 TOTAL ...................$42.044.00 Fine and Forfeiture Fund Sheriff Cost ................$ 8,000 00 Judge Cost ........... .; .... 2,100 00 Feeding Prisoners .......... 1.180.00 Circuit Court Cost Bills ...... 300.00 Attorney Salary ............ 600.00 To pay Jurors in County Judge's Court .................. 235.00 Witnesses in County Judge's and Circuit Court ........... .. 50.00 Court Reporter-Insolvent Cases 100.00 Prosecuting Attorneys Fees .for Convictions ............... 1,500.00 Servant Around Jail .......... 1.095.00 G ard around Jail ........... 1,800 00 Care of Convicts, Medicine, etc; 900.00 Reserve for- Contingencies ..... 900.00 TOTAL .................. $19,060.00 Court House and Jail Building Fund To Pay First Certificate (1 payment) :...-. .......$ 8,375.'00: County Service Officer Fund: .. - Service Officer's .Salary/.- ..... $ 1,200.00 ,,. Ccinty Cp-opeative Budget Fund-- Fire Control For County Fire Protection .. $10,.469.00 Aorictlture and Livestock Fund Farm Agent's Salary ......... $ 2.100 00 office Clerk's Saairy ............ 420 00 Miscellaneous .... ............ ... 97.00 TOTAL .....................i$ 2,617.00 Mothers' Pension Fund Aid to lDependent Motheirs ....$ 800.00 Court House and Jail Interst and Sinking S Fund To Retire 5 Bonds .......... ..$ 5,000.00 To Pay Interest . . ... .1,950.00 TOTAL ............ ......$ 6,950.00 Road and Bridge Fund Free Labor ... .. . ..... ..$ 5,230.00 Tools, Material, ete. ........... 1,500 0( COUNTY BUDGET (Continued from p~ge 1) pal Hospital, Commissioners Tobe Gay, J. S. Daniel and J. F. Miller voting to drop payment to the hos- pital and Commissioners B. E. Ken- ney Jr., and Pete Strange voting to retain it in the budget. On the mat- ter of payment of the $3000 to the cities, Commissioners Miller, Ken- ney and Gay voted to eliminate the payments and Commissioners Dan- iel and Strange voted to retain it. However, during the second read- ing of the budget, both items were retained by a unanimous vote of New Equipment ............. 13,000.00 Road Superintendent Salary ... 2,400.00 Gas, Oil, etc.. ............... ... 1,500.00) Insurance ................... 300.00 Maintenance and Repair ....... 2,000.00 Reserve for Contingencies ..... 1,295.00 TOTAL ...................$27,225 00 $200,000 Canal Bond Fund To Retire 5 Bonds ........... $ 5,1000.00 To Pay Interest ............. 420.00 TOTAL ....................$ 5,420.001 Health Unit Fund To Match Federal Funds ......$ 6,000.00 St. Joe Municipal Hospital Fund As l'er Agreement ............ $ 8,375.00 Race Track Fund To Transfer into the Several Funds ................... $45,000.00 BUDGET TOTAL ......... $183,535.00 the board. Speaking on behalf of the Gulf County Taxpayers' League for re- duction of the budget were C. G. Costin, B. W. Eells, George Tap- per, Harry Saunders, W. C. Fore- hand, T. H. Stone, A. D. Lawson, Dave Gaskin and Floyd Lister. Only speaker taking sides with the board of commissioners was Bud Brockett, who said he felt the board was doing its best and should receive the support of the people of the county. The hearing on the new proposed budget, which will be found in its entirety on page seven of this is- sue of The Star, and which, it is estimated, will require a millage of approximately 14.5 as against 10.5 mills last year, will be held some time within the next three weeks, possibly on August 22. Notice of the hearing will be published in The Star. Week-end Visitors Mr. and Mrs. Otha Rowan and sons of Quincy were the week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Coburn. It pays to advertise-try it! SHorn m Steering Tires Brakes Windshield wipers* Headligh STell lights Stop lights Rear vision mirror Recommend proper service work if needed USE OUR BUDGET PLAN ST. JOE MOTOR COMPANY PHONE 37 - FORD DEALERS PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA KNOW FORDS BEST! - Star Classified Ads Bring Quick Results Lots On Dead Lakes The C. F. Hanlon Subdivision is now open for sale of lots 50x140 feet, approximate size. All lots face streets or county highway or the Dead Lakes. Price of lots range from $400 down, mostly $325. These lots are sold subject to provision that they are for private camps or residences, and this clause is so stated in all deeds. Property on Dead Lakes is now scarce, and in a few years will not be available except at a pre- mium price. Better buy a place now in this choice subdivision. Terms can be arranged if desired. C. F. HANLON, Owner WEWAHITCHKA, FLORIDA I THE STAR. PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, OLORIDA -FRIDAY;-AUGUCST 5,-t-949 PAGE SEVEN 'H S, FLO FRIAY AGS 5...4 Vets Urged To Join Legion During Drive Commander Believes Strong Organ- .ization Would Be of Benefit To Disabled Veterans Willis V. Rowan Post, American Legion, wants 100 members by Au- gust 20. In the July issue of the Am- erican Legion Magazine, National Commander Perry Brown, under the heading "The Growing Attack On Veteran's Benefits," says: "It is my unhappy duty to call to the attention of Legionnaires and all veterans of both World Wars cer- tain unmistakable evidence that our hard-won veterans' benefits are under dangerous, irresponsible and, in some cases, greedy attack from many sides. "Today, for the second time in 16 years, opposition to established veterans' benefits by special and powerful groups contains elements of a real crisis for all war veterans. It represents a challenge which calls for the full fighting strength of the American Legion." Ralph Rich, commander of Willis V. Rowan Post, in commenting, had this to say: "Certainly, we are in favor of reasonable, legitimate and honest economy, but we are not in favor of the disabled veteran bear- ing the brunt of such economy. Economy which denies bread to the disabled veteran is doggone poor econ/omy-a downright shame and disgrace. . "Let's not lose the hard-won ben- efits we now have through careless- ness. I'd like to see a membership Of at least 100 in our local post, and I urge every eligible veteran to join up now and let our national commander know that we are back- ing him 100 per cent in his fight to retain the benefits for our disabled -veterans. "Join today. Our disabled veter- ans will be eternally gratefiul." Returns To Duty In Texas Ensign Charles Wise left Wed- inesday for Houston, Texas, where he is stationed. Visitors Are Flocking To New Undeveloped Park The small group of rangers who are taming the subtropical wilder- ness called Everglades National Park, the nation's newest national park, watched in surprise as 70,836 tourists flocked into the park dur- ing the year ending in June. The visitors came despite the fact that there is as yet only one unimproved access road to the area and none of the accommodations usually found in a national park. To the men who keep vigil over this vast display of primitive na- ture and wildlife that stretches across the southwestern tip of Flor- ida, the drove of visitors was quite heartening. _____^-_ _ SCHOOL BUDGET (Continued from page 1) $334,182.09 will be used for the con- struction of new school buildings. The millage proposed to be levied on the 194'9 assessment roll to pro- duce the necessary revenue for the budget are 3 mills for county sup- port and maintenance fund, 3.5 mills for district support and main- tenance fund, and 1 mill for dis- trict interest and sinking fund No. 2 (Port St. Joe district). Complete details for each part of the budget are on file in the office of Superintendent Tom Owens in the court house at Wewahitchka and are available for public inspec- tion. Visit Relatives In Georgia Mrs. C. W. Enfinger of this city,' accompanied by her father, J. M. Oliver of Tampa, returned this week from a trip to Georgia where they visited relatives and friends in Columbus, Albany, Dawson and Par- rot. They report a most enjoyable time. -----------4- Numbler of Visitors Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Holiday have as their guests Mrs. Maude Smith and daughter Jean of Memphis, Tenn., Mrs. W. D. Burley of New Orleans, La., and Mrs. Raymond Gault of Jackson, Miss, has dropped to the point where bee- keepers are finding it impossible to obtain their costs of production. It appears obvious to the commit- tee that, if these vitally important insects are to be maintained in suf- ficient numbers to pollinate crops, the beekeeping indsutry must have immediate assistance. ."Until the'time'conies when bee- keepers can receive an adequate re- turn from pollination services, the committee believes that a price support for honey, as provided in this bill, is the only answer to this problem." Advertising doesn't cost-it pays! Support for Honey and Tung Nuts Is Okehed Will Be of Considerable Help To Many Beekeepers of Gulf County The national house of represen- tatives Tuesday passed and sent to the senate a bill to establish price supports for tung nuts and honey. Acting on advice of its agricul- ture committee that said "both in- dustries are in grave danger unless relief is made available,' the house voted to direct the secretary of ag- riculture to support the price of honey and tung nuts at 90 per cent of parity. The matter of the tung nut sup- port, while vital to many parts of Florida, is not of as great interest to Gulf county as the support for honey, since this county is one of the largest producers of tupelo honey in the state. Support of honey prices was urged by the committee because of the service the bees perform in the pol- lination of crops. The committee said: "Since the close of the war, the price of honey CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Star Want Ads Bring Quick Results At Small Cost. RATES-11/2 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. REAL ESTATE FOR SALE 2-BEDROOM HOUSE on McClellan Avenue. Nice neighborhood. Only '$4,300.00. Terms. 8-5 2t FRANK & DOT'S AGENCY Registered Real Estate Broker LOST AND FOUND FOUND-Rat terrier, black with brown spot over each eye, white chest. No tag. Owner may have dog by phoning 90 or 65 and paying for this advertisement. Ic FOR RENT FOR APARTMENTS See The Shirey Apartments. tf 211 Reid Avenue Phone 61 SPECIAL SERVICES DOES YOUR LAWN NEED MOWING? For Power Mowing Call BARNEY McCORMICK Phone 293-J or 114 FOR LONG DISTANCE MOVING Call 92, Panama City, Fla. Com- plete estimates. Prompt, courteous and efficient service. VanHorn Transfer & Storage Company. LEGAL ADVERTISING KEYS DUPLICATED! NOTICE TO CREDITORS WHILE YOU WAIT! IN THE COUNTY JUDGE'S COURT, GULF 35c Each 2 for 50c CCOUNTY, FLORIDA. IN PROBATE. 35c Each 2 for 50c In RTe:Estate of NOBIE HTI)ON STONE, Brooks Hardware and deceasedBH All creditors of the estate of Nobie Hig- Sporting Goods Co. don Stone, deceased, are hereby noified and Sporting Goods Co. required to file any clams or demands which they may hav-" Le'inc"t sid estate in the LODGE NOTICES office of the ( ..,,.,. i,.i .-, of Gulf County, ri .-,,, ,. 11. courthouse at Wewahlitchka, R. A: M.-Regular convocation of i..', .1..r' eight calendar months from t. C N. 5 A the date of thV first publication of this'no- St. Joseph Chapter No. 56, R. A. twice. Each'"rliim or demand.must be in writ- M., 2nd and 4th Mondays. All visit- ing and must state the plate of residence ifng :.companions welcome. Fennon and po'tfoffik-e aldmess of the claimant and l lo m F n must be swornto b t the claimant, his'agent, Talley High Priest; H. R. Maige,. or his attorney, or it will become void ac. Secretary. cording to law. First publication July 15, 1949. SAMARITAN LODGE NO. 40, 1:-O. EDITH B. STOXNE, 0. F.-Meets first and third Wed- Adminstrator of the Estate of Noble Higdon Stone, deceased nesdays at 8 p. m. in Masonic hall. By SILAS R. STONE, All members urged to attend; visit- 7-15 8-5 'Attorney for Administrator. ing brethren invited. P. A. Howell, NOTICE OF REGISTRATION N. G.; F. L. Hill, Secretary. Notice is hereby given that the registra- tion books of the City of Port St Joe, Flor- MELODY REBEKAH LODGE NO, ida, will be open for the purpose of regis- 22, I. 0. 0. F.-Meets 2nd and 4th tration of all qualified electors who are qualified under Ordinance No. 35X and Wednesdays at 8 p. m. in Masonic Chapter 24836 Laws of Florida, Acts of hall. Visitors invited. Eliza Lawson, 19Said books will b 7.pned on A t 17, N.G.; Mrs. Mary Weeks, Secretary. 1949, and will remain open for registration purposes until August 26, 1049, between MASONIC TEMPLE F & M- the hours of 9:00 o'clock a. m. and 12:00 ,ort St. Joe Lodge 111. Regular noon, and 2:100 o'clock p. m. until 5:00 meetings 2nd and 4th Fri- o'clock p. m. each day except Sundays and holidays All persona desiring to register days each month, 8:00 p. rp. shall call at 'the City *Hal foe such purpose. /* Members urged to attend; B. H. DICKENS, Jr., visiting brothers welcome. W. L. 8-5 Registration Officer, id J ,. M G S . 8-19 -i'ty of Pon St. floe, FlOrida. Jordan, W. M.; G. G. Adkins, Sec. 'Act NoWD 'Sop ,.* . "JnMd see these great, new Westinghouse Refrigerators today- OTHER MODELS AS LOW AS $189.95 r feu- I MAKE YOURHOUSE= olete F shis.. ,AI .* iM S "SURER REFRIGERATION d ,Westinghouse has tt, made possible by New Exclusive Automatic OOM --c COMPLETE SERVICE WE HANDLE ALL TYPES OF INSURANCE FIRE LIFE CASUALTY BONDS We recommend fire Insurance because Its easy to start a fire su^,u BUCK ALEXANDER COMFORTER FUNERAL HOME 24- HOUR AMBULANCE SERVICE 601 Long Avenue Phone 326:- Day or Night FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 1"t9 PAGE EIGHT rHE STAR PORT ST. 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