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THE STAR IS THE 4 OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR GULF COUNTY * THE STAR "TRADE AT HOME" SPEND YOUR MONEY WITH LOCAL MERCHANTS AND GET ANOTHER SHOT AT IT "Port St. Joe -The Outlet Port for the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee Valley" VOLUME XIII PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1949 / / /Q .. / NUMBER 1 Gulf Fair Home Demonstration List of Exhibits Ribbons To Be Awarded for Best Entries In Variety of Classes Mrs. Wilma Revell, Gulf county home demonstration agent, sub- -mits the following premium -list for home demonstration exhibits to be shown at the Gulf County Fair to be held in this city October 18-23. Everyone in the county has the privilege of displaying the products they feel are worthy of exhibition, and individuals may participate in as many classes as they desire. Mrs. Revell points out that it is most important to have each ar- ticle plainly tagged with name and community, classification (as: Cro- chet Work. Class I. Tablecloth.) At- tach card to article securely. This initial year of the fair only ribbons will be given for first, sec- ond and third place in the various classes. Following is the list for the hand- icraft department, Mrs. P. G. Hart, ,chairman: 1-Crochet. Class I-Tablecloths. Class II- .Scarfs and doilies. Class III-Bed- spreads. Class IV-Hot mats. Class V-Oldest crochet work. Class VI- SAfghan? Class VII-Garments. 2-Aluminum Trays. Class I-Service trays 18 to 22 inches. Class' I--Coasters, bon-bon trays, ash trays, 4 to lt-inch trays. SClass III-Cake servers, 12 to 161/s- inch trays. 3-Tufting. (Continued on page 5) P.-T. A. Hears Talk On Health In St. Joe Schools The school auditorium was the .scene of the September meeting of the Parent-Teacher Association on Thursday evening of last week with the vice-president, Rev. Lee Gra- ham, presiding. The meeting was opened with scripture and prayer given by Rev. Loyd Tu'bb, followed with the treas- urer's report by Byron Eells Jr. Rev. Graham introduced County Superintendent Tom Owens, who in turn introduced B, B. Scisson, new county supervisor, who gave a brief talk on "Health In St. Joe Schools." Principal Harold Bell then intro- duced the teachers and announced that Mrs. Helen Rollins' room had won the room count for the lower grades. The meeting adjourned with an "open house" and social hour, dur- ing which refreshments were served to about 200 parents and teachers present. Hostesses for the occasion were Mrs. Joseph Dowd, Mrs. Roy Gaskin and Mrs. Vic Anderson, as- sisted by Mr. Dowd and Mr. Bell. Visitor From Baked Bean City Rdbert Schueler of Boston, Mass., spent the week-end here as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Scisson. The two men served in the marines dur- ing the war. Home From Vacation Miss Betty Sue Watts returned Sunday from a vacation spent in Atlanta and Rome, Ga., and Estill, S. C. Visits Parents Over Week-end SCarl Norton Jr., spent the week- '\end in Estill, S. C., with his par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Norton. Statistics Presented At Gas Line Hearing Port St. Joe Represented At Re- gional Hearing In Tallahassee By Mayor Sharit Mayor J. L. Sharit represented the city of Port St. Joe in Tallahas- see last Friday at a regional hear- ing on the applications of two na- tural gas companies to extend their services into Florida, Georgia and Alabama. It is hoped to get Port St. Joe included on a branch line. Opening of natural gas facilities here, it was pointed out by Mayor Sharit, would provide low-cost fuel and power which would go a long way toward attracting industry and more payrolls. Sharit was armed with statistics compiled by City Clerk Ben Dickens and W. D. Dare, which included such data as estimated population growth, utilities consumers present and future, economic advantages of this area such as transportation and labor, and types and costs of present fuels used in the city. Companies seeking approval of the federal power commission for the extended service are Atlantic Gulf Natural Gas Company and the Southern Natural Gas Company. If gas becomes available here, re- tailing will be handled by the city, which would be distributed by a system financed by the issuance of revenue certificates. -------- ---- Bream To Be Planted Mondayint.ake Wimico Approximately 200,000 fingerling bream from the Holt hatchery will arrive in St. Joe Monday and will be placed in Lake Wimico and its tributatries by Game Warden Allen LeGrone. The shipment of fish will arrive here about 2:30 p. m. Monday and the truck, one of the most modern with an aereating system to keep the fish alive, will be parked at the police station for the benefit of anyone desiring to view the fish. FOUR KIWANIANS TO ATTEND DISTRICT MEETING SUNDAY Delegates from the local Kiwanis club, four strong, are planning to leave Sunday to attend a district Kiwanis convention in Jacksonville scheduled Sunday to Tuesday. Representing the local club at the convention will be Club Presi- dent John Blount, President-elect Norris L. McCollum, Ben Dickens Jr., and A. P. Wakefield. *---- -- -------- Returns To Home In Tallahassee Mrs. Glenn Henley returned to her home in Tallahassee Wednes- day after a week's visit here with Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Cason. Mrs. Hen- ley relieved Emory Spear at the bus station while he was on vacation. Joins Husband In Georgia Mrs. James Herring left Sunday for Columbus, Ga., where she will join her husband, Sgt. James Her- ring, who is stationed at Ft. Ben- ning. ------ ------- Return To Home In Mississippi Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Holiday re- turned to their home in Meridian, Miss., Tuesday after being called here by the serious illness of the former's mother, Granny Holiday. Returns To F. S. U. Miss Pat Laney left Wednesday for Tallahassee to resume her stu- dies at Florida State Uniiversity af- ter spending the summer vacation here with her parents. Solons Pass Tax Municipal Building To Contract Is Let for Bill, Fold Tents Be Dedicated Tuesday Box Plant At St. And Steal Away Several General Bills and Two Warren Requests Die On Vine Well, folks, after November 1 we all can start digging into our jeans for those extra pennies, for the Florida legislature Saturdey closed up shop on the special legislative session after doing little more than enact the $40,000,000-a-year new tax program presented to it 18 days previously. It left to die a couple of dozen general bills, including two of the four that Governor Warren asked for last Friday in supplemental messages. It could have stayed in session until midnight Monday under the constitution, but members were anxious to get home before the week-end. Sine die adjournment came by agreement of the house and senate at 5 p. m. The boys left for Governor War- ren to sign or allow to become law without his signature a $36,000,000- a-year sales tax bill, a $3,000,000-a- year penny-a-package increase in the cigaret tax, and a $1,300,000 doubled tax on wine from outside the state. It also gave the cities a $9,500,- 000 annual cut of the increased cig- aret tax, and the counties $6,500,- 000 from the gas tax, for road build- ing. It is estimated the cigaret tax measure will return between $15,- 000 and $20,000 to the city of Port St. Joe, depending on cost of col- (Continued on page 3) -K Sharks Hold Quincy To Scoreless Tie Locals Show Unexpected Strength; Meet Chapman High Today In Oyster City After playing a bigger and. fa- vored Quincy team to a scoreless tie here last Friday night in the New Mayor and City Commission- ers To Be Seated During the Evening Port St. Joe's new and modernis- tic municipal building, erected at a cost of better than $85,000, will be dedicated and opened for inspection next Tuesday, at which time an "open house" will be held from 10 a. m. to 6 p. m. for the-purpose of allowing visitors to see the entire building and furnishings. Cokes, ice cream and cookies will be passed out sparingly by members of the Junior Woman's Club to those in- specting the structure. All departments of city govern- ment, which include the police and fire departments, jail, city clerk's office and veterans service office, will be housed in the new building, as will the St. Joe Memorial Li- brary, which is a project of the Ju- nior Woman's Club. According to Mayor J. L. Sharit, city officials from Panama City, Ap- alachicola, Blountstown and-Wewa- hitchka will be invited to attend the dedication, as will all officials of Gulf county. Tuesday night at 8 o'clock the recently-elected mayor and two commissioners will be officially in- stalled in the new council room, which can accommodate 100 spec- tators. Cross Burned Here Saturday Evening Parties unknown, whether mem- bers of the KKK or local youths on a prank, burned a cross Saturday night just across the A. N. railroad tracks near the colored quarters. No reason for the act has been discovered, since racial relations in Port St. Joe have always been of the best'. MEMORIAL LIBRARY MOVED TO NEW LOCATION IN CITY HALL The Memorial Library will not be open tomorrow due to the fact it is being moved to its new location in the new city hall. It will be open again next Tuesday at 3 p. m., at opening game of the football sea- which time the public is invited to son, the St. Joe Sharks are sched- drop in. uled to play their arch rival, Chap- The library will be open Tues- man high, in Apalachicola this af- days and Saturdays from 3 to 5:30 ternoon at 3:30. p. m. in the new location. The local team was keyed up for the game last week, and all players Thomas Guertin Dies participating .in the contest gave Colice Guertin was called to Mo- good accounts of themselves. A bile, Ala., Tuesday due to the death large delegation of Gadsden county of his brother, Thomas Guertin. fans came down to see the game, Thomas had many friends here who (Continued on page 8) will learn with regret of his passing. Here's What Will Be Taxed Under New Law Effective November 1 Just what is taxed and what isn't by the new sales tax law which will become effective in Florida Novem- ber 1? Who will pay it-and how? There are hundreds of questions. Some of them will be left to ad- ministrative determination of the comptroller, who will gather in the money. Others likely will have to be answered by the courts. But here are a few of the an- swers: tail sale, exchange, barter, lease or rental of tangible personal prop- erty. That is. personal property that "may be seen, weighed, meas- ured. felt or touched." Second, there is a tax on the rental of transient lodgings. That takes in rooms in rooming houses, hotels, apartments. motor courts, and the like. There is no tax if you stay longer than six months in the same place. If you pay the tax for six months and stay on. you can Actually, the tax levies a 3% tax get a refund. on three types of business enter- Third. there is a tax of 3% added prise. In each case. the buyer pays to the price of amusement admis- and the ;state collects from the sions in excess of 40c per person. seller. Now, what are the main things First, there is the tax on the re- [ (Continued on page 6) Joe Paper Co. Mill Anticipated Will Be In Oper- ation Some Time Before End of This Year W. T. Edwards, vice-president of the St. Joe Paper Company (with whom we have a bone to pick for not giving The Star a break on the story), announced Monday that a contract had been awarded the Aus- tin Company of Houston, Texas, for, construction of a new box plant at the local mill to cost several hun- dred thousand dollars. The building housing the plant is to be connected with the present paper machine room and will con- tain approximately 50,000 square feet of floor space. It is planned to make it the most modern and up- to-date box plant in the South. The plant will be equipped with the latest and most modern mar chinery that money can buy, and when operating at full capacity will employ a .very substantial number of new employes. It is expected the plant, which it is hoped will be com- pleted by December 1, will supply box users in all the southeastern states. The St. Joe Paper Company, in its own laboratory, in co-operatioii with the Fourdrinier Kraftboard In- stitute, the Appleton Institute of Paper Chemistry and the pulp and paper lahoratoory at the University of Florida, is developing new ideas for citrus and freshly vegetable con- tainers to be made from St. Joe linerboard. Edwards stages that the estab- (Continued on page 8) P.-T. A. Carnival To Be Held October 15 Plans have been announced for the annual P.-T. A. Hallowe'en Car- nival which is to be held Saturday afternoon and night, October 15. General chairman for the affair is Mrs. Ed Ramsey, who will appoint several, committees within the next few days to complete plans. Bill Shuford will be in charge of construction of booths, lighting the carnival area and laying out the general pattern for the event. This annual affair is sponsored by the Parent-Teacher Association and school and is one of the most popular entertainments of the year. As is customary, the climax of the program will be the crowning of the kings and queens of the ele- mentary and high schools. HOUSE BURNS AT OAK GROVE The Walter White home in Oak Grove was completely destroyed by fire Friday morning about 3 o'clock. The White family was away from home at the time, and it is thought the fire started from a short in the refrigerator. Called To Bedside of Mother Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Britton of Moundsville, Ala., and Mrs. Vivian Joiner of Meridian, Miss., have been called here to the bedside of their mother, Granny Holiday, who is quite ill at the hon:e '- her son, Louis Holiday. Taken To Pensacola Hospital Mrs. Harry McKnight and Louis Johnson carried their brother, Paul Johnson,. to Pensacola Wednesday, where he entered the Sacred Heart Hospital for treatment, TTL F C T R F S 3,9 M YRTI PHONE CE O. SMITH, Editor FELLOWSHIP CLUB HEARS APALACHICOLA PASTOR The Methodist Men's Fellowship met at the Florida Power Corpoia- tion building Tuesday evening at 7:30, at which time the Susie Peach Foster Circle of the Methodist W. S. C. S. served a delicious dinner to 38 members and guests. The president, Fennon Talley, presided. New members were rec- ognized, and Dr. J. G. Bruce, a visi- tor from Apalachicola, was intro- duced, after which Ralph Swatts led the group in the singing of three hymns. The program was turned over to J. Lamar Miller, program chairman, who introduced the guest speaker, Rev. George E. Summers, pastor of the Apalachicola Methodist Church. who spoke on "The Challenge of the Port St. Joe Methodist Men's Fellowship." His message was an inspiration and a challenge to all who heard him. An invitation was extended at this time to the Methodist Men's Club of Apalachicola to meet with the local.club on October 25. Rev. Loyd W. Tubb was appointed pro- gram chairman for this meeting and he announced that Chaplain Wildes of Tyndall Field would be the speaker and that a program on the work of the chaplain will be presented, with pictures of this work to be shown. The meeting was closed with prayer by Rev. Summers. GARDEN CIRCLE MEETS AT HOME OF MRS. F. JONES The Gladiolus Circle of the Port St. Joe Garden Club met Thursday of last week at the home of Mrs. Franklin Jones, with Mrs. Jones and Mrs. George Cooper as hos- tesses and Mrs. Henry Campbell, chairman, presiding. It was announced at this time that Mrs. Cooper was the circle chairman for the chrysanthemum show to be held this fall. Any type of flower arrangement may be en- tered, as well as chrysanthemums. Mrs. George Patton, ably assisted by her son, presented a program on the culture of gardenias, following which a gardenia word contest was held, with the winner, Mrs. B. H. Munn, being awarded a beautiful gardenia plant. New members present were Mrs. Jim-. Bobbitt, Mrs. Evelyn Holley and Mrs. Hugh McKpe. Visitors were Mrs. J. M. Fillingim and Mr. Patton. MISS ANN DAVIS HONORED ON TWELFTH BIRTHDAY Mr. and Mrs. George Davis of Beacon Hill honored their daugh- ter Ann on her 12th birthday with a party at Wayside Park last Sat- urday night. After several games and 'contests were enjoyed, Mrs. Davis served hot dogs, popcorn, punch and cake to Boncile McCormick, Ruth Lynn Ramsey, Patsy Wilder, Carol Mer- cer, Martha Cook, Anne Kenney, Cathryn Elliot, Curtis Hart, David Nance, Wilfred Elliot, Gene Raf- field, Wayne Davis and the honoree. She was assisted in serving by her mother, Mrs. Croty Hewitt, and Mrs. Ralph Nance. Ann was the recipient of many lovely gifts, including the tradi- tional birthday cake, which was baked by Mrs. Josephine Arbogast. ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Watts announce the engagement of their daughter, Betty Sue, to Carl Mar- tin Norton Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Martin Norton of Estill, S. C. The wedding date will be announced later, 51 AZALEA CIRCLE MEETS THURSDAY AFTERNOON The Azalea Circle of the Port St. Joe Garden Club met Thursday of last week at the home of Mrs. J. La- mar Miller, with Mrs. J. D. McKee and Mrs. G. R. Thomas as hostesses. Theme for the meeting was "Bulbs," with an informative talk on the subject being given by Mrs. Tom Mitchell, a. member of the Gladiolus Circle. Members brought arrangements of dry grass, seeds and pods, and in a judging contest prizes were awarded to Mrs. G. F. Lawrence, first; Mrs. Don Birath, second; Mrs. Ralph Nance, third. One of the projects set for the club was the 'purchase of a live Christmas tree, to be used for a community tree each Christmas. New members introduced at this meeting were Mrs. W. T. Chafin, Mrs. Chauncey Costin, Mrs. Paul Blount and Mrs. Otis Pyle. VERNA LEE POPE OBSERVES EIGHTEENTH BIRTHDAY Miss Verna Lee Pope celebrated her 18th birthday Saturday night at her home in White City. During the course of the evening a number of games were enjoyed as 'well as square dancing. Refresh- ments of ice cream and cake were then served to Sybil Avery, Carolyn Daughtry, Eunice Boyette, Myrna Boyette, Daisy Boyette, Teola Jer- nigan, Mary Allen, Iris Raffield, Shirley Raffield, Virginia Pope, Ray Lee Burch, George Harper Jr., Ran- dall Padgett, Ralph Connor, Aubrey Boyette, Henry Martin, Fred Can- non, Arthur Sullivan, Charles Wal- singham Jr., Carson Mashford and Mr. and Mrs: Charles Walsingham. Mrs. J. H. Pope, Mrs. Walsing- ham and Shirley Raffield served. FIRST MEETING OF WOMAN'S CLUB SET FOR OCTOBER 4 The first meeting of the Port St. Joe Woman's Club for the new club year will be held next Tuesday, Oc- tober 4, at 8 p. m. in the club room at the Centennial Auditorium. The .fine arts committee will pre- sent the program under the direc- tion of Mrs. Karlene Owens, pro- gram chairman. Charles Conter, school band director, will be guest speaker and will also provide mu- sic for the evening. Mrs. H. C. Brown, hostess chair- man, will be assisted by Mrs. S. B. Shuford, Mrs. Gus Creech and Mrs. M. P. Tomlinson. All members are urged to be present. BAPTIST W. M. U. IN ROYAL SERVICE PROGRAM MONDAY The Baptist W. M. U. met at the church Monday afternoon for its regular royal service program, with Mrs. W. 0. Nichols in charge. Mrs. J. 0. Baggett gave the devo- tional, following which Circle Four took over the program on "Christ the Answer to Atheistic Commun- ism," which was developed as fol- lows: "The Man In Search of a Key," Mrs. Joe Ferrell; "Finding the Key To History and To a New Earth," Mrs. Ralph Nance; "Com- munism As a Protest," Mrs. W. 0. Nichols; "Christianity Looks At Communism," Mrs. Homer Lovett, and "Baptists Behind the Iron Cur- tain," Mrs. Duffy Lewis. The president, Mrs. Baggett, con- ducted a short business session dur- ing which it was announced that "Stewardship Night" will be ob- served at the church October 6 at 7:30 o'clock, with the public invited to be present. Spend Week-end In Monticello Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Rollins spent the week-end in Monticello visiting with George Arrants. Social Activities Personals Clubs Churches - - CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS AND SUNDAY SERVICES .. ... . . .. :. FIRST METHODIST CHURCH Rev. Loyd W. Tubb, Pastor SSunday evening at 7:30 Church Recognition Day will be observed. Each teacher is to attend with her class. Classes will be seated in groups, and the children and young people are to invite their parents to join them in this service. The program will consist of con- gregational singing and a brief re- port by each of the division super- intendents on the plans and the pur- pose of their division. A cordial invitation is extended to everyone to join in this service. YOUTH FELLOWSHIP MEETING The Youth Fellowship of the Presbyterian Church will meet at 7:30 p. m. Saturday at the church. Devotional service, followed by games, recreation, refreshments. All 'teen-agers are welcome. ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH Rev. Lee Graham, Pastor Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity 7:30 a. m.-Holy communion. 9:30 a. m.-Sunday school. 11:00 a. m.-Holy communion. Saturday, Sept. 30-Young Peo- ple's Fellowship skating party. Meet in front of church at 8 p. m. Monday, 3:30 p. m.-Meeting of Day Auxiliary in parish house. Wednesday Meeting of Night Auxiliary in parish house at 8 p. m. Choir rehearsal at 8 p. m. Thursday, 8 p. m.-Adult Inquir- ers class meets in parish house. B. T. U. SOCIAL TONIGHT All members of the Baptist Train- ing Union are urged to attend the B. T. U. social to be held this eve- ning at 7:30 in the city park. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. Samuel J. Allen, Pastor 9:45 a. m.-Sunday school. 11 a. in.-Morning worship. Ser- mon topic: "Worthily Partaking of the Lord's Supper." Wednesday, 8:00 p. m.-Prayer meeting. Friday, 8:00 p. m.-Youth Fellow- ship. Service at Beacon Hill Sunday evening. Topic: "They Sought To Kill Him." FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. L. J. Keels, Pastor 9:45 a. m.-Sunday school. 11:00 a. m.-Morning service. 6:15 p. m.--B. T. U. 7:30 p. m.-Evening worship. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH Highland View Rev. Bill Britton, Pastor 10:00 a. nm.-Sunday school. 11:00 a. m.-Morning worship. 8:00 p. m..-Evangelistic service. Wednesday, 8:00 p. m.-Special study on "The Jewish Tabernacle." Friday, 7:30 p. in.-Young peo- ple's C. A. service. Saturday, 8 p. m.-Messages on the Holy Spirit, baptism and speak- ing in tongues. Spend Week-end In Hosford' Mr. and Mrs. J. Lamar Miller and children. John and Ann, spent the week-end in Hosford with John L. Miller and family. NOTICE! All those having accounts with Century Loan Co. of Port St. Joe, are urged to contact the undersigned on or before October 8. Claude T. Porter Special Representative 908 Jenks Avenue Phone 1596J Panama City, Fla. I^^ MONDAY and TUESDAY October 3 and 4 --- Also --- NEWS and CARTOON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5 MARX BROTHERS in - "A NIGHT AT THE OPERA" --- Also --- CARTOON and CHAPTER 10 OF SERIAL "SUPERMAN" 0ee a.0 o **** O S* THURSDAY and FRIDAY October 6 ad 7 te& @S 00555 Ss 050056 *6 S o 0*4 00 @a a HELLO, WORLD! Mr. and Mrs. Walter Johnson of Kenney's Mill announce the birth of a son, Michael Darrell, on Sun- day. September 18. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Bailey of Blountstown announce the birth of a son, Guy Lewis, on September 21. Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Nelson are the proud parents of a son born Thursday, September 22. The young man has been named Glenn Wayne. (All births occurred at the Port St. Joe Municipal Hospital)' PRESBYTERIAN SUNDAY SCHOOL STAFF INCREASED Rally Day services in the Presby- terian Sunday school saw over a one hundred per cent increase last Sunday oyer the previous Sunday, with 16 more present than were on the roll. The Sunday school teaching staff has been augmented. Mrs. Marie Taylor, teacher in the third grade of the public school, will teach in the primary department; Mrs. Flora Johnson will teach the junior class, and Mrs. 0. E. Miley will teach a newly-formed intermediate class. BROWNIE TROOP ELECTS Brownie Troop No. 1 met Tues- day at the Presbyterian Church at which time new officers were se- lected as follows: Elaine Mussel- white, president; Wanda Kenning- ton, treasurer; Carol LeHardy, sec- retary; Celia Tomlinson, troop leader. Following singing of the Brownie song and taps, the troop was dismissed. A hunter careless with fire costs you dollars. LAST TIMES FRIDAY w WAYNE MORRIS .-JANis PAIGE 0 0 c' 0 *0* *w SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1 DOUBLE FEATURE PROGRAM --- FEATURE NO. I I 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. * 40****,a >a*h** o *g*g** Returns To California After Visit John 0. Dearing has returned to his home in Los Angeles, Calif., af- ter a visit here with Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Hunt and with Mrs. Pat Ma- guire and children of Mobile, Ala. 100,000 and get this attractive reflector installed FREE l Dr. Charles Reicherter OPTOMETRIST EYES EXAMINED-GLASSES FITTED 4N Ritz Theatre Building Hours: 8 to 5 First Floor / Phone 560 PANAMA CITY, FLA. Closed Wednesday Afternoons ELLEN'S SERVE YOURSELF LAUNDRY ---- SOFT WATER Call 311-J for Further Information ELLEN KIRKLAND 1309 LONG AVENUE THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1949 Wh*fcF ~r\If I --- FEATURE NO. 2 -- --- Plus ---- CARTOON and SERIAL SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2 GARY COOPER in - "PRIDE OF THE Yankees" --- Plus--- CARTOON FR nDIDY I, Ir I r*I~r-r* I -I HERE'S WHAT IS TAXED goods use instance, (Continued from page 1) no tax, b that aren't taxed? you 30c e Personal service-a manicure, a Other haircut, tooth extraction, laundry clude: and dry cleaning service-are not All moti taxed. parts), cc Nor are consumption of utilities, nets and .alcoholic beverages, sales of cig- meant, seed arets, gasoline, nor admission to cides, fun race tracks. They already are taxed fuel oil, c at rates above 3%. Purchase Real estate is not taxed. If you is taxable buy a house and lot, or either one $100 oh t: individually, there is no tax on the any item. sale. But the material that goes into There i construction of a house is taxed as less than ..it is bought. To take All food is tax-free-if you buy it of a dollar in the form of groceries. But if you schedule eat in the form of a prepared meal From 4 at a restaurant or drug store lun- from 41c t cheonette, you'll have to pay the 70c calls '- tax. So it will be cheaper to eat at That mE home if your wife can cook. that costs School lunchroom meals will not be tax of 23( taxed. $7, and 2( Medicine is tax-free-both medi- You wil cinee bought on a doctor's prescrip- are allow tion and patent medicines from a all be tha -certified list that will be made up -by the state board of health. A varie Clothing is exempt in single pur- yellowish chases up to $10. That includes yard hiddenite. d for making clothes. For a $10 pair of pants bears it a $10.01 pair will cost extra. specific exemptions in- or vehicles (but ndt spare commercial fishing boats, supplies, farming equip- ds, feed, fertilizer, insecti- gicides, ice, plain water, oke, coal and other fuels. se of industrial machinery e, but there is a limit of he amount to be paid on s no tax on any sale of 9c. care of fractional parts x in sales prices, there is a of payments like this: c to 40c, the tax is Ic; to 70c, the tax is 2c; above for 3c. means if you buy an article s $7.50 you would pay a c'-21c at 3% on the first c for the extra half dollar. 11 pay in cash-no tokens ed, for which we should cnkful. ty of spodumene, having a 'or green color, is called -vwwwrSPECIA THURSDAY FRIDAY - If You Think You Can Beat These Pr In Port St. Joe Just Shop Ar FRESH HENS I FRESH YARD EGGS-Dozen --- PORK FAT Gall PORK SIDES Per Pound ---- PORK HAM lb PORK SHOULDERS Per Pound -- FRESH SHRIMP GROUND HAMBURGER Per Pouni HOME-MADE PAN SAUSAGE Per FRESH FIELD PEAS- 3 Pounds FRESH OKRA-3 Pounds SWEET POTATOES-Per Pound All Kinds of Fresh, Vegetables At A Pric - WE HANDLE ONLY THE BEST GRADES 01 RICH'S CURB M RW<- ------ LS! -.SATURDAY prices At Any Store ound! b. 47c -45c on 99c ------32c 49c -----45c lb. 49c d --- 45c Pound -----45c ---- .- 25c -----25c ----.04c e You Can Afford! ! F WESTERN MEATS - IARKET eeeeeee*ee*eee*e_ V~WW'~V'VV'V'VW'V'V'V'V 'V 'V 'V 'V 'V 'V 'V 'V Y 'V The Tattler ^ ~- .. _ . .. .. WILLIAMS FAMILY 'REUNIfN ' IN GRACEVILLE OCTOBER 6 Members of the Williams family are preparing for the annual re- union in Graceville next Thursday, Octo'ler 6, probably' the most fa- mous meeting of one of the largest and oldest families in Florida. This will be the 46th meeting. At least 10,000 descendants of An- drew Alton Williams are believed to live in Northwest Florida, and each year hundreds of them jour- ney to Graceville for this affair. Return Home After Visit Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Willis re- turned Tuesday to their home at Avon Park after a brief visit here with the former's sister and fam- ily, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Rich. Enter 7$10 0 0,0 0 SCAR-SAetY CONTEST and get this attraetive Sreflector Installed FRiI - DEAR SH6IPERS--This week we want to tell you about a few Touchdown Values that'll make you proud of your home town store just as We were proud of our Home Team last Fri- day nite. . This is a repeat performance (first performance was a sellout) CHENILLE BEDSPREADS Real $7.95 values ... we sold 'em before and we'll do it again for $4.44 They're full size White and colors. Heavy, closely tufted. Better get here early on this one you'll be thrilled! School girls, we've received a new shipment of pepsi JOLLIE JUNIOR FROCKS in cottons and gabs they're walking out fast better take a look today! White Gabardine makes a beautiful skirt inexpensive, too. Jane Irwill (100% Bot- any Wool) White Slipover Sweaters at $3.95 are top values (there'll be no re-orders at this special price). Here's another sell-out item that mothers buy by the dozen. Save 25% at Boyles! CHILDREN'S COTTON TRAINING PANTS 5 Pr. $1.00 Sizes 0 to 12 (maybe we shouldn't call the larger sizes Training Pants, but you'll know what we mean!) Now, we have the small sizes in Pink, Maize, Blue and White . the colors are a new addition you'll like 'em! We've just enough space left for a First Down for the work- ing man . BLUE CHAMBRAY WORK SHIRTS $1.00 Each A favorite weight full cut sanforized sizes up to 17. Quantity purchase no profit makes this possible! We're satisfied are you? Votes in the Big Bicycle Contest are in the millions and grow- ing every day. Contest ends October 15 there's plenty of time to win! Yours With Winning Touchdown Values, R. GLENN BOYLES. r Published Weekly By BOYLES DEPARTMENT STORE Port t. Joe, FIlorka F*roturlng *Tipe FPrm Aer Our Counter To Wise Shoppers" pa ~~~~~~lr rrr~~~~ ~~~~ 4 __ ~ I---~ PAGE THREE THE STAR, PORT ST. JOI!, GULF COUNTY, FLOR'IDA 'IrRinAV- SEPTEM13ER-30. 1949 Vol. IV" Friday, September 30, 1949 No. 8 6444-4444 4444644444 rlwl AkALA ... .A A rAGs- i THE STAR Published Every Friday At 306 Williams Avenue, Port St. Joe, Florida, by The Star Publishing Company W. S. SMITH, Editor and Publisher Alse 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 ONE YEAR $2.00 SIX MONTHS $1.00 THREE MONTHS $127.15 -.. 4 TELEPHONE 51 #i"- 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 Right or Wrong LET'S ALL GO TO THE FAIR Gulf county has joined the ranks of a great many counties all over the nation with the hold- ing within the next few weeks a county fair, the first, as far as we know, in the history of our county. Fairs are a great American institution that has its roots in the pioneer days. Everybody-specta- tors and participants alike-has a great time at the fair, so everybody in the county is urged to join in exhibiting or attending. Wilma Revell, our home demonstration agent, already has compiled her premium list, and we hope soon to have the list on livestock, honey and agricultural exhibits. Livestock is always a leading attraction at any fair, and the animals are always surrounded by hordes of fascinated onlookers. Gulf coiinty stockmen have some magnificent animals, and we can be sure that they will have them proudly on display. There will also be displays of flowers, and conm- mercial exhibits of all types, all of which should prove interesting to everyone and open the eyes of many of us. . So let's all take- our foot in our hand the week of October 18-23 and attend the Gulf County Fair to be held in Port St. Joe. Funny thing. Congress threatens to cut down President Truman's $1,314,010,000 fund for arm- ing foreign nations against communism. Truman announces that Russia exploded an atomic bomb some time in July. Russia denies the fact. Con- gress immediately approves of Truman's meas- ure in its entirety. Could your friend Harry (he ain't ours) be yelling "wolf" in order to get what he wants? Time lost can' never be regained. Don't lose time. Keep busy-advertise! TEN YEARS AGO From the Files of The'Star City Dads Pass Theater Tax The board of city commissioners at their meeting Tuesday evening, after hearing arguments pro and con on the matter, passed an ordin- ance levying from one to five cents tax on all admissions to any form of entertainment within the city, except those for the benefit of any organization. Roy Williams, man- ager of the Port Theater, was the only person present to oppose the ordinance, stating that "the theater tax will hurt the business men of the city by keeping people from out of town from coming to our city and spending their money, especi- ally on Sundays." Reid Avenue Paving To Start A crew of surveyors yesterday be- gan laying grade lines on Reid Ave- nue preparatory to paving this main thoroughfare which, on account of its dust, has been the bane of busi- ness houses along its length for the past two years. Sharks Meet Altha In Opener The St. Joe Sharks will open the football season this afternoon when- NEW DISEASE HITS STATE POLITICOS A new disease is abroad in Florida. It might be called "Lambright's Disease" in recognition of the man who isolated the virus-"Doctor" Ed Lambright, editor of the Tampa Tribune. The peculiar disease is not spread by the po- litical bug, but comes as a result of its attack. "Doctor" Lambright's name for the disease is "Pepper Paralysis." What he means is that more than a score of Floridians have been named off and on as pos- sible opponents of Senator Claude Pepper next year. A lot of them have thought about the idea, and then they have (in the words of Editor Lam- bright) "succumbed to the paralytic effect of the Pepper political prowess." As a result,"most of them have virtually elimi- nated themselves from the race. "Claude," says the Tribune, "has 'em scared." One of those most frequently mentioned, and still being widely mentioned, is former Governor Caldwell. The Tribune doesn't believe he is a victim of "Pepper Paralysis" and concedes that he has given a believable reason why he does not want to be a candidate. But it might be noted that the former governor was a speaker here recently, and that he has made other appearances" in the state. In other words, it is still possible that he may be pressed by many friends to run. Certainly he is one 'of the two or three most formidable possible can- dates. One of the other most talked of candidates is young Rep. George Smathers of Miami. He has indicated at times that he would not be a candi- date. Yet this week an AP story from Washington says he is still very much of a possibility. He, too, is busy getting around the state. And as for getting around the state, Senator Pepper is certainly traveling. He has visited Jack- sonville several times in recent months. And he has also visited most cities in the state.-Jackson- ville Journdl. If you will note on page one, The Star with this issue enters its thirteenth continuous year of publication. Twelve years of recording the hap- penings of PFort St. Joe and vicinity-the births, the deaths, the joys and the sorrows of therpeople of our community. It has been quite a job, some- times a thankless job, but we have enjoyed it. It is said that familiarity breeds contempt. Maybe that's why the U. S. congress, operating in the shadows of the bureau of engraving and printing on the Potomac, feels it must spend every dollar that rolls off the presses of the bu- reau.-Dorchester (WVisc.) Clarion. An intolerant person is one who keeps right on with the argument after you realize that you have lost it. they meet the Altha team on the field at the local ball park. Making up the team are: Ends-Gordon Farris, Dick Steppe, Al Schneider, Dave Maddox, Arthur Soderberg, Earl Brown. Centers-Glenn Grims- ley, Willard Gilbert, R. H. Smith. Backs-John Lane, Jimmy Taylor, Max Maddox, Ed Hufft, Hoot Ro- wan, Philip Lewis, Billy Hammock. New Street Tax Ordinance Passed The city commission passed a new street tax ordinance Tuesday night boosting the maximum age to FIRST C Star Want Ads Bring Quick Results At Small Cost! Try 'Em!- f "Copyrighted Material -- Syndicated Content - Available from Commercial News Providers" ~- - ~. - - ~ - #IOSPI 7T44IZ 7T1i0#I We are glad to announce that we' can offer an Individual Policy that has the same benefits as the Group Policy held by employees of the St. Joe Paper Company. THE POLICY PAYS . ' I$5.00 Per Day Hospital Room and Board | $25.00 Hospital Extras . $150.00 Surgical Schedule for Insured $112.50 Surgical Schedule for Dependents THE QUARTERLY PREMIUMS ARE . Insured Without Dependent $3.45 Insured With One Dependent $11.25 Insured With All Dependents $15.60 FRANK & DOT'S AGENCY 211 REID AVENUE PHONE 61 50 years and providing that an amount equal to that collected will be contributed by the city toward the purchase of a new fire truck. Eastern Star Initiates Three Three candidates were initiated Tuesday night into the Order of Eastern Star, being Mrs. D. G. Mc- pherson, T. M. Schneider and Roy Evans. ------_+---_--_ Norfolk, Va., claims to have been the first city in the U. S. to have a kiln-drying plant for wood., CLASS FURNITURE UPHOLSTERING and RESTYLING Now Being Offered To Port St. Joe By Byrd's Artcraft OF PANAMA CITY Pickup and Delivery Made Every Thursday For Further Information Contact Agent, Superior Dry Cleaners, Phone 227, In Port St. Joe BYRD'S ARTCRAFT Across From Bay High 1213 Harrison Avenue Phone 2562 , g a geoooo oeggs s g eeoeeo S 5o- i a VWhcre you've got t-- ,h dump-truck problem-Interna- tional Trucks are your answer. These rugged haulers not only have the stamina a dump opera- tion requires, but International specializes trucks -engines, transmissions, axles and other components to deliver the long, trouble-free service that holds costs at rock-bottom levels. Pictured here is Interna- tional Model KB-7, just one of many Internationals for dump- truck work. So, for any dump operation, see us for an Inter- national of the type and size to do your work best. M. G. LEWIS & SONS GARAGE MONUMENT AVENUE PORT ST. JOE, FLA. I LIILT 1 WY7"flu THE STAR, [DORT ST. JOE, GULF COt)NTYp FLORIDA : FRIDAY, 9'EPTEMBER-30,' 1949,! LfEm FOUR- FRIDY, EPTMBER3.0 199 TH STR. ORT T. OEGULFCOUTY.FLORDA AGEFIV DEMONSTRATON EXHIBITS (Continued from page 1) Class I-Bedspreads. Class II- Curtains. 41-Rugs. Class I-Chenille. Class II-Rope. Class III-Hook. Class IV-Rag. 5-Embroidery. Class I-Bedspreads. Class II- Luncheon sets. Class III-Scarfs. Class IV-Pillow cases. Class V- Vanity sets. 6-Pot Holders. Class I- Crocheted. Class II- Woven loopers. Class III-Quilted. Class IV-Knitted. 7-Quilts. Class I-Novelty quilts (silk or wool). Class IP-Pieced patterned quilts. S-Fabric Stencil Work. Class I-Luncheon sets or table- cloths. Class II-Pillow cases. Class III Aprons. Class IV Curtains. Class V Bedspreads. Class VI- Scarfs. 9-Applique. Class I-Quilts. Class II-Pillow cases. Class III- Luncheon sets. tions). D-Best jar of pears. E- Best jar string beans. J-Best jar Class IV-Wearing apparel. Best jar of peaches. F-Best jar of squash. K-Best jar sweet pota- 10-Milscellaneous Group. mincemeat. G-Best jar of fruit toes. L-Best jar corn. M-Best Class I-Stuffed animals. Class cocktail. H-Best jar of blackber- jar of soup mixture. II-Crochet and knitted baby sets. ries. I-Best jar of canned juice. Class VII-Pickles. 11-Knitting. Class IV-Jellies. A-Best display of 3 or more va- Class I -Afghans. Class II- A-Best exhibit of jelly (three or rieties of pickles. B-Best jar cu- Sweaters. Class III-Socks. Class more varieties). B-Best jar of pear cumber pickles, C-Best jar pear IV-Gloves and mittens. Class V- jelly. C-Best jar of elderberry pickles. D-Best jar peach pickles. Scarfs. Class VI-Dresses. jelly. D-Best jar of grape jelly. E-Best jar or bottle catsup. F- Following are the classifications E-Best jar of blackberry jelly. F Best jar of relish. of the canning department, Mrs. -Best jar of peach jelly. (Due to lack of space the lists for Joseph Whitfield, chairman: Class V-Preserves. clothing and horticulture will be . Class 1-Best all-around pantry A-Best jar of fig preserves. B- carried in next week's Star.) exhibit (one jar or tin of each va- Best jar of watermelon rind pre- ** .g a e * riety of preserves, pickles, catsup, serves. C-Best jar of pear pre- meats, fruits and vegetables), serves. DI-Best jar of peach pre- I V E M 0 V E D ! Class II-Canned Meats. serves. E-Best jar of strawberry A-Best jar of pork. B-Best jar preserves. F-Best exhibit of pre- The Howell Bicycle Shop of chicken. C-Best jar of beef. D- serves (three or more). has moved from First St., Best display of meats-two or more Class VI-Canned Vegetables. next Stephens Grocery, to varieties in tin or glass. A-Best exhibit of vegetables (3 Class III-Canned Fruits. or more in glass jars or tin). Class my home on 8th Street. A-Best display of blackberries B-Best jar tomatoes. C-Best jar (three or more preparations), B- Irish potatoes. D-Best jar okra. W. H. Howell Best display of pears (three or more E-Best jar greens. F-Best jar preparations). 0-Best display of butter beans. G-Best jar garden 209 Eighth St. Phone 171-J canned figs (two or more prepara- peas. H-Best jar field peas. I-- 0m m0 a *a a 6 a Here's what's underneath Advance-Design value -,__ o.' ,. ,: ;. ..'. .":, o " You're looking at the "backbone" of a Chevrolet Advance-Design truck the source of Chevrolet's massive strength and durability. Run your eyes over that rugged frame and those sturdy springs. Here's the rock-solid foundation that keeps Chevrolet trucks hauling at peak efficiency mile after mile, year after year! Add Chevrolet"s power-packed Valve-in-Head engine, Synchro-Mesh transmission and Hypoid rear axle, and you've a combination that's built for the load powered for the pull! Come see these great trucks today! Featuring VALVE-IN-HEAD ENGINES-Greater power per gallon, lower cost per '!ad e i.A- PHRAGM SPRING CLUTCH-Smooth engagement SYNCHRO-MESH TRANSMitSVON;S-Ourci smooth shifting e HYPOID REAR AXLES-5 times stronger than spiral bevel type DO.')Ue.-ARTlCLI- LATED BRAKES-Complete driver control WIDE-BASE WHEELS-Increased lite mi'o,ego AD- VANCE-DESIGN STYLING-With the cab that "Breathes" ...L-'tYOF SiFERItfL- Easier hlant'ng, * UNIT-DESIGN BODIES-Precision built PREFERRED BY MORE USERS THAN THE NEXT TWO MAKES COMBINED ADVANCE-DESIGN TRUCES GARRAWAY CHEVROLET COMPANY PORT ST. JOE, FLA. Taking In Football Game Mr. and Mrs. Robert King and C. G. Costin Jr., will leave today to spend the week-end in New Or- leans to take in the Georgia Tech- Tulane football game. Colonial New York In colonial days, New York was governed by officials appointed by foreign powers. DID YOU L LOSE A BILL? Maybe it's on the floor-in your closet.,. For every pair of worn shoes you can put back in service will repay you several dol- lars in wear at today's shoe prices. Pick up that money. Bring in your worn. shoes and let us make them like new -at little cost. The Leader Shoe Shop Our New Location 203 Third Street Phone 363 THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY. FLORIDA FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3.0, 1949 PAGE FIVE Phone 388 PAGE SIX THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNT.FLIDFRAYSETMR Q19- SOLONS PASS TAX BLLL (Continued from page 1) lection- Present income from the one-cent-a-pack tax levied by the city is about $4000 a year, accord- ing to Clerk Ben Dickens. The net result, financially, was to add about $24,000,000 a year to income for the state general fund. State financial officials estimated it would take about $28,000.000 a year to cover all the appropriations left by the regular session. However, Governor Warren says he figures there will be enough "to efficiently perform the necessary functions of government." Before the solons folded their tents and silently stole away, they partly complied with the governor's request for a deficiency appropria- tion for the motor vehicle commis- sion, allowing it $600,000 extra in- stead of the $755,000 asked. At the last minute a proposed constitutional amendment that will permit counties to have two county judges cleared through the senate. It also was in the governor's sup- plemental program. The house refused Warren's re- quStf tfor a reduction in the com- mercial truck and bus mileage tax. The senate had voted to cut the cent a-mile tax in half. The bill he requested to pro- hibit parades and demonstrations of masked men was introduced in both house and senate, but got no further. Other bills that died would have created a central purchasing sys- tem, legalized slot machines, put the state in the wholesale liquor business, levied a broad transaction tax, and amended the constitution Tto permit a state income tax and create a tax commission. The legislature went outside the governor's call to pass an act out- Jawing the defense of entrapment in trials for bribery. It was a back- wash from the summer acquittal of a lobbyist charged with bribing .n state senator. Just as at the end of the regular session, the legislature spent most of its last hours watching oppon- .ents and supporters of the Gulf- stream racing dates bill jockey for position. The fight was hot all the way, but most of it was outside the main tent. The big battle in the center ring was over the sales tax. It was beaten -once in the senate, but yanked back on reconsideration and passed when several members ,switched sides. In the house, an "economy bloc" with just enough votes to make it hard to operate under the two- thirds rule, blocked consideration for days. Week-end Visitors Mr. and Mrs. Lindy Houston of -Lynn Haven spent the week-end here as guests of Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Munn. GOES INTO A PRESCRIPTION? T HB ingredients your doctor orders, of course; but also there goes the scientific knowl- edge and skill of experience -of our expert' pharmacists. That's why you may bring prescriptions i s withsonfdence. 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 Collection Costs of State Motor Vehicle Commission High We can see now why the state motor vehicle department has been asking for a $755,000 deficiency ap- propriation, for, according to fig- ures supplied the Florida Retailers' Association by State Comptroller C. M. Gay, there must be some high- ,alaried gazabos on the depart- ment's payroll. According to Gay's figures, his office collected $58,826,734 in li- censes and taxes during the fiscal year ending June 30 at a cost of $436,744 to the state taxpayers. Yet it cost the 'motor vehicle commis- sion $1,712,604 to collect the sum, small in comparison, of $18,503,723 from the sale of auto license tags and fees from title certificate is- suance (and the motorist pays lo- cally a fee to those issuing such li- censes). Likewise, the beverage depart- ment collected $34,228,101 in cigaret and beverage taxes and it cost the taxpayers $994,237, according to the comptroller's figures. ----------- When Hogs Grow Fast Thriftier growth -and faster gains are made by hogs that are free from I lice and mange. W HAT a picture! Hudson sales for the first seven months this year over 30 per cent ahead of last year! Already more than 114,000 people have switched from cars of other makes to own a "step-down" de- signed New Hudson! So why shouldn't we join in this surge of success with the best deals in our history? You're. invited to enjoy a Revela- tion Ride in the only car that brings you the most of the four great things HORACE SOULE CIRCLE IS SPONSORING SQUARE DANCE The Horace Soule Circle of St. James' Episcopal Church is spon- soring a square dance at the parish house tomorrow night, beginning at 8 o'clock, with music to be fur- nished by the Dickey Brothers. Due to the small floor available for dancing, the number of tickets sold will be limited. Admission will be 50c per person, and the public is invited to attend. Tickets may be obtained from Mrs. Tom Alsobrook. CORRECTION In last week's story on the paper mill assessment it was stated that the county assessment was $2,484,- 973 and that the city assessment was $2,384,973. It should have been $2,284,134.93 on the county roll and $2,483,973 for Clerk Ben Dickens' ville, fledged 489 students at" The original assessment. end of "Rush Week" over the past week-end, among the number being BUSTER OWENS PLEDGED Buster Owens of this city, who was TO COLLEGE FRATERNITY pledged to Beta Theta Pi. Twenty-two social fraternities at the University of Florida, Gaines- Advertising doesn't cost-it pays! Electrical Contracting and Repairing Estimates Cheerfully Given ST. JOE ELECTRIC SHOP PHONE 377 COSTIN BUILDING ' P L 0 P 0 L P Y as Up To $5000 for PO POLIC. Each Afflicted Person CANCER AND POLIO POLICY Pays up to $5000 for Polio and up to $1000 for Cancer. Also covers eight more dread dis- eases common to children. BUCK ALEXANDER Phone 101 208 Sixth Street people want most-beauty, roomi- ness, road-worthiness, and all-round performance. Yes, it's. America's 4-Most Car! For road-worthiness, as an example, Hudson's "step-down" design pro- vides the lowest center of gravity in any stock car-yet there's full road clearance! Result: the safest, stead- iest, hug-the-road ride ever known! Come in, real soon. Bring your car along. See how much it will bring right now, traded in on a years- ahead New Hudson! HUDSON A LEADER IN RESALE VALUE! National Automobile Dealkrs Association Official Used Car Guide books show "step- down" designed Hudsons commanding top prices in the nation's used car markets. NEW HUDSON ONLY CAR W/TH THE STEP --- 2ON DESIGN HERE'S WHERE TO COME FOR YOUR REVELATION kIDE -- M. G. LEWIS & SONS GARAGE MONUMENT AVENUE Phone 6 -~-- FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1949- PAGE SIX rHE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY. FLORIDA - w PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA " SETEBE 4 S S Why Do They Want To Put A &P Out of Business? The answer is to be found in the formal complaint "they" have filed with the court. By "they"' we mean, of course, the anti-trust lawyers from Washington who are out to destroy A&P. They say ... and these are the anti-trust lawyers' own words ... that we "have regularly un- dersold competing retailers." To this charge we plead guilty: We confess that for the past 90 years we have constantly stepped up the efficiency of our operations in order to give our customers more and more good food for their money. The American people have seen nothing wrong in this. By their ever-increasing patronage for 90 years they have shown that they like this low-price policy. Apparently the people still see nothing wrong in this today. All during the past week since the anti-trust lawyers made their charges we have been deluged with phone calls and letters from men and women in all walks of life who want us to know they are opposed to this effort to put A&P out of business. An enormous number of customers are telling our store managers and clerks that they want to continue to en- joy our low prices for quality foods. Farmers and other suppliers are asking what they can do to preserve this efficient outlet for their products. Our 110,000 employees are asking us to protect their jobs and pensions. Labor leaders are wiring us their opposition to this threat to labor's living standards. If all these people will be hurt, why then do the anti-trust lawyers want to put A&P out of business? Low Prices Don't Hurt Anyone The anti-trust lawyers say because we are able to sell food cheaper than other grocers, we make it impossible for those gro- cers to compete with us. If this were true, we should have all the food business in the United States by this time. Just the opposite is true. In 1933 we had 11.6 per cent of the na- tion's food business. Now, according to the anti-trust lawyers, our share has decreased to 6.4 per cent in 1948. Anyone can see we have nothing even approaching a monopoly. As a matter of fact, there are about 30,000 more individual grocers in business today than there were, ten years ago. There are about 275 more food chains in business today than there were ten years ago. In other words, we have more competitors in the food field and do a smaller share of the nation's food business than before. Where is this alleged destruction of other grocers? Where is there any evidence of their inability to compete with us? Do You Want Higher Prices? As anyone can see, the only purpose that would be served by putting A&P out of business would be to raise food prices. Who would this benefit? We were the first merchants to set the pattern for low-cost, low- profit distribution. Our example and our competition has led other grocers to keep their prices down. Remove A&P from the picture and food prices are bound to go up. Remove A&P from the picture and the way will be cleared for the destruction of every other efficient large-scale operator. Is this, what the American people want? Is this in the public interest? PACIFIC TEA COMPANY YHE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA --FRIDAY, --SEPTEM PER 30,1,.949 PAGE SEVEN THE GREAT ATLANTIIC PAGE ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ -- EIH TH STA, PR-TST.J9S GUF CUNT, FORIA FIDA, EPTME ', SHARKS HOLD QUINCY I (Continued from page 1) and they were treated to a hard and clean contest, albeit they returned home somewhat disap- pointed, since the Quincy team had been conceded victory by all. Although unable to cross the goal line, the Sharks came within one lone yard of the coveted stripe, but couldn't put the ball over. This play came in the fourth period when Frank Young passed to Gene Chism who went to the one-yard marker. Others who stood out for the locals were J. B_ O'Brian and Philip Chat- ham. This afternoon will see the Sharks playing in the Oyster City against a veteran team which played a 6-6 tie against a greatly improved Blountstown team in the Calhoun county seat last week in their opening game. Dr. and Mrs. A. L. Ward and Mrs. Massey Ward and daughter Pat at- tended the Alabama-Tulane football game in Mobile, Ala., Saturday. CLASSIFIED ADS REAL ESTATE FOR SALE FOR SALE-Bay front Lot 2 in Block 97, Unit No. 4, St. Joseph's Addition to the City of Port St. Joe. 122.4 feet front, 224.2 feet deep on south side,. 215 feet deep on north side. E. Clay Lewis, Jr., Box 1158, Panama City, Fla." 9-30 10-7 FOR RENT FOR RENT-Nice 5-room house, all conveniences. No children. See A. H. Matthews, Highland View. 7* 'if APARTMENTS See The Shir.ey Apartm'ents. tf SPECIAL SERVICES DOES YOUR LAWN NEED MOWING? For Power Mowing Call BARNEY McCORMICK Phone 293-J or 114 KEYS DUPLICATED! WHILE YOU WAIT! :35c Each 2 for 50c Brooks Hardware and Sporting Goods Co. LODGE NOTICES R. A. M.-Regular convocation of St. Joseph Chapter No. 56, R. A. 1M., 2nd and 4th Mondays. ATI visit- ing companions welcome. Fennon Talley High Priest; H. R. Maige, Secretary. SAMARITAN LODGE NO. 40, l:-O. 0. F.-Meets first and third Wed- inesdays at 8 p. m. in Masonic hall. 'All members urg'd to attend; visit- ling brethren invited. Theo Bishop, iN. G.; F. L. Hill, Secretary. MELODY REBEKAH LODGE NO. 22, I. 0. 0. F.-Meets 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 8 p. m. in Masonic hall. Visitors invited. Eliza Lawson, IN. G.; Mrs. Mary Weeks, Secretary. MASONIC TEMPLE F & A M- S-?ort St. 'Joe Lodge 111. Regular A meetings 2nd and 4th Fri- days each month, 8:00 p. rn. - Members urged to attend; - visiting brothers welcome. W. L. Jordan, W. M.; G. C. Adkins, Sec. LEGAL ADVERTISING NfOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR FINAL DISCHARGE OF ADMINISTRATOR IN THEl COUNTY JUDGE'S COURT, GULF COUNTY. FLORIDA IN PROBATE. In Re: The Estate of ADAM MALION, dceea-e d. Notice is hereby given that I have filed my final returns as administrator of the es- tate of Adam Maldon, deceased; that I have filed my petition for distribution and for final discharge, and that on October 31, 1949, I will apply to the Honorable J. E. Pridgeon, County Judge of Gulf County, for approval of said final returns, for an order of distribution and for order of final dis- charge as administrator of the estate 'of Adam Maldon. deceased. This 29th day of September, 1949. BASIL E. KENNEY, Jr., Administrator. CECIL G. COSTIN, Jr., 9-80 Attorney for Administrator. 10-21 IN GULF COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT, STATE OF FLORIDA-IN CHANCERY. GRACIE VAN CAMP, Plaintiff, vs. DIVORCE. JOHN R. VAN CAMP. Defendant. On Monday, the 17th day of October, A.D. 1949, the defendant, John R. Van Camp, is required to appear to the bill filed against him herein. TIs order to be published once each week for four consecutive weeks in The Star, a newspaper published in said Gulf County, Florida Witness my hand and seal this 13th day of September, 1949. GEORGE Y. CORE, (SEAL) Clerk Circuit Court. CECIL G. COSTING. Jr., 9 3 Solicitor ior Plaintiff. 19-5 CONTRACT LET (Continued from page 1) lishment of the box plant here is another step in the late Alfred I. duPont's plan and idea of rehabili- tating and bringing prosperity to Northwest Florida by utilizing the fibres of its fast-growing pine trees for many purposes. Mr. duPont's long-range vision has proved to be wise, as the utili- zation of the pine trees by the St. Joe Paper Company and other pa- per companies in the South have turned thousands of acres of what at one time was waste lands into lands which are now producing a permanent growth of pine trees which have added millions of dol- lars of value and brought prosper- ity to the South. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Goodson and daughter Rhea of Holmes county, near Bonifay, spent Sunday here with Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Cason. r Mrs. Presnell's grandmother, Gran- nie Holiday, who is seriously ill. Advertising Doesn't Cost It PAYS. Poultry Precaution Owners should burn the carcasses of poultry that die -of infectious dis- eases. To Take Nurses' Examination Miss Juanita Chason, who has just recently completed her nurses' training at Grady Memorial Hospi- tal in Atlanta, Ga., is visiting here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Chason. 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