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THE STAR IS THE j OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR GULF COUNTY THE STAR S"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" NUMBER 4 A. N. R. R. Would Scout Drive For Take 'Doodlebug' Funds In St. Joe Off Passenger Run Ends Tomorrow Company Claims Net Loss of' $59,980.6 During Past 5 Years In an appeal to the Florida Rail- road and Public Utilities Commis- sion, the Apalachicola Northern Railroad Company serving Port St. Joe, seeks permission to discon- tinue operation of its two passen- ger trains between this city and Chattahoochee. pointing out that passenger and .express revenues.have gradually de- clined over a period of years, with the railroad operating at a.loss as a consequence, permission to dis- continue the service at the earliest possible date is requested of the commission. The application shows that in 1945 passenger revenue was $11,- .529.38 and express $8,525.88, result- ing in a net loss in operations of $1,971.80. In 1946 total revenue was .$15,727.34 and the operating loss was $15,938.37. 1947 returns were $14,688.23 and the loss $16,227.11. In 1948 revenue to the amount of $11,112.99 was taken in with the op- erating loss coming to $12,369.19, while in the first eight months of 1949 revenue amounted to $5,329.89 and loss in operations $12,547.11. The number ofipassengers riding on the e-calledtA "DoodlJ61ug" .in- 1945 came tQ 12.4'45: 1946-10;496; 1947-8,166; 1948-6,546, and in the fist eight months of this year 3,- 732 fares were chalked up. I J. L. Sharit, superintendent of the A. N., stated that discontinuance of the passenger service would also do (Continued on page 8) School Carnival Very Successful Large Crowds See Crowning of High and Elementary Kings and Queens According to Mrs. Ed Ramsey, general chairman of the annual P.- T. A. school carnival held last Sat- urday, the affair was very success- ful from all points of view, and netted a tidy sum for the work car- ried on in the schools by the or- ganization. Following the -usual parade in the afternoon, King Lindsay Thursbay and Queen Betty Ward of the ele- mentary school were crowed in a most impressive ceremony on a lavishly decorated stage erected on the carnival grounds. Others taking part in the cere- mony were Susan Garnous, Louise Warner, Johanna Vandenburg, Dan- ette Brooks, Linda Rose, Margaret Lois Blount, Willie Mae Gay, Patty Lewis, Sandra Bracewell, Maxine Walker, Paula Bass, Patti Brooks, Jean Mahon, Delores Chism, Mary Agnes Culpepper, Annette Ward, (Continued on page 8) FATHER OF E. P. LAPEYROUSE PASSES AWAY IN LOUISIANA Word was received here Wednes- day morning of the death of D. L. Lapeyrouse, father of E. P. Lapey- rouse of this city, at his home in Thibodaux, La., at the age of 88. Funeral services, which were at- tended by Mr. and Mrs. Lapey- rouse, were held yesterday in Thi- bodeaux, Explorer Unit Will Be Organ- ized Here and Possibly Another Troop The campaign for funds in Port St. Joe to support the Gulf Coast Council of the Boy Scouts of Amer- ica in 1949 will close tomorrow, ac- cording to B. B. Conklin, chairman of the drive. "A committee of lodal business- men have been making calls for the past two weeks in behalf of scout- ing," said Conklin, "and we hope to give every citizen in Port St. Joe an opportunity to show his interest in the youth of today by making a contribution to the cause." Among the campaigners working with B. B. are Floyd Roberts, Dan Brooks, Charles Garraway, George Suber, M. P. Tomlinson and others. No goal or quota is assessed Port St. Joe or any other communities- in scout drives, said Conklin. In-' stead of a local quota, each com- munity is requested to contribute its share of a council budget of $34,- 750 by securing' 10 per cent of its population as contributors. DeWitt P. Thompson, scout ex- ecutive of Pensacola, visited here recently to confer with local scout- ers, and at that time congratulated Scoutmaster J. T. Simpson and Cub- (Continued, on page 4) r -r Assessment Rpte May Drop 7 Mills Special Meeting of Commission To-' night To Discuss Widening Monument Avenue At the meeting of the city com- mission Tuesday night, City Clerk Ben Dickens submitted a proposed budet which, if adopted, he said, would cut the present assessment rate from 23 to 16.3 mills, However, Dickens stated this fig- ure was based on a proposed refi- nancing plan of the city's $63,000 note for street paving which appar- ently does not meet with full ap- proval of bond attorneys, who aver that the proposed plan can not be put into effect under the present city charter. Mayor J. C. Belin made a trip to Jacksonville this week to work with the attorneys in securing the most favorable plan possible. From present indications, said the city clerk, the millage should not exceed 17 at the most. Another matter taken up Tuesday by the commission was the matter of securing rights-of-way on Monu- ment Avenue for- widening that thoroughfare, repaving and the con- struction of curbs and gutters by the state road department from the A. N. railroad-tracks to the in- tersection with Constitution Drive. A special meeting of the commis- sion will be held tonight at the city hall to look into this matter. SISTER OF MRS. DRAKE DIES Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Drake were called to Live Oak Tuesday due to the death of Mrs. E. J, Paulk, sis- ter of Mrs. Drake, who had been ill for more than a year. Here From Colorado "Mr. and Mrs. C. W. "Red" Hor- ton of Colorado Springs, Colo., ar- rived in town Sunday for a ten-day visit. "Red" expects to do consider- able fishing while here. OF COUNTY HAVE BEAUTIFUL DISPLAY AT FAIR ......... Veiw of one end of the Hlome Demonstration Club exhibit in the Legion building. This is but-a small portion of the many beautiful entries. ....* S~i : g ,."... ....... ,, .. .... t. Here is a portion of approximately one thousand jars and cans of fruits and vegetables entered in the fair by women of Gulf county. This black and white print doesn't do it justice-it must be seen to be appreciated. ,.....-.. v.: \. ..,.-.; p .* : ';" . : . Here is another View of the handicraft display, showing some of the beautiful blankets, bedspreads, afghans, pillow cases, etc. -Photos by Maurice. Maigc First Annual Gulf County Fair Looks Like Big Success thousands View Exhibits and Make Merry On Midway Despite the fact that the big tent for the livestock and poultry ex- hibits got lost somewhere along the way, Gulf county's first annual fair got underway with a bang Tuesday, and since the opening day- several thousand people have viewed the exhibits of handicraft, home canned products, dairy and honey displays, the cattle, hogs and chickens, and the forestry display, and after:look- ing over these exhibits, have gy- rated to the midway of the L. B; Lamb Shows, which is presenting rides and attractions of all sorts. A lot of people were,really sur- prised as they looked over the hogs and cattle, and expressed amaze- ment that such stock was a product of Gulf county. Several visitors from Tallahassee, after taking in the home demonstration exhibit, stated that the display exceeded in size and variety that of the re- cently-held Leon county fair. A wonderful display of the fa- mous tupelo honey has been set up by J. A. Glenn of Wewahitchka, and we understand he has been asked -to bi-ing it to the. Duval county fair So-be ild $hprtls. hort _ But two more days of the fair re- main today and tomorrow and those who have not taken in the festival are urged to do so. The judging and awarding of ribbons was held yesterday morning, today is Home Demonstration and 4-H Club day, and tomorrow will be All- County Day. H. M. Hammock Takes Own Life Services Held Wednesday At Baptist Church; Interment In Madison Cemetery Funeral services were held Wed- nesday morning at 10 o'clock from the First.Baptist Church for Hillard M. Hammock, 50, who died Monday morning in the Port St. Joe Munici- pal Hospital of a self-inflicted bul- let wound in the head. Rev. L. J. Keels officiated at the service and interment followed in the Mace- donia cemetery, near Madison. The Comforter Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Construction Started On Bobby McKnight Injured Active pallbearers were Welton New Building for Roche When Struck By Truck Roche, John Blount, B. B. Conklin, S___ Carl Goodson, Rush Chism, and Sol Work was started this week byt Bobby McKnight, 13-year-old son Shirey. Honorary pallbearers were W. C. Roche on a 60x75-foot con- of Mr. and Mrs. Harry McKnight, Gordon Thomas, R. D. Prows, Jake create block business building on the suffered a fractured right leg and Belin. Roland Mahon, H. B. Helms lots adjoining his present store serious bruises Monday when he and Roy Gibson. building on Reid Avenue opposite was struck by a truck of the St.. Deceased was a long-time resi- the postoffice. E. F. Gunn is the Joe Lumber & Export Company be- dent of this city and operated the contractor and approximate cost of ing driven by W. 0. Kennedy. Palace Barber Shop. He recently the structure will be $15,000. Bobby was riding his bicycle, and returned from Texas, called home The building will contain three the accident occurred when the by the illness of on-e of his sons, 20x75-foot store rooms, one of which truck turned into a driveway, strik- and it is understood that he had will be occupied by Roche's Gulf ing the bicycle, been in ill health for some time. Investment Company, one by Honey -- in addition to his wife, Mrs. Jes- - Allen's cafe and the other will be! Attends Merchandise Show sie Mae Hammock, Mr. Hammock for rent. Mr. Roche will use his Mrs. R. Glenn Boyles attended the is survived by two sons, Billy and present building as a warehouse Atlanta Fall Market Week held in Jack, and one daughter, Mrs. Lun- upon completion of the new one. that city Monday through Thursday nette Gibson, all of this city; two -- ---- | of this week. While there she made sisters, Mrs. Lyma Hendery of Fort Spends Week-end With Famnily purchases of holiday and spring Launderdale and Mrs. Alice Koon Bob Rose of Columbus, Ga., spent merchandise for Boyles Department of Perry, and a brother, Albert the week-end here with his family. Store. Hammock of this city. VOLUME XIII PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1949 _ .I `. AAGE ,2TWC ... . Social Activities S Personals Ch MYRTICE 0. SMITH, Editor bs Churches PHONE 51 Miss Betty Doris Dees Becomes Bride of Charles Butler Edwards In Double Ring Ceremony Saturday Evening The wedding of Miss Betty Doris roses. Dees, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N. Mrs. Dees, mother of the bride, E. Dees of this city, and Charles wore a dress of black crepe with Butler Edwards of Ellentown, Fla., pink accessories, and her corsage was solemnized Saturday, October was of pink carnations. The mother 15, at 7:30 p. m. in the First Bap- of the groom wore a suit of beige tist Church, with Rev. L. J. Keels gabardine with black accessories, officiating at the beautiful double and her corsage was of yellow car- ring ceremony. nations. Miss Merita Sutton, organist, ren- The young couple left immedi- dered a program of nuptial music ately after the ceremony for a short during the ceremony, and Miss Le- wedding trip to points in South nohr Brown was vocal soloist. Florida, and are now at home to Harry Foy served as best man, their friends in Ellenton, where and the ushers were Warren Ed- they will reside in future. wards and Jerel Church. The bride is a graduate of Port The bride was given in marriage St. Joe high school, class of '48, and by her father, and had her sister, the groom is a graduate of the Pal- Miss Abbie Grace Dees, as her, metto high school, class of '48. bridesmaid. Out-of-town guests attending the The bride chose a suit of white wedding were Mrs. Juanita Hamil- gabardine with navy accessories, ton and Miss Linda Edwards of and carried white carnations and a Ellenton, aunt and sister of the white Bible. The bridesmaid wore a groom, and the bride's grandpar- gray wool dress with red acces- ents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Annis of series and carried a bouquet of red Braderiton, Fla. Circles of Baptist Woman's Missionary Union Elect Officers and Name Chairmen for Ensuing Year Circle One of the Baptist W. M. U. met Monday with Mrs. C. A. Mc- Clellan and elected officers for the ensuing church year as follows: Mrs. J. D. Davis, chairman; Mrs. L. E. Voss, co-chairman; Mrs. Wesley Ramsey, secretary and publicity; Mrs. C. W. Enfinger, treasurer; Mrs. McClellan, program chairman;, Mrs. C. G. Costin, community mis- sionq and war relief, The meeting was clo-ed wUth prayer by Mrs En- finger, ,.after- which the hostess served sandwiches, cookies and grapejuice to the seven members and one visitor present. The meet- ing in November will be held with Mrs. C. G. Costin. Circle Two met Monday afternoon with Mrs. J. D. Lane in her home at Kenney's Mill and the following of- ficers were named for the year: Mrs. T. E. Parker, chairman; Mrs. J. 0. Baggett, co-chairman; Mrs. J. D. Lane, treasurer; Mrs. W. S. Smith, secretary and publicity. Vari- ous chairman appointed were Mrs. S. J. Taylor, program, with. Mrs. H. G. Harvey, assistant; Mrs. E. R. Nix, stewardship; Mrs. A. H. Rich- burg, flowers; Mrs. H. G. Harvey, mission study; Mrs. Fred Maddox, community missions, Mrs. D. C. Ar- nett, war relief, Mrs. J. W. Plair, children's home; Mrs. Harry Jones, training school and Margaret fund. The hostess served cookies, ice cream and punch to the 11 mem- bers and one visitor, Mrs. James McNeill, after which the meeting was dismissed with prayer by Mrs. Baggett. The November meeting of this circle will be with Mrs. Nix. Circle Three met Monday after- noon with Mrs. W. C. Pridgeon and after the devotional by Mrs. W. J. Daughtry, officers were: elected as follows: Mrs. W.C. Pridgeon, chair- man; Mrs. W. I. Cardin, co-chair- man; Mrs. E. H. Vanlandingham, secretary and publicity; Mrs. D. W. REV. CARR TO PREACH AT PRESBYTERIANN CHURCH Rev. James M. Carr, Th.D., secre- tary of the town and country de- partment of the home mission com- mittee of the Presbyterian Church, will preach at the local Presbyter- ian Church next Sunday at 11 a. m. He will also attend the Sunday school service. The Sunday school council has set. an attendance goal of 80 for that day, and attainment of that goal would mean an advance, of 51 in four Sundays. "We have classes for all," said Smith,. treasurer. Chairmen named were Mrs.-E. R. DuBose, program; Mrs. George Montgomery, steward- ship; Mrs. B. F. Daughtry, chil- dren's home; Mrs. Y. L. Wages, war relief; Mrs. W. J. Daughtry, com- munity- missions; Mrs. W. I.-Car- din, flowers. The meeting closed with prayer by Mrs. DuBose, after which the hostess served cake, ice creani and punch to the nine mem- bers!present and onenew member, Mrs! T. L. tadose. The meeting in November Will be with Mrs. D. W. Smith. Circle Four met Monday with Mrs. Ralph Nance at her home on the beach with the hostess, retiring chairman, presiding. After the de- votional by Mrs. Otway Nichols, Mrs. Otis Pyle and Mrs. C. Mussel- white, Mrs. P. B. Fairley was elected as chairman of the circle and she appointed the following committee chairmen to serve with her: Mrs. Joe Ferrell, program; Mrs. Nance, community missions; Mrs. Mussel- white, social; Mrs. H. Lovett, chil- dren's home; Mrs. R. Chism, mis- sion study; Mrs. 1G. W. Cooper, flowers; Mrs. O. Pyle, stewardship, Mrs. Nichols, Margaret fund; Mrs. Duffy Lewis, young people; Mrs. Lindsay, foreign relief. Mrs, Lovett gave a report on needs of the chil- dren's home after which the meet- ing adjourned to meet next.month with Mrs. Nichols. The hostess served jack-o'-lantern sandwiches, cookies, candy and coca-colas in Hallowe'en colors to the seven members present. Circle Five met Monday after- noon with Mrs. Ruth McCormick, and after the devotional by Mrs. Al Smith, an interesting program was enjoyed. Mrs. Bert Hall and Mrs. Donald Birath will remain as Sunbeam leaders. At the conclusion of the meeting, the hostess served hot dogs, pie and tea to the twelve members present. Rev. S. J. Allen, "and if you do not attend some other Sunday school, we urge you to join us Sunday." 0. E. S. TO INITIATE There will be an initiation ser- vice at the regular meeting of the Order of Eastern Star next Tues- day night. A covered dish supper will be served. All members are urged to be present and visiting Stars are invited. Visits In Jax Walter Johnson was a .business visitor in Jacksonville this week. CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS AND SUNDAY SERVICES FIRST METHODIST CHURCH Rev. Loyd W. Tubb, Pastor 9:45 a. m.--Church school. 11:00 a. m.-Worship service. 6:30 p. m.-All children's and young people's meetings. 7:30 p. m.-Evening worship. C C<.ry,,~-YY,,,U~UU~UW~YYYY~ I' PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH_ Rev. S. J. Allen, Pastor 9:45 a. m.-Sunday school. 11:00 a. m.-Morning worship. Monday, 3 p. m.-Women of the Church. Wednesday, 7:30 p. m.-Prayer meeting. Friday, 3 p. m.-Junior Bible Club. Preaching services Sunday eve- ning at 8 o'clock at Beacon Hill. 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. 'm.-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. m.-Young peo- ple's C. A. service. Saturday, 8 p. m.-Meqsages on the Holy Spirit, baptism and speak- ing in tongues. BAY VIEW METHODIST CHURCH Highland Vieiv - Worship service each Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. Church school following worship service. ST. JOSEPH-CATHOLIC CHURCH Fr. Alban O'Hara, Priest Mass the first Sunday of each month at 8 a. m. Other Sunday at 10:15 a. m. 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. ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH Rev. Lee Graham, Pastor 7:30 a. m.-Holy communion. 9:30 a. m.-Sunday school. 11:00 a. m.-Morning prayer and sermon. SERVICE GUILD MEETS The Wesleyan Service Guild held its regular meeting Thursday eve- ning of last week at the Florida Power office, with the president, Mrs. Marion Craig, in charge. Mrs. Sara Herring gave the devotional and had charge of an interesting program on mission schools. Plans were made at this time to serve the Methodist Men's Club on October 25. At the close of the meeting re- freshments were served the twenty members i present by Mrs. Nora Beasley a'nd Mrs. Minnie Evans. GIRL SCOUT TROOP MEETS Girl Scout Troop No. 2 met at the parish house Tuesday, and af- ter a brief business session, the girls discussed outdoor cooking and planned their Hallowe'en party, to be held Monday, October 31 at 7:00 p. m. Barbara Jo Bond, Scribe. Home From Week's Vacation Mrs. Chester Edwards has re- turned home from a week's vaca- tion spent in Mobile, Ala., with rel- atives and friends. Visitors From Chicago Mrs. W. V. Branka and son of Chicago, Ill., are visiting here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Cason. A Martin Theatre ""m"e P * THEATRE OPENS SATURDAYS -SUNDA * CONTINUOUS PERFORMANCE DAILY I^^ LAST TIMES FRIDAY MUSICAL AND NEWS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22 DOUBLE FEATURE PROGRAM --- FEATURE NO. 1 --- --- FEATURE NO. 2 --- CAOL..lhi.A. ST TON S......A N. --- Plus --- CARTOON and SERIAL SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23 Latest March of Time atre ort St Joe, Fla. * YS AT 2:45 P. M. Y AT 2:45 P. M. 3 MONDAY and TUESDAY October 24 and 25 YvoIM ek Cw Plus --- NEWS and SPORT WEDNESDAY, OCT. 26 --- Also --- SNAPSHOTS and CHAPTER 13 of SERIAL "SUPERMAN" THURSDAY and FRIDAY October 27 and 28 --- Also --- CARTOON and NEWS - ***#* #*6 -6--6- 3 -W-Y-'- -- HELLO, WORLD! Mr. and Mrs. Paul M. Kingsley of Panama City announce the birth of a daughter, Beverly Jewel, on Friday October 14. 1I Mr. and Mrs. John W. Maddox of this city are the proud parents of a daughter, born Wednsday, Oct. 19. (All births occurred at the Port St.- Joe Municipal Hospital) MRS. W. L. SMITH HOSTESS TO BUSINESS WOMEN In a definite spirit of prayer and love the Business Women's Circle of the.. First Baptist Church met Monday evening at the home of Mrs. W. L. Smith on Long Avenue. The program on "Christ the An- swer for the Pagan Peoples" was of unusual interest. The devotional thoughts were from Acts, 18th chap- ter, Which was followed by a sea- son of prayer, with each member participating. During the business period the circle voted to give $5 toward supplying clothing for a needy child. Mrs. Billy Montgomery, who has been a most faithful member of this group, is leaving to reside in Miami, and the circle presented her with a piece of silver in her chosen pattern. The meeting was dismissed with prayer, after which the hostess served delicious refreshments. Visits Son Mrs. Minnie Evans spent last week-end in Floral City, where she visited her son, J. C. Evans. LOCAL WOMEN ASSIST IN ORGANIZING NEW P.-T. A. Mrs. Ed Ramsey and Mrs. Ralph Swatts went to Crawfordville Tues- day night to assist in the organiza- tion of a Parent-Teacher Associa- tion unit in that community. Mrs. Swatts reports that there have been three new organizations formed in Region 3 recently, one at the Kate Sullivan school in Talla- hasee with 347 members, one at the Crawfordville school and one at the Sopchoppy school. Named As FIS Advisor At a meeting of the Florida Indus- trial Commission in Tallahassee last Saturday, Mrs. Sarah Kenney of this city was named as a member of the advisory committee of the commission representing the public. Returns Home After Visit Mr. and Mrs. Ruben Dickey and John Dickey spent the week-end in Palatka. Mrs. JohnDickey, and, chil- dren accompanied them home after a week's visit there with relatives. -I Dr. Charles Reicherter OPTOMETRIST EYES EXAMINED -GLASSES FITTED Ritz Theatre Building Hours: 8 to5 FIrst Floor Phone 560 PANAMA CITY, FLA. Closed Wednesday Afternoons FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1949 T14E STAR, PORT ST. joE. rULF COUNTY, FLORIDA, -- -.1 ^ I Port The 4 *** I I LITTLE KATRINA FARRIS HONORED ON BIRTHDAY Little Miss Katrina Farris, three- year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Farris, was the honoree at a birthday party Wednesday, Octo- ber 12, given by her mother at the Farris home. Present to enjoy this affair with the honoree were Jan Rawls, Con- nie Jackson, Paul Miller, Rodney Herring, Vennie Gainous, Shelley Coldewey, Robert Dendy, Rickie Godfrey, Sonny Eells, Charles Phil- lips, Mazie and Mable Stone, Joe Whaley, Clifford Tharpe Jr., Don- nie Birath, Clifford Wimberly, Jan- ice Sue and Rodney Spaulding, Rod- erick Huggins, Gayle Griffin, Mary Carolyn Lyons, Jimmy Williams, Mel Magidson Jr., Carolyn Carr, Lila, Henry and Evelyn Dockery. Each guest was presented a favor of a miniature basket of candy and all were served with ice cream, birthday cake and punch. Mrs. Farris was assisted in serv- ing and entertaining by Miss Jewel Covington and Mrs. Stanley Miller. AZALEA CIRCLE HEARS TALK ON LILY CULTURE The Azalea Circle of the Port St. Joe Garden Club, meeting Thursday afternoon of last week at the par- ish house, heard talks on "The Cul- ture of Lilies," presented by 'Mrs. Bert Hall and Mrs. Charles Philips, who were in charge of the program. Hostesses were Mrs. Otis Pyle and Mrs. Hall. In the judging for the best ar- rangement of leaves and foliage, Mrs. G. F. Lawrence took first place and Mi's. J. Lamar Miller second. School Faculty At Regional Meet Much to the delight of the school kids, the entire school faculty went to Tallahassee Monday for the re- gional meeting of the Florida Edu- cation Association consequently no school that day. 700 Pries f"The Fashion Car of the rear" 4-door Custom V-8 Ford Sedans, equipped with Radio, "Magic Air" Heater, Overdrive, and White Sidewall Tires. ates Beilt fe Last leader General Duty Model F-5, V-8 engine, stoke body, 158-inch wheelbase FORD Trucks, equipped with Radio and "Magic Air" Heater. Optional as prizes to the top 5 of the 25 car winners who. specify preference for a truck on Contest Entry Blank. .2S 1/000 US. S44WS 84 ^-a /00 us. \ vI/ 200E50 U&SAMSBE S \"V 350m25U$4SAS fl& s. & \A I SAFETY CHECK * GLADIOLUS CIRCLE PROGRAM DEVOTED TO FALL PLANTING The Gladiolus Circle of the Port St. Joe Garden Club met Thursday of last week at Hotel St. Joe, with Mrs. B. H. Munn and Mrs. Robert Green as hostesses and Mrs. Roy Hallman presiding. The program on "Seeds To Be Planted In the Fall" was presented by Mrs. G. A. Patton. It was voted at this time to have at least five members bring flower arrangements to each meeting for discussion and awarding of ribbons. It was also voted that the garden club sponsor prizes for commercial and home outdoor Christmas dis- plays, and that the circle help dec- orate the new city hall for Christ- mas, if ageeable with the city com- mission. After the program, the hostesses, assisted by Mrs. Hugh McKee, served refreshments to the mem- bers present and one visitor, Mrs. Baughn of Atlanta, Ga. FRANKLIN JONES GUEST SPEAKER AT ROTARY Franklin Jones, head .chemist at the paper mill, was guestf speaker at the meeting of the local Rotary Club Thursday of last week. He re- viewed the various problems and practices which the St. Joe Paper Company has to deal with before the finished product is sold. The club at this time agreed to act as co-sponsor for the public ap- pearance here on December 9 of the Deland high school band. A new member welcomed into the club at this meeting was B. B. Scisson, supervisor of instruction for Gulf county schools. Pledged To Sigma Kappa Miss Lynette Traxler, student at Florida State University, has been pledged to Sigma Kappa sorority. She is a graduate of Port St. Joe high school, class of '49, but now claims Pensacola as her home town. CLUBS OFFER CHANCE FOR YOUTH TO KNOW BIBLE The Junior Bible Club, meeting Friday at 3 p. m. (ages 8 to 12) and the Youth Fellowship, meeting Saturday at 7:30 p. m. (age 12 to 18) in the Presbyterian Church basement offer the children and youth of the'city an opportunity to know the Bible, says Rev. S. J. Al- len, pastor, who plans to start in Genesis and go straight through with the purpose of acquainting the young people with its great events and teachings. "These two organi- zations also offer an excellent op-. portunity for wholesome recrea- tion," said Rev. Allen. Refreshments are served at each meeting. Week-end Guests Miss Doris Bleckley and Miss Er- line McClellan, members of the Marianna high school faculty, were week-end guests of- Mr. and Mrs. C. A. McClellan. THE STAR f/00,000 MR- 1. Drive to your Ford Dealer dis- blank finish this statement: All playing poster shown below, cars and trucks should be safety 2. Get a Free Car-Safety Check, checked periodically because...." Free Safety Insignia and Free 4. Mail entry before midnight, Entry Blank. October 31, to Ford Car-Safety " ns s Contest Headquarter, Box #722. 3. la.50 words or less on entry. Chicago 77, Hfinom a; (Owner of any make of car r truck may enter cost) s (a) Use only official entry submitted in the name ot the : blank obtained at any Ford registered owner or his desig- Dealership displaying the nated representative. Only poster shown below. Print one entry per car or truck clearly your name and ad- may be considered. All entries dress. become the property of Ford 11) Contest is limited to the Motor Company. Contest continental U. S. and Alaska. subject to Federal, State and (c) Prizes as stated on entry local regulations and to con- blank, will be awarded on the test rules on entry blank. basis of sincerity, originality (d) winners names wil be an d aptness. Judges' decisions posted at all Ford Dealers' not are final. Duplicate prizes in later than December 1, 1949. case of ties. Entries must be (e) Contest is open to all residents of United States, except employees of Ford " ^ : ~ ~ "Motor Company, Ford Deal- ers, their advertis- . F D ^ ing agencies or their EII n ffamilies. ST. JOE MOTOR COMPANY Phone 37 DRIVE IN RIGHT NOW! -:- Port St. Joe, Fla. * CONTEST ENDS OCT. 31! - Only 9 Shopping Days To Avoid Sales Tax - ABOVE ALL VALUES for FALL JUST UNPACKED! TILLIE TYLER Shirtmaker Blouses $1.59 2 for $3.00 Sanforized Broadcloth in white, solid pastels and stripes, sizes 32 to 46.... A sellout every time at this low price! UNBEATABLE VALVE FOR THE HOME! READY-TO-HANG TAILORED Lace Curtains $1.95 pr 21/2 yards long .. full width .. luxurious and expensive looking. ECRU ONLY. * MRS. SEW AND SEW WILL SAVE HERE! 54" WOOLENS----2.95 yd. 100% Virgin Wool Crepe. Solid colors. PASTEL CORDUROY $ 1.69 yd. Narrow wale fine quality. The Tattler Published Weekly By BOYLES DEPARTMENT STORE Port St. Joe, Florida Vol. IV b Featuring "Tips From Aeress Our Counter To Wise Shoppers" Friday, October 21, 1949 No. 11 DEAR SHOPPERS-Do you know the state sales tax will be ef- fective November 1? You'll save money to buy your suit, coat or dress now! Men will save $1.20 to $1.50 on a Curlee Suit pur- chased before November 1. Use our easy Lay-A-Way Plan . make your selection today. Have you seen the new MAGIC MOJUD HOSE with the dark seam? .. They're beautiful! A new shipment of Seamprufe Crepe Gowns at $3.95 are wonderful values! Seamprufe Slips in blue, maize, orchid, pink, and white are most alluring! We have Colotex Leatherette by the yard.... Marcy Lee Frocks are making a big hit Jollie Juniors are peppy and clever! Boxer type Denim Dungarees size 2 to 6 at $1.19 (for boys and girls) are prac- tical and economical. We've received a shipment of Boys' Rain- coats with caps (only $3.95). Tot's Coat and Hat sets (1 to 3) have just arrived. Ask for a Treasure Chest ticket with every pur- chase of 25c or more. Yours With Bellringer Values, R. GLENN BOYLES. ,, I Y THE 'STAR, PORT ST. JOE, -GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA PAGE THREE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1949 4w -1- L'G FOU TH STR OTS.JE UL ONY LRD RIAOTBR2,1 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 $1.0M3 THREE MONTHS $127.15 -.f TELEPHONE 51 }..- 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 SEVENTY YEARS OF LIGHT The 70th anniversary of Edison's invention of the incandescent lamp is being celebrated today. The lamp came into being through the facile hands and mind of the great inventor on Oc- tober 21, 1879. That lamp, which is so commonplace today, marked the beginning of the electric age-even as it marked the beginning of a great industry whose service has revolutionized agriculture, in- dustry and domestic life. Today there are nearly 40,000,000 wired homes in the United States, and almost all have radios. The great majority have electric refrigerators, irons, washing machines and other labor-saving conveniences that are vir- tually considered necessities now-and would have seemed the wildest luxuries not long ago. SToday nine-tenths of all our farms have elec- tric service available, and 82 per cent are using it. In the past 20 years the average farmer has tripled his consumption of electricity-yet his an- nual electric bill has increased only 40 per cent. Last year, according to the department of com- xnerce, electricity took less than 1 per eut of the .average family budget-arid for that tiny sum it renders miracles of service. Yes, if Edison were alive today he could look back on 70 years of progress, due to his genius, with pride in a great job well done. FITTING TRIBUTE TO A BUILDER It is a well-deserved honor that has come to .crown the efforts of W. T. Edwards, the Jaxon who for so long and against many odds, de- veloped into an actuality a state program for the -care and treatment of tuberculosis-infected Flor- idians. The honor is the decision of the legisla- ture to perpetuate Mr. Edwards' efforts by au- thorizing that the proposed sanitarium for North- west Florida be named the W. T. Edwards Sanitarium. Location of that sanitarium is yet to be deter- mined, but its construction is assured. The first $6,000,000 of cigaret taxes collected under the tax program recently approved by the legisla- ture is to be earmarked for the building and equipment of tuberculosis hospitals. Mr. Edwards has served since 1935 as a mem- ber of and chairman of the state tuberculosis board. When he took over his duties, the state had no tuberculosis hospitals. A few makeshift "laying-in" places were in existence. Under Mr. Edwards' insistence a 400-bed sani- tarium was eventually built and equipped at Or- lando. Later, war-time buildings were acquired for temporary sanitaria at Tampa and Marianna. The Tampa facility provided 500 beds, the one at Marianna 200 beds. Now Work is progressing on a new 425-bed sanitarium at Lantana, near West Palm Beach, which is to be the' last word in tuberculosis hospital construction and equip- ment.-Jacksonville Journal. A CRAFTY CAPITALIST TRICK In an article in the Saturday Evening Post, the story is told of three Russian engineers, guided by an American interpreter, who went into a New York clothing store looking for overcoats. The abundance of goods on hand, the qualities, and the prices, seemed to them all but unbeliev- able. They were, at first, elated to the point of hysteria. Finally, however, they left without buy- ing. They had become convinced that the whole thing was a fake-a crafty capitalist trick to make them believe that such wonderful goods could be bought freely by anyone. The Russians weren't taken in, though- they'd been forewarned at home, so they knew better than to fall for so patent a ruse! This true anecdote has a real point. American retail stores-whether they be large or small, in a village or a metropolis-are one of the best ex- amples of the difference between a free, com- petitive economy, such as ours, and a controlled, regimented economy, such as Russia's. In Russia, as in the rest of the socialist-com- m.,unist world, the slate rations practically every- thing and sets the price. There's no competition; so the state doesn't have to worry about quality, price or anything else. The citizen takes what the dictators want him to have or he goes without -period. Under our capitalist system, on the other hand, every store, like every producer, is trying to of- fer better products, lower prices, or some other inducement that will attract finicky customers. If the buyer doesn't find something to suit.,him in one store, he moves on and gets it somewhere else. The result? We have the highest living stan . dards on earth. The socialist-commlunist nations have the lowest. Don't wait for tomorrow to overcome today's shortcomings-start yesterday. Visits Daughter and Family Mrs. Della Goodson of Panama City spent the week-end here with her daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Durel Brigman. Visitors From Blountstown Mrs. H. L. Forbes and daughter Bernice of Blountstown were visi- tors here the first of the week of Mrs. Forbes' daughter, Mrs. Harold Bell and family. Visit Relatives In Georgia Dr. and Mrs. Wayne Hendrix spent the week-end in Cartersville, Ga., visiting with relatives. T7Re ieve Miser of. O unon ranuar-saM n smaRuo ,a STEN YEARS AGO From the Files of The Star Vessel Brings Refugees Here When the SS Warrior of the Wa- terman Line put in here last Friday to discharge a cargo of salt cake for the St. Joe Paper Company, she carried eleven Americans who had booked passage at Antwerp, Bel- gium, to get out of the European war zone. The Warrior, which had huge American flags painted on her sides and on the deck hatches, took 19 days to make the Atlantic cross- ing, and the passengers were grate- ful indeed to place foot on Ameri- can soil once more. Celebrates Eighth Birthday Honoring his son, Buster Jr., who celebrated his 8th birthday, Bus- ter Owens entertained a number of his son's little friends Wednesday afternoon at a birthday party. Sharks Championship Contenders Coach Tommy Owens' Sharks last Friday defeated Carrabelle 16 to 7 to continue their unbeaten path to a conference championship. Coach Owens made only one change dur- ing the game when he substituted Billy Hammock for Ed Hufft. The starting lineup was: Max Maddox, LE; Ed Hufft, RH;-John Lane, QB; Al Schneider, LE; Phonzo Gilbert, RE; Glenn Grimsley, C. SCOUT DRIVE (Continued from page 1) master H. S. Hallmark on the excel- lent program of activities which they are directing for the 49 Cub Scouts and 31 Boy Scouts currently registered. Interest is high among the boys, and leadership of the two units is of the highest caliber, said Thompson. Formation of an Explorer (senior scout) unit for the older scouts is in the planning stage, according to Scoutmaster Simpson. This ad- vanced program of adventure and social activities, with definite lead- ernhip assignments, is designed to strengtheniryouth at the age when they are searching for guidance -in the larger world facing them. Organization of a new troop here to accommodate the numerous boys of scouting age is now being dis- cussed by local leaders, and possi- bility of sponsoring by a church, the Moose lodge or the American Legion is being considered. Simee the age limit of scouting was low- ered on September 1, there have been great \demands for another scout troop, with the new 11-year- old lads making the greatest calls for activity. Prizes Awarded In Boyles Bike Contest Glenn Boyles had a field day Mon- day when prizes were awarded to the 10 highest contestants in the big bicycle contest. Winners were: Nobie Stone Jr., bicycle; Jimmy Williams, $88 Re- cordette; Frankie LeHardy, big rub- ber-tired wagon; Donald Ramsey, electric steam engine; Bert Munn Jr., roller skates; Jimmy Montgom- ery, big doll; Mack Cain, scout knife; Robert Nedley, telescope; Johnny Stone, camera, and John C. Lamb, fielder's glove. A grand total of 21,524,620 votes were cast during the 60-day con- test, and nearly 2000 pairs of old shoes, which will be placed where they can serve a good purpose, were turned in by the contestants. The bathymeter is an instrument devised for taking deep-sea sound- * This big truck is available as a truck-tractor or straight truck. Four wheelbases-155, 161, 179 and 215 inches. Heavy-duty all the way through, and special- ized to your particular hauls as only International can. Gross MONUMENT AVENUE weight rating ranges from 28,- 500 to 35,000, with most profit- able payload specified for you by the exclusive International Truck Point Rating System. Let us show you the profit-making opportunities this truck offers. S M. G. LEWIS & SONS GARAGE PORT ST. JOE, FLA. ^A-- 19 THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA FRIDAY, OCTOiER 21,10,49s PAGE FOUR SOe SSOSS e *-******* ** WUW e a ' WE NOW HAVE DRAFT BEER | ON TAP I ST. JOE BAR PHONE 114 PORT ST. JOE, FLA. !*O**S* ***** t**S ** *6* **6*0* GO DEEP SEA FISHING. . WITH CAPT. TOM ON THE TWIN-MOTORED BOAT BILLY - Leaves City Dock daily 6:00 a. m. (EST) ... Capacity 25 fishermen Bait and tackle furnished . Snapper fishing and trolling the year 'round. FOR CHARTER TO PRIVATE PARTIES - 801 Sixteenth Street PHONE 84 Port St. Joe, Fla. P 0 LI P 0 LICY Pys U To $500 for Each Afflicted Person CANCER AND POLIO POLICY Pays up to $5000 for Polio and up to $1000 for Cancer. Also covers eight more dread drs- eases common to children. BUCK ALEXANDER Phone 101 208 Sixth Street -- --- - Electrical Contracting and Repairing Estimates Cheerfully Given ST. JOE ELECTRIC SHOP PHONE 377 COSTIN BUILDING THE STAR, PORT ST. JOt, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA Mission Scheduled At Catholic Church Rev. Joseph Curtin Will Conduct Services Beginning Sunday, October 30 A seven-day mission at the St. Joseph Catholic Church will begin Sunday, October 30, and close on Sunday, November 7, Rev. Aldan O'Hara, pastor, announces. The mission will be conducted by Rev. Joseph A. Curtin of the Ob- lates of Mary Immaculate. Father Curtin has been stationed at the Oblate mission house in South Geor- gia for the past five years, and dur- ing this time has been engaged in preaching missions throughout the South. Father O'Hara explains that "A mission in the Catholic Church is a time when the members of the -church refrain from the ordinary distractions of daily life to examine their religion and its obligations. In the world of business the tech- nique of a mission is called an in- ventory; the air force calls it brief- ing; other religious organizations call it a revival, and in our daily lives we call it talking things over." The mission schedule, which peo- ple of every denomination are cor- dially invited to attend, is as fol- lows: Morning mass at 7 o'clock, followed by a short instruction pe- riod. Evening services at 8 o'clock, -consisting of rosary, instruction, hymn, sermon, hymn and benedic- tion of Most Blessed Sacrament. The children's mission will be held Wednesday, Thursday and Fri- day afternoons at 4 o'clock. Week-enders From Apalach Mrs. Charles Doyle and Miss Eva Doyle of Apalachicola spent the week-end here with Mr. and Mrs. Chester Edwards. LEGAL ADVERTISING NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR FINAL DISCHARGE OF ADMINISTRATRIX IN THE COUNTY JUDGE'S COURT, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA. IN PROBATE, In Re: The Estate of BENJAMIN HILL DICKENS, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that I have filed my finaq returns as administratrix of the estate of Benjamin Hill Dickens, deceased; that I have filed my petition for distribution and for final discharge and that on November 14, 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 administratrix of the estate of Benjamin Hill Dickens, deceased. This 17th day of October, 1949. ANNIE E. DTCKENS. Administratrix. CECIL G. COSTIN, Jr., 10-21 Attorney for Administratrix. 11-11 NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR FINAL DISCHARGE OF ADMINISTRATOR IN THE COUNTY JUDGE'S COURT. GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA IN PROBATE. In Re: The Estate of ADAM MALDON, deceased. Notice is hereby given that I have filed iny 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. 9-30 Attorney for Administrator. 10-21 What GOES INTO A PRESCRIPTION THB Ingredients your doctor orders, of course; but also there goes the scientific knowl- 4ge and skill of experience of oar expert pharmacists. That's why you may hiring prescriptions et*m 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 MINUTES OF COUNTY COMMISSION Wewahitchka, Florida September 30, 1949 The Board of County Commis- sioners of Gulf County, Florida, met this date in special -session with the following members present: Tobe Gay, chairman; J. S. Daniel, and J. F. Miller. The clerk and sher- iff were also in attendance. The meeting came to order at 1:00 p. m. The purpose of this meeting be- ing, primarily, to pay all bills chargeable to the county at the close of the fiscal year, as well as other matters requiring to come be- fore the board at this time. Whereupon the following bills were presented, examined, approv- ed and ordered paid from the sev- eral county funds, to-wit: General Revenue Fund Tobe Gay $ 47.50 Peter G. Strange .--.---------55.43 Basil E. Kenney Jr..---.....----..-..-- 57.84 F. M. Campbell 23.75 Wilma A. Revell .-----.- 130.40 J. E. Lanier 125.00 Co. Officers Retire. Fund _- 30.00 Mrs. Allie Porter ---- ..--.- 6.00 Mrs. Mamie Brewer ............ 8.00 W. T. Strange 15.00 Suwannee Store .................... 5.00 Bishop Office Equip. Co ...... 89.02 D. H. Anderson 5.00 J. E. Lanier 2.00 B. E. Parker 34.25 J. S. Daniel 52.80 J. F. Miller 55.34 George Y. Core 215.00 Cecil G. Costin Jr. --- Mrs. J. A. Glenn --- _...- Mrs. C. G. Rish 20% Tax Account --..... Mrs. D. E. Cumbie -...... Mrs. Grace -Dunlap ...... Mrs. Eva McKuhen ....-- Lilla Cox Cobb J. E. Pridgeon Thomas Meriwether ... Wewa Hardware Co. Road and Bridge T. D. Whitfield Alvie Kemp M. L. Whitfield Ross Stripling Russell Hancock ......... J. H. Whitfield B. E. Parker Co. Officers Retire. Fun Alton Hall Alford Stevens Homer Coe -.----. -------- Charles Gaskin -.-..- 20% Tax Account ........ Fine and Forfeitur Lonnie Baxter Game and Fresh Water Commission F. M. Campbell Co. Officers Retire. Fun J. E. Pridgeon George Y. Core Cecil G. Costin Jr. -.... B. E. Parker County Service Offic Wm. H. Linton Co. Officers Retire Funi Health Unit Fu Race Track Fund, trans Agriculture and Lives C. R. Laird 20% Tax Account ---. Leona Taylor Application for admis 'Florida State Tubercul HUDSON H1 ---- 23.75 torium was duly approved for Mr. .... 71.25 Asa G. Montgomery, as a Gulf coun- 71.25 ty patient, under the same terms --.-- 42.10 as other county patients. -...- 8.00 The following petition was pre- ---...- 10.00 sented to the board, in words and --...-. 10.00 figures, to-wit: 3.82 State of Florida, County of Gulf: 7.50 Before me personally appeared J. .. 5.00 K. Pridgeon, who upon being duly .-.-- 3.75 sworn deposes and says that on Fund July 3, 1944, he purchased Tax Cer- $190.00 tificate Nos. 18 and 19 of the sale 179.70 of July 3, 1944, as to the SE/,_ of 110.70 SW'4 in Township 32, Sec. 8 S, R 45.00 10 W, and the N/, of SW%4 in Twp. .-...-..- 5.00 32, Sec. 8 S, R 10 W, that said cer- 10.00 tificate has been lost or destroyed, 150.00 that same has not been transferred id 10.00 I to any other person, firm or cor- ..-. 168.00 i portion. 85.001 s/ J. K. PRIDGEON. 45.00 Sworn and subscribed before me S----- 5.00 this 10th day of September, A. D. ...... 11.60 1949. (SEAL) e Fund GEORGE Y. CORE, $ 10.00 Clerk Circuit Court, Gulf Fis 33.25 County, Florida. 138.75 To the Honorable Board of County nd .... 2.50 Commissioners: Gentlemen-f here- 361.00 by make application for the above 49.60 described Tax Sale Certificate to ....... 138.75 be duplicated as by status in such 771.11 cases made and provided. ers Fund s/ J. K. PRIDGEON, $96.25 Wewahitchka, Florida d .-..... 3.75 Whereupon there was a motion und by J. F. Miller, seconded by J. S. fer --$299.10 Daniel, that the clerk of the cir- tock Fund cuit court issue a duplicate tax $160.40 certificate as set out in the above S.--- 14.60 petition, and upon vote was unani- 35.00 mously carried. vision to the The 'farm agent and the home losis Sana demonstration agent presented their IS AHEAD... am DESIGN IS AHEAD... HUDSON ARE AHEAD!.. You're ahead with Hudson W HAT a car! And what a royal welcome it's getting from value-wise Americans! Already, of the more than quarter- million owners of New Hudsons, over 120,000 are motorists who switched from other makes to own a "step-down" designed New Hud- son--and as a result, sales so far this year are over 30 per cent ahead of last year's glorious record! Yes, alert 'Totorists have been quick to discover that Hudson's exclusive "step-down" design brings, not just more, but the most of the four things people want most in a motor car-beauty, roomi- ness, road-worthiness and all-round performance! Let's take road-worthiness for ex- ample! It's a fact that the New Hudson-thanks to "step-down" design-achieves the lowest center of gravity in any American stock car, yet there's full road clearance! Result: the safest, steadiest, hug- the-road ride ever known! One Revelation Ride will show you that the "step-down" designed New Hudson is not only ahead- but years ahead! Indeed, the New Hudson is so advanced in design it's a protected investment for your motor-car dollars! Why not come in for that Revela- tion Ride today, while we're offer- ing the best deals in a decade! HUDSON A LEADER IN RESALE VALUE! Come in today and ask us to show you the latest Official Used Car Guide Books of the N.itional Automobile Dealers Association. You'll see that "step-down" designed New Hudsons command top prices in the nation's used-car markets! HUDSON ONLY CAR WITH THE pOW DESIGN -. 0 U M. G. LEWIS & SONS GARAGE PHONE 5 PORT ST. JOE HUDSON PAGE FIVE ~ I STYIJP I SAL FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 149 monthly reports for the month of September and the same were or- dered filed in the office of the clerk of the circuit court as part of the county records. Whereupon the chairman in- structed the clerk to advertise for sealed bids to furnish Gulf county with gas, oil, fuel oil and greases for the period beginning October 15, 1949, and ending October 14, 1950, reserving the right to reject any and all bids. Whereupon there was a motion by J. S. Daniel, seconded by J. F. Miller, that the following amend- ment be made in the budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 1948, and ending September 30, 1949, and upon vote was duly car- ried: Amendments To Budget From Amended Road and Bridge Fund Budget ioolkiand _\lachinerN to Free Labor ...... $2049.11 $7049.14 Tools and Machinery to Guard Around Jail 25.00 1825.00 Tools and Machinery to Salary oRad Supt. 11.94 2411.94 Tools and MaIchinery to Road Right-of-way .., 408.0S 408.0O Tools and Machinery ........... 7505.89 Fine and Forfeiture Fund Reserve for Contingencies to Sheriff Cost Bills .... $341.86 $7841 86 Reserve for Contingencies to Co. Judge Cost Bills.. 998.76 2798.78 Reserve for Contingencies to Circuit Court Cost 227.75 527.75 Reserve for Contingencies to Game & Fresh Water Fish Commission ......... 71.63 Court Reporter, Ins. Case to Game & Fish Comm 100.00 Witness C. J. and Circuit Court to Game Conim. 106.90 To Pay Jurors to Game & Fish Commission .... 43.20 Feding Prisoners to Game and Fish Comm. .... 28.52 350.25 (Continued on page 6) 4 MO.ONUME414T AVENUE PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA PAESX H TAPRTS.JQ, UL ONT.FORD RIAOCOE 2,14 Probability Seen of Legislature Again Being Reconvened New Construction, Defect In Citrus Code and Low Sales Tax Yield May Dictate Solons' Return Recent legislative visitors to Tal- lahassee have speculated on the strong probability of the Florida legislature being called back into session next year to cure a pos- sible fatal defect in the new citrus "taste test" code, to replenish an empty treasury or to authorize new construction for overcrowded state institutions. Attacks by canners and fresh fruit shippers on the 1949 citrus code may result in vital parts of that law being thrown out. If so, the law will become worthless, and the great citrus industry thrown into further confusion. If the new sales tax, because of its many exemptions, yields much less than the expected $40,000,000 per biennium, the general fund of the state, which supports schools, pensions and government, may run dry by next summer. And finally, if Florida continues to grow, a crisis may develop in her institutions making it necessary to have more buildings. Any one of these three may dic- tate the return of the legislature before their scheduled time in April of 1951. ------*------- Donald Linton Outstanding Athlete With 7th Division Corporal Donald Linton, son of J. P. Linton of Wewahitchka, and a former student of the Port St. Joe high school, is currently serving with the Eighth Army, 7th Infantry Division, in Sapporo, Japan. One of the division's outstanding athletes, Cpl. Lintop has won praise in baseball, football and basketball in Korea as well as in Japan. Cur- rently -featured as the hard-plung- ing left halfback on the 7th Di- vision Special Troops football team he has been responsible for nearly half the touchdowns of his team so far this season. In a recent game against the Chitose gridders he was one of the most consistent ground gainers and personally made three touchdowns, one of which was a 60- yard broken field run, and kicked one extra point to spark his team to a 41-7 victory. Assigned to the special service section of the 7th Division, he is performing the highly technical job of chief clerk. In Men's Department Benjamin Holder of Marianna is- now associated with Boyles Depart- ment Store, in charge of men's wear. Glenn Boyles states that Mr. Holder is thoroughly experienced in men's wear, and believes his ser- vices will be a splendid addition to the firm. Deadline for Wage Reports Midnight Monday, October 31, is the deadline for contributions and wage reports for the third quarter under the Florida unemployment compensation law. Reports filed af- ter that date are delinquent. Attend Grid Game At Tallahassee Attending the Florida State Univer- sity-Erskine College football game in Tallahassee last Saturday night were Mr. and Mrs. J. Lamar Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Campbell. Center Wins Mattress Charles Conter, bandmaster at the local school, was the lucky in- dividual to pick up the free nmat- tress given away Saturday by the Chavers-Fowhand Furniture Co. See Alabama-Tennessee Game Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Hunt visited -in Birmingham, Ala., last week-end and while there took in the Univer- sity of Alabama-University of Ten- nessee football game Saturday. Visits Brother At Eglin Field Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Gilbert and children drove to Eglin Field last week to see Mrs. Gilbert's brother, Major Stanley Hidalgo, a former employee of the St. Joe Paper Com- pany here, who was at Eglin from Fort Knox, Ky., as an officer ob- server at the air show staged at the field. Major Hidalgo wishes to be remembered to all his friends in Port St. Joe. Attending Gainesville Conference Tom Owens, county school super- intendent, is in Gainesville today attending the state superintendents' conference. He plans to remain for the annual homecoming festivities over the week-end. COMMISSION MINUTES a. (Continued from page 5) Feeding Prisoners to Co. Prosecuting Atty. 538.24 1738.24 To Pay Jurors ............ .... 56.80 Feeding Prfioners ............. 1233.24 Witnesses County Judge and Circuit Court .......... 193.10 Court Reporter, Insanity Cases ......None Reserve for Contingencies ......... None Race Track Fund Road and Bridge Fund to- Advertising Fund ...$536.81 $10,205.23 Road and Bridge Fund to $200,000 Canal Bond 413.77 2973.77 Road and Bridge Fund. to C.H.&J.I.&S. Fund .. 205.09 3955.09 Road and Bridge Fund to Health Unit Fund ... 299.10 2099.10 Road and Bridge Fund ........ $10,205.23 General Revenue Fund Reserve for Contingencie to Tax Assessor Commission $150.00 $1950.00 Reserve for Contingencies to Tax Collector Comm .. 37.44 1837.44 Reserve for Contingencies to Lights, Water, Fuel, etc. 69.61 1869.61 Reserve for Contingencies to Repairs to C. H. & J.... 76.40 1318.07 Reserve for Contingencies to Sal Ilome Demn. Agent 1.75 1801.75 Reserve for Contingencies to Sal. Supt. Registration. 2.75 902.75 Reserve for Contingencies to Legal 'Priitinig .:..... 23.74 623.74 Reserve for Contingencies to Insanity Cases ... 3.9.50 114.50 Reserve for Contingencies to Premiums Off. Bonds.. 185.96 739.81 Reserve tor Contingencies to Petty Cash .......... 200.00 200.001 Reserve for Contingencies to Recording for County.. 125.45 125.45 Reserve for Contingencies ...... 65.40 It being called to the attention of the board that several warrants drawn against the mothers pension fund having long been outstanding, the chairman instructed the clerk to cancel the following outstanding warrants and furnish the county de- pository- with a list of same, to-wit: Date No. Name Amt. 10-12-40 3037 Mrs. Annie Williams.$ 6.00 10- 2-41 2608 V. Hoover (?) ..... 3.00 12- 2-41 2605 Thelma Vanelan (?). 3 on 2- 6-42 2658 Ethel Heirs ........ 9.00 4-14-42 3763 Ethel Hei's ....... 9.00 2- 9-43 2903 Maggie Linton ..... 3.00 6- 8-43 297) Julia Odonr ........ 3.00 11- 9-43 3074 Mrs. Annie Williams. 6.00 4-14-44 3144 Mrs J. L. Gay .... 10.00 12-12-44 3294 Hattie Tucker ..... 3.00 Whereupon J. F. Miller moved the following resolution be adopted and become effective upon the ap- proval of the comptroller of the state of Florida. This motion was, seconded by J. S. Daniel and upon vote was duly carried: RESOLUTION Whereas, the Board of County Commissioners of Gulf County, Florida, in preparing the budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 1948, and ending Setember 30, 1949, did not appropriate enough money to pay the county prosecut- ing attorney the fees due him for convictions in the county judge's court; and, - Whereas, In the fine and forfei- ture fund budget the item "Fees, County Prosecuting Attorney," was originally budgeted at $1,200,00 and has been amended by the board of county commissioners to $1,738.24; and, Whereas, The total fees earned by the county prosecuting attorney through September 30, 1949 amount to $1,925.00, making the item "Fees, County Prosecuting Attorney" in the fine and forfeiture budget short by $186.76; and, Whereas, There remains a suffi- cient amount to the credit of the item "Transfer to Road and Bridge Fund" in the. race track fund bud- get, that the said amount of $186.76 can be transferred to the fine and forfeiture fund and applied to the item "Fees, County Prosecuting At- torney." Therefore, Be It Resolved, By the Board of County Commissioners of Gulf County,,Florida, that the comp- troller of the state of Florida be earnestly requested to allow the transfer of the foregoing amount from the .item "Transfer to Road and Bridge" in the race track fund to the item "Fees, Prosecuting At- torney" in the fine and forfeiture fund and the expenditure for this purpose. Be It Further Resolved, That said transfer and expenditure become effective only upon the approval of the comptroller of the state of Flor- ida. TOBE GAY, Attest: Chairman. GEORGE Y. CORE, Clerk. Wewahitchka, Florida. October 11, 1949. The Board of County Commis- sioners of Gulf County, Florida, met this date in regular session with the following members present: Tobe Gay; chairman,; J. S. Daniel, P'df er G. Strange, J:. "F- Miller and Basil E. Kenney Jr. Attorney Cos- tin, the sheriff and clerk were also in attendance. The meeting came to order at 9 a. m. and the following proceedings were had: Minutes of the September 13 and September 30 meetings were read, approved and adopted. Universal 'Jeep' owners say they are, always finding new jobs for this versatile 4-wheel-drjve vehicle-in the field, hauling, towing, powering other equipment.' The 'Jeep' has proved its value on thousands of farms and ranches throughout the country. Let us demon- .Strate this hard-working vehicle for you?" 4-WHEEL-DRIVE ' UNIVERSAL eP M. G. LEWIS & SONS GARAGE MONUMENT AVENUE PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA DO WE GO, FROM qR It's cice to kow-, 1;1%00TfV2 &t o ~~awrotment of lamp.I bullps Its y grlvtirg. r deleriust hichsizebulb ;6best st::izfo 41 ewc boig es i your home Li.tri~tciel- iiag, sowint, crdshaving a'nv ',0t0tn w~ FOR READING: Single socket floor and table lamps need a 150-watt bulb. Lamps with two sockets need two 100-watt bulbs; with three sockets, three 60's. FOR SEWING: Sewing is much harder on the eyes than read- ing. For simple needlework you need 150 watts; sewing with dark thread on dark cloth requires 300 watts. FOR GAMES: Bridge and other games requiring close seeing should have as much light as reading one 150-watt bulb, two 100's or three 60's. FOR SHAVING: Mcst people don't have enough light in their bathrooms. If you have two wall lights flanking the mirror, each should contain a 60-watt bulb. If you have one light over the mirror, it needs a 100-watt bulb. If you have only a 'ceiling fixture;' use a 150-watt bulb. FOR KITCHEN WORK: The ceiling fixture should contain a 150 or 200-watt bulb, and wall lights over the sink and over the range should each have a 100-watt bulb. FLORIDA POWER CORPORATION The clerk of the circuit court pre- South, Range 11 West, Gulf County, sented his annual report for the fis- Florida. Same was duly approved cal year beginning October 1, 1948, and recorded in Plat Book One, at and ending September 30,-1949, and, page 44. the same was approved. Wereupon the. following bills were Whereupon the hour having ar- presented, examined, approved and rived for opening sealed bids to fur- ordered paid from the following nish the county with gas, oil, fuel county funds, to-wit: oil and greases, pursuant to notice General Revenue Fund-Warrants given in The Star, the clerk in- No. 2891 through 2900. formed the board that no bid had Fine and Forfeiture Fund-War- been received, rant No. 191. Whereupon it was moved by J.S. Road and Bridge Fund-Warrant Daniel and seconded by Peter G. No. 823. Strange, that the county continue Mothers Pension Fund-Warrants under the same contract with the No. 4447 through 4459. Standard Oil Company, and the Race Track Fund-Warrant No. board reserve the right to re-adver- 4446. tise for bids to furnish the county St. Joe Municipal Hospital Fund with gas, oil, 'fuel oil and greases -Warrant No. 4433. at any time after this date. After a There being no further business general discussion, the chairman to come before the board at this called for a vote and the motion time, it did then adjourn until the was duly carried. second Tuesday in November, the Mr. W. C. Forehand, Highland same being the 8th day of Novem- View, Florida, presented a plat of ber 1949, unless called in special "Forehand's First Addition to High- session by the chairman or vice- land View, Florida," a subdivision chairman. TOBE GAY, of the N1/2 of lot 13, Government Attest: Chairman. Original Section 26, Township 7 GEORGE Y. CORE, Clerk. PROVED ON FARMS To Be the Most Versatile Vehicle V.' (.n Buy llIII ~BR~--Sa--,rkl~--,, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1949 THE. STAR, PORT ST. JQE.-.GPLF COUNTY, FLORIDA PAGE SIX That Guy's In Egypt Now Gets Ten Per Cent of Kitty Week-end Guests NOTICE TO OUR READERS Visit In Georgia Globe-trotting E. F. Gest, who a Mrs. W. 0. Nichols last Saturday Mrs. Minnie Newton of Durham, All cards of thanks, with the ex- Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Rich and son couple of weeks ago sent us a card walked off with 10% ($28) of the N. C., and Mrs. Fannie Herring and ception of those after a death, must David spent Sunday in Iron City, from Sweden, is now in Cairo, retail Merchants Association treas- Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Hall and son be paid for at time of insertion. A Ga., where they were guests of Mr. Egypt, where he mailed us a card ure chest. Sidney Jr., of.Malope, were guests minimum charge of 50c is made for and Mrs. J. L. Peters. They also vis- depicting the Sphinx and pyramids. ----- last week-end of Mr. and Mrs. W. 30words or less; 11/2 per word for ited with Mrs. J. A. Thomas in Don- "Plenty of scenery," he writes. Spends Week-end In Mobile O. Nichols. all over 30aldsonville before returning home. --- Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Herring spent - Plant an ash tray in your car and the week-end in Mobile, Ala., visit- Forests are the basic natural re- ertaLong Tailed Cows save a tree in the forest. ing Mrs. Lillian Cox and family. source of the United States. have tails longer than their bodies. practice of forestry ... Thank You, Mr. & Mrs. N. M. Davies OF CONGERS, NEW YORK We're Sure that Millions of Farmers and Consumers Feel Just as You Do! One. of the wonderful things about Americans is their great sense of fair play. Ever since the anti-trust lawyers announced their intention of putting A&P out of business, tremendous numbers Ot people like Mr. and Mrs. N. M. Davies of Congers, New York, have deluged us with letters, wires and phone calls. These people are telling us, as Mr. and Mrs. N. M. Davies do in the following letter, why they like A&P and why they don't want to see this company destroyed. c oW e A .S LAN'$ sept. 20thS, 149 Gentlemen: I- pacific TeaCo" nd P. stores, eCiaptYssibility that the A.a id. se New eork t eendistressed by the pos-ist. wonder you SWe have been mayceaset there is on reueracuesa t ropersour 1 s r productS, but becuy ef re lc and W dlelir farm produce, dailY' necessary food from oc in nearby thus saVStore. to ap r Y eighteen stores in nearby jon-tne-SP hoi ithe t d buyenerorma t lrs erWaelyt~ b onbr time fromt and Fa storeS. markets, whs adlin. transp same as we get time in A. an r wh ther derpaid- EvidentlY not, for we duerto ie to sixteen stores s- p r reae o e11the tire o e We onderedcwhether the reo ra n ow For 90 years this comp any has that bales people were ss on th e basis of giving consumers more tgood food for their money and giving farmers better markets foar their products. have noticed that the public approves of the job we have done to know that our polic cl students in oulespeople of fair, honest dealing has won us the friendship of millions of conumers and farmers.farmers We will always be grateful to all abour good friends who have offered us their help.rs We are proud to live in a country whereThe A. and can. has developed anhappen. ti ses le ample to all stores handling farethswreLondeper ldetll Soct rger profits* ... .. re ionindePen ie tn gthat has e ofheifficiencrf t The solution Is chant ittohVerytsitceyears encouraging all merchan Very operations" For 90 years this company has tried to build a sound business on the basis of giving consumers more good food for their money and giving farmers better markets for their products. It is heartening to know that the public approves of the job we have done... to know that our policy, of fair, honest dealing has won us the friendship of millions of consumers and farmers. We will always be grateful to all our good friends who have offered us their help. We are proud to live in a country where such things can happen. THE GREAT ATLANTIC & A~!' PACIFIC TEA COMPANY FRIDAY, OCTOBERR 21, 1949 THE STAR, PORT ST. JO1E, GULFr COUNTY, FLORIDA PAGE SEVEN ... .. I~ D PAE IHTTH TAPOT T JE GLFCUNYFORD FIDY .CLR 1 14 Opens Law Offices In Jax Al Schneider, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Schneider of this city, an- nounces that he has opened law of- fices' in the Consolidated Building in Jacksonville. Al is a garduate of the Port St. Joe high school, the University of Florida law school and the Harvard school of com- merce. -K Mrs.. Harrell Breaks Hip Mrs. W. H. Howell, son Jimmy and daughter Edwina were called to Dothan, Ala., Sunday to the bedside of Mrs. Howell's mother, Mrs. Kate Harrell, who fell and broke her hip and is now in a Dothan hospital. Miss Edwina and Jimmy returned home Monday. The dogwood is a bottomland tree, for it must grow where there is plenty of moisture. CLASSIFIED ADS RATES--I cents ]per W6rd bor one inser- tion (count initials and figures as single words); minimum charge 30 cents. Addi- tional insertions of same- ad take lower r. '1 To eliminate bookkeeping, all ads i 6 paid for at time of first insertion POULTRY FOR SALE BABY" CHICKS AND DUCKS - Heavies. Write for prices. David Nichols Hatchery, Rockmart, Ga. GUEST CHECKS- (100 to pad). Large, $6 per 100 pads; 10 pads, 75c. 'Small, $5 per 100 pads; 10 for 60e. Also onionskin "COPY" second sheets, $2.25 per package of 1000 (don't ask us to break a package). THE STAR. 10-24tf FOR REN-r FOR RENT-4-room dwelling with lights; good garden spot. See G. W. Parrish, Oak Grove. 10-28 FOR APARTMENTS See The Shirey Apartments. tf LOST AND FOUND LOST-Automatic pencil writing 4 colors. We need it bad in our business. Reward of $2.50. Return to Editor The Star. -tf SPECIAL SERVICES KEYS DUPLICATED! WHILE YOU WAIT! 35c Each 2 for 50c Brooks Hardware and Sporting Goods Co. CHRISTMAS CARDS-Get 'em to- day! Wide selection to choose from. Call at The Star office. tf LODGE NOTICES R. A. M.-Regular convocation of St. Joseph Chapter No. 56, R. A. M., 2nd and 4th Mondays. ATI visit- tng companions welcome. Fennon Talley High Priest; H. R. Maige, Secretary. SAMARITAN LODGE NO. 40, 1.-0. 0. F.-Meets first and third Wed- nesdays at 8 p. m. in Masonic hall. All members urged to attend; 'visit- ing brethren invited. Theo Bishop, N. G.; F. L. Hill, Secretary. MELODY REBEKAH LODGE NO. 22, 1. 0. 0. F.-Meets 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 8 pm. in Masonic hall. Visitors invited. Eliza Lawson, N. G.; Mrs. Mary Weeks, Secretary. MASONIC TEMPLE F & M Port St. Joe Lodge 111. Regular A meetings 2nd and 4th FrI- I- ,\ days each month, 8:00 p. ni Members urged to attend; visiting brothers welcome. W. L. Jordan, W. M.; G. C. Adkins, Sec. Underdog Sharks Defeat Niceville Take Golden Eagles By 26-13 Score; Met Bay Junior Varsity Last Night Despite the fact that Northwest Florida sports writers had given Niceville the edge, the St. Joe high Sharks cut loose last Friday night and ,defeated the Niceville Golden Eagles by a 26-13 score. The game was played in Niceville and the lo- cal lads had a goodly number of supporters who followed them and cheered them on to a well-deserved victory. Opening with a fast offensive in the first period, the Sharks scored twice in.both the first and second quarters to lead 26-7 at half-time. Scoring touchdowns were Bobby Gibson, Raymond Lawrence and Gene Chism. The Niceville counters were made in the second and third quarters. Outstanding in the line. for the Sharks were Ted Beard, Bill Mc- Farland and J. B. O'Brian. Due to a change in schedule, the Sharks played the Bay high junior varsity here last night instead of tonight. This was done in order that Panama City supporters of the Bay eleven could see the game here last night and also be on hand for the game with Leon high of Talla- hassee tonight in Panama. The Sharks have no game sched- uled for next Friday. ---------r*-------- SCHOOL CARNIVAL (Continued from page 1) Nobie Stone Jr., Clyde Farmer, Jim- mie Carletti, Rodney Spaulding, Frank Chandler, Terrell Rushing, Jack Hall, Leonard Costin, Tommy Wise, Bobby Minus, Chris Wilson, Charles Tharpe, Travis Jones, Roy Marshall, Wayne Davis and Walter. Wilder. The king and queen of the high school were crowned at 8 o'clock in the evening, their highnesses being Thomas Paulk and Lenohr Brown. Attendants were Faye Parker, Etta Martin, Jane Allemore, Jan Wim- berly, Dorothy Manasco, Margaret Lawrence, Joyce Sexton, Betty Otto Anderson, Ouida Dean, Judith Ma- hon, Joyce York, Edwina Howell, Delores Mira, Virginia Boggs, Myr- tle Simpson, Ronnie Dean, Phillip Tomlinson, George Hill, John Rich, Jimmie Philyaw, Alden Ferris, J. B. O'Brian, Philip Chatham, Billy Gilliard, Marion Smith, Paul Edwin Ramsey, Bobby Seagers, Bobby Gib- son, Gene Chism and Ted Beard. A. N. 'DOODLEBUG' (Continued from page 1) away with the mail and express car- ried, but that he felt that the bus lines and truck lines coming into the city could adequately care for' both these services. Hearing on the application, said Sharit, probably will be held at Ap- alachicola. Advertising doesn't cost-it pays! COMPLETE SERVICE WE HANDLE ALL TYPES OF INSURANCE FIRE LIFE CASUALTY BONDS We recommend fire insuranoebecause Its easy to start a fire (O BUCK ALEXANDER COMFORTER FUNERAL HOME 24-HOUR AMBULANCE SERVICE 601 Long Avenue Phone 326 Day or Night L MEET YOUR FRIENDS AT - LeHARDY'S BAR Fight For Control of FEC Now In Hands of Court For Decision ATLANTA, Ga., Oct. 20 (FNS)-. A fight for control of the Florida East Coast Railroad is in the hands of a federal tribunal for a decision. The St. Joe Paper Company and the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad have been battling for control of the bankrupt FEC for years. Small interests have aligned themselves with the paper company. Last week's legal encounter came on the ACL's appeal of a federal district court ruling which rejected a plan under which the Coast Line and the FEC lines would be merged or consolidated. The plan was ap- proved by the interstate commerce commission. Opponents of the merger, headed by the St. Joe Paper Company, con- tend consolidation under the ICC- approved plan would be unfair and inequitable to holders of $45,000,000 in FEC refunding bonds. The Coast Line. argued that the plan was a just and proper one. Edward Bourne, special attorney for the Coast Line, declared in the U. S. circuit court of appeals that the major opponents of the plan have no interest in whether the plan is fair to both the public and private owners. He charged that Ed Ball, head of the duPont inter- ests, is using the duPont trust to build up his personal power in Flor- ida. James F. Byrne, former supreme court justice, attorney for the St. Joe Paper Company, asserted the proposal does not satisfy or ade- quately compensate Florida East Coast bondholders fo\l their invest- ments in the line. Merchants Hope Plan Will Aid Reid Parking Fi:. ,ll.., up thei initial' action of last week, members of the Port St. Joe Merchants' Association with stores on Reid Avenue this week signed a pledge stating that "we will endeavor not to park, or let our employes park, on Reid Avenue During business hours except in *ase of necessity, which should not occur except during loading or un- loading or in extremely bad wea- ther." The' names of all business firms on Reid Avenue from First to Fifth Streets appeared on the petition, with exception of the postoffice. If this action does not solve the parking problem, the merchants be- lieve they will have to ask the city to make arrangements for either parking meters or an ordinance re- stricting parking beyond a certain time limit. Highland View Store Is Destroyed By Fire The Port St. Joe fire department was called out at 2:30 Tuesday morning to fight a fire that com- pletely destroyed the store of Cecil Conger at Highland View. The blaze, starting in the rear of the building, which was built out over the water, is believed to have been caused by a short in the elec- tric wiring. The alarm was turned in by W. C. Goodson, who saw the flames from his second-story bed- room across the highway. The fire had gained considerable headway before being discovered. and was completely out of control upon arrival of the fire truck. All the firemen could do was keep an adjoining store building wet down. The building, owned by W. C. Forehand, and the stock of Conger were partially covered by insur- ance. Loss was placed between six and seven thousand dollars. Visitors From Blountstown Mrs. L. T. Montford and children of Blountstown are visiting here this week with Mr. and Mrs. Louie Tappan. ~I THE STAR PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA PHONE 51 GOOD HUNTING AND FISHING JIGGERS Guaranteed To Run! EACH CASH! . YOUR CHOICE OF 8 Not Much On Looks . *. But Good Transportation If You Want To Buy All Eight of 'Em In A Single Lot, We'll Give You A Big Reduction! AND LET US REMIND YOU NOW THAT . WINTER IS COMING! Place your order with us today for PERMANENT TYPE ANTI-FREEZE ST. JOE MOTOR COMPANY PHONE 37 PORT ST. JOE, FLA. aclfc. Coast.Cro.ps Old Felt Hatd In the three Pacific Coast states, When making children's shoes or 70 per cent of all crop production house slippers, make inner soles ,pf is grown under irrigation, old felt hats. NOTICE Occupational License Taxes be- come delinquent on November 1, 1949. Pay now and avoid a penalty. CITY OF PORT ST. JOE. P ire iaa V 0F THE STAR,-PORT-ST. JOE, GULF COUNTPV, FLORIDA FRIDAY .0!;TPBER 211~9 PAGE EIGHT r |