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THE STAR IS THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR o X GULF COUNTY THE STAR "Port St. Joe The Outlet Port for the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee Valley" FVOLUM'XIII "',1 FORT ST. S!Seyvral.hurchesof Community S .MPlanning for thlistmas Programs PRESBYVERIA4I CHURCH Chi ,mas fly. i-n.i -1 R-- S J. 6llen, Pa tor ni.--toly' c'-,, iniuni in r I Fi da,'. i- .,-'ber 32. ,$ 00 im. Family_ ChrI-%rnas -, i h''" .| -Christmas party ..r ,Bibfe ,Club." '..mrniuii:' i'There will b-e .l Sun- Final practice for C('rliriEasscrvlce ,ay sch.'".i on Chiristn Lj,'. Sun- Sunday, Decemb-r -''. 1, '"I.a m 'd'ay s. I'::ic.' and th,- u u.li 11 a .n- Christmas prdgraii. Tit w; il' sbrvi,.'-k ilj be !heI.l 1'' n1 . combine Sunday scli'".i a .an ri.. 0. '" w3e...auje tbe *.:. 1.3 Cl'rir .tias" ing worship service real. ,.neans h l-, I'rrliat Mass. 'or Christmas Evenin.. 7 .11 p. i m rth-' '.L,'-r.an. :' t a h-e trirth of Our .Candlelight service, "The Light of Lord by the c(elebrari.)n of rii. V Life." Lord's Supper, Clihri'ei. will be- The Christmas program follows: observed in St. Janie=-' Church-with Prelude: Christmas music. the traditional Cni i-tri,3- Eve mid- Doxology Invocation. night service beginning at 11 p 'n. Lord's Prayer. All who wish to ,-lerr't-' C'hr:t. Hymn, "While Shepherds Watch mas with prayer and son- .r- :: e-I Their Flocks By Night." come at this service. "Welcome," by Wilkie Gilbert. The order of service is' "A Christmas Tree." Exercise by Processional Hymn, '0 Co',me. I 11 primary children, Diane Gilbert, All Ye Faithful!" Mickey Rowan, Charlotte Walker, Epistle: Titus 2:11. Evelyn Allen, Ronnie Adams, Na- Gradual Hymn, "0 Little T.. .: ,I dine Rhames, Linda Ann Smith, Bethlehem." I June Faircloth, Tommy Mitchell, Gospel: St. Luke 2:1. Edward Smith and Louise Warner, Sermon Hymn, "The Snow Lay o and an intermediate girl, Dimple On the Ground." Johnson. Offertory by Choir, "Here Be- Song by beginners and primary twixt Ass and Oxen Mild." department, "Sleep, Little Jesus, Communion Hymn, "Silent Night, Sleep." Holy Night." Recitation, "What Makes Christ- Thanksgiving Hymn, "Joy To the mas?", by Barbara Mitchell, Doro- World." they Allen and Eulene Johnson. Recessional Hymn, "Hark, the 0 Exercise, "Follow the Star," by -Herald Angels Sing." Billy Milton Johnson, Larry Staf- You are cordially invited to wor- s ford, Bobby King, Dorothy New- ship with us on Christmas Eve. - some and the junior class.. ---- Recitation, "Christmas Praise," BAY VIEW METHODIST CHURCH by Erlene Whittington, Billy Den- Highland View ton, Laura Jean Whitfield, Eleanor Rev. L. W. Tubb, Pastor ( Faircloth and George Allen. The White jChristmas program Song, "Christmas Lullaby," by will be presented this evening (De- the Sunday school. cember 23) at 7:30. Recitation, "Christmas Lessons," The program will open with con- by Inez King, Dorothy Whittington, gregational singing of Christmas Betty Denton and Louise Rushing. carols, followed by a scene of the 9 Hymn, "Hark, the Herald Angels Nativity presented by members of Sing." the Sunday school. The visit of the Scripture reading, Luke 2:8-20, Shepherds and Wise Men will be by Bob Smith. seen; the Angel appearing to the Duet, by Esther Ruth Allen and Shepherds; the Wise Men before Timothy Elder. Herod and the Star guiding the f Announcements. Offering. Wise Men will be presented under i Christmas message by the pastor. a display of colored lights. 6 l Hymn, "0 Come, All Ye Faithful.' At the close of the program, Santa i Benediction, followed by distribu- Claus will make a visit to bring v tion of candy by the teachers. gifts and to distribute the gifts F which will be heaped around the e ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH Christmas tree. Rev. Lee Graham, Pastor This is a great occasion in the i Christmas,Eve (Saturday) The life of the adults as well as the c traditional Christmas Eve midnight children of the community. A cor- s service and Festival Eucharist at dial invitation is extended to all to 11 p. m. join in this service. Gulf County People Have Buying Power of $587 Per Person Much Interesting Data Found In Statistics Compiled By State C. of C. A wealth of information regard- ing the economy of Gulf county is contained in a statistical report re- ceived by The Star from the Flor- ida State Chamber of Commerce. The survey, which covers all 67 counties: of the state, is part of a statistical abstract which supple- ments with latest figures data pub- lished earlier by the chamber. Items in the survey are number of families, retail sales, effective buying income, bank resources, as- sessed value of property, number of farms, forest products, commercial fish catch, employment, school en- rollment, motor vehicles licensed, and gasoline used. The survey shows Gulf county's buying power amounts to $3,815,000 yearly, or an average of $587 for every man, woman and child. This compares favorably with the rest of the state, placing Gulf county in 20th place. Of course it doesn't rate in a class with the more densely populated counties and rich farm- ing counties-Volusia, for instance, which tops the state with $1,312; Sarasota with $1,124, or Duval with $1,219. But we are far better off than the people of Holmes county who are at the bottom of the pile with a purchasing power of $263 per person, Okaloosa with $381, and Union with $383. Figures are for 1948, and the sur- (Continued on Page 3) Two Streets Being Resurfaced Work was started this week on the resurfacing of 4th and 8th Streets, the work being done by the Faulk & Coleman Construction Company. If we remember rightly, these two streets were surfaced in 1938. I a c b la b n F a B d B 7 ti p te B R i] TI th JOE. FLORIDA, FRIDAY. DECEMBER 23, 1949 Truck-Train Crash Santa Ci Last Friday Results In Death of Two Harden Dairy Truck Rams Moving A. N. Train At Highway Crossing StIane.' Fran, i-. P ',r.-. :, 27. %.va iistop'utly kill a i Vld _i rley -as, he '15,. uffereij kijure. w iia.. iij-,ed HI. death Satuida4 when ihe i, ii '.f the Harden Darty in wiu..ii ihe, were riding ramriled into tli- siil of- an Apalai.bicota No.rtlern Rail- road freight train, kt 5 a. m Friday a1 ti'e hiehway-rall crossing on the \\ewabiti.hka hi-laway at. tii east- -err, .ity.limits. Bd6h were from We- w h[t,[i -:tk ,. Petr'sk- being the .--n- n law .4f E C Ha den. .- . Ti ne tuc ;k ..as iorpieLelyj denm..I- i:h!-ed 3[ ,] tlh- t'.,r..: ,:'( the i L... t .r hl-.] in ti. ;idi .'1 rli ,- box .:a'r, I i..4 inr i ir tih i .:.( ani emptied practically the whole load )f milk into the car. Petroski was (Continued on page 12) Ninth Grade Marks Up Highest Attendahce Attendance reports for the month of November have been announced by Principal Harold Bell, which show that the ninth grade of the Port St. Joe school came up with the highest percentage of atten- dance during themonth. A- high nark of 98% attendance was re- corded by the freshmen under the home room sponsorship of Miss Catherine Nix. Percentages of other grades were: Seventh, 95%; eighth, 95%; tenth, 56%; eleventh, 94%, and twelfth 96%. Seeks Warning Lights At Railroad Crossing George Tapper has contacted of- icials of the state road department n the interest of securing warning ights for the A. N. railroad cross- ng at the east city limits which was the site of the accident last Friday which resulted in the death of two men. According to Tapper, this cross- ng is used daily by a large number if motorists, and a warning signal should be erected in the interest of public safety. Railroad Hearing Is Postponed To Jan. 18 Notice is carried in this issue of The Star that the hearing on the application of the Apalachicola Northern Railroad Company to dis- ontinue operation of the "Doodle- bug," which was to have been held ast Tuesday in Apalachicola, has een postponed to 10 a. m., Wed- .esday, January 18, 1950, in the franklinn county court house at Ap- lachicola. -------- BABY DIES AT HOSPITAL; SERVICES YESTERDAY Mavis Burnham, 3-year-old grand- aughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Burnham of Wewahitchka, died at o'clock Wednesday morning at the Port St. Joe Municipal Hos- ital. Funeral services were held yes- erday afternoon at 2:30 from the Burnham home in Wewahitchka, Rev. G. T. Hinton officiating, and interment was in Jehu Cemetery. 'he Comforter Funeral Home of his city was in charge. Prepararti..s, the we ?ioqning, Port St J.. 011 Garden Club and having worked u presented at 5:: at the communi which has been cant lot on Reid the Florida Pow fices. Mayor Jake Be ter of ceremony will be under the master Charles "TRADE AT HOME" SPEND YOUR MONEY WITH LOCAL MERCHANTS AND GET ANOTHER SHOT AT IT NUMBER 13 ius To Be On Hand for Community Christmas Program -, a are -complete for Rev L. .1 KeelI will deliver the , Santua Clau; in addre-. "Bnaeth toe Srar," after is annual vi. the whih he- prograit will h closed is aua vi with tl .benedicti by Rev. Loyd d'rue Rotary Club w. Trb p a rirogramn to be T uging of Chri;tmara carols I45 p Ln t.m.O:rrow wilUW ajfeatre ofn the program, tv Christmas tree includrna "0 ,nipe All Ye Faith- ere, :ted on the va- fut." rk! The Herald Angels d Avenue opposite Sing.";"': Little Town of Bethle- 'er Corporation of- h-m," "Jingle Bells" and others. Santa Claus will make his ap- -lin will act as mas- pearance after the program, es- es, and the music corted by members of the Rotary a direction of Band- Club, aind will pass out gifts, fruit Center. and candy to the youngsters, with The program will open with the the smaller tots meeting the old invocation by Rev. S. J. Allen, fol- gentleman first. lowed with the scripture reading by Everybody is invited to be pres- Rev. Lee Graham. ent for this program tomorrow af- The high school glee club will ternoon, and all kiddies of the com- sing "Silent Night, Holy Night," munity can be assured of receiving with Jimmy D. Ramsey as soloist, gifts from the hands of St. Nick. State's Court Laws Streamlined To Cut Cost of Civil Cases Eliminates Some Steps That Have Caused Delay In Disposition of Cases This is a story out of Tallahas- see about something that vitally affects the public, although it has to do specifically with the working tools used by lawyers such as Cecil Costin Jr., and Mickey Stone, and courts. It's about the new rules of pro- cedure in trial of civil cases and re- duced costs from start to finish. At a time when virtually all other costs are going up, the cost of action in the courts is coming down. The Florida State Bar Associa- tion, with its nearly 3000 lawyer members, and the state supreme court, have approved new rules of procedure that will eliminate some of the steps that have caused delay in final disposition of cases. This means reduced costs to the litigants and it means quicker disposition of cases. For several years the bar as- sociation has worked toward revis- ing the rules. For one thing, the old-time "rule day" is abandoned. It provided that on the first Monday in each month pleadings in cases should be filed. This meant that a case filed a day or two after the first Monday had to wait almost a month before there would be any appearance by St. Joe High's Cage Season Opens Jan. 10 Carrabelle Boys' and Girl's Teams To Meet Sharks Here January 10 Coach Marion Craig this week released the high school basketball schedule for the current season, which shows the Sharks have ten games already lined up and three open dates to be filled, which gives them a thirteen-game card for the season. Games between both the boys' and girls' teams will be played on all dates. As the schedule now stands, four home games will be played on Tuesday nights and one on Friday night. The schedule follows: Jan. 10-Carrabelle, here. Jan. 13-Open. Jan. 17-Apalachicola, here. Jan. 21-Wewahitchka, there. Jan. 24-Chipley, here. Jan. 27-Carrabelle, there. Jan. 31-Wewahitchka, here. Feb. 3-Bonifay, there. Feb. 7-Chipley, there. Feb. 10-Open. Feb. 14-Apalachicola, there. Feb. 16, 17, 18-Northwest Flor ida Conference tourney. Feb. 21-Open. Feb. 24-Bonifay, here. March 2, 3, 4-District tourney, the other side, and another thirty days before any other defense plead- ings were required. Now, responses must be filed within twenty days (Continued on page 9) Frr I -- I -I I I *AGE TWO THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1949 JUDY POITEVANT OBSERVES BIRTHDAY WITH PARTY Judy Poitevant, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. 0. Poitevant, celebrated her seventh birthday Thursday of last week with a party at her home on Woodward Avenue. The living and dining rooms were decorated in gay Yuletide colors, and the Christmas tree was a point of interest with the gaily-wrapped gifts underneath. A lace-covered table held the beautiful birthday cake with its seven candles, which Judy blew out while the guests sang "Happy Birthday." Bithday cake and ice cream were served, and party hats and balloons were given as favors. Mrs. Poite- vant was assisted in entertaining and serving by Mrs. James Horton, Mrs. Bert Hall, Mrs. Gene McCor- mick, Mrs. W. C. Byrd and Mrs. Austin Huggins. Celebrating with Judy were San- dra Mercer, Linda Burge, Harvey Gibson, Betty Jean Mercer, Linda LeHardy, Pats'y Daniels, Ada Nor- ris, -Johnny Lindsay, Jennie Norris, Margie Hall, Roddy Huggins, Gail Weeks, Norman Hall, Anne Mosely, Dorothy Ann Core, Madaline Gill, Marvin Core, Gail Gill, Patricia Mc- Cormick, David Rich, Joyce Winn, Kathy Birath, David McCormick, Donnie Birath, Buddy Byrd, Pat Wilson, Dewayne Burch, Linda Wil- son, Jackie Sheffield, Andr.ea Mar- tin, Linda Wilson, Elaine Mussle- white, Anna Jordon, Susan Gain- ous, Freda Trammel and Mickey Bowen. Unable to be present, but send- ing gifts, were David Musslewhite, Tonmmy and Gerald Huggins,Linda Cox, Dianne LeHardy, Jenny'Smith and Heather Venart. To Spend Xmas In Mobile Mr. and Mrs. Rush Chism and children expect to leave today for Mobile, Ala., where they will spend Christmas with Mrs. Chism's par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Hughes. Spending Holidays Here N. A. Simmons of Tampa arrived Wednesday to spend the holidays here with his daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Asa Montgomery. EPISCOPALIAN CHILDREN PRESENT CHRISTMAS GIFT Like the Wise Men of old who presented their gifts at the manger in Bethlehem, the young people of St. James' Sunday school presented their advent offering at the annual Christmas pageant last Sunday af- ternoon at 5 o'clock in the Episco- pal Church. As the reader told the Christmas Story-the Annunciation to the Vir- gin Mary, the Nativity in Bethle- hem, the visit of the Shepherds and the coming of the three Wise Men -and as the choir of children's voices told the story with familiar carols and hymns, the young people re-enacted the drama with costumes and special lighting in the dark- ened church. After the coming of the Wise Men, the young people's Christmas gift was placed at the foot of the manger 'by Jimmy Fuller and Alex Gaillard. For the past month the children have been working and saving money which they put in mite boxes to be offered to the Lord at His Birthday. The offering will be included in the offering of every Sunday school in the diocese and will be used to help a congre- gation of underprivileged people near Jacksonville. Following the pageant, the Sun- day school members met in the par- ish house beneath a huge Christ- mas tree. While they were singing "Jingle Bells," in walked Santa Claus, to the delight of all. Gifts were distributed to each child pres- ent, and Christmas cookies and punch were served to children and parents. BUSINESS CIRCLE MEETS The Business Women's Circle of the Baptist W. M. U. met Monday night at the home of Mrs. Lillian McNair for its regular meeting. The topic for discussion was "Christ the Answer for the Whole Worlld." Taking part on the program were Miss Alma Baggett, Mrs. Avaryee Martin, Mrs. McNair, Mrs. Wayne Hendrix, and Mrs. Harold Bell. The meeting was closed with prayer by Mrs. W. L. Smith. Social Activities Personals Clubs Churches MYR'-ICE 0. SMITH, Editor PHONE 51 Mrs. Cason, Mrs. Louise tess served cookies and present. Mrs. L. J. Keels and Vandenburg. The hos- a salad course with hot chocolate to those JOINT INSTALLATION The Order of Eastern Star and the Masons will hold a joint instal- lation of officers on December 30 at the Masonic hall. FOR UNUSUAL GIFTS of charm and distinction, shop Carver's Gift Mart. 11-18tf ?tiniisi!;a?i)^'iyia BAPTIST CIRCLES IN MEETINGS MONDAY Circle pne of the Baptist W. M. U. met Monday with Mrs. C. G. Cos- tin, with Mrs. C. A. McClellan in charge of the program. Scripture readings were given by Mrs. J. F. Daniell, Mrs. G. W. Padgett and Mrs. Wesley Ramsey, followed by an interesting talk by Mrs. C. M. Palmer on "I Wanted An Orchid." Mrs. L. E. Voss led in prayer. Mrs. J. D. Davis presided over a short business session, after which the meeting was dismissed with prayer by Mrs. Palmer. The hostess, as- sisted by her daughter, Sara Jo, served delicious refreshments to the 11 members, who admired the beautiful Christmas decorations and tree before leaving. Circle Two met Monday after- noon with Mrs. J. 0. Baggett in her home on Seventh Street. Christmas decorations prevailed throughout the living and dining rooms where the guests were entertained. Mrs. S. J. Taylor, program chairman, gave the devotional, followed with prayer by Mrs. Baggett. The regu- lar order of business was conducted and the meeting closed with prayer by Mrs. Tom Parker. At this time the exchanging of love gifts and a sock shower for the Baptist chil- dren's home was enjoyed. The hos- tess served a congealed Christmas tree salad with dainty cakes and coffee to the nine members present. The January meeting of this circle will be with Mrs. Tom Parker. Circle Three met Monday with Mrs. E. R. DuBose in her home on Eighth Street. The living room, where the guests were entertained, was beautiful with various Christ- mas decorations. Mrs. DuBose gave the devotional, which was followed with a Christmas poem by Mrs. E. H. Vanlandingham. The meeting was closed with prayer by Mrs. E. C. Cason, after which gifts were ex- changed and a sock shower held for the Baptist children's home by the nine members and- three visitors, 0. E. S. TO INITIATE Worthy Matron Wilma Cooper announces there will be an initia- tion at the regular meeting of the Order of Eastern Star next Tues- day night. She especially asks all officers and assistant officers to be present at that time to finish up the year's work. Visiting Stars are invited. (Additional Society on page 11) HELLO, WORLD! Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Gilbert of St. Joe are the proud parents of a daughter, born Friday, December 16. The young lady has been named Gilda Lee. How about our cigar Fonzo? Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Chandler of this city announce the birth of a daughter, Diane, on Friday, Decem- ber 16. (All births occurred at the Port St. Joe Municipal Hospital) Spending Holidays With Parents Jack Ricketson arrived Saturday from Savannah, Ga., to spend the Yuletide with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Ricketson. rr It I -- Home From U. of F. for Holidays Benny Elder and Tom Owens Jr., Dr.* Charles Recherter students at the University of Flor- OPTOMETRIST ida, Gainesville, are home to spend EYES EXAMINED the holidays with their parents. GLASSES FITTED CARD OF THANKS - We wish to express our thanks RITZ THEATRE BUILDING and appreciation to our many FIRST FLOOR friends for their kindnesses, cards, HOURS:. B TO PHONE 560 flowers and letters received during Mrs. Schneider's recent illness. May PANAMA CITY, FLA. God's richest blessings abide with Closed Wednesday Afternoons you all. Closed Wednesday Afternon Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Schneider. .*** .g.* *** ***O** **tegg * f"Port Theatre . A Martin Theatre Port St. Joe, Fla. 4 * THEATRE OPENS SATURDAY SUNDAYS AT 1:00 P. M. S CONTINUOUS PERFORMANCE DAILY AT 2:45 P. M. "Dedicated To Community Service" Today! One Day Only! MONDAY and TUESDAY 'James P : ." i)MUND GWEJN a. DONALD CRISP Virginia Mayo 7 rAoN.,.'. 0*o --- Plus --- LATEST NEWS EVENTS and 'The Stork Takes a Holiday' SATURDAY --- Plus --- LATEST NEWS EVENTS and "VIDEO HOUNDS" .WEDNESDAY ONLY WEDNESDAY ONLY :9 May the stars in the heavens shine as never before on your Christmas happiness this year. FAN'S FLOWERS TO Y AND YOUR FAMILY. gp~,~ R6L~-~L1 IOU WHOLE .. OUR WISHES. / SQuality Grocery We wish you well th is season. "RHYTHM HITS ICE" -- with -- ELLEN DREW and RICHARD DENNING --- Plus --- Chapter 8 of Serial 'Batman and Robin' and "Bedtime for Sniffles" MERRY XMAS Arthur Penny SINGLETON *LAKE --- Plus --- "LITTLE GOLDFISH" and "HEART TO HEART" --- Plus --- Chapter 7 of Serial 'GHOST OF ZORRO' and "INCH BY INCH" THURSDAY nd* *FRIDAY THURSDAY and FRIDAY GLENN FORD JANET LEIGH --- Also --- LATEST NEWS EVENTS and "Mickey and the Seal" #0* 04&W*,*,,.*, e* g * You will always find the Port Theatre comfortable in hot or cool weather. *T4S~-~- g-g, se..... .... w w. ss GIVES FAST "RELIEF 'when COLD u IrKvaC croIaiF BUCK ALEXANDER & Market INSURANCE AGENCY 1..666 THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY,,FLORIDA FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1949 PAGE TWO PAGE THREE nIAV...I DECEMER.2. 1 Spend Sunday in Blountstown Spend Week-end In Floridatown GULF COUNTY PEOPLE Mr. and Mrs. Charles Parker vis- Mr. and Mrs. Pat Bray and chil- ited in Blountstown Sunday with end with relatives in Floridatown. (Continued from page 1) the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. dren, Sara and Bo, spent the week- vey shows that in that year the peo- G. U. Parker. ---- ---- ple of Gulf county spent $735,000 Advertising Doesn't Cost t PAYS It pays to advertise try it for food, $305,000 for general mer- chandise, $136,000 at the drug stores, and $359,000 for furniture, household goods and radios, all of 7 which took $3,072,000 of the income $ANTAS $NSHOP of $3,815,000. Gulf county's two banks had re- sources of $3,382,000, and assessed S A l value of property in the county came to $8,208,280. W With a land area of 356,480 acres, only one-tenth, or 35,328 acres, is in "'"- B farms. Value of these farms is put S' -, at $556,415 and farm machinery is S-- --- valued at $25,266. -/ "- 1 \ A total of 23,540,000 board feet of *lumber were produced, 9,951 cords ^ ^ of pulpwood were cut, and 172 gum naval stores units were produced. S.f Commercial fishermen brought in S~ 1,416,200 pounds of food fish, 10,000 pounds of shrimp and crabs, and 6000 gallons of oysters. An average of 1,5&3 people were employed monthly in the county SI ffand drew down wages *to the S/ amount of $4,114,717 in the twelve- month period. Total number of children in the county's schools was 1,654. Some folks like a Valentine, A total of 1,810 motor vehicle li- Some folks like a Valentine, gcenses were sold, 1,132 being for Others like the scent of pine; passenger cars, and 595 for trucks Folks like us just have a line. and commercial vehicles, and these Folks like us ust have ainemotor vehicles consumed a total of All agree it's plain to see 1,140,225 gallons of gasoline, of That Christmas Cheer from which Jimmy Greer claims he sold 999,999 gallons. LeHARDY'S1 BAR FOR UNUSUAL GIFTS of charm Sfine! and distinction, shop Carver's is mighty fine! Gift Mart. 11-l8tf It pays to advertise-try it! iOI EY SAV1 SPECIALS! ALIGN TOE-IN AN on any make of Car or Truck ------- BALANCE WHEELS WHEEL BALANCER (plus weights) D CHECK CAMBER WITH ELECTRONIC $1.00 ,wheel SET CASTER AND CAMBER of car with latest Weaver Front End Equipment --- on any make $S4.50 Seat Covers-Plastic or Fibre All the latest patterns cars. We make them and they fit right --- for all makes of 322.50 up RELINE BRAKES, CHECK ALL WHEEL CYLINDERS, CHECK MASTER CYLINDER and add Fluid, if needed, on Dodge, Plymouth, Ford and Chev- 95 rolet Passenger Cars ..-..- - INSTALL GENERATOR BRUSHES on any make or car or truck. (L Ag. Brushes furnished W3 U OVERHAUL STARTER, TEST and INSTALL STARTER BRUSHES. $3 AA Brushes furnished SUO0 DOOR GLASSES OR WINDSHIELDS CUT AND INSTALLED FOR ANY MAKE OF CAR OR TRUCK HEAD LININGS FOR ALL MAKES OF CARS MADE AND INSTALLED Door panels covered with any color Leatherette. Let us give you a price on any of your upholstery needs. WE WILL PAINT YOUR CAR ANY COLOR $25.00 up LET US GIVE YOU AN ESTIMATE! THE ABOVE ARE JUST A FEW OF OUR BARGAIN PRICES. We are equipped to handle any job, large or small. First class mechanics to serve you, and last, but not least, OUR WORKMANSHIP AND PARTS ARE GUARANTEED! SEE US-WE WILL SAVE YOU MONEY McGowin Motor Company YOUR DODGE AND PLYMOUTH DEALER TELEPHONE 129 ----o---- PORT ST. JOE, FLA. Join the Crowds Shopping Boyles for Christmas Cheer Biggest Values Ever Breaking All Records! Here's A Winning Last-Minute Tip To Men! The Tattler Published Weekly By BOYLES DEPARTMENT STORE Port at. Joe, Florida 6s Featuring "TIMp From Acres O ur Counter To Wise Shoppwer" Vol. IV Friday, December 23, 1949 No. 20 WA: DEAR SHOPPERS: A million thanks from all of us to each of you. May this Christmas be the best you've ever known. R. GLENN BOYLES ERLMA M. BOYLES and ASSOCIATES -- THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLM#IDA FRID3AY, DECEMBER 23, 1949 R FLRID THE STAR Published Every Friday At 306 Williams Avenue, Port St. Joe, Florida, by The Star Publishing Company W. S. SIrr 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, 1987, at the Postoffice, Port St. Joe, Fla., under Act of March 3, 1879. SUpSCRIPTION INVARIABLY PAYABLE IN ADVANCE ONE YEAR $2.00 Six MONTHS $1.00 THREE MONTHS $127.15 -.-{ TELEPHONE 51 *.- TO ADVERTISERS-In case of err,0r or omissions in adver- tisements, the publishers do not f6ld themselves liable for damages further than amount received, for such advertisement. The spoken wbrd 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 THE MOST DANGEROUS TREE What is the most dangeroustree in the world? According to the national board of fire under- writers, it's that symbol of Yuletide cheer and good will-the Christmas tree. And the long and tragic record of deaths, injuries and maimings- many to children- caused by holiday fires fully bears out that statement. This certainly doesn't mean that you should not have a Christmas tree. You should. But it does mean that certain elementary precautions should be followed, and kept in mind. It is recommended that you buy a small tree- it is less hazardous. It should be placed well away from radiators, heaters and the fireplace. Use only electric light sets which carry the seal of approval of the underwriters' laboratories-it guarantees that the sets meet the proper safety standards. Don't use paper, cotton or other flammable materials for decoration. If extension cords are necessary, be sure they're in good condition- frayed wiring is a potent cause of electrical fires. Nyver leave the tree flights burning when the house is' unoccupied. Dispose of gift wrappings promptly-they're a real menace inside the house. Be especially careful with matches and smoking materials. And, finally, get rid of your tree as soon as the needles begin to fall. That means it's dry and ready to burst into flames at the least provocation. Christmas is Sunday-let's hope it wil be joyous in Port St. Joe-as well as safe. NO QUESTION INVOLVED HERE Due to the Christmas rush, we haven't much time for jousting with Editor Hanlon of the Gulf County Breeze. In his come-back editorial last week he has this to say: "Editor Smith seems to want to unsheath his sword on some matter which lays within the Breeze editor's scope of understanding-we hate to keep referring to the three trustees who don't own newspapers for their own use in defense- therefore we challenge Editor Smith to a public debate (via his newspaper) on a mooted ques- tion, 'Shall the Wewahitchka Fish Hatchery be put in full operation, or not?' We'll take either side-for or against, Editor Smith has the choice. - We concede this to Editor Smith-people should go out and vote, not just to stay at home and surmise that because their trustees suit THEM that it is NOT necessary to vote. Brother Smith is absolutely right there." We are aware of the fact that our trustees do not own newspapers, but any time they wanted to get into our private battle the columns of The SUCH IS LIFE IN MOSCOW The editor of The Star has just finished read- ing in the Saturday Evening Post (of which we have been an avid reader'for the past 40 years or more) a series of revealing articles by Lieu- tenant General Walter Bedell Smith dealing with his experiences when he was U. S. ambassador to Russia. One of them concerns "Houseekeping Headaches In a Police St e," and it provides an authoritative and amusing commentary on living conditions in that nation. When General Smaith first arrived, the Soviet government was running a food store for diplo- mats only, which offered a fairly adequate sup- ply of rationed goods at reasonable prices. Sub- sequently, rationing was abandoned and this store was closed, so the embassy had to buy either from the government-operated commer- cial stores, or in the open market where peas- ants were allowed to sell for whatever they could get any excess products they had after meeting their state quota. The state stores were the cheapest, but even so, the prices charged were shocking by American standards. Here are a few from a long list cited 'by General Smith, on the basis of the price per kilo, which equals 2.2 pounds: Butter, $8.50 and up; poultry, as much as $6.25; ham, over $8.00; apples, $2.25; prunes, $4.12; macaroni, $1.87. On top of such prices, many items which are com- monplace to us were in very short supply. - General Smith found that the embassy could save money by operating a' commissary which bought goods in America, even though transpor- tation and insurance charges were very high and there was much loss through pilferage. However, the fRussians soon cracked down on this scheme and forced the Americans to buy food locally. In the matter of other commodities, General Smith quotes from a guide made up for future appointees to the Moscow post. It reads: "Two general ideas should govern what is brought to the Soviet Union. (1) NOTHING is obtainable there, and (2) it is cold, both indoors and out, a good deal of the year." This same report lists dozens of articles which are unobtainable in Moscow, including radios and other electrical equipment, fountain pens, lighter fluid, shoeshine kits, mothballs, needles, matches, first-aid kits, dark glasses, ash trays,':watch straps, bulbs and seeds, clothes hangers, etc. As the general puts it, "Americans with their corner drugstores, super- markets and five-and-ten stores can hardly im- agine the life of foreigners in Moscow." The point is, of course, that Russian corisumer industry is unbelievably small for a country of its size, population and natural resources. The masses of the Russian people live on a subsis- tence level that would be intolerable to us. It won't be long now until we'll be writing it "1950"-unless we forget. At this season of the year most girls would rather be mistletoed than pigeon-toed. with the Masonic order conducting TEN YEARS AGO graveside services. SEA AWork To Start On Pipeline From the Files of The Star Again Port St. Joe makes the na- tion's headlines with announcement -- from Chicago, via Associated Press, Death Claims C. A. LeHardy that construction on the southeast's Charles A. LeHardy, druggist of first gasoline pipeline by the South- this city, died Tuesday in an Al- eastern Pipeline Corporation, will bany, Ga., hospital of pneumonia, begin the latter part of January. Funeral services were held Wed- Estimated cost of the line is $5,000,- nesday at 3 p. m. from the Metho- 000. It seems logical that the oil dist Church, with Rev. D. E. Mari- companies using the line will ship etta and Rev. Frank Dearing offi- other petroleum products to Port citing. The body was interred in St. Joe and distribute them via Magnolia Cemetery, Apalachicola, truck to the same territory served' by the gesaline pipeline. Unemployment Payments In Gulf County Show Drop Payments to unemployed work- ers insured under Florida's unem- ployment compensation law de- clined in November for the second successive month to $887,353, a drop of $627,678 from the 1949 peak of $1,515,431 paid in September. In Gulf county during September 50 recipients received $1,293, while in November 12 drew down only ~~'I ceived by claimants in November was $13.61, which was substantially the same as the average for last year. Expected for Holidays Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Brazeal of Bellevue, Texas, are expected to ar- rive today to spend the holidays here with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Traweek. Advertising doesn't cost-it pays! Advertising doesn't cost--it pays! S ~ r-7' - (i( ~ A vety ladt~a ~it~ a wit4aiA u -ain 0ufAt to 4tinpy eouf, L ut we Wanlt to th lily 6y9i~n cvIi"~ea wonI(eru/ A3/1may. I ...~'---. F:'. M. G. LEWIS & SONS GARAGE MONUMENT AVENUE PORT ST. JOE. F 'LA. MONEY FOR NEXT YULETIDE SEASON Join Our Christmas Club Now |ARE YOU WONDERING WHERE THE MONEY IS COMING FROM FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS EXPENSES? A number of people know the answer to that ques- tion because they anticipated their needs and joined our Christmas Club last December. If you had joined last year and made regular pay- i 'ments, your check from us this December would be a big help with those Christmas bills .... Why not be one of the wise ones this year and become a member? Weekly payments range from 25c to $5.00 and pay from $12.50 to $250.00 Club for 1950 is now being formed, and you will Sbe doing yourself a favor by joining. FLORIDA BANK AT PORT ST. JOE MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION Star were open to them free of charge-and we $363. had hoped they would join.in, just for the fun. Payments for the first 11 months of the current calendar year aggre- Now as to your debate, Brother Hanlon, we gated $10,438,178. During the corre- can't see any point to it, since there is absolutely spending months in 1948, payments no question in our mind, nor in the minds of the totaled $6,332,172 over the state. disciples of Izaak Walton in Gulf county, as to Average weekly number of un- whether or 'not the fish hatchery should be put employed workers in the state re- ceiving payments has declined from in full operation. It would be much more logical 29,830 the first week in September to debate on some subject such as "Should Our to 17,595 the first week in Decem- Kids Be Allowed To Play With Atom Bombs?" ber. . Thanks for conceding that qualified voters The average weekly benefit re- should get out and vote regardless. . 1LI~~PLSDETRE~DE~D~~f~l~.'~n~hE~h~9h~~R rHE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA FRIDARY, DE-i:F.M'ER 23,'1"9 PAGE FOUR --- i A IVE -- "Oii '. -rj May peatc.- and happiness : be yours. SMerry Christmas COSTIN'S DEPARTMENT STORE PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA $ WihftW11.1 Brooks Hardware & Sporting Goods Port St. Joe, Florida >*eeeeeeeeeeeee Spending Holidays In Mississippi Mrs. G. S. Croxton left Saturday for Fayette, Miss., to spend the hol- idays with her daughter and fam- ily, Mrs. Randolph Noble. Standard Cord of Wood The standard cord of wood is a stack of 4-foot logs, or split wood, 4 feet high and 8 feet long. It oc- cupies 128 cubic.feet and contains 95 cubic feet of solid wood. Alay wit tdngs of greai joy & yours in /uIl this Christmas BARRIER- WIMBERLY PONTIAC COMPANY PORT ST. JOE FLORIDA /lat's#- 44th ~a wea~f~th this~ O l li/t m MAY ALL .The candles arc bum.- iglowi Icr 1949. bul Olbe bright and cbeedul Sdawo ofa New Year is THE SEASON'S BEST BE YOURS THIS CHRISTMASTIME. ROCHE'S GULF INVESTMENT COMPANY PORT ST. JOE FLORIDA L ours fourth aking Chavers-Fowhand Furniture Co. PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA GULF HARDWARE & SUPPLY COMPANY PORT ST. JOE FLORIDA FOR TH OSE CHRISTMAS SPIRITS LEL A ST. JOE'S MOST COMPLETE AR STOCK 1~~8~88~98~'~~~9++I THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA PAGE FIVE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1949 PAGE SIX Visitors From Colorado Mr. and Mrs. Dayton R. Sulfridge and daughters, Peggy and Jean, of Denver, Colo., are visiting here with Mrs. Sulfridge's sisters and broth- ers and families, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ged- die, Mr. and Mrs. Roland Allen and Mrs. Allen Whealton. Every- body comes to Florida when cold weather hits the North and West. ----------- Off On Vacation In North City Clerk and Mrs. B. H. Dick- ens Jr., left Saturday on a two- weeks' vacation trip to Chicago, Ill., to visit with Mr. and Mrs. Le- roy Goforth. They went by way of Philadelphia and will return via '.Memphis, Tenn., expecting to be -home January 1. MINUTES OF COUNTY COMMISSION Wewahitchka, Florida. December 13. 1949 The Board of County Comnmissioners of .ulf County, Florida. met this date in reg- ular session with the following members present: Tobe Gay, chairman; Peter G. Strange, J S. Daniel, J. F. Miller and Basil clerk wer also present and acting. E. Kenney Jr. Attorney Costin, sheriff and The meeting came to order at 9 a. in. and .the following proceedings were had: Minutes of November 8th and 25th meet- ings were read, approved and adopted. The following resolution was received from the city commissioners of the City of Port St. Joe, Florida. Upon motion by Basil E Kenney Jr., and seoended by J. F. Miller and carried by a unanimous vote, said reso- .'lution was, accepted and the clerk was in- structed to pay to the city of Port St. Joe all sums of money that lias been paid into the account of the "St. Joe Fire Control District Fund." RESOLUTION No. 171 Whereas, on the 12th day of April, 1949,. the fire commissioners of St. Joseph Fire Control District adopted a resolution author- izing and requesting the board of county commissioners of Gulf county, Florida, to pay to the city of Port St. Joe all sums of money accruing to the "St. Joseph Fire Control District Fund" from the taxes levied and collected within said fire district, to be used only for the administration, maintenance, ex- pansion and operational purposes of the said St. Joseph Fire Control District; and, Whereas, in consideration of said sums of money to be paid over to the city of Port St Joe for said purpose, said city is re- quired to furnish said fire commissioners of said fire control district with a resolution agreeing to authorize and direct its fire de- partment to proceed immediately to areas outside the city limits of Port St. Joe within the fire control district to aid in suppres- sion and prevention of fires within said dis- trict; and, Whereas, it is the desire of tihe city com- missioners of the city of Port St. Joe that such an agreement be made with said fire commissioners of said fire control district, Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved By the City Commission of Port St. Joe, Florida: Section 1. That Port St. Joe, Florida, 'does hereby covenant and agree with the fire commissioners of St. Joseph Fire Con- trol District that the fire department of the city of Port St. Joe be, and it is hereby au- thorized and directed to proceed immediately to areas within the fire control district to aid in the suppression and prevention of fires within said district. Section 2. That a certified copy of this resolution be furnished to the fire commis- sioners of the St. Joseph Fire Control Dis- trict. Adopted at a regular meeting of the city commissi(ers of the City of Port St. Joe, Florida, held in the city hall at Port St. Joe, Florida on November 1st, 1949. Attest: J. C. BELEN, B. H DICKENS Jr., Mayor. City Auditor and Clerk. State of Florida, County of Gulf, City of Port St. Joe. I, B. H. Dickens Jr., the duly appointed, qualified and acting city auditor and clerk of the City of Port St. Joe, Florida, hereby certify that the foregoing is a true, correct and conformed copy of Resolution No. 171 adopted by the city commission of the City of Port St. Joe, Florida, in session assembl- ed on the 1st day of November A 1). 1949. (SEAL CITY OF B. H. DICKENS Jr., ]'ORT ST. .JOE) City Auditor and Clerk The farm agent presented his annual re- port for the year 1949 and monthly report for the month of November, 1949. The home demonstration agent and health department presented their monthly reports for the month of November. Said reports were or- dered filed in the office of the clerk of the circuit court as part of the county record:. The following telegram was read to the board, to-wit: "Dec. 11, 1949, Tallahassee, Fla Clerk Circuit Court, Wewahitchka, Florida: At a meeting here today of the board of directors of the County Commis- sioners Association and executive committee of the County Attorneys' Association and of- ficers of the state road department, it was determined advisable to call a meeting of the county commissioners, county attorneys and clerks of court of all the counties for the purpose of discussing a secondary road plan of Florida involving the seventh cent gas tax. Accordingly, the county commis- sioners. county attorneys and county clerks are invited and requested to attend a meet- ing of this body on Thursday, December 15, at the chambers of the house of representa- tives. state capitol. Tallaihassee,. at 9:30 a. ni. Signification of the members who will atendI from your county will be appreciated. Cordially, Harry M. i-;.i I l' Pres. Coun- ty Comm. Assn ; J. I "'...t.. Pres. Coun- ty Atty. Assn.; Alford A. McKeithen, Chair- -man, State Road Dept." Mr. C. E. Haill of the game and fresh wa- terfish commission of the state of Florida, came before the board in connection with the renovation of the Wewahitchka Fish Hatchery Mr. Hall asked the board 'to re- consider their previous decision of November Sth, whereby the board refused to loan their county tractor to tile game and fish eom- mission for the work on the fish hatchery. After discussion, the board agreed to loan the county tractor for this work, providing that the game and fish commission would get the state road department to agree to loan the county a motor grader for the .ame period that the game and fish commini.s' ,on would have the use of the county tractor. Nir. Hall will report to the chairman if such ;it agreement can be made. Mrs. Jim Bush Glass came before tihe board and asked the board to help her se- cure assistance from the state welfare board. After Mrs. Glass told the board of her hus- band's condition and all that she had done in trying to get assistance from the state welfare board, the board directed the citek to write to the District Director, District Welfare Board, Quincy, Florida, and state Mrs. Glass' case, and mail a copy to Mrs Janie Whitfield and to Mrs. Glass. The chairman instructed the clerk to pay THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA FRI D~~Y-1, ~ $1,505.00 to the Florida Board of Forestry, said amount being one-half the 1949-1950 fire control assessment for Gulf county. The clerk was instructed to place the name of Mrs. Pearl Redd on the mothers' pension roll at $3.00 beginning the month of December, 1949. Whereupon tthe following bills were pre- sented, examined, approved and ordered paid from the several county funds, to-wit: General Revenue Fund Tobe Gay .................... $ 47 50 Peter G. Strange ............. 55.34 F. M. Campbell ................ 23.75 I. F. Miller ................... 51.42 Cecil C. Costin Jr ............. 23.75 Wilma A. Revell ................147.20 Mrs. J. A. Glenn ............... 71.25 J. E. Lanier ................... 125 00 Mrs. C. G Rish ................. 71.25 J. E. Pridgeon ................ 15.00 Thomaas Meriwether ............ 10 00 J. E. Lanier ............ ........ 2.00 George Y. Cora ................ 13.71 W illiam Hare ............... 6.50 .1J. E. Whatley Typewriter Co. 21.00 Mrs. Allie Porter ............... 6.00 Mrs. Mamie Brewer ....... .. . 8.00 W T. Strange ................. 15 00 Lonnie Baxter ................ 11.00 Southwest Fla. State Sanatorium 42.50 J. S. Daniel ................ ... 52.80 Basil E. Kenney Jr ... ...... 50.00 (George Y. Core ................ 200.00 Samuel A. Patrick .............. 204.94 Edd. C. Pridgeon ......... .. ..200.00 20 % Tax Account ............. 40.30 County 'Officers' and Employes' Retirement System ........... .10.00 Byrd E. Parker ................. 75.50 1). H. Anderson ............... 22.00 B. F. Lanier .................. 2.00 Cecil ( Costin Jr. ............. 25.00 Connell Water Works .. ....... 18.00 The II & W B Drew Co .......... 48.88 The Star Publishing Co ......... 35.00 fMrs. D. E. Cumbie .. ........... 8.00 Mrs. Grace Iunlap .. . ... 10.00 Mrs. Eva McKulen .............. 15.00 .1. R Hunter . ............. 50.00 State TB Sanatorium ... ........ 38.75 'Revell's Grocery & Market ...... 9.43 Standard Oil Co . . .. 171.04 St. Joe Tel. & Tel. Co .......... 22.75 .4ET A Gulf Cottet Electric Co-op............35.23 Gulf Coast Electric Co-op ........ 33.23 P. F. McDaniel .. ......... 2.66 Bowen Supply Company ......... 56 76 Bishop Office Equipment Co. ..... 448.71 Municipal Hospital . . . 50.00 D. T. Bridges : . . . 21.00 Wewa Hardware Company ........ 16.93 Tihe George D. Barnard Company... 2 21 Edd. C. Pridgeon .............. 14.25 Commercial Office Equipment Co... 223.90 National Sheriffs' Association 12.50 Wilma A. Revell ................ 26 52 Fine and Forfeiture Fund Byrd E. Parker ............... $1330 47 F. M. Campbell ............... 176.25 County Officers' and Employes' Retirement System .......... 2.50 J. E Pridgeon ....... ...... 466.50 Cecil G. Costin Jr. ............. 176,25 George Y. Core .............. 45.75 Game & Fresh Water Fish Comm. 35.75 Road and Bridge Fund T D. W hitfield ................ $190.00 Alvie Kemp .................... 147.00 M. L. W hitfield ................ 105.00 R. R. Rowell ................. 110.00 Standard Oil Company .......... 159.28 Alvin McGlon Service Garage .... 116 80 Byron W. Hells Jr ............ 45.00 Cttunty Officers' and Employes' Retirement system ........... 10.0i Alton Hall ....... ........... 154.00 J.. A. Stevens .. : .. . . 90.00 R B. W hitfield .................. 20.00 Sinclair Station ............... 2.40 MeGowin Motor Coimpany ........ 45.00 Agriculture and Livestock Fund Cubi R. Laird .. . . $160.40 20S,% Tax Account ............. 14.60 Leona Taylor .................. 35.00 County Serivoe Officer Fund William H. Linton . . . .$96.25 Mothers' Pension Fund SMrs Minnie Paul .. .......... 3 00 Mrs. Ruby Atkins ............... 3.00 Mrs. Rosa Stevens ............. 3.00 Mrs. Alma Le Jones ..... ... 3.00 Mrs. Tom Parker ............... 10.00 Mrs. Mae P Creamer ........... 6.00 Mrs. Lula Beard ............... 3.00 Mrs. Eliza Williams ............ 3.00 Mrs. Izella Lister . . . 6.00 Mrs. Jessie Walsingham ......... 3 00 Mrs. Grace Dunlap .............. 3.00 Mirs. Minnie Patterson ........... 3.00 There being no further business to come Mrs. Omie Blackmon ............ 6.00 before the board at this time, it did then Mrs. Bessie Glass ............... 6 00 adjourn until the first Tuesday in January, County Co-op. Budget Fund 1950, the same being the third day of said Florida Board of Forestry ...... $5505.00 month, unless called in special session by Race Track Fund the chairman or vice-chairman. Mothers' Pension Fund .......... $121.00 Attest: TOBE GAY, Chairman. Health Unit Fund Florida State Board of Health ..$1500.00 GEORGE Y. CORE, Clerk. : FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS SPIRITSl * S-- see HO ST. JOE BAR . 4 PHONE 114 PORT ST. JOE, FLA. * 0*0 0 0 0*0 04100 *-0S4 @00*00* 0,*** V @eeeOOeeee o4e e o oto44g e4g, 4 g o g g gg Santa Says: WHY FIGHT CROWDS? FOR EASY SHOPPING Ty i ugi .ore A RMAY SMITH'S PHARMACY FOR HUNDREDS L SS -THAN ANY OTHER EIGHT CYLINDER CAR IN AMERICA Yes, the silent ne% 1111 horsepower V-S sou get in the '50 Ford is priced far belou all other EIGHTS-elen hundreds below most "'_ie_." Ford alone in its field o[Tcrs you S-chlinder pov.er-the \-S po%%er iound in Americai costliest cars. Or, if you prefer, an advanced 95 h.p. "Si'.' is available. '15- - -- - '111-its -~ s~5 '5, 1-,- 5. I ~ ~tt 4s~ I ui*. )~7A~ ~1~1~~~ 5 - r, . a axra co.% IT'S THE ONE FINE CAR IN THE LOW-PRICE FIELD it's the "Fashion Car" more beautiful than ever more comfortable than ever with new non-sag front seat springs with foam rubber seat cushion more head room with new headlining bows (more hip and shoulder room than any other low-priced car) Ford's famous "Mid Ship" Ride in a 13 way stronger "Lifeguard" Body Heavier sealing in 41 areas for added' quiet and protection 11 new colors . sparkling new fabrics push-button handles for new silent-secure door locks. IN THE 50-WAY NEW PHONE 37 PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA SEE... ERo ... AND FEEL THE DIFFERENCE...AT YOUR FORD DEALER'S ST. JOE MOOR COMPANY .......... I I I THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, dULF COUNTY, FLORIDA 7-! Oki b-*-~~;~y, i E-;~ P... A..... .. . Youth and old age will be served with a Merry Christmas this year T, H. A. DRAKE POSTMASTER M~flhDLI T Red Cro-s Appi oI To Nurses To Enroll In Nursing Service To Meet Local and National Nursing Needs Beyond the Line of Duty She pointed out that 75 disasters requiring nurses occurred in thirty- five states in the year ending June 30. In these disasters 1,621 nurses served a total of 10,737 days. Nurses are also needed, Mrs. Howell emphasized, in the expand- ing Red Cross national blood pro- gram, to be instructors in the or- ganization's home nursing and nurses' aide programs and to inter- pret the basic philosophy of the Red Cross to student and nur A renewed appeal for more of groups. the community's nurses to enroll In addition to active nurses with the Red Cross to meet local can give part of their spare tim and national nursing needs beyond Red Cross work, registered nu the line of duty was voiced yester- #t 8 $t **,Woo l day by Mrs. W. H. Howell, nursing * services chairman of the Gulf coun- * ty Red Cross chapter. 0 Mrs. Howell cited the summer's outbreaks of poliomyelitis through- out the country as evidence of the ; continuing need for nurses to com- bat epidemics and disaster "which * may strike Port St. Joe or any * other community at any time." * "Although the Red Cross re- "ruited more than 1000 nurses forD A Y year," Mrs. Howell said, "last re- T O D A Y ports indicated that nurses were " still needed." DAILWAAY orla IV IVIUiR I1 I I I I, I 1 THE FRIENDLY LINE SERVING THE GULF COAST OF FLORIDA SAFE COMFORTABLE COURTEOUS ECONOMICAL SPEND THE HOLIDAY SEASON WITH THE FOLKS AT HOME! THROUGH BUSSES -- NO CHANGE To Marianna, Tallahassee, Mobile WITH CONNECTIONS TO NORTH, EAST, SOUTH, WEST ATLANTA JACKSONVILLE MIAMI TAMPA NEW YORK, N. Y. One Way $ 7.10 5.40 11.20 6.95 19.95 Round Trip $12.80 9.75 20.20 12.55 35.95 (Plus 15% Federal Tax) KEEP YOUR CROWD TOGETHER ..... ..... CHARTER A TRAILWAYS BUS! TICKETS INFORMATION E. M. SPEAR BUS TERMINAL PHONE 12 PORT SAINT JOE, FLORIDA = : no longer active are also urged to Alan. Ordinarily we wouldn't enroll, said Mrs. Howell. Former go to this trouble in some circum- nurses who have either retired or stances, but newspaper records are become housewives can give added accepted in the courts of the land service to Gulf county as well as as proof positive.-and we don't keep informed on the latest nursing want Walter Alan to go around for information and skills through en- the rest of his life known as Albert rollment for service with the Red Alan when we can possibly pre- Cross. vent it. 'Tis Walter Not Albert Some names sound alike, and we want to correct a mistake in last week's Star. Seems we heard that it was Albert Alan, for the new son of the Walter Richardson's, whenit should have been WALTER Making Home In New Mexico Mr. and Mrs. Eafie Tolbert are making their home for the present in Hobbs, New Mexico, after spend- ing the summer in Port St. Joe. It pays to -advertise-try it! Santa Sez: "STOCK UP FOR CHRISTMAS AT Santa Sez: "STOCK UP FOR CHRISTMAS AT THESE LOW PRICES!" 2 DA Y SPECIALS! ND TOMORROW ONLY! ORANGES bag 29c Please Return Bag for Refill At Same Price LARGE WASHINGTON STATE SMALL WASHINGTON STATE APPLES lb. 11c APPLES 3 doz. 90c SATSUMAS doz. 10c BANANAS lb. 12c LARGE No. 1 IRIS LETTUCE, CELERY 1 1 POTATOES 10 Ibs. 36c and CARROTS, each-I I C BARGAINS ON CHOCOLATE-COVERED CANDY 49c box ALSO BARGAINS ON ALL CHRISTMAS CANDIES! TIDE WashiHg Powder 1g. box 24c GERBER'S No. 2 BABY FOOD 3 jars 29c TOMATOES can 11i No. 2 CAN CASE FIELD PEAS 2for 25c COCA-COLAS 85c GALLON NEW GEORGIA CANE LARD 89c SYRUP gallon 91c TENDERIZED PICNIC HAMS Ib. 36c GOOD GUARANTEED FOR CHRISTMAS COOKING FRESH EGGS doz. 64c 0Y STERS qt. $1.39 [ FRESH SHRIMP Ilb. 45c GOOD TENDER T-BONE STEAK lb. 59c FRESH DRESSED GRADE 'A' TURKEYS, HENS and FRYERS AT ALL TIMES! RICH'S CURB MARKET PHONE 306 PORT ST. JOE, FLA. P We Will Remain Open Monday After Christmas and After New Year's! ; * a a a *a a at a s sa s t tee sO S es*s**Se**S** _________-_ .. S *'* OS i *S *S*.Si, i wt4r 0'.e *EU W W W * LET US GIVE YOUR OLD TIRES mE LIFE! We'll give your worn, bald-headed, fatigued tires a "second wind" that'll make 'em ride like brand new! WE'LL BRING IN YOUR OLD TREAD-BARES TODAY. RENEW 'EM IN A JIFFY! We have just installed a complete retreading and volcanizing plant and are now equipped to retread your worn tires and give you many more thousand miles use .out of them. WE CAN ALSO REPAIR BREAKS IN THE WALLS OR TREADS.... Only the best of materials used ..... ALL WORK GUARANTEED! FOR RETREADING AND VULCANIZING -T J COME TO -- ST. JOE MOTOR COMPANY Phone 37 322 Monument Avenue m v~pinAY. nF-CEfIER 2'i ii49 PAGE SEVEN THP STR, ORTST.JOE oLF OUNY,.FL.R.D, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1949 PACE~~ E' TH R OTS.JEGL ONY LRD City Selling Old City Hall and Calling for Bids On Fire Truck In this issue of The Star are ad- vertisements calling for bids on the old city hall and jail buildings at the corner of First Street and Monument Avenue, and for a new fire truck to augment the city's present fire-fighting equipment of one nine-year-old truck. The new fire truck will be a '00- gallon triple combination pumping engine, and can be mounted on a two-ton Ford, Chevrolet or Dodge chassis (those are the only agen- cies we have in the city at pres- ent). It will be complete with 1000 feet of 2%-inch hose, 300-gallon booster tank and 200 feet of %-inch booster hose and all the fixtures and furbelows that go with a mod- ern truck, such as axes, pike poles, beauty compacts, searchlights and hoselights, hot and cold running fire extinguishers, ladders, ete. 0.0***a **sees& @* SEASON'S A truly Merry Christmas tb our good friends and neigh-h bors. :,, j St. Joe Hardware Company Merry a l .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . Season's excellent gifts of gladness. J. Lamar Miller's Standard Station JIMMY GREER (In Person!), Manager PORT ST. JOE FLORIDA May all the wonderful things that go with Christmas be yours in the fullest abundance this ear. From all of us here to all of you-a most happy holiday. CREECH BROTHERS LAUNDRY and CLEANERS PORT ST. JOE , gui tide^^ Ntull/, thGr eeS ;' Naturally, there is a o children. No one even * doubts that any more Just give way to the spirit oi , the season and your share of loy will come. Miller's Drug Store Your REXALL Store ST. JOE PAPER COMPANY Y\,jGreetligs 4 9 FLORIDA Santa Claus---just as naturally as there are Q a Let us give thanks to- gether for the priceless gift of Christmas I . .... ... ... .. ... ... ... ... ... THE'ST~kR,PORT' ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLO;RIDA- PAGEE '"E-'T ........ DECEMB.R.23. 1 TH STAR, P S J STATE'S COURT LAWS (Continued from page 1) after a suit is started. This cuts the time forty days right at the start. Another important step is the provision for litigants and lawyers to- get together and agree upon claims and answers whenever they can, and then have only the actual issues in dispute to decide when the case comes to trial. This will save a lot of time and reduce costs. In some cases the rules will pro- vide methods by which cases can be decided by the judges in sum- mary judgment or by judgment on the pleading without the necessity for jury trial. This will reduce costs and save time. Even when cases go to trial, the disputed issues will be so nar- rowly limited as the result of pre- trial conferences that a minimum of time and effort will be consumed in the trial. When a case is filed, notice of it and a copy of the complaint must be provided for the defendant. Date of service will be shown so that the defendant or his attorney will know in each instance when an answer must be made. A case will be started by filing simple complaint, setting forth a brief statement of the cause of action. This will eliminate much of the repetitious wording pre- viously used in setting up several different counts in a declaration. It will eliminate the praecipe for sum- mons and avoid delay between the issuance of summons and filing the declaration. This is the first major revision of court procedure since the Eng- lish common law was adopted into Florida courts in 1829. The supreme court approved the new rules in an order dated November 22, making them effective January 1, 1950. The changes will modernize the procedure in law practice like the tractor changed the procedure in farming from the horse-drawn plow. Home for Christmas Holidays Charles Wilson and Luther Par- rott, who are attending junior col- lege at Spartanburg, S. C., have ar- rived home to spend the Christmas holidays with home folks. Advertising doesn't cost-it PAYS IT / HAS BEEN A GREAT PLEASURE TO COUNT ALL OF 1 YOU GOOD PEOPLE OF PORT ST JOE AS VAULABLE FRIENDS. MAY WE CONTINUE OUR EXTREMELY PLEAS- ANT RELATIONS THRUOUT 1950 AND MAY THE X NEW YEAR BRING ALL OF *YOU GOOD HEALTH AND A FULL MEASURE OF PROSPERITY The Leader Shoe Shop Our New Location 203 Third Street Phone 363 mm-llllllllllllll lllllllllllllllllllIll llll lllllllllllllllllll I trbi-TiflG- OUR WARM AND SIN- CEREST GREETINGS GO OUT TO YOU AT THIS HAPPIEST SEASON OF THE YEAR. Comforter Funeral Home iI111111I1I1II11ii 11i 11iiii 1111UIIIIIIIIIIIIuIlllllllfll llllnl1l i Pre-Christmias Gift to YOU! From now until Christmas Eve we will give you a Christ- mas Gift of the DOWN PAYMENT ON ANY MAJOR APPLI- ANCE you might buy . -- COME IN AT ONCE FOR DETAILS! - MeQ 11[ejiin.qi 'I LOrijs',n a 'l"eien aun dance. No Down Payment! UP TO 24 MONTHS TO PAY! IrJI FLORIDA BANK AT PORT ST. JOE Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation GIVE HIM AN EVINRUDE OR ELTO MOTOR FOR CHRISTMAS! Brooks Sporting Goods "YOUR MAY TAG DEALER" Port St. Joe, Florida I .. .-j 1' The divinity of the season is surpassed only in the joy it brings to the hearts of men. Merry Christmas. irrv hrirtmna Employes of St. Joe Motor Company Phone 88 .. .. .. -- -- - li~n~d;~~6~$l~;igl(;i~drBP~6~SP;~~SPz~s~ PAGE NINE THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA FRIDAY, DEC-EMBER 23-0 1949 /i 9 1 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1949 PAETN HESAPRTS.JE GL ONY LOIDA Drunk Drivers Will Go To Hoosegow, Says Patrol Chief Motorists Are Reminded Not To Imbide and Drive Cars Dur- ing Holiday Season "Drunk drivers go to jail!" That statement is made by Di- rector H. N. Kirkman in announc- ing the Florida Highway Patrol's position on holiday drivers. "At no other time of the year does the drinking driver become the problem that he does during December," he said. "About one out of six drivers involved in a fa- tal accident last year was under the influence of alcohol. "Drinking-as such-is no con- cern of ours until the drinker be- comes a traffic hazard. Then it def- initely becomes our concern," said Kirkman. "We insist that he not try to drive-and, for that matter, we would rather not see him try to walk home either, because an even higher proportion (one out of four) of the pedestrians killed last henrh q lqn b-tiin drinkinz0" WHITE aTY NEWS By. MRS. GEORGE HARPER The Dredge Blackwater has re- turned to its basin near the bridge and will remain here through the holidays. Only a skeleton crew re- mains aboard. Mr. and Mrs. Will Gallion, re- tired, of Champagne, Ill., are winter guests of the Croxtons, having their trailer parked in the yard. Mrs. J. C. Price and two children, Linda and Jackie Faye, are in Chat- tanooga, Tenn., to spend the holi- days with Mrs. Price's parents. Joe Stebel, employed in Lucky, Ohio, for some time, visited here last week and went on to West Palm Beach to be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nelson through the holidays. Mrs. Ella Stebel and son Bobby plan to return with Joe af- ter the first of the year to take up their residence here., , Stood Over for Visit Rev. and Mrs. Maurice Fain of Fort Worth, Texas, spent Monday and Tuesday here with Mr. and Mrs. .. 0. Baggett before going to Bain- year an ai ou ccAtian sls.id. 5- b-- e en s Kirkman said that it has always bridge, Ga., to spend several days been the policy of the patrol that with Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Fain. They "drunk drivers go to jail." "We are will return to St. Joe on Christmas only reminding motorists who may Day for a week's visit with Mr. and be tempted to imbibe that we are Mrs. Baggett. particularly alert f6r the drinking - drivers during the holidays." Luther Cardin Home for Holidays Luther Cardin, student at Howard Home From Florida State U. College, Birmingham, Ala., arrived Among students home for the home last week-end to spend the holidays from Florida State Univer- holidays with his parents, Mr. and sity are James Chatham, Tommy Mrs. W. I. Cardin. Simpson, Randall Brady, Bill Flem- - ing, Howard Kelly, Wade Barrier, FOR UNUSUAL GIFTS of charm Billy Nix, Hazel Burnett, Sara Jo and distinction, shop Carver's Costin, Sara Philyaw, Peggy Hardy and Betty Sue McPhaul. It pays to advertise-try it! Home for Holidays Miss Norma Jean Lewis arrived home during the week-end from Judson College, Marion, Ala., to spend the Christmas holidays with her mother, Mrs. Ethel Westbrook, and other relatives. MERRY I CHRISTMAS A (1- ii A happy a 1. 1 I holiday to all. . *'* < * * ** *. n thesame cheerymanner S'- the words "Merry Christ- '* mas" come to you with our S..'0hope that all the season's ..'.. happiness and joy be yours. *.*r .::C o'u:nt Ofil"- Your County Officials... Edd. C. Pridgeon. Tax Collector J. Earl Pridgeon County Judge George Y. Core Mrs. C. G. Rish Clerk Circuit Court Supervisor Registration NOTICE OF CHANGE IN TIME OF HEARING DOCKET No. 1724- FLORIDA RAILROAD AND PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION to APALACHICOLA NORTHERN RAILROAD COMPANY, PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA and ALL OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES NOTICE is hereby given that the public hearing heretofore set by the Florida Rail- road and Public Utilities Commission for 10:00 A. M., Tuesday, December 20, 1949, in the Franklin County Court House, Apa- lachicola, Florida, on the application of the Apalachicola Northern Railroad Company for authority to discontinue operation of passen- ger trains Nos 1 and 2 between Port St. Joe afid Chatahoochee, Florida, has been postponed to 10:00 A. M., Wednesday, Jan- uary 18, 1950, in the Franklin County Court House, Apalachicola, Florida. At said time and place you will be given an opportunity to be fully heard. WITNESS the hand of the Executive Sec- retary of the Florida Railroad and Public Utilities Commission this 15th day of De- cember, 1949. BOLLING C. STANLEY, 1 Executive Secretary. NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given that the City Com- mission of the City of Port St. Joe, Flor- ida, will receive sealed bids until 8 o'clock P. M. January 17, 1950, and will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash the following property: Frame building only, previously used as a City Hall, now located on Lots 8 and 10, Block 2, lying and being in the City of Port St. Joe, Florida. Concrete block building only, previously used as a Municipal Jail, now located on Lots 8 and 10, Block 2, lying and being in the City of Port St Joe, Flor- ida. Separate bids will be received on each of the above described buildings. Each building inust be removed by the purchaser from the above described location on Lots 8 and 10, Block 2, within 60 days from the opening of bids on January 17, 1950. No bids may be withdrawn for a period of 15 days after the date set for the opening thereof. Each bid must be accompanied by a cer- tified or cashiers check payable to the City of Port St. Joe, Florida, in the amount of one-third of the bid price. All checks ac- companying rejected bids will be returned to the bidder. The right ip reserved to reject any or all bids. B. H. DICKENS, Jr., 12-16 City Auditor and Clerk, 23 City of Port St Joe, Florida. CALL FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that the City Com- mission of the City of Port St. Joe, Flor- ida, will receive sealed bids until 8 o'clock P. M. January 17, 1950, for the purchase of the following Fire Apparatus and Equipment or its equal: One 500-gallon triple combination pump- ing engine mounted on 2-ton Ford, Chevrolet or Dodge chassis, complete with equipment as follows: 1,000 feet of 21a-inch double jacket rubber lined fire hose, booster tank with approximately 300-gallon capacity, 200 feet of ... i. .ooster hose, hose reel, 2 each -. .- extinguishers, 2 each carbon dioxide fire extinguishers, search- light, hoselights, siren, bel, axes, pike poles and 2 ladders. All apparatus and equipment must be approved by Na- tional Board of Fire Underwriters. All prices are to be quoted delivered, Port St. Joe, Florida No bid may be withdrawn for a period of 15 days after the date set for the opening thereof. The City Commission of the City of Port St. Joe, Florida, reserves the right to reject any or all bids. B. H. DICKENS, Jr., 12-16 City Auditor and Clerk. 23 City of Port St Joe, Florida. Simple. unadorned thoughts are best at Christmas. So we would only wish you a joyful and happy holi- day season, when every step you take in- creases your desire to be a friend to man. And a Merry Christ- mas to you MERR V rii-b ut. oe number & export Compang linng Mercantile Compang Sammy Patrick Tax Assessor Byrd E. Parker Sheriff TH'E STAR, PORT ST. JOE,,GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA- PAGE TEN- FIA_ D MDgUL~L8a3A~19i) -~ ~hrist I MAY EVERY HOUR BE PLEASANT CHEERFUL Red Fuller's St. Joe Supply Co. RLq ADDITIONAL SOCIETY HUSBANDS GUEST OF J.A. M. CLUB AT CHRISTMAS DINNER Monday night, Mrs. Eliza Law- son was hostess to members of the J. A. M. Club and their husbands and guests. A beautiful Christmas tree with many beautifully wrapped packages held the attention of all at this annual yule party. After all had arrived they were invited to the dining room to a table laden with a delicious turkey dinner consisting of roast turkey, dressing, giblet gravy, steamed Eng- lish peas, candied yams, tossed green salad, cranberry sauce, hot rolls, date nut cake and coffee. After the appetites of all had been sated, the men departed for their homes and the club members distributed and opened their gifts, all receiving lovely and useful ar- ticles. Present were Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Pridgeon, Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Prid- geon, Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Pridgeon, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Pridgeon Jr., Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Boyer, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. H A. Drake, Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Lawson, Mrs. Florrie Connell, Mrs. Verna Smith, Mrs. C. G. Costin, Mrs. Ned Gainous, Miss Sara Kelly, Joe Fer- rell and Buck Griffin. Mrs. Arlie Hartley and son and Mrs. Rudolph Rowell of Wewahit- chka were shoppers here Monday. MISS SARA BRAY HONOREE AT SURPRISE BIRTHDAY PARTY A surprise birthday party was given Sara Bray last Friday night by her mother, Mrs. B. W. Bray, the occasion being Sara's 16th birthday. With the home decorated in the Christmas motif, the setting was fitting for the games and fun en- joyed during the evening. Before the presents were opened, delicious refreshments of punch, cake, nuts and candies were served to Betty Ruth Wilder, Ted Beard, Bill Fleming, Philip Chatham, Er- nestine Durant, Doris Rich, Donald Parker, Myrtle Simpson, Earl Mc- Cormick, Paul Edward Ramsey, Al- den Farris, Graham Harvey, Mar- garet Lawrence, Dot Manasco, Pat Ward, Loyd Tubb, Barbara Boyles, Raymond Lawrence, Joyce Sexton, Thomas Paulk, Gene Chism, Faye Hill, Billy Quarles, James Chatham, Patsy Vittum and J. B: O'Brian. To Spend Christmas In Georgia Mrs. Verna Smith and Miss Sara Kelly expect to leave today for D.awson, Ga., for the Christmas sea- -,n. ., CARD -OF THANKS Since I will be unable to thank each one personally for the many cards, gifts and visits made to see my son, Jimmy Carletti, during his recent illness, I wish to take this opportunity to express my appreci- ation, and especially to Dr. Ward, the nurses, and Revs. Keels and Allen. Mrs. Grace Hewett. Also Mrs. Bell DuBose. OVEN-READY TOM TURKEY lb. 57c JACK SPRAT FRESH PORK BACON lb. 45c H A M S lb. 49c BABY BEEF 1 POUND ROLL CHUCK ROAST lb. 45c PORK SAUSAGE 35c JANE PARKER FRUITCAKE 3 lb. $2.45 5 Ib. $3.85 MILD AND MELLOW EIGHT O'CLOCK COFFEE 1 lb. 59c No. 1 WHITE WESTERN RED DELICIOUS POTATOES 10 Ibs. 29c APPLES 2 ibs. 27c FLA. VINE-RIPE ICEBERG TOMATOES 2 lbs. 33c LETTUCE 2 heads 27c FLORIDA GOLDEN HEART SNOBALL LARGE HEADS CELERY Large Size CAULIFLOWER 25c FRESH "LATE HOWES" 2, for 25c CRANBERRIES lb. 21c FOR FINE COOKING DE X 0 3 pound can 73c A&P FRUIT COCKTAIL No. 2/2 can 30c OCEAN SPRAY CRANBERRY SAUCE 2 1-lb. cans 29c MARVEL HOME STYLE BREAD 11/2 pound loaf 18c No. 21/2 CAN IONA 1 LB. BOX WARWICK PEACHES 21c THIN MINTS 35c 1 LB. BOX WARWICK 1 lb. Box Worthmore Chocolate MILK CHOCOLATE 59c CREAM DROPS 28c vwSS. PORT ST. JOE FLORIDA .e Il I I III Ic ~n~ THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE,. GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA PAGE ELEVEN FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1949 I PAG TWLV TH TR OTS.JEGL ONY LI~ LETTERS TO SANTA Dear Santa Claus-Please bring me a bride doll, doll house and it well furnished. Also a white Bible. Love-CAROLYN BYRD. Dear Santa-I would like a gun and holster this year. This would be all this Christmas. Love, BILL CHISM. Dear Santa Claus-Please bring :me a football, large truck, garage and some cars. Also fruit, candy and nuts, for I've been a good boy, as you know. Love, DAVID RICH. Returns Home Mrs. T. M. Schneider, who has been in New Orleans and Jackson- Sville for treatment the past several - weeks, returned home Sunday. Home From, Military Academy George Suber is home from Geor- gia Military Academy, Atlanta, Ga., to spend the holidays with his par- ents, Spending Xmas With Parents Miss Willa Dean Lowery arrived today from from Jacksonville to spend Christmas with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Lowery. CLASSIFIED ADS RATES-1-2 cents per word for one inser- tion (count initials and figures as single words); minimum charge 30 cents. Addi- tional insertions of same ad take lower rate. To eliminate bookkeeping, all ads must be paid for at time of first insertion. FOR RENT FOR RENT-Large upstairs unfur- nished apartment in Oak Grove. Phone 266-W. 12-16tf FOR RENT Four-room furnished house, water furnished, $45 per month. Faces Long Ave., in front grammar school. Mrs. Nora Duren, :phone 178 or 66. 1-6 '50* FOR APARTMENTS See The Shirey Apartments. tf FOR SALE BEDROOM SUITE for sale. See Bert Cox. 1._-30* FOR SALE-2-bedroom house on McClellan Avenue, $3,950. Small down payment, balance like rent. FRANK & DOT'S AGENCY Registered Real Estate Broker 211 Reid Avenue Phone 61 UPRIGHT PIANO in excellent con- dition, $200; may be seen at home of Bob Shaw. Also clarinet in good condition, $35. See Mrs. P. D. :armer, phone 266-W. 12-16tf FOR SALE-5-room house on 15th St. Priced to sell. See S. C. Prid- geon, phone Canal 2-J. 11-18tf 'CAFE FOR LEASE OR SALE Jan. 1, 1950. Place now occupied by Honey Allen. If interested, contact 'Gene Holley, 1102 North Duval, Tal- lahassee, Fla. 12-23* SPECIAL SERVICES FOR UNUSUAL GIFTS of charm and distinction, shop Carver's *ift Mart. 11-1Stf 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. M., 2nd and 4th Mondays. ATI visit- 'ng companions welcome. Fennon Talley High Priest; H. R. Maige, Secretary. SAMARITAN LODGE NO. 40, 1 0. 0. F.-Meets first and third Wed- inesdays, 7:30 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. O. 0. F.-Meets 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 8 p. m. in Masonic hall. Visitors invited. Eliza Lawson, N. G.; Mrs. Mary Weeks, Secretary. MASONIC TEMPLE F & M- ?ort St.'Joe Lodge 111. Regular A meetings 2nd and 4th FrI-. days each month, 8:00 p. m.I Members urged to attend:' visiting brothers welc'dome. W. L. Jordan, W. M.; G. C. Adkins, Sec. TRUCK-TRAIN CRASH (Continued from page 1) still behind the wheel of the truck and Payne was lying on the high- -way near the vehicle when Oscar Roberts, conductor on the train, arrived at the scene. He heard the crash from the caboose, where he was making up his report, and dropped off the train at the cross- ing. Payne was rushed to the Port St. Joe Municipal Hospital and died there Saturday as- the result of a fractured skull and crushed jaw. Funeral services for Petroski were held Sunday in Wewahitchka at the Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Billy Daniel, assisted by Rev. Seibert, officiating. Military rites were conducted at the graveside in Jehu Cemtery by the Wewahitchka American Legion post. The Com- forter Funeral Home of this city was in charge of arrangements. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Hazel Petroski and a son, Michael, of Wewahitchka;. his father, Stan- ley Petroski of Taylorville, Ill.; a brother, Dale, of the U. S. Army, and a sister, Mrs. Joseph Cummings of Taylorville, Ill. Date of services for Payne have not been set, pending arrival of a brother who is in the service in Germany. The body is now in a Panama City funeral home. You carry fire into Don't leave it there! the forest. In Jax On City Business C. G. ,Costin Jr., city attorney, spent Wednesday in Jacksonville conferring with Giles Patterson, at- torney for several large bonding companies, 'in regard to the pro- posed issue of general obligation bonds in the amount of $85,000 for the city of Port St. Joe for retire- ment of two notes outstanding. To Spend Xmas In Alabama Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Richburg and son will leave today for Brewton, Ala., to spend Christmas with Mr. Richburg's sister, Mrs. A. P. Bar- row, and-with Mrs. Richburg's sis- ter, YIrs. Robert Brown. Here for Holidays Mr. and Mrs. Joel Mendelson and children of Atlanta, Ga., Al Schnei- der of Jacksonville, and Coleman Schneider of New Orleans, La., ar- rived this week to spend the holi- 'day season with Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Schneider. Here On Furlough Cpl. George W. Parrish arrived last week-end for a 60-day furlough to be spent with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Parrish. George has re-enlisted for another three-year stretch in the army. Return To Home In Kansas Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Bunny left Tuesday for their home in Garden City, Kan., after a visit of several days here with Mr. and Mrs. G, W. Cooper. To Visit Relatives Over Week-end Mr. and Mrs. George Cooper ex- pect to leave early Christmas morn- ing for Cairo and Ochlochnee, Ga., where they will visit relatives, re- turning here Monday. Here for Christmas Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gilmore and children of Lake Charles, La. will arrive today to spend Christmas with Mrs. Gilinore's aunt and fam- ily, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Psidgeon. __.4..--- a To Panama City On Business Mrs. E. L. Lowery and Mrs. D. C. Smith were in Panama City Wed- nesday on business. COMPLETE SERVICE WE HANDLE ALL TYPES OF INSURANCE FIRE LIFE CASUALTY BONDS We recommend fire Insurance because Its easy to start a fire &1! BUCK ALEXANDER COMFORTER FUNERAL HOME 24- HOUR AMBULANCE SERVICE 601 Long Avenue Phone 326 Day or Night MEET YOUR FRIENDS - AT LeHARDY'S BAR COMING YOUR WAY V%' a.. Merry ?&,ci&" Christmas # We've joined forces, Santa and I, to give you the brightest, easiest, most pleasurable Christmas you can imagine. First of all, we can help make your gift selection a simple matter. For instance, how about a cozy-warm automatic electric blanket foi Grandma? a pop-up toaster, perhaps, for the Christmas bride- to-be a pretty pair of Certified lamps for Daughter's dressing table a handy, labor-saving electric mixer for that wonderful cook Mother! a shiny electric sandwich grill for Dad, who 5 loves his bedtime snack and, of course, one of those rootin', a itootin', fancy electric trains with light and bell for Junior (and Dad, too!). And when it comes to your family Christmas celebration, think how enjoyable it can be for you with the convenient help you gei from your electric refrigerator, automatic range, home freezer, roaster, coffee maker, etc .. (which help you the rest of the year, too, of course) not to mention the beauty and cheer provided 0 \ by Christmas lighting. SYes, Santa and I are coming your way for a Merry Electrical S. Christmas! what can we bring you? Reddy Kilowatt D,. y Your Electric Servant FLORIDA POWER CORPORATION rHE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULFe COUNTY, IrLOR113A PAGE TWELVE oktf)",., BUIAOFIM 2s a9,w44 |