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PORT ST. JOE A Progressive Community With a Modern, Progressive Weekly Newspaper THE STAR THE STAR Is Devoted To the Con- tinued Development of Port St. Joe and Gulf County "Port St. Joe The Outlet Port for the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee Valley" VOLUME XIII FORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA, FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 1950 NUMBER 26 Tally Capitols Make Sixth Team In Gulf League Season Will Open April 30 for Thirty-Game Schedule At a meeting helld here Sunday in the city hall, the Tallahassee -Capitols were officially entered in the Gulf Coast Baseball League to bring the number of teams up to six, the same as last year, making, everything ready to go when the season opens on Sunday. April 30. The schedule calls for each team to play 30 games, with Wednesdays and Sundays being game days. Entry of the Tallahassee team this year had been rejected at a previous meeting due to the fact that they had no park and were re- quired to play all games away from -home. Roster of teams consists of Ap- alachicola, Panama City, Tallahas- see, Blountstown, Wewahitchka and Port St. Joe. Tom Owens, league president, believes that the opening of the season should find the league much stronger than last year. Several of the teams have already started practice sessions, and exhibition games will soon be in the offing. It is anticipated that one or more ex- hibitions may be staged with the House of David team, which is in training at Panama City. D. K. Brednax, who has the con- tract for erection of steel and con- crete seats in the grandstand at the new ball park, has informed the editor of The Star that he feels ab- solutely certain that the job will be completed in time for opening of the season. Legion Post Sponsors Donkey Softball Game Laughable Event On Donkeyback Scheduled for Tomorrow Eve- ning At Old Ball Park The donkeys are coming! Differ- ent sizes, shapes and colors, but all with. their own individualities, or so says the manager of the Orange J. Ranch. He's been in the donkey business for a long time and thinks this, is the finest 'group of baseball- mninded burros on the road. Each is a graduate of the "Donkey College" arid is a past master at his own par- ticular specialty, whether it is base stealing, sliding, bucking, or just plain standing still. In case you haven't heard, they are to be used in the softball game tomorrow night at 8:30 under aus- pices of Willis V. Rowan Post 116, American Legion, in the old base- ball park near the A. N. depot. All .players, except the pitcher and catcher, are to be mounted on the donkeys and are to run bases, field balls and make all other plays while riding on the donkeys. And, what is more, they will have to cope with the donkeys' ideas as to what should be done on the field. A portable lighting system will be set up at the ball park, and the entire game will be played under the giant lights. Visits Here After Wedding Mrs. Emmie Bowen of Lyons, Ga., mother of Mrs. Alton Hardy, was a visitor during the past week, com- ing here from Tallahassee, where she attended the Coleman-Nelms wedding. PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF CONSTITUTION PARK ((~J. I-.--.- ~ ~ ,'A.~, I, l.r~~L 42.4f ~ -. - * 41. __ ~ -~ -~J~ .~ 51) ~, I, I, The above cut shows, an archi- the end of a palm-bordered mall Florida Board of Parks and His- tectural study of the proposed de- from the existing marble monument toric Memorials, states that the d sm and tourist in- velopment of Port St. Joe's Consti- which was erected in 1922 to mark tution Park. The proposed plan includes a mu- seum building (top) to be located on a fill in St. Joseph's Bay at Theaters Denied Temporary Writ Determination of Validity of City Admission Tax Set for Hearing April 11 By Judge Lewis The Martin-Davis Theater attack on city admission taxes levied by Port St. Joe, Panama City and Chip- ley awaits a final hearing for de- termination, the date being April 11 at 9 a. m. in Bonifay. Circuit Judge E. Clay Lewis Jr., Monday denied a petition for a tem- porary injunction following an ex- tended hearing in the Bay county court house at Panama City. He held that it was discretionary with the bench whether or not a tem- porary injunction was issued, and his ruling had the effect of setting the litigation over until the final hearing. The theater chain had asked a temporary injunction to enjoin col- lection of the tax in the three cities until a declaratory judgment was is- (Continued on page 7) the site of Convention Hall in which *he state's first constitution was brought into being in 1838. Lewis G. Scroggin, director of the REGISTER NOW! BIG government costs BIG money. Most of us pay for it with deductions from our sal- ary. Government earns noth- ing-it only SPENDS-and the more it SPENDS the more YOU must PAY. Almost everything you buy and everything you do is taxed. When you ride a bus, use a telephone, go to a movie, fill your gas tank, or even buy a loaf of bread, you pay a heavy tax. Those you elect to office this year will be SPENDING YOUR MONEY next year. The more they SPEND the more YOU will have to pay. If you send SPENDERS and WASTERS to represent you it will mean higher taxes and in- creased living costs. It's YOUR government-you can vote for whom you please. Think it over seriously. S * formation building will be used to house important artifacts and de- scriptive dioramas presenting the I colorful history of Florida, and par- ticularly old St. Joseph. But Three County Contests On Ballot Two Vie for Commission Post In Dist. 4; One School Board Con- test and Representative Tilt Gulf county voters will have but three decisions to make in the May 2 primary as far as county officials go, that for county commissioner in district 4, where D. C. Arnett would unseat Basil E. Kenney Jr.; mem- ber of school board in district 3, where Grady Manasco is opposing L. P. Sutton, incumbent, and in the representative race, which finds C. C. Wilson pitted against the incum- bent, George Tapper. Unopposed for re-election are J. "S. Daniel for commissioner in dis- 'trict 2. Thos. Meriwether for mem- ber school board in district 1, J. A. Whitfield for member school board in district 5, and Billy Hammock for harbormaster. Seeking seats on the state demo- cratic committee are L. W. Owens (Continued on page 7) First Services Are Held Sunday In New Methodist Church Edifice Being Built On "Pay As You Go" Plan; Old Church Is Closed Opening services were held Sun- day in the new Methodist Church at the corner of Constitution Drive and Monument Avenue when both the Sunday school and morning preaching services were conducted, Rev. Loyd W. Tubb, pastor, an- nounces that the new church is the place of all church meetings now, as the old church is closed. Sunday school begins promptly at 9:45 a. m., with morning worship at 11:00. All youth meetings are held at 7 Sunday evening, with evening wor- ship following at 8 o'clock. "We are grateful to each one who in any way contributed to making our new church possible," said Rev. Tubb. "We prayerfully urge all members to attend their church regularly, and invite all our friends who are not attending church else- where to worship with us." The new church, of block con- struction with brick veneer, has been under construction on a "pay as you go" plan since the spring of 1948. The imposing structure is al- most complete now, with the main auditorium being the major uncom- pleted portion. The .educational wing of the building, in which these first serv- ices were held; contains, a 'smaller auditorium seating about 400. The seating capacity of the main audi- torium is 408 on the ground floor and 85 in the balcony. Approximately $65,000 has been expended up to the present, with $115,000 the amount estimated to be spent when the furnishings and all equipment is installed. Political Talk Made At K. K. K. Meeting Small Crowd Hears "The Speaker" Condemn Schools, Churches and Government A public meeting of the Ku Klux Klan was held last Saturday night in front of the A. N. depot and a small crowd, the majority of whom left before the meeting was over, heard what was mainly a political speech delivered by an unknown person introduced merely as "The Speaker." "The Speaker" condemned the nation's churches, schools and sys- tem of government and took sev- eral cracks at Senator Claude Pep- per. He also denied that the Klan had burned any crosses in Port St. Joe or vicinity, nor had it made any threats against individuals. The klansmen paraded through the city in cars, one of which car- ried a burning cross. License plates on the vehicles were from Georgia, anl Alabama, Bay, Franklin and Liberty counties, with one lone Gulf county "66" tag in evidence. City permit for use of loud-speak- ing equipment was issued to one "Edward James," address unknown. JUNIOR CLASS TO TOUR EGLIN AIR FIELD TODAY The junior class of the Port St. Joe high school will make an edu- cational tour of Eglin Field today. Mrs. Brooks Kennington, the class sponsor, will be in chare of the trip to the huge air field. ' t PAGE TWO - Social / Personals Cli | MYR-'ICE 0. SMITH, Editor l ENGAGEMENT OF PATRICIA LANEY IS ANNOUNCED Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Laney of Port St. Joe announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Patricia, to James Ran- dall Brinson, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Brinson of this city. The bride-elect was born in Chip- ley and received her early school- ing there. She has recently received the degree of Bachelor of Arts at Florida State University, Tallahas- see, where-she was active in choral groups and religious organizations and held an honorary membership in the sophomore council. Mr. Brinson, after graduating from Brooklet high school, Brook- let, Ga., served for three years with the navy and attended the Univer- sity of Georgia, graduating with the class of '48. At present he is affili- ated with Graybar Electric Com- pany in Columbia, S. C. An invitation is extended to all friends of the couple to attend the ceremony, which will be an event of Sunday, April 23, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon in the First Metho- dist Church' of this city. MRS. W. S. SMITH HOSTESS TO BAPTIST CIRCLE TWO Baptist W. M. U. Circle Two met Monday afternoon with Mrs. W. S. Smith in her home on Williams Avenue. Mrs. T. E. Parker gave the devotional from Matt. 13, after which the program, from.the South- ern Home Mission Magazine, was given by Mrs. A. R. Tomlinson on the subject, "Go West Young Man.". Mrs. J. 0. Baggett read an inter- esting article on "Educational Work Progresses. In Cuba," after which reports were received from various chairmen. The meeting was then closed with prayer by Mrs. Green. The hostess served pineapple up- side-down -cake and punch to the six members present and one new member. Mrs. E. B. Green, who was welcomed into the circle at this time. The April meeting of this circle will be held with Mrs. W. S. Quarles at her home on Long Avenue. 0. E. S. DEGREES CONFERRED UPON MRS. M. SCHEFFER At the' last regular meeting of the Order of Eastern Star, Mrs. Marguerite Scheffer received the degrees of the order, and at this time Worthy Matron Ruth Ramsey presented Mrs. Lucy Mims, a re- cent candidate, and Mrs. Scheffer with white testaments as a me- mento of the occasion. An invitation is extended to all members of the local chapter and visiting Stars to be present at the next meeting on March 28. LUTHER CARDIN IS ORDAINED SUNDAY AS BAPTIST MINISTER Luther Cardin was ordained as a Baptist ilminister in an ordination service Sunday afternoon at 'the First Baptist Church. Rev. Cardin has been serving as assistant pastor to Rev. L. F. Keels during the time he was home from Howard College, where he has been enrolled. Spend Week-end In Fort Walton Mrs. Katherine Brown and Mrs. W. H. Weeks attended a banquet given by postmasters of Northwest Florida at the Shalimar Club, Shali- mar, Fla., last Saturday evening, and were week-end .uests of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Pryor at Fort Wal- ton. Week-end Visitor From Tally Mrs. F. G. Clark of Tallahassee was a week-end visitor here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Elder. TH SAR PRTST JEGUF OUT, LOID FIDYMACH24 15 activities ibs Churches PHONE 51 COUPLE HONORED ON WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Mrs. Carl Stevens was hostess at a delightful surprise party St. Pat- rick's Day evening at the Bay View Methodist Church honoring Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Weeks on their ninth wedding anniversary. The guests attending were intimate friends of the honorees. A green and white color scheme was carried out in the decorations and favors, with the center of at- traction being a large table holding a nine-tiered wedding cake flanked with lighted candles. Mrs. Stevens was assisted in serving cake, tea and chocolate by Mrs. Katherine Brown and Miss Marjorie Rogers. Mr. and Mrs, WeIeks were the re- cipients of many lovely flowers and beautiful gifts, along with the con- gratulations and best wishes of those present. BAPTIST CIRCLE 3 MEETS WITH MRS. W. C. PRIDGEON Mrs. W. C. Pridgeon was hostess Monday afternoon to Circle Four of the Baptist W. M. U. at her home on Monument Avenue. Mrs. E. R. DuBose, brought the devotional, Mrs. W. I. Cardin gave a talk on "Our Neighbor and Me," and then led in prayer. After a short busi- ness session, the meeting was closed with prayer by Mrs. Prid- geon. During the social hour the hos- tess served sandwiches, cake and iced drinks to the six members present. Mrs. W. J. Daughtry will be hos- tess to this circle at the April meet- ing in her home on Fourth Street. Vt o BAPTFST CIRCLE 4 MEETS WITH MRS. RUSH CHISM Baptist W. M. U. Circle Four met Monday afternoon with Mrs. Rush Chism in her home on Garrisan Avenue. Mrs. P. B. Fairley gave the devotional from Matt. 13, after which an interesting discussion, on "Who Will Go" was developed by Mrs. Ralph Nance, Mrs. Otis Pyle, Mrs. George Cooper and Mrs. Milton Chafin. After a short business ses- sion, the meeting was closed with prayer by Mrs. Chafin. During the social hour, the hos- tess served chicken salad, coffee and cake to the seven members present. The April meeting of this circle will be held with Mrs. P. B. Fairley. ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH Rev. Lee Graham, Pastor Passion Sunday 7:30 a. m.-Holy communion. 9:30 a. m.-Sunday school. 11:00 a. m.-Morning prayer fam- ily service. Children and parents will attend service together. In- fants may be left under supervision in the parish house. Monday: 8 p. m.-Confirmation class in the church. Wednesday: 10 a. m.-Holy com- munion; 4 p. m.-Young people's Lenten service; 7:30 p. m.-Choir rehearsal. Thursday: 8 p. m.-Litany and study group, "TWhat We Believe." You are invited to all services of this church. Takes Sister Back To School Mrs. Mel Magidson was a visitor in Tallahassee Tuesday when she carried her sister, Miss Sara Jo Costin, back to Florida State Uni- versity after she had spent the holi- days here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Costin. Visitors From St.. Augustine Mrs.-C. A. LeHardy and Mrs. B. B. Dancy of St. Augustine are visit- ing here for two weeks as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Thomas. * Mrs. Ida Brown and family. PARKER'S JEWELRY Next Cooper's Old Barber Shop Jewelry for the Family See the Latest In Spring Costume Jewelry FINE WATCH REPAIRING Dr. Charles Reicherter OPTOMETRIST EYES EXAMINED GLASSES FITTED RITZ THEATRE BUILDING FIRST FLOOR HOURS: TO S PHONE 560 PANAMA CITY, FLA. Closed Wednesday Afternoons SPECIAL!! THROUGH MARCH 31 TWO $15.00 PERMANENTS FOR PRICE OF ONE! Get Together With a Friend On This Big Opportunity! Jean's Beauty Salon JEAN KINGRY, Owner REBA PITTS and ALINE COLEMAN 4 Senior Operators HELLO, WORLD! Mr. and Mrs. Albert C. Alligo of Carabelle announce the birth of a son, Charles Anthony, on March 9. Mr. and Mrs. John David Lee of Port St. Joe are the proud parents of a daughter, Joan Ellen, born on Friday, March 10. Mr. and Mrs. Frederick L. Hill of Highland View announce the birth of a son, Lonnie, on March 10. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Finch of Wewahitchka announce the birth of a daughter, Janice Faye, on Tues- day, March 14. Capt. and Mrs. John A. deVries of Tyndall Field proudly announce the arrival of daughter on Wednes- day, March 15. The young lady has been named Kathleen Anne. Mr. and Mrs..Curtis E. Friendly of.Blountstown are announcing the birth of a daughter, Brenda Diane, on Thursday, March 16. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob D. Brake of Kenney's Mill are the proud par- ents of a son, Bobby, who arrived Saturday, March 18. (All births occurred at the Port St. Joe Municipal Hospital) Attending P.-T. A. Meet Mrs. Ralph Swatts, regional di- rector of Region 2 of the Parent- Teacher Association, left Wednes- day to attend a meeting of the P.-T. A. state board of managers being held in Orlando Thursday and Fri- day. Home From West Coast Trip Miss Margaret Smith returned by bus Sunday from Seattle, Wash., where she had accompanied her sis- ter, Mrs. Stanley Miller, who sailed for Japan to join her husband. In New Orleans On Business Mr. and Mrs. Frank LeHardy spent last week in New Orleans on business. CARD OF THANKS May we express to our friends our heartfelt thanks and apprecia- tion for the many acts of kindness shown us .during the recent illness and death of our husband and fa- ther. SATURDAY FEATURE NO. --- FEATURE NO 2 -_-FFATURE NO. 2 7-- --- Plus --- Chapter 6 of Serial King of Rocketmen c 1: ''.C.R1 D FROOPY" " SUNDAY-One Day Only ;11h James 4F /GLEASON uSv A NI0,M'.-o, o.. u --- Plus --- "Bye Bye Bluebeard" and "Just A Little North" MONDAY and TUESDAY DANNY KAYE --- Plus--- LATEST NEWS EVENTS and "COVERED PUSHCART" o* $t 4 **ee WEDNESDAY ONLY --- Plus --- Chapter 8 of Serial 'King of Jungleland' and "Flying Grandmother" **THURSDAY and FRIDAY THURSDAY and FRIDAY [ -o7COLB~ERT> - ROBtRTYOUNG I GEORGE BRNT * -- Also - Latest News Events and "Hollywood Happy Homes" '0*** ..... .. w; wu ,OO0~ MAIGE PHOTO LAB PORT THEATER BUILDING ANNOUNCES THE INSTALLATION OF NEW 1950 PROFESSIONAL STUDIO AND PHOTO FINISHING EQUIPMENT 24-HOUR SERVICE ON ROLL FILM AND COMMERCIAL JOBS PORTRAITS AND WEDDINGS OUR SPECIALTY ---- WE COPY PICTURES -- Call 354 for Particulars On Any Job, or Drop Around and See Us MAURICE and ELLA GRACE MAIGE fPort Theatre A Martin Theatre Port St Joe, Fla. 0 THEATRE OPENS SATURDAYS SUNDAYS AT 1:00 P. M. CONTINUOUS PERFORMANCE DAILY AT 2:45 P. M. "Dedicated To Community Service" Visitors From Tuskegee Mrs. W. H. Carr and daughter Carolyn Lee of Tuskegee, Ala., are visiting here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Costin. Brings Wife Home Jimmy Greer drove to Palatka during the week-end to bring home his wife, who had been visiting in that city. at SR Miss Catherine Nix was a Tues- day visitor in Tallahassee when she carried Tommy Simpson back to school. Here From Savannah Mrs. C. C. Taunton and sons, Wayne and Pierce, of Savannah, Ga., are visiting here this week with Mrs. Bud Gaskin. Dr. Joseph B. Spear OPTOMETRIST Eyes Examined- Glasses Fitted Broken Lenses Duplicated Phone 242 APALACHICOLA, FLORIDA Today! One Day Only! d, DiSOF FRIDAY, MARCH 241 1956 THE STAR,-PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA FRIDAY, MARCH ~4, 1950 'T~-I~ STAR, PVRT ST. JOEGULF COUNTY, FLORIDA PAGE TkIR~E restricted, as no visitors were al- lowed near the station. Cape San Bas Lighthouse Has Been With the day-by-day dutieswhich Cape San Bias Lighthouse H-as Be included such things as cleaning the lenses, checking the oil supply, keeping complete accounts of all Serving Hundred Years activities in the daily journals re- quired by the government, this life By.,HAROLD BELL was not the romantic picture which some would believe. When Mr. Lupton retired and (Continued from last week), came to move to the station at St. left the Beacon Hill station, as it When the official notice of the Joseph's Point, about 16 miles west was then commonly known, he left transfer from Cedar Keys light- of San Blas. behind an outstanding record of 38 house to Cape San Bas came to During .a long period of service years as a lighthouse keeper. His house to Cape San Blas; came .to, which totaled 26 years at the new wife, Mrs. Minnie, as she is affec- the Luptons, there was very little location, Mr. and Mrs. Lupton and tionately known, helped him and known to them about San Bias. The children were participants in nu- had a record of 22 years as assist- problem naturally arose about how merous events which eased the rou- ant keeper. to get there and transport their tine and monotony of a keepers Although the St. Joseph Point family belongings. A Captain Wines job. station put them away from San family belongings.When they moved from San Blas Blas, the Luptons were at all times of Cedar Keys offered to make the in 1902, there was not a single interested in their former station. trip of approximately 180 miles. house or business establishment at It was at that time one of the most The trip was made by schooner the present location of the city of important lights on the west Flor- for the price of $50, and the time Port St. Joe. The entire area now ida coast and remains so to this covered by the town was merely a day. was eight full days. There was very partial swamp and grown up in un- The present tower at San :las little wind blowing on the trip and derbrush, pine trees and weeds. was moved in 1919 from the former hence the slow voyage. Site of the new station was 250 site, about a quarter mile away. Arriving at their new location on yards from the water of St. Josephs Permission had to be obtained by November 18, 1895, they were sur- Bay and this location was also the the secretary of commerce from the favorite spot for travelers to stop secretary of war for this move, due prised to find that very few people on their way westward to the then to an order 'way back in March of lived anywhere near them and-that new town of Millville. The only 1849 which was to the effect that their work promised to be very road going west was a wagon road this part of St. Joseph's Peninsula lonesome indeed. Mrs. Lupton- re- which followed close to the beach was to be reserved for military pur- lates that they made the trip of all. the way-to Millville and which poses. approximately 28 miles to Apalachi- passed the only postoffice between When Chief Hollingsworth was cola about twice a year to purchase Apalachicola and the new town, a transferred to other work, B. E. supplies. This trip was made by distance of approximately 55 miles. Locke of Mobile, Ala.. took charge mule and wagon and the entire The little community store which of the San Blas light on November thing required three days, with one housed the postoffice was known 26, 1949. He is happy in his new day to go, a day for the mules to as Farmdale, which was located location after having served his rest, and the third day to return, about 12 miles west of the present country for more than 15 years in Some members of the family aver- Mexico Bedch and was inside the various branches of service and in aged getting their mail about once Tyndall I ield military reservation more than half a dozen countries. each month from Apalachicola. when it w'as established prior to Living at San Blas with his wife During the Luptons' stay of seven. World War II. in a nicely equipped and comfort- years at San Blas before they were During the year 1906, one par- able house, he is in charge of the again transferred to the light sta- ticular turn of 'fate saw a heavy tower and is capably assisted by tion at St. Joseph's Point (known gale come which resulted in two three enlisted men of the coast as Beacon Hill) many events hap- large snapper boats, the Mattie guard. Earlie Rose, engineer, of opened to make the life more "in- George and the Wyesskettle, being Sparta. Tenn.; Billy Blakney, sea- teresting," to say the least. washed ashore as they attempted to man, of Taylorville, Miss., and A bad hurricane in 1898 resulted make harbor here instead of at St. James Cantt, seaman, of Tampa. in a large dredge boat, the Hern- Andrews, which was their regular Being the only station west of don, out of Mobile, being washed harbor in which to anchor on their, the Apalachicola River equipped up on the beach and several of the Pensacola-St. Andrews run. This with a radio beacon setup until crew injured. These were carried; same gale caught a group of travel- (Continued on page 6) to the marine hospital, then located ers from Carrabelle and points far- in Apalachicola. I other east, and Mrs. Lupton found 75 1 I& Safety precautions were taken herself playing host to a total of' S by the government in 1898 when no 28 people on this particular night Ll9 visitors were allowed to come to and the one following. the lighthouse. This was due to the Life at the light station was a Spanish-American War. routine affair for the most part, but The Lupton family received their with the coming of World War I, second transfer in the month of military precautions again came September, 1.902, when the order I into being, and life was even more umOuRTaRETtSsa STRU IS THE SAMSON FOLDING TABLE? S"GUESS THE WEIGHT" CONTEST OPEN TO EVERYONE... COME IN AND TRY YOUR SKILL! 1ST PRIZE-$ 12.95 Card Table 2ND PRIZE-$7.95 Folding Chair 3RD PRIZE-$7.95 Table Lamp 4TH PRIZE-Choice of 5 Records 5TH PRIZE-Choice of 3 Records a wfaai'r W e have on display a regular sq I sItable ome in, submit heavy stones. C the table .supportsNthing to buy. 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Exclusive- embroidered insertion edges rolled collar and extends across blouse front into short sleeves. Brown, black, dark green. Sanfori7zd*. Mid 12 to Mid 18. $1095 other Peg Palmer dresses from $8.95 AS SEEN IN LADIES' HOME JOURNAL Residual Shrinkage less than 1%. SPECIAL FRIDAY AND SATURDAY! 51 'Gauge, 15 Denier 'YLO HOSE Clear, sheer and beautfiul, every pair wrapped. New Spring shades! cellophane Here's Another Friday and Saturday Thriller! Rayon Crepe BED JACKETS and SLIPS, each-- Bed Jackets blue and pink, daintily lace trimmed. Slips white only. Sizes 32 44. . .JrRICON, MAaiCH 24, 1950 'TrIt STAA; PI RT ST. JOE,-GU LF COU NTY,. F40ORI DA .PAGE TlIIRE Port St. Joe, Florida S... ..[ .. C-- THE STAR Published Every Friday At 306 Williams Avenue, Port St. Joe, Florida, by The Star Publishing Company W. S. SMmIH, Editor and Publisher Also Linotype Operator, Ad Man, Pressman, Floor Man, Reportor, '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. SUBSORFPT'ON INVARIABLY PAYABLE IN ADVANCE oN4- TWrEA -S2.00 SIX MONTHS $1.00 THREE MONTHS $127.15 -- 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 Right or Wrong THIS IS NOT FICTION Will the reader pretend that he has an obscure neighbor by the name of Harry Truman? And will he pretend that Neighbor Truman has de- ,cided he must borrow money, a decision which many of us ordinary folks have reached at times in the tempestuous course of life? Neighbor Truman, we're going to pretend, steps into the bank to apply for the loan, and we're going to have the privilege of observing the transaction. "I want to borrow $500," says our neighbor. ((Now most will anticipate the next few ques- tions, having been through it.) "Do you have any debts at the present time?" the banker inquires. "Yes," says our neighbor, "I owe the bank at this moment about $25,800." j"'What is your annual income, Mr. Truman?" "I have a take-home pay amounting to $3,750 -a year," says he. "Hmmmm," the banker hmms. He at once is suspicious of the client's ability to pay the old debt without $500 more added. And aren't his ,eavesdropping neighbors suspicious, too? But the banker gives allowance for unfbrseen circumstancese. So he asks Mr. Truman, "Do you -think you will be able to save a large portion of your income this year and each succeeding year to reduce your indebtedness?" "Oh, no," Neighbor Truman replies, to the sur- prise of the banker and the neighbors listening in. "My necessary living expenses this year will be $4,250. I'll be forced to spend more than I earn." "Pardon me," the banker interjects. "Do you mean that, owing already an amount that con- stitutes seven times what you'll take in during a year, you're going to spend more than you earn?" "That's right," says Neighbor Truman. "You see, I must provide tuition at private schools, for my children. I must help a poor relative set up a new business in which he's going to lose money for a long time to come." "Just what kind of business is that relative go- ing to sink your money in?" the banker asks. "Why," says Mr. Truman, "he's got a wonder- ful humanitarian idea. He's going to sell milk to the Hottentots at a price they can afford to pay." "But just those things won't eat up your whole income this year, will they?" "No, but that isn't all," says Mr. Truman. "I am building security for my children by putting price supports under them. My boys sell news- papers to the neighbors at a nickel apiece, but I give them an extra nickel. My daughters make lamp shades which they sell for $5, but I don't think that's a fair price, so I give an extra $2 for each one they sell. Besides, my wife wants a television set." The banker now steps aside to get his breath. Here's a fellow who owes more than he can ever repay if he lives frugally below his income, seek- ing to borrow still more, and at the same time boldly proclaiming his intention of carrying out fantastic money-spending schemes. What will the banker do? Will he lend the new money? It's silly even to ask the question. This scene is not fiction. It constitutes a faith- ful reproduction of the program set forth in re- gal solemnity by President of the United States Harry S. Truman. Multiply all figures by ten mil- lion and you have the Truman budget, his plan of government, the government's income, and the government's debt.. In this case, congress is the banker. If it makes the loan, Borrower Truman's note will have to be signed by the taxpayers-which is to say by all the people. Who, in his right mind, would voluntarily sign the note of such a profligate spender?-Cleveland (Ohio) Plain Dealer. Brownrv-H-+4avGuests Mrs. L. C. Brown of Sylvester, Ga., Sgt. Billy Brown and Mrs. J. C. mother of Mr. Brown, spent sev- Boyd Jr., who are stationed in Ja- eral days here this week as guests pan with the armed forces, and of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Brown. WE CAN KEEP YOU IN THE BEST OF SSPIRITS DURING 1950 ST. JOE BAR PHONE 114 PORT, ST.. JOE, FLA. ais more than an oil change- e When you bring your truck in for "Summer-izing," we do more than just change to a summer grade oil. We check the entire cooling and electrical systems of your truck, clheck-up and tune-up the engine, and lubricate the en- tire chassis. Put your truck in top condition for hot- (weather hauling. Stop in now!, M. G. LEWIS & SONS GARAGE MONUMENT AVENUE PORT ST. JOE, FLA. TEN YEARS AGO From the Files of The Star Papermakers Name Officers St. Joe Local No. 379, Interna- tional Brotherhood of Papermakers :at their meeting last week re- -elected all their 1939 officers for -the ensuing year, as follows: C. C. "Wilson, president; T. Bullock, vice- *president; M. J. Fillingim, treas- mrer; H. C. Palmer, financial secre. tpary; L. P. Sutton, recording secret& tary; F. G. Davis, corresponding secretary; W. C. Taunton, I. C. Lup- ton and Bob Chandler, trustees. Mope Candidates Announce Candidates announcing for office this week were Bud Brockett, for county commissioner, district 1; -Mrs. Basil E. Kenney, state Demo- rcratic committeewoman from Gulf ,county; W. Roy Connell, county -commissioner, district 1; Floyd C. -Lister, county commissioner, dis- trict 2. Birth Announcements Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Kilbourn an- -nounce the arrival of a daughter, Eda Ruth, on Monday, March 18. Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Wilcox an- nounce the birth of a son on Mon- day, March 18. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Fuller are an- naouncing the birth of a son on Sun- -day, Maroh 17. Junior Class To Present Play The junior class of the Port St. Joe high school will present "Small Town Romeo" as its annual play at the school auditorium Tuesday evening, March 26. Taking part in the play will be Jimmy Weatherly, Billy Roberts, Jimmy McNeill, Ar- thur Forehand, Jesse Stone, Mur- County Sales Taxes for January Total $2,731 Gulf county sales tax collections in January were $2,731.31, accord- ing to figures received from the of- fice of the state comptroller. This figure is based upon merchants' re- ports filed with the comptroller and tabulated this 'week. During January the county re- ported gross business of $392,721.23 of which $96,986.34 was taxable. The state's gross business dur- ing the first month of the year was $375,703.67, of which $114,047,095.84 was in taxable sales, with collec- tions of $3,525,440.59. At the present time, approxi- mately 90,000 business concerns in Florida have received certificates under the sales tax law. A tree produces more than wood. Even though it starts out as so many board feet of lumber, it be- comes the basis of homes and shel- ter for man. nice Taunton, Lunnette Hammock, Willie Lee Beard, Elaine Gore and Betty Jo Temple. .o61ar for Dollar- you cant beat a POvTw I _ 1. America's Lowest-Priced Straight Eight 2. Lowest-Priced Car Offering GM Hydra-1katic Drive Optional on all models at eitra csl. 3. The Most Beaqtiful Thing on Wheels -. 4. -Famous Silver Str*,a " "Engipes-Choice of New, More Powerful Straight Eight or S4i 5. World Renowned Road Record for Econ'1i y d Long Life 6. 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Smoother, Safer Riding- Low Pressure Tires on Broad Rims Port St. Joe, Florida Phone 94 THE STAR, PORT ST. &OE, OU.LF COUNTY, IFLORIPA FRIDAY, MARCH. ?4, 1?PO P.AE FOUR ,UIA T Census Taker Queries Ready Nose-Counting Over Entire Nation Will Begin On April First Uncle Sam is going to ask you a S ... .. ..T -, : --_, k.- I Y -_!, :U,- -+ U),_ L, Ti ; -.. .Wei lot cf questions in April, but what vance of the population enumera- you say will be confidential. tion, and the completed forms will Beginning April 1 (no foolin') an be picked up when the enumerat- army of 140,000 census enumerators ors come around. will start calling on people in every Basic population questions which city, town and farm community to will be asked each person include find out the nation's 1950 popula- name, relation to the head of the tion and obtain housing and agri- household, race, sex, age, marital cultural information, status, state or country of birth, Agricultural cenus forms already citizenship status, and employment are being mailed to farmers in ad- status the preceding week of every person over 14 years old, and the occupation, industry and class of worker. Every fifth person the govern- ment will ask what state and county he lived in a year earlier and whe- ther he lived on a farm. It will ask country of birth of father and mother, highest grade of school at- tended and school attendance. Every fifth person 14 or over will be asked' the duration of employ- ment and number of weeks worked in 1949, income received in 1949 from various sources, income re- ceived by relatives in the same household, and whether men are war veterans. Can someone tell us why weeds grow so much more abundantly than vegetables? FORD BONUS BUILT TRUCKS FOR '50! Series F-3 Express shown is one-of over 175 models in the 1950 Ford Truck line. R4.0 2 SIXES and 2 V-8's! NEW POWER like the new 6-cylinder, 110-h.p. Rouge 254, brings your choice of Ford Truck engines to tour. In the '50 Fords you can pick from 95-h.p. and 110-h.p. Sixes, or TOO-h.p. and 145-h.p. V-8's -the only V-8's in trucking. 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JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA FRIDAY MARCH 24 190 Port St. Joe, Florida PAGE SIX 73-IE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNT'V, FLORIDA FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 1950' Last Rites Held for Marion Brown Passed Away Last Friday In Vet- erans Hospital At Lake City Funeral services were held Sun- day from the home at 12:30 p. m. for Marion F. Brown, 56, of this city, who died last Friday at the veterans hospital in Lake City. Rev. Loyd W. Tubb officiated at the last rites, with the Comforter Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Interment was in the Hatcher Cem- etery near Freeport at 3 o'clock with the Masonic order in charge of the graveside services. Mr. Brown, who came to Port St. Joe in 1947 from Albany, Ga., to be- come mill superintendent of the St. Joe Lumber & Export Company, was a World War I veteran. He is survived by his widow, Ida Brown, of this city; a son, Marion Jr., of Gainesville; a daughter, Mrs. Mil- dred Holt of Albany, Ga.. and two brothers, E. R. Brown of Pensacola and J. 0. Brown of Portland, Fla. Scholarship Exams To Be Held April 3 Examinations will be given Mon- day, April 3. at 8:30 a. m. CST, in Wewahitchka for one house schol- arship for boys in the college fresh- man or sophomore group from Gulf county. High school seniors are eligible. One house scholarship will also be open for junior or senior boys already in college from Gulf county. The state department of public Instruction gives test twice yearly for these awards. The house and senatorial scholarships are $200 yearly grants, and the Lewis schol- arship is a $400 yearly grant. Overtstreet Visitors Mrs. C. S. DePuy and children of West Palm Beach and Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Poehlk of Sanford visited in Overstreet this week with Mrs. T. L. Patrick. Week-end Guest Miss Bernice Posey of Brook- haven, Miss., was the guest over the week-end of Miss Alma Baggett. Guest From Wisconsin Mrs. John Boyd of Fifield, Wis., is the guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Frary. SAN BLAS LIGHTHOUSE (Continued from page 3) Mobile Point light is reached, San Blas serves the eighth district of the United Stataes Coast Guard well. Ships and boats equipped with radio within a 100-mile radius of this station use the information and reports given. This 150-watt station uses the one dot-two dash for its signal and transmits 'on 290 kilocycles. During foggy weather when visibility is less than 10 miles the radio operates on a continuous schedule of every, third minute. During clear weather the radio sig- nals begin at 20 minutes after the hour. An outstanding service which is little known to the average citizen in this area is the daily weather re- ports and also the hurricane warn- ing service supplied from the month of June to October by this station. These reports are given to the wea- ther station in Apalachicola and then trasmitted on to the proper reporting stations over the nation. According to official government sources. the lighthouse is located on Cape Saint Bias Lighthouse Res- ervation on the extreme southern extremity of the cape. The tower is a square iron skeleton structure 100 feet in height enclosing a stair cylinder. The lantern is 96 feet above the ground and 101 feet above the water. The light is vis- ible for 16 miles and flashes white every 20 seconds for one second with a 200.000 candlepower order electric light, which was installed in 1937. Attempting to steal nothing from the familiar saying of the theater that 'the show must go on." the San BIas light has been in almost continuous operation, even if on a tall pole on a few occasions, since 1847 in doing its part to make sure that "the light msst go on to help the seafarer." Rotary Club Hears Talk By FBI Agent Kline Weatherford of the Mobile office of the Federal Bureau of In- vestigation was the speaker at last week's meeting of the Port St. Joe Rotary Club, giving an informative and interesting talk on activities of the bureau. In a review of the crime records of the country during the past sev- eral years, Weatherford pointed out that since the 1932-35 era when a number of notorious criminals were brought to justice, crime records have steadily risen. He said that since the end of World War 11 the percentages have gone up each year so that the 1949 figures show that a major crime was committed in this country every 17.9 seconds. The speaker said that probably the two greatest causes of today's crime wave are neglect of parents to counsel and offer guidance to their children and to the general lack of spiritual and moral help which parents should afford the youth of today. The fine co-operation of law en- forcement officers and the public ni general of this section were praised by Weatherford, who said that sev- eral cases have been solved ill this area due to this co-operation with the FBI. It Pays To Advertise Try It. JET KILL Insecticide Kills Roaches, Silver Fish, Water Bugs, Spiders, Mosquitoes, Flies, Moths, Bedbugs SMITH'S PHARMACY Exclusive Distributors 4-28 Williams Avenue REAL BARGAINS!! We are moving to our new building within two Weeks. Listed below are old model used cars and trucks that will provide good, dependable transportation to and from work, to go fishing, or to utilize for your hauling needs. WVe are cleaning up our yard- no carry-overs to new location. Many listings ct below cost: TERMS TO SUIT--$25.00 DOWN!!! 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Phone 388 Phone 388 Port St. Joe, Florida $150.00 195.00 125.00 295.00 125.00 175.00 195.00 495.00 95.00 125.00 125.00 Here's the car that gives you highest quality at lowest cost GARRAWAY CHEVROLET COMPANY I . I .-.-qlmwIw 11101 a - -- --------- ---- --- --- ---- ----- ~ n'-~"-~'"~ mTI~~- 'FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 1950 TE-STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTV,',.FLORIDA PAGE SIX RIAmY, M .C E, G PG WEWAHITCHKA MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED Charles Paul of Wewahitchka is in the Port St. Joe Municipal Hos- pital suffering from a serious head injury sustained Wednesday after- noon near Wewahitchka when a belt pulley came off a small saw- mill he was helping to erect and struck him on the head, crushing the bone. He was rushed to the lo- cal hospital by Comforter ambu- lance service. The mill, belonging to Troy Cham- pion, was being set up for opera- tion by Mr. Paul and Chas. Branch, who also suffered minor injuries. Little hope is held for recovery of the injured man. -----c---- NEW CITY WATER WELL SHOWS MUCH PROMISE Clerk Ben Dickens reports that the test well drilled i1 a search for a new city water supply looks ex- ceeding good. He states that a preliminary sur- vey by Dr. Herman Gunter, state geologist, shows that the new sup- ply contains only one-tenth as much iron as the present water. THEATERS DENIED (Continued from page .1) sued on the validity of the revenue measures, the bill of complaint al- leging that such a tax was "arbi- trary, unreasonable and confisca- tory," and that the cities had no charter authority to levy the tax. At Monday's hearing, City Attor- ney C. G. Costin Jr., pointed out that the one cent per ticket levied by the city of Port St. Joe is the lowest tax exacted of any of the three cities, and that it was not a NOTICE FOR DIVORCE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA. IN CHA[;CERY. GEORGIA A. LOCKE, Plaintiff, vs. CLAUDIE LOCKE, Defendant. Notice To: Olaudie Locke, whose place of residence is unknown. On or before the 2.ith day of April, 1950, the Defendant Claudie locke is required to serve upon Silas R. Stone, Plaintiff's attoi- ney, whose address is 321 Reid Avenue, Port St. Joe, Florida, a copy of. and file with the Clerk of this Court the original of an answer to the complaint for divorce filed against him herein. WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court at Wewahitchka, Gulf County, Florida, this 18th day of March, 1950. (Court Seal) GEORGE Y. CORE, 3-24 as Clerk of said Circuit 4-14 Court NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE COUNTY JUDGE'S COURT, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA. IN PROBATE. 'IN RE: Estate of JOSEPH B. GLOEKLER, Deceased. All creditors of the estate of Joseph B: Gloekler, deceased, are hereby notified and required to file any claims or demands which they may have against said estate in the of- fice of the County Judge of Gulf County, Florida, in the courthouse at Wewahitchka, Florida, within eight calendar months from the date of the frst publication of this no- tice. Each claim or demand must be in writ- ing andl must state the place of residence and postoffice address of the clainiaht and must be sworn to by the claimant, his agent, or his attorney, or it will beconie void ac- cording to law. ADA CLAIR T. GLOEKLFR, Administratrix of the Estate sf Joseph B. Gloekler, deceased. First publication on March 24, 1950. SILAS R. STONE, 3-24 Attorney for Administratrix. 4-14 Ul * WHAT'S NEW? *Your physician is continually study- ing the advances in medicine and surgery. He watches new investiga- tions in both fields, and is prepared, when necessary, to prescribe new products developed in famous research laboratories. We, too, keep abreast of new developments and are ready at all times to fill your physician's prescrip. tion promptly and accurately. JOHN ROBERT SMITH Pharmaceutical Chemist W.e Fill Any Doctor's Prescription PHONE 5 PORT ST. JOE burden on theater-goers nor the theaters. Panama City and Chipley levy a graduated tax, depending upon the price of admission. The original ordinance passed in 1944 by the city of Port St. Joe car- ried a sliding scale tax, but in Feb- ruary of 1945, at the request of the Martin-Davis Theaters, the city commissioners consented to make the tax one cent per admission, re- gardless of the price. The original ordinance provided for a tax of 2c on tickets from 10c to 15c, 4c on tickets from 16c to 25c, and 5c on admissions exceeding 25c. -------- -_ THREE CONTESTS (Continued from page 1) and Mrs. Basil E. Kenney. Qualifying as candidates for the congressional democratic commit- tee are Silas R. Stone and Estelle D. Mosely. Candidates for county democratic committeemen (with precincts) are L. W. Owens (1), Sammy Patrick Call for Bids On Methodist Church Sealed bids will be received for old Methodist Church Build- ing and site at corner of 7th Street and Long Avenue in the City of Port St. Joe until 7:00 P. M. EST, April 4, 1950. Build- ing and grounds may be inspected at any time prior to hour of receiving bids. Sale will be made on all cash basis, as is, where is. Right to reject any or all bids is reserved. Bids may be delivered to the undersigned 6r any Trustee of the Meth- odist Church, or mailed to Box 536, Port St. Joe, Florida. M. P. TOMLINSON, Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Methodist Church of Port St. Joe. 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Available with Hudson's exclusive Super-matic Drive k HERE'S WHERE TO SEE AND DRIVE THE FINEST HUDSONS EVER BUILT M. G. LEWIS & SONS GARAGE -MONUMENT AVENUE PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA (2) J. W. Sealey (3), Floyd Hunt nier (1), Mrs. W...C. Whaley (2), (4), T. P. Vann (5), T. J. Kinard Mrs. J. W. Sealey (3), Mrs. Basil (6), J. R. Hewitt (7), A. D. Law- E. Kenney (4), Mrs. Belle G. Cum- son (8), C. L. Costin Jr. (9). bie (5), Mrs. A. H. Cook (6), Mrs. Candidates for county democratic Mack Miller (7), Mrs. A. D. Law- committeewoman are Mrs. Kate La- son (8), Mrs. Hazel Ferrell (9). BIGGEST NOVELTY WIT TO TO T TWME COUNTRY DON'z/ 77%K SEE YOUR FRIENDS TRY TO RIDE T HE AHKK/ LAFT YOUR TROUBLES AWAY AT DONKEY, DSEALL/. _ PORT ST. JOE SAT., MARCH 25 Old Ball Park near Depot 8:30 p. m. Under, Lights Sponsored By Willis V. Rowan Post 116, American Legion PAGE SEVEN THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA .:FRID-AY, MARCH 24, 1950 PAGE EIGHT THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF~ COUNTY, FLORIDA FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 1950 Registration Books Will Be Open Here Four Days Registration books for the south portion of Gulf county will be re- turned here for four days for the convenience of citizens who are eligible to vote and who have not yet registered. ' The books will be at Roche's Ap- pliance Store, Reid Avenue oppos- ite the postoffice tomorrow, Mon- day, Tuesday and Thursday. Lanes Are Visiting Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Lane and daughter Beth of Atlanta, Ga., are visiting here for a few weeks with Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Lane and Mrs. Verna Smith. Clerk Core Attending Convention George Core, clerk of the circuit court, is in Sarasota this week-end attending the annual clerks' con- vention scheduled for today and to- morrow. SCHOOL FORESTRY EXHIBIT IS OPEN AGAIN TOMORROW A large number of interested per- sons viewed the forestry exhibit in the Ward building adjoining the Brooks Sporting Goods store last Saturday. The exhibit was set up by the tenth grade geography class under the direction of the teacher, Miss Catherine Nix. The display will be open to the public again tomorrow and for the last time on Saturday, April 1. It is well worth viewing, and every- one is invited to drop in. At Mother's Bedside Miss Netta Niblack left Wednes- day for Americus, Ga., to be at the bedside of her mother, Mrs. C. E. Niblack, who was to undergo an operation. Spend Sunday In Bristol Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bobbitt were visiting in Bristol on Sunday. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Star Want Ads Bring Quick Results At Small Cost. FOR RENT FOR RENT-Two furnished apart- ments; one in Oak Grove, one on Palm Boulevard near school. Phone 266-W. 3-24tf FOR RENT-One room furnished efficiency garage apartment; gas plate and shower; $25 month. Close in on 7th St. Phone 114. 3-24tf FOR RENT-5-room unfurnished house, near school. Phone 134-W. FURNISHED APARTMENT, vacant April 1. Phone 78. 3-24tf FO,R APARTMENTS See The Shirey Apartme'nts. tf LOST AND FOUND LOST-Blond male cocker spaniel, answers to name of "Rusty." Re- ward. C. R. Garraway. Ic LOST-In vicinity of school, boys' red 20-inch bicycle, J. C. Higgins make with large size seat. Please notify F. W. Chandler, McClellan Avenue. 1* SPECIAL SERVICES ALL TYPES DRESSMAKING - Alterations and buttonholes. See Mrs. Troy Jones, 228 Eight Street, , Port St. Joe. 3-31* RECONDITIONED GUARANTEED WRIST WATCHES 15 Jewel Bulova, $45 value .-$15.00 7 Jewel Milos $12.50 17 Jewel Gruen, $38 value. --$18.50 $70 17 Jewel Tavannes ----.$22.50 (Includes Stainless Steel Band) PARKER'S JEWELRY Next LeHardy's Bar tf WHY USE A VACUUM CLEANER? when you can also have these advantages: Wash dust out of air you breathe; add healthful humid- ity to air in your home; really clean rugs, furniture, floors; eliminate need for dusting furniture; scrub tile, linoleum, wood floors; vapor- ize medicaments in sickrooms, and shampoo rugs and upholstery. Get a REXAIR Conditioner and Humidifier 3-31* For a demonstration see JOHN FORD, Jr Phone 338-J KEYS DUPLICATED! WHILE YOU WAIT! 35c Each -2 for 50c Brooks Hardware and Sporting Goods Co. FOR SALE WHIZZER MOTOR BIKE-In ex- cellent condition, good tires. See Clyde Parker or Rush Chism, Port St. Joe. 4-14* BUY A GOOD USED CAR 1947 Chevrolet 4 dr. Fleetline, 21,- 000 actual miles; real clean, all extras .$1,195.00 Terms: $400 down, $55.37 month. 1947 Studebaker, 4 door Champion, clean. A real buy ------------$1,095.00 $365..00 down, $51.95 per month GARRAWAY CHEVROLET CO. P. 0. Box 306 Telephone 388 Port St. Joe, Florida VACUUM, CLEANER Practically new Hygiene cleaner, with all at- tachments, $65. See Mrs. W. S. Smith at Star office. 3-10tf USED OUTBOARD MOTORS Good, bad, indifferent. All makes, models and prices. Brooks Sporting Goods Store. 1-27tf Advertising Doesn't Cost It PAYS. REAL ESTATE FOR SALE TWO-BEDROOM HOME located on two large lots, on Wewahitchka and Blountstown highway. Write Box 337, Folkston, Ga. 3-31c FOR SALE Equity in 3-bedroom house, near school; rock wool in- sulation. See owner at 219 Ninth Street. 3-24tf LODGE NOTICES R. A. M.-Regular convocation of St. Joseph Chapter No. 56, R. A. M., 2nd and 4th Mondays. Ail visit- ing companions welcome. James M. Harris, High Priest; H. R. Maige, Secretary. SAMARITAN LODGE NO. 40, !:-0. 0. F.-Meets first and third Wed- nesdays, 7:30 p. m. in Masonic hall. All members urged to attend; visit- ing brethren invited. W. H. Weeks, N. G.; Walter White, Secretary. MELODY REBEKAH LODGE NO. 22, 1. 0. O. F.-Meets 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 8 p. m. in Masonic hall. Elwyn Blount, N. G.; Mary Weeks, Secretary. MASONIC TEMPLE F & A M- ?ort St. Joe Lodge 111. Regular A meetings 2nd and 4th Fri- \' days each month, 8:00 p. rn. Members urged to attend; visiting brothers welcome. W. A. Roberts, W. M.; G. C. Adkins, Sec. Hail Storm Does E LI Damage At Tyndall Tennis Ball Size Missiles Damage 6 Planes, Automobiles and iGSI Buildings A half-hour hailstone bombard- F ment knocked out some 100 planes, damaged about 500 automobiles and seriously damaged the roofs of all buildings Tuesday at the Tyndall Field Air Force Base. - The big pellets ripped through the metal wings of planes and shat- tered their plexiglass domes. A bus came into the field during the storm with 25 windows broken. An unofficial estimate of the damage was placed at better than a million dollars. The editor of The Star viewed two of the cars Wednesday ait the Garraway Chevrolet Company, and they were covered with dents and the windshields shattered. APPO1 Paid Political Advertising G AiN GENEF FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER District Four SPECI/ I hereby announce my candidacy PROSE for County Commissioner from Dis- FRAI trict 4, subject to the will of the voters at the May primaries. If elected it,will be my purpose to stand for the general welfare of Gulf county and work for the best interests .of my district. I will try to conduct the duties of office fair- ly and give a square deal to every- one. Your vote and active support will be sincerely appreciated. D. C. ARNETT 5-5* COMFORTER FUNERAL HOME 24-HOUR AMBULANCE SERVICE 601 Long Avenue Phone 326 Day or Night MEET YOUR FRIENDS AT- LeHARDY'S BAR l"" COMPLETE SERVICE WE HANDLE AL.L TYPES OF INSURANCE ( WeFIRE LIFE CASUALTY BONDS We recommend fire Insurance because its easy to start a fire 0tS BUCK ALEXANDER THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA FRIDAY, MARCH M 1950 PAGE EIGHT |