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Title: The star
Uniform Title: Star (Port Saint Joe, Fla.)
Physical Description: Newspaper
Language: English
Publisher: W.S. Smith
Place of Publication: Port St. Joe Fla
Creation Date: August 31, 1951
Frequency: weekly
regular
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Subjects / Keywords: Newspapers -- Port Saint Joe (Fla.)   ( lcsh )
Newspapers -- Gulf County (Fla.)   ( lcsh )
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newspaper   ( sobekcm )
Spatial Coverage: United States -- Florida -- Gulf -- Port Saint Joe
Coordinates: 29.814722 x -85.297222 ( Place of Publication )
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Additional Physical Form: Also available on microfilm from the University of Florida.
Dates or Sequential Designation: Began in 1937.
General Note: Editor: Wesley R. Ramsey, <1970>.
General Note: Publisher: The Star Pub. Co., <1970>.
General Note: Description based on: Vol. 2, no. 7 (Dec. 2, 1938).
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PORT ST. JOE
A Progressive
Community With a
Modern, Progressive
Weekly Newspaper
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THE


STAR


THE STAR
Official Paper for Gulf
County, Devoted To the
Continued Development
S of the Entire County
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"Port St. Joe The Outlet Port for the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee Valley"


VOLUME XIV FORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA, FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 1951 NUMBER 49
I IIII


No Tidal Wave


Hit St. Joseph


Says T.H. Stone


Father of Local Man Was A
Resident of Ancient
City

Ed Note--Occasionally we hear someone say
"Wasn't Old St. Joseph destroyed by a tidal
wave? That's what we have heard." The an-
swer to this is definitely "No." We are re-
printing the following article from the "Pro
gress Edition" of The Star of April 8, 1938,
for the edification of newcomers to our fair
city.

The legends being told that the
ancient city of St. Joseph was
erased from the face of the earth
.by a tidal wave are not true, ac-
cording to T. H. Stone, one of the
pioneer settlers of Port St. Joe,
whose father was, for a time a resi-
dent of the old city.
In 1812, according to the story
passed on to Mr. Stone by his fa-
ther, there sprang up on the shores
of beautiful St. Joseph's Bay a little
settlement called St. Joseph. Gradu-
ally it increased in size until it
boasted an estimated population of
10,500, being the largest city in
Florida at that time.
It soon became one of the largest
seaports on the Gulf, and large
docks and warehouses were con-
structed to handle the various pro-
ducts brought here from the in-
terior by boat down the Apalachi-
cola River to lola, from where a
railroad, the Iola & St. Joseph, the
first steam railroad in the then ter-
ritory of Florida, brought them to
St. Joseph where they were placed
aboard sailing vessels and carried
to points the world over.
The city flourished; a large ship-
yard was located on what is now
the site of the Port Inn (now Hotel
St. Joe); large business buildings
were built, as well as palatial resi-
dences and luxurious gambling es-
tablishments. Then, some time after
1838, the year the state constitu-
tional convention was held in St.
Joseph, began the decline.
Depopulated first by a depression
which left nothing for the inhabit-
ants to do to secure a livelihood,
the rails of the railroad were torn
up and moved to an out-of-state
site. The yellow fever scourge then
struck, and thousands died.
In 1856 came a storm and the high
winds blew down great numbers of
trees. Going on westward it hung
over the Gulf and for a time re-
versed itself, blowing to the east
and piling up the water in the bay,
resulting in an extremely high tide
which inundated most of the area.
But there was no tidal wave.
This story of a tidal wave, ac-
(Continued on page 8)

Schneiders Department
Store Is Closing Doors

In this issue of The Star appears
a "Going Out of Business" adver-
tisement by Schneider's Depart-
ment Store, with practically every
item marked down to cost or below.
Read it and reap.
Mr. Schneider is closing out his
'business due to ill health, and will
make his future home in Jackson-
ville.
The Schneiders have 'been in St.
Joe since 1937, and on leaving for
the east coast city last Friday, Mr.
Schneider told the editor, "I never
hated so bad in all my life to leave
a place as I do to leave Port St.
Joe. I've made more friends here in
the past 14 years than I have ever
made anyplace else. I'm retiring
from business due-to my ill health
and that of my wife."


Rev. 0. D. Langston

Develops Hobby

Makes Quills and Floats To Pass
Time; Expects to Be In
St. Joe Today

Rev. O. D. Langston of Auburn,
Ala., former pastor of the Port St.
Joe Methodist Church, writes the
editor of The Star that he has de-
veloped a hobby of making floats
and quills for fishing in order to
pass the time.
"After spending two years in bed
and another on crutches and in a

rolling chair, I became weary of
reading," he writes. "I built five
bookcases for my study while sit-
ing in a rolling chair, with some
help from a GI student who rents
our apartment. 'hen I took up the
hobby of making floats and quills.
I am sending you 14 specimens of
my work. The peg-top quill and the
slide quill are my own invention. I
have never seen either in any fish-
ing tackle catalogue or anywhere
else. After you try them I will ap-
preciate it if you will tell me what
you think of them."
Rev. Langston states that ,he ex-
pects to be in St. Joe this week-end,
saying: "Mrs. Laugston and I ex-
pect to be in St. Joe Friday after-
noon to spend the week-end, prob-
ably at Shirey's Motel, since it is
the easiest place to get in and out
with a rolling chair. On Monday we
will go to Mrs. Beard's place to fish
a couple of days. I have a brand
new glass casting rod and an au-
tomatic fly reel, and I expect to
try both of them in the Dead Lakes
and catch some bream add shell-
crackers."


Episcopal Bishop To Hold
Service At Local Church

The Rt. Rev. Hamilton West,
D.D,. the bishop coadjutor for the
Diocese of Florida, will make a spe-
cial visitation to St. James' Episco-
pal Church on Sunday, September
2. The purpose of this visit is to
perform the sacred rite of confirma-
tion, or the laying on of hands, at
the 11 a. m. service. He will also be
the preacher and the celebrant of
the holy communion at that service
and at an earlier service at 7:30
a. m.
During his stay in Port St. Joe,
Bishop West, in addition to holding
these services, will attend a special
breakfast meeting of the vestry of
St. James' Church, speak to the
Sunday school and conduct a simi-
lar service of confirmation in We-
wahitchka.
The members of the confirmation
class, which will be presented by
Harry B. Douglas Jr., the summer
missioner, are Eda Ruth Kilbourn,
Bert and Michael Munn, Bobbie
Porter, Bobbie Ward, Eddie Rich-
mond and Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Viz-
carrando.

Applications for P. M. Available
Application 'blanks for the posi-
tion of postmaster for Port St. Joe
are now available at the local post-
office. Aplications must 'be on file
with the U. S. Civil Service Com-
mission, Washington, D.'C., not la-
ter than September 18, 1951.

Visit In Mobile
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Maddox and
Mr. and Mrs. David Maddox and
children spent two days in Mobile,
Ala., this week.

Forehands Have Week-end Guests
A. L. Kennington of Oxford, Fla.,
was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W.
C. Forehand of Highland View over
the week-end.


SSt. Joe To Be Closed Tight
For Labor Day Observance

All business houses of Port St.
Joe will be closed next Monday
in observance of Labor Day. Bet-
ter buy extra groceries for the
long week-end.
The St. Joe Paper Company
will also close down Monday in
observance of the day, and during
Tuesday and Wednesday the
usual overhaul jobs will be done,
with the mill going back into pro-
duction Thursday.
Workers at the St. Joe Lumber
& Export Company mill also will
have the day off.
Looks like a lot of bream, shell-
crackers and bass will meet their
doom during the long week-end.



Wm. P. Boyd Named

As District Forester

Succeeds Edward Green; Will Aid
Woodland Owners With Their
Management Problems

The appointment of William P.
Boyd Jr., of Gainesville at farm for-
ester at Blountstown is announced
by the Florida Forest Service of-
fice at Tallahassee. He replaces
Edward P. Green Jr., who has been
transferred to the Ocala farm for-
estry project.
Boyd, 28, is a graduate of the
University of Florida School of For-
estry. Prior to this appointment he
was Florida Forest Service investi-
gator in Lakeland.
As farm forester, Boyd will aid
woodland owners in Gulf and Cal-
houn counties and the eastern half
of Jackson county with their wood-
land management problems, advis-
ing them when to harvest their tree
crops, helping them mark their
trees for selective cutting, and ad-
vising them how to best utilize their
woodland harvests.


Presbyterian Sunday
School Elects Officers

The Sunday school teachers and
officers of the Presbyterian Church
met Monday evening at the church
for the purpose of electifig officers
and selecting teachers. At this time
it was decided to change the time
of meeting of the Sunday school
from 10:15 to 10 a. m., and every-
one is urged to keep this change of
time in mind.
Officers named were Henry Camp-
bell, superintendent; Timothy El-
der, assistant superintendent; Car-
lene Camp'bell, secretary; Mary Al-
len, assistant secretary; Mrs. Mc-
Lain Elder, treasurer; Mrs. T. J.
Mitchell, pianist; Timothy Elder,
song leader.
The following teachers were ap-
proved: Mrs. S. J. Allen and Mrs.
Kenneth Creech, Beginners depart-
ment; Mrs.. Eliza'beth Prows, Mrs.
Kay Clark and Mrs. Carl Guilford.
Primary department; Mrs. Billy
Bowen, Junior department; Mrs.
Bill Ford, Intermediate department;
Rev. S. J. Allen, Senior department;
Mrs. C. W. Long, women's class.

Leave For Tampa After Visit Here
ISgt. and Mrs. George Bobbitt and
two children left Monday to return
to Tampa after a week's visit here
with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bobbitt. Ser-
geant Bobbitt is ROTC instructor
at Plant high school, Tampa.

No Unemployed
No unemployment checks were
issued in Gulf county for the week
ending August 18, according to the
state industrial commission.


No New Entries In

Commission Race

Today Last Day for Registration of
Qualified Electors; Election Is
To Be Held September 11

As the deadline for qualification
passed at midnight Monday, August
27, no further candidates tossed
their fedoras into the ring in the
race for two seats on the Port St.
Joe city commission.
SAs it now stands, electors will
have a wide selection in Group Two
with Denver Miller, Ralph Swatts,
T. S. Singletary and Cliff Tharpe
seeking the seat to be vacated by
Commissioner B, B. Conklin, who
has expressed no desire to be re-
turned to the board.
In Group One we have but two
entries, 'R. E. "Doc" King who is
seeking to unseat Watson Smith,
who is asking re-election.
Likewise in the mayor commis-
sioner race there is little variety,
being Jalte Belin, present mayor,
seeking re-election, and Ben C. Wil-
liams, the challenger.
The election is to be held Tues-
day, September 11, with the polling
place at the city hall. The polls
will open at 8' a. m. and close at
7 p. m.
Today is the last day for qualified
electors whose names are not al-
ready on the -books to register. The
registration books are at the city
hall and are open from 9 a. m. to
noon and from 2 to 5 p. m.
"9-
Legion Auxiliary Asking
Comfort Articles for Vets

The local American Legion Aux-
iliary unit has a drive underway
for comfort articles to 'be sent to
the three veterans hospitals in the
state, Bay Pines, Coral Gables and
Lake City, the articles to be given
to the patients as gifts.
Needed are plain kit bags, apron
kit bags. 'bedside 'bags, 18xl8-inch
feather pillows, 18x24-inch pillow
slips, sleeping socks, wheel chair
robes, shaving cream brushlesss or
lather), single and double edge ra-
zor blades, talcum, kleenex, tooth-
paste, tooth brushes, razors, shav-
ing lotion, shaving mirrors, face
soap and ash trays.
It is requested that kit bags, bed-
side bags, pillow slips and wheel
chair robes 'be made in gay colors
and new material, no whites.
Members of the Auxiliary are
particularly asked to contribute,
and also anyone else who would
like to help cheer the men in our
veterans hospitals. Contributions
may be given to Mrs. C. G. Costin,
Mrs. P. G. Hart or Mrs. W. S. 'Star'
Smith.

Breaks Ankle
Mrs. T. O. Poitevint and daugh-
ter Judy motored to Jacksonville
last week-end to accompany Miss
PoitevinA's sister, Miss Helen Jack-
son, to Bain'bridge, Ga. Miss Jack-
son is recuperating from a broken
ankle and is on an enforced vaca-
tion.
------<-----
Service Officer To Be Here
Preston L. Nicholas, of Apalachi-
cola, assistant state service officer,
will be at the city hall on Wednes-
day, Sepbember 5, from 8:30 to 11
a. m. for the purpose of helping vet-
erans or their dependents in filing
claims for compensation benefits or
shoving their insurance problems.
---- ----
Will Leave for South Florida
Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Hutchinson
and the twins expect to leave Sat-
urday for South Florida where they
plan to make their future home.


Opening Day of


School Finds 933


StudentsOn Hand


Increase of Possibly 250 An-
ticipated Before End
of Term

Opening day of the Port St. Joe
schools Monday found 310 students
registered in the high school and
623 in the elementary school, an in-
crease of 150 over opening day of
last year, according to school of-
ficials.
J. J. Veasey, assistant principal
at the high school, states that the
increased enrollment has caused
some overcrowding and as a result
the lunchroom is being used as a
study hall three periods daily. In
addition, the faculty is shy two
members, a librarian and a science
teacher. Miss Mary E. Stanley of
Miami has been secured as librarian
and will report next week. Edward
Eells is filling in as science instruc-
tor until a regular teacher can be
secured, and Mrs. T. J. Mitchell is
acting as librarian.
"The high school plant was built
to accommodate 300 students at a
maximum," said Mr. Veasey, "and
while the enrollment of 310 does
not seriously overcrowd us, we an-
ticipate a possible enrollment of
perhaps 400 before the end of the
term, due to the expansion program
at the paper mill, which will bring
a considerable number of new fam-
ilies to the community."
H. E. Richards, principal of the
elementary school, as yet has no
overcrowding problem, with the ex-
ception of the lunchroom facilities,
which are proving inadequate. He
states that opening day found 623
students enrolled, and informs us
that the present school plant is
capable of taking care of 650 .chil-
dren.
He, too, lacks a complete faculty,
needing four, a music teacher and
one each in the first, second- and
sixth grades. "I have exhausted
almost every possibility in an effort
to fill these positions," said Mr.
Richards, "and I still have feelers
out, but from every indication
it looks as though we will have to
get by with the present faculty."
Principal Richards also antici-
pates an increased enrollment in
the elementary grades, possibly as
many as 150, before the end of the
school year, which would result in
serious overcrowding.
------<------
Gas Tax To Give Week-end
Windfall To State Treasury

Labor Day week-end travel on the
state's highways is go4ig to mean a
$483,000 bonanza in gasoline tax
collections for the state treasury,
according to official estimates.
The holiday is expected to chalk
up a new week-end travel record in
Florida, with 796,000 cars on the
roads traveling some 103,500,000
miles and using 6,900,000 gallons of
gasoline.
The state treasury's windfall from
the week-end motoring spree will
come about through the seven cent
per gallon state gasoline tax. The
federal government will take an ad-
ditional $103,500 from Florida mo-
torists 'by virtue of the 1c federal
tax on gas.
-----(-- --
Visitors From Alabama
Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Martin and
son, Joe Bennett, of Centerville,
Ala., were guests last week of Mr.
and Mrs. Rush Chism. Mrs. Martin
is Mr. Chism's niece.








PAGE TW\An


Neil Poitevint spent the week-end
in Bainbridge, Ga., visiting with his
grandmother, Mrs. Ray Jackson.


Dr. Joseph B. Spear
OPTOMETRIST
Eyes Examined Glasses Fitted
Broken Lenses Duplicated
APALACHICOLA, FLORIDA



SDr. Charles Reicherter <
OPTOMETRIST
EYES EXAMINED
GLASSES FITTED

RITZ THEATRE BUILDING
FIRST FLOOR
HOURS a TO 5 PHONE 5665
PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA
CLOSED WEDNESDAY AFTERNO ONS


Mr. and Mrs. Drake Honor
Guests At JI.A. M. Party
On Monday night members of the
J. A. M. Club, their husbands and
guests gathered at the Beacon Hill
beach cottage of Mr. and Mrs. Peck
Boyer for a special party honoring
Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Drake, who left
yesterday to make their home in
Auburn, Ala.
After the arrival of members and
their guests, all were invited inside
to a table covered with a white
linen cloth centered with a huge
bowl of pink vine and greenery and
laden with food. After C. G. Costin
gave the invocation, a delicious buf-


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fet style chicken dinner with all
the trimmings, cake, pie, iced tea
and coffee was enjoyed by the fol-
lowing club members and guests:
Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Pridgeon, Mr.
and Mrs. S. C. Pridgeon, Mr. and
Mrs. C. Pridgeon, Mr. and Mrs.
C. G. Costin, Mr. and Mrs. W. S.
Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Peck Boyer
and sons, Charles and George, Mr.
and Mrs. W. H. Howell and son
Jimmy, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Drake,
Mrs. E. C. Pridgeon and son An-
thony, Mr. and Mrs. George Cooper,
Mr. and Mrs. Chauncy Costin, Mrs.
Verna Smith, Mrs. Florrie Connell,
Miss Sara Kelly, Miss Edna Davis
and W. M. Upshaw.
After all had enjoyed the bounti-
ful repast, the president of the J.
A. M. Club, with a few well chosen,
words, presented Mrs. Drake withP
a gift of Fostoria crystal as a me-
mento of love. Mrs. Chauncy Cos-
tin also presented the honor guest
with Fostoria crystal.
We shall miss seeing the familiar
faces of Mr. and Mrs. Drake, but
they will remain in our memory in.
the years to come, as we shall
never forget the pleasant associa-
tion with them. We wish them suc-
cess and happiness in their new
home.

Eastern Star Honors
Memory of Founder
At a regular meeting of the Or-
der of Eastern Star held Tuesday
night in the Masonic hall an inter-
esting meeting and program was
held, with Mrs. Wilma Cooper pre-
siding in the absence of Worthy
Matron Onnie Greer, who is ill. The
meeting was to commemorate the
birthday of Rob Morris, founder of
the Order of Eastern Star.
After close of the regular chap-
ter, a short program was rendered,
as follows, with Mrs. Cooper pre-
siding in the east: Mrs. Emmie
Bateman of Wewahitchka gave a
brief history on the life of Rob
Morris, after which a duet, "Mem-
ories of Galilee," was sung by Mrs.
Callie Howell and Mrs. Patty Gib-
son, accompanied at the piano by
Mrs. Maxine Swain. Mrs. Mabel
Swatts gave a musical reading,
"Star of the East," with piano ac-
companiment by Mrs. Swain, after
which Mrs. Cooper spoke of how
nice it was to have Sister Esther
Bartee, mother of the local chapter,
back again.
Visitors from Wewahitchka were
Mrs. G. R. Redfern, Mrs. Lawrence
Bateman, Mrs. A. C. Lanier and
Miss Patty Redfern.
A covered dish luncheon, with
coffee and coca-colas was served to
about 30 members and visitors.
MRS. GRIFFIN IS HOSTESS TO
METHODIST W. S. C. S. CIRCLE
Circle One of the Methodist W. S.
C. S. met Monday afternoon with
Mrs. Buck Griffin in her home at
Oak Grove.
Mrs. J. F. Miller opened the meet-
ing with prayer and Mrs. .: eorge
Patton gave the devotional, after
which Mrs. J. C. Laney taught the
fifth chapter of the mission study
book, "The Christian Vocation."
The circle chairman conducted a
short business session after which
the meeting was closed with prayer
by Mrs. Joe Grimsley.
The hostess served delicious re-
freshments to the nine members
present.
The next meeting, September 10,
will be with Mrs. Floyd Hunt in
her home at Kenney's Mill.

HELLO, WORLD"!
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wood of High-
land View announce the birth of a
son, Paul Wayne, on Friday, Au-
gust 24, at the Port St. Joe Munici-
pal Hospital.


Odd Fellows To Initiate
The local Odd Fellows lodge will
have an initiatory service on Sep-
tember 6, when the degrees of the
order will be conferred on four new
members. Visitors from Tallahas-
see and Panama City are expected
to be present at this time, and all
members are urged to attend.


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To Make Home In Jacksonville
Miss Sara Kelly, who has resided
here for several years past with
her cousin, Mrs. Verna Smith, ex-
pects to leave Sunday to make her
home in Jacksonville. She will visit
in Dawson, Ga., with relatives be-
fore going to Jax.
(Additional Society on Page 7)


DANCING INSTRUCTION OFFERED
Mrs. Carmel Lee, dancing teacher from Panama City,
who taught dancing in Port St. Joe last year, will be
at the St. Joe grammar school auditorium on Friday,
September 7, at 3:15 p. m., to register those inter-
ested in taking TOE, TAP, BALLET and ACROBATIC
DANCING. ... Parents interested are requested
to meet her there and bring their children.





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FRIDAY AUGUST 31, 1951


Baptist Circle V In Charge
Of Royal Service Program
The Woman's Missionary Union
of the First Baptist Church met at
the church Monday afternoon with
Circle V in charge of the royal ser-
vice program. Mrs. E. C. Cason, W.
M. U. president, gave the devotional
from Psalms 135:15-18, after which
Mrs. Don Birath sang a solo, "Open
My Eyes That I May See."
The program outline, under the
direction of Mrs. W. C. Pridgeon,
was "Mighty Movements In South
America." Following prayer by Mrs.
J. O. Baggett, a song was sung,
"The Light of the World Is Jesus,"
after which the program topics
were developed as follows: "The
Stranglehold of the Conquerors,"
Mrs. W. C. Pridgeon; "Why Send
Missionaries?", Mrs. C. A. McClel-
lan;' "Brazil," Mrs. L. E. Voss; "Ar-
gentina" and "Paraguay," Mrs. W.
Ramsey; "Uruguay," Mrs. E. R.
Nix; "Chile," Mrs. Milton Chafin;
"Further Expansion In Northern
Countries," Mrs. W. C. Pridgeon;
"Colombia," "Venezula" and "Peru,"
Mrs. Vera Burge; "Ecuador," Mrs.
Joe Bracewell.
Mrs. Joe Ferrell offered prayer
for the missionaries named on the
prayer calendar, after which Mrs.
Cason conducted a short business
session, during,which Mrs. George
Davis and Mrs. Ruth Keels reported
on the hospital.
The meeting was closed with
prayer by Mrs. E. B. Dendy.
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS


For City Commissioner
GROUP ONE
I hereby announce my candidacy for
City Commissioner, Group One. I
am deeply interested in making
Port St. Joe a more progressive
city, and if elected I promise to be
honest and efficient in carrying out
the duties of office. Your vote and
active support will be sincerely ap-
preciated.
RALPH A. SWATTS
For Mayor-Commissioner
To the Free-Thinking People of the
Fair City of Port ;St.. Joe.
I hereby announce my candidacy
for Mayor of this city. I am not
sponsored by any group or organi-
zation. If elected I will endeavor
to give every citizen a square deal.
BEN C. WILLIAMS
For City Commissioner
GROUP ONE
I hereby announce my candidacy for
the office of City Commissioner- in
Group One. If elected I will make
every effort *to support the meas-
ures that are to the best interest of
the people of this city. Your vote
and support will be greatly appre-
ciated.
T. S. SINGLETARY
RE-ELECT

JAKE C. BELIN

Mayor-Commissioner
Your Continued Support
Will Be Appreciated

VOTE FOR

ROBERT E. KING
Candidate For
CITY COMMISSIONER
GROUP TWO
!Your Vote Will Be Appreciated
LEGAL ADVERTISING
NOTICE OF FICTITIOUS NAME
Notice is hereby given that the under-
signed, pursuant to the "Fictitious Name
Statute," Chapter 20953, Laws of Flor-
ida, 1941, will register with the Clerk of
the Circuit Court, in and for Gulf County,
Florida, upon receipt of proof of the publi-
cation of this notice, the fictitious name, to-
wit: MILADY'S BEAUTY SHOP, under which
I am engaged in business in the City of
Port St. Joe, Florida.
8-31 9-21 REBA PITTS TO;NG.
First publication August 31, 1951.
NOTICE OF REGULAR MUNICIPAL
ELECTION
Notice is hereby given that a municipal
election for the election of a Mayor and two
City Commissioners for full terms of two
years for the City of Port St. Joe, Florida,
will be held in the City Hall in the City of
Port St. Joe on Tuesday, September 11,
1951.
The polls will open at 8:00 o'clock A. M.
and close at 7:00 o'clock P. M., Eastern
Standard Time.
B. H. DICKENS, Jr.
8-17 9-7 City Auditor and Clerk.


T T P ST. J GE


HIGHLAND VIEW NEWS
By MARJORIE ROGERS

Mrs. G. H. Kelly is visiting in
Bonifay with Mr. and Mrs. G. W.
Martin.
Miss Iris Raffield is visiting in
Orange, Texas, with her sister and
family, Mr. and Mrs. Sparks Weekly.
Mrs. A. L. Knight is visiting in
Cross City this week with Mr. and
Mrs. C. L. Knight.
We are glad to report that the
site for the new Baptist Church is
being cleared, with construction to
begin at once.
Mr. and Mrs. Amos Rhames of
Greensboro, S. C., were the week-
end guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. B.
Rhames.
Mr. and Mrs. P. T. McCormick
and children have returned from a
visit in Tampa with Mrs. McCor-
mick's sister and family, Mr. and
Mrs. B. D. Davis.
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Seawright of
Leesburg were week-end guests of
Mrs. J. O. Seawright and family.
Mrs. Lorene Kenny and children
of Columbus, Ga., were week-end
guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Mat-
thews.
Pvt. Carl Lee Williamson, who is
stationed at Fort Jackson, S. C.,
spent the week-end here with his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bud William-
son.
We welcome Mr. and Mrs. E. R.
Anderson to our community front
Oak Grove.
Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Stewart spent
the week-end in Marianna with the
latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. P.
D. Clark.
We are glad to learn that W. W.
Walker has returned home from the
Archibald Hospital in Thomasville,
Ga., where he had gone for treat-
ment.
The Misses Betty Jo and Lois
Hall are visiting in Sneads with
their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
A. L. Peacock.
' Mr. and Mrs. A."W. Gilbert of St.
Petersburg spent the week-end here
with Mr. and Mrs. John Odom.
Mrs. G. S. Walker and Miss Ruth
Walker of Sylvester, Ga., are guests
of Mr-and Mrs. W. W. Walker.
Mrs. Clayton Coker and children
of Starke are spending the week
here with her mother, Mrs. Annie
Williamson.

Four Local Girls Named
District G. A. Officers
Fourteen G. A. girls and their
counselors, Mrs. E. R. DuBose and
Mrs. Milton Chafin, attended the
first meeting of the Girls' Auxiliary
Council of the Baptist Northwest
Association.last Friday at the West
Florida Baptist assembly grounds
near Panama City.
The following officers were in-
stalled at that time: Marietta Cha-
fin, Port St. Joe, president; An-
nette Hall, Highland Park, vice-
president; Jane Keels, Port St. Joe,
secretary and treasurer; Barbara
Ingram, Port St. Joe, assistant sec-
retary-treasurer; Shirley Arnold,
Lynn Haven, mission study chair-
man; Jo Ann Davis, St. Andrew,
stewardship chairman; Charlotte
Campbell, Panama City, community
mission chairman, assisted by Mar-
tha Powell; Mary Leslie Addison,
Panama City, -publicity chairman;
Celia Tomlinson, Port St. Joe, pos-
ter chairman.
Other highlights of the meeting
were a swimming period, a picnic
lunch, and an interesting talk on
the G. A. manual by Mrs. DuBose.
Girls attending the meeting, in
addition to those above, were Bar-
bara Sykes, Gail Roberts, Sandra
Bracewell, Judy Bateman, Peggy
Scott, Eloise Bass, Valeria Roberts,
Treva Campbell, Kathryn Elliott,
Hilda Grace Johns and Durreline
Sykes.
The next district meeting will be
in November at the Panama City
First Baptist Church, at which time
there will be a coronation service
for all boys and girls who have ad-
vanced one step or rank in the past
year.


HEADLINE NEWS FROM BOYLES DEPARTMENT STORE !

S. PAY CASH AND SAVE! .




RUNlAWAY LAY A- WAY SALE!

FRIDAY SATURDAY MONDAY ONLY!

S. FIRST TIME OFFER!! .


LADIES' and CHILDREN'S


FALL DRESSES

SUITS

COATS

SHOES

HATS

BAGS


DOWN
Will hold your selection
on our easy Lay-A-Way
Plan.... You can make
weekly or monthly
payments!


MEN'S and BOYS'


SUITS and TOPCOATS


SPORT JACKETS


SPORT COATS


SHOES


HATS


MORE RUN-A-WAY NEWS!

PRICES COLLAPSE ON ALL



SUMMER



DRESSES

Many you can wear the year 'round





$2.99

and







Values up to $16.50 included in
this goodbye, good luck final sum-
mer sale! Juniors, missy and
half sizes .... Cotton, rayons. etc.
... BETTER HURRY!

1 Special Group New Fall Styles
LOW HEELER MISSES

SCHOOL SHOES

SIZES 2 98
4 TO 9 4.9
Black, Brown, Red Snappy new styles!
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Men, Better Listen In On This Last
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SUMMER






SUITS

VALUES UP TO $37.50





$14.88



STRAW HATS
VALUES UP TO $9.95

$1.00 $2.00- $3.00


SUMMER PANTS


Values up
to $7.95


S3.99


MEN'S AND BOYS'

SWIM TRUNKS


Values up
to $4.95


$1.00


Men's Sport Oxfords '/3 Off!


SMEN'S KNIT

SPORT SHIRTS


$1.95
VALUES


S1.19


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school wear!


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EVENING

GOWNS
VALUES TO $22.95

NOW $7.00


LADIES' DRESSES


VALUES FROM $6.98
TO $10.98
VALUES FROM $12.98
TO $22.50
VOILES CREPES


Now $3.00

Now $5.00
- GABS CORDUROYS


LADIES! BUY NOW

100% All


WERE $19.95
TO" $29.95
WERE $32.50
TO $45.00


No

No


SKIRTS
Were $3.98 to $5.98
$1.97 ea.


After 14 years of doing business in Gulf county, Mr. and Mrs.
T. M. Schneider are forced to retire from active business life
on account of ill health.
We wish to take this opportunity to thank our many, many
friends for their patronage and friendship.
To really show our appreciation we now offer you our entire
stock at prices way below cost, including our nationally
advertised lines known the world over.
Names such as Trudy Hall, Georgiana, Martha Manning,
Carole King dresses; Gossard foundation garments; Berk-


BRAS
GOSSARD
YOUTHFORM
PERMA-LIFT
REG. TO $2.50
97c
LADIES'
U. S. Kedettes
Beach Shoes
Wooden Clogs
REG. $2.98
$1.00 pr.

ALL SALES
FINAL!


SWEATERS
ALL WOOL PULLOVERS
and CARDIGANS
$4.98 to $7.50
$2.97 ea.


BLOUSES
Were $3.98 to $5.98
$1.97 ea.


MEN'S
S


WERE $5.98 TO $6.98
$3.47 Pair
One Rack MEN'S
SUMMER TROUSERS FELT HATS
VALUES TO $8.95 VALUES TO $8.95
NOW' NOW
$4.97 pr. $3.97 ea.


CHILDREN'S
SANDALS
Were $3.98
Now $1.97


CHILDREN'S
HI-TOP SHOES
WHITES BROWNS
VALUES TO $3.98
NOW 51.00


SWEATERS
NYLON and WOOL
PULLOVERS
$2.98 and $3.98
$1.97 ea.


LADIES'
BATHING SUITS
VALUES TO $8.95
$2.97 ea.


MEN'S JARMAN and FREEMAN


IOE


S


SBI
VALUES $9.95
TO $10.95
VALUES $11.95
TO $14.95


200 PAIRS MEN'S ALL WOOL
TROUSERS
WERE $10.95 AND $12.95
NOW $4.97 PAIR
THESE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE
BARGAINS YOU WILL FIND AT THIS SALE!
Men's Work Pants, Overalls, Gloves, Hosiery.
ALL AT THE SAME DRASTIC REDUCTIONS!


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VALUES

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PAGE FOUR


DEPARTME





RDAAGS 3 1 THEi~ii. S.TARirPiORT ST. JrOrE, GULFCOUNTY, FLORIDA PAGEFB


STOPORT ST. JOE
T STORE FLORIDA


shire and Gordon hose; Miss Elaine and Lorraine slips; Man-
hattan and Marlboro shirts and Manhattan sportswear;
Hanes underwear; Wembley ties; Pioneer belts; Gordon hos-
iery; Mirror Test and Style Mart suits; Jarman and Freeman
shoes, and U. S. Rubber Keds .
This is the chance of a lifetime to really save money. Come
in and see for yourself!
As a final farewell, we leave Port St. Joe with fond memories,
and GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
MR. AND MRS. T. M. SCHNEIDER.


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M.


AND SAVE ON THESE

Wool Coats
w $13.00

w $19.00


NOMEN'S
0 SHIRTS
'G.$1.98
7 c, ea.


FTAN DRESS

IRTS
AND COLORS
$3.95
12.57

ALL WOOL

IT S
TO $45.00

2.50


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Ladies' Wools, Gabardines
and Sharkskin Suits


Were $12.98 to $19.95
Were $22.50 to $29.95
Were $34.50 to $45.00


PANTIES
89c TO $1.00
59c each
3 PAIR $1.50


Men's Mirror Test and
MIDDLE WATE SUITS
REGULAR $32.50
Now $19.97


ONE RACK MEN'S ALL WOOL Ladies' Sandals CHILDREN'S
GABARDINE TROUSERS AllColors and Sizes SANDALS
WERE $12.95 AND $14.95 VALUES TO $3.98 Reg. 1.98 and 2.98
SNOW NOW
NOW $6.97 PAIR $1.97 pr. $1.00 pr.
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Men's Work Shoes
VALUES TO $5.98
Now $2.97 Pr.


OUR FINEST
Ladies' Sandals
VALUES TO $7.95
NOW
$3.97 pr.


LADIES'
DRESS SHOES
All Colors and Sizes
VALUES TO $9.95
Now $4.97


CREPE SLIPS
$2.98 and $3.98
$1.97 ea.
$4.98 and $5.98
$2.97 ea.


COTTON HOUSE

DRESSES
REG. $2.98 AND $3.98

Now $1.49 ea.


COTTON and JERSEY
HALF and FULL SLIPS
REG. $1.98


97c


ea.


BLUE SWAN
SUSPANTS
REG $1.95
59cea.
ALL SIZES
Pink and Black
LADIES'
NYLON HOSE
REG. $1.65
NOW
87c
One Group
LADIES' SHOES
VALUES TO
$3.98
$1.00 pr.
STRICTLY
CASH!


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THE BARE WALLS


- ALL FIXTURES FOR SALE!!!!


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NOW $5.00
NOW $10.00
NOW $15.00


PANTIES
59c TO 79c
39c each
3 PAIR $1.00


Mirror Test and
TROPICAL SUITS
VALUES TO $32.50
Now $14.97


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PAGE SIX THE STAR, POtiT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORlDA FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 1951


THE STAR
Published Every Friday At 306 Williams Avenue, Port St.
Joe, Florida, By The Star Publishing Company
W. S. SMIT~. Editor and Publisher
Also Linotype Operator, Ad Man, Floor Man, Columnist,
Reporter, Proof Reader and Bookkeeper
Entered as second-class matter, December 10, 1937, at the
Postoffice, Port St. Joe, Fla., under Act of March 3, 1879.
SUBSCRIPTION INVARIABLY PAYABLE IN ADVANCE
ONE YEAR $2.00 SIX MONTHS $1.00
THREE MONTHS $127.15

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TO ADVERTISERS-In case of error or omissions in adver-
tisements, the publishers do not hold themselves liable io
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 S Right or Wrong

IT'S THE PRINCIPLE OF THE THING
The greater portion 'of the newspapers of the
nation, including The Star, have been leaders in
the fight against socialized niedicine apd gov-
ernment-controlled or influenced medicine. On
the part of The Star (and we can rightly assume
that other papers acted solely from the same mo-
tive) this was done as a matter of principle-not
because of any particular personal worry as to
the welfare of the doctors. Every editor worth
his salt knows full well that socialized medicine
would be a long step toward the totally social-
ized state which your friend (he ain't ours) Tru-
man seems to be constantly working toward.
And he knows that it would inevitably result in
a sharp decline in the standards -of medical ser-
vice, especially in the all-important fields of re-
search and preventive medicine (Doc Ward, Doc
Hendrix and Doc Bartee will back us up on this).
The experience of England has proven this.


Even the proponents of the compulsory gov-
ernment health.insurance scheme admit that it
has no chance to get through congress now,
thank goodness. But don't let that lull you into
a state of apathy. It'll be brought back-again
and again. And it only has to pass once to start
the destruction of free medicine as we know it.
Any socialistic measure must be beaten every
time, without fail.
The old saying, "Eternal vigilance is the price
of liberty," was never more valid than at present.

When the present generation, who pays the
taxes, which the politicians in the District of
Confusion are throwing away to'lazy people, die,
we don't know who is going to pay the taxes
then-they will all be "beneficiaries"-who is go-
ing to' contribute the dough?- Certainly not the
politicians.-Bowling Green (Mo.) Times.

Senator Kerr of Oklahoma says: "I haven't any
more ambition to be president or vice-president
than I have to become a mother." The gentleman
will probably never become either.-Fort Payne
(Ala.) Times-New Era.

Our forefathers objected to taxation without
representation. Now, we would be glad to get
taxation without misrepresentation. England
(Ark.) Democrat.

She first has a coming out party-after that
they're staying out parties.

Any man who works like a dog should have
the right to growl.

A true friend is a fellow who knows you real
well and still likes you, anyhow.

Keep smiling-and buy Defense Bonds.


GARDEN NOTES
PORT ST. JOE GARDEN CLUB

Here are tips to help you extend
the life and beauty of your cut flow-
ers: Cut flowers should be kept out
of drafts, since circulating air dries
them faster. Always cut stems un-
der water. Remember that water
moves up the stem into the bloom
through definite channels; these
openings are very small-even air
bubbles may block them.
Cut flowers should be kept in
lukewarm water, because they take
it up more rapidly than cold water.
Slightly acid water will also give
longer life. You can get this simply
by adding a little vinegar or com-
mercial preservative. You've prob-
ably noticed when you put flowers
in, plain water that a slime forms
after a day or so. This is due to bac-
teria which clogs up the stems. The
acid slows down bacterial growth.
Hide the Stakes
When stakes are used to support
;plants, they-should not show. A
support which is lower than the
plant is usually sufficient, and can
be hidden in the foliage.
Strawberry Plants
Old strawberry plants with the
tops. clipped off after the fruit has


been harvested produce many more
berries the following season than
those left unclipped. Use of 2,4-D
for control of weeds in strawberries
has made it more practical to carry
over old plants.
S e4

Electrical Contracting

and Repairing

SEstimates Cheerfully :
* Given *

% ST. JOE ELECTRIC *
SHOP
Opposite Port Theater



FOR RELIABLE


PLUMBING

At Reasonable Rates

CALL 54-J
T. 0. POITEVINT
LICENSED PLUMBER


TEN YEARS AGO
From the Files of The Star

Local Boys To Attend Stetson
Two Port 'St. Joe youths, Jesse
Stone and Maurice Fain, will be
among the 1941 crop of newcomers
to the Stetson University campus
when the institution opens in mid-
September.
Miller Buys Miller's Pharmacy
Starting September 1, J. Lamar
Miller will be in the drug business,
having this week purchased Miller's
Drug Store from Richard F. Miller
(no relation). The drug store, one
of the most modern in this section
of the state, will be in charge of
Gale Traxler, pharmacist.
Personals
Sgt. Willis Rowan, stationed at
Chanute Field, Ill., is visiting here
this week with his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Rowan.
*Mrs. Onnie Lou Lehardy and two
daughters, Eugenia and Onnie Lou,
and Miss 'Christine Charles are ex-
pected home tomorrow after a week
spent visiting in Lakeland.
Harold Palmer, who has been un-
dergoing treatment at a Jackson-
ville hospital, returned to the city
Monday.
Mrs. Nelson Haygood of Mobile,
Ala., was the week-end guest of her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Belin.
Mrs. A. D. Thompson of Savan-
nah, Ga., is the guest this week of
her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs.
A. M. Jones.

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 1951 THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA PAGE SEVEN


ADDITIONAL SOCIETY
(Continued from Page 2)

.Wesleyan Guild and W. S.
C. S. In First Joint Session
Thursday evening of last week
the Wesleyan Service Guild and
the Woman's Society for Christian
Service of the Methodist Church
held their first joint meeting, being
the first of what will 'be a quarterly
event.
'The meeting opened with a cov-
ered dish luncheon at the church.
The Ouild served tea and was in
charge of program arrangements.
After the social hour, the meet-
ing was called to order by the
Guild president, Mrs. A. S. Chason,
who opened with prayer and ex-
pressed appreciation for such splen-
did co-operation. Mrs. R. A. Swatts
gave the response on .behalf of the
W. S. C. S.
The program was then turned
over to Mrs. James J. Veasey, vice-
president of the Guild, who led in
the opening hymn, "Does Jesus
Cik.re?" Two violin duets by Mrs.
Swatts and Mrs. Ed Ramsey, ac-
companied at the organ by Virginia
Swatts, "Be Still My Soul" and
"Sweet Hour of Prayer," called the
group to worship.
SMrs. B. G. Burke gave a reading,
"The Busy Woman," sent to the
St. Joe group by Mrs. L. W. Tubb.
It was most fitting and very true
to life.
The theme for the evening being
the 23rd Psalm, a quartet made up
of Ann Kenney, Ruth Lynn Ram-
sey, Etta Catherine Martin and Vir-
ginia Swatts, sang "The Twenty-
third Psalm," Mrs. Swatts accom-
panying at the organ.
Mrs. Chason gave a reading, "The
Twenty-third Psalm," by candle-
light, the worship center being a
'beautiful painting, "The Master's
Face." On either side of the paint-
ing two tall white tapers burned,
being the only light in the church.
while God's message was brought.
The group then sang "Living for
Jesus" and closed the program with
the Lord's Prayer.
Rev. W. L. Lindsey asked the
Father's blessing on the group at
the social hour and commended the
good work of the church women. A
real fellowship was then enjoyed
and a deep spiritual atmosphere
rested over the group.
The Woman's Society of Chris-
ian Service will be in charge of
-the program the last Thursday in
November when the ladies again
gther.
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VIRGINIA HAGOOD GIRLS'
AUXILIARY MEETS MONDAY
The Virginia Haogod Junior Girls'
Auxiliary of the Baptist Church met
at the church Monday afternoon for
the regular meeting with 20 mem-
bers present and three visitors, Mrs.
Morgan Johns, counselor's helper,
Trena Campbell and Sharon Gay.
The meeting was opened with the
watchword and allegiance, followed
by several songs. All the girls and
the counselor, Mrs. E. R. DuBose,
participated in the program on the
work of Southern Baptists in South
America.
The girls were happy to have a
W. M. S. book loaned to them of
sketches of pictures of different
phases of work carried on by the
,Baptist people, made by Mrs. E. C.
Caeon, W. M. U. president. Velarie
Roberts at this time passed her
maiden step, receiving her arm
'band patch.
The meeting was -closed with sen-
tence prayers.

MEARES-DORMANY
Mir. and Mrs. G. K. Dormany of
this city are announcing the mar-
'iage of their daughter, Betty Jean,

The marriage was solemnized Fri-
day afternoon, August 17, at the
Baptist parsonage in the presence
of the bride's mother and grand-
mother and a few close friends, with
"ev. L. J. Keels officiating. The
young couple are at home to their
friends in the Jones apartment on.
Eighth Street.


Methodist Men Hear Talk
By Dr. A. E. Middlebrooks
The Methodist Men's Club met
Tuesday evening with 57 present
and enjoyed a delicious supper
served by Circle Two of the Wo-
man's Society for Christian Service.
Dr. A. E. Middlebrooks of Mari-
anna, superintendent of the Mari-
anna district, was the speaker of
the evening, taking as his subject
"Finding Joy In Your Work." His
message was very inspiring, and
everyone profited'by it. The speaker
stressed the need of joy and enthu-
siasm and zeal in our work.
A business session followed, at
which time discussion was held on
continuation of work on the new
church 'building. The interest shown


by all present was very encourag-
ing.
Present at the meeting were Ben
Williams, Joe Alsogood, A. S. Cha-
son, Walter Duren, Terry Hinote,
Jack Hutchinson, J. Lamar Miller,
C. A. Green, Joe Grimsley, H. S.
Lewis, T. H. Stone, Roy Tilby, S.
M. Graves, W. D. Enfinger, W. F.
Farris, Sanders Chitty, H. W. Grif-
fin, R. G. Boyles, C. W. Long, Paul
Von Player, J. T. Ricketson, E. H.
Cowart, Billy Stimson, M.'P. Tom-
linson, Edward Dees, J. C. Dickey,
Ralph Swatts, J. H. Geddie, M. J.
Ward, J. C. Laney, B. E. Rawls, S.
A. Anchors, Joe E. Johnson, John
Beasley, C. L. Costin, B. B. Scis-
son, R. E. Bringman, M. O. North-
rup, Elmore Godfrey, Warren Lind-
sey, Rush Chism, Fennon Talley, A.


We have a machine here at Willow Run that actually 1
breaks cars to pieces-to help us make better cars
for you!
We call it a tensilometer machine, and we use it to
torture new cars--Kaisers and other makes, too-hour
after hour, until they literally break apart.
That way we measure exactly how much punishment
various makes, can take. And I'm proud to tell you that


E. Middlebrooks, J. L. Temple, G.
C. Adkins, Wayne Buttram, G. F.
Suber, W. J. Strickland, James J.
Veasey, Clifford Tharpe, P. D. Bass,
Floyd Hunt, J. E. McLeod, George
Wimberly, John Blount, Bob Smith,
Frank Chandler and Rev. W. J.
Lindsey.
The Methodist Men's Club meet
every fourth Tuesday evening at
7:30, and an invitation to attend ii
extended to all men of the city.
The speaker for the next meet-
ing, September 25, will be Chaplain
Wills of Tyndall Field.
K it W
Visitors From Panama City
Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Hatto of Pan-
ama City were Sunday guests #of
Mr. -and Mrs. Edgar Williams of
Highland View.


LUNCHROOM MENU

Monday, September 3
Meat Pie with Potato Topping
Raw Vegetable Salad
Candied Dill Sticks
Wheat Bread Margarine Milk
Gingerbread with Lemon Sauce
Tuesday, September 4
Sausage with Turnip Greens
Buttered Squash Corn Bread
Margarine Applesauce Milk
Wednesday, September 5
Baked Beans Stuffed Celery
Candied Sweet Potatoes
White Bread Margarine Milk
-Thursday, September 6
Sloppy Joe on Bun String Beans
Shredded Lettuce, French Dressing
Bun Margarine
Cookies Milk
Friday, September 7
Chicken 'n Rice Buttered Peas
Cabbage and Pineapple Salad
White Bread Margarine
Blueberry Cup Cakes Milk


no make we've tested yet has been able to take as
much punishment as the Kaiser!

That's why even the "earliest" of the 600,000 Kaiser
cars now on the road look newer and act newer than
many "present day" cars! Better engineering and
quality building is your assurance that the
1951 Kaiser you buy today will
still be new years from now!


1951 KoieDeLuse Door Sdan. One of6 bodysolyos, 12 models. Hydra-Matic Drive avilaoble in all models a exartra cost


More "eye-opening" reasons why you ought to own the 1951 Kaiser today!


Kaiser styling is better styling!
Yes, even our competitors admit the '51 Kaiser is
1951's most beautiful car! And it's officially confirmed!
Kaiser has iust won its second World's,Beauty Prize!

Kaiser comfort is greater comfort!
You can't sit five minutes in a Kaiser without
discovering it's years ahead of other cars in riding
luxury. It has the lowest center of gravity of any car
today-plus airplane-type shock absorbers that literally
let it float down the road like a shadow!

Kaiser vision is wider vision!
One look-and you'll be convinced Kaiser has the
largest glass area of any four-door sedan--plus the
narrowest corner posts. A vision-engineering
combination that is a new discovery in pleasure
and safety!




Take off the blinders see the di


OIIA I(SER-FRAZER SALES CORP.. WILLOW RUN, MICHIISA


Kaiser safety is greater safety!
You're safer in your Kaiser because Kaiser has bigger
brakes than most cars. And as an extra protection,
for your front seat passengers, Kaiser gives you the
famous Safety-Cushion Padded Instrument Panel!
Kaiser power is thriftier power!
You get better all-around economy with Kaiser's
High-Torque Supersonic Engine! It uses less oil, needs
less upkeep because of its longer-lasting Flash
Chrome rings, 100% counterbalanced crankshaft,
engine-cooling full-length water jackets!
Thats why Kaiser value is better value!
Go for a demonstration-see for yourself what a better
buy Kaiser is today! Your Kaiser-Frazer dealer will
open your eyes to better value!
SBuilt to better the best on the road!




difference in the Kaiser!


tee t at your Kaiser-Frazer dealer's today


Some "eye-opening" facts for every American motorists







Torture tests prove Kaiser







"Best on the road I K

Kaiser survives rugged test other cars fail


M. G. LEWIS & SONS GARAGE Monument Avenue Port St. Joe, Florida


MO MMOMME EM 1


FRIDAY, AU'GUST 31, 1951


THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA


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NO TIDAL WAVE

(Continued from page 1)
cording to Mr. Stone, has been told
by people who were not here, and
was told for very distinct reasons
-mainly in an effort to keep St.
Joseph from rebuilding to the pos-
sible detriment of newly-developed
nearby holdings.
Many of the old buildings were
torn down for the salvage they pro-
duced, while some were moved to
Apalachicola where a number are
still standing today. No buildings
were demolished by a "tidal wave"
as some stories relate.
S"No tidal wave ever hit the old
town of St. Joseph, and no tidal
wave will ever hit the new city of
Port St. Joe," says Mr. Stone.
And' that 'seems to debunk the
old story that for lo, these many
years has 'been going the rounds by
word of mouth and in papers and
books.

Advertising doesn't cost, it PAYS!



CLASSIFIED ADS

FOR SALE

FOR SALE-1950 2-door special de-
luxe Plymouth. See Buck Alex-
ander, phone 101. 8-31 2tc

SALESMEN WANTED

LOCAL RAWLEIGH BUSINESS
AVAILABLE In Gulf County-
Full or part time. Start immediate-
ly. Selling experience helpful, but
not required. Car necessary. Write
at once for particulars. Rawleigh's,
Dept. FAH-101-251, Memphis, Tenn.
8-10 31 9-14 21*
HELP WANTED

FURNITURE SALESMAN and col-
lector; prefer man with experi-
ence. Danley Furniture Company,
Phone 56. 7-20tf
WANTED TO RENT
WANTED Six-room unfurnished
house; nice-location; permanent-
ly. G. W. Richmond, Hotel St. Joe.
Phone 9123. Ic
LOST AND FOUND

WALLET LOST
In or around Port St. Joe, Thursday,
August 23, my 'billfold containing
approximately $90 in cash and per-
sonal papers, driving license, etc.
LIBERAL REWARD if returned to
P. O. Box 404, Shawmut, Alabama.
LOST-Gray Persian kitten. Reward
if returned to C. E. Musselwhite,
phone 360 -W. 1*
SPECIAL SERVICES
GOT TERMITES?
If you want to get rid of termites
in your home, see A. W. MURPHY,
Oak Grove. 8-31*
RECAP YOUR OLD TIRES
Rubber is getting scarce! Help the
war effort by having your old tires
recapped. We guarantee all work.
Prices reasonable.
ST. JOE MOTOR COMPANY
RECAP SHOP
Phone 37 Port St. Joe, Fla.

FOR QUICK SERVICE
and Quality Workmanship on
Roll Film, Try
MAIGE PHOTO LAB

LODGE NOTICES
SAMARITAN LODGE No. 40, 1. O.
O. F.-Meets first and third Thurs-
days, 7:30 p. m. in Masonic Hall. All
members urged to attend; visiting
brethren invited. J. F. Miller, N. G.;
John Blount, V. G.; Theo Bishop,
Secretary.
AMERICAN LEGION Willis V.
Rowan Post 116, meets first and
third Mondays, 8 p. m., Legion Hall.
Visiting Legionnaires invited to at-
tend. Denver C. Miller, commander;
W. S. Smith, adjutant.
R. A. M.-Regular convocation of
St. Joseph Chapter No. 56, R. A.
M., 2nd and 4th Mondays. All visit-
ing companions welcome. J.L. Wil-
son, High Priest; H. R. Maige, Sec.
MELODY REBEKAH LODGE NO.
22, I. O. O. F.-Meets 2nd and 4th
Thurorlsaw s+a 00f m i, iM, i:


CHURCH

ANNOUNCEMENTS
AND SUNDAY SERVICES
.- . . . . . .
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Rev. S. J. Allen, Pastor
Sunday, September 2
10:00 a. m.-Sunday school.
11:00 a. m.-Morning worship.
6:30 p. m.-Youth Fellowship.
Wednesday, 7:00 p. m.--Choir
practice. 8:00 p. Ip.-prayer and
Bible study.

SERVICES AT WHITE CITY
Rev. S. J. Allen will preach at
the White City community building
Sunday evening at 7:30 o'clock.
r
ST. JAMES' EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity
September 2, 1951
7:30 a. m.-Holy communion.
8:15 a. m.--Special breakfast
meeting of the vestry at Hotel St.
Joe.
9:45 a. m.-Sunday school.
11:00 a. m.--Holy communion.
Confirmation and sermon by the Rt.
Rev. Hamilton West, D.D.
12:15 p. m.-Reception for Bishop
West in the parish house.

METHODIST CHURCH
Rev. W. J. Lindsey, Pastor
Sunday, September 2
11:00 a. m.-Holy communion will
be observed.
7:00 p. m.-Young people, Sen-
iors, Intermediates and Juniors.
8:00 p. m.-Evening services.
Wednesday, 7:45 p. m.-Prayer
meeting. 8:15-Choir rehearsal.
_____.v_____

What To Do About

Electric Service If

Hurricane Strikes

Rich Porter Issues Advice on What
To Do and What Should
Not' Be Done

Don't take chances with elec-
tricity during hurricanes, R. G. Por-
ter, manager for the Florida Power
Corporation in St. Joe, warns, point-
ing out that the greatest danger
lies in fallen wires.
"We build our lines and equip-
ment strong enough to withstand
winds of great force, 'but in spite of
all we can do, trees fall, lightning
strikes and services go out during
hurricanes," said Rich.
"We'll do everything possible to
get your service back on as soon as
it is safe to do so. Two-way radio
between our St. Joe office and cars
and trucks helps us to get your
power on faster."
Porter urged that the following
rules be observed during hurri-
canes:
If your power should go off, no-
tify the local office immediately,
but call only once so as not to tie
up the telephone.
Beware of lines that have fallen
to the ground. Notify the power
company immediately, stay away
from the lines, don't try to move
the wires with sticks or brooms,
and don't go near wire fences on
which lines may have fallen.
If you have a home freezer and
the electricity should go off, don't
open the doors. The freezer will
protect the food for 36 to 54 hours
if the doors are kept closed, and
up to 72 hours if the freezer is full.
Dry ice placed in the freezer on
boards, not directly on the pack-
ages of food, may be used to pro-
tect food if the power is off longer
than 36 hours. Usually service is re-
stored in a matter of a few hours.
If your lights grow dim but con-
tinue to burn, notify the local of-
fice, and open the main switch into
the house to cut off the electricity,


y nursuay t uu p. ,. in masonic
hall. Mary B. Forehand, N.G.; Mary as the low voltage might cause re-
E. Weeks, V.G.; Fannie Brown, Sec. frigerator or freezer motors to burn
MASONIC TEMPLE F & A M-out.
'ort St. Joe Lodge 111. Regular
A meetings 2nd and 4th FrI- In DeFuniak Springs
days each month, 8:00 p. n Maurice Maige is in DeFuaiak
Members urged to attend;
visiting brothers welcome. Milton Springs this week as relief operator
Chafin, W. M.; G. C. Adkins, Sec. at the Martin-Davis theater.


THE LOW DOWN
----- from -----

_WBLLIS SWAMP

Editar The Star:
You no, good people, and without
choosing' to appear smarty-pants, we
shudn't act one-half as loony as we
do act. Here we are spending' dinero
on educashun far and beyond whut
eny other nashun does-and whut
is the answer?
Russia spends nothing' to speek of
on skule houses-Russia has kom-
munism. We say the Russhian pee-
pie-with' little skulin-is duk soop
for kommunism. Us, here in our in-
litened land don't fall for kommu-
nism, but lissen, we're duk soop for
soshulism. And keeping' rite on with
the enlitened theory, and provin'
that enlitenment only goes so fur,
how kum we don't catch on that
soshulism is jist an early simptum
of coming' kommunism? About the
only diffrunce between kronick so-
shulism and kronick kommunism is
as to who is the bossman-the dick-
tater.
Iffen our educashun programme
is worth a hoot-and iffen it's on
the up and up-how kum our half


looney, sukkerish behaviour. How
kum we stand fer Govt. ownership,
municipal ownership, soshulism?
We jist as well 'be savin' the skule
e -pense. Folks with good answers,
send 'em in send 'em to Ye Ed
-send 'em prepaid. Thanks, folks.
Yours with the lowdown,
JO SERRA.
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Visit Over Week-end
Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Hunt spent
the week-end in Pensacola visiting
Mrs. Harold Meare and family and
in Mobile, Ala., with Mr. and Mrs.
Pat Maguire. While in Mobile they
met Barbara Jo Bond who has been
visiting in Los Angeles, Calif., with
her mother during the. summer.


601 Long Avenue


Has To Have the St. Joe News
George B. Hills Jr., former em-'
ployee of the St. Joe Paper Com-
pany, now at Vancouver, Canada,
in.renewing his subscription says:
"Enclosed find $2.00 to renew my,
subscription. I don't want to be-
without the St. Joe news."
---------
Visitors From Ohio
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Luthy and
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Luthy of Dover,
Ohio, visited here several days last
week with Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Cps-
tin. Bruce was stationed at Cape
San Bias as a member of the coast
guard unit during World War II.
It pays to advertise-try t!
It pays to advertise-try it!


Phone 326 Day or Night


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THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA~


FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 1951


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