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PORT ST. JOE A Progressive 'Community With a ..I ..Mode n, ppgressiv. , "1 'weekfy'Newspaper j 2 THE:: 1 I . -STAR 1 THE-STAR Official Paper for Gulf County, Devoted To the Continued Development of the Entire County Il "Port St. Joe-The Outlet Port for the Apalachicola-Chaftahoochee Valley" VO E XV FORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1951 NUMBER 11 VOLUME XV Attorney General Clarifies Florida's New Election Law Expenditures Made By Any- 'one for Candidate Must Be Put On Record State Attorney General Richard Ervin this week, in response to a request from the Florida Press 4s- sociation, the Florida Association of Broadcasters and the Associated Dailies of Florida, has rendered an opinion on the new election law set up by the 1951 legislature. The new law really inakes rough going for individuals and corpora- tions who in the past have assisted candidates with contributions. Big blow to the ego of editors is Er- vin's opinion that editorials favor- able to a candidate are not "a thing of value" and, therefore are exempt from the law. The attorney general's opinion, in part, follows: "In the absence of court con- struction of the law, the position is here assumed that expenditures made or expenses incurred by a cit- izen not conencted directly or in- directly with a candidate or the management of his' candidacy in connection with the publication of the citizen's views which are favor- able to a candidate by means of a paid advertisement in a newspaper or on the radio are, expenditures made or expenses incurred in the furtherance or aid of the-candidacy of such candidate. Hence, any such expenditures made must be author- ized by the campaign treasurer of the candidate and must be paid in pursuance of the procedure set forth, and neither a newspaper nor a broadcasting company may law- fully accept any money from a citi- zen for the purposes and under cir- cumstances described. "Nothing in this answer is to be construed as limiting the full right of any citizen freely to express him- self concerning any candidate, short of the expenditure of funds or in- curring of expense for such pur- pose." Another section of the law reads, in part: "No contribution or expen- diture or money or other thing of value shall be made except through the duly appointed cam- paign treasurer of the candidate." Regarding this, Ervin said: "The words 'thing of value' as used are to be read in-relation to contribu- tions to a candidate as set forth in (Continued on page 10) Inductees Can Still Have Their Choice of Services '. --- Chief Johnson of the Tallahassee navy recruiting station will be in St. Joe'next Tuesday. Those inter- ested in enlisting in the navy or in obtaining information on opportun- ities offered them in the navy may see him at the postoffice between the hours of 10 a. m. and 4 p. m. Chief Johnson says that the inter- sirvice agreement whereby young men who have received their pre- induction physical but who have not received their notice to report for induction may volunteer for the service of their choice has been ex- tended to December 31. ----------- Attend Funeral At Greensboro Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Ferrell and Mrs. W. J. Ferrell attended the fu- neral of Mrs. W. B. Ferrell's bro- ther-in-law, J. F. Sheppard, held Tuesday in Greensboro. Rev. 0. D. Featured In Two Deaths In Families of Mr. and Mrs. Quaries 'Fraternity of Wooden Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Quarles were In. Inc..' Macazine 11 i Ta alonsa. .Ala.. parlv ,~WI .,'r W IUbdb,, Saturday to attend fune Former Minister Here Gaining Con- for Mrs. Quarles' bro fidence In Walking; Hopes Smith, who was killed To Get In Some Fishing scooter wreck Friday his home in Lake Char Rev. O. D. Langston, former pas- They also received r tor of the St. Joe Methodist Church day that Mr. Quarles' and now living in Auburn, Al., is passed away in Tuscalc featured in the December issue of The Star joins in exte "Courage," official magazine of the pathy to the bereaved f Fraternity of the Wooden Leg, Inc., --- a non-profit and benevolent organi- 01en Store Is N6 zation dedicated to the purpose of restoration of morale and the re- Open for I -building of ambition in the field of amputative cases. Has Large Stock of F We do not have space for the en- Has Large tire article, but we quote this part: Entire Famiy; E "In speaking of his 'call to preach,' All Local Resid he says this came to him in Au- gusta, Ark., during a case of ma- The grand opening larial fever which soared to 104 de- Department Store, int grees. After his recovery, deeply next the Port Theater f thoughtful, he resumed work in a cupied by Schneider's, local store. One day the pastor of Thursday morning, and the local Methodist church invited continuing the opening him to the district church confer- throughh today and Satu ence. Langston accepted, and dur- are being given to all ing the conference sang, solo, that tending the opening. Miss Lola Mclntosh, old, rousing hymn, 'Face To Face:' ss Lola Mcntosh, When he had finished, tears were locally, is the manage said: "We're so proud coursing down his cheeks and down the cheeks of many others. The store, we want everyb matter was settled then and there." St. Joe and Gulf county In sending the magazine, 0. D. wrote: 'I'm sure my friends down there will be glad to know I'm walking some now. I walk up the church steps between two men and !then use nmy Canadian type- i.Luche-. They are really good and I can handle them with confidence. I have' walked in and out of the house without any help, and I walk slowly about the house without any help, and I walk slowly about the yard and in the house. Ill be going good by Christmas. "It looks like Warren Lindsey is going to catch all the speckled trout from the canal before I can get down there again. Tell him I said leave me a few until I can get down there. I may get down there yet before the 'freezes' get us." ---------- Auto Tags for 1952 To Go On Sale January 5 Uncle Edd Pridgeon, Gulf county tax collector, states that the 1952 automobile license plates will go on sale January 5 instead of the usual Decemberl1, as was the practice in the past. Expiration date for purchase of the new orange lettered tags on a blue background will be February 20. No plates will be issued prior to the January 5 initial purchasing date, Uncle Edd stated. The sale dates of the 1952 tags conforms to a law passed by the 1951 state legislature due to the fact that many folks declared they were broke after Christmas and couldn't afford to lay the cash on the line for tags. -----------K CLUB SPONSORING OUTDOOR YULE DECORATION CONTEST Once again the Port St. Joe Gar- den Club is sponsoring a contest for outdoor Christmas decorations. However, cash prizes will not be offered as in the past, due to the fact that the club is using all funds available for the purchase of trees for planting on the city's streets. Ribbon awards will be given. $ ----- Takes Over Beauty Shop Mrs. Beatrice Revell Wednesday took over the operation of Clara's Beauty Shop, which has been op- erated by Miss Clara Yates. Besides Miss McInto staff of salespeople are extend a warm welcome itors. In keeping with a lished policy, all emple store are local resident Thousands of dollars v fashions for the entire cluding shoes and house comprise the stock of th store. The store building ha pletely remodeled and throughout, and fixture ern and up-to-date in d monious decorations of nastels and drleen tones PUS-eS U11 U-e) ulr s now, give the interior new and pleasing effec Fluorescent lights a on-the-eyes interior; d are convenient and roon block flooring adds to t look of the store and th color scheme. The wi been redecorated and installed. ------- MEETING IS SCHEDU FORM NAVAL RESE Anyone interested in tion of a naval reserve St. Joe are asked to c American Legion hall day, December 13, at which time Lt. M. M. G reserve will explain in purpose and objects of ___-__--- WE SCOOPED The Florida State Commerce came out thi a news release, publish papers throughout the gard to tonnage handled ports during 195Q. The the same identical fig placed Port St. Joe as nage handled, in the is member 28. * --------- It's A Boy for the Cc Mr. and Mrs. Will Comforter are the prou an adopted son. The five months old, has 1 William Peter Jr., but ferred to as "Rocky." yet to receive a cigar. Spends Week-end Wi Ernest Smith of Ty spent the week-end he mother, Mrs. B. H. Sm: ral services their, Tyler in a motor night near les, La. lews Satur- father had Dosa. ending sym- amilies. w Business ashions for nployes ents of the Olen the location formerly oc- took place the store is celebration Gene arris Awarded Garden lub To Bronze Star Medal for Pl Heroic Achievement Pant rees n Ctroaatc a n\ Had Previously Been Recipient of French Croix de Guerre In Same Action Cpl. Ernest G. "Gene" Farris, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Farris of this city, has been awarded the Bronze Star Medal with "V" device for heroic achievement while fighting with the 2nd Infantry Division in Korea. Gene, a member of the 23rd In- fantry Regiment, distinguished him- self in the vicinity of Yao-dong on September 17. On this date, Farris, serving in the capacity of a forward observer, was assigned to a French unit when it was suddenly subjected to a fe- rocious counterattack by a numer- ically superior hostile force. Under the pressure of the deter- mined enemy it finally became necessary for the unit to withdraw. In the course of this action Farris rday. Gifts noticed a stricken comrade lying in children at- a position exposed to intense enemy fire With complete disregard for well known his personal safety, he crossed the ir, and she fire-swept area, picked up the of our new wounded man and carried him to ody in. Port the safety of a medical aid station. to visit us!" Gene's courageous action, says sh, a large the war department, was undoubt- on hand to edly responsible for saving the life e to all vis- of his wounded comrade. Slong-estab- Corporal Farris had previously oyes of the been the recipient of the French s. Croix de Guerre awarded him in vorth of new the same. action. family, in- Gene's folks were under the im- eholBl needs, pression that he was safe in a rear ie new Olen area at the time. _____--- s been com- If You're Interested, You refurnished es are mod- Can Hunt Alligators Here design. Har- contrasting In the market for an alligator- so popular hide bag? Well, you can hunt for a decidedly alligators in Gulf county from Oc- t. tober 1 to February 1, providing you ssure easy- get a special permit-from the state ress rooms game commission! that is, not from my, and tile the alligators. But there's a the spacious string attached-you can't take a e decorative 'gator under eight feet in length. ndows have Ten South Florida counties have new lights been completely closed to the tak- ing of 'gators at all times, but the remaining 57, including Gulf, re- LED TO main open between the dates indi- ERVE UNIT cated above. the forma- unit in Port DEWEY GAY RETURNS :ome to the TO STATES FROM KOREA next Thurs- When the destroyer tender USS 7 p. m., at Bryce Canyon returned to the U. S. hunter of the from Korea last week it was 'home' Detail the again for Dewey J. Gay, boatswain's the unit. mate, third class, USN of this city, -- after. seven months' duty in the 'EM Western Pacific. Chamber of The Bryce Canyon operated in s week with Japanese waters in direct support ied by daily of UN naval forces engaged in the state, in re- Korean campaign. d by Florida Star carried JUNIOR CLASS PLAY AT ures, which HIGH SCHOOL TONIGHT fifth in ton- Don't forget the junior class play, issue of Sep- "In Again! Out Again!", to'be pre- sented in the high school auditor- -ium this evening at 8 o'clock. omforters! The play, under the direction of iam "Pete" Mrs. Brooks Kennington, is loaded d parents of with laughs, and everyone is urged young man, to be present for an evening of been named enjoyment. will be re- ----- Ye Ed has Expected From Sunny California Raymond Lawrence, John Rich and Donald Parker, all in the navy, th Mother are expected to arrive home this yndall Field week-end from San Diego, Calif., on ere with his leave before being assigned to new ith. stations. ty Will Make House to- House Selling Trees and Giving Free Pine Seedlings By HAZEL R. JONES Everyone has been talking for years about St. Joe's lack of trees. The Port St. Joe Garden Club has decided that the time has come to stop talking and start doing some- thing. The club has adopted a tree- planting plan as its one big project for the year, as the members feel there is nothing that will add so much to the beauty of our city as trees. To raise money for this project, the club is taking a silver offering at their annual "Holiday Houses," and everyone is urged to see these -beautifully decorated houses and contribute to the tree-planting pro- ject. Those who are not able to get to the "Holiday Houses" and wish to contribute to the project, may call Mrs. I. C. Nedley, who will drop by and pick up your contribu- tion. Labor and dirt for the project are to be provided by the city commis- sion and the state highway depart- ment, so every cent contributed will be used to purchase trees. The Garden Club. will have a va- riety of trees for sale to individuals in January and will have free pine seedlings, contributed by the St. Joe Paper Company, for distribu- tion to anyone desiring to plant them in their own yards. The club is planning to put on a house-to- house canvass in January selling trees and distributing pine seed- lings. The club hopes to get the follow- ing plantings done this winter, and gives the.estimated expense (trees 7 to. 8 feet in height will cost 65c each): Highway 98 from 9th Street to 5th Street-78 cherry laurels and 78 red buds. Cost $101.40. Highway 98 from 1st Street to paper mill entrance-90 live oaks and 78 red buds. Cost $117.00. Fifth Street to complete planting of crepe myrtles-175. Cost $113.75. School grounds-30 trees. Cost $19.50. Long Avenue from 11th Street to 16th Street-240 mimosa. To cost $165.00. Palm Boulevard-9 magnolias to cost $5.85. -------- - Hillbilly Band To Play At Rich Super-Market Today Toby Dowdy and his Dixie Lily Hi-Pointers Band will appear in person today (Friday) at Rich's Super-Market for the pleasure of customers, particularly those who like hillbilly music. While we're on Rich's Market, we would like to thank E. J. Rich for a big bag of oranges, grapefruit and apples, plus a half dozen ears of corn with which he "sampled" us recently. Seems we're a guinea pig for the store, and if we like the samples Mr. Rich stocks 'em up heavy. Return Here To Make Home Mr. and Mrs. James L. Lonsford and son, James Lonnie, of Hettin- ger, N. D., recently returned to St. Joe to again make their home af- ter residing in North Dakota and lillinois for the past several years. ds16~13 \YI Prll PAGE TW TH TR OTS.JE UFCUTFOIAFIADCME ,15 ; Social Activities Personals Clubs Churches MYRTICE O. SMITH, Editor PHONE 51 Miss Edwina Howell and Garden Club Preparing Herbert Cox Are Wed For 'Holiday Houses' The home of Mr. and Mrs. George Members of the Port St. Joe Gar- McKeown in Quincy was the scene den Club are busily and enthusias- of a lovely wedding Wednesday eve- tically at work making prepara- ning when Miss Edwina Howell and Mr. Herbert Cox of this city were united in marriage. The vows were spoken before an improvised altar in front of the mantle, which was banked with a lovely arrangement of white 'mums, gladiolus and fern. Potted palms and tall candelabra holding lighted white tapers completed the setting. Rev. Ivey Edwards, pastor of the Quincv First Bantist Church. ner- tions for decorating two Holiday Houses." which will be open to the public on December 16 from 4 to 9 p. m. The home of Mrs. Robert Tapper on Monument Avenue will be dec- orated by the Gladiolus Circle, and that of Mrs. Basil E. Kenney by the Azalea Circle. Many clever arrange- ments for doors, windows, mantles, dining tables and occasional tables are being prepared, and those view- formed the double ring ceremony .in"g them should get many ideas Miss June Paulk of this city served to be used in their own homes to as maid of honor and Alfred Friday express the Yule spirit. Sof Brooksville acted as best man. Everyone is urged to visit these Inez Payne, at the piano, rendered two "Holiday Houses." A silver of- "Because," and Buddy Sewell, solo- fering will be taken, which will be ist, sang "The Sweetest Story Ever used by the club to purchase trees Told." Traditional wedding marches for planting along the city streets. were played As usual, the club will decorate were played. I The bride, given in marriage by the city hall, the Azalea Circle be- her father. W. H. Howell, was lovely i 'ug in charge this year. in a navy moire taffeta gown, bal- lerina length, with navy accessories. Junior Woman's Club Lays She carried a white Bible with a Plans for Christmas Party white orchid, and her only orna- te A andh o s special meeting of the Port St. ment was a strand of pearls. ......... ... ent was a strand o eas. Joe Junior Woman's Club was held Presiding at the reception im- residing at the recepon Wednesday evening of last week at mediately following the ceremony, were Mrs. Helen Lewis and Mrs. the home of the president, Mrs. W. were Mrs. Helen Lewis and Mrs. George MceKeown. J. Strickland, at which time plans George McKeown. were discussed for a Christmas The happy couple then left for a were discussed for a Christas wedding trip to South Florida. For party, which will be in the form of traveling, the bride wore a brown a buffet supper at the home of Mrs. B. E. Kenney on December 19. A checked wool suit with brown ac-basketb te as also organize Basketball team was also organized cessories. Her cprsage was a white at this te to play other Junior at this time to play other Junior orchid. Woman's Club teams in the spring. Those from St. Joe attending the After the business session, re- .H. After the business session, re- wedding were Mr. and Mrs. W. H. freshments, arranged for by the hos- Howell and son Jimmy, Mr. and Hpitality chairman, Margaret Law- Mrs. Donald Birath and children, r ,rence, were served to the 15 mem- Mrs. Sue Spaulding and children, bers present. and Miss June Paulk. Others pres- ent were Mrs. W. H. Cox of Brooks- PTISI ville, mother of the groom, and Mr. BAPTIS W. M. U. SIN REGULAR and Mrs. William Shores of Cotton- BUSINESS SESSION MO dale.The Baptist W. M. U. met at the dale. church Monday afternoon For the On their return to' the city, the r u ess a eting with Mrs. young couple will be "at home" to regular business meeting with Mrs. young couple will be "at home" to W. J. Ferrell, W. M. U. president, their friends at the Bobbitt apart- presiding. meant on 7th Street. p i . ttThe meeting was opened with the W. M. U. song for the year, "All Program Presented By G. Hail the Power of Jegus' Name," af- A.'s At Colored Church ter which Mrs. I. E. Voss led in The Vii'ginia Hagood Girls' Aux- prayer and Miss Jane Keels brought iliary of the First Baptist Church the devotional from the 9th chapter met at the church Monday after- of Acts, giving the life of Paul. Af- noon and from there went to the ter the business discussion, during noon and from there went to theRev. Baptist church in the colored quar- which all reports were given, Rev. ters to present the Lottie Moon L. J. Keels dismssied with prayer. program on foreign mission work. The royal service program will be Sixteen G. A.'s were present and held December 31, the fifth Mon- six visitors, Mrs. Edwin Ramsey, day, with Circle III in charge. young peoples' leader; Mrs. Hazel Ferrell, W. M. S. president, and MARINER SCOUTS MEET four Suneams, Bob Craig, Kathy The regular meeting of the Mari- and Donald Birath and Margie Hall. ner Scouts was leld Wednesday af- Taking'part on the program, pre- ternoon at which time plans were sented in an effort to help get discussed for a Christmas party the youth work started among the col- girls hope to have on December 17. ored young folks, were Celia and Six of the girls and Miss Leeton en- Rose Mary Tomlinson, Elaine Mus- joyed a hike last Saturday, hiking to the home of Martha Miller where selwhite, Sandra Bracewell, Patty Ingram, Barbara Williams, Frances Lewis, Ann Kay, Phyllis Lewis and Mrs. E. R. DuBose, counselor. ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED Mrs. Charles Neil Gibbs of Knox- ville, Tenn., announces the engage- ment of her daughter, Barbara Lou, to Charles Peacock of Valpariso, Fla., son of Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Pea- cock of Port St. Joe, the wedding to be held December 30 in Knox- ville. Miss Gibbs is receptionist at headquarters, Eglin Air Force Base. Mr. Peacock is in the automobile business in Valpariso. Here for Yule Holidays Mr. and Mrs. C. W. "Red" Hor- ton of Colorado Springs, Colo., ar- rived in St. Joe last week-end to visit with relatives and friends un- til after Christmas. supper was cooked in the yard, consisting of hamburger steak, let- tuce and tomato salad, pork and beans and hot chocolate. The re- turn trip was made on the truck of Edward Creamer. All of the scouts had a wonderful time.-Sonjia Ann Blount, Reporter. PROGRAM POSTPONED The special program on South America planned by the Methodist W. S. C. S. for tonight has been postponed until next Friday night. Regular circle meetings will be held in the homes Monday. Don't forget that the special program includes a covered dish supper. Spend Week-end In Alabama Mr. and Mrs. Bill Carr spent the past week-end in Tuskegee, Ala., with the. former's parents and also visited with friends. anMuot:XSi *\: *:*::*;'*"*"* CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS AND SUNDAY SERVICES THE METHODIST CHURCH Warren Lindsey, Pastor 9:45 a. m.-Churech school. 11:00 a. m.-Morning worship. 6:30 p. m.-Methodist Youth Fel- lowship (four groups). 7:30 p. m.-Evening worship. Wednesday-Prayermeeting 7:30 p. m.; choir rehearsal 8:15 p. m. We invite everyone to attend all of our services. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. L. J. Keels, Pastor 9:45 a. m.-Sunday school. 11:00 a. m.-Morning service. 6:15 p. m.-Training Union. 7:30 p. m.--Evening worship. Prayer service Wednesday eve- ning at 7:30. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH Oak Grove H. H. Jones, Pastor 10:00 a. m.-Sunday school. 11:00 a. m.-Morning worship. 7:45 p. m.-Evening worship. Thursday, 7:45 p. m. -Midweek prayer service. Saturday night-Young Peoples' night. ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH Fr. Robert O'Sullivan, Priest Mass the first Sunday of each month at 8 a. m. Other Sundays at 10:30 a. m. ST. JAMES' EPISCOPAL CHURCH Morning prayer each Sunday at 11 o'clock. Holy communion at 7:30 a. m. second and third Sundays Church school each Sunday at 9:45 a. m. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH Highland View Rev. Charles Raley, Pastor 10:00 a. .m.-Sunday school. 11:00 a. m.-Preaching service. 7:45 p. m.-Evening service. Prayer service Wednesday 7:45 p. m. Shower Honors Edwina Howell, Bride-Elect Miss Edwina Howell, bride-elect, was honored Monday night with a crystal shower in her chosen pat- tern by Miss Margaret Lawrence at the Episcopal parish house. Autumn leaves and a ball and chain made of crepe paper were the decorations for this lovely affair. After the usual games and contests appropri- ate for the occasion were enjoyed, the honoreeiwas presented with the gifts of crystal. Fruitcake and coffee were served to the Misses Edwina Howell, Jan Wimberly Joyce Sexton, Teresa Edwards, Sara Jo Costin, Virginia Shelton, June Paulk and Betty Dar- cey and Mesdames W. H. Cox, Sue Spaulding and'W:H. Howell. HELLO, WORLD! Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Bowlin of this city are the proud parents of a son, born Monday, December 3, at the Port St. Joe Municipal Hos- pital. The young gentleman has been named Ronald Glenn. Visiting Daughter and Son Mrs. W. H. Cox of Brooksville is visiting here this week with her daughter, Mrs. Sue Spaulding, and son, Bert Cox. Dr. Charles Reicherter OPTOMETRIST EYES EXAMINED GLASSES FITTED RITZ THEATRE BUILDING FIRST FLOOR HOURS S TO 5 PHONE 5665 PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA CLOSED WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS A Martin Theatre Port St. Joe, Fla. "DEDICATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICE" THEATRE OPENS SATURDAYS SUNDAYS AT 1:00 P. M. CONTINUOUS PERFORMANCE DAILY AT 2:45 P. M. THURSDAY FRIDAY --- Added --- LATEST NEWS and Cartoon, 'DIPPY DIPLOMAT" 0 *** 0 <& 0 V SATURDAY ONLY -- FEATURE No. I ^'^gsat. a r Allan"Rod.y" a LANE --- FEATURE No. 2 --- PENNY EDW!ARDS GRANT WITHiE' Chapter 2 of New Serial "The Invisible Monster" ------ Plus --- Cartoon, "WHAT HAPPENS AT NIGHT SUNDAY MONDAY CARY GRANT JEANNE CRAIN "PEOPLE WILL "TALK" ------ Also --- LATEST NEWS and Cartoon, "JERRY and the GOLDFISH" *ee****ee***ee***0 4 TUESDAY NEDNESDAY JON HALL MARY CASTLE in - "WHEN THE REDSKINS RODE" The story of the great French and Indian wars In Beautiful Color --- Also--- Cartoon and Sport Short THURSDAY and FRIDAY --- Plus --- LATEST NEWS and Cartoon, "GROAN AND GRUNT" GO TO A MOVIE THEATRE TODAY WO0 W000000000 000 Celebrating the GOLDEN JUBILEE of the American Movie Theatre -. -at aS,,, ,,,, 8 a a e OSO ***S . MRS. HOWELL, ENTERTAINS A single dust storm such as blew J. A. M. CLUB MONDAY in the U. S. southwest in the '30's Mrs. W. H. Howell was hostess may blow, away as many as. 300,- Monday night to members of the J. 000,000 tons of topsoil in a day. A. M. Club in her home on Eighth t Street. A lovely bowl of chrysan- *I hemums in yellow and red cen- The Store With the Right tered the table in the living room Prices! where the guests were entertaifled. After a session of visiting and WANTED-A Thousand sewing, the hostess served a con- Customers Before Xmas! gealed saad, openface sandwiches, date cake-and coffee to Mesdames YOU are always welcome Eliza Lawson, Gladys Boyer, Verna at Bishop Jewelry Store! Smith, Eula Pridgeon, Elaine Prid- -- We Have for You -4 geon, Ruby PrAdgeon, Florrie Con- e Have for You nell, Lola Costin and Myrtice Smith. Elgin Watches, Rings, Brace- Next meeting of the club, Decem- lets, Necklaces, Pins, Cigaret ber 17, will be the Christmas party Lighters, Ear Rings, Simmons and will be held at the home of Watch Chains, Billfolds and Mrs. Eula Pridgeon at White City. Many Other Gifts. We have that famous ROBOT Dr. JOseph B. Spear Watch for Ladies and Gents. Dr. Joseph B. Spear *n V. OPTOMETRIST Use Our Lay-Away Plan Eyes Examined Glasses Fitted Broken Lenses Duplicated BISHOP'S JEWEIRY AAcross from Port Theater APALACHICOLA, FLORIDA SPort Theatre THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIOA FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1951 PAGE TWO FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1951 THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA PAGE THREE m IN PERSON AT OUR STORE FRIDAY ONLY !! TOBY DOWDY'S DIXIE LILY HI,- POINTER'S BAND TRUCKLOAD FRESH ORANGES 3 Dozen 25c OYSTER BAR OPEN UNTIL 9:00 P. M Y S EACH WEEK-DAY! OYSTERS ON HALF SHELL Dozen ----23c OYSTERS BY THE PINT_ ------ 69c -- BRING YOUR FAMILY TO OUR OYSTER BAR! -- FRESH DRESSED BRISKET STEW BEEF 39c Ib. No. 10 JUG PEANUT OIL $1.49 PORK TENDERS 79c lb. LARD No. 10 97 JUG 97o lb.45c SWIFT'S BABY BEEFSTEAK 69c lb. CHOICE CUT, PORK HAM 59c lb. WEINERS Celo Wrap" 49 Pound 49o PORK SHOULDER Roast 39c Ib. FLOUR 10l b. Bag MEAL 51bs 36c 2 bs GRITS 24 oz. 95 15c 13c BAKERITE 3 lb. Can 69c TALL CAN LARGE CANS ALASKA SALMON --.-39c TOMATOES 2 for 29c TALL CAN ALL CATSUP 19c MACKEREL 2 for- 28c EXCEPT HEINZ 27c LARGE BOXES BLUE PLATE CORN FLAKES 2 for 23c MAYONNAISE Pint 39c FROZEN FOODS OKRA each ALL FROZEN JUICES TURNIP GREENS - GARDEN PEAS 19 2.for 29c FANTAIL SHRIMP Tdy 59 To Fry SUPER-MARKET Port St. Joe, Fla. f Santa Says SBOYLES FEATURES JOLLY GOOD VALUES! THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY He Never Has Too Many Socks! E &W First Quality FANCY RAYON SLACK sox 3 pr. $1 New holiday patterns and colors. Sizes 10 to 12 You've Been Asking for Blue Jeans! New Shipment Just In. Children's Sanforized Denim BOXER Dungarees $1.00 For boys or girls. Sizes 1 to 6. Extra Wide 39" Embroidery Cloth, 80 Square Unbleached Sheeting 4 yds. 1.00UU Extra fine, heavy quality. Buy it by the bolt! 36" FAST COLOR STRIPED CHAMBRAY --------29c yd. A Welcome Gift for the Home! FULL SIZE, COLORFUL Chenille Spreads $3.6. and $4.66 By far the best values we've shown in years glorious colors in red, blue, yellow, rose and green. You'll wonder how we do it! Double Thread Cannon Terry OWiEL.AB S39c ea. SIZE 20x40 Assorted Solid Colors Perky Styles' Girls' COTTON FROCKS Sizes to 6x_ --_$1.00 Sizes 7 to 14-....$1.49 A Special Purchase! 100% WOOL SLIP-OVER Sweaters for Miss or Mrs. $1.98 Bright, new solid colors or stripes. .. Short sleeve. S dA1- USEFUL, ECONOMICAL GIFTS! Men's First Quality, Full Cut, Sanforized Gripper Broadcloth SHORTS 47c A 69c VALUE! each Attractive, fast color stripes. Sizes 30 to 38. SWISS RIBBED UNDERSHIRTS .-- 39c Sizes 34 to 46. DIXIE LILY DIXIE LILY DIXIE LILY FIRST TIME IN YEARS! PERFECT QUALITY NYLON HOSE pair 77c Fullfashioned... Fall shades. All sizes. BUY 'EM BY THE DOZEN! MEN'S WHITE HEMSTITCHED HANDKERCHIEFS each 7c Full size first quality RICH'S .d - ~L~ ~ ~ I IIH a~p~a~pa~aa(l -~L-~b~-- ~PZ -~r -- ~ pl-- ~, _L__llp~m omm INS=ll bL~.~Al~i~ill~- ~- FRYERS~ - OR T S1 OLEN DEPT. STORES (Former Schneider's Location) THURSDAY, DEC. 6th! FREE CANDY AND WHISTLES TO THE KIDDIES! FREE! LOVELY IMPORTED PEARLS. TO THE FIRST 300 WOMEN In our new store! Simulated LOOK! "LL" SHEETING 36-inch unbleached heavy quality. 20uc ,d. TERRIFIC! BIG 19x38-Inch Bath Towels Pastel colors. For gifts! 25c SENSATIONAL! ECRU LACE CURTAINS Tailored; dress up your home for Christmas. 99c Pr. Come to Port St. Joe's Newest, Most Modern and Most Complete Department Store! Everybody Welcome! All Merchandise Absolutely FIRST QUALITY! GREATEST VALUES and the LOWEST PRICES EVER OFFERED IN GULF COUNTY! CHRISTMAS SHOP HERE, NOW! ,,. , Our Own Fifth Avenue Styles! "Royal Choice" LADIES' FALL DRESSES When you buy dresses labeled "Royal Choice" you receive royal quality and finest dresses obtainable in this price r3nge. Favorite colors, fabrics. styles! 6I i Wide Size Selection LATEST DRESS CHARMERS Newest fabrics poplar styles smart colors in ladies' dresses. V ry Sp2cial! LADIES' 80-SQ. COLORFUL PRINTED COTTON DRESSES Well cut and styled. For gifts! SPECIAL PURCHASE LADIES' SHOES Also pastel sandals. Assorted sizes. 1.47 FOR OUR OPENING! Pair BIG BARGAINS! INFANTS' DRESSES Pastel cottons with dainty trims. Get yours! FOR GIFT GIVING! yc THRILLING LOW PRICE! FOR GIFTS! Mn's SHORTS, UNDERSHIRTS White rib cotton shirts; broadcloth shorts. e " ". Famous "Lady Patricia" Gift NYLONS 51 Gauge, 15 Denier 77' Full fashioned; new shades: sizes 8' to 11 &~~ Our Own "CHARMING LADY" Lace-Trimmed Gift SLIPS As Well as Half-Slips! SIZES 32 to 48 We had "Charming Lady" made for us! Rich rayon with deep lace yoke, hem. Lovely Christmas presents! OEPOT ST. J SE, LA.S PORT ST. JOE, FLA. "satisfaction guaranteed on every purchase or your money back" OPENING DATE THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6th! Shop Early! THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLoMIDA FRIDAYY, DECEMBER 7, 1951 PAGE FOUR SiI LOP% .. ... S OE GIL T F I A II GRA I % DO YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING NOW at OLEN'S and GET MORE FOR YOUR MONEY! GIFT VALUES! LADIES' BLOUSES Assorted cottons, rayons 1.00 WHAT BUYS! COTTONS! GIRLS' DRESSES 80 sq. prints; adorable styles 99c SIZES BOYS' CORDUROY SHORT PANTS Boxer style. 2 to 6. 39c TERRIFIC LOW PRICE 0 "Dan River" SHEET IMUSLN FOR GIFTS! RIPPLE WEAVE CHENILLE SPREADS In rich colors! Dress up your home for Christmas! ' For Bathrooms! GORGEOUS CHENILLE RUG SETS Heavy multi-color work. Rug and Lid Cover. "BABY SOUTHDOWN" BIRDSEYE DIAPERS eff .. 1 - 1.|N DOZEN Famous quality 27x27.inch size absorbent diapers. Boxed. $ O00 Se )N FAMOUS 81x99 99 TYPE 128 LADIES' RICH PINPOINT CHENILLE ROBES With multi-color flower design on full skirt SPECIAL! BOYS' CORDURO' PANTS, OVERALLS, CREEPERS (2-6 sizes) M DENIM DUNGAREES 99 (4-10 sizes) IMAGINE! BIG BOYS' PLAID FLANNEL 'I SHIRTS "Broadcaster" make; sizes 4 to 12. 99c SPECIAL PURCHi MEN'S GIFT SHIRT! 1. Values Fine c Sizes 1 Y ri ea.. ASE! S 14 to 17. I$ way ^ SAVE NOW ON Girls'SHOES Black suedine style with red trim 1.48 Pr. BOYS' BLACK OXFORD Tennis Shoes 'Sturdy; grand gifts! 1.00 Pr. BIG BUYS! MEN'S Work Shoes Leather uppers! sturdy compo soles. 3.33 Pr. SPECIAL PURCHASE! FABRICS Spun rayons, cottons, etc. 28c Yd. . I. ItEMh EP. STORE PORT ST. JOE, FLA. "satisfaction guaranteed on every purchase or your money back" -- THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE. GYC~LF COUNTY, FLORIDA PAGE FIVE FRIDAY. DECEMBERR 7, 1951 at Q SSJ * It is said that the coming year's weather may be forecasted by cocking pn eye at the sky during Christmas week. Here are a few of the beliefs; conflicting inr many de- tails: * If the sun shines through the ap- ple tree oh Christmas Day, there will be a good crop the following year. * If ice will bear a man before Christmas, it will not bear a mouse afterwards. * Thunder and lightning Christmas week means much snow the balance of the winter. SChristmas Music By Bach, Handel For a great many people the mu- sic of Bach and Handel make diffi- cult listening until Christmas comes around. Then, suddenly, ev- erybody starts singing and humming tunes by the two old masters. The reason for this is that both Bach and Handel were church mq- 'sicians. One of their tasks was to compose songs for church congrega- 'tions to sing. They proved them- selves masters of beautiful, easily followed melodies in their Christmas music. Our most famous Christmas oratories 'and carols came from Bach and Handel. "How Brightly Beams the Morn- ing Star" was composed by Bach and his "Christmas Oratorio" con- tains the themes of several' other popular chorales. In almost every town and village in America/this Christmas a church choir will render at least a portion :of George Frederick Handel's the "Messiah." When carolers sing "Joy to the World" they'll be sing- ing part of the "Messiah" too, for, that carol comes from themes found 'ri the great oratorio. Handel also composed the musical theme of "While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks." It is a strange fact, but both Bach and Handel were born in 1685. lived for many years within thirty miles of each other, and never met. Yet today, the Christmas music they wrote is sung by men, women and children in countless churches of many faiths all over the world. Horse: Things men work like so they can play them. * * * Electrical Contracting * and Repairing * Estimates Cheerfully * Given 2 ST. JOE ELECTRIC ! S SHOP Opposite Port Theater ^'9 ^ e * WOOD FOR SALE 3-4 Ton International Truck $6.00 Per Load CALL 66-W - WALTER DUREN * Rain causes more damage than frost before than after Christmas. * At Christmas if meadows are green, at Easter they will be cov- ered with frost. * If windy Christmas Day, trees will bear much fruit. * A wet Christmas means *n empty granary and barrel. * A green Christmas makes a fat graveyard. * A warm Christmas means a cold Easter. * A green Christmas is followed b] a white Easter. No Unemployment Pay In County The state industrial commission announces that for the week end- ing November 24 there were no un- employment compensation checks issued in Gulf county. Send Th Sta to a --fren.-- Send The Stai to a. friend. Come In for A Game of Pool, and Then Try Our... OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL and remember, we still have that Draft Beer on tap ST. JOE BAR AND BILLIARDS Phone 114 Port St. Joe, Florida W E'LL put it up to you! There must be plenty of good reasons why more people buy Chevrolets than any other car. Here are some things to think about. There's the way Chevrolet looks. Nice clean, curved lines-like cars in the high-price field! Chevrolet's Body by Fisher sets the pace nmong low-priced cars. There's the way Chevrolet rides and handles. fhe smoothness and big-car comfort of Uni- Corner Williams Ave. and 4th St. 24-Hour Wrecker Service Local Boy Wins Scholarship Harris" Graham Harvey of this city has been awarded one of the $400-a-year Lewis scholarships, be- one of 11 students in this section of the state receiving the awards. ---- 'There were 37 Democrats and 37 ing the 47th congress in 1881-83. Republicans in the U. S. senate dur- Wild rice, a modern delicacy, was considered by the Indians a special gift to them from the Great Spirit. To Relieve Misery of TBLESSAMAST66 REU kUOID ORTALETS-SAME FST REUE Ornament. 1'i2aina A CO l e ^>1du J, itr Those colored .glass ornaments that we h ang on our Christmas mas trees used to come from Ger- many, Czechoslovakia and Poland. A small number were made in Japan. When the war cut off these supplies. American glass manufacturers, who had never bothered with these prod- ucts before, turned part of their fa- cilities over to making the pretty gewgaws. Mechanical methods were soon developed that could blow as many ornaments in an hour as a European glassblower could make in a month. Thus modern efficien- cy may doom this picturesque little industry, carried on in the moun- tainous towns of eastern Europe. Ornament, making is a typical "cottage industry" in the little vil- lages that cling to the steep moun- tainsides. Families specialize in cer- tain shapes and designs, patterns that may date back for hundreds of years unchanged. The father, using a bunsen burner, carefully blows the thin glass tubing to the de- sired shape, with the aid of an iron mold. His son acting as mold boy, removes the hot ornament to a cooling table. Next the mother sil- vers the inside, and finally the daughter applies paint and perhaps decorative designs. tized Knee-Action. Bigger brakes-biggest in the field-for safer, surer stops. Finest no-shift and standard driving at lowest cost with Power- glide or Synchro-Mesh transmission. There's the way Chevrolet saves. Chevrolet is the lowest-priced line in the field and the savings go on and on with low operating costs. There are plenty 'more reasons why Chev- rolet is America's favorite, Come in and let 'us show them to you. Chevrolet's time-proved POWER automatic transmission Finest no-shift driving at lowest .tst. Combination of Powerglide Au:o'natic Transmission and 105-h.p. Engine optional on De Luxe models at extra cost. Port St. Joe, Florida m '_.;,~ ----*-,.;.__~".- .. ___ ,--..-*-- ---;-- _ _ __-rann -- I IB GARRAWAY CHEVROLET COMPANY r- -- Rice Bros. Store Apalachicola, Florida R. F. ANDERSON, Owner and Manager OUR TOYLAND DEPARTMENT NOW OPEN ON SECOND FLOOR We have the most complete line of toys ever shown in West Florida and invite you to visit our store when in the city and see the display of toys. We have in stock Dolls, Carriages, Tea Sets, Bicycles, Tri- cyles, Mechanical Toys and toys of all kinds in fact, everything for your boy or girl. - Your Patronage Appreciated - TP-E STA R, PORT ST. JOE, GU LF COUNTY, FLORIDA FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7, 195,1 PoGE SIX fInJA 7O I-do I"I- HIGHLAND VIEW NEWS By MARJORIE ROGERS Mr. and Mrs. Manley Carls of Apalachicola were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. David Boyette. Mrs. James Mashburn has just returned from a week's visit in New Orleans with Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Blhnchard. Raymond Hardy of Graceville and Mrs. H. Anderson and daugh- teis of Columbus, Ga., were week- end guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. T. L. McQuaig and s'on visited in Jasper with Mrs. McQuaig's parents, Rev. and Mrs. T. A. Wilkens. They were met there by Mrs. McQuaig's sister and hus- :band, Mr. and Mrs. Dalton Dowell *of Dunedin. . 'S/Sgt. Charles Rutch, who is sta- tioned at Albany, Ga., visited here over the week-end with his wife ,and family. SMr. and Mrs. Edd Syfrett of 'Newport were the week-end guests 6f Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Nichols. J. R. Chestnut .of Macon, Ga., spent Sunday here with his par- .'eiits, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Chestnut. ::i;Mr. and Mrs. Carol Levins and nson, Donald, spent-the week-end-in I!Bonifay with Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Levins. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Cameron and Mrs. S. V. Cameron and Mer- tyce, of Pelham, Ga., were week- end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Byron 'Roberts. SMr. and Mrs. Byron Roberts .pent Sunday in St. Marks, with i)4s mother, Mrs. George Roberts. `'iWe welcome all children to the methodists t Youth Fellowship every !Siunday night at 7 o'clock in the .ifethodist Church. S LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS Dear Santa-I am writing to you 0for my three ci-ildren to tell you, on the whole, they have been pretty good children and lots of pleasure to their Mother and Daddy. They are not selfish with their toys and. appreciate what things people give them. Beth, age 21 months, wants a wagon, a monkey, building blocks, some beads to string and a tea set. Cecelia, age 4, wants-kitchen cabi- net, refriegrator, stove, things to cook with, baby doll that cries and blows bubbbles, and anything else you want to bring her. All of them want tables and chairs. Kay wrote her own letter. Thank you, Santa Claus. Love, MRS. GUS CREECH. Dear Santa-I want a football suit, shoulder pads and shoes and a streamlined electric train and a hop a long Cassidy gun and tie, and a bulldozier with trailer. How are you Santa? I hope you have a Merry Xmas. CHESLEY. S KAY CREECH Dear SanPta-PleaSe Bring me a Doll That cries T tear and Has curly Hair and Real BABY. sPoon and a BuBBle BloWer. I want a cowboy outfit two Pleas. I have tried to Be a good girl SanPta. Dear Santa Claus-I have been a good boy this year. What I want for Christmas is a tent and a bill- fold. I am eleven year old. MICHAEL EDWARD MUNN. Dear Santa Clause Will you bring ne a record player, and a doll, and a new car. I am 7 years old. My name is Lonnie Munn and I live on Hunter Circle. Love, LONNIE. Dear Snta Claus-I want a pair of boots and a billfold and a pair of guns. I love you Snta Claus. I am eight years old. BOB MUNN. Advertising Doesn't Cost It PAYS. * THE CHRISTMAS STORE WITH THE CHRISTMAS Th * * * GIFTS FOR EVERY MEMBER OF THE FAMILY * LOVELY " MYLON GOWNS e Gift That Will Please Her! - GIFT SUGGESTIONS - LADIES' RAYON PAJAMAS $5.95 $6.95 Cotton Pajamas $3.95 LADIES' DRESSES "Nelly Don" "Lampl" "Minx Modes". "Marcy Lee" "Tony Todd" ALL REDUCED $7.00 $10.00 ^ FOR MEN , HICKOK BELTS ALL STYLES $1.50 $1.75 $2.00 $2.50 Suspenders Garters MEN'S RAYON SUITS $25.00 EXTRA PANTS 6.95 FINE QUALITY THE IDEAL GIFT FOR HER! HUMMING BIRD HOSIERY 51 60 Gauge $1.35 Gauge Sl.50 BERKSH IRE H SIERY $1.35 $1.50 $1.95 What Could Be Nicer Than Hosiery! HAND EMBROIDERED PILL OW CASES $2.25 THE GIFT THAT CAN $2 95 ALWAYS BE USED 2-9 S U S EF U L GIFTS S BEAUTIFUL TABLECLOTHS FANCY PATTERN $1.95 $2.95 $3.95 AN IDEAL GIFT FOR THE HOME * BLANKETS - BLANKETS FIELDCREST 100 DYNEL __----- $19.95 Moth-Proof' Washable Warm As Wool CANNON 50% Wool, Size 72x84-_$10.95 FIELDCREST 25% Wool ____ $8.95 BEAUTIFUL LACE TABLECLOTHS Something she will cherish a long while! $4 95 7ize a5 70x90 -* LADIES' ROBES * A BEAUTIFUL GIFT FOR THE LADIES! RAYON SATIN ROBES_------- _$9.95 RAYON SATIN QUILTED ROBES_ --.$12.95 GIFT SUGGESTIONS * *k FOR IMEN * RAYON ROBES $9.95 Just the thing for Dad! ^ FOR DAD WHITE ARROW SHIRTS 3.95 Always Useful! SFOR BROTHER - GABARDINE SPORT SHIRTS $395 $495 $55 Give Him A Pair of WINTER SLACKS $5.95 to $9.95 FOR DAD A STETSON HAT $10.00 DAD and BROTHER Can Always Use INTERWOVEN SOX Ladies' Plastic SHOE BAGS $1.49 2 pr. for $1.25 FIELD CREST Corduroy SHIRTS C 0 L 0 RED SHEETS $3.95 $6.95 A Useful Gift for Any Member of the Family! * SLIPPER ARTEMIS SLIPS NYLON and RAYON $2.95 to $5.95 Plain and Lace Trim $1.95 - $2.50 SOX - $2.75 - $2.95 SFOR LITTLE BROTHER TOM SAWYER SPORT SHIRTS $1.95 $2.95 $3.95 $5.25 FLORSHEIM SHOES $17.95 to $19.95 Beautiful and Gay! WEMBLEY TIES $1.50 to $2.00 Gift Suggestion CHRISTMAS STORE USE OUR LAY-AWAY PLAN . _ ,, IsPI ~--ILIY 1 THE STAR, PORT Slr.. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA PAGE SEVEN FRIDAY. DECEMBERR 7, 1951 I IA T THE STAR Published Every Friday At 306 Williams Avenue, Port St. Joe, Florida, By The Star Publishing Company W. S. SMITH, 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, lFla., under Act of March S. 1879. SUBSCRIPTION INVARIABLY PAYABLE IN ADVANCE ONE YEAR $2.00 Six MONTHS $1.00 THREE MONTHS $127.15 -< TELEPHONE 51 je- TO ADVERTISERS-In cas of error or omissions in adver- tisemnenti, the publishers do not hold themuselze liable for damages further than aniount recelvod, for shuh adverlaenmet. The spoken word s given scant attention; the printed word is thoughtfully weighed. The spoken word karely aserts; the printed word thoroughly convinces. The spoken word Is lost; the printed word remains. Our Country ""Right or Wrong CIRCUIT REVISION NEEDED The announcement of State Attorney Mercer P. Spear that he would not seek re-election next year because of the increasing volume of work required at inadequate pay and the loss of his private law practice, certainly emphasizes the need of a revision of the fourteenth judicial circuit. As it is now composed, six counties are served with two of them large enough to comprise cir- cuits themselves- Bay and Jackson. The other four counties, Holmes, Calhoun, Washington and Gulf, might well be grouped into one cir- cuit, or better still, Holmes and Washington placed in one circuit by themselves and Calhoun and Gulf in another. It is going to be rather difficult to get a good attorney to sacrifice a lucrative law practice to serve as state's attorney at the present salary level, and unless a revision of the circuit is made or the present salary greatly upped, the four- teenth circuit may find itself without an able prosecutor. : We are sure the people of the circuit will re- h 4 TEN YEARS AGO From the Files of The Star City Tax Rate Set At 11/2 Mills The tax rate for the city of Port St. Joe was set at 11% mills for the coming year by the city com- mission Tuesday evening. The rate is based upon an assessed valua- tion of approximately $1,540,000 and will raise $16,079 in revenue. Total cost of operating the city during the year is placed at $71,235, which includes $15,100 fbr interest and sinking fund on dredging bonds, $975 to complete payment on street work, $10,000 for street work in the coming year, and $25,000, for com- pletion of the new municipal hos- pital, the latter two items being contingent upon a $35,000 RFC loan. 'The actual budget is $20,260. Smith Stebel J. P. Smith, son of Mrs. Lulu Smith of Wewahitchka, and Miss Jane Stebel, daughter of Mr. and 'Mrs. C. E. Stebel of this city, were married last Saturday in Atlanta, Ga., at the home of the groom's brother, B. I. Smith. The groom has been employed at Tyndall Field, but resigned to become manager of the Schick Shairer Co. office in Mi- ami, where the young couple will make their home. Get Teaching Certificates Margaret Leona Smith of this city and Anne Leonard Weisiger of Wewahitchka have been awarded Florida teaching certificates. Rev. Marietta Will Go To Alabama Rev. D. E. Marietta, pastor of the Port St. Joe Methodist Church for the past four years, has been trans- ferred to Opp, Ala., by action of the Methodist conference. The new pastor will be Rev. O. D. Langston. Rev. A. M. Shirah, pastor of the We- wahitchka Methodist church is to be replaced by Rev. C. H. Chandler. The Amazon has the greatest wa- ter flow of any river on earth. gret to see Mr. Spear step down, but under the circumstances we feel that no one can justly find fault with his decision.-Holmes Co. Advertiser. While the bringing of Santa Claus to town last Saturday by the Retail Merchants Associa- tion was a real gesture of good will on the part of the sponsoring organization, it seems that those conducting the affair fell down on the de- tail of distribution of the gifts. The candy was thrown out loose by those on the fire truck carrying Saint Nick, and a large part of it was trampled into the ground by the rush of small fry. Also, some of the smaller children failed to get any of the candy. It seems the majority of the mothers present with their children were considerably het up about it all, from what we have heard. In fact, one of them remarked, "I'm not a football player, and neither is my four- year-old son-you would have had to been a foot- ball tackle to have gotten any of that candy. We didn't." We imagine the merchants got the idea of tossing the candy out loose from the story in the. Panama City paper which stated that the Santa there would toss candy to the children along his route. But what they perhaps didn't know was that the candy was wrapped. A lot of us pause over the pronunciation of some of the names of Korean towns and cities appearing in the undeclared war news, forgetting that here in Florida we have towns named Poc- ataw, Salofka, Kolopec, Chuluota, Bithla, Holo- paw and Wewahitchka. As we get it, the difference between the farmer and the boll weevil controlling the cotton crop is that the boll weevil doesn't get paid by the government. The first touch of winter has finally hit us, and soon we will be feeling the touch of the snowbird panhandlers. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Washington, D. C. Dear Bill-I want to tell you how grateful I am for the very flatter- ing editorial you had in your paper of October 26 which I have just come to in reading up my back is- sues of the Florida papers. I am delighted to note that you have me on this team in this mat- ter of the old age checks. I con- sider myself in good company and intend to stay there. In returning the compliment you paid to me I would like to say 'Ray for Bill Smith. GEORGE SMATHERS, US.S. -------c---- CAMP BLENDING IS SET FOR REBUILDING The army announced last Friday that partial reconstruction will be started soon at seven World War TI training camps, including Camp Blanding at Starke. The army said that about 2200 acres of land will have to be ac- quired at each of the camps for troop housing and administration buildings which can be used in the event of an emergency. Advertising doesn't cost-it pays! Advertising doesn't cost-it pays! CHRISTMAS SHOP EARLY AT... Prkers's Jewelry USE OUR LAY-AWAY PLAN Easy Credit Terms To Approved Accounts NATIONALLY ADVERTISED . Feature Lock Diamond Rings Ronson, Zippo and ASR Lighters * Bulova Watches * Delta Pearls * Compacts * Billfolds * Children's Jewelry * J. B. Watch Bands * Sterling Silverware * Costume Jewelry/ ---- SERVICE DEPARTMENT -- Watches, Jewelry and Cigarette Lighters Repaired. .... Pearls Restrung. Engraving. .. Watch Dials Refinished YOUR PATRONAGE IS APPRECIATED. - .Keep smiling-and .bfiy .Dfenie Bonds. .-- A penny never traveled further... than in the; "Sure dependable!" says Floyd Kimble, of 4 Harrison, N.Y. "My new Henry J is one car you can really count on for trouble-free performance. The biggest money saver I've ever driven!" 9. .. P ,S ; A,- lZSR c 3SAL CUHPORAI:OF. 'C1 LON lJ.. MICHIGAN A penny's worth of gasoline will take you a mile or more In the smart, new Fashion Academy Award winning Henry JI That's a fact-because the Henry J's lively Supersonic Engine is engineered to deliver up to 30 miles to.the gallon!. Best of all, you can own a trim, precision-built, new Henry J for as little as $34 a month, if your trade-in car is a post-war model in good condition! This is the ideal time to switch to a brad new Henry J- the smartest, thriftiest, best-built car in the low-price field Before spending another dollar on your present car, let your Kaiser-Frazer dealer give you the facts on the Henry JI See your nearest Kaiser*Frazer dealer Delivered at Willow Run with Federal taxes paid and locate tax (if any) additional. 3 6 2 Prices subject to change without notice M. G. LEWIS & SONS GARAGE PHONE 6 Port St. Joe, Florida Panama City Highway c I I FRIDAY,,DEC'EMBER, 7, 1961 THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULP COUNTY, FLOR10A P.GE SIX ~ r 1 F IDAY DEEBR7 91TESAPR T O.GL ONY LRD AENN GARDEN NOTES' PORT ST. JOE GARDEN CLUB Geraniums Are In Again! Geraniums go with today's silver- gray and bleached wood finishes as tangy cheese goes with crackers ausi piping hot coffee. Geranimus, of all that willingly flower indoors, don't need air more humid than the average living room provides. They mumt have all pos- sible sun if they are to bloom in the house. They are more effective in 'blocky oblong containers of pottery and metal than they were in great- grandmother's red clay pots. For color accent, be guided by your florist. Take the kinds he rec- ommends as the.best. Don't show your appreciation by over-watering geraniums. Let the soil get dry to the touch each time before you give water again. New Geraniums From Old Your favorite geraniums probably are beginning to be a little worse for wear-especially if they have been growing in pots. There is no need to carry over old, unsightly plants wheiryou can have new and more desirable ones each year. Potting 'up the geraniums from' the garden seldom works well. Take cuttings or slips from your old ger- aniums to give you fine, bushy plants for this winter. Follow the procedure below, and scraggly ger- aniums or those in beds will give you plenty of fine, bushy, blooming plants: 1. Cut off all the shoots. Discard the old plant, since its new growth stands little chance of being sym- metrical, even if you repot it. 2. Save the top 4-inch piece" of each shoot. If you want to start as many new plants as possible, you can also root the next highest 4-inch piece, but more slowly. Top cut- tings grow into much better shaped plants. Make bottom cut on slip slightly below the point leaf stem is attached. 3. Next remove the leaves from lower part of stem. Use sand or vermiculite for potting, and insert each stem in a hole poked about 2 inches deep with a pencil. :Water .horoughly to settle sand around the stem. Put the pot of cuttings in a spot where it won't get direct sun, and keep sand moist. -----C------ Secret Gifts Left By St. Nicholas The story of how St. Nicholas be- came associated with secret. gift- giving, and even today comes co- vertly at night to leave his, pres- ents, is one of the most important in the history of his life. Once upon a time there was a man with three daughters, all of them wishing to marry, but with no dowry forthcoming. Sorry, indeed, was their plight. Their father had about decided to sell them as slaves, but the good St. Nicholas heard of it, and filling a purse with gold, went quietly by night to their home. Seeing a window open, he threw in the bag of gold and then stole away in the night. This money enabled the eldest daughter to marry. A second and a third time St. Nich- olas made the trip and finally all three daughters were married. - After the saint's third trip, the girls' father, who had been watch- ing to see who brought the gifts, ran after St. Nicholas and thanked him for his kindness. St. Nicholas made him promise not to divulge his gift-giving and after that he al- ways deposited his presents so se- cretly that no one ever saw him. Yet people knew, somehow, that it was he who brought gifts during the night, and so whenever they found a package mysteriously -delivered they instantly exclaimed, "St. Nich- olas has brought it!" Advertising Doesn't Cost It PAYS COMFORTER FUNERAL HOME 24-HOUR AMBULANCE SERVICE Phone 326, Day or Night 601 LONG AVENUE Port St. Joe Florida )I A1 OU CE II We are announcing the opening f our Ehri Stmas Zlub for 1952 You are cordially invited to be- come a member of our 1952 club. We have distributed nearly $4,000 this year; did you get a part of it? . .. .Wouldn't it be a big help this Christmas if you had received a check for $50 or more? Resolve to start this year so you may have funds for Christmas next year. FLORIDA BANK AT PORT ST. JOE Member FLORIDA NATIONAL GROUP FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION McCOY SUPER-MARKET We Reserve the Right To Limit Quantities THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY DECEMBER 6 7 8 P ICC N I C KRAFT Hams lb. 33 MAYONNAISE NOT SLICED Qt. 59C PURE PEANUT COOKING OIL No. 10 Jug $1.49 SSLAB Whole or Half BNOT SLb.ICED NOT SLICED IN STICKS IN PLASTIC BAG OLEO ib. TOILET SOAP LE I. 10 BARS 49c. Pp--~- --~ HERE IS A REAL CHRISTMAS SPECIAL! This Offer Good Until December 25th * OVERALL LUBRICATION- Including inspection of your car from radiator to rear end, for------ -- * BRAKE SPECIAL Examination of brake lining and pack front wheel bearing 7 5 c for * INSPECTION OF TIRES -- Plus cross-switching the wheels to save you money on wear and 7 5c mileage, for --------- 7 5 * HEADLIGHT aim corrected at no charge. * Stop Lights and other warning lights checked at no extra charge. * COMPLETE TUNE-UP -- For snappier performance and increased mileage 9 economy, for ---------- $3 (PARTS NOT INCLUDED) GET ANY ONE OR ALL OF THESE BARGAINS AT St. Joe Motor Co. Highway 98 and 4th St. Phone 37 Port St. Joe, Fla. ~"sa~h~s9-~-a~sl~s~s ~Be~M 11 1 w~ THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA PAGE NINE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1951 . -THE -STAR. PORT ST.-JOE, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA- A*rr~ TEA~I FRIDA-Y. DECEMBER 7. 1951 NEW ELECTION LAW (Continued, from page 1) the law: 'monies, materials, sup- gflies or by way of loan.' An'edi- torial favorable; to a candidate ap- pearing in a newspaper is not a 'thing of value' as so construed. Hence, nothing in the election code lawfully prohibits the editor of any newspaper in Florida from publish- ing therein an editorial friendly to any candidate for nomination for office in a primary election." One section of the old state elec- tion law was carried over into the new code, in regard to advertising, which reads: "All political adver- tisements and all campaign litera- ture published or circulated prior to or on the day of any election shall be signed by the author there- of, and if the same is being pub- lished and circulated by a club or committee, then it shall be signed by the chairman and secretary of such club or committee, and if such literature is in circular form it shall have upon it the name of the pub- lisher or printer. All political ad- vertisements appearing in newspa- pers shall be marked 'paid adver- tisements.' Any person who pub- lishes or circulates' any campaign literature in violation of this section shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a misdemeanor." So there you are folks. If you want to support any of your favor- ite candidates for any office, be sure that your contributions of "monies, materials, supplies or by way of a loan" are on record and have been officially reported, other- wise, should an opposing candidate discover that you've been assisting his opponent on the sly, you will be in plenty of trouble, because this new law has teeth in it and you could go to the hoosegow or pay out a juicy chunk of dough in the way of a fine if found guilty. Si---- We may have better legislation when we have better legislators, but we won't get them until we have better people. The sweet-smelling fragrance of freshly cut red cedar protects her treasured linens, silks and woolens from dust and moths-keeps them clean and lovely as new. AS ADVERTISED IN LIFE IF STATE OWES YOU MONEY APAMS TO SEEK POST YOU MAY GET PAID IN 1952 SPEAR WILL LEAVE OPEN Anyone expecting a bill to be paid by.the state may have to wait- until late in January or February. 'Oflaptroller C. M. Gay has called a6 halt on payment for. apythijng but salaries, welfare, schools and simi- lar essential services, until the sea- sonal low point in state collections is past, The 1951 legislature moved the purchase of automobile tags up from December 1 to January 5, and this means that at least $12,000,000 of early tag money won't come into the state treasury until the first of March. The comptroller indicated, how- ever, that the state will be able to pay out as soon as these big chunks of tax money start coming in. ---------- First Mississippi Span The Rock Island railroad bridge at Davenport, Iowa, opened in 1856, was the first to span the Missis- sippi River. Built of wood, resting on stone piers, this 1,582-ft. struc- ture was described as "the me- chanical wonder of the West." The locomotive "Des M'oines" was the first to cross the bridge, on April 21, 1856. --- ------ Have Guest From Panama City Mr. and Mrs. John Beasley had as their guests last week-end their daughter, Mrs. Bill Chestnut, and Mrs. Beasley's sister and family, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson McKinnon and daughter, Carol, all of Panama City. ------ T-------- Expected Home On Furlough Earl McCormick, who has been stationed in Denver, Colo., is ex- pected home Sunday on furlough. Mr. and 'Mrs. Barney McCormick will meet him in Mobile to bring him to St. Joe. Visitor From Dothan Mrs. Madaeliene Whitaker of Do- than, Ala., is visiting here this week with Mr. annd Mrs. W. J. Daughtry and other friends. J. Fr.ank Adams of Blountstown; assistant state attorney of the 14th' judicial circuit, announced Friday that he would be a candidate for state atto6irtie Mercei- Spear, in- cumbe)t, has announced that. he' will not seek re-election. SIn filing with the secretary of state at Tallahassee, Adams said he will be his own campaign treas- urer, and designated the Bank of Blountstown as his campaign de- pository. --- ----------- Christmas Comes To Town Mrs. J. A. Christmas of Pine Is- land, near Fort Meyers, arrived in town Sunday for several week's visit with her son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Billy Bowen, and other relatives and friends. Mr. Xmas ex- pects to join her about Dec. 20. NOTICE TO RECEIVE BIDS Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Gulf County, Florida, will receive sealed bids until 9:00 o'clock A. M. (OST) on the 8th day of January, 1952, at the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the City of We- wahitchka, Florida, and to be open- ed and heard at said last-mentioned date, for the purchase of the follow- ing described personal property, to- wit: One (1) 2-ton truck with 8:25x20, 10-ply rear tires, and 7:50x20, 8-ply front tires, equipped with overload springs, dual wheels and two-speed rear axles; also equip- ped with a platform dump body 12 to 13 feet in length with 7-inch hydraulic ram. Address all bids to: Board of County Commissioners, Gulf County, care of George Y. Core, Clerk, We- wahitchka, Florida. The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Board of County Commissioners, Gulf County, Florida. Attest: By B. E. Kenney, Jr. George Y. Core, Clerk. 1 '1 $ 95 Smart, modern styl- ing with popular blond oak finish. Tray rises with lid when opened. A striking, decorative addition to the room furnished in modern. DOWN' - RESERVES ANYI 12s PER WEEK LANE CHESTS a low as $49.95, tu mc A rn l a lo od Hssf i ta $599 Streamlined waterfall styling in bean- .r tifully matched American Walnut and Paldao woods. Has self-rising tray. GIVES YOU PROTECTION | h DDODGE-TI NT t AFETY GLASS is only one of fhe many, many value- pacled /featues ofthe NEW'52 DODGE CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Star Classified Ads 3ripg Quick Results At Small Cost! FOR SALE 'REAL ESTATE FOR SALE FOR SALE-Thayer baby carriage FOR QUICK SALE-12 acres land, in good condition. -See it.at Buiz- 4 miles south of Wewahitchka on zett's Drug Store. 11-30 12-7c Port St. Joe highway. See owner, 'Bob Bishop. 12-7* BARGAIN. FOR SALE-1 Sparks oil heater, complete with 110 gal. Advertising doesn't cost, it PAYS! fuel oil tank and metal stand for __ fuel tank, 100 gals. kerosene and 30 LODGE NO feet pipe from fuel tank to heater. LODGENOTICES All for $110 cash. S.C. Pridgeon, SAMARITAN LODGE No. 40, 1. O. phone Canal 2- J. 12-7* O. F.-Meets first and third Thurs- FOR RENT days, 7:30p. m. in Masonic Hall. All members urged to attend; visiting FOR RENT-Two comfortable bed- brethren invited. J. F. Miller, N. G.; rooms, each with outside en- John Blount, V. G.; Theo Bishop, trance; adjoining bath. Phone 63-J. Secretary. Mrs. A. M. Jones, Sr. 12-7tf AMERICAN LEGION Willis V. AMERICAN LEGION Willis V. FURNISHED HOME FOR RENTat Rowan Post 116, meets first and 4palachicola. Most desirable loca- third Mondays, 8 p. m., Legion Hall. tion. Contact Mrs. Ned Porter, P. O. Visiting Legionnaires invited to at- Box 975, phone 164. Also bike for tend. DenverC. Miller, commander; sale cheap. 11-30 12-7c W. S. Smith, adjutant. LOST AND FOUND R.-A. M.-Regular convocation of St. Joseph Chapter No. 56, R. A. WHOSE GOT 'EM?-Some time M., 2nd and 4th Mondays. All visit back I loaned a pair of posthole ing companions welcome. J. L. Wil- diggers to someone, but have for- son, High PFiest; H. R. Maige, Sec. gotten who. I will appreciate it if the party who has them will return MELODY REBEKAH LODGE NO. them. A. D. Lawson. 1: 22, 1. O. O. F.-Meets 2nd an.d 4th ~Thursdays at 8:00 p. m. in Masonic SPECIAL SERVICES hall. Mary B. Forehand, N.G.;-Mary E. Weeks, V.G.; Fannie Brown, Sec. RECAP YOUR OLD TIRES Rubber is getting scarce! Help the MASONIC TEMPLE F & A M- war effort by having your old tires >ort St. Joe Lodge 111. Regular recapped. We guarantee all work. A meetings 2nd and 4th FrI- Prices reasonable. days each rhonth, 8:00 p. ni ST. JOE MOTOR COMPANY Members urged to attend; RECAP SHOP visiting brothers welcome. Milton Phone 37 Port St. Joe, Fla. Chafin, W. M.; G. p. Adkins, Sec. L MEET YOUR FRIENDS --- AAT --- LeHARDY'S BAR Phone 52 lop t S- ALL AROUND Available now at remarkably low-cost! Anti-glare and anti-heat, the new Dodge-Tint Safety Glass makes all your driving safer and inore enjoyable. It fights off the glare of sun, sky or snow by day .takes the sting out of blinding lights t' night. It reduces eye-strain and driving fatigue. Keep your car cooler cuts summer sun's heat 21%. Come in and test this new advance yourself. See how it adds smartness and style to new Dodge beauty. You'll be surprised at its low cost less than half that of older type tinted glass. Come in today. Specifications and equipment subject to change without notice. 147Jer)i l R IYOUR C(SI "FIIAWITUAW~ Ca McGOWIN MOTOR COMPANY Corner Baltzeil Avenue and 4th Street lA E H!AP47Ej (jirisma V i s.;' < ,' .... 'LANE . CEDAR CHEST s i THE GIFT SHE'LL TREASURE THROUGH THE YEARS ,. "' ..: ..-...- -.. .".... . . .. ' -- '^" `- ~i -p~ rjg M-.1DODG E NEWS .. I/ AP'O/VDIODO[Ocy[S Tol y AA EWIADOF f INRlE FREE DRIVI i CUTS DOWN GLARE OF ) SUN, SNOW AND HEADLIGHTS... REDUCES DRIVING FATIGUE AND EYE STRAIN...CUTS -4:HEAT FROM SUN RAYS' " '.-'--,-- / rruq~~-r- I 'f Port St. Joe, Floridaa .I .- B .. ~-p ~p - .r |