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THIRTY-EIGHTH YEAR,.NUMBER 14


Industry Deep Water Port Fine People- Safest Beaches-in Florida
PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA 'THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1974


SSanta's Big 'Ho! Ho!' To



e Heard Here Saturday

Old Santa Claus, himself, will pay a personal
'visit to the people of Port St. Joe Saturday morning,
when he will arrive escorted by a huge parade at
11:00 A.M.,'in the' downtown area.
Santa's visit has been arranged by the Retail
Merchants' Association and the big parade has been
arranged by the Jaycees. Parade chairman, Robert
:Montgomery, says the event will be bigger this year
than ever before. Montgomery says he already has
many entrants committed for the big annual
event, "and some entrants are entering
several. units in the parade," he said. In
addition to the colorful floats, cars, march-
ing units and special events, the parade will
Feature marching units of the military,
National Guard, and several high school .
bands. th r
The big paradewill be led North on Reid s Y" .ahcS
Avenue 'by, Port St. Joe ..
and iGulf County peace .,
officers' cars with sirens
blaring. The U. S. Coast :
Guard unit at 'Cape San
Bilas will follow bearing
the colors.' Then will come
the floats, events and -
Santa Claus!
The-Jaycees will be
parading with their famous out-stretched blan- the remainder of the week.
ket to catch the change tossed by the bystand- "Pancake Days"
: ers which will be used to provide Christmas joy In addition' to the big sale and the giant
for underprivileged children in the County. parade, the' Kianis Club will be putting on
Last year, the Jaycees took 16 children on a their second "Pancakel Daysw" Saturday o
shopping tour of the City and provided a eir econd"Pancak Je. The iDas"Satuda inn c
...'Christmasparty'f or thetaoafterward. te-financ xed-vwrJ Te i ''ns !ooqe:
Christmaspartyfor them afterwar~- ftaned"- up their first "Pancake Days" back in the
by the blanket collection and various projects Spring which proved to be a hyge success with
of the civic group throughout the year. everyone in the area.

Pre-Christmas Sale Pancakes will be served at the corner of
Merchants in Port:St. Joe are ushering in Reid Avenue and Highway 71 beginning at 7:00
the Christmas season with a big Pre-Christmas .M., Saturday and continuing until 2:00 P.M.,.
Sale which begins today and climaxes Saturday with serving to continue uninterrupted.
Swith the entry of SantaClas onto the festive The Club, which will serve as :chefs for the
scene. The merchants are putting forth some of meal will be serving Itheir own private recipe.
their savings in a special 12 page section 'for pancakeS withall the trimmings for $1.25.
inserted into this week's edition of The Star. p romises to be fun for everyone and the
promises to befn for everyoneand the
In addition -to the big sale, the merchants merchants, the Jaycees:and the Kiwanians join
have arranged for free parking throughout the in inviting, everyone to Port St. Joe this week
city beginning today and continuing through end for fun, fellowship and savings.

ow-***9'- a w---lw wi iio!


Commission Approaching FHA



With A $2.5 Million Request


its easy to tell the holiday
season is approaching by the
light agenda at the City Com-
mission meeting Tuesday
night. In an hour-long meet-
ing, the Board considered
:several minor matters and
set up two, meetings Which
will more than make up for
the abbreviated meeting
Tuesday:
'Next' Friday, representa-
tires of the Board will travel
tbi Gainesville to meet with
Officials of the Farmers'
Home. Administration con-
Scerning a proposed $2.5 mil-
lion loan from FHA for fi-
rhnncing of improvements and
expansion to the sewer collec-
tibn system ,and the water
Treatment plant. The Board
currently has engineers
working on plans for 'the
project which is scheduled to
get under way during the
.first half of nextyear.
According to Clerk Charles
"Brock, Farmers' Home is
currently looking at the in-
debtedness of the City before
making its final decision on
the loan. The City owes only
$65,000 on the Municipal Hos-
pital expansion of 15 years
.4go. All other bonded indebt-
edness has been paid off.
; Attorney William J. Rish
shid he thinks the City can
Sget by without having to pay
off the debt, however, since
the City has the money to do
. sp but would prefer riot to.
The money is invested in
interest bearing securities
', hich are paying-more inter-
est than that charged b. the
hospital debt.
Part' of 'the huge project
will be paid for in cash from
Federal Revenue Sharing
funds.
Dr. David B. Smith of
Serdrup and Parcel, En-
gineers'for the Wastewater
Treatment Plant will also
meet with the Commission
within the next 10 days to
discuss several matters still
hanging on that facility.
!' Mayor Frank Pate told the
Board Tuesday night, Smith
wished to meet with the
Commission December 18.
Pate said, "He wants to talk
about the incinerator at the


plant and he is going to ask
for more money for services
since the contract has expir-
ed."
Pate said, "I'm going to be
hard to deal with on paying
out any more money." Pate's
reference was to the fact that
the City had paid for design
and construction of a work-
able facility and have run.
into all kinds of problems and
expense trying to get the $9.8.
million plant operating as it
should. The Board feels' it.
shouldn't have to pay for,
mistakes and improper in-
stallations.
The incinerator discussions
will center about continuing
problems with the piece of
equipment which is supposed
to automatically feed treated
sludge from the plant into the
furnace for burning. Prob-
lems have been abundant
with both the feeding and
burning mechanism.
MAKE MOVES
The Board made two
'moves Tuesday night which
can affect the City consider-
ably in the days to come.
First, the Commission
agreed on a request from the
Mayor to allow free parking
in the City from December 12
through 24 for the Christmas
shopping season.
The Commission, allowed
the same free parking 'deal
last year at this. time which
seemed to be well accepted.
The other move ,was a
consideration of the matter of
installation of generating
equipment at the Wastewater
Treatment Plant. The power
bill at the facility is running,
in the neighborhood of $50,000
a month and the Board wants
to explore the possibility of
cutting down on their power
bill, by generating their own
electricity for the treatment
plant.
The Board has instructed
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Gulfs Setback Line


Is Delayed Again

The Cabinet Tuesday voted to delay until Dec. 17 eoni
sideration of coastal construction setback lines in the Caape
San Blas area in Gulf County.
The decision came after nearly an hour's discussion _:-
Cabinet members on whether or not they should take: Q'
the matter or delay it. :
The proposed construction setback line covers the area :
between Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Rangesgi
31 and 159. Setback lines were established for Ranges one
through 31 on Sept. 18. -
While no formal action was taken on the DNR prf-
posal the Cabinet heard pleas from former State Sen.
George Tapper of Port St. Joe.
Tapper said the line as recommended by DNR effie-:,
tively makes useless about 30 lots in Cape San Bias Shores.
Tapper said he platted the development in 1958 and
that all the property has been sold, although only two
houses have been built to date.
The lots, Tapper said, are 240 feet from the water and
110 feet from the vegetation line. He said houses built on_
them would not contribute to erosion of the beaches since
in addition to being far from the water the land is on high
ground-14 to 18 feet above sea level. -
"A lot of little people, who bought property at 10 per -
cent down with seven years to pay will be hurt," Tapper.
said. "If this line is left where it is drawn they will haueG
only about 25 feet of their property left. They couldn't use.
it." '
Tapper asked that the line be moved 50 feet forward
from the 30 lots affected; It would still be 170 feet from the
water and 60 feet from the vegetation line," he said.
Harmon Shields, DNR director, pointed out his depart-
ment and the Cabinet have indicated they will be. very
liberal in granting variances in cases such as Tapper
outlined.
STreasurer Tom OMflI.et_,Agricpulture Compissioner
Doyle Conner and comjiroller Fred O. "Bud" Dickinson
expressed concern over the possible loss of personal pro-
pert. rights of individuals. But Gov. Reubin Askew, Atty.'
Gen: Robert Shevin and Education Commissioner Ralph
Turlington said the state was not confiscating private
property.
Conner charged the law requiring the construction set-
back lines on all coastal areas with sandy beaches-about
750 miles of coastline-is inadequate.
He failed however, in an attempt to get the Cabinet to
agree not to consider any more setback lines until the
legislature acts on the law.


Charges Filed


In Drug Case


'A Port St. Joe woman was
arrested late Saturday night,
charged with sale of prescrip-
tion drugs, according to Sher-
iff Raymond Lawrence.
The arrest stemmed from
an investigation which began
Friday, when a 15-year-old
Local youth was taken to Port
St. Joe Municipal Hospital in
a coma, after taking an over-
dose of prescription sleeping
pills.
Sheriff's investigators, in
seeking.'the origin of the pills
which nearly caused the
boy's/ death, were led to the
home of Iris Whittington


.Rotary Ball
Scheduled for
Saturday Nite
Saturday night is the night
for the annual Rotary Charity
Ball, which will be held at the
Centennial Building.
Tickets are still on sale by
all members of the Rotary
Club, at $7.50 per couple. All
proceeds from the annual
social event will be used for
philanthropic projects of the
Club throughout the county.
Music will be provided by
George Gore and his orchest-
tra. The doors will open at
9:00 p.m., with the affair to
continue until 1:00 a.m.
Some table reservations
are still available and can be
made by calling Ted Cannon
at the Florida National Bank
at Port St. Joe.


Farmer, age 47, of Woodward
Avenue. Department officials
say they had information that
the pills were being distribut-
ed and-or sold out of .the
residence of Mrs. Farmer.
After further investigation, a
warrant was issued for the
arrest of Mrs. Farmer. Addi-
tionally, a search warrant
was issued for the Farmer
home,- and three Deputies
assisted by the Port St. Joe
Police Department searched
the : home for additional
drugs.
Mrs. Farmer was released
from jail on Monday after
posting a $1,000 bond. A juve-
nile was also arrested in
connection with the case, and
she hps been turned over to
the Division of Youth Ser-
vices for distribution of pre-
scription, drugs.


Several Plead
Guilty In
County Court

Gulf County Court and
Traffic Court saw a number
of persons pleading guilty to
charges made against them
in recent weeks.
Charged with narcotics vio-
lations, Vic Horton, Michael
McFall and Paul Wormuth
plead guilty to a reduced
charge of possession of mari-
juana, less than five grams,
and were ordered to pay a
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By-Laws Drawn Still Looking for
For Ambulance
Operation ..TL.I D.pI. fIJ


The Gulf County Ambu-
lance Service committee
adopted a set of By-Laws for'
the service Monday night,
subject to approval by the
Gulf County Commission.
The By-Laws stipulate that
the service will be of an
emergency nature only, cov-
ering Gulf County and the
immediate surroundings.
Since the service is operated
by a volunteer corps, no
transportation will be provid-
ed except of an emergency
nature.
The new set of working
rules calls for a governing
committee iof 11 representa-
tives, including a representa-
tive from the County Com-
mission and one from the
cities of Port St. Joe and
Wewahitchka. The directors
will begin their tenures of
office the second Monday in
January and will serve for
two year terms. All service is
on a voluntary basis.with no
salaries being paid.
Chairman of the temporary
committee, Tom S. Coldewey,
presented the set of By-Laws
for the committee to consi-
der. Ambulance Service Crew
Chief, H. T. Anderson sug-
gested several changes which
were placed in the final draft
of the document.

GRASS FIRE AT ST. JOE
BEACH ALERTS FIREMEN
A grass fire Tuesday after-
noon called out the Volunteer
Fire Department. The fire
was located on DeSoto Ave-
nue at St. Joe Beach.


I ilul IUlg IS 7UIU

The search gets underway again for oil in Gulf County
as Charter Oil Company began setting up a drilling rig this
week to make a second attempt in a year to locate oil' in
the Lake Wimico area. ,The latest exploratory hole will be
drilled near Lake Wimico in the Edward Ball Game
Management Area.
These, photos were made Monday at the drilling site
and show' a pile of drill stems, to the right, and the
beginning pf the drill platform in the bottom photo. The
drill derrick % ill be placed on the wooden platform and will
rise about 200 feet into the air.
The first attempt at chilling oil in the county was made
in .the summer of 1973 near Odena on St. Joe Paper
Company land, but failed to produce. Star photos


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THE STAR, Port St. Joe, Fla. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 5, 1!74


-THE STAR-
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EDITORIALS 0..




The Land of the


Grumpy Gatfo


.In the Tallahassee Democrat
!the other day was re-printed an
editorial by Joe Parham, editor of
the Macon Telegraph and .News.
Parham had some unkind things to
say about the tourist community in
Florida and theSunshine State
Parkway in particular.
We havt known Parham for
.a short while over 20 years ago and
we have read his writings off and
on ever since. We have re-printed
some of his writings here in this
newspaper in time past. We know
editor Parham to be a truthful and
-honorable person who disdains sen-
..sationalism but doesn't gloss over
-what he happens to be reporting.
Parham was particularly put
out at the service islands on the
Sunshine State Parkway. He said
he didn't mind paying for the
privilege of driving on the lifmrited
-access turnpike, but he felt paying
fbir the privilege entitled him to
adequate I service whenever he
needed it along the way. Parham
said the service was lousy and
insolent when it could be obtained
:rat all. Rest rooms were filthy and
-without the proper supplies needed


by the travelling public.
We have travelled on the Turn-
pike but once and found much the
same conditions as Parham did,
but our journey was during the
gasoline shortage and we laid the
deteriorated services to that rea-
son.
Florida depends to a great
extent on people from Georgia for
their tourist business. When people
can't get even civil treatment, are
over-charged and are not provided
with necessary fcitities, they will
not come back. Parham, in his
column, let nearly a million poten-
tial visitors know they should stay
off the turnpike at least, and they
could look out for price gouging in
other places.
We in Florida surely don't need
publicity like that--especially com-
ing from someone with the integ-
r ity of '"Jo6 Parhnm.' He is'knoiwn
and respected throughout middle
Georgia. '
It would seem prudent for the
operators of the-turnpike to re-
assess their service personnel
along the way who seem bent upon
turning the Land of Sunshine into
the Land of the Grumpy Gator.


Enjoy the Parade


With the coming of the annual
Christmas parade Saturday, it
-serves notice on all of us that,
_'Christmas is not very far away.
The Port St. Joe merchants are
spending a.considerable amount of
ifioney this week end to put on the
parade, provide prizes for the
floats, finance Santa Claus' visit
and take care of the many ex-
penses which are incurred by the
parade.
Too, many civic groups are
putting out money and effort to
make floats for the parade, all for
the enjoyment of the people of Port
St. Joe and surrounding area.
None of them are forced into
..their undertaking saturday. They
-..want to do it because they know
:.everyone enjoys it.
The newspapers are full of a
slowing economy what with work
stoppages, factory close-downs and


strikes and predict a slow business
season this Christmas and for
several months to. come. In con-
trast, many department stores are
reporting sales ahead of a year ago
in Christmas buying.
The point is, if business is
predicted, to be slow in the months
to come, we here, in Port St. Joe
are going to have to stick together.
and help each other. This means
trying our best to shop local mer-
chants and support local civic
activities and organizations. They
are the ones wh6osupport us in our
many endeavors. ,
Enjoy the Christmas parade
Saturday, then remember the ones
who presented it-at least with a
thank you.
The merchants, the Jaycees,
who coordinate the parade, and the
many organizations building and
entering floats will certainly ap-
preciate it.


;But Not With Open Arms


poll Shows Local Leaders


-Accept Offshore Drilling


Despite their environ-
mental concerns, nearly
three-fourths of some 500
community leaders inter-
viewed this summer in eight
U.S. East and Gulf Coast
cities favor offshore drilling
for oil and natural gas.
Oxtoby-Smith, Inc., of New
Yprk, a leading opinion re-
search firm, said 71 per cent
o.if:t those interviewed were
either "strongly" or "some-
what" in fayor of offshore


drilling, down from 76 per
cent in 1973 but up from 65
per cent in 1972.
The proportion "very con-
cerned" about U.S. depend-
ence on imported oil rose
dramatically, from 20 per-
cent in 1972 to 52 per cent in
1973 and 56 per cent this
year.
But the single strongest
factor shaping favorable at-
titudes toward offshore


drilling was a consensus
among community leaders
that oil demand by 1985 will
be "substantially greater"
than it is today. Dr. Joe
SmithPRresident of Oxtoby-
Smith, said.
The findings were made
public today by the
American Petroleum In-
stitute, which commissioned
Oxtoby-Smith to study the
attitudes of community
leaders in coastal cities in


Survival Kits Made Ready
Gulf County Civil Defense was furnished with several
disaster survival kifts this past week by the office of Civil
Preparedness. The kits, containing medical supplies, will be


College

Singers

Concert
Singers from Gulf Coast
Community College will once
again present a varied pro-
gram at their annual Christ-
mas concert to be held
Thursday, Dec. 5 in the Fine
'Arts Auditorium.
This year the concert will
be divided into three parts
featuring traditional works,
such as a Bach chorale, and
contemporary carols.
The third part of the pro-
gram will consist of Alice
Parker's "Seven Carols .for
Christmas," which was per-
formed for the first time jst;,
two years ago by the Atlanra
Symphony Orchestra ind':'
Choruses under the direction
of Robert Shaw.
The 45-member Gulf Coast
Singers include soloists Ken
Brown and Candy Allan and
are under the direction of
Norman Hair.
The concert will begin' at
8:00 p.m. and is free to the
public.
Smokey Says:

FIRE NEVER
GOES ON) A
VACATION.CK -r


the summers of 1972, 1973
and 1974.
Interviewing in 1974 yas
conducted between July 22
and August 12, and, as in the
previous two years, tpok
place in Portland, Me.: Bos-
ton. Mass.: Long Islnd.
N.Y.: Atlantic City, N.J.:
Dover, Del.: Norfolk, Va.;
St. Petersburg, Fla.: Mobile.
Ala.; and, for comparison
only, in one inland city.
Minneapolis. Minn.
Concern about the Ien-
vironment particularly
the frequency of offshore
accidents, real or imagined
- seems to be the most im-
portant factors shaping
negative attitudes toward
offshore drilling, the study
reports. This is so even
though a vast majority of
those persons interviewed
(81 per cent in 1974) give the
oil companies good marks
for cleaning up spills.
Some 63 per cent in both
1974 and 1973 agreed that the
oil industry's safety record
on offshore drilling has been
"excellent." up from 54 per
cent in 1972.
About seven in 10 171 per
cent) in 1974 agreed that "on
balance, the benefits to the
U.S. of offshore drilling out-
weigh the disadvantages."
This compares with 73 per
cent in 1973 and 62 per qent in
1972.
"In spite of these favor-
able attitudes, it would be a
mistake to expect these in-
fluentials to welcome off-


placed in Port St. Joe and Wewahitchka shelter areas. Shown
examining one of the kits are Rune Lilquist, Army Reserve;
Richard Lancaster, Civil Defense director and Andy Ander-
son, ambulance squad leader. Star Photo


Thanksgiving has goie 'and with it, the
week end off. Now we must make the short
dash to Christmas-only three weeks away-for
another respite from the daily toils.

I read the other day where the price of soft
drinks would, in all likelihood, go up to a
wholesale cost of $4.80 per case of 24 bottles. If
'imy arithmetic serves e c6trfectl, that's:-20 a,',
bottle, wholesale. I find the, soft drink cost to
the dealer now is around $3.15. The bottle
drinks now sell for 20c here and a quarter in
some places. With better than a dollar increase
on the case, it appears as if the pause that
refreshes, or the elixer to make one think
young will sell for around 30c to 35c in the near
future. j
That's bad news for a confirmed Pepsi
drinker like myself.
That means a Pepsi or a Coke will cost
about the same thing as a. bottle of beer. For
these many years, I have said one of the
reasons I never drink beers because I couldn't
bring myself to pay 35c a bottle for anything to
drink unless it was a cool glass of water out in
the middle of the dessert. This turn of events
means I'm going to have to reappraise my
thinking or give up Pepsi's too.

The thing which is making soft drink prices
go up and will probably affect other drinks
before long, is the price of.sugar. It seems that
the biggest user of sugar is the soft drink
industry. With the price of sugar nearly $1.00 a
pound I look for some nation any day now to
peg its currency on the price of sugar,
guaranteeing their currency offers with a
pound of sugar per dollar.
I can remember back during World War II
when a person couldn't buy sugar, period, if he
didn't have the necessary ration stamps. Even
then, he could buy only a pitifully small portion
each month. Of course, the sweetnin' was
available on the black market, but the price


shore drilling with open
arms." Dr. Smith said in his
report to the Institute.
"Their favorability toward
offshore drilling seems more
a reflection of their being
resigned to its necessity
rather than to any real en-
thusiasm for it."
The study also probed
three other potential in-
fluences on attitudes the
promise of new jobs in the
community from onshore oil-
related facilities, royalty
payments to states from off-
shore oil production, or no
onshore facilities.
For most influentials op-
posed to offshore drilling.
none of these prospects
would change their minds.
the study indicates. Such
prospects would reinforce
the. favorability of those
already favorable toward
offshore drilling, however.
Nearly six out of 10 (58 per


cent) this year cited "oil
companies creating shortage
for their own economic inter-
ests" as a major cause of
shortage (up from 48 per
cent in 1973), a charge oil
companies have flatly
denied. Even among this
group. 64 per cent were in
favor of offshore drilling.
Dr. Smith said all survey


Dear' Mr. Ramsey.
Please keep The Star com-
in'g. Mv wife and I get mail of
some kind every day. We
both look forward for The
Star. When it comes, and it is
always on time, we know we
will get the news from Port
St. Joe and the entire com-
mnunity.


was something like it is today in a time when a
man making $50.00 per week had a pretty good
job.
Read it and weep A glance in our files
shows that sugar was selling for 58c for a five
pound bag two years ago this month and 48c
for a five pound bag a year ago this month.
SMaybe it wasn't asswet then. vI..Y v._
SAt any rate, it seems to take less of'it these
days, for some reason or other. '...

A nice lady from Covington, Georgia, Mrs.
Wilson Walton, brought me a book by the office
the other day. Mrs. Walton is the sister-in-law
of Ralph Walton, being married to his brother,
Wilson. You'd never know they were brothers;
Ralph looks as if he has been put out into the
woods and made to root his living off the land
while Wilson looks as if he has been stall fed.
The book Mrs. Walton brought me is a
history of Florida written by Sidney Lanier, the
famous poet of Macon, Georgia. The book was
written back around 1870 and was printed about
the same time. The book is a history of Florida,
describing every part of the state which was
inhabited at that time. Lanier apparently made
a pilgrimage to the state, visiting all over and
writing his impressions and facts collected at
the time.
In the back of the book is an index of all
the counties, county seats, towns, and rivers in
the state at that time. It might interest you to
know that St. Joseph was listed as one of the
towns in the state at that time. The book says
there was no longer a post office here and very
few people. Calhoun County, of which what is
now Gulf was a part, had Red Oak as its county
seat. "Blunt's Town" was merely a hamlet at
the time.
Mrs. Walton asked me to give the book to
the historical society to keep for historical
value. I told her I would as soon as I get
through reading it. So, don't call me, members
of the Historical Society, because I'm going to
hang. on to it until I get through reading it.


respondents could be re-
garded as influentialss" in
their communities, based on
these factors:
All belonged to and at-
tended regularly the
meetings of at least two
community organizations;
About one-quarter were
members of groups specifi-
cally concerned with


ecological or conservation
issues;
Almost all had income
in excess of $15,000 per year,
and
Nearly half had written
to an elected official about
public business within the
past two years, and over a
third had addressed a public
meeting.


It is the next best thing to
being there. There's both the
good news and the bad news,
church news and sports news,
social news and economic
news. In fact news of all kind
told just like it is. We get
other small county weekly
papers, but The Star is tops.
So many of our wonderful


friends in Port St., Joe we
would never hear from, if it
was not for The Star. We
miss that wonderful little city
and all the good people there
very much. We hope to be
able to visit there sometime.
May God continue to bless
each of you.
Sincerely yours,
Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Ayers


ETAOIN SHRDLU
by WESLEY R. RAMSEY
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Constitution Convention Site


On Bicentennial List of Trails

Among the new Bicentennial Trail Sites approved by the Bicentennial Commission at
its meeting November 22 in Panama City is the Constitutional Convention Site in Port St.
Joe.
On December 3, 1838, a convention of 56 delegates from 26 states met in the coastal
town of St. Joseph to draft a constitution for the Territory of Florida. The meeting was
part of the process for admission to the Union, although statehood was not realized until
1845.
Only three of the delegates were Florida-born. Most were lawyers and planters and
18 had participated in the Territory's legislative council. Gov. William P. Duval attended
the convention, and St Augustine's Robert Raymond Reid, who would later hold that
office presided at the meeting:
The delegation, working in 18 committees, used the constitutions of other frontier
states such as Alabama for models. Among other things, Florida's first constitution dealt
with bank charters, legislative representation and slavery.
A museum has been established where the state's first constitution was drafted.
Located off U. S. Highway 98 in Port St. Joe, it is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.




Estimate 3,300 New



Cases of Breast Cancer



In Florida During Year


Health officials of the FlQr-
ida Department of Health
and Rehabilitative Services
(HRS) estimate that about
3,300 new cases of breast
cancer will occur in Florida
in 1974. About 99 percent of
these will occur in women
and less than one percent in
men.
They also predict that
about 1500 deaths will result
from breast cancer in the
sunshine state this year.
*The mortality rate for
breast cancer, which causes
more deaths among women
than any other form of can--
cer, has been increasing in
recent years. In 1965, it was
14.2 per 100,000. In 1973, it


Bowling

Gulf Co. Men's League
On lanes one and two,
Herring's Bar took four
games from Sylvachem. Bill
Barlow and Bill Besore both
posted a 560 for Herring's.
Niky Davis led Sylvaohem:.
-withl 487).i ;:-:: --- !':; 0- *
Shirt & Trophy took three
points from Player's Super-
market on lanes three and
four. Tal Preston's 508 was
tops for Shirt & Trophy. Tim
Taylor led Player's with 458.
Lanes five and six had
Campbell's taking four from
Carr's Auto Sales. James Mc-
Daniel was top man for


Legal Adv.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, FOUR.'
TEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF
THE STATE OF FLORIDA, IN AND
FOR GULF COUNTY.
Case No. 74-155
IN RE: The Marriage of
RAY C. BRITT, husband and
ELIZABETH H. BRITT, wife.
NOTICE OF SUIT
TO: ELIZABETH H. BRITT
306 Mclver Street
Sanford, North Carolina
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that
an action for dissolution of a marriage
has been filed against you and you are
required to serve. a copy of your
written defenses, if any, to it on J.
DONELSON JONES, attorney for peti.
tioner. whose address is 222 East 4th
Street, Panama City, Florida, and file
the original with the Clerk of the above
style Court on or before the 6 day of
January, 1975, otherwise, a Judgment
may be entered against you for'the
relief demanded in the Petition.
WITNESS my hand and seal this 2
day of December, 1974.
GEORGE Y. CORE,.
Clerk of Circuit Court,
Gulf County, Florida
By: Margaret S. Core
Deputy Clerk 4t 12.5


was 17.8.
Early detection of breast
cancer; say health officials,
can prevent the spread of
cancer to the lymph glands.
Chances for cure are high if
women seek early medical
care.
Physicians and public
health officials recommend a
monthly self-examination to
detect breast cancer in its
early stages.
Women who have the great-
est possibility of developing
breat cancer are those who
have a positive family history
of breat cancer, those who
have had previous breast pro-
blems, those who are age. 45

Campbell's with 505. Billy
Carr's 466 was high for the
Auto team.
On lanes seven and eight
Ten Pin Lounge took four
from Sears. Steve Womble
led Ten Pin with 530, Don Cox
added a 516. Sears' high man
was Williams with a 434.
Standings: W L
Sh;rt & Troph 36 16
Ten Pin Lounge 36 16
Campbell's Drugs 35, 17
Player's S'market 30 22
Herring's Bar 23 25
Sylvachem 23 .29
Sears Catalog Store 15 33
Carr's Auto Sales 6 48

Last Rites for
Mrs. McDonald


Mrs. Mary H. McDonald,
84, a resident of 156 Avenue
B, died Friday November 22
in Port St. Joe. She was a
long time resident of Port.St.
Joe.
She is survived by two
sons, Jesse Dawson and
Charlie Dawson, both of Port
St. Joe; three daughters,
Mrs. Ruth Childs of Brook-
lyn, N. Y. and Mrs.. Naomi
Corbitt and Mrs. Johnnie L.
Martin, both of Port St. Joe;
21 grandchildren and 29
great-grandchildren. Funeral
services were held last Fri-
day at 2 p.m. in the Zion Fair
'Baptist Church with the Rev.
dharles P. Price officiating.
Interment followed in the
family plot of Forest Hill
Cemetery.
Comforter Funeral Home
was in charge of all arrange-
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and over, and those who have
never married.
"The, discovery of a lump
should not alarm a woman,"
said James E. Fulghum,
M.D., Chief of the Bureau of
adult Health and Chronic
Diseases, "for about 80 per-
cent of the lumps founds in
breasts are not cancer. How-
ever, if a woman finds a
lump in her breast, she
should see a physician as
soon as possible. He most
likely will do a biopsy to
determine the nature of the
mass."
Approximately 95 per cent
of the breast cancer cases
are discovered by self-exa-
mination, Dr. Fulghum said.
"The need for self-exami-
nation and early detection
can be realized when we con-
sider the future of the
disease. If the present rate of
increase in breast" cancer
continues, the number of
women in Florida who will
get it in the next 10 years will
equal the entire population of
Key West," he said.
To reverse the upward
trend., of ,breast, cancer min
Florida, the Division of
Health and the Florida Divi-
sion of the American Cancer
Society are conducting an ex-
tensive public educational
program on self-examination
and early detection.


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THE STAR, Port St. Joe. Fla. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1974 PAGE THREE




Sharks Take A 72-62 Win Over



Carter- Parramore In Opener


Port St. Joe's basketball
Sharks gave their new coach
a victory in their first game
of the season Tuesday night,
defeating Carter-Parramore
of Quincy, 72-62.
The Sharks built an eight
point lead in the first period,
added four more to their
margin in the second for a
36-24 half time lead.
Carter-Parramore came
roaring back in the second


period to out-score the
Sharks, 20-12, but a last per-
iod burst by the Sharks put
the game on ice.
Robert Lewis was the big
gun for the Sharks, pouring
26 points through the hoop.
Earnest Pittman and Danny
Thomas added 18 each.
PORT ST. JOE-Jenkins 4,
Lewis 26, Pittman 18, Scott 4,
Simmons. 2, Thomas 18.
PARRAMORE-Riles 10,


R. Branch 27, Greene 7, T.
Branch 4, Baker 14.
Score by quarters:
Port St. Joe 18 18 12 24-72
CAR.-Par. 10 14 20 18-62
COMING GAMES
In games coming up during
the week, the Sharks will
travel to Crestview tomorrow
night, play host to FAMU
Saturday night and'be on the
road again next Tuesday to
Marianna.


Cfi


Ernest Pittman is
shot.


Robert E. Lewis is shown taking one of
his free throw shots after being fouled in
Monday night's opening game of the cage


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THE STAR, Port St. Joe, Fla. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1974


Paving the Way for Santa

Street and Park crews of the City of Port St. Joe have
been busy allthis week putting up.the City's Christmas
decorations in preparation to "lighting up" Saturday night. In
addition to the strings of lights, the City has many decorative
pieces which are put up throughout the downtown section.
Nfw pieces have been added this year to make the City fri'e


Jack Frc


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SContrary to popular belief,
."Ole Jack Frost" doesn't
paint the leaves in bright
'autumn colors.
,: The credit must go, says
Tony Jensen, Extension for-
:ester; Florida Cooperative
'Extension Service, to plant
physiology and color chemi-
istry which take place in the
tree during its preparation
for winter.
Floridians from other
,states often miss the signs of
Sthe changing season, especi-
ally the autumn colors of
:broad-leafed trees. But leaves
" ;do change color in Florida.
too, especially in North and
:Central Florida. However, in
.Florida's mild climate, the
:amount of color varies great-
ly from place to place. Then.
:too, much of Florida is pine
;flatwoods and cypress ponds.
:Pines, of course, remain
:green all year, while cypress
leaves just turn brown and
:fall.
The show of color really
*does something for the tree.
:It is a by-product of chemical
:changes which occur as the
-leaf dies. Wherever there is
:winter weather, broad-leafed
:trees must seal themselves in
:to live through the cold
-months. The built-in protec-
:tion systems trees have for
winter are thin layers of
eorky cells that the tree
manufactures between each
leaf and branch twigs. This
.prevents moisture loss during
the cold months after the
leaves fall from the tree.
: The normal green color of
a leaf comes from the chloro-
'phyll that helps in the manu-
facture of sugar. Without a
water supply, this breaks
down and disappears. Then
yellow and orange pigments
called carotenes are visible.
Before they were hidden by
the chlorophyll.
SReds and purples in some
autumn leaves come from the
;last sugar manufactured by
'he chlorophyll acting on cer-
tain minerals in the tree leaf,
Jensen says. It has been dis-
covered that certain indivi-
dual trees produce more


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colorful and add to the Christmas appearance. In the photo
above, Roosevelt Beard, Mansfield Gainer, James Vandeven-
der and Street Superintendent Dorton Hadden prepare to set
up the City's Christmas tree in the Fifth Street median in
front of City Hall. In the bottom photo, Santa and his reindeer
seem ready to ride of into the night, bringing toys to all the
good girls and boys. Hadden said the decoration job would be
complete by the end of the week. .: Star photos


O.E.S. Christmas W.M. or Ralph Swatts, W.P.
for more information.
Vitro Wives to Meet
)sf Isn't the O ne Party Tuesday Vitro WivestoMeet
S I The Order of Eastern Star with Judy McClain
h Le v will have their regular' meet-
S i ing Tuesday, December 10 The December meeting of
e Leav s Tuesday. December ismas Vitro Wives will be held in
in s s es Lollow ed by a ChristmasMcClain on
palrty the home of Judy McClain on


colorful leaves annually than paitment bf Agriculture pro-
others. Using this fact,, hcrti- duce strains of' red maples
culturists with the U. S. De- with ornamental value.


Garden Club to

Meet December 12


The Port St. Joe Garden
Club will mpet December 12
at 11::0 a.m. with a covered
dish luncheon at the Garden
Center on Eighth Street.
The hostesses: Mrs. Harry
Hallinan: Mrs. Bobby Jack-
son and Mrs. Ralph Nance
arc preparing special Christ-
mas decorations for the Gar-
den Center.
Bruce Hinson of the Wood-


lands Division of St. Joe
Paper Company will give a
talk entitled "Trees" for the
December program. Club
members are encouraged to
bring guests to the December
meeting to hear Mr. Hinson
discuss the value of trees to
all of N'irthwest Florida.
Shop at Home
Support Local Merchants


FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Corner Third Street and Baltzell Avenue
REV. DeWITT T. MATHEWS, Jr., Pastor
GEORGE PUCKETT, Minister of Music

Sunday School .............. 9:45 A.M.
Morning Worship Service :-. ..11:00 A.M.
Church Training ............ 6:30 P.M.
Evening Worship Service .... 7:30 P.M.
Prayer Meeting (Wed.) ...... 6:30 P.M.

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First United

Methodist Church
Monument and Constitution
Port St. Joe, Fla.
Johnie W. McCurdy, Minister
Church School ....:............... 9:45 A.M.
Preaching Service ..... 11 A.M. & 7:30 P.M.
Methodist Youth Fellowship ...... 6:30 P.M.
Choir Rehearsal Wednesday ...... 7:30 P.M.



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Mr. and Mrs. Alan Lee
Homewood. Sr. of Route 3,
announce the birth of a son,
Alan Lee, Jr. November 2.
Mr. and Mrs. James A.
Lemieux of 147 Hunter Circle
announce the birth of a son,
Brian Patrick November 13.
Mr. arid Mrs. Eddie F.
Houston of Apalachicola an-
nounce the birth of a son,
Marcus Delonta November
21.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jr.
Sapp of Apalachicola an-
nounce the birth of a daugh-
ter, Loretta Carol November
22.
Mr. and Mrs. Darion A.
Dawson of 142 Avenue D
announce the birth of a
daughter., Shareka Loraine
November 25.
All births occurred at the
Municipal Hospital.

IN MEMORIAM
In loving memory of our
wife and mother, Mrs. Emma
Laws, who left us three years
ago on Dec. 5. These are the
words she left behind to be
said at her memorial ser-
vices.
II Timothy, 4th Chapter,
Verses 7 & 8:
I have fought a good fight, I
S-Have finished my course, I
have kept the faith;
Henceforth there is laid up
for me a crown of right-
eousness, which the Lord,
the righteous judge shall
give me at that day:
And not to me only, but unto
all them also that love his
appearing.
Husband-Rev. C. T. Laws
Daughter-Dorothea Gentry


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Grant Teaff, Our
Choice for Coach of Year
The 1974 regular season has
ended. And like most seasons
before, it contained the predict-
able and the unpredictable. Ala-
bama won the SEC for the fourth
time in a row; Ohio State and
Michigan again shared the Big
Ten title; So. Cal. won the
Pacific 8; Oklahoma the Big 8;
Penn State was the big boy in
the East and not surprising
Maryland won the ACC. We left
someone out-oh yes, Baylor won the Southwest
Conference crown. Who!!-Baylor.
Baylor, the team that lost every conference
game a year ago, walked off with the marbles in
'74. Grant Teaff, sure you've heard of him, you
just can't remember where, in his second year at
Waco, guided his cellar dwellers to their first
ever Cotton Bowl.
No doubt there were many fine coaching jobs
turned in this year. Some that may not show up on
the record, but when "Coach of the Year" awards
are being passed outif the pan from, Baylor
doesn't come in for the No. 1 spot, you can
believe the atard has lost 'its meaning. I'm sure
he 'had good material, equally sure he caught
some people by surprise; may have been a little
luck and probably has very capable assistants.
But when a team moves from the bottom to the
top, in any league, in any sport, the man pulling
the strings has to have done a super job. My vote
for "Coach of the Year", Grant Teaff of Baylor.
Hope he wins the Cotton Bowl to top it all off.









THE STAR, Port St. Joe, Fla. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1974 PAGE FIVE


FLORIDA
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TALLAHASSEE-We are Government and private
experiencing a new American enterprise have clear environ-
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generated by the unwanted course. The purpose of effec-
fruits of environmental tive citizen action is not to
laissez faire-dirty air, pollut- subvert those responsibilities
ed waters and degraded land. but to make sure they are
It is a revolution of aroused honored. Government and
citizens, concerned about the industry have the "experts"
quality of our environment, on their sides. But citizen
demanding action by govern- organizations often have
ment and industry and tak- their own expertise to con-
ing action themselves, tribute to environmental de-
Thousands of Floridians, vision making.
individually and often Moreover, while environ-
through voluntary organiza- mental decision making must
tions, are working for water be based on the best avail-
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air, for noise control, for ical information, value judge-
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ment, for conservation of ultimately required. And
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preservation, for population the public will, for the envir-
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Whether novice or veter-
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organizations are working to to undertake and carry on
see that this legislation is three fundamental missions
implemented. These organi- in pursuit of a better envi-
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be in the forefront of cam- there are adequate environ-
paigns to enact new laws to mental protection laws at
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participation, for informed courage and stimulate con-
responsible citizen groups are trol agencies and polluters to
an essential and potent force move steadily and speedily
for movement towards envi- toward compliance with. en-
ronmentil improvement, vironmental laws and regula-
Citizen organizations are tions; and three, to keep the
uniquely qualified. They are public informed, on a con-
largely independent. They tinuing basis, of the success
can objectively evaluate the or failure of environmental
performance of both govern- protection programs and on
ment and private enterprise, what still remains to be,
They can focus public done.
attention on hat is' and My confidence that our
*attention on is and
hat ti g o e amee.s ir
They articulate the public's mental problems '" the
desire for a better environ- months to come is based on:
ment, they attract press at- my belief in the continued
tention which, in turn, helps vigilance of public opinion.
nurture the climate of public and in the continued vitality
opinion necessary for action, of citizen efforts to protect
They have power. and improve.


In Shropshire England, it is said that a piece of hawthoin
cut on Holy Thursday will protect both house and person
from being struck by lightning.




CONSTANT

ADVERTISING:


One step won't take you very far,
You've got to keep on walking..

One word won't tell 'em who you are
You've got to keep on talking.

An inch won't make you very tall,
You've got to keep on growing.

One little ad won't do it all,
You've got to keep them going.

A constant drop of water,
Wears away the hardest stone;

By constant gnawin', Towser
Masticates the toughest bone.

The constant, cooing lover
Carries off the blushing maid

And the constant advertiser
Is the one who gets the trade!


HARD TO BELIEVE?
MAKE US PROVE IT!




THE STAR

Telephone 227-3161


Chicken of the Sea
The bream, the' small fish
the spring at Weeki Wachee are


It is getting time to enjoy a
blazing wood fire.
Wood-using stoves and' fire-
places-besides being the "in
thing"-fill a room with
cheer as almost nothing l6!e
can do.
The mild winter of '74 gave
most homeowners a chance
to comb the hardware deal-
ers, antique shops and mail-
order houses to find whatwas
available in wood-butrning
heaters, stoves and fireplace
installations. ':-
The demand for these
items is still very great, so
much so that one hardware
store owner said he didn't get
to fill all his ,customers'
orders until mid-summer: A
large mail-order catalog firm
has removed its Frarklhn
stove replica, but plans to
have a supply of gravit$type
wood heaters available: by,
early December.
Back in 1860, it took 4.5


The Florida Highffay
Patrol this week reniiided
motorists that funeral preces-
sions have certain right-of-
way privileges granted by
law.
Colonel J. E. Beach. direc-
tor. of the Patrol said. ':A
funeral procession wold
mean four or more motor
vehicles accompanying a
body of a deceased person in
the daytime. when each of
the vehicles has its''Head-
lights lighted."
The law provides that pede-
strians and drivers of all
vehicles, except emergence
vehicles, must yield the right-
of-way to each vehicle. which
is a part of a funeral prbces-
sion. When the lead vehicle
in a procession lawfully en-
ters an intersection, the,'re-
mainder of the vehicles:may
continue to follow the"lead
vehicle through the intersec-
tion regardless of right-of--
way provisions or traffic con-
trol devices. However, the
driver of a vehicle in a
funeral procession must exer-
cise due care to avoid collid-
ing with any other vehicle or
pedestrians upon the road-
way.
The Patrol commander
said it would be unlawful for
any person to operate a ve-


accustomed to being fed by the
mermaids, they even follow the
in actin of the 'performance in the
so world famous underwater theatre.


cords of firewood a year to
keep the average American
warm. The natioit then burn-
ed 146 million cords of wood a
year. Firewood consumption
dwindled to only 22 million
cords used each year by the
American public before the
1973 energy crisis.
But the use of wood for
heating fuel is making a real
comeback, thanks to the con-
tinuing push to fight fuel
waste and inflation.
Agreeing that wood fires
are great, the Division of
Forestry, Florida Depart-
ment of Agriculture and Con-
sumer Services, commends
using wood in home heating.
But there are sorhe precau-
tions one should consider in
using this renewable re-
source.
For instance, not all woods
make good firewood fuel.
Florida pine is fine for
kindling, but not for firewood


hide as a part of a-funeral
procession without having the
headlights turned on.
"It would also be unlawful
to drive between vehicles in a
funeral procession which is
properly identified while it is
moving unless directed to do
so by a police officer," ex-
plained Colonel Beach.



For
Ambulance
call
227-2311


logs. With all its resin, pine is
easy to ignite and makes a
perfect fire starter. But for
long-burning blazes, don't
count on "lighterd" (pine
heartwood from stumps that
have aged a long time). Fat
pine blazes very hot, throws
sparks, and is generally un-
satisfactory.
Try to use well-dried, sea-
soned wood. Otherwise, green
wood smokes thickly, so don't
forget to open a damper.
For pleasing fires that burn
slowly and brightly with nice
aromas, use hardwoods. The
drier, the better. Dogwood is
an ideal firewood, along with
hickory, oak and red maple.
Wood from fruit trees, such
as cherry or apple logs, burn
with lots of fragrance.
Other species which pro-
duce excellent fireplace heat
are ash, birch, beech and
black locust.
In starting a fire, allow
several inches of air at either
end of the logs. Ashes should
be used to create a bed for
hot embers to keep the wood
warmly insulated. A buildup
of ashes also protects the
masonry floor while helping
the fire to "catch."
When stacked for the win-
ter..firewood should be cross-
stacked to allow air flow.
A careless firebuilder can
cause accidents very easily.
Never throw Christmas
wreaths, dried boughs, pack-
age wrappings or plastic into
a fire. A sudden vacuum-like
explosion may result.
If you do your own wood-
cutting, steer clear of acci-
dents with axes and high-
speed chainsaws. These
woodsmen's tools don't mix
with children, especially chil-
dren eager to help.
Last of all, enjoy your fire
this winter. It's an ecological
as well as economical boon.
But please, requests the


Port St. Joe High School
Lunch Room Menu
Monday, Dec. 9
Chili with beans, cole slaw,
tomato wedge, hamburger
with bun. French fries, let-
tuce. tomato, pickles, cinna-
mon rolls, crackers.
Tuesday, Dec. 10
Pork chops, ricq:: with
gravy, green salad,' ham
sandwich, French fries,,
banana pudding, cornbread.
Wednesday. Dec.-i'
Baked beans, cabbage
slaw, hamburger with bun,
French fries, whole 'kernel
corn, lettuce, tomato, pickles,
peanut butter chews, bread;
rolls.
Thursday, Dec. 12
Chicken pot pie, string
beans, tossed salad, hambur-
ger with bun, French fries,
lettuce, tomato, pickles, fruit-
ed jello with topping, bread,
rolls.


Death Claims

Father of
Local Man
Bascom Hamm, 74, of
Sneads died at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday at the Jackson
County Hospital. Marianna.
He was born in Jackson
County and was a retired
construction worker and a
member of Pentecostal Holi-
ness Church, Sneads.
Funeral services were held
at 2 p.m. Friday from Pente-
costal Church with the Rev.
R. L. Lastinger, the Rev. C.
W. Keith and the Rev. M. C.
Curlee officiating. Burial was
in Pope Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife,
Mrs. Katie Hamm of Sneads;
three sons; B. H., Benton and
Hinton, all of Port'St. Joe; a
sister, Mrs. Stella Paul Kelly
of Middleburg; nine grand-
children and one gredt grand-
child.


Division of Forestry, don't let
so nice a thing turn into a
tragedy.


Friday, Dec. 13
Pizza, cole slaw, French
fries, meat loaf, mashed
potatoes, English peas,
plums, bread, rolls.

Elementary Schools
Lunch Room Menu
Monday, Dec. 9
Chili with beans, cole slaw,
tomato wedge, cinnamon
rolls, crackers.
Tuesday, Dec. 10
Pork chops, rice with
gravy, green salad, banana
pudding.
Wednesday, Dec. 11
Hamburger with bun,
French fries, lettuce, tomato,
pickles, whole kernel corn,
peanut butter chews.
Thursday, Dec. 12
Chicken pot pie, string
beans, tossed salad, fruited
jello with topping, bread,
rolls.


Friday. Dec. 1:3
Pizza, cabbage
French fries, plums.


slaw,


Port St. Joe School

Lunch Room Menus


You Are Cordially Invited To Attend

LONG AVENUE
BAPTIST CHURCH
Corner Long Avenue and 16th Street
SUNDAY SCHOOL .......................... 9:45 A.M.
MORNING WORSHIP ...................... 11:00 A.M.
BAPTIST TRAINING UNION .............. 6:15 P.M..
EVENING WORSHIP ..................... 7:30 PM.
PRAYER SERVICE (Wednesday) .......... 7:30 P.M.

VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME

Rev. J. C. Odum, Pastor



OPEN UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

Hatchers's Mo-Jo
Highway 98-Highland View

Hi-Test 9 Reg. No Lead
Gasoline 50. Gasoline Gaso 49.9

MECHANIC ON DUTY


with a policy
u ^^ written especial-
ly for your area.
Most policies are
national and co-
ver only major
points of protec-_
tion. What about .
hurricanes, tor-
i nadoes, etc.? Be
e-t 1 sure you are
covered.



YOUR HOmE D

from light fin-
gers. Not only can
they be protected in o t o
your home, But also
those things you
take on your trips.

YOUR Possessions


from thieves and dents
and accidents. Also, protect
yourself from un-insured
motorists with our com-
plete auto insurance pro-
gram. You,.never know who
you might run into, or they
to you. Be safe be
insured.

FIRE BONDS YOUR CAR

NO-FAULT INSURANCE

TITLE INSURANCE


MAXIMUM COVERAGE AT A MINIMUM

COST


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UnIUMNlT AVIcuip PHONE 227-3201


i
iS~


Wood Fires Promoted from Thing


of. Necessity lto A Mark of Prestige


Tune-Ups on most V-8's
Includes parts and Labor
6-cylinder $22.50


BRAKES RELINED-(Drum-type)-
4 Wheels, includes Parts and Labor $36.95
Front Disc (Parts & Labor.) $29.95


Funera I Processions

Have Right-of-Way


Attend the Church of Your Choice

ST. JAMES
EPISCOPAL CHURCH
309 6th Street, INVITES YOU


HOLY COMMUNION ...................... 7:30 A.M.
SUNDAY SCHOOL ..................... 9:45 A.M.
MORNING WORSHIP (Nursery) ........... 11:00 A.M.
HOLY COMMUNION (First Sundays) ...... 11:00 A.M.
RECTOR: THE REV. SIDNEY G. ELLIS 229-6599


In China, it's believed the
dog fennel plant will bring
good luck to its possessor.


NEEDED
CATTLE, HOG
& SHEEP

BUYERS

The livestock industry is
growing and needs quali-
fied Buyers. You must be
able to keep up with
today's volatile markets.
To qualify you should
have a farm or agricul-
tural background and en-
joy working with live-
stock. Write today with
your experience and
background, for an inter-.
view in your area. In---
clude name, address,
phone number and age.

AMERICAN CATTLE CO.
175 W. Jackson Blvd. -614
Chicago, Illinois 60604


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PAGE SIX THURSDAY. DECEMBER 5, 1974


A SUCCESS STORY

...that's the story of our
Rexall Pharmacy... and
it's all because of YOU!
Yes...our success de-
pends on your satisfac-
tion with our service and
our products. That's.why
we recommend and fea-
ture Rexall quality pro-
ducts. And, that's why
'you can always expect
prompt, courteous atten-
'tion to your needs! Call
on us soon...and see!

Your' Pharmacy


BUZZETT'S
DRUGSTO R
Ph. 2 n3.71. 17 wMli
Ce eIDent' Dv*n Wi-
.PIety of Frw Parkleg


THE STAR, Port St. Joe, Fla.


''U


Mill Goes

Down for

Repairs

St. Joe Paper will, shut
down its huge paper mill here
on December 16 for a week of
maintenance, according to
Vice-President of the com-
pany, Tom S. Coldewey.
Coldewey said themill will
be down for a week of main-
tenance work' and then
SChristmas week for a five
day paid holiday, With work
scheduled to resume on De-
cember 31.
: According to Coldewey, this
is the first maintenance shut
down in quite a while. The
mill normally shuts down for
maintenance at least once a
year, but has not done so for
the past two years:
(Continued from Page 1)


City

plant superintendent Bob Si-
mon to try and get -some
prices on generatifing equifp-
ment for the Board's study.
OTHER BUSINESS
In other business; the
Board:
-Agreed to purchase an
insurance policy on electric
motors and transformers at
the Wastewater Treatment
plant oi a trial basis.
-Awarded a bid for copper
tubing to Remsco 'of Panama
City in the amount of $1.05
per foot for three-quarter
inch tubing and $1.34 per foot
for one inch tubing.
-Agreed to increase the
j.ize,of a paved area now
'urinder construction at the
Wastewater Treatment plant
to allow for easier maneuver-
ing of trucks into the area.
: -Announced that survey-
6rs. had finished their work
6n a parcel of land to be
traded with the School Board
Tuesday and a plat should be
furnished by the end of the
week. The City is to get the
Washington High'School site
ih the swap which they will
develop' into a play area for
the North Port St. Joe area.

(Continued from Page 1)

Court

fine of $700 each.
In a Game Commission
case against Jake Hysmith,
!3urtis Porter and James Hy-
smith, where they were found
to be in possession of a doe
deer, all three were ordered
to pay a $300 fine, and a $250
fee for replacement of the
deer, in each case.
Two young men accused of
picking up a 14-year-old girl
from Port St. Joe High School
4nd providing her with alco-
holic beverages, Donnie Clay-
ton and Johnny Wood, were
ordered to pay a $102 fine
each, for contributing to the
girl's delinquency.
Most of the other cases
disposed on Monday were the
usual traffic cases of driving
without a license or speeding,
with the usual fines being
imposed.


VISITOR
Miss Kathy Wilson of Brun-
didge, Alabama, is the guest
of Miss Carol Ramsey.


Read the
Classifieds


Customs Agents Nab

Three On Pot Charge


Agents from the United
States Customs Service, as-
sisted by the Gulf County
Sheriff's Department, made a
narcotics seizure late- Tues-
day afternoon of last week,
which netted three arrests,
reported Sheriff Raymond,
Lawrence.

The Customs agents have
been making intense investi-
gations along the waterfront
in Florida for the past sever-
al months and had received
information that some local
fishermen had been keeping
narcotics aboard one of the
boats based here in Port St.
Joe.
Customs patrol officers
from New York, Philadel-
phia, Baltimore, Washington,
D.C., Wilmington, North Car-
olina and Mobile participated
in the search, which netted.a
quantity of marijuana aboard
the "Three Brothers", as
well as some other drugs in
two automobiles in the im-
mediate' area.
Arrested in the raid were
Paul J. Wormuth, age 20 and
Anthony J. Smith, age 18,


HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING,FLORIDA STYLE


Decorate your holiday table with a delightfully different
Christmas tree from Florida. The. Florida Department of
Natural Resources suggests a Shrimp Christmas Tree for
your holiday entertaining. As a centerpiece on a table laden
with hors d'oeuvres, or as a great beginning for a perfect
holiday dinner, this elegant creation. is 'certain to capture
compliments. Serve it with a peppy red sauce and a creamy
avocado sauce to complete your red and green holiday
scheme. ;

SHRIMP CHRISTMAS TREE

2 pounds medium shrimp, fresh or frozen.
I '/ quarts water
One-third cup salt
3 bunches curly endive
1 styrofoam cone, 1/2 feet high ; :
1 small:box round toothpicks
Cocktail Sauce

Thaw frozen shrimp. Place shrimp in boiling salted water.
Cover and simmer about 5 minuteS~&"until shrimp are pink
and tender. Drain. Peel shrimp, leaving the tail section of the
shell on. Remove sand veins and wash. Chill. Separate and
wash endive. Chill. Starting at the base of the styrofoam cone
and.working up, cover the cone with overlapping leaves of
endive. Fasten endive to the cone with toothpick halves.
Cover fully with greens to resemble Christmas tree. Attach
shrimp to tree with toothpicks. Provide cocktail sauce for
Sdunking Makes 8 servings.

COCKTAIL SAUCE

1I', cups catsup
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons horseradish
112 teaspoons sugar ..
Generous dash of liquid hot pepper sauce
Salt and pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients and chill. "





Panama City News-Herald
Announces AP coverage of national
and world events, sports

For coverage of local events and
social news, contact Dot Hamm at
229-3542 or come by 2116 Long Ave.
For Home Delii~ry call

229-3542





AUCTION

Boat Auction
Just In Time For5Christmas
Business Liquidation of

Big Bite Marine
The Area Chrysler Dealer
Auction to be held at 3716 Craw-
fordville Rd., Tallahassee, Florida.

10 a.m. Saturday, December 7, 1974
Other business interest makes it necessary for
owner to liquidate this business. This provides you
the opportunity to purchase S80,000.00 worth and
boats and related items at auction.
We will be selling: 23 New.. Chrysler outboard
motors, ranging in size from 1.0.hp to 135 hp.
45 New boats, consisting of Chrysler, Arrow Glass,
Crews Craft and Dixie Fiberglas. Ranging from 12'
to 21' lengths.
25 Shoreline galvanized boat trailers, several sizes.

The entire Chrysler and Mercury parts inventory.

Some used boats and motors.

Many other items and equipment.

Auction by: Sidney P. Hough's
Auction and Real Estate Sales
385-9931 or 576-7791
Auctioneers:
Sidney & Sidney, Jr. (Bubba)


both of. Port St. Joe. In
addition, Michael G. McFall,
age 21 of St. Joe Beach, was
taken into custody.
All three are charged with
possession of marijuana.
The officers impounded the
boat while making the
search, under federal and
state law, but released the
impoundment immediately
after the search after they
were satisfied the owners of
the boat were in no way
involved in the possession of
drugs. The three men worked
as crewmen on the "Three
Brothers".
All three arrested were
placed in the Gulf County
jail.


CARD OF THANKS
SI want to thank every one
that was so kind and sweet to
me during my stay in the
hospital.
Dr. Simpson. every one
that helps at the hospital and
all of my dear friends, thanks
each and everyone with all
my heart. I do love each and
everyone.
Leslie Spillers


Elementary Schools


Try for Accreditation


The three elementary-
schools in Gulf County are
undergoing a self-study dur-
ing this school year prior to a
visitation in the fall of 1975 by
a committee representing the
Southern Association of Col-
leges and Schools (SACS).
These schools seek system-
wide accreditation which
means that all must meet
certain standards or none
will be accredited.
In the past, all elementary


CARD OF THANKS
The family of Bascom
Hamm wishes to express
their 'appreciation for the
prayers, visits, flowers and
the food served during the ill-
ness and death of our loved
one. May God richly bless
you.
Mrs. Bascom Hamm
B. H. Hamm,& Family
Benton Hamm & Family
Henton Hamm & Family


schools have held affiliate
membership in SACS if the
high schools in the commtin-
ity were accredited. Now,
however, they may request
an accredited status of their
own if they are willing to
work toward program im-
provement and staff develop-
ment.
The regional accrediting
process is a valuable experi-
ence for participants and is
significant in improving
schools. Among the import-
ant outcomes of the accredit-
ing process are the following:
(1) Identification of educa-
tional needs of students and
how they can be met; (2) in-
creased unity of staff and
clearness of purpose; and
(3) sharper perception of the
strengths and weaknesses of
the school program.
In order to be accredited,
elementary schools must
meet the standards for qual-
ity education set up by the
Commission on Elementary
Schools, SACS. For an entire


school year, each school will
examine every respect of cur-
riculum, personnel qualifica-
tion, and plant facilities. A
report which contains the
results of the self-study is
published at the end of the
year. The visiting committee
analyzes the report and close-
ly investigates its accuracy
in the light of on-site findings.
The committee then makes
commendations concerning
outstanding work the school
is doing and recommenda-
tions for continued long-range
improvement.
Mrs. Bea Williamson, for-
mer Director of Elementary
Education in Broward Coun-
ty, is serving as consultant to
Gulf County elementary
schools and will act as ad-
visor during the self-study
period. Parents will be asked
for comment and assistance
during this time. It is the
hope 'of all concerned that
Gulf schools will reflect im-
provement as a result of this
undertaking.
_^________ ~'X


TO BUY?
TO SELL?
" RESULTS?


Take up payments on 200
Yamaha and 350 Yamaha.
Call 229-6635. 3tp 12-5'

1973 Honda SL70 cycle. In
good condition. $100.00. Call;
227-8716. ltp 12-5

GE n4 h.p. motor, 1725 rpm.
Fine condition, $35. Will swap
for faster motor of equal or
higher h.p. 229-8118. Itp 12-5

Porch Sale: Clothing at 510
8th Street. .Itp 12-5.


1974 Yamaha 360 Endura,
like new, 2,000 miles. :Call
227-2551 or after 5:00 p.m.
ca1227-4132. tfc 12-5

New living room suite. and
general fire proof business
desk. 648-3035 It

Free kittens to good homes.
Phone 648-6642. 2tp 11-27

Four boxer puppies, See
after 4:30 p.m. at 115 4th St.,
Highland View. 229-6307.
2tc 11-27

Camper truck top, like
new, $150.00. 229-6687.2tc 11-27
Earn now. No experience
necessary. Beautiful ;Sarah
Coventry jewelry sells itself.
Call Carolyn Watson' 229-
6852. 2tp 11-27

Bob White quail and- phea-
sants. Call Elmo Ford at 227-
s"6. tTc 10-10
STANLEY
IOME PRODUC'IS
Call
BETTY GILBERT
648-7534 "
tfc 11-14
For Sale: 14' Lone Star
boat, motor 18 h.p. Evinrude
and E-Z haul trailer. Also
Minikote electric motor. For
info, call 227-4736. tfc 10-17

10 speed bikes in stock:
Men's, women's. Racing\
style. Touring style. Credit !
terms available, western
auto, Port St. Joe.
tfc-6-15
Country Club membership,
$125. 229-6972. tfc 8-22

Toyland Is Now Open for
your early selection at Wes-
tern Auto, 219 Reid Ave., 227-
2271. ffc 10-3

MAC'S PAWN SHOP
For Sale: Guns, tape play-
ers, tapes, $1.00 to $3.99,
many other items including
several antique items! Also
buy & trade.
102 5th St., H.V.
229-6193 tfc 12-5




For Rent: Furnished house,
3 BR. 2 bath. on water front
at St. Joe Beach. Call 229-
6225. 3tp 11-27

For Rent: 3 BR furnished
house. 2 blocks from;beach,
$100 per month, 648-4860.
tfc 11-27
Two BR house on Duval
St., 3 BR furnished house at
Beacon Hill. Bill Carr or call
229-6474 at nite. tfc 9-5


For Sale: 2 BR furnished
block house and lot, 50 x 170',
chain link fence, utility house
on back. 513 4th St., phoie
229-6396. tfc 12-5

Home at 110 Yaupon Street,
brick 3 BR, 2 bath, den,
dining room, laundry room,
cen. a&h, double garage, 3
years old. Call 229-2396 after
5:00 p.m. for appt. tfc 10-21

Three BR block house, 1%
bath, carpeted and air con-
ditioned. Has carport, utility
room and fenced-in back
yard. Also, have used furni-
ture for sell. Located at 1906
Cypress Avenue. For appt.,
call 229-6525. tfc .1-28


Three BR, 2 bath, DR,
kitchen & family room, laun-
dry & sewing room, double
carport, utility room, central
heat, air cond., fireplace,
$31,000. 229-6060 or Raymond
Lawrence at 227-2311. tfc 10-17

DO YOU NEED A
HOMEBUILDER?
that can build anywhere in
North Florida, in the $17,500
to $35,000 price range?
On your lot or help you find
one. Handles the detailed
paper work for VA, FHA,
Farmer's Home or conven-
tional financing. Repayments
to match your budget. Start
living Southern style, call
Southern Home Builders
796-6711, Dothan, .Ala.
tfc 11-14

Three BR house on McClel-
land Ave., carpeted, screened
front porch, combination
garage, laundry room, child's
play house in back yard,
room for expansion, ideal
location to downtown and
schools, nice neighborhood.
Equity and assume pay-
ments. Call 229-6205. tfc 10-24

Three BR CBS with family
room and utility room, new
paint. Excellent buy, 2011
Long Ave. United Farm
Agency, 648-4800. tfc 9-19
Three BR masonry home
living room, kitchen with din-
ing area, Florida room, util-
ity room, good location, near
schools. 229-2601. tfc 9-12

Two corner lots at Beacon
Hill. Call 648-4223 after 5 p.m.
tfc 10-24
Three BR house on 112 lots
on Long Ave. Has fireplace,
chain link fence,. floor fur-
nace. Only $17,500.

For Sale: Redecorated 2
BR house on three lots ii
White City. Completed in
every detail. To sell for only
$6200. We can assist you with
financing on all of the above
property.
Three BR house on 3 lots on
Maddox St. Nice yard, plus
garden space. Only $9,500.

Nice 2 BR, masonry house
on Hunter Circle. Has carport
utility room and fenced-in
yard. To sell furnished for
only $14,900.

FRANK HANNON
Reg. Real Estate Broker
227-3491 221 Reid Ave.


"For Rent: 2 BR trailer in
Highland View. 229-5582. Itp
FOR RENT-1 bedroom fur-
.nished trailer at St. Joe
Beach. For information, call
648-5316. 2tc12-5

SFor Rent: 3 BR house, 528
7th St., Phone 648-4259.
tfc 11-27

For Rent: Trailer lot at St.
Joe Beach. Electric hook-up
furnished, nice, shady lot, $40.
month. Call 229-3107 after 5
p.m. tfc 8-29
Public Address system.
Owned by the Port St. Joe
Kiwanis Club. A new system
Operable on either battery or
current. Call Ken Herring,
227-528i for rental. tfp



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For Rent: All electric fur-
nished apt. near water at
Mexico Beach, year round
rates. Call 648-3157 or 227-
3151. tfc 10-24.







NOW OPENED
BEACH UPHOLSTERY
Furniture Car Seats
Corner Columbus, Americu's
St. Joe Beach
Call 648-7549
4tp 11-27


For TV repairs and Zenith
sales, see K&D TV and Sound
at 301 Reid Ave. 227-2071.
tfc 11-7

Septic Tanks Pumped Out
Carefoot Septic Tank
229-2937, 229-2351 or
229-6694
Custom Upholstery and
drapery and auto covers.
Prices slashed as much as 40
percent. Sofa covered in
some patterns for less than
$125.00. Louise Varnum, 229-
4481. tfc 11-7


Hurlbut Supply
306 Reid Ave.


MEXICO BEACH
BEAUTY SHOPPE
Phone 648-5116
15th St. No. of Hwy 98
Complete Beauty Service
GLADYS NICHOLS


Carport Sale: Miscellan-
eous items. 1709 Garrison
Ave. Saturday only. It

For Rent: 2 BR furnished
apartment. 509 10th St., 229-
6688. tfc 11-7
For Rent: One 2 Br fur-
nished apartment & one 2 BR
unfurnished house for.
Smith's Pharmacy. tfc 8-22
For Rent: One and two
bedroom attractively furnish-
ed apartments. Cool in sum-
mer, warm in winter. Gas
heat, window fans. They
must be seen to be appre-
ciated. Contact Mrs. B. C.
Prince, at WIMICO LODGE
and TRAILER PARK, White
City. 229-2413 or 648-3101.
SFurnished beach cottages
for rent, low monthly rates,
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call 227-3491YJ or 2


All electric furni
with laundry and ree
facilities. $22.50 p
Edgewater Camp
Mexico Beach. 648-3

Furnished apt., a
weekly or monthly
utilities or $80 month
out. 510 8th Street.


Professional help v
tional problems and
cerns. Gulf County
Clinic, Port St. Joe.
or 229-6599.

LEWIS FLOOR CL]
All Types
229-6482 or 229-(

Small appnnliances i


electric irons, mixers, coffee-
makers, etc. Call 229-6779, 403
Madison. tfc 9-12

VW Owners-James Pad-
gett, a factory trained and
proven VW mechanic is on
duty to serve you. Call or
stop by. Complete rebuilt ser-
vice. American auto repair
service also available at rea-
sonable rates. Mexico Beach
Service Center, Mexico
Beach; 648-3985. tfc 1-10

For all your appliance
needs, call
Kent Appliance & Service Co.
Your GE Appliance Dealer
229-6394
tfc 9-12


For Sale or Trade: 1969:
Ford GT, automatic console,-
351 two barrell, $895 or will-
trade up or down for a small
six or four cylinder car with
air in real fine condition. Call;
229-8118. Itp 12-5

1969 Dodge Polara, 4 rd.,
.air cond., radio, power brake,:
power steering, original own-'
er. $650. Call 229-6800. ltc
'1968 International Scout, 4.
wheel drive, excellent mech-
anical shape, call 648-7382'
after 6 p.m. tfc 10-21
Dune buggy for sale. Call
22'-5461 for info. tfc 10-17


5e 100 R A M.-Regular convoca-
c 1 tion on St. Joseph Chapter
NO. 56. R.A.M. 1st and 3rd
shed apt. M6ndays, 8 p.m. All visiting
creational companions welcome.
er week. iJ. L. SIMS, H.P.
Grounds, E. William McFarland, Sec.
1035.
'Thdre will be a regular:
adults, $40 communication of Port St.
rate will Joe Lodge No. 111, F. & A.M.,
thly with- every first and third Thurs-
229-4797. day at 8:00 p.m.
It 12-5 William McFarland, W.M.
Herbert L. Burge, Sec.


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PAINTING
i-or con- Interior & Exterior.
Guidance CARPENTRY REPAIR
227-2691 Free Estimate
227-2691 : Bill Emil
tfc 11-14 Bill Emily
648-5372
EANING tfc 10-17
447 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
tfc 9-20 8 p.m. Tuesday, 4 p.m. Sun.
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
repaired: Social Hall


kills bugs for
up to six months,.
and saves you about $100 yearly
in costly pest control services.
Use of Sprayer free with
purchase of Rid-A-Bug
HURLBUT SUPPLY CO.
306 Reid Avenue
Port St. Joe, Florida


6tp 11-14
ST. JOE MACHINE CO.
Machine Work-Welding
506 First Street
Phone 229-6803
Machinist on duty all day
Every Day


ST. JOE
ACCOUNTING
106 Monument Avenue
229-6132
Income Taxes-Bookkeeping
tfc 3-21

Your SHERWIN-WILLIAMS
PAINT Dealer in
Port St. Joe


HURLBUT SUPPLY CO.-
306 Reid Avenue
Port St. Joe, Flrid


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UNIFORM
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today. These are the first steps we're taking to
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WARNING SYSTEM
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THE AWARE LIST.
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such as those recei ed from manufacturers a full seven
days before \re actually (.hanrge our price. That gives you
one week to purchase at the old price. And if we run out ofIi
the item before the date of the price chanIge, w e'll give you
a raincheck at the old price. You'll alss. find "De Aware"
shelf tags on many frequently purchased items, with the
day of the price increase right on the tag. Of course, the
Aware List won't include perishables like meat, .gg~or
fresh fruit and vegetables. w here markets fluctuate daily ;
items controlled by law:; or advertised specials. The A are
List en n help 3\ou sa\ e.

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year. on many products that you use ever day... bread.
cheese, pasta, coffee, non-fat dry milk. frozen dinners and
canned peas andil corn. Advertised specials below% the freeze
prices woill still be offered. We've put the freeze on our
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stores. And we'll hold dowe n the prices, even if our
ingredient costs go up.

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THE STAR, Port St. Joe, Fla. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1974


,I'The Board of County Com- the Roberts Cemetery Road
missioners met on November from 0. M. Shavers, Emily
12 in regular session with the K. Shavers, Charles L.
following members present: Stringfellow, Mae G. Wil-
Chairman- S. C. Player, liams, Edward Hall, Mildred
Lamar Davis, T. D. (Doc) Hall, Glen M. Gray, Inzie
Whitfield and Eldridge Gray, Carmi B. Crutchfield,
Money. Attorney Billy Rish, James C. Dietz, Jr. and
Clerk George Y. Core, De- Linda W. Dietz and David C.
puty Sheriff Bobby Nowell, Gaskin. Said easement being
Deputy Clerk Jerry Gates, recorded in OR Book 59, page
Mosquito Control Supervisor 108-109-110.
Emmette Daniell and Road The Road Superintendent
Superintendent Lloyd Whit- presented a road right of way
field were also present. easement to the Stokes Dead
,The meeting came to order Lakes Camp Subdivision. He
it 9:00 a.m. The Clerk open- stated he had been unable to
Od the meeting with prayer obtain the easements of E. C.
ind led the pledge of alle- Pridgeon, Marguerite Prid-
glance to, the flag. geon, Rudy Gaskin, Annie
!.The minutes from the Belle Gaskin and Annie
e.eeting of October 22, 1974 Peavy Grover.-The Chairman
~ere read, approved and instructed the Clerk to write
adopted. John Dill asking for his as-
':A. G. Standland, Depart- distance in obtaining these
iient of Community Affairs, easements.
iong with Ann Herring, The Clerk presented a let-
yaymon Cayson and Laura ter with no identification of
Geddie presented a rundown the writer signed only as a
f the local participation in concerned citizen and tax-
eComprehensive Employ- payer.
'ent Training Act. They pre- The Clerk presented bills
wanted a resolution for adopt- from Drew Company in the
ton by the Board which amount of $3,725.80 for first
vuld maintain the present primary election costs and
fading., procedure. The $2,218.80 second primary
Bpard agreed to study this election costs. The Clerk was
resolution. instructed to write Drew
.Richard Dunn, Northwest Equipment and the Secretary
I orida Planning and Advi- of State protesting these
story Council, spoke to the amounts.
I oard urging the formation In addition, the Clerk re-
of. an 11 'county manpower ported that Workmen's Com-
consortium to administer'the pensation insurance has risen
Comprehensive Employment to $18,890.00 Upon motion by
Training Act. He presented a Comm. Davis, second by
resolution and agreement Comm. Whitfield and unani-
wiich would, institute this mous vote the Board ap-
change. The Board agreed to proved the bonds of newly
study these matters along elected Commissioners Otis
with the resolution presented Davis, Jr. and Everett Owens
by the Department of Com- Jr. and School Board mem-
nmunity Affairs. ber Fred Greer.
-Dick Roche, Northwest The Road Superintendent
Florida and Advisory Council presented his monthly report
presented booklets on the of expenditures on secondary
Apalachicola River, North- roads in the amount of
west Florida. Development $4,446.79 for October. The
Council, Codes, and 'the Health Department, Veterans
Northwest Florida Region In- Service Office and County
dystrial Development. naly- _' gert also presented monthly.
s-. repodTs -
SRobert Nobles told the The Board received em-
Board he had been appoint- ployment applications from
eid Chairman of the Concern- Patricia Louise Hutchison,
ed Taxpayers Committee and Marie Antoinette Hudson and
rfembers of that committee Annie Sue Fields.
would be in attendance at Upon motion by Comm.
nieetings to offer suggestions Money, second by Comm.
f~r cutting taxes and reduc- Davis, and unanimous vote
ing governmental spending. the Board approved payment
otherr committee members from Federal Revenue for
present were: Mrs. Frances one automatic voting mac-
Chason and Mrs. Ruth Ham- hine in the amount of
mond. The Chairman thanked $2,495.00.
the members for attending The Department of Re-
the meeting and agreed to venue reported that the 1974
Work with them in any way Gulf County assessment rolls
,possible to save money. had been approved.
:After study of the resolu- The Chairman announced
tiobns presented by the North- that an organizational meet-
west Florida Planning and ing of the Tax Adjustment
Advisory Council and the De- Board will be held at 7:30
apartment of Community Af- p.m., Wednesday, November
fairs on the Comprehensive 20, 1974.'
Employment Training Act, Wes Ramsey told the Board
tfe Board felt the resolution of speculation that the,State
presented by the Department was intending to purchase the
of-Community Affairs would Ed Wright Estate on the pen-
offer the greatest amount of insula and prevent develop-
loeal control. After further ment .there. He urged the
discussion, Comm. Whitfield county to oppose this pur-
moved the resolution be chase. He requested the
adopted. Comm. Money se- Bbard send a resolution for,
coded the motion and it
passed unanimously. Copy of
thie resolution is on file in the
Clerk's office.
In addition, Comm. Whit-
field moved Harold K. Arm-
strong be appointed to the D
Manpower Planning Council D
to:: replace Ann Peak from
the client sector and Jerry
Gates be appointed as an Let
alternate delegate. Comm. L
Money seconded the motion
and it passed unanimously.
H. L. Anderson, squad M
chief, suggested the Board M Onc
divide the budgeted am-
bulance funds on a 50-50 basis Q
for each ambulance. The 8
Board agreed to keep a sep-
arate expenditure card on
each ambulance. Comm.
Money reported there had R ecreatic
ben a communication break-
down between the Sheriff's
Department and the Wewa- Sw i
hitchka Ambulance Service/ I
following a hunting accident
this past weekend.
Trhe Clerk reported that Full c
Mrs. Beverly Linton had re-
ported the basement was
flooded at the old court-
house. Comm. Whitfield re- By the Day
ported that O'Neal McDaniel Dy Dy
had repaired the pump and
fuInace this past weekend E
atd everything was now in
order.
Upon motion by Comm.
Wfiitfield, second by Comm. P H
Money and unanimous vote
the Board accepted an ease-


ment for road right of way on


or against, this purchase to
the state cabinet as soon as
possible. Upon motion by
Comm. Money, second by
Comm. Whitfield and unani-
mous vote the Board directed
the Attorney to prepare a
resolution opposing purchase
of this property 'by the state.
Upon motion by Comm.
Money; second by Comm.
Whitfield and unanimous
'vote, the Board accepted
$1,500.00 from the Division of
Health to be locally matched
in providing training for
emergency medical services.
Commissioner Money asked
the Mosquito Control Super-
intendent if the Pollution Con-
trol had approved a ditch for
Buddy Gay at Honeyville.
The Mosquito Control Super-
intendent reported that this
area had again failed mos-
quito breeding tests.
Comm. Money asked when
the Board is going to adopt
building codes. The Chair-
man replied that it must be
completed by January 1,
1975. After a discussion of
Franklin. County's system,
the Chairman directed the
Clerk to obtain more infor-
mation ..or their method of
building inspection.
Chairman Player presented
maps of the City of Port St.
Joe donated by the Northwest
Florida Planning Council.


PAGE EIGHT


State Treasurer and Insur-
ance Commissioner Thomas
D. O'Malley announced this
week that his local office
located in Panama City
which provides service for
Port St. Joe assisted in the
recovery of $16.173.29 which
was returned to the policy-
holders. This refund resulted
from questions being asked
by individual citizens who
took the time to contact the
Commissioner's representa-
,tive who visits Port St. Joe on
each second and fourth Tues-
day of each month.
Did you know that by sim-
ply calling or writing the
Commissioner's service of-
fice located in Panama City


The Bboard directed Mos- at P. O. Box 1339 or calling
quito Coitrol Supervisor Em- 763-4601 or 763-2122 and mak-
mette 'Daniell to clean the ing an appointment to meet
trash off a county road in his representative during his
Overstreet, advertise for bids visit to youth city, the fol-
to be opened on December 10, lowing valuable services are
1974 at 9:00 a.m. for repairs available to you?
on D-5 tractor, and hire an Assistance in receiving
engineer to survey the new payment of valid claims.
landfill site five miles north Answers to questions relat-
of Wewahitchka. ing to all lines of insurance.
Pursuant to advertisement Assistance in complying
for public hearing, and upon with Compulsory Automobile
motion by Comm. Money, Insurance Law and Financial
second by Comm. Whitfield Responsibility Law.
and unanimous vote, the Answers to questions relat-
Board adopted a supplemen- ing to insurance agents and
.tal budgeL.in the GeneraLn' ".'rl.nc companies sales
Fund of the Mosquito Control. ;, I' lit -
So the next time you or any
Copy of the supplemental of your friends have a ques-
budget is on file in the tion relating to insurance, it
Clerk's office, is suggested you use the ser-


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Residents of the Apalachi-
cola Chattahoochee Flint
river basin have it in their
power to control their own
destiny, Addie Middlebrooks,
coordinator of the Tri-Rivers
Waterway Development
Association, told the Gadsden
County Board of County Com-
missioners last Tuesday.
She said they had to build a
"vehicle for communication
and cooperation that will cut
across political boundaries."
Referring to a drawing of
the basin, she said, "By
nature's design, this river
system forms one inter-
related and. interdependent
unit. The people who live
along it also are very much
interrelated.. .Unfortunately,
state lines do not follow
nature's design."


District Office Offers


Aid to Policyholders


vices provided by Commis- find it both educational and
sioner O'Malley. You may. monetarily rewarding.


the members of the


Church of Christ
Invite you to meet with them:

Sunday Morning Bible Study. 10:00
Sunday Morning Worship.... 11:00
Sunday Night ............... 6:00
Wednesday Night............. 7:00

Corner 20th St.& Marvin Ave.

Jaames Brantleyi Minister
Phone 227-2521


were testimony by Florida
Department of Natural Re-
sources biologists that all the
nourishment for the bay
comes from within 25 miles


Tri-Rivers Waterway
Development Association,
Mrs. Middlebrooks said, is
the only organization working
solely for the welfare of the
people in the basin area from
.Atlanta to Apalachicola.
"On the surface," she said,
"It's a little frightening. But
let me reassure, you. Our
position is much stronger
than it may appear."
Tri-Rivers has been out-
spoken of its support of a
navigation dam on the Apa-
lachicola River. Florida state
officials have opposed the
dam.
When it became known that
Tri-Rivers had arranged for
the University of Alabama to
do an impartial economic
impact study on the six river
counties of Northwest Flor-


of Apalachicola and the fact
that the Corps of Engineers
says all their preliminary
studies show no harm to the
oysters.


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ida, she said, "Suddenly
Florida agencies started cal-
ling us. Some of them, I feel,
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hands and really do this thing
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THE STAR, Port St. Joe, Fla. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1974 PAGE NINE.


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Can Be Carried Over


STRENGTH AND GRACE-Members of the and traditional folk dancing. The team will perform
Danish Gymnastics team demonstrate one of the in the Gulf Coast Community College gymnasium
routines that make up an impressive show fea- Monday, December 9th, at 8:00 p.m. Admission is
turning rhythmical gymnastics, vaulting, tumbling, free.


Doctor bills for October,
November and December
may 'in some cases count
towad the $60 annual de-
ductible for both 1974 and
1975 under the "carry over"
provision of Medicare medi-
cal insurance, according to
David P. Robinson, ,Social
Security Representative for
Gulf County.

Medicare medical ::insuF,
ance doesn't pay for the first
$60 in covered medical ex-
penses in a calendar.,year.
"But people who haven't had
covered expenses over $60
before October should be sure
to send in all the bills for
covered services they receive
in October, November or De-
cember," Robinson said.

"Any expenses you have
during the last three months
of the year that can-be count-
ed toward your deductible for
that year can also be counted
toward the deductible for the
next year," he said.

The carry over rule helps
people who might otherwise
have to pay the $60 deducti-
ble twice in a short period of
time-at the end of one year
and at the beginning :of the
next year, Robinson explain-
ed.
Bills for covered medical


services should be attached
to a filled-out Request for
Medicare -Payment form and
sent to Medicare Blue Shield
of Florida, Inc.. P. 6. Box


2525, Jacksonville, Fla. 32203..
Request for Medicare Pay-i
ment forms are available at
any social security office and :
af many doctors' offices.


Sgt. Bolden Now In Hawaii


HONOLULU-U. S. Air
Force Sergeant Dannie E.
Bolden, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Edward L. Bolden of 309.
Avenue E, Port St. Joe, has
arrived for duty at Hickam
AFB, Hawaii.
Sergeant Bolden, a fire pro-


Legal Ad
BID NO. 166
The City of Port St. Joe, Florida,
invites bids on the following described
street sweeper:
1-Pick-up Type Street Sweeper (De-
tailed specifications may be obtain-
ed from the City Clerk's Office, PO
Box: A Port St. Joe; Florida)
Bids shall be sealed in an envelope
and plainly marked '"Bid No. 166": All
bids must be F O B PuorI l Joi
Florida 0no appro.-ma'le d- l. r oale
cr,eoisr..B.Bid:dr; reieqlie,-a Ic. suom,..-..
51o' in .1ten, seauer.'e analolalIe -Tne
Cty,.ot.Pqrt St. Joe r .r,., InA ir-i
to accept or releci an, or llan 00a
waive any formalities .na no cr.,:.o; ir.
bid deemed best to. i,,l inr, C.I, i
needs, Bids must be Gooa for 30 da,:
after opening.
Bids must be, submitted to the 'City
Clerk's Office, PO Box A, -Port St. Joe,
Florida 32456, on or before 5:00 P.M:,
E.S.T., December 17, 1974. Bid opening
will be held at the Regular City Com-
mission Meeting December 17, 1974, at
8:00 P.M., E.S.T., in the Municipal
Building, Port St. Joe, Florida.
C. W. BROCK,
City Auditor and Clerk 3t 11-27
BID NO. 167
The City of Port St. Joe,- Florida,
invvifes bids on the following described
vehicles:
One (1-New 1975' Model 4-Door
Automobile to be used as a police car
with following specifications:
1. Battery-70 amps; Alternator'- 42
amps; and Amp Meter & oil pres-
sure gauge
2. Undercoated
3. Heavy duty police seats, all vinyl
4. 15" wheels
5.Tires-G78-15 (4 ply)
6. Automatic transniission
7. Body type-4-door
8. Directional signals
9. Color-Black with white top, white
rear deck and upper half rear
doors and fenders
10. Factory air conditioner
11. Factory heater and defroster
12. Spotlight, heavy duty type mount-
ed on left side front door post with
inside control
13. Oil filter
14. Engine: 8 cylinder with minimum
390" displacement, 2 barrel car-
buretor
15. Heavy duty springs and heavy
duty shock absorbers
16. Electric two speed windshield
wipers, minimum
17. 119" whe,-lbase, minimum
18. Outside mirrors (rear view) RH &
LH
19. Power steering
20. Power disc brakes-heavy duty
fade resistant
21. Heavy duty cooling system
22. AM car radio
23. Heavy duty solid mount plexiglass
safety shield installed behind front
seat extending from floor to roof
of car
24. Factory installed fast -idle arm
adjuster
25. Include all Standard equipment
and safety features
26. Equal or better above specifica-
tions
27. Against the purchase price of
patrol car, the city wishes to trade
in one (1) 1970 Ford 4-Door Sedan,
which is presently being used as a
patrol car and may be seen at the
City Police Station in Port St. Joe,
Florida.
One (1)--New 1975 Model V2 Ton
Pick-up Truck with Styleside
(wide) body with following specifi-
cations:
1. 117" wheelbase, minimum-wide-
body 6' long
2. Engine: 240 CID, 6 cylinder, 150
HP Referred with oil filter or 302
CID engine if 6 cylinder not avail-
able
3. Transmission automatic
4. Rear step bumper as standard
equipment with trailer hitch ball
5. Heater and defroster as standard
equipment
6. Electric windshield wipers as stan-
dard equipment
7. Dua'l outside (RH & LH) rear view
mirrors-7" x 11"
8. Tires-G78 x 15 (Five) and wheels
9. Paint-Black body with white cab
top
10. Include all standard eauipengnt
and safety features
11. Equal or better above specifica-
tions


section specialist with.a unit
of the Pacific Air Forces,
previously served at Hurlbut
Field, Florida.

The sergeant is a 1972 grad-
uate of Port St. Joe High
School.


12. Heavy duty battery" 70 amp,
minimum
13. Heavy duty alternator 42 amp,
minimum
14. Undercoated
Bids shall be sealed in an envelope
and plainly marked "Bid No. 167". All
bids must be F.O.B., Port St. Joe,
Florida, and approximate delivery date
shown. Bidders are requested to submit
bids in item sequence and totaled. The
City of Port St. Joe reserves the right
to bCi.:i ; l 'ar., or all iten. bid
..a ,ec a n ', l.j r ba l h 5 n 3r 1i 3 ) c r -.: i r .
b-a a B'i',ra e,3 c '1 i nrsT lr, C'r, i
F70Daral. u7.2 Bia- Gruwo 6 ,OO ur 30
a, ar a er ooe-rn,,,.
Bids must Dr suDm.Ciko,, lo ine CaIy
CiErk OII.e.- PO..Box;A- Port St'Jobe;-
SF.:r.eaa 3J.t on or before 5:00 P.M.,
E.S.T.,: December 17, 1974. Bid open-
ing will be held at the Regular City
Commission Meeting December 17,
1974, at 8:00 P.M., E.S.T., in the
Municipal Building, Port St. Joe,
Florida.
C. W. BROCK,
City Auditor and Clerk 3t 11-28
BID NO. 168
The City of Port St. Joe invites bids
for the sale of a 1963 F 700 Ford
Chassis with 2 speed axle serial No.
F70NU372059 with Garwood 16 yard
rear load garbage body. Vehicle may
be seen and examined at the City
Warehouse. Bids must be in the City
Clerk's office by 5:00 P.M., E.S.T:,
December 17, 1974. The City reserves
the right to accept or reict any or all
bids received.
C. W. BROCK,
City Auditor and Clerk 3t 11-28

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, FOUR-
TEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF
THE STATE OF FLORIDA, IN AND
FOR GULF COUNTY
STATE OF FLORIDA,
Plaintiff, .
Vs.
One fourteen-foot Huntcraft boat; One
1966 Jeep Pick-up truck, vehicle iden-
tification number 2406W100441; One
1968 Ford truck, identification number
F60CCC92302; One Livestock trailer
bearing license number 23V:2442
Florida,
Defendants.
RULE TO SHOW CAUSE
TO: Leveral "Sparky" Raffield
Florida Divisions of Corrections
Tallahassee, Florida, and any
other persons claiming an interest
in the property described herein.
YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED
to show cause on or before the 16th day
of January, 1975, why the following
described property should not be for-
feited to the Florida Department of
Law Enforcement:
One fourteen-foot Huntcraft boat; one
1966 Jeep pick-up truck, vehicle iden.
tification number 2406W100441; one
1968 Ford truck, identification .num-
ber F60CCC92302; one livestock
trailer bearing license number 23V-
2442 Florida.
The basis of the forfeiture is that the
State has alleged that the above-
described vehicles were used in viola-
tion of Chapter 893 of the Florida Sta-
tutes. Upon failure to show good cause
on or before the above-mentioned date
will result in a order of forfeiture to the
Florida Department of Law Enforce-
ment.
LARRY G. SMITH,
Circuit Judge 4t 11-27

REGISTRATION OF
FICTITIOUS NAMES
We the undersigned, being duly
sworn, do hereby declare under oath
that the names of all persons interested
in the business or profession carried on
under the name of COODY COMPANY
and the extent of the interest of each, is
as follows:
George S. Coody, Owner.
-s-George S. Coody 4t 11-21
REGISTRATION OF
FICTITIOUS NAMES
We the undersigned, being duly
sworn, do hereby declare under oath
that the names of all persons interested
in the business or profession carried on
under the name of Jimmy's Restaurant
and the extent of the interest of each, is
as follows: Diane Reagan, Owner.
.s- Diane Reagan 4tp 11-27


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