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THIRTY-SEVENTH YEAR, NUMBER 15 Industty'- Deep Water Port Fine People Safest Beaches in Florida PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1973 We I)ave seep TEN CENTS A COPY SJ.,mM . His star ...and are come to . worship Him. Such was the message of the Wise Men who laid their gifts before the newborn King. Now, at Christ- mas, the star of Beth- lehem shines before us more brightly than ever. Let us follow it to lasting peace. rry' d ,~I -, 5- '4- ~'4* . .. .. .. .. I L~ 4' q. 444 * Ii p ~I _ I * 1 1 a,;- -." ,: ; ," ',.* i~ THURSDAY, DEC. 20. 1973 -THE STAR-. Published Every Thursday at 306 Wilj.tIAven#g* Port St. Joe, Florida, By Tile Star Publisling Company S' ond-Class Postage Paid at Port St. Joe, Florida 324% SWsley R. Ramsey Fditor andPubtisher William H. Ramsey Production Supt. Frenchie L. Ramsey Office Manager Shirley K. Ramsey Typesetter, Subscription. POSTOFFICEBOX308 PHONE 227-3161 PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA 32456 SECOND-CLASS POSTAGE PAID AT PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA 3245 SUBSCRIPTIONS INVARIABLY PAYABLE IN ADVANCE -lit COUNTY- ONE YEAR, S4- SIX MOS.,. 2.25 THR.EMOS. 1.3 ; T OF COUNTY- ne Year, $5.0 OUT OF U.S. e Yr, Yer O ADVERTISERS- In case of error or commissions In advertisements, the publishers do not hold t ve liable '1or damage furttlr than amount received for such advertisement., rThe spoken word is given scont'gttention; the printed wor4 is thoughtfinlfy weighed. The spoken word bty asserts; the printed work thoroughly cayincMs.The spoken word is lost the printed word remains. . -EDITORIALS 0 0 0 THE STAR. Port St. Joe, Fla. The Fat Reindeer Muggy Puggy by SHARON BURCH In the far North where it is very cold and snow is everywhere, Reindeer run and play. However, there is one reindeer who does not name is Muggy Puggy.was The other reindeer gae Muggy Puggy his name because he was h so fat. Sometimes Muggy Puggy was very sad because he could not' run and play li ke the other reindeer. Muggy Puggy Paggnt to see Santa to ask him- for help. Oh my but' Muggy Puggy was fait and very unhappy. He, SHARON knocked on Santa's door, Mrs. Santa came to the door-Muggy EPggy said "Hello". Mrs. Santa said, "Come in Muggy Puggy, Santa is, ., .- -4 ,, 1. .. .. o. 9 resting in his big chair by the fireplace." First Baptist Mrs. Santa showed Muggy Puggy the way an to Santa's room. When they got to the door Choirs Plan 'Muggy Puggy said, "Hello Santa, will you Xmas, Music please help me?" Santa said, "What is your T F Bi r problemMuggy Puggy?" The First Baptist Church problem uggy uggy?" will present special worship Muggy Puggy said, "I am too fat, and. can services Sunday, December M gPg23 in is..ervance of the not play like the other reindeer. Please tel me Christmrtiaseason. During the how I can lose weight, Santa." morning worship hour there will be a.:presentation by the "Oh my," Santa said, "maybe I can help First Baptist Youth Choir, of you because I have that problem too. During a song- entitled "Mary, the spring and summer I work at a bench mak- Rock-A Your Baby." A folk ing Christmas toys for boys and girls and I do ensemble will present aof arrangement "The King of not get much exercise. Mrs. Santa is a good Kings." cook and brings food for me to eat. I eat, eat The worship service sunday and eat. By Christmas time, I am fat, too." day night will be led by the church choir, which will Santa told Muggy Puggy that if he would help present a well known canta- in the toy shop and run errands he would lose ta, "Night of Miracles" by John W. Peterson. The weight. Muggy Puggy was willing to do program presentation fea- anything if he could lose weight. So, he began tures solos by Mrs. Therman to work with Santa. Muggy Puggy worked very Jacobs, Mrs. Mike Murphy, hard and he was so busy that eating between Mrs. Bill Parker, Mrs. meals was not possible.Temple Watson, Bill Parker and James ,Wilson. Narration Muggy Puggy worked in Santa's workshop wiAccomp be by anismes ar" Bray. and ran errands for Santa. He was so busy that :Robert Elzey and Mrs. he did not have time to eat between meals, Emmet Daniell. All of the soon Muggy Puggy began to lose weight. music will be conducted by However, the other reindeer did not notice George W. usckett, Minister of Music and \'outh of First Muggy Puggy was losing weight. They did not Baptist Church. notice that Muggy Puggy was running on the:': Tbhe cmunif covdially field track everyday getting ready for the big invited to attend this sermon race. in song. . It's Christmas! Although there are various ? myths and -traditions attending Christmas, it remains true that this 'nbost celebrated of holidays is based on a simple historical fact: a child named Jesus was born in SBethlehem approximately 1973 yeas years ago. Nearly 100 generations of "people have lived anid died since the birth of Jesus Christ, and yet not one person among them has had as much impact on the course of human history. In fact, as one clergyman has -written, "All the armies that ever 'marched. and all the navies that ,evet were built, and all the parlia- 'ments that ever sat, and all the, kings that ever reigned, put together, have not affected the life "of man upon this earth as -powerfully as has that one solitary .life." . The secret of Christ's power "was that he ruled. not with an 'army, navy, king or parliament, but with a much stronger force-love. Napoleon, among inany others, recognized the reality .of that power. "Alexander, Caesar, Charlemagne and I myself have founded empires; but upon whom 'do these creations of our genius -depend? Upon force. Jesus, alone, founded his empire upon love; and to this very day millions would die for him." During the last two centuries, various scholars have been en- gaged in the "higher criticism" of the Bible in an attempt to dispute his authenticity. But their-cumula- tive efforts pall' when' placed alongside the personal, living testi- monies of generations of C~iistians who have felt Christ's presence in their hearts and know for 'certain that He was and is the Sonrof God. Countless words hav been spoken and written about' Jesus Christ, including historically reli- able references to Him in pagan literature a few decades after His crucifixion. However, t'e-- most beautiful account of His birth and. mission remains that by the physician Luke: "And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy,; which shall be to all people. For unt o you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in' a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men." During this joyous season, it is our fond hope that each of us will remember the true meaning of Christmas and resolve to lii more like Christ lived. By so doing, we can hasten the day when, indeed, there will be "on earth peace, good will toward men." At last the night came for the reindeer track meet. Everyone was excited and ready for the big event. All the reindeer, even including Rudolph the Red Nose- Reindeer did not think Muggy Puggy had a chance to win. They.said, "Muggy Puggy is too fat and can not run fast." Rudolph did not notice that Muggy Puggy had lost weight and he did not know that Muggy Puggy had been in training for the big race. Dancer and Prancer did not know Muggy Puggy was working hard to win the race. Rudolph did not think Muggy Puggy had a chance to win. They did not notice that Muggy Puggy had lost weight. All the reindeer got to the starting line. Then suddenly, one of the judges shouted, "Two reindeer will have to wait for the second race." Guess who had to wait? Can you guess? Yes, it was Muggy Puggy and Rudolph. Muggy Puggy and Rudolph were sad because they could not enter the race. The Judges told them they would compete with the winner of the first race. Dancer won the first race. He was! very excited and happy. Dancer could enter the final race with Rudolph and Muggy Puggy. Muggy Puggy, Rudolph and Dancer got ready for the final race. Muggy Puggy was very excited and nervous because he knew he would have to run very, very fast to beat Rudolph and Dancer. All three of the reindeer were at the starting mark. All at once bang! the signal was sounded and away went Muggy Puggy, Rudolph and Dancer. They were side by side and each one trying very hard to win the race. Muggy Puggy began to pass Rudolph and Dancer. He was so happy, and ran faster and faster. Soon he crossed the finish line. The reindeer girls were there to praise him. They giggled, clapped their hoofs and circled around Muggy Puggy. They winked at Muggy Puggy and came closer to him. Muggy Puggy was the happiest reindeer at the North Pole. Santa came and gave Muggy Puggy the grand prize. It was a beautiful shinny gold collar-Muggy Puggy was so very happy. He kneeled to Santa and said, "Santa, I am the happiest reindeer at the North Pole." Santa said, "Muggy Puggy, I am very proud of you because you won the race, but most of all I am proud you have lost weight." Muggy Puggy walked away feeling very pleased with himself. LETTERS to the EDITOR 419 2 d St. H.V. Port St. Joe, Fla. 32456 December 14, 1973 Wesley Raisey, Editor The Star " Port St. Joe, Fla. 32456 Dear Editor, In this time of crisis, our nation being in the midst of a gas shortage, the American people should -take the responsibility on themselves to cut down use of fuel in all forms. If this is not done, gas rationing will take place sooner than necessary But then, the sooner we start, the more we would conserve. I, myself, hope we can avoid this situation, but I do not foresee any solution to this matter. Being a licensed driver, the gas shortaged will cut down on my driving, and we, in this time, depend on our cars so much for everything we do. So today we must start walking or riding bikes to conserve our energy. Sincerely yours, Ida Whitfield Proposes Tax On Liquor Representative William J. Rish (Dem. 9th District), announced his intention to propose to the next regular session of the Legislature that a per-bottle tax be imposed on liquor for the specific purpose of funding the Myers Act. The Myers Act, which is already a part of the Florida law, but.: not operational because of insufficient funds, deals ~Tifthe treatment and rehabilitation of alcoholics. Rep. Rish said, "The treatment and rehabilitation of alcoholics is of vital concern to all of us, but I think the primary financial load should be placed on the liquor industry. This makes more sense .to me than taking general"revenue funds that could be better spent on schools, police protection or other services. Television Is Educational "Killer K's" Kuties They say television is educational and it's bound to be, but I don't know whether it's good or bad. Among other things it teaches us not to squeeze toilet paper and to spray under both arms with two different deodorizers and smell one against the other. I've seen a diagram of a man's anatomy so many times, I'll never take any more aspirins; and for that mountain grown coffee, Mrs. Olson can have it also. Now Little Joe, he shows us how to run and dive to the ground, roll over three times and come out with his left handed 45 roaring. Another favorite of mine is Matt Dillon. He still mows 'em down on occasion, but I doubt him ever taking a.crack at Kittie or Doc. Old Chester graduated from a crippled deputy sheriff to riding Old Paint down Fifth Avenue' shooting at gangsters. Ain't it nice they took violence out of T.V.? Just one more act of violence. Skinny Fite said one time his father went outside the house early one Christ- mas morning and fired off his old shot gun and came back in and told all the kids Santa Claus had committed suicide. The moral of this episode is go to school and don't try to get a diploma looking at T.V. Season's Greetings. Killer K. Presenting Christmas Play The Highland View Metho- December 21 at 7:30 p.m. dist Church is presenting A warm welcome is extend- their Christmas play entitled ed to all to come and share "The Shining Star" Friday, this Christmas message. S-.: 7--V- , Twas the night before Christmas and EVERYBODY was stirring-even the mouse. That's the way Christmas is at our house. By the time the relatives show up, the six children and their four spouses along with the five grandsons things get a bit hectic and there is no place for the old "Twas The Night Before Christmas" poem. Any similarity between our house and that poetic house just isn't so. The kids have all 'been bugging me with, "What do you want for Christmas, daddy?" They can't believe it when I tell them I want nothing. That's the truth. When you see three grandsons between the ages of four and six under the Christmas tree, what more could anyone want? That's my Christmas and I enjoy it. No need to lie about it; I have everything I want so there is no need to waste money buying me anything else. But there is no need to go overboard on this thing. I am fully expecting a fine dinner with plenty of those delicious Christmas goodies. I am also expecting a lazy afternoon Christmas day, doing nothing except what I want to. If you have ever ran a weekly newspaper, you will know what a luxury a whole day doing just what you want can be. There probably won't be as much traveling this Christmas as in the past with the gasoline shortage causing service stations to close during the holiday. That's the sad part of Christmas-not being able to travel to see relatives and loved ones one probably only gets to see over a holiday. Again I have to say that every cloud has a silver lining. The gasoline shortage will probably keep several from dying on the highways over the holidays who might meet with a fate they hadn't planned. The Christmas spirit struck Billy Shirah this week. Billy is a paper delivery boy along with Bobby Costin. They both deliver the Tallahassee Democrat. Last Friday, collection day, Bobby was collecting and lost a bag he was carrying, which contained all his collection money and some more besides illy found it and turned it over t Q s to, return to bobby .`q We hear a lot of harping about how adults should set an example for children to follow. I wonder how many adults would have returned. what to them was a sizeable amount of money they found? I understand FSU fans are still paying off debts to Gator supporters. Two weeks ago, Ted Cannon paid off a $10.00 debt to Roy Gibson. Ted paid him off by depositing Roy's $10.00 in a Christmas Club at the bank. Ted said he did it so Roy would have $10.00 to repay him next year. Talk about believing in Santa Claus! Not everybody pays off a bet when they lose however. Some collect-mostly things they don't particularly care for, if they had a choice. This is the case of Jim Loftin, a former running back for FSU and, naturally, a fan of the Seminoles. Jim was presented with a toilet seat decorated on the cover with a full-color Seminole head and a few choice words of advice around the rim. The seat was given to Jim for him to have a better vantage point from which to consider the Seminoles record of the past season and their future and offer some comfort in an era of considerable discomfort for the Boosters. If a fellow has to get himself in a bind, like supporting a team such as this year's Seminoles, its nice that SOMETHING useful comes out of it. THE STAR, Port St. Joe, Fla. THURSDAY, DEC. 20, 1973 Wastewater Treatment Plant Starting Up Dec. 31 After a wait of nearly a year, engineers and contrac- tors say the City's new $9.5 million Wastewater Treatment plant will begin operation on December 31. At a recent special meeting with the contractor, Peabody- Petersen, the City Commis- sion gave the contracting firm 10 days to complete the project according to plans and specifications, or the City would ask them to vacate the project and would call in the firm's bonding company to complete the project. The 10-day period will expire December 28. The Board has been con- cerned since last March with what they termed "foot dragging" on the part of the contractor and have repeat- edly charged the contractor to complete the project. Due to go on steam this past July, the system still is not complete. The City asked for an extension of time from the Pollution Control people to January 1 after it was evident the start-up date would not be met. January 1 is nearly here. Bob Davis, representative of the engineering firm in charge of the project, told the City Commission Tuesday night the control panel for the system still wasn't finished, but the plant can start with manual operation on Decem- ber 31. Davis said the panel should have already been completed. The City Commission was reluctant to start up any sooner since the St. Joe Paper Company, a major contributor of effluent to the system, will be shut down for the holidays. The mill is scheduled to resume opera- tions on December 31, hence the start-up date. A letter to the Commission from Peabody-Petersen this past week said the plant was ready to operate. Davis substantiated the letter but pQinted out the control panel deficiencies and the fact the incinerator is still not operable. He pointed nut the incinerator is not oper- able on purpose. He said, "The manufacturer intended to do what has to be done at the time of start-up and will have representatives here at that time to complete the work". Davis told the Board Tuesday, "We could have started the plant today, but with the December 31 begin- ning, we will keep right on running once the system is cranked off." John Robert Smith and Billy Norris were present Tuesday representing the Kiwanis Club and asked the City to begin work on a promised water system for the median of Fifth Street East of Woodward Avenue. The club has taken on the project of getting the median on the street beautified, along with the: ort St. Joe Garden Club. <: Smith told the Board, "We had the Department of Transportation landscape en- gineer in Port St. Joe this week and he is presently working out a plan of beautification. We are ex- pecting the plans to be, complete about the middle o( January." Smith said the DOT has already made a survey of the area. The Board had promised to put water in the median last summer in order to provide water for plants in the area, but have not done so as yet. Mayor Frank Pate told Smith the City's water superinten- dent, G. L. Scott, is currently working up a list of materials for the project to call for bids. The Board said they would have the water installed in time for watering spririg plantings. Beach Man Arrested In Alabama.for Theft Eugene Fithian, 40, was A complaint was filed and a arrested Monday in Prichard, warrant for auto theft was Alabama, and charged with issued. theft of an auto from St. Joe Investigating officer Sgt. Beach earlier on Monday, Tom Berlinger took the reports Sheriff Raymond details of the case, and Lawrence. entered both Fithian and the At 10:00 Monday morning, car in the National Crime Carol Fithian of St. Joe Information Center teletype Beach reported to the Sher- system. "Exactly six minutes iff's Office that her 1967 after the information was Plymouth was missing when entered in the computer she awoke. She also reported system, a police officer in that some items were also Prichard ran a routine check missing from her home; on the license plate, and was several rifles, a sewing notified immediately that the machine, and the title to the car was stolen earlier in the car. Her brother-in-law, who day from Gulf County," was temporarily lodged at Berlinger stated. her home, was also missing. Sgt. Berlinger, along with Auxiliary Deputy David Hor- ton and Ptl. Bobby Lightfoot Last Rites Are of the Port St. Joe Police Held f0or Mrs. Department, went to Ala- r s. bama Monday night, and Lula Shuler retrieved both Fithian and the car. Funeral services for Mrs. The Honorable J. L. Lula Louise Shuler 79 of Godwin arraigned Fithian Oak trov,'& no edieFrd ay.'W UT y Decem^ -, weref l W 50Of ^ Sunday at the Highland View Baptist Church with the Rev. W. N. Stevens officiating. Burial followed in the family plot of Holly Hill Cemetery. , Mrs. Shuler was a native of / Gulf County and a member of the Highland View Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Leo Kennedy, Port St. Joe, and Charles Beard, Panama City; two sisters, Mrs. Lurana Stephens, Plant City, and Mrs. Grace Teat, Blountstown; one stepson, Hendry Beard, Texas; Mrs. Ella Whitmore, Georgia; Mrs. Willie Lee Bagwell, Jacksonville; Maggie Beard, Mrs. Mary Scott and Mrs. Nellie Matthews. Santa Claus at Union Hall Sat. Santa Claus will be at the Union Hall on Sixth St. Saturday, Dec. 22 from 2 p.m. until 5:30. Members of Local 379 are asked to bring their children by the hall to receive goodies from Santa. with j 7 friendly thoughts and wishes too, that Christmas brings the best to you. DESSIE LEE PARKER Supervisor of Elections IT'S OUR FAVORITE TIME OF YEAR . ..WHEN WE WISH ALL OUR FRIENDS A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS! Wishing all of you friends and customers Happy Holidays! HEDY'S Florist and Gift Shop ST. JOE PAPER COMPANY ; THURSDAY, DEC. 20, 1973 THE STAR, Port St. Joe, Fla. YOUR -.xa// Tornadoes Blow PHARMACIST SLharks, 74- 58 pAfNFFSSiFNAi L HONEST AUTHORITATIVE RELIABLE MODERN ACCURATE 00JRTEOUS INTERESTED SINCERE TRUSTWORTHY Depend on him for prompt attention Ato all your drug and prescription '.heeds WHENever you call! BUZZETT'S "- DRUG STORE Ph. 227-3371 317 Williams Cnvoevlent Drive-In Window Plenty of Free Parking -- i City Shutting Down for Yule All places of business in Port St. Joe will be closed for tile Christmas holidays, with firany being closed on Wed- .esday also:; =Government agencies, the' ity Hall and the Gulf. County enurthouse will be closed hr-istmas Eve as well, with ied City Hall remaining E closed through Wednesday. -The Florida First National Bank 'and the Post Office will bam closed Christmas Day only. CARD OF THANKS The family of Lula L. Shuler- acknowledges with grateful appreciation every kind expression of love; every visit, prayer, food. flowers and other services. Leo and Erma Kennedy Ted and Beta= Beard Mrs. Grace Teat Mrs. Ella Whilmore " Mrs. Willie Lee Bagwell Henry Beard Mrs. Maggie Beard Mrs lVary Scott'" Mrs. Nellie Matthews Legal Ad BIDNO.'153 _The City of Port St. Joe, Florida, invites bids on the following described tractor: 'rac'or gaSCIone powered B~rr- engfnpe 'H P 15.0 minimum Wheelbase, 64" minimum' Width,, 52' minimum Drawbar, fixed, height 13" -minimum .Gars, 3 forward, 1 reverse minimum Brakes "Steering, auto type Power' take .off Hydraulic lift Seat, solid mounted padded, contour- ed, fore & aft adjustment Fenders, rear wheel Controls, brake pedal, clutch pedal, park lock, pto lever, hydraulic lift & hitch control valve, gear shift lever,;engine governor control, eng- ine choke control, key type ignition & starter switch, light switch. Instruments on dash panel, electric charge. & discharge meter and oil pressure Warning light. Additibnal Equipment 42'"elly mounted single spindle rolar', rr.ower, equal to or better !na6 a Wooa. u44LB or Danco 42" bsily' mow.r Bia nail 311oe sealed in an' envelope and,plainly marked "Bid No. 153". 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 accept or reject any or all. bids, waive any -formalities and to choose the bid dperned best to meet the City's needs. '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., ES..T,, January 8, 1973. Bid opening will be held at the Regular City CSmmrission Meeting January 8, .1973, a 8:00 P.M., E.S.T., in the Municipal BuiTding. Port St. Joe, Florida. SC. W. BROCK CifAuditor and Clerk 3t 12-20 " 4 Thank you and best wishes for the holiday season and a Happy New Year. PETERS ECONOMY LAUNDRY Avenue C U The Port St. Joe Sharks were rolling along for the first half against Bay High Tuesday night, then suddenly things went sour and they couldn't seem to buy a basket in the last half. The Torna- does took advantage of the Sharks cold streak to hand them their second loss of the season, 74-58. The Sharks fell behind, '20-14 in the first period, but roared back in the second stanza to take a two point lead by half time. But only 12 points in the third and a measley six in the last period put the Sharks out of the game. The Sharks went for nearly six minutes in the last period without scoring a point. The best the Sharks had to offer was Danny Thomas' 16 points and 10 points by Mike Daniels and Ernest Pittman. Harry Gainer led their Tornadoes with 39 big ones. Score by quarters: Port St. Joe 14 26 12 6-58 Bay High 20 18 14 22-74 PORT ST. JOE-Adkison 1- 0-2; Rich 1-0-2; Daniels 5-0-10; Thomas 6-4-16; Dick- ens, 3-2-8; Pittman, 5-0-10; Todd, 1-0-2; Hamm, 3-0-6; Scott, 1-0-2. BAY HI.GH-Alford 3-6-12; Gainer, 16-7-39; Faison, 3-3-9; Powell, 2-3-7; Williams, 3-0-6; ;Smith, 0-1-1. Sharks Hosting Christmas Tourney Port St. Joe High School will host a Christmnas basket- ball tournament this week end, according tj Bill Dick- son, head basketball coach. Participating in the tour- nament will be Port St. Joe, Mosley and Rutherford, both of Panama City and Apalachicola. In the opener Friday night at 7:00 p.m.'will be Mosley and Apalachicola with Port St. Joe and Rutherford in the 8:30 p.m. night-cap. Saturday, the two losing teams will play at 7:00 and the winners at 8:30. Having Heating Problems? Electric, Oil or Gas Sales & SerVice CALL, Service Co. 202 Third Ave. Port St. Je 229-6394 Night: 229-6827 - 229-6939 229-6918 Samuel A. Patrick Tax Assessor, Gulf County Merrv V christmas We're hoping that your holidays are beauti- ful in every way! Thank you for your past patronage...we hope to serve you again. Aline's Beauty Salo Music Department Presents Concert The Music Department of Port St. Joe High School will present a Christmas concert tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the High School Commons area. Included in the program will be the High School Band, the Junior High Band, Jr. Select Chorus and Sr. High Concert Choir. The bands will wish every- one a Merry Christmas by performing Christian selec- tions. The bands are under the direction of Thomas Odadzin, bandmaster. The Jr. High Select Chorus and the Senior High Concert Chorus will perform a variety of music including Christmas' Two door cedar robe, electric stove and refrigera- tor, cheap. 227-3151. tfc 12-6 County Club membership, $125. Call 229-5251 after 5 p.m. tfc 12-6 'Two bicycles:' one 3-speed $15. 1 small, $10: 3 poodle puppies, registered. Just in time for Christmas. 229-6528. tfc 12-20 Lot at St. Joe Beach for sale. 75' x 150'. 229-2261. Ask for Ed. Itc 12-20 Remington Automatic Rifles 12 ga. Double Barrel Shotguns See Red Carter SI. Joe Beach 2lp 12-13 Gifts for the Golfer Everyone is invited to shop in the Pro Shop at St. Joseph's Bay Country Club S.for that golfer on your Christ. mas list. A good selection of hats, putters, balls, head covers, bags, shoes, gloves and other golfing accessories available. THE PRO SHOP 3tc 12-6 Muzzle Loading Deer Rifles See Red Carter St. Joe Beach lip GUNS GUNS GUNS Remington Pumps 12 ga. mag. & Std. 12 & 20 ga. Automatics High Power Rifles' 22 Rifles Winchester 30-30 Rifles Single Barrel Shotguns Youth & Reg. Marlin 30-30 Rifles Savage Stevens 22 Rifles & Single Barrels Hi Standard 20 & 12 ga. Pumps Some Nice Used Guns Will Trade or Sell '"Red" Carter St. Joe Beach 2tp 12-13 $200.00 CASH FREE Offer Applies with each new mobile home. No strings attached. Manufac- turer's promotion. New lines of homes in our area. No money down from customer. Financing arranged on balance. Set Up Included Tie Downs & Blocks No Extra Charge Offer also applies on used reconditioned homes DENNY'S Mobile Homes 5301 E. Bus. Hwy 98 Parker (Across from Kwik Chek) Panama City, FL 785-1621 (If nec., call collect) Scho Fric Holi I ools Close lay for day Period County Schools will morrow afternoon at m. for the Christmas ys. The schools will closed until Monday, y 7. .l offices will be closed ber 24, 25, 26 and y 1 only. They will be he remainder of the s to transact business. Boston Latin School. founded in 1635, is the oldest school in the United States. selections, popular tunes and Gulf serious music under the close to direction of Miss Ann Al- 1:00 p.i dridge, Choral director. holiday! remain No, admission will be January charged and everyone is Schoo cordially invited to attend the Decem first annual combined con- January cert of the Music Depart- open tl ment. holiday: FLORIDA ARRIVE ALIVE SUNSHINE STATE(AFNS) governor's highway safety commission Christmas Baking Done The ladies of the Pentecos- tal Holiness Church will bake your cakes and pies for you.. For more information call 227-3246 or 227-7526. No orders will be taken after Dec. 15 please. Lose weight with New Shape Tablets and Hydrex Water Pills, Campbell's Drug. 8tp 11-20 The Sewing Center, Give a gift of fabric. A gift she will enjoy in the months to come. tfc 11-29 Northwest Florida Structure Cleaning Kills fungus and mildew on eaves and home. Improve your home 90 to 100 pct. Call Panama City, 769-2323. 3tp 12-6 River lots for sale. Donna E. Fuselier at 229-6138 & 229-2941. 4tc 12-6 10 speed bikes in stock. ..Men's, women's. Racing , style. Touring 'style. Credit terms available, western auto, Port St. Joe. tfc-6-15 Bay mare for sale. For 'information call 229-4304 after 4 p.m. tfc 12-6 Parrish School of Dance now registering new students. Classes in tap, ballet, jazz, and acrobatics are offered. Call 229-6129 or LD 674-5685. 4tc 12-6 St..Joe SIGNS 203 13th St. 229-2454 "We're Here to Serve You" 4tc 12-6 For the best in Television and Sound come by 301 Reid Ave., and see our line of tele- visions, components, stereos, radios and tapes. We have a repairman available daily. K and D TV and SOUND, 301 Reid Ave., Phone 227-2071. tfc 9-27 St. Joe Accounting Service 106 Monument Ave. 229-6132 (H & R Block Representative tfc 12-6 64h-6153 Home Phone Consolidated Repair & Service Co. House Painting & General Repair Work No job too small Free Reasonable Estimate St. Joe-Mexico Beach area tall 229-6132 Charles Brown 4tp 12-6 STANLEY HOME PRODUCT For all your Housecleaning Needs Contact Betty Gilbert Phone 648-7534 Free Delivery tfc 10-4 Custom Upholstery Drapery Fabrics & Naugahyde Reasonable Rates Let Us Save You Money 20 pet. off on All fabrics Phone 229-4481 tfe 12-6 Furnished house at St. Joe' Beach for rent, 3 bedroom, 2 baths. 648-4532. tfc 12-13 For Rent: Furnished new small one bedroom house, automatic heat. 229-6777 after 5 p.m. tfc 10-4 For rent: one bedroom furnished beach cottage. Smith's-Pharmacy. tfc 11-15 For Rent: Furnished beach cottages at reasonable monthly rates, Phone 227-3491 or 229-5641.. tfc Furnished two bedroom house, near water. Contact owner on Saturdays. Watch for rent sign on Hwy. 98 between Pine & Canal St., St. Joe Beach, or write PO Box 510, Marianna, Fla., or phone 482-3354 or 482-3884. tfc 11-8 For Rent: One and two bedroom attractively fur nished apartments. Cool in summer,i 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. Phone 229-2413 or 648-3101. For Sale: 3 bedroom hose at 508 9th St. Phone 229-6424. tfc 11-15 Three bedroom camp house on Chipola 'River Cut-Off. Across from Dead Lakes Dam. 229-6952. tfc 11-8 Wanted': Carpet mechanic or helper. Experience not necessary. Work 40 to 60 hours a week. Good pay. 227-2351. tfc 12-13 Wanted: Experienced stock clerk, experienced butcher or market manager. Apply in person to Bill Rich at Rich & Sons IGA, 205 Third St., Port St. Joe. tfc 9-13 1969 Chrvrolet Caprice 327 V8, a.c.,. green with green vinyl top. Recent valve job. Good buy. 229-6903. tfc 11-29 1972 Vega Hatchback, auto. & air. Fender super reverb amplifier with Kustom gui- tar. Complete diving equip- ment. Contact Bill Herring at 227-4022. tfc 11-29 tfc-10-28 SUBSCRIBE TO THE STAR SEVIE mes L. vd. For Welding see Ja Temple, 1302 Palm Bl Professional Help emotional problems concerns. Gulf Count: ance Clinic, Port St. Ji 227-2691 or Rev. Sidne 229-6599 LEWIS FLOOR CLEANING All Types 229-6482 or 229-6447 tfc 9-20 Septic tanks pumped out. Call Buford Griffin. Phone 229-6694 or 229-2937. Color & Black' and White TV Repair. Call HEATH RADIO & TV REPAIR Phone 229-2782 All Work Guaranteed 4tp 8-9. "Ithink it was something I ate. Rid.ac-Bug kills bugs for up to six months, and saves you about $100 yearly in costly pest control services. Use of Sprayer tree with purchase of Rid-A-Bug HURLBUT SUPPLY CO. 306 Reid Avenue Port St. Joe, Florida Mobile Home Owners SKI MEADOWS PARK tfc 10-4 Is now open for business, across the street from Ski with Breeze Camp Sites. Beahc and-or privileges, game room, y Guid- washer and dryer. Gift shop. oe, Fla. Located on Hiway S30, 9 y Ellis, miles southeast of Port St. Joe. A New Service At POLLACK'S CLEANERS UNIFORM RENTALS For Information, Come by or Call 107 Second Street Phone 227-4401 - for AMBULANCE SERVICE In Wewahitchka and Port St. Joe CALL - COMFORTER FUNERAL HOME 227-3511 1967 Chevrolet pick-up, ,. ton. Boat trailer, tandem wheel, electric 12 volt winch. Winch has to go with trailer. 227-7396. tfc 12-6 1970 Honda 175CC, approx. 7000 miles. Also 1966 Chevro- let Caprice, 4 dr. hardtop. Phone 229-6326. tfc 11-29 'T. JOE MACHINE CO. Machine Work-Welding 506 First St. Phoen 229-6803 Machinist on duty all day Every day R.A.M.-Regular convoca- tion on St. Joseph Chapter No. 56. R.A.M. 1st and 3rd Monday, 8 p.m. All visiting companions welcome. Willie Lee Griffin, H.P. E.William McFarland, Sec , There will be a regular communication of Port St. Joe Lodge No. 111, F. & A.M., every, first and third Thurs- day at 8:00 p.m. E. C. Bailey, W.M. Herbert L. Burge, Sec. For Chain link fence call Emory Stephens. Free esti- mate. Guarantee on labor and materials. Low down. payment. Phone 227-7972. MEXICO BEACH BEAUTY SHOPPE Phone 648-5116 15th St. N. of Hwy. 98 Complete Beauty Service GLADYS NICHOLS Your SHERWIN-WILLIAMS PAINT Dealer in Port St. Joe covWn THE HURLBUT SUPPLY CO. 306 Reid Avenue Port St Joe, Florida AAA REFRIGERATION CO. Port St. Joe- Franchise Service Repair to.all Home Appliances Service on GE, Hotpoint, Westing- house, Philco, Kelvinator and others. Call Day or Night 229-6953 tfc 9-6 All Work Guaranteed I I -111- wommmm--Nw mwmmmmp-mw L 0scwNC. CHRISTMAS CHEER We're sending old-fashioned greetings to all our good friends... may you have the merriest holidays Gulf Service Station T "Copyrighted Material Syndicated Cnonten Available from Commercial News Providers" D* A Ikp -.A .~ .DOWf Richard Thompson Receives UF Degree The Graduate School of the University of Florida confer- May this Christmas find you at peace with the world and' yourself. RAYMOND LAWRENCE Sheriff Gulf County red the degree of Master of Education upon Richard E. Thompson, on Saturday, Dec. 15, 1973. His major field of study in attaining this degree has been Educational Admin- istration. A reception honoring the graduates and their families was held Saturday afternoon in the home of Dr. and Mrs. E. T. York, Jr. Dr. York is interim President of the University of Florida. Mr. Thompson graduated from Port St. Joe High School is 1962. He received .the Bachelor of Arts from the University 'of Florida in 1966. During his undergraduate study, Mr. Thompson was elected to the Florida Blue Key, men's honorary leader- ship fraternity. He also served as vice president of the student body for one year. Attending th" Coimeince- ment Convocation were Mr. Thompson's mother, Mrs. Elizabeth W. Thompson of Mexico Beach and his sister. Mrs. William J. Rish of Port St. Joe. Classified Ads 7-3161 Bowling, News Last Wednesday night, L Florida First National Bank We won all four games from St. game Joe Stevedores. Christine i Lightfoot led the Bank with a and 175 game and 432 series. Mar Melba Barbee was high for 356 . the Stevedores with a 186 o, game and 506 series. Melba from. also picked up the 5-7 split. D. h St. Joe Kraft won all four serie games from St. Joe Furni- dell ture. Ruby Lucas led. Kraft and with a 218 game and 528 Pal series. Dot Hamm had a 171 from game and Brenda Mathes Luca had a 436 series for St. Joe 494 Furniture. Plair Campbell's won all four s epr games, from Dixie Seafood.,,_ s R Lou Mork led Camipbell's or . tourE with a 143 game and 1r2 .Dot series. Bertha Clayton a s na high bowler for Dixie Se.)lo,-d -and with a 147 game and 4UA4 Suei series. and Shirt and Trophy taock all Bees four games from Bill's Dollar Stand Store. Diane Terry was high- A & . bowler for Shirt and Trophy Pate' with a 188 game and, 490 Ralp series. Melba Kesner led RTop Bill's with a 122 game and 304 lop series. Standings: Shirt & Trophy St. Joe Stevedores St. Joe Kraft St. Joe Furniture Fla. 1st National Dixie Seafood Campbell's Bill's Dollar Store Won 38 36 34 31 29 26 211,1 8^ vWew Quee Marg BoWe Ladies Coffee League wa Bank won three es from Margaret's with S. having a 159 game 442 series for the Bank. garet had a 145 game and series for Margaret's. 3 Dollar won four games A & N Railroad. Sherry ad a 156 game -and 392 s for Top Dollar. May- Pettis had a 148 game 355,series for A & N. te's took all four games Bowen's Cowgirls. Ruby s had a 189 game and series for Pate's. May had a 139 game and 374 s for Bowen's. lph and Henry's won all games from Queen Bees. Williams had a 165 game Faye Cox had a 439 s for Ralph and Henry's. Parish had a 145 game 375 series for Queen lings: N Railroad 's h & Henry's )ollar a Bank n Bees garet's men's Cowgirls Won 47 41 38 341/a 32 23 211.2 3 Lost 13 19 22 251/V2 28 37 35"2 57 Use the Classified Ads Midget Investments With Giant Returns Bacteria are such tiny plants that it would take millions of them to cover the head of a pin! Ladies' Christmas ROBES $8.00 to $18.00 Full length, warm wash- able fleece or quilts. Regular'value, to $20.00. 4 law- a q~CL 0' 0 L) *0 0 U I - *0 C') z Cu 0 45 0 E 0 EI () Cu a is I- 1, I- 1- - * -- 9' w. - a S - If golf seems to be for the birds it may be because prior to the 19th century, golf balls were made of feathers. Save! Save! on Ladies' PANTS SUITS 20OFF You save one-fifth of each dollar on original cost. Sizes for Junior. Missy and Half sizes. Original prices as low as $14.99. 4 \SIFT Men, Women, Boys & Girls Jackets and Coats 20 Of January clearance prices in time for Santa super shoppers. Labels of quality. Men's and boys' Sport Coats Reduced .4 -*,. J Entire Stock Ladies' and Children's Dresses Reduced 10 ? to 50 off All sizes, children's. ladies and "Wrangler" Sweatshirts 2 for $7.00 Men and women's styles and colors. Fifty percent creslan-50 percent cotton. Soft, shrink proof. S-M-L-XL. Boy's and Girl's "Wrangler" Sweatshirts 2 for $5.00 Creslan-cotton, sizes 4-14 $5.00 Asst. colors, sizes 5-10. You save 56 cents to 96 cents here. A fine assortment of popular double knit polyesters to fit boys 8-18. Models to fit mature and young man in regulars and talls. Men's and Young Men's BAGGIES 20% off Sizes 28 thru 36. Assorted solids and fancies. Men's permanent press boxed monarammed initial Handkerchiefs 2 for $3.00 Regular Value $2.00 per box /- \ ,/ Men's Orlon or Ban Lon Stretch Socks 2 pr. $1.50 Reg. value $1.00 per pair, popular colors, fits 10-13. Tune In WJOE 8:00 A.M. DAILY for Local and National News PA11. 1 IZ!K Phone 227-4261 Lace trimmed Nylon satin tricot PANTIES 4 pr. asst. THE STAR, Port St. Joe, Fla. THURSDAY, DEC. 20, 1973 * S 1 ... led o o -r "^.\ 222 Reid* Ave 7 Iwo .j..4x' .* *1^ ,Iorp A 'eo is ometI As the beloved carols sing out once more, discouraged J:*~* .~. ~ - hearts are filled with hope again for peace on earth. The Infant Jesus shows us the way to that peace ... we pray that men everywhere will U ~j. A:. - ~e ' follow it, "joy to the for lating world!" - t9.s City of Port St. Joe Frank Pate, Mayor Charles Brock, Clerk William J. Rish, Attorney, 7, Tom S. Coldewey Robert L. Holland James B. Roberts George Wimblerly Commissioners L 's L ii I [ SI ~1 I Ii ~- ", :. . - 0 S~~ILPIIP~Y~~-~I it- l-j Owl $0P \^: i rolrmrrr~- U~NUi~-91 ago-- ~li~B~b ~ .;.- r ,,.. . st 1: ''" '* '-':"''- .~.. Port St. Joe's Sharks, champions of the West Coast Conference, dominated the selections for honorary mem- A. The West Coast Conference "Coach of the Year" title went, this year, to Coach Wayne Taylor,of Port St. Joe. The Sharks under .his direction went 9 to 1 for the football season just ended. The award was presented by Jim Hanna, head football coach at Crestview. bers to the All-Conference team in a Conference meet- ing held in Crestview last, week. As we celebrate the Saviour's birth, we pray that His blessing may abide with you at Christmas and in the days to come. George Y. Core Clerk, Circuit Court The Sharks dominated the selections, placing seven members on the, 22 man squad. Port St. Joe's coach, Wayne Taylor, received "Coach of the Year" honors. The team was also recogniz- ed and presented a trophy as the Conference champions. Conference team members from. Port St. Joe were: (CARD OF THANKS Words cannot express my thanks to Dr. Joseph Hendrix and the entire staff of Municipal Hospital for their kindness and concern during my recent stay in the hospital. Also thanks to my many friends for their visita- tion, cards, flowers and prayers which were shared with me. : . M.,, Cud I'i ci lih f :,ou 1.. l 11i.iiiu i E P(.e'Ir,, Sr - with Conference Not pictured are (Star Photo) Shown above is Coach Wayne Taylor'of Port St. Joe as he receives the award for Conference champs from Jim Hanna of Crestview. Taylor accepted the award on behalf of his team at a dinner meeting with other 'coaches from the West Coast Conference. Dr. Grace to Attend Convention Dr. Wesley Grace of Port St. Joe is among those registered for the 51st Annual Southern Educational Con- I ". I 1'i74 .ii i, hi o i .pII 1 Motor Hotel in Atlanta. The event, expected to be attended by some 3,odtd persons from 40-odd states, will present some of the nation's most outstanding authorities in 114 hours of lectures. Topics to be covered include oc1ular, pathology. Steve Owens. Robert Dick- ens, Martin Adkison, Ronnie Kirkland, Eddy Rich, Russell Chason and Bruce Nixon. Others on the team were: L. C. Johnson, Greg Moore, Willie Bethune, Robert Allen, Randy Bracewell and Ronnie Richards of Crestview: Den- nis Carter, Barry Mongoven, Harvey Hayes, Dix Harrell and Greg Whigham ,of Chipley; Richard Spink and Frank Bondurant of Marian- na and Greg Chisbon and Willie Anderson of Walton High. Sharks receiving honorable mention were: Ken Weimorts Ed Floore and Vic Adkison. Port St. Joe was 9-1 for the season, losing only to Blountstown, who went on to win the State Championship lasi Fiida'. n'ghi TIlE STAR. Port St. Joe, Fla. THURSDAY, DEC. 20, 1973 II I/ .^/ Watch the World Go Electric! In recent years the American people saw this country change from coal to petroleum energy. During this change many HElL HERMITAGE II You're looking at the finest centraF air conditioning system on the market today...the Heil Hermitage II. First of all, it looks good. And with it's vinyl coated grilles and durable enamel paint, it'll stay looking good. It's quiet, particularly at night when you and your neighbors are trying to sleep. .So. quiet, in fact, that you'll have trouble even hearing it running. And most of all, it's efficient. This Hermitage II ,is listed with the top BTU-per-watt ratings in the industry. Translated, that means you'll save from 15% to 20% on your electric bill compared to other units of comparable size. The Heil Hermitage ll...truly the finest air conditioning system you can buy. rationing and HEIL ag WARM AIR ag HEATING EQUIPMENT Whatever your particular needs may be in heating, you II find a HElL warm air furnace that meets them perfectly. HElL offers a complete line. .gas. oil or electric. Hi-Boys. Lo-Boys. Counterflows or Horizontals ..in a wide range of capacities residential and light Each Heil Warm Air Furnace is a perfect mate for matching HElL cooling equipment, You are assured of the many advantages of warm air heating. warm clean. healthful fresh air circulating through your home quietly and efficiently.. keeping it comfortable all winter long It is no mystery that the Hell Quaker Corp. is flying high with M[EDll because it is new, it is great and it is economical were inconvenienced. Some by some by deprivation, and we will change 3in if it becomes necessary. ERNIE GORHAM Owner of the Gulf County Heating and Air Conditioning Company had the priviledge of attending a Heating, Air Conditioning Seminar in Trenton, N.J. Concerning the heating and air conditioning industry. There were 37 technicians at this meeting from national and international companies who exchanged ideas. After lengthy discussions it was the considered opinion of the group, that the world is turning to electricity due to industry. It 1978 Americans will receive a minimum of a 15 per cent reduction in electric rates For more information contact Ernie Gorham at Gulf County Heating and Air Conditioning 712 Woodward Avenue Port St. Joe Phone 229-6863 i Roche Rambles By W. C. Roche Executive: a man who can take two hours for lunch without slowing down production. The scientist who predicted that future newspapers will be eaten forgets how hard it is to swallow some of the news. For most people, the energy crisis is something which occurs every Monday morning when the alarm rings. Sure a teenager can keep a secret. She just needs four or five others to help her. Retirement is supposed to be great if you're busy, rich and healthy. But then, under those conditions, work is great too. ANOTHER THING THAT'S GREAT:'THEz SERVICE AT Roche's Furniture and Appliance 209 REID AVENUE PHONE 227-5271 SUBSCRIBE TO THE STAR Deck the halls with holly J / ... may joy reign in your I "hearts and homes this season! David Bidwell Superintendent of Schools Port St. Joe Sharks placed on the West Coast Conference team are shown above with their trophies. Back row left to right are: Martin Adkison, Robert Dickens and Ronnie Kirkland. Front row, left to right: Steve Ownes, Ken Weimorts, honorable mention Championship trophy and Russell Chason. Eddy Rich and Bruce Nixon. Sharks Dominate Team For A Demonstration See the HEIL On Display at Hurlbut Supply Co. the squeeze being applied by the petroleum was also believed that by * because of the many nuclear plants now in production in the United States. I IIL I I I ~I ~I I s ~L __I L a' I I I _1 I I I I I I I __ _~ _ 1-THE STAR, Port St. Joe, Fla. THURSDAY, DEC. 20, 1973 .,.i. .'-; i Let the light of peace warm the hearts of the nations and. insure an everlasting- peace for all peo- ples of the world to live together in harmony. Albert Thames Veterans' Service Officer f The Board of County Com- missioners of Gulf. County, Florida met Jin regular session on December 11, 1973 with the following members present:.S. C. Player, Chair- man; Walter Graham; A. L. Davis; and Eldridge Money. The Clerk, Attorney, Deputy Sheriff Jones, Mosquito Con- trol Supervisor and Road Superintendent were also present. ' The meeting came to order at 9:00 a.m. The clerk opened, the meeting with prayer. The Board and all those present pledged alle- giance to the flag. The minutes of the meeting of Nov.. 27, 1973 were read, approved and adopted. The Board discussed the repairs or replacement of the Christmas blessings to you and yours at this holiday season... we sincerely hope that your fondest wishes will be realized. Greetings from the management and the entire staff at COSTING'S air conditioning, both heating and cooling, for the two County Health Departments. Comm. Money reported that he had requested. several interested parties to look at the present system to see what might be involved, in maintenance or replacement; that after it was determined what must be done, bids would be called for. He said That the Wewahitchka Department was without heat last week, but that a new pump was installed and the building now has heat. Whereupon, there was a motion by Comm. Graham, seconded by Comm. Davis and unanimously carried that the Board advertise to, receive sealed bids for a complete air conditioning system for each of the two Health Departments; that the work be performed in a method not to disrupt the daily use of the buildings and that the bids call for the continued use of the same fuel supply being used in each of the separate units at the present time. Comm. Money was requested to see that ths work is done at the very earliest possible date. The Board discussed the apparent excessive use of gas and water at the Courthouse. The Maintenance Superinten- dent informed the Board that an electrical contractor has checked all of the electrical components and found them to be in good condition; that he has cleaned the furnace and flues, putting them in good condition and that an engineer will be here today to check the automatic equip- ment to determine its condi- tion. He suggested that much of the excessive water usage is because water used in the cooling tower is not recycled. The Attorney read the service agreement bet- ween St. Joe Natural Gas and the County as to services to be furnished, including labor and maintenance of the CSCW.INC. The Lord is come...may the wonders of His love become a reality for you this joyous Christmas Season. Murdock's Radio and TV MINUTES Board of County Commissioners PERFORMANCE Lon EasyI ncture Exelnt F '1SmL Wot7U It's that time of the year again! May your home be filled with old-fashioned holiday cheer at Christmastime...and your hearts filled with the joy of greeting friends and being with loved ones. Best wishes from the folks at RADIAL V LOWFR70-14 Whtewall plus S2.88 F E T and old tire. K.Fauy handling., instant steering respounse *. xe"lent traction with wide. 7-rib tread *Extir-long mileage .. smooth ride Whitewall Size priceeach F.E.T. FR70-14. $43.50 $2.88 GR70-14 47.60 3.06 HR70-14 61.30 3.33 GR70-15 48.85 3.08 HR70-15 52.50 3.33 JR70-15 55.75 3.55 LR70-15 58.15 3.70 Prices plus taxes and tire off your car. SEVEN LAYERS OF PROTECTION UNDER THE TREAD *Aggresive EaurI-ean tried design ryr excellent traction .Steven layers if protective under tread including a steel hhll ..Suierb minleae aind hindling Whitewall Size price each F.E.T. 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If you TEST RIDE don't like the way they handle-or ride-return them.within seven days and they'll put I O your old iires on again and refund your money in full. BUY NOW... 6 WAYS TO CHARGE m [ E Priced as shown at Firestone Stores Competitively priced at Firetone dealers and at service stations d splaying the Firestone sign. PATE'S SHELL SERVICE Jimmy's Phillips' "66" 1 I I I I I 4 4 1' 1~ 1 4 I I 41 1 4 hi p?-?--5~T~l3f-;,we? in3Sk a 11US1S LULi ab' E~ ~ 3 0';V I1 5%~i~ ;.iC m entire gas air-cooling an( heating system at no cost t the County. The Maintenanci Superintendent informed thi Board that his personnel have done all of the work tha is called for in this agree ment. The Board said i would look into this matter. The Board discussed thi payment for the Maxim Fin Truck which has been deliv ered to the Highland Viev Fire Department in thi amount of $22,975.00, payable $10,000.00; $6,487.50 on Jan. 1 1974 and 1975. The Boar instructed the Clerk to maki a check for $16,487.50 repre senting the first two pay ments and to pay the balance due on the contract providing the company will allow discount equal to the interest rate now being paid. W. W. Thompson, Jr. Manager, Florida Powe Corporation presented ai application for permit ti construct an aerial electric transmission line across& State Road S-387. The Roa( Superintendent was instruct ed to check this application and report his findings at thi next meeting. The Attorne: asked Mr. Thompson ti check his right of way o easement along the northern side of 10th Street to deter mine if said right of way o easement is on the Mosquit Control Department's yard He said he would be glad t do this. The Road Superintenden reported that it cost $13,145.2 to maintain the Count' secondary .roads for th, month of November. The Board discussed payment for one high- way marking machine purchased from Pilot Equipment Company for $8,832.71, which had been delivered. (Pur- chase Order No. 1252 dated September 11, 1973). The Board noted that. exceptions were taken in this bid accepted for the equip- ment and decided to have the Department of Transportation Engi- neer test the machine to determine if it is equal to or superior to the advertised specifi- cations. There' was a motion by Comm. Gra- ham,.iti seconded: byl'- .. ,,Comm-. :Davis-and: duly.: carried that the equip- ment be paid for, but only after it has been tested and found to be fully satisfactory. The Board received a telegram from the Governor of the State RADIAL V-1STEEL STEEL RADIAL 500 IAIDIAL! 3 q i I M 'Pt d of Florida urging action 3 to bring all road facili- e ties into compliance e with the new State law 1 of 55 m.p.h. on all state t highways. The Chair- - man said that all t County vehicles have heretofore been e instructed as to this e speed limit. - Hon. John L. Mullins, v County Commissioner e from Bay County e thanked the members , of this Board for elect- d ing him to the Board of e Directors of the State '- Association of County 7- Commissioners. e The Division of g Health presented its a statement for nursing t home care for October in the amount of $275.12. The Clerk was r instructed to file this n bill. o The Chairman order- c ed a recess at 11:00 s a.m. at which time the d Board visited the Coun- t- ty School Superinten- n dent's office to view a e wall mural painted by y Gulf County art stu- o dents under the super- r vision of Mrs. Herbert n Brouillette, Art Super- I- ,visor. This Board was r very pleased with the o painting and offered 1. congratulations to all of o the students that parti- cipated in this project. t The Department of 4 Transportation inform- y ed the Board that e George G. Tapper Co. was the low bidder on Job 51580-3601 State Road S-386 running from SR71 to the Chipola River and Job 51580-3610 including streets in Wewahitchka in the amount of $216,735.63. Commissioner Davis said he has been requested to install "Stop" signs on a dirt road in the Bozeman Subdivision area. The Road Superintendent said that he has already installed these signs. Commissioner Davis asked if there were any new developments as to the Gulf Coast Electric request loq right of way int he Howard Creek area. He was informed that nothing has been reported on this ques- tions. The 'Board cancelled its regular meeting of December 25. Commissioner Gra- ham reported that it is urgent to install the water tank on the new White City fire truck and stated that the Department personnel should be present and point out the exact places on the tank for the necessary fillings to be welded. The Road Superintendent said that he is now ready to weld the fillings; that the paint had been ordered and should be here within a few days. Commissioner. Money asked if a completion time has been set for the balance of the George Washington Branch drainage pro- ject. The Mosquito Control Supervisor said that this project is being worked on with sanitary landfill equip- -ment when said equip- ment is not being used, for its designated pur- pose which has first. priority. He said that unless other equipment can be put on this job, it will take at least three years to com- plete. Commissioner Money discussed a drainage problem between Wood- ward and Garrison Avenues at Fifth St. He said the water in this ditch does not move either way. Comm. Graham said he has inspected this ditch and finds that the ditch should be lowered. The Department of Trans- portation will be requested to have its drainage engineer to check this problem and make recommenda- tions to this Board for corrective action. Johnnie Weeks urged the Board to have the Department of Motor Vehicles establish an office for issuing drivers' licenses in Wewahitchka. The Chairman said thigh request has been re- peatedly made but to no avail; however, this Board will continue to fight for an office in Wewahitchka. The Board authorized item to item budget amendments in the Mosquiot ,Control lbud- get presented by'the Sitrvisor he Road Superin- tendent discussed the need for additional right of way width for the paving of Roberts Cemetery and Pleasant Rest Cemetery Roads. He also discussed the need for re-surfacing equipment. Commissioner Gra- (Continued on Next Pake) : ~' THE STAR, Port St. Joe, Fla. THURSDAY, DEC.i20, 1973 Piquant Southern Stuffing Three Southern favorites-corn bread, hot spicy sausage an pecans--combine for an elegant stuffing which makes holiday eating even more delightful. Use this savory Piquant Souther Stuffing in turkey, roast chicken, rock cornish hens or other poultry for an exquisite feast. Enriched self-rising corn meal in the corn bread make preparation extra easy because it already contains the salt an leavening. And, for good nutrition, three essential B-vitamins thiamine, niacin and riboflavin-and the minerals, iron an calcium, are added in enrichment at no additional cost. 'Piquant Southern Stuffing about 2 quarts As we hear the glad tidings, our prayers are for peace on earth, good ,will toward men. May Christmas bring. blessings to a troubled world. SEARS Catal ogue Sa les pound hot bulk pork sausage cup butter cup chopped onion cup chopped celery cups crumbled Corn Bread cups seasoned herb stuffing or toasted white bread crumbs %/4 cup pecans, toasted 2 eggs, beaten 1% to 21/ cups chicken brot] 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning '/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper I kitchen hatter P Iull out your electric Slr Ipan and make some easy fudge during these long winter evenings. Or, let the boys and girls try this simple recipe if they are bored and hungry for homemade candy. Electric Frypan iEas, Fudge S1 2,3 cups granulated sugar 2 Tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon salt 2,3 cup e(\'apl)iated milk 1 c 'up.s semi-s\ (eet choco- late morsels 2 cups miniature marsh- id mallows ly : cup chopped walnuts ner 11 teaspoon vanilla Using vour electric frypan: si mix together the sugar, salt, d butter and evaporated milk. d Set temperature control on electric frypan at 280 degrees F. Bring to boil, stirring con- stantly, and cook for approx- imately five minutes. Turn temperature control to- off: then add the semi-sweet h chocolate bits, miniature ('ontinux.rl,.'oni Previous Page Mi utes ham discussed the medical expense for Leroy Butler and sug- gested that the County pay for several treat- ments. In a discussion that, -flowed it was decided to obtain infor- mation from the Kid- ney Association as to this patient. The 'Tax Collector request'td corrections on the 1973 tax roll and were approved. These corlectidns are on file in the Clerk's office. Total loss on the tax roll equals $7,851.93 due to these' corrections. There? being no fur- ther business, the meet- ing .was adjourned. GEORGE Y. CORE Clerk " marshmallows. walnuts and vanilla. Stir until marshmal- lows are'melted. Pour into an 8 x 8 x 'l ,pan. Cool. Cut into serving,,:, pieces. Makes approximately 36 pieces. SEASON'S GREETINGS Ringing in with good wishes for you at Christmas! Hope your holidays will be filled with good cheer. Harland 0. Pridgeon Tax Collector, Gulf County Cook.and stir sausage until lightly browned; drain, reserving no more than 1A cup fat. Melt butter in fat; saut6 onion and celery in fats. Combine Corn Bread; bread stuffing, pecans, sausage, onion and celery. Beat together eggs, 1%A cups chicken broth and seasonings. Toss gently with corn bread mixture, adding more chicken broth if necessary for desired moistness. Use to stuff poultry or bake in covered greased 2-quart casse- role or foil packet in preheated 350 oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Corn Bread: 2 cups enriched self-rising 2 eggs, beaten corn meal 1 to 11, cups milk 2 tablespoons:sugar 1/ cup oil Combine corn meal and sugar in mixing bowl. Blend together eggs, 1 cup milk .a d oil. Add liquid all at once to corn meal mixture, mixing until well blended. If necessary, add more milk to make a medium thick batter. Pour into greased 8-inch' square pan and bake in preheated 425 oven 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Yule Legends Span Many Years Lands Did you know. that the first Christmas.tree erect-, ed'gn aiohrsh' in ,U.S., in 18b.shoakediit .Cleveland congregation. It was con- sidered too heathenish! * America gave the world its most Beloved Christ- mas plant-the poinsettia. The plant is a native of tropical America. A Bayberry candles, which are said to foretell good luck for the coming year if they burn, bright at Christmas. ere first made by early settlers in Amer- ica. They dipped bayberry branches in wax and burned themrluring the holidays. ' The story "is told that / over a hund r6f years ago, a parish priest- in Sals- burg, Austria, returning late one night .from 'ad- ministering last rites to a dying woman, was awed by the particular majesty of the still, sparkled-with- stars night; hewent home, wrote the lovely, haunting words of "Silent Night, Holy Night." With his organist, Franz Gruber, playing the great music on his guitar, the Father, Joseph Mohr, first intro- duced the strains of this, p6opuFar hymn '*to a ialR' congregation in Austria. May the spirit of this joyous season fill your home with the blessings of love. ENT SERVICE -.. h i j m.ori a fl ia our friends at Christmas and wish them the very best! Thank you for your patronage-and happy holidays! Western Auto .t"sii S wi m- f sw in -nm ~6X~:s~Scs~~~s~~nR~~fi~h,~zilCas~!la~~~ff~ THE STAR,,Port St. Joe, Fla. THURSDAY, DEC. 20,. 1973 Eva Maddox Selected Jr. Miss Eva Maddox, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Maddox was the choice of the judges to represent Port St. Joe as Jr. Miss for the coming year, in the annual pageant Satur- day night. Miss Maddox was selected from a field of 14 contestants in the event, sponsored by the Port St. Joe Jaycees and the Jayceettes. First runner-up was Tavia Copenhaver, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Copenhaver. Second runner-up was Joni Grace, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Wesley Grace. Miss Congeniality was Carolyn Robinson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Robinson. The Jaycees offered a new award in their pageant this year for the best talent. The award was decided on by the contestants themselves. The winner was a tie, with equal awards going to Tavia Copenhaver and Eva Mad- dox. Miss Maddox was present- 'ed a large bouquet of roses by Jaycee President Al Ray and her Jr. Miss crown by last year's reigning Jr. Miss, Miss Jeri Rich. Miss Maddox SSears 'Is The BIGGEST SHOPPING CENTER IN THE WORLD and in Port St. Joe. This merchandise giant is as close as your telephone. Buy any item advertised by Sears anywhere in the United States, simply by dialing 227-2291 Catalog Sales Lee Treace, Owner Jr. Miss winners: Carolyn Robinson, Tavia Copenhaver, First Miss Congeniality; Joni Grace, Second Runner-Up; Jr. Miss Eva Maddox and will represent Port St. Joe in the state selection to be held in Pensacola in Febru- ary. The winner of that contest will go to Mobile for national selections. Christmas Play At H. V. Church The Highland View Assem- bly of God C(hurch will present their Christmas play. "Lights of Christmas- tonite at 7:00 p.m. .. Everyone is cordially invit- ed to attend and enjoy this play. Runner-Up. (Star Photo) Garden Club Has Christmas Lunch The ('hristmas luncheon meeting of tile Portl St. Joe Garden Club was held at the Garden Center on 'Thursday, l)ec. 13. Mrs. lHarry HIallinan and hostesses were responsible lor I lhe decorations which made the occasion lestiive. Hostesses were .Mrs. Bobby ,Jackson and Mrs. I lelen Balidwin. During ithe business session reports were given on the rummage sale and decoration of the Centennial Building for the Charily Ball. Club presi- denl. Mrs. Weslevy amsey reioorledi on recommlll enda- tions ol the Board of D)ire'lors lor'i ilprovemlents to he made to Ihe Garden Center. Mrs. J. ('. Arbogast. assisted b1 Mrs. I. C'. Nedley. gave a deilmolistiralion in Jr. Miss Eva Maddox making Christmas corsages using permanent foliage and Christ mlas figures and symbols. Each member tried her hand at making a i .. T.'vnne" Wills waas accepted-as a new member., and Mrs. Notta Niblack was a guest of tlie club. Marine Receives Advance ('AMP l ,I';IKENI-. N (' Marine Corporal Cleveland Beachiimll. son of' MIrs'. Ella M. Beachum of i18 Avenuie l. Port St. Joe. was meritl- oriously promoted to his present rank at the Marine Corps Base here. A meriiorious promotlion is a special promotion awarded only to lose Marinles who have distinguished them- selves through work. military bearing and leadership. A graduate of Washington High School. Port St. Joe. ie attended Newark College of Engineering. Newark. New .Jersey. hope that a lasting peace on earth will become a reality-a peace that will be echoed in every heart, everywhere. At this Christmas season, may we take the opportunity to wish our many good friends the best of everything. A joyous Noel! B Florida First Nationi at Port St. Joe Last Rites Held for Infant Angela Kay. McLeod .n:, Funeral services for infant Angela Kay McLeod, ten months, -were held Sunday, December 16, at Highland View Church of God, with the Rev. L. E. Roberson officiat- ing. Interment followed in the family plot at Holly Hill Cemetery. She died Friday in a Pensacola hospital. Survivors include her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph L. McLeod Jr., two sisters, Michell and Tammy Lynn; one brother, Rudolph L. McLeod III; all of Port St. Joe: fraternal grandparents, Mr.' .and Mrs.. Rudolph L... McLeod Sr., Pascagoula, Miss.; maternal grandpar- ents, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Wood. Highland View; two great grandmothers, Mrs. Kate McLeod and Mrs. Eunice Hill, both of Pasca- goula, Miss.: and maternal great grandmother, Mrs. Betsy Wood, Port St. Joe. Comforter Funeral Home was in charge of arrange- ments. SEE WILMER THURSBAY For Your New or Used PONTIACS and CADILLACS at LLOYD PONTIAC-CADILLAC ,Inc. 930 Harrison Ave. Office Phone 763-6575 PJanma City, Florida BRes. Phone 763-962 It's Christmas once again! May the season be a truly joyous one for you, our many fine customers. Thank you for your loyal patronage. Thames Jewelers al Bank THE STAR, Port St. Joe, Fla. THURSDAY, DEC. 20, 1973 Letters toSanta Dear Santa, 'I want a stove, a doll, a tea set, a" vacuum cleaner, a refrigerator, and I am seven years old. ... Missy Zimmerman Dear Santa Claus, My name is Cindy Ethe- redge and my brother's name is Tim Etheredge. We have tried to be good all year long, and I hope we have been as good as ever. I wish I could see the North Pole. We have wanted these presents that I' am fixing to tell you. We want a Stay Alive game and we want Twister arid,. Operation and a Spirograph set. Apfd we want Pivot-Pool fo,'fhe hole family. We want games of our own too. I know what I want of my own. I want a Barbie doll and some clothes. Dear Santa, .My name is Debra Stever- son. I am seven years old and in second grade. I have tried to be a good girl. I will like a Barbie doll and a PJ and a watch and any thing you might think I will like. Love, Debra Dear Santa, I My' name is Michael Steverson. I am four years old. I'ni a good boy. I want some trucks and a gun and if it's not asking to much, please bring me some tools I can work with. Love, Michael Dear Santa Claus, My name is Chris Kenning- ton. I am three years old. I 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 --...-......... 6:30 P.M. Prayer-" Meeting (Wednesday) .... 7:30 P.M. "Come and Worship God With Us" Day Care Center, Tuesday and Thursday 8:30-11:30 .YOU Are Cordially Inviited To Attend LONG AV EN UE BAPTIST CHURCH Corner Long Avenue and 16th Street SUNDAY SCHOOL ......................... 9:45 A.M. GORNING WORSHIP .................... 11:00 A.M. BAPTIST TRAINING UNION.............. 6:15 P.M. EVENING WORSHIP ....................... 7:30 P.M. PRAYER SERVICE (Wednesday)"......... .7:30 P.M. VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME REV. J. C. ODUM, Pastor *I JOHN WOODS, MinistebofJuWsicui i To Inform a Veteran Be Informed! All veterans and widows of veterans are urged to contact your local county service officer for a summary of benefits which you and your dependents may be entitled. Gulf County's Veteran Service' Office is located in the Gulf County Court House and is open (5) days per week from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., closed from 12:00 noon through 1:00 p.m. for lunch, and is closed from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. The Veteran Service Office- is also located at the old Courthouse in Wewahitchka, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. C.S.T. Your County Service Officer for Gulf County is: Albert T. Thames. Telephone number: 229-6125 Veterans Service Office After 5:00 p.m. on holidays and weekends, and fn case of emergency: Call 227-7311 or 229-6816 or Albert T. Thames have'a big brother named Ken. He is six years old. We have two dogs named Dough- nut and Snoopy. I don't know how old they are. We have been very good except for Doughnut and Snoopy, some- times they turrt over Miss Kay Kay's garbage cans. But they are sorry for being mean and would, like only a can of dog fooF'ttor Christmas (one each) for the times they were good. I would like a Speed Buggy, a Big Wheel, and a Putt Putt train. Ken wants''two Walkie Talkies, a matchbox con- struction site, and a pool table. Please don't forget us. We will leave some hot chocolate and cookies oni the fireplace. Dear Santa Clausi I'm two and 'hall years old. I've tried to. be a good girl this year,; 'So. if you can please come .:to .see me this Christmas Eve. I would like an Inchworm, a swing set, a doll that I can bath, a tea set, and some clothes. Don't forget. my cousins in Texas, Pamela, anid Kathleen. Also our Baby Carol. They've all been good this year too. I will appreciate anything you can bring.. I Will leave you cookies and milk. I love you. ' Christy Maige Dear Santa, My name is Sonja Levins. I am seven years old, and have been a good girl. Would you please bring me a watch, a typewriter, a tea set, a Barbie doll, some clothes for the Barbie, a Barbie camper, a Barbie head, and a Santa hat. I will leave you some cake and milk under the tree. I love you. Sonja Dear Santa, I have also tried to be a good girl this year. So would you please bring me a Barbie camper, a play sewing machine with cabinet, a Baby Alive or Baby Tender Love, and a typewriter. I will leave you some cookies and milk under my tree. I hope you enjoy it while you rest. I love 'you. Connie Plair Age 7 Dear Santa, I have tried to be a very good girl this year. So I would love to have a new bicycle, a Baby Alive or Baby Tender Love, and a Barbie camper. Santa, I will leave you some cookies and milk under my tree. I love you. Melissa Plair, Age 5 Dear Santa. My name is Stacy Creel and I am seven years old and I am writing you for me and ^ ,4. my little sister. Her name is Sherry Rence Creel and she is 31! years old and we both are good girls. Santa, please bring me a record player, a snow ball machine and a Operation game. Sherry would like for you to 'bring her a Baby Tender Love doll and a bike with training wheels. Santa. we would like these things together to go in our play house-a table and chairs, doll beds, a tea set and maybe a surprise. Thank youe Santa, for always leaving the toys we like. We love you. Sherry & Stacy Creel Gulf' St. St. Joe Beach Dear Santa. My name is Bobby Plair and I am ten years old. I live at St. Joe Beach. Santa, I have been kinda good this year and I would like for eou to leave ahee A 8-I'ack aIpe plh el'. i. football, a Twister game and a Skittle Pool game. Thank you, Santa and you will find some goodies under thle tree for you. Also. Santa, mi' daddy said he wants soule teeti 'for Christmas. Bobby Plair. Jr. Gulf St. St. Joe Beach Dear Santa. My name is Chris Varnum and I live at St. Joe Beach. Santa would voi please leave me these toys under our tree when v you con l bv (histmas Eve. I would like a Rlaggedy Andy musical wdo!. a Winnie the Pon TX... a See & Say. and a tyke bike. I have been a good sboy this year and I will be looking for you visit. Love, Chris. (;ulf St; St. Joe Beach Dear Santa. My nmomnly is writing this lust five years old. 1 would like for you to bli'ng ICim a bicyvcle. a Easy-Bake oven, a big doll. a lai'die doll and clothes. I love you. ISana. P.S. l)on 't forget your cookies and milk under the Monica French 13o8 Paln Blvd. Dear Santa and Rudolph, My name is Lisa Handley and I am four years old. I have been a good girl this year. I would like you to bring me a baby doll, view master, record player, doll house, stove, sink and refrig- erator. I won't be home this year. I'll be in Pensacola so leave my things there. I'll leave you some milk and fudge. Love. Lisa Handley Dear Santa, My name is Alison Handley and I am one year old. I have been a good girl this year but I get into a lot. I. would like.a doll, some blocks^' and lots and lots of surprises. I'll be in Pensacola this year. Love, Richard 117 Westcott Circle P.S. I wMfi leave you some milk and cookies, and a green light for Rudolph's nose. Dear Santa Claus, I've been a good girl. Will you please bring me a Baby Alive doll, Mickey Mouse Bouncer, baby stroller and Weebler Marina. Also please leave something for my dog. too, so don't forget. Love, Alison Handley Dear Santa Claus, My name is Stephen Coffey. I am four years old and have been a very good boy this year. Will you please bring me an American flag, two toy cowboy guns, a real B B gun, and a toy sailboat. Love, Stephen 117 Westcott Circle P.S. I will leave you some milk and cookies. Dear Santa Claus, I have tried to be a good boy this year. I would like for you to bring me some nice and milk under the tree for you. Thank you, Greg Cannon Dear Santa Claus, My name is Richard Coffey. I am five years old and have been a very good boy. Will you please bring me two cowboy guns with bullets, a shotgun, a Weeble Marina, some tinker toys, and an electric train. Love, Allison Smith 119 Bellamy Circle P.S. I will leave you cookies and milk. si.mE Dear Santa Claus, My name is Cathie CliftL'YI have been a very good girl this year, so please bring'to me a baby doll, a doll carriage and toy chest and lost of other toys for me. Thank you, Cathie Clift Let the blessings of peace be with all men of Earth in a true brotherhood q of all nations. Marvin's T.V. A balance with any Florida National Bank Mom m * "p toys. I am not asking for anything in particular-am leaving it up to you as to ', what I should have. I a a a . six year old sister whose name is Vicki. She has been a n your favor. , very good girl this year. ? ~ , Please bring her siie nice . lea,,,e so..me.,cooisAoTO_,. -k .. e m uch and \'icki''and I will .... ,i r In ,,rrn T a ,:,.r i ,,Tr.-,. .'_ l ..| " leave some cookies or cake ., . LaneiLm St. Joe Furn. & Appl. =.m , OPEN UNTIL 6 PM CHRISTMAS EVE...CLOSED ALL DAY CHRISTMAS DAY....SHOP EARLY * Merry Christmas from A&P WEO A *oS. Where Good Things Come in ALL Packages! Where Economy Originates U.S.D.A. GRADE "A" QUICK FROZEN PLUMP YOUNG TURKEYS 10 to 19LB. 7 19 to 22 LB. UD AVERAGE UNDER LB... POUNDS t AP1P ,0to 12 LB. 79 18to 22 LB7 SeAVERAGE AVERAGE WE HAVE AVAILABLE A FINE SELECTION OF BUTTERBALL AND GOLDEN STAR TURKEYS "SUPER-RIGHT" HEAVY WESTERN BEEF SEMI.BONELESS....1st A RIBS.....LB. "SUPER-RIGHT" BONELESS COOKED -004d 4-LB. CAN Algood Sliced Bacon Pkl" 1'.2" "Super-Right" Pork Sausage "t 791 PIG FEET Pickled 28 oz. Jar $1.099 Country Treat Sausage SRght" % t 99$ Sliced Bologna "s ght 1-L......... 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Items offered for sale are not available to other wholesale or retail dealers. '510 FIFTH STREET PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA S I , Iyj 3 79C I , Af. I~C~L~ . I IYA ift'i I Christmas Shop In Port St. Joe This Year The Offices of Dr. J. V. Philpot Will Be Closed Dec. 26 thru Jan. 1 Dr. Philpot and his staff Wishes Everyone Merry Christmas JOY TO ALL May the memories of times gone past brighten your spirit and fill your Christmas with joy. Dairyburger & Sandwich Shop The Board of County Com- missioners of Gulf County, Florida met on November 13 in regular session with the following members present: Chairman S. C. Player, Walter Graham, A. Lamar Davis, T. D. (Doc) Whitfield, and Eldridge Money. The Clerk, Attorney and Sheriff were also present, with the Clerk opening the meeting with prayer. The minutes of the October 23, 1973 were read, approved and adopted. Pursuant to invitation to receive sealed bids to sell the following three property items, the Clerk opened bids for One (1) 1962 Jeep truck, property record No. 70-38, Mosquito Control_ Depart- ment. .Copies of bids received are on file in the Clerk's office. After discussion, Comm. Graham moved the high bid of $402.55 made by M. L. Lindsey, Jr. be accepted. Comm. Davis seconded the motion, and it passed unani- mously. One (1) Scotchman Ice- maker, property record no. 274, Sheriff's Dept. After discussion, Comm. Graham moved the high bid of $51.00 made by E. D. Ramsey be accepted. Comm. Money seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. One (1) Wizard 5-hp Tiller, property record no. .256, Sheriff's Department. After discussion Comm. Graham moved the high bid of $25.55 by M. L. Lindsey, Jr. be accepted. Comm. Whitfield seconded the motion and it Our depositors deserve our loyalty. Th It Florida National Banks. FLORIDA FIRST NATIONAL BANK AT PORT ST. JOE 504 Monument Avenue-Telephone: 227-2551 BlessngstoAl May all your hopes and dreams come true during this happy holiday season. You've helped make ours come true this year. St. Joe Hardware Co. to implement 'the Myers Act. He also read a resolution from the Hernando County Commissioners requesting the State of Florida assume fiscal responsibility for the Medical Examiner's Office. : The Board gave the Clerk permission to negotiate with the School Board for sale of the old bookkeeping machine, property record no. 10-55. The Board received per- mission from the St. Joe Paper Company and the St. Joseph Land and Develop- ment Company to remove junk from their properties, except on the paper mill premises. Upon motion by Commis- sioner Whitfield, second by Comm. Graham, and unani- mous vote, the Board approved a typical section for the Department of Transpor- tation. Job .No. 51550-3606, street, in St. Joe Beach. The Board was notified that approval of purchase or sale of any voting equipment would have to come from Mrs. Dorothy Glisson, State Director, Division of Elec- tions. The Board was notified of MINUTE ES Board of County Commissioners public hearings before the Department of Pollution Con- trol on November 20, 1973 in Tallahassee. Upon motion by Comm. Graham, second by Comm. Whitfield, and unanimous vote, the Board corrected A. keypunch error in the assess- ed value of Lawrence W. Cox, RE 6150, by reducing the assessed value $21.20 and the ad valorem tax $40.36. The Board received month- ly reports from the Veteran Service Office and the County Agent. The Road Department Superintendent reported that $5,133.78 was spent on County maintained secondary roads for October bringing the total to $72,444.69 since October, 1971. The Clerk reported that an architect was studying the paint peeling problem in the Courthouse vault and similar approval of a proposed condominium, marina and port facilities at Cape San Blas. The Attorney noted that he is seeking help for the Board in planning land-use regulations in Gulf County. The Board was notified that effective November 18, 1973 the price of gasoline will be .3080 cents per gallon. The Board received per- mission from W. E. 'Gilbert to clean a ditch in his pasture east of the Parker property. passed unanimously. Pursuant to invitation to receive sealed bids to pur- chase fire hose for the High- land View Fire Department, one bid was received by Goodall Rubber Company. After discussion, Comm. Gra- ham moved that the low bid of $2,526.00 from Goodall Rubber Company be accept- ed. Comm. Whitfield second- ed the motion and it passed unanimously. Pursuant to invitation to receive sealed bids for the two (2) 1974 dump trucks and one (1) flat-bed truck, two bids were received. St. Joe Motor Company bid $11,961.74 for two 1974 dump trucks and $5,962.42 for one' 1974 flat-bed truck, totaling $17,924.16.. Tommy Thomas Chevrolet bid $12,051.38 for two 1974 dump trucks, and $5,995.57 for one 1974 flat-bed truck, for a total of $18,046.95; less trade-in of $300.00, for a, total of $17,746.95. After discussion, the Board felt the two trade-in vehicles were worth more than $300 and Comm. Whitfield moved the low bid of St. Joe Motor Co. of $17,924.16 for all three vehicles, without trade-in, be accepted, with the Board reserving the right of refusal of the vehicles if not deliver- ed within 16 weeks. Comm. Davis seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. The board received employment applications from the following persons: Susan Diane Terry, Sandra Diane Jolley, James G. Hysmith, Ronnie Ray Martin, DeWayne Stewart (in per- son), Wayne R. Dickens, and Milton Edward Edson. George Cooper, Sr. appear- ed before the Board request- ing the Board clear up a misunderstanding that a ditch running beside his home was his ditch. He asked that it be noted that the ditch was a county ditch and did not belong to him. He also requested the Board to remove the stagnant water _ from the ditch The Chair- man told Mr Cooper tht .the. Board's opinion at the last meeting' was that a gradual backfill was the solution to the stagnant water problem. After further discussion, the Mosquito Control Superinten- dent recommended the Board. request the Engineer from "the Department of Health inspect the job site and develop a plan of mainten- ance that' would meet the. state approval. Comm. Money then moved that the Board take the necessary steps through the proper channels to have a state engineer tell the Board what can be done at this ditch and for the Board to assume its responsibility over the Coun- ty ditch. Comm. Whitfield seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. The Civil Defense Director presented an application for a grant for ambulance service from the Division of Health to be returned and on file by November 15: The Board discussed ambulance service and the Clerk read a letter from the Sheriff con- cerning his proposal for the County, which was that the service be operated on a volunteer basis. Comm. Money moved the application for a grant of State aid for the ambulance service be made provided Gulf County retains the right to refuse the grant if so desired. Comm. Graham seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Mrs. Betty Caton and Wallace King from the Florida Kidney Association requested the Board include in its budget $60 per week for Leroy Butler for kidney dialysis. The Board regret- fully reported that it has budgeted no funds for this matter. There Clerk reported I the destruction of several window screens at the Courthouse. The Board was notified by Frank Graddy that this vandalism was covered under the Courthouse insurance policy. The Clerk read a resolution from the Jackson County Commissioners concerning taxation of alcoholic products tc p Greetings from DEBBIE'S FLOWERS on the tree...and to take a moment o tell our patrons that we've enjoyed serving you during the ast year; we look forward to serving you again. Happy holidays! WEST FLORIDA GAS and FUEL CO. Upon suggestion by Comm. Graham, the Board agreed to give the County employees the day after Thanksgiving off and each Department head shall determine that the day is made up prior to Thanksgiving. Commissioner Money in- quired as to why the Port St. Joe Department of Health would not give blood pressure tests. Comm. Money was directed to check into. this matter with the doctor in charge of the Health Depart- ment. Commissioner Graham asked the Board to consider extensive repair work to Garrison Avenue and 16th Street from Marvin Avenue to Long Avenue. Comm. Gra- (Continued on Next Page) momw Time to put up all the trimmings St. Jne, Fla:. THURSDAY, DEC. 20, 1973 .1.* 'V And peace on earth, good will toward men! May the Christmas message inspire us with love for all. DRIESBACH CLEANERS I' ......... . The light that guided the shepherds may warm your heart and lead you to a better understanding of the true joys of life on Earth. c r4Ia 1.THE STAR, Port s ** "" " I * I i- i ' 4' ,; \ :I Continued from, Prtvious Page Minutes iiam also asked-the Attorney .*J have the Department of Transportation check the shoulder height of recently resurfaced Highway 98. : Comm. Graham asked the Board if Couny policy of not rehiring employees that had quit the Boardiat their old job and rates was still in effect. All Boad members answered that this policy was still in effect. i. Upon request of Comm. Davis, 'the R d Superinten- dent was instructed to repair culverts at C6int McLemor's and Jack Taylot's property. Upon motion by Commis- sioner Davis and -second by. Comm. and unanimous vote, the Board adopted Resolution No. 17 authorizing the closing and abandoning of a drainage ditch. Copy of the resolution is on file in the-Clerk's office. Upon motion: of Commis- sioner Whitfield, second by Comm. Money, and unani- mous, vote the Board adopted, Ordinance No.- 2 making it unlawful for vicious dogs to roam at large in Gulf County. Copy of the ordinance is on file in the Clerk's office. The Civil Defense Director asked the Board if the County has ani,engineer. The Board replied that there is no engineer available to the Board at this time. The Civil Defense Director asked if the Board had plans to house the Civil Defense generator. Comm. Graham agrees to bring plans and a construction price estimate to the next meeting. The Mosquito Control Superintendent reported to the Board that shrubbery and leaves from cuttings of the power company were stop- ping up a County ditch on the lower Dalkeith road. The Board requested the Mos- quito Control Superintendent clear this ditch and the power company be trotified of this activity. There being 'sno further business, the meeting was adjourned. ATTEST: George Y. Core Clerk The Board of County Com- missioners of Gulf County, Florida met on November 27, J,1973r in regular session with the -Ifolowing nembers.pre- "sent-S' C. ;Payer, 'lChair-.', man; T. D. Whitfield and A. WHAT BETTER TIME TO WISH ALL OUR GOOD FRIENDS AND PATRONS THE HAP- PIEST OF HOLIDAYS AND THE BEST OF EVERYTHING! A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS! Sylvachem Corp* We wish you great joy this Christmastide...may love and peace abide with you and yours all through the holiday season and in days to come. St. Joe Auto Parts Co., Inc. "Your NAPA Jobber Is The Right Place To Go" Phone 227-2141 201 Long Ave. L. Davis. Others present were: George Y. Core, Clerk, Jerry Gates, Deputy Clerk, William J. Rish, Attorney, C. ,. Daniell, Mosquito Control Supervisor and Lloyd Whit- field, Road Superintendent. Minutes from the meeting of November 13, 1973 were read, approved and adopted. Mrs. Joyce O'Barr, Deputy Tax Assessor, presented the requests for approval by the Board of corrections on the 1973 Tax Roll and upon motion by Commissioner Whitfield, seconded by Comm. Davis and unani- mously approved, the same were ordered. A copy of the .corrected taxes are on file in the Cerk's Office. The Board received appli- cations from the following persons: Mary Jane Kent, Virginia Payne Lackey and, Raymond Roberts (in per- son). The Board received per-' mission from David M. Rich, Sr., Betty Rich, Raymond Culpan and Ina Culpan to clean a ditch in Gulf County, Land Company subdivision: Upon motion by Comm. Davis, seconded by Comm.: Whitfield, and unanimous vote, the Board accepted the easement. Tom Knox of St. Joe Natural Gas Company noti- fied the Board that the Courthhouse was using an excessive amount of gas. The Attorney reminded the Board that they have a maintenance contract covering the heating and cooling equipment. The Clerk was instructed to give a copy to the Courthouse Superintendent so. the equip- ment could be checked. Mrs. Richard D. Herring asked the Board about a road going to her property. The Road Superintendent said the road had been laid out and the timber cut, but the stumps were not cleared and burned and it would be hard to give a definite date of, completion. The Board received a letter concerning a right-of-way no longer needed by the DOT on Job no. 5101-107-SR 30 (US 98). Comm. Whitfield moved that the right-of-way be released to Gulf County if it is no longer needed by the DOT. Comm. Davis seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. The Board received a letter from R. M. Bernhardt concerningg development on Sape-San Blas. - The Board received a letter from George E. Small requesting information as to why the Board did not drop the millage rate and his taxes went up in the face of revaluation of all county property. The Clerk was instructed to answer that the Board had rolled back the millage, in fact, more than was called for and this Board would collect less property taxes in the current fiscal year than it did in the past fiscal year. The Board received a letter from the Division of Health requesting that a budget for the proposed ambulance ser- vice operation. The Board instructed the Clerk to submit a tentative budget of $60,000, to be matched with Federal Revenue Sharing and ad valorem taxes. Comm. Davis suggested the Board let the public decide whether they want an ambulance service by letting them vote on the expected increase in the millage rate for the ser- vice during the next election. The Board received a request that the Board proceed with replacing air conditioning units at the Port St. Joe and Wewahitchka Health Centers to be paid for with funds from the Gulf County Health Department Trust Fund. Comm. Davis moved the Board replace the air conditioners with the Health Department paying for all costs. Comm. Whit- field seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. The Chairman directed that Comm. Money, Health Department Commissioner, be in charge of this project. Mrs. Betty McNeill and Mrs. Jane Patton, represent- ing the Northwest Florida Library Association, review- ed the libraries past and present activities and ex- pressed concern over Federal Revenue Sharing monies to be used for a new library in Gulf County. Comm. Player said the Board is seriously considering a new library and he expects the Board to hire an architect in the near future: Upon notification that new Gulf County Library board members would now be appointed by the Board instead of the Governor, the Chairman asked that a list of prospective appointees be furnished the Board from which appointments could be made to coincide with the Board's fiscal year. Leo Kennedy appeared before the Board with the following suggestions to the Board: 1) the Board should form a credit union for its employees; 2) the Board should consider a ten hour- four day work week for County employees; 3) sug- gested the Board utilize County equipment in the most economical fashion to conserve gas, and; 4) sug- gested the Board reconsider a request for funds for Leroy Butler from the Northwest Florida Kidney Foundation. The Board thanked Mr. Kennedy for his suggestions. The Board received notice that bids will be let at 10:30 a.m., November 29, 1973 for Job no. 51503-3601, SR S-386, from SR 71 south of Wewa- hitchka, easterly to Chipola River: and Job no. 51508-3610, streets in Wewahitchka. The Board adopted a resolution supporting the Myers Act as an effective means 'to combat alcoholism, and supporting financing of the program by taxation on alcoholic beverages. The Attorney notified the Board that the Department of Community Affairs had agreed to provide planning services for Gulf County for $15,706 instead of the usual $20,000 fee. In addition, the Northwest Florida Develop- ment Council has agreed to provide Gulf County a grant of $15,050 to help defray the costs of this project. Upon these terms, Comm. Davis, moved the contract be exe- cuted, Comm. Whitfield seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. The Board was notified that Joseph Rowas has been appointed Director -of 'the Bureau of Detention, Division of Youth Services. Governor Reubin Askew notified the Board it was now responsible for appointing three representatives to the Regional Manpower Planning Council. The Board requested the Clerk write the Council for an explanation of the responsibilities and qualifica- tions for membership. before the appointments are made. There being no further business, the meeting ad- journed. ATTEST: George Y. Core Clerk Bruges, Belgium, gets its .name from the fact that there are 50 bridges in,' the town -- and thus the city was named "Bruges,", meanig "bridges." ,i "It's our favorite time of year and one of the '-' most enjoyable customs of the season is greeting our many good friends and patrons and wishing them the best that life has to offer. Merry Christmas to you all! Basic Magnesia, Inc. %4 A I I OW 1% 1%~4 % 4%Eh&$ Christmas Shop in Port' St. Joe This Year Have a Safe Holiday-Drive Carefully Attend the. Church of Your Choice ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH 300 6th Street,- INlITES 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 full of good cheer that our many friends have a bright Christmas holiday. Jake's Restaurant Basic, Inc. Declares Dividend CLEVELAND, Ohio-Basic Incorporated this week declared quarterly dividends of 621/ cents on the com- pany's preference shares and f0 cents per common share, both payable January 2, 1974, to holders of record Decem- ber 14, 1973. Basic Incorporated is a diversified producer of steel- making refractories and of chemical, electronic and technical ceramic products. hAPPY TODAY You can count on us for good service and you can count on us to wish you the very best ait-hIstmas! Greetings of the season from your friends at Ralph& Henry's Standard Serv. -co - 1.. a \fn earth We extend our warmest wishes for the Christmas Season and the coming year. May He fill your heart with joy. St. Clair Funeral Home Joe-Connie-Angela W Turning Sof Leaves .ii So Colorful The most spectacular dis-t play of ilur in most plants is Sthe annual "turning of leaves" in the autumn. Many of Florida's tropical plants do not exhibit fall color changes like plants in more northern states. How- ever, we do have enough temperate region plants to, make it worth your while to take a close look at the `4 countryside this time of year. Look for the brilliant reds and purples of the red maple, 44sweet gum and dogwood; the yellows of tulip poplar and sycamore; and warm browns of several of our oaks. Then, ask yourself how this miracle of nature occurs. Green is certainly the predominant color of the plant kingdom. The various ."shades of green are produced by a group of pigments called cllorophylls. Everyone has heard of chlorophyll. Less well know are the other plant pigments called carotenoids, anthocyanins and anthoxan- _.thins. The carotenoids are orange, red, yellow and .- brown colored pigments. The ""-. anthocyanins are red, blue .,. :_"'and purple and the anthoxan- thins in some plants are yellow. As long as the chlorophylls are the dominant pigments in leaves, the. plant will be green. However, int he fall the chlorophyll decreases and the other colors become mroe dominant. The sequence of events leading to the coloration of ........ leaves in the autumn is about as follows. In late summer or early fall chlorophyll synthe- V.. T sis in leaves ceases or slows I SPa ... "" ''considerably. At the same time the destruction of chlorophyll proceeds at an accelerated rate. As the Like the W ise Men of old, let us bring our gifts before the chlorophyll disappears, the yellow pigments of carote- Holy Child.. May the star of that first Christmas night guide noids become apparent. us all with its holy light to peace on earth. Chlorophyll masks the yellow us a colors until the temperature and light are such that these other colors show up. The more prominent St. Joseph Telephone and autumn colors are the various shades of red and purple. These result from the T build-up of the anthocyanin pigments in leaves of certain plants. Autumnal develop- Telegraph mentofthese red pigments is faygred by the bright, clear, dry weather ad the cooler temperatures of fall. May the Christmas Season be a memorable and joyous time filled with blessings and love for all. Tomlinson Absiract and Insurance Agency We're drumming up lots of good wishes for our wonderful friends this holiday season. We'd like to thank you for your loyal pa- tronage through the year. Greetings from St. Joe Stevedoring Co. VWPI if w~- - SDixie Pride ^16 Oz. Can FRUIT 21l. f2 DEL MONTE 2 41 S.4EKFULLb F SAVINGS CAKE U PUMPKIN o k at Piggly Wiggly 32 O. Ca el Monte Whole BORDEN'S SPICED ja r. '+ .;,+ ,I: + -EGONOG 'only PEACHES '87 Fresh Lean G ROUND ROUND....Ib. All Meat Stew SConfectioners DOMINO SUGAR KARedLaSYRUPel KAROSYRUP Planter's Dry Roasted PEANUTS Lucky leafApple PIE FILLING Chicket&Corhbread Stove Top STUFFING MIX 16 oz. 26 box 26< 1 pt. J btle. 39 ..ar654 20oz.57 can 6oz.474 ,ize47 AngelFlake 14oz.baog 6 l BAKER'S COCONUT O69 , AngelFlake 3V2oz.con BAKER'S COCONUT 28t Baker's 12oz.size CHOCOLATEE CHIPS 5-- FOIL WRAP 18"x 66' Boston Butt Fresh PORK Our Best Streak-O-Lean Salt Pork Our Own PAN lb. $1.19 ROAST 79c SAUSAGE Sunnyland Good Timer Franks .......... Whole or Half SLAB Bacon .. .. .. $1.39 12 oz. 69c lb. 79c Ib. 79c lb. 69c quantity rights reserved 46? S,/ 480z.Size . CRISCO OIL Voneyeb PU Vegetable SW DI With $10.00 Order Georgia FRESH BrIast Quartered Breast Grade ERS Ib. 49c 'B' quartered Thighs Choice THIGHS and DRUMSTI 4 Bob White SLICED DelMonte CutorFrenchStyle GREEN BEANS Del Monte Cream or W.K. GOLDEN CORN Del Monte FRUIT COCKTA 16 oz.$ 4 cans I 316 oz. $1 IL cans I CO Parade CRANBERRY. SAUCE can Imp lpm fliil M In w, F. ill Nro mmmolo"l 11IIMMUNIM, 1 11 f, lil 110,00, DII !1 !1! PIGGLY WIGGLY WILL, I < m .- qw mammma summemesmanaI Ein1 -:E LO EDDE. I250 )470n~~ll~P~ ~b)4C;rlJ~SdCrllkvl icy! - 7 -w- --k- -- -. - i- . THE STAR, Port St. Joe, Fla. THURSDAY, DEC. 20, 1973 State Birth Rate Continuinq On Downward Trend but Statistics Sh6W This Is Most Prolific Season The 'Holiday season, the time of love for mankind is also the time of year when more babies are conceived, statistics released by the :Division of Health of the Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services (HRS) indicate, health officials say. The greater number of births recorded in the span Just a cheery little greeting to say, may your Yuletide season be merry in every way! Hurlbut Supply Company from August to.. October of each year tilan at any similar period substantiate this claim. It is also substantiated by the fact that the second ranking period is Novemoer through January of the following year, which is nine months later than February through April period, com- monly called Springtime, the time for amour. "Why this is so, we do not know. No survey or medical research has been. done on the subject in Florida. We can only assume that the increased birth rates are aftermaths of the Holiday spirit and Springtime love," said Wilson T. Sowder, Director of the Division of Health. A 12. year average for the years 1960 through 1971, compiled by the Public Heallth,,Statistics Section of the Division of Health for each month of the year shows August has averaged 10,174 births, September averaged 10,417, October averaged 10,107, November averaged 9,636, December averaged 9,990 and January averaged 9,461. The overall birth rate for Florida is continuing a downward trend. The total number of births in 1972 was 109,970, a drop of 6524 from 1971's figure. The provisional number of births for the first six months of 1973 was 51,603. Whites had 38,650. Nonwhites had 12,952. Projected over'the full year with the usual late year increase calculated, the figure will probably be somewhere between 103,000 and 106,000 an estimated 4,000 to 7,000 drop from the 1972 total. The state's illegitimate birth rate is on an upward trend. However, 20 counties had a drop in illegitimacy Best wishes for a joyous Noel to all our wonderful friends. May the best of the holiday season be yours! William J. Rish State Representative < The First Ew SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE STAR! rates last year. Sarasota County had the greatest decrease-exactly 50 percent. Health officials believe this was mainly due to the county's active family plan- ning program. In 1972, 17 percent of all births in Florida were illegitimate. During the three year period from 1969 through 1971, the average annual illegitimacy rate was 15.1. For the first six months of 1973, the state's illegitimacy rate was 17.3. The rate. for whites was 6.6, for nonwhites it was 49.4. And nearly half of the unwed mothers, 46.6 percent, were below 19 years of age. GC Game In St. Joe Cancelled The energy crisis has dealt two more blows to the Gulf Coast Community College basketball scliedule. Erie Community College, from Williamsville, New York notified GCCC Athletic Director, John Colmery, recently of the cancellation of their two games against the Commodores Jan. 10 in the Billy Harrison Health Build- ing, and Jan. 11 at the Port St. Joe High School Coliseum. Colmery noted that week- end fuel shortages were responsible for the cancella- tions and that Gulf Coast's record would not be credited with forfeits. SUse the Classified Ads Midget Investments With Giant Returns American Xmas Tree Christmas traditions date back thousands of years . to the Druids and ancient Rome and beyond, but the first Christmas tree in Amer- ica was brought into being comparatively recently ... in 1847. The place was Wooster, Ohio. A young German im- migrant, August Imgard, a youth of 21, is said to have introduced the Christmas tree to America. As Christmas drew near that year, it proved to young Imgard a season of some- what dismal anticipation. He missed the fund of entertain- ment and observance which marked the Day in his home- land. So he decided to have one like those in Bavaria. Two other reasons, very personal ones,were his neph- ew and niece. He wanted to bring added joy to their Christmas, and make it one they would never forget. Young Im'gard went into the woods and chopped down a spruce tree. From the village tinsmith he ob- tained a twinkly tin star. The family made .paper decora- tions, and thus the Christmas tree, as most of us know it, came into being. . The townsfolk gathered 'round to'admire it. Before long, the word had been spread far and wide, about the-beaultifjilr Tree in VWoos- '8r, "Ohto. It" biecame-'-an 6American custom. America honors August Imgard. His tomb stands on Madison Hill in Wooster. This year, as in previous years, a lighted Christmas tree will probably stand at its door, a tribute to the man who first brought to America the symbol of joy and peace and love .that should be Christmas fori us all, all over the world. EARLY'SS HARDWARE * A churchman, John Pierpont, composed the gay Christmas song, "Jin- gle Bells,".,*hich has been popular for over a century. H ~-~+~~-j *~7~' One of the joys of the holiday season is remembering wonderful folks like you, our customers. It's always a pleasure to pause and wish you happiness and pros- perity. Sincere holiday greetings from those who serve you at Apalachicola Northern Railroad Company Cylinder Head Reclamation Service * Valve grinding * Valve seal, guide and seat installation * Disassembly " Testing * Cleaning * Head resurfacing * High Performance Services Precision Work Fast Delivery ST. JOE AUTQO PARTS 201 LONG AVENUE Port St. Joe, Florida < Phone 227-2141 . May you find under our roof the priceless gifts of Christ- mas...Peace, Good Will and Abiding Happiness for you, your family and all. COMFORTER FUNERAL HOME Pete- Hortense- Rocky We're delighted to have this opportu- nity to say hello to our patrons. Thanks for letting us serve you...may your Yule abound in happiness! Pollock's Cleaners & Laundry ~~~u;x~:,~n:~~tP~:asr~::~x~x~n~x~Pur_:~ We'd like to thank our many friends for their patronage during the past year. May the holidays reward you with what you've been hoping for! Legal Ad Notice to Contractors Advertisement for Bids Sealed bids in duplicate will be received until 10:00 A.M., E.S.T., December 21, 1973, by the Board of Public Instruction of Gulf County, Port St. Joe, Florida, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened. and read aloud for the construction of: Auto-Body Repair and Welding Shop, Port St. Joe, Florida. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, and equipment; and shall be responsible for the entire completion of this project. Plans, specifications, and contract documents may be inspected at the School Board Office, Gulf County Courthouse and at Office of the Archi- tect, State Road 22, Wewahitchka, -Florida, and may be procurred by General Contractors Upon a deposit of $50.00 per set for plans and spiecificaitons, of which the full amount will be refunded to each General Contractor who submits a bid and all other deposits wilt be returned with deduction for cost of reproduction., All documents must. be returned in good condition within (ten) days after date of opening of bids. Cashier's Check, Certified Check, or bid bond, for not less than 5 percent of the amount of the bid, must accompany each proposal. Performance, Labor and Material Bond, and Workman's Compensation Insurance will be required of the successful bidder. Right is reserved to reject any or all proposals and waive technicalities. No bidder may withdraw his bid for a oeriod of (30) days after date set for opening. DAVID BIDWELL, Superintendent The Board of Public Instruction Gulf County Port St. Joe, Florida Charles A. Gaskin,- AIA P.O. Box 7 Wewahitchka, Florida. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, FOUR- TEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF FLOQRLDA, IN AND FOR GULF COUNTY' Case No. 73-136 MID-STATE HOMES, INC., a Florida corporation, Plaintiff, -vs. CHARLES W. FISHER, EMERSON ADDISON and wife, JOHNIE K. ADDISON, Defendants. NOTICE TO DEFEND IN THE NAME OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA: TO: DEFENDANT, CHARLES FISHER, whose residence and address is unknown. If the above named natural persons be alive or existing, and If the above named natural persons be dead or non-existent, their respective un- known heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors or all other parties or persons claiming by, through, under or against them, and all persons or parties having or claiming to have. any right, title or interest in and to the following described land lying and being in Gulf County, Florida: Lot 9, Block 4, Pineridge Addition to Wewahitchka, Gulf County, Florida, as recorded in Plat Book 2 .at Page 8. On or before the 7th day of January, 1974, the defendant, Charles Fisher, and all others having or claiming to have any right, title pr interest in the property hereinabove described, are required to serve upon JULIAN BENNETT, plaintiff's attorney, whose address is P.O. Box 70, Panama City, Florida, a copy of, ,and file with the Clerk of this Court the.original of, an answer to the Complaint for mortgage foreclosure filed against the above named defendant, said Agreement for Deed is unrecorded, which mortgage encumbers the property described above in this Notlce.fotbDefend. WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court this 26 day of November, 1973. -s- GEORGE Y. CORE , Clerk of Circuit Court REGISTRATION OF FICTITIOUS NAMES, We the undersignea, being sworn, do hereby declare uni that the names of all persons in in the business or profession ca under the name of Cons'lidated and Service Co. at P. O. Box St. Joe, Florida 321I56 and the e the interest of each,, is as follo Charles R. Brown, Owner -s- Charles R. Brown. 'IN "THE'" CIRCUT1tHCOURT, THE STATE OF FLORIDA, FOR GULF COUNTY Case N BERTA F. WILLIAMS, et al., Plaintiffs, vs. RUTH MOORE BRAXTON, et Defendants. NOTICE OF SUIT TO: LAURIE McGEE, VIOL. Makes Merit List Oxford College of Emory University is pleased to announce that Judy E. Hendrix of Port St. Joe made the'Merit List for the fall quarter of 1973. This is a signal achieve- ment, equivalent to what is known as the Dean's List on some campuses. Miss Hep- drix is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. J. Wayne Hendrix of Port St. Joe. .EY, WILLIE AVIRETT, RUTH 'L. MEEKS'YODER, DOROTHY MEEKS AMMONS, GERTRUDE MEEKS Mc- DOWELL, ESTELLE MEEKS GUNN, AMMIE MEEKS FUNDERBURK, PATRICIA HUTCHINS YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an. action to partition the following described real property located in Gulf County, Florida, to-wit: PARCEL NO. 1: Lot Number One (1), Original, Section Six (6), Township Four (4) South, Range Nine (9) West, Gulf County, Florida with improvements thereon. PARCEL NO. 2: Beginning at Northwest Corner of Section Seven (7), Township Four (4) South of Range Nine (9) West, thence run South 330 yards, thence due East to the edge of the waters of Dead Lake thence run Northwesterly along the edge of the waters of said Lake to Sec- tion line dividing Section Six (6) and Seven (7), said Township an range, thence run due West on said Section line to Point of Beginning together with all riparian rights thereunto belonging or In anywise appertaining said above described, land being a part of lots one and two, Original in Section Seven (7), Township Four (4) South of Range Nine (9) West and containing 40 acres of land, more or less, with improvements thereon. PARCEL NO. 3: Southeast Quarter (SE'/) of the Southeast Quarter (SE'/4) and all of the Southwest Quarter (SW'/) of the Southeast Quarter (SEVA) lying east of State Highway Numbered 71, formerly State Highway Numbered 6, in Section Eleven (11), Township Four (4) South, Range Ten (10) West, with improve- ments thereon. has been flied against you by BERTA F. WILLIAMS, Individually and as 4tc 11-29 legal guardian of AUBREY E. ROWELL, an incompetent; JAMES H. ROWELL and RICHARD A. ROWELL, and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any to it, on ng duly MAYO:C. JOHNSTON, attorney for der oath Plaintiffs, whose address is 406 interested Magnolia Avenue, Panama' City; carried on Florida, and file the original with the d Repair Clerk of the above-styled Court on or 994, Port before January 18th, 1974, otherwise a extent of Judgment may be entered, against you' ews: for the reihel demijanded in the: SComplaint. WITNESS- my hand and the seal of said Court on the 28th day of November 1973". F*iOUR- I _s. G-R CORE.. .. IN AND, 10o. 73-150. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA Donald C' Raimey Wallace P: Conklin a al., David H. Groark, Plaintiffs, vs. A BAIL- Benton Musselwhite', Robert A. Burr Ralph A. Ritteman Cape San Bias Venture, A Georgia Partnership, defendants. NOTICE OF SUIT TO: Robert A. Burr Ralph A. Ritteman Cape San Bias Venture, A Georgia Partnership Addresses Unknown YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an Action for Breach of Contract has been filed against you in the above styled Court and cause and you are required, to serve upon Plaintiffs' Attorney,, a copy of your answer or written defense on or before the 2nd day of January, 1974, and file the' original thereof with the Clerk ofr Circuit Court, herein fail not or judgment will be entered against you by default. DONE AND ORDERED in Okaloosa County, Florida, this the 10th day of December, 1973. CECIL L. ANCHORS, Clerk of Circuit Court ,Okaloosa County, Florida By: Gail Tabb D. Michael Chesser Moore, Dewrell, Anchors & Keesler P.O. Drawer' 1503 Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32548 4t 12-201 THE LIVING DOLL THE STAR, Port St. Joe, Fla. THURSDAY, DEC. 20. 1973 SFLORIODA " ARRIVE ALIVE S SUNSHINE STATE(AFNS)e oi govetnor's'highway safety commission I, ~ Mermaid Rhonda Hope will celebrate-a wet'Christmas instead of a white one at Florida's We'ki Wachee Spring. But wouldn't it be great to find this underwater doll in your stocking? Florida's Weeki Wachee Spring, owfied by American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., is located at the intersection of U.S. 19 and Fla. 50, approximately 55 miles north of the Tampa-St. Petersburg area. It is operated by a subsidiary, ABC Scenic and Wildlife Attractions, Inc. One in Sixty Is A Shoplifter -Abbot Shoplifting is an $8 billion annual cost to the consumer, Charles Abbot told the Port St. Joe Rotary Club last Thursday. Abbot, law en- forcement advisor for -North- west Florida said shoplifting is one of the most common and costly crimes in the United States today. As an example of how common the crime is, Abbot said approximately one in 60 customers who comes into a store is a shoflifter. He pointed out that in a two day period this year a team of shoplifters stole over $10,000 in merchandise in a foray through Panama City, Blountstown and Tallahassee. The problem with stopping Shoplifting, Abbot "said,.s St'i-ht -30" prcefft OM W IMff1 merchandise is taken b'N ordinary housewives; "Regardless of how you look at it," Abbot said, "shoplifting is just plain stealing." He pointed out that the practice adds approxi- mately 15 percent to the price Of everything we buy. "The merchant must cover his losses in some manner, and it County Receives Race Track Cash TALLAHASSEE The first county distribution of racing tax revenue for the 1973-74 fiscal year has been mailed out, Comptroller Fred 0. (Bud) Dickinson reported today. Dickinson sent warrants to each county for $129,500. This represents a $33,500 increase over the initial distribution from last year's tax revenue, which was $96,000. "- Each county in Florida shares equally in the racing tax pie. When the tax is collected, approximately half goes into the general fund and the rest is channeled into the special trust fund. is done by adding the price of lost merchandise to what is sold and collected for". "There are three types of We're glad to have the op- shoplifters-amateurs, klep- tomaniacs and profession- portunity to wish each and als", Abbot said: He pointed out the fact that new state everyone of our .friends the laws make it harder on the thiefs now. In the past a happiest of holidays. May merchift" was hesitant to accuse a person of shoplifting. Christmas bring the reali- for fea-of- suit for maligning a person's character. "Now a nation of your hopes. merchant. can confront a suspected thief without fear of suit,., by state law"., the speaker 'said. At the end of his talk, Abbot showed a film depict- ST JOE NATURAL GAS CO ing the various methods used J NATURAL U W ., by the shoplifter plying his obotraT.e. .f s .. 'Roble of Tallahassee. *" V patrons, whom we have had the pleasure of serving throughout the year. May this joyous holiday season find you all in the best of spirits and all your wish- es come true. Thank you for your continuing patronage. RICH'S IGA to me... air at Christmas time. May your fondest dreams come true. U.S. LIFE CREDIT the opportunity of wishing all our good friends a very merry Christmas! Wewahitchka State Bank "A Gulf County Landmark" We bring to you the heartiest of greetings, "Merry Christmas" Beaman Plumbing Service We wish that this Christmas Season will bring the spirit of His loving grace to hetrda t every day. Hannon Insurance : :**.'^ ;: ~ ~g~[; s;pecilsforc. SHOP RICH'S; Port St. Joe, SAVE TIME and MONEY! Pg:'l^ ^^i^^^ "STOCKING STUFFER" SPECIALS 13% Oz. Poly Bag BracK's CHOCOLATES --- .. bag 79c Brach's 12 Oz. PMg. Chocolate Covered CHEIRETS -_... 75c SDiamond Medium WALNUTS----- -------b. 79c Diamond .Baby WALNUTS --"--- lb. 69c : BRAZ 'NUTS 14 oz. 55c , .Sugary Sam Yellow Label No. 2% Can Sweet Potatoes -- can 49c Whitfield Maraschino Cherries ------10 oz. 39c ..Tettey Tea Bags ------- 48 ct. 67c $ Bar Package Ivory Soap ----- pkg. 35c Bleach Clorox .. gal. 37c USDA Grade "A" Tablerite Young Tom 14 to 20 Lb. Avg. HEN (8-12 Lb.) 79(c lb.' MOP & GLO $1.57 Libby's 46 Oz. Can Tomato Juice ---can 39c Cairo Beauty Sweet Mixed Pickles -.----16 oz. 39c Kraft Puffed or Miniature 10 Oz. Pkgs. Marshmallows -- 4 pkgs. $1.00 Pillsbury Cookie or Cake Decoration pkg. 59c 8 Oz. Bottle (SAVE 37c) Pepto Bismol ----- 8 oz. 88c Toothpaste 2.7 Oz. Tube (SAVE 15c) Close-Up -- ----tube 49c Antiseptic 20 Oz. Btl. (SAVE 50c) Listerine -------- btl. $1.19 Deodorant 1.5 Oz. (SAVE 31c) Ban Roll-On pkg. 88c 48 Oz. Btl. Oscar Mayer Specially Trim-3 lb. Canned Ham ---- $6.29 Oscar Mayer All Meat or Beef Weiners -- lb. $1.19 Lykes Pork (Hot or Mild) Sausage ---- lb. roll 79c Morrell Cured Smoked Pork Roast or Pork Chops lb. $1.39 Morrell's Chef BranI Boneless Ham Half lb. $2.09 Pillsbury 5 Lb. Bag 78c TA3LERITE Half Gall Ice Crea TABLERITE Butter Ib. 79c irakt Phil. Cream Pillsbury'Cinnamon cheese 8 oz. 39c Rolls --can 39c Kraft Whipped Parkay, Lb Pillsbury Crescent Margarine 49c Rolls _- 2 cons 79c No. 300 Cans IGA CRANBERRY Sauce CAN 19c Large Frim Head Lettuce C Fresh Crisp Stalks Celery SAVE CASH AT RICH'S -- NOT STAMPS Lykes Lean Pork (Whole or Half) 14 to 17 Pound Average Fresh Ham--- lb. 99c Lykes Mild Hickory Smoked Whole or Half HAMS lb. +99c USDA Grade "A" Baking Hens ---- lb. 69c Lykes Sugar Creek Weiners 12 oz. 79c Lykes Sugar Creek Sliced Bologna ------lb. 99c IGA Tablerite Fresh Lean Ground Ground Chuck lb. $1.29 IGA Tablerite Standing Rib Roast -- lb. $1.39 Lykes Hickory Ranch Sliced BD..-- 120 19 70. U i----- Uoz. .7' i, Sunshine LChel ZitS LARGE BOX-Give Fruit for Christmas Presents! S Oz. MIXED FRUIT $5.75 S39c 6 POUND BAG The Best JUICE Fresh Shelled '. 0m 69c +rP a ng Pecans Qut$1.89 im 69cCDTUJH SRF T TANGERINES FLORIDA BAG 3 Doz $1.00 Kumquats 39c 1/4 Bushel NAVEL Red or Golden Delicious Apples Bag 79 Oranges $1.79 Extra Fancy 1/4 Bushel Delicious Apples -- box $8.60 ranges $1.59 Home Grown Vine Ripened LB. Oranges 1.57 19c 2 Fo 23c Tomatoes 29c MARKET BASKET Vine Ripened Tomatoes 49c 1/4 Bushel Grapefruit 99c Completely Home Owned and Operated by E. J. Rich and Sons Morton Mince or Pumpkin McKenzie Midget-18 Oz. Pies 2 for 89c Lima Beans 59c 6 Oz. IGA ORANGE Mrs. Smith's Pkg. of 2 Juice 6 for $1.09 Pie Shells _-_ 59c r I I |