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Title: The star
Uniform Title: Star (Port Saint Joe, Fla.)
Physical Description: Newspaper
Language: English
Publisher: W.S. Smith
Place of Publication: Port St. Joe Fla
Creation Date: December 20, 1973
Frequency: weekly
regular
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Subjects / Keywords: Newspapers -- Port Saint Joe (Fla.)   ( lcsh )
Newspapers -- Gulf County (Fla.)   ( lcsh )
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Spatial Coverage: United States -- Florida -- Gulf -- Port Saint Joe
Coordinates: 29.814722 x -85.297222 ( Place of Publication )
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Additional Physical Form: Also available on microfilm from the University of Florida.
Dates or Sequential Designation: Began in 1937.
General Note: Editor: Wesley R. Ramsey, <1970>.
General Note: Publisher: The Star Pub. Co., <1970>.
General Note: Description based on: Vol. 2, no. 7 (Dec. 2, 1938).
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THIRTY-SEVENTH YEAR, NUMBER 15


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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

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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;
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-EDITORIALS


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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,
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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.


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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
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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

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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



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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


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CHRISTMAS CHEER
We're sending old-fashioned greetings to all our
good friends... may you have the merriest holidays

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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.

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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
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Ladies Coffee League
wa Bank won three
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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


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Bacteria are such tiny plants that it would take millions of
them to cover the head of a pin!


Ladies' Christmas

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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.


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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
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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


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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


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City of Port St. Joe


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Charles Brock, Clerk
William J. Rish, Attorney,
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Robert L. Holland
James B. Roberts
George Wimblerly
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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-
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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
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TIlE STAR. Port St. Joe, Fla. THURSDAY, DEC. 20, 1973
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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

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and Appliance
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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


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because of the many nuclear plants now in production in
the United States.


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1-THE STAR, Port St. Joe, Fla. THURSDAY, DEC. 20, 1973






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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


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The Lord is come...may the wonders of
His love become a reality for you this
joyous Christmas Season.


Murdock's Radio and TV


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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


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Size priceeach F.E.T.
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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
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including a steel hhll
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GR70-14 60.30 2.88
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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


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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-
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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.



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our friends at Christmas and wish
them the very best! Thank you for your
patronage-and happy holidays!



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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


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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

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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


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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


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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.


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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.


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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 ., .


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Dr. Philpot and his staff
Wishes Everyone
Merry Christmas


JOY


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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


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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


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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-
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St. Jne, Fla:. THURSDAY, DEC. 20, 1973


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And peace on earth, good will toward men! May
the Christmas message inspire us with love for all.



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better understanding of the
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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!




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love and peace abide with you and yours all

through the holiday season and in days to come.



St. Joe Auto Parts Co., Inc.

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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
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the town -- and thus the
city was named "Bruges,",
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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!



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Christmas Shop in Port' St. Joe This Year


Have a Safe Holiday-Drive Carefully


Attend the. Church of Your Choice

ST. JAMES
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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.



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the season from your friends at


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.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-
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. 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


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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.
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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.


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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.


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* A churchman, John
Pierpont, composed the
gay Christmas song, "Jin-
gle Bells,".,*hich has been
popular for over a century.


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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


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201 LONG AVENUE
Port St. Joe, Florida
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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!


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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


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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


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"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


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