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.-ruknarV'CCxeCLITL. t CA .... KAnn en a K E STA Industry Deep Water Port Fine' People Safest Beaches in Florida PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA -THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1974 Sheriff Asks for Budget Increase Gulf County Sheriff Ray- mond Lawrence ran into un- expected opposition to a re- quest for a budget amend- ment at the Tuesday meeting of the Gulf County Commis- sion. The Sheriff made a request for an additional $1,081.44 for his budget to cover insur- ance, jackets and incidentals for the Sheriff's Auxiliary. Lawrence said $101.40 was needed for insurance prem- iums, $750.00 for jackets and the remainder for Sheriff's stars for the jackets in his request. The Sheriff said sev- ral of the Board members agreed previously to the ex- penditures which were not in his budget. Commission Walter Gra- ham had other ideas, though, Second Hearing On Setback March 6 Chamber of Commerce officers, installed Moss, Vice Pres.; Bob Moore, Pres. and George Core, left is shown presenting a jar of the Monday night are: L to R: Ted Cannon, George Y. Core, Director. famous tupelo honey to Bob Ruby, WWL radio personality Treas.; Floye Brewton, retiring Pres.; Bob Star Photo of New Orleans, who was guest speaker at the banquet. Speaker at Chamber of Commerce Banquet Bob Ruby Is A Perfect Gem New Orleans, Louisiana ra- dio personality, Bob Ruby was a perfect gem of a program for the Chamber of Commerce .installation ban- quet Monday night held in the Commons area of the Port St. Joe High School. Ruby, general manager of WWL Radio in the Crescent; City held his audience of nearly 20%) people ii, the pain, of. his hana as he regaled them with a humorous view of the problems which face the nation. Ruby took in every prob- lem in the Nation with his wit Gore Dies Sunday In Hospital George Gore, 72, a resident of 1025 Long Avenue, passed away at Municipal Hospital Sunday night. He was a long time resident of Port St. Joe and was a retired freight agent with the railroad. He was also a dispatcher with the Port St. Joe City police department. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Gore of Port St. Joe; one daughter. Mrs. Wil- liam E. Carver. Rome. Ga.; one granddaughter, Kathryn Carver, Rome, Ga.: a sister, Mrs. Clements Turnipseed, McShan, Ala.: three bro- thers, Robert and Pratt Gore, Birmingham, Ala. and Man- ley Gore, Tucson, Arizona. Funeral services were held at the Comforter Funeral Home Chapel at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday conducted by the Rev. DeWitt Matthews. pastor of the First Baptist Church, Port St. Joe. Interment followed in the family plot of Holly Hill Cemetery. All services were under the direction of Comforter Fun- eral Home, Port St. Joe. and wisdom frorh high prices to declining personal values. Of increasing prices, Ruby explained how Capitalism works. "Forty years ago, they added lead to gasoline and increased the price. For- ty years later, they removed lead from gasoline and raised the price agail." ,. "We' ,\n egonefrom h Tiger in the. ,;ak to a ltiikle irn.theotank;." . .. "Food is so expensive anyone who burps is a liar." Of high income taxes, the speaker quipped that tax time was here. "Taxes - that's important to the Gov- ernment of the United States. It pays the expenses. It's also important to Europe. Our taxes, paid.by the everyday fellow goes to pay their ex- penses. too." The little round man from the French Quarter also wondered about our values in the United States, observing, "We work like the devil to increase our stockpile of atom bombs while we are frantically trying to make firecrackers illegal. We advocate free love and pay toilets all at the same time." Program Chairman, Fred Witten introduced the speak- er, in jest, as 'the "most important man to come to Port St. joe since T. H. Stone." (;GOOD1) YEAR Outgoing Chambeir Presi- dent. Floye Brewton reported the Chamber had a good year and called for continued sup- port during the coming 12 months. "You've made a good in- vestment" Brewton said. in referring to the Chamber's activities with the small bud- get it had to operate on. Brewton said the Chamber was active with large indus- try seeking a location in. 1973 and was currently dealing with several oil firms to locate their off-shore drilling headquarters here. "There is keen competition for this type of new citizen", he said, "But your Chamber is working .diligently to bring in new jobs and new people who will be an asset to the community." The President reported the Chamber office had been ex- \trernely busy this past year answering inquiries, sending -out literature and "doing the thousand and one things which need doing. There was no other organization to do these things, but the Cham- ber". Brewton reported the Chamber would have an or- ganization operating in a short while which would try to reconcile complaints of purchasers toward sellers. "We have the groundwork laid. We -are in the process now of appointing a commit- tee to arbitrate complaints." President Brewton offered his thanks and praise to Chamber secretary Janie Zimmerman for her work in the Chamber office during the past year. NEW OFFICERS Before introducing new of- ficers for the coming year. Brewton paid tribute to the Board of Directors who ser- ved last year. giving special tribute to the retiring Direc- tors. Tom Ford, Dr. Wayne Hendrix and Fred Witten. Witten had completed the unfinished term of a Director who resigned. Other Direc- tors were: Ted Cannon. Dave May. Bob Moore. B. A. Prid- geon. Roy Smith and Lee Treace. Newly elected Directors, who will serve three year terms include: L. L. Copen- haver. George Y. Core and Fred Witten, County Judge Robert .M. Moore will serve as President for the new year. Other elected officers include: Bob Moss. Vice-President and Ted Cannon. Secretary. Raffield Goes Free On Bond' Lavell (Sparky) Raffield was released Monday on $150,000 bond from Gulf County jail, where he has been held since Christmas Eve on a charge of posses- sion of marijuana. Raffield was arrested in connection with a raid which netted over 20 tons of the illegal weed, for the largest haul by law enforcement ,of- ficers in the United States. .The arrest was made on Raffield's farm near Over- street. Four bonding firms from the St. Petersburg area post- ed the bond, freeing Raffield. A second charge of con- spiracy was dropped by the office of State Attorney Leo Jones. According to Sheriff Ray- mond Lawrence, Raffield'will probably be tried in the May term of Circuit Court here in Port St. Joe. Recommendations for loca- tion of a coastal construction setback line in Gulf County will be considered at a public hearing Wednesday, March 6, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Courthouse in Port St. Joe. In announcing the meeting, Randolph Hodges, executive director of the Department of Natural Resources, said pur- pose of the hearing is to take evidence for establishing the setback line along the Gulf County coast. Aerial photographs with the proposed location of the set- back line shown will be on display and may be seen during regular office hours until time of the hearing. They are on display at the Port St. Joe Courthouse and Wewahitchka City Hall. Hodges said any interested persons may attend the meet- ing and give testimony. Sparky Raffield leaves the Gulf County Jail accompanied by his wife and bondsman. Kiwanis Cancer Crusade Film Gets The 1974 Cancer Education: al and fund-raising campaign of the Gulf County Unit of the American Cancer Society is underway. Volunteer crusade chairman Billy Versiga said Man Killed on Shrimp Boat Gulf County Sheriff Ray- mond Lawrence reports that at approximately 8:45 p.m. EDT, Sunday, Feb. 24, his office received a call that there had been a serious accident aboard The Selma Kay, a shrimp boat. Subsequent investigations revealed that Gene Watson, a deck hand, 18, of White City was fatally injured when his clothing was pulled into a winch he was operating on the stern of the boat. His partner, Kenneth Hicks, managed to throw the winch out, of gear, thus, releasing the victim from cables that held him. Another local shrimper was called upon to carry Dr. Shir- ley Simpson to a point right inside St. Joseph's Peninsula, to rendezvous with The Selma Kay, and possibly give aid to the victim. After boarding The Selma Kay, the doctor pronounced the victim dead. It was later learned from. Dr. Simpson, that the victim died of a broken neck and apparent head injuries. The shrimp troller, The Selma Kay, is owned by the firm, Gulf Aquatic Producers Inc. and is captained by Ralph Shoemaker of St. Joe Beach. The accident took place in the Gulf approximately one mile offshore, between Cape San Bias and St. Vincent Island at Money Bayou. Weather conditions were reported to be clear with heavy seas and strong winds. Funeral services were held at the United Pentecostal Church in Highland View at 2:30 p.m. yesterday, Feb. 27. Rev. Richard Collins offici- ated at the services. Inter- ment followed in the family plot of Holly Hill Cemetery of Port St. Joe. He is survived by his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Watson of White City;: five brothers. Tommy, David and Terry, all of White City: Donald Watson of Eustis: Wayne Watson, White City: maternal grandmother, Mrs. Mary Moody. Eustis: pater- nal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ike Watson, Highland View: and nephew Bryan Watson, Eustis. All services were under the direction of Comforter Fun- eral Home of Port St. Joe. Underway that the minimum goal for this year's drive would be a total of $4,000 and that the educational goal is to give every person an information pamphlet on "Cancer's Warn- ing Signals", whether or not a contribution is made.' Mr. Versiga said that the first phase of the campaign would focus on advance con- tributions from trades and industries throughout the area. This year's crusade team includes Billy Versiga. Frances Chafin .Judy Whit- aker. Jean Atchison, Polly Sowers. Betty Sue Wright and Larry Davis. This group is request- ing your help in this year's fund-raising campaign. Men and women are needed as block workers' to help wipe. out cancer in your lifetime. Call any of the above team members and volunteer your services. According to Chairman Versiga it is the consensus of his fellow workers, based on last year's contributions, that citizens in the Gulf County area are capable of support- ing their share of the fund to an extent of more than $4,000, a realistic goal. Larry Davis is heading up this year's business and industrial crusade and has set the dates of March 25-29 to solicit funds from the busi- nessman. The annual, over-all resi- dential house-to-house cam- paign will be held April 1-5. The group who will head the residential drive has announced a need for volun- teer men and women to join in the march. BAKE SALE A bake sale will be held Saturday beginning at 9:00 a.m. in front of Rich's IGA and Smith's Pharmacy. All proceeds from the sale will go to the American Cancer Society. On Reef A film, "How's the Water" was shown to the Kiwanis Club Tuesday by a group of Kiwiaians from Chipley. The film was based on the crea- tion of underwater fishing reefs and how they can be blended into a program for protection of the environment and wildlife. The reef shown in the film was built off San Marco Island and showed how fill operations can be conducted creating new land and still maintain the environment. The film showed how the fill and dredge operation and artificial reef were accom- plished while allowing the bird and fish population to increase rather than disap- pear. Guests of the Club were Paul LeBlanc, Howard Nae- seth, Bob McDonald and Gene Stewart of St. Andrew; C. J. Porter, Cleveland So- per, John Page and Deke Wilder of dhipley and Key Clubbors Joan Scheolles and Cathey Carlster. and said the money should come out of the Sheriff's Contengy fund rather than amend his budget. Graham pointed out "We agreed to budget $2,500 for the Auxiliary and we are meeting unexpected expenses in other areas this year." Graham pointed specifically to the $22,000 being extracted by the state for hospitaliza- tion of indigents which was not budgeted. Graham said he was not opposed to the expenditures but he was opposed to the manner in which it was being made. Graham was out-voted in the matter as the Board approved the request for a budget amendment. Graham also presented a request from the White City Fire Department to purchase supplies for the Department including fire hose, nozzles, warning lights, etc. The Board agreed to call for.bids. Some discussion was held by the Board concerning pur- chase of an asphalt spreader for the Road Department. Department supervisor Lloyd Whitfield said the machine would cost approximately $50,000. The Board is considering the purchase since the State is trying to give all secondary roads to the County for up- keep. Before a decision is made, the condition of the Road Department equipment budget will be studied by the Commission. County employees present- ed a request for a cost-of- living increase in salary. The employees were given an in- crease at the first of the budget year, but claim price increases have used up all the increase. The Board will study the estimated cost of such an increase and make a decision at the next meeting. The Board set a special meeting for Thursday, March 7 to set road paving priorities for the next five years. Bank Gets Approval on New Facility The Florida First National Bank of Port St. Joe received approval last week of an application to construct a drive-in banking facility at the corner of Highway 98 and First Street in Port St. Joe. The application was ap- proved by the Comptroller of the Currency, provided the facility is opened within one year. According to bank presi- dent, Ted Cannon, plans are now being prepared for the facility and construction is expected to get under way within 90 days. The drive-in facility will .offer all services provided by the parent bank with the exception of loan services. Little Leaguers Must Register This year all boys who wish to play Little League baseball will have to register. This includes those who have play- ed on teams before as well as those who would like to play for the first time. Registration for old ball players as well as tryouts for new ballplayers will be held as follows': March 18, 19 and 20-10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 year olds. March 25, 26 and 27---eight and nine year olds. Four points must be car- ried out by those wishing to play. 1) Register on the day of tryouts; 2) be present two of the three days of tryouts; 3) bring his birth certificate; and 4) bring $2.00 for umpire fees. For more information, please contact Benny Roberts at 229-6164. 15 Cents Per Copy THIRT"SEVETH YER, NUBER 2 THE STAR, Port St. Joe, Fla. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1974 --THE STAR- Published Every Thursday at 306 Williams Avenue, Port St. Joe, Florida, By The Star Publishing Company Setond-Class Postage Paid at Port St. Joe, Florida 32456 Weiiley R. Ramsey 'William H. Ramsey ,Frenchle L. Ramsey Shirley K. Ramsey POSTOFF ICE BOX 308 PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA 32 Editor and Publisher Production Supt. Office Manager Typesetter, Subscription. PHONE 227-3161 456 SECOND-CLASS POSTAGE PAID AT PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA 32456 SUBSCRIPTIONS INVARIABLY PAYABLE IN ADVANCE IN COUNTY -ONE YEAR, $4.00 SIX MOS., S2.25 THREE MOS., S127.50 OUT OF COUNTY One Year, 5.00 OUT OF U.S. --One Year, $6,00 TO ADVERTISERS- In case of error or ommissions in advertisements, the publishers do not hold themselves liable ; for damage further than amount received for such advertisement. The spoken word Is given scant attention; the printed word i thoughtfulty-weighed. The spoken word barely asserts; the printed work thoroughly convinces. The spoken word Is lost; the printed word remains. EDITORIALS.... SWork Makes SBeautiful, S It's odd how we will put up with do some Things in our everyday life. Some need, si things exist, even though they escaped j cause a dangerous situation, simply was a because it never crosses our mind entering to change them. person t Take the matter of the median when he ; on Fifth Street, as an example. For sections. years, the median has been a Som traffic hazard, but since it was our plan has only claim to a "landscaped" coo plan as street, we allowed the danger to life and limb to exist for the sake of City of "beauty" Club and But then along came John street lo Robevrt Smith and badgered us, one can hounded us and made life miser- the int -. able for several people in a position to do something, until, behold, the Whil street is now safer and lo4Rs-..uchp'- t R gdie t better. ; :. -- -the past, For nearly two years, John look and Robert Smith has hounded the City, Robert S the Department of Transportation being cc and his Kiwanis Club on the need to until it v Street Safer thing. Nobody could see th nce the street was lan( ust like the big cities and pleasant looking sight o the City. No matter that took his life in his hand crossed one of the intei e of the new landscaping been carried out, with th ive work of the DOT, th Port St. Joel the Garde d the Kiwanis Club. Th oks much better now an actually see for a ways a ersections, making there cross. e we might have though ian/wag >"gopd enogq", i , we4iertainly like jts nev d feel relieved that Joh Smith didn't give up in hi >ntrary about the project vas realized. - ivc- tAn :u; :xrn~~.i~a~r e ie n e d at n it n w n is et Not Very Popular Congress seems to be disturbed over the showing of confidence (or lack of it) they have with the American public. If the Congressmen were as astute as they purport to be about the opinions and feelings of "the people back home" they would have known this without having to depend on a poll. It would have been no deep dark secret until it was revealed about two weeks ago by the pollsters. We noted one daily newspaper laid the discontent over the actions of Congress to their preoccupation with Watergate. We don't believe this is the case. When one considers that at this time last year, service stations were giving away glasses, dishes. premiums. etc., to encourage trade to stop at their service stations, and today, it takes almost an act of Congress to insure enough gasoline to drive across the, county, it is easy to see one of the reasons the people are miffed at Congress. When one considers that prices have risen faster and higher in a year of controlled prices than they did under the free enterprise sys- tem, it should take no special genius to figure the people are going to be displeased with Con- gress. When the people of the United States had available almost every- thing in abundance this time last year and today cannot find even the basics in adequate supply, Congress can expect to draw the suspicion of the "folks back home." Congress does itself 'no favors by trying to push the blame for these things off on the President alone. The people in this nation have studied civics in school and know the President cann'btdo these things alone under our system. . As long as Congress continues to try and make points for them- selves as individuals by looking for new things to control and manipu- late, thus creating havoc and hard- ships in this nation which ,is, sup- posed to have plenty, they can expect their stock to fall faster than on Wall Street. * If the Congress will: stick to " their duties of keeping this nation strong. guaranteeing the. rights of the people and protecting the in- nocent rather than the guilty, they will see their jobs protected and the people satisfied with their work. I was a pretty good sized chunk at 15 and like most boys I wanted to do some- fhing different. I was tired of pulling ice and delivering groceries with a mule and wagon or chopping snapper heads in the fish house. Charlie and Sedel Dykes had an old Model T roadster and were fixing to leave Car- rabelle and drive to St. And- rews to ship on a boat out of there for a change. I hooked up with them and told my Daddy I wanted to go to St. Joe and visit my cousin Jim- mie. He gave me five dollars and his blessing neither of which I deserved and away we went. We crossed Carrabelle River on the Long Point ferry. Mr. Joe Brannon was running it and had the first kicker engine I had ever seen fastened to the side of the barge on a wooden bracket. Instead of reversing it would turn all the way around and as the ferry was guided by a heavy wire across the river it worked pretty good. When we got across Mr. Joe gave us each a cigar and told us to see how many counties we could smoke it through. We didn't take the New" River Road as it went 'too close to Tate's Hell and we didn't want to risk breaking down there where all them bears and panther cats were so we took the old county road which followed the (ele- phone line my granddaddy and Frank Edwards ,had strung up a few years before. We got along fine till we got to Robins Still and turned north toward Sumatra. This was low flat country and a mb Found In wamp Area abandoned on the shoulder of, the road. The Sheriff requests that anyone having knowledge of the bomb's presence contact the Sheriff's office. Lawrence further states that persons . finding such devices should not touch them and notify the Sheriff's Department at once. I r- 'little rain could make that old blue gum soil mighty slick. When we got stuck it was my job to pick up the wheels and they would put chunks and limbs under it. We passed Buck's Siding and Coal Iron Flats and after crossing Tucker Creek and Whiskey George and several more we made it to Sumatra. One of the Branches filled our gas tank, fed us on fried frog legs and sweet potatoes and put us up for the night. Next day we made it to Bristol and crossed the Big River on a ferry into Blounts- town and headed south for Wewahitchka. They were fixing to build a road from Wewa to St. Joe and boy was it a mess-a regular river of mud. Any- how we tackled it and when we got stuck the convicts would push us out or hitch a team of mules to us and drag us on through. After we crossed the floating bridge at White City the roads were better and we made it on into St. Joe. After staying with Uncle Max a couple of days and getting all cleaned up and fed up. we headed for Panama City. I remember the road went by the Yellow Bluff light house where the Lup- tons lived but I can't remem- ber how we got across East Bay-maybe it was by ferry from Farmdale. When we got to St. Andrews all the snapper boats were out except one little ching that had just iced up. They had room for the Dykes boys but not mne. There I was a tired, broke. hungry stranger in a strange I land who wished he was home. I walked to Panama. and when I got down to the Tarpon dock, there she was fixing to pull out for Carra- belle. Captain Ira Mattair happened to see me and said, "Boy, where are you bound for?" "Carrabelle," I answered, "But I'm broke and got no money." "Damn the money," he said. "You get aboard and we'll go home." After a good supper I turn- ed in in a nice little cabin and crawled into my bunk and passed out. Just before day I heard a hell of an argument out on deck and opened the door to look and listen. Cap- tain Ira told Captain Barrow in no uncertain terms that he knew that the bar and the channel was close to the west end of Dog Island and to let him alone till he found it. The' moon was just going down, it was foggy as all getout. The woman in the cabin next to mine came out on deck to see what was going on and Cap- tain Barrow barked at her. and said. "Get to hell back in vour cabin and stay there." She did. Then Captain Barrow dis- appeared and left the job to Captain Ira. After a few more soundings he found deeper water and told the helmsman to head her north. Pretty soon the sun came up. the fog lifted. the lady pass- enger left my cabin she had. entered by mistake and everything was rosy. I guessed the man was right when he said. "All's well that ends well." So long. -Killer K. Other Editors Say: It's Evident to Taxpayer Crime Doesn't Pay The old adage 'crime does not pay' certainly applies to the law-abiding taxpayer. Not only does the taxpayer have to pay for the prosecu- tion of criminals and deten- tion of those found guilty, but now we are saddled with the bill for defending most of those accused of committing a crime. The state has long assumed the responsibility (and the bill) for prosecuting and detaining criminals. It has only been in the past few years, however, that the state has assumed the responsibil- ity for defending accused criminals, and only then in case the criminal is unable to afford a private. lawyer. In those cases the court is required to assign a Public Defender to the defense. It would appear that almost all of the accused criminals in Holmes County are indi- gent. Out of the 30 cases appearing before Circuit Judge W. L. Bailey here last week for example. 27 of them were deemed to be too poor to provide their own defense. Their cases were assigned to the Public Defender. Those statistics may not be representative of the percent- age of felony cases assigned to the Public Defender on the average, but we would bet it is not too far off. The statistics might indi- cate several things: 1. Al- most all of the crime in this county is being committed by poor people. 2. The Public Defender system is being abused. We suspect that both state- ments contain part of the truth. What can be done about the situation? Frankly. we don't know. We do know. however. that giving folks something for nothing does not tend to solve the problem of crime in Holmes County. Maybe-our judges ought to take a closer look at the individual circumstances of our defendants before asking the taxpayers to foot the bill for their defense. Or maybe the defendants .should be made to pay at least a mini- mum fee for Public Defender services. Anything would be better than the system we now have. Ilolmnes County Advertiser SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE STAR! Efaoin Shrdlu S by WESLIY L RAMSY Willis S Gulf County Sheriff Ray- mond Lawrence stated Wed- nesday. Feb. 20. that a citizen had reported a bomb being found in the lower Willis Landing Area. An investiga- tion of the report revealed a military anti-tank 106 recoil- less rifle round i sitting in an up-right position located approximately five miles south of the lower Dalkeith road on the north shoulder of the Willis Landing Road. The United States Army. 123rd Ordinance Disposal Unit at Fort Rucker. Ala. was notified immediately by. Sheriff Lawrence that an ex- plosive device had been found , and the area secured by , Sheriff's deputies. The army officials sent a disposal team to the area of the bomb near Willis Landing. Army Cap- tain Neal Eiland, officer in charge of the disposal team,. stated that three teenagers were killed with the same, type of device only a fewt weeks ago. This explosive. device is very deadly and contains, 11 pounds of C-3' explosive and can fragmen- tate up to 500 yards. The explosive projectile was exploded in a wooded area by the Explosive Ordi- nance Disposal Unit at 12:05 P.M. EDT under the super- .e vision of Army Captain d- Eiland and Sheriff Raymond it Lawrence. n The most puzzling event related to the bomb was that a it had been shot -with a high is powered rifle which pene- trated the empty nose cone on one side without detonat- ing the device. The bomb was g set in an upright position and' That's enough of infringing on Laird's business for this week. Cubie I hear a lot of talk these days. Big talk! Talk about how some people are going to sweat this summer rather than pay the projected prices for electricity to run the air conditioner. It's easy during these balmy Florida days of perfect weather-needing neither heat or air conditioning-to brag about how defiant one will be when the temperature gets up in the 90's during July, August and* September. Leave that air conditioner off? More than likely the air conditioner will stay on and the griping over the large power bills will just grow louder as the weather gets hotter and the bill goes higher. We've used the air conditioner too long to cut it off, cold turkey, just because the electric bill happens to get high. PAGE TWO Notes from "Killer K" _r Ilull(! COLD .- -wh i,- - In early times, cinnamon was ranked and frankincense. in value with gold If you think it's an adventure finding all the gasoline you want to go where you want to when you want to, you should try finding some newsprint to buy. I've been in touch with four different mills in the past month trying to find one just one - that would say, "We'll ship you a carload on such and such a day. But no luck. I have found two which say they will ship when or if they happen to have an extra carload. None of then will talk of any amount less than a carload, which will last us for about a year and a half. We now have about enough newsprint on hand to print The Star for about another month to six weeks, but don't you go making book that you won't get your Star after that time. We'll print each and every week on something. Finding newsprint to buy isn't the thing which really bothers us. The thing which does is that we spent all this money changing over to web offset printing because sheet newsprint was unobtainable from any source. I guess we all have troubles in these days of shortages, don't we? First the daughter of the San Francisco Examiner gets kidnapped, then the editor of the Atlanta Constitution is grabbed and held for three days. In each case huge ransom was required, thinking the publishing firms were rolling in money. Cecil Curry told me Thursday I had better watch out because I may be next to be kidnapped, since these radicals are seeming to pick on the publishing business. My daughter-in law had the perfect solution for this possibility, though. She said all I had to do was to just stick a statement of financial condition on the front door and they'd know the risk definitely wasn't worth it for what they might get. Remember back when kidnapping was a capital offense, and death to the kidnappers was almost automatic? Kidnapping was almost unheard of then. But with the political kidnap- pings in Argentina and other South American countries, and the resulting successes without punishment, it has encouraged the same thing in the United States. The only thing which will stop it is for some of the. apprehended kidnappers to get zapped themselves. When it gets dangerous to kidnap, there will be no more kidnapping. Have you planted your irish potatoes yet? According to the experts, the time to do it has come and passed. Calling on Otis Pyle last week, he put in- to tell me about how to garden-including planting irish potatoes. Otis buried 500 pounds of fish in a plot of ground out at the beach last year and raised a fine garden where he had buried the fish. He admittedly had never gardened before, and since he raised this bumper crop, he thinks he is an expert agronomer. What Otis doesn't know is, that if a person could bury 500 pounds of fish under the skin on Bob Jackson's head, it would be rich enough to grow hair. Anyhow, back to planting potatoes. Expert agronomer Otis said he took off on February 14, the day approved by the almanac to plant potatoes, and planted his potatoes. Then, talking with Joe Alligood last Thurs- day, he had to tell me he had planted his potatoes on the 14th "Just like it says to do in the almanac." Doug Baldwin, who was raised on the farm and still hasn't managed to get very far away from it, says the time to plant potatoes is when you have the seed, the fertilizer, the ground prepared and the time to do it all at the same time. I Z" THE STAR, Port St. Joe, Fla. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28,1974 PAGE THREE town's Amos Milton, 30 effectively cag Bumpe Very few plants surpass 'bromeliads in ability to per- sist under poor growing con- ditions. They are adapted to many indoor locations, offer a wide variety in size. shape and foliage as well as flower color, require little care and therefore make excellent house plants. Bromeliads are members .' of the pineaple family, a family native to American Tropics. Two very common members of this family are the pineapple and Spanish moss which hangs from so many southern trees. Most bromeliads are air plants or epiphytes which in nature grow on trees. They attach themselves by special roots but are not a parasite ed in. like mistletoe. One of the unique features of most bromeliads is their vase-like shape where cups or wells are formed by the sturdy plant leaves. This vase effect makes these plants not only attractive but very easy to water. All you have to do is pour water into the 'vase' formed by the rosette of overlapping leaf bases. Just check the water level every so often and refill when low or empty. The nearly 2000 species of bromeliads provide plant lovers with an unbelievable selection of form. color, size and blooming characteristics. The leathery leaves may be plain, variegated or. with a saw-toothed edge. Size ranges from very small grass-like plants to enormous forms which have leaves several feet tall. Leaf color varies from deep green and purple, to gray, pink and even bril- liant reds. If you think the foliage is spectacular, wait until you see the flowers. Inflorescence may arise from the vase or be borne within it. Actual flowers are often small but colorful. However, the showy part are the brilliantly color- :ed bracts borne below each flower. Most bromeliads grow well in a very porous organic medium like chopped osmun- da. bark or peat moss. They also grow quite well if hooked on a tree or wooden plank. Most species cannot with- stand temperatures much below 40 degrees. Little fer- tilizer is needed. You can use your normal readily water- soluble complete fertilizer. Use it half-strength if poured into the vase part of the plant. A few of the spectacular species which are usually available are as follows: Aechmea fasciata-gray foliage with a pink flower head with pink to blue flowers and very long lasting. Vriesia splendens-known as Flaming Sword. Has long lasting, orange sword-like flower head with orange to apricot-colored flowers and purple blotched foliage. Neoregelia carolinae- Has tricolor rosette of leaves of green and yellow striped foi- iage but brilliant red center. Lavender flowers show within the vase. Pineapple-Large, spiny leaves and lavender flowers. And of course, the familiar pineapple fruit-eventually! Out of Tourney That old nimesis, Blounts- town, againwas the sturnbl- ing block for the Sharks advancing toward the state basketball championship last Friday night here in the Coliseum. The 'l'Tigers jumped off to a quick lead Friday, and stayed ahead for most of the game. The Sharks tied the contest twice and had the lead two times, before the Tigers rode four technical foul shots and two back-to- back field goals by Gerald Goodman, to sew tip. the game, 57-51 for the Tigerjs.. Mike lianiels and Rickv 1Ham were the Shark .heroes in the first period as Hami stole the ball and fed to Daniels for the shot to bring the Sharks from way behind to a tie just seconds before the period was over. The score was tied again in both hit two field goals. The Sharks ended the third period three points ahead-on two free thrOws by Dlann" Thomas and two quick field goals by Mike Daniels. The Tigers exploded for 21 points in the final period to take the win. Mike Daniels ended tihe game with 24 points to lead the Shark attack. l)anny Thomas had 11. (hrald G(oodiman led the Tigers with 1. )points. SScore by quarters: Port St. Joe 10 17 12 12 51 Blountstlown 12 16 8 21 57 PORT ST. JOI D angels. 10-4-24: Thomas. 3-5-11; Dickens. 2-0-4:; 'ittman, 2-1- 5: Ward. 1-0-2: llamin 2-1-5. BlI)t'NT'ST\OWN Garrelt 4-0-8; Neely, 1-2-4:, Milton. 5-4-14; ('hason. 6-2-14: (;ood- man. 5-3-15: Peterson, 0-2-2. In the first gaml e Friday night. Carter-t'arraniore romped to i ilop-sided I108-54 win over (hattaihoochee. Satllrday .nipgtt the Tigers earned the opplortionity Ito advance in thle play-downis hy defeating ('arter-parralniore. 97-72. Blountstown's James Patterson, 40, tries for:position as Port St. Joe's Mike Daniels, 3, goes up for a,:shot. Earnest Pittman, 33, looks on. Eastern Star Sets Open Installation Thle Order of Eastern Star will hold Open Installation SMarIch Iit at 7:30 p.m. The iletling will tihe held in th'e Sl.odge HIall on Heid Avenue.l 'vervtnel is invited to at- tenld. In Rumania, caterpillars are said to be the Devil's tears! PLANNING AN ADDITION? Families have a way of get- ting larger causing need to plan for future expenses. We offer a savings plan for you that will keep your money-- working and growing every. i, . day of the year. Open a planned savings account with us and watch your money grow. We have other services to benefit your family too! New Service Approved ... The Comptroller of the Currency has approved our application to construct a drive-in facility at the corner of First Street and Highway 98. Work will begin soon on this new banking service for your convenience. Bill Consolidation Loans Signature Loans Auto Loans Real Estate Mortgage Loans CHECK THIS! * Free Checking Account With minimum balance of $100.00 Using personalized checks available at minimum charge through our bank V/Persons 60 years old or more V/ Students Florida 1st Regardless of balance Using personalized checks National Bank at Port St. Joe * HwtJ it* d s MOlO*SO4 - r ww- w w~rwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww 4 4 v v Bromai dds Grow Well Under Poor Conditions Port St. Joe's Jbhnny Jenkins, 00; Ricky Hamm, 10 and Danny Thomas have Blounts- -Sha rks, REN FRO Auto Parts 401 Williams Ave. Complete line of Auto Parts M- and Tools /Willard Batteries Gates Belts and Hoses Rebuilt Parts Telephone 229-6013 %IP A --- ill :i PAGE FOUR THE STAR, Port St. Joe, Fla. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1974 Bill Crutchfield. chairman of the Division of Retardation for tlie State of .l;oria de- clared. -"Retarded people are the most neglected of anyli segi.t'ent of people'' in a talk to th'e Rotari Club last Thursday. '.1 Crutchlfield described re- larded people as docile, sat- isfied. happy people, "Their status hias been criminal in the t'nited States." he de- clared. Crutchfield said Florida was taking a big step toward changing this status with its I: ve w? FLORIDA FIRST NATIONAL BANK AT PORT ST. JOE 504 Monument Avenue .Telephone: 227-2551 Sharks Take ,Two of Three from Tampa The Sharks baseball team gave up only one error be- hind the five hit pitching of Bubba Harmon in Tam- pa Friday night for their first School , Lunchroom Menus Port St. Joe High School Lunch Room Menu Monday. March 4 Hamburger with bun. French fries, lettuce and tomato, Sloppy Joe on bun. string beans, green salad. cherry pie. Tuesday, March 5 Fish square on bun, tartar sauce, cabbage,. pepper and carrot slaw, chili mac, French fries, peach with cookie, bread.. Wednesday. March 6 Creamed chicken on rice, .turnips, tossed salad, ham- burger with bun, lettuce and tomato, potato chips, apple crisp, bread. Thursday, March 7 Spaghetti, cole slaw, ham- burger with bun, French fries, lettuce and tomato, peanut butter chews, bread, rolls. Friday, March 8 Hot dog with bun, potato salad, meat loaf with gravy, rice, English peas, banana pudding, bread, rolls. Elementary Schools Lunch Room Menu Monday, March 4 Hamburger with bun, French fries, lettuce and tomato, pickles, mayonnaise, mustard and catsup, pine- apple upside down cake. Tuesday, March 5 Fish square on bun, tartar sauce, cabbage, carrot and pepper salad, peach with cookie, grits. Wednesday, March 6 Creamed chicken on rice, ,,.ur pltopsed salad, apple Thursday, March 7 Spaghetti, cabbage slaw, whole kernel corn, peanut butter chews, bread, rolls. Friday, March 8 Hot dog with bun, potato salad, English peas, banana ,udding. HOLTENS RETURN HOME The R. Glenn Boyles' are happy to report that Bill and Glenna Holten and three chil- dren, Paula, Bill Jr. and Catherine are returning to Port St. Joe, March 11. Holden will assume man- agement of Boyles Departm- ment Store. They will be at home temporarily in the mobile home near the Boyles' home at St. Joe Beach. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Corner Third Street and Baltzell Avenue REV. DeWITT T. MATHEWS, Jr., Pastor GEORGE PUCKETT, Minister of Music Sunday School 9:45 : ,Morning-Worship Service ..:...,..11:00 X Ihureh Training .. -...... 6:'30 Evening -Worship Service .------...-..... 6:30 Prayer- Meeting (Wednesday) .... 7:30 A.M. A.M P.M. P.M. P.M. "Come and Worship God With Us" Day Care Center, Tuesday and Thursday 8:30-11:30 -Sears ^ 0 Is The BIGGEST SHOPPING CENTER IN THE WORLD and in Port St. Joe. This merchandise giant is as close as your telephone. Buy any item advertised by Sears anywhere in the United States, simply by dialing 227-2291 Catalog Sales Lee Treace, Owner win of the season. Harmon gave up six bases on balls and struck out' 10 in the 5-6 win over Tampa Jes- uit at Tampa Mustang field. Reggie Gilbert had the hot bat stroking the Sharks first home run.-a 350 footer-a double and three runs batted in. John Owens and Denzil Weimorts both had two base hits. Mark Wimberly came on in relief of Harmon in the sev- enth. Saturday morning, the Sharks banged out 13 hits to support the five hit pitching of Mark Wimberly in an 8-4 win over Jesuit. Wimberly helped his win with three base hits. Steve Owens also had three hits and two runs batted in. Bub- ba Harmon cracked three safeties. Saturday afternoon, the Sharks went into a hitting slump and dropped a close 1-0 decision to the Tampa team. Jesuit pushed a run across in the bottom of the seventh to salvage one win out of the week end series. The Sharks were limited to only three base hits. Harmon had two and Chris Davis -stroked one. Reggie Gilbert limited the Tigers to only four hits while the Sharks stranded 15 base runners. The Sharks will meet last year's Class A state runner- up, Apalachicola, here in Port St. Joe this afternoon at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, the Sharks play a double header with Monticello here at home. The games begin at 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. construction of the Sunland Park on St. Joseph Penin- sula. "The first stage is near- ing completion and the sec- ond will get underway before the first is finished. This is the first installation of this kind in the nation and Florida and Gulf County can be proud of it." (drutchlfield gave most of the credit for realization of ti' park to lughey Williams and William J. Rish of Port St. .Jov. "Th'ey were the ones who kept promoting the idea and hounding the Legislature or tie money." he said. In a short report tconcer'n- ing the corm1ing session of the Florida legislature. Repre- sentative Rish told the Ro- tarians lie had pre-filed hills io grant exemliption tor tlhe first $250.10I of Intangible tax for hoth husband and wife: exemption from the C('orpor- at' lax on the first Slll.lltO: Stll.oill homestead exemption tor those 65 and over and a Bottle tax on whiskey to finance the Myers Act, which offers special treatment for alcoholics. GLuest of the club was Pat Thomas of Quincy. Subscribe to The Star! yf Roche Rambles By W. C. Roche The'fellow who is lost in the woods need not worry; the Internal Revenue Department will find him. Fellow who jist came a father for the fifth time was asked where are the cigars? "With the fifth," he replied, "you stop passing out cigars and start mooching cigarettes." His wife prepares the finest meals you ever thaw. When-they were married, she was shocked by her first four-letter word: cook. Hear about the psychiatric patient who complained? "I used to be Napoleon. Now I'm just a nobody." Roche's Furniture and Appliance 209 REID AVENUE PHONE 22.7-5271 Henry Block has 17 reasons why you should come to us for income tax help. Reason 3. We take all the time we need when it comes to preparing your return. We conduct in-depth interviews to make sure we understand your personal tax situation. And we keep all information completely confidential. EHsEK BLOC E THE INCOME TAX PEOPLE 106 MONUMENT AVE. Open 9 a.m. 6 p.m. Mon. thru Sat. Phone 229-6132 OPEN TODA'Y-NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY Retarded People are the Most Neglected Group Fo idaNatio think it's oni Shouldn't ou sa where youborro, '' Different Kinds of Sub Sandwiches (A full meal) Hamburgers Barbecue Cheeseburgers Cold Drinks To Save Your Time Call Your Order In 229-6043 OPEN HOURS Tuesday thru Thursday 10 am to 8 pm Friday thru Sunday 10 am to 9 pm Closed,Monday I1 I -,,=-~----~-- Specials for Feb. 25 thru March 4 SHOP RICH'S, Port St. JoQ SAVE TIME and MONEY! ,. ,, '. * f~I~3 Bags- Pkg. of100 Kraft i :Gal. Orange $1.27 Juice Kraft Dinners Macaroni Johnson Aerosol Rug CLeaner GLORY Johnson Wax FAVOR 71/4.Oz. Pkq. 29c 24 $1.69 12z. $1.27 Folgers Limit One with $10.00 Order 2 Lb. Can fP ,.- *E-*g Barbara Dee COOK IES 7 Oz79c 3Pkgs. 79c Sunshine 14'1 Oz. Pkq. Hydrox Cookies Anti Roach Bomb D-CON 11 oz. can Toilet Bowl 16 Oz. Lysol Cleaner Kraft 18 Oz. Jar B-B-Q Sauce Bama (& Apple Apple 18 Oz. 3 Jars Tablerite BUTTER 45c 39c I IGA BLEACH Tablets (Save 40c) DRISTAN Dristan (Save 40c) Nasal ISpra Vicks Nasal Spray (Save 40c) SINEX Lykes Hickory Smoked (Water Added) Base) Jelly* .00 Lb. Pkg. 58c 89c 39c Pkq. of $1.09 24 $1.09 y 15.c. 99c ,2o 99c Folgers 6 Oz. Jar Instant 9n c C fnfees 97 Riceland Long Grain RIC E 89c 2 Lb. Pkg. 79c iGA Cinnamon Cans Crescent Rolls 3/1.00 Breakstone Swiss Parfait YOGURT 8 Oz. Ctn. 29c No. 303 Cans SOUP 4/89c A Whole Kernel or Cream Style lden Corn No. 303 Cans 4/9/ IGA I(A2, MvA.C Smoked B'fast Slices 88c Sunnyland Pork (Hot or Mild) SAUSAGE 88c Lykes Vac Pak 10 Oz. Pkg. Cooked Ham $1.48 Lykes Sugar Creek 12 Oz. WEINERS ",; -', Pkg. 78c Tablerite Lean 1/4 Loin Pork Chops $1.18 Oscar Mayer Pure Pork Links $1.38 Oscar Mayer 8 Oz. Tube Braunschwieger 58 Oscar Mayer 12 Oz. Pkq. Variety Pak $1.28 Fresh Dill Qt. Jar PICKLES Clausseen 89c Tablerite Beef Chuck Steak $1.28 Fresh Grade 'A' Fla. Ga. Ala. Shoulder Steak 1.38 Qtrs. (Cut-Up) 48C 3/ ... Flower Plants 4$ .0 SHRUBS F 4 /$100 | Quart Jar Good Buy */$-i PFCrAMNS GS Bushel ORANGES $1.00 Walnut, Brazil Y89c / 1 .Price Mixed Blue Plate Mayonnaise li -/ Qt. \, Jar (Whole) lb Limit FRESH FLORIDA FRUIT IGA Petite Dinner Rolls o2 41c POT Pkgs. PIES 0 0 IGA 12 Oz. Cans ORANGE J IGA Fruit Cocktail 1 o. 303 3/ i 8 Oz. UICE GA Spears 10 Oz. Pkg BROCCOLI SLykes Vienna Sausage 3CasOz. 37ns$} IGA Giant Loaf Sandwich Bread "2- Lb. Loaves 2/79c Temple Oranges 59' TANGERINES doz. JUICY FLORIDA STRAWBERRIES 3 pts. $1.00 - Seeds MAKE PORT ST. JOE BEAUTIFUL E RT I L I Z E R PLANT MORE FLOWERS.. $1.49 $1.59 & Nuts 5 Lb. Bag Oranges rapefruit .) 69c. Completely Home Owned and Operated by Round Red Bag RADISHES Golden, Crisp Bag CARROTS Green Bunch ONIONS Large Bag BELL PEPPERS or Cucumbers Big Bag Bell Pepper Red or Golden Delicious APPLES Large Bag Yellow Squash 19c bag 39c 39c g 79c Bag 49c E. J. Rich and Sons Tetley Tea I 69c IGA IGY (71 3 I I mummmmmmmond a SAVE CASH AT RICH'S NOT STAMPS < 4 < 4 PAGE SIX THE STAR, Port St. Joe, Fla. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1974 A SUCCESS STORY ...that's the, story of our Rexall Pharmacy..-and it's all because of YOU! Yes...our success d'c-. *pends on your satisfac- 'tion with our service and our products. That's why we recommend and fea- ture Rexall quality pro- ducts. And, that's why you can always expect prompt, c ourteous atten- 'tion to your iheeds! Call on us soon...and see! Your 7' A pharmacy BUZZETT'S DRUG STORE Ph. 227-3371 317 Wlliamn Convenint Drive-In Window Plenty of Fro Parking Legal Ad NOTICE OF NAMES OF PERSONS APPEARING TO BE OWNERS OF ABANDONED PROPERTY Pursuant to Section 13 of Chapter 717, Florida Statutes, entitled "Florida Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act", notice it hereby given that the persons listed below appear to be the owners of unclaimed personal or intan S gible property presumed abandoned. S... D.0063-0019, Herring, George D: and. or Herring, Grace D., Wewahitchka, Fla. 32465; D 0063 0035, Rogers, Gene T.,, P.O. Box 532, Port St. Joe, Fla. 32456. Information 'concerning the amount or description of the Property and the name and address of the holder may be obtained by any persons possessing an- interest in the property by addressing *an inquiry to Fred 0. Dickinson, Jr.. State Comptroller, as Administrator, Abandoned Property Section, Capitol,. Tallahassee, Florida. Be sure to mention account number, name and address, as published in this notice. U nless proof of ownership is presented to the holder by May 7. 1974, the property will be delivered to the / Administrator. Thereafter, all further -claims must bp directed to the Admini strator.. - 0FRED 0. DICKINSON, JR. As Administrator 2t 2.28 BID NO. 157 The City of Port St. Joe, Florida, invites bids on the following described items: - 700' 3," galvanized pipe 6-- ," valves, brass 19-A"' x 18" galvanized nipples S2- 4 way 34" tees, galvanized 1- 3 way 3." tees, galvanized 3 caps, galvanized 24--sprinklers (Nelson Model F.21 full circle or equal) u 206' 3r" to 2" bell reducers, galvanized Bids-shall be seated in an envelope and plainly marked "Bid No. 157". All bids must be F.O.B., Port St. Joe, Florida, and approximate delivery date shown. Bidders are requested to submit -.bids in item sequence and totaled. The City of Port St. Joe reserves the right 'io accept or reject any or all. bids, waive any formalities and to choose the 'bid deemed best to meet the City's needs. Bids must be submitted to the City Cierk's Office, PO Box A. Port St. Joe, Florida 32456, on or before 5:00 P.M., E.D.T., March 19, 1974. Bid opening will be held at the Regular City Corn mission Meeting March 19, 1974, at 8:00 P.M., E.D.T., in the Municipal Build ing, Port St. Joe, Florida. C. W. BROCK, City Auditor and Clerk 3t 2 28 BID NO. WWP52 The City of Port St. Joe, Florida, invites bids on the following described pipe: 15 lengths ''" pipe galvanized 15 lengths 3" pipe galvanized 15 lengths 1" pipe galvanized 15 lengths 1i pipe galvanized S15 lengths 2" pipe galvanized Lengths are 'to be in 21' sections Bids shall be sealed in an envelope -and plainly marked "Bid No. WWP 52". All bids must be F.O.B., Port St. Joe, Florida, and approximate delivery date shown. Bidders are requested to submit bids in item sequence and totaled. The City of Port St. Joe 'reserves the right to accept or rejct "any or all bids, waive any formalities :and to choose the bid deemed 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.. E.D.T, March 19. 1974. Bid opening will le held St 8:00 P.M., E.D.T., in the Municipal Building, Port St. Joe, Florida., C. W. BROCK City Auditor and Clerk 3t 2.28 BID NO. WWP50 The City of Port St. Joe, Florida. invites bids on the following described item: 1-Hydraulic Sewer Cleaner, truck mounted (Specifications may be obtain- ed on request to City Clerk's office). Bids shall be sealed in an envelope and plainly marked "Bid No. WWP50". All bids must be F.O.B., Port St. Joe, Florida, and approximate delivery date shown. Bidders are requested to submit bids in item sequence and totaled. The City of Port St. Joe reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, waive any formalities and to choose the bid deemed best to meet the City's needs. Bids must be submitted to the City Clerk's Office, P.O. Box A, Port St. Joe, Florida 32456, on or before 5:00 P.M., E.D.T., March 5, 1974. Bid opening will be held at the Regular City Commission Meeting March 5, 1974, at 8:00 P.M., E.D.T., in the Municipal Building, Port St. Joe, Florida. C. W. BROCK City Auditor and Clerk 3t 2-14 BID NO. WWP51 The City of Port St. Joe, Florida, Invites bids on the following described *electrical Items: Type THW building wire, copper stranded or type THHN 2500'-Black 14 AWG U, __ I 2500'-Red 14 AWG- 2500'-Blue 14 AWG 2500'-Orange 14 AWG 2500'-Black 12 AWG 2500'-Red 12 AWG 2500'-Blue 12 AWG 500'-Black 10 AWG 500'-Red 10 AWG 500'-Blue 10 AWG 750'--/" Aluminum.rigid conduit 750'-1" Aluminum rigid conduit 500'-1'/4" aluminum rigid conduit 3001-11/2" aluminum rigid conduit 250'-2" aluminum rigid conduit 25 ea,-ST.2 Meyers Scru.tite Hus,. Zinc 25 ea.-ST.3 Meyers Scru tite Hubs, Zinc 10 ea.-ST-4 Meyers Scru tilte Hubs, Zinc 25 ea.-RE.21 to1 '2" threaded reducers. crouse hinds 25 ea.-RE.32 I" to 3" threaded reducers, crouse hinds Crouse hinds condulet mark 9 fittings with covers and gaskets 10 ea.-LB29 10 ea.-L.R29 10 ea.-T29 5 ea.-L B39 5 ea.-LR: 39 Se'a.-T,9y 25 ea. -5233 T&B straight liquid tight connectors 25 ea.-5253 A" T&B 90 degree ancjl< Ilquid tight connectors :5 .a.- -5234 I" T&B straight liquid tigh connectors '5 ea.-5254 1" T&B 90 degree angle liquid tight connectors I case-'4" x 66' Scotch 33 plus vinyl plastic electrical tape' 1' ,_..... 1 ea. -No. 6E884 Westinghouse Transformer, Single Phase 240 x 480 to 120 140 volts, Type EP KVA 25. Bids shall be sealed in an envelope and plainly marked "Bid No. WWP51". All bids must be F.O.B., Port St. Joe, Florida, and approximate delivery date shown. Bidders are requested to submit bids in item sequence and totaled. The City of Port St. Joe reserves the right' to accept or reject any or all bids, waive any formalities and to choose the bid deemed best to meet the City's needs. Bids must be submitted to the City, Clerk's Office, P:O. Box A, Port St. Joe, Florida 32456. on or before 5:00 P.M., E.D.T., March 5, 1974. Bid opening will be held at 8:00 P.M., E.D.T., in the Municipal Building, Port St. Joe, Florida. C. W. BROCK City Auditor and Clerk 3t 2-14 NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the City Commission of the City of Port St. Joe sitting as the Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing at the City Hall, Port St. Joe, Florida, at 8:00 P.M.. E.D.T., Tuesday, March 5, 1974, to determine whether the City will author. ize a deviation to Zoning Ordiance No. 5 to allow construction of Multi-Family Dwellings on Lot 6, Block 101, located at the Southwest Corner of Monument Avenue and 16th Street. C. W. BROCK. , City Auditor and Clerk 2t2-21 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA In the Matter of the Adoption .of SHEILA KAY TOOLE NOTICE TO: JO ANN CHANEY RUGER Address unknown You are notified that a Petition for the Adoption of the above named minor has been filed in the above styled Court and you are commanded to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, on Fred N. Witten, Petitioner's attor- ney, whose address is 303 4th Street, P.O. Box. 87, Port St. Joe, Florida, 32456, on or before March 25, 1974 and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Petition. her's attorney or immediately there- after; otherwise a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Petition. WITNESS my hand and the Seal of the Court at Port St. Joe, Florida. this 18th day of February, 1974. GEORGE Y. CORE, Clerk of the Circuit Court By: s Susan E. Bigelow Deputy Clerk 4t 2-21 122 Cylinder Head Reclamation Service " Valve grinding * Valve seal, guide and seat installation * Disassembly * Testing * Cleaning * Head resurfacing * High Performance Services Precision Work Fast Delivery ST. JOE AUTO PARTS 201 LONG AVENUE Port St. Joe, Florida Phone 227-2141 J Attend the Church of Your Choice ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH 309 6th Street,- INVITES YOU HOLY COMMUNION ...................... 7:30 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL ............ ......... 9:45 A.M. MORNING WORSHIP (Nursery) .......... 11:00 A.M. HOLY COMMUNION (First Sundays) ...... 11:00 A.M. RECTOR: THE REV. SIDNEY G. ELLIS 229-6599 1,o A ul Rr FirstMor gage IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, FOUR. TEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR GULF COUNTY, OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA IN RE: The Marriage of ARTHUR HARRIS, Husband, and RITA H4RRIS, Wife, Case No. 74.27 NOTICE OF ACTION TO: Rita Harris Address unknown YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for dissolution of marriage has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written deft "se, if any, upon Stephen H. Kurvin, P.O. Box 2313, Panama City, Bay County, Florida, on or before the 25th day of March, 1974, or file your answer with the Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for Gulf County, otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief commanded in this petition. Witness my hand and tne seal of, this court on this 20th day of February, 1974. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, BY: s. George Y. Core 4t 2.21 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: A Public Hearing has been scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on March 6, 1974, in the Gulf County Courthouse, located on Highway 71, in Port St. Joe, Florida. This Hearing has been set at the direct. tion of the Hearing Officer to give property owners and other interests another opportunity to be heard regard- ing the location of the Gulf County coastal construction setback line. A representative from the Bureau of Beaches and Shores will be ~in the area prior to the public hearing to answer any of the property owners questions pertaining to the coastal construction setback line. He will be in Port St. Joe on February 27, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., in the Gulf County Courthouse. Aerial photographs upon which the location of the setback line is shown, will be on display and may be seen and reviewed during regular office hours until the time of the public hearing at the following locations: County Courthouse Highway 71 . Port St: Joe, Florida. City Hall Osceola Street Wewa. hitchka, Florida. Any interested parties may attend and give testimony at this public Belt reducing machine, $30.00. Call Margie Carr at Costin's Dept. Store. ltC 2-28 THE SEWING CENTER, Headquarters for all of your sewing needs. 229 Reid Ave. tfc 2-28 Lose weight with New Shape Tablets and Hydrex Water Pills, Campbell's Drugs. 6tp 2-28 For itching, insect bites, chapped hands and face use Norwalk Vitamin E. Skin Cream. 6tp 2-28 Priced to sell, Mexico Beach lot. 15th St. Call 697- 3981. 2tp 2-21 18' Thompson outboard with 50 h.p. Evinrude, easy tilt trailer. Good offer. 648- 4255. 2tc 2-21 Caladium bulbs for sale at, ,1505 Monument. Ave,- or -call - 229-3613. tfc 2-14 Box springs with legs and mattress, twin size, good con- dition. 229-6589. tfc 2-7 For Sale: 2 lots of land, car garage, small house trailer with screen porch. No collect calls. 1-762-8184. Rt. 1, Box 46, ': Altha, 32421, tfc 1-24 100,000 BTU oil furnace and air circulator, can be used with or without air condition- ing. In excellent operating condition. Can be seen at 610 Monument Ave. tfc 12-27 10 speed bikes in stock. Men's, women's. Racing style. Touring style. Credit terms available, western auto, Port St. Joe. tfc-6-15 Good Investment-2 houses on 2 adjoining lots on Monu- ment Ave. Live in one; rent the other. One house is 3 BR, 2 bath with den. The other is 2 BR, 1 bath and sewing room. Will sell both for what most are selling one for. If interested call 229-6147. tfc 1-31 For Sale: Wooden stor- age buildings, complete on slides, 8 x 11 x 7, equals $195: 8 x 14 x 9, equals $295: 14 x 17 x 9, equals $695: aluminum 8 x 12 x 8, equals $395. Drop frame truck body, 8 x 30 equals $395. New electric type writer. $45: 30" electric range. $85: 42" metal sink cabinet and fixture. $35: Double bed. $25. Call beach 648-3035. tfc 2-7 m onthl 2 interest daye Ntsof B VFor Sale: By owner, three reuredwihlastbedroom. 2 bath, living room., 2.S FA-I=IIIivset olrovi de *yu den, storage house, garage, 60mothy.ayet sof$11.. boat shed, double lot. If interested call 912-768-2361 NOSL. ES lRGE-L[IDA' R TSOLY during day only. tfc 2-14 M ail This CouponA -. . FINANCIAL RESOURCES CORP. Wanted: To buy good 942 Florida National Bank oyster boat with or without Jacksonville, Florida Phone 904-354-2684 trailer. Please call James NAME ......................... ................ I Sapp, 265-3304, Lynn Haven, ADDRESS ............................. ...... Fla. 2tc 2-21 CITY ................................................... WANTED: Job, will live in. STATE ................................................ Call Dixie Belle Motel, 227- PHONE NUM BER .................................... 3972. ltc 24- *- am --- a--- m m MMM Tax Planning by J. H. Fleming What is tax planning? It is one thing to look up the law and find out whether, and to what extent, tax liability has been incurred on transactions conducted during the year. It is quite another to find out in advance what tax liability will result and then, conduct transactions with a view towards reducing taxes. For example. after the year is over, a taxpayer who has sold an asset can determine nearing. HARMON W. SHIELDS, Director Division of Marine Resources Department of Natural Resources 2t 2.21 One bedroom furnished house in town for rent. Inquire at Smith's Phar- macy. tfc 2-28 Two bedroom furnished house for rent. Canal St., St. Joe Beach. In first block from beach. See owner at house, Sat. or Sun. tfc 2-14 For Rent: Furnished two bedroom house, laundry and storage, auto. heat. 229-6777 after 5 p.m. tfc 2-7 Unfurnishied three bed- room house at Jones Home- stead. 227-8716. Itp 2-28 GOOD HUNTINa LEWIS FLOOR CLEANING All Types 229-6482 or 229-6447 tfc 9-20 J. H. FLEMING Accountant Tax Consultant 321 Reid Avenue Port St. Joe, Florida 229-6400 3tp 2-28 Professional help with emotional problems- and-or concerns. Gulf County Guid- ance Clinic, Port St. Joe, Fla. 227-2691 ,or Rev. Sidney Ellis, 229-6599. ST. JOE MACHINE CO. Machine Work-Welding 506 First St. Phoen 229-6803 Machinist on duty all day Every day Custom Upholstery Drapery Fabrics & Naugahyde Reasonable Rates Let Us Save \ou Money 20 pet. off on All Fabrics Phone 229-4481 tfcL 1; 648-6153 Home Phone Consolidated Repair & Service Co. House Painting. Remodeling & General Repair Work No job too small Free Reasonable Estimate St. Joe-Mexico Beach area Call 229-6132 Charles Brown 5tp 1-3 Ready Arts and Craft 228 8th St. Beaded, fruit kits, make- it, bake-it kits, wiggly eyes, dolls, heads, faces, hands and hats. Key and necklace chains, trim sequins and chain by the y ard. Stem wire, floral ape, leaves and calyx. Metallic and elastic lame, plaques, birds, bees, but- erflies, corsage pins necklaces, fasteners, bell caps, pearl drops, books and much more. Open from 9 5. A few gifts already made up. tfc 2-7 the taxable gain or deductible loss by 'looking at the rules concerning basis, gains and losses, etc. But by proper tax planning, he can check the tax angle before he makes a sale. It may be better to postpone the sale until the following year and use the gain to offset expected losses. Or it may be more advanta- geous. taxwise. to rent an asset (with or without an option to purchase) instead of buying it, or vice versa. He should compare the deducti- ble rent with depreciation. Usually it is just common sense to handle business and financial affairs during the year in a way which will save taxes. It is also legal to handle financial affairs with this intent. Wise tax planning can hold to a minimum the tax liability resulting from many transactions. Houses-Unfurn. For Rent: Unfurnished large two bedroom house, laundry, car port and storage, large screened, back porch, central heat and air. 229-6777 after 5 p.m. tfc 2-7 For Rent: One and two bedroom attractively fur- nished apartments. Cool in summer, 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. GooD FISHINB LOTS FOR SALE .RED BULL ISLAND SUBDIVISION WEWAH)TdfkA, FLORl A ' SUITABLE FOR HOMES OR CAMP SITES ELECTRICITY AND TELEPHONE AVAILABLE CASH OR TERMS LOW DOWN PAYMENT LOW INTEREST RATES DONNA E. FUSELIER PORT ST. JOE, FLA. PH. 229-2941 OR 229-613B Retired carpenter and boat builder, can fix anything. Call 227-5611 after 5 p.m. tfc 2-28 For Welding see James L. Temple, 1302 Palm Blvd. tfc 3-7 House "moving, moiile home moving and set up, with or without axles. 648- 3035. tfc 1-31 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 only. K and D TV and SOUND, 301 Reid Ave., Phone 227-2071. tfc 9-27 A chance to earn nice gifts for home and family. Contact your Stanley Home Products dealer, Betty Gilbert (648- 7534) for further information. Horus 7-9 a.m. and 5-7 p.m. tfc 10-4 ( Color & Black and White TV Repair. Call HEATH RADIO & TV REPAIR Phone 229-2782 All Work Guaranteed 4tp 8-9 kills bugs for up to six months, and soves you about $100 yearly in costly pesj control services. Use of Sprayer free with purchase of Rid-A-Bug HURLBUT SUPPLY CO. 306 Reid Avenue Port St. Joe, Florida ' ment, disability, and sur- vivors benefits are paid to eligible workers and their families regardless of income other than earnings," he said. "The amount of a For Rent: Furnished apart- ments, Mexico Beach, near water. Summer and winter rates. 648-7128. 2tp 2-21 Furnished beach cottages at reasonable rates. 227-3491 or 229-5641. tfe 12-27 1962 Falcon van, 6 cyl., good condition, safety devices and radio and extras. Over- sized tires. Excellent gas mileage. Make perfect fish- ing camper or "car pool". Seeing is believing. Reason- ably priced. Call 227-7461. 2tc 2-28 1962 Ford Falcon bus, 6 cyl. Very good condition, good gas mileage, oversize tires. Make excellent camper, $400. Call 227-7461 after 5 p.m. ... tfc 2-14 1967 Simca, runs good, body in fair shape. Excellent on gas, $225. Can be seen at 1312 McClellan Ave. or call 229-6367. 2tp 2-21 Septic tanks pumped out. Call Buford Griffin. Phone 229-6694 or 229-2937. Income Tax Service Bernard 0. Wester 813 Marvin Ave. 229-3107 after 5 p.m. 10tc 2-7 VW owners-James Pad- gett, a factory trained and proven VW mechanic is on duty to serve you. Call or stop by. Complete rebuilt ser- vice. American auto repair service also available at reasonable rates. Mexico beach Service Center, Mexico Beach, 648-3985. tfe 1-10 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 monthly social security pay- ment is based on the work- er's average earnings over a period of years." 1963 Rambler, fishing car, power steering, power brakes. $75. 229-6225. 2tp 2-21 1969 Bonneville, 52,000 actual miles. New paint, vinyl top, full power, clean. $800.00 648-5143. 2tp 2-21 R.A.M.-Regular convoca- gtion 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. William McFarland, W.M. Herbert L. Burge, Sec. St. Joe Accounting Service 106 Monument Ave. Phone 229-6132 H & R Block Representative tfc 12-6 Mobile Home Owners SKI MEADOWS PARK Is now open for business, across the street from Ski Breeze Camp Sites. Beahc privileges, game room, washer and dryer. Gift shop. Located on Hiway S30, 9 miles southeast of Port St. Joe. MEXICO BEACH BEAUTY SHOPPE Phone 648-51f6 15th St. N. of Hwy. 98 Complete Beauty Service GLADYS NICHOLS | Your SHERWIN-WILLIAMS PAINT Dealer in Port St. Joe HURLBUT SUPPLY CO. 306 Reid Avenue Port St. Joe, Florida ,nI AAA REFRIGERATION CO. Port St. Joe. Franchise Service Going Fishing? Repair to all Stop here first Home Appliances service for a complete on GE, Hotpoint, Westing- line of house, Philco, Kelviniator F and others. Fishing Tackle Call Ddy or Night Hurlbut Supply 229-693 troe 306 Reid Ave All Work Guarantee d Ave. S. S. Offers Security Income The new supplemental security income program for people 65 or over, or blind, or disabled is administered by the Social Security Admini- stration-"but it's not the same as social security," according to Robert Latta, Social Security Representa- tive for GulfCounty. "Supplemental security in- come payments are based on financial need," Latta said. "Social security benefits are based on work and earn- ings." The amount of a monthly supplemental security income payment depends on whether a person has other income, according to Latta. "Social security retire- I I"1 You Are Cordially Invited To Attend LONG AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH Corner Long Avenue and 16th Street SUNDAY SCHOOL ........................ 9:45 A.M. MORNING WORSHIP .................... 11:00 A.M. BAPTIST TRAINING UNION .............. 6:15 P.M.. EVENING WORSHIP .................. 7:30 P.M. PRAYER SERVICE (Wednesday) .......... 7:30 P.M. VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME Rev. J. C. Odum, Pastor John Woods, Minister of Music 1. __ I . hwmm-m""""" h _ __ __ -A [Bowling Net Gulf Co. Ladies' League Last Wednesday night, St. Joe Furniture won all four. games from Dixie Seafood. Dot Hamm had a 184 game and Brenda Mathes had a 450 series for the winners. Bertha Clayton had a 179 game and 420 series for Dixie Seafood. St. JoeKraft won three and lost one to St. Joe Stevedores. Ruby Lucas led Kraft with a, 178 game and 459 series. Melba Barbee was high fpr the Stevedores with a 178 game and 464 series. Shirt and Trophy won three and lost one to Florida First National Bank. Diane Terry was high for Shirt & Trophy. with a 161 game and 404 series. Faye Pope had a 160 game and Eula Dickey had a 401 series for the Bank. Campbell's lost all four games to Bill's Dollar Store. Substitute bowler. Helen. Armstrong was high for Campbell's with a 168 game and 397 series. Marguerite was high for Bill's with a 126 game and 364 series. Standings: Won" Lost St. Joe Kraft 59 29 Shirt and Trophy Fla. 1st National St. Joe Stevedores St. Joe Furniture Dixie Seafood Campbell's Bill's Dollar Store 32 361,2 39 3912 4512 59 -7112 Ladies' Winter League Troy's Standard Station took four from Jimmy's Rest- , aurant in /ation on Feb. 21. Norma HH j' had a 211 game and 504 seres for, the win- ners. Connie' Ross had a 141 game and 412 series for Jimmy's. St. Clair Funeral' Home took three from The Super- market. Bowling for St. Clair, Diane Terry had a. 209 game and 465 series. Sheila Baker had a 136, game and Wanda Pate had a 389 series for The Supermarket. Standings: St. Clair Funeral Box Plant The Supermarket Trov's Stand. Sta. Peak's Pawn Shop Jimmy's Rest. Basic Ten Pin Lounge Won 4712 47 43 42 41'2 4012 371'2 37 Lost 3612 37 41 42 4212/ 4312 46'2 47 Basic took four from Ten Pin Lounge. PAm Burch had a 164 game and sub Ruby Lucas had a 440 series for Basic. Bowling for Ten Pin, Maxine Smith had a 136 game and sub Eula Dickey had a 377 series. Peak's Pawn Shop took three from the Box Plant. Bowling for Peak's, Ann Peak had a 143 game and 409 series. Evelyn Smith had a 169 game and Hazel Barton had a 445 series for the Box Plant. THE STAR, Port St. Joe, Fla. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1974 Ladies' Coffee League Pate's won all four games from Queen Bees. Brenda Mathes had a 178 game and Opal Howard had a 439 series for Pate's. Joan Falbe led QuBe es with a 122 game and 343 series. Wewa Bank won four games from A&N. with Elea- nor Williams leading the Bank with a 200 game and 523 series. Joyce S. had a 151 game and Dale H. had a 421 series for A&N. Ralph and Henry's won three games from Bowen's Cowgirls. High bowler for Ralph and Henry's was Faye C. with a 162 game and 420 series. Edwina led the Cow- girls with a 161 game and 387 series. Top Dollar won four games from Margaret's. Betty Fain had a 187 game and Marian PAGE SEVEN Bottle Club Hears Eddie NeSmith Speak D. had a 479 series for Top Dollar. Standings: Won Lost Pate's Shell 66 26 A&N Railroad 61 31 Ralph & Henry's 59 33 Wewa Bank 52 40 'Top Dollar 5012 41'2 Margaret's 4012 51'2 Queen Bees 30 62 Bowen's Cowgirls 9 83 NOTE OF APPRECIATION, We would like to express our grateful appreciation to the many friends who visited us during our. open house celebration. We both cherish the friendship of our neigh- bors and friends. Thanks to all, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Rich Film at Library The Northwest Regional Library System will present Little Bear's Sunday Break- fast. This is a puppet play in which Goldilocks gets a visit from Little Bear. The puppet show will be presented at 4:00 p.m. EDT March 1, Friday, at the Port St. Joe Library. No admis- sion is charged. ''WI' WHERE ECONOMY ORIGINATES A&P-S DELICIOUS All Meat Franks .......... .. ...2' 69 SUPER.RIGHT" ALL MEAT Sliced Bologna ....PKG...... .......... 99 "SUPER-RIGHT' FROZEN CHOPPED Beef Steak ................* O...... $1.99 CAP'N JOHN'S FROZEN FRENCH FRIED Fish Sticks... ...'.... 99..z.'OZPK 694 QUICK FROZEN BULK Fryer Quarter ........L 59 USDA Grade 'A' Quick Froze Baking HenS lb.69C i tl [JjFA' "SUPER-RIGHT" FULLYCOOKED TENDER SMOKED SHANK PORTION CE HAMF 79 $1.49 19TO22 LB AVERAGE LB DELMONTE "SUPER-RIGHT" HARD CORN FED WESTERN '/ th PORK LOIN SLICED 9TO11 CHOPS PER PKG INCLUDES CENTER & END LB J99 CHOPS FLORIDA RED RIPE Y SfeofcwuPA F- f LB. * 4 0 PLAIN OR SELFRISING F lo BAG 79 WITH COUPON BELOW SSUNNYBROOK FRESH STATEIGRADE "A" LARGE EGGS b CARTON D OF 79 DOZEN AND $7.50OR MORE ORDER BELOW AND $7.50 ORMORE ORDER 1 LB CTN BONUS PAKIOUR OWN 125 CT. BOX WITH 104 OFF LABEL WITH COUPON BELOW 3 LB1 OZ GT. SIZE BOX LEMON-LIME OR ORANGE 32 oz. Bottles & P 4 O z .C ans Vienna Sausage 3/100 Al Ve 4btmI ......... -'NS ... SUNSWEET A&P ALUMINUM FOIL .40O.ZBTLI .............. ** ............. 4 ooo*********o********e************o* A&P FROZEN, CHOPPED AND. il ~SpMo.oo..........o....eoo .. ........ 2 ,..l. . "Wo hWrV A&P 14 Oz. Can BUG KILLER ASPREMIUM P. JANEPARKER SUGARED AND GOLDEN TCTN t ii pi D D u b .......................... G..... LENTEN VALUE JANE PARKER i PM&BO ......9 ..... ..A B............................... J *e*eo*oooo *e e e*o o* *e o * ["a' 4ABISCO SANDWICH CI OREO COOKIES 15-oz. PKG. 49t PRICES IN THIS AD ARIE EFFECTIVE IN ALL AAP STORES IN THE CITIES LISTED BELOW THROUGH SUN., MAR3 CUSTOMERS WILL BE LIMITED TO REASONABLE QUANTITIES OF ANY ITEM. NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS INSERT STORE ADDRESSES HERE I 'I I1 't If p PINT BASKET LAUNDRY DETERGENT Ditivf. 59t The Northwest Florida Regional Bottle Club met Sat- urday for their regular monthly meeting with 12 members and three visitors present. Eddie NeSmith of Fort Gadsden, guest speaker, gave an interesting talk on Florida history connected with the Fort. Several members joined in a bottle hunt over the week- end in a nearby county and found some interesting speci- mens. The next meeting will be held Saturday, March 16. RaaaaB Two,# Ie* pwflffl *f It . BwbA .79e The Board of County Com- missioners of Gulf County, Florida, met February 12, 1974 in regular session with. the following members pre- sent: Chairman Silas C. Player, Walter Graham, Eld- ridge Money and T. D. (Doc) Whitfield. The Attorney, Clerk and Deputy Sheriff were also present. The Clerk opened the meet-. ing with prayer and then led the pledge of allegiance. The minutes from the meeting of January 22, 1974 S were read, approved and adopted. H. B. Peterson, David Cor- bin and. Roland Hutchison of the Division of Drivers Licenses notified the Board they intend to begin examin- ing for .drivers licenses in Gulf County two days a week. In addition, they intend to obtain legislation allowing them to place a full time employee in Gulf County. Because of the equipment involved, they requested the Board furnish them with per- manent office space. The Board noted the office now being used is shared with the County Agent and they would rather build them a perma- nent place elsewhere. After THESTAR, Port St. Joe, Fla. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1974 discussion, and in view of the immediate need, Comm. Cra- ham moved the Division of Drivers Licenses be allowed use of the County Agent's meeting room two days a week with the provision a permanent place be prepared for the Division. Comm. Whitfield seconded the motion' and it passed unani- mously. Pursuant to invitations, the Chairman requested the Clerk open bids. on the heat- ing and air cooling systems for the Health Departments in Wewahitchka and Port St. Joe. After study and discussion, the architect recommended the Board accept the low bid of $6,941.74, made by Gulf County Heating and Air Con- ditioning as it met all specifi- cations at the lowest price. Comm. Money moved the bid of $6,941.74, made by Gulf County Heating and Air Con- ditioning be accepted. Comm. Whitfield seconded the motion and it passed unani- mously. Copies of all bids are on file in the Clerk's office. Pursuant to invitation to receive sealed bids on one 225 amp a-c welding machine, the Board received the fol- lowing bids: Air Products and Chemi- cals. Sl.093.00 and West Flor- ida Equipment Co.. $1.069.50. After discussion. Comm. Graham moved the low bid of West Florida Equipment Co. in the amount of.Sl.069.50 be accepted. Comm. Whitfield seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Mrs. Carolyn Wahl came before the' Board requesting purchase of right of way adjoining her property on' Jackson Street in Oak Grove. The Board acknowledged this right of way as being of no further use to the Board and Comm. Money moved the Attorney adyvrtise for sealed bids on the surplus right of way. Comm. Whitfield seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Upon recommendation of Ernest Gorham, the Board approved modification of the doors at the old Courthosue to increase the air return throughout the rooms. Upon motion by Comm.- Whitfield, second by Comm. Money and unanimous vote the Board approved a bid submitted by Mr. Gorham.,for $2,307.70 on the old Courthouse. The "We're paying 130 more per pound for this type of cable than we did in 1973. If you don't think thafs a lot, just multiply it by 4 million." Compared to the higher prices you've been paying.to put a pound of meat on the family table, 130 doesn't sound like much. But multiply it by the 4 million pounds of-this cable we have to.buy this year, and you get $520,000. Over a half a million dollars extra for one size of wire cable alone. ... .. .. Now add the runaway costs of just about everything a growing power company must have to serve its customers reliably, and you have some idea of what inflation is doing to us. , We've been working hard to hold the line on costs. , But just as your family has to eat, our company has to produce. . And the simple fact is, when producing electricity Florida costs more, rates have to go up. Power INFLATION. WE'RE FIGHTING IT BUT WE NEED HELR - :PAGE 'EIGHT I I T E S Board of County Commissioners Board also approved the sig- nature of Andy Thomas on receipts for goods and ser- vices received at' the old Courthouse. Upon motion by Comm. Graham, second by Comm. Whitfield. and unanimous vote, the Board adjustments in the tax roll on R E No. 907. Albert Brooks and R E No. 756, H. T. Stewart as submit- ted by Sammy Patrick. Tax Assessor. The Board unanimously agreed to a Memorandum of Consumer Agreement sub- mitted by J. Lamar Miller of Standard Oil. The Clerk reported that due to no 1972 Board of County Commis- sioners allotment Standard Oil will be unable to supply the Board gasoline for the next six months but that Gulf Oil has agreed to furnish the Board gasoline during that period. The Board received month- ly reports from the County Service Office and County Agent. The Road Superinten- dent reported $3,031.04 spent on secondary roads in Jan- uary. Vernell Armstrong request- ed the Board complete a pro- ject on his property in accordance with his agree- ment with the Board. The Chairman directed the Mos- quito Control Superintendent to meet with Comm. Davis and work up a timetable for finishing this work. Jack Levins requested the Board put speed breakers in short roads at Oak Grove, to stop fast driving and possible accidents from occurring. The Board asked Mr. Levins to try to think of another solu- tion as the Board has faced this problem before and there are many people who object to speed breakers in the highway. Upon motion by Comm. Whitfield and seconded by Comm. Graham' and unani- mous vote, the Board adopted a resolution providing for the establishment of a council on emergency services to study the County's needs for ambu- lance service. A copy of this resolution is on file in the Clerk's office. The Board received the annual report from the Hon. Sam A. Patrick, Gulf County Tax Assessor. The report listed receipts of $36,169.02 and expenditures of .$29,f665.96. .. -,.: ,, - The Board received a state- ment from the Division of Family Services for nursing home and in-patient care in the amount of $222.82 for the month of December, 1973. The Clerk was instructed to file this bill. The Clerk reminded the Board of the five-year secon- dary road program meeting in Apalachicola in March. The Board accepted a pro- posal by the Division of For- estry to pay the County $4.00 per month for its share of -electric power costs on the Sheriff's tower in Wewa- hitchka. The Board received notifi- cation that Gulf Coast Elec- tric rates are increasing. The Clerk notified the Board that Ben Barnes' has agreed to furnish the Board with a legal summary of cer- tain disputed property. The Board received notice that the Tax Assessor and Collector of Gulf County were not required to file an annual report until January 15, 1974. The Board approved the Bond of B. F. Lee, Jr. of the Highland View Water and Sewer District. Comm. Whitfield reported that M K Ranches is request- ing they be allowed to repair the Sauls Creek Road. The Board had no objections pro- vided the road is constructed in accordance with County specifications. Comm. Gra- ham was directed to meet with M K representatives and the Road Superintendent to insure that all work meets County specifications. Comm. Graham reported the Road Department had performed an excellent job on the White City Fire Department truck. He said the Department had request- ed a few minor adjustments on the truck and also request- ed the amount of money spent on the truck. Comm. Graham suggested a Board member meet with the City to organize a joint cleaning committee to clean the road from Highway 98 to the garbage pit. Comm. Graham reminded the Board of its obligation to provide a permanent office for the Division of Drivers- Licenses and .urged each member to work toward dis- charging this responsibility. Comm. Graham asked for Board opinions in locating a toll bridge across the Apa- lachicola. River at Highway 22 in Wewahitchka. The Board agreed to furnish sup- port to Comm. Graham in his attempts to secure such a bridge. Upon question by Comm. Money, the Clerk stated it is nhublicr kn'owledAo that re- Florid a Nat trust you with our money. How about trusting us with yours? FLORIDA FIRST NATIONAL BANK AT PORT ST. JOE 504 Monument Avenue Telephone: 227-2551 the Circuit Court's office. Comm. Money reported the Health Department in Port St. Joe is requesting signs prohibiting parking on the grass be installed. The Chair- man directed Comm. Mogey to work towards preventing such parking. Comm. Money reported a request for cleaning a ditch on St. Joe Beach. The Road Department reported he is currently hauling sand to that ditch. Comm. Money reported a request from Mr. Jensen at Dalkeith to drain a pond in that area. The Mosquito Con- trol Superintendent reported drainage of this pond by trying to cross Highway 71 had been turned down three times by the Department of Pollution. but he would have the ;Department examine another route draining into the Gulf-Timberlands ditch. The Road Superintendent was given permission to hire a new employee to replace a man who resigned. L'pon request of the School Superintendent the Board agreed to sell the School Board a surplus dump truck property item for S600.00. neer, Department of Pollu- tion Control covering the Gulf County sanitary landfills. Mr. Williams and Mr. Daniell visited the various landfills and a transcript of the con- versation at these sites was read by the Clerk. After a discussion- of the regulations of the Depart- ment of Pollution Control, the Board directed Mr. Daniell to begin work on meeting the regulations on sanitary land- funds for deposits made on The Mosquito Control Sup- the Oak Grove Water and erintendent reported that he Sewer District are issued hadrecently been visited by upon request at the Clerk of Johnny M. Williams. engi- fills and bring any problems back to the Board. Comm. Player reported that James Larramore of ite City is requesting the Board remove dirt from his property. The Road Superin- tendent said the Board did not need the dirt at the present time. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. THE STAR, Port St. Joe. Fla. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1974 PAGE NINE $ . New Shrimp Boat Berthed in Canal A new shrimp boat was purchased this month by a local corporation and is being operated out of the Gulf County Canal at Highland View. The new boat, a 77 fopt craft was built in Bayou La Batre, 'La., by the Landry Boat Works. Financing for the boat was made through the Florida First National Bank at Port St. Joe. and a meal at the Dairy received a rating of Good. Burger. Mitchell Garland The Port St. Joe Golf team selected Katrin4*McNeil, win- finished third behind Mosley N O T E S ning a trip to Swan's Grocery and Choctawhatchee. The and a tour of the paper mill. scores were Mosley 166, Salina Roberspn chose Vic Choc. 167, St. Joe 191, and from the Adkison for a date of dining Fort Walton was disqualified at the Sub Shop and roller with a 172. John Hood was Port St. Joe skating at the Oak Grove medalist with a 38. Better Skating rink. So 'far, none of luck next time, boys. these dates have actually The mighty Sharks suffered H ig h School happened, defeat at the hands of that The Student Council is perpetual powerhouse, sponsoring a Junior-Senior Blountstown, in basketball. CARL GUILFORD, JR. powderpuff football game. The two teams were in com- The annual female display of petition for the district cham- class rivalry is scheduled for pionship. The fateful score There have been quite a attend. Thursday, March 7. The was 57-51. Every now and few religious revivals at St. Keven Owens and Cary exact time has not been then there is a Year of the Joe High, the latest being the Floor (seniors) won first decided. An admission fee of Shark; this year is neither James Robison Crusade, that place in the fourth period 25 cents per student and 50 now nor then. Maybe next have told the people to mend mass media poster contest, cents per adult will be year.... their ways before it's too Their joint-effort poster is a charged. Baseball holds more pro- late-without giving much of water color of St. Joe High Members of the Port St. mise than gold or basketball, an indication of just when with the dome of the gym Joe High School Band partici- as the Sharks demonstrated "too late" is. Mrs. Wayne resembling a Sunkist orange. pated in District Solo and in Tampa last Friday and Biggs has begun: a Bible There were six second place Ensemble competition Satur- Saturday. The baseball team- study class to inform young winners, day, Feb. 23 .The clarinet won two of the first three - people of what Ihe Holy ~- The Datin Gajne sponsor -,rj, whicb copisied of Sarah .games. of the season, and ' scriptures say concerning .-" % -, Srltt 1lTV"6Noble, aiffi teggie Gilbert hit the first Second Coming of Christ. The contained surprises for Carol Barton, received a rat- homerun of the season during class meets Monday nights in everyone. But the most sur- ing of Excellent. The clarinet the first game. Try turning room A-8 at the high school prised people were those who quartet, the members of your television off and watch- beginning at 7:30 and ending won .a date. Mike Register which were Sandra Tootle, ing a live baseball game for a at approximately 8:00. All chose Toni Matthews and Sheila Harper, Carolyn change. For the Sharks, young people are invited to won a tour of Kenny's Mill Robinson, and Sandy Ward, things are looking up! Tips on job hunting Here are a few tips on getting a job after graduation. Upon leaving school, be sure to seek an employer who can meet the following conditions: You should receive at least $326 per month spending money after regular monthly ex- penses and deductions have been paid. Request regular promotions with increases in pay for promotions and for length of employ- ment. And, you should receive your first promotion, and pay raise to $363 after four months. Request 30 days paid vacation per year starting with your first year. You should also have low rate or free world travel privileges any time you are on vacation. You should be able to continue your education with the company paying 75 percent of the cost. If you are selected for college, your tuition should be paid and your normal salary continued. Ask your prospective employer for a clothing .allowance of some $300 for initial outfitting for your job and at least $4.50 per month to main- tain or replace worn-out clothing. At the same time, request a cost of living allowance and quarters allowance for your wife and family. This should be in the form of $105 to $200 per month added to your regular salary. Your new employershould provide swimming pools, tennis courts, bowling alleys, boats, fishing gear, golf courses, movie theaters, libraries and craft or hobby shops including photo labs. All this is for your leisure use. The employer should also provide unlimited sick leave with full pay for the entire sick period. Any medical or dental care for yourself should be free with additional free medical care for your entire family. The prospieclive company you wish to work for should provide you with a grocery, departmd'rrtand variety store plus laundries, service stations, auto repair and restaurants which reduce your cost of purchase or expense up to 40 percent. Make sure the company's retirement clause states you may retire after 20 years with them at 50 percent pay and 75 percent at 30 years, plus continued free medical care for yourself and dependents. You should be able to relocate at your request, travel anywhere in the United States or the free world at the company's expense. If you are married you should receive one months housing allowance each time your move is at the company's request. After all this, inform employer that you want $10,000 in cash after four stay another six years. your prospective a bonus of up to years with him to And then don't forget to let this employer know that you are not experienced in the work but would like to be sent to school at full pay and receive all the company benefits right from the start and through school. Now, if your prospective employer can't meet the requirements you have outlined to him, go see your local Navy Recruiter, Jack L. Lott. He is at the Port St. Joe Post Office every Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. He works for an employer who can offer you everything you have asked for above! Shown to the left is the new boat. the "Selma Kay". In the photo above are the members of the corporation, on the boat's deck. From left to right are: Jim Sealey, Wandell Butler. Ralph Shoe- maker, captain 'of the boat, Bill Crawford and Ted Can- non, president of the Florida First National Bank. Cannon is not a member of the corporation. ..+ ---- --j+ -: -- S( --- - There was once a Northern European belief that it was unlucky to meet an animal while on a journey. No doubt it was even more unlucky if the beast ate you! Refuge ,Sets Fish Season APALACHICOLA Refuge Manager Charles Noble reminds sportsmen that the fresh water fishing season opens again March 1 through October 31, 1974. St. Vincent National Wild- life Refuge is a 12,350 acre island nine miles southwest of Apalachicola. Approaches to the fishing area are on the east end of St. Vincent Island. The use of boat motors is not permitted in the fresh water fishing area. Small boats may get to the fishing area through an outlet creek from the lakes which drain into Apalachicola Bay or a small boat may be carried overland about 3, of a mile along a jeep trail. 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