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THIRTY-NINTH YEAR. NUMBER 20 lIE STA Industry Deep Water Port Fine People Safest Beaches in Florida PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 1976 Commission Moves to "Improve Services" Defense,Veterans Offices Combined Chaire s maMoewocsa'ny Just as they promised back in December, the County Commission gave a decision on whether or not to combine their Civil Defense and Veterans' Service offices. at their meeting Tuesday mor- ning. The decision, on a split decision, was to combine the offices under a full-time director, in spite of the lengthy verbal opposition of about a half dozen people in the audience. In the December 9 meeting, Commis- sioner Otis Davis, Jr., suggested that the Board consider employment of one man and one secretary full time to take care of the duties of both offices and offer a full-time service. In the past, the County has staffed both offices with a full time secretary and operated with part-time directors.. Davis made the motion Tuesday to go to the full-time operation with one man in charge of both operations. Everett Owens, Jr., seconded the motion and on a vote, Commissioners Davis, Owens and T. D. Whitfield voted in favor. Commissioner Silas Player and Chari- man Eldridge Money voted against. But in between the making of the motion and the vote, there was about an hour of at times heated controversy over whether the countyshould do this thing or not. Chief spokesmen for the opposi- tion were former County Commissioner Leo Kennedy, William Hall and Earl Burrows. Kennedy and Burrows seemed to be concerned that the county was eroding the Veterans' Service Office service and Hall was concerned that the Civil Defense department would fade away into nothing and would penalize the County in federal matching funds. Ken- nedy seemed to fear loss of federal funds also and exclaimed at one point that the' County would lose $50,000 in matching money. Both Davis and Owens tried to ex- plain that the county was hot doing away with any service, but was in fact, improv- ing it by giving full time counseling for veterans with problems and also for Civil Defense purposes. Owens explained, "We will lose only $7,000 in matching money we receive to pay part of the .salaries of the director and secretary". He went on to explain that the proposed move would save about as many Gulf County tax dollars as the county would lose in matching money. One citizen in the audience, Myrus Boring of Wewahitchka said he felt veterans would be better served with the change. "I am a veteran", he explained. "I have just-retired and moved to Wewahitchka and have found it next to impossible to see the Veterans Service officer at my convenience. If he were in the Courthouse at regular business hours, I feel I and others could have our needs met better". Present Civil Defense Richard Lan- caster then got into the conversation and asked what "the real reason was" for this maneuver. "If you shut down the Civil Defense office completely, .you would save only $7,316.00 in ad valorem taxes", Lancaster said. "If this is a personal thing, I'd die before I would quit. If you're unhappy with my service, I'll be glad to step aside". Commissioner Owens then assured Lancaster the Commission was perfectly satisfied with Lancaster's service but felt the County could be better served, more economically under the new plan.- "It's merely a matter of better service as well as the secondary plus of saving a few dollars", Owens stated. Davis said it was his thoughts the County could hire a full-time man for what is presently being paid the two part-time men, along with a full-time secretary would, give the people better service at less cost. "Service is the thing", Davis said. Herbert Burge asked what prompted the suggestion in the first place and asked if the Commission shouldn't give the matter some more consideration before making their move. "If an examination shows it's the best thing to do, then do it. If not, then we should keep the two men we have". Chairman Money, who cast a 'nay' vote, said, "I didn't look into the situation because I didn't believe the same service could be given at less' cost". Owens and Davis said they had studied the matter thoroughly, already. After the Commission cast their votes in favor of the change in opera- tions, Lancaster then said, "I didn't say this earlier because I didn't want it to sound like a threat, but I feel your actions will cause about half of the Civil Defense volunteers to quit"'. Nevertheless, the Commission ma- jority stood by their decision and, as of now, are looking for a man to fill the position. In the meantime, both Lancaster and VA officer, Albert Thames agreed to stay on their jobs until the new director is * hired. Doctor Couple Coming July 1 A husband and wife team, both of whom are doctors will be moving to Port St. Joe on July 1 of this year, as the result of efforts of the Port St. Joe City Commission it was learned early this week. Dr. Parmanand Vijay Poo- nai and his wife, Dr. Anila Poonai will be setting up a practice here in Port St. Joe to fill a need for medical services left by the departure of Dr. J. V. Philpot who moved to Lake City recently. Dr. Poonai is 40 years of age and is a physician and surgeon with most of his training in surgery. He received his MD degree in Bombay, India and studied, taught and trained in surgery in London, England and Edinburgh, Scotland for nine years. He was a lecturer in surgery and chief of sur- gery at the University of .the West Indies in Kingston, Ja- maica for three years and is *presently chief general surgi- cal resident at St. Alexis Hospital, in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Poonai's surgical ex- perience is extensive covering fields in orthopedics and car- dio-vascular as well as gener- al surgery. Mrs. Poonai has majored in obstetrics and gynecology and studied in Bombay and Lon- don also. At present, she is house physician in obstetrics and gynecology at St. Alexis Hospital in Cleveland. The City Commission is offering the wing in the Muni- cipal Hospital for the Poonai's to begin practice in. The wing will be completely refurbished to provide modern office facil- ities for the new doctors. The.Doctors Poonai were in Port St. Joe Sunday morning, looking over the hospital and *meeting with members of the City Commission prior to' making their decision to come here. Dr. Poonai said he liked what he saw and expressed his intention to come here just as soon as he qualifies for ac- ceptance in the American College of Surgeons. He is already a member of the Royal College of Surgeons in Great Britian, but U.S. law requires him to serve two years of residency in the United States before he can be accepted for membership here. The two years will be completed in June of this year. Chamber Meeting Monday The Port St. Joe Chamber of Commerce will meet Monday, January 19 in the Centennial Building for its annual instal- lation banquet. The meeting will begin ,at 8:00 P.M. Installed at the meeting will be newly elected directors, John Miller, David Roche, Wendell Whitaker, Mrs. Jean Atchison and Dick Brown. Directors continuing to serve on the Board include George Y. Core, L. L. Copen- haver, Wanda Brown, Robert Fox and Higdon Swatts. Out-going president, L. L. Copenhaver has secured A. P. Rollins, with the .U.S. De- partment of the Interior to be guest speaker for the evening. Rollins is currently working with the Alaska pipeline pro- ject and will tell of some of the problems and accomplish- ments in construction of this giant project. Brings Money Representative William J; Rish handed County Commission chairman Eldridge Mon- ey a check from the State of Florida in the amount of $4,538.00 Tuesday morning at the County Commission meeting. The ,check represented state matching money for the County's participation in the Northwest Regional Library System. The money goes for the operation of the system along with county funds. Star photo County Commission Reaffirms Opposition to Apalachicola Dam tae rm dvlprMs Damaged pick-up, owned by Robert following Friday night crash. Star Photo Creamer, is towed from accident site Two Vehicles Involved In Friday Accident ober ~hT L. Cra er 53,ofMuicpa Hsita Vernight Robert L. Creamer, 53, of Municipal Hospital overnight Indian Pass was kept in the Friday night, for observation Death Takes J. Earl Creel Sunday Morning J. Earl Creel, 61, a resident of 122 Hunter Circle, died early Sunday morning at his residence following a lengthy illness. Mr. Creel was born in Apalachicola and had resided in Port St. Joe since 1955. He was a retired master of Apa- lachicola Northern Railroad Co. and a World War II veter- an. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Erma Creel of Port St. Joe; his mother, Mrs. Agnes Creel of Lake City, S. C.; a brother, George Creel of Lake City, S.C.; two sisters, Mrs. Ola Bazen of Pamyslice, S.C. and Mrs. Mary' Heffron of Charleston, S.C. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church with the Rev. George H. Gay, pastor, officiating, assisted by the Rev. J. C. Odum, pastor of the Long Avenue Baptist Church. Interment followed in the family plot of Magnolia Ceme- tery of Apalachicola. Active pallbearers were: John Lee, Troy Parrish, Fred Perry, W. E. Schoelles, W. H. Scott and Troy McMillan. Honorary pallbearers were: Roy Gibson, Jr., B. A. Prid- geon, Jr., Wesley Grace, S. C. Pridgeon, R. H. Brinson, George Suber, H. L. Ford, B. A. Pridgeon,'Sr., Paul Blount, Frank Sisk, J. 0. Lucas, Bill Hammock, Frank McDonald, George Cooper, Cecil Hewett, W. C. Roche, George Core, and operators of St. Joseph Telephone Co. as the result of a collision between his pick-up truck and a sedan parked beside High- way 98. The accident occurred near the bridge over Patton's Bayou about 9:30 P.M., Fri- day night. According to Port St. Joe Police Patrolman B. G. Light- foot, Creamer was travelling south on 98, when he left the shoulder of the road on the right side and crashed into the .rear of the sedan, which was parked beside the road unoc- cupied. The sedan was owned by James Robert Dykes of 402 Iola Street. Creamer had to be pried from the cab of his pick-up and was then taken to Municipal Hospital for treatment by Gulf County Volunteer Ambulance. Patrolman Lightfoot said charges in the accident are pending further investigation. Damages to both vehicles were estimated at $1,800. Whether or not to dam the Apalachicola River caused some emotional rhetoric at the County Commission meeting Tuesday, with Calhoun County Commissioner Gene Bailey and George Adkins of Blounts- town asking the Board to stand firm in their opposition to any more dams on the River. The Corps of Engineers are now in the process of trying to seek approval for a low-level run-of-the-river dam just be- low Blountstown to maintain a nine foot shipping channel for barge traffic. Bailey said the people of Calhoun County are opposed to the dam. "We feel the dam would be detrimental to the environment of our county", he said. He felt such a dam would lower the water level in the lower river and would adversely affect the sports fishing and could affect the fresh water supply to Port St. Joe. Adkins likened himself to Paul in the Bible. "Before he was Paul he was Saul", Adkins said. "And like Saul I did what I thought was right years ago when I worked actively for the River channel, the dam at Chattahoochee and even the dam at the end of the Dead Lakes. I worked diligently for them. But like Paul, I have come to see the error of my ways and now will spend the rest of my life doing pennance by striving to see that no more dams are placed on the Riv- er". Adkins said, that in his opinion, both the dams at Chattahoochee and on the Dead Lakes had damaged, rather than helped the areas, especially for sports fishing. He urged the Commission study what affects further dams would have. The Calhoun duo could have saved their breath, since the Gulf County Commission gave them assurances that they stood strong against any more dams on the Apalachicola River. Adkins said he and Bailey had come before the Commis- sion since it was their infor- rnation the Tri-Rivers Author- ity would be at Tuesday's meeting to try and sell the idea. Chairman Money said the delegation was scheduled to be there, but had postponed their appearance until the January 20 meeting. COUNTRY CLUB The Country Club and its tax status came to the attention of the Commission again. E. F. Gunn said there was a lack of communication about what the Country Club wanted and deserved. "In the first place", Gunn said, "It isn't a country club. It's a coopera- tive of Gulf County citizens who are paying their share of supporting an outdoor recrea- tional complex and anyone who is willing to pay their fair share are welcome to become members and use it." Gunn went on to explain that the Club was eligible for Green Belt assessment of its property under a state law which provides for this as- sessment for areas used as outdoor recreation. "We don't expect to be free of paying taxes. Under the green belt classification the acreage values would be reduced on the tax rolls but would still pay some taxes. Also, the build- ings and machinery would still be subject to taxes. Gunn explained the Club was being operated more economically than any coun- try club but needed every'bit of help which it could receive. Gunn asked the Commission to think about what he had said, research the law and reconsider at a future date placing the Club property under the green belt law. "This will save us from $600 to $800 a year and, although this isn't much money, it will mean a lot to us". The Board agreed to recon- sider the matter. OTHER ACTION In other actions, the Board: -Heard a report from Rec- reation Director Walter Wil- der that his department had provided supervised recrea- tion to over 2,000 participants during the past year at a cost of $30,315.59 during the past year. Tax money made up $26,000 of this budget and was contributed by the County, School Board and the cities of Port St. Joe and Wewahitch- ka. -Instructed building in- spector E. F. Gunn to check contractors and sub-contrac- tors for licenses and permits. -Tentatively accepted a' plat for Wetappo Creek Es- Roy Preston Holliday, 61, a resident of Simmons Bayou, died last Thursday night at Municipal Hospital following a length illness. He was a native of Florida, a long-time resi- dent of Gulf County, and was a heavy equipment operator for a construction company. Survivors include: a daugh- ter, Mrs. Mary Louise tucker,, a son, Harvey Preston Holli- day; two grandchildren, Shaun and Michael Ducker, all of Dothan, Ala.; his mother, Mrs. Ethel 0. Holli- day of Simmons Bayou; a states from developer Mrs. Jean Arnold. -Heard a progress report from Mrs. James T. McNeill on progress made in selecting a new library site in Port St. Joe. -Agreed to write the U.S. Coast Guard asking them to install safety lights on naviga- tional aids in St. Joseph Bay. The request for the action was made by David B. Maddox. '-Agreed to apply. to. the federal government for matching funds to purchase walkie-talkie radios fr ..the Sheriff's'Department. sister, Mrs. Jeanette Presnell of Simmons Bayou; and two stepchildren, Donald Schott- Of St. Joe Beach, and Mrs. Elie Evans of Orlando. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church, conduct- ed by the Rev. George H. Gay, pastor. Interment followed-in the family plot of Holly Hill Cemetery. Deacons of the First Baptist Church served as pallbearers. All services were under the direction of Comforter Fun- eral Home of Port St. Joe. 15 Cents Per Copy Roy Preston Holliday Dies from Long Illness _ _______~ ~ _. .. ___ Z6-IAE -THE STAR- Published Every Thursday at 306 Willlarhs Avenue, Port St. Joe, Florida By The Star Publishing Company Second-Class Postage Paid at Port St. Joe, Florida 32456 Wesley R. Ramsey .... .... ............................. Editor and Publisher William H. Ramsey ...................... ................... Production Supt. Frenchie L. Ramsey ............................ ............... Office Manager Shirley K. Ramsey........................................ Typesetter, Subscriptions POSTOFF ICE BOX 308 PHONE 227-3161 PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA 32456 SECOND-CLASS POSTAGE PAID AT PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA 32456 . SUBSCRIPTIONS INVARIABLY PAYABLE IN ADVANCE IN COUNTY--ONE YEAR, $5.00 SIX MOS., $3.00 THREE MOS., S127.50 OUT OF COUNTY-One Year, $6.00 OUT F u.s.--one Year, $7.00 I - TO ADVERTISERS-In case of error or omissions In advertisements, the publishers do not hold themselves liable ' for damage further than amount received for such advertisement. r *;- The-spoken word is given scant attention; the printed word is thoughtfully weighed. The spoken word barely Sase4ts; the printed word thoroughly convinces. The spoken word is lost,' the printed word remains. EDITORIALS. . American Navy Now Siiena N Have you ever watched one of those news conferences on television, and wished that you Should be there to ask the ques- tion nobody else dared to ask? Bill Norton and Philip Davis, students at Port St. Joe High School, will have that oppor- tunity next week. They have, been selected to go to Wash- ington, D.C., joining other high school students from all parts of the country, to attend the week-long Class One of A Presidential Classroom for Young Americans. Bill and Philip will attend classes Jan. 17 through 24 in Washington. Bill is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Norton of Port-St. Joe, and Philip isg the son of Mr. and Mrs. Olin Davis of Mexico Beach. Since its inception in 1968, e-' the non-profit, non-partisan Presidential Classroom has' Reagan Speaking In P.C. ing Presidential Classroom BIM Norton hosted over 11,000 students in the nation's capital. The Classroom program is design- ed to promote a greater under- standing of the Federal government through personal contact with its institutions and leaders. Students live in a Washington-area hotel, and attend seminars and discus% sion groups led by key Wash- ington officials. Past speakers have included Senators, Con- gressmen, Supreme Court Justices, Cabinet Secretaries, members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, White House staff mem- bers, foreign ambassadors, members of the news media, and representatives from many different Federal agen- cies. Bill and Philip will have the opportunity to study all three branches of the Federal gov- ernment, in depth, and to gain an increased understanding of the issues and personalities which directly influence the conduct of political affairs on Philfp Davis the national level. But, says Presidential Classroom Executive Director Angie Whitaker, that's not all: "The meetings with promi- nent people in the Washington community are only part of the Classroom experience. Ac- cording to the students them- selves, equally important is the opportunity to exchange ideas and points of view with their peers form distant areas of the country." Ms. Whitaker also stresses that a student's participation will often involve not only the student and his school, but the entire community as well. Upon their return home, many students are asked to be guest speakers before local com- munity organizations, and share their Washington exper- ience with others. A signifi- cant percentage of Classroom students are sponsored by local citizens' groups, such as the Rotary Club, Lions, Ki- wanis and Civitan. Rated S Remember back when Great *Britain was the "Queen of the Seas"? Remember what happened when the nation lost this status? She Started downhill in world import- "ance, power and influence. Even during World War II, Great Britain was a small nation; 'but she had a huge navy and wielded tremendous influence around the world. These factors helped her to survive the great war reasonably intact. ;.. Since World War II, the United 'States has held the title of "Queen of the Seas". Just recently, news reports would have us to understand that we no longer occupy this position. According to the naval INference book, "Janes Fighting Ships", Russia has "the most potent navy ever". The book says the Soviet Union haa- a much larger navy than they need. to. protect -thbeir homeland,. .which would lead us to believe the remainder is for harrassing other Ronald Reagan, candidate for the Republican nomination oeco n d for President, has accepted an invitation to appear in Pan- ama City, as the keynote homelands-among them, ours. speaker for a special Bicen- It has been the trend of the tennial governmental aware- United States to allow its navy to ness program to be sponsored deplete in size and, quality. New by Gulf Coast Community ships haven't been built at the rate Collresidential Politics '7626. they have been ,in- the past. The is the theme of the program United States has also relied to a which will consist of three great extent on the shipping lines of separate seminars named in. other nations for its water trans- honor of former Florida Sena- portation rather thansupport a fleet or George G. Tapper, chair- rman of the College's District of our own. Board of Trustees. This seems dangerous to us. The At two p.m. on Jan. 26 Dr. only way you can get "there" from Donald Freeman, chairman of "here" with sizeable loads of sup- the faculty of political plies, cargo and men is by water. sciences at the University of West Florida in Pensacola, The only way you.can go by water is will address the topic "Presi- by ship. You can't go by ship unless dential Campaign Techni- you have some. ques." We hate to see the nation let its Dr. Freeman's presentation guard down in any area. We think it will be held in the GCCC Fine Arts Auditorium at two p.m. especially dangerous to let our navy Reagan's address will be deteriorate. Not only is it to be used held in the Panama City to transport and -protect transport Municipal Auditorium begin- overseas, i is also-to-beiused toJkeep. ....-ning..,at.7:3Q. p,m,,,Admnission other transport away from our will be by ticket only. shores. Let's keeplit large enough to - do the job. ( Deserved A Veto We think President Gerald Ford did the proper thing when he vetoed the bill which would have expanded 'Oicketing rights for construction unions. The President said the bill " ould create "greater, not lesser conflicts in the construction indus- try". The bill would allow for shutting down an entire job due to what could be a minor dispute between a sub-contractor and his employees, who might number only one of a force of thousands working on a project. Admittedly we haven't examin- ed this portion of the bill closely but we feel the bill could adversely affect us here in Port St. Joe, too, with our unionized industries. There has hardly been a time in the past 10 to 15 years when some firm or other hasn't been working at either St. Joe Paper, Sylvachem or Basic. In most instances they are union. And just as sure'as the sun comes up in the'6"morning, the contractors, performing repairs or installing work at one or the other industries, will suffer a strike before their job is over. It's conceivable, under the bill vetoed by Ford, that any of these three local industries could be shut dowh by a strike from construction laborers. ' Many gave Ford some verbal action for his signing the veto but, according to the news accounts of the action, Mr. Ford had great input from the everyday citizen to oppose the bill. If we can believe what we say, such attention to the average citizen and his wishes is what we have been callingdor on the part of our government for many years now. Striking is the leverage of labor, but putting people out of work not involved in a dispute is unnecessary. Dwindling British Treasury Sparked American Revolution Ironically, it was money problems in Great Britain which led to the American solutionn in 1776, Charles Slith, local historian, told the Rotary Club last Thursday. = Back in the late 1760's and iarly 1770's, England was just getting over the Seven Years' w*Ar on the continent and England was broke. The na- tion tried to recoup parts of its .finances with oppressive taxes . : their colonies here in Aierica. oN with excessive taxes levied against molasses, tea, navigation and most all im- ports as well as a ruling handed down that the colonies :2lJd not import goods from 'ifny nation except England, the Revolutionary War seeds were sown. Also, money problems caus- ed King George to cut his armed forces in the colonies down to only 6,000 men, in an effort to save money at home. These oppressive taxes along with the Boston Massa- .cre in which English soldiers killed rioting colonists who were protesting the excessive taxes and the war was on its way. Smith said George Washing- ton was chosen to lead the colonial army because he was an experienced military man, he was rich and he was a moderate. The colonial lead- ers felt the selection of Wash- ington would attract more colonists to the cause since they would have a leader who was not a hot-head. Many of the colonists were still loyal to the King, despite the oppres- sive taxes. Of the 2.5 million people who lived in the colonies at the beginning:of the revolution, at least 40 percent were c insid- ered still loyal to the Crown, 25 percent were lukewarm to the idea of a'revolution and the remainder were staunch sup- porters of succeeding from the King.. "It wasn't much to start a revolution with", Smith ob- served. Guests of the club were Wheelettes Pam Smith and Sandra Varnum and Bill Gib- son of Huntsville, Ala. Most pioneers had a deep sense of humor and could find laughter in simple things. A grown man being chased up a low-limbed persimmon tree by a small but fast biting dog, I don't know what I'm going to do with my wife. For a little over seven years, now, Frenchie has been a grandmother. It hasn't affected her very much, noticeably. About the only change I have discerned is that when we go somewhere we have to look for something to bring back to the grandchildren. Too, on occasion, we have the little darlings cast on our doorstep by their parents, after which they run like mad to get away before we see them. In this manner, we become grandchildren sitters. But back to Frenchie. She has borne up under the burden of being a grandmother remarkably well; until lately, that is. Lately, I have noticed she sits in her chair at night and goes to sleep. Almost every night this happens. She'll clear the supper table and sit down and glance through the afternoon paper. Then she gets interested in what's on the tube - for about five minutes. Then it's off to dreamland. This wasn't too bad. I just.sitand watcher .and see. how long shed isi -going-, -to'-"sl"e *s m *w w a a w w w ~ m *** ---1* , working on the tree-climbing man's legs up above the boot tops, was good for a laugh. A balky mule was common sight on Main. Street, especi- ally on Saturdays. No one. Want A State Job? Help for You On the Way A representative of a new State Government will be in program to help residents of Port St. Joe on Thursday, Jan. rural areas to find jobs in 22, and Friday, January 23 to take applications. Ann Esner, S eedling a Rural Employment Special- k. ist for the Florida Department P a k of Commerces Rural Equal Sac et Opportunity (REO) pro- grams, will be at the Port St. Sale Joe office of the Florida State Employment Service on The Division of Forestry is Thursday from .11 a.m. to celebrating Arbor Day' this three p.m., and Friday from Friday, Jan. 16, as they have 10 a.m. til noon to answer done in the past, with a seed- questions and take applica- ling packet sale. The Division tions for state employment. of Forestry of the Panama REO, a program funded District serves five counties, under the Comprehensive Gulf, Bay, Calhoun, Liberty Education and Training Act and Franklin. (CETA), was established to Cost of the packets will be insure that job applicants $1.00, with two trees each of from rural counties receive dogwood, live oak, red cedar equal treatment in state hiring and sycamore species, with urban applicants. The Sites of sales in the county program operates in 12 North will be: in Port St. Joe, in the Florida counties, including vacant lot between Reid Ave- Gulf, Franklin, Wakulla, nue and Highway 71, across Liberty, Jackson, Calhoun, from the Motel St. Joe. Trees Holmes, Walton, Gadsden, will be sold in Wewahitchka at Jefferson and Madison. Wewahitchka State Bank. "We can't guarantee anyone There will be a limit of 2 a job," says Program Direc- packages per customer. Any tor Wayne Malaney, "but we packets not sold this week will can guarantee that applica- be sold the following week. tions will receive equal con- The sale will allow the sideration with those from public to_meet the forestry urban areas." personnel, and to get other The State of Florida is an information and assistance. equal opportunity employer. seemed to know what made a mule balk, nor a sure method of getting a balky mule in motion again. One of the most stubborn balking mule incidents occur- red when a man from the river area came driving into town with a small Georgia mule hitched to a new green and red wagon. The man was going to do a little grocery shopping after hitching his mule. Also, he would go by the courthouse to pay poll tax, then stop by the dirt-floored pool hall for a game of eight-ball. He said that he was not looking for our one-armed distributor of pint- bottled moonshine from a corn sack, as he had his own dis- tillation layout within the river swamp. The stores were built around the railroad depot and the hitching post was behind the depot, so the mules would not see the steam escaping from the train engines. The sight would excite some mules into a runaway and, when located by the owner, about all that was left of the once proud transportation was a harness stripped mule and a wagon busted down to the axle hubs. Before reaching the hitching post the Georgia mule balked. Coaxing and force would not budge the animal. Finally, a fire was built under the mule, the mule moved two steps and balked again, causing the wagon to catch fire. Sad was the wagon loss, but laughable was the mule out- witting his tormentors and re- maining a balked mule. It seems to take so little for a laugh. Yet it seems one cannot laugh against his or her will to laugh. The will to laugh could be one of the most invisible and refreshing of human attri: butes. Occasionally, she'll jerk up and watch or read for another minute or so, then, it's back to sleep again. It gets right comical. Occasionally she will wake up and look at me and ask; "What did you say?" "I didn't say anything", I answer, "I was just sitting here watching you sleep." "I wasn't asleep", she counters, "You said some- thing and I didn't hear it". Even this wasn't too bad. It gets right entertaining, at times, figuring just how far she will lean over in the chair before she wakes up. The thing that bothers me is, the other night she stirred in her chair and said, "Plug up my heating pad for me". That begins to sound to me like she is wearing out. What do I do, buy her some Geritol or trade her in on a new one? A dress designer out in California by the name of "Mr. Blackwell" has come out with his annual list of the 10 worst dressed women of the year this past week. According to "Mr. Blackwell", Caroline Kennedy, the daughter of the late President, has gained the number one spot onfhis parade oMtoe worst dressed.Caroline, .he says, looks like a shaggy dogin panis "Mr. Blackwell" adds Nancy Kissinger and Britain's Princess Anne to his list. But get this at the tail end of his list of "worst dressed women" is the entertainer (to use the word loosely) Elton John! I always thought old Elton was a man, though you can hardly tell from seeing him on television. Let me know something: is Elton John really a woman or is "Mr. Blackwell" using poetic license in his list of the worst dressed? I read in the papers the other day where the president (a lady) of a nudist society out in Oregon is allergic to the sun. She can't participate in the nudist version of fraternization because the sun makes her sick. And you thought you had troubles!' I guess the only thing worse than a nudist who can't nude in the sun is a non-nudist who found out later that he (or she) had an audience when they sneaked an all-together sun bath in secret. I can't see what makes a person become a nudist in the first place. Personally, I'm going to keep right on keeping my clothes on to cover up all my attributes or short-comings. That way, those around me will never know just what mysteries they are missing. And, I'm sure not going to show! I got my annual Christmas letter from my little niece, Brigid Francour, up in St. Paul, Minnesota last week. She was telling me about the 12 degree below temperature in St. Paul. I couldn't feel too sorry for her, though, since the letter arrived on the day we had temperatures only 30 degrees warmer here in Florida. And the next day, there was ice everywhere there was a water puddle from the rains the day before. So far, I like what I see of the Bicentennial Year. People everywhere are high on America; and that's good! Television, radio and newspapers.are all full of good things about our nation and seem actually proud of our heritage. That's a refreshing change after a steady diet of what's wrong with our nation and it's system. True, it isn't perfect. In our opinion it is so far above what is next that what is next isn't.; even in the running. We'll take America above everything else in spite of the CIA, the national debt, the FBI, Eldridge Cleaver, George McGovern and Jane Fonda. America with these is so much better than Russia, even if they had Nureyev back, or China if Chou En Lai was still alive. What gives us a thrill about the Bicentennial is that Americans are now talking more about America than Texans do Texas and that's quite an accomplishment. ETAOIN SHRDLU By WESLEY R. RAMSEY l Just for Laughs * Was This Mule By CHARLIE WEBB "PAG TW THE STAR, Port St. Joe, Fla. '-r~RgS]AY, JAN. 15, 1976 1 THE STAR, Port St. Joe, Fla. THURSDAY, JAN. 15, 1976 Coatney Family Meets and Eats In Port St. Joe Coatney clan gathers for dinner. Star Photo Core Reports to Commissioners George Y, Core, Clerk of the Circuit court, reported to the County Commission at Tues- day's meeting. that his office records show' a, continued increase in the volume of work that flows through his office. Core reported there were 2,706 deeds, mortgages, etc., recorded in the Public Re- cords. In the Circuit Court there were 201 civil, 145 crimi- Elementary school students Allen Arm- strong, Annette Minger, Curtis Ray and Port St. Joe Elementary School is holding a Book Fair the week of January 19 to January 23. in the school parking lot behind the gym. nal, 34 probate and 34 juvenile cases filed. In the County Court there were 371 misde- meanor, 407 traffic and 359 summary claim cases filed. In addition, 166 marriage lic- / Alecia Burke hold a poster advertising their Mobile Book Fair coming January 19-23. The fair will be open each day from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Only the best, educator- approved books are displayed, ranging in price from 25 cents to $7.95, with most of the books priced under $1.00. Everyone in the community is invited to attend the Book Fair. enses issued, 73 divorces granted and 1,945 alimony and support payments were pro- cessed. Also, 34 building per- mits were issued. Monies paid into the ac- counts of the office included: Alimony-support payments, $111,687.22; Sale of Documen- tary Stamps, $46,500.15; Class C Intangible Tax, $12,835.78; Interest earned, $56,660.30; Recording and copies, $17,- 360.65; ,Circuit Court filing fees, $6,673.00; County Court filing fees, $3,358.00; Fines and restitution, $43,364.66; Jury and witness fees, $11,- 500; Miscellaneous fees and commissions, $3,117.12; Dead Lakes permits, $11,380.97; County receipts from all sour- ,ces, $1,855,579.65. for a total receipts of $2,180,017.60. On behalf of the County Commissioners, the office railed out 4,311 county checks in the amount of $1,547,678.12. Of particular interest is the earning of $56,660.30 by invest- ing all funds on a month to month competitive bid basis. Core stated that the finan- cial position of the county has declined since January, 1975. This weakened position is primarily ctiisef it y the gen- eral fund obligations being $185,460.61 more than the re- ceipts in. that fund. The road and bridge fund used $54,- 864.34 from its reserve for contingencies, which would have been carried forward had these funds not been needed. He reminded the Commissioners that the State Department of Revenue has announced that state revenue sharing funds will be less in 1976 than that received in 1975. All operating budgets for the year 1975-76 were reduced by. 10 percent to compensate for these losses, Core said the remaining long term obligations are the courthouse bonds and interest in the amount of $2,143,113.50. Also there is $42,275.00 re- maining to be paid for the Highland View and White City Fire Department buildings. Tax Forms Available Return forms for filing State Intangible taxes are available in the office of Clerk of the Circuit Court, George Y. Core, Clerk Core announced this week. "Our office is not responsi- .ble for collecting this tax", Core said, "But we are offer- ing a service to those in Gulf County by making the return forms available in our office". Core said the Association of County Clerks voted in August to provide the service as a public service for intangible property owners. Intangibles taxed by the state include investments and bonds held by individuals. As a result of the untimely death on July 1, 1974, of Adron- E. Coatney, 29, of Panama City, the family and friends have established the Adron E. Coatney Scho- larship Fund. this scholarship, insti- tuted July 4. 1974. at the. Annual Coatney Family Re- union held at the Wayside Park in Vernon. will be given each year. in memory of Mr. Coatney. to two de- serving graduates of Vernon High School. Mr. 'Coatney was very active in his school, excelling as an out- standing athlete in football. He. was graduated, from Vernon High in the class of 1963 and attended Gulf Coast Community College from 1963 through 1965. He was the owner of City Steel Construction and did much construction work in the Port St. Joe area. He is survived by one daughter. Angela Coatney of Panama City. His, brothers include Frank Coatney, Sr. and Randall Coatney, Jr., both of Panama City; and Bernice Coatney and Shel- ton Coatney, both. of'Vernon. Sisters include Mrs. J. W. (Corene) Sellars of:Panama City, MWs. Paul (Cathryn) Powell of Port St..Joe; and Mrs. Leon (Geraldine) Bur- deshaw of Niceville. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Randall L .Coatney, Sr. of Vernon. At present, it is tentative- ly planned that a dinner will be held approximately every three months, as the last one was held in October _ at Leslie Porter Park in Lynn Haven. The next din- ner is planned for April 4, 1976 at Lions Park in Nice- ville. The Union Hall was se- cured by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Powell, sister and brother- in-law of Mr. Coatney for this dinner. The affair was attended by Representative Billy Joe Rish and several other dignitaries of the area. Rep. Rish said the grace before lunch began. Approximately 50 friends and family members at- tended the event and enjoy- ed viewing an album that is being assembled consisting of clippings, pictures and other rnomentos from the Coatney family. The fund has been set up at First Federal Savings and Loan Association, 144 Harrison Avenue, Panama City, or Post Office Box 670, Panama City. Anyone wish- ing to make a donation may do so at any time during the year. Auto For All Mae ar~si:: Monroe Shocks. SBorg-Warner Rebuilt RENFRO AUTO PARTS 1 401 Williams Ave. 229-6013 J See these new . STANLEY TOOLS * at : Early's Hardware: & Building Supply . 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FULL SIZE 54 x 75" SET $15900 Sponsoring Book Fair You Are Cordially Invited to Attend LONG AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH Corner Long Avenue and 16th Street SUNDAY SCHOOL. i ............. ..... 9:45 A.M. MORNING WORSHIP................. 11:00 A.M. CHURCH TRAINING ................. 6:15 P.M. EVENING WORSHIP ................. 7:30P.M. PRAYER MEETING (Wednesday) .... 7:15 P.M. Jerome Cartier, Rev. J. C. Odum, Pastor Minister of Music S ii . a: -WA-- I ~ I PAGE THREE or v ;~s~~?" PAGE FOUR THE STAR, Port St. Joe, Fla. THURSDAY, JAN. 15, 1976 Brenda Ann Guilford and Louis S. Livings Are United In Marriage The double-ring marriage vows of Brenda Ann Guilford and Louis S. Livings were spoken Friday, Dec. 5, in the First Methodist Church of Mexico Beach. The Rev.,Wil- liam Smith officiated at the ceremony. Nuptial music for the 6:00 p m. candlelight ceremony *as presented by Miss Julie - Collinsworth, pianist, 'and Miss Janet Murphy as vocal sblist singing "More" and "I Believe". The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Guil- ford of Mexico Beach and granddaughter of Mrs. Millie Manasco and the late T. G. Manasco of Jacksonville, and Mr. and Mrs. James R. Guil- ford of Overstreet. The bridegroom is the son of Mrs. Virginia Livings and the late W. L. Livigs of Quincy; and the grandson of Mrs. Bernice Franklin and the late Luther Franklin of Perry, and the late Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Livings of Andalusia, Ala. :':The'bride, given, in mar- riage by. her father, wore a traditional white wedding gown of nylon over taffeta. T'e dress featured an empire Waistline and long fitted sleeves, of Cluny lace. The bodice had a set-in yoke of Cluny lace enhanced with tiny seed -pearls and forming a high neckline. Floral appli- -ques centered with pearls en- ihanced the A-line skirt. The ,.deep flounce ruffle of Notting- - :h1am lace at the hemline swept :into a cathedral length train. :Her waist length veil of tulle :was etched with Cluny lace :-and flowed from a cap of lace iand pearls. :' Mrs. Paulette Moore of Grif- fin, Ga. served as matron of *honor She wore a baby blue .:formal length gown of nylon Over satin.The high neckline, ..uffs and waist were etched in .white lace embroidered with ftiny blue roses. The softly 'flowing skirt was terminated :in matching lace. She carried :a bouquet of white bridal roses :,and accented with baby blue 'pom poms. William H. Carr, Jr. served the groom as best man. Philip :Davis and Stewart Guilford, cousin of the bride, served as ushers. Standing in as father of the groom was William H. Carr, Sr. Mrs. Guilford chose for her daughter's wedding a mint green floor length gown fea- turing a bodice softly gathered to a roll collar. The high waisted dress was accented with full lace sleeves gathered into buttoned cuffs. Mrs. Virginia Livings, the bridegroom's mother, chose a three piece knit suit of navy blue trimmed in white. Both mothers wore white rosebud corsages. The wedding was under the direction of Mrs. C. M. Parker of Mexico Beach. A reception given by the bride's parents was held in the home of the bride. Assisting in serving were Mrs. Terri Lyles, Miss Jo Holland, Miss Dawn Evans and Miss Yvonne Guilford. Mr. and Mrs. James R. Guilford hosted a party after the wedding rehearsal for the bridal party at their home at Overstreet on the evening prior to the wedding. Brenda and Lou honey- mooned in South Florida. The newly-weds will be at home to friends at. 1315 Long Avenue, in Port St. Joe. Christian Schools Faith Christian Schools will Faith Bible C begin a combined four and Marvin and five jyear-old kindergarten class, January 19, under the .f direction of Mrs. Bill Graham. The class will meet from dine FIRS1 a.m. until noon, Monday FIR through Friday. The children will be taught c to recognize and correctly form the letters of the alpha- Rev. bet and numbers, 0-100. The sounds of the consonants and Sunday vowels are to be learned, then Mori'iing combined to form blends and Church words. Music, art, recreation EVening and a daily Bible story are .Prayer I also part of the curriculum. Registration will be Janu- ary 15, Thursday afternoon, from three until five p.m. at -,,.%, Mr. and Mrs. Louis S. Livings Begin Classes Church, corner of further information, please 20th Streets. For call 229-6707. T BAPTIST CHURCH corner Third Street and Baltzell Avenue George Gay, Interim Pastor School ...................... 9:45 A.M. g Worship Service ............. 11:00 A.M. Training .................... 6:30 P.M . g Worship Service .......... 7:30 P.M. Meeting (Wed.) ............... 7:00 P6 M. ' "Come and Worship God With Us" 9, '^^^%>w^ftrVA~r>^-*^.*^"^a~ 'I^^.^ Film at Beach Church "Survival", a new color film, will be shown at the Mexico Beach First Methodist Church on Sunday, January 25 at six p.m., CST. "Survival" has been pro- duced and is being released by Mark IV Pictures, Inc., of Des Moines, Iowa. This company specializes in making feature- length Christian films. Their two previous productions are "Blood on the Mountain"' and "A Thief in the Night." Their third picture, "Sur- vival", was filmed in the Coco- nino National Forest in Ari, zona. It is the story of two menacing situations which en- gulf the Ryan family. Their small aircraft makes an emer- gency landing in the high desert country. Physical sur- vival becomes their primary concern: In an effort to get hedp, 12- year old Mike Ryan takes his "survival manual" and sets out alone across the beautiful, but potentially dangerous, Arizona countryside. The perils of the desert-hunger, heat, rattlesnakes-oppose his efforts and threaten his life. Everyone involved in this life-changing, desert saga has the same goal. .. survival! NAME LEFT OFF HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL In a list of names of honor roll students for Port St. Joe High School, published recent- ly in The Star, the name of Rex Strickland was omitted from the list. Rex is in the ninth grade and made the "A and B" honor roll. Announce Engagement The engagement and ap- proaching marriage of Miss Anita Kay Raffield and Ric- hard Lamar Hamm has been happily announced by their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Raffield and Mr. and Mrs. Benton Hamm. Anita is a 1973 graduate of Port St. Joe High School, and a 1974 graduate of the Patricia Stevens Career College and Finishing School of Seattle, Washington. She is presently employed at the Florida First National Bank at Port St. Joe. Ricky is a 1974 graduate of Port St. Joe High School, and a December, 1975 graduate of Chipola Jr. College, where he earned his AA degree in Busi- ness. He is presently employ- ed with the State of Florida Personnel Division, in Talla- hassee. The wedding will be an event of Saturday, February 14, at seven o'clock in the evening, at the Oak Grove Assembly of God Church, with the Reverend David Fernan- dez officiating. No invitations will be sent locally, however all friends and relatives of the couple are invited to attend. Prayer Group The First Born Church of the Living God, located on Avenue E, is currently con- ducting a city-wide prayer group each afternoon at 6:30. Everyone is invited to parti- cipate. A. Garland is conduct- ing the meeting. Bishop R. B. Thompson is pastor of the local church, and Mary L. Freeman is report- ing. NT 3N Anita Kay Raffield CITIZENS FEDERAL Assets Mortgage Loans and Other Liens on Real Estate .... .............. All Other Loans ............................................ ........ . Real Estate Owned and in Judgment................................ Loans and Contracts Made to Facilitate Sale of Real Estate .......... Cash on Hand and in Banks ............................. ......... ..... Investments and Securities ........................................ Fixed Assets less Depreciation...................................... Deferred Charges and Other Assets ............................... TOTAL ASSETS ........... ....................................... $5,902,812.34 169,094.61 None 11,263.64 662,866.67 65,125.00 14,952.36 1,377,410.52 $8,203,525.14 Liabilities and Net Worth Savings Accounts ..............................................$7,406,849.21 Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank ........................... None Other Borrowed Money .... ...................................... None Loans in Process............... ................................. None Other Liabilities ................................................... 29,609.60 Specific Reserves .................................................. None General Reserves ............. .................................... 416,837.16 Surplus ............ ..................................... 350,229.17 TOTAL LIABILITIES and NET WORTH ............................ $8,203,525.14 OFFICERS C. G. COSTIN, SR., President; CECIL G. COSTIN, JR., Executive Vice- President and Attorney; FRANK HANNON, Vice-President; CHARLES J. STEVENS, JR., Secretary-Treasurer; ELOYCE PRATT, Asst. Secretary- Treasurer and Bookkeeper. DIRECTORS C. G. COSTIN, SR., CECIL G. COSTIN,JR., FRANK HANNON, DAVID B. BAY, E. F. GUNN, GEORGE G. TAPPER, FOREST A. REVELL, M. BROOKS HAYES and DWIGHT MARSHALL, JR. OTHER PERSONNEL DOROTHY WIMBERLY .. Asst. Bookkeeper and Head Teller MARION P. WILLIAMS.......................... Teller CAROLYN M. YOUNG ............................. Teller CITIZENS FEDERAL nkTO Savings and Loan Association of Port t$40,00. Joe I rC of Port St. Joe Phone 227-4646 401 Fifth Street Richard Lamar Hamm First United Methodist Church Constitution and Monument Port St. Joe, Fla. JOHNIE W. McCURDY, Minister CHURCH SCHOOL-..................... 9:45 A.M. PREACHING SERVICE ......... 11 A.M. &7:00 P.M. METHODIST YOUTH FELLOWSHIP .... 6:30 P.M. CHOIR REHEARSAL (Wednesday) ...... 7:30 P.M. r THE STAR, Port St. Joe, Fla. THURSDAY, JAN. 15, 1976 PAGE FIVE Information Available for Students Making Plans Officials Welcome Exhibit Bob Ellzey, Bicentennial Committeeman, greets John Fuller, representative of Congress- man Bob Sikes, Representative William J. Rish and Tom S. Coldewey, Mayor Pro-Tem. The officials welcomed the Armed Forces Bicenten- nial Caravan to Port St. Joe Saturday afternoon and gave short addresses to the assembled crowd. A large number of people visited the exhibit vans during the two afternoons of showing. Star Photo Arbor Day Started 104 Years Ago In Nebraska By Mrs. Sarah A. Riley Guidance Counselor Port St. Joe Jr.-Sr. High If you are a senior parent and your child plans to enroll at a post high school institu- tion, this article is designed for your use. First of all, congratulations to you as a senior parent and here is a list of senior-year "reminders." Whether your child is plan- ning attending a four year college or university, public or private junior college, trade or vocational institution, the Guidance Office at Port St. Joe Jr.-Sr. High School is there to offer service to you and your child. The guidance office infor- mation service consists of numerous college catalogs and other educational mat- erials to aid students in the search for post high school planning. All seniors have already re- ceived copies of guidelines for post-high planning from the guidance office. Such guide- lines. were prepared by the guidance office and list steps to follow in requesting and completing admission and fi- nancial aid applications. Seniors who are interested in post high school work should become acquainted with numerous college, uni- versity, and vocational school programs as well as the many available financial opportuni- ties that exist at such institu- tions. The following will describe just a few of the many types of financial aid: SCHOLARSHIPS: Granted to students who have demon- strated academic ability. WORK STUDY PROGRAM: These programs provide part- time employment while at- tending college and are usu- ally based on financial need. GRANTS: Grants are gift awards made on the basis of financial need. . FINANCIAL AID PACK- AGE: A student may be offer- ed a package consisting of a combination of scholarship or grant; loan and work study. STUDENT LOAN ;.PRO- GRAMS: Students who. have demonstrated academic abi- lity and a need may apply for the loan program. Student loans are loans that must be repaid. ROTC Scholarships, and Academy Information: Infor- mation regarding Reserved Officer Training Corps and Academy applications is available and the application process should begi#r.:during the junior year of high school. These are only just a few of the many types of financial programs that are available to students. Parents are urged to have their seniors to share the guidelines previously received during the guidance office. -Do not delay making plans now. February 1, 1976 is the deadline for admission and financial aid at many institu- tions. Remember, the first step to applying for financial aid is the completion of a "Parent Confidential State- ment" (PCS) or "Family Fi- nancial Statement" (FFS) or the "Basic Education Oppor- tunity Grant" or a combina- tion of these three. Forms are available in the guidance office for the PCS; FFS, and applications for the Florida Student Assistance Grant. The Florida Assistance Grant program is sponsored by the Florida State Depart- ment of Education. March 1, 1976 is the deadline for such applications. Whatever your child is plan- ning, remind him to start now. In Appreciation Words can never express the gratitude in our hearts for the many words of sympathy and acts of kindness shown us during the loss qf our husband and father. Our thanks to the many friends and neighbors who brought food and flowers, both to the hospital during Jack's stay there and to our home at the time of his death; to the staff of the cafeteria and housekeeping departments of the Municipal Hospital and to the nurses and orderlies for their extra acts of kindness that made Jack's long stay there as comfortable as possi- ble. A special thanks to Slim Antley, Murdic Harcus, Bill Harper, James Horton and Roy Harper who stayed with him during the last nights; to the choir of the White City Baptist Church who sang his favorite song, and to Myra and Archie Weimorts for keeping Steve in their home during the three months Jack was in the hospital. These people will always be a part of our memories of him. May God bless each one of you in His special way. - Martha, Tony & Steve Craft By Dr. Robert Black Ext. Urban Horticulturist One hundred and four years ago, in Nebraska, Arbor Day had its beginning. On January 4, 1872, J. Sterling Morton, a member of the State Board of Agriculture, and later Gover- nor, introduced and secured the adoption of the following resolution:. .. "that Wednes- day, the tenth day of April, :1872, be especially set apart and consecrated to tree plant- ing in the state of Nebraska and the State Board of Agri- .culture hereby name it 'Arbor 'Day' " Statewide publicity was iven the occasion, and more han a million trees were planted on the first Arbor Day. Thereafter, the Arbor Day tradition spread until approxi- mately two-thirds of the states have passed laws or resolu- tions providing for the obser- _vance of Arbor Day. The citi- zens of Florida had their first Arbor Day celebration in 1886. In 1945, the Florida Legisla- ture adopted the third Friday -in January as Florida's offi- cial Arbor Day. On January 16, why don't you join the 90th Arbor Day celebration by planting a tree. Trees, not buildings, are the best measure of a civilized landscape. A sense of time, history and continuity are demonstrated in a community in which trees survive and more are regularly planted. Those sections of our com- munities where old trees do survive-the better residen- tial districts, parks and cam- puses-are the pride of our towns and cities. These are the areas we quickly point out to visitors and tourists: Cities that are rich in trees have a character all their own of which the citizens may be justly proud. Most structures can become visually acceptable in the landscape with the proper use of trees to frame and balance them. It is rare to. find a structure that is self-sufficient without the proper use of natural vegetation. An envi- .ronment that is good for trees may also be said to be good for people. In addition to these esthetic reasons for having trees there are also some very practical ones. Trees may be referred to as nature's air conditioners. They moderate the climate by protecting areas from ex- tremes of wind, heat, cold, glare and drought. Trees also purify the air. While humans and animals consume oxygen and emit car- bon dioxide, growing trees :convert carbon dioxide into food and give off oxygen. Trees also cool and humid- :ify the air through trans- piration, the .process of re- leasing moisture through leaves and needles into sur- rounding air. On a hot day a young tree can transpire sev- eral tons of water. That eva- poration can produce the same cooling effect as 10 air conditioners running 20 hours, causing the air to be as much plant good trees is to increase as 20 degrees cooler under the the value and sales appeal of trees. our homes. Trees purify water, protect The landscape architect is watersheds, -control erosion the professional whose job it is and conserve soil. Three- to best select, and place trees fourths of the nation's water in our environment. Trees comes from the forested third should be a part of an overall of the country. Trees, cus- landscape plan. Whether a hioning the impact of rainfall professional landscape archi- on forest floors, regulate tect, nurseryman, or home- water flow, so provide a vital owner places the tree, it is link in the earth's water sys- best to plan the overall deve- tem. lopment, first, so as to avoid costly moving and other mis- Trees reduce highway nois, takes. We should remember Solid belts ,of trees, with that trees are a living invest- shrub row plantings, may re- that tre increase in value duce noise tip to 50 percent continually if properly placed along highways and in res- and cared for. Why don't you dental areas. j add to the beauty ofyour com- Real estate people tell us. T mini 'y planting ri See.i:s that one of the best reasons to year. Mrs. Swatts New Society Pres. In the January meeting of the St. Joseph Historical Soc- iety, held Saturday afternoon, January 10, in the new fire station, emphasis was on the election of officers for the new year and planning for the annual dinner, meeting. Jesse Stone, president, was in the chair, and the meeting opened with prayer by Mrs. Ralph Swatts, Sr. Others in attendance at this time were: Mrs. Herman Dean, Miss Net- ta Niblack, Mrs. R. H. Brin- sonr, Mrs. Nobie Stone, Mrs. Charles Brown. Wayne Chil- ders, Charles Smith, Mrs. Paul Fensom and Mrs. James McNeill, who was welcomed -as a new member. Officers elected at this time were as follows: President, Mrs. Ralph Swatts, Sr.; vice- president, Wayne Childers: recording secretary, Mrs. Charles Brown: correspond- ing secretary, Mrs. Paul Fen- som; treasurer, Mrs. Herman Dean: and old cemetery pro- ject chairman. Mrs. R. H. Brinson. These officers will be installed at the annual meet- ing. The Society and the City of Port St. Joe are working to- gether on plans for the in- stallation of a deep well and an underground sprinkler system in the old cemetery. This has been a long-time project and seems to be nearing fruition. The society is contributing $2,800.00 to the project. The cemetery committee includes Mrs. Brinson, Mrs. Dean and Mrs. Horace Soule. The society has expressed appre- ciation to the City for coopera- tion in this project, with special thanks going to Comm. Benny Roberts who has work- ed closely with this group. Society members are happy with the prospect of a "new home" in the Municipal Build- ing. Until these rooms are ready for use, meetings will be held in the new fire station the first Saturday of each month at 3;00 p.m. According to dinner chair- man, Wayne Childers, a -roast beef dinner will be served by the Port St. Joe Garden Club, Friday evening, Feb. 6. Reser- vations should be made by February 1 by calling Wayne Childers, 648-4412 after 8:00 p.m. or call during the day, Mrs. Nobie Stone 227-4661 or Mrs. George Suber, 227-3431. Tom A. Moon Taken by Death Monday Thomas A. Moon, 86, long- time resident of Port St. Joe, died Monday morning in Pan- ama City. He was an Episco- palian and a veteran. He is survived by a sister, Vella B. Moon of Mobile, Ala. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, at Comforter Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Sidney Ellis conducting. Vestrymen of St. James Episcopal Church served as pallbearers. Burial followed in the family plot at Holly Hill Cemetery. Comforter Funeral Home of Port St. Joe was in charge of all arrangements. CARD OF THANKS May I take this opportunity to thank each and everyone for the flowers, food. prayers and numerous other acts of kindness show to us during C. W.'s tragic death. It has helped so much to know 'hat others care. We deeply appreciate the kind words and the moment of silent prayer at the football game on the saddest Friday night bf our lives. There are no words sufficient to express how much it would have meant to C. W. May God bless you all. Betty and George, Chuck and Myers Ann Allie Roberts .....'......v.......... .... I. X2 t'" Stock no. tires, delu Hardtop.S power bral Pi 2- Stock no. F front & rea trans.. Gas Extrakes, .*;.;;:J ar ;..; ; conditioned b brakes, au :Spec::ial 1975 Granada 4- F-27. 250 CID 6 cylinder engine, a xe bumper group. Special Price -door Sedan automatic transmission, wsw $3607.58 - - - - 1975 Gran Torino 2-Door Stock no. F-23. 351 V-8 engine, air conditioner, power steering, ikes, radio, left hand remote mirror, wsw tires. SAVE $870.00 ,1975 nto MPG -Dr. Sedan '-15. 4 cyl., 2,300 cc eng., r bumper guards, 4-speed s Saver. $2707'3 1975 Mercury Cougar XR7 rdtop. Stock no. F-9, 351 CID V-8 engine, wsw tires, air r, am-fm stereo radio, appearance protection group. Left hand rror, protective body side moulding, power steering, power automatic transmission. SAVE $1089.00 2 P t ST. JOE, 311 Monument Ave. '75 Fords and Mercurys at Close Out Prices. 1975 Gran Tori,no 4-Dr. Sedan Stock no. F-10. 351 V-8 engine, air conditioner, power steering, power brakes, radio. Left hand remote mirror, wsw tires, wheel covers. SAVE $917.00 1975 Maverick 4-Dr. Sedan 50 CID 6 cylinder engine, vinyl seats, automatic transmission, wsw tires, lower steering, front and rear bumper guards, air conditioner, radio, inted glass. Compare with $3791.17 '76 Prices tA06 '75 Pinto S. Station Wagon n c tu .. U'U:. Stock no. F-14. 2,800 V-6 eng., auto. Squire trans., convenience group, power steering, power brakes, front & rear age rack, deluxe cargo agee rack, dluxaro bumper guards, air cond., radio, stereo radio, landau , tinted glass, power wsw tires. r locks. Stock no. F-67. V-6 Power discountt For A $41 0947 Low 1975 Mercury Comet 4-Dr. Stock no. F-30. 250 CID 6 cylinder engine, automatic transmission, wsw tires, power steering, front disc brakes, air conditioner, radio, tinted glass, deluxe wheel covers. See this Unit for $4003.76 A Great Savings MOTOR CO. Phone 227-3737 i|: -.. -........... . '^ itit"I'E --- ....... ; -__---- -- . . .- ... .. ''' ""'''''';;`;;''-'~'`' ^"'C' ^''>!"^^'^>'IV::::5~: I FOR :~:~::::i:::l:~~::.... ... .:1: s t PAGE SIX THURSDAY, JAN. 15, 1976. THE STAR, Port St. Joe, FIn. A pharmacist daily assists the sick and Injured by dispensingto them the most advanced medicine in the world. Through his product, he eases the pain of tragedy, pro- tects the health of our community and helps make life longer apd -more comfortable. If you're unde- cided about your future, consider a career in Pharmacy. It's a field of importance, responsibility, and challenge...overflowingwith grati- fying personal rewards. YOUR RECALL PHARMACY BUZZETT'S DRUG STORE Ph. 227-3371r 317 Williams Conwenient Drive-in Window Plenty of Free Parking RESOLUTION In Memory of Myrtice Coody Smith It is with saddened hearts we record that- another link was severed from our Golden Chain on December 22, 1975. Our Heavenly Father in his infinite wisdom called to her eternal rest our beloved Sister Myrtice Coody Smith. WHEREAS: We the mem- bers of Gulf Chapter No. 191 recognize the guiding hand of our Heavenly Father and mourn her passing, Sister Myrtice became a member of Gulf Chapter, Order of East- ern Star on May 25, 1937 and served as Worthy Matron in 1943. WHEREAS: Sister Myrtice 'was a member of the First )Baptist Church. BE .IT RESOLVED:. No 'mere words of ours can ease -the heartaches caused by the loss of a loved one but we members extend heartfelt sympathy to her family, and pray our Heavenfily Father will comfort them, we drape our Charter in her memory. BE IT FURTHER RE- SOLVED: That a copy of these resolutions, be sent to the family, a copy Ispread upon the .minutes of Gulf Chapter 191 and a copy forwarded to The Star for publication., "She slipped away to follow the Star In a land beyond our sight We know that she journeys there as here In the beautiful' Eastern Light. Loving and Fraternally sub- -mitted, Aliene S. Hightower, Past Matron Eula Dickey, Past Matron Charles R. Jolley, Past Patron Parents, Return Forms All parents of seniors en- rolled at Port St. Joe Jr.-Sr. High School are urged to remind your child to return parent verification forms to the Guidance office as soon as possible for the following in- formation: 1. Graduation credits; 2. Florida 12th grade test re- sults; and 3. Guidelines for post-high school planning. Such information was dis- tributed to seniors recently. Parents, please have the veri- fication forms returned to guidance immediately. This way, the guidance office can be assured of your 'viewing such information. BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Pate of Port St. Joe announce the birth of a son, Craig Andrew, 'December 24, at Bay Memor- ial Hospital. He weighed, six pounds, one ounce. Materal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Campbell of Port St. Joe; paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pate, Sr. of Brooklyi, Ala. Hosting Friday Fellowship The Apostolic Pentecostal Church of Wewahitchka will be host to the third Friday night fellowship meeting, which will be Friday, Jan. 16, at -7:30 p.m. Featured speaker will be Rev. James J. Hill from Cleve- land, Ga., former pastor of the Highland View Pentecostal Church. The Acts Trio, from Rev. Hill's Cleveland church will also perform. Rev. Gordon Adams, pastor, extends a cordial invitation to everyone to worship with them. Refreshments will be served after the rally. Revival At Oak Grove The Oak Grove Assembly of God will be conducting a "Weekend Revival" this weekend, Jan. 17-18. The church will have as its guests the Coleman family. This evangelistic group will pre- sent the gospel in song and in the ministry of the word. Saturday night services will begin at 7:15. Sunday's ser- vices will be held at 11:00 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. Sharks Win Two Out of Three Port St. Joe's Sharks had-a productive week in the basket- ball wars, earning a 2-1 record in three tough games. The Sharks romped to a lop-sided 72-45 victory over the Chattahoochee Yellow Jack- ets'here last Friday night. The Sharks were behind 16-14 at the end of the first period, but jumped to a 38-28 half time bulge and pulled farther ahead of the Jackets in each of the succeeding two periods. Aaron Ward and Kim Davis led the Shark offense with 12 points each. Carey Daniels added 10 points to the winning effort. Billy Hosey led the Jackets with 15 points. Score by quarters: Port St. Joe 14 24 12 22-72 Chattahoochee 16 12 6 21-45 PORT ST. JOE-Jenkins, 3-0-6; C. Daniels, 5-0-10; Gant, 2-0-4; Larry, 3-0-6; L. Daniels, 1-0-2; Thomas, 3-0-6; Ward, 6-0-12; R. Daniels, 3-2-8; Dav- is, 6-0-12; Watson, 3-0-6. Rev. McCurdy Is Cancer Chrmn. Ms. Sally Bond, Unit Direc- tor for the American Cancer Society from Panama City met Thursday, January 8 for installation of officers, discus- sion of responsibilities and to set goals for the Port St. Joe unit. Rev. Johnie McCurdy was installed as president for th the Gulf County Unit with Joe St. Clair assuming responsi- bilites as the Crusade chair- man. A goal of $2,356.00 was set for the business and house to houe crusades. Workers plan to meet again February 12 at Jimmie's Rest- aurant at noon. Any persons interested in the work of the Cancer Society are invited to attend. CHATTAHOOCHEE-Dick- son, 3-1-7; Hosey, 5-5-15; Ma- bardy, 2-1-5; Boykins, 4-1-9; Arno, 0-0-0; Richardson, 2-2-6; Shephard, 0-0-0; Allen, 1-1-3. Port St. Joe's Sharks de- feated the Rutherford Rams here Monday night, 57-35 for their fifth win of the season. The Sharks and Rams fought to a 20-20 tie at half- time, but the Sharks roared back with 14 points in the third period while holding the Rams to only three. A 23-point burst in the final stanza gave the Sharks the win. Preston Gant paced the Sharks with 16 points. Carey Daniels and Terry Larry each added 12. William Culver had eight points to pace the Rams. Score by quarters: Port St. Joe 8 12 14 23-57 Rutherford 8 12 3 12-35 PORT ST. JOE-Jenkins, 20-04; C. Daniels, 4-4-12; Gant, .8-0-16; Larry, 5-2-12; L. Dan- iels, 0-0-0; Thomas, 0-0-0-; Ward, 2-3-7; R. Daniels, 2-0-4; Davis, 1-0-2; Watson, 0-0-0. RUTHERFORD-Smith, 2- 0-4; Jones, 4-0-8; Culver, 2-5-9; Long,. 0-1-1; Johnson, 2-0-4; Gray, 1-2-4; Jones, 2-1-5. Tuesday night, the Mosley Dolphins slowed down the Sharks' "gun-and-run" attack and earned a 38-29 win over the local squad. The Sharks gained a two point edge over the Dolphins, 4-2, in the first period and lost it in the second period. The store at half-time was 10-10. The score stayed tied through the third period, when the Dolphins began to pull away, aut-scoring the Sharks, 20-11 in the final period. Terry Larry was the only Shark scoring in the double figures with 10 points. Fergu- son paced the Dolphins with 13. Foul shooting spelled the difference in the game. The. Dolphins made 12 free tossed while the Sharks sank only one. Score by quarters: Port St. Joe 4 6 8 11-29 Mosley 2 8 8 20-29 PORT ST. JOE-Larry, 5-0- 10; C. Daniels, 3-0-6; Gant, 2-0-4; Jenkins, 1-1-3; Ward, 1-0-2; L. Daniels, 1-0-2; Davis, 1-0-2. MOSLEY-Ferguson, 4-5- 13; Lee, 3-4-10; Blue, 5-0-10; Marhis, 1-1-3; Kirkland, 0-2-2. During the coming week, the Sharks will meet Bay High in the Coliseum next Tuesday night for the only game sche- duled for the coming week. Protect yourself with these safeguards against CANCER BREAST Monthly Self-Exam UTERUS Pap Test Once a Year LUNG Don't Smoke Cigarettes SKIN Avoid Excess Sun COLON RECTUM Procto Annually Especially After 40 MOUTH Exams Regularly 0%0%x0m eg, weamwmamwwnwwwwwavAVAS1- VD~tdP . Bowling Rules for News Gulf Co. Men's League Lanes one and two had Stems and Seeds taking four from Carr's Auto Sales. Nor- man Hodges led the Stems & Seeds with 489. Bub Maguder led Carr's with 473. On lanes three and four it was Player's Supermarket taking three from Shirt & ,Trophy. Warren Yeager led ' Player'swith a 536, Garry Mc- Neel added a 532. Jim Mash- burn was tops for Shirt & Trophy with 522. - Lanes five and six had But- ler's Restaurant taking all four from King's Gulf Service. For Butler's, it was Bill Be- sore 571, Billy Parker 546, and Harry Lowry 518. David Lewis led King's with 463. On lanes seven and eight it was Campbell's Drugs taking four from 10-Pin Lounge. Leading Campbell's was Bo Bouington with 551. Gene Johns led 10-Pin with a 597 series and 223 game. Standings: W L Player's S'market 12 4 Campbell's Drugs 12 4 Shirt & Trophy 11 5 Butler's Rest. 11 5 10-Pin Lounge 6 10 King's Gulf 5 11 Stems & Seeds 4 12 Carr's Auto 3 13 Mini-Bike .Riders The Florida Highway Patrol, this week reminded parents and riders of Christmas mini- bikes and go-carts that these vehicles are regulated the same as any other motor vehicle. Colonel Eldrige Beach, dir- ector of the Patrol urged parents to, "Impress upon young mini-bike and go-cart operators of the dangers of improper maneuvers, such as turning without signalling, -driving without lights or fail- ing to stop for stop signs." Operators of any motor driven vehicle must be at least 15 years of age and have a license. Until. the operator becomes 16 years of age, he will have a restricted license requiring daylight operation and he may not ride a motor driven bike rated more than five brake horsepower. In order to operate on public roadways, these vehicles must' be equipped with headlights, a tail light, tag light, stop light, horn, rear view mirror and adequate brakes. As with all other motor vehicles, they must have a current motor vehicle inspection sticker and license tag. gaal Advertising Le NOTICE Notice is hereby given that 'the Board of County Commis- sioners at their regular meet- cing on February 10, 1976, at 9:00 A.M., E.S.T., at the County Commissioners Meet- ing Room in the Gulf County Courthouse, will consider the advisability of closing, vacat- ing and abandoning any in- terest the County might have -in and to the following des- cribed road: Begin at the Southwest corner of Section 32, Township 5 South, Range 11 West, for point of be- ginning; thence run South 21'3"; thence turn right. 91 degrees and run 246'; thence turn North 33 de- grees, 15 minutes and run 35'; thence turn 91 degrees 45 minutes right and run 246'; thence turn South 13'9" to point of begin- ning; the above road being in the vicinity of Highway 386 immediately west of the Post Office at Over- street, Florida. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA -s- Eldridge Money, Chairman GEORGE Y. CORE, Clerk 2t 1-15 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN Pursuant to Public Law 92-500, Section 401 (a) (1), Federal Water Pollution Control Act (1972 Amendments), this agency has received an application fori certification that the following pro- ject (s) wilt comply with the applicable water quality standards of the State of Florida as prescribed in 'Chapter 17-3, Florida Administrative Code. -Project No.: 23-21-3502 Applicant: Amerada Hess Corpora- tion. Description: To maintenance dredge a channel 100 feet wide by 900 feet long to minus 35 feet mean low water by removing approximately 10,000 cubic yards of material. Section 2, Township 8 South, Range 11 West, St. Joseph Bay in Gulf County, City of Port St. Joe. All interested persons are hereby informed that this agency is considering the issuance of a certification to' the applicant. Interested persons are hereby notified that objections may be filed within 20 days from date of this publication. Objections must be submitted In writing to the below address and must be supported by evidence which would indicate that the subject project (s) would have an adverse effect on water quality standards of the above described waters. Details of the locations and plans for the above project (s) and other relevant information may be examined at this office between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Bureau of Permit Evaluation State of Florida Department of Environ- mental Regulation 2562 Executive Center Circle East Montgomery Building Tallahassee, Florida 32301 PERM 16-8B It 1-15 IN THE CIRCUIT COU FOURTEENTH JUDIC IN AND FOR GULF CO IDA. URT OF THE IAL CIRCUIT )UNTY, FLOR- IN PROBATE CASE NO. 76-2 IN RE: The Estate of I. C. NEDLEY, Deceased. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION All persons Interested in the ESTATE OF 1. C. NEDLEY who died on Decem- ber 20, 1975, while a resident of Gulf County, Florida, are notified that a Peti- tion has been filed in the Circuit Court of Gulf County, Florida, Gulf County Courthouse, Port St. Joe, Florida 32456, requesting that ROBERT EARL NED- LEY, whose address is P. 0. Box 905, Port St. Joe, Florida, be appointed as Personal Representative of the Estate of I. C. NEDLEY; that an Order has been entered appointing ROBERT EARL NEDLEY as Personal Representative of the Estate of I. C. NEDLEY; that ROBERT EARL NEDLEY, as Personal Representative, as designated FRED N. WITTEN, 303 Fourth Street, Port St. Joe, Florida 32456 as his attorney; that with the first publication of this Notice, publication of notice as required by Florida law has begun; that all interest- ed persons are required to file with the Court within four (4) months of the first publication of this Notice all claims against the Estate, all challenges to the validity of the instrument presented to the Court as the Last Will and Testament of I. C. NEDLEY, all challenges to the qualifications of the Personal Repre. sentative, all challenges to the venue of the Court, and all challenges to the jurisdiction of the Court. DATED this 13th day of January, 1976. -s- ROBERT EARL NEDLEY, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE First publication on January 15, 1976. 2t 1-15 INTENTION TO REGISTER FICTITIOUS NAME Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Chapter 865.09 FF the undersigned person (s) Intenting to register with the Clerk of the Gulf County, Florida Circuit Court the fictitious trade name under which they will be engaged in business and in which said business to be carried on, to.wit: Name of Business: SAVEWAY FOOD STORE Location of Business: 510 5th Street, Port St. Joe, Florida Owner (s): George W. Duren .s. GEORGE W. DUREN "4t 1-15 REGISTRATION OF FICTIOUS NAMES We the undersigned, being duly sworn, Jo hereby declare under oath that the lames of all persons interested in the oustness or profession carried on under the name of ECONOMY MOTORS & GARDEN CENTER at Hwy. 98 & 3rd St., Highland View, Florida, 32456 and the extent of the interest of each, is as follows . Thomas A. Mangum, 100 per cent. -s- Thomas A. Mangum ..t ,-15 INTENTION TO REGISTER FICTITIOUS NAME Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Chapter 865.09 FF the undersigned per- son (s) intending to register with the Clerk of the Gulf County Florida Circuit Court the fictitious trade name under which they will be engaged in business and in which said business to be carried on, to-wit: Name of Business: FLORIDA BOY SEAFOOD Location of Business: 2007 Long Avenue Owner (s): B. A. COLLIER -s- B. A. COLLIER 14' Huntcraft fiberglass boat and 45 h.p. Mercury, trailer, 2 18 ft. shrimp nets, 1 set boards, 200 ft. nylon tow line, $700.00 for all or sell by piece. Call 229-6264. tfc 1-15 Hoover upright vacuum cleaner. Good condition, call 229-6773. Also 5-piece dinette suite. ltp For Sale: Dinette suite with four chairs. Call 229-6506. tfc 1-9 WALLPAPER Just arrived to help with all your wallpapering needs, Prepasted, Texturall, vinyl coated, and plastic bonded. If you need to purchase or have wallpaper hung, see our sam- ples. Call Alford Ramsey at 229-6506. DRY cleaning carpets is easier, faster, and safer with HOST. Rent our machine. St. Joe Furniture, 229-1251. tfc 10-23 Sewing machines repaired regardless of make or age. Over 25 years experience.. Parts, supplies for all makes. Free estimate, guaranteed satisfaction. 229-6782. tfc 1-30 Singer Zig Zag sewing machine, take up 12 pmts.- $8.50 monthly. Makes button- holes, monograms, hems, sews on buttons, guarantee. 229-6782. tfc 1-30 Phone 229-6253 for MARY KAY COSMETICS tfc 7-3 10 speed bikes in stock, men's, women's. Racing style. Touring style. Credit terms available. Western Auto, Port St. Joe. tfc 6-15 Honda 550 motorcycle, good condition, beautiful bike. If interested call 229-6060. tfc 12-25 Large 3 BR home with huge den, living room with fire- place, 2 baths. 229-6147. tfc 1-15 Lets Make A Deal! 2 BR house on an acre with lots of extras. 2 lots from canal, at $12,500. Won't last long. Call and be the winner. Strout Realty Hwy 98 & 30th St. Mexico Beach 648-5134 or 648-5351 2tc 1-8 Two-story home, 1902 Monu- ment Ave., 3' BR, 3 bath. Phone 227-7221 or 229-6474. tfc 8-21 Nice house on corner lot, with chain link fence. 711 Long Ave. 229-6153. tfc 10-23 3 BR house and two-story apartment building. Call 229- 6538. tfc 12-11 Unfurnished large 2 BR house, auto. heat, screen porch, car port, laundry and storage room. 229-6777 after 5. p.m. tfc 1-1 AT RUSTIC SAND CAMP- GROUND, 15th ST., MEXICO BEACH, PATIO, BEAUTI- FUL REC HALL PRIVI- LEGES, 1/4 MILE FROM BEACH, 648-3600. tfc 5-8 NO need for wet carpets. Dry clean them with HOST. Use rooms right away. Rent machine. St. Joe Furniture, 229-1251. tfc 10-23 Public address system. Owned by the Port St. Joe Kiwanis Club. A new system operable on either battery or current. Call Ken Herring, 227-5281 for rental, tfc CARPET cleaning with HOST couldn't be easier. Just brush and vacuum for clean, dry carpets. Rent our HOST machine. St. Joe Furniture, 229-1251. tfc 10-23 For Rent: 3 BR unfurnished house, choice neighborhood, large yard, laundry, carport, storage. Available January 1. 229-6777 after five p.m.tfc 12-25 Furnished 3 BR house, cen- tral heat, washing machine, 229-6777 after 5 p.m. tfc 1-1 3 BR furnished house at St. Joe Beach. Phone 648-4259 or 648-7586. tfc 11-27 One bedroom furnished house at St. Joe Beach. In- quire at Smith's Pharmacy. tfc 8-7 Furnished two and three BR houses, at Beacon Hill, by week. Bill Carr or call 229- 6474. tfc 3-13 Furnished cottages at St. Joe Beach, reasonable month- ly rates. Hannon Insurance Agency, 227-3491 or 229-5641. tfc 5-8 There will be a regular communication of Port St. ,Joe Lodge No. 111, F. & A.M., every first and third Thursday at 8:00 p.m. F.E.BROGDON Everett McFarland, Sec. R.A.M:-Regular convaca- tion on St. Joseph Chapter No. 56. R.A.M. 1st and 3rd Mon- days, 8 p.m. All visiting companions welcome. J. L. SIMS, H.P. E. William McFarland, Sec. BINGO Every Thursday & Saturday 7:30 p.m. American Legion Hall Sponsored by American Legion Post 116 tfc 10-9 Roofing & Repairing Work Call 229-6462 4tp 1-8 For TV repairs and Zenith sales, see K&D TV and Sound at 301 Reid Ave. 227-2071. tfc 6-2 Septic Tanks Pumped Out Carefoot Septic Tank 229-8227, 229-2351, and 229-6694 tfc 8-21 All types carpet and vinyl flooring installed. 10 years experience. For free measure- ment and estimate, call Ron- ald Ross, 229-6822. tfc 12-11 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Meets Tues. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 4 p.m. St. Joseph's Catholic Church Social Hall tfc 4-24 Port St. Joe-Gulf Co. CofC WELCOME SERVICE Call 227-2501 or go by the Chamber office, Municipal Building, 5th St., Monday thru Friday, 9-12 EST. tfc 5-1 Professional help with emo- tional problems and-or con- cerns. Gulf County Guidance Clinic, Port St. Joe. 227-2691 or 227-7586. tfc 11-14 Furnished apt. for rent, uti- lities furnished. 229-6132 days, 229-6149 evenings tfc 8-14 Help Wanted: Waitress at Motel St. Joe. No phone calls. tfc 1-15 WANTED Wanted: Job for first class welder. Call 229-6478 or 229- 8199.. 1tp 1-15 There will be a VFW meet- ing the third Tuesday of each month in the American Legion Hall. tfc 6-19 - For Sale or Trade: 1975 Pontiac Safari wagon, low mileage, solid white with blue interior, with all the extras, including power windows and power seat. Call Ken at 229- 6483. 1971 LTD Ford, good cond., low mileage, 229-6291 or 227- 7011. tfc 12-18 MARINE REPAIR CENTER Expert repairs of Outboard, Stern Drives, Fiberglass. All work guaranteed.'Operated by Jimmy Wilder, school trained mechanic. 4tp 12-4 Phone 227-5062 Hwy. 30A-3 Miles E. of PSJ Visit or call the Alcohol Counseling Information Center of the Panhandle Al- coholism Council, Inc. 321 Reid Avenue, Port St. Joe. Phone 229-3515. tfc 1-30 House need repairs? Are you renovating or adding on? For quality work, call Jack Hall, 229-6321. tfc 12-18 Family of problem drinkers can find help in Alanon and Alateen. Call Alanon 229-6948 or 229-3392. 13t 1-1 LEWIS FLOOR CLEANING All Types 229-6482 or 229-6447 tfc 9-20 ,A New Service At POLLACK'S CLEANERS UNIFORM RENTALS For Information, Come by or Call tfc 6-2 107 Second Street Phone 227-4401 / - Hurlbut Supply 306 Reid Ave. I0 I For Sale: Looking for a.' clean, used car in Port St.. Joe? Call 229-6483 or see Ken- on the lot at Lloyd Pontiac & Cadillac in Panama City. Itc 1-15i 1973 Ford Pinto Hatch-back; 4 in floor, radio, heater, flooi mount tape player and speak- ers, chrome luggage carrier, good tires, 21,000 miles. $1,995.00. Call David May 227- 3881 or 227-2281. tfc 9-11 1969 Longwheel base pick- up truck, V8, automatic, $900. 229-1511 or 227-4171. tfc 12-4 For Ambulance Call 227-2311 Dressmaking, alterations, all types of women's and chil- dren's clothes. Call Diann% Kienlen. 648-5458. tfc 1-15 ST. JOE MACHINE CO. Machine Work Welding 506 First Street Phone 229-6803 Machinist on duty all day Every day WHITFIELD'S BAIT & TACKLE Opening Jan. 2, 1976 Located on Fourth St. (Next to Johnie's Trim Shop) Fresh and Salt Water Bait & Tackle Live and Artificial 4tp 12-25 Smitty's Heating, Cooling & j Electric Service Commercial or Residential Installation & Service 648-4976, Port St. Joe Owned & Operated by Edward & Tommy Smith tfc 8i4 - "I think it was something I ate. kills bugs for up to six months,. and saves you about S100 yearly in costly pest control services. Use of Sprayer free with purchase of Rid-A-Bug HURLBUT SUPPLY CO. 306 Reid Avenue Port. St Joe. Florida NOTICEES THE STAR, Port St. Joe, Fla. PAGE SIX THURSDAY, JAN. 15,19716. nobiles Sale SCanty Jones Graduates from A&M The Gulf County School Board met in regular session on December 2, with the fol- lowing members present: Herman Ard, Chairman; Wal- lace Guillot; Fred Greer; J. K. Whitfield and Gene Raf- field. The Superintendent, Director of Administration and Direction of Instruction were: present. The meeting was opened with the invocation by Guillot, and followed by the pledge of allegiance. On motion by Greer, second- ed by Guillot, the minutes of November 4, Nov. 18, Nov. 25 and Nov. 26 were unanimously approved. Charles Norton, represent- ing the Quarterback Club met with the Board relative to a special meeting requested with the Board. The Board set the date of December 16, at 4:00 p.m. for this meeting. The Superintendent present- ed correspondence received during November. No action was required. On motion by Guillot, seconded by Greer, the Board unanimously accepted the let- ter of retirement of William Linton, Director of Adminis- tration, effective January 31, 1976. Personal leave of absence was granted unanimously to Cathy Colbert on motion by Greer and seconded by Guil- lot. On motion by Raffield, seconded by Whitfield, all voted Yes to appoint Sharon Bass as substitute bus driver. The Superintendent present- ed a list of School Board sup- plies which Thuro-Clean Sys- tems had used, plus the amount due for tractor-trailer rental. The Board Attorney recom- mended that the Board check with Thuro-Clean Systems on any equipment that belongs .to the Board, and check the condition of the equipment. The Attorney -recomjended that this equipment .be re- covered, and Thuro-Clean Systems be required to place the equipment back in opera- ting condition. On motion by Greer, seconded by Guillot, all voted Yes to approve these recommendations. On recommendation by the Superintendent that Angelo Fichera and. Willie Glaze be appointed as Directors of the custodial work for the Board, 'all voted Yes on motion by Whitfield, and seconded by Greer. On motion by Whitfield, seconded by Greer, all voted Yes to accept the lowest and, best bids of Tallahassee Gro- cery, McCallum Food Service, Daffin Mercantile, William Greene, Phillips Meats, Swift Co., Shepard Mill, P.R. Har- rell, Amway Co., John Sexton, and Selig Chemical Co. On motion by Whitfield, seconded by Greer, the Board voted unanimously to set the date of December 16, to approve the bids on reroofing the Port St. Joe Elementary School. The Board unanimously ap- proved the request for a 237.161 loan to purchase a new school bus on motion by Whit- field and seconded by Raf- field. Copies of all bids are on file in the Superintendent's office. The Board received a letter ef suspension from Edwin Williams, Assistant Principal, Port St. Joe High School, for infraction of the rules by a student. On motion by Guillot, seconded by Greer, all voted Yes. The Superintendent present- ed an agreement with the Bay County School Board regard- ing the transportation of stu- dents attending the Gulf Coun- ty schools and residing at Mexico Beach. On motion by Whitfield, seconded by Greer, all voted Yes to approve this agreement with reimburse- ment to the Board at the rate of $100.00 per student. A program for Exceptional Children was reviewed by the Board for approval, as ap- proved by the State Depart- ment of Education. On motion by Raffield, seconded by Whit- field, all voted Yes to approve mendation was unanimously approved on motion by Raf- field, and seconded by Whit- field. Each Board member was presented job descriptions for review. These job descriptions will be discussed at the Board meeting January 6, 1976. The Board Architect pre- sented the Board with the final architect plans for the gym- nasium for the Wewahitchka High School. On. motion by Whitfield, seconded by Greer, the Board unanimously voted to approve these plans for transmittal to the State De- partment of Education for approval. Payment of bills to be placed in official minutes. The, Gulf County School Board met in special session on December 16, 1975 with the following members present: Herman Ard, Chairman; Gene Raffield; Fred Greer; Wallace Guillot and J. K. Whitfield. The Superinten- dent, Attorney and Director of Administration were present. A group of citizens met with the Board to discuss the pos- sibility of renovating the Port St. Jde baseball field. Spokes- man Robert Moore, attorney, outlined the needs for this renovation with regard to the safety of spectators, etc. A report on the costs involved were presented by ,the com- mittee. Bids were received from Panama City Sheet Metal, Tropical Roofing Co., Panama City Roofing Co., Mitchell. Brothers, Mayo Roofing Co., Hutto Roofing, Doyles Roofing Co., C & H Roofing Co. and Rodney Hall Roofing Co. on. re-roofing the Port St. Joe Elementary School. The Board requested the Director of Administration to review these bids with regard to materials and warranties and report to the Board at the next meeting. ......... . A group of citizens repre- senting the D.C.T. Program met with the Board to discuss the D.C.T. program. The Superintendent presented the budgetary problems now existing in the Gulf County Schools as it regards the D.C.T. program. This group will meet with the Board at the special meeting of December 18. There being no further busi- ness, the Board adjourned to meet again in special session December 18, at 4:00 p.m. The Gulf County School Board met in special session on December 18, 1975 with the following members present: Herman Ard, Chairman; Fred Greer, Gene Raffield and Wallace Guillot. Board mem- ber Whitfield was absent. The MINUTES of the Gulf County School Board bmessme amma 4, asseswsst^i^^ wwwwwwmawwmaww Superintendent, Director of Administration, Director of Instruction and Board Attor- ney were present. The meeting was opened with the invocation by Ard, and followed by the pledge of allegiance. A group of citizens met with the Board to discuss the D.C.T. program and request- ed the Board to continue the program in order that the stu- dents not loose credits. The. Superintendent explained the reasons for the curtailment of this program. Motion was made by Raf- field, seconded by Greer, that the program be continued for the 1975-76 school year. All ..vted Yes. Walter Wilder, Director of the Gulf County Community Services Program and mem- ber of the committee on renovation of the Port St. Joe High School baseball complex, presented a cost breakdown covering the items necessary to place the field in a safe and acceptable condition. Recommendation was made to the Superintendent that he investigate possible means for financing this renovation. A student incident had come to an impasse, so it was brought to the attention of the Board. On recommendation of the Superintendent concern- ing a solution; it was agree- able to all. There being no further busi- ness, the Board adjourned to meet again in regular session January 6, 1976 at 9:00 a.m ATTEST: J; David Bidwell, Supt. Herman Ard, Chairman CARD OF THANKS We are deeply grateful for the expressions of sympathy shownus during the recent death of our loved one. The flowres, food, calls, cards and prayers were most appre- ciated. The Harrell Family Hazel, Johnny Mack, Ter- ry, Sue & Stony Peacock this program. On recommendation of the Superintendent that a petty cash fund of $300.00 be set up in the Gulf County Community Services Program, the recom- employee, the Wheelers "fell in love" with the Panhandle while on vacation here and immediately set forth to re- locate. Wheeler was employed by Serving Bay and Gulf coun- ties since 1974 in the Division of Forestry, is forest ranger Jerry Wheeler. A native of Roswell, New Mexico, and'a one time U. S. Forest Service We are proud to announce the addition coach to our fleet. Canty Jones, a former Port St. Joe police patrolman, has recently graduated with honors from Florida A&M University. He did an intern- ship at Port St. Joe Elemen- tary School during the fall quarter and compiled a 4.00 grade average. the Panama District-Division of Forestry and assigned as forest ranger at the Wetappo Fire Center where he cur- rently resides with his wife Debbie and two children, Ralphie and Marc. The family are regular members of the Assembly of God Church at Wewahitchka. Corps Issues Work Permits The .Army. Corps of Engi- and Rehabilitative Services has been permitted to perform neers district headquarters at has been issued a permit to maintenance dredging, con- Mobile has announced that a construct a concrete swim struct boat slips and do addi- total of 54 permits for work in ramp on St. Joseph Peninsula tional improvements to the navigable waters were issued in St. Joseph Bay. marina, in the canal at Mexico in December. Hide-A-Way Harbor Marina Beach. Permit actions in this area were: The Division of Retardation of the Department of Health r; W h rm ip an unil irnn Mr. Jones came here from Panama City in August, 1972, where he also served as a police patrolman. He is cur- rently an instructor for the Gulf County Adult Institute in Basic Education, and is very active in many other com- munity affairs. Revival Set at H.V. Church The Highland View Church of God will hold Revival Ser- vices Thursday through Sat- urday, Jan. 15-17. Services will begin nightly at seven p.m. Rev. Eddie Nichols, pastor of Springfield Church of God will be the evangelist. Rev. G. H. Goins, pastor, extends an invitation to everyone to at- tend. of a new funeral Comforter Funeral Home has, and will continue to strive for the best in facilities, equipment and service. Pete, Hortense & Rocky Comforter Funeral Home 601 Long Ave. Ph. 227-3511 Plus $1.74 F.E.T. and old tire. Firestone quality at really low prices! This strong smooth- riding tire has a wide, aggres- sive tread for the traction you want. Blackwall F.E.T. Size price (each) B78-13 $19.95 Sl.84 C78-14 20.95 2.04 D78-14 21.95 2.12 E78-14 22.95 2.25 F78-14 24.95 2.39 G78-14 25.95 2.55 H78-14 27.95 2.75 G78-15 26.95 2.58 H78-15 28.95 2.80 L78-15 30.95 3.08 All prices plus tax and old tire Whitewalls add 53. AS $95 LOW 2 AS B78-13 AS SBlackwall Plus S1.82 F.E.T arid old tire. A real deal on the tire designed with long mileage in mind! Double fiber- glass belt and polyester cord body. Blackwalls Size Dec. Price NOW F.E.T. B78-13 s30.40 s23.95 $1.82 C78-13 31.00 24.95 2.01 C78-14 32.10 25.95 2.05 E78-14 33.40 26.95 2.27 F78-14 35.75 28.95 2.43 G78-14 37.30 29.95 2.60 H78-14 40.10 31.95 2.83 G78-15 38.25 30.95 2.65 H78-15 41.05 32.95 2.87 All prices plus tax and old tire. Add $3 for whitewall. Sizes F78-15, J78-15 and L78-15 available in whitewall only at comparable low prices. KI-T R S FORCOMACT, MPRS!- r,*estone CHAMPION' Size Fits many... Vegas. Pintos. Gremlns. Datsuns. Toyotas. Opels S6 50-13 5 60.15 Darts. Vahants. Triumphs VWs. Saabs Blackwall F.E.T. s14.95 s148 15.95 S172 19.95 S1.67 All prices plus tax and old tire. Sizes 560 12 600-12 5 20-13 5-60-13 6 15/155-13 600-13 560-14 5 60-15 645 14 6 00 15L 6 85S 15 Plus S2.03 F.E.T. and old tire. Our 30,000 mile tire! Combines all mileage and handling advan- tages of radial at surprisingly low prices. Two fiberglass belts on polyester cord body. Whitewall F.E.T. Size price (each) BR78-13 s32.95 s2.03 ER78-14 39.95 2.45 FR78-14 41.95 2.63 GR78-14 45.95 2.80 HR78-14 49.95 2.99 GR78-15 46.95 2.88 HR78-15 50.95 3.07 JR78-15 53.95 3.19 LR78-15 55.95 3.34 All prices plus tax and old tire. Forestry Is Family Affair DEPEND ON St. Joe Auto Parts Your NAPA Jobber for 18 Years FOR QUALITY AUTOMOTIVE PARTS EXPERT MACHINE SHOP SERVICE WERE ^ HEAD HUNTERS SPECIALISTS IN CYLINDER HEAD RECONDITIONING ENGINE BLOCK RECONDITIONING CYLINDER HEAD CRACK REPAIRS BRAKE SERVICE (Disc or Drum) and QUALITY PARTS "Press Work" Phone 227-2141 201 Long Ave. the members of the Church ofChrist invite you to meet with them: Sunday Morning Bible Study... 10:00 Sunday Morning Worship ...... 11:00 Sunday Night .................. 6:00 Wednesday Night.............. 7:00 Corner 20th St. & Marvin James Brantley, Minister Phone 229-8153 v*restone MINI-SPORT' Fits many.. Audis. Datsuns. Fiats. $ 23.95 Hondas. Mazdas, MG's., Opels, Renaults. Simcas. Toyotas. Triumphs. VWs Audis. Colts. Datsuns, Fiats. Gremhns. MG's, Opels. Pintos, Saabs Fiats. Gremlins. Jaguars. Mazdas. Toyotas. VWs S OPEN AN WE ALSO BankAmericard Master Charge CHARGE EM ACCOUNT HONOR: American Express *Diners club Priced as shown at Firestone Stores. Competitively priced wherever Firestone tires are sold. Pate's Shell Service Center 223-225 Monument Ave. Phone 229-1291 I- - I - - I -- -- I I I THE STAR, Port St. Joe, Fla. THURSDAY, JAN. 15, 1976 PAGE SEVEN I IGA Family Loaf White Bread 20 Oz. Loaves 9 IGA Pkg. of 24 Petite Rolls 49' I' NATIONAL IBRANIl Sliced Beets Starkist Chunk Tuna IGA (All Flavors) IGA (All Flavors) Puddings .aChoy Cat Food 9-Lives Dry 16 Oz. Can 33 No. '/2 Can 71I 3 Oz. Pkg. 23 3'/Oz. Pkg. 25 20 O. 49 220 z. Pkg. 53 Mixed Vegetables The' HPPWWnrUTo Shop! Bama Grape Jam or Grape Jelly 160Oz. Can I Jar 73* Saltines Glad Trash Bags 10 Ct. Pkg. Fresh Green ONIONS RADISHES CARROTS Sunkist Lemons Bunch Bag I N .. l Bag of 1 Doz. 59 Oranges Tangerines Red Delicious Large Apples 8 Lb. Bag 3 Doz. in Bag 8 for Fresh Florida Corn Vine Ripened Tom 5/69" Lb. 29; atoes Seed Potatoes and Guano Now In Stock Turnips, Mustard, Collards FRESH GREENS IGA THE STAR, Port St. Joe, FIn. THURSDAY, JAN. 15, 1976 PAGE NINE - Legal Advertising IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, FOUR- TEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR GULF COUN- TY. Case No. 75-188 FLORIDA FIRST NATIONAL .BANK AT PORT' ST. JOE, a banking corpora- tion organized under the laws of the United States of America, Plaintiff, vs. BLAKELY THOMASON anc EUGENE ABRAMS, Individually and Partners, d-b-a DIXIE SEAFOOD COMPANY, and ST. JOE ICE COMPANY, and MAR- GARET N. THOMASON and ALINE V. ABRAMS, their respective wives; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; STATE OF FLORIDA; MIRCON, INC., a Florida corporation; THE BAY NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST CQM- PANY, a national banking association; ROY F. IRWIN and wife, ETHEL S. IRWIN; J. RAY McDERMOTT and CO., INC., a corporation; FOX SEAFOODS, INC., UNION OIL COMPANY OF CALI- FORNIA, a corporation; HALES & HARRIS SEAFOOD, INC., a foreign - corporation; and TURNER'S SEA- FOOD, INC., a Florida corporation, Defendants. NOTICE OF ACTION TO: J. RAY McDERMOTT AND CO., INC., a corporation, whose Post Office address is P. 0. Drawer 38, Harvey, Louisiana, 70058, FOX SEAFOODS, INC., a corporation, whose Post Office address is Pointe-A-La-HACHE, Loui- siana, 70082, and HALES & HARRIS SEAFOOD, INC., a Maryland corpora- tion, whose Post Office address is Gra- sonville, Maryland. YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following property located In Gulf County, Flor- ida: Lots 32, 34, and 36, Block 28, City of Port St. Joe, Florida, according to the official map thereof on file in the Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court, Gulf County, Florida. TOGETHER WITH THE FOLLOW- ING PERSONAL PROPERTY, 'TO-WIT: Outside crusher, Motor No. 182FC3-3; Outside crusher, motor no. 1207-M; Outside crusher, 2688854; 9x9 Amonia' Compressor 26811; 71/V2 x 7'/V2 Amonia compressor 27820; 50 hp motor GE 66190119XB; 50 hp motor 151-3958A; 10 hp Agitator, motor 158-879; Blover motor 241007; cone pump motor 224TA35; water pump motor 5402293; Scoring machine motor 162-818; Brine pump motor 1725-1435; ice crane puller motor 8380; and Ice crusher on canal (large) 379-4.1 1964 Ford Truck. I D F60MH508353, 1 1961 GMC Truck, ID BA5505N3389G; 1 1961 Ford Truck, ID F75WU372257; and 1 1957 Refrigerated Trailer with Ther- mahig Unit No. 128762; 1 ice machine (Scotsman made); 3 freez- ers (2 chest, 1 up-right); 1 speaking machine; 2 electric fish scalers; 2 platform scales; 1 computing scale; 1 cash register (Smith-Corona); 2 show cases; 1 shrimp conveyor; 1 refrigerator (household); 1 gas stove; 1 gas hotwater stove; 1 100 gal. gas tank; 1 fish vat and all fish tubs in place of business; 1 cracker machine; 1 Coca Cola box; 1 deep well pump and tank; 1 Marine radio receiver; and any and all equipment and paraphernalia ,located on the above described property except personal tools, TV set, 1 upright freezer, 1 couch, 2 chairs, coffee table and 1 small table in kitchen. has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Hon. Cecil G. Costin, Jr., plaintiffs' attorney, whose aoaares is 221 Re;id ".,a Port St. Joe, F1o r. a, on or oelore Febr'3ary 2, 1976,- and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on plaintiff's attorney or' immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition. WITNESS and in my hand and the seal of this Court on December 29, 1975. -s- George Y. Core, Clerk, Circuit Court, Gulf County, Florida 4t 1-1 BID NO. 195 The City of Port St. Joe, Florida, invites bids on the following described items: CHAIN LINK FENCE 60 If-8' fabric (9 ga.) 64 If-1%" top rail-tubing 4 ea.-2" x 11' line post tubing 8 ea.-2'/v" x 11' terminal gate post- tubing '4 ea.-2" x 1" barb wire arm 8 ea.-2'/2" post cap-aluminum 12 ea.-8' tension bars 72 ea.-2'/2" brace bands 12 ea.-1-" rail ends cups 188 If-barb wire 15'/2 ga., 4 pt. 2 ea.-10' double-drive gates-1%" tubing frame 2 ea.-1%" drop rod assemblies 2 bags-Tie wire 4 pr.-212" x 1%" hinges nuts & bolts 412 pcs.-Panelweave-Yellow sub.- Sandlewood 1 in 6 pattern Bids shall be sealed in an envelope and plainly marked "Bid No. 195". 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 good for 30 days after opening. Bids must be submitted to the City Clerk's Office, P. 0. Box A, Port St. Joe, Florida 32456, on or before 5:00 P.M., E.S.T., January 20, 1976. Bid opening will beheld at the Regular City Commis- sion Meeting January 20, 1976, at 8:00 P.M., E.S.T., in the Municipal Building, Port St. Joe, Florida.' - -s- C. W. BROCK, City Auditor and Clerk 2t 1-8 REGISTRATION OF FICTITIOUS NAMES We the undersigned, do hereby declare that the names of all persons interested in the business or profession carried on underthenameof LILIUS JEWELER at 228 Reid Avenue, Port St. Joe, Florida 32456 and the extent of the interest of each, is as follows: Anais J. Lilius, Sole Owner. -s-AnaisJ.Lilius 4t 1.-8 BID NO.WWP93 The City of Port St. Joe, Florida, invites bids on the following described item: 20 tons-Hydrated Lime to conform to AWWA specifications No. B 202-54, to be palletized and delivered by truck F.O.B. Port St. Joe, Fla. Bids shall be sealed in an envelope and plainly marked "Bid No. WWP93". 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 good for 30 days. 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.S.T., January 20, 1976. Bid opening will be held at the Regular City Commis- sion Meeting January 20, 1976, at 8:00 P.M., E.S.T., in the Municipal Building, Port St. Jog, Florida. -s- C. W. BROCK, City Auditor and Clerk 2t 1-8 Say You Saw It In The Star IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO. 75-31 IN RE: ESTATE OF CORINNE C. GIBSON, Deceased. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE AND ALL OTHER PERSONS INTERESTED IN SAID ESTATE: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the administration of the estate of Corinne C. Gibson, 4 deceased, Case Number 75-31, is pending in the Circuit Court for Gulf County, Florida, Probate Division, Gulf County Courthouse, Port St. Joe, Florida 3245. The personal representative of this estate is Thomas S. Gibson, whose address Is 1303 Consti- tution Drive, Port St. Joe, Florida 32456. The name and address of the attorney for the personal representative are set forth below. All persons having claims or demands against the estate are required, WITHIN THREE MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE, to file with the clerk of the court a written statement of any claim or dergand they may have. Each claim must be in writing and must indicate the basis for the claim, the name and address of the creditor or his agent or attorney, and the amount claimed. If the claim is not yet due, the date when it will become due shall be stated. If the claim is contingent or unliquidated, the nature of the uncer- tainty shall be stated. If the claim is secured, the security shall be described. The claimant shall deliver sufficient copies of the claim to the clerk to enable the clerk to mail one copy to each personal representative. -s- THOMAS S. GIBSON, As Personal Represenative of the Estate of Corinne C. Gibson, Deceased -s-CECIL G. COSTIN, JR. 221 Reid Avenue Port St. Joe, Florida 32456 ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE 2t 1-8 NOTICE TO RECEIVE BIDS BID NO. 196 The City of Port St. Joe, Florida will receive bids for installation of a water well and pump. The work to be done in- cludes the furnishing of all labor, material, transporta- tion, tools, supplies, pump, pump house, wiring, equip- ment, and apparatus unless specifically excepted neces- sary for the complete and satisfactory construction, dis- infection and testing of the proposed water supply well. Specifications, require- ments and plans for the pro- posed well may be secured from the office of the City Auditor and Clerk in the City Hall. Bids shall be sealed in an envelope and plainly marked "Bid No. 196". All bids must be FOB, Port St. Joe, Florida, and approximate, delivery date: shown. Bidders are re- quested to submit bids in item sequence and totaled. Bids must be good for 30 days after opening. 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., EST, January 20, 1976. Bid opening will be held at the regular City Commission meeting January 20, 1976, at 8:00 P.M., EST, in tjie Munici- pal Building, Port St. Joe, Florida. C. W. BROCK, City Auditor & Clerk 2t-1-8-76 BID NO. 194 The City of Port St. Joe, F 'invites bids on the following des item: Install underground, autorr sprinkler system. The system t programmed by installer for precipitation per week; coverac be 100 percent with 80 percent o lap. Materials to be used: all 200 PSI, sprinklers, pedestal m controller installed and equil with pump starter, steel lock case. Sprinklers will be approx below grade. Cemetery trench to be done by hand and sod repla Trench to be approximately deep. All labor and materials carry a 24 months warranty. P and specifications must be subr ed with bid. Bids shall be sealed in an envelol plainly marked "Bid No. 194". A r.-must be F.O.B., Port St. Joe, Fl and approximate delivery date s Bidders are requested to submit I item sequence and totaled. The ( Port St. Joe reserves the right to or reject any or all bids, waiv formalities and to choose the bid di best to meet the City's needs. Bid! be good for 30 days after opening Bids must be submitted to th Clerk's Office, P. 0. Box A, Port S Florida 32456, on or before 5:00 E.S.T., January 20. 1976. Bid ol will be held at the Regular City Co sion Meeting January 20, 1976, P.M., E.S.T., in the Municipal Bu Port St. Joe, Florida. C. W. BROCK, City Auditor and Clerk IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, F TEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FLORIDA, IN AND FOR GULF C TY. CASE NO. IN RE: The Marriage of JAMES G. LEDBETTER, Husba Respondent, and VERBIE L. LEDBETTER, Wife, Petitioner. NOTICE OF ACTION TO: James G. Ledbetter, Respon Whose Residence and P.O. Addr B. R 2, Box 270, Wetumpka, Alabama 36092- YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a pi for dissolution of marriage has filed against you and you are requi serve a copy of your written defen any, to it on Hon. Cecil G. Costit plaintiff's attorney, whose address Reid Ave., Port St. Joe, Fla., 32456. before January 30th, 1976, and fi original with the clerk of this either before service on plaintiff's ney or immediately thereafter; wise a default will be entered a you for the relief demanded i Petition. WITNESS my hand and the seal Court on December 26, 1975. -s- George Y. Core, Clerk of Circuit Court Christmas Is Finished City workers were busy last week taking down decorations, offi- cially marking the end of the Christ- mas season. The decorations give a festive mood to the City each year as they serve to remind us of the Christmas season. City employees put the ornaments up right after Thanksgiving,, and taking them. down after the first of the year. The Christmas lights in the past couple of years "have only burned for a few hours each night, as part of the City's attempt to conserve energy. fPort St. Joe School SMENUS Port St. Joe High School cabbage slaw,-tomato, lettuce, Monday, Jan. 19 pickles, peanut butter chews. Hot dog with bun, hambur- ger with bun, French fries, Elementary Schools English peas, lettuce, tomato, Lunch Room Menus pickles, fruit cup and milk. Monday, Jan. 19 Tuesday, Jan.20 Hot dog with bun, potato Barbecue beef on bun, ham- salad, English peas, fruit cup burger with bun, potato chips, and milk. whole kernel corn, lettuce, Tuesday, Jan. 20 tomato, pickles, brownie and Barbecue beef with bun, milk. whole kernel corn, cole slaw, Wednesday, Jan. 21 brownies and milk. Macaroni and cheese, ham- Wednesday, Jan. 21 burger with Ifun, French fries, Hamburger with bun, lettuce, tomato, pickles, Eng- French fries, English peas, lish peas, jello with topping lettuce, tomato, pickles, jello and milk. with topping. Thursday, Jan. 22 Thursday, Jan. 21 Oven fried chicken, rice Oven fried chicken, rice with gravy, string beans, with gravy, green beans, tom- tomato slice, applesauce with ato slice, applesauce with cookie, bread, rolls and milk. cookie. Friday, Jan. 23 . Friday, Jan. 23 Pizzaburger with bun, Hamburger with bun, pizza- French fries, cabbage slaw, burger with bun, French fries, peach with cookie, milk. Info Is Needed r- m ---mmm --m- umm mmm Bowling *I I News- immmmmmmmm iml ImJ Winter Mixed League The Winter Mixed League met at St. Joe Bowling Alley on January 6. On lanes one and two, Rotagilla won four games from No Names. Jo O'Barr had a 166 high game and 457 series for Rotagilla. Johnny Linton had a 210 game and 492 series for No Names. On lanes three and four, Ten Pin Lounge won three games from Varnes Seafood. James Hicks led Tin Pin with a 171 game and 474 series. Danny Talbert had a 119 high game- and Lonnie Gray had a 351 high series for Varnes Sea- food. Lanes five and six had Fiesta Food Store winning three games from Carr's. Billy McDonnell was tops for Fiesta with a 150 game and 385 -series. Chuck Guilford was high bowler for Carr's with a ,172 game and 456 series. Lanes seven and eight saw Sylvachem win four games from Kennedy & Wombles, Inc. Shirley Hicks had a 174 game and 473 series for Sylva- chem. Steve Wombles had a 162 game and 438 series for Kennedy & Wombles, Inc. Standings: Rotagilla Carr's Auto Sylvachem 10-Pin Lounge No Names Varnes Seafood K & W, Inc. Fiesta Food W L 14 18 20 24 30 39 47% 472 Thursday Nite Ladies' League On January 8, the Thursday Nite Ladies' League met at St. Joe Bowling I~nes. On lanes one and two, Bowen's Cow Girls One, won three games from Renfro. Ed- wina Bowen bowled a 129 high game and 349 series for Bowen's One. Edwina picked i A A. a Mexico Beach Chamber ith Applicationto InstallOfficers Jan. 19 People who plan to apply for lorida, supplemental security income cribed payments can save time by natic first getting together some in- o be formation about themselves, 6e to according to David Robinson, ver- Social Security Representa- pipe tive for Gulf County. ount pped The supplemental security and income program makes c. 2" thing monthly payments to people ced. with little or no income and 14" limited resources who are 65 will lans or over or blind or disabled. mitt- People can get information pe and about applying for the pay- II bids ments by calling or writing orida, shown. any social security office. bids in "When applying," Robinson accept said, "it's a good idea to have e any with you as many of the fol- eemed lowing as possible: a check- s must mt. book, if you have one, to show e city how much you have in the t. Joe, bank, any savings account opening books, stocks and bonds, life mmis- insurance policies, automobile at 8:00 ilding, registration cards, latest real estate tax statements if you own a home or any land, last 2t1-8 year's income tax return, W-2 'OUR- forms, and evidence of all T OF other income." :OUN- It may save time, too, 75-199 according to Robinson, if peo- nd, ple applying for supplemental security income payments know how much cash they dent SECTION 18'44 and 18-47 essis: CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO WATER AND SEWER SER'."CES petition WITHIN THE CITY OF PORT ST. JOE; been PROVIDING FOR DELINQUENCY red to CHARGES; PROVIDING FOR RECON. ses, if NECT FEES; REPEALING SECTION n, Jr., 18-47 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES Sis221 OF THE CITY OF PORT ST. JOE; I 2n PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ile the INTRODUCED in the regular meeting court of the City Commission on the 16th day of or. December, 1975, and ADOPTED and other- passed by the City Commission on the in the CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PORT ST. JOE of this By: Frank Pate, Mayor-Commissioner Attest: 4t 1-1 Charles W. Brock, Clerk have on hand and know the value of their car, if they own one. "You should also have your social security card," he said. "Disabled or blind students 18 to 22 should have a school identification card, tuition re- ceipts, or similar evidence of school attendance." The supplemental security income program is admini- stered by the Social Security Administration, an agency of the U. S. Department of Health, Education and Wel- fare. The Panama City Social Security office is at 1316 Harrison Ave. The phone number is 769-4871, The Mexico Beach Chamber of Commerce will hold its first annual banquet for the install- atioh of officers on Monday, Jan. 19, at seven p.m., C.S.T. W. 0. (Bubba) Cathey, Jr., outgoing president, has an- nounced that William J. Rish, State Representative, will be the guest speaker. The cham- ber has made considerable progress in 1975, mainly the purchase of a building and the offering of it for a community building for civic affairs or local activities. The member- ship grew from 28 members to 108 for the year. Harry Cook will be the incoming president for 1976. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our many friends for their kindness, food, flowers and money dur- ing the death of our son and grandson. The Louie Stewart family & Audie Lynn Greene On GCCC List Jimmy Greene, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Green of St. Joe Beach, has been notified that he attained the Presi- dent's honor list, with a 4.0 average, at Gulf Coast Com- munity College for the fall semester. He has been at- tending Gulf Coast under the Presidential Scholarship, up two splits, 5-7 and 5-10. Cathy Blackburn led Renfro with a 166 game and 395 series. Lanes three and four had Ralph and Henry's winning four games from Bowen's Cowgirls Two. Sheila Stouta- mire rolled a 128 high game and 362 high series for Ralph & Henry's. Avril McKenzie was tops for Bowen's Two with a 121 game and 319 series. On lanes five and six, Swing- ers won four games from Ward's Fishery. Teresa Gran- ger led Swingers with a 164 game and 391 series. Trudy Pate bowled a 140 high game and 405 high series for Ward's. Lanes seven and eight saw, the Surfers and Highland View Motors split two games each. Betty Hardin bowled a 154 high game and 386 high series for Surfers. Sue Parrish bowl- ed a 141 high game and 339 high series for Highland View Motors. Standings: W L Renfro 48 12 Ralph & Henry's 43 17 Bowen's One 40 20 Hi-View Motors 38 22 Swingers 25 7 Bowen's Two 20 40 Surfers 6 54 Ward's 4 .40 Gulf Co. Ladies' League On lanes one and two, Pate's took three games from the Kats. Mabel had a 149 game and 416 series for Pate's. Lou McDonnell had a 152 game and a 358 series for the Kats. Lanes three and four had C& G taking three from Pepsi Cola. Pat Hanna had a high game of 149 and Lou Mork had a 389 series for C&G. Bea had a 160 game for Pepsi. Cola, with Bea and Kay both having a 395 series. Lanes five and six also had Player's taking three games from the Bank. Shirley Hicks had a high game of 165 and a big 445 series for Player's. Verna Burch had a 150 game. and a 430 series for the Bank. On lanes seven and eight, the ice was finally broken with Manners: A hardened form of morality. which is awarded on the basis of academic achievement. Jimmy attended Panama Christian School, and entered Gulf Coast under the early admissions policy, when he was in the 11th grade. He is currently being considered for the Gulf Coast Foundation Grant. St. Joe Furniture taking four big ones from Playgirls. Bren- da Mathes had a 165 game and 436 series for St. Joe Furni- ture. Sidney had a 153 game and 361 series for the Play- girls. Standings: W L Player's 45 15 Kats 391/2 201/ St. Joe Furniture 36 24 C&G Sporting 33 27 Pate's Shell 30 30 Playgirls 261/2 331/2 Bank 24 36 Pepsi Cola 6 54 By Joe St. Clair There is an *old proverb that has been in existence for centuries. It goes this way-"For a swift arrow pull hard on the string." Actually there is no other way to shoot a swift arrow. There are few things of real importance in life that are not accomplished without the "hard pull." The geologist will tell you that it takes a million years to make a ruby. Imagine-a million years this beautiful gem is in the formative stage. If a ruby could be made overnight it would have little value. So it is true with most everything we do. The real and sincere efforts of people are most always recognized. The "hard pull" of accom- plishments is what makes them important! OUR THOUGHT TO REMEMBER: Our great- est rewards come from the difficult tasks we ac- complish. St. Clair Funeral Homei 507 10th St. 227-2671 - -meow _= Mo. NM- =W -GEN. oo- Mo nw m .N--SM -0 00_"I'o, Notice of Annual Meeting of Members of Citizen's Federal Savings and Loan Association I of Port St. Joe The annual meeting of members of Citizen's Federal ~r ~. 7 Savings and Loan Association of Port St. Joe will be held on Wednesday, January 21, 1976, at 2 o'clock p.m., EST, i in the office of the association at 401 Fifth Street, Port St. Joe, Florida, for the purpose of electing directors for the ensuing term, and to transact any other business which may legally come before said meeting. C. J. STEVENS, JR. Secy.-Treas. Citizens Federal will close for business at 12 o'clock noon n B&.At #' on Wednesday, January 21, 1976 in order to hold the ,. w ,, annual meeting of members.- -'- ' I ------ - The pictured white male was last seen in the Port St. Joe area on the evening of Sept. 17, 1974. If you- have seen this person, ht. 6'1", wt. 195 pounds, light brown hair, please call James J. 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